Alumni

Alumni Association set to recognize 2020 and 2021 Alumni Achievement Award recipients

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA) will welcome the 2020 and 2021 Alumni Achievement Award recipients back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments.

Skills you'll need in the future workplace

Future success isn't only dependent on your education and hard-skills. Find out what you need to be career ready and how to set yourself apart in the job market.

Green Shirt Day 2022 delivers an important message with new logo designed by ULethbridge alumnus Joshua Wong (BFA/BMgt ’20)

Organ donation changes and saves lives—up to eight, to be exact, from one person's donation. For Green Shirt Day 2022, Canadians are encouraged to register as organ donors and wear green to mark their support for organ donation.

Meeting of the Minds 2022: Images of Research

Images of Research highlights ULethbridge graduate students' work. With a remarkable breadth and depth of research, submissions to the photography competition includes fascinating imagery few people have the opportunity to enjoy otherwise.

Alumna Kennedy Greene (BFA ’13) is on the right path with her career in stage management

Working in theatre was not always part of University of Lethbridge alumna Kennedy Greene’s (BFA ’13) career plan, but it did become her calling.

Glenda Martens (BFA '03), digital media specialist (design), Teaching Centre

Meet Glenda Martens, the Digital Media Specialist (Design) for the Teaching Centre.

Dr. Jon Doan (PhD '06), associate professor, Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Dr. Jon Doan works hard and plays hard. He teaches biomechancs and conducts research in Parkinson's disease and biomechanics and, off the job, stays active through sports and volunteering.

Elders in Residence offer campus community spiritual and emotional support

Through traditional teachings and storytelling, the Blackfoot Elders in Residence at the University of Lethbridge offers guidance, cultural support, and encouragement to the campus community. The Carolla (Napiakii) Calf Robe Elders and Ceremony

Multidisciplinary artist Angeline Simon (BFA ’18) showcases Lethbridge’s historic Chinatown in new gallery exhibition

Multidisciplinary artist Angeline Simon (BFA '18) is looking to uncover forgotten memories of Lethbridge's Chinatown in a new exhibition at the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery's satellite space.

Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 recognizes Dhillon Alumna Angela Thompson

Every year Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 recognizes the achievements of Canadians who have demonstrated remarkable success before passing the age of 40. This year's 2021 honourees includes Dhillon School of Business alumna Angela Thompson (BMgt '12).

Giving Tuesday exceeds goals and generates support for student food security

Over the course of the day, donors chose to give back in several ways, buying breakfast for students, raising funds for the ULSU Food Bank and Little Library Food Pantries, and collecting non-perishable food items.

Advancing Indigenous ways of knowing

On September 30, 2021, Canada solemnly paused in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Throughout the week, the ULethbridge reflected on a painful, unjust part of Canadian history on the broadest of scales, committing to continue to take actions to build a better tomorrow.

Alum Terry Whitehead nurtures aspiring writers with new award

Terry Whitehead (BA '94) founded the U of L Bridge Prize and the Play Right Prize, competitions intended to motivate the next generation of creative minds and foster the future careers of playwrights and creative writers.

BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF INSPIRING LIGHTS

The University of Lethbridge was founded in 1967 because a group of citizens believe southern Alberta warranted its own university. Now, nearly 55 years later, continued community support has enabled uLethbridge to have a global reach.

Donor Spotlight: Dr. Rita L. Irwin Contributes to Art Education

As a professor in Art Education, Dr. Rita L. Irwin believes the art component needs to be valued and appreciated. “The more donors can show support for areas that tend to be under appreciated in the schools, the greater the possibility of enhancing and strengthening these programs in the schools.”

Wellness and Gratitude: "Spending time with family and friends is really at the heart of everything," Daphne Sander (BA/BEd ’92, MEd '11)

"I’m very fortunate. Not to say that there haven't been challenges along the way — there certainly have been — but I recognize that I have a lot of good in my life and the pandemic has reminded me to celebrate that," Daphne Sander (BA/BEd '92, MEd '11).

Matthew Somerville wins 2021 Michael Chan Prize in Asian Studies

“Poetry doesn’t have an explicit interaction; it’s really the emotion and through that emotion we get influenced,” says Somerville.

Joel Tailfeathers, Natoyiinniimaa (BA'05, BEd'07, MEd'21) ambition for furthering his education has resulted in career success

Education has always been a passion for Joel Tailfeathers (BA'05, BEd'07, MEd’21). After spending years teaching in the city of Lethbridge, his decision to pursue grad school to become an administrator was a goal Joel accomplished in his time as a student.

Michelle Fox, Sikotan (BA ’21) — a Blackfoot mother who attributes family and campus community support as reason for success

"I gained knowledge, and pride in my identity as a First Nation woman. I am proud to take my place in becoming a knowledge holder."

The UL50 Golden Jubilee award helped Alexis Kelly (BA '21) worry less about money and focus more on the uLethbridge experience

Alexis Kelly (BA '21) was selected to win a $10,000 award based on her high school academic performance and the strength of her personal essay. This funding helped her worry less about paying for school so that she could truly embrace campus life, taking every opportunity to learn and grow.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Faculty of Arts & Science

Congratulations to the class of 2021! We wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavours and can't wait to see what you do next. We are so proud of you! #ulethgrad2021 #ulethalumni

On Becoming a Teacher: "In some spellbinding way I feel that teaching allows me to be a support for youth on their journey..." Shlomo Swan-Azmon (BSc '17, BEd '21)

"Through the education program I not only got to explore the issues and challenges students and teachers face but also explore who I am," Shlomo Swan-Azmon (BSc '17, BEd '21)

Teacher Journey: “It is through reflection that we are able to see things anew and make changes that can profoundly impact the next steps...” Lisa Patten (BSc/BEd ’04, MEd ’21)

“I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. Looking through the memory book that still sits on the shelf in my parents' home, 'teacher' had been selected as my profession of choice every year since I was in Kindergarten,” Lisa Patten (BSc/BEd ’04, MEd ’21)

On Becoming a Teacher: "We all make mistakes but they aren’t the end of the world—just stepping stones in the learning process," Brad Aldridge (BSc '18, BEd '21)

"There are some truly amazing individuals in Education and it is incredibly rewarding to get to know them," Brad Aldridge (BSc '18, BEd '21).

Vice President, Development, Alumni Relations & Community Engagement, Kathy Greenwood

Since May 14, 2021, Kathy Greenwood has worked as the vice-president, Development, Alumni Relations & Community Engagement. At the U of L, she leads and coordinates fundraising efforts working to enhance alumni relations and community engagement activities.