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Indigenous Women’s Speaker Series offers something for community and student-organizers

An Indigenous Women's Speaker Series, organized by Indigenous women, is a win-win situation for all involved. It will help Indigenous women scholars amplify their voice, while providing practical skills for the ULethbridge students involved.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Noah Sieben cruises his way to top intern status

Noah Sebien, a Dhillon School of Business marketing major, has earned himself significant recognition for his outstanding performance during his internship with prominent transportation solutions provider Enterprise Mobility.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Education Shining Student Taylor Dunning-Horvath

Taylor Dunning-Horvath discovered a love for teaching others to go along with his love of math and science at ULethbridge, leading him to the combined degrees program.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Dr. Susan Findlay, Associate Chair of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Instructor III

Dr. Susan Findlay fell in love with teaching when she was eight years old and had her first job as a chess tutor. She's been teaching chemistry at ULethbridge for almost 20 years.

faculty and staff 4 min read

Shining student Mahala Swisterski found her mentors at ULethbridge

Alumna Mahala Swisterski's career direction took a turn after she attended a Graduate Studies open house. There she found the public health graduate program and knew it was the right path for her.

Shining Students 2 min read

Shining Student Virginia Ridge aims for a career in addictions counselling

Virginia Ridge balances full-time studies with raising her three children. She intends to work as an addictions counsellor and complete a graduate degree in the future.

Shining Students 2 min read

Shining Student Tannis Chartier

Tannis Chartier found her perfect career direction with therapeutic recreation. In addition to her studies, she volunteers with a recreation program and works on a physical rehabilitation unit.

Shining Students 2 min read

Research symposium provides University of Lethbridge graduate student with a boost in confidence

Graduate student Rebeca Spencer learned many things at a summer research symposium put on by her anthropology professor, Dr. Jodie Asselin. Perhaps one of the most important lessons, as she pursues her master's, was that she belongs.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Em Carlson

Shining Student Em Carlson has set themselves up for success, already landing a job for when they finish their studies. Starting as a music student, but rediscovering a love for theatre, Em is making the most of their education through internships, scholarships and independent studies.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Honouring Helen Piper's legacy through support for Indigenous ULethbridge students

Wâpanacâhkos (Morning Star) Helen Piper’s unshakable resolve to further her education despite significant setbacks has inspired a generous gift in her memory to help future Indigenous University of Lethbridge students.

Giving 6 min read

Carla Buziak (BA '91, MC '14), Academic Advisor, Faculty of Arts & Science

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised just down Highway 3 in Medicine Hat. The summer after high school, I received a call from Medicine Hat College inviting

3 min read

Honouring the life and work of Chava Rosenfarb, a prominent Canadian Yiddish writer

Professor Emerita of English Goldie Morgentaler attended events in Lodz, Poland as part of the celebrations for her mother during The Year of Chava Rosenfarb (LLD '06).

English 2 min read

There are no borders to Dr. Sheila McManus’s research interest

A childhood experience in southern Alberta helped spark decades of research into borders and borderlands by history professor Dr. Sheila McManus.

Public Professor Series 3 min read

Eric Garner taking love for music from professional recording studios to the classroom

Eric Garner (BMus '14) returned to ULethbridge nearly a decade after completing his Bachelor of Music because he found a desire to share his love of music with youth.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Rediscovering History: Locating Lost Graves with Advanced Geospatial Technologies

Rediscovering History: Locating Lost Graves with Advanced Geospatial Technologies is a pioneering partnership between the University of Lethbridge and Vulcan County. This project utilizes cutting-edge tech to locate unmarked graves in rural Southern Alberta.

Research & Creative Activity 3 min read

Julie Henderson stays close to her roots

Dhillon School of Business graduate, Julie Henderson didn't have to go far to find her dream job. As a major in human resources and labor relations, she secured a position within the University of Lethbridge's own human resources department.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Lidija Sijacic

Fine Arts graduate student Lidija Sijacic chose the University of Lethbridge for its Liberal Education model, and has been able to gain crucial skills, participate in new experiences and expand her learning while earning her degree.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

The University of Lethbridge and Bow Valley College offer a new academic pathway in supply chain management

The University of Lethbridge and Bow Valley College are pleased to announce a unique new program that will train students for the high-demand profession of supply chain management. The Business and Supply Chain

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Dr. Christopher Burton, Associate Professor, Department of History & Religion

Russian history gripped Dr. Christopher Burton when he was a high school student. He pursued it through his post-secondary education and landed at ULethbridge in 2003 where he usually teaches Modern European History.

faculty and staff 1 min read

Yisstsiiyi production a historic first for the University of Lethbridge

Marshall Vielle (BFA - Dramatic Arts ’17) is making history on the University of Lethbridge Mainstage. Marshall, along with fellow Making Treaty 7 members Caleigh Crow and Neil Fleming, are bringing the institution’s first Indigenous-led and created production to the stage.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Dhillon School of Business Scholarship dinner shines light on sustainability-driven Perry Family Farm

On Oct. 20, 2023, the University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business honoured the Perry family and the Perry Family Farm at its annual Scholarship Dinner at the Signature Sandman Lethbridge Lodge.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Kendra Fuglerud, Assistant Registrar, Curriculum and Student Records, SEARS

Kendra Fuglerud moved to Lethbridge from Saskatchewan at age 18, never intending to stay. But stay she has, and built a diverse and successful career working in the post-secondary sector in the process.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

Semester at Sea opportunity a perfect fit for successful student

Thanks to a scholarship made available through the Brawn Family Foundation, University of Lethbridge student Taylor Williams is getting the learning opportunity of a lifetime through Semester at Sea.

Education Abroad 3 min read

Alumnus pays tribute in autobiography to vital role University of Lethbridge played in achieving his dream

The University of Lethbridge figures prominently in the recently-published autobiography of alumnus Desmond (Dez) Kamara, so it's only fitting the book will be launched here as well.

Alumni 3 min read

Mirroring modern classrooms: Faculty of Education alumni support room renovations

As classes began for the Fall 2023 term, a pair of busy classrooms in Turcotte Hall had received a significant makeover, aimed at better preparing student teachers for what they will step into in the field.

Giving 3 min read
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