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The University of Lethbridge’s iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) team made quite a splash at November’s annual jamboree, providing the springboard for one U of L student to participate on the world stage. The iGEM team’s project focused on ways to make synthetic biology safe and available for everyone, says Chris Isaac (BSc’ 17), a biochemistry master’s student who has participated in iGEM since he was a Grade 11 student at Chinook High School.

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. Songs to Light the Night – Candlelit Winter Solstice Concert Thursday, Dec. 21, 8:30 and 11 p.m., Southminster United Church

University of Lethbridge master’s student Daniel Stuart, in collaboration with Drs. Michael Gerken and Stacey Wetmore, have cracked the case of the vanishing compound. Their research results were recently published in Angewandte Chemie, a top-notch, peer-reviewed scientific journal, and subsequently featured in a Research Highlight in the journal Nature.

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. Therapy Dogs Monday, Dec. 11, 6 to 7 p.m., L1008A & B, Library The Student Success Centre and the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Service are bringing some furry relief to students who are preparing for final exams.

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. International Human Rights Week Celebration Tuesday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., various locations

A voracious love of the written word and a lifelong pursuit to quench this thirst for knowledge has led to an historic gift to the University of Lethbridge’s Library.

WHAT: Announcement of a major gift to the University of Lethbridge’s Library WHEN: Friday, December 1, 2017, 12 p.m. WHERE: University Library The University of Lethbridge will recognize one of its founding faculty members, Dr. Dorothy Lampard, by announcing a gift of significant cultural and historical significance to the University’s Library.

Both the University of Lethbridge high school and collegiate iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) teams came home with shiny medals following the 2017 Giant Jamboree in Boston, Massachusetts. The U of L high school team was awarded a silver and the collegiate team a gold, as well as nominations in three special categories, including Best Software, Best Education & Public Engagement, and Best Integrated Human Practices. In addition, the team received the Biosafety and Biosecurity Commendation.

Media are invited to interview participants and judges on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dr. Foster James Penny Building at 324 5 St. S. Twenty-five budding entrepreneurs will be delivering their best pitches to a panel of seasoned business professionals in the final session of this year’s Validate Entrepreneur Program.

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 Cookie Nook Monday, Nov. 27, noon to 2 p.m., Theatre Lobby, W500L, University Centre for the Arts The Faculty of Fine Arts has decided to sweeten things up to celebrate the end of the term with a cookie-decorating party. Everyone welcome.