William Aberhart Gold Medal in Education winner: Hayley Bedard Originally from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Hayley Bedard has found a new home in Lethbridge's School Division. Often described by her peers as an emerging teacher who will change the field of education, Hayley attributes much of her success to those who have helped her along the way.
Medal Winner Elisha Wong Elisha Wong spent four years working in Dr. Robert Sutherland’s lab where she completed her undergraduate honours thesis on cognitive enrichment and Alzheimer’s disease pathology.
Medal Winner Cameron Beazer Cameron Beazer is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology (double major), with a 4.00 GPA that included A’s in 35 classes.
Medal Winner Lawrenz Decano Join us in congratulating medal winner Lawrenz Decano (BA '24)! Lawrenz took home the Faculty of Arts & Science (Art) Gold Medal at the Spring 2024 Convocation.
Medal Winner Rajwinder Kaur Rajwinder Kaur came to ULethbridge having completed her Bachelor and Master of Science in Chemistry from India, and subsequently started a master’s degree at ULethbridge in 2017 before transferring to a PhD program in 2019.
Shining student Hala Higgy (BSc '09), Faculty of Health Sciences As a mother with four children, Hala Higgy found the Graduate Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling was the best fit for her busy lifestyle.
Shining Graduate Ikinainiahkii (Gently Singing), Camina Weasel Moccasin Ikinainiahkii, Camina Weasel Moccasin's (BA '13, MA '24) pursuit of graduate studies at ULethbridge was driven by her dedication to Blackfoot culture. Reflected in her thesis focusing on Blackfoot sacred and significant sites, she aims to reform heritage management policy and procedure.
Shining Graduate Iinisskiimmaki, Kirsten Lindley, is passionate about Indigenous culture and issues Kirsten Lindley (BHSc '24) plans to centre Indigenous perspectives of health, including Indigenous languages, Indigenous food sovereignty and cultural practices, as health prevention and interventions.
Shining Music Graduate Jaimee Jarvie builds Multiple Sclerosis community through song When Faculty of Fine Arts graduate Jaimee Jarvie (BMus '13, MMus '24) was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, her path to understand and accept her new reality led her to graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge.
Shining Dramatic Arts Graduate Ahona Sanyal brings love of theatre to community Fine Arts graduand Ahona Sanyal (BFA - Dramatic Arts '24) fostered her passion for creativity as a student, taking part in a variety of experiences both onstage and offstage.
Shining Educational Leadership Graduate litspyaapainskiaki (Singing in the Wind), Irene Young Pine Guided by her past, Irene Young Pine (MEd '24 (BA/BEd '11)) continues her journey towards cultivating the next generation of teachers. Drawing from the reconciliation of her own lived experiences, she looks to advance her work as an educator by teaching Indigenous Education at Ulethbridge.
Shining Graduate Caitlin McCaughey As a professional opera singer, Caitlin McCaughey has performed for thousands and even serenaded a rat in the streets of Italy. Now she can proudly include 'two-time University of Lethbridge graduate' among her list of achievements.
Shining Education Graduate & Horns Rugby Alumna Sofia Hoff In her first year at the University of Lethbridge, Sofia Hoff (BA/BEd '24) accomplished a significant personal milestone: joining her two older sisters, Eden and Siena, on the Women's Rugby team.
Shining Graduate Jodi Newman Jodi Newman's dedication to philosophical inquiry and drive for social change are evident. Through her research on online dehumanization, she showcases her commitment to creating safer and more equitable digital environments.
Shining Graduate Nato’yi’kina’soyi (Holy Light that Shines Bright), Hali Heavy Shield inspires through artistry and leadership Accomplished multi-disciplinary artist, author, instructor and mentor, Nato’yi’kina’soyi (Holy Light that Shines Bright), Hali Heavy Shield (BA/BEd ’06, MEd ’12) is the first female Blackfoot PhD recipient at Iniskim, University of Lethbridge.
Shining Graduate Ma’koyii Aa’poo’wa (Rising Wolf), Allan Blake Tailfeathers perseveres beyond struggle Overcoming significant personal hardship, Shining Graduand Ma’koyii Aa’poo’wa (Rising Wolf), Allan Blake Tailfeathers demonstrates that anything is possible. Blake’s desire to help others & give back to his community led him to ULethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences Addictions Counselling program.
CJ Johnson (BHSc '24) — Faculty of Health Sciences Gold Medal CJ Johnson is passionate about breaking down barriers that hinder access to essential health-care services. She intends to pursue graduate studies and focus on enhancing mental health programs for marginalized groups.
Shining Graduate Anika Dirk sees a bright future ahead Shining graduand Anika Dirk intends to pursue graduate studies and foresees a future working with clients who have experienced trauma, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder.
Shining Graduate Ruijie Fan aspires to enhance business sustainability Ruijie Fan (MSc (Mgt) '24), an international student hailing from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, came to the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) in Finance and a Master of Finance from the University of Manitoba already under his belt.
Shining Graduate Cameron Beazer Cameron Beazer’s time at the University of Lethbridge has been marked by moments of revelation and mentorship, notably sparked by Dr. Louise Barrett, whose guidance ignited Cameron's passion for academic pursuits, culminating in a BSc with majors in neuroscience and psychology.
Shining Graduate Samantha Scott's ULethbridge journey took a change of course Samantha Scott (BA Co-op '24) credits the University's liberal education philosophy with helping her find the right career path, and since then she's taken every opportunity to separate herself from the rest of the crowd in the world of work.
New Media internships build skills for students & alumni The New Media program at the University of Lethbridge provides technical skills needed in a rapidly changing digital world, focusing on critical thinking, creativity, ideation and communication – all important criteria when working with clients and organizations.
Therapeutic Recreation graduate creates unique equine art program Amanda Ervin developed a unique program using expressive arts for the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association.
Creating a legacy for rural well-being A passion for science spurred Christine Burton and her twin daughters, Beverly and Tracy, to create the Burton Family Bursary for Women. As rural physicians, Beverly and Tracy and their fellow doctors at The Associate Clinic in Pincher Creek also established a scholarship.
Supporting academic excellence and on-the-job experience The Bruce McKillop WIL Excellence Award names its first recipient.