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City of Lethbridge Councillor Belinda Crowson (BSc/BEd ’99) will be on hand to unveil the digital collection of ghost stories she recorded The Ghost Stories of Lethbridge digital collection has been in the works since the beginning of the year and is comprised of 19 recordings of ghost stories from local historian Belinda Crowson. WHAT: Launching of the Ghost Stories of Lethbridge digital collection WHEN: 11 a.m. | Tuesday, October 31 WHERE: University Library, Level 10

The PUBlic Professor Series presents an evening with Dr. Sienna Caspar, associate professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences Therapeutic Recreation Program. Caspar will present, Person-Centred Care from Rhetoric to Reality: Exploring the Role of Knowledge Translation and Mobilization in Health Care. WHAT: PUBlic Professor Series talk WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 26, 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge, Grand Ballroom

It was an opportunity of a lifetime that Taylor Williams initially dismissed as a longshot at best. Years later, however, the timing proved perfect when the Semester at Sea program once again caught the attention of the University of Lethbridge student.

Geomatics students at the University of Lethbridge are the key benefactors of a substantial investment from TECTERRA today, as the Canadian non-profit supporter of geomatics technology innovation has invested $5.2 million in a Legacy Program for Alberta-based universities.

There’s no better way to decide on a major commitment than to try something on for fit. The University of Lethbridge is offering just that over the next few days with a pair of open house opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

A surge in student scholarship support combined with continued excellence in research led the University of Lethbridge to the biggest jump of all schools in the annual Maclean’s University Rankings report, released Thursday.

The University of Lethbridge will celebrate the achievements of its exceptional graduating students at Fall 2023 Convocation on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium. The public is welcome to join the festivities, either in person or by watching the streaming version on YouTube. WHAT: Fall 2023 Convocation

The community is invited to celebrate the installation of the University of Lethbridge’s seventh President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Digvir Jayas, on Friday, Oct. 13.

A tireless and unwavering leader dedicated to scholarly activism, Dr. Gülden Özcan was an erstwhile supporter of graduate learners, encouraging her students to take ownership of their graduate experience through disciplined exploration of their topics and to believe in their ideas. Özcan, who passed away in May 2022, is the first to be honoured with the University of Lethbridge School of Graduate Studies Graduate Mentorship Award. She will be recognized as part of the 2023 Fall Convocation ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, 10 a.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium.

Canada and Alberta’s population is aging. As a result, the number of individuals who are going to require care in residential long-term care homes is only going to increase.