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A first-of-its-kind University of Lethbridge study has found that the effectiveness of Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils in enhancing land stewardship and water management is closely link to how well they are connected to and engaged with municipal governments.

The University of Lethbridge is excited to celebrate the achievements of its newest graduates this week during our online 2021 Spring Convocation. Distinguishing themselves among the many outstanding graduates are the U of L’s medal winners for 2021. They are as follows: Gold Medal of the Governor General — Douglas Turnbull (Awarded to the student with the highest academic standing at the graduate level) See writeup below

University of Lethbridge research projects from across the institution were supported with more than $3.7 million in funding as the Government of Canada announced a major investment in Canadian science, engineering, social sciences and humanities research.

A hub for student engagement and inspirational leader for a number of important societal campaigns and student and community issues, the University of Lethbridge Bookstore was named winner of the annual Volunteer Award at Thursday’s Chancellor’s Reception. The Bookstore was recognized specifically for its support of the annual Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Christmas Tree Festival and Gala, which continues to foster growth, learning and connectivity to the broader Lethbridge community through the spectacular Tree of Knowledge.

Constance Day Chief (BN ’17, MN ’21) is a changemaker and her University of Lethbridge experience is testament to that. The newly minted Master of Nursing graduate saw a need for change in how Indigenous people were presented in the nursing curriculum while she was a student and that propelled her to focus her master’s project on the health impacts of residential schools.

The 2021 Spring Convocation graduating class will be celebrated June 12-19 as the University of Lethbridge once again devotes an entire week to honoring its graduates virtually. Image

With Pride Month Canada 2021 in full swing, the University of Lethbridge raised its Pride Flag today to celebrate a culture of inclusivity and acceptance, which it strives to create on its campuses every day of the year. Image

Dr. Robin Bright, one of the leading voices in the study of teaching and literacy, has been appointed the University of Lethbridge’s interim dean for the Faculty of Education. Image

Donations welcome to U of L Senate Fund for free virtual event open to everyone Following a year in which the University of Lethbridge did not confer any honorary degrees, the 2021 Spring Convocation celebrations will once again include their presentation.

A champion for the University of Lethbridge on a number of levels, Janice Varzari (BN ’90, MEd ’02) will be recognized with an honorary degree as part of the University’s 2021 Spring Convocation celebrations. Image