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Our graduates are leaders and change-makers

A Journey to Health & Higher Learning; Chloe McNamee (BHSc ’15)

After finishing her undergrad and now close to completing her masters, Chloe says her experiences at the U of L have helped her shape a bright and promising future in assisting others to be their own biggest health advocate.

Alumni 4 min read

Business in the Front, Party in the Back; Clayton Varjassy (BMgt ’13)

A man of many hats and even more talents, Clayton is a shining example of how a liberal education fosters creativity and can lead you to opportunities far beyond your area of study.

Alumni 4 min read

Celebrating Success After Struggle; Michael Gale (BSc ’17)

It’s surprising to then learn that on top of his many commitments, Michael has also had to find a way to pull through more struggles and hardships than most on his journey to higher education.

Alumni 5 min read

Seeing the World One Connection at a Time: Fred Trinh (BA ’00)

When it came time for Fred to start his post-secondary education, he packed his bags for another adventure and found himself at the University of Lethbridge.

Alumni 3 min read

Ladies, Love & Laughter; Dress Club

Dress Club or Clothing Club, depending on who you ask, is a group of 12 women (plus or minus a guest or two) from various departments across the U of L, past and present. Each month, this group of ladies get together at a selected member’s home.

Community 5 min read

Tony Montina – Magnets, Metabolomics & Molecules

Enrolling in the U of L education program wasn’t a case of staying close to his home of Coalhurst, but rather it was about studying in the best education program in the country.

Alumni 3 min read

Sonya von Heyking: Teaching the Lighter Side

With a wicked sense of humour and an enviable enthusiasm for life, director of the CPA Bridging program and accounting instructor, Sonya von Heyking (BMgt ’03), has worn the hat of a U of L student, alumna, donor, employee, faculty member and parent.

Giving 3 min read

Marcel Jepson: Ahead of the Curve

While many work towards ensuring this experience in the classroom or lab, there’s a number of people in our University community who start working on this experience way before a student steps foot on campus. Alumnus Marcel Jepson (BFA ’13), is one of those people.

Alumni 2 min read

Kris Fischer: Bubbling, Brewing and Blowing

Perhaps you’ve even wandered down the E800 hallway in University Hall and seen the glass filled, overwhelmed and cramped workspace. This room is where you’ll find alumnus, instructor and university scientific glass blower, Kris Fischer.

Alumni 2 min read

Cathy Newman (BA ’16); The All-rounder

Known for her bright smile and kind heart, Cathy Newman (BA ’16) Transfer Credit Coordinator, has devoted her career to helping students achieve a post-secondary education.

Alumni 2 min read
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