ULethbridge Alumni

Wellness is the Great Outdoors with Family: Beth Cormier (BA/BEd ’94)

The Faculty of Education endeavours to model health and wellness to pre-service teachers in the hope they will do the same with their own future students and colleagues, and — in a trickledown effect — positively impact friends, family and beyond.

Learning and Teaching in Rural Schools

“I developed learning skills through the patience of my teachers in a small school. That’s when I decided I was going to be a teacher.” — Janice Jensen

Bridging Neuroscience and Education

“I chose the MEd Teaching, Learning and Neuroscience program because it is the only one offered in western Canada to bridge the three disciplines of psychology, neuroscience, and education."

Alumna Jess Fehr (BA ’09) shares her top three philanthropic tips

A big misconception about philanthropy is that the only way to be philanthropic is to donate money. Learn how to start your own philanthropic journey with Jess's tips and tricks!

Wellness is the Coulees: Aaron Stout

"With the move to online delivery of our Fall 2020 semester, we still want our Faculty of Education students to be aware that wellness is a key component of our program."

Wellness is About Writing: Teri Hartman (BA/BEd '02, current MEd student)

I’ve learned over the years that compassion is the greatest indicator of wellness for me, and this includes empathy for not only others, but for myself. Writing has taught me the ultimate lesson in self-compassion.

A Convocation Story: Sharing the Joy with Rita Lal (MEd '20)

"A very special happening took place that I would like to tell you about." Dr. Carmen Mombourquette, Faculty of Education

Five questions with Shining Graduate Dylan Nikkel BSc '20

Dylan Nikkel's most memorable uLethbridge experience was defending his Honours Thesis. It was both intense and immensely satisfying.

Five questions with Shining Graduate and this Year's Recipient of the Gold Medal in Science Kate Chua BSc '20

Kate Chua, who has earned a BSc Neuroscience, has been awarded this year's Gold Medal (Science). The most important lesson she learned at uLethbridge is that it is important to allow yourself to make your own path and not one that is expected of you.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Rita Lal (BSc/BEd '01, MEd '20)

Throughout her master’s program Rita maintained a 4.0 GPA and is now about to embark on doctoral studies; we wish her every success in her PhD.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Aimée Yurris (BHSc ’20)

During her practicum in Aboriginal Health, Aimée took the initiative to spearhead the uLethbridge Meal Exchange Chapter, a student group with the goal of advocating for a more sustainable, equitable campus food system, and connecting campus to the national student food security movement.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Elani Bykowski (BSc '18, MSc '20)

Proper rehabilitation is required after a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury to promote long-term recovery. Elani's studies focused on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as a more efficient, cost-effective alternative to CT scans and MRI for diagnosing brain and spinal cord injury.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Jessica (Lohues) Nelson (BEd/BSc ’20)

This year's Faculty of Education Gold Medal recipient, Jessica excelled in the classroom while at the same time goaltending for the uLethbridge Women’s Hockey team. Her field experience reports speak to a capable teacher that is knowledgeable, caring, fun and engaging.

Five questions with alumna Jamie Lewis (BA (Co-op) '20)

Jamie Lewis, a BA graduate with a double major in anthropology and religious studies, is this year's recipient of the Faculty of Arts & Science Gold Medal (Arts).

Five questions with Shining Graduate Aimee Benoit (BA ’98, MSc ’16, PhD ’20)

Dr. Aimee Benoit’s award-winning research has made a significant contribution to our understanding of urban income inequality and the forces of social exclusion/inclusion. She is the recipient of the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit (PhD) and the Governor General’s Gold Medal.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Kylie Fineday (BFA - Art '20)

For consistently presenting a remarkable level of professionalism, compassion and creative engagement while maintaining top academic standing, the University of Lethbridge is proud to recognize Kylie Fineday with the 2020 Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Kyle Cole (BA (Co-op) '20)

Kyle Cole, BA (Co-op) '20 has some pretty straightforward advice for incoming students. Be the best you can be and make the most of your degree!

Faculty of Health Sciences ensured Alysha her convocation experience

In March, before COVID closures, the Faculty of Health Sciences led the effort to present a special graduation ceremony for one of its own, nursing student Alysha Ramus (BN ’20).

Congratulations class of 2020 from the Dhillon School of Business

Congratulations graduates! This milestone is the culmination of several years of hard work and sacrifice. You now join a network of over 14,000 alumni spanning the globe.

Harpreet Aulakh's (BMgt '20) journey to law school

Harpreet Aulakh moved from Edmonton to Calgary in January 2017 to pursue a second degree at the University 0f Lethbridge Calgary Campus with the Dhillon School of Business - a Bachelor of Management in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations.

Shining Graduate: Jackson Enoh MSc(Mgt)’20

Jackson Enoh, originally from Nigeria, came to Canada in 2016 to pursue a Master of Science in Management (MSc (Mgt)) with a focus on Human Resource Management and Labour Relations at the University

Five questions with Shining Graduate Travis Slomp (BMgt '20)

We spoke with Dhillon School of Business graduate and former President of the Management Students' Society, now the Dhillon Business Students' Association, Travis Slomp. Travis graduates with Bachelor of Management with an International Management major and Spanish minor.

Five questions with Jenna Peters (BMgt '20)

Five questions with Dhillon School of Business Undergraduate Gold Medal winner Jenna Peters

Five questions with Seun Ajijala (MSc (Mgt) '20)

For this installment of our Five Questions series, in celebration of the Spring 2020 graduating class, we shift our focus to School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Science (Management) winner, Seun Ajijala.

Five Questions with Shining Graduate, Rebecca Jeong BSc '20

Rebecca Jeong, BSc '20, made the most out of her U of L experience by immersing herself in the U of L community as a researcher and volunteer.