Shining graduate and Dhillon School of Business Gold Medal recipient Eric Turner (BMgt '21) Gold medal winner and Dhillon grad Eric Turner (BMgt '21) talks about the experiences that have prepared him to tackle his entrepreneurial dreams.
Shining graduate and silver medal recipient Matthew Sentes (BMgt '18, MSc Mgt '21) Master of Science in Management graduate and Silver Medal of Merit recipient Matthew Sentes talks about his thesis and the grad student experience.
Faculty Friday | Dr. Athena Elafros, Sociology Welcome to the very first Faculty Friday interview, with Dr. Athena Elafros! The Office of Research and Innovation Services connected with Dr. Elafros on her project about preserving history and providing context for Alberta's Gay Straight Alliances.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Faculty of Education Dear Class of 2021, because of our current circumstances graduation is different for you. You are convocating in a moment that is unique. This pandemic threw you countless curveballs. But it also revealed depth of creativity, invention, character, and resilient heart. We are SO proud of you!
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Faculty of Fine Arts Congratulations to the class of 2021! We wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavours and can't wait to see what you do next. We are so proud of you! #ulethgrad2021 #ulethalumni
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Faculty of Arts & Science Congratulations to the class of 2021! We wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavours and can't wait to see what you do next. We are so proud of you! #ulethgrad2021 #ulethalumni
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the School of Liberal Education We know that your liberal education at the University of Lethbridge has prepared you well for whatever comes next: not only to succeed in your careers, but also to be thoughtful, informed and engaged participants in your society.
Fostering Empathy, Collaboration, and Social Awareness: ATA William Aberhart Gold Medal in Education Recipient, Sophia Larney (BEd ‘21) "When I think about the big issues that communities are facing today—issues like inequality, injustice, climate change—education seems like a pretty good place to start to work toward a happier, healthier, more equal, more inclusive world."
Wellness and Gratitude: "It’s honestly been a rollercoaster," Brae Clowes (BA/BEd ‘21) After graduating in December 2020, Brae quickly moved into online teaching and is now working as a Physical Education and Health teacher for the Hub Online Learning program through the Calgary Board of Education.
The 3 accounting certificates professionals are using to elevate their careers After 10 years of helping professionals reach their accounting goals, the CPA Bridging Program at the Dhillon School of Business is still one-of-a-kind in Alberta.
Support for the journey: International CPA Bridging alumna Lily Wu Lily Wu from China, set her sights on a better life in Canada and along the way discovered her love of accounting at the Dhillon School of Business.
Lyndsay Montina (BMgt '09), manager, Alumni Relations Lyndsay Montina (BMgt '09) has been the manager of Alumni Relations for almost five years, developing programs to keep our alumni engaged. She takes meaning from watching her team and the PACT students develop professionally and personally.
"The Best Lessons Come from Mistakes": Gold Medal Award Recipient, Lacey Rose (BEd ‘21) Advice from Faculty of Education Gold Medal Award recipient, Lacey Rose: " ... not being scared to take a risk and make a mistake, that was something I definitely learned. Often the type of risky lessons that you are not sure how they are going to go, those are the ones that end up being the best."
Developing a Broader and More Nuanced Understanding of Education: Kathryn Desrochers (BSc/BEd ’13, MEd ’21) Advice from Faculty of Education Medal of Merit recipient, Kathryn Desrochers: "Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, getting it wrong, and not knowing the answer ... the cost of entry into anything truly worthwhile."
A Clear Path to Success: CPA Bridging Alumna Cinthia Salicioni Cinthia Salicioni, owner of Calgary's Clarity Accounting & Tax shares how the Dhillon School of Business put her on the path to become a Chartered Professional Accountant.
Mike Pinder (BSc '04), manager, Building Maintenance & Grounds When Mike Pinder isn't busy making sure uLethbridge buildings and grounds are in tip-top condition, he admits to being somewhat of a space nerd.
Critical Optimist Kathleen Mah Presents Timely Research at ANARKY “University has changed my ontological perspective. It’s very easy to be a cynic, but I’ve learned to be optimistic yet critical instead. I’m so ready to go out and be a citizen of the world!” Kathleen Mah is studying anthropology with a WGST minor and given her own booth at ANARKY.
On Becoming a Teacher: Five Questions with Sara Bieniada (BMgt/BEd ‘21) "I was en route to become an optometrist, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized I loved teaching. When I was 19 years old I did some volunteering that involved teaching, and every time I taught, I would just love it. Something in me comes alive like nothing else when I teach."
Best Wishes in Retirement: Brenda Bell For the past 12 years Brenda Bell has found being Academic Advisor for students in the Faculty of Education incredibly fulfilling and meaningful. Her hope is that she has helped to guide and support students along the way.
On Becoming a Teacher: Five Questions with Ashley Hoisington (BA/BEd ‘21) "... believe in yourself and take risks. It's really easy to hear about other people's successes and celebrate them. But it's really important to also take time to celebrate your own successes and see the value in your own work."
Best Wishes in Retirement: Margaret Joblonkay Margaret Joblonkay retired from the Faculty of Education on December 31, 2020 after 35 years of working at the University of Lethbridge.
Mikey Lewis (BA '20) Encourages Students to Work Together to Make a Difference Mikey Lewis (BA '20) graduated this past spring with a double major in anthropology and religious studies along with an honours thesis. Reflecting on their journey, Mikey has always gone above and beyond in civic engagement and volunteerism alongside academics.
Carmen Guenther (BA/BEd ’06) Sexual Violence Prevention Educator Carmen Guenther brings a wide variety of experience to her role as sexual violence prevention educator, a role she began in January.
Canadian Association for Study of Educational Administration: Best Master’s Thesis 2020 goes to Kathryn Desrochers (BSc/BEd ’13, MEd ’21) Kathryn Desrochers (MEd '21) invited teachers to rate their efficacy using a scale she developed based on existing literature and Alberta’s Teaching Quality Standard. “Teachers had the highest feelings of efficaciousness when they felt protected and part of a team.”
U of L study highlights the importance of nurses in pandemic times Carmen Torrie's research study looks at the role of rural public health nurses during a pandemic.
