ULethbridge Stories (Page 55)

A Letter to the Graduating Class of 2020

Thank you for spending these past years with us. Omanistayi’kakimatt ... Take care, stay well, and stay in touch!

Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Ellis-Toddington (BSc (Co-op) '99, MEd '05) | Manager, Counselling & Career Services

Where are you from? What is your background? I am born and raised in Lethbridge! I attended the U of L for both my undergraduate and master’s degrees. I received a BSc

Saving the Greater Sage-Grouse: Dr. Graham's Research Highlight

Dr. Brendan Graham has been studying Canadian birds for seventeen years. His research is involved in ecological investigations, and often assists in conservation efforts. One such project is Graham’s work with the

U of L takes provincial conference online and welcomes 220 attendees to campus — virtually, of course

U of L takes provincial conference online and welcomes two-hundred and twenty attendees to campus — virtually, of course — delivering an exceptional conference experience within a few short weeks.

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Nehal Thakor Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Nehal is passionate about training students and solving the mystery of cancers. With labs closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he’s focusing on training his students in scientific writing

PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Ute Kothe

Dr. Kothe shares her research along with a live Q&A, on why RNA research and high-quality teaching are critical during the current pandemic.

Building flexible foundations: why graduate students need professional development

Find out why professional development is becoming an essential part of the graduate student experience, and what you can do to thrive during your time at the University of Lethbridge

Donation that spurred healthcare scrub project comes full circle

After news went out about the Drama Department costume shop technicians building scrubs for health care workers, the family of the original fabric donation was thrilled to hear how the fabric was being used.

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Jean Harrowing (BASc ’78) | Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jean has taken inspiration from people who demonstrate loving and compassionate support for other people.

A Circle is Complete: Nathan Comstock (BA/BEd ’19)

Every school board has excellent first year teachers, teachers who deserve to be recognized for their outstanding efforts. This year, University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education alumni, Nathan Comstock is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious Edwin Parr Award.

Employee Spotlight: Sean Good | Information Technology Services, Client Service Specialist, Calgary Campus

Sean comments that one thing he has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is to be thankful every day for the blessings and good fortune that we do have, especially during this difficult time.

Wellness is stillness: Jane O'Dea

Wellness for me is stillness – the kind of stillness that occurs when you are utterly and completely absorbed in something you love, or are fascinated by, to the point where time stands still and external rewards, consequences, and expectations go out the window.

PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Jennifer Copeland

Dr. Copeland shares her research, along with a live Q&A, on the correlation between our amount of sitting time and the negative health effects it can create.

Wellness is coping with stress through art and music: Jenn Pellerin (BA ’12)

I believe that education is the great equalizer and during this pandemic it is clear home-based learning does not provide a very level playing field for all students. I know that when we get to the other side of this, I have to advocate for those students who need additional supports.

Wellness during the COVID-19 experience, PSII and staying connected: Kelsey Shoults

This experience has definitely shown the importance of being flexible and adapting to the circumstances that you are in which is so important when it comes to teaching.

Employee spotlight: Dr. Shannon Spenceley (BN ’84) | Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences

Shannon finds that the best part of being a nurse is supporting people as they choose new ways to maintain, regain or improve their health.

Drama Department costume technicians make scrubs for healthcare workers

Thanks to a fabric donation received 11 years ago, nurses at Good Samaritan Park Meadows Village supportive living facility are receiving new scrubs and scrub bags in a time of need.

uLethbridge nursing faculty volunteer for front lines

Two uLethbridge alumnae and faculty in the Faculty of Health Sciences' Department of Nursing prove a nurse’s intrinsic desire to help. To care. To heal. Tracy Oosterbroek and Karen Rowles immediately volunteered to return to the front lines when they heard news of the pandemic.

Giving Tuesday Now = Thank You Tuesday

Giving Tuesday on May 5 is a global generosity movement aimed at helping communities respond to COVID-19. As we navigate this new and challenging time, uLethbridge is flipping the script to THANK YOU for giving.

Students ALWAYS come first

As the Spring 2020 semester comes to a close, University of Lethbridge staff members are staying in touch with each and every student.

Employee Spotlight: Mike Opyr (BSc ’14) | Magnetic Resonance Facility Technician

Involved with many projects since he was a student at the University of Lethbridge, Mike now works in the Magnetic Resonance Facility since graduating in 2014.

Coping with COVID-19: Loneliness

“The definition of loneliness is feeling alone against our will,” says Dr. Dawn McBride, drawing on the words of developmental psychologist, Susan Pinker. At a time of mandatory social isolation and distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this definition can apply to all of us.

Wellness is being in the moment: Kenneth Oppel

Once schools closed, I started getting requests from teachers who had been in the middle of studying one of my novels in class. They wanted to know if they could continue online, with the teacher reading chapters aloud. Naturally I said yes.

Twitter education community: books are a form of wellness

Books on the Faculty of Education Twitter feed are a big deal—just follow some of our faculty members, student teachers, and education community. You'll see evidence of the passion for books, for sharing with the class, and reading to their children.

What is a book-tasting?

Faculty of Education master teacher, Rhona Harkness explains that the book tasting experience is one of a kind for many reasons. You first create the ambiance that engages your students. You set the stage to engage. You bring in people who are passionate about reading and can spread that joy.