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Lethbridge College celebrates the end of another successful academic year at its Convocation ceremony on Friday. The 61st Convocation in Lethbridge College history begins at 1 p.m. at the Enmax Centre.

The inaugural winners of the Ashcroft Design Challenge will be announced as part of surRENDER, an annual showcase for the Interior Design Technology program. surRENDER will also feature virtual reality demonstrations, student work showcases and the opportunity to network with instructors and industry professionals in a relaxed setting.

There will be plenty of glitz and glamour this weekend as Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge present the second annual “I’ll Show You Mine… Deconstructing Costume, Constructing Fashion” event. The evening combines the college’s annual fashion show with a collaborative art exhibition.

Alberta's colleges make a significant financial impact province-wide, adding $4.8 billion to Alberta’s economy in 2015-16 alone. This is equivalent to 43,520 jobs supported in the province. A new, province-wide study indicates that investing in colleges creates a significant return on investment for students, taxpayers and society.

A pair of volleyball veterans soared above the crowd to earn top student-athlete honours for the Lethbridge College Kodiaks. Kristine Ward won female honours for the 2017-18 season, while Dax Whitehead earned the nod on the men’s side at the KODI Awards on Thursday evening.

Lethbridge College is pleased to announce Dr. Jeanine Webber as the new dean for the Centre for Justice and Human Services. She joins the college from Humber College and will begin her new role on June 11.

Dr. Kenny Corscadden has been appointed the new Associate Vice President of Research at Lethbridge College. Corscadden joined the college in August 2017 as Dean of the Centre for Technology, Environment and Design. He will continue in that role, while also taking on the AVP Research portfolio.

Lethbridge College is going back to basics for its outdoor play space. Located in the heart of the college’s campus, the current yard will be converted to a state-of-the-art outdoor play environment over the next few months.

Cal Whitehead, interim Dean of the Centre for Applied Management, has received the prestigious Chair Academy’s 2018 Idahlynn Karre Exemplary Leadership Award.

Lethbridge College is pleased to host a number of ongoing and special events on campus in the coming weeks.