Advisory - The Nightmare returns – free shredding event at University of Lethbridge on October 29

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

WHAT: A Nightmare on Shred Street 3, free shredding of personal items and media storage devices

WHEN: Monday, October 29, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Bus loading zone to the west of the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness

WHO: Open to the public, with donations of cash and food items welcome to benefit the campus food bank.

In support of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Information Technology Services is partnering with Lethbridge Mobile Shredding to offer free shredding of personal items and media storage devices, hard drive degaussing, and e-waste recycling to the public. Students’ Union staff will be on hand to collect donations of cash and non-perishable food items for the campus food bank.

Identify theft and fraud are among the fastest growing crimes in Canada. In 2017, Lethbridge ranked among the top 40 Canadian cities for identity fraud. This is spooky stuff! Protect yourself from identity thieves by safely disposing of personal items.

For a full list of acceptable items, visit: https://www.uleth.ca/notice/events/free-shredding-event-nightmare-shred-street-3


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Contact:

Trevor Kenney, News & Information Manager
403-329-2710
403-360-7639 (cell)
trevor.kenney@uleth.ca

Ashley Haughton, Records & Information Manager
403-329-2725
ashley.haughton@uleth.ca