University of Lethbridge highlights for the week of May 16 to 22

Monday, May 16, 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.

Hearing Loss Awareness Month — Deaf and Hear Association

Monday, May 16, 7 to 9 p.m., Andy’s Place AH100

The Accessibility Services Department from Hear Alberta is hosting a session to share information on how technology can support those with a hearing loss. The session is free but people are asked to register beforehand.

Contact: Kathy Harrison, 403-284-6215, kathyh@deafandhearalberta.ca

Coulee Clean-Up Team

Wednesday, May 18, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., meet at the southeast entrance to University Hall, sixth level

Members of the U of L community will be cleaning up the coulee just south of University Hall.

Contact: Suzanne McIntosh, 403-332-5217, suzane.mcintosh@uleth.ca

Undoing Border Imperialism — Harsha Walia

Thursday, May 19, 2 to 3:30 p.m., AH117, Anderson Hall

As part of her speaking tour in Lethbridge, South Asian activist Walia will speak about her work to a Women and Gender Studies class. On Wednesday, she will talk about her book, Undoing Border Imperialism, at the Lethbridge Public Library’s Theatre Gallery at 7 p.m., followed by an after-hours event at the Owl Acoustic Lounge. She will speak at Thursday’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs and give a workshop, called Allyship and Organizing, at the public library Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

Contact: Leanne Wehlage-Ellis, 403-329-2235, wehlage@uleth.ca

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Contact:

Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor

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

caroline.zentner@uleth.ca