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.
RiboWest 2018
Monday and Tuesday, June 11 and 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Markin Hall Atrium
RiboWest brings together RNA (ribonucleic acid) scientists from across Canada and northwestern United States to talk about their current research and give trainees an opportunity to present their work.
Contact — Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute, rna@uleth.ca
Low back pain prevention: Communication, marketing and other approaches to behaviour change
Wednesday, June 13, noon to 1:30 p.m., Markin Hall, MH4032
Dr. Doug Gross, a professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta and Burns Scholar with the U of L’s Dhillon School of Business, is at the forefront of research into aligning treatment with research evidence and reducing the focus on ineffective medical treatment while ensuring the promotion of activity and function. Gross will highlight international health promotion efforts for back pain and discuss necessary future directions for Alberta and beyond.
Contact — Jon Doan, 403-332-5208, jon.doan@uleth.ca
En Plein Air ’18
Sunday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U of L’s Coutts Centre, Nanton
Artists are invited to the Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage near Nanton for the second session of En Plein Air. Directions to the centre can be found on the Notice Board.
Contact — Jon Oxley, jon.oxley@uleth.ca
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Contact:
Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
