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 Series — Studio Showcase
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 12:15 to 1 p.m., W570, Recital Hall
The Studio showcase features performances from select music students in the final Music at Noon performance of the fall semester.
Contact: Katherine Wasiak, 403-329-2227, katherine.wasiak@uleth.ca
SACPA on campus — Beyond the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Testimony: Where Do We Go From Here?
Wednesday, Dec. 9, noon to 1:30 p.m., Students’ Union Ballroom B
Chief Wilton Littlechild, who served on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), will discuss the TRC findings and speculate on how the many recommendations might be implemented. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
100 Years of General Relativity
Thursday, Dec. 10, 3:30 to 5 p.m., C674, University Hall
In 1915, Albert Einstein introduced the world to his General Theory of Relativity. A century later, his theory is still mysterious in many ways, as scientists try to understand the physics of black holes, time warps, wormholes and time travel. Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta, a U of L physics professor, will discuss the ways Einstein’s theory has changed the world and the puzzles yet to be solved from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Demonstrations of curved space, wormholes and the use of the General Theory of Relativity in GPS are scheduled from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Dr. Locke Spencer will talk about developments in cosmological measurements over the past century from 4:30 to 5 p.m.
Contact: Catherine Drenth, 403-329-2280, catherine.drenth@uleth.ca
Faculty of Education — Professional Inquiry Project Symposium
Friday, Dec. 11, 2 to 4 p.m., L1170A, Library
Education students in their final practicum complete a professional inquiry project (PIP) to strengthen their understanding of teaching. Projects are varied and could include developing a resource to meet a specific need or a large-scale endeavor to enhance a school’s educational programming.
Contact: Beth Cormier, 403-329-2716, beth.cormier@uleth.ca
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Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
