ULethbridge Stories (Page 22)

How ULethbridge alumnus Jason Wegner is creating safe spaces for students by sharing his journey with Bipolar 1 Disorder

Opening up about his journey with Bipolar 1 Disorder has become a superpower in Jason Wegner's practice as a middle school teacher.

Kort Woychesin, Digital Signage Designer and student

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in Calgary and have always had a passion for photography and videography. I applied to Ulethbridge as a history major planning to go

Condolence Notice — Lorne Williams

The University of Lethbridge expresses its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Lorne Williams (BMgt ’99, MEd ’08), alumnus and long-time administrator within the Dhillon School of Business, who passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the age of 60.

Fine Arts Shining Alumna Kacie Hall

Shining Student Kacie Hall found her passion for the stage while at ULethbridge. From being the first student to direct a Mainstage production, to building skills as an intimacy director, Kacie is preparing herself to become her own producer through experiential learning and a can-do attitude.

Q&A with alumnus, Mike Kawchuk

Dhillon School of Business alumnus, Mike Kawchuk (BMgt '15) talks about his ULethbridge experience and how his degree helped prepare him for a successful career in finance.

Darrell Daniels, Siksika Education Navigator (Iniskim Indigenous Relations)

Darrell Daniels is employing his skills and education gained at the University of Lethbridge into his new career as Siksika Education Navigator, helping Indigenous students find a pathway to post-secondary success. He will graduate in Spring 2023 with his Bachelor of Arts degree.

The Journey is the Destination

Celebrating Dr. Mike Mahon, ULethbridge's sixth president and vice-chancellor. Dr. Mike Mahon has helped establish the University of Lethbridge as one of the country’s leading academic and research-intensive universities.

Dr. Gideon Fujiwara, Associate Professor in History, Asian Studies Coordinator

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in southern Alberta and Vancouver. I received my BA in a History-English Literature double major at UBC, then earned my MA in Japanese

Making good decisions in business with Mehdi Jourabchi

Every day, businesses make difficult decisions. The new Business Analytics (BANA) concentration – and Dr. Mehdi Jourabchi – uses data to help you make the right ones.

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.