ULethbridge Stories (Page 48)

Night classes let Affan Shahid continue to earn while he finished a Bachelor of Management degree

"It's been really helpful that courses are in the evenings or weekends, as it's allowed me to keep working full time," Affan said when asked why he chose the Calgary Campus.

Why health management is more important than ever

Forward-thinking managers are well-positioned to learn from the Covid-19 crisis, with health care witnessing some inspiring examples of innovation in products, services, processes, and business and delivery models, often in partnership with other sectors.

Twitter: An Important Professional Development Tool for Teachers

Current student, Parker Bijl values Twitter for enabling him to interact with colleagues and access a plethora of professional development ideas and resources. When COVID-19 struck, he recognized an even greater potential for teacher education through the social networking platform.

5 Questions about Corporate and Personal Finance with Dr. Vishaal Baulkaran

The latest research on business governance, investing in green bonds, consumer debt and more with Dhillon School of Business' Dr. Vishaal Baulkaran.

Small cohorts led to large opportunities for MFA graduate Tyler Muzzin

A 45-minute phone call convinced Tyler Muzzin, recent MFA graduate, that the University of Lethbridge was the right place for him, as a student and an artist.

M.A. candidate Wael Nasser wins top spot in national essay competition

Wael Nasser draws on his community experience and cutting edge research to win top spot in IRCC's national essay competition.

Repertoire selection inspires undergraduate student and faculty member to build aeolian harp

Crossing Boundaries symposium inspired a creative pairing, between faculty and student, music and nature.

The Wintertime Wellness Project

The Wintertime Wellness Project is part of the Faculty of Education's continued effort to promote wellness in the classroom and community. We hope these wellness messages and stories will inspire you to prioritize your well-being. Take good care.

The benefits of a master’s degree

While the financial benefits are clear, it’s the non-economic benefits of graduate education that may prove the most interesting.

Introducing Jean-Denys Hamel

Hailing from Quebec City and joining us from his postdoc position at Berkeley, Jean-Denys Hamel will join the U of L as an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in January 2021. We asked JD a few questions to get to know him better. Introducing Jean-Denys Hamel.

Becoming a Literacy Leader: Kacie Neamtu (BA/BEd ’11/MA ’20)

Congratulations! Kacie Neamtu (BA/BEd ’11/MA ’20) has been honoured with the prestigious J. Estill Alexander Future Leaders in Literacy Award. The international award recognizes an outstanding thesis that exemplifies excellence in research in the field of literacy education.

Virtual exhibition provides response to Indigenous objects stored in British Museums

uLethbridge Art Gallery presents postponed exhibition 'Stories for British Museums', a virtual exhibition by Indigenous art studio students in response to Indigenous objects stored in British Museums

How leadership and change affect your brain

Learning how to become an engaged, effective leader means creating an environment where people don’t just feel physically safe, but psychologically safe, too. And it starts with the brain.

uLethbridge students say thank you

More than 2,000 scholarships were awarded to ulethbridge students this academic year. As the year comes to a close, students are sharing their words of gratitude to the donors who make scholarships a reality.

Donor support helps train the next generation of scientists

Dr. Roy Golsteyn’s (BSc ’84) Natural Product Laboratory has continues their quest to find the chemicals for the next wave of cancer treatments, making a difference in the lives of Canadians and inspiring students and donors alike.

Introducing Chelsea Ekstrand

Chelsea Ekstrand joined the University of Lethbridge in the midst of a global pandemic, as an assistant professor in the Department of Neuroscience. We asked Chelsea a few questions so that we can all get to know her a bit better. Introducing Chelsea Ekstrand.

Employee Spotlight: Nicholas Canning | uVolunteer

"I would encourage students to try things that bring them discomfort co-ops case competitions, joining a club, starting a club, or VOLUNTEERING. I started my post-secondary career, mostly focused on my in-class work. Still, employers are looking for students with experiential learning experiences."

Abbondànza endowment provides record number of scholarships to Fine Arts students

Thanks to 20 years of community support, the University of Lethbridge is excited to announce an astounding 30 scholarships were awarded from the Abbondànza Fine Arts Scholarship Endowment in the 2020/2021 academic year.

Impact begins with an idea

In 2002, Tony Rose and Rocco Suriano had an idea. 20 years later, that idea has developed into a $1.6 million endowment, offering the largest Fine Arts scholarships available at the University of Lethbridge.

Abbondànza Scholarship recipients grateful for contributors

Hear how your contributions support Fine Arts students.

Employee Spotlight: Kyra Gillert (BHSc '17) | Career Bridge

Experiential Education Advisor, Kyra Gillert works to ensure the success of the MyExperience Transcript Initiative, connecting students to experiential learning opportunities.

When Teaching Runs in the Family: Carol, Brittany, and Greg Young

Brittany Young (BA/BEd’17) grew up in a home filled with caring support as her parents returned from teaching each day to talk shop, sharing ideas and perspectives and, always, laughter.

Why "Conversational Indigenization" is Today’s Essential Course

University of Lethbridge teacher and researcher Don McIntyre from the Dhillon School of Business has spent years creating a safe space for conversation around his new course "Conversational Indigenization: Reconciling Reconciliation", now available to students and communities at large.

From Interviews to Diversity in a Virtual World—COVID-19 From an HR Perspective

Dhillon School of Business alumnus Chris Broughton (BMgt ’10) answers some of our Dhillon students’ questions about how COVID-19 has changed the business landscape and what the future may hold for employers and employees.

Employee Spotlight: Stacey Gaudette-Sharp (BA ’03, MA ’06) | Career Bridge

Work-integrated learning and career development can have life-changing outcomes when connecting student interest to real-world applications.