For immediate release — Monday, Sept. 19, 2016
University of Lethbridge highlights for the week of Sept. 19 to 24
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.
I Believe You — campaign launch
Monday, Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., PE Foyer
The second year of the I Believe You campaign, designed to help people understand the power of believing as a first response to a sexual assault survivor, will focus on creating a collective message of support for survivors and a community of safety for everyone.
Contact: Callista Chasse, 403-317-2862, callista.chasse@uleth.ca
Career Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre track area
Students from all disciplines and faculties can check out their career options and find out about campus and community services at the annual career fair organized by Counselling and Career Services. Nearly 80 organizations are expected to attend.
Contact: Megan Kienzle, 403-329-2187, megan.kienzle@uleth.ca
Tobacco Offering Circle — Iikaisskini Gathering Place
Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 3 p.m., Paterson Centre, across from Mount Blakiston Student Residence
The U of L’s Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Committee is hosting a tobacco offering circle to start off the 2016-2017 academic year. The circle includes prayers for residential school survivors and their offspring and for the TRC work that will be undertaken by the U of L in the coming year.
Contact: Martha Many Grey Horses, 403-329-2492, manyrm@uleth.ca
The Resilient Mindset: Success Strategies for Life, Career and Academics
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Markin Atrium
Deri Latimer (BMgt ’84), an accomplished speaker and author, will talk about how to develop a resilient mindset to cope with today’s fast-paced life and high stress levels. She says people have far more control than they think and can choose productive and positive habits that can transform results.
Contact: Melissa Wiebe, melissa.wiebe@uleth.ca
Let’s Drum — World Drumming Classes
Thursday, Sept. 22 to Dec. 8, 4 to 5 p.m. for ages seven to 9, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. for ages 10 and older, Stephure Hall, Casa
The U of L Conservatory of Music is promoting the percussion in this class designed to help children of all ages make some noise. Students will be exposed to a variety of percussion instruments from around the world, from Caribbean steel pans to Japanese Taiko.
Contact: Bre Stewart, 403-329-2144, breanne.day2@uleth.ca
PUBlic Professor Series — Dr. Kevin McGeough
Thursday, Sept. 22, 7 to 9 p.m., City Hall
In his talk, titled ‘I met a traveler from an antique land’: The Archaeology of Progress, Decline, and Collapse, Dr. Kevin McGeough will explore the ability of archaeology to offer insight about long-term change. Archaeologists are interested in knowing why cultures change, what constitutes progress and why some societies have collapsed. McGeough will challenge ideas of progress, decline and collapse.
Contact: Catharine Reader, 403-382-7154, catharine.reader@uleth.ca
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Contact:
Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
