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5 questions with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Bill Nkeih (BMgt '21)

Dhillon School of Business graduate Bill Nkeih (BMgt '21) talks about his co-op work experience with McCain Foods and the most important lessons he learned as a student.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

5 questions with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Kasha North (BMgt '21)

Dhillon School of Business Human Resources and Labour Relations major Kasha North (BMgt '21) talks about her rewarding co-op experience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and advice she'd give to incoming students.

Dhillon School of Business 5 min read

Scientist & entrepreneur Harland Brandon (BSc '13, PhD '21) proud of his uLethbridge background

After 13 years at the University of Lethbridge, Brandon has learned a thing or two. Knowing what he knows now, he would do a couple of things differently such as taking more classes to expand his skillset beyond the sciences.

School of Graduate Studies 5 min read

Life is not a straight line: Amanda Sakundiak (BMgt '21)

Dhillon School of Business graduate Amanda Sakundiak (BMgt '21) could not have imagined the adventures ahead of her during her post-secondary journey. Here she explains where her business school journey has taken her.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

5 questions with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Joshua Olea (BMgt '21)

Dhillon School of Business graduate Joshua Olea (BMgt '21) talks about his experience as a finance major at the Calgary campus including how co-op gave him confidence and the influence a professor can have.

Calgary Campus 3 min read

Does your networking do this? How human connection built opportunity for Casey Van Maanen (BMgt ’21)

See how Dhillon School of Business graduate Casey Van Maanen (BMgt '21) used human connection to amplify his post-secondary success.

Dhillon School of Business 6 min read

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.

Convocation 3 min read

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.

Convocation 2 min read

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.

Research & Creative Activity 5 min read

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!

Faculty of Education 2 min read

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

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

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

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

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.

School of Liberal Education 1 min read

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."

Faculty of Education 4 min read

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.

Faculty of Education 4 min read

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.

CPA Bridging 3 min read

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.

CPA Bridging 2 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

"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."

Faculty of Education 4 min read

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."

Convocation 3 min read

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.

CPA Bridging 2 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

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.

Anthropology 5 min read

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."

Faculty of Education 4 min read

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.

Faculty of Education 1 min read
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