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U of L student awarded a National Geographic Society Early Career Grant

An interest in researching the evolution of human sexual behaviour has netted Francisco Gomez Jimenez, a master’s student studying under Dr. Paul Vasey at the University of Lethbridge, membership in an elite group. Gomez Jimenez has been awarded an Early Career Grant through the National Geographic Society. The society’

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Vertigo Theatre internships provide real-world experience for U of L fine arts students

Real-world experience, professional development and course credit are just a few of the benefits that three University of Lethbridge Dramatic Arts students received by participating in Calgary’s Vertigo Theatre internship program over the past two months. Rebecca Fauser and Lyall Miller worked as general interns at Vertigo, rotating between

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Celebrating Canada 150 through art, LandMarks2017 opens in Indian Battle Park June 20

The University of Lethbridge joins 15 post-secondary institutions, 12 leading Canadian artists, and seven curators in engaging with Canada 150 through LandMarks2017, a national art project. Created by Partners in Art (PIA) and presented by TD, this Canada 150 signature project brought artists together to creatively explore and connect with

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New media and biochemistry students collaborate on game creation

A pair of third-year University of Lethbridge classes, one in biochemistry and the other in new media, unknowingly shared a synergy until the AGILITY program brought them together. The end result is a new game that could enhance the learning process of one of the most difficult courses in biochemistry

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Engaging in student activities spurred Farfus to academic success

Convocation is a time of reflection and celebration. For Allison Farfus (BSc ’17), crossing the stage at the University of Lethbridge Spring 2017 Convocation brought the last four years to a close as she looks forward to a very bright future. “It felt very special to celebrate that moment with

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Medal winners to be celebrated at 2017 Spring Convocation

The University of Lethbridge is excited to celebrate the achievements of its newest graduates at the 2017 Spring Convocation, June 1 and 2, in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. Distinguishing themselves among the many outstanding graduates are the U of L’s medal winners for 2017.

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Dun Mao’s goal is to help people with memory disorders through neuroscience research

As a child, Dun Mao set his sights on becoming a scientist. That dream will become reality on Thursday, June 1 as he receives his doctoral degree in neuroscience during convocation ceremonies. Originally from China, Mao started on his scientific path by obtaining a bachelor of science in biomedical engineering

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Global Drums members record EP with rock legends at iconic Ocean Studios

Six members of the University of Lethbridge’s Global Drum percussion ensemble, under the direction of Adam Mason, were hand-selected to participate in a ground-breaking Pan Rocks recording at Ocean Studios in Burbank, CA alongside a jaw-dropping list of rock and roll alumni. University of Lethbridge alumni Matt Groenheide (BMus

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U of L research experience prepares alumnus for PhD studies at prestigious University of Cambridge

This October, Sam Woodman (BSc ’15) will be attending lectures at the University of Cambridge just like Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and famous funnyman, John Cleese, have done before him. After securing acceptance into a three-year doctoral program at Cambridge, one of the world’s oldest universities located

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Student art honoured at annual Department of Art Open House

Wrapping up another successful year, the annual Department of Art Open House held on Monday, April 10, presented the hard work of advanced and senior art studio students. The exhibition ended with a reception and awards ceremony honouring a number of dedicated students and offering a heartfelt tribute to retiring

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Global Citizenship Cohort demonstrates diverse interests

Students in this year’s Arts and Science Global Citizenship Cohort stepped up to help out. Their projects included everything from volunteering at the Soup Kitchen to getting involved in the Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) and signing a water charter. “The theme for the Cohort was water, sustainability and social

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Undergraduate research helps students put theory into practice

How a star is born could be the subject of a Hollywood movie but for Geoffrey Sitwell, a master’s student at the University of Lethbridge, it’s a subject for intense research. He was one of more than 40 undergraduate students who participated in the Undergraduate Research Showcase poster

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Play Right Prize Competition to celebrate winners at 10th Annual Play Right Prize Gala

For 10 years, University of Lethbridge alumnus Terry Whitehead (BA ’94) has generously supported emerging writers through the Play Right Prize Competition, inspiring and motivating young playwrights to pursue the written craft. The 2017 Play Right Prizes will be awarded to three passionate young playwrights on Saturday, March 18 at

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U of L master’s student awarded Alberta SPOR Graduate Studentship

In a first for the University of Lethbridge, Yanjun Shi (BA ’14) has been chosen as one of 13 Alberta graduate students to receive the prestigious Alberta SPOR Graduate Studentship in Patient-Oriented Research. The award will provide her with $30,000 in funding for one year, along with mentoring and

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Student Refugee Program gets a strong start at the U of L

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdullah Mouslli didn’t want to become one of the lost generation whose life and future was limited because of the civil war in Syria. He’d seen it happen to his friends, their lives cut short when they joined rebels because their families had no money to send

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Essay on renewable energy generates scholarship

University of Lethbridge student Alison Frank couldn’t be more pleased to be one of five recipients of a 2016 Aboriginal Clean Energy Scholarship (ACES) worth $2,500 from BluEarth Renewables Inc. BluEarth Renewables [http://www.bluearth.ca/] is a Calgary-based company focused on commercial-scale renewable energy development. “I am

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Music student Waldner earns prestigious internship opportunity

Fourth-year Bachelor of Music (voice) student Alyssa Waldner has been awarded an internship at the prestigious Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC for the spring of 2017. The Smithsonian Jazz Music Program’s internship is a combination of concert and program production as well as concert outreach and promotion, with the

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Artist wears her heart, and her accomplishments, on her sleeve

Art is often used as a form of expression, to share thoughts, emotions, and even accomplishments. For University of Lethbridge Fine Arts student Michelle Sylvestre, art has become a way to literally wear her heart on her sleeve – or in this case, her accomplishments on her dress. Inspired by the

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Pronghorns set new mark for Academic All-Canadians

Pronghorn Athletics announced its largest-ever class of Academic All-Canadians on Monday, a clear indication a culture of success has been created that extends to all aspects of the student-athlete experience. As 63 student-athletes were recognized by U Sports for maintaining an 80 per cent academic average while participating in varsity

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U of L iGEM team golden, now focussed on furthering project with Lethbridge Fire and EMS

Their project is once again golden and now the University of Lethbridge iGEM team is excited to embark on the next phase – determining if and how their plan to improve the cleanliness of emergency medical vehicles is feasible. “Our presentation went really well, we had a lot of positive feedback

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U of L iGEM team gears up for Boston with win at aGEM competition

The University of Lethbridge’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team warmed up for the upcoming iGEM Giant Jamboree by taking first place in the collegiate division of the Alberta Genetically Engineered Machines (aGEM) competition in Calgary recently. Using the aGEM event as a tune-up opportunity to hone its presentation

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Chemotherapy research program earns Anna Kovalchuk esteemed Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Anna Kovalchuk (BSc ’14, MSc ’15), a PhD student at the University of Lethbridge, is one of 166 doctoral students in Canada to be awarded a 2015-2016 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. The recent announcement by the Government of Canada also included 70 new Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships, for a total financial

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Building rapport key to success of the Raising Spirit project

Taylor Little Mustache couldn’t have asked for a better summer job. As a research assistant with Raising Spirit: The Opokaa’sin Digital Storytelling Project, Little Mustache says she felt honoured to work on a project where she learned so much. “I feel humbled by being a part of this

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Students take centre stage at annual CCBN Summer Student Symposium

The Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) has been a hub of research over the summer as students have studied questions about jet lag, paternal preconception alcohol exposure, the effects of chronic exposure to THC in adolescence and the effects of disrupted circadian rhythms. Sixteen of the summer students presented

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Malawi teacher sees new possibilities through U of L studies

Travelling halfway around the world to take classes in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Education has opened Wyson Ndhlovu’s eyes to the possibilities. Now, he looks to bring this new world of potential to his homeland and create opportunities for the young Malawi girls he teaches at