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Women Scholars’ Speakers Series simplifies research with only 1,000 Words

The University of Lethbridge Women Scholars’ Speakers Series takes the ten hundred word challenge in the upcoming panel discussion How We Came to Study The Things We Do. Inspired by a panel held at the American Association for Physical Anthropology called Communicate Your Science Using English’s Ten Hundred Most

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Cultivating connections through the Global Citizenship Cohort

The Global Citizenship Cohort (GCC), now in its third year, has been providing first-year students with an enhanced first-year educational experience. Students are given the unique opportunity to connect some of their first-year courses around a common theme while interacting with a group of like-minded students. The theme for the

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Painting pays tribute to Dr. Leroy Little Bear

Dr. Maria Klawe, who received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Lethbridge earlier this year, was inspired to put brush to paper after she met Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc (BA) '72, DASc '04) at this spring’s convocation ceremonies. “I was deeply impressed

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University excited to celebrate International Education Week and the global perspective

The University of Lethbridge will join over 100 countries around the globe in celebrating International Education Week (IEW) Nov. 6-10, 2017 with a host of performances, demonstrations, lectures, films and assorted activities. As part of IEW, the Department of Asian Studies and the International Office will also be presenting Asian

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U of L community organizes fundraiser to help people in Puerto Rico

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Francisco Gomez Jimenez, a University of Lethbridge doctoral student, knew the island as a tropical paradise. But the view through the plane window as his flight descended into the airport at San Juan on Sept. 30 was shocking. “Puerto Rico was brown. There were no

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University of Lethbridge jumps to second in Research Infosource rankings, leads in graduate student intensity

The University of Lethbridge continues to trend up in the ranking of the country’s top research universities, according to the latest Research InfoSource annual Research Universities of the Year rankings list. The U of L jumped to second in the country in the 2017 Undergraduate classification, while also maintaining

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U of L President Dr. Mike Mahon named Chair of Universities Canada's board of directors

Dr. Mike Mahon, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Lethbridge, was elected Chair of Universities Canada's board of directors today during the association’s fall membership meeting in Ottawa. “Mike Mahon is an outstanding academic leader with a particular passion for improving the student experience, advancing reconciliation

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Board of Governors reappoints one, welcomes three new members

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the approval of four members to its Board of Governors, including three new public members and one reappointment. “We’re very excited to reappoint Jennifer Harker to the Board and to welcome three new members,” says Board of Governors Chair Kurt Schlachter

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Student support at heart of University of Lethbridge’s consistent top-five spot in Maclean’s University Rankings

The University of Lethbridge continues to make students its top priority and is continually expanding its national research imprint, as reflected in the annual Maclean’s University Rankings report. The U of L maintained its top-five ranking in the Primarily Undergraduate category, a position it has held in each of

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Meliorist editor nearly arrested for treason during 1970 October Crisis

When the October crisis erupted in Canada in October 1970, tensions mounted at the Meliorist office at the University of Lethbridge. Following the kidnapping of provincial cabinet minister Pierre Laporte and British diplomat James Cross by the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) and shortly after the War Measures Act

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Crossing Boundaries Symposium returns to discuss art, technology and identity

With technological advances running at an incredible pace, and the current political and social climate in a perpetual state of flux, artists, innovators, scholars and activists alike continue researching and working on ways to address the questions and issues that arise from our ever-changing world. Join the Faculty of Fine

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Longtime nursing educator to receive Friends of Health Sciences Award

A sudden change of mind led Dr. Joyce D’Andrea to nursing but it proved to be a wise decision that set the course for a lengthy and rewarding career in nursing education. For her dedication to preparing students for work as professional nurses, the Faculty of Health Sciences at

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Wismath appointed as first dean of School of Liberal Education

Recently named one of the most exceptional post-secondary teachers in Canada, Dr. Shelly Wismath has been appointed the first dean of the University of Lethbridge’s new School of Liberal Education. The U of L’s Board of Governors approved the appointment last week, granting Wismath a five-year term that

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Celebrating graduates at Fall 2017 Convocation

The University of Lethbridge is preparing to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and achievement of its newest group of graduates at the Fall 2017 Convocation [http://www.uleth.ca/convocation/fall-2017-information] ceremony, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in the 1st

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Mitchell demonstrates the power of persistence

During his studies at the University of Lethbridge, Tyler Mitchell had to draw on his willpower and determination on more than one occasion. His persistence has paid off and that will be demonstrated for all to see during fall convocation ceremonies when he receives a Bachelor of Management with a

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University of Lethbridge Calgary campus opens Centre for Financial Market Research and Teaching at BVC

Faculty of Management students at the University of Lethbridge’s Calgary campus at Bow Valley College now have access to the latest in hands-on training technology with the opening of the Calgary Campus Centre for Financial Market Research and Teaching (CFMRT). The Centre is a state-of-the-art facility, complete with a

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University community saddened by passing of Dr. Van Christou

The University of Lethbridge is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Van E. Christou (LLD ’84), one of the guiding influences on cultural and educational life in southern Alberta and an ardent supporter of the University of Lethbridge. Christou was the third Chancellor of the U of L,

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Massey credits rural roots for instilling values that serve the U of L and its students

As the new Associate Vice-President Student Affairs, Kathleen Massey draws on her dairy-farm upbringing in rural Ontario to ensure University of Lethbridge students can achieve their academic aspirations. “For me, it’s genuinely about values and principles when I think about how to serve the University and its students,” says

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Disasters hit close to home for two U of L students

After experiencing the earthquake that Mexican authorities have called the largest in the country in 100 years, two University of Lethbridge students know the devastation it caused and hope to bolster their own donations to recovery efforts by encouraging others to make a donation, however big or small. The shaking

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U of L shows record enrolment as the 2017-2018 academic year gets underway

With the new academic year now in full swing, the University of Lethbridge is pleased to welcome all new and returning students — all 8,724 of them — to its Lethbridge and Calgary campuses. Overall enrolment increased by 1.1 per cent from the previous fall and represents a record number

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New Take Two speaker series to focus on U of L research

As Associate Vice-President Research, Dr. Claudia Malacrida wants to demonstrate the diversity and depth of research done at a small, liberal arts institution like the University of Lethbridge. To that end, she created a new speaker series called Take Two. Once underway, the Take Two sessions will feature two researchers

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Social Justice Symposium to touch on democracy, art, environment and more

The School of Liberal Education at the University of Lethbridge is hosting a Social Justice Symposium to bring together interested students, faculty, staff and community members for an afternoon of talks devoted to various aspects of social justice. The symposium begins at noon on Friday, Sept. 22 in the Markin

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Two U of L scholars elected to The Royal Society of Canada

The Royal Society of Canada recently welcomed 70 new members to The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, including two University of Lethbridge faculty members. Dr. Yale Belanger (BA ’98), a member of the Department of Political Science, is a leading scholar of Indigenous Studies whose research breaks new

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Department of Art Exhibition Celebrates U of L 50th Anniversary

The University of Lethbridge’s Homecoming celebrations are now behind us, but the Faculty of Fine Arts continues to celebrate the U of L’s 50th anniversary. Coming up next is the first of two 50th anniversary art exhibitions hosted by the Department of Art. Opening with a reception at

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Little Bear appointment strengthens University of Lethbridge commitment to Indigenous education

The University of Lethbridge has appointed respected and renowned Indigenous governance expert, Canadian education leader and University of Lethbridge alumnus Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc ’72, DASc ’04), as the institution’s first Distinguished Niitsitapi Scholar. With the appointment, Little Bear will play a key role in the University’s