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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. Coulee Cleanup Tuesday, May 29, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., University Hall, Level 6 patio Staff and students will be volunteering their time to clean up the coulee behind University Hall.

Canadians interested in placing bets on individual sporting events likely won’t have to wait long before they can do so legally, says University of Lethbridge researcher Dr.

The University of Lethbridge is proud to celebrate the contributions of Margaret (Maggie) Macdonald, an influential member of the Alberta library community, by presenting her with an honorary degree at the 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies. Image

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. Learning Specialists Association of Canada: Western Regional Conference Friday, May 25, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mount Blakiston (Hotel Lux) and Iikaiskini Gathering Place

Dr. Gerlinde Metz, who has established one of the world’s leading research programs, with major contributions to the study of behavioural neuroscience, stress and trans-generational trauma, is the winner of the 2018 University of Lethbridge Speaker Research Award.

WHAT: Dhillon School of Business High School Finance Competition WHEN: Friday, May 18, 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Centre for Financial Market Research and Teaching (CFMRT), Markin Hall A total of 17 student teams from 13 high schools across southern Alberta have been spending the past four weeks weighing whether they should buy gold, treasury bills or stocks in fictitious companies as they try to build their portfolios in the lead-up to the third annual Dhillon School of Business High School Finance Competition.

Members of the media are invited to join Destination Exploration as it takes part in Science Odyssey, a 10-day celebration of discovery and innovation that engages and inspires Canadians of all ages with activities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Destination Exploration’s Science Odyssey event will showcase the Science of Every Day. While Destination Exploration is known for

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. Lunch & Learn — Snake Safety Wednesday, May 16, noon to 1 p.m., L1114, Library

The University of Lethbridge is privileged to recognize Canadian icon and three-time Paralympic gold medalist Rick Hansen with an honorary degree at the 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies. Image

The University of Lethbridge Mace Program will visit a variety of schools this spring, educating students about the U of L’s Convocation and its associated traditions and symbols. Chief Marshal Dr. Olu Awosoga, dressed in full regalia, will speak to students about the history of the mace and how it fits into the annual Convocation ceremonies. Students will then have the opportunity to don white gloves and hold the mace, which has been used in U of L Convocation ceremonies since being dedicated in 1988. Following are upcoming school visits: