Volunteer Earns Student Sovereign's Medal from Governor General Neuroscience and psychology major Imogen Pohl was awarded the Governor General of Canada's Sovereign Medal for Volunteers by Governor General Dr. Julie Payette (DSc '05) in 2018.
Student and Alumni Business-venture Welcomes Newcomers and Appetites A group of uLethbridge students and alumni have cooked up a delicious new project to provide city newcomers employment and integration opportunities, one meal at a time.
Learning by Volunteering Since 2015, 583 students have registered with UVolunteer, a partnership between Volunteer Lethbridge and the University that matches and tracks students working with city non-profit groups, and they’ve logged 7,741 hours.
Bright Pink, Bright Mind, Bright Future; Joey Grace You may have noticed her (usually wearing a shade of pink) either in a class or hard at work in the University. The engaging executive assistant (finance and administration), Joey Grace, is working toward a Bachelor of Arts, taking classes at the U of L while working full time.
Wilk Inspired to Forge Ahead with Academic Career in Mathematics Having recently returned from the 25th annual Women and Mathematics (WAM) program at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, New Jersey, the path to an academic career in mathematics is clearer than ever for fifth-year mathematics student, Kirsten Wilk.
Embracing the Uncomfortable The effects of his many uncomfortable experiences, from leaving his native Brazil to study in Canada to creating support programs for newcomers, were life changing for Dhillon School of Business alumni, Felipe Civita Ferreira (BMgt ’15).
Sharing a Hidden Treasure of Art with All Thanks to a gift from the estate of Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins Hess which includes more than 1,000 pieces featuring works by the Group of Seven, Emily Carr, Picasso, Chagall, Inuit and Northwest Coast First Nations artists, uLethbridge has one of Canada's most significant art collections.
Basking in Alberta's Big Sky Thanks to Valerie Wilson, the land that has such a deep connection to the Wilson family's past will create a bright future for the University of Lethbridge.
Advancing Alternative Health Care Dr. Wendy Takeda's journey to improve her patients’ entire well-being through acupuncture has led her to establish a student scholarship and collaborate with uLethbridge researchers.
Fostering Relationships Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Communities A well-respected specialist in Indigenous education, Jamie Ahksistowaki Medicine Crane is building the capacity of educators, developing curriculum and improving relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Carving a Path for Herself and Others Her ability to dive in, courage to do things she's never done and desire to take advantage of every opportunity has seen Wendy C. Fox (BASc (BA) ’71) influence the career paths of tens of thousands of Canadians.
Changing Lives Through Music To honour their late nephew, Dr. Wayne Burton (BSc ’97) and Jasmine Burton established the Josh Burton Memorial Award to help uLethbridge music students establish their careers.
Combining Passion, Business and Art An a-ha moment set Paije Ottoson (BMgt/BEd '04) on a whole new career trajectory, combining her business background with her passion for art.
Engineering the Student Experience The future of engineering at the University of Lethbridge could look very different thanks to the support of industry and the southern Alberta community.
Hunting Dinosaurs Wendy Sloboda (BA ’01) is a legendary dinosaur hunter who made international headlines when she introduced a new dinosaur to the world.
Inspiring a New Generation of Musicians Considered one of the most influential musical voices of our time, Dr. Andrew Staniland (BMus '00) has amassed more than 100 national and international performances of his work; garnered a long list of awards and accolades; and represented Canada at prestigious festivals worldwide.
Learning in Nature The expansion of our Westcastle Field Station has created opportunities for expanded research, student training and community outreach initiatives.
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.
