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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. 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.

WHAT: The University of Lethbridge and Pronghorn Athletics are proud to dedicate a statue donated by former Pronghorns track and field coach and southern Alberta athletics icon George Gemer (LLD ’11). WHEN: Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2 p.m. WHERE: Southwest corner of Students’ Union Patio (bus loop area), University of Lethbridge.

Remembrance Day was created as a way to commemorate members of the armed forces who have died 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 of Lethbridge professors who have studied wartime and its effects on those who fought and those who stayed at home:

University of Lethbridge students will have the opportunity to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime experience thanks to the generosity of the Brawn Family Foundation and the Semester at Sea program.

The University of Lethbridge will join over 100 countries around the globe in celebrating International Education Week (IEW) Nov. 6-10, 2017 with a host of performances, demonstrations, lectures, films and assorted activities. As part of IEW, the Department of Asian Studies and the International Office will also be presenting Asian Culture Days.

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. Music at Noon — Blaine Hendsbee, tenor, and Glen Montgomery, piano Tuesday, Nov. 7, 12:15, W570, Recital Hall Renowned tenor and professor of music, Blaine Hendsbee, joins Glen Montgomery, pianist and retired professor of music, on the stage for a rare performance.

WHAT: The University of Lethbridge, to kick off International Education Week, will announce a major gift from the Brawn Family Foundation in support of students and global citizenship WHEN: Monday, November 6, 2017 at 12 p.m. WHERE: University Centre for the Arts Atrium The University of Lethbridge will join over 100 countries around the globe in celebrating International Education Week, kicking off the festivities with a major gift announcement from the Brawn Family Foundation.

The University of Lethbridge’s 50th Anniversary Scotch gives aficionados the chance to get their hands on a unique 25-year-old scotch and help support U of L student scholarships at the same time.