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Coffee with Bryan

As Dr. Bryan Kolb (DSc ’15) prepares to retire at the end of the year after an almost 47-year career, it’s only fitting to ask him to reflect on his time here

11 min read

Ed de Bruin (BEd '11), Manager of Building Systems and Electrical, Facilities

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born in Basingstoke, England. After high school, I went to the University of London and completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering. I

1 min read

Tara Froehlich (BA '11), Indigenous Learning Facilitator, Faculty of Health Sciences

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I have called Treaty 7 territory home for the majority of my life. I was born in Calgary and went to grade school in Mossleigh and

2 min read

Shining Student Alieza Cyr

Dhillon School of Business student, Alieza Cyr, embraces co-operative learning at ULethbridge, and mixes it with her passion for volunteering. Now she's hoping to inspire her fellow students.

Co-op 4 min read

Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta, Associate Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy

Galileo inspired Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta to study physics when she was a Grade 7 student.

faculty and staff 2 min read

Board of Governors pledges $10 million in match funds to support student scholarships

Acknowledging that increased financial support is critical in ensuring a university education remains an option for more students, the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors is pledging $10 million in match funds for the establishment of new endowed student scholarships.

Giving 2 min read

Lions Club donation aims to break down barriers for visually impaired students

Lions Club, Picture Butte chapter, has donated $50,000 to help visually impaired ULethbridge students.

Giving 2 min read

Scott Whiteside, manager, Ascent Climbing Centre, Summer Youth Programs and Horns Intramurals

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in Lethbridge and was a career gymnastics coach and administrator until taking the manager position with the Ascent Climbing Centre in 2000. I

faculty and staff 4 min read

Métis researcher and librettist Dr. Suzanne Steele welcomed as inaugural postdoctoral researcher for Faculty of Fine Arts

Dr. Suzanne Steele is the first postdoctoral researcher for the Faculty of Fine Arts. A Métis librettist, Steele brings a wealth of knowledge and experience into the role.

Faculty of Fine Arts 5 min read

How one ULethbridge alumnus' painful past sparked a new business and brighter future

ULethbridge Alumnus, Nathir Haimoun overcomes setbacks caused by the Syrian war by starting his own moving business. Find out how a substantial award and mentorship from a Dhillon School of Business professor is helping him reach his entrepreneurial goals.

Alumni 3 min read

Archaeology students unlock secrets of the past at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

For archaeology students, getting their hands dirty is a highlight of their education. This past summer, archaeology undergraduate and graduate students had the chance to get grit under their fingernails during a field school at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Barb Hodgson, administrative assistant, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

In the beginning... Born and raised in Nova Scotia, I completed high school with honours and received an ongoing scholarship and military bursary to attend university in Halifax. After a year, I chose

4 min read

Getting ahead during the mid-semester grind: What your profs want you to know

Whether you’re in your first term at the University of Lethbridge or your last, the mid-semester stress can really start to take a toll on even the most experienced of students.

Student Services 4 min read

Boosting your resume with bioinformatics

The Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics was the perfect way for Melissa Ota (BSc Co-op '21, GC '22) to improve her job prospects in a rapidly growing field.

Bioinformatics 2 min read

Dr. Wendy Osborn, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am originally from almost as far south in Canada as you can go — Windsor, Ontario and vicinity. I completed my first two degrees at the

2 min read

Gaining hands-on research experience: Amy Cran

Anthropology student Amy Can spent her summer on the streets of Lethbridge working with SAGE Clan Patrol doing grassroots community patrol assisting people experiencing addiction and homelessness.

Undergraduate Research 4 min read

Susan Bakker (BA/BMgt '10), SEARS Assistant Registrar, Enrolment

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was raised on a farm in east central Alberta and graduated from South Central High School in Oyen. When I was deciding what to do

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

How Small-Town Attitudes Lead to Big City Careers

If you think your dreams of a rewarding, fast-paced international career are too big, think again. Global opportunities for University of Lethbridge grads are ready and waiting, and not just for business majors.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

International Success Built on a Liberal Education

There's never just one way to achieve success, but uLeth graduate Kevin Legg found that a solid foundation in liberal education was the best route for him.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Mythbusters: “I Don’t Qualify for Awards, So Why Bother?”

Like free money? A few minutes of your time could add extra cash to your student account – and it's easier than you think.

2 min read

Erin Kennett (BFA '06), Work-Integrated Learning Programs Instructor/Coordinator

Tell us a little bit about yourself. ULethbridge has been part of my life since 2004 when I came here to complete my BFA-Art (Art Studio) degree.  Growing up in the Edmonton area,

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Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Elizabeth Trofimenkoff

Connect with new Master of Science (chemistry) graduate Elizabeth Trofimenkoff (BSc '20, MSc '22) on her experiences at ULethbridge.

Convocation 3 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Tanner Lapointe

Tanner LaPointe (BMus '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, achieving Great Distinction in his studies.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Crystal Mulik

Crystal Mulik (BSc '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Science majoring in psychology. Professors at ULethbridge influenced Crystal’s research interests and scientific aspirations.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Chloe Luck

Connect with new Master of Education (counselling psychology) graduate Chloe Luck (MEd '22) about her experiences at ULethbridge.

Convocation 2 min read
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