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Research team points to possible epigenetic link between discrimination and disease and call for further research The University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Olga Kovalchuk and her daughter, Dr. Anna Fiselier (BSc ’14, MSc ’15, PhD ’17), a Family Medicine resident at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, are part of a research team calling for more action to end discrimination, along with further studies to identify the health effects of discrimination as they relate to disease and aging.

The University of Lethbridge is recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day with activities on its Lethbridge campus this week. Following are events open to the media and general public. Tuesday, June 21 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Round Dance in the Atrium (University Hall) Presented by Iikaisskini Indigenous Services in partnership with the Dhillon School of Business 12 to 1 p.m. BBQ Lunch in the Atrium (University Hall)

The University of Lethbridge is kicking off Pride Week on campus with the annual raising of its Pride Flag.

Local business leader, respected chartered professional accountant and University of Lethbridge alumnus Dean Gallimore (BMgt ’84) has been appointed Chair of the ULethbridge Board of Governors, effective June 29, 2022. Image

University of Lethbridge political scientist Dr. Lars Hallström contributed to report from the Business Council of Alberta

Dr. Trushar Patel, a professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Canada Research Chair in RNA and Protein Biophysics, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). Based in the United Kingdom, the Royal Society of Chemistry bestows fellowship to acknowledge significant achievement by professional chemists and outstanding contributions to the field of chemistry.

Six of the province’s top high school graduates have been awarded $5,000 Chinook Scholarships from the University of Lethbridge as they begin their academic journeys this fall. Students from Lethbridge, Coaldale, Magrath, and Okotoks were successful in earning the major awards, ahead of a strong field of applicants. All ULethbridge-bound high school students are eligible to apply for the Chinook Scholarship, which recognizes those who have demonstrated superior academic achievement (minimum 85 per cent admission average) and leadership qualities.

Students, whether they are entering their first year of studies at ULethbridge or if they’re a second-year student who’s never set foot on campus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, are eligible to take the Early Start Experience (ESE) course to help ease the transition to campus.

Jarislowsky Foundation supporting new Chair with $2 million investment The University of Lethbridge is joining a network of five universities from across Canada engaged in a first-of-its-kind collaboration focused on educating future leaders in government, politics and the public service. Supported by a $2 million investment from the Jarislowsky Foundation, ULethbridge will soon be embarking on a global search for its inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership to lead its participation.

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