Redeemer, ULethbridge open new spaces for library collections

The libraries at Redeemer University and the University of Lethbridge have both opened new spaces to house recently donated collections. At Redeemer, the H Evan Runner Reading Room has been created to house the personal library of neo-Calvinist thinker Dr Cal Seerveld. Located in the Peter Turkstra Library, the 1,255 square foot space houses a […]

In an article for University Affairs, Chris Dabbs (University of Lethbridge) shares his experience as an American academic relocating to Canada and offers tips for fellow Americans. He begins by noting that while the Canada-US-Mexico free trade agreement makes it easier to immigrate to Canada, this agreement also imposes limits that could affect academics’ potential […]

Postsecondary staff and faculty have joined other organizations in pushing back against the Government of Alberta’s Bill 2, which orders striking teachers in the province back to work. The Alberta Federation of Labour published an open letter to the Government of Alberta that was cosigned by province-wide unions such as the Alberta Colleges and Institutes […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada are embracing the Hallowe’en spirit with seasonal events that blend fun, learning, and community engagement. At Camosun College, both campus libraries are showcasing chilling tales and Halloween-themed book displays. CDI College is hosting a student costume contest, while Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig is inviting students to a pumpkin carving contest. The University […]

University of Lethbridge student Quentin Carlson is participating in the City of Lethbridge’s mayoral race while continuing his neuroscience studies. Carlson, who has lived in Lethbridge since childhood, said a lack of representation on the ballot prompted him to run. “We need voices in this race to ensure we get true representation,” he explained. Carlson […]

The University of Lethbridge has announced a 25-year, $4.25M partnership with South Country Co-op and Federated Co-op to enhance the university’s athletics centre. Now named the Co-op Centre for Sport & Wellness, the centre will be modernized over the length of the partnership to maintain the quality of its services. The ULethbridge Board of Governors […]

The University of Lethbridge’s Residence Life team has created the Resident Emergency Food Fund to provide students living in residence with emergency access to food. The fund is supported by a grant from the Food for Thought committee, which runs several other initiatives on campus including a food-sharing hub and free fresh produce events. Eligible […]

The University of Lethbridge has launched the Centre for Feminist Research (CFR). The CFR will offer mentorship and experiential learning opportunities for students while supporting collaboration across disciplines and with external partners. “The Centre for Feminist Research is an opportunity to bring together an interdisciplinary group of world-class scholars and students from across campus who […]

The University of Lethbridge has unveiled a new brand and logo inspired by Indigenous culture. The design features yellow “sun” beams with four longer, interspersed yellow “poles,” symbolizing a four-poled tipi opening upward toward the sun. ULethbridge Director of Iniskim Indigenous Relations Shanda Webber explained that the logo mirrors the four foundational poles in the […]

In Alberta, renovations are underway at several facilities to create new teaching and learning spaces. In downtown Calgary, several floors of an office tower are being converted into classrooms and workshops for the University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL). Many UCalgary SAPL students are expected to live downtown, and the Globe […]