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Fine Arts Shining Student Carson Rafuse

Shining Student Carson Rafuse is making the most of his schooling through the combined degree program with education. Exploring his interests in stage combat, directing, writing and more, Carson is preparing for his future in theatre education and beyond.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Shining Student Sydney Whiting is an advocate for environmental policy and social justice

ULethbridge introduced political science student Sydney Whiting to a community of student advocates who taught her about justice, equity, privilege, and intersectionality in practice outside of the classroom.

Faculty of Arts & Science 6 min read

Dr. Davinder Dhalla (PhD '23), Health and Safety Advisor, Campus Safety

Dr. Davinder Dhalla (PhD '23) recently joined the Campus Safety team as a Health and Safety Advisor.

Employees 3 min read

Education Shining Student Jaxon Harvey

A rediscovered interest in math and the love of teaching others led Jaxon Harvey to the Faculty of Education, where he thrived as a pre-service teacher.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Makenna Kleiner discovers a passion for wildlife and the environment at ULethbridge

Makenna Kleiner is a BSc Environmental Science student who chose ULethbridge due to its outstanding science programs and the incredible facilities in the Science Commons. Makenna discovered her passion for environmental science and wildlife after taking courses in biology.

Students Who Inspire 5 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Kade Carter

Shining Student Kade Carter is taking advantage of all the opportunities available to them at ULethbridge. Exploring his interests from directing to design, Kade's ULethbridge experience has been significantly shaped by his professors and instructors.

Faculty of Fine Arts 5 min read

ULethbridge hosts Indigenous youth through first-time partnership with national program

The University of Lethbridge partnered with the Outland Youth Employment Program to host 25 Indigenous youth this summer, providing opportunities for work experience and post-secondary exploration.

Indigenous 5 min read

ULethbridge biology professor collaborates with grad student on engaging recap of research work

Endangered plants in Canada don't enjoy the same public attention and concern that at-risk animals do. ULethbridge professor Jenny McCune collaborated with a New Media grad to try and change that.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

Shining Student Uvindu Abeysekara: A journey of academic excellence, research, and community engagement at ULethbridge

With unwavering determination, creativity, and an outgoing nature, Uvindu Abeysekara's ULethbridge journey serves as an inspiration, urging us to seize opportunities and push beyond our comfort zones for a transformative university experience.

Students Who Inspire 7 min read

ULethbridge political science student elevates advocacy role at youth summit

ULethbridge political science student Sydney Whiting embraced the Y7 Summit in Japan for its cultural aspect, collaboration with like-minded youth, and real-world application of her classroom knowledge.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Paul Pan, Executive Director, International

Meet Paul Pan, Director, International.

Employees 2 min read

Collegiate and high school iGEM teams work to counteract clubroot and aquaculture disease

At the University of Lethbridge, the award-winning undergraduate and high school iGEM teams are spending their summers focusing on separate but critical projects in counteracting clubroot and targeting disease in aquaculture.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

ULethbridge students explore Canada’s role in World Wars on European battlefields tour

Three ULethbridge students, accompanied by history professor Dr. Amy Shaw, toured battlefields, cemeteries and memorials in Belgium and France to gain a better understanding of the role Canadians played in the liberation of Europe in the World Wars.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

Education Shining Student Toshi Uyesugi

Toshi Uyesugi says the practicum experience she received in the Faculty of Education has set her up for success teaching middle school math.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Quantum Horizons Alberta initiative: A magnet for high-calibre researchers and graduate students to ULethbridge

A recently announced provincial partnership has the potential to not only further boost the University of Lethbridge’s first-rate reputation in the field of quantum science research, but also provide spin-off benefits for years to come.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Leah Evans

Shining Student Leah Evans is celebrated for her artistic practice, receiving several significant awards and scholarships to further her professional development.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Kianna Turner discovers interdisciplinary growth at ULethbridge

Kiana Turner transferred from Red Deer College, choosing ULethbridge for its quick response time and small class sizes. Here, she has discovered different areas of interest through the liberal education model, explored experiential learning, and engaged in extracurricular activities.

Students Who Inspire 4 min read

Cathy Kanashiro (BMgt '91), Associate Vice-President (Finance)

Born in England and growing up across Canada, Cathy Kanashiro sees Lethbridge as the place where she really grew up. Attending ULethbridge with the intent on earning a science degree, Cathy ended up taking accounting and loved every minute of it.

Employees 2 min read

New Art Gallery exhibit identifies previously unknown Inuit artists

What’s in a name? As the latest exhibition in the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery’s Helen Christou Gallery shows, names can come in many forms and shapes.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Education Shining Student Joely Navarro-Bellavance

Experiential learning opportunities like the Faculty of Education professional semesters and a term in Quebec have reaffirmed a love of language learning for Joely Navarro-Bellavance.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Nicole Oscar

Shining Student Nicole Oscar has her sights set on stage management, and is gaining the experience necessary to meet her goal.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Dr. Digvir Jayas kicks off term with a Welcome Walk

Billed as a 30-minute tour of campus, Dr. Digvir Jayas’s Welcome Walk stretched past 45 minutes as the University of Lethbridge’s new president and vice-chancellor engaged with multiple members of the ULethbridge community as he made his way around the University’s sprawling property.

President & Vice-Chancellor 3 min read

Defying expectations, embracing passion, and crafting a future: Mercy Trinh's ULethbridge experience

After breaking through the societal expectations placed upon her, Mercy Trinh realized that her true passion lay in English, rather than pursuing a degree in science.

Students Who Inspire 6 min read

Heather Takahashi (BA '04), Interim Associate Vice President, Human Resources

Heather Takahashi (BA '04) grew up in Yellowknife and came to ULethbridge after high school with the idea of becoming a teacher. An internship with the Government of the Northwest Territories sparked her interest in human resources.

Employees 2 min read

Incoming President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Digvir Jayas, earns Lieutenant Governor's Award

A day before he assumes his role as the seventh President and Vice-Chancellor for the University of Lethbridge's, Dr. Digvir Jayas has been named the 2023 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration in Manitoba.

President & Vice-Chancellor 2 min read
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