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Indigenous Women’s Speaker Series offers something for community and student-organizers

An Indigenous Women's Speaker Series, organized by Indigenous women, is a win-win situation for all involved. It will help Indigenous women scholars amplify their voice, while providing practical skills for the ULethbridge students involved.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Yisstsiiyi production a historic first for the University of Lethbridge

Marshall Vielle (BFA - Dramatic Arts ’17) is making history on the University of Lethbridge Mainstage. Marshall, along with fellow Making Treaty 7 members Caleigh Crow and Neil Fleming, are bringing the institution’s first Indigenous-led and created production to the stage.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Recognizing our outstanding Alumni Award winners

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Achievement Awards and the ULethbridge Honour Society inductees are about recognizing and celebrating alumni who are shining examples of what it means to be a ULethbridge graduate.

Alumni 6 min read

Dominique Marcil finds success through liberal education

When Dominique Marcil was applying to post-secondary, she looked for a program that would give her an innovative and well-rounded education, and champion the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. She discovered this and more at the University of Lethbridge.

Shining Students 2 min read

Art History/Museum Studies student Jason Ranaghan builds curatorial experience through internships

Art History and Museum Studies student Jason Ranaghan is spending his time at the University of Lethbridge exploring all the Faculty of Fine Arts has to offer. As he nears the end of his degree, Jason is leaving with significant work experience and a newfound passion for his chosen field.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

The Waking Death Collective: Fine Arts event series explores death through artistic practice

Artist and associate professor Mia van Leeuwen (Drama) is pursuing a multi-pronged research project that explores art-making that is death-facing, participating in a wider cultural movement to contemplate themes of death, dying and grief.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

University of Lethbridge Music Conservatory celebrates ten years in the downtown core

Located in the heart of downtown Lethbridge in Casa, the University of Lethbridge Music Conservatory plays an important role in both the community, and for the Faculty of Fine Arts.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

The Journey is the Destination

Celebrating Dr. Mike Mahon, ULethbridge's sixth president and vice-chancellor. Dr. Mike Mahon has helped establish the University of Lethbridge as one of the country’s leading academic and research-intensive universities.

Community 6 min read

Introducing ULethbridge's 15th Chancellor

New University of Lethbridge Chancellor Terry Whitehead (BA ’94) had no idea what he didn’t know when he began his first semester as a ULethbridge student in 1987 — what he soon discovered changed his life and set him on a path of discovery he’s still walking today.

Alumni 5 min read

Welcoming Dr. Digvir Jayas, ULethbridge's 7th President and Vice-chancellor

Dr. Digvir S. Jayas has made his debut to the University of Lethbridge and southern Alberta communities. Jayas was announced as ULethbridge's 7th president and vice-chancellor last month.

Community 4 min read

Board of Governors pledges $10 million in match funds to support student scholarships

Acknowledging that increased financial support is critical in ensuring a university education remains an option for more students, the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors is pledging $10 million in match funds for the establishment of new endowed student scholarships.

Giving 2 min read

Lions Club donation aims to break down barriers for visually impaired students

Lions Club, Picture Butte chapter, has donated $50,000 to help visually impaired ULethbridge students.

Giving 2 min read

Gaining hands-on research experience: Amy Cran

Anthropology student Amy Can spent her summer on the streets of Lethbridge working with SAGE Clan Patrol doing grassroots community patrol assisting people experiencing addiction and homelessness.

Undergraduate Research 4 min read

Student-led Roots of Growth project reaches maturation with official launch

Born out of a response to a call to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the Roots of Growth project is reaching maturation as it officially launches at the University of Lethbridge.

Indigenous 3 min read

Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Centre opens in honour of Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04)

Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04) knows the importance of education and champions the pursuit of knowledge in everything he does, which is strikingly evident in his work on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being.

Iikaisskini 4 min read

The University of Lethbridge, The Blackfoot Confederacy and The Mastercard Foundation: The Three Sisters of Indigenous education

Recently, ULethbridge hosted representatives from the Mastercard Foundation and from institutions across Canada to share lessons, best practices, innovations and reflections from the past year and discuss how each partner is working to create systems change in the communities they serve.

EleV 6 min read

EleV Navigator Team receives a Blackfoot name to set their paths forward in a good way

As the six members of the EleV Navigator Team prepare to go into the Blackfoot Confederacy communities of Kainai, Piikani and Siksika, they are being given a traditional sendoff.

Indigenous 6 min read

Dhillon School of Business benefactor appointed to Order of Canada

The University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business’ benefactor and honourary degree recipient Dr. Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon (LLD ’19) has been appointed as Officer to the Order of Canada.

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

Our friends are your friends: How our partnership with MNP benefits students

Industry partnerships benefit Dhillon School of Business (DSB) students in many ways. Here three DSB alumni explore how MNP has given back to our students through course content, assisting with job preparation and supporting career transitions.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

World Teachers' Day: Teaching is an investment of time and sacrifice

To all the teachers we work with day in and day out as mentors, supervisors, and coaches, your unwavering support for our student teachers is deeply appreciated. Thank-you all for everything you do for us, our communities, and our world--Dr. Robin Bright.

Faculty of Education 1 min read

Wellness and Gratitude: "I want to make sure that my students are well from top to bottom," Heather McCaig (BEd ‘95)

"I try to look every single day at those things that I’m grateful for no matter how hard my day has been. I look for the positives that I can take out of a day, always starting or finishing on a positive note, says teacher, Heather McCaig.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

How the element of choice in business contracts can affect work quality- 5 questions with Dr. George Gonzalez

Dhillon School of Business faculty member Dr. George Gonzalez's most recent publication "Do Effort Differences between Bonus and Penalty Contracts Persist in Labor Markets?" will have companies thinking twice about how they award contracts.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

How to Build the Canadian Pacific Railway in a Classroom: A Student Teacher Story

In creating the Canadian Pacific Railway in their classroom, students discussed environmental and sociological impacts—good and bad, including the fates of Chinese workers, indigenous peoples, and bypassed towns.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Looking backwards, and forwards, at 20 years of supporting the fine arts

Conga lines and sing-alongs, chefs and serenades, performances, pottery, prints and more. Join the University of Lethbridge as it dances down memory lane, celebrating 20 years of Abbondànza!

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Elder led research and creation project Mootookakio’ssin reactivates Indigenous objects

Mootookakio’ssin is creating a virtual home for Indigenous objects, a place to reactivate the Blackfoot relations within them and transfer that knowledge all the way from Britain back to their peoples in Southern Alberta.

Indigenous 4 min read
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