What is LPIRG?

LPIRG is a student-funded, student-directed, not-for-profit organization providing resources for undergraduate and graduate students to engage with environmental and social justice issues.

LPIRG embraces plurality and participation, and encourages students to critically evaluate the institutions and systems in which they take part. LPIRG assists students in translating their knowledge through research, education, and action to serve public interest.

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Here are some projects LPIRG is involved with:

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Spring 2012 Opt Out

Each year, LPIRG provides approximately $20,000 in direct grants to students, as well as in-kind services, support, and training to student action groups, projects, events, and research. We also maintain an office and resource library which is open to all LPIRG members.
Undergraduates not wishing to pay the $5.00 LPIRG dedicated fee for the Spring 2012 semester may have that fee refunded. To opt-out, copy and paste the LPIRG Opt-Out Form into the body of your email and send it on or before the opt-out deadline – Friday, February 10.  Your opt-out form must be sent via your personal uleth.ca web-mail account to be considered valid. Please note that in opting-out you forfeit your LPIRG membership and therefore your eligibility for LPIRG funds.
Coop students whose fees are not due until later in the semester must contact LPIRG by the opt-out deadline, February 10, 2012 in order to make arrangements to have their LPIRG fee refunded.

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LPIRG Opt-Out Form

I, ________________(first and last name as you wish it to appear on your cheque), hereby opt-out of the LPIRG membership fee for the Spring 2012 semester. In doing so, I understand that I am no longer eligible for access to LPIRG funds. My reason for opting-out is __________ _________________. (Please provide a brief explanation for your refund request; your response will help LPIRG to better meet the interests of the student body.)

Student ID#: _____________________________

Mailing address ___________________________ (where you want us to send your cheque)

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2012 U of L Student Speaker Challenge

Is there a systemic crisis in the world?.…If so, how can it be resolved?

The fourth annual Student Speaker Challenge will kick off on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 with a total of eight students competing in this year’s event, addressing the question: “Is there a systemic crisis in the world?….If so, how can it be resolved?”

The Student Speaker Challenge is a collaboration of SACPA, LPIRG (Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group) and the U of L Students Union, with financial and promotional support from the University of Lethbridge.

A panel of judges will determine who wins the competition, with a prize of $500 going to the overall winner.

Second place will receive $300 and $100 prizes will be awarded to the two students not advancing past semifinals.

Book prizes will be given to all eight competitors.

Student Speaker Challenge Preliminary Session Schedule at the University of Lethbridge

Session 1 – Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 12:15 p.m. in Ballroom A, SU Building
Speakers – Stephen Graham and Michael Orr

Session 2 – Wednesday, Feb 1 at 12:15 p.m. in D610, University Hall
Speakers – Leslie Mahoney and Kylie Kettles

Session 3 – Tuesday, Feb 7 at 12:15 p.m. in Ballroom A
Speakers – Sea Marsland and Madison Webber

Session 4 – Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 12:15 p.m. in Ballroom A
Speakers – Danika Jorgensen McGuire and Martin Heavy Head

Semifinal Session Schedule

Tuesday, Feb 28 at 4:00-5:30 p.m. in Ballroom A

Wednesday, March 7 at 4:00-5:30 p.m. in Ballroom A

Final Session – Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in Andy’s Place (AH100)