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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.

Convocation 1 min read

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).

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

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!

Convocation 3 min read

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.

Convocation 5 min read

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.

Convocation 1 min read

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

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

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.

Shining Students 2 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 1 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 1 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

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.

Public Professor Series 1 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 1 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 1 min read

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.

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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!

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

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.

ulethcares 3 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

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

Community 2 min read

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.

ulethcares 4 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

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.

Community 3 min read

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.’

ulethcares 2 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 1 min read
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