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Visit by Dr. Giulio Tononi comes in advance of annual Brain Awareness Week activities Have you ever wondered why consciousness fades with dreamless sleep, even though your brain remains active? Or, does consciousness always fade when patients become unresponsive after brain injury, during generalized seizures or under general anesthesia? One of the world’s foremost experts in sleep and consciousness, Dr. Giulio Tononi, is coming to the University of Lethbridge to present a public talk and an academic lecture on these topics and more.

The southern Alberta biotech industry will get a boost this spring thanks to some innovative work out of the University of Lethbridge and funding support from the Government of Alberta’s GreenSTEM program.

Religious studies professor, Dr. Hillary Rodrigues, will present the fifth talk of the 2019/20 season of the Faculty of Arts & Science’s PUBlic Professor Series this week, Combatting Delusion: Gleanings from the Hindu Great Goddess and Eastern Sages. The free event takes place Thursday, Feb. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge and is open to the public.

The University of Lethbridge has several 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. Modern Languages and Linguistics Speaker Series presents Dr. Jean-Baptiste Leca Monday, Feb. 24, 2 to 3 p.m., AH116, Anderson Hall

Nick Gabbin, a project manager with University of Lethbridge Facilities, encountered a vexing problem while putting the finishing touches on the Science Commons, specifically in the vivarium, which houses live animals. The vivarium follows strict decontamination protocols to ensure the space remains clean. The problem arose when viewers or peepholes were installed in the doors. The door viewers have a movable eyepiece that can be rotated to allow the viewer to see different parts of the room.

The University of Lethbridge has several 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. Community Neuroscience Series: Surjeet Singh Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7 to 8 p.m., Telegraph Taphouse, 310 6 St. S.

Running international marathons, he has raised millions and instilled hope

Media availability scheduled for Friday, Feb. 14 at 12:30 p.m. in AH100 Audio engineers and researchers from around the world will gather at the University of Lethbridge on Friday, Feb. 14 for a one-day symposium titled Social Distinction in the 21st Recording Studio.

The University of Lethbridge Dhillon School of Business will honour the Perry family and the Perry Family Farm at its 33rd annual Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, April 9, 6 p.m. at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre. Each year, an outstanding member or members of the southern Alberta community are selected as honorees by the Dhillon School of Business and its advisory board for their leadership, achievements and commitment to the communities they serve.

The University of Lethbridge has several 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. Network like a ninja Tuesday, Feb. 11, noon to 1 p.m., SA6304, Science Commons Craig Elias, Canada’s top business-to-business sales expert, will share his networking tips, including how to make a good first impression and prepare for your next encounter.