News Releases

WHAT: A group of Grades 6 to 9 students from Piikani Nation will be on campus taking part in a workshop featuring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities WHEN: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Science Commons, Room SA7300

Launched as one of the richest prizes for student short story fiction writing in Canada, participation in the School of Liberal Education’s inaugural Bridge Prize contest has far exceeded all expectations. Image

Lethbridge College, Medicine Hat College and the University of Lethbridge have formally committed to explore innovative ways to work together to improve the efficiency, quality and accessibility of southern Alberta’s post-secondary system.

The University of Lethbridge has renamed its Elders Room, dedicating the space as the Carolla Calf Robe Elders and Ceremony Room at a ceremonial event in University Hall. Image

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. Starting local and going global Tuesday, Jan. 28, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Atrium (SA7008), Science Commons Farm Credit Canada and U of L Agility are sponsoring this opportunity to network with professionals and explore career opportunities in the agriculture industry.

WHAT: The U of L will rename its Elders Room in honour of former Elder in Residence Carolla (Napiakii) Calf Robe at a ceremonial event WHEN: Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Elders Room, University Hall, A430

A five-year commitment of support from a University of Lethbridge alumnus has given the Pronghorns women’s hockey team a power play opportunity in the ultra-competitive Canada West recruiting battle. Image

On Thursday, January 23, University of Lethbridge kinesiology professor, Dr. Carly Adams, will present, “Hey, why don't we have a bonspiel?” Oral Histories, Sport, and (re)Imaging Community. This is the fourth talk of the 2019/20 season for the Faculty of Arts & Science’s PUBlic Professor Series. The free event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge and is open to the public.

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.

The explosive issue of gene editing and the ethical questions surrounding this emerging technique will serve as the focus for the first Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI) Speaker Series talk of 2020. Image