ULethbridge Stories (Page 54)

Five questions with Shining Graduate Austin Knibb (BFA - New Media '20)

During a time when he should have been donning his cap and walking the stage with his fellow classmates, Austin Knibb (BFA - New Media '20) took on the task of bringing convocation to their homes instead, creating the 2020 Convocation Video.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Aimée Yurris (BHSc ’20)

During her practicum in Aboriginal Health, Aimée took the initiative to spearhead the uLethbridge Meal Exchange Chapter, a student group with the goal of advocating for a more sustainable, equitable campus food system, and connecting campus to the national student food security movement.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Elani Bykowski (BSc '18, MSc '20)

Proper rehabilitation is required after a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury to promote long-term recovery. Elani's studies focused on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as a more efficient, cost-effective alternative to CT scans and MRI for diagnosing brain and spinal cord injury.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Jessica (Lohues) Nelson (BEd/BSc ’20)

This year's Faculty of Education Gold Medal recipient, Jessica excelled in the classroom while at the same time goaltending for the uLethbridge Women’s Hockey team. Her field experience reports speak to a capable teacher that is knowledgeable, caring, fun and engaging.

Five questions with alumna Jamie Lewis (BA (Co-op) '20)

Jamie Lewis, a BA graduate with a double major in anthropology and religious studies, is this year's recipient of the Faculty of Arts & Science Gold Medal (Arts).

Five questions with Shining Graduate Aimee Benoit (BA ’98, MSc ’16, PhD ’20)

Dr. Aimee Benoit’s award-winning research has made a significant contribution to our understanding of urban income inequality and the forces of social exclusion/inclusion. She is the recipient of the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit (PhD) and the Governor General’s Gold Medal.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Jaylyn Potts (BFA - Art '20)

During her time in the Art History and Museum Studies program, Jaylyn Potts (BFA ’20) had the unique opportunity to do two internships with the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery soon after receiving a significant donation to their collection from Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins Hess.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Kylie Fineday (BFA - Art '20)

For consistently presenting a remarkable level of professionalism, compassion and creative engagement while maintaining top academic standing, the University of Lethbridge is proud to recognize Kylie Fineday with the 2020 Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Tyler Muzzin (MFA Art '20)

Consistently dedicated to the highest standards in art and scholarship, balancing these with teaching and community building, his creative research and critical writing exemplify the high ambition, deep curiosity, and methodological rigour that underlie advanced art today.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Kierian Turner (BMus - DAA '20)

Kierian Turner's track record is a tour de force, exhibiting a consistent pattern of ambitious achievements. His drive and passion for his programme of study and the student experience are matched by his pursuit of professional opportunities in the fields of music and the digital audio arts.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Kyle Cole (BA (Co-op) '20)

Kyle Cole, BA (Co-op) '20 has some pretty straightforward advice for incoming students. Be the best you can be and make the most of your degree!

With support and resilience, Anderson excels through adversity

While learning is the essence of a post-secondary experience, it is not limited to what is found in textbooks or studied in the lab. For Alicia Anderson (BSc ’20), discovering the depth of her resilience might just be the most poignant lesson of the last five years.

Faculty of Health Sciences ensured Alysha her convocation experience

In March, before COVID closures, the Faculty of Health Sciences led the effort to present a special graduation ceremony for one of its own, nursing student Alysha Ramus (BN ’20).

Congratulations class of 2020 from the Dhillon School of Business

Congratulations graduates! This milestone is the culmination of several years of hard work and sacrifice. You now join a network of over 14,000 alumni spanning the globe.

Harpreet Aulakh's (BMgt '20) journey to law school

Harpreet Aulakh moved from Edmonton to Calgary in January 2017 to pursue a second degree at the University 0f Lethbridge Calgary Campus with the Dhillon School of Business - a Bachelor of Management in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations.

Shining Graduate: Jackson Enoh MSc(Mgt)’20

Jackson Enoh, originally from Nigeria, came to Canada in 2016 to pursue a Master of Science in Management (MSc (Mgt)) with a focus on Human Resource Management and Labour Relations at the University

Five questions with Shining Graduate Travis Slomp (BMgt '20)

We spoke with Dhillon School of Business graduate and former President of the Management Students' Society, now the Dhillon Business Students' Association, Travis Slomp. Travis graduates with Bachelor of Management with an International Management major and Spanish minor.

Five questions with Jenna Peters (BMgt '20)

Five questions with Dhillon School of Business Undergraduate Gold Medal winner Jenna Peters

Five questions with Seun Ajijala (MSc (Mgt) '20)

For this installment of our Five Questions series, in celebration of the Spring 2020 graduating class, we shift our focus to School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Science (Management) winner, Seun Ajijala.

Five questions with Shining Student Carter Potts (BMus - DAA '20)

Carter Potts (BMus – DAA ’20) made an impact on his faculty and his classmates during his time as a Digital Audio Arts student.

Five questions with Shining Student Jake Rose (BFA - Dramatic Arts '20)

Jake Rose (BFA – Dramatic Arts ’20) was an engaged and high-achieving drama student throughout his degree, getting involved in performance and behind-the-scenes opportunities, winning two Play Right Prize competitions and starting as in intern with local company Theatre Outre upon graduating.

Five Questions with Shining Graduate, Rebecca Jeong BSc '20

Rebecca Jeong, BSc '20, made the most out of her U of L experience by immersing herself in the U of L community as a researcher and volunteer.

Q&A with Calgary Campus 2020 Graduate Nasar Khan

Nasar Khan (BMgt '20) talks about exploring his passion for teaching and tutoring students in accounting and finance.

Q&A with Calgary Campus 2020 Graduate Lashonda Mitchell

Lashonda Mitchell (BMgt '20) shares how valuable the co-op programs are in encouraged students to step out of their comfort zones.

Q&A with Calgary Campus 2020 Graduate Laurie Elliott

Laurie Elliott (BMgt '20) found that the live business case portion of her program provided some of the most valuable learnings in her educational journey.