Congratulations Fall class of 2021 from the Faculty of Fine Arts Congratulations everyone! Remember and be proud that you are the collaborators, innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators who make all our communities strong, sustainable, and ultimately livable.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the School of Graduate Studies Congratulations everyone! Here are some inspiring stories and words of encouragement to take with you as you continue to the next chapter in your life.
Derrik Motz (BSc '19, MSc '21) in uncharted water researching coaching methods for adult athletes Derrik shares his graduate journey and research on coaching methods for Masters athletes. As adults, we always worry about our youth with quality sport experiences, but we seem to forget to take care of ourselves later in life.
Shahina Parvin (PhD '21) looks at experiences of using mental health services in Lethbridge, AB Speaking with her subjects empowered Shahina, strengthening her commitment to work against the discriminatory structures that affect people.
From dorm to sci-fi lab: Anna Nikolova (MFA '21) explores our relationship with technology through virtual worldbuilding Fascinated by the convergence of art and technology, Anna started working on digital art in high school and ended up at uLethbridge to expand her research skills through virtual worldbuilding.
Mary Siever (BA '19, MA '21) explores how uLethbridge policy shapes how students see themselves Mary explored how students navigate, and at times subvert, the normative construct. She sees future research avenues contributing to the literature about invisible or marginalized demographics.
Faculty Friday | Dr. Inge Genee, linguist Reflecting on our history and actively working on the Calls to Action set out by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission cannot be a once a year event. We connected with someone who, as part of her research, is addressing a Call to Action.
Faculty Friday | Dr. Shelley Hoover, biological sciences Did you know: while honey bees were introduced to Canada from Europe, we have over 300 species of native bee in Alberta. They come in many beautiful shapes and sizes, including metallic green!
Faculty Friday | Dr. Carlos Romero, postdoctoral fellow This week we're chatting with Dr. Carlos Romero, a postdoctoral fellow doing excellent work in unraveling the complex systems of soil, crops, and land resilience to help people like farmers and policy makers make sense of it all.
Faculty Friday | Dr. Michele Konschuh, irrigated crop scientist "Researchers have a role as liaison officers to bring science solutions to people who need them." Wise words from Dr. Michele Konschuh, an irrigated crop scientist from the University of Lethbridge.
Faculty Friday | Dr. Kim Stanford This summer, the University of Lethbridge is hosting an Agri-Food Summer Speaker series. Dr. Kim Stanford was on the panel of the first event on June 29, so we caught up with her to see what else she's working on.
Faculty Friday | Dr. Paul Vasey This month we’ve looked at gender and its intersecting concepts from a qualitative, historic and artistic perspective, but we can’t finish the month off without taking a look at the quantitative side. Dr. Paul Vasey is gathering data on sexual orientation from around the globe.
Faculty Friday | Mia van Leeuwen, fine arts In this week's Faculty Friday, we chatted with Mia van Leeuwen. She is a Fine Arts professor in the Drama department at the University of Lethbridge, who is currently collaborating with other colleagues around campus to explore death as a research topic. Intrigued? So were we!
Faculty Friday | Dr. Devon Smither, art history & museum studies We had the pleasure of connecting with Fine Arts professor Dr. Devon Smither at the University of Lethbridge for this weeks Faculty Friday. She took us through how her research weaves together Canadian art, the nude, gender, and how these things shape cultural and social norms in Canada.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the School of Graduate Studies We are excited about your future and want to continue to follow your story. Please do stay in touch! We love nothing more than getting an unexpected update from one of our alums.
Shining graduate & medal recipient Kacie Neamtu (BA/BEd '11, MA '21) "Take risks, make connections, and believe in yourself. If you’re working on something you really care about, you never know what you can achieve!"
Shining graduate & medal recipient Doug Turnbull (BSc '15, PhD '21) "It is an honour to be recognised for my studies at the U of L and inspiring to know those I worked with thought well of me during that time. I hope I can do them, and the University, proud as I transition into the next phase of my research career."
Scientist & entrepreneur Harland Brandon (BSc '13, PhD '21) proud of his uLethbridge background After 13 years at the University of Lethbridge, Brandon has learned a thing or two. Knowing what he knows now, he would do a couple of things differently such as taking more classes to expand his skillset beyond the sciences.
Faculty Friday | Dr. Athena Elafros, Sociology Welcome to the very first Faculty Friday interview, with Dr. Athena Elafros! The Office of Research and Innovation Services connected with Dr. Elafros on her project about preserving history and providing context for Alberta's Gay Straight Alliances.
Graduate Student Spotlight | PhD Candidate Rachel Stark What happens when we deprive our lives of play activities? Research suggests there must be importance in making time for play. Despite the risk of not being on high alert for predators, or
