University of Lethbridge highlights for the week of December 11 to 17

Monday, December 11, 2017

The University of Lethbridge has several events lined up this week that may be of interest to your readers, viewers and listeners. Members of the media who are interested in covering these events are encouraged to contact the individual event organizer directly.

                        

Therapy Dogs

Monday, Dec. 11, 6 to 7 p.m., L1008A & B, Library

The Student Success Centre and the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Service are bringing some furry relief to students who are preparing for final exams.

Contact – Jesse Malinsky, malijn@uleth.ca

 

Shakespeare meets Dickens

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7 to 9 p.m., ATB Financial Community Room, Casa

The Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society is presenting a Tudor/Victorian Christmas celebration, including performances of A Christmas Carol and scenes and songs from Shakespeare. Tudor treats like mulled wine, mince pies, eggnog and gingerbread will be served and audience members are encouraged to dress in Tudor or Victorian style.

Contact – Fine Arts, finearts@uleth.ca

 

ARRTI Speaker Series — Dr. Richard Fahlman

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., B650, University Hall

Dr. Richard Fahlman, a biochemistry professor at the University of Alberta, will talk about his research into new mechanisms of gene expression that reveal details about how tumours are so different than their original tissue and how this could help develop new ways of combatting cancer. Everyone is welcome; coffee and snacks provided.

Contact – Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI), RNA@uleth.ca

 

 

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Contact:

Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor

403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)

caroline.zentner@uleth.ca