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.
Art NOW — Dr. Ian MacLachlan
Wednesday, Oct. 2, noon to 12:50 p.m. Recital Hall, W570
Dr. Ian MacLachlan, U of L geography professor emeritus, now divides his time between Lethbridge and Shenzhen, China where he is a professor at Peking University Graduate School of Urban Planning and Design. In this talk, titled Vermeer’s The Geographer & Dafen Oil Painting Village: Art or Industry?, MacLachlin will talk about the Dafen Oil Painting Village near Shenzhen where visitors can get a self-portrait done or request a freshly painted Rembrandt.
Contact — Fine Arts, finearts@uleth.ca
Take Two Speaker Series
Thursday, Oct. 3, 3:30 to 5 p.m., AH100, Andy’s Place
Drs. Dawn Burleigh (education) and Cheryl Currie (health sciences) both conduct Indigenous research and have grappled with reconciliation, allyship and research relationships. Currie’s research focuses on the ways in which the social environment shapes Indigenous health in Canada. Burleigh’s research focuses on Indigenous education with specific attention paid to educator wellness, the work of teachers in the North and settler allyship.
Contact — Rachel Clarke, 403-329-2431, rachel.clarke@uleth.ca
First Friday Lunch & Listen Concert Series
Friday, Oct. 4, 12:15 to 1 p.m., ATB Financial Community Room, Casa, 230 8 St. S.
This free, first Friday concert features Megan Wittig (voice) in A Tribute to Dame Julie Andrews.
Contact — Breanne Stewart, 403-329-2304, breanne.day2@uleth.ca
Humans of ULeth Launch Event
Friday, Oct. 4, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Markin Hall Atrium
Humans of ULeth is a photojournalism project started last year by Richard Lee-Thai. The project celebrates the diverse stories of people at the U of L. Now a ratified club on campus, membership has grown to nine. In addition to sharing the diverse stories of people at the U of L, the club is hosting its first community building event. The theme of the event is connection and guest speakers include Dr. Sheila McManus, history professor, and Dr. Bente Hansen, music professor.
Contact — Richard Lee-Thai, richard.leethai@uleth.ca
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Contact
Caroline Zentner, public affairs adviser
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
