Leth_ridge C_llege joins #MissingType campaign to drive home the need for blood donations
Lethbridge College is losing letters to support Canadian Blood Services’ #MissingType initiative. Starting today, the college will be removing letters A, B and O from its logo on its institutional website and social media accounts. The letters represent the three main blood types, and by removing them temporarily, Canadian Blood Services and the college intend to highlight the reality that if not enough new people donate blood, these “types” will go missing in years to come.
Local home builders contribute more than $800,000 to Lethbridge College through unique project
An innovative campaign that brought together local home builders, tradespeople and suppliers to support college students raised $804,343 over the past five years.
Lethbridge College’s Health Care Aide program expands to meet market demand
To meet industry demand, Lethbridge College is expanding available seats in one of health care’s fastest-growing professions. The Health Care Aide certificate program will increase the number of available seats from 24 to 30 and will also add a new part-time online cohort for 16 students.
Overwhelming success of Lethbridge College’s virtual reality conference prompts plans for yearly function
On the heels of a successful inaugural event, Lethbridge College is pleased to announce that Merging Realities: An Event of Multiple Perspectives will move forward as an annual affair. On April 26, the college proudly hosted the world’s first full-day conference held completely in virtual reality.
Stranville Living makes major donation to Lethbridge College
The sale of a new home in west Lethbridge has led to an $81,002.65 gift from Stranville Living Master Builder to Lethbridge College as part of the final year of The College Home project. The lead builder and returning partner announced the donation this morning.
Veteran researcher to lead applied research activities at Lethbridge College
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 breaks ground on massive outdoor play space renovation
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.
Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility wins Alberta Prairie Wood award
The design of Lethbridge College’s new Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility has earned a prestigious industry award. The facility earned the award for top institutional wood design at the Wood WORKS! Alberta Prairie Wood Design Awards on Tuesday.
Peter Weasel Moccasin to receive Lethbridge College honorary degree
Lethbridge College is pleased to announce that Peter Weasel Moccasin will receive an honorary degree at this year’s college convocation ceremony. Weasel Moccasin will receive a Bachelor of Applied Science – Ecosystem Management degree at the ceremony on April 27 at the Enmax Centre.
Ashcroft Design Competition will bring Interior Design students’ designs to life
The Ashcroft Design Challenge officially launched on Thursday in partnership with Lethbridge College. First-year IDT students will come up with an original home design that is unique, innovative and reflective of what modern living in Lethbridge looks like. Those first-year students will then be paired with second-year students who will bring the design to life in virtual reality. Designs will be judged by Ashcroft Master Builder, and the company will then build the winning design, with the designing students working with the team as interns.