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Danica Ferris

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Addictions Counselling program has been a life-changing experience for Virginia

Virginia Ridge, an Addictions Counselling major, came to ULethbridge as a college transfer student. Having experienced addiction first-hand, the knowledge and skills she's gained in the program have been life-changing.

addictions counselling 3 min read

How ULethbridge alumnus Jason Wegner is creating safe spaces for students by sharing his journey with Bipolar 1 Disorder

Opening up about his journey with Bipolar 1 Disorder has become a superpower in Jason Wegner's practice as a middle school teacher.

Faculty of Education 4 min read

ULethbridge alumna Heidi Wood reflects on hitting the red carpet for third Junos nomination

A choral music teacher in Calgary, Wood has a hat trick of nominations for the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

How a Faculty of Education co-op placement helped Dorsa Sadr find her footing in Lethbridge

For second-year Management student Dorsa Sadr, a co-op placement in the Faculty of Education has meant finding her place a long way from home.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Teaching in the Northwest Territories: How Landon Kowalzik found his home in Yellowknife

Born and raised in southern Alberta, Kowalzik has now spent nearly two decades in the Northwest Territories after his first full-time teaching job took him to Yellowknife.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Faculty of Education enters 2023 after celebrating intern teachers, connecting with school division partners

“We are so blessed to have such strong relationships with our school divisions, and the work they do with our students is amazing,” says Assistant Dean, Field Experiences, Dr. Sharon Pelech.

Faculty of Education 5 min read

Lions Club donation aims to break down barriers for visually impaired students

Lions Club, Picture Butte chapter, has donated $50,000 to help visually impaired ULethbridge students.

Giving 2 min read

Getting ahead during the mid-semester grind: What your profs want you to know

Whether you’re in your first term at the University of Lethbridge or your last, the mid-semester stress can really start to take a toll on even the most experienced of students.

Student Services 4 min read
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