Convocation

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Nicole Phillips

Nicole Phillips (BA '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in a general major in the humanities with streams in English, history and fine arts. At ULethbridge, Nicole took the road less travelled and stumbled upon opportunities she never dreamed of.

Connecting with school of graduate studies silver medal of merit, master of arts Mariah Besplug

Connect with Master of Arts (geography) graduate Mariah Besplug (BA/BEd '18, MA '22 as she shares her experiences from ULethbridge and celebrates winning the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Arts.

Connecting with school of graduate studies silver medal of merit master of science Alicia Anderson

Get to know Graduate Alicia Anderson winner of the Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Science Award.

Connecting with 2022 Faculty of Arts & Science academic gold medal winner (arts), Monica Lockett

Monica Lockett (BA '22) is the recipient of the 2022 undergraduate gold medal (arts) for the Faculty of Arts & Science. She was also awarded the Canadian Sociology Association’s Outstanding Student Award in addition to several other awards in support of her research.

Connecting with school of graduate studies silver medal of merit masters of science (management) winner Jasper Sonmor

New Graduate of Master of Science (Management) Jasper Sonmor winner of the Silver Medal of Merit shares his experiences at ULethbridge and offers words of advice to future students.

Connecting with 2022 Faculty of Arts & Science academic gold medal winner (science), Sam Gerrand

Sam Gerrand (BSc '22) is the recipient of the 2022 undergraduate gold medal (science) for the Faculty of Arts & Science. Sam was inspired by a wildfire that burned near his childhood home to better understand the effects of wildfires on landscapes.

Caitlin Whelpton: 2022 Dhillon School of Business academic gold medal winner

Caitlin Whelpton (BMgt '22) is the recipient of the 2022 undergraduate gold medal for the Dhillon School of Business. Here she talks about what motivated her exceptional effort, her hopes for a career with meaningful change, what happened when she changed her mind about co-op and more.

Jace Riehl (BSc (Co-op) ‘21) lands his dream job directly out of university

"I think the co-op program is essential for this and absolutely crucial to making the most out of your experience at university.” Jace Riehl (BSc (Co-op) ‘21) graduates this fall with his BSc in computer science and more than three years of work experience.

Dr. Michelle Hogue (MEd '04), chief marshal and professor and coordinator of the Indigenous Student Success Cohort

Dr. Michelle Hogue, as chief marshal, will be leading graduands in their walk up the hill during the first in-person ceremonies since the pandemic began.

Q&A with Shining Graduate Alyssa No Runner (Ahkoiinnimakii)

Participating in research as an undergraduate student allowed Alyssa No Runner (Ahkoiinnimakii) (BSc '22) to learn about ways to educate the academic and non-indigenous community on Indigenous culture.

Darren Van Essen will cross the stage in recognition of his degree received in 2020

We recently caught up with Darren Van Essen (BSc '20) to find out where the world of medicine has taken him since graduating in 2020, and what it means to him to finally cross the stage at our convocation celebrations on June 1, 2022.

Dr. Marta Gerasymchuk reflects on her ULethbridge experience

Dr. Marta Gerasymchuk (PhD '22) spent many nights studying in the library for her PhD in biomolecular science, often sleeping on a yoga mat between study sessions.

Q&A with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Keean Lehtinen

Ulethbridge Dhillon graduate Keean Lehtinen (BMgt '22) hasn't waited until graduation to put his educational experience to work. Here Keean speaks about how his experiences, like promoting grassroots change in the community through co-op and dinner with the premier, have shaped his perspectives.

ULethbridge to celebrate its first inclusive education graduates at convocation

Cassandra Guilbert and Maggie MacKay are the first students to receive a certificate of achievement through ULethbridge's inclusive education initiative.

Q & A with Shining Graduate LJ Good Eagle

We caught up with LJ Good Eagle (BHSc '21), class of 2021, about his time at ULethbridge and what returning to campus for this year's Convocation ceremony means to him.

2021 graduate Kaleigh Watson reclaims convocation

It's been a year and a half since Kaleigh Watson (BFA/BMgt '21) graduated. We caught up with her to find out where her degrees have taken her and why returning to Lethbridge to participate in convocation means so much.

Q&A with Shining Graduate Mahfooz Abdul Azeez

Mahfooz Azeez (BSc Co-op '22) tells us about his experience as an international student at the University of Lethbridge. Mahfooz came to Canada from Kerala, South India, and made the most of his studies in Canada.

Q & A with Shining Graduate Maria Wilson

Spring 2022 graduate Maria Wilson shared with us some of her key take-aways and memories from her time at ULethbridge.

Q & A with Shining Graduate Karleen Burns

Karleen Burns, a 2022 graduate, shared some of her most memorable experiences and lessons she learned throughout her Bachelor of Health Sciences program at ULethbridge.

Q & A with Shining Graduate Lauren Reimer

Meet Lauren Reimer, Bachelor of Nursing, Class of 2022

Q&A with Shining Graduate Quinn Larder

Quinn Larder (BFA '22) graduates this spring. At ULethbridge, Quinn took part in numerous mainstage theatrical productions and was the recipient of the prestigious Play Right Prize in 2020.

Q&A with Shining Graduate Jared Gyorffy

Jared Gyorffy (BFA '20) is a recent graduate in the Faculty of Fine Arts, earning a degree in new media with great distinction in 2020.

Avery Raine finishes her education a winner

Avery Raine (BA '22) took a risk moving to Lethbridge for post-secondary, but says she is immensely grateful for the time she has spent earning her degree at the University of Lethbridge.

Colton Vanhooren hopes to make his research a reality

As Colton Vanhooren (BFA '22) finishes his degree, he is looking ahead to his next adventure and reflecting on the experiences that inspired him along the way.

Q&A with Shining Graduate Dr. Chinenye Nmanma Nwoke

PhD graduate in population studies in health Dr. Chinenye Nmanma Nwoke is setting the foundation for research on maternal depression and anxiety disorders among African immigrant women in Alberta.