U of L event raises $70,000 for Fine Arts endowment fund

$70,000 was raised for a University of Lethbridge endowment fund for Fine Arts students. (Photo: U of L)

By David Opinko

Apr 25, 2025 | 9:12 AM

A record amount of money was recently raised to support students at the University of Lethbridge’s (U of L’s) Fine Arts programs.

This year, the Abbondànza (Italian for abundance) endowment fund tied its celebrations to the inaugural Vibe Fest, an all-access community event held on Saturday, April 12.

It opened the doors of the University Centre for the Arts to showcase the creative talents of Fine Arts students, alumni and employees.

The event garnered a record $70,000 for the endowment. Faculty of Fine Arts dean Dr. Heather Davis-Fisch says the Board of Governors will match the net proceeds.