University of Lethbridge highlights for the week of October 5 to 10
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.
Canadian Election Panel — Drs. Geoffrey Hale, Harold Jansen and Alan Siaroff
Monday, Oct. 5, 4 to 6 p.m. Anderson Hall 118
Sponsored by the Association of Political Science Students, the panel will have Hale, Jansen and Siaroff comment on the federal election campaign and what the future might hold. The last hour will be devoted to answering student questions.
Contact: Merle Christie, 403-329-2518, christie@uleth.ca
Brothers? Rivals? Adversaries? Christian Missionaries in Muslim Lands (1220-2015) — Dr. Paul Shore
Monday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., University Hall C674
Shore, an adjunct professor of Religious Studies at the University of Regina, will examine four Christian missionary encounters with Islam, St. Francis of Assisi’s expedition to the Sultan of Babylon, Jesuit Michel Nau’s travels through the Ottoman Empire, the Victorian medical missionaries of Great Britain and contemporary Pentecostal proselytizing in Cameroon.
Contact: Bev Garnett, 403-380-1894, bev.garnett@uleth.ca
Mudfoot Theatre Artists — Visiting Artist/Alumni Talk
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., W420
Students can hear about the exciting and varied careers from three Mudfoot Theatre artists since they graduated from the University of Lethbridge a few short years ago. Geneviève Paré, Ian McFarlane and Ryan Reese, creators and performers of Hudson Bay Epic, will be on hand to share tales and answer questions.
Contact: finearts@uleth.ca
Jessi Cruickshank — University of Lethbridge Students’ Union Academic Speaker Series
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2 to 3:45 p.m., Students’ Union Ballrooms
Cruickshank is a sought-after host and emcee. She became a household name on MTV Canada’s hit series The Hills After Show. She is currently the Los Angeles host of eTalk on CTV. Cruickshank will be sharing her insights with a focus on self-worth, not net worth.
Contact: Charlie Helmer-Smith, 403-329-2770, su.academic@uleth.ca
Annual ULSU Lost & Found Garage Sale
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., SU Atrium
A secret bounty of awesome lost and found items will be for sale with all proceeds going towards the ULSU Foodbank.
Contact: Cheri Pokarney, 403-329-2222, su.manager@uleth.ca
Sculpture Walk II
Wednesday, Oct. 7, noon to 1 p.m., meet near the climbing wall in the 1st Choice Savings Centre
Explore some of the sculptures and art installations on campus.
Contact: Suzanne McIntosh, 403-332-5217, suzanne.mcintosh@uleth.ca
Women Scholars Speakers Series — opening reception and Pecha Kucha
Thursday, Oct. 8, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., Andy’s Place, AH100
Pecha Kucha is a presentation style in which 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each. The format keeps presentations concise and fast-paced.
Contact: Andrea Amelinckx, 403-332-5216, andrea.amelinckx@uleth.ca
ART NOW — Leila Armstrong
Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, noon to 12:50 p.m., Recital Hall, W570
Leila Armstrong’s most recent solo exhibition, Coyote, was shown at Casa last year. The exhibit was a body of work that addressed the intersection of wildlife with rural, suburban, and urban spaces. She has also helped facilitate a variety of community-based exhibitions in Lethbridge, including the Cabinet of Queeriosities.
Contact: Jarrett Duncan, jarrett.duncan@uleth.ca
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Contact:
Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)