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Supporting Our Students co-chairs aim to create a better campus

As dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and an academic research project officer, respectively, Dr. Chris Hosgood and Jacqueline Preyde contribute to the University of Lethbridge in very different ways. But as co-chairs of the University’s 2015/2016 Supporting Our Students [http://www.uleth.ca/giving/make-gift] (SOS)

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Celebrated author Susan Jacoby speaks to importance of a liberal education

Being a critical thinker in today’s world is a necessity. Just look at the sheer volume of information that can be accessed through a single Internet search. How does one make sense of it all? What is fact and what is fiction? Susan Jacoby, author of The Age of

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Open Mike - Welcome to the Fall 2015 Semester

As an educator, the change of seasons from summer to fall is always invigorating because it marks the beginning of another academic year. Welcome to all new faculty, staff and students and welcome back to everyone returning to campus. I had the pleasure of welcoming a very enthusiastic group of

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U of L first Canadian site to host University Trading Challenge

Following the success of the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Management team at the University Trading Challenge (UTC) in New York City last November, the U of L has been chosen as the location for the first UTC to be held in Canada this November. “We are proud to

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University of Lethbridge rolls out the welcome mat for students

The fall semester gets underway with the first day of classes on Sept. 9 but before that, students will receive a big welcome to campus through New Student Orientation (NSO) on Sept. 7 and 8. NSO serves as a launch pad for the 2015-2016 academic year, offering new students and

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Revitalized future-student website designed to meet the needs of today’s web savvy students

A new University of Lethbridge future-student website has been designed to be mobile-friendly and responsive to the needs of students beginning their academic careers. The website, located at www.uleth.ca/future-student, [http://www.uleth.ca/future-student/]was developed with the future student user experience in mind. “We’re really

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Summer students share their research and win prizes

The annual Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience Summer Student Symposium had 19 students present their research, covering topics as varied as facial detection using artificial retinas and the effects of maternal inflammation and prenatal stress on offspring behaviour. First place, and a U of L Bookstore gift card worth $100,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Experienced international coach to take helm of women's rugby program

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns are excited to announce Richard Suggitt as the new head coach of the women’s rugby program. Suggitt becomes the third head coach in program history. “Ric has been great to work with and we are very excited to have a coach of Ric’s

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Sharing the prairie landscape with rattlesnakes

The University of Lethbridge is built into the coulee slopes along the Oldman River, an area that’s also habitat for the prairie rattlesnake. Rattlesnakes are periodically seen on campus during the spring, summer and fall months as they travel in search of food. This fall, the rattlesnakes will migrate

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Indigenous women from Mexico experience Blackfoot and Canadian cultures

A group of 25 indigenous women from Mexico has had a unique opportunity to learn about First Nations culture and practice their English at the University of Lethbridge this summer. They are spending five weeks in Canada through a program organized by the Council for Science and Technology in the

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Mitacs Globalink students gain research experience while sampling local culture

Undergraduate students from across the globe are expanding their learning at the University of Lethbridge this summer through the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship program. The program allows undergraduate students from Brazil, China, France, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Vietnam to participate in a 12-week research internship under the supervision

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Curriculum Design Challenge Day Inspires Innovation Among Master of Education Students

The University of Lethbridge Master of Education in Curriculum and Assessment Program held its first annual Curriculum Design Challenge Day on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. The event, co-hosted by the University of Lethbridge AGILITY Program, challenged participants to propose a new vision for the curriculum of the first professional semester

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Herdman to headline 2015 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast

As women’s soccer steps to the forefront of the national consciousness, Pronghorn Athletics is proud to present Canadian Senior Women’s National Soccer Team head coach John Herdman as the featured speaker for the 2015 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gym.

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McAleenan leaving Horns women's basketball program

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's basketball coach Erin McAleenan has resigned from her post after accepting the head coaching position at York University. McAleenan spent the past three seasons at the helm of the women’s basketball program and compiled a Canada West conference record of 20-44 with

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FNMI Centre’s first director links academics and traditional knowledge

Dr. Martha Many Grey Horses has come full circle with her appointment as director of the University of Lethbridge’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit Centre. Originally from the Kainai First Nation, Many Grey Horses lived, studied and worked in the United States for many years before returning to Canada

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University of Lethbridge geography/ATIC researchers receive multiple awards at national remote sensing conference

The University of Lethbridge was front and centre at the 36th Annual Canadian Remote Sensing Society’s (CRSS-SCT) national symposium held recently in St. John’s Nfld. Three U of L faculty members from the Department of Geography earned awards at the symposium, while a number of presentations from University

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Business of agriculture to be the focus of Cor Van Raay Agribusiness Case Competition

The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College are collaborating on a new venture that will present a challenge to students and begin to lay the foundation for the future of agribusiness in southern Alberta. The Cor Van Raay Agribusiness Case Competition, scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2015, is the first of

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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

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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,

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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

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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