University of Lethbridge highlights for the week of April 20 to April 25

Monday, April 25, 2016

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.

Let’s DO Science Day

Wednesday, April 27, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., various locations

High school students will be engaged in a variety of science activities as part of the annual Let’s DO Science Day. They’ll be investigating odorant compounds, learning about illusions, dissecting sheep brains and learning about social influence.

Interested media are invited to contact organizers for exact locations.

Contact: Rhys Hakstol, 403-892-8561, rhys.hakstol@uleth.ca

Dual Credit Class — Systems and Supply Chain final presentations

Wednesday, April 27, 10:30 a.m., M1040, Markin Hall

Students in the U of L/LCI Spring 2016 Dual Credit class will present their final projects in this wrap-up event. They include projects in outsourcing and manufacturing, creating a new company, distribution practices and issues in retailing. The students will also display poster boards they prepared based on their field trip to Haul-All Equipment Systems, the industry partner for the class.

Contact: Caroline Zentner, 403-394-3975, caroline.zentner@uleth.ca

Spark 2016 Teaching Symposium — Dr. Bryan Kolb

Thursday, April 28, 9 a.m., Markin Hall Atrium

Kolb, an inspirational teacher who has mentored generations of students and researchers at the U of L, will share his rich teaching experience in this keynote address for the two-day symposium.

Contact: Teaching Centre, 403-380-1856, teachingcentre@uleth.ca

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Contact:

Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor

403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)

caroline.zentner@uleth.ca