News Releases

The University of Lethbridge is excited to announce the appointment of the new Dean of the Dhillon School of Business. WHEN: Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 11 a.m. WHERE: Markin Hall Atrium, University of Lethbridge WHO: New Dean of the Dhillon School of Business and U of L Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. Andy Hakin will be available for comment.

Get ready for another summer of science, technology, engineering, art and math with Destination Exploration! Keep an eye out for future scientists and inventors on campus this summer – Destination Exploration summer camps start July 3 and run until August 24. Hundreds of campers will experience the excitement of STEM at Grossology, Farm Camp, Ancient Technology and Tech Sampler camps, along with many other exciting options.

Students from the Lethbridge High School iGEM team earn accolades and have their paper published in online journal. The 2018 iGEM season continues to be a great success for members of the Lethbridge high school team. The team submitted a scientific paper outlining their synthetic biology project, as well as participated in an online conference. “This was a great experience for the students,” says team mentor Sydnee Calhoun. “We are so proud of their progress and how much they have learned this year.”

University of Lethbridge students who want to establish or advise a small business can take a new minor this fall that will give them the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed. “From evaluating market opportunities and testing assumptions to analyzing financial resources and spotting growth opportunities, the Family and Small Business minor will give students broad knowledge of small business enterprises,” says Bruce Thurston (BASc ’78), a Dhillon School of Business faculty member.

University of Lethbridge professor launches her latest book, Unchained Man: The Arctic Life and Times of Captain Robert Abram Bartlett, Saturday, June 23, 2018, 2 to 4 p.m. at Chapters Bookstore

Almost 600 University of Lethbridge students have volunteered more than 7,500 hours at community organizations as they learn first-hand about civic engagement through the UVolunteer program. Since 2015, the U of L has operated UVolunteer in partnership with Volunteer Lethbridge to match and track students working with non-profit groups in the city. The initiative came about through the efforts of Dr. Mike Mahon, U of L president and vice-chancellor. Part of his vision was ensuring that students contribute to Lethbridge and surrounding communities.

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. The Anatomy of Memory: From Scenes to Events Monday, June 18, 4 p.m., PE275, 1st Choice Savings Centre AND Tuesday, June 19, 7 p.m., Theatre Gallery, Lethbridge Public Library

Collection includes works by the Group of Seven, Tom Thomson, European and Indigenous artists The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery today unveils an unparalleled bequest of more than 1,000 works of art valued between $4 and $5 million from the estate of Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins Hess (DFA ’04).

The Dhillon School of Business has just received Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) accreditation for the Bachelor of Management in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations program.

Media are invited to attend a beta test session at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12 at Coalbanks Elementary School Developing a mobile app that’s educational, fun and free of ads is the goal of a unique collaboration between the Faculty of Education and the Department of New Media at the University of Lethbridge.