University of Lethbridge highlights for the week of December 2 to 8
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.
Pop-up Study Skills Table
Monday to Friday, Dec. 2 to 6, 10:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Alcove, Level 10, Library
Students facing final exams can get help from peer learning mentors. Peer learning mentors are U of L students who have been trained in learning strategies. They can help students build study plans, tackle procrastination and more. Best of all, they know what it’s like to learn, study and overcome obstacles.
Contact — Jaime Morasch, 403-332-4668, jaime.morasch@uleth.ca
Music at Noon — Studio Showcase
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 12:15 to 1 p.m., Recital Hall, W570
This final recital of the semester will feature U of L music students.
Contact — Fine Arts, 403-329-2227, finearts@uleth.ca
First Friday Lunch & Listen: Lyrical Chamber Music
Friday, Dec. 6, 12:15 to 1 p.m., ATB Financial Community Room, Casa
This free concert gives everyone a perfect way to unwind in the middle of the day.
Contact — Breanne Stewart, 403-329-2304, breanne.day2@uleth.ca
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Friday, Dec. 6, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Women’s Peace Garden, Level 10 South, Library
Everyone is invited to pay tribute to the 14 women who were murdered in the mass shooting at École Polytechnique in Montréal on Dec. 6, 1989 and to remember those who have been impacted by gender-based violence. Each planter in the Women’s Peace Garden commemorates one of the women lost in the shooting. This is an informal drop-in event.
Contact — Paula Cardozo, 403-329-2273, paula.cordozo@uleth.ca
Stringendo & Sinfonia Allegro Winter Concert
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2 to 4 p.m., Casa
This free concert features the talented students in the intermediate and advanced youth strings orchestras. The concert will be led by conductors Mark Rodgers (Stringendo) and Gabe Kastelic (Sinfonia).
Contact — Breanne Stewart, 403-329-2304, breanne.day2@uleth.ca
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Contact
Caroline Zentner, public affairs adviser
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)