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A diverse and comprehensive group of University of Lethbridge researchers was awarded $1.98 million in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) this week, part of $558 million in total funding to post-secondary researchers and students, the largest investment in research from NSERC this year. In addition, eight graduate students received $336,000 in funding, further broadening the impact of the federal government’s investment in research activities at the U of L.

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. A Person is a Who, not a What Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7 to 9 p.m., TH241, Turcotte Hall

The University of Lethbridge’s Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI) is thrilled to host Dr. Azim Surani, recipient of the 2018 Canada Gairdner International Award, for a public speaker event on Friday, October 19, 2018. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the University has had the opportunity to present a Gairdner Laureate.

Recognizing the significant contributions of founding faculty member Dr.

The University of Lethbridge is disappointed to announce that, due to illness, Arlene Dickinson is unable to attend Saturday’s Fall 2018 Convocation ceremony, at which she was to be presented with an honorary degree. The University wishes Arlene a speedy recovery. -- 30 -- Contact: Trevor Kenney, News & Information Manager 403-329-2710 403-360-7639 (cell) trevor.kenney@uleth.ca

The University of Lethbridge is excited to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and achievement of its newest group of graduates at the Fall 2018 Convocation ceremony, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium.

The eighth annual Spooky Science Weekend gives children aged five to 12 the chance to participate in a variety of Halloween-themed science activities in three separate events at the University of Lethbridge on November 2 and 3. The hands-on science activities expose children to several different streams of science and spooky fun!

WHAT: The University of Lethbridge will officially dedicate Wilma G. Winter Hall WHEN: Friday, October 12, 2018, 3 to 4 p.m. WHERE: 1st Choice Savings Centre (Atrium area outside Pronghorn Athletics Office, PE209) WHO: Join current and past members of the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education as they celebrate the remarkable contributions of the late Dr. Wilma Gail Winter

The University of Lethbridge is proud to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of venture capitalist Arlene Dickinson by presenting her with an honorary degree at the Fall 2018 Convocation ceremony.

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. Mindful Communication — Wellness Lunch & Learn Tuesday, Oct. 9, noon to 1 p.m., AH100, Andy’s Place, Anderson Hall