ULethbridge art department significantly shapes Courtney Faulkner’s artistic practice Courtney Faulkner has made memories to last a lifetime during her time as a student at the University of Lethbridge. As they prepare to cross the stage and begin their next journey, Courtney reflects on their time spent at ULethbridge.
Early Start Experience: Your university how-to guide New and continuing students can smooth the move to university and in-person learning with the Early Start Experience. The two-week, three-credit course spans academic skills, campus navigation and much more.
Guitar instructor Iliana Matos Vega marks significant milestones as she celebrates her first full studio Hailed by critics as “the guitar guru”, world-renowned guitarist and studio teacher in the Faculty of Fine Arts Iliana Matos Vega adds another feather in her cap as she celebrates a significant milestone at the University of Lethbridge.
Three ULethbridge students win Play Right Prize for compelling scripts From stories on the family of Albert Einstein, to a heart-racing plane crash, to meditations on the afterlife, these stories represent the breadth of curiosity and imagination that three University of Lethbridge students have.
On Becoming a Teacher: "Teaching is a person-profession, and the memories I make with students is part of what makes teaching such a wonderful career," Eve Buk "During a professional development session in my PSI, the presenter said as teachers we 'hold hearts in our hearts'. Teaching is a person-profession, and the memories I make with students is part of what makes teaching such a wonderful career," Eve Buk (BFA/BEd '22).
Kirsten Meiszinger (BFA '16), programs coordinator, Art Gallery Meet Kirsten Meiszinger (BFA '16), programs coordinator for the ULethbridge Art Gallery. "I get to be with people when they experience art for the first time or in a new way, and that is magical."
Fine Arts student Jordan Hanas builds critical skills in collections care during Art Gallery internship Jordan Hanas was not expecting to fall in love with art history when she started her education at ULethbridge, but she knows for certain she’s on the right path.
Shining Student Piiksipitaakii, Andrea True Joy Fox Shining Student Andrea True Joy Fox (Piiksipitaakii) (BA/BEd '09) chose to complete her graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge because she had an incredible undergrad experience where she shared meaningful connections with colleagues and instructors.
Green Shirt Day 2022 delivers an important message with new logo designed by ULethbridge alumnus Joshua Wong (BFA - New Media/BMgt ’20) Organ donation changes and saves lives—up to eight, to be exact, from one person's donation. For Green Shirt Day 2022, Canadians are encouraged to register as organ donors and wear green to mark their support for organ donation.
Chataya Holy Singer's logo design inspired by the iniskim Chataya Holy Singer, emerging Blackfoot artist and Indigenous Studio Art student, wove Blackfoot culture and tales of the buffalo and buffalo hunters into her commissioned logo design for the 2022 Moonlight Run.
Margot Aasman, financial officer, Faculty of Fine Arts Meet Margot Aasman, the financial officer for the Faculty of Fine Arts. "I have enjoyed the wide scope of my current position that has made my job so rewarding."
Alumna Kennedy Greene (BFA - Dramatic Arts ’13) is on the right path with her career in stage management Working in theatre was not always part of University of Lethbridge alumna Kennedy Greene’s (BFA ’13) career plan, but it did become her calling.
Glenda Martens (BFA '03), digital media specialist (design), Teaching Centre Meet Glenda Martens, the Digital Media Specialist (Design) for the Teaching Centre.
Art studio student Kaela Murphy explores crossed boundaries through her growing work on hair Art Studio student Kaela Murphy discusses her work and artistic practice, which explores interactions of boundaries and hair, and alongside of it, her sense of self.
Marcela Rada (BMus '17) “I hope to encourage my students to be innovators. I want to inspire them to use technology to help build communities and create content never seen before.”
Amanda Berg (BA/BMgt ’04), operations manager, Faculty of Fine Arts Amanda Berg is the operations manager for the Faculty of Fine Art. "I love being a part of the delivery of our programs, to support students in sharing their art, be it music or theatre or visual art."
Student-curated exhibition focusing on the body in art opens in the uLethbridge Art Gallery For art history student Kelsey Black, curating the uLethbridge Art Gallery’s latest exhibition has been the highlight of her undergraduate program.
Multidisciplinary artist Angeline Simon (BFA - Art ’18) showcases Lethbridge’s historic Chinatown in new gallery exhibition Multidisciplinary artist Angeline Simon (BFA '18) is looking to uncover forgotten memories of Lethbridge's Chinatown in a new exhibition at the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery's satellite space.
Dr. Gabrielle Houle to study international mask and puppetry arts practice with support of SSHRC grant Dr. Gabrielle Houle is at the forefront of researching the growing global movement of mask and puppetry arts in artistic productions after receiving a SSHRC Insight Development grant to study the art forms in Canada and Indonesia.
Artist Mary Kavanagh elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Renowned artist and scholar Mary Kavanagh celebrates her induction as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Alum Terry Whitehead nurtures aspiring writers with new award Terry Whitehead (BA '94) founded the U of L Bridge Prize and the Play Right Prize, competitions intended to motivate the next generation of creative minds and foster the future careers of playwrights and creative writers.
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BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF INSPIRING LIGHTS The University of Lethbridge was founded in 1967 because a group of citizens believe southern Alberta warranted its own university. Now, nearly 55 years later, continued community support has enabled uLethbridge to have a global reach.
Professor Chee Meng Low Professor Chee Meng Low is the director of the Wind Orchestra, and teaches applied saxophone study, conducting and musicianship skills courses. He is the co-founder of the annual U of L High School Honour Band: a collaboration with the South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention Association (SWATCA).
Congratulations Fall class of 2021 from the Faculty of Fine Arts Congratulations everyone! Remember and be proud that you are the collaborators, innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators who make all our communities strong, sustainable, and ultimately livable.