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.
Student Success Centre — ART JAM for Mental Wellness
Monday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ballroom A, Students’ Union Building
Students are invited to drop by and create some art. This year’s theme — pain is real, but so is hope — is designed to build awareness around mental health and the power of resiliency. Art supplies will be provided and students can either take their artworks home or donate them to Student Success Centre’s upcoming art auction.
Contact: Callista Chasse, 403-317-2862, callista.chasse@uleth.ca
Asian Culture Week
Monday, March 7 to Thursday, March 10, Atrium, University Hall
Asian Culture Week begins at 1:45 p.m. Monday with opening remarks and a performance by Global Drums. Tuesday events feature karate, a fashion show, judo, jiu jitsu and the Minyo Dancers. Wednesday’s activities include a lion dance, kung fu, a Chinese flute performance, Bhutanese dance and cricket. A detailed schedule is available online.
Contact: Bev Garnett, 403-3801894, bev.garnett@uleth.ca
University Scholars presentations
Monday, March 7, 2 to 4:30 p.m., AH100, Andy’s Place
Several University Scholars, including Peter Visentin, music department; Dr. Carol Williams, Women & Gender Studies department; Dr. Michael Basil, management, and Dr. Judith Kulig, a nursing professor, will briefly discuss their research activities.
Contact: Gillian Laird, 403-329-2101, gillian.laird@uleth.ca
Music at Noon — chamber recital
Tuesday, March 8, 12:15 to 1 p.m., W570, Recital Hall
Everyone is welcome to attend this free live concert
Contact: Fine Arts, finearts@uleth.ca
Centre for Oral History and Tradition — Dr. Jodie Asselin
Tuesday, March 8, 3 to 5 p.m., Library Alcove (main floor)
Asselin, a U of L anthropology professor, will talk about her research project titled ‘Stories of Land and Life: environment and memory from northern Albertan farmers.’
Contact: Bev Garnett, 403-3801894, bev.garnett@uleth.ca
Wellness Lunch and Learn — Intro to Motorcycling
Wednesday, March 9, noon to 1 p.m., AH100, Andy’s Place
Doug Berry, maintenance supervisor, Housing Services, will provide information on how to get started in the sport and the beginner motorcycle class he teaches in the spring and he’ll share some tales from the road.
Contact: Suzanne McIntosh, suzanne.mcintosh@uleth.ca
CURE and Celebrating Research Excellence Reception
Wednesday, March 9, noon to 5 p.m., Markin Hall and Students’ Union Ballrooms
Speakers at the keynote lunch in the SU Ballrooms are Dr. Erasmus Okine, vice-president (research) and Dr. Claudia Malacrida, associate vice-president (research). Okine will discuss industry partnerships and Malacrida will talk about community-based research. Speed talks follow from 1 to 3 p.m. Speed talks are 10-minute presentations by university members, community partners and others. The presentations are about topics such as the Coyote Flats History project and Internet-delivery of counselling. The CURE poster session and event reception goes from 3 to 5 p.m. in Markin Hall.
Contact: Penny D’Agnone, 403-382-7198, penny.dagnone@uleth.ca
Department of Political Science seminar series — Containment, Engagement, or Anarchy? Understanding and Responding to Regional Disorder in the Middle East
Thursday, March 10, 3:05 to 4:30 p.m., PE261
Dr. Pierre Atlas, a political science professor at Marian University in Wisconsin, has expertise in Middle East politics, civil wars and ethnic conflicts, politics of the global economy and American politics.
Contact: Dr. Geoffrey Hale, geoffrey.hale@uleth.ca
23rd Annual International Dinner — Kim Thúy
Thursday, March 10, 5 to 9 p.m., Students’ Union Ballrooms
Thúy will talk about her experience as a boat person from Vietnam and her life in Canada.
Contact: Diane Minamide, 403-329-2041, international@uleth.ca
Discovery Lecture Series — Dr. Linda Elder
Thursday, March 10, 7 to 9 p.m., PE250
Elder, an educational psychologist and authority on critical thinking, will talk about the state of critical thinking in human societies today.
Contact: Paul Sparrow-Clarke, 403-380-1840, paul.sparrowclarke@uelth.ca
Graduate Students’ Association — Meeting of the Minds conference
Friday, March 11, 4:30 p.m. to Saturday, 9 p.m., Markin Hall Atrium
The finals of the Three Minute Thesis start off the conference at 5:30 p.m. U of L grad students will be explaining the content and significance of their research in three minutes using only one static image. Four prizes are up for grabs and the winner will represent the U of L at the Western Regional 3MT Competition to be held on April 29 in Kelowna, B.C. Saturday features research panels and sessions.
Contact: Stacey Leavitt, 403-329-5117, stacey.leavitt@uleth.ca
U of L Students’ Union — Annual Food Bank Fundraiser Gala
Friday, March 11, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Galt Museum
The food bank gala is the ULSU’s biggest fundraising effort of the year. The event features a plated dinner, silent auction and entertainment by Dory and the Weathermen.
Contact: Brenna Scott, 403-329-2222, su.president@uleth.ca
Global Citizenship Cohort Information Event
Saturday, March 12, noon to 2 p.m., AH175, Anderson Hall
Current and future U of L students who want make the world a better place and are interested in the environment and social justice are invited to learn more about the Global Citizenship Cohort at this information session.
Contact: Shelly Wismath, wismaths@uleth.ca
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Contact:
Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
caroline.zentner@uleth.ca
