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University of Lethbridge faculty members saved students more than $250,000 in textbook costs last academic year by adopting Open Educational Resources (OERs). OERs are freely accessible and openly licensed educational materials in text, media or other digital forms that are used in teaching, learning, assessment and research. OERs represent quite a savings for students, who may spend up to $1,500 on textbooks during one academic year.

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. #I Believe You campaign launch Tuesday, Sept. 25, noon to 1:30 p.m., AH 100 (Andy’s Place), Anderson Hall

Today, the University of Lethbridge publicly launches the most ambitious campaign in its 51-year history – SHINE: The Campaign for the University of Lethbridge. Image

The University of Lethbridge is honoured by its relationship with the local Blackfoot community and proud to be located on traditional Blackfoot territory.

EMBARGOED INFORMATION WHAT: The University of Lethbridge will publicly unveil its $100-million fundraising and community engagement campaign WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 20, 12:30 p.m. at the Welcome Back BBQ WHERE: University Hall Atrium

Media are invited to attend: WHAT — Advanced Digital Technologies: Promoting Industry-Academic Collisions conference WHO — Companies involved in digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and blockchain, including ATB Financial, BASF Canada, Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Quantum Alberta

With more than 45 years of experience working and teaching in therapeutic recreation, Dr. Jerome (Jerry) Singleton was the perfect person to advise the University of Lethbridge when it established a therapeutic recreation degree program.

Even more young minds will soon be ignited by the wonders of science thanks to a three-year investment from the federal government in the University of Lethbridge’s Destination Exploration Travelling Lab Coats (TLC) 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. Reconciliation Week Monday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m., Galt Museum As part of Reconciliation Week, Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc (BA) ’72, LLD ’04) will deliver a keynote presentation and participate in a panel discussion.

Media availability scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. in University Hall, Office of the President, A750 The Lethbridge community has the opportunity to hear five great speakers as they bring the topic of space exploration down to Earth.