Public Affairs

Condolence Notice — Dr. Gail Michener

The University of Lethbridge was saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Emerita Dr. Gail Michener and extends its sincere condolences to her family, friends and former colleagues. Michener passed away at her home on Friday, March 20, at the age of 80. 

Known as an expert on Richardson’s ground squirrels, Michener joined ULethbridge on Jan. 1, 1981, as an associate professor in the Department of Biology. In 1990, she became a full professor and remained in that role until June 30, 2008. She taught as a sessional lecturer until the end of the year.


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Thu, Feb 26, 2026
12:00 pm

SACPA Session — Alberta — America’s 51st State? “Do you want Alberta to join the United States?”

The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a session discussing Alberta separation initiatives and what it means for the province moving forward.


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Thu, Feb 19, 2026
12:00 pm

SACPA Session — Should Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) be Available to People with Mental Illnesses?

The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a session discussing the moral and ethical issues involved in Canada expanding MAID accessibility to people with mental illnesses


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Thu, Feb 12, 2026
12:00 pm

SACPA Session — Whatever Happened to Good Old-Fashioned Manifest Destiny? Imperialism and Colonialism in our Modernity

The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a session with University of Lethbridge faculty member Dr. Don McIntyre as he discusses Manifest Destiny and its place in today's world.


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Thu, Feb 5, 2026
12:00 pm

SACPA Session — Why Study Bird Brains with Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk

The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a session with Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk as he illuminates attendees on why studying bird brains advances understanding of the world around us


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