News Releases

Dr. Anne Dymond, an art history professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Fine Arts, could not sit idly by as a humanitarian crisis was unfolding in Syria. The fact she had no connection to the country or that it was halfway around the world did not diminish her sense of responsibility. She had to act.

WHAT: The Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge will be hosting the 32nd annual Scholarship Dinner Friday evening. At the event, Ralph A. Thrall III and the McIntyre Ranch will be honoured. The original news release can be found here. WHEN: Friday, Apr. 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. WHERE: Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference Centre

You’re not likely to see them flooding casinos any time soon, but the University of Lethbridge’s Dr.

Raising the National Volunteer Week flag gives the University of Lethbridge the opportunity to thank the students, staff and alumni who volunteer their time not only to ensure the success of many U of L events and programs, but also to help organizations in the broader community. Since 2013, the U of L has partnered with Volunteer Lethbridge to encourage volunteerism on campus. UVolunteer, which is administered by the School of Liberal Education, employs a cooperative education student each year to inform students and engage them with volunteer opportunities in the community.

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. National Volunteer Week flag raising Monday, April 8, 11 a.m., flagpoles by the U of L bus loop Media are invited to join the U of L in kicking off National Volunteer Week to recognize and celebrate the contributions of community volunteers.

Media are invited to attend a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate National Volunteer Week and recognize the value of the work done by volunteers at the University of Lethbridge, in the City of Lethbridge and across the country. Who—Dr. Shelly Wismath, dean of the School of Liberal Education Paige Hutchinson, UVolunteer program coordinator Kathleen Massey, U of L associate vice-president (students) Diana Sim, executive director, Volunteer Lethbridge What—National Volunteer Week flag raising

Media are invited to attend as University of Lethbridge education students completing their final professional semester present their projects at the 10th biannual PIP (Professional Inquiry Project) Symposium and find out about hiring practices directly from school districts.

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. Headshave — Kappa Sigma Fraternity 2019 Monday, April 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Atrium, University Hall

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. Math Catcher Outreach Program: Hands-On and No-Fear Math Tuesday, March 26, 12:15 to 1:05 p.m., L1168, Library

A dozen University of Lethbridge researchers have been awarded more than $600,000 in new funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for diverse projects, including agricultural supply chain management and repatriating Métis music. These Insight Development Grants, announced earlier this year, are designed to support emerging scholars and research in its early stages, with up to $75,000 available over one or two years.