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A respected national and international educational leader, Dr. Rita L. Irwin (BEd ’77) is both a well-known artist and renowned researcher who has long strived to improve education for all learners through artistic and creative avenues.

According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, many factors have been linked to the development of dementia. While some risk factors, such as age or family history, can’t be modified, other risk factors, such as exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption and obesity, can be altered. Those modifiable risk factors are of particular interest to University of Lethbridge neuroscientist Dr. Rob McDonald.

Committed to equity, the work of reconciliation and the promotion of democracy, as well as the mentorship of young people, Dr. Amy Mack has made an indelible impression on communities both near and far.

From researchers to surgeons, and city planners to developers revitalizing economies in Indigenous communities, the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association’s (ULAA) 2023 selections as Alumni Honour Society inductees are changing lives and bettering society.

Pronghorn Athletics is ready to host the community for its annual Horns Triple Header, featuring a full afternoon and evening of free Pronghorns soccer and rugby action as well as a host of fan-friendly events. WHAT: Horns Triple Header WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, 12 to 9 p.m. WHERE: University of Lethbridge Community Stadium Following is the schedule of events for the afternoon: 12 p.m. — Pronghorns men’s soccer hosts Trinity Western University

An unprecedented number of applications has created the broadest representation of disciplines for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars program yet, with six new scholars named by the University of Lethbridge today. Drs. Dawn Burleigh, Sean Fitzpatrick, Kara Granzow (BA ’99), Jason Laurendeau, Rhiannon Mesler and Tracy Oosterbroek (BN ’95, MSc(N) ’09) were named EDI Scholars for 2023-24, committing to engage in projects that advance the University’s EDI priorities. When complete, they will then share the information with the campus community.

The University of Lethbridge’s popular pub-style talk series, PUBlic Professor, will kick off its 10th season on Sept. 28, 2023.

From using robotic systems in health-care delivery and building on quantum technologies to adapting highly sensitive space instruments to space and defence applications, University of Lethbridge researchers are involved in a host of projects receiving grants through Alberta’s Major Innovation Fund.

While many attitudes about sexual orientation have changed dramatically in recent decades, sex researchers can still face immense backlash about their work. It’s no wonder then that an invitation-only conference like the Puzzle of Sexual Orientation, recently held at the University of Lethbridge, drew leading sex researchers from around the world to discuss their work in the company of fellow scientists who are also seeking to build knowledge in the field.

University of Lethbridge campuses in both Lethbridge and Calgary will once again be teeming with activity over the next few days as students prepare for the start of the Fall 2023 Semester on Wednesday, Sept. 6.