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Shining Students

A collection of 336 stories

Fine Arts Shining Student Leah Evans

Shining Student Leah Evans is celebrated for her artistic practice, receiving several significant awards and scholarships to further her professional development.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Kianna Turner discovers interdisciplinary growth at ULethbridge

Kiana Turner transferred from Red Deer College, choosing ULethbridge for its quick response time and small class sizes. Here, she has discovered different areas of interest through the liberal education model, explored experiential learning, and engaged in extracurricular activities.

Shining Students 4 min read

Education Shining Student Joely Navarro-Bellavance

Experiential learning opportunities like the Faculty of Education professional semesters and a term in Quebec have reaffirmed a love of language learning for Joely Navarro-Bellavance.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Nicole Oscar

Shining Student Nicole Oscar has her sights set on stage management, and is gaining the experience necessary to meet her goal.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Defying expectations, embracing passion, and crafting a future: Mercy Trinh's ULethbridge experience

After breaking through the societal expectations placed upon her, Mercy Trinh realized that her true passion lay in English, rather than pursuing a degree in science.

Shining Students 6 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Kort Woycheshin

Shining Student Kort Woycheshin has made the most of his education at ULethbridge, exploring his interests in music, photography, writing and videography.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Shining Student Sanaa Jiwani is embarking on a journey of growth and mentorship at ULethbridge

From being a mentor to engaging in experiential learning, Sanaa Jiwani has embraced opportunities for growth. As Sanaa says, "Feeling uncomfortable really is a sign of growth." Her story inspires new students to embrace change and pursue their dreams at ULethbridge.

Shining Students 3 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Devin Law

Combined degree student Devin Law has the best of both worlds, gaining experience in music performance and in music education. Working to prepare a score for a musical production he created, Devin is building crucial skills in project management and organization in and out of the classroom.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Amanda Rood

Shining Student Amanda Rood came to ULethbridge to learn from some of the best music instructors, and is leaving her postsecondary journey with a wealth of experience in her musical craft and in leadership.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Oliver Petti

Shining Student Oliver Petti came to ULethbridge with a mission to become a theatre technician or a theatre designer. As he prepares to finish his postsecondary journey, Oliver is walking away with valuable theatre experience and some great memories.

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Mirielle Nieuwenhuis

Shining Student Mirielle Nieuwenhuis has always known she was meant to be an actress and has pursued this goal with fervor at ULethbridge.

Faculty of Fine Arts 5 min read

Shining Graduate Student Fisayo Latilo

Fisayo Latilo (BA/BEd '19) returned to the University of Lethbridge to pursue graduate studies after teaching for both the Calgary Board of Education and Lethbridge School Division.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Brendan Ukrainetz

Gaining experiential learning through education practicums and through the Music Conservatory, Shining Student Brendan is preparing for the next step in his professional career.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Kenya Bean brings her research full circle with Whyte Museum internship

Kenya Bean loves waking up to the sight of the Rocky Mountains each morning. Currently finishing as an intern with the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Kenya is bringing her educational experiences full circle.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Scott Nelson

Through his studies at ULethbridge, Scott Nelson has made himself into a well-rounded individual, picking up skills in traditional film, modern cinematography and graphic design.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Shining Student Apoyaakii (Fair-Skinned Woman), Keely Wadsworth

Apoyaakii (Fair-Skinned Woman), Keely Wadsworth wanted her post-secondary education to honour Indigenous history and culture. She knew by enrolling at the University of Lethbridge her dream would become reality. Now four years later, Keely is proud to learn from Indigenous Elders in her classes.

Shining Students 5 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Hana Hubley

Hana Hubley was not quite sure she wanted to study music when she started at the University of Lethbridge. However, with the support of studio teacher Dr. Nick Sullivan (BMus ’04), Hana has found their calling.

Faculty of Fine Arts 5 min read

Fine Arts Shining Alumna Kacie Hall

Shining Student Kacie Hall found her passion for the stage while at ULethbridge. From being the first student to direct a Mainstage production, to building skills as an intimacy director, Kacie is preparing herself to become her own producer through experiential learning and a can-do attitude.

Faculty of Fine Arts 5 min read

Shining Student Ty Dudas

Third-year neuroscience student Ty Dudas embraces ULethbridge’s liberal education philosophy and takes courses outside his major. This discovery led him to organic chemistry and research he hopes will be used to make new medicines and agrochemicals cheaper.

Shining Students 5 min read

Shining Student Veda Hegde

Participating in research and her graduate studies supervisor's support has helped master's student Veda Hegde evolve into a strong and independent researcher at the University of Lethbridge, where she has trained a few undergraduate students in the Thakor lab and emerged as a student leader.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Shining Student Saren Moore

Faculty from the Department of Anthropology have influenced Shining Student Saren Moore's inspirations, viewpoints, and ideas for future work in the field by providing him with diverse educational experiences that have shaped his way forward.

Faculty of Arts & Science 6 min read

Shining Student Kailyn Baum

Despite already knowing that a degree in biological sciences at ULethbridge would set her up for a future in veterinary medicine, Shining Student Kailyn Baum joined the Co-operative Education program to broaden her scope of career possibilities and try new experiences.

Faculty of Arts & Science 5 min read

Shining Student Aleah Bastien (BA ‘21)

Aleah Bastien (BA '21) discovered her passion for research and activism as an undergrad at ULethbridge. With the encouragement of her professors, she is working towards finishing her master's thesis for her MA in women and gender studies.

Shining Students 5 min read

Shining Student Matthew Cameron

When choosing where to pursue a degree in biochemistry, ULethbridge was an obvious choice for Shining Student Matthew Cameron because of his familiarity with the campus, and the liberal education foundation that lets students develop knowledge in various disciplines.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Shining Student Lawrenz Decano

A program that provided flexibility in program selection when applying to grad school was important to Shining Student Lawrenz Decano. The Urban and regional studies program allows him to explore the dynamics that inform architecture, instead of committing entirely to a career in architecture.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read
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