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.
ART NOW — Jeff Thomas
Wednesday, Sept. 16, noon to 12:50 p.m., Recital Hall W570
Thomas, an urban-based Iroquois, is a self-taught photographer, writer, curator and public speaker. His works are part of major collections in Canada, the United States and Europe.
Contact: Jarrett Duncan, 403-382-7105, jarrett.duncan@uleth.ca
Wither Girls & Women? Research by Undergraduate Historians — appreciation event
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2 to 3 p.m., Galt Museum & Archives
Students taking Dr. Carol Williams’ women’s history course proposed a potential exhibit at the Galt Museum as part of their course work. The exhibits, on subjects related to women and girls in a historical context, were submitted to a jury and selected students worked with Galt staff to develop their proposals into a public exhibit. Guest speakers include Williams, Diane McKenzie, U of L student curator, and Wendy Aitkens, Galt museum curator.
Contact: Carol Williams, 403-380-1818, carol.williams@uleth.ca
Making Sense of Local Food Systems: Perceptions, Concerns, Possibilities — Dr. William Ramp, U of L sociology professor and Prentice Institute research affiliate
Thursday, Sept. 17, noon to 1:30 p.m., L1102, Prentice Institute boardroom
Ramp will present the initial findings of a pilot research project into the local food system, including production, distribution, consumption and policy. Ramp will also discuss ways to strengthen local food security and sustainability.
Contact: Nancy Metz, 403-380-1814, nancy.metz@uleth.ca
Crossing Boundaries and Tagg-Yoshida Lecture Series — Robert Enright and Meeka Walsh
Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., University Theatre
Walsh, editor of Border Crossings magazine, and Enright, a contributing editor and film critic for the magazine, will discuss what they have accomplished with the magazine and how it locates itself within the topic of liberal arts education. The lecture is free and everyone is welcome.
In addition to Thursday’s lecture, Enright and Walsh will also be featured speakers at two ART NOW lectures. Walsh will speak Friday from noon to 12:50 p.m. in W570 and Enright will speak Saturday at 10 a.m. in M1040 Markin Hall.
Contact: finearts@uleth.ca
Chinook Symposium in Chemistry and Biochemistry — poster presentation
Friday, Sept. 18, 1 to 3 p.m., Markin Hall Atrium
About 30 U of L chemistry and biochemistry students will participate in the ninth annual Chinook Symposium in Chemistry and Biochemistry as they vie for prizes and prestige. The ninth annual Chinook Symposium gives students the opportunity to showcase their research through a poster presentation. Students, including undergrads, masters and doctoral candidates, are also expected to give judges a brief talk about their research and answer any questions they may have. Research topics are varied and include work on fundamental biochemical processes, biodegradable plastics and potential future medical therapies. The symposium is open to the public.
Contact: Dr. Nehal Thakor, 403-317-5055, nthakor@uleth.ca, or Dr. Peter Dibble, 403-329-2305 or dibble@uleth.ca
IEEE Circuit Creations Day — U of L science camp
Saturday, Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Andy’s Place
Middle school students will be learning about and playing with circuits as they spend the day with Squishy Circuits, Pico Crickets and try their hands at building an LED flashlight.
Contact: Valerie Archibald, 403-382-7161, valerie.archibald@uleth.ca
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Contact: Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
