About
What is LPIRG?
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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.
How is it funded?
LPIRG receives $5 from each U of L undergraduate student in the fall and spring semester. (This levy is fully refundable if a student so chooses.) The Graduate Student Association contributes $3000 exclusively for grad students.
LPIRG uses this money to fund student research, events, and projects demonstrated to be in the public interest, as well as providing additional administration, organization, and information resources to empower students to become engaged citizens.
How is LPIRG accountable?
LPIRG is a democratic organization that is accountable directly to University of Lethbridge students in the following ways:
- Any student can run for election to the LPIRG board.
- All board meetings and general meetings are open to students,
- Students are encouraged to volunteer with LPIRG.
- LPIRG keeps financial records and produces an annual report, both of which are available to students.
- Students can opt out of the LPIRG fee and receive a full refund.
What does LPIRG do?
LPIRG provides funding, administrative assistance, meeting and storage space, and information resources to students who have projects that are in the public interest. Funding can be accessed for:
- Research
- Special Events or Projects
- Action Groups (-collectives of students and possibly community members who work together on a public interest issue. Groups may focus on research, events, action, publications, or other activities; and have long-term goals.)
LPIRG also facilitates opportunities for skill development through educational events, public campaigns and partnerships with community organizations.
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LPIRG Bylaws
Bylaws of the Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group Society 2010
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LPIRG Board of Directors 2011 – 2012
Selin Bilgin
Leyland Bradley
Drew Erickson
Keith Gardner
Emma Ladoucouer
Leslie Mahoney
Joanna Waszkiewicz
Gillian Ayers (GSA Rep)
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Contact Us:
Administrative Coordinator – Sheila Rogers
Email: pirg@uleth.ca
Phone: 403-332-5243
Office: Students’ Union Building – SU 242
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive, West
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4
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