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The University of Lethbridge’s annual Chancellor’s Dinner is of special significance this year as it will mark the first official event for Charles Weaselhead, the U of L’s first Indigenous chancellor.

The University of Lethbridge, in partnership with Economic Development Lethbridge and Beakerhead Creative Society, are planning a community celebration to mark the official opening of its new Science and Academic Building – and everyone’s invited. The two-day event will take place Sept. 13-14, 2019 and feature a host of interactive programs designed to showcase the spectacular 38,500 sq. metre building, celebrate ingenuity, science education, research and discovery.

Remembering Refuge will document the experiences of refugees who crossed the Canada-United States border as a way to increase public understanding of migration How have current stories of migration been shaped by longer histories of borders and displacement? What can the experiences of those crossing the Canada-U.S. border tell us about the history of Canada and the U.S.?

WHAT: The University of Lethbridge will unveil its plans for a community grand opening celebration for Canada’s most advanced facility for science education and research, the new Science and Academic Building WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 11 a.m. WHERE: 8th Floor Foyer, Science and Academic Building (free media parking is available in Lot S, north of the building)

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to recognize the work of Dr.

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A cello that’s now a clock. A violin transformed into a beautiful painting. One-of-a-kind, once unplayable-violins painted and repurposed by renowned artists are the feature items at Piano by Request, a fundraiser supporting young musicians, Saturday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. at Casa.

Like many of us, Dr. Richard Larouche is looking forward to hitting the road and experiencing the beauty of the Canadian landscape this summer. Unlike the majority, he’ll be doing so on his bike, with an ambitious plan to cycle 8,000 kilometres across Canada as he looks to raise funds in support of the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

WHEN: Thursday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: PE250, 1st Choice Savings Centre track, University of Lethbridge (Note: in the morning, students will gather in the 1st Choice Savings Centre, PE250. The science quiz competition will take place first, followed by lunch and a keynote speaker. The engineering challenge will take place after lunch on the athletic track, and the day will finish back in PE250 for the winner announcements – the Let’s Talk Science team can escort interested media to these locations.)

The University of Lethbridge Mace Program will visit a variety of schools this spring, educating Grade 6 students about the U of L’s Convocation and its associated traditions and symbols. Chief Marshal Dr. Olu Awosoga, dressed in full regalia, will speak to students about the history of the mace and how it fits into the annual Convocation ceremonies. Students will then have the opportunity to don white gloves and hold the mace, which has been used in U of L Convocation ceremonies since being dedicated in 1988. Following are upcoming school visits: