Shining Student Noah MacLeod This past summer, Shining Student Noah MacLeod landed his first co-op work term with the District of Sparwood in British Columbia, where he played an integral role in the area’s fire and emergency response.
Royal Adkin (BMgt ’18) — Indigenous Student Advisor (Iikaisskini Indigenous Services) As an Indigenous Student Advisor, Royal Adkin (BMgt ’18) enjoys connecting Indigenous students with resources and helping to elevate their cultural experiences on campus.
Understanding Black History with alumnus Olalere Adepoju Dhillon School of Business Alumnus Olalere Adepoju shares his point of view on Black History Month and what it takes to move forward as a society.
Dr. Alain Flaubert Takam - Professor (Modern Languages and Linguistics) Dr. Alain Takam, professor in the department of modern languages and linguistics, is passionate about inspiring student minds and the learning lessons they share with him in return.
Shining Student Baillie Cej Baillie Cej began her biological sciences studies at ULethbridge in 2018 with the intention of attending medical school after graduation. Those plans have shifted dramatically as she approaches the end of her degree. Instead, Baillie has been inspired to pursue research and become a professor.
ULethbridge alumna Lindsey Kapitzke (BFA - Dramatic Arts ’15) recalls surreal experience working on The Last of Us production The television adaptation of The Last of Us is proving to be a worldwide hit and, for University of Lethbridge alumna Lindsey Kapitzke (BFA ’15), being able to be a part of the production crew marked a major career milestone.
New exhibition by alumna Ooleepeeka Eegeesiak (BA ’19) evokes climate memories of the past Ooleepeeka Eegeesiak is the artist and curator behind the newest exhibition at the ULethbridge Art Gallery Christou satellite space.
Welcoming Dr. Digvir Jayas, ULethbridge's 7th President and Vice-chancellor Dr. Digvir S. Jayas has made his debut to the University of Lethbridge and southern Alberta communities. Jayas was announced as ULethbridge's 7th president and vice-chancellor last month.
Dr. Olusola "Sola" Fasunwon — Grants Facilitator (Natural Sciences) For Dr. Olusola "Sola" Fasunwon, her passion for physics provided opportunities across the globe and inspired her desire to mentor women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Cayley Fleischman "I've always been curious, and science is a great way to foster and encourage that!"
Dr. Laura Keffer-Wilkes (MSc ’12, PhD ’16) "I always loved science growing up and often gave my family impromptu lectures about all the cool things I learned in class that day."
2023 International Day of Women & Girls in Science As we continue to make space for more women and girls in science, let us always remember: “you can’t compete with me; I want you to win, too!” - Dena McMartin, VP Research
Shining Student Jayne Asekhauno Driven by a personal medical mystery, Shining Student Jayne Asekhauno is on the path to becoming a neurosurgeon.
AACSB International extends Dhillon School of Business accreditation The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network, has extended its AACSB accreditation to the Dhillon School
Lisa Neufeld (BA '97), executive assistant to the president Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in Richmond, B.C.; we lived in a little hamlet of Richmond called Steveston — a fishing village that has grown to be a
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
