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.
ILLUMINATING OPPORTUNITIES Through the establishment of scholarships and the development of programs, your support helps students become global citizens who think critically, communicate thoughtfully, engage in creativity an act in ways that better the world around them.
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.
From dorm to sci-fi lab: Anna Nikolova (MFA '21) explores our relationship with technology through virtual worldbuilding Fascinated by the convergence of art and technology, Anna started working on digital art in high school and ended up at uLethbridge to expand her research skills through virtual worldbuilding.
Shining Student: Holly Kletke Aspiring teacher Holly knew she would go to university, but wasn’t set on what to study. She applied to the combined music/education degree program at uLethbridge based on its strong reputation, after applying to several universities for political science.
Shining Student: Meghan Rennie Meghan knew she was an artist from a young age. But when she started a business in Cold Lake, Alberta, at age 16, she discovered she also had a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
ULethbridge unveils t-shirt designed by Chataya Holy Singer, Blackfoot art studio major “I knew that I was going to come up with a design that contributes to the perspective of what it means to be an Indigenous student in post-secondary. I personally know the impacts that residential schools have within my own family and even myself.”
How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Samantha Newton In this undergraduate research profile, we showcase the research and archival work that Samantha Newton is doing with several cemeteries in Southern Alberta this summer.
The Weight of the World: When the Personal becomes Professional becomes Political 2020 Alumni Honour Society inductee, Dr. Angela Grace (BFA/BEd ‘96, MEd ‘03), shares her career journey on her path to becoming a registered psychologist!
How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Loryn Plante In this undergraduate research profile, we speak with Métis student Loryn Plante, who is spending their summer vacation doing research that is reconnecting them to their culture.
Faculty Friday | Mia van Leeuwen, fine arts In this week's Faculty Friday, we chatted with Mia van Leeuwen. She is a Fine Arts professor in the Drama department at the University of Lethbridge, who is currently collaborating with other colleagues around campus to explore death as a research topic. Intrigued? So were we!
Shining graduate and this year's recipient of the Gold Medal in Fine Arts - Dylan Bauer (BFA '21) Dylan Bauer (BFA '21) learned that courses are only one facet of your university experience. From working as the sound board operator for the University's 2018 production of She Kills Monsters, to playing in the jazz ensemble, his talent shone through.
Shining Graduate - Sahara Adamitz (BMus '21) "I have so many memorable experiences from my time at the University of Lethbridge. Every performance I have done has been special, and being surrounded by a great music community made it all the better. These memories will be with me for years to come." ~ Sahara Adamitz (BMus '21)
Faculty Friday | Dr. Devon Smither, art history & museum studies We had the pleasure of connecting with Fine Arts professor Dr. Devon Smither at the University of Lethbridge for this weeks Faculty Friday. She took us through how her research weaves together Canadian art, the nude, gender, and how these things shape cultural and social norms in Canada.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Faculty of Fine Arts Congratulations to the class of 2021! We wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavours and can't wait to see what you do next. We are so proud of you! #ulethgrad2021 #ulethalumni
Department of Art Celebrates Excellence through Virtual Exhibitions and Awards The Department of Art celebrates student excellence and highlights the creative works of students, staff and faculty through two virtual exhibitions and the announcement of the 2021 art award recipients.
Tahnia Getson (BA '20) Founds Cavalcade Theatre Company and Realizes her Passion for Youth Advocacy Tahnia Getson (BA ’20) is a multidisciplinary artist who began preparations to create her not-for-profit theatre company before graduating from the University of Lethbridge.
Day Rider pursues passion for music with help of Indigenous Graduate Admission Award Following his passion to uLethbridge, Day Rider is pursuing a Master of Music in composition with supervisor, Dr. Arlan Schultz. After completing his undergraduate degree, he knew uLethbridge was the right environment to continue his education.
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!
The Women Scholars' Speaker Series The Women Scholars' Speaker Series has been going strong for almost 20 years, showcasing the talented women researchers on campus.
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.
Dr. Jackson Two Bears, Faculty of Fine Arts, Associate Professor of Art Studio Believe it or not, Dr. Jackson Two Bears says he prefers more material-based studio work despite the fact he works almost exclusively in a digital environment right now.