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.
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.
