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A collection of 57 stories

Five questions with Andrew Doyle (BA/BEd '10, MEd '20)

Andrew Doyle learned much in his time in the MEd Educational Leadership program; particularly, the value of community engagement.

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

Fall Convocation 2020 Student Profile: Steve Rwasa

Steve Rwasa, BMgt '20 explains how the Calgary Campus network made all the difference for his academic journey.

Alumni 1 min read

5 questions with shining graduate Sheadene Morrison (Drama/Education)

Sheadene Morrison graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) and Bachelor of Education (Dramatic Arts). Sheadene was nominated to be recognized as a Shining Graduate by Drama department chair, Jay Whitehead.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Fall Convocation 2020 Student Profile: Truc Le

Truc Le provided us with thoughtful insights into her time at the University and some great advice for future students.

Calgary Campus 3 min read

Fall Convocation 2020 Student Profile: Amaka Erhimedafe

Amaka provides us with some great insights on their time at the Calgary Campus, what the plans for the future are, and some great advice for future students.

Calgary Campus 1 min read

Congratulations Fall 2020 Dhillon School of Business Graduates!

Congratulations from all of us at the Dhillon School of Business! We're so proud of you and what you've accomplished.

Dhillon School of Business 1 min read

Seven Questions with Shining Graduate Akalanka Galappaththi (MSc '20)

Akalanka Galappaththi accompanied his wife from Sri Lanka to Canada, where he decided to embark on an educational journey of his own, pursuing a Master of Science program at uLethbridge.

International 2 min read

Meeting challenges paved the way to success

Finding her niche, Angelica Zucchiatti is using her degree as a springboard to help people with addictions.

Convocation 3 min read

Seven Questions with Shining Graduate Sirhaan Bhanji (BMgt '20)

Graduate Sirhaan Bhanji tells us about his experience as an international student at uLethbridge. Sirhaan came to Canada from Tanzania and made the most of his undergraduate studies in Canada.

International 4 min read

Shining Graduate, Brayden Pitcher, BSc '20

As an undergraduate student, Brayden Pitcher worked to build connections, both with his professors and his peers. Through those connections, he researched ways in which we can improve the teaching of work-related skills for students with disabilities. Learn more about his uLethbridge experience.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

5 questions with graduate Cody Russell (BMgt '20)

Dhillon School of Business student Cody Russell, a Marketing major and Supply Chain Management minor, talks about his uLethbridge experience.

Dhillon School of Business 1 min read

Five questions with alumna Mariam Ullah (BMgt '20)

Heralding from Yellowknife N.W.T., Dhillon School of Business graduate Mariam Ullah came all the way to Lethbridge A.B. to pursue a Bachelor of Management in Accounting.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Dr. Kevin Wood: First Graduate of the PhD Program in Education

The Fall 2020 University of Lethbridge convocation honours Dr. Kevin Wood as the first graduate of the PhD program in Education. "I was so satisfied with my master’s program, that to have the same opportunity in a PhD was incredibly attractive, " says Dr. Kevin Wood.

Convocation 2 min read

A Convocation Story: Sharing the Joy with Rita Lal (MEd '20)

"A very special happening took place that I would like to tell you about." Dr. Carmen Mombourquette, Faculty of Education

Convocation 4 min read

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.

Convocation 1 min read

Five questions with Shining Graduate Chloe Crosschild (BN ’14, MN ’19)

A talented Blackfoot nursing scholar, Chloe is committed to engaging in research and nursing practice that supports Indigenous health and well-being. Her outstanding qualitative thesis research project included the development of a unique Indigenous methodology based on Blackfoot ways of knowing.

Convocation 2 min read

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.

Convocation 3 min read

Five questions with Shining Graduate Elise Pundyk (BFA - Art '20)

Elise Pundyk (BFA - Art '20) was involved in the creation of the World University Service of Canada uLethbridge student group. She is now involved with the United Nation’s Major Group for Children and Youth on a Task Force putting together the Global Forum on Migration and Development.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

uLethbridge sends convocation home with love

The most momentous occasion of the year could not be passed by without the requisite pomp and circumstance, so uLethbridge sent convocation home to the class of 2020.

Convocation 4 min read

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).

Convocation 3 min read

University Wind Orchestra celebrates convocation 2020

Dr. Chee Meng Low, Director, and members of the Wind Orchestra bring the traditional tune to the Graduating Class of 2020, from their homes to yours.

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

Five questions with Shining Graduate Anna Bosgra (BMus '20)

Anna Bosgra (BMus ’20; tuba) was a stand out student in the Department of Music, noted by her instructors as a dedicated student who consistently achieved high grades and strove to ensure that her musical development put her on a level to be recognized outside of uLethbridge.

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

Five questions with Shining Graduate Gerald Rogers (BMus '20)

Gerald Rogers (BMus ’20; trombone) auditioned and was selected to be a participant in the 2020 National Youth Band of Canada and was selected as a participant in the Denis Wick Canadian Wind Ensemble.

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

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.

Convocation 2 min read

Five questions with Shining Graduate Jennifer Matosevic (BMus '18, BEd ’20)

In her final practicum, Jennifer's school administrator described her as a “highly skilled, reflective, and organized teacher." Her teacher mentors call her a “dedicated professional that strives for excellence,” and go on to say, “it has been an honour to teach and learn alongside her.”

Convocation 2 min read
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