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Calgary Campus Shining Graduate: Jordan Vos (BMgt '21)

Jordan Vos knows something about hard-work, taking chances and building valuable relationships. Read more about Jordan's Calgary Campus experience, highlights and his advice for new and future students.

Calgary Campus 3 min read

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Faculty of Fine Arts

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

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

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

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the School of Liberal Education

We know that your liberal education at the University of Lethbridge has prepared you well for whatever comes next: not only to succeed in your careers, but also to be thoughtful, informed and engaged participants in your society.

School of Liberal Education 1 min read

Fostering Empathy, Collaboration, and Social Awareness: ATA William Aberhart Gold Medal in Education Recipient, Sophia Larney (BEd ‘21)

"When I think about the big issues that communities are facing today—issues like inequality, injustice, climate change—education seems like a pretty good place to start to work toward a happier, healthier, more equal, more inclusive world."

Faculty of Education 4 min read

Wellness and Gratitude: "It’s honestly been a rollercoaster," Brae Clowes (BA/BEd ‘21)

After graduating in December 2020, Brae quickly moved into online teaching and is now working as a Physical Education and Health teacher for the Hub Online Learning program through the Calgary Board of Education.

Faculty of Education 4 min read

Support for the journey: International CPA Bridging alumna Lily Wu

Lily Wu from China, set her sights on a better life in Canada and along the way discovered her love of accounting at the Dhillon School of Business.

CPA Bridging 2 min read

Lyndsay Montina (BMgt '09), manager, Alumni Relations

Lyndsay Montina (BMgt '09) has been the manager of Alumni Relations for almost five years, developing programs to keep our alumni engaged. She takes meaning from watching her team and the PACT students develop professionally and personally.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

"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."

Faculty of Education 4 min read

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."

Convocation 3 min read

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.

CPA Bridging 2 min read

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."

Faculty of Education 4 min read

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."

Faculty of Education 5 min read

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.”

Faculty of Education 2 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 5 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 1 min read

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.

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

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!

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 6 min read

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.

Faculty of Education 4 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 6 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 6 min read

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.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

"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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 5 min read

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.”

Health Services Management 2 min read
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