Faculty of Arts & Science

PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Glenda Bonifacio

Dr. Glenda Bonifacio is scheduled to share her research as part of the PUBlic Professor Series in the 2020/21 season. As an introduction to Glenda, we recorded a Q&A session on the interdisciplinary research on gender, migration, and post-disaster communities.

PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Amy Shaw

Dr. Amy Shaw shares her research as part of the PUBlic Professor Series along with a live Q&A (recorded in 2020) on Canadians in the South African War, bodies in the 19th century, and citizens in wartime and pandemics.

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.

Forging a friendship

An off-chance meeting on the first day of New Student Orientation (NSO) in 2015 led to a friendship that has sustained Nick Hassink (BSc ’19) and James Eaton (BSc ’20) throughout their undergraduate studies.

Don’t discredit the electives: liberal education opens doors to new career opportunities for recent graduate

Sometimes the area of study that you start at university is not the career you end up in. Thanks to the flexible liberal education environment at the University of Lethbridge, exposure to new classes and ideas led to an inspiring new career for recent graduate Farah Rajan (BASc ’20).

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 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 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 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!

With support and resilience, Anderson excels through adversity

While learning is the essence of a post-secondary experience, it is not limited to what is found in textbooks or studied in the lab. For Alicia Anderson (BSc ’20), discovering the depth of her resilience might just be the most poignant lesson of the last five years.

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.

Congratulations to the Class of 2020 from the Faculty of Arts & Science

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! #ulethgrad2020 #ulethalumni

From Prairie to pharmacy: Haley Shade blends traditional knowledge with scientific approaches

In the Cancer Cell and Natural Product Laboratories at uLethbridge, biological sciences student Haley Shade is gaining valuable research experience testing prairie plants for anti-cancer compounds.

PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Kevin McGeough

Dr. McGeough shares his research along with a live Q&A on what archaeology tells us about progress, decline, collapse, and pandemics.

U of L takes provincial conference online and welcomes 220 attendees to campus — virtually, of course

U of L takes provincial conference online and welcomes two-hundred and twenty attendees to campus — virtually, of course — delivering an exceptional conference experience within a few short weeks.

PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Ute Kothe

Dr. Kothe shares her research along with a live Q&A, on why RNA research and high-quality teaching are critical during the current pandemic.

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Jean Harrowing (BASc ’78) | Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jean has taken inspiration from people who demonstrate loving and compassionate support for other people.

PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Jennifer Copeland

Dr. Copeland shares her research, along with a live Q&A, on the correlation between our amount of sitting time and the negative health effects it can create.

PhD student earns prestigious, highly competitive postgraduate scholarships

Congratulations to Tyler Mrozowich, a PhD student in Dr. Trushar Patel’s laboratory at the Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute and the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. He is a recipient of the prestigious and highly competitive NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral program.

Undergraduate student authors manuscript published in leading international journal

Undergraduate student, Marielle Stoutjesdyk, is the lead author of a manuscript published in a leading international journal.

Academic advisors more vital than ever amid social distancing

The Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Advising team's dedication to students has always been apparent, as demonstrated by their commitment to the well being of students. Never before has this commitment been tested.

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Michelle Helstein | Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science, and Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

One thing that became clear to Michelle as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is that uLethbridge is full of committed, compassionate and talented people! that uLethbridge is full of committed, compassionate and talented people!

Alumni owned Airau Marketing launches platform to support local small businesses

Alumni owned Airau Marketing's lethbridgelocal.ca platform has launched to support local small business during the COVID crisis. Every gift card purchase will be matched in donations back into the community.

One mathematics instructor's experience switching to an alternative teaching model during a pandemic

The pandemic and the need to switch to an alternative teaching model has really highlighted some of the benefits of working with OER, in particular, the flexibility and accessibility they offer.

Commitment to students and employer partners remains the top priority for the co-op team

“Everyone on our team remains committed to keeping students and employers our top priority, and luckily, we have some innovative technology available that allows us to make that happen,” says Jasminn Berteotti.