Integrated Management Experience cohort invites community support for Streets Alive Mosaic project

trevor.kenney — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:31:44 +0000

A new fundraising event initiated by students from the Dhillon School of Business’ Integrated Management Experience (IME) program is boosting hope in Lethbridge’s downtown core.

The concept drawing of the Streets Alive Mosaic.

Streets Alive Mosaic is a mural mosaic fundraising initiative designed to benefit Streets Alive Mission. The program focuses on building a bridge between human connection, timeless support, and inner beauty within the Lethbridge community.

A group of 15 management students are the masterminds behind the fundraising project which is part of the IME experiential learning program.

“This fundraiser involves creating a mosaic mural of ceramic tiles purchased by community members, local businesses and individuals, which will be displayed at Streets Alive Mission’s building,” says Cassidy Read, a third-year student in the Dhillon School of Business Agricultural Enterprise Management program. “Our IME cohort is inviting individuals to buy a tile and submit an image to appear on that tile. They are then part of this professionally designed mural art piece and are contributing to a larger community effort.”

All funds raised through the purchase of tiles goes to support Streets Alive Mission, a non-profit charity in Lethbridge that exists to provide for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of those affected by poverty. Tiles will be on sale through the end of March, after which the mosaic will be constructed.

Since 2000, IME students have raised over $200,000 towards community development. Each year, the IME class teams up with a different not-for-profit community program, allowing each cohort to gain well-rounded experiences while contributing to their community. The program allows students the opportunity to practice their business knowledge in a real-world environment.

To buy a tile, or for more information on this impactful community project, visit streetsalivemosaic.ca.

Dhillon School of Business students benefit local non-profit as part of experiential learning project

trevor.kenney — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:10:32 +0000

The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association is getting a helping hand from students at both the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College.

The No Horsin’ Around Culinary Cook-Off is a collaborative event initiated by the Integrated Management Experience (IME) program at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ’s Dhillon School of Business and second-year culinary students at Lethbridge College. All proceeds from the event will benefit programming at the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association.

“What a fantastic opportunity to bring students from two separate post-secondary institutions together for one cause; supporting The Lethbridge Therapeutic Association and the work they do with disabled children in the community,” says Mike Madore, IME program director. “Experiential learning and social responsibility are important aspects of the educational experience and through this initiative, students get to apply the theory they’ve learned in the classroom to a real-life experience that benefits the community.”

The evening, which begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 6, 2018 in Lethbridge College’s Garden Court, features a four-course meal prepared by second-year Lethbridge College culinary students. Guests will also have the opportunity to vote on competing appetizers and then participate in a silent auction. Tickets, priced at $100 each, are available now through Apr. 3 by visiting http://www.ulethime.com/.

Each year, students enrolled in IME at the Dhillon School of Business get the opportunity to use the theoretical aspects they learn in class to solve a business problem for a local charity by developing and executing a fundraising event. A total of 17 students are working together on the No Horsin’ Around Culinary Cook-Off, coordinating the project through management, marketing, finance and logistics teams.

"The IME program has taught me a lot about multitasking, group work and constantly communicating with internal and external stakeholders,” says Kaleigh Watson, part of the IME group’s marketing team. “I've learned so much about how I work within a team and how to adjust for different work styles.”

Watson adds she is excited about what the event will do for the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Society.

“I'm looking forward to seeing all of our hard work pay off, to see our event come together and the impact of our efforts. It's truly been an experience of learning core management skills through meaningful application.”

Since its inception in 2000, students in the IME program have raised more than $200,000 towards community initiatives.

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