ULethbridge Stories (Page 57)

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.

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.