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UPDATE The University of Lethbridge’s Nightmare on Shred Street 5 returned Monday after being suspended for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In just 3½ hours, the event raised twice as many cash donations for the Students’ Union Food Bank than its last event in 2019, collected plentiful food donations and served more than 70 people.

Donations of cash or non-perishable food items to SU Food Bank will be accepted

The University of Lethbridge hosted the Entomological Society of Alberta annual conference virtually on Friday, Oct. 21 with entomologists from across the province. Dr. Dan Johnson, the society’s president, a ULethbridge professor and insect expert, says the expertise of these entomologists is invaluable to understanding and solving environmental challenges, as well as providing research in support of agricultural producers and conservation agencies in Alberta. Some of the topics covered during the conference include the following:

Did you know Indigenous children in Canada endured more than just Indian residential schools during the stolen children era? Indeed, they did. In fact, for over a century, the Canadian government used several school models to try to assimilate Indigenous children.

The search for a new chancellor is on and the University of Lethbridge is engaging the public at large to participate in the process. Image

Advanced Education awards $838,750 to support new programs in trauma-informed care and personal financial planning

The University of Lethbridge will welcome graduating students, their families and friends to campus in celebration of academic achievement as Fall 2022 Convocation takes place Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium.

Acknowledging that increased financial support is critical in ensuring a university education remains an option for more students, the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors is pledging $10 million in match funds for the establishment of new endowed student scholarships. Image

Renowned for understanding the student perspective and tailoring his teaching to minimize student anxiety and elevate understanding, Dr.

The University of Lethbridge has long been committed to improving educational pathways locally, nationally and internationally — helping ensure obtaining a university education is an option for deserving students. Join us for a significant announcement in support of access to quality, affordable post-secondary education. WHAT: Major announcement in support of student scholarships WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 11 a.m. WHERE: Science Commons Atrium