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University establishes first therapeutic recreation degree program in Alberta

The University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences is unveiling a new post-diploma degree program that will advance the discipline of therapeutic recreation and eventually lead to the establishment of the first accredited therapeutic recreation degree in Canada. The Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation is designed to prepare graduates to

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Native Awareness Week still going strong after 40 years

This year’s Native Awareness Week (NAW) brings a full schedule of activities designed to celebrate Aboriginal culture and the 40th anniversary of the Native American Students’ Association (NASA) at the University of Lethbridge. The Native American Studies program and NASA have been an integral part of the University of

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Horns looking for medals at Canada West Track Championship

The 2014-15 Canada West Track & Field Championships will see a small but talented University of Lethbridge team compete this weekend at the Max Bell Fieldhouse in the University of Manitoba. The Horns will send 12 athletes to the championship meet this year, with seven women and five men ready

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New combined degrees program brings new media and education together to further engage students

With career and technology studies (CTS) in schools evolving to a more creative media design and communication focus, the University of Lethbridge has recognized a defined need for teachers with new media skill sets by creating a new combined degrees program. The Bachelor of Fine Arts – New Media/Bachelor of

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Horns dynasty team inducted into Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

They dominated women's rugby for three years, winning consecutive Canadian Interuniversity Sport national championships in 2007, 2008 and 2009. On Wednesday, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's rugby championship teams were inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. The Horns will go into the hall

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Volunteers help make Play Day 2015 a huge success

When you throw the doors open to a party with more than 4,000 guests, the majority of which are children, you’d better have some help on hand to make sure things go smoothly. Thanks to a volunteer army of more than 150 people, 85 of whom were students,

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New Horns recruit has historical ties to program

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorn women’s basketball program announced the signing of its second recruit for the 2015-16 season with the commitment of local all-star Katie Keith. Keith, a 6’0 guard, has starred for Chinook High School for the past three years and will become a third generation

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Professional development conference geared to students

Faculty of Management students will get a head start on their professional development by hearing from top-notch speakers during a two-day conference Thursday and Friday at the University of Lethbridge. In addition to attending a networking dinner on Thursday evening with Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, co-founders of Barefoot Cellars,

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Protecting your data in a wired world

Social media sites can be both a boon and a bane to our online networking. They are useful on a business and personal basis for many reasons but managing privacy and security requires serious attention, says Kevin Vadnais, information security manager at the University of Lethbridge. Data Privacy Day on

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Horns already add recruit to fold

Heading into the final stretch of the 2014-15 Canada West season, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball program has taken a moment to look to the future, announcing the program's first commitment for the 2015-16 season - southern Alberta product Teesha Olson. “Teesha is a key

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Saskatchewan MLA to share her wisdom with U of L students

Saskatoon Fairview MLA Jennifer Campeau, who completed a bachelor’s degree in the First Nations Governance program in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Management, will be back in Lethbridge Jan. 26 to 30, 2015 to share her expertise with students and youth. "We are delighted and honoured

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University of Lethbridge Welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program

University of Lethbridge Welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program Students of the Bachelor of Management with a major in finance degree program taking steps to career success through preparation for the CFA Program Lethbridge, Alberta, January 15, 2015 — The University of Lethbridge has become the latest university to be

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Chess as a powerful teaching tool

Andy Davies (BFA/BED ’09) promotes chess as a powerful teaching tool for all grades, including Grade 1, the age he was when he began. “Chess is like the horizon,” he says. “Just when you think you’ve reached an understanding, you realize how much farther you need to go.

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Coming home - Dr. Richelle Marynowski

It is fitting that Richelle Marynowski left the University of Lethbridge as a student and returned as a professor. From the time she was two years old, Richelle Marynowski experienced the University of Lethbridge as an extension of herself. Affectionately nicknamed “Rikki,” she accompanied her father, honorary doctorate recipient and

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Inspired and inspiring: Teaching in the Faculty of Education

Dr. Jane O’Dea believes strongly in meeting students on their own ground. This principle solidified the day she paired classic literature and art with contemporary equivalents and watched student understanding blossom. It germinated earlier, however, on literal ground, when she arrived in 1990 at the University of Lethbridge and

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Open Mike - December 2014, Looking ahead at potential budget challenges

University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mike Mahon, addresses faculty and staff about what's happening at the U of L As we near the end of the fall semester and turn our focus to a well-earned Christmas break, I’d like to thank everyone for your contributions

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University Library’s Native American art installation to reflect Blackfoot heritage in surroundings

The University of Lethbridge Library is embracing the ‘library as place’ concept, recognizing that library users should see themselves mirrored in their surroundings. To that end, the library is celebrating the installation of three pieces of Native American art and the redevelopment of the Blackfoot Digital Library website. “Our university

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New FNMI Gathering Place creates environment for campus community to celebrate culture, heritage

The University of Lethbridge officially opened the new temporary location for its First Nations, Métis and Inuit Gathering Place on Thursday, Dec. 4, the first step in the creation of a permanent home for the space. In September 2011, University of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon asked professor Leroy Little

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U of L to host Winter School on remote sensing of potentially habitable planets

Mankind has been searching the night sky for millennia, pondering the nature of the universe. With technological developments over the last few years, scientists now know much more about the universe and the existence of other Earth-like planets. Sharing the knowledge behind the latest techniques for remote sensing of exoplanets,

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University of Delhi student wins Mitacs innovation award for work done in U of L astrophysics lab

Pragya Chawla spent her summer analyzing data from the Planck Telescope as part of an internship in Dr. Locke Spencer’s research lab. Her work has earned her a Mitacs Undergraduate Award for Outstanding Innovation. “I am delighted that she was selected out of all the Canadian-based Mitacs students,” says

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ULink web portal the latest addition to student services

Student service is in the spotlight at the University of Lethbridge as the new student web portal has officially been named and launched. ULink, the new web portal, is the latest initiative designed to further optimize the student experience at the U of L and pave the way for enhanced

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Campus safety enhanced through #ULETHUNITE and new Toolkit app

As the world turns its attention to the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism campaign, the University of Lethbridge announces its #ULETHUNITE campaign and the introduction of a new mobile application designed to enhance campus safety. The Engaging Young

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Iwaniuk inducted as Fellow into Royal Society of Canada

The University of Lethbridge's Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Comparative Neuroanatomy, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and was officially inducted into the RSC at the annual general meeting in Quebec City this past weekend. One of

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Newberry’s teaching excellence acknowledged by American Anthropological Association

Dr. Jan Newberry, a University of Lethbridge anthropology professor, is passionate about teaching anthropology and having that recognized by the American Anthropological Association (AAA) is a special honour. “Teaching is where I really feel like my career comes together, my research and the interaction with students. It’s where I

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Banner revitalization underway

The Banner system, the platform for most administrative operations at the University of Lethbridge, is undergoing some reconstructive surgery. With some nips here and tucks there over the next couple of years, Banner will emerge sleek, smooth and more nimble. “We are going to a baseline, Banner-delivered, best practices system,