ULethbridge Stories (Page 22)

Kevin McFadzen (BSc '99), Horns Recreation Services, Customer Service Centre Manager and Business Analyst

Tell us a little bit about yourself. My family immigrated to Canada from the UK shortly after I was born. I grew up in Lethbridge and following high school, I attended ULethbridge for

In memory of Jo and Anne Vanee - celebrating student kindness 2023

International Management student, Disha has been awarded the 2023 Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award for her kindness to others and dedication to her studies.

Shining Student Ty Dudas

Third-year neuroscience student Ty Dudas embraces ULethbridge’s liberal education philosophy and takes courses outside his major. This discovery led him to organic chemistry and research he hopes will be used to make new medicines and agrochemicals cheaper.

Mike Whipple (BA '03), Executive Director, President and Provost Offices

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in Lethbridge and attended high school at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute. I played a single year for the University of Calgary Dinos Football team

ULethbridge alumna Heidi Wood reflects on hitting the red carpet for third Junos nomination

A choral music teacher in Calgary, Wood has a hat trick of nominations for the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award.

How a Faculty of Education co-op placement helped Dorsa Sadr find her footing in Lethbridge

For second-year Management student Dorsa Sadr, a co-op placement in the Faculty of Education has meant finding her place a long way from home.

Meet Sherry Hazelaar (BSc '06), Human Resources, Wellbeing Advisor

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born in British Columbia but I grew up in Claresholm and also spent a few years of my childhood in Regina. After high school,

Devon May "flies" his way to the top

A passion for finance and aviation led Bachelor of Management alumnus, Devon May to the top of a major U.S. company.

Three dramatic arts students announced as winners of the 2023 Play Right Prize

Stories on love, loneliness and autonomy comprise the premises of three compelling scripts from ULethbridge students. Leo Hyink, Jess Syratt and Achilles Friesen are the first, second and third place winners respectively of the annual Play Right Prize playwriting competition.

Shining Student Veda Hegde

Participating in research and her graduate studies supervisor's support has helped master's student Veda Hegde evolve into a strong and independent researcher at the University of Lethbridge, where she has trained a few undergraduate students in the Thakor lab and emerged as a student leader.

Kinesiology student Leeza Voyevoda is living a dream during her Semester at Sea

In her final year of kinesiology at ULethbridge, Leeza Voyevoda decided to throw caution to the wind and take part in Semester at Sea. She has met people from all around the world with perspectives that have enhanced her own while exploring courses that pique her interest.

Eileen Sowunmi (BA ’22) continues to build values of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in her career

Inspired by the groundbreaking work experience she did as a student, University of Lethbridge alumna Eileen Sowunmi (BA ’22) is paving the way for change in the engineering industry in Canada.

Research plus action equals invaluable experience

If Taylor Blais (BA ’23) has a superpower, it could very well be their abilities as an action-oriented social justice researcher – skills they put to good use during a eight-month co-op.

Shining Student Saren Moore

Faculty from the Department of Anthropology have influenced Shining Student Saren Moore's inspirations, viewpoints, and ideas for future work in the field by providing him with diverse educational experiences that have shaped his way forward.

Shining Student Kailyn Baum

Despite already knowing that a degree in biological sciences at ULethbridge would set her up for a future in veterinary medicine, Shining Student Kailyn Baum joined the Co-operative Education program to broaden her scope of career possibilities and try new experiences.

Shining Student Aleah Bastien (BA ‘21)

Aleah Bastien (BA '21) discovered her passion for research and activism as an undergrad at ULethbridge. With the encouragement of her professors, she is working towards finishing her master's thesis for her MA in women and gender studies.

Shining Student Matthew Cameron

When choosing where to pursue a degree in biochemistry, ULethbridge was an obvious choice for Shining Student Matthew Cameron because of his familiarity with the campus, and the liberal education foundation that lets students develop knowledge in various disciplines.

Shining Student Lawrenz Decano

A program that provided flexibility in program selection when applying to grad school was important to Shining Student Lawrenz Decano. The Urban and regional studies program allows him to explore the dynamics that inform architecture, instead of committing entirely to a career in architecture.

Shining Student Keiran Bodner

After completing his diploma at Lethbridge College, Shining Student Keiran Bodner chose ULethbridge's renowned psychology program. During Keiran's time at ULethbridge, he has taken advantage of every opportunity to engage in research.

Shining Student Myla Sept

After being at ULethbridge for a semester, Shining Student Myla Sept switched majors from neuroscience to psychology, and she couldn’t be happier as it is a much better fit. She is looking forward to a future that includes grad school and becoming a couples counsellor one day.

Shining Student Rebecca Jeong (BSc ‘20)

After completing independent studies and an undergraduate thesis during her BSc in chemistry at ULethbridge, Rebecca Jeong (BSc '20) became passionate about computational chemistry. As the University has great faculty members and facilities, she was excited to continue her graduate studies here.

Shining Student Hanna Fantin (BA ‘22)

Not really knowing what to study at university, Hanna Fantin (BA '22) chose ULethbridge as a place to start fresh in a new city. After falling in love with a major she selected by chance and faculty who truly care about students, Hanna continues her journey with a master’s in history.

Shining Student Jessenia Buzunis-Delagneau

Shining Student Jessenia Buzunis-Delagneau knew what she wanted to study for a long time before she came to ULethbridge. Philosophy is her life's passion, and she has always been very excited and interested in the beauty and complexity of life on Earth.

Shining Student Zachary Robinson

After completing many independent studies and a summer work term in Dr. Trushar Patel’s lab, Shining Student Zachary Robinson decided that scientific research was something he wanted to pursue long-term.

Shining Student Apryl Nish

Taking her knowledge into the field, this past summer Shining Student Apryl Nish conducted research on Akamina Valley regrowth following the 2017 Kenow Fire in Waterton, Alberta.