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Spring 2022 Convocation

Congratulations to our graduating classes, and all ULethbridge students! You've shown incredible determination and perseverance, and we're all so proud of your achievements.

Q&A with Shining Graduate Alyssa No Runner (Ahkoiinnimakii)

Participating in research as an undergraduate student allowed Alyssa No Runner (Ahkoiinnimakii) (BSc '22) to learn about ways to educate the academic and non-indigenous community on Indigenous culture.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

Darren Van Essen will cross the stage in recognition of his degree received in 2020

We recently caught up with Darren Van Essen (BSc '20) to find out where the world of medicine has taken him since graduating in 2020, and what it means to him to finally cross the stage at our convocation celebrations on June 1, 2022.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

Dr. Marta Gerasymchuk reflects on her ULethbridge experience

Dr. Marta Gerasymchuk (PhD '22) spent many nights studying in the library for her PhD in biomolecular science, often sleeping on a yoga mat between study sessions.

School of Graduate Studies 3 min read

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.

Alumni 4 min read

ULethbridge to celebrate its first inclusive education graduates at convocation

Cassandra Guilbert and Maggie MacKay are the first students to receive a certificate of achievement through ULethbridge's inclusive education initiative.

Spring 2022 Convocation 3 min read

Q & A with Shining Graduate LJ Good Eagle

We caught up with LJ Good Eagle (BHSc '21), class of 2021, about his time at ULethbridge and what returning to campus for this year's Convocation ceremony means to him.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

2021 graduate Kaleigh Watson reclaims convocation

It's been a year and a half since Kaleigh Watson (BFA/BMgt '21) graduated. We caught up with her to find out where her degrees have taken her and why returning to Lethbridge to participate in convocation means so much.

Dhillon School of Business 6 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Mahfooz Abdul Azeez

Mahfooz Azeez (BSc Co-op '22) tells us about his experience as an international student at the University of Lethbridge. Mahfooz came to Canada from Kerala, South India, and made the most of his studies in Canada.

Faculty of Arts & Science 5 min read

Taylor Burke hopes to use her training not only in her own teaching, but in mentoring other teachers as well

"I think the most important lesson I learned from my Master's experience is the value of prioritizing the things that inspire curiosity and excitement and that encourage us to pursue our passions

Spring 2022 Convocation 6 min read

Q & A with Shining Graduate Maria Wilson

Spring 2022 graduate Maria Wilson shared with us some of her key take-aways and memories from her time at ULethbridge.

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

Q & A with Shining Graduate Karleen Burns

Karleen Burns, a 2022 graduate, shared some of her most memorable experiences and lessons she learned throughout her Bachelor of Health Sciences program at ULethbridge.

Faculty of Health Sciences 1 min read

Q & A with Shining Graduate Lauren Reimer

Meet Lauren Reimer, Bachelor of Nursing, Class of 2022

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Quinn Larder

Quinn Larder (BFA '22) graduates this spring. At ULethbridge, Quinn took part in numerous mainstage theatrical productions and was the recipient of the prestigious Play Right Prize in 2020.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Jared Gyorffy

Jared Gyorffy (BFA '20) is a recent graduate in the Faculty of Fine Arts, earning a degree in new media with great distinction in 2020.

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

Avery Raine finishes her education a winner

Avery Raine (BA '22) took a risk moving to Lethbridge for post-secondary, but says she is immensely grateful for the time she has spent earning her degree at the University of Lethbridge.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Colton Vanhooren hopes to make his research a reality

As Colton Vanhooren (BFA '22) finishes his degree, he is looking ahead to his next adventure and reflecting on the experiences that inspired him along the way.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Dr. Chinenye Nmanma Nwoke

PhD graduate in population studies in health Dr. Chinenye Nmanma Nwoke is setting the foundation for research on maternal depression and anxiety disorders among African immigrant women in Alberta.

School of Graduate Studies 3 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Dr. David McWatters

Biomolecular science graduate Dr. David McWatters (PhD '22) reflects on the experiences he had during his time at ULethbridge. Biomolecular Science is a multidisciplinary program that enables go-getters like David to thrive.

School of Graduate Studies 4 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Silvo Hernesniemi

"Maintain your desire to learn" says Master of Science in health sciences grad Silvo Hernesniemi. Research methodologies and the exploration of knowledge fueled the fire for Silvo at ULethbridge.

School of Graduate Studies 3 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Abrar Bin Darda

New Master of Science in Management policy and strategy grad speaks on his research, pursuing a master's during the pandemic and his experience with ULethbridge staff and faculty.

School of Graduate Studies 4 min read

Connecting with School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Music, Carmen Letourneau

Master of Music graduate Carmen Letourneau speaks on being a part of hybrid recitals, early lockdown life, and the interconnectedness of music with psychology, sociology, physiology and neurology.

School of Graduate Studies 4 min read

Q&A with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Sean deVisser

Dhillon School of Business Bachelor of Management graduate Sean deVisser (BMgt '22) majored in finance and has high hopes for continuing to grow his knowledge and ability in the financial world. Read about important lessons he learned, his advice to new students and more.

Convocation 3 min read

Q&A with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Ashley Drought

When uLethbridge student Ashley Drought (BMgt '22) wanted to see if her accounting major was the right fit for her, she turned to co-operative education to help her test-drive an accounting career. How did it turn out? Learn about Ashley's experience and the lessons she learned along the way.

Alumni 3 min read

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.

Convocation 2 min read

Q&A with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Kyra Ergang

Dhillon School of Business graduate Kyra Engang (BMgt '22) wasn't planning on staying at uLethbridge after her first year. What made the finance major and marketing minor change her mind? Find out the answer to that, how Kyra dealt with uncomfortable experiences and what became her inspiring motto.

Dhillon School of Business 5 min read
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