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.
Destination Exploration brings STEM into homes with online outreach activities Recognizing the need for engaging young minds with STEM lessons has never been greater, the University of Lethbridge’s Destination Exploration (DE) community outreach program has taken its delivery online with the launch of At Home with Destination Exploration
Self-isolation works, says uLethbridge professor after recovering from COVID-19 Dr. Jennifer Mather has a simple message for everyone about the COVID-19 pandemic — just stay home.
Employee Spotlight: Dr. Govi Veerareddygari | Manager, Science Stores Govi has found that the best way to adapt to new situations is to plan! By creating and executing steps, one can come out ahead on any situation.
At Home with Destination Exploration On Monday, March 30th, Destination Exploration launched “At Home with Destination Exploration,” an initiative to help youth, parents and teachers stay engaged in STEM throughout our time at home.
Alumnus uses music to connect in the wake of social distancing University of Lethbridge alumnus and local musician John Wort Hannam (BA/BEd ’96) is sharing songs from home as part of his ‘COVID-19 sessions.’
Fourth-year, urban & regional studies student Josh Radford awarded CEWIL Honourable Mention Each year CEWIL Canada recognizes outstanding student achievement of students completing co-op terms, practicums, internships, applied research projects (and many other forms of work-integrated learning) from coast to coast.
Graduate student receives Alberta Innovates (Tech Futures) award of $26K. MSc biological sciences student, Dilini Abeyrama, receives an Alberta Innovates (Tech Futures) award of $26k for one year to study the Atlantic and Indian yellow-nosed albatrosses.
Graduate Student Profile: Benjamin Dosu Jnr, PhD Benjamin hopes his study will be the first steps towards improving water security for marginalized communities.
Ulethbridge students participate in 2020 ICPC North America Championship, the first competition of its kind in North America.
Graduate Student Profile: Harley Morman, PhD Harley is a visual artist who blends his artistic talent with his interest in contemporary art, material culture, and trans studies.
Research Highlight: Dr. Mark Walton Can theories of the microscopic be reconciled with our everyday, macroscopic world?
Research Highlight: Dr. Amy Shaw What happens when Canadian citizens finally meet their fabled ‘enemy’?
Alumnus Receives Praise for New Book Robert Morrison (BASc (BA) '83) combines his passion for research and literature into his new book, The Regency Years, which was recently recognized by critics across Canada.
Employee Spotlight: Dr. Kristine Alexander | Associate Professor of History, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Child and Youth Studies For Kristine, the best part of her job is interacting with students!
List of Canada’s Most Powerful Women Recognizes Alumna Women’s Executive Network (WXN) recently named alumna Tevi Legge (BA/BMgt ’08) on their list of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100.
Marathon of Afghanistan Documentary has uLethbridge Connection As the co-director and producer of the documentary The Secret Marathon, alumna Kate McKenzie (BA/BEd ’07) trained and travelled to Afghanistan to not only run her first marathon, but to also share the stories of the courageous women who are fighting for gender equality through sport.
Shining Student | Madeline Szabo As a hammer thrower with uLethbridge’s Pronghorns track and field team, Madeline Szabo is used hauling heavy weights. But thanks to the various scholarships she’s received since coming to uLethbridge, financing her education is one burden she doesn’t have to carry.
Mitacs Award Winner Takes Studies Overseas to Italy Austin Kothig was awarded the Mitacs Globalink Research Award through collaboration between uLethbridge neuroscience professor, Dr. Matthew Tata, and Dr. Francesco Rea from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa, Italy.
Diverse Skill Set Aids Geography Graduate Banting in Professional Career For geography alumnus James Banting (BSc ’09, MSc ’16), the University of Lethbridge was the environment he needed to discover his passion. He started with general science, looked at political science and finally settled on geography.
Graduate Student Profile: Elani Bykowski, MSc Elani Bykowski searches for more efficient and cost-effective ways of diagnosing brain and spinal cord injury