News Releases

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.

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. Mental Health Week Monday, Nov. 20 to Friday, Nov. 24, various times and locations

Today, Kirsty Duncan, Canada’s Minister of Science, announced the recipients of several Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grants and seven University of Lethbridge researchers are among those who secured funding for their projects.

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. Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity Science Symposium Tuesday, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lethbridge Lodge, 320 Scenic Dr. S.

WHAT: 15th annual Cardboard Boat Race, hosted by Career Transitions WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, 9:40 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre and 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness, University of Lethbridge

For the vast majority of Canadians, the concept of not having readily available drinking water is literally foreign – something only developing countries have to face. Unfortunately, residents of rural and remote communities, many of which are indigenous, face the problem of trying to find potable water every day of their lives.