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The University of Lethbridge is the first Canadian post-secondary school to participate in the 7 Cups of Tea Student Support System

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. Psychology Colloquium Series — Cognitive Biases about Alcohol and Drugs Monday, April 4, 11 a.m. to noon, C620 University Hall

Media are invited to join the University of Lethbridge for a cup of tea and some conversation about a new and exciting support program available for free to students. When: Monday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: University Centre for the Arts atrium What: The launch of 7 Cups of Tea, a support program that offers free, anonymous and confidential online text chats with peers who are trained listeners.

An applied research project by a University of Lethbridge digital audio arts student has shown competitive swimmers swim more efficiently when they listen to music. Spencer Simkin, who will complete his degree this spring, wanted to find a way to bridge his love of music, and his digital audio arts education, with his love of sports, and his work as a swimming coach. An applied research class gave him the opportunity to investigate the use of music synchronicity in swimming.

The University of Lethbridge Health Centre, thanks in part to a grant from Alberta Blue Cross, is helping boost campus mental health – 10 minutes at a time

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. Water Talks seminar series — Solving today’s environmental challenges through community action and collaboration Tuesday, March 29, 11 a.m. to noon, WE1001, Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building

Planning work on the University of Lethbridge’s new Science and Academic Building (SAB) has taken into account an enormous amount of variables, including one of the most prevalent factors in southern Alberta – the wind

The University of Lethbridge Mace Program will visit Our Lady of Assumption School as Convocation Chief Marshal Dr. Sheila McManus, dressed in full regalia, will speak about the history of regalia and symbols to Grade 6 students

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. Art NOW — Leanne Elias Monday, March 21, noon to 12:50 p.m., Recital Hall, W570

World Water Day is celebrated every March 22 to increase awareness of the importance of freshwater and management of freshwater resources. Ever since the United Nations designated March 22 as the first World Water Day in 1993, it has set a theme that puts a lens on a current or future challenge with respect to water. This year’s theme is water and jobs and focuses on how having enough quality water can change workers’ lives and livelihoods and transform societies and economies.