ULethbridge Stories (Page 48)

Mental Health Care: Pivoting for the Pandemic

Dr. Elaine Greidanus, Faculty of Education professor in the Master of Counselling and Master of Counselling Psychology programs at the University of Lethbridge, is one of a team of North American scholars engaged in timely research in the face of a global pandemic.

Dr. Sienna Caspar

Among the many lessons she imparts to students in the Therapeutic Recreation program is that relationships are the foundation in any helping profession.

Honouring Creativity: Dr. Darlene St. George

“Students are forming their sense of identity and look to teachers as models.” Identity is not fixed. Teachers who demonstrate flexibility, listening, and constant reflection on who they are and who they want to be model a growth mindset.

Alex Knox combines her passion for the outdoors and marketing to a co-op placement with Parks Canada

Alex combined her love of the outdoors and interest in marketing with a 12-month co-op placement marketing the Hot Springs. "I got to live and work in Banff for the Hot Springs."

A dual degree in business and health sciences poised Isabella Sasges for a career in occupational health and safety

"The opportunity to manage school outside of work – to be able to work and also have that classroom setting for school in the evenings – helped keep me focused on my goals."

A second degree opened up a new career pathway for Colin Brown

What drew Colin to the Calgary Campus was the flexibility of night classes and the ability to work full time while completing his studies. “The second-degree program was really attractive as I was able to skip over all the electives I had already completed in my first degree."

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.