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.
Network like a ninja
Tuesday, Feb. 11, noon to 1 p.m., SA6304, Science Commons
Craig Elias, Canada’s top business-to-business sales expert, will share his networking tips, including how to make a good first impression and prepare for your next encounter.
Contact — Agility, agility@uleth.ca
Music at Noon series: Jaron Weasel Bear
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 12:15 to 1 p.m., W570, Recital Hall
Jaron (Soyaniskiipoyi) Weasel Bear is a drummer and singer from the Piikani First Nation. He started singing at age six and now performs at different functions, including powwows. The Piikani Blackfoot culture is very important to him so he takes part whenever he can and teaches anyone willing to learn.
Contact — Fine Arts, finearts@uleth.ca
Dark Matter: the hunt for the unknown
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1:40 to 2:55 p.m., SA6010, Science Commons
Join Dr. Marie-Cécile Piro from the University of Alberta as she discusses dark matter. Despite many technical advancements, scientists still try to understand what makes up 80 to 90 per cent of the content of the universe. Astronomical and cosmological observations strongly suggest the presence of dark matter, even though it is invisible and undetectable directly. Piro will talk about numerous experiments searching for dark matter and how Canada is involved.
Contact — Catherine Drenth, 403-329-2280, catherine.drenth@uleth.ca
Liberal education in the 21st century: people and perspectives
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 4 to 5:30 p.m., AH100, Andy’s Place
Dr. Shelly Wismath, dean of the School of Liberal Education, along with Brendan Cummins, an instructor in the school, and Antoine Gendron, a student, will discuss how the Western tradition of liberal education is expanding in the 21st century to encompass other traditions, cultures and world views.
Contact — Bev Garnett, 403-380-1894, bev.garnett@uleth.ca
Discovering emerging technologies — Machine Learning
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m., SA6304, Science Commons
Experts from InBridge will be on hand to discuss machine learning and its application in society.
Contact — Agility, agility@uleth.ca
Blood: A Scientific Romance
Tuesday, Feb. 11 to Saturday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., W500, University Theatre
A twisted tale about loss and love, Blood: A Scientific Romance draws on the tight bonds of twin sisters, Poubelle and Angelique, who are orphaned after a car accident. They’re brought home with Dr. Glass after their remarkable recovery and subjected to endless experiments as Glass studies their bond. A young doctor who scrutinizes these practices may be the twins only hope. Written by Meg Braem, a Canadian playwright, Blood: A Scientific Romance has received many accolades.
Contact — Kelly Morris, 403-329-2227, kelly.morris@uleth.ca
Arthur Erickson: Campus Planner
Wednesday, Feb. 12, noon to 1 p.m., L950, Library
In this session of the Library Scholars Brown Bag series, U of L archivist Mike Perry will talk about Erickson’s final design for the Academic-Residence Building, his third in a nine-month period. Perry will discuss the educational philosophy he brought to the campus and the debate about where the campus would be located.
Contact — Sandra Cowan, sandra.cowan@uleth.ca
Will it fly?
Wednesday, Feb. 12, noon to 1 p.m., SA6304, Science Commons
In this session, Craig Elias will talk about what separates ideas that go somewhere and ideas that fall flat.
Contact — Agility, agility@uleth.ca
Student Speaker Challenge 2020: round two
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 3 to 5 p.m., Ballroom B, Students’ Union Building
The top speakers from round one last week go on to compete for a cash prize. They’re going to put their best foot forward for the judges as they respond to this year’s topic: What is the cost of public education?
Contact — Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group, 403-332-5243, pirg@uleth.ca
Climate justice and a green new deal in Alberta
Thursday, Feb. 13, 4 to 6 p.m., SA6304, Science Commons
The Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG) is presenting a workshop led by Batul Gulamhusein, an organizer with Climate Justice Edmonton. Topics of discussion include what climate justice means for Albertans’ political and personal lives and what can be done now to address the growing climate crisis.
Contact — Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group, 403-332-5243, pirg@uleth.ca
Social distinction in the 21st recording studio
Friday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Andy’s Place, AH100, Anderson Hall
Listen to hip-hop, electronic music experts, sound engineers, sociologists and ethnomusicologists from Alberta, Bamako (Mali), Paris, New York, Montréal and Toronto talk about the upcoming generations of studio arrangers and recording producers. The symposium is part of the SSHRC Exchange Series – Celebrating Connection. Media are invited to conduct interviews at 12:30 p.m.
Contact — Caroline Zentner, 403-394-3975, caroline.zentner@uleth.ca
Play Day 2020
Monday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre
The ninth annual play day has a farm theme and families are invited to come and play together —build a barn in the cardboard-building zone, learn about farm animals and participate in other activities like basketball, floor hockey, swimming and climbing and much more.
Contact — Abigail Shakespeare, 403-382-7194, abigail.shakespeare@uleth.ca
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Contact
Caroline Zentner, public affairs adviser
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
