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Dedication and Empathy Go a Long Way for Aysu Nordmark (BSc '19)

Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Aysu attended uLethbridge as an international student. Her unique worldview and intense empathy have always led her in the direction of human services positions.

Tahnia Getson (BA '20) Founds Cavalcade Theatre Company and Realizes her Passion for Youth Advocacy

Tahnia Getson (BA ’20) is a multidisciplinary artist who began preparations to create her not-for-profit theatre company before graduating from the University of Lethbridge.

Interdisciplinary Teaching Brings Three Classes Together to Explore Issues from Different Perspectives

Environmental anthropologist and associate professor Dr. Jodie Asselin believes interdisciplinarity might be our only hope. This idea led to the inaugural Tri-Disciplinary Consortium, where 122 students across three disciplines worked together to break down highly complex environmental issues.

Allison Farfus (BSc '17) is a Rural Resident Doctor with a Passion for Patients’ Stories

Dr. Allison Farfus (BSc '17) completed her U of L biological sciences degree in 2017 as the Faculty of Arts and Science Gold Medal Recipient. Now, as a resident doctor in rural family medicine through the University of Alberta based in Red Deer, Allison knows she's in the right place.

With Empathy, Diligence & Drive, Three Alumni Follow their Passion to Medical School

Leah Brummelhuis (BSc '17), Darren Van Essen (BSc '20) and Chad Beck (BSc '20) are three alumni with an inspiring story. While these medical students are very different, they share a sense of self-reliance, passion and empathy along with their biological sciences degrees.

For Katrina Taylor, every problem in the world is an opportunity to create change

"My independent studies in health sciences have opened many doors, taught me so much and connected me to so many people. Outside of the university, I met physicians and learned things that I would never have learned in the classroom."

Cassady Campos Catches a Glimpse Behind the Scenes of the Software Development Cycle During his Co-op Work Terms

Cassady completed two co-op work terms in the summers of his second and third year, working as a software developer for the Calgary-based tech company Arcurve. What he didn’t expect was the chance to participate in meaningful volunteer work as a part of his co-op involvement.

CanWest Silver Medalist Madeline Szabo Learned the Importance of Balance as a Student-Athlete

"Being on the team has taught me how to work hard for what I want to achieve. I learned how to manage my time and priorities, fight through adversity and cherish my times as a student-athlete. I wouldn’t be who I am today without the opportunities I’ve had as a Pronghorn.”

Imogen Pohl Reflects on her Six-year Journey at the University of Lethbridge: Even Superheroes Take a Day Off Now and Then

Sixth-year student Imogen Pohl is close to completing her degree at the University of Lethbridge. A traditional four-year undergraduate degree was not in the cards for her. Instead, she set out to get the absolute most out of her uLethbridge experience as a double major co-op student.

Chloe Fraser (BA '20) has an Attitude of Gratitude

"Yes, the pandemic has changed things, working from home and communicating, but we have to keep moving grain and feeding the world." Chloe has never shied away from a challenge. She is a hard worker and embraces change with positivity, choosing gratitude at every turn.

Co-op Student Matthew Alexander Shares why Grit and Interpersonal Skills are Essential to Career-Building

As a fifth-year agricultural studies student, Matthew Alexander continues to explore opportunities outside of the classroom. He swam on the Pronghorn’s Swim team for four years and explored work-integrated learning through co-op.

The Global Citizenship Cohort and Co-op Opportunities Inspired Antoine Gendron to Create Environmental Change

After his final project in the GCC, Antoine was invited to sit as a board member on the Oldman Watershed Council from June 2017 until June 2019. He founded the Earth Day Symposium, an event that continues four years later, as well as having completed a sixteen-month co-op at Agri-Food Canada.

Global Citizenship Cohort - Sara Hutchinson

"There are more worldviews, beliefs, and ways of life than I had ever thought there might be." Sara Hutchinson is studying archeology and geography at the University of Lethbridge. She chose the U of L for its liberal education policy and found guidance through the Global Citizenship Cohort (GCC).

Global Citizenship Cohort - Ziara Ruchkall

"It is so important to stay connected, especially during a global pandemic and the GCC was such a big part of how I felt connected to my peers and the university as a whole." Ziara Ruchkall is an anthropology student at the University of Lethbridge and moved here from Red Deer, AB.

Grace Dunn Gains a New Perspective on Patience as a Camp Counsellor

Second-year neuroscience student Grace Dunn does not shy away from opportunity. Last summer, she worked as a camp counsellor at Camp Amicus in Calgary, a program for children and teens with ADHD or learning disabilities (LDs), frequently accompanied by other disabilities and conditions.

Curious Cayley Fleischman Embraces Opportunity on Campus

Cayley has embraced the unique experiences available at the U of L by joining the co-op program, completing both applied and independent studies, becoming a member of one of our campus sororities and working on the Students' Union (ULSU) as the elected Faculty of Arts & Science representative.

"Imaginatively Intellectual" Grace Martin (BSc '14/BEd '16) Teaches with Heart and Doesn't Shy Away from Tough Topics

Grace Martin (BSc ‘14/BEd '16) is a dedicated teacher, published author, loving mother and wellness coach. Grace is a two-time graduate of the University of Lethbridge. In 2014, she received a biological sciences degree with a sizeable unofficial physics minor and a teaching degree in 2016.

Angelica Peters Contributes to National Publication of Gender Diversity Data Tracking Report

Fifth-year student Angelica Peters is a role model. She began her co-op with The Prosperity Project in August of 2020. This not-for-profit formed to address the pandemic's disproportionate effects on Canadian women, applying an intersectional identity and inclusivity lens to all its work.

Melissa Telfer Discovers a Passion for Plants Thanks to Co-op

Mature students must strike a delicate balance between university life and family obligations. Fifth-year biological sciences student and avid researcher Melissa Telfer dared to walk this path. During her co-op work terms, she participated in and contributed to applied research.

Derek Melchin Lands Dream Job Through Diverse Co-op Experiences, from Working at the CKXU to Managing a Public In-House Trading Fund

Derek Melchin is a third-year combined degree student studying computer science and finance. As an opportunity seeker and innovator, Derek has completed three diverse co-op work-terms.

Co-op Experience Helps Cheyenne Clow Bring History to Life

Cheyenne Clow is a third-year history major with a minor in liberal education. For Cheyenne, one of her most impactful experiences at the University of Lethbridge has been her two co-op work terms.

Dr. Shelley Hoover

"I am very fortunate that I have been able to make a career doing what I love, and to not have had to ‘grow up'."

Valentina Ibarra Galvis

"Our fearlessness, determination, analytical minds, and our ability to look beyond ourselves to improve our understanding of the world around us will propel us into a new era of science."

Dr. Dena McMartin

"The world needs to hear and make space for a diversity of opinions and ways of seeing problems to improve our environment, health, and technologies for today and the future."

Students receive commemorative coins recognizing their contribution to the advancement of gender equity

Professor Ilsa Wong brought her students a meaningful learning experience last fall, with seven students from her class awarded commemorative coins recognizing their contributions to the advancement of gender equality.