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A collection of 130 stories

Study gains insights into undergraduate nursing students' career intentions

Study results show strong collaboration between post-secondary institutions and health-care organizations can help prepare nursing students for rural practices.

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

Never stop playing

Dr. Richard Larouche is involved in a global study looking at physical activity levels in children and adolescents.

Faculty of Health Sciences 1 min read

Therapeutic Recreation celebrates 10 years

Over its decade in existence, enrolment in Therapeutic Recreation has increased more than tenfold.

Faculty of Health Sciences 4 min read

Nursing students get involved in the community

For the past 14 years, nursing students have organized a health fair at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre.

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

Who owns Indigenous research data?

Melissa Shouting examined how researchers are implementing data governance when working with Indigenous populations.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Meet Tiffany Morin, Instructor, Therapeutic Recreation, Faculty of Health Sciences

Tiffany Morin brings international experience in therapeutic recreation in her role as instructor. She shares these insights with her students to bring the material to life.

faculty and staff 2 min read

Dhillon School of Business Gold Medal Winner Ashley Pierson

Ashley Pierson, recipient of the Dhillon School of Business Gold Medal, is a standout graduate whose academic journey combined business, public health and a passion for research. From transformative international exchange experiences in

Spring 2025 Convocation 4 min read

Faculty of Health Sciences Gold Medal Winner Kome Obrutu

Resilient, capable, systems thinker. Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate Kome Obrutu (BHSc '25) stayed open to exploring possibilities during her education at ULethbridge which led her to a lot of learning opportunities and a wide range of experiences.

Spring 2025 Convocation 3 min read

Winner of the School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit AND Academic Medal of the Governor General of Canada - Gold Medal (Graduate) Ogochukwu Onyeso

Ogochukwu Onyeso (PhD '25) sees winning these medals as a representation of academic excellence and resilience and also as a testament to the inclusive and supportive environment fostered by the University of Lethbridge through its genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Spring 2025 Convocation 4 min read

Shining student Kaitlyn Dilling

Kaitlyn Dilling chose ULethbridge to study nursing because of its focus on hands-on experience and early entry into a clinical setting.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Shining student Morgan Porter

Morgan Porter knew early on that she wanted to be a nurse. She is genuinely fascinated with how the body works and loves connecting with people. Her instructors at ULethbridge pushed her in ways she never expected, and shaped her as a student and as a future nurse.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Shining student Sarah Thompson

After an independent research study involving people with Parkinson's disease, Sarah Johnson changed her focus to health care and she's never looked back!

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

Shining student Mich Arevalo

Mich Arevalo has always wanted to help and care for others, especially vulnerable populations. As a nurse, he is fulfilling his dream.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Virtual reality comes to the Simulation Health Centre

The Simulation Health Centre has two virtual reality headsets that students can use to practise their skills in a variety of immersive health scenarios.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Shining Student Elizabeth Orel (BSc '22)

After completing a bachelor's in kinesiology at ULethbridge, Elizabeth Orel was drawn to nursing to filfil her dream of pursuing a career in health care.

Faculty of Health Sciences 4 min read

Maeve Bezaire promotes art workshop and community project

Maeve Bezaire, a Therapeutic Recreation student continues to grow her knowledge and passion for her career while developing her own business endeavor. She hopes to empower and inspire residents with her newest collaboration "Arts Builds Skills".

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Empowered to lead: Joyce Vayalumkal's Health Services Management journey

Joyce Vayalumkal (MHSM '23) credits the Dhillon School of Business' and Faculty of Health Sciences' Master of Health Services Management program with shaping how she approaches her new role as

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

Shining Student Sii'piapaikkana (Night Shining), Dakota Wadsworth

Dakota Wadsworth's (ISSC '24) time at the University of Lethbridge is a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and the strength of community.

Students Who Inspire 5 min read

Shining Student Amber Kramer

Amber Kramer knew as soon as she decided that she wanted to go back to school that she wanted to take the Addictions counselling program. She hopes to continue on the the Masters of Counselling program here at ULethbridge and eventually open up her own private practice.

addictions counselling 2 min read

Shining Student Maryam Wattoo

Maryam Wattoo is a fifth year Public Health Student at ULethbridge who hopes to go on to help vulnerable populations achieve the best possible health outcomes using her knowledge gained through her program.

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

Nursing students bring health initiatives to the community

Third-year nursing students created diverse and unique ways of delivering health messages during their community rotations.

Faculty of Health Sciences 5 min read

Quick cases to big learning

Dr. Bonnie Lee, EDI Scholar, invites upper-level undergraduate and graduate students to craft concise, lively cases that capture students’ encounters with EDI dilemmas in their teamwork, internships, interactions with superiors and social media.

Faculty of Health Sciences 1 min read

Map of learning showcase featuring Julia Dayman

Julia Dayman created a project using her clothing to reflect issues and trends in her therapeutic recreation class for a map of learning assignment.

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

Using relational care in a therapeutic recreation setting

Katelyn Scott and Dr. Sienna Caspar used the FASCCI model to increase the use of a therapeutic recreation tool in a care setting.

Faculty of Health Sciences 4 min read

Dr. Shannon Vandenberg completes her third degree at ULethbridge

A dedicated scholar and researcher, Dr. Shannon Vandenberg has completed all three of her degrees at ULethbridge.

Fall 2024 Convocation 3 min read
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