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The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved the reappointment of President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon to a third term. At the request of Dr.

WHAT: On Wednesday, Apr. 24, Western Economic Diversification will announce, by news release, significant funding that will support two distinct research projects at the University of Lethbridge. Researchers who benefit from this funding will be available to speak with media about its impact. WHEN: Wednesday, Apr. 24, 11 a.m. WHERE: Markin Hall Atrium

On Friday, April 12, 2019, the Dhillon School of Business celebrated its annual Scholarship Dinner by honouring Ralph A. Thrall III and the McIntyre Ranch. The event brought in $30,000 for the Ralph Thrall McIntyre Ranch Scholarship Fund and a scholarship from this fund will be given out to a Dhillon School of Business student each year at the University of Lethbridge.

A research project led by a University of Lethbridge undergraduate has revealed evidence of an evolutionary relationship between migration and vocal duetting in birds. Vocal duets occur when a mated pair of birds sings together. The study, which is the first to describe the evolution of duetting in a family of birds known as warblers, shows that duetting co-evolved with the absence of migration.

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. Library Stress-Free Zone Monday and Tuesday, April 15 and 16, 6 to 10:30 p.m., Level 10 (Alcove), Library

Dr. Anne Dymond, an art history professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Fine Arts, could not sit idly by as a humanitarian crisis was unfolding in Syria. The fact she had no connection to the country or that it was halfway around the world did not diminish her sense of responsibility. She had to act.

WHAT: The Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge will be hosting the 32nd annual Scholarship Dinner Friday evening. At the event, Ralph A. Thrall III and the McIntyre Ranch will be honoured. The original news release can be found here. WHEN: Friday, Apr. 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. WHERE: Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference Centre

You’re not likely to see them flooding casinos any time soon, but the University of Lethbridge’s Dr.

Raising the National Volunteer Week flag gives the University of Lethbridge the opportunity to thank the students, staff and alumni who volunteer their time not only to ensure the success of many U of L events and programs, but also to help organizations in the broader community. Since 2013, the U of L has partnered with Volunteer Lethbridge to encourage volunteerism on campus. UVolunteer, which is administered by the School of Liberal Education, employs a cooperative education student each year to inform students and engage them with volunteer opportunities in the community.