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Kingfisher explores models of happiness

Kingfisher explores models of happiness

Dr. Catherine Kingfisher, a professor and researcher in the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Anthropology, will present Locating Happiness: Beyond Individualism on Thursday, Mar. 22, 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Lodge. The talk just happens to coincide with the focus of her current research project, which is aimed

Unified theory of evolution

Dr. Gerlinde Metz and her work on environmental stress in promoting the epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of disease Blogarama [https://www.blogarama.com/technology-blogs/114420-bioterra-blog/24364185-essay-unified-theory-evolution]

$2M in grants to help U of L’s CCBN study Alzheimer’s

The University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) will receive nearly $2 million in grants over the next five years to study changes in the brain that occur while Alzheimer’s progresses. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/03/15/2m-in-grants-to-

University of Lethbridge transforms the business school landscape by launching the Dhillon School of Business

Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon pledged a $10 million gift, the largest announced gift in the institution's history Wealth-X [https://www.wealthx.com/intelligence-centre/daily-news/2018/canadas-top-sikh-tycoon-donates-university-lethbridge/]

U of L computational chemistry students build international networks

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U of L computational chemistry students build international networks

Two University of Lethbridge doctoral students have built international connections early in their careers, thanks to Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (MSFSS) from the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). Katie Wilson (BSc ’13), who spent three months at the University of Porto in Portugal, and Stefan Lenz (BSc

Gut feeling: Make sure your calves’ is a good one

A recent study by U of L researcher Dr. Wade Abbott, published by Nature Microbiology journal, is looking at further understanding the work done by bacteria in the gut The Fence Post [https://www.thefencepost.com/news/gut-feeling-make-sure-your-calves-is-a-good-one/]

Transformational gift from Calgary real estate magnate initiates Dhillon School of Business

Transformational gift from Calgary real estate magnate initiates Dhillon School of Business

The University of Lethbridge today announces the transformation of its Faculty of Management to the Dhillon School of Business, which will have a strategic focus on finance and business innovation. Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon, President and CEO of Mainstreet Equity Corporation, pledged a $10-million gift to the University of Lethbridge,

U of L neuroscientists awarded nearly $2 million for research into Alzheimer's disease

U of L neuroscientists awarded nearly $2 million for research into Alzheimer's disease

Drs. Bruce McNaughton and Majid Mohajerani will investigate brain neurobiology related to Alzheimer’s disease thanks to two grants worth nearly $2 million over five years from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR). “We are extremely pleased about the success of the applications for these two research projects,” says

Celebrating donors

The Supporting Our Students 500 at 50 campaign has wrapped up and the co-Chairs could not be more pleased with the results. “We have reached an all-time high for donor participation,” says Lukas Neamtu, 2017-2018 campaign co-Chair. As part of the campaign, an impressive 464 donors

Aggies' Grow the Future Gala to showcase work of campus club

Aggies' Grow the Future Gala to showcase work of campus club

The University of Lethbridge Agricultural Students’ Society, fondly referred to as the Aggies by its members, is working hard to position itself as an important social network for students studying agriculture or those interested in learning more about the field. Given that agriculture is such a vital part of southern

University of Lethbridge and University of Calgary researchers collaborate to tackle hepatitis B virus

For Lethbridge residents suffering from the effects of chronic HBV and its resulting health problems, treatment options in Lethbridge are limited, sending most patients to the Calgary Liver Unit. On Thursday, Mar. 8, Calgary Liver Unit Medical Director Dr. Carla Coffin will present her work at the University of Lethbridge

Indigenous advocates want fines for police who fail to investigate missing persons

Dr. Linda Many Guns presents her concerns to the standing committee on families and communities Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/indigenous-advocates-urge-legislators-to-fine-police-who-fail-to-investigate-missing-persons/wcm/f32d361b-a1ea-4ca3-8e3e-de657ea39e75]

Pronghorn rugby sevens earn third-place finish

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns rugby sevens team has cracked the top three at the end of the Canada West sevens series Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2018/02/27/pronghorn-rugby-sevens-earn-third-place-finish/]

Pronghorns cap off swim season

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns swim team capped the 2017-18 varsity swim season on a record-breaking note Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2018/02/27/pronghorns-cap-off-swim-season/]

Horns shine at Canada West championships

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns track and field team brought home seven medals and a Canada West meet award at the Canada West Track and Field Championships Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2018/02/26/horns-shine-canada-west-championships/]

2018 budget keeps Canada’s national parks free for youth

Dr. Greg Pyle cautions against allowing too many people access to Canada's national parks CTV News [https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/2018-budget-keeps-canada-s-national-parks-free-for-youth-1.3822221]

Federal budget garners mixed local reaction

Dr. Claudia Malacrida offers her perspective on the increase in science research funding Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/02/28/federal-budget-garners-mixed-local-reaction/]

U of L Programs and Services Fair offers options for LCI students

The University of Lethbridge held its first Programs and Services Fair on Tuesday at LCI Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/02/28/u-of-l-programs-and-services-fair-offers-options-for-lci-students/]

It’s time to stand up to the academic publishing industry

University of Lethbridge Assistant Professor Adriane MacDonald and Liaison Librarian Nicole Eva argue that academic publishers must compensate peer reviewers for their labour University Affairs [https://www.universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/time-stand-academic-publishing-industry/]

Paula Simons: Moving new film untangles Alberta's complex black history

U of L's Dr. Jenna Bailey collaborated to produce a documentary that delves into the discrimination faced by Alberta's black settlers and their descendants. Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/movies/paula-simons-moving-new-film-untangles-albertas-complex-black-history/wcm/ebad83f0-22d8-4067-8f18-

Website to track urban wildlife sightings

University of Lethbridge graduate student Leila Armstrong has launched a new link through which you can share your urban wildlife sightings Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/02/22/website-to-track-urban-wildlife-sightings/]

Viva Vitality: A different sort of P.A.R.T.Y.

Andreea Vrabie a U of L student intern at Alberta Health Services, discusses awareness and prevention strategies Medicine Hat News [http://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2018/02/23/viva-vitality-a-different-sort-of-party/]

Gibb makes case for defence

Pronghorns Colton Gibb leads the defensive mindset of the men's basketball team Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2018/02/23/gibb-makes-case-for-defence/]

Hall of fame and Kinsmen Sports Person honourees announced

Skeleton racer and U of L alumna Carla Pavan is among the inductees to the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/594232/hall-fame-and-kinsmen-sports-person-honourees-announced]

U of L student takes in Winter Olympic experience

University of Lethbridge student-athlete Sarah Orban was in South Korea last week to watch the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/02/21/u-l-student-takes-winter-olympic-experience/]