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’m not moving:’ Resettling the new urban sporting frontier
Wednesday, March 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m., PE 261, 1st Choice Savings Centre
Dr. Jay Scherer, a professor in the Department of Physical Education & Recreation at the University of Alberta, researches the public’s intersection with sport, including how existing communities deal with the arrival of a sports facility megaproject and TV viewers’ rapidly shifting appetites for sport broadcasts.
Contact — Jon Doan, 403-332-5208, jon.doan@uleth.ca
Coffee’s On launch
Thursday, March 21, 3 to 6 p.m., Hess Gallery, Level 6, Centre for the Arts
The Hess Gallery will feature artworks by students in the Indigenous Art Studio course. The works reflect their responses to items from the Marmie Hess and U of L art collections. The exhibition launches at 4 p.m., with an introduction by Jackson 2bears at 4:15 p.m. and a drumming performance by Chataya Holy Singer at 4:30 p.m.
Contact — Art Gallery, artgallery@uleth.ca
PUBlic Professor Series | Glaciers – A Hot Topic
Thursday, March 21, 7 to 9 p.m., Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge, 320 Scenic Dr. S.
Dr. Hester Jiskoot, a geography professor with expertise in glaciology, studies individual glaciers and glacier regions to better understand the state and fate of the 200,000 existing glaciers. Recent global climate change patterns have rapidly overheated glaciers, resulting in widespread glacial retreat and even disappearance. The knowledge gained by researchers like Jiskoot helps predict sea-level rise, freshwater shortages and landscape changes.
Contact — Catharine Reader, 403-382-7154, catharine.reader@uleth.ca
3 Minute Thesis finals
Friday, March 22, 5 p.m., Markin Hall Atrium
Finalists in the 3 Minute Thesis competition will be doing their best to communicate their research to a panel of judges for the chance to win prizes and compete in the Western Regional Competition on April 17.
Contact — Caroline Zentner, 403-394-3975, caroline.zentner@uleth.ca
Global Drums
Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
This dynamic ensemble of both student and community members takes to the stage for their spring concert. Audiences will enjoy percussion styles from around the world, including samba, steel band, Brazilian, Taiko, African, Chinese and chamber percussion.
Contact — Fine Arts, finearts@uleth.ca
Woofin’ It Dog Walk
Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nicholas Sheran Park Shelter
Students in this year’s Integrated Management Experience (IME) program are working with Windy City Canine Rescue to increase awareness of the organization and raise funds to support the work it does to find homes for rescued dogs. The Woofin’ It Walk is a family-friendly gathering with lawn games, complimentary beverages, snacks and doggy goody bags.
Contact — Emily Giesbrecht, emily.giesbrecht@uleth.ca
SAMWAK 2019
Saturday, March 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m., PB210, Dr. Foster James Penny Building, 324 5 St. S.
In this speaker series sponsored by the Department of Women & Gender Studies, students, faculty and practitioners share their research with the community. In this session, Mary Siever, an undergraduate student, will present Late Nights in Lethbridge: Parenting and the Pursuit of Post-Secondary Education. Jasmine Saler, a master’s student, will present Dancing into Questions and Moving through Answers: Dance as Method of Inquiry.
Contact — Glenda Bonifacio, 403-380-1897, glenda.bonifacio@uleth.ca
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Contact
Caroline Zentner, public affairs adviser
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
