Notice Board

On behalf of the University of Lethbridge, I extend sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Howard Tennant (LLD '05), the University of Lethbridge’s fourth president and vice-chancellor, who passed away yesterday, April 6, 2023.

Howard stewarded the University through some very difficult years and positioned our institution in a manner that allowed it to grow and serve students and communities well after his tenure. His dedication to the University continued long after his tenure as president through continued teaching, community service and philanthropic efforts to support students.

Howard will also be remembered for the incredible contributions he made to the broader post-secondary sector and beyond. He served as Chair for the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and on the boards of Alberta Science and Research Authority, National Educational Advisory Board, the Alberta Science Literacy Association, and the National Research Council Canada. He also served as Chair of the Alberta Environment Monitoring Board. Howard’s commitment to community is well understood and his dedication changed many lives for the better. He is a member of the Order of Canada, was inducted into the Kainai Chieftainship in 1991 and awarded an honorary degree from the University of Lethbridge in 2005.

We will miss greatly Howard’s support of our university and students. Our thoughts are with Sharon and her family at this difficult time.

The University will lower its flag throughout next week to honour the contributions of Dr. Tennant.

Mike Mahon, PhD
President and Vice-Chancellor

Memorial Service

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 13 at St. Martha's Catholic Church located at 355 Columbia Boulevard West. A Celebration of Life for friends and family will follow at the University of Lethbridge in the Students' Union Building on the third floor. ULethbridge will lower its flags on that day in honour of Tennant.