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.
Eating Disorder Awareness Week — February 1 to 7
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre Foyer, and Wednesday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Atrium, University Hall
The U of L Health Centre and the Student Success Centre have joined forces to increase student awareness of eating disorders through various displays and activities.
Contact: Callista Chasse, 403-317-2862, callista.chasse@uleth.ca
Music at Noon Series — Aiyun Huang, percussion and theatre
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 12:15 to 1 p.m., W570, Recital Hall
Huang will provide a solo recital that features percussion theatre works that use the performing body as a tool of expression. The body is both the instrument and the music.
Contact: Katherine Wasiak, 403-329-2227, katherine.wasiak@uleth.ca
Take Ten — Pickleball, anyone?
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2 to 4 p.m., Atrium, University Hall
Take Ten Co-ordinator, Janelle, is inviting everyone to join her for 10 minutes of uplifting activity, as part of the recommended 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week.
Contact: Lori Weber, 403-329-2483, lori.weber@uleth.ca
ART NOW — Tanya Doody
Wednesday, Feb. 3, noon to 12:50 p.m., W570, Recital Hall
Doody, a Canadian artist, will talk about her research and extended practice centering on ceramics. Her work often takes the form of one-on-one encounters with a viewer-turned-participant, focusing on actions mediated by handmade ceramic objects.
Contact: Jarrett Duncan, jarrett.duncan@uleth.ca
Winter Walk Day
Wednesday, Feb. 3, noon to 12:50 p.m., meet on the quad north of Markin Hall
The U of L Wellness Committee will lead a lunchtime walking group around campus, joining more than 160,000 Albertans who will be participating in Winter Walk Day activities around the province.
Contact: Suzanne McIntosh, suzanne.mcintosh@uleth.ca
Student Speaker Challenge — Round 2
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Markin Hall
The Student Speaker Challenge, sponsored by the U of L Students’ Union, SACPA and LPIRG, gives students the chance to train their public speaking skills and to talk about what’s important to them. This year’s topic is ‘What is our responsibility to others?’ Students will be speaking their minds about individual, corporate and government responsibilities in three rounds. Round 3 is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 10 in Markin Hall.
Contact: Charlie Helmer-Smith, 403-329-2222, su.academic@uleth.ca
Reconciliation: A Campus Conversation
Thursday, Feb. 4, 3 to 5 p.m., Students’ Union Ballrooms
The Truth and Reconciliation Action Committee has organized this first discussion to give faculty, staff and students the foundation for action to reconcile relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians. Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASC ’72, LLD’04) will talk about the intersection of the Age of Reason and Aboriginal ways of knowing.
Contact: Jacqueline Preyde, preyde@uleth.ca
Be Bold, Be Better, Be You! — The Dhillon School of Business Student Professional Development Conference
Thursday, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m. to Friday, Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m., Coast Lethbridge Hotel, Markin Hall and Students’ Union Ballroom
Nancy Southern, CEO of ATCO Ltd. Is the keynote speaker at an industry networking dinner Thursday evening at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel. In Markin Hall, Friday morning’s keynote speaker is Andy Thibodeau, a leader who will discuss ways to build personal reliability. Friday’s afternoon keynote speaker is Adam Kreek, Olympic gold medalist. He will talk in the Students’ Union Ballroom from 3 to 4:30 p.m. about perseverance and mental toughness.
Contact: Heather Harty, 403-380-1867, pdp@uleth.ca
ART NOW — Sandi Somers
Friday, Feb. 5, noon to 12:50 p.m., W570, Recital Hall
Somers is a film and video artist whose work has been featured across North America and in festivals around the world. She creates dance films, music videos, dramas, comedies and video installations.
Contact: Jarrett Duncan, jarrett.duncan@uleth.ca
Prentice Brown Bag Event — Changing Inequality in China
Friday, Feb. 5, noon to 1:30 p.m. L1102, Prentice Boardroom, Library
Dr. Wei Xu, a U of L geography professor, will discuss the drastic social and economic changes that have occurred in China as it moves from a centrally planned economy to a market-oriented system. China is the second largest economy in the world and the rising economic wealth has come with some costs, such as the distribution of wealth among its citizens and regions.
Contact: Nancy Metz, 403-380-1814, nancy.metz@uleth.ca
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Daily, Feb. 5 to 19, 7:30 p.m., with 1 p.m. matinees on Feb. 6 and 13, University Theatre Lobby
Audiences will experience a unique theatre adventure as they share in the epic journey of a story about a peasant girl who rescues an infant and is a better parent to it than its own wealthy biological parents. The audience will move around the fourth level of the Centre for the Arts, turning the space into a stage set and remain part of the action throughout the play. The audience is also always aware they are in the University.
Contact: Katherine Wasiak, 403-329-2227, katherine.wasiak@uleth.ca
Mardi Gras Masquerade — U of L Wind Orchestra
Saturday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m., Students’ Union Ballrooms
This annual fundraiser for the U of L Wind Orchestra brings glamour and fun to one venue. Guests can learn to swing dance with the Swing Bridge Dance Club, make a Mardi Gras mask and dance to the music of the Lethbridge Big Band.
Contact: Katherine Wasiak, 403-329-2227, katherine.wasiak@uleth.ca
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Contact:
Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
