PhD student earns prestigious, highly competitive postgraduate scholarships Congratulations to Tyler Mrozowich, a PhD student in Dr. Trushar Patel’s laboratory at the Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute and the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. He is a recipient of the prestigious and highly competitive NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral program.
Undergraduate student authors manuscript published in leading international journal Undergraduate student, Marielle Stoutjesdyk, is the lead author of a manuscript published in a leading international journal.
uLethbridge alumna nurtures bodies and minds during COVID-19 Alumna Brittany Lewis invites people to 'Stay Home and Plant Things' while giving back to the Lethbridge Food Bank. Her vibrant chalk art is bringing joy to neighbours during social isolation.
Wellness is about having a consistent routine: Alex Funk (BEd '17) Without the structure of the day-to-day routine to rely on, it can be difficult to find a sense of balance. Faculty of Education alumna, Alex Funk (BEd '17) has found her own equilibrium in creating a new routine and scheduling time for herself.
Employee spotlight: Carolin Cattoi-Demkiw | Manager, Safety (Safety Services) and Radiation Safety Officer Carolin comments that the COVID-19 pandemic shows how important it is to be prepared for emergencies and how any ‘unplanned event’ can have a huge impact in unique ways.
Five questions with Dr. Kelly Williams-Whitt: Psychosocial hazards and employer and employee well-being Dr. Kelly Williams-Whitt, Associate Dean of the Dhillon School of Business and a Labour Arbitrator, discusses Psychosocial Hazards and the Well-being of Employers and Employees.
Academic advisors more vital than ever amid social distancing The Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Advising team's dedication to students has always been apparent, as demonstrated by their commitment to the well being of students. Never before has this commitment been tested.
Wellness is spiritual: David Slomp It was a bustling campus day in the fall of 2019—before the provisional term novel coronavirus had become part of our vocabulary, before physical distancing was ever a concern—we met with Dr. David Slomp in the Science Commons Building.
Graduate student spotlight: C. Blake Evernden (MFA) How can I blend the the theoretical with the practical in filmmaking? It was his professors who encouraged C. Blake Evernden (MFA ’15, BFA ’09) to continue on after his Bachelor of Fine
Celebrating National Volunteer Week Despite the restrictions required to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Shelly Wismath says there are still plenty of ways to celebrate and support National Volunteer Week from April 19 to 25.
Erin Burns wins School of Liberal Education Volunteer Award Erin, a second-year student in the Faculty of Fine Arts, hopes to become a teacher and her passion for lifelong education is evident in all of her volunteerism.
Employee Spotlight: Doug Mackie | Chief Safety Officer Doug's role at the University has changed significantly due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Even with these rapid changes, he has found how dedicated the University community is to the response effort.
uLethbridge Art Gallery creates online content in response to COVID-19 Within days of closing their doors, the uLethbridge Art Gallery began sharing content online, launching an online exhibition through social media, offering daily posts and online events to engage and inspire the public from their own homes.
Five steps to mental wellness Getting no separation between work and home is tough, but the uLethbridge community will get through this together. Here are a few mental health tips while you are working from home.
Coping with COVID-19: Harnessing Our Natural Stress Response The goal while in this global health crisis is not to chase feeling calm, but rather to build confidence that ‘I will survive this.’ Once we can start taking control of what we can control, hope returns and thriving is reactivated.
Wellness is Ranching: Danny Balderson Beneath the endless arch of sky, the Southern Alberta prairie displays evidence of farm and ranch—each with stories of relationship to the land.
The Faculty of Education WELLNESS INITIATIVE: Supporting a Focus on Health and Well-Being In light of our current practices of self-isolation and physical distancing, how are we managing to stay healthy and safe? Throughout this series we will spotlight what some folks are doing in terms of health and wellness.
Employee Spotlight: Dr. Michelle Helstein | Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science, and Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education One thing that became clear to Michelle as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is that uLethbridge is full of committed, compassionate and talented people! that uLethbridge is full of committed, compassionate and talented people!
Alumni owned Airau Marketing launches platform to support local small businesses Alumni owned Airau Marketing's lethbridgelocal.ca platform has launched to support local small business during the COVID crisis. Every gift card purchase will be matched in donations back into the community.
One mathematics instructor's experience switching to an alternative teaching model during a pandemic The pandemic and the need to switch to an alternative teaching model has really highlighted some of the benefits of working with OER, in particular, the flexibility and accessibility they offer.
Commitment to students and employer partners remains the top priority for the co-op team “Everyone on our team remains committed to keeping students and employers our top priority, and luckily, we have some innovative technology available that allows us to make that happen,” says Jasminn Berteotti.
Destination Exploration brings STEM into homes with online outreach activities Recognizing the need for engaging young minds with STEM lessons has never been greater, the University of Lethbridge’s Destination Exploration (DE) community outreach program has taken its delivery online with the launch of At Home with Destination Exploration
Self-isolation works, says uLethbridge professor after recovering from COVID-19 Dr. Jennifer Mather has a simple message for everyone about the COVID-19 pandemic — just stay home.
Art students celebrated through online catalogue and award recognition With the closure of the University campus in light of the global pandemic, the Faculty of Fine Arts continues the annual Art Open Studio celebration, hosting the first online Art Studio exhibition catalogue. Now, more people than ever before can enjoy the talents of Art Studio students.
Employee Spotlight: Dr. Govi Veerareddygari | Manager, Science Stores Govi has found that the best way to adapt to new situations is to plan! By creating and executing steps, one can come out ahead on any situation.
