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U of L In The News

U of L graduates celebrated during convocation week

The University of Lethbridge is celebrating its 2021 Spring Convocation graduating class this week

U of L raises Pride Flag, unveils new 2SLGBTQ+ resources

The U of L is celebrating Pride Month, beginning with the raising of a pride flag on Monday, June 7. The flag is a symbol of the university’s commitment to fostering an atmosphere that is welcoming and supportive of diversity.

Lethbridge prepares for adult sports with ‘no restrictions’

Assistant professor Scott Rathwell says the connections made playing sports have been severely missed during the pandemic

COVID-19: Lethbridge prepares for adult sports with ‘no restrictions’

The U of L's Dr. Scott Rathwell (kinesiology) says the connections forged through sports are important for children, but also for adults.

Huge jump in enrollment for Indigenous history class since grim Kamloops discovery

The U of L's Don McIntyre from the Dhillon School of Business — which requires an Indigenous course in its core degree — talks about how students need to learn how to do business with Indigenous people.

University of Lethbridge staff could win parking for a year as part of COVID-19 vaccination contest

Two weeks after the It's Worth a Shot contest was launched to encourage U of L students to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a similar effort aimed at faculty and staff has started.

This is why vaccine lottery prizes may work for some, according to psychology experts

The U of L's Dr. Robert Williams gives his take on vaccination lotteries

Why are COVID-19 vaccine rates lower in some parts of rural Alberta?

The U of L's Dr. Lars Hallström weighs in on the lower uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in pockets of rural Alberta.

Albertans turn to alcohol, cannabis to deal with PTSD symptoms in pandemic

Dr. Cheryl Currie’s study has found people who have never before struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder are beginning to show symptoms of PTSD.

ULethbridge introduces DSB Edge cohort for management studies students

First-year management studies students will be placed within a student community when they start their first year

My Octopus Teacher Scientific Advisor

An interview with Dr. Jennifer Mather

Reconciliation is an issue involving everyone, SACPA told

Don McIntyre says Canadians think of ‘reconciliation’ as a noun when it’s actually a verb.

Livestock help reduce food waste

Scientists determine that feeding cattle things like hailed-out crops and food processing byproducts avoids wasting food

Can incentives help vaccine hesitancy? Experts say it’s a short-term solution

In Alberta, the University of Lethbridge turned the incentive strategy into a contest.

New cohorts for U of L management students

The Dhillon School of Business is introducing DSB Edge student cohorts for first-year management students starting in the fall

How to Cure the Real Dementia Problem No One Wants to Talk About

Dr. Sienna Caspar says segregation for the sake of safety is not the answer to treating people with dementia

Placing a threshold on quantum of meaningful friendships

Dr. Louise Barrett says there is no one rule that applies to how many friends anybody can have

Better learning environment for queer students the focus of new U of L board teaching chair

Dr. Suzanne Lenon to produce a manual called ‘Teaching Beyond the Gender Binary,’ for use by faculty members and instructors

U of L to present honorary degree to Lethbridge-born lawyer

Marlys Edwardh will receive an honorary degree as part of the 2021 Spring Convocation celebration

Travelling art exhibit at Fort Macleod Library features local artists

A pair of U of L alums and Indigenous artists are featured in a travelling exhibit at the Fort Macleod Library

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