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Shining Student Bryanne Wandler

Bryanne Wandler has embraced every opportunity to seize rewarding opportunities at the University of Lethbridge, and this decision helped her navigate the university while discovering her passion for community planning and food security.

Faculty of Arts & Science 5 min read

Nicole Spence, Program Assistant II, Faculty of Education

As Program Assistant for the Faculty of Education, Nicole Spence helps students throughout their academic journey at ULethbridge.

faculty and staff 2 min read

Behind the scenes at the Costume Shop

Costume designer Patricia (Peach) Jonzon and her team have created and assembled dozens of costumes.

Faculty of Fine Arts 5 min read

Behind the scenes at the Scene Shop

Set designer Dave Smith, the Scene Shop and a team of students, have sawed, drilled and painted for months in crafting the stage set.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Jackson Paquette

Shining Student Jackson Paquette takes inspiration from his surroundings, from the concrete hallways of the University of Lethbridge, to the sweeping grasses in the coulees.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Healthy Hooves, Happy Herds: A New Chapter Unfolds with Cattle Wellness

Drs. Van Donkersgoed, Schwartkopf-Genswein, Mohajerani, Sutherland, with Ryait and Guzman, collaborate on pioneering research to revolutionize beef cattle lameness management.

Research & Creative Activity 2 min read

Dr. Pascal Ghazalian, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics

Dr. Pascal Ghazalian has been with ULethbridge for 16 years after completing his post-secondary education at institutions around the world.

faculty and staff 2 min read

Behind the scenes at Jesus Christ Superstar*

Director Doug MacArthur brings a beloved rock opera to the stage.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Brave spaces for vulnerable conversations: Advocating for tangible EDI initiatives in academia

Working to make academic spaces more equitable and welcoming for racialized individuals has always been a labour of love for Dr. Sandra Dixon, and one she feels the weight of at times.

Public Professor Series 3 min read

Shining Student Arden Twerdoclib foresees a bright future as a labour and delivery nurse

Shining Student Arden Twerdoclib is excited to begin her nursing career and hopes to work on a labour and delivery unit.

Shining Students 2 min read

Shining Student Tyra Hercina

Tyra Hercina's professors have played pivotal roles in her University of Lethbridge experience, shaping Tyra's approach to education, and inspiring her to consider a future as a professor of Indigenous studies.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

iGEM competitions prove a highlight for Shining Student Jason Luddu

Two opportunities to compete with the University's International Genetically-Engineered Machine team in Paris, including a gold medal showing in the most recent competition, helped Jason Luddu realize he can do anything he sets his mind to.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

Music Alumna Zoe Pepper (BMus '23) shines onstage

University of Lethbridge alumna Zoe Pepper (BMus '23) continues to shine onstage in her career as an actor, dancer and singer.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Alumni couple’s enduring love story took root at University of Lethbridge

Alumni Don and Judi Hall fondly recall their first meeting at the University of Lethbridge, their journey together for more than five decades and their time as struggling married students and their desire to give back in the form of a scholarship.

Giving 4 min read

Judy Jaeger, Manager, Caretaking Services, Facilities

Judy Jaeger jokes that she's always been a part of ULethbridge because her father welded some of the frameworks for University Hall! Judy made her way to ULethbridge in 2008 where she oversees Caretaking Services staff.

faculty and staff 4 min read

Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister on International Day of Women and Girls in Science: be the difference

Alumna Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister provides words of inspiration and reflects on her own journey as a woman in science, to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 3 min read

Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta

Theoretical physics professor Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta explores the wonders of the universe, driven by her fascination with both the vast unknown of galaxies and the mysteries of quantum theory.

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2 min read

How two ULethbridge researchers are empowering teachers in southern Alberta schools

Reading is at the root of learning, and the teaching of reading has been a key interest of a pair of University of Lethbridge teacher educators for a long time, albeit in different ways.

Faculty of Education 5 min read

Shining Student Courtlynd Cherpin

Courtlynd Cherpin chose the University of Lethbridge for its exceptional education program and cutting-edge facilities like the Science Commons. Her dedication to understanding science is evident in her summer research experiences, particularly her work in the University Herbarium.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

Leo Ochieng grateful to have worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic

The reputation of the nursing program drew Leo Ochieng to ULethbridge, giving him the opportunity to care for COVID-19 patients during his rural clinical rotation.

Shining Students 3 min read

Tyler Hayward, Interim Manager, Printing Services

Tyler Hayward has seen quite an evolution in printing technology since he started back in 1986 and to this day, he enjoys getting back into the print shop and working on the 1950s-era Heidelberg Letterpress.

faculty and staff 2 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Nikko Hunt

Shining Student Nikko Hunt has found her calling in drama performance at the University of Lethbridge. Drawing inspiration from stories and her Blackfoot culture, Nikko recently made her Mainstage debut with Yisstsiiyi.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Red Jingle Dress project a learning and healing process for ULethbridge Health Sciences students

In Spring 2023, ULethbridge Faculty of Health Sciences students created a red jingle dress in honour of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Faculty of Health Sciences 5 min read

Shining Student Bhawana Pradhan

Choosing ULethbridge for its unique undergraduate public health program, Bhawana Pradhan combines her passion for healthcare with a major in economics, with her eyes on a future in healthcare.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Faculty of Education Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera

Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera decided to pursue a Master of Education because of her belief in the importance of continued education.

Faculty of Education 3 min read
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