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The dwarf planet Quaoar

The U of L's Spectral and Photometric Imaging Receiver (SPIRE) is used to recalculate the size of a dwarf planet on the outer edge of our solar system Phys.org [http://phys.org/news/2015-08-dwarf-planet-quaoar.html]

University of Lethbridge rolls out the welcome mat for students

University of Lethbridge rolls out the welcome mat for students

The fall semester gets underway with the first day of classes on Sept. 9 but before that, students will receive a big welcome to campus through New Student Orientation (NSO) on Sept. 7 and 8. NSO serves as a launch pad for the 2015-2016 academic year, offering new students and

Rural male caregivers need more help

Ryan Waldorf, a nursing instructor at the University of Lethbridge, explored the lives of 12 rural men who care for wives with dementia Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2015/08/rural-male-caregivers-need-more-help/]

Research centre reports latest to be destroyed

Dr. Jim Byrne comments on the closing of the research library at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Research Centre Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/25/research-centre-reports-latest-to-be-destroyed/]

Canada's quest for elite basketball status begins in Toronto

Former Pronghorns women's team members are mothers of the new generation of Canadian men's basketball talent Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/for-canada-the-story-of-the-quest-for-elite-basketball-status-begins-in-toronto/article26130354/]

Revitalized future-student website designed to meet the needs of today’s web savvy students

Revitalized future-student website designed to meet the needs of today’s web savvy students

A new University of Lethbridge future-student website has been designed to be mobile-friendly and responsive to the needs of students beginning their academic careers. The website, located at www.uleth.ca/future-student, [http://www.uleth.ca/future-student/]was developed with the future student user experience in mind. “We’re really

China’s troubles put chill in Canadian economy

U of L economist discusses China's economic woes and the effects on the Canadian economy Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/29/chinas-troubles-put-chillin-canadian-economy/]

College of the Rockies transfer students excel academically

Dual admission agreement between the U of L and the College of the Rockies allows students to complete their first two years at the College and complete a degree at the U of L in their final two years. Kootenay News Advertiser [http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/community/323231611.html]

Entire museum gallery for Lakeland College alum

Wildlife paintings by U of L alum Colin Starkevich (BSc '14), highlighting the grasslands of southern Alberta, are on display at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton until Sept. 27 Meridian Booster [http://www.meridianbooster.com/2015/08/27/entire-museum-gallery-for-lakeland-college-alum]

A place to showcase

U of L alumna Deb Klics (BEd '90) is an artist and elementary school teacher. This summer, her paintings have graced the walls of the Strathmore Municipal Library. Strathmore Standard [http://www.strathmorestandard.com/2015/08/27/a-place-to-showcase]

University of Lethbridge experts available to help families slide back into the school routine

The University of Lethbridge has several experts from the Faculty of Education available to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with getting students ready for the school year. These experts can offer insight and suggestions for parents about topics like the province’s new math curriculum, the move away

Octopuses seen throwing things may be using shells as weapons

The U of L's Jennifer Mather says octopuses often use jets of water to clean their house or chase off small fish so it's still a mystery if one octopus intends to bean another. New Scientist [https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn28085-octopuses-seen-throwing-things-may-be-using-shells-as-weapons/]

Siwella helps Pronghorns upset Huskies

The U of L Pronghorns men’s soccer players led local players through a free camp and then played an exhibition match against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Southwest Booster [http://www.swbooster.com/sports/soccer/2015/8/24/siwella-helps-pronghorns-upset-huskies-.html]

Students get head start on research careers

Summer students conducting research at the CCBN highlighted their work at the annual Summer Student Symposium. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/24/students-get-head-start-on-research-careers/]

Sexual orientation is much more complex than straight, gay or bisexual

After attending The Puzzle of Sexual Orientation conference at the U of L, Dr. Lori Brotto, a psychologist and a professor at UBC, discusses the concept of sexual fluidity. The Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/sexual-orientation-is-much-more-complex-than-straight-gay-or-bisexual/article26053887/]

What makes people gay? (An update)

Writer Neil Swidey revisits one of his earlier stories — 'What Makes People Gay?' — after attending The Puzzle of Sexual Orientation conference held at the U of L in July. The Boston Globe [https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2015/08/22/what-makes-people-gay-update/8Mos2MXHvX5JsxP7AzW9RJ/story.html]

Summer students share their research and win prizes

Summer students share their research and win prizes

The annual Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience Summer Student Symposium had 19 students present their research, covering topics as varied as facial detection using artificial retinas and the effects of maternal inflammation and prenatal stress on offspring behaviour. First place, and a U of L Bookstore gift card worth $100,

Students show off summer neuroscience projects during symposium

Research projects were on display Thursday at the University of Lethbridge for the annual Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience Summer Student Symposium Country 95.5FM [http://www.country95.fm/news.asp?ID=10399]

Younger Americans taking notice of CFL, new survey suggests

Dr. Reg Bibby's work on sport interest demographics says young American viewers are seeking out the CFL Whistler Question [http://www.whistlerquestion.com/younger-americans-taking-notice-of-cfl-new-survey-suggests-1.1981646]

Overvoorde teaches drawing workshop

A look at the work of Chris Stoffel Overvoorde, Artist-in-Residence in the Gushul Studio of the University of Lethbridge in Blairmore, Alta. Bow Valley Crag and Canyon [http://www.thecragandcanyon.ca/2015/08/21/overvoorde-teaches-drawing-workshop]

First Nations sign treaty to bring back the buffalo

Dr. Leroy Little Bear discusses the significance of the buffalo treaty Bow Valley Crag and Canyon [http://www.thecragandcanyon.ca/2015/08/14/first-nations-sign-treaty-to-bring-back-the-buffalo]

Teens trade summer for study

A look at local high school students in the Heritage Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) program, funded by Alberta Innovates Health Solutions Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/21/teens-trade-summer-for-study/]

Conference marks U of L as leader in sexuality studies

Conference marks U of L as leader in sexuality studies

It was billed as one of the highest-profile conferences to ever grace the University of Lethbridge, and yet it was intentionally given no profile in advance. The Puzzle of Sexual Orientation conference that ran July 20-23 at the U of L attracted more than 50 of the world’s leading

Flyers hire Brady Robinson as goalie development coach

U of L kinesiology alumnus Brady Robinson earns a position with the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers HockeyBuzz [http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Bill-Meltzer/Flyers-Hire-Brady-Robinson-as-Goalie-Development-Coach/45/70526]

What our thick eyebrow obsession has to do with feminism - and science

U of L psychology professor Dr. Javid Sadr says eyebrows are even more important than eyes for recognizing people Yahoo Health [https://www.yahoo.com/health/what-our-thick-brow-obsession-has-to-do-with-127036776512.html]