ULethbridge Stories (Page 28)

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Aaron Charchuk

Aaron Charchuk (BSc '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Science majoring in environmental science. At ULethbridge, scholarships helped Aaron spend less time worrying about his budget and more time on his studies and extracurriculars.

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Siikimiikatopii, Cody Lyle Wells

Surviving through a pandemic is an experience DSB grad Siikimiikatopii, Cody Lyle Wells (BMgt '22) won't soon forget. Here he tells us more about his ULethbridge experience, including the role he hopes to play on the Blood Tribe and what he plans to do with his education.

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Nicole Phillips

Nicole Phillips (BA '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in a general major in the humanities with streams in English, history and fine arts. At ULethbridge, Nicole took the road less travelled and stumbled upon opportunities she never dreamed of.

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Muskaan Gauri

Dhillon School of Business combined degree graduate, Muskaan Gauri (BSc/BMgt '22) credits the University of Lethbridge for allowing her to explore a variety of different career paths. Here she sheds light on her time as a student, including her experiences with internships and co-op.

Connecting with school of graduate studies silver medal of merit, master of arts Mariah Besplug

Connect with Master of Arts (geography) graduate Mariah Besplug (BA/BEd '18, MA '22 as she shares her experiences from ULethbridge and celebrates winning the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Arts.

Connecting with school of graduate studies silver medal of merit master of science Alicia Anderson

Get to know Graduate Alicia Anderson winner of the Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Science Award.

Samantha Newton: 2022 Faculty of Fine Arts academic gold medal winner

Samantha Newton (BFA '22) is the 2022 recipient of the Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal. Read more about her achievements at ULethbridge!

Connecting with 2022 Faculty of Arts & Science academic gold medal winner (arts), Monica Lockett

Monica Lockett (BA '22) is the recipient of the 2022 undergraduate gold medal (arts) for the Faculty of Arts & Science. She was also awarded the Canadian Sociology Association’s Outstanding Student Award in addition to several other awards in support of her research.

Connecting with school of graduate studies silver medal of merit masters of science (management) winner Jasper Sonmor

New Graduate of Master of Science (Management) Jasper Sonmor winner of the Silver Medal of Merit shares his experiences at ULethbridge and offers words of advice to future students.

Connecting with 2022 Faculty of Arts & Science academic gold medal winner (science), Sam Gerrand

Sam Gerrand (BSc '22) is the recipient of the 2022 undergraduate gold medal (science) for the Faculty of Arts & Science. Sam was inspired by a wildfire that burned near his childhood home to better understand the effects of wildfires on landscapes.

Caitlin Whelpton: 2022 Dhillon School of Business academic gold medal winner

Caitlin Whelpton (BMgt '22) is the recipient of the 2022 undergraduate gold medal for the Dhillon School of Business. Here she talks about what motivated her exceptional effort, her hopes for a career with meaningful change, what happened when she changed her mind about co-op and more.

Student-led Roots of Growth project reaches maturation with official launch

Born out of a response to a call to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the Roots of Growth project is reaching maturation as it officially launches at the University of Lethbridge.

Rubaiyat Khan (BSc '10), IT Solutions Specialist

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Bangladesh. After completing high school, I went to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to pursue an eight-month long program in UCSI University

What does it mean to engage in truth and reconciliation in higher learning institutions? A conversation with Dr. Apooyak'ii, Tiffany Prete

As we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, it is important to learn and understand how we can take meaningful steps to achieve the goals of the day and the overall mission of truth and reconciliation in Canada.

Sharing Indigenous understanding with new displays in Markin Hall

New display cases housing Indigenous artifacts in the University of Lethbridge's Dhillon School of Business have become a visual and tangible reminder that reconciliatory work is being done.

Rhonda Crow (BMgt '99), Indigenous Learning and Program Coordinator, Dhillon School of Business

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m Blackfoot and grew up on the Blood Reserve – Kainai First Nation and have lived in Lethbridge for almost 30 years. Prior to moving to

Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Centre opens in honour of Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04)

Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04) knows the importance of education and champions the pursuit of knowledge in everything he does, which is strikingly evident in his work on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being.

Bangjie Zhao (BSc '15), technical specialist, Student Enrolment & Registrar Services

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in China. When I was in high school, I had decided to study abroad, but I was not sure which university

Meet Gabriel Fisher, Accounting major

Gabriel came to ULethbridge after suffering a work injury that changed his plans of becoming an electrician. Since starting in the Dhillon School of Business, his desire to help people and support his community has inspired a new career goal: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Candace Dueck, Student Enrolment and Registrar Service, Information Clerk

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Lethbridge. My grandfather was the first Chinese immigrant to bring a family to Lethbridge in the early 1900s. My cousin

Kristin Galicia (BMgt '03), Acting Calgary Campus Manager

Tell us a little bit about yourself. Prior to joining ULethbridge, I was living and working year round in Waterton Lakes National Park doing event/group management and marketing for a group of

Meet the faculty: New faces in the Dhillon School of Business this fall

This summer we have welcomed three new faculty members to the Dhillon School of Business team, each with a different industry-pertinent focus so our students continue to be equipped with sought after, relevant skills.

Faculty of Education Profile: Integrating a diverse artistic lens to a multi-task work world, Suzanne Atkinson (BFA '00)

"We work so well together. I think the reputation of the Education department is very strong because it’s a great group of people" — Suzanne Atkinson, Faculty of Education.

Hana Hubley, Bachelor of Music graduate, got practical learning with work experience

Bachelor of Music student Hana Hubley was not quite sure she wanted to study music when she started at the University of Lethbridge. However, with the support of music professor Dr. Nick Sullivan (BMus ’04), Hana has found their calling.

Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez

Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez has made the most of his work-integrated learning to succeed in his degree. This summer, Juan worked as a Theatre Practitioner with the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity.