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The University of Lethbridge Bookstore has participated enthusiastically in the annual Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Christmas Tree Festival, sending a message of hope and empathy to the southern Alberta community. This year, thanks to the participation of school children from throughout Lethbridge, more people will receive this message than ever before.

With the holidays just around the corner, the University of Lethbridge is decking the halls of the Dr. Foster James Penny Building (324 – 5 Street South) in the City’s downtown core.

The new Global Citizenship Cohort at the University of Lethbridge gives students an opportunity to learn about the world while fostering their desire to make a positive difference. In high school, Taylor Myndio learned about resource depletion and the oppression of people around the globe. That sparked an interest in environmental and social issues and she felt pulled to action. When she registered at the U of L and heard about the Global Citizenship Cohort, she didn’t hesitate to sign up.

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. Journey to a Lifetime, Rehabilitation for the Survivors of Haiyan — Evangeline Allen Monday, Nov. 16, noon to 12:50 p.m., Atrium, University Hall

University of Lethbridge sociologist Dr. Trevor Harrison and his colleagues from the Alberta-based Parkland Institute are embarking on a six-year research project that will examine the corporations and individuals driving fossil fuel extraction in Western Canada, and their resulting political influence

A University of Lethbridge professor named one of Canada’s greatest explorers has traded his high-flying days for the chance to mentor the next generation of discoverers. When Canadian Geographic magazine published its list of Canada’s greatest explorers 2015, Dr. Chris Hopkinson, a U of L geography professor, found his name in the ‘H’ section, right along with astronaut Chris Hadfield.

Deadlines are looming for a number of Faculty of Education master’s programs that expand career opportunities for today’s educators. For Beth Mills (MC ’15), completing a Master’s of Counselling at the University of Lethbridge was challenging and intense but worth every late-night study session.

The University of Lethbridge has added certainty and stability at the leadership level of Sport and Recreation Services (SRS), by naming Ken McInnes (BA’91, BMgt’97, Mgt Certificate ’02) as its executive director for the next three years

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. Music at Noon — Tony Park, clarinet, and Joel Goodfellow, piano Tuesday, Nov. 10, 12:15 to 1 p.m., W570 Recital Hall

The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today designed to further linkages between the southern Alberta institutions in the delivery of agriculture-related programming