The month of April is highlighted by the 59th annual Convocation on April 22. But leading up to that exciting day, there are several other high-profile events taking place at Lethbridge College.
“The campus is filled with energy at this time of year as students, faculty and staff gear up for the end of the semester,” says Lethbridge College President and CEO Dr. Paula Burns. “As busy as it is, it’s important to take time to celebrate the accomplishments of our students. We have a number of great events leading up to the end of the academic year, and we invite the public to take part and share in our celebration.”
Events and activities taking place throughout the month of April include:
Student Entrepreneurship Program forum on April 7
Four students from Lethbridge College and one from the University of Lethbridge have the chance to make their mark on the business world. The Student Entrepreneurship Program is sponsored by the Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA) and involves students pitching their real-world business ideas to members of tecconnect and Innovate Calgary. These are actual business ideas, with the students getting the chance to earn funding for their projects.
Kodiaks 10/4 Road Race on April 9
The 43nd annual Kodiaks 10/4 Road Race is scheduled for 9 a.m. on April 9 at Lethbridge College. The 10-mile race is Lethbridge’s oldest ongoing running event. Both the four-mile and 10-mile races start and end at Lethbridge College and feature scenic runs along the famous Lethbridge coulees. The start times are staggered with the 10-mile race starting at 9 a.m. and the four-mile race at 9:20 a.m. Lethbridge College’s Massage Therapy students will be on-hand to give post-race massages.
All proceeds from this event support the Kodiak’s cross country team. For more information or to register for the race, visit the race page on the Kodiaks website.
Kodi’s athletic awards on April 11
The annual Kodi’s awards, celebrating the best of Kodiaks athletics, will be held on April 11 in the Val Matteotti Gymnasium at Lethbridge College. This is a formal event that the public is invited to attend at 7:30 p.m. Cost of entry is a non-perishable food item for the Lethbridge College Students’ Association food bank. Local media are invited to attend both the pre-Kodi’s social and the Kodi’s. Please note the dress code for the awards ceremony is semi-formal.
Doggy De-stress on April 15
A popular group of four-legged friends will make their return to campus as Doggy De-stress returns from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 15 in AN 1723. This much-loved event aims to help students with their mental health during this busy time of year by letting them spend some time with happy dogs brought to campus by staff members.
Collide-O-Scope on April 16
Lethbridge College’s media and design students are hosting the Collide-O-Scope fundraiser at 7 p.m. on April 16 in the Garden Court Dining Room at Lethbridge College. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. This year’s theme is “Creative Combat” and attendees can enjoy the work of communications, fashion, interior design and multimedia students.
All proceeds from Collide-O-Scope support student awards for media and design students at Lethbridge College. More information and ticket purchase is available online.
Celebrate a major gift announcement on April 19
Join the Lethbridge College community for a special celebration at 1:30 p.m. on April 19 in Centre Core. The event will be a time to formally acknowledge and thank a local organization for a generous gift as part of the Possibilities are Endless campaign.
Honouring Excellence Event on April 21
Lethbridge College will recognize Randy Dunlop as this year’s Honorary Degree recipient and will present the 2016 Honouring Excellence alumni awards on April 21 in the Garden Court Dining Room. A cocktail reception and a delicious meal will be prepared by the Culinary students and staff of Lethbridge College. Celebrating alongside Dunlop will be the 2016 Honouring Excellence alumni award recipients: Darryl Kenna, Lisa Ford, Kimberly Schmidt and Rob Parsons.
For more information regarding the Honouring Excellence event, visit Lethbridge College alumni online or email the Alumni Relations office.
Convocation on April 22
The 59th annual Lethbridge College Convocation will take place on April 22 at the Enmax Centre. Last year was the first time the celebration was held at the Enmax Centre, instead of on-campus, and it was a huge success, allowing as many family and friends as each convocate wished to attend the ceremony. This year’s event will be held at 1 p.m. on April 22. The public and members of the media are welcome to attend. Join the college in celebrating the nearly 1,600 eligible graduates from the 2015-16 academic year from various programs.
First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) Honour Night on April 22
FNMI Honour Night follows the Convocation ceremonies at 5 p.m. on April 22 at The Coast Hotel and Conference Centre. It is a chance for Lethbridge College FNMI convocates to celebrate their accomplishments with fellow FNMI classmates. As students embark on their pursuit of further academic and career goals, this evening also gives opportunity to express thanks to their families and the services and agencies that have assisted in their educational journey. For more information, contact FNMI Services at Lethbridge College.
Further details will be sent out closer to the date of each event. For more information on all events and activities, visit the news and events page on the Lethbridge College website.