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Oladipo Olatona - Pronghorn Track and Field

"I feel like being a Black athlete in a university sport is a great honour. I feel like to an extent we represent others who might not have had the opportunity to do the same things as me just because of the fact that they are Black."

Black History Month 2 min read

University of Lethbridge Art Gallery features works from Frederick J. Brown for Black History Month

Happy Black History Month from the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery! This month we are sharing the work of American artist Fredrick J. Brown from our collection.

Black History Month 5 min read

Art studio student Kaela Murphy explores crossed boundaries through her growing work on hair

Art Studio student Kaela Murphy discusses her work and artistic practice, which explores interactions of boundaries and hair, and alongside of it, her sense of self.

Black History Month 4 min read

Highlighting the University of Lethbridge African Caribbean Association

The University of Lethbridge African Caribbean Association (ULACSA) is a student club that encourages interaction between members of the African and Caribbean cultures to come together and promote cultural exchange.

Black History Month 2 min read

Paul Asebiode - Pronghorn Basketball

"I wish I knew why the stereotypes that surround Black people are still being accepted."

Black History Month 2 min read

Dr. Stacey Wetmore

“I am most excited to work with talented students every day. It is also exciting when the computer modelling they do provides the missing explanations that help us understand the traditional ‘wet’ experimental data collected in our collaborators’ labs.”

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2 min read

Nicola Schatz

“Scientific research at uLethbridge is genuinely collaborative. Within a single lab and across multiple labs, you can help on various projects by sharing equipment, ideas and expertise in different protocols.”

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 1 min read

Marcela Rada (BMus '17)

“I hope to encourage my students to be innovators. I want to inspire them to use technology to help build communities and create content never seen before.”

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 1 min read

Dr. Fern Leavens (BSc '13)

"Science helps us to continue exploring and better understand the world we live in. It also contributes to advances and innovations in virtually every area of our world."

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 3 min read

Araba Sagoe-Wagner (BSc '17, MSc '20)

“Doing independent studies/research and having a place to showcase results like Luke Stebbins Symposium and Meeting of the Minds helped me work on other skills relevant to work, like compiling data and presenting information to others.”

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2 min read

International Day of Women & Girls in Science

This year, we are celebrating the diversity of knowledge and academic backgrounds that women and girls are involved with across Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2 min read

Amanda Berg (BA/BMgt ’04), operations manager, Faculty of Fine Arts

Amanda Berg is the operations manager for the Faculty of Fine Art. "I love being a part of the delivery of our programs, to support students in sharing their art, be it music or theatre or visual art."

Employees 2 min read

Student-curated exhibition focusing on the body in art opens in the uLethbridge Art Gallery

For art history student Kelsey Black, curating the uLethbridge Art Gallery’s latest exhibition has been the highlight of her undergraduate program.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Haliyat Adesanya - Pronghorn Track & Field

"Being a Black athlete means thriving to be the best while working hard to inspire other Black students than it’s not just about 'natural talent'."

Black History Month 2 min read

Samani Bhusumane - Pronghorn Track & Field

"I wish people knew the greatness of the black culture and communities."

Black History Month 2 min read

Dr. Jon Doan (PhD '06), associate professor, Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Dr. Jon Doan works hard and plays hard. He teaches biomechancs and conducts research in Parkinson's disease and biomechanics and, off the job, stays active through sports and volunteering.

Employees 4 min read

Shining Student Seraphin Yip

Seraphin Yip chose uLethbridge for its friendly atmosphere, location, and most of all, the abundance of opportunities available. After taking part in 'Student for a Day,' she knew she was in the right place.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Faculty of Education profile, Jaime Iwaasa: Juggling the demands of career, studies, and family

Students in the Faculty of Education seeking advice about time management would do well to talk to Jaime Iwaasa, a staff member in the faculty’s Field Experiences office. That’s because Jaime is also a student and parent.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Dhillon School of Business benefactor appointed to Order of Canada

The University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business’ benefactor and honourary degree recipient Dr. Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon (LLD ’19) has been appointed as Officer to the Order of Canada.

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

Elders in Residence offer campus community spiritual and emotional support

Through traditional teachings and storytelling, the Blackfoot Elders in Residence at the University of Lethbridge offers guidance, cultural support, and encouragement to the campus community. The Carolla (Napiakii) Calf Robe Elders and Ceremony

Indigenous Governance and Business Management 3 min read

Multidisciplinary artist Angeline Simon (BFA - Art ’18) showcases Lethbridge’s historic Chinatown in new gallery exhibition

Multidisciplinary artist Angeline Simon (BFA '18) is looking to uncover forgotten memories of Lethbridge's Chinatown in a new exhibition at the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery's satellite space.

Alumni 4 min read

Dr. Gabrielle Houle to study international mask and puppetry arts practice with support of SSHRC grant

Dr. Gabrielle Houle is at the forefront of researching the growing global movement of mask and puppetry arts in artistic productions after receiving a SSHRC Insight Development grant to study the art forms in Canada and Indonesia.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Our friends are your friends: How our partnership with MNP benefits students

Industry partnerships benefit Dhillon School of Business (DSB) students in many ways. Here three DSB alumni explore how MNP has given back to our students through course content, assisting with job preparation and supporting career transitions.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

S.W.A.P. team creating peer supports for ULethbridge students

A program designed for students by students, the Student Wellness Ambassador program (S.W.A.P.) at the University of Lethbridge aims to promote student engagement and wellness within the campus community.

Student Experience 2 min read

Pam Safinuk, accounting clerk, Financial Services

Pam Safinuk is mom to three grown children, the carer for a number of houseplants and tropical fish and an aspiring author.

Employees 2 min read
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