History - ULethbridge Stories

Shining Student Ciara Russell-Baker

Many things drew Shining Student Ciara Russell-Baker to ULethbridge, including its close-knit community and phenomenal recommendations from alums. But the thing that sealed the deal was attending Open House, as everyone she met was incredibly encouraging.

Shining Student Ryley Gelinas (BA '20)

The academic journey for Ryley Gelinas (BA '20) may continue in the same space she completed her undergraduate degree, but it has changed to reflect where she is going. While Ryley began her studies as an English major, she fell in love with history, and the rest is ‘history,’ so to speak.

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Nicole Phillips

Nicole Phillips (BA '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in a general major in the humanities with streams in English, history and fine arts. At ULethbridge, Nicole took the road less travelled and stumbled upon opportunities she never dreamed of.

Q&A with Shining Graduate Mollie Riley

Mollie Riley (BA '22) graduates this spring with Great Distinction for her Bachelor of Arts majoring in history. At ULethbridge, Mollie was able to participate in experiential learning that helped shape her experience by providing tremendous learning and growth opportunities.

Shining Student Mollie Riley

Although Shining Student Mollie Riley came to uLethbridge to study education, she soon fell in love with history and decided to pursue that entirely. She is thankful that she did as she is truly passionate about history and plans to continue her education in that field.

SharePoint coordinator, Stewart Foss

SharePoint coordinator, Stewart Foss has worked at uLethbridge for just over five years as part of the Digital Services team in IT Services.

Matthew Somerville wins 2021 Michael Chan Prize in Asian Studies

“Poetry doesn’t have an explicit interaction; it’s really the emotion and through that emotion we get influenced,” says Somerville.

Angelica Peters (BA (Co-op) '21) confidently pursued experiences and definitely took some risks in the process

Shining Graduate Angelica Peters (BA Co-op '21) embraced every opportunity at uLethbridge and learned more than she ever believed possible.

Liam Devitt (BA ‘21) graduates this year with a legacy of queer activism and oral history experience

"Think about what you can do to improve the lives of those around you and seek transformative change." Liam Devitt (BA ‘21) (they/them) is graduating this year with honours, a major in history and a minor in women & gender studies (WGST).

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Faculty of Arts & Science

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

Emily Demyen (BA '18) Uses her uLethbridge Experience to Create Belonging for Others

Emily Demyen (BA '18) is a diligent and persistent worker. Finding moments of mindfulness throughout the day is essential to her and a skill she honed throughout her eight-month co-op work term, applied and independent studies at the U of L, before beginning her professional career.

Angelica Peters Contributes to National Publication of Gender Diversity Data Tracking Report

Fifth-year student Angelica Peters is a role model. She began her co-op with The Prosperity Project in August of 2020. This not-for-profit formed to address the pandemic's disproportionate effects on Canadian women, applying an intersectional identity and inclusivity lens to all its work.

Co-op Experience Helps Cheyenne Clow Bring History to Life

Cheyenne Clow is a third-year history major with a minor in liberal education. For Cheyenne, one of her most impactful experiences at the University of Lethbridge has been her two co-op work terms.

PUBlic Professor Series presents Dr. Janay Nugent

History professor, Dr. Janay Nugent, shares her research as part of the PUBlic Professor Series. Here you can access the original talk as well as a newly recorded Q&A (recorded in summer 2020) on the history of children and youth.