Featured What makes people gay? (An update) A Boston Globe writer given exclusive access to the U of L hosted conference, Puzzle of Sexual Orientation Boston Globe [https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2015/08/22/what-makes-people-gay-update/8Mos2MXHvX5JsxP7AzW9RJ/story.html]
Featured Alberta’s 20 Most Innovative Organizations Ventus Geospatial, operated by alums Steve Myshak (BSc '10) and Owen Brown (BSc '09), made Alberta Venture's list of the 20 most innovative organizations with their high-flying leak detection abilities. Alberta Venture [http://albertaventure.com/2015/08/albertas-20-most-innovative-organizations/]
Featured Float like a butterfly A look at the latest incarnation of Dave Adams as a Pronghorns basketball coach Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2015/08/18/float-like-a-butterfly-todays-good-sport-column/]
Featured Lakeland College alum paints his path to success A U of L alumnus and science graduate finds his artistic side Vermilion Voice [http://issuu.com/vermilionvoice/docs/578/17?e=8313833/14819223]
Campus Life Adams returns to take over women's basketball program Pronghorn Athletics is excited to announce the return of a familiar face as Dave Adams has been named the new head coach of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball program. Adams becomes the 11th head coach in the program’s history. “Dave brings a real energy to the
Campus Life Summer time is research time for six local high school students Summer time usually gives high school students a break from learning, but six local students have spent most of their summer getting educated about research instead. The Heritage Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) program, funded by Alberta Innovates Health Solutions (AIHS), gives students in Grade 11 the chance to spend six
Campus Life Murray the face of Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions' presence on campus The shingle is out and Dr. Christine Murray is eager to let the University of Lethbridge campus know that Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions is ready to support innovation in southern Alberta’s agriculture, forestry and life sciences sectors. One of four arms of Alberta Innovates, the Bio Solutions Corporation embraces
Featured Harper’s fight for Alberta reveals a worried Conservative Party Dr. Geoffrey Hale comments on the federal election race and the sudden strength of the NDP in Alberta Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/alberta/harpers-fight-for-alberta-betrays-a-worried-conservative-party/article25970726/]
Research Super cold deep freeze key to testing instruments destined for space 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. “It’s working exactly as intended. It’s great,” says Naylor, a U of L physics and astronomy professor and
Featured Attracting public funds for 'CalgaryNEXT' could prove challenging for Flames U of L economics professor Duane Rockerbie discusses how the Calgary Flames may look to fund the build of a new arena Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/attracting-public-funds-for-calgarynext-could-prove-challenging-for-flames]
Featured U of L hosting ‘Controlling Sexuality and Reproduction, Past and Present’ A three-day conference exploring the history of controlling sexuality and reproduction is taking place at the University of Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/12/u-of-l-hosting-controlling-sexuality-and-reproduction-past-and-present/]
Featured Jeff Thomas’s three decades of ‘Bear Portraits’ trace the evolution of his son from child to grown up member of A Tribe Called Red The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery will host the upcoming exhibition A Necessary Fiction: The Portrait, Sept. 17 to Oct. 29 National Post [http://news.nationalpost.com/arts/music/jeff-thomass-three-decades-of-bear-portraits-trace-the-evolution-of-his-son-from-child-to-grown-up-member-of-a-tribe-called-red]
Featured Athletic success coming fast for Lethbridge native A look at the meteoric rise of Pronghorn Athletics triple jumper Aaron Hernandez Fort McMurray Today [http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/2015/08/11/athletic-success-coming-fast-for-lethbridge-native]
Alumni Alumnus Khan continues to crusade against bullying and violence Edmonton-based activist and University of Lethbridge alumnus Manwar Khan (BSc ’07), a father of twins, is holding a rally in Calgary at the Calgary City Hall as he continues to campaign across the province against bullying and violence. “We will be gathering in front of City Hall to show our
Featured Nomadogen gets helping hand U of L student company aided by Tecconect in navigating the transition from research to business Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/10/nomadogen-gets-helping-hand/]
Student Success Students get challenging but amazing learning experience in the Philippines What usually takes hours to describe in a classroom came instantly alive for the 14 students who signed up for the University of Lethbridge’s first ever Philippine Field Study course. Offered through the Department of Women and Gender Studies, Dr. Glenda Bonifacio wanted her students to learn about global
Featured Zach attack adds to medal count at Parapan Ams The U of L's Zach McAllister wins gold and silver in swimming at the 2015 Toronto Parapan American Games Swim Swam [http://swimswam.com/zack-attack-adds-to-canadas-medal-count-at-parapan-ams/]
Featured Losing sight of the game University of Lethbridge lecture looks at women in gaming Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/10/losing-sight-of-the-game/]
Featured Mardon appointed adjunct professor at University of Alberta Alumnus Austin Mardon, recently elected to the Royal Society of Canada, assumes a post at the U of A Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/07/mardon-appointed-adjunct-professor-at-university-of-alberta/]
Featured U of L research projects receive $200K in funding Three research projects at the U of L got a boost with funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/07/u-of-l-research-projects-receive-200k-in-funding/]
Featured Five Calgary Fringe Festival shows to watch for Alumnus James Wade's (BFA '11) award-winning play Helmut's Big Day appearing at the Calgary Fringe Festival Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/theatre/five-calgary-fringe-festival-shows-to-watch-for]
Featured Horns name new rugby coach The Pronghorns announced Tuesday they had hired Richard Suggitt as the new head coach of the women’s rugby program Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2015/08/05/horns-name-new-rugby-coach/]
Featured Early Methodist mission photos wow scholars Dr. Carol Williams is invited to participate in an exclusive workshop examining United Methodist Missionary photo albums United Methodist Communications [http://www.umc.org/news-and-media/early-methodist-mission-photos-wow-scholars]
Campus Life Sexual and reproductive rights to be examined during conference Alberta has its own dark history of controlling sexuality, starting with the Alberta Sterilization Act enacted in 1928. While the act was repealed more than 40 years ago, organizers of the Controlling Sexuality and Reproduction conference felt it was time to explore the current situation concerning people’s sexual and
Featured Combined therapy approach paying apparent dividends A look at the combined art therapy and animal-assisted therapy summer course at the University of Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/07/23/combined-therapy-approach-paying-apparent-dividends/]
