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The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Kathleen Massey as Associate Vice-President (Students). Massey is currently the Registrar and Executive Director, Enrolment Services at McGill University, a position she has held since 2007. She previously held posts at the University of Calgary, Centennial College and York University.

The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors appointed or reappointed seven Board of Governors Research Chairs at its regular meeting. The Board of Governors Research Chair program acknowledges the research accomplishments of University faculty members.

Solving complex problems facing the world today takes the expertise of professionals who can think critically and broadly. The Ebola outbreak of 2014-2015, for example, came under control with the involvement of not only doctors and nurses, but also scientists, researchers, developers, policy makers and an anthropologist who knew cultural beliefs about the dead were helping spread the virus.

This year’s honourees at the Dhillon School of Business annual Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, April 13 are exemplars of leadership, strength and mentorship. Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc (BA) ’72, DASc ’04) and Amethyst First Rider have enriched the lives of First Nations, Métis and Inuit and settler students alike through their commitment to educate and illuminate.

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. Annual Department of Art Open House Monday, April 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 8th floor art studios, University Centre for the Arts

The University of Lethbridge joined a host of individuals and organizations from throughout southern Alberta today in signing the Oldman Watershed Council’s (OWC) Southern Alberta Water Charter, lending its support to the charter’s vision of a healthy, resilient watershed where people, wildlife and habitat thrive.

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. Annual Kappa Sigma Headshave Tuesday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Atrium, University Centre for the Arts

When she speaks to graduating students at Wednesday’s Rise & Shine Breakfast, Janelle Pritchard (BN ’12), recipient of this year’s Young Alumnus Achievement Award, might tell them not to worry if they don’t have everything in their lives planned out.

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 Alberta Epigenetics Network annual summit Monday, March 27 and Tuesday, March 28, Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference Centre

The University of Lethbridge’s Shine On Summer Festival is excited to announce the lineup of award-winning Canadian musical acts who will take the stage for the Saturday outdoor concert event and fireworks extravaganza.