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Post-secondary pancake breakfast now in its third year

caroline.zentner — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:44:08 +0000

Once again, Lethbridge Polytechnic and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge are inviting the public to a free pancake breakfast during Whoop-Up Days.

The breakfast runs from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, in Rotary Square outside of Casa (230 8 St. S.). Current and future students, alumni, employees and friends of both institutions are invited to don their school colours and attend the free event along with polytechnic and university mascots, Kodi and Luxie, who are known to gobble up flapjacks as fast as their paws will let them.

“We are excited to team up with Lethbridge Polytechnic for the third annual post-secondary pancake breakfast,” says Dr. Digvir Jayas, ULethbridge president and vice-chancellor. “Our two institutions are part of the fabric of Lethbridge and southern Alberta, and we will continue to work together for the benefit of this region we call home.”

The post-secondary sector in Lethbridge plays a vital role in the area’s economy. In addition to drawing top-notch talent to the area, the teaching and research efforts from both institutions lead to insights, developments and innovations that benefit everyone.

“The post-secondary breakfast is a great way to celebrate our shared commitment to community and collaboration,” says Dr. Brad Donaldson, president and CEO of Lethbridge Polytechnic. “Whether you’re a student, alumni or just love free breakfast, we hope to see you downtown to chat, celebrate and enjoy some post-secondary spirit.”

The breakfast, which includes pancakes and sausages, will be prepared by the Lethbridge Polytechnic Culinary program. Music students from ULethbridge will provide background entertainment, and outdoor games will be available.

Second annual Lethbridge Post-Secondary Pancake Breakfast to take place Aug. 23

caroline.zentner — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:40:11 +0000

It’s official, the Lethbridge Post-Secondary Pancake Breakfast is now an annual event! Lethbridge Polytechnic and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge are once again inviting the public to a free pancake breakfast during this year’s Whoop-Up Days celebration.

Kodi and Luxie are ready to flip — pancakes, that is!

The second annual breakfast runs from 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 23 while supplies last in Rotary Square outside of Casa (230 8th St. S.). Current and future students, alumni, employees and friends of both institutions are invited to don their school colours to attend the free event alongside polytechnic and university mascots Kodi and Luxie — the two biggest pancake lovers in southern Alberta!

“Our first celebration was such a positive way to connect with our community, we’re really looking forward to continuing this collaboration with Lethbridge Polytechnic and sharing the excitement we have for Lethbridge and southern Alberta,” says Dr. Digvir Jayas, ULethbridge president and vice-chancellor. “Our institutions continue to find new pathways to work with one another and enhance the long-established tradition of supporting our region economically, socially and culturally.”

Lethbridge and communities across southern Alberta (and beyond) have benefited greatly from the teaching, research and community outreach activities of ULethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic.

“We are excited to team up with our university colleagues once again to celebrate community, collaboration and the start of a new academic year during one of the biggest events of the summer,” says Dr. Brad Donaldson, Lethbridge Polytechnic president and CEO. “As post-secondary institutions, we are dedicated to preparing the leaders and builders of tomorrow, and we look forward to sharing this passion with the community over breakfast next Friday. This is also a great chance for the community to come out to talk about our redesignation as a polytechnic and how this can benefit our communities.”

Members of the polytechnic’s Culinary program will prepare pancakes and other breakfast foods for the event. Attendees will also have the chance to play some outdoor games, and music students from ULethbridge will provide background entertainment. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Lethbridge post-secondaries kick off year with pancake partnership

trevor.kenney — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:38:02 +0000

Lethbridge College and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge will kick off the 2023-24 academic year with a delicious new event – inviting the community to a free pancake breakfast during the city’s Whoop-up Days celebration.

Luxie, left, and Kodi, are excited for the Post-Secondary Pancake Breakfast.

The Lethbridge Post-Secondary Pancake Breakfast will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 25, in Rotary Square outside of Casa (230 8th Street S). Current and future students, alumni, employees and friends of both institutions are welcome to attend this free event. Special guests – including college and university mascots Kodi and Luxie – will be there to help celebrate.

“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with our colleagues at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ to mark a new academic year and all of the opportunities that await us,” says Lethbridge College President and CEO Dr. Brad Donaldson. “Our two institutions are linked through history and purpose, and together our people help make the City of Lethbridge the vibrant community it is. This will be a great way to kick off the year.”

Both institutions have welcomed new presidents into leadership roles in the last year. Donaldson started as president at the college in September 2022, while Dr. Digvir Jayas began his term as president at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge in July 2023.

"The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge is excited to collaborate with the college to host this event," says Jayas. "As two institutions who contribute greatly to the fabric of our city, we are glad to jointly host this event as an invitation to our community to join us in our excitement for the upcoming academic year. We are committed to working together to continue to advance our region culturally, socially and economically.”

In addition to the important educational roles each institution plays in preparing leaders and builders of the future, the college and university also have a significant economic impact on the city and region. Members of the College’s culinary program will prepare the pancakes and other breakfast foods for the event.

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