Dr. Apooyak'ii, Tiffany Prete “Do not let stereotypes and low expectations be the deciding factor in your life. Choose a career that will challenge you, that you may never be bored, a career that excites you, that you look forward each day to completing your work.”
Dr. Habiba Kadiri “Women have historically played important roles in initiating societal transformations, so I hope new generations of women will engage more with mathematical careers to have a meaningful impact in our society.”
Dr. Laura Chasmer “By working together in a group, we are better equipped to solve the World's biggest problems than by trying to solve them on our own.”
Steph Elder “I love the impact I can have on my community by sharing my passion while still fiddling and tinkering with things, just now sharing the journey with the younger generation.”
Shannon Healy Knibb (BSc Co-op '20) "Each opportunity led to the next, and I was able to get involved in research in the fields of neuroscience, agriculture, microbiology and cell biology." - Shannon Healy Knibb (BSc Co-op '20)
Black History is everyone’s history: Read Maleeka Thomas' speech from the BHM Opening Event During the Black History Month Opening Event on Wednesday, February 1, Maleeka Thomas shared a passionate speech about why it’s important to honour and celebrate Black history, not just for one month, but for always. Read her speech in its entirety.
Teaching in the Northwest Territories: How Landon Kowalzik found his home in Yellowknife Born and raised in southern Alberta, Kowalzik has now spent nearly two decades in the Northwest Territories after his first full-time teaching job took him to Yellowknife.
Siipoimoststa, Santanita Oka (BHSc '16), Indigenous mental health outreach worker, Iikaisskini Indigenous Services Meet Santanita Oka (BHSc '14), who works with Iikaisskini Indigenous Services as the Indigenous mental health outreach worker.
Gaining hands-on research experience: Cayley Fleischman Neuroscience and psychology student Cayley Fleischman spent her summer working on a great research initiative with Dr. Robin Gibb called Building Brains Together.
Shining Student Ally De Jonge Shining Student Ally De Jonge discovered archaeology by taking courses outside of her major. This past summer, she was privileged to be part of a team of students to excavate at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.
Destiny Young Lai breaks the mould for undergraduate research Pushing herself and getting involved is exactly what Destiny Young Lai did to score herself a rare opportunity as a Dhillon School of Business undergraduate.
ULethbridge R.E.C. Rooms: Refresh, Energize & Connect ULethbridge students can refresh, energize and connect with R.E.C. Rooms!
Dr. Josephine Mills, professor, Department of Art; director and curator of the Art Gallery Dr. Josephine Mills competed nationally in fencing and began her post-secondary studies in biology but it was her love of art that won out in the end.
University of Lethbridge student helps organize pop-up village in Calgary A desire to make an impact at the community level propelled Austin Deck, an LPN, to enrol in the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences offered at the University of Lethbridge Calgary campus. Even
Gaining hands-on research experience: Zandria-Lynn Bates Dhillon School of Business student Zandria-Lynn Bates spent her summer diving into the fascinating world of meat alternatives as the principle researcher for Personality and meat alternatives at ULethbridge.
ULethbridge welcomes Dr. Digvir Jayas as president and vice-chancellor Growing up on a farm in India, Dr. Digvir Jayas learned the issues farmers faced and the importance of food security first-hand. These experiences are at the heart of his academic interests and the values he brings to the role of President and Vice-Chancellor of the ULethbridge.
How the Indigenous Student Success Cohort Helped Shining Student Siksiikakoan, Shane McDougall Thrive The Indigenous Student Success Cohort (ISSC) supported Siksiikakoan (Blackfootman), Shane McDougall on his return to school decades after he graduated high school.
Brian Hlushko, Safety Services Health and Safety Advisor Tell us a little bit about yourself. I'm from Saskatchewan, born and raised! I'm an alum of Saskatchewan Polytechnic (SIAST when I graduated) and British Columbia Institute of Technology
Faculty of Education enters 2023 after celebrating intern teachers, connecting with school division partners “We are so blessed to have such strong relationships with our school divisions, and the work they do with our students is amazing,” says Assistant Dean, Field Experiences, Dr. Sharon Pelech.
Honouring a love of learning and community: An invitation to contribute to the Blaine Thacker Memorial Award Dr. Blaine Thacker (LLD ’06) was always fond of the University of Lethbridge. It is this fondness that inspires the Blaine Thacker Memorial Award, an endowed scholarship for graduate students conducting agricultural research.
Gaining hands-on research experience: Erin Cantwell Erin Cantwell spent her summer starting a new section of her research journey in Investigating the Potential Long-Term Neuroanatomical Consequences of Chronic High-CBD Cannabis Use.
Cody Scott does Dhillon School of Business proud with international recognition Co-operative education has set Cody Scott on the path to a brighter future in the supply chain management industry. Find out how Cody's first co-op work term lead him to compete successfully in a world wide competition.
Kelly Vaselenak, administrative assistant, Field Experiences, Faculty of Education As the admin assistant in the Faculty of Education's Field Experience office, Kelly is a master at planning and managing practicum placements for students.
Gaining hands-on research experience: Alex Engel Kinesiology and psychology student Alex Engel got the amazing opportunity to spend his summer working with Dr. Paige Pope on her current research Move More, Sit Less.
Health and Humanitarianism Abroad – MSc Health Sciences Student Suha Damag Suha Damag’s passion for volunteerism, research and international health advocacy – along with her drive to gain more knowledge – has taken her from Yemen to Malaysia and now to Lethbridge, where she’s completing her MSc Health Sciences degree.
