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.
Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy Speaker Series
Wednesday, Sept. 21, noon to 1 p.m., L1102 ULethbridge Library or Zoom
The first talk of the season — In the Matter of Black Lives: Inclusion, Belonging, and Anti-Black Racism. The Case of Canada — will be presented by Dr. Afua Cooper from Dalhousie University.
Zoom link — bit.ly/PIGPECooper
Contact — Dr. Lars Hallstrom, lars.hallstrom@uleth.ca, 403-329-2526
Fall Career Fair 2022
Thursday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre track area
The University of Lethbridge Career Fair is once again an in-person event. The fair gives students and alumni the opportunity to explore career options, build their network and find employment. This year, 86 organizations with more than 180 employer representatives are expected to attend.
Contact — Mark Slomp (executive director, Student Services), mark.slomp@uleth.ca, 403-394-3960
Stacey Gaudette-Sharp (academic director, Career Bridge), s.gaudette@uleth.ca, 403-380-1835
School of Liberal Education Symposium
Friday, September 23, noon to 4:30 p.m.
The theme of the sixth annual symposium is “Opening the University.” The symposium includes three speakers, Miranda Leibel and Martha Mathurin-Moe from ULethbridge and Dr. Amy Mack from the University of Alberta, as well as a panel discussion about open teaching.
Contact — Dr. Shelly Wismath (dean), wismaths@uleth.ca
Lydia Jackson and the Study of Enslaved Black Women in Colonial Canada
Friday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m., online
Presented by the Department of History, this talk will explore the life of Lydia Jackson, who suffered re-enslavement in Nova Scotia after the American Revolution. The talk will be given by Dr. Harvey Whitfield, a history professor at the University of Calgary, and is based on his new book, Biographical Dictionary of Enslaved Black People in the Maritimes.
Zoom link — https://uleth.zoom.us/j/92432377336#success
Contact — Dr. Kristine Alexander, kristine.alexander@uleth.ca
Closing the Gap: A virtual presentation on establishing federal research protections for cephalopods
Friday, September 23, 3 to 4 p.m., Zoom
Dr. Jennifer Mather, University of Lethbridge psychology professor and cephalopod expert, will be one of three speakers at this virtual briefing. Hosted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, the speakers will discuss the unique and incredible qualities of cephalopods, the actions federal research agencies must take to regulate their care and use and how Congress can support the effort.
Registration is required.
Contact — Dr. Jennifer Mather, mather@uleth.ca.
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Contact
Caroline Zentner, public affairs adviser
University of Lethbridge
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
