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Pronghorns women’s rugby player Karlee Durfey never imagined she’d be spending countless hours at the bedside of her two-year-old niece as the toddler battled childhood cancer. What came out of it was a healthy kid and a new enterprise to help other families trying to manage the same fate. https://www.uleth.ca/unews/article/rainbow-hope#.X-JjPi0ZPBI

Every year for the past 47 years, tuba, baritone and euphonium players of all ages and experiences from around the globe have come together to celebrate the holiday season with a music making event called Tuba Christmas. Low Brass Studio instructor Nick Sullivan helped arrange a much smaller, and more virtual version of this annual tradition, with students Brendan Ukrainetz and Hana Hubley. A very Merry Tuba Christmas to you all!... *SOUND ON*

Tonight after dark, look up can you see the Christmas Star? Today, Monday, Dec. 21, Jupiter and Saturn will share the same celestial longitude and appear to pass each other in the sky in what’s known as a great conjunction. The last great conjunction as close and as visible as this year’s happened almost 800 years ago in March 1226. Cloudy skies in the forecast may not permit viewing on Monday evening, but the days following are forecasted to be clear, allowing southern Albertans a chance to see this rare celestial event for themselves. http://ow.ly/WELB50CPwHe

On this very special episode of COVID Conversations, Noah Hedderick speaks with the big man himself Santa Claus! Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

Alumnus John Wort Hannam (BA/BEd ’96) joined the University of Lethbridge to host this year’s virtual holiday celebration, sharing his time and talents with faculty, staff and their families. Here he sings ‘Only Love’ for us all. Thanks John. Happy Holidays everyone!

University of Lethbridge genome scientists examining molecular changes in the brain of mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease have shed light on the mechanisms involved in this complex process one of the first stages in understanding better the molecular basis of this debilitating disease. These preliminary findings can guide the way for future studies to look for new therapeutic targets. This significant study, led by Dr. Athan Zovoilis (photo, right), a Canada Research Chair... in RNA Bioinformatics and Genomics, was recently published in eLife, a prestigious biomedical and life sciences journal. The study is the result of work within the recently established Southern Alberta Genome Sciences Center (SAGSC) at the U of L, as well as part of the continuing contributions of the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) to the field of neurodegenerative diseases. #uleth #research #alzheimersdisease https://www.uleth.ca//u-l-scientists-unveil-novel-molecula’s-disease#.X7RKIy0ZNLy

BE YOUR OWN BESTIE Student life is stressful. Learn how to take care of yourself. It is important to stay present and positive. Seek help as needed. [email protected] | ulethbridge.ca/career-bridge... #careermonth #careertips

The 2020 President’s Awards for Service Excellence have been announced! Congratulations to Catharine Reader, director of marketing and communications in the Faculty of Arts & Science, and Ron Schreiber, support analyst in the Managed Applications team with Information Technology Services. Learn more about Catharine’s and Ron’s outstanding service to the University and our students! https://www.uleth.ca//recognizing-winners-2020-presidents-

This week, several exceptional alumni will be hosting career conversations with students and alumni. Attend Office Hour sessions hosted by Nick Gabbin (BMgt '17), Jason Elliott (BMgt '95) and Perry Stein (BA '09) to learn more about their career journeys (or to get inspired to host your own office hour with students). Attending these office hours will count towards your participation in the November uChallenge. To learn more about the uChallenge, check out The PACT Club Regi...ster for Office Hours on uLethbridge Connect! https://uleth.tenthousandcoffees.com//ulet/events/upcoming #careertips #careermonth

"Volunteering gives you valuable life and professional skills, has a positive impact on our community and helps you gain valuable employment contacts. With all the challenges COVID has brought, you as a student volunteer can make an impact and bring our community together." Nicholas Canning, uLethbridge student and UVolunteer Program Coordinator Learn more about the changes in the non-profit sector and how the uVolunteer program has adapted to support the changing needs of no...n-profit organizations and volunteers at Nicolas's session on Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. Register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=1596

In just one year, international student Anna Nikolova has survived two major Canadian snow storms and is living through a world-wide pandemic not quite the experience she signed up for when choosing to pursue graduate studies abroad. But in her opinion, the experience has been more than worthwhile and she has no regrets in her decision to study at uLethbridge. I cannot express my gratitude enough to Housing Services and the International Centre. My life here wouldn’t look like this if it wasn’t for their dedication and their hard work. I may not get to hike and explore Canadian nature at the moment, but I get my education, and that’s what is important. I don’t have any regrets. http://ow.ly/Hk2n50Cn7tN

Need a little music in your life? Take in this free online concert, live from the Recital Hall Tuesday, Nov. 24, featuring music faculty Chee Meng Low (saxophone), Nick Sullivan (bass trombone) and Brad Parker (piano). They’ll be presenting some fun duet music and a new composition from Malaysian composer Yii Kah Hoe. Registration is required to provide attendees with secure access information before the event starts. Reserve your pass at uleth.ca/tickets.

Join us in celebrating International Education Week, with a week of virtual events, contests and culture! Attend the Go Abroad Fair and learn about the benefits of studying abroad, connect with students from around the world, and discover the international programs available at the University of Lethbridge Learn how to greet someone and introduce yourself in another language; attend a mid-day Mini Language Lesson every day during IEW ... Enter a special recipe in the Place Your Plate event and win a great prize Enjoy an award-winning documentary Attend the Living Library: don't borrow a book, borrow a person and learn about their country and culture Vote for your favourite Capture Culture Photo! For more information and to take part, visit: https://www.uleth.ca//conte/international-education-week-0