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.
Dhillon Student Services Fair
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Markin Hall Atrium
Dhillon School of Business students will find out how to make the most of their degree. They’ll learn about professional development opportunities, co-op work terms, the Student Managed Investment Fund, management clubs and the Malaysia Work-Study opportunity.
Contact — Heather Harty, 403-380-1867, dhillon.spd@uleth.ca
3D Photography
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 10, 11 and 12, 1 to 4 p.m., Hess Gallery, Level 6 Centre for the Arts
These free workshops allow participants to bring their own small objects and turn them into 3D images using photogrammetry and Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI). The workshops are part of a new research project called Concepts That Bite Through Time. The project aims to provide access to extraordinarily detailed 3D models of non-sacred historical Blackfoot objects held in British museums.
Contact — Art Gallery, artgallery@uleth.ca
The effects of genes, personality, networks, and space on collective behaviour
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 3:3 p.m., PE 261
Dr. Noa Pinter-Wollman, from the University of California at Los Angeles, studies how group composition affects group behaviour in a variety of animal species. Her approach combines filed and lab studies with computer simulations, theoretical work, image analysis and social network analysis. Pinter-Wollman holds the Animal Behaviour Society’s Outstanding New Investigator Award.
Contact — Dr. Louise Barrett, 403-317-5039, louise.barrett@uleth.ca
Art NOW
Wednesday, Sept. 11, noon, W570, Recital Hall
Karen Campbell, a visual artist based in Lethbridge, has exhibited her work at galleries across the country. Her subject matter is in direct response to her lived experience. Her current exhibit, my lilac shadow, presents drawings that are a response to a critical illness, treatment and recuperation. The exhibit is on display at The Gallery at Casa from Sept. 7 to Oct. 19.
Contact — Fine Arts, finearts@uleth.ca
Big Bang Grand Opening
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13 and 14, various times, Science Commons
The official grand opening ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. in the level 7 atrium of Science Commons. Following the grand opening, visitors can enjoy the Welcome Back BBQ, guided building tours, Beakerhead installations, the PUBlic Professor Series: 5-Minute Edition and the Big Bang Gala with Jay Ingram. Saturday’s activities feature more tours, the Beakerhead installations and The Chem Guys Show from noon to 1 p.m. and Jay Ingram’s Giant Walkthrough Brain from 1 to 2 p.m. The full schedule is available online.
Contact — Trevor Kenney, 403-329-2710, trevor.kenney@uleth.ca
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Contact
Caroline Zentner, public affairs adviser
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
