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/
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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
Teaching Multiple Literacies in Canadian Classrooms: Sarah Gagnon championed research on effective English language assessment practices in her uLethbridge Master of Education program.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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 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.
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
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!!"
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!
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.
Employee Spotlight: Todd Doucette | Teaching Centre & Agility Todd Doucette is a 12 year staff member, working as a Digital Media Specialist in the Teaching Centre. He has a passion for travel and working collaboratively with his colleagues to have the greatest impact possible.
So, You Want to Become a Teacher? Advice from Recent Grads: Ben Beland (BA, BEd '20) It’s going to go by SO FAST! Push yourself out of your comfort zone! First year is so exciting with all the new opportunities and experiences that you have access to, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of them, and try to meet as many people as you can.
Two Bears named Tier II Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Arts Research and Technology The Government of Canada has named Jackson 2Bears, assistant professor of Indigenous art studio and media arts at the University of Lethbridge, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Arts Research and Technology.
Wellness is the Great Outdoors with Family: Beth Cormier (BA/BEd ’94) The Faculty of Education endeavours to model health and wellness to pre-service teachers in the hope they will do the same with their own future students and colleagues, and — in a trickledown effect — positively impact friends, family and beyond.
PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Trevor Harrison Dr. Trevor Harrison is scheduled to share his research as part of the PUBlic Professor Series in the 2020/21 season. As an introduction to Trevor, we recorded a Q&A session on the interdisciplinary view of sociology held by Dr. Trevor Harrison and how this informs his research.
