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Elizabeth Lepper

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Learning by Volunteering

Since 2015, 583 students have registered with UVolunteer, a partnership between Volunteer Lethbridge and the University that matches and tracks students working with city non-profit groups, and they’ve logged 7,741 hours.

Volunteering 2 min read

Embracing the Uncomfortable

The effects of his many uncomfortable experiences, from leaving his native Brazil to study in Canada to creating support programs for newcomers, were life changing for Dhillon School of Business alumni, Felipe Civita Ferreira (BMgt ’15).

Alumni 4 min read

Sharing a Hidden Treasure of Art with All

Thanks to a gift from the estate of Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins Hess which includes more than 1,000 pieces featuring works by the Group of Seven, Emily Carr, Picasso, Chagall, Inuit and Northwest Coast First Nations artists, uLethbridge has one of Canada's most significant art collections.

Giving 4 min read

Basking in Alberta's Big Sky

Thanks to Valerie Wilson, the land that has such a deep connection to the Wilson family's past will create a bright future for the University of Lethbridge.

Giving 3 min read

Advancing Alternative Health Care

Dr. Wendy Takeda's journey to improve her patients’ entire well-being through acupuncture has led her to establish a student scholarship and collaborate with uLethbridge researchers.

Giving 2 min read

Fostering Relationships Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Communities

A well-respected specialist in Indigenous education, Jamie Ahksistowaki Medicine Crane is building the capacity of educators, developing curriculum and improving relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

Alumni 2 min read

Carving a Path for Herself and Others

Her ability to dive in, courage to do things she's never done and desire to take advantage of every opportunity has seen Wendy C. Fox (BASc (BA) ’71) influence the career paths of tens of thousands of Canadians.

Alumni 3 min read

Changing Lives Through Music

To honour their late nephew, Dr. Wayne Burton (BSc ’97) and Jasmine Burton established the Josh Burton Memorial Award to help uLethbridge music students establish their careers.

Giving 2 min read

Combining Passion, Business and Art

An a-ha moment set Paije Ottoson (BMgt/BEd '04) on a whole new career trajectory, combining her business background with her passion for art.

Alumni 1 min read

Engineering the Student Experience

The future of engineering at the University of Lethbridge could look very different thanks to the support of industry and the southern Alberta community.

Giving 2 min read

Hunting Dinosaurs

Wendy Sloboda (BA ’01) is a legendary dinosaur hunter who made international headlines when she introduced a new dinosaur to the world.

Alumni 1 min read

Inspiring a New Generation of Musicians

Considered one of the most influential musical voices of our time, Dr. Andrew Staniland (BMus '00) has amassed more than 100 national and international performances of his work; garnered a long list of awards and accolades; and represented Canada at prestigious festivals worldwide.

Alumni 1 min read

Learning in Nature

The expansion of our Westcastle Field Station has created opportunities for expanded research, student training and community outreach initiatives.

Giving 2 min read

Planting the Seeds for the Future

Cor Van Raay's gift provides uLethbridge and Lethbridge College students leading-edge training in agribusiness practices.

Giving 2 min read

Putting Parkinson's on Ice

A team of uLethbridge researchers, led by Dr. Jon Doan (PhD '06) is investigating skating and stickhandling skills as forms of therapy.

Research & Creative Activity 1 min read

Rebuilding in Nepal

Alumna Janelle Pritchard (BN '12), an operating-room nurse in Calgary, has an infectious passion for helping the people of Nepal.

Alumni 3 min read

Recognizing the 50 greatest Pronghorns

Over the course of 50 years, of the thousands of athletes who have worn Pronghorns blue and gold, a select group has separated itself from the herd as the best of the best.

Pronghorn Athletics 15 min read

Elijah Dueck: Art Meets Science

As a liberal education institution, it’s not uncommon to come across students who excel in both the arts and the sciences. Never has a truer example emerged than fourth-year Biochemistry major, Elijah ‘Eli’ Dueck.

Research & Creative Activity 2 min read
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