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** Please note the in-person media event scheduled for 11 a.m. today has been cancelled due to extreme weather** Pronghorn Athletics Executive Director Neil Langevin will host a Zoom media call at 11 a.m. Those interested in taking part must contact Langevin at neil.langevin@uleth.ca to receive the Zoom link.

Media Availability University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s and women’s basketball teams open their Canada West regular season schedules this weekend, November 4-5, in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium. In advance of Friday and Saturday games against the University of Victoria Vikes, head coaches Jermaine Small (men) and Dave Waknuk (women) are available to speak to media about the upcoming season, additions to their respective rosters and expectations for the season. WHAT: Pronghorns basketball availability

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