After the Syrian refugee crisis erupted, a group of uLethbridge students joined efforts to form a World University Service Canada committee; in only four months, they elected an executive and raised $26,000 to bring a refugee student to the University beginning in Fall 2016. Since then, these students have gone on to make this charitable endeavour a permanent program at the University. With support from the student body, a small fee was added to tuition each semester, which will bring a refugee student to our campus each year. 

 "The University of Lethbridge has helped me to learn so much about myself and others. It has helped me become more empathetic, curious and confident. I also feel comfortable asking questions and standing up for what I believe in." - Jamie Lewis | Bachelor of Arts student

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