Featured New study finds one-third of dementia nurses have unhealthy behaviours because of distress at work Dr. Shannon Spenceley's survey of health-care providers is examined Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/new-study-finds-one-third-of-dementia-nurses-have-unhealthy-behaviours-because-of-distress-at-work]
Featured U of L students to study in Philippines Dr. Glenda Bonifacio debuts a six-credit field course from the Department of Women and Gender Studies Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/06/19/u%E2%80%88of-l%E2%80%88students-to-study-in-philippines/]
Campus Life Excitement builds as students prepare for Philippine field study A few days before their scheduled departure to Tacloban City, Philippines, the 14 students in Dr. Glenda Bonifacio’s field course are bubbling with anticipation. They are excited to meet the people, experience the culture, eat the food and soak up as many experiences as they can while they are
Alumni U of L alum heads up ozone measurement program in New Zealand Dr. Richard Querel (MSc ’08, PhD ’10) has his eyes on the skies, but these are not ordinary skies. To get the best atmospheric measurements, the skies need to be unpolluted and that’s why he lives and works in one of the most remote locations on the planet. Querel,
Featured Dave Waknuk leaves Wolves Grande Prairie Wolves head coach Dave Waknuk has accepted an assistant coaching position with the Pronghorns women’s basketball program Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune [http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/2015/06/17/dave-waknuk-leaves-wolves]
Featured Name of Langevin Block under scrutiny for residential schools connection The U of L's Dr. Linda Many Guns says the federal government should consider renaming the building that houses the Prime Minister’s Office Ottawa Citizen [http://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/name-of-langevin-block-under-scrutiny-for-residential-school-connection]
Featured Dozen new recruits The Pronghorns men's hockey team unveils the bulk of its 2015/16 recruiting class Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2015/06/18/dozen-new-recruits/]
Featured Proposed NDP tuition freeze could mean refund The University discusses the changing landscape of provincial funding in the wake of the NDP election victory Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/06/18/proposed-ndp-tuition-freeze-could-mean-refund/]
Campus Life Impressive recruiting class for Horns men's hockey team The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s hockey team has turned over a significant portion of its roster as head coach Spiros Anastas announced the commitment of 12 new players for the 2015-16 Canada West season. Within the group of 12, the program will add nine forwards and three defencemen,
Research Improving brain’s executive function is child’s play As the end of the school year approaches, parents may be registering their children for science and sports camps to keep them occupied during the lazy, hazy days of summer. While structured activities like summer camps can be a positive experience, University of Lethbridge neuroscientist Dr. Sergio Pellis says unstructured
Campus Life Horns bring in Medicine Hat College transfer Third-year University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's basketball head coach Erin McAleenan continues to add to her 2015-16 recruiting class, announcing the commitment of Medicine Hat product and college transfer, Kennedy Werre to the program for the fall 2015 semester. Werre played two seasons with the Medicine Hat College
Featured State should be religiously neutral The U of L's Dr. James Linville discusses the role of prayer in school and the public at large Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/opinions/2015/06/13/state-should-be-religiously-neutral/]
Featured $2M grant to helpU of L researchers study cellular imaging of the brain Neuroscience professor Dr. Robert Sutherland will lead the new Cell Signalling Interdisciplinary Research Centre Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/06/14/2m-grant-to-helpu-of-l-researchers-study-cellular-imaging-of-the-brain/]
Featured Cambridge University to offer Lego professorship The U of L's Dr. Sergio Pellis and his research on play behaviour is cited Huffington Post [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/15/cambridge-lego-professor_n_7587802.html]
Featured And the award winners are . . . U of L graduate students win two categories at the 11th annual Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge Awards Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/06/15/and-the-award-winners-are/]
Campus Life Board approves multiple faculty, staff and administrative appointments The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors recently convened and approved a number of faculty, staff and administrative appointments that are scheduled to officially take effect July 1, 2015. Following is a summary of these appointments. Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-President (Academic) - Dr. Lesley Brown Dr. Lesley Brown has been
Research U of L study shows middle school literacy program improves reading skills and motivation A three-year study by Dr. Robin Bright (BASc ‘79, BEd ‘82, MEd ‘88), a University of Lethbridge education professor, shows middle school students who sometimes struggle with reading can become engaged and motivated readers with the right resource materials and a focused approach. Typically, literacy is a focus of elementary
Featured Pronghorns add Rattler to roster The Pronghorns women's basketball team brings in a recruit from Medicine Hat College Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/pronghorns/2015/06/15/pronghorns-add-rattler-to-roster/]
Campus Life Hakin given expanded duties, named lead Vice-President As I commence my second term as President, I am energized by our collective achievement and am enthusiastic and optimistic about the future we can achieve over the next five years. Together, we have accomplished a great deal despite the many challenges that have come our way. I am very
Community Donor-sponsored voice award creates experiential opportunities In the language of musical performance, the term intermezzo refers to a transition from one section of a work to the next. It was a symbolic word for Dr. Doug Myhre, who wanted to create a scholarship for University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts students specializing in voice. “We
Featured Lyle Aleman remembered as a loving, hard-working family man U of L alumnus Lyle Aleman remembered as business leader and loving family man Medicine Hat News [http://medicinehatnews.com/news/local-news/2015/06/06/lyle-aleman-remembered-as-a-loving-hard-working-family-man/]
Featured Golden's Josh Hiraoka prepares for final swim season before university Pronghorns men's swimming recruit is coming off a stellar 2014 season that saw him win three B.C. provincial gold medals Golden Star [http://www.thegoldenstar.net/ourtown/306976001.html]
Featured Changes to U of L athletics start at the top Pronghorn Athletics to embark on a new era after changes in administration Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/2047879/changes-to-u-of-l-athletics-start-at-the-top/]
Alumni On her own terms When Wendy C. Fox (BASc (BA) ’71) was 19, she had plans to backpack around Europe with a group of friends. She’d just finished her first year at the University of Lethbridge, and had managed to save enough money for the trip. One by one though, Fox’s travel
Featured A perfect partnership The strong relationship between Volunteer Lethbridge and the U of L is examined Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/06/09/a-perfect-partnership/]
