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Native Awareness Week to include pipe ceremony

This year’s Native Awareness Week from March 6 to 10 will pay tribute to the long-held relationship between the University of Lethbridge and Indigenous peoples. Among the many events taking place, the U of L, currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, will be unveiling its own ceremonial pipe, made by

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Progress pushing forward at Piikani House

In a project that has been pushing forward since May 2016, the upgrades to Piikani House are nearing completion. Scaffolding is moving around and coming down as the exterior of the 25-year-old residence received a face-lift. A more modern look and water-tight exterior is the result for Piikani House with

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Dr. Shelly Wismath receives prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship

University of Lethbridge professor Dr. Shelly Wismath can count herself among the best university teachers in Canada. She is one of 10 university teachers to receive the 3M National Teaching Fellowship, an award that recognizes exceptional teachers in post-secondary education. Dr. Jan Newberry, Wismath’s nominator and U of L

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Open Mike - Preparing for the 2017 provincial budget

As we near spring and the impending announcement of the provincial budget, I feel it is important to begin updating the University community on the preparation of our budget in relation to the Campus Alberta Operating Grant. The University is still anticipating a two per cent increase in the operating

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Possibilities to be showcased at 50th anniversary Open House

The University of Lethbridge has added a special spring Open House for prospective students, their families and the local community to learn more about the exciting educational opportunities being offered. “This is a chance for people to visit campus and check out some of the things that are happening here,

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Leroy Little Bear & Amethyst First Rider to be honoured by U of L

Each year, the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Management and its Advisory Board acknowledge the contributions and citizenry of an outstanding member or members of the community of southern Alberta through the Management Scholarship Fundraising Dinner. The honourees for the 2017 dinner, to be held on April 13, are

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Canadian Research Knowledge Network brings top library resources to the U of L

Being able to access top scholarly journals is probably something that many students and researchers take for granted. But librarians like Wendy Merkley know the value of those resources goes far beyond what first meets the eye. On its own, the University of Lethbridge simply can’t afford to subscribe

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Canada 150 grant facilitates upgrades to Max Bell pool

The Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre at the University of Lethbridge will get some much-needed improvements thanks to the federal government’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, the Canada 150 Fund and the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. Darshan Kang, member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, announced the funding Wednesday at

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Fiat Lux address challenges U of L community to envision the future

A 50th anniversary calls for some reflection and the University of Lethbridge, set on traditional Blackfoot territory, has much to be proud of. “It’s amazing to see what has been accomplished in the last 50 years,” said U of L President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mike Mahon, at the annual

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University of Lethbridge official tartan unveiled

The University of Lethbridge’s golden anniversary is taking on a ‘wee’ brightly coloured hue this week with the unveiling of the official U of L tartan. In the spring of 2016, a call was put out to students, staff, faculty, alumni and retirees to submit their design for what

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Oral history project celebrates U of L’s 50th anniversary with 50 Voices

The 50 Voices [http://www.uleth.ca/50-voices/] oral history project has woven a tapestry of perspectives about the University of Lethbridge over the past 50 years. From the early days, when Dr. Van Christou (LLD ’84) worked to convince the provincial government of the need for a university in

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Dr. Bryan Kolb appointed Officer of the Order of Canada

Dr. Bryan Kolb (LLD ’15), one of the world’s leading neuroscientists, has been recognized for his work to increase understanding of the brain and brain development. He is one of 100 people appointed to the Order of Canada by Gov. Gen. David Johnston on Dec. 30 and named an

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Happy holidays from the University of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge wishes everyone a very special holiday season. Throughout the holidays, various buildings on the University's Lethbridge campus will have restricted opening hours. Regular office hours conclude at 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 and resume again on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Both University Hall

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PUBlic Professor Series spawns a spinoff

Although Faculty of Arts & Science professors could be labelled serious, scholarly types by day, the occasion of the University of Lethbridge’s 50th anniversary has given them a reason to have a little fun while still imparting their knowledge. The PUBlic Professor Series: 5-Minute Edition, is designed to showcase

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University of Lethbridge community comes together in record support of ULSU Food Bank

The University of Lethbridge community and its extended partners have come together to help make the Christmas season a little brighter for U of L students by stocking the shelves and raising more than $12,000 for the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU) Food Bank. The food and fundraising

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Open Mike - 2016 a year of excitement for U of L

As we approach the holiday season, I can’t help but look back on the year that was 2016 and ahead to what 2017 may hold for the University of Lethbridge. Excitement is the word I most associate with this past year, because it speaks to the energy and enthusiasm

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U of L’s 50th anniversary plans promise to engage community

The University of Lethbridge will soon be 50 years old, an anniversary that will be marked all year long with activities to spark a sense of nostalgia, fuel the imagination for a shiny future and to simply enjoy. “We look forward to celebrating this milestone in our history with the

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Family ties lead Mazutinec to Horns women's basketball team

Heading into the semester break, head coach Dave Adams and the Pronghorns women’s basketball program are thrilled to announce its second early signing for the 2017-18 season with the commitment of Stirling, AB product Amy Mazutinec. Named the Deep South MVP, the 6’0” combo guard led Stirling High

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Schori earns coaching spot at FINA world meet

On the heels of a successful Canada West Swimming Championship meet, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns head swim coach Peter Schori will now step on to the international stage as a coach at the 2016 FINA World Swimming Championships in Windsor, ON. The short course championships run Dec. 6-11. “I am

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Golden Jubilee Awards will provide $50,000 in scholarships to help celebrate the U of L’s 50th anniversary

The Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Lethbridge has established five Golden Jubilee Awards worth $10,000 each to mark the institution’s 50th anniversary in 2017. “We are one of the founding Faculties of the University and we thought this would be a good opportunity to

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Inaugural conference focuses on how children learn language

From children learning English as a second language to the effects of electronics on the developing brain, the first annual Child Language Acquisition Research in Alberta (CLARA) Conference promises to be of interest to researchers, clinicians, teachers and parents alike. “We are excited to be hosting this inaugural conference at

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Little Yeller joins the Destination Project

After a few months of doing all of the heavy lifting, Big Yeller, the tower crane onsite at the Destination Project, has received a helping hand, or jib, to be more accurate. Little Yeller, the second tower crane, is now assembled and working away to ensure that every inch of

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Research excellence continues to grow at the U of L

On the strength of a year in which four University of Lethbridge faculty members earned nominations for Royal Society of Canada (RSC) membership, junior faculty members recently had the chance to obtain advice about their research careers directly from the president of the RSC College of New Scholars, Artists and

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Thriving in crisis

How well do you perform in a crisis? Everyone’s response to stress is different, and therefore, outcomes in crisis situations are often different too, depending on who’s making the decisions and what their temperaments might be. Imagine for a moment that the crisis you’re facing is corporate

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Classrooms to careers - U of L management students grow through professional development

“It's one of the coolest things the U of L has given me. Without a doubt, I'll hold onto that the rest of my life,” says fourth-year management student Jessica Bermel about meeting Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Arlene Dickenson. Bermel has taken full advantage of the