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Teaching in the Northwest Territories: How Landon Kowalzik found his home in Yellowknife

Born and raised in southern Alberta, Kowalzik has now spent nearly two decades in the Northwest Territories after his first full-time teaching job took him to Yellowknife.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Siipoimoststa, Santanita Oka (BHSc '16), Indigenous mental health outreach worker, Iikaisskini Indigenous Services

Meet Santanita Oka (BHSc '14), who works with Iikaisskini Indigenous Services as the Indigenous mental health outreach worker.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

Shining Student Ryley Gelinas (BA '20)

The academic journey for Ryley Gelinas (BA '20) may continue in the same space she completed her undergraduate degree, but it has changed to reflect where she is going. While Ryley began her studies as an English major, she fell in love with history, and the rest is ‘history,’ so to speak.

Shining Students 4 min read

Board of Governors pledges $10 million in match funds to support student scholarships

Acknowledging that increased financial support is critical in ensuring a university education remains an option for more students, the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors is pledging $10 million in match funds for the establishment of new endowed student scholarships.

Giving 2 min read

How one ULethbridge alumnus' painful past sparked a new business and brighter future

ULethbridge Alumnus, Nathir Haimoun overcomes setbacks caused by the Syrian war by starting his own moving business. Find out how a substantial award and mentorship from a Dhillon School of Business professor is helping him reach his entrepreneurial goals.

Alumni 3 min read

Archaeology students unlock secrets of the past at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

For archaeology students, getting their hands dirty is a highlight of their education. This past summer, archaeology undergraduate and graduate students had the chance to get grit under their fingernails during a field school at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Boosting your resume with bioinformatics

The Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics was the perfect way for Melissa Ota (BSc Co-op '21, GC '22) to improve her job prospects in a rapidly growing field.

Bioinformatics 2 min read

International Success Built on a Liberal Education

There's never just one way to achieve success, but uLeth graduate Kevin Legg found that a solid foundation in liberal education was the best route for him.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

How Small-Town Attitudes Lead to Big City Careers

If you think your dreams of a rewarding, fast-paced international career are too big, think again. Global opportunities for University of Lethbridge grads are ready and waiting, and not just for business majors.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Crystal Mulik

Crystal Mulik (BSc '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Science majoring in psychology. Professors at ULethbridge influenced Crystal’s research interests and scientific aspirations.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Q & A with fall 2022 graduate Brady Simpson

Get to know Master of Science in Management (marketing) graduate Brady Simpson (BMgt Co-op '19, MSc (Mgt) '22) as he shares his experiences at ULethbridge.

Convocation 3 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Leo Brooks

> Jump in with both feet. There are so many opportunities and things to get involved with, and there is such a strong sense of community here; take advantage of it. Nearly everyone I

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Siikimiikatopii, Cody Lyle Wells

Surviving through a pandemic is an experience DSB grad Siikimiikatopii, Cody Lyle Wells (BMgt '22) won't soon forget. Here he tells us more about his ULethbridge experience, including the role he hopes to play on the Blood Tribe and what he plans to do with his education.

Convocation 1 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Tanner Lapointe

Tanner LaPointe (BMus '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, achieving Great Distinction in his studies.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Aaron Charchuk

Aaron Charchuk (BSc '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Science majoring in environmental science. At ULethbridge, scholarships helped Aaron spend less time worrying about his budget and more time on his studies and extracurriculars.

Faculty of Arts & Science 1 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Amber Pritchard

Amber Pritchard (BHSc '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in public health, with a minor in aboriginal heath.

Convocation 1 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Nicole Phillips

Nicole Phillips (BA '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in a general major in the humanities with streams in English, history and fine arts. At ULethbridge, Nicole took the road less travelled and stumbled upon opportunities she never dreamed of.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Connecting with school of graduate studies silver medal of merit, master of arts Mariah Besplug

Connect with Master of Arts (geography) graduate Mariah Besplug (BA/BEd '18, MA '22 as she shares her experiences from ULethbridge and celebrates winning the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Arts.

Convocation 2 min read

Samantha Newton: 2022 Faculty of Fine Arts academic gold medal winner

Samantha Newton (BFA '22) is the 2022 recipient of the Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal. Read more about her achievements at ULethbridge!

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Connecting with 2022 Faculty of Arts & Science academic gold medal winner (arts), Monica Lockett

Monica Lockett (BA '22) is the recipient of the 2022 undergraduate gold medal (arts) for the Faculty of Arts & Science. She was also awarded the Canadian Sociology Association’s Outstanding Student Award in addition to several other awards in support of her research.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Connecting with 2022 Faculty of Arts & Science academic gold medal winner (science), Sam Gerrand

Sam Gerrand (BSc '22) is the recipient of the 2022 undergraduate gold medal (science) for the Faculty of Arts & Science. Sam was inspired by a wildfire that burned near his childhood home to better understand the effects of wildfires on landscapes.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Centre opens in honour of Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04)

Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04) knows the importance of education and champions the pursuit of knowledge in everything he does, which is strikingly evident in his work on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being.

Iikaisskini 4 min read

Faculty of Education Profile: Integrating a diverse artistic lens to a multi-task work world, Suzanne Atkinson (BFA '00)

"We work so well together. I think the reputation of the Education department is very strong because it’s a great group of people" — Suzanne Atkinson, Faculty of Education.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Victoria Steffensen (BFA ’20) creates her own path forward as an entrepreneur

Victoria Steffensen (BFA ’20) always had a goal of starting her own business and working for herself. Through completing her degree in new media, graduating from the University of Lethbridge and settling down in rural Alberta, she has accomplished this dream and more.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Faculty of Education profile, Nicole Spence: Baseball, hockey, workouts, half-marathons, golf ... and Student Program Services

It's family first with Nicole Spence—Jayden and Dawson keeping her ever-busy. But in her role as Program Assistant for the Faculty of Education's Student Program Services office it's all about the students. She helps them get them from Point A to Point B as smoothly as possible.

Faculty of Education 3 min read
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