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As with any other industry, the food industry has been changing over time. These changes are driven by many factors including changes in consumer behaviour, advice to consumers from health practitioners, government regulations, global economy, transportation, climate change, technology including internet-of-things (IoT), research done by academic institutions and industry itself, and most recently pandemic.

Please join the University of Lethbridge campus community in honouring Truth and Reconciliation Week, Sept. 25-28, and specifically the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, Sept. 30. From September 25-28, University of Lethbridge (Iniskim) will honour Truth and Reconciliation Week. This is a time to learn and reflect on how ULethbridge, as an institution, and each of us, as individuals, will address and answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns assistant women’s basketball coaches Paige Crozon and Kacie Bosch (BA ’21) are on top of the world after leading Canada to its second straight title at the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series Final in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia this past weekend. The duo, along with twin sisters Katherine Plouffe and Michelle Plouffe, defeated France 16-15 in the championship game, and now look forward to qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. WHAT: Media availability for Paige Crozon and Kacie Bosch

A respected national and international educational leader, Dr. Rita L. Irwin (BEd ’77) is both a well-known artist and renowned researcher who has long strived to improve education for all learners through artistic and creative avenues.

According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, many factors have been linked to the development of dementia. While some risk factors, such as age or family history, can’t be modified, other risk factors, such as exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption and obesity, can be altered. Those modifiable risk factors are of particular interest to University of Lethbridge neuroscientist Dr. Rob McDonald.

Committed to equity, the work of reconciliation and the promotion of democracy, as well as the mentorship of young people, Dr. Amy Mack has made an indelible impression on communities both near and far.

From researchers to surgeons, and city planners to developers revitalizing economies in Indigenous communities, the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association’s (ULAA) 2023 selections as Alumni Honour Society inductees are changing lives and bettering society.

Pronghorn Athletics is ready to host the community for its annual Horns Triple Header, featuring a full afternoon and evening of free Pronghorns soccer and rugby action as well as a host of fan-friendly events. WHAT: Horns Triple Header WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, 12 to 9 p.m. WHERE: University of Lethbridge Community Stadium Following is the schedule of events for the afternoon: 12 p.m. — Pronghorns men’s soccer hosts Trinity Western University

An unprecedented number of applications has created the broadest representation of disciplines for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars program yet, with six new scholars named by the University of Lethbridge today. Drs. Dawn Burleigh, Sean Fitzpatrick, Kara Granzow (BA ’99), Jason Laurendeau, Rhiannon Mesler and Tracy Oosterbroek (BN ’95, MSc(N) ’09) were named EDI Scholars for 2023-24, committing to engage in projects that advance the University’s EDI priorities. When complete, they will then share the information with the campus community.

The University of Lethbridge’s popular pub-style talk series, PUBlic Professor, will kick off its 10th season on Sept. 28, 2023.