Planting the Seeds for the Future Cor Van Raay's gift provides uLethbridge and Lethbridge College students leading-edge training in agribusiness practices.
Putting Parkinson's on Ice A team of uLethbridge researchers, led by Dr. Jon Doan (PhD '06) is investigating skating and stickhandling skills as forms of therapy.
Rebuilding in Nepal Alumna Janelle Pritchard (BN '12), an operating-room nurse in Calgary, has an infectious passion for helping the people of Nepal.
Back in Class, Fender Has No Regrets Over Change in Career Focus It is never too late to make decisions that change your career path! Kai Fender (BSc ’16) is a shining example of this, and is now back in school and on his way to taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and applying to medical school.
Conducting Convocation; Janet Youngdahl A guiding light for graduands as they make their way across the stage at Convocation, Janet Youngdahl (Fine Arts) is using her organizational abilities as a choral conductor to guide students to their
Mathew and Penny Stone help students chart a career path History alumni create professional development opportunities to help humanities and social science students achieve early career success.
Recognizing the 50 greatest Pronghorns Over the course of 50 years, of the thousands of athletes who have worn Pronghorns blue and gold, a select group has separated itself from the herd as the best of the best.
The Voice Behind Pronghorns Men's Hockey; Ryan O’Donnell When I was a kid, a lot of my best friends growing up were hockey players, so I would help the U of L coaches at summer camps. I remember pushing pucks for them for years.
Solving Mysteries Through Comics and History; Brendan Cummins (BA ’16) Now, close to completing his Master of Arts in history while serving as president of the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), Brendan says he feels the U of L has given him the opportunities he needed to do what he loves.
Coding the iCub – Making Connections with Cognitive Robotics An international partnership between University of Lethbridge neuroscience professor Dr. Matthew Tata and Dr. Francesco Rea (Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa) has given three undergraduate students the unique opportunity to work on an independent study focused on cognitive robotics.
Applied Study Project Investigates Relevancy of Supercluster Proposals Katie Quinn (geography) had the opportunity recently to complete an applied study at Lethbridge County that focused on agricultural superclusters and how one would best contribute to the county. Her research culminated in a special presentation to Lethbridge County Council.
Riding the Wave; Brittney Nyrose (BA/BMgt ’12) When you enter the University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics offices, the bright smile of alumna and staff member, Brittney Nyrose (BA/BMgt ’12) will be there to greet you.
Creating Connections & Communities; Karen Johnson (BMgt ’86) If you’ve been to any University of Lethbridge event in the last three decades, you would have more than likely set eyes upon alumna and University Senator, Karen Johnson (BMgt ’86).
Biology and Beyond; Dr. Andy Hudson (BSC ’09, PHD ’15) A witness to the evolution of campus as both an undergrad, graduate and post-doctoral student, Andy brings his passion and enthusiasm for teaching and asking ‘what’s next?’ into the classroom.
Leading Lady: Dr. Glenda Bonifacio Creating a better world around her and leading by example, Glenda brings the type of warmth and approachability to a room that you can’t help but engage with and be enthralled by.
A Running Family Legacy; Emily Brown (BA ’12) The daughter of two alumni, an avid runner and loud and proud a University of Lethbridge advocate, Emily leaves a trail of smiles wherever she goes.
Brains, Bikes & Biotechnology; Aubrey Demchuk (MSc ’15) An entrepreneurial neuroscientist who is no slouch when it comes to genetics, biotechnology, or behavioural neuroscience, Aubrey may have also been the blur that screamed past you while you were on a leisurely hike or bike ride.
Finding your Flourish; Dr. Mark Slomp (MEd ’06) Taking the journey through his own career development and experiences have helped Mark to make a keen study of how to best help students make choices which can ultimately lead to a fulfilling existence.
The Law of Liberal Education; Michael Gabriel (BA ’04) From the blustery shores of Corner Brook, N.L., to the boreal forest of Fort McMurray, alumnus and University of Lethbridge Alumni Association President, Michael Gabriel (BA ‘04) has been on quite a journey.
A Journey to Health & Higher Learning; Chloe McNamee (BHSc ’15) After finishing her undergrad and now close to completing her masters, Chloe says her experiences at the U of L have helped her shape a bright and promising future in assisting others to be their own biggest health advocate.
Making Waves in Swimming & STEM – Leah Troskot Home for the summer, Leah is putting theory into practice while working on the Destination Project, before she heads off to the 2017 Canadian Swimming Championships this week.
Business in the Front, Party in the Back; Clayton Varjassy (BMgt ’13) A man of many hats and even more talents, Clayton is a shining example of how a liberal education fosters creativity and can lead you to opportunities far beyond your area of study.
Community & Connection; Dr. Yale Belanger (BA ’98) When it came time for political science professor, Dr. Yale Belanger (BA ’98) to look for a teaching and research post, it didn’t take too long to make the decision to come back to the University of Lethbridge.
Igniting Imaginations & Fostering the Future; Dr. Laura Keffer-Wilkes (MSc ’12, PhD ’16) As the program coordinator of science outreach program, Destination Exploration, Laura sees the light flick on in many young minds as she helps them unlock the door to discovery in the world of science.
Celebrating Success After Struggle; Michael Gale (BSc ’17) It’s surprising to then learn that on top of his many commitments, Michael has also had to find a way to pull through more struggles and hardships than most on his journey to higher education.
