News Releases

A new program in support of employment opportunities for students with disabilities is up and running thanks to a major gift from CIBC. Image

WHAT: Join the University of Lethbridge as we announce a major gift to launch a new program supporting employment opportunities for students with disabilities WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. WHERE: 1st Choice Savings Centre, track entrance WHO: University of Lethbridge officials and students will be joined by our donor organization to kick off this empowering program

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. Social play behaviour in rats: neural mechanisms Monday, Feb. 3, 1:45 p.m., AH116, Anderson Hall

The Dhillon School of Business presents an evening fundraising event for its student Professional Development Program featuring Justin Kittredge, Founder and CEO of ISlide.

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