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.
Consciousness & Its Place in Nature
Monday, March 2, 6:30 p.m., BMO Auditorium, Level 7, Science Commons
Dr. Giulio Tonini, a world leader in the field of consciousness studies, will give a public lecture where he’ll discuss his model of consciousness called Integrated Information Theory. Tonini will talk about what determines the quality and quantity of consciousness, how it emerges from causal structures such as neural networks and how unconscious processes interact with conscious ones.
Contact — Trevor Kenney, 403-329-2710, trevor.kenney@uleth.ca
Indigenous Awareness Days 2020
Monday, March 2 to Thursday, March 19, various times and locations
Opening ceremonies kick off Indigenous Awareness Days on Monday, March 2 at 11:30 a.m. in the University Hall atrium. A powwow dance demonstration is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, a panel discussion on the Wet’suwet’en and the right to assert Indigenous sovereignty goes from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in AH100 (Andy’s Place). The full schedule is available online.
Contact — Kari Anderson, 403-329-2560, kari.anderson2@uleth.ca
Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast
Tuesday, March 3, 7 to 9 a.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre gym
Olympic athlete Meaghan Mikkelson is currently in her 12th season as a defenceman with the Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team. She has two gold medals from the 2010 and 2014 Olympic Winter Games, a silver medal from the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, in addition to numerous other medals earned in women’s world championships. She hopes to represent Canada at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing.
Contact — Spencer Pommells, 403-329-5174, spencer.pommells@uleth.ca
Art NOW — Do Art Museums Really “Just Show the Best Art?”
Wednesday, March 4, noon, W570, Recital Hall
In her talk, Dr. Anne Dymond, a U of L professor, will discuss who gets exhibitions in Canadian art galleries, who remains under-represented and why galleries typically resist hard data about the politics of inclusion and exclusion. Her work reveals most large Canadian art galleries still significantly under-represent racialized and female-identified artists.
Contact — Fine Arts, finearts@uleth.ca
Movie Screening — Parasite
Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery
This free screening of the Oscar-winning movie Parasite is being hosted by Dr. Aaron Taylor from the U of L’s Department of Drama.
Contact — Fine Arts, finearts@uleth.ca
STEM Fusion Conference: Where Academics & Industry in STEM Collide
Thursday, March 5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Science Commons Atrium, Level 7
Students, researchers and industry leaders in STEM fields have the opportunity to form new collaborations, network and create connections at STEM Fusion. Participants will learn from a series of guest speakers on topics such as artificial intelligence, biopharmaceutical development, neuroscience, intellectual property law, crop protection and bioinformatics. More information and a schedule are available online at Stem Fusion.
Contact — Brandy Old, 403-332-4034, brandy.old@uleth.ca
Take Two Speaker Series — Working in the Space Between Borders
Thursday, March 5, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., AH100, Andy’s Place, Anderson Hall
Dr. Michelle Hogue, associate professor and coordinator of the Indigenous Student Success Cohort, will talk about her research exploring the best practices in Canada, Australia and New Zealand to develop an inclusive, culturally responsive teaching practice. Dr. Julie Young, a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Critical Border Studies and assistant professor in geography, will discuss her research to better understand North America’s borders in the context of broader global processes and what local practices tell us about where, how and for whom borders work.
Contact — Rachel Clarke, 403-329-2431, rachel.clarke@uleth.ca
First Friday Lunch & Listen — John Paul Ksiazek (piano), Christine Bootland (cello) and Gabe Kastelic (viola)
Friday, March 6, 12:15 to 1 p.m., Casa
Everyone is invited to bring lunch and enjoy a stellar listening experience in the middle of the day.
Contact — Breanne Stewart, 403-329-2301, breanne.day2@uleth.ca
Beading in the Gallery
Friday, March 6, 1 to 4 p.m., W600, Hess Gallery
As part of Indigenous Awareness Days, everyone is invited to come to the Gallery to learn how to bead. The session will be led by Melissa Shouting and supplies are provided.
Contact — Art Gallery, artgallery@uleth.ca
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Contact
Caroline Zentner, public affairs adviser
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
