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Prairie Thunder female hockey program continues to grow

Pronghorns female hockey alumni Robbie Hodgson of Duchess and Leslie Burton of Tilley lend their experience to a conditioning camp for female players in the brooks area Brooks Bulletin [http://brooksbulletin.com/default.aspx?contentid=4306]

Applying your nitrogen in the fall

Dr. Ross McKenzie is an adjunct professor at the University of Lethbridge, teaching four-year soil management and irrigation science courses Grainews [http://www.grainews.ca/2015/09/10/applying-your-nitrogen-in-the-fall/]

Toronto Maple Leafs State of the Nation – Full Transcript

When Mike Babcock talks, he almost always brings up his time as head coach of the Pronghorns men's hockey team Maple Leafs Hot Stove [https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2015/09/10/toronto-maple-leafs-state-of-the-nation-full-transcript/]

‘Ms. Sugarcoat’ kicks off first Lethbridge Fringe Festival

Fine Arts alumna Alice Nelson presents the opening performance at the inaugural Lethbridge Fringe Festival Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/09/11/ms-sugarcoat-kicks-off-first-lethbridge-fringe-festival/]

New media alumnus Sitter making inroads to music industry

New media alumnus Sitter making inroads to music industry

New Media rocks! Jarett Sitter (BFA ’07) has spent the last eight years building a portfolio of stellar artwork and animation that can be found across Canada’s music scene. From Nickelback to Mother Mother, this alumnus has found a way to use his University of Lethbridge new media degree

Celebrated author Susan Jacoby speaks to importance of a liberal education

Celebrated author Susan Jacoby speaks to importance of a liberal education

Being a critical thinker in today’s world is a necessity. Just look at the sheer volume of information that can be accessed through a single Internet search. How does one make sense of it all? What is fact and what is fiction? Susan Jacoby, author of The Age of

Open Mike - Welcome to the Fall 2015 Semester

Open Mike - Welcome to the Fall 2015 Semester

As an educator, the change of seasons from summer to fall is always invigorating because it marks the beginning of another academic year. Welcome to all new faculty, staff and students and welcome back to everyone returning to campus. I had the pleasure of welcoming a very enthusiastic group of

Rainbow Literacy Society welcomes new coordinator

U of L graduate student Jillian King is the new family literacy coordinator in Vulcan, Alta. Vulcan Advocate [http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2015/09/04/rainbow-literacy-society-welcomes-new-coordinator]

Alberta expected to announce deep budget deficit in the fall to spur province’s economy

U of L economist Dr. Chris Nicol comments on the possibility of infrastructure stimulus spending Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/alberta-expected-to-announce-deep-budget-deficit-in-the-fall-to-spur-provinces-economy/article26237748/]

U.S. border towns see fewer Canadian shoppers as oil, loonie drop

U of L economist Donna Townley discusses a shrinking Canadian contribution to Montana's economy CP24 News [http://www.cp24.com/news/u-s-border-towns-see-fewer-canadian-shoppers-as-oil-loonie-drop-1.2551011]

Southern Albertan takes on a taxing new role

Alumnus Don Sommerfeldt is appointed to the Tax Court of Canada Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/09/05/southern-albertan-takes-on-a-taxing-role-new-role/]

The next phase of life

New Student Orientation at the U of L boasts the largest attendance in its history Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/09/07/the-next-phase-of-life/]

College and U of L welcome new crop of students

Student orientation introduces new students to the city's post-secondary campuses CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/college-and-u-of-l-welcome-new-crop-of-students/]

Golden Dolphins swimmers celebrate medal haul

Pronghorns swimming recruit comes to campus after setting BC provincial record Golden Star [http://www.thegoldenstar.net/ourtown/323920041.html]

Pieces falling into place for Pronghorns men's hockey team

Head coach Spiros Anastas is excited about the direction of his team headed into the Canada West season Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2015/09/04/pieces-falling-into-place-for-pronghorns-mens-hockey-team/]

U of L study seeks to find additional treatment for disordered gambling

Dr. Darren Christensen has launched a study that looks at the addition of contingency management (CM) to standard counselling practices for disordered gambling Alberta Voice [http://www.albertavoice.ca/2015/09/u-of-l-study-seeks-to-find-additional.html]

U of L study seeks to find additional treatment for disordered gambling

A University of Lethbridge researcher has launched a study that looks at the addition of contingency management (CM) to standard counselling practices for disordered gambling. CM works by rewarding counselling attendance and abstinence from gambling. Dr. Darren Christensen, a U of L addictions counselling professor, says contingency management has been

Thai schools are reducing class time in a bid to boost academic performance

Research from Dr. Sergio Pellis on the importance of play in childhood development is quoted as Thai schools look at changing their approach Asian Correspondent [http://asiancorrespondent.com/135288/thai-schools-are-reducing-class-time-in-a-bid-to-boost-academic-performance/]

LP project completed just in time

Campus radio's CKXU Love & Records 2014 compilation LP is completed and available for sale Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/09/03/lp-project-completed-just-in-time/]

Why do we have eyebrows? The social significance of our silent communicators

Psychology professor Dr. Javid Sadr explains how essential eyebrows are to understanding human emotion The Independent [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/why-do-we-have-eyebrows-the-social-significance-of-our-silent-communicators-10476426.html]

U of L economist weighs in on recession

Dr. Chris Nicol says that, by definition, the country is in a recession but the overall economic picture cannot be summarized by one statistic CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/u-of-l-economist-weighs-in-on-recession/]

U of L first Canadian site to host University Trading Challenge

U of L first Canadian site to host University Trading Challenge

Following the success of the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Management team at the University Trading Challenge (UTC) in New York City last November, the U of L has been chosen as the location for the first UTC to be held in Canada this November. “We are proud to

Drivers in Alberta say they faced $20 ‘toll’ after detour through First Nation

U of L Native Studies professor Don McIntyre comments on the illegal trespassing incidents on the Morley reserve Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/2185346/drivers-in-alberta-hwy-1-crash-claim-they-were-faced-with-tolls-blockades-in-morley/]

Brandon Brine back across the seas to lead Pronghorns in pre-season hit-out against Adelaide 36ers

The Pronghorns men's basketball team follows Aussie native Brandon Brine back home for pre-season action overseas news.com.au [http://www.news.com.au/sport/brandon-brine-back-across-the-seas-to-lead-pronghorns-in-pre-season-hit-out-against-adelaide-36ers/story-fnaqgujp-1227507923189]

Cryogenic facility helping researchers

The University of Lethbridge’s new cryogenic test facility (CTF) has allowed researchers in Dr. David Naylor’s astrophysics lab to be more productive, more energy efficient and more flexible Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/28/cryogenic-facility-helpingresearchers/]