Shining Students truly exemplify the U of L student spirit What makes a student shine may differ from person to person, but they all share a passion for learning. Get to know some of our past and present Shining Students!
How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Jhanvi Mehta In this undergraduate research profile, we speak with Gold Medal winner Jhanvi Mehta (BSc '21) about her project studying the effects of high-CBD cannabis on stroke recovery.
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).
Shining graduate and this year's recipient of the Gold Medal in Fine Arts - Dylan Bauer (BFA '21) Dylan Bauer (BFA '21) learned that courses are only one facet of your university experience. From working as the sound board operator for the University's 2018 production of She Kills Monsters, to playing in the jazz ensemble, his talent shone through.
Shining graduate and this year's recipient of the Gold Medal in Science - Jhanvi Mehta (BSc '21) "I hope that I'm able to carry forward the critical thinking skills and community-oriented mindset I've developed at the University of Lethbridge with me into the medical field." Gold Medal recipient Jhanvi Mehta (BSc '21) studied neuroscience at uLethbridge and completed her honours thesis.
Shining graduate and this year's recipient of the Gold Medal in Arts - Grace Forster (BA '21) "I hope to use the tools I have gained in my education at the UofL and in my future education to contribute to positive solutions." Gold Medal recipient Grace Forster (BA '21) studied political science at ulethbridge.
Shining graduate - Kristine Villaluna (BSc Co-op '21) Kristine Vallaluna (BSc Co-op '21) will receive her Bachelor of Science degree in applied statistics, with a concentration in economics and a minor in computer science this spring. She will begin her next chapter at the U of T for the Master of Science graduate program starting this fall.
Kalli Eagle Speaker (BASc ‘21) embraces cultural ways of knowing and beads her way into a research project and award recognition "What might seem like just a needle picking up beads is so much more. There is a plethora of information that follows with it." Kalli Eagle Speaker (BASc ‘21) will be receiving her Bachelor of Arts & Science, majoring in Indigenous studies and psychology with a minor in women and gender studies.
Calgary Campus Shining Graduate: Krisanta Mae Armintia (BMgt '21) Krisanta Mae Armintia (BMgt '21) believes that education pays the best interest and we should never stop learning. Learn more about Krisanta's experience and highlights as an international student at the Calgary Campus.
Shining graduate and Dhillon School of Business Gold Medal recipient Eric Turner (BMgt '21) Gold medal winner and Dhillon grad Eric Turner (BMgt '21) talks about the experiences that have prepared him to tackle his entrepreneurial dreams.
How to Build the Canadian Pacific Railway in a Classroom: A Student Teacher Story In creating the Canadian Pacific Railway in their classroom, students discussed environmental and sociological impacts—good and bad, including the fates of Chinese workers, indigenous peoples, and bypassed towns.
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.
Day Rider pursues passion for music with help of Indigenous Graduate Admission Award Following his passion to uLethbridge, Day Rider is pursuing a Master of Music in composition with supervisor, Dr. Arlan Schultz. After completing his undergraduate degree, he knew uLethbridge was the right environment to continue his education.
For Katrina Taylor, every problem in the world is an opportunity to create change "My independent studies in health sciences have opened many doors, taught me so much and connected me to so many people. Outside of the university, I met physicians and learned things that I would never have learned in the classroom."
Imogen Pohl Reflects on her Six-year Journey at the University of Lethbridge: Even Superheroes Take a Day Off Now and Then Sixth-year student Imogen Pohl is close to completing her degree at the University of Lethbridge. A traditional four-year undergraduate degree was not in the cards for her. Instead, she set out to get the absolute most out of her uLethbridge experience as a double major co-op student.
Curious Cayley Fleischman Embraces Opportunity on Campus Cayley has embraced the unique experiences available at the U of L by joining the co-op program, completing both applied and independent studies, becoming a member of one of our campus sororities and working on the Students' Union (ULSU) as the elected Faculty of Arts & Science representative.
A passion for public health If the thought of being a disease detective intrigues you, you’re not alone. Graduate student Dr. Ransi Nayakarathna says investigating disease at the population level as an epidemiologist is just the public health career she’s looking for.
Virtual Play Reading Honours 2020, 2021 uLethbridge Play Right Prize Recipients The University of Lethbridge is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Play Right Prize competition, supported by alumnus Terry Whitehead.
Valentina Ibarra Galvis: International Day of Women and Girls in Science "Our fearlessness, determination, analytical minds, and our ability to look beyond ourselves to improve our understanding of the world around us will propel us into a new era of science." ~ Valentina Ibarra Galvis
Family farming from a rural women’s perspective Graduate student Diane McKenzie (BA ’16) is combining her rural roots and her research interests with the intention to make an important contribution to the future of agriculture.
uLethbridge student completes Whyte Museum internship amid facility closures Thea Sleight was able to safely complete a 12-week, paid internship at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies despite facility closures. The experience confirms she has followed her passions to the career of her dreams.
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.
M.A. candidate Wael Nasser wins top spot in national essay competition Wael Nasser draws on his community experience and cutting edge research to win top spot in IRCC's national essay competition.
No regrets for international graduate student Anna Nikolova A worldwide pandemic wasn't in the forecast when Anna Nikolova chose to study abroad, but a phenomenal educational experience in a caring environment leaves her with no regrets in choosing uLethbridge.