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��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge to raise Progress Pride flag on June 19

caroline.zentner — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:26:12 +0000

Everyone is welcome to attend as the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge raises the Progress Pride flag on Monday, June 19 at 11 a.m. outside the Student Union Building by the Aperture Drive bus loop.

The theme for this year’s Pride Month is Solidarity, Strength and Community. Join the ULethbridge community as we celebrate the diversity of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, acknowledge 2SLGBTQ+ history and recognize the achievements of queer and trans individuals and groups. ULethbridge is proud to celebrate Pride Month, especially in these times with continued polarization on gender and social justice issues.

As part of our celebration of Pride Month, ULethbridge will also make a significant announcement in support of student scholarships as part of the flag-raising ceremony. We invite everyone in attendance to a community barbecue that will follow the formal portion of the event.

“Celebrating Pride Month gives us the opportunity to recognize the importance of having a safe, inclusive and equitable campus,” says Martha Mathurin-Moe, ULethbridge vice-provost, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. “We want to ensure, not just during Pride Month but all year long, that 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff, faculty and community members feel welcome, included and safe on campus and that their voices are heard on the issues that impact them.”

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ planning multiple events to recognize Black History Month

trevor.kenney — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:38:06 +0000

On November 18, 2021, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge joined 40 universities from across Canada to endorse the Scarborough Charter — a commitment to eliminating anti-Black racism and advancing Black inclusion in Canadian higher education. In endorsing the charter, the U of L took a step forward in addressing social injustices of historically excluding marginalized voices and creating a safe space for all.

Creating a safe space consists of providing our students, staff and faculty the opportunity to celebrate and honour a key part of our history.

On February 1, 2022, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge will begin celebrating Black History Month under the themes — Black Excellence and Black Flourishing — two key principles embedded in the Scarborough Charter. The month of February marks a historical moment of celebration for all Black people from Canadian, Caribbean and African Diaspora who have enriched our societies culturally, socially, politically and economically. By celebrating Black history, our university is creating another opportunity for brave conversations.

“By celebrating Black History Month, we live our commitment to recognize the contributions that have been made by our Black students, staff and faculty at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge,” says Dr. Mike Mahon, president and vice-chancellor. “Thank you to everyone who has participated in putting this month’s events together.”

Executive Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Martha Mathurin-Moe, adds the month of February presents one opportunity to learn more about Black history and opens the door to further growth and understanding.

“Black History Month is more than the celebration of Black people one month out of the year. It is merely a starting point in recognizing the numerous contributions Black people continue to make to our communities, countries, and the world,” says Martha Mathurin-Moe. “For this Black History month, I encourage everyone, even after the month is over, to continue learning about the many scholars, innovators, cultural icons and activists who are pillars of Black Excellence and Flourishing in Canada and throughout the world. A great first step toward understanding the monumental positive impact of Black people on our society will be to join us online for the opening ceremony of Black History Month on February 1, 2022, at 10 a.m.”

For more information about Black History Month at the U of L, visit ulethbridge.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion/black-history.

Featured Events

Tuesday, February 1 (10 to 11 a.m.) — Opening Ceremony
• Dr. Sandra Dixon will share her story as a Black scholar who navigates an intersecting identity focusing on the importance of creating brave spaces for conversation.

Thursday, February 3 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) — Addressing anti-Black racism in the workplace - Fireside chat
• The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) sits down with thought leaders to discuss what organizations can do continue the hard work of dismantling anti-Black racism and continue to build concrete ways to sustain these efforts.

Thursday, February 10 (2 to 3 p.m.) — ULSU Academic Panel: Understanding systemic racialization in post-secondary institutions
• Join Dr. Jerome Cranston and Professor Collins Ifeonu as they speak to continuous systemic racialization within post-secondary institutions in Canada.

Thursday, February 17 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) — History of race and racism in Canada

• In revisiting historic events that have influenced race relations, we will trace how these ideological constructions created the inequalities prevalent in our society today.

U of L professor Don McIntyre receives inclusive education award

caroline.zentner — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:45:59 +0000

Don McIntyre, this year’s recipient of the Inclusive Education Certificate of Recognition at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, has always worked to ensure his students have positive learning experiences, and he became even more innovative amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The annual award was established by the U of L’s Accommodated Learning Centre to acknowledge professors who foster an inclusive learning environment in their classrooms.

“We are delighted to present this certificate on behalf of students, who nominated Don for his inclusive course design and delivery methods,” says Dawn Vickers, manager of the U of L’s Accommodated Learning Centre. “When students experience a welcoming environment that incorporates universal design, they are more likely to feel belonging, fully engage and experience success.”

Kathleen Massey (right), associate vice-president (students), presents Professor Don McIntyre with the Inclusive Education Certificate of Recognition.

“I am so pleased to present this student-nominated award to Don and I’m very grateful for his outstanding commitment to making learning opportunities accessible to all students,” says Kathleen Massey, U of L associate vice-president (students). “By doing so he is ensuring that all students who want to learn in his courses are able to do so in a fully inclusive manner.”

McIntyre, a professor in the Indigenous Governance and Business Management program in the Dhillon School of Business, was nominated by several students who said his use of technology, including speech-to-text software, allowed them to fully participate in the learning experience. He made class recordings available on Moodle so students could revisit them as often as they wanted. Some of his other solutions are not high-tech at all, like wearing a clear plastic mask when teaching so students can lip read. In addition, students appreciated his use of imagery and stories to help convey course materials.

“He also displayed a genuine willingness to listen and learn from his students, especially whenever course material affected his students personally,” says one student.

“I was extremely moved by the compassion he showed me at this difficult time and I have highly recommended his classes to other students,” says another.

“I was floored when I received the note telling me about the award,” says McIntyre. “This is just what I do; I’m not doing it to have someone acknowledge it, but when the acknowledgement comes, it’s very nice. I’m honoured and delighted to be given the opportunity to be a teacher. If someone has come here to learn, it’s incumbent on all of us to figure out how to make it happen. Students have more than enough roadblocks to being able to have an education. The administration and staff have helped me immensely to provide these supports to students on their journey.”

His philosophy is straightforward — if it’s good for one student, others will benefit, too. Along with creating an inclusive classroom, McIntyre gives students multiple ways to learn course content, something that grew out of his Anishinaabe upbringing. One way is to use stories that demonstrate concepts.

“For some students, that hits the mark,” he says. “Other students want something much more pragmatic like a case study. I incorporate repetition, the use of stories, narrative and illustrations, and group discussions into my classroom.”

Through all these ways of sharing class material, McIntyre ensures students’ different ways of learning and knowing are ignited.

“Creating a space of safety, where everyone feels included and valued is what makes a learning experience truly transformational,” says Martha Mathurin-Moe, the U of L’s executive director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. “Learning about the numerous ways in which Professor McIntyre makes his students feel seen, heard and included should be celebrated. This is one of many things we can all do to create an inclusive campus. I congratulate and thank Professor McIntyre for his compassion and innovation in making our U of L campus an amazing place for our students to live and learn.”

The Inclusive Education Award was created to acknowledge professors and instructors who recognize the value of diversity and are responsive, adaptable and collaborative in accommodating learning needs. They demonstrate caring, compassion and empathy by promoting a classroom culture that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive and by adapting their teaching methods and content using universal design principles. Incorporating a universal design for learning framework provides all students, and especially those with disabilities, more opportunity to have a positive and successful post-secondary learning experience.

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