Wellness and Gratitude: Speaking openly about living with bipolar disorder, Jason Wegner This proves to be a busy year for Faculty of Education student Jason Wegner—PSIII experience at LCI; coaching football; and co-authoring the book, Manic Man: How to Live Successfully With a Severe Mental Illness with Dr. Kerry Bernes.
5 questions with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate David Morgan (BMgt '21) University of Lethbridge graduate David Morgan (BMgt '21) and accounting major reflects on his Dhillon School of Business journey including persevering through heartbreak and lessons he learned along the way.
Shining Students truly exemplify ULethbridge 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!
Shining Student: Holly Kletke Aspiring teacher Holly knew she would go to university, but wasn’t set on what to study. She applied to the combined music/education degree program at uLethbridge based on its strong reputation, after applying to several universities for political science.
Shining Student: Ponokohkyiaao, Nathan Crow Business student Nathan felt a strong connection to uLethbridge long before he applied. The University resides on traditional Blackfoot territory and he is a proud member of the Kainai Nation (Blackfoot).
Shining Student: David Awosoga Track athlete David graduated from high school in Lethbridge, and knew how appealing University life would be in a place he was comfortable, so uLethbridge was the perfect option.
Shining Student: Meghan Rennie Meghan knew she was an artist from a young age. But when she started a business in Cold Lake, Alberta, at age 16, she discovered she also had a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
ULethbridge unveils t-shirt designed by Chataya Holy Singer, Blackfoot art studio major “I knew that I was going to come up with a design that contributes to the perspective of what it means to be an Indigenous student in post-secondary. I personally know the impacts that residential schools have within my own family and even myself.”
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.
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.
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.
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 - 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.
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).
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.
MHSM student Dr. Tolu Olateju gains new perspective of health care Dr. Olateju has extensive training and experience in her field, however the MHSM program has offered her an entirely different perspective of health care. “My creativity has been tested and stretched. A whole new world of knowledge has opened to me.”