Faculty of Arts & Science

Bawo Ewowo - Pronghorn Track and Field

"To me Black History Month is about the recognition and celebration of Black people who have contribution to society."

Tyrell Cook - Pronghorn Soccer

"Black history month is way more than the celebration of black people one month of a year. It’s a starting point to show the many contributions black people continue to make in communities and around the world."

Oladipo Olatona - Pronghorn Track and Field

"I feel like being a Black athlete in a university sport is a great honour. I feel like to an extent we represent others who might not have had the opportunity to do the same things as me just because of the fact that they are Black."

Paul Asebiode - Pronghorn Basketball

"I wish I knew why the stereotypes that surround Black people are still being accepted."

Nicola Schatz

“Scientific research at uLethbridge is genuinely collaborative. Within a single lab and across multiple labs, you can help on various projects by sharing equipment, ideas and expertise in different protocols.”

Dr. Stacey Wetmore

“I am most excited to work with talented students every day. It is also exciting when the computer modelling they do provides the missing explanations that help us understand the traditional ‘wet’ experimental data collected in our collaborators’ labs.”

Dr. Fern Leavens (BSc '13)

"Science helps us to continue exploring and better understand the world we live in. It also contributes to advances and innovations in virtually every area of our world."

Araba Sagoe-Wagner (BSc '17, MSc '20)

“Doing independent studies/research and having a place to showcase results like Luke Stebbins Symposium and Meeting of the Minds helped me work on other skills relevant to work, like compiling data and presenting information to others.”

International Day of Women & Girls in Science

This year, we are celebrating the diversity of knowledge and academic backgrounds that women and girls are involved with across Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).

Haliyat Adesanya - Pronghorn Track & Field

"Being a Black athlete means thriving to be the best while working hard to inspire other Black students than it’s not just about 'natural talent'."

Samani Bhusumane - Pronghorn Track & Field

"I wish people knew the greatness of the black culture and communities."

Dr. Jon Doan (PhD '06), associate professor, Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Dr. Jon Doan works hard and plays hard. He teaches biomechancs and conducts research in Parkinson's disease and biomechanics and, off the job, stays active through sports and volunteering.

Shining Student Seraphin Yip

Seraphin Yip chose uLethbridge for its friendly atmosphere, location, and most of all, the abundance of opportunities available. After taking part in 'Student for a Day,' she knew she was in the right place.

Dr. Reginald Bibby, sociology professor, looks back on a stellar 46-year career

Dr. Reg Bibby plans to keep on surveying Canadians about their beliefs and values following his retirement

Advancing Indigenous ways of knowing

On September 30, 2021, Canada solemnly paused in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Throughout the week, the ULethbridge reflected on a painful, unjust part of Canadian history on the broadest of scales, committing to continue to take actions to build a better tomorrow.

Dr. Dennis Connolly has supported students throughout his 54-year career

Dr. Dennis Connolly (LLD ’17) started teaching mathematics in 1967, when ULethbridge was a mere fledgling, and he’s been a fixture ever since. An excellent teacher, he willingly gives his time and support to students and the community.

Dr. Cor Van Raay helps secure the future of agribusiness in southern Alberta

Cor Van Raay had his eye on the future of the area when he donated funds to establish the Cor Van Raay Southern Alberta Agribusiness Program.

IGNITING MINDS

By supporting spaces, programming and student funding, you help inspire the next generation of change-makers, difference seekers and champions for environmental sustainability, reconciliation and innovation.

ILLUMINATING OPPORTUNITIES

Through the establishment of scholarships and the development of programs, your support helps students become global citizens who think critically, communicate thoughtfully, engage in creativity an act in ways that better the world around them.

BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF INSPIRING LIGHTS

The University of Lethbridge was founded in 1967 because a group of citizens believe southern Alberta warranted its own university. Now, nearly 55 years later, continued community support has enabled uLethbridge to have a global reach.

SHINING NEW LIGHT

The path to new knowledge is complex. Through partnerships and support, researchers and students are discovering new solutions to difficult problem, enabling positive change and impacting lives around the world.

Professor Laura Chasmer

Dr. Laura Chasmer's research looks into the implications of peatland change and fire on ecosystem function, and how these impact communities, policy, and management.

Matthew Somerville wins 2021 Michael Chan Prize in Asian Studies

“Poetry doesn’t have an explicit interaction; it’s really the emotion and through that emotion we get influenced,” says Somerville.

Harnessing Biological Information in a Data-Driven World

Bioinformatics allows us to analyze and understand large amount of information, helping us with everything from personalizing cancer treatments to making agriculture more sustainable.

The Field of Science that's Hot and Getting Hotter

Rapid growth in bioinformatics means a surge of job opportunities in the field, both across the country and around the world.