Shining Students - ULethbridge Stories (Page 8)

Shining Student Dustin Snider

Dustin Snider participated in an exciting applied study where he researched Long-toed salamanders through the Southern Alberta Rockies. Dustin chose environmental science at ULethbridge because of the smaller class sizes, welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to build connections with faculty.

Shining Student Alieza Cyr

Dhillon School of Business student, Alieza Cyr, embraces co-operative learning at ULethbridge, and mixes it with her passion for volunteering. Now she's hoping to inspire her fellow students.

Boosting your resume with bioinformatics

The Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics was the perfect way for Melissa Ota (BSc Co-op '21, GC '22) to improve her job prospects in a rapidly growing field.

Gaining hands-on research experience: Amy Cran

Anthropology student Amy Can spent her summer on the streets of Lethbridge working with SAGE Clan Patrol doing grassroots community patrol assisting people experiencing addiction and homelessness.

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Elizabeth Trofimenkoff

Connect with new Master of Science (chemistry) graduate Elizabeth Trofimenkoff (BSc '20, MSc '22) on her experiences at ULethbridge.

Samantha Newton: 2022 Faculty of Fine Arts academic gold medal winner

Samantha Newton (BFA '22) is the 2022 recipient of the Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal. Read more about her achievements at ULethbridge!

Meet Gabriel Fisher, Accounting major

Gabriel came to ULethbridge after suffering a work injury that changed his plans of becoming an electrician. Since starting in the Dhillon School of Business, his desire to help people and support his community has inspired a new career goal: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Hana Hubley, Bachelor of Music graduate, got practical learning with work experience

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

Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez

Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez has made the most of his work-integrated learning to succeed in his degree. This summer, Juan worked as a Theatre Practitioner with the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity.

Shining Student Mary Siever

"It is a wonderful, supportive, and amazing department. It really has become my home in many ways. I was just extra fortunate to find a department and teachers who made it a wonderful experience in all ways."

Shining Graduate Rebecca Ha

Shining Graduate Rebecca Ha (BSc '22) chose uLethbridge because of its inclusivity and smaller class sizes, allowing greater opportunity to make connections with her professors and peers.

Shining Student Amy Henrickson

Shining Student Amy Henrickson (BSc Co-op '17) chose to pursue her grad studies at uLethbridge as she was interested in the work of one of our new professors and excited to learn in the Science Commons.

In memory of Jo and Anne Vanee— celebrating student kindness 2022

The Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award, given out through the Dhillon School of Business each year, recognizes a student that embodies a spirit of compassion, kindness and volunteerism in support of fellow students. Meet the 2022 recipient Josel Paguio.

Shining Student Kathryn DeLucia-Burk

Through volunteering with and then working for the Campus Collective Centre, Shining Student Kathryn DeLucia-Burk, found a strong community and a place to foster accountability from the University to its students and support students in need.

Shining Student Lena Dabbas

ULethbridge has taught Shining Student Lena Dabbas the academic skills she needs to specialize in her field of study while preparing her to deal with life's challenges.

Meet Shining Student Pii-taa Kyaa-tsis, Walker English

Kinesiology student Walker English didn't have far to go when he chose ULethbridge. He grew up in nearby Fort Macleod, Alberta. The strong sense of community he's found on campus has helped him excel.

Shining Graduate Kathleen Mah

"I chose to study at Lethbridge because I knew it would give me the opportunity to become my own person. The city is a great place to live and the University has been a dream come true for me. I feel like this place is my home."

Shining Student Mark Lea

Shining Student Mark Lea has immersed himself in uLethbridge's liberal education foundation to improve his intellectual and practical skills. He has completed independent and applied studies in chemistry while continuing to pursue his love of music.

Shining Graduate Deanna Andreschefski

Shining Student Deanna Andreschefski isn't rushing through her uLethbridge degree. Instead, she is taking every advantage to learn and grow by participating in work-integrated learning opportunities and spreading her course load through the summer months.

Shining Student Emily Hagens

uLethbridge is the university for Shining Student Emily Hagens because it is big enough to offer students great opportunities but small enough to allow students to make the connections they need in order to take advantage of those opportunities.

Q&A with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Keean Lehtinen

Ulethbridge Dhillon graduate Keean Lehtinen (BMgt '22) hasn't waited until graduation to put his educational experience to work. Here Keean speaks about how his experiences, like promoting grassroots change in the community through co-op and dinner with the premier, have shaped his perspectives.

Q&A with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Shelby Reed

Ulethbridge graduate and accounting major Shelby Reed (BMgt '22) chose to study accounting because of her love of numbers and organization. Shelby, who has already landed a full-time job, speaks about the difference taking her time getting her degree made to her educational journey and more.

Shining Student Olivia Marasco

Shining Student Olivia Marasco (BSc Co-op '19) chose uLethbridge for her graduate degree because of the quality mentorship she received in her undergraduate degree.

Early Start Experience: Your university how-to guide

New and continuing students can smooth the move to university and in-person learning with the Early Start Experience. The two-week, three-credit course spans academic skills, campus navigation and much more.

Shining Student Amy Cran

uLethbridge was the place for Shining Student Amy Cran because she has heard many positive things about the professors. She attributes much of her success and growth as a student to these professors, who have shown her support and encouragement throughout her degree.