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Remembrance Day was created to commemorate members of the armed forces who havedied in the line of duty and those who continue to serve Canada in times of war and peace.The date, Nov. 11, also marks the time when fighting stopped in the First World War.As Remembrance Day approaches, media are invited to speak with several University ofLethbridge professors who have studied wartime and its effects on those who fought andthose who stayed at home.Dr. Kristine Alexander, a history professor, has studied young people’s experience on the

Brainstorm, a documentary that chronicles how University of Lethbridge professors Drs. Bryan Kolb and Ian Whishaw revolutionized the understanding of the brain, will premiere at a sold-out event at the Yates Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 16. Those not attending the premiere will be able to watch the film on TELUS TV in early 2025.

Graduate students looking to become mental health professionals will have more opportunities to study in the University of Lethbridge’s Master of Education Counselling Psychology program thanks to funding support from the Government of Alberta.

Along with being one of the most important species on the planet, honey bees have fascinated people for generations.

Get ready for some spine-tingling science experiments with the Let’s Talk Science folks at the University of Lethbridge. Along with a showcase of ghoulish, mysterious and spooky science activities, youngsters can don their eerie ensembles for the costume competition. “We have planned an evening full of Halloween-based, hands-on science experiments that are creepy and chilling,” says Dr. Tegan Barry, an instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences at ULethbridge. “We’ll make Ghost Cannons, Boo Bubbles, Sentient Slime and more.”

An exemplary group of graduating students will celebrate a milestone in their academic careers this weekend as the University of Lethbridge hosts its Fall 2024 Convocation on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. in the Centre for Sport and Wellness gymnasium.

The honey bee is one of the most intriguing species on the planet — and one of the most important.

The University of Lethbridge’s Chess for Life program is bringing chess to the community on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, when it presents ChessFest at the Galt Museum.

A passionate teacher who works to ensure his students, regardless of their level, learn not just content but the skills they need to solve problems long after they’ve left university, Dr. Marc Roussel has been named the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award winner.

It’s hard being a honey bee these days. They face attack by mites and parasites, pesticides and extreme weather events associated with climate change, such as floods, droughts and fires, all of which make it increasingly difficult for honey bees to thrive. Honey bees are vital for pollinating many crops, including high-value crops like blueberries, canola hybrid seed production and canola as a commodity. The result of high mortality rates among honey bees is crops that are under-pollinated and produce lower yields.