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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.

Faculty Friday | Dr. Athena Elafros, Sociology

Welcome to the very first Faculty Friday interview, with Dr. Athena Elafros! The Office of Research and Innovation Services connected with Dr. Elafros on her project about preserving history and providing context for Alberta's Gay Straight Alliances.

Canadian Association for Study of Educational Administration: Best Master’s Thesis 2020 goes to Kathryn Desrochers (BSc/BEd ’13, MEd ’21)

Kathryn Desrochers (MEd '21) invited teachers to rate their efficacy using a scale she developed based on existing literature and Alberta’s Teaching Quality Standard. “Teachers had the highest feelings of efficaciousness when they felt protected and part of a team.”

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.

Alumni Research: Martin Parent (MEd '20) Video Podcasting to the Teacher World

“If we’re not anchored to research, and don’t have mechanisms to infuse research into practice, we risk relying on fads.” — Martin Parent (MEd '20) Graduate of the Faculty of Education Teaching, Learning and Neuroscience.

The Creativity of Curriculum and 36 Years with the Faculty of Education: Dr. Richard Butt

At the end of the day Dr. Richard Butt has much to be proud of. As a musician, story-teller, nature-lover and academic, his ability to be expressive was integral to his teaching, learning and living and that he has had “absolute fun” doing so is a rare gift for all involved.

Department of Drama presents 4.48 Psychosis to remote audiences

The Department of Drama presents 4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane, streamed online for remote audiences.

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.