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From researchers to surgeons, and city planners to developers revitalizing economies in Indigenous communities, the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association’s (ULAA) 2023 selections as Alumni Honour Society inductees are changing lives and bettering society.

Pronghorn Athletics is ready to host the community for its annual Horns Triple Header, featuring a full afternoon and evening of free Pronghorns soccer and rugby action as well as a host of fan-friendly events. WHAT: Horns Triple Header WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, 12 to 9 p.m. WHERE: University of Lethbridge Community Stadium Following is the schedule of events for the afternoon: 12 p.m. — Pronghorns men’s soccer hosts Trinity Western University

An unprecedented number of applications has created the broadest representation of disciplines for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars program yet, with six new scholars named by the University of Lethbridge today. Drs. Dawn Burleigh, Sean Fitzpatrick, Kara Granzow (BA ’99), Jason Laurendeau, Rhiannon Mesler and Tracy Oosterbroek (BN ’95, MSc(N) ’09) were named EDI Scholars for 2023-24, committing to engage in projects that advance the University’s EDI priorities. When complete, they will then share the information with the campus community.

The University of Lethbridge’s popular pub-style talk series, PUBlic Professor, will kick off its 10th season on Sept. 28, 2023.

From using robotic systems in health-care delivery and building on quantum technologies to adapting highly sensitive space instruments to space and defence applications, University of Lethbridge researchers are involved in a host of projects receiving grants through Alberta’s Major Innovation Fund.

While many attitudes about sexual orientation have changed dramatically in recent decades, sex researchers can still face immense backlash about their work. It’s no wonder then that an invitation-only conference like the Puzzle of Sexual Orientation, recently held at the University of Lethbridge, drew leading sex researchers from around the world to discuss their work in the company of fellow scientists who are also seeking to build knowledge in the field.

University of Lethbridge campuses in both Lethbridge and Calgary will once again be teeming with activity over the next few days as students prepare for the start of the Fall 2023 Semester on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Dr. Michael Gerken, a professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, was recently named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS), an honour currently shared by only seven other Canadians. “I was absolutely thrilled and honoured,” says Gerken. “It’s fantastic to be named an ACS Fellow.” The honour recognizes both scientific contributions to the field of chemistry and service to the Society. Gerken works in the field of fluorine chemistry. Fluorine is the most reactive element in the periodic table and is used in many different compounds.

Early Start Experience course eases transition from high school to university First-year students looking to get a leg up on their post-secondary academic journey will be wrapping up their first course this week, having opted to take part in the University of Lethbridge’s unique Early Start Experience. LBED 1500 — The First-Year Experience: Mapping our Communities, is a full-credit course that began Aug. 21 and is concluding Friday, Sept. 1 with final student presentations.

Dr. Stacey Wetmore, a professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry with expertise in computational chemistry, has been appointed a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair while Dr. Julie Young, a professor in the Department of Geography & Environment, and Dr. Trushar Patel, a professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, have had their Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs renewed for another term.