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Faculty of Fine Arts

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Kavanagh Explores Atomic Era through Nuclear Tourism

Each year, atomic tourists arrive by the thousands to Trinity, New Mexico, site of the first nuclear bomb detonation. A project by professor Mary Kavanagh explores nuclear anxiety in the post-Cold War era through a series of interviews with these visitors.

Research & Creative Activity 2 min read

Chandler Family Provides Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

A gift to assist students with disabilities provides much more than accessible education.

Giving 2 min read

Sharing a Hidden Treasure of Art with All

Thanks to a gift from the estate of Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins Hess which includes more than 1,000 pieces featuring works by the Group of Seven, Emily Carr, Picasso, Chagall, Inuit and Northwest Coast First Nations artists, uLethbridge has one of Canada's most significant art collections.

Giving 4 min read

Changing Lives Through Music

To honour their late nephew, Dr. Wayne Burton (BSc ’97) and Jasmine Burton established the Josh Burton Memorial Award to help uLethbridge music students establish their careers.

Giving 2 min read

Inspiring a New Generation of Musicians

Considered one of the most influential musical voices of our time, Dr. Andrew Staniland (BMus '00) has amassed more than 100 national and international performances of his work; garnered a long list of awards and accolades; and represented Canada at prestigious festivals worldwide.

Alumni 1 min read
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