The University of Lethbridge has a number of 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.
Music at Noon — Bente Hansen, piano
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 12:15 p.m. W570 University Recital Hall
Hansen, who earned a Bachelor of Music at the U of L, has chosen music that has a special place in her heart for this recital. In addition to teaching, Hansen maintains a busy performance schedule, playing keyboard with New West Theatre and performing as an accompanist and soloist.
Contact: Katherine Wasiak, katherine.wasiak@uleth.ca
Prentice Institute Brown Bag — Trevor Harrison and Kien C. Tran
Thursday, Oct. 15, noon to 1:30 p.m., L1102 Prentice Boardroom
Harrison and Tran will discuss the lessons and implications of the Greek economic crisis for Greece, Europe and the world.
Contact: Nancy Metz, 403-380-1814, nancy.metz@uleth.ca
Book Launch — Book of Knots, by Dr. Jay Gamble
Thursday, Oct. 15, 5 to 6:30 p.m., SU210, Bookstore
U of L English instructor Dr. Jay Gamble will be on hand to talk about his new book of poetry, Book of Knots.
Contact: Erin McSween, 403-329-2611, erin.mcsween@uleth.ca
ART NOW — Suzanne Miller
Friday, Oct. 16, noon to 12:50 p.m., W570 University Recital Hall
Miller’s dance productions and performance installations have toured throughout North America, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, Mexico, Venezuela and the Middle East. Her company, Suzanne Miller & Allan Paivio Productions, has worked toward a hybrid, poly-cultural repertoire of new dance and music unique to Canada.
Contact: Jarrett Duncan, jarrett.duncan@uleth.ca
U of L Student Composers’ Forum — Dr. Andrew Staniland
Friday, Oct. 16, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., W480
This year’s Distinguished Alumnus of the Year will talk about his experiences and accomplishments since graduating from the U of L with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2000.
Contact: Katherine Wasiak, katherine.wasiak@uleth.ca
Department of Philosophy Colloquium Series — Dr. Kent Peacock
Friday, Oct. 16, 4 p.m., C640 University Hall
Peacock will talk about the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, to be held Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. The goal of the conference is to arrive at an international agreement to limit global warming to no more than 2 C above pre-industrial levels. He’ll argue that the 2 C may not be good enough to prevent catastrophic sea level rise and other extreme consequences. While there are a few reasons for cautious optimism, the climate crisis forces us to look at what it will take for the human species to be willing and able to rationally manage its affairs on a planetary scale.
Contact: Bev Garnett, 403-380-1894, bev.garnett@uleth.ca
Fall Convocation
Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. 1st Choice Savings Centre
The U of L will celebrate students’ achievement, award honorary degrees to Victor Buffalo and Cor Van Raay, present Dr. Igor Kovalchuk with the Speaker Research Award, and honour Dr. Andrew Staniland as the 2015 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year during its fall convocation ceremonies.
Contact: Trevor Kenney, 403-329-2710, trevor.kenney@uleth.ca
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Contact:
Trevor Kenney, News & Information Manager
403-329-2710
403-360-7639 (cell)
trevor.kenney@uleth.ca
