ULethbridge Alumni

"The Best Lessons Come from Mistakes": Gold Medal Award Recipient, Lacey Rose (BEd ‘21)

Advice from Faculty of Education Gold Medal Award recipient, Lacey Rose: " ... not being scared to take a risk and make a mistake, that was something I definitely learned. Often the type of risky lessons that you are not sure how they are going to go, those are the ones that end up being the best."

Developing a Broader and More Nuanced Understanding of Education: Kathryn Desrochers (BSc/BEd ’13, MEd ’21)

Advice from Faculty of Education Medal of Merit recipient, Kathryn Desrochers: "Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, getting it wrong, and not knowing the answer ... the cost of entry into anything truly worthwhile."

A Clear Path to Success: CPA Bridging Alumna Cinthia Salicioni

Cinthia Salicioni, owner of Calgary's Clarity Accounting & Tax shares how the Dhillon School of Business put her on the path to become a Chartered Professional Accountant.

On Becoming a Teacher: Five Questions with Sara Bieniada (BMgt/BEd ‘21)

"I was en route to become an optometrist, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized I loved teaching. When I was 19 years old I did some volunteering that involved teaching, and every time I taught, I would just love it. Something in me comes alive like nothing else when I teach."

On Becoming a Teacher: Five Questions with Ashley Hoisington (BA/BEd ‘21)

"... believe in yourself and take risks. It's really easy to hear about other people's successes and celebrate them. But it's really important to also take time to celebrate your own successes and see the value in your own work."

Canadian Association for Study of Educational Administration: Best Master’s Thesis 2020 goes to Kathryn Desrochers (BSc/BEd ’13, MEd ’21)

Kathryn Desrochers (MEd '21) invited teachers to rate their efficacy using a scale she developed based on existing literature and Alberta’s Teaching Quality Standard. “Teachers had the highest feelings of efficaciousness when they felt protected and part of a team.”

Dedication and Empathy Go a Long Way for Aysu Nordmark (BSc '19)

Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Aysu attended uLethbridge as an international student. Her unique worldview and intense empathy have always led her in the direction of human services positions.

Tahnia Getson (BA '20) Founds Cavalcade Theatre Company and Realizes her Passion for Youth Advocacy

Tahnia Getson (BA ’20) is a multidisciplinary artist who began preparations to create her not-for-profit theatre company before graduating from the University of Lethbridge.

Day Rider pursues passion for music with help of Indigenous Graduate Admission Award

Following his passion to uLethbridge, Day Rider is pursuing a Master of Music in composition with supervisor, Dr. Arlan Schultz. After completing his undergraduate degree, he knew uLethbridge was the right environment to continue his education.

Looking backwards, and forwards, at 20 years of supporting the fine arts

Conga lines and sing-alongs, chefs and serenades, performances, pottery, prints and more. Join the University of Lethbridge as it dances down memory lane, celebrating 20 years of Abbondànza!

Allison Farfus (BSc '17) is a Rural Resident Doctor with a Passion for Patients’ Stories

Dr. Allison Farfus (BSc '17) completed her U of L biological sciences degree in 2017 as the Faculty of Arts and Science Gold Medal Recipient. Now, as a resident doctor in rural family medicine through the University of Alberta based in Red Deer, Allison knows she's in the right place.

Alumni Research: Martin Parent (MEd '20) Video Podcasting to the Teacher World

“If we’re not anchored to research, and don’t have mechanisms to infuse research into practice, we risk relying on fads.” — Martin Parent (MEd '20) Graduate of the Faculty of Education Teaching, Learning and Neuroscience.

With Empathy, Diligence & Drive, Three Alumni Follow their Passion to Medical School

Leah Brummelhuis (BSc '17), Darren Van Essen (BSc '20) and Chad Beck (BSc '20) are three alumni with an inspiring story. While these medical students are very different, they share a sense of self-reliance, passion and empathy along with their biological sciences degrees.

Chloe Fraser (BA '20) has an Attitude of Gratitude

"Yes, the pandemic has changed things, working from home and communicating, but we have to keep moving grain and feeding the world." Chloe has never shied away from a challenge. She is a hard worker and embraces change with positivity, choosing gratitude at every turn.

MEd Student Research: Our Future Really Needs Us To Be Critical Thinkers

Kindergarten students list and weigh pros and cons before making decisions. Whether acquiring a class pet, helping design their school’s new playground, or establishing classroom health protocols.

"Imaginatively Intellectual" Grace Martin (BSc '14/BEd '16) Teaches with Heart and Doesn't Shy Away from Tough Topics

Grace Martin (BSc ‘14/BEd '16) is a dedicated teacher, published author, loving mother and wellness coach. Grace is a two-time graduate of the University of Lethbridge. In 2014, she received a biological sciences degree with a sizeable unofficial physics minor and a teaching degree in 2016.

MHSM student Dr. Tolu Olateju gains new perspective of health care

Dr. Olateju has extensive training and experience in her field, however the MHSM program has offered her an entirely different perspective of health care. “My creativity has been tested and stretched. A whole new world of knowledge has opened to me.”

Elder led research and creation project Mootookakio’ssin reactivates Indigenous objects

Mootookakio’ssin is creating a virtual home for Indigenous objects, a place to reactivate the Blackfoot relations within them and transfer that knowledge all the way from Britain back to their peoples in Southern Alberta.

Alumna Elise Pundyk named Alberta Council for Global Cooperation’s Top 30 Under 30

Elise Pundyk (BFA Art ’20) has been named one of the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation’s Top 30 Under 30 for her continuing role in decreasing barriers to quality education, work that began during her time as a student at the University of Lethbridge.

A deep commitment to health care motivated Rudra Dahal to return to school

“The Master's in Health Services Management is the perfect course to advance my goals and knowledge of the sector. Upon completing my MHSM, I'll be well prepared for my career."

Mandi Parker (BSc '99)

"Be inquisitive about the world around you, ask lots of questions, and wonder 'Why' about everything."

Dr. Michelle M. Hogue (MEd '04)

"Science is foundational to the Indigenous paradigm and Indigenous people have been doing science since time immemorial." Dr. Michelle Hogue began her ULethbridge career nearly 30 years ago. Today, she's an Associate Professor and the Indigenous Student Success Cohort Program Coordinator.

Dr. Claudia Gonzalez (MSc '00, PhD '04)

"Science is not a matter of opinion nor of personal choice. Science is universal, it is the human attempt to understand and explain nature."

Alicia Anderson (BSc '20)

"If you find something you are truly passionate about, never let anything stop you from pursuing it. Limitations are self-imposed."

Small cohorts led to large opportunities for MFA graduate Tyler Muzzin

A 45-minute phone call convinced Tyler Muzzin, recent MFA graduate, that the University of Lethbridge was the right place for him, as a student and an artist.