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6 questions with Kacie Hall (Drama)

Drama student, president of the Theatre Arts Society and artistic director of the Musical Theatre Society, Kacie Hall, answers questions about her student experience.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Employee Spotlight: Mark Matias | Calgary Campus

Mark Matias is part of the admin support team for the Calgary campus. After seven years with uLethbridge, he wears endless hats to help keep us all running smoothly!

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

U of L students create secure platform for digital political engagement

Peter Hurd-Watler, fourth-year Dhillon School of Business student, and his Veras Technologies Inc. group see blockchain as a solution for enhancing political engagement.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Dhillon School first in province to have new data analytics course recognized for entry into CPA Professional Education Program

The Dhillon School of Business was the first and is one of only a few schools in all of Alberta to offer a new course in data analytics which students will need to complete before they enter into the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP).

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

Dhillon School of Business Names Inaugural Director of Business Development and Experiential Learning Initiative

The Dhillon School of Business is pleased to announce Dr. Matt Rahimi as the inaugural Director of DSB Link.

Dhillon School of Business 1 min read

Living with Chronic Conditions: Dr. Kamrul Islam's Research Highlight

Chronic conditions, such as diabetes or dementia, are becoming more common. As of 2019, 44% of Canadian adults aged 20+ have at least 1 of 10 common chronic diseases [https://www.canada.ca/

Research & Creative Activity 2 min read

PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Gail Michener

Dr. Gail Michener is scheduled to share her research as part of the PUBlic Professor Series in the 2020/21 season. As an introduction to Gail, we recorded a Q&A session with her on the perceptions of a common prairie rodent.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Undergraduate Neuroscience Conference Hosted Online in August 2020 draws speakers and presenters across the country

The University of Lethbridge’s Neuroscience Club and Canadian Center for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) banded together in August to host the 2020 Undergraduate Neuroscience Conference (UNC) online with keynote speakers and presenters from across the country.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

At 91-years-old, the Classic Ford Model "A" is Yet Another Teaching Opportunity for Neil Horlacher

“The teaching gene is in our family,” says Rod Horlacher who followed in his father's footsteps and became an Industrial Education teacher. “We want to learn.”

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Employee Spotlight: Asheley Cowie | Student Affairs

Asheley Cowie has been a part of the uLethbridge team for 13 years and has spent much of this summer pivoting her student programming to create an impactful New Student Orientation event.

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

Students gain research skills through Mitacs internships

Five uLethbridge students have upped their research skills this summer thanks to $15,000 in funding from Mitacs. The funding, offered in partnership with member universities, gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Teaching Multiple Literacies in Canadian Classrooms:

Sarah Gagnon championed research on effective English language assessment practices in her uLethbridge Master of Education program.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Janay Nugent

History professor, Dr. Janay Nugent, shares her research as part of the PUBlic Professor Series. Here you can access the original talk as well as a newly recorded Q&A (recorded in summer 2020) on the history of children and youth.

Faculty of Arts & Science 1 min read

Land of a Hundred One-room Schools

“When the prairies were surveyed, it was anticipated there’d be a school every six miles or so,” says Art. “There were hundreds of one-room schools.” Situated on rural quarter-sections, standard school properties included a teacherage, barn, coal shed, and well or cistern within a fenced yard.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

A Community in the Middle of Nowhere

When the rebuilt Masinasin School opened in 1950 it was shiny white and the four rooms were full of students in Grades 1-12. By its closing in 1996 the paint was peeling and there were 20 prospective students in Grades 1-6—not enough to stay viable.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Virtual NSO Box

New Student Orientation is a time to celebrate the start of your new journey to the University of Lethbridge. Take a look at the virtual version of the NSO in a Box to see how we are celebrating you!

New Student Orientation 3 min read

Welcome New Student Orientation at the Dhillon School of Business

Welcome to the Dhillon School of Business. This is a great time to celebrate this new journey and to learn about what lies ahead. We are so excited to meet you and help you learn to address business problem with a creative and innovative spirit.

New Student Orientation 4 min read

Gut Check: Highlighting Dr. Chelsea Matisz’s research on the gut-brain axis and IBD

How connected is our brain to our gut? Dr. Chelsea Matisz studies the relationship between chronic gut-inflammation and mood disorders, and she’s discovering just how deep the connection goes. Chronic gut-inflammation is

Research & Creative Activity 2 min read

Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences

As a new student, I'm sure you have lots of questions and are both nervous and excited to get started at the University of Lethbridge. We can't wait to meet you and witness your growth on this journey!

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Louise Barrett

Psychology professor, Dr. Louise Barrett, shares her research as part of the PUBlic Professor Series. Here you can access the original talk as well as a newly recorded Q&A (recorded in summer 2020) on our place in nature, and why the “two cultures” of art and science are really just one.

Faculty of Arts & Science 1 min read

Faculty of Education Pre-Education Student Orientation

In the next semesters as you are navigating courses to complete your BFA., BSc., BA. or BMgt., know that we are here for you in the Faculty of Education. In the months ahead, look for Pre-Education events to engage in.

New Student Orientation 3 min read

Welcome to Spring 2021, Graduate Students!

Oki! and welcome to the School of Graduate Studies! We are so excited to have all of our graduate students, both new and returning. It’s been an intense summer for us all

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

So, You Want to Become a Teacher? Advice from Recent Grads: Charlene Oka Iinni’skim’akii

Recent graduate of the Niitsitapi Teacher Education Program, Charlene Oka shares this advice for new students, "Never be afraid of the challenges, endure them. Those challenges mold you and prepare you for a very Big World!!"

New Student Orientation 2 min read

So, You Want to Become a Teacher? Advice from Recent Grads: Nicole Perl (BA, BEd '20)

Not only was I inspired by my mom to become a teacher, but she mentioned to me how incredible the U of L Faculty of Education program’s reputation is and…she was right!

New Student Orientation 3 min read

Faculty of Fine Arts New Student Orientation

Dean, Dr. Mary Ingraham, welcomes you to the Faculty of Fine Arts, sharing advice and resources to jump-start your academic journey.

New Student Orientation 4 min read
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