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The University of Lethbridge is looking forward to celebrating the hard work and achievements of its newest group of graduates at this fall’s convocation ceremony scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17

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

This fall, the University of Lethbridge welcomed one of the largest groups of students in its history, with a significant increase in the number of new students starting their classes at the Calgary campus. Enrolment in Calgary increased by 2.6 per cent, for a total of 795 students. Dr. Mike Mahon, U of L president, announced the figure during his annual Fiat Lux address on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

This fall, the University of Lethbridge welcomed one of the largest groups of students in its history. The number of students registered at the U of L totals 8,453, which represents an increase of 2.8 per cent from last fall. Dr. Mike Mahon, U of L president, announced the figure during his annual Fiat Lux address on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

The hot, dry summer across western North America was a reminder of the importance of carefully managing the water supply but it’s something Reed Benson, a faculty member in the University of New Mexico School of Law, has been aware of since his earliest days growing up on the American plains.

As a tribute to a young man whose heart was full of music and beloved by all who met him, Wayne and Jasmine Burton have established a scholarship in honour of their nephew, Josh Burton.

Parents who want to avoid being haunted by their children this Halloween can register them for the popular Spooky Science Weekend beginning Thursday, October 8. Children aged five to 12 are invited to participate in a variety of Halloween-themed science activities in three separate sessions at the University of Lethbridge. Youngsters will be creating stomp rockets, performing crime scene investigations, using ghost cannons and making ice cream using liquid nitrogen.

The week of Oct. 4-10, 2015 marks Mental Illness Awareness Week in Canada, a national pubic education campaign designed to bring attention to the reality of mental illness

The University of Lethbridge’s new experiential learning program, AGILITY, is off and running this fall and with it comes a new speaker series that will give students the opportunity to learn from renowned business leaders and industry experts

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. Canadian Election Panel — Drs. Geoffrey Hale, Harold Jansen and Alan SiaroffMonday, Oct. 5, 4 to 6 p.m. Anderson Hall 118