News Releases

A University of Lethbridge research group, led by Dr. Jon Doan (kinesiology & physical education), is taking a truly Canadian approach to developing symptom management strategies for people living with Parkinson’s disease – using skating and hockey stickhandling skills as forms of therapy

The University of Lethbridge has a number of 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. Student Success Centre — Car Smash Monday, April 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Grove, across from Markin Hall and the Students’ Union Building

The University of Lethbridge is the first Canadian post-secondary school to participate in the 7 Cups of Tea Student Support System

The University of Lethbridge has a number of 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. Psychology Colloquium Series — Cognitive Biases about Alcohol and Drugs Monday, April 4, 11 a.m. to noon, C620 University Hall

Media are invited to join the University of Lethbridge for a cup of tea and some conversation about a new and exciting support program available for free to students. When: Monday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: University Centre for the Arts atrium What: The launch of 7 Cups of Tea, a support program that offers free, anonymous and confidential online text chats with peers who are trained listeners.

An applied research project by a University of Lethbridge digital audio arts student has shown competitive swimmers swim more efficiently when they listen to music. Spencer Simkin, who will complete his degree this spring, wanted to find a way to bridge his love of music, and his digital audio arts education, with his love of sports, and his work as a swimming coach. An applied research class gave him the opportunity to investigate the use of music synchronicity in swimming.

The University of Lethbridge Health Centre, thanks in part to a grant from Alberta Blue Cross, is helping boost campus mental health – 10 minutes at a time

The University of Lethbridge has a number of 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. Water Talks seminar series — Solving today’s environmental challenges through community action and collaboration Tuesday, March 29, 11 a.m. to noon, WE1001, Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building

Planning work on the University of Lethbridge’s new Science and Academic Building (SAB) has taken into account an enormous amount of variables, including one of the most prevalent factors in southern Alberta – the wind

The University of Lethbridge Mace Program will visit Our Lady of Assumption School as Convocation Chief Marshal Dr. Sheila McManus, dressed in full regalia, will speak about the history of regalia and symbols to Grade 6 students