Alumni - uLethbridge Stories

Alumni Profile: Samuel Williams

Alumni profile of Samuel Williams, (BFA - New Media '08). Samuel is a concept artist, visual developer and art director working for companies such as Nickelodeon, Disney and LEGO.

Alumni Profile: Mandy Espezel (MFA-Art '12)

Alumni profile of Mandy Espezel, MFA-Art '12. Mandy is an artist and university instructor.

Alumni Profile: Blake Evernden (MFA-New Media '15

Alumni profile of Blake Evernden, MFA - New Media '15. Blake is a filmmaker, illustrator, makeup artist and educator.

Alumni Profile: Marta Timmer (MFA-New Media '12)

Alumni profile of Marta Timmer (Blicharz), MFA - New Media '12. Marta is a multidisciplinary visual artist and educator.

Alumni Profile: James Wade (BFA - Multidisciplinary '11)

Alumni profile for James Wade, BFA Multidisciplinary '11. James is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter and illustrator.

Alumni Profile: Brendan Matkin (BFA - New Media '13)

Alumni profile for Brendan Matkin, BFA - New Media '13. Brendan is an interaction designer, creative technician and educator.

Alumni Profile: Emma Parkinson (BMus '08)

Mezzo Soprano | National Opera SingerCanadian mezzo-soprano Emma Parkinson has been hailed as "an outstanding voice" (La Scena Musicale) and "a seductive mezzo" (Opera Canada). In the 2017/18 season, she debuted with Pacific

Alumni Testimonial: Jesse Northey (BMus - Digital Audio Arts '13)

Alumnus Jesse Northey, BMus - Digital Audio Arts '13, shares why he chose to study at the University of Lethbridge.

Alumni Profile: Makambe K Simamba (BFA - Dramatic Arts '13)

Alumni profile for Makambe Simamba, BFA - Dramatic Arts (Performance) '13. Makambe is an award-winning theatre artist, playwright, actor and producer.

Alumni Profile: Kathryn Smith (BFA - Dramatic Arts '12)

Alumni profile for Kathryn Smith, BFA - Dramatic Arts (Technical/Design) '12. Kathryn is a designer, director, technician and musician.

Alumni Testimonial: Andrea Kreminik (BFA - Art '14)

Alumni profile of Andrea Kreminik, BFA-Art (Art History/Museum Studies) '14. Andrea is the Curatorial Assistant at the uLethbridge Art Gallery, and works closely with the Gallery Registrar and the Art Collection.

Diverse skill set aids geography graduate Banting in professional career

For geography alumnus James Banting (BSc ’09, MSc ’16), the University of Lethbridge was the environment he needed to discover his passion. He started with general science, looked at political science and finally settled on geography.

Igniting a Passion for Inclusivity in Post-Secondary Education

Calgary campus alumna says the Dhillon School of Business is a game-changer for immigrant students from all over the world

Employee Spotlight: Jesse Malinsky (BA '98)

Get to know alumnus Jesse Malinsky, Access Services supervisor in the University Library.

Shining Student | Jennifer Ralph (BMus '18) - Education

This week’s Shining Student, also a University of Lethbridge alumna, knew she wanted a personalized university experience. During a visit to uLethbridge for Student-for-a-Day, she found a supportive environment, welcoming professors and experiences to help hone her teaching skills. Meet Jen!

Employee Spotlight: Sharon Lawson (BEd '88)

Get to know alumna Sharon Lawson, Administrative Support in the Faculty of Health Sciences Dean's Office.

Employee Spotlight: Teresa Heyburn (BFA '88)

Get to know Teresa Heyburn, uLethbridge Fine Arts alumna and the Department of Drama's Costume Shop manager.

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Laura Keffer-Wilkes (MSc '12, PhD '16)

Dr. Laura Keffer-Wilkes has worn plenty of hats during her time at the U of L, including being one of the founders of Spooky Science.

Creating a Brighter Future for Elementary School Students

Working with a local elementary school, uLethbridge alumna and neuroscience researcher Dr. Robbin Gibb is taking leading brain research right into the classroom.

Ten Thousand Coffees Builds Connections Between Students and Alumni

Thanks to a grant from RBC Future Launch, uLethbridge is connecting alumni and students through Ten Thousand Coffees.

Scholarship Honours Dua's Passion for Learning and Knowledge

The late Dr. Bhagwan Dua always made students a top priority and now a scholarship in his name will honour his legacy.

Hockey Award Honours Love of the Game

The Seamus Daley Memorial Hockey Award keeps players on campus and on the ice.

Siblings Pull Together to Fight Parkinson's

Siblings Eleanor (Hummel) Smith (BEd ’91), Bernie Hummel and Ruth Hummel Thomson (MA ’10) have established the George and Alice Hummel Neuroscience Award in honour of their parents.

Bryn Hewko (MFA ’16): 2018 Young Alumnus of the Year

A bright, engaging and innovative entrepreneur, Bryn Hewko has already made huge inroads into the cinema industry and worked with some long trusted and recognizable brands while providing new media students and recent grads internships and employment opportunities.

Bill Spenceley (BSc ’81): 2018 Alumnus of the Year

A business leader with a strong research background, alumnus Bill Spenceley has guided his local company to worldwide success, all while taking a leading role in environmental sustainability and empowering the next generation of uLethbridge students through collaborative projects and ventures.