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The Dr. Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse Memorial Fund

Dr. Doug Inglis' and Jenny Gusse's lives were all about discovery, living to explore and push limits personally and professionally.

Giving 2 min read

A legacy of leadership

There’s a history of philanthropy at the University of Lethbridge that is rooted in meaningful and personal relationships between donors and the institution they support.

Giving 3 min read

Celebrating three decades of Indigenous student support

For more than 30 years, an endowment established by TC Energy has provided critical support for Indigenous programs at ULethbridge.

Giving 3 min read

Supporting our students

ULethbridge Chancellors, past and present, know the value that supporting students holds.

Giving 2 min read

Diana Letts-Piedrahita (BHSc '12), Teaching Development Facilitator, Teaching Centre and Sessional Instructor II, Department of Modern Languages

I am originally from Santiago de Cali, Colombia, and have lived in Canada for the past 23 years, with 21 of those years in Lethbridge.

Teaching Centre 3 min read

Colleen Klassen, Agility Innovation Zone Coordinator

As the new Innovation Zone Coordinator for Agility, Klassen is enjoying the mix of administrative and hands-on work.

faculty and staff 2 min read

Faculty of Education graduate Kaye Bonto wants to encourage students' natural curiosities

Witnessing "a-ha moments" and seeing her future students be immersed in learning and creative pursuits that interest them is what excites Faculty of Education student Kaye Bonto most about becoming a teacher.

Faculty of Education 4 min read

Inspiring global citizens

Study abroad and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities help change perspectives, create motivated learners and transform students into game-changing global citizens.

Giving 3 min read

Flightless bird study lands graduate student Sara Citron at the Smithsonian

Sara Citron, a PhD student in the University of Lethbridge's Department of Neuroscience, was selected as a Smithsonian Institution Ten-Week Graduate Student Fellow this summer.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Robertson Philipp Family Prize illuminates the impact of a liberal education

The Robertson Philipp Family Prize was established to support students while bringing recognition to the benefits of a liberal education.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Shining Student Dante Gentile

Educator by day and lead guitarist by night, Dante Gentile's journey at the University of Lethbridge has been marked by a passion for teaching and a deep appreciation for those who have inspired his career choices. He now sets his sights on teaching a social studies curriculum that rocks.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Annette Bright signs off on a 43-year career

Annette Bright set her sights on working at the University of Lethbridge before she’d even finished high school. Born and raised in Emerson, Manitoba, she and her sister would travel to Picture

Faculty & Staff 6 min read

Incorporating the Fine Arts in Indigenous research practices

Researchers in the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge are breaking new ground with an exploration into Indigenous research practices.

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

Bridging business and culture: Indigenous students’ journey connecting with the Māori people

It was a trip that a group of Indigenous students at the University of Lethbridge are calling life-changing. This past June 14, students from across the University took part in the Dhillon School

Dhillon School of Business 5 min read

Niitsiitaakii (The Only Woman), Chataya Holy Singer (BFA - Indigenous Art '23), Administrative Assistant, Iniskim Indigenous Relations

Chataya Holy Singer always knew she wanted to be an artist so she enrolled in the Indigenous Art Studio program, graduating in 2023. She then joined ULethbridge as Administrative Assistant for Iniskim Indigenous Relations.

faculty and staff 2 min read

Advocacy work earns Mars Jesson recognition as first VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Award recipient

Mars Jesson, a psychology major and co-chair of Q-Space at the University of Lethbridge, is the first recipient of the VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Award. This recognition celebrates Jesson's commitment to supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community on campus and beyond.

Giving 3 min read

Randy Gettman, Manager, Supply Chain

A native of Coaldale, Randy joined ULethbridge in 2009 as a Purchasing Agent and became Supply Chain Manager in the fall of 2023. He is passionate about being in the mountains and taking road trips into the backcountry.

faculty and staff 2 min read

Nursing students bridging new wellness partnership in Lethbridge

University of Lethbridge third-year nursing students have managed to bridge a partnership between Medical Mercy Canada and Blood Tribe Department of Health as a part of their community health initiative.

Faculty of Health Sciences 6 min read

Dr. Ying Zheng, Instructor III, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

In addition to teaching chemistry to ULethbridge students, Dr. Ying Zheng was one of the founders of the Lethbridge Chinese Cultural Dance Club.

faculty and staff 3 min read

Startup Boot Camp ignites Ankit's entrepreneurial spirit

When Dhillon School of Business, general business major Ankit Mukherjee received the email announcing his nomination for the 2024 Startup Boot Camp, hosted by 150 Startups at Bow Valley College, he couldn'

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal Winner Alayna McNeil (BMus '24)

Fine Arts graduate Alayna McNeil (BMus '24) took advantage of every opportunity to perform during her studies at the University of Lethbridge, even participating in the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra.

Spring 2024 Convocation 3 min read

Spencer Simkin (BMus '16), Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator for Health Services Management

After serving as a recruitment officer during the pandemic, Spencer Simkin moved to Academic Advising at the Calgary Campus. He also serves as the Program Coordinator for Health Services Management graduate programs.

faculty and staff 2 min read

School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Education winner: Moriah Edge-Partington

Moriah is a lifelong learner, dedicated to staying curious and open to possibility. Motivated by her extreme passion for her field of work, she aims to translate her research into practical solutions, offering support to teachers navigating burnout and trauma.

Spring 2024 Convocation 2 min read

School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Counselling winner: Sydney Gelineau-Olay

A trailblazer in her field, Sydney's academic career includes a project to advance the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ therapy clients and writing a textbook chapter. Sydney assures that while her accomplishments are the result of hard work, she would not have achieved these feats without her peers.

Spring 2024 Convocation 2 min read

William Aberhart Gold Medal in Education winner: Hayley Bedard

Originally from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Hayley Bedard has found a new home in Lethbridge's School Division. Often described by her peers as an emerging teacher who will change the field of education, Hayley attributes much of her success to those who have helped her along the way.

Spring 2024 Convocation 3 min read
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