Giving - ULethbridge Stories (Page 5)

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.

Basking in Alberta's Big Sky

Thanks to Valerie Wilson, the land that has such a deep connection to the Wilson family's past will create a bright future for the University of Lethbridge.

Advancing Alternative Health Care

Dr. Wendy Takeda's journey to improve her patients’ entire well-being through acupuncture has led her to establish a student scholarship and collaborate with uLethbridge researchers.

Carving a Path for Herself and Others

Her ability to dive in, courage to do things she's never done and desire to take advantage of every opportunity has seen Wendy C. Fox (BASc (BA) ’71) influence the career paths of tens of thousands of Canadians.

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.

Engineering the Student Experience

The future of engineering at the University of Lethbridge could look very different thanks to the support of industry and the southern Alberta community.

Learning in Nature

The expansion of our Westcastle Field Station has created opportunities for expanded research, student training and community outreach initiatives.

Planting the Seeds for the Future

Cor Van Raay's gift provides uLethbridge and Lethbridge College students leading-edge training in agribusiness practices.

Mathew and Penny Stone help students chart a career path

History alumni create professional development opportunities to help humanities and social science students achieve early career success.

Sonya von Heyking: Teaching the Lighter Side

With a wicked sense of humour and an enviable enthusiasm for life, director of the CPA Bridging program and accounting instructor, Sonya von Heyking (BMgt ’03), has worn the hat of a U of L student, alumna, donor, employee, faculty member and parent.