Dr. Stacey Wetmore “I am most excited to work with talented students every day. It is also exciting when the computer modelling they do provides the missing explanations that help us understand the traditional ‘wet’ experimental data collected in our collaborators’ labs.”
Marcela Rada (BMus '17) “I hope to encourage my students to be innovators. I want to inspire them to use technology to help build communities and create content never seen before.”
Dr. Fern Leavens (BSc '13) "Science helps us to continue exploring and better understand the world we live in. It also contributes to advances and innovations in virtually every area of our world."
Araba Sagoe-Wagner (BSc '17, MSc '20) “Doing independent studies/research and having a place to showcase results like Luke Stebbins Symposium and Meeting of the Minds helped me work on other skills relevant to work, like compiling data and presenting information to others.”
International Day of Women & Girls in Science This year, we are celebrating the diversity of knowledge and academic backgrounds that women and girls are involved with across Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).
Alum Terry Whitehead nurtures aspiring writers with new award Terry Whitehead (BA '94) founded the U of L Bridge Prize and the Play Right Prize, competitions intended to motivate the next generation of creative minds and foster the future careers of playwrights and creative writers.
IGNITING MINDS By supporting spaces, programming and student funding, you help inspire the next generation of change-makers, difference seekers and champions for environmental sustainability, reconciliation and innovation.
ILLUMINATING OPPORTUNITIES Through the establishment of scholarships and the development of programs, your support helps students become global citizens who think critically, communicate thoughtfully, engage in creativity an act in ways that better the world around them.
Dr. Roy Golsteyn takes the natural approach in his research program Golsteyn heads the Prairie to Pharmacy research program that has been investigating the medicinal properties of the prairie plants that dot this unique setting for nearly a decade.
BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF INSPIRING LIGHTS The University of Lethbridge was founded in 1967 because a group of citizens believe southern Alberta warranted its own university. Now, nearly 55 years later, continued community support has enabled uLethbridge to have a global reach.
SHINING NEW LIGHT The path to new knowledge is complex. Through partnerships and support, researchers and students are discovering new solutions to difficult problem, enabling positive change and impacting lives around the world.
Angelica Peters (BA (Co-op) '21) confidently pursued experiences and definitely took some risks in the process Shining Graduate Angelica Peters (BA Co-op '21) embraced every opportunity at uLethbridge and learned more than she ever believed possible.
The UL50 Golden Jubilee award helped Alexis Kelly (BA '21) worry less about money and focus more on the uLethbridge experience Alexis Kelly (BA '21) was selected to win a $10,000 award based on her high school academic performance and the strength of her personal essay. This funding helped her worry less about paying for school so that she could truly embrace campus life, taking every opportunity to learn and grow.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Faculty of Arts & Science Congratulations to the class of 2021! We wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavours and can't wait to see what you do next. We are so proud of you! #ulethgrad2021 #ulethalumni
Person Behind the PhD Person Behind the PhD is a video series that looks to highlight some of our faculty member's hidden talents, hobbies and passions. The series launched in Summer 2020.
Shining Students truly exemplify ULethbridge spirit What makes a student shine may differ from person to person, but they all share a passion for learning. Get to know some of our past and present Shining Students!
Shining Graduate - Chloe Devoy (BSc '21) "Having a liberal education has allowed me to learn more about myself. It encouraged me to explore opportunities outside of my primary field of study and fall in love with subjects that I hadn't originally considered." ~ Chloe Devoy (BSc '21)
Shining Graduate - Sahara Adamitz (BMus '21) "I have so many memorable experiences from my time at the University of Lethbridge. Every performance I have done has been special, and being surrounded by a great music community made it all the better. These memories will be with me for years to come." ~ Sahara Adamitz (BMus '21)
Shining graduate - Antoine Gendron (BSc (Co-op) '21) Through liberal education, Antoine grew into his role as a global citizen and developed trans-disciplinary approaches to critical thinking.
Faculty of Arts & Science Dean's Office Welcomes new Associate Dean, Dr. Hillary Rodrigues As the Faculty of Arts & Science continues to navigate unprecedented budgetary and health challenges, Dean Matt Letts is pleased to announce that Dr. Hillary Rodrigues will join the associate team in July, replacing Dr. Harold Jansen while he takes up his post in the Library.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Faculty of Arts & Science Congratulations to the class of 2021! We wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavours and can't wait to see what you do next. We are so proud of you! #ulethgrad2021 #ulethalumni
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Faculty of Fine Arts Congratulations to the class of 2021! We wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavours and can't wait to see what you do next. We are so proud of you! #ulethgrad2021 #ulethalumni
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the School of Liberal Education We know that your liberal education at the University of Lethbridge has prepared you well for whatever comes next: not only to succeed in your careers, but also to be thoughtful, informed and engaged participants in your society.
Research Internship Concentration - third-year biological sciences student Jaxon Reiter "Try new things, meet new people and enjoy yourself and your research. Make the most out of your degree by meeting new professors and asking about their research. There is a lot more to a great student than grades—experience is so important! " ~ Jaxon Reiter
U of L Earth Day Symposium Ignites Conversation About Environmental Issues With an estimated 150 attendees spanning many continents, the Earth Day Symposium 2021: Climate Change came to fruition on April 1st and was a great success. The Earth Day Symposium’s mission is to bring awareness to, celebrate efforts on, and encourage people to engage with environmental issues.