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.
Quality living as we age: Five questions with Dr. Carla Carnaghan on assisted living and long-term care Dr. Carla Carnaghan reveals the differences between assisted living and long-term care residences, ways to improve quality of life for seniors and more.
The University of Lethbridge as Home: Dr. Richelle Marynowski It is fitting that Dr. Richelle Marynowski left the University of Lethbridge as a student and returned as a professor. From the time she was two years old, Dr. Marynowski experienced the institution as an extension of herself.
Interprofessional Education and Community-based Approaches to Health Care: Dr. Elaine Greidanus The fondness Dr. Elaine Greidanus has for kayaking and camping stems from her love of the outdoors. The Faculty of Education counsellor and psychologist spent several years in northern Alberta, often utilizing animal-assisted therapies in her work with children and adolescents.
Mental Health Care: Pivoting for the Pandemic Dr. Elaine Greidanus, Faculty of Education professor in the Master of Counselling and Master of Counselling Psychology programs at the University of Lethbridge, is one of a team of North American scholars engaged in timely research in the face of a global pandemic.
Honouring Creativity: Dr. Darlene St. George “Students are forming their sense of identity and look to teachers as models.” Identity is not fixed. Teachers who demonstrate flexibility, listening, and constant reflection on who they are and who they want to be model a growth mindset.
Twitter: An Important Professional Development Tool for Teachers Current student, Parker Bijl values Twitter for enabling him to interact with colleagues and access a plethora of professional development ideas and resources. When COVID-19 struck, he recognized an even greater potential for teacher education through the social networking platform.
Small cohorts led to large opportunities for MFA graduate Tyler Muzzin A 45-minute phone call convinced Tyler Muzzin, recent MFA graduate, that the University of Lethbridge was the right place for him, as a student and an artist.
Repertoire selection inspires undergraduate student and faculty member to build aeolian harp Crossing Boundaries symposium inspired a creative pairing, between faculty and student, music and nature.
Becoming a Literacy Leader: Kacie Neamtu (BA/BEd ’11/MA ’20) Congratulations! Kacie Neamtu (BA/BEd ’11/MA ’20) has been honoured with the prestigious J. Estill Alexander Future Leaders in Literacy Award. The international award recognizes an outstanding thesis that exemplifies excellence in research in the field of literacy education.
Virtual exhibition provides response to Indigenous objects stored in British Museums uLethbridge Art Gallery presents postponed exhibition 'Stories for British Museums', a virtual exhibition by Indigenous art studio students in response to Indigenous objects stored in British Museums
Donor support helps train the next generation of scientists Dr. Roy Golsteyn’s (BSc ’84) Natural Product Laboratory has continues their quest to find the chemicals for the next wave of cancer treatments, making a difference in the lives of Canadians and inspiring students and donors alike.
Piecing together the RNA puzzle: Dr. Julia Guegueniat research highlight What role does RNA play in disease development? Dr. Julia Guegueniat pieces together this molecular puzzle.
Delivering Canada's First Master of Counselling Graduate Program While teaching in the United Arab Emirates Dr. Dawn McBride worked with three Alberta universities to develop Canada’s first Master of Counselling graduate program delivered online with residential components. This is work she continues today at the University of Lethbridge.
Live, virtual performance 'Identuality' explores identity and sexuality The stage may have changed, but the talents remain the same! The Department of Drama is rising to the challenge presenting Identuality, a live performance not to be missed.
A Generative Approach to Leadership for All Educators “As of September 1, 2019, for a teacher to become a principal in the province of Alberta they must have achieved certification as a school leader,” says Dr. Carmen Mombourquette.
Leadership in Education: The Power of Generative Dialogue Published in 2020, Leadership in Education: The Power of Generative Dialogue reflects more than 15 years of ongoing research spanning two continents, thousands of classrooms and dozens of school systems.
Developing better anti-viral treatments: Dr. Maulik Badmalia's research highlight Dr. Maulik Badmalia is searching for a better way to develop anti-viral treatments that are more effective and have less side-effects.
The Intersectionality of Faith, Mental Health and Wellness for Racialized Populations During the Pandemic “Initially there was talk that the COVID-19 pandemic was impacting people equally, only to find out that’s not the case” says Dr. Sandra Dixon, assistant professor in the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education.
Second Language and Intercultural Education in Today's Classrooms "Because of the trauma and other issues refugees experience, a restorative justice approach to education allows English as a second language teachers to create safe environments in which students feel they belong,” says Dr. Greg Ogilvie.
Biochar and Bovines: Highlighting Dr. Carlos Romero's Research Dr. Romero proposes to help farmers fight climate change while making their crops more productive.
Meet Shining Student Liam Devitt Liam Devitt thought their educational path was mapped out until a professor noticed their skill at research. Liam switched to a major in history and has since presented research projects at Lethbridge's Galt Museum & Archives, as well as at conferences in Toronto and London, U.K.
Meet Shining Student Valentine Deregnaucourt When Valentine Deregnaucourt moved to Canada from France, she looked for a university known for its research programs, innovation, and ability to help students develop skills and work experience.
Dr. Kevin Wood: First Graduate of the PhD Program in Education The Fall 2020 University of Lethbridge convocation honours Dr. Kevin Wood as the first graduate of the PhD program in Education. "I was so satisfied with my master’s program, that to have the same opportunity in a PhD was incredibly attractive, " says Dr. Kevin Wood.