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An impressive roster of leaders will grace the University of Lethbridge campus for its inaugural International Women’s Day Leadership Conference on March 13.

University of Lethbridge professor Dr. Sidney Shapiro weighs in on the possibilities of AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is certainly a hot topic — some people tout it as the next best thing for increasing productivity and reducing costs while others are concerned robots will be replacing workers. Every day brings a new headline, and the average person may be left to wonder whether AI is a good or bad thing. It’s both, says Dr. Sidney Shapiro, a Dhillon School of Business assistant professor with expertise in data analysis and AI.

February is Therapeutic Recreation Month Tannis Chartier, a third-year University of Lethbridge student in the Therapeutic Recreation Program, is providing meaningful opportunities for unhoused people to enjoy recreational pastimes like bingo, movies and karaoke. She got the idea for the Resilient Rec YQL program when she began volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in 2020.

Inland waters including ponds and wetlands are one of the largest natural sources of methane. Pound for pound, methane is a far more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Now, a University of Lethbridge-led study has found that many of the ponds and wetlands dotting the Canadian Prairies emit less methane than predicted in part due to their elevated salt content, making previous estimates highly inaccurate.

The first stage of a collaborative multi-phased approach to enhance health and well-being on the Kainai Nation is underway in a good way, and today the project between the Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. (BTDH) and University of Lethbridge was named — Sokkinakia’pi.

The first stage of a collaborative multi-phased approach to enhance health and well-being on the Kainai Nation is underway in a good way, and on Tuesday, the project between the Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. (BTDH) and University of Lethbridge will be celebrated with a naming ceremony and discussion of next steps. WHAT: Naming ceremony for collaborative multi-phase, multi-year project WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. WHERE: Kainai Continuing Care Centre Great Hall, 1 Main St., Standoff, AB

The University of Lethbridge celebrates Black History Month under the theme Black Joy: The Telling of Our Stories. Black History Month is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of not only Black Canadians but also persons of Black, Caribbean or African Heritage. Every February, we recognize the contributions of Black people and Black communities, highlighting their significant and ongoing role in shaping Canada’s identity.

A total of 184 submissions from 36 universities and colleges across nine provinces have been received for the 2024 Bridge Prize post-secondary short story fiction writing competition.

The University of Lethbridge is excited to introduce Dr.

Whether you're looking for a Summer Job or interested in exploring future career options, Career Fair is an excellent opportunity to build your network, ask questions, and seek employment. At Career Fair, you will enjoy free swag gifts, professional photography, and more — and there’s no registration and it’s free of charge for all students, alumni and the public. WHAT: Career Fair 2024 WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: University of Lethbridge 1st Choice Savings Centre