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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.

uLethbridge sends convocation home with love

The most momentous occasion of the year could not be passed by without the requisite pomp and circumstance, so uLethbridge sent convocation home to the class of 2020.

uLethbridge nursing faculty volunteer for front lines

Two uLethbridge alumnae and faculty in the Faculty of Health Sciences' Department of Nursing prove a nurse’s intrinsic desire to help. To care. To heal. Tracy Oosterbroek and Karen Rowles immediately volunteered to return to the front lines when they heard news of the pandemic.

Giving Tuesday Now = Thank You Tuesday

Giving Tuesday on May 5 is a global generosity movement aimed at helping communities respond to COVID-19. As we navigate this new and challenging time, uLethbridge is flipping the script to THANK YOU for giving.

Students ALWAYS come first

As the Spring 2020 semester comes to a close, University of Lethbridge staff members are staying in touch with each and every student.

Coping with COVID-19: Loneliness

“The definition of loneliness is feeling alone against our will,” says Dr. Dawn McBride, drawing on the words of developmental psychologist, Susan Pinker. At a time of mandatory social isolation and distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this definition can apply to all of us.

uLethbridge alumna nurtures bodies and minds during COVID-19

Alumna Brittany Lewis invites people to 'Stay Home and Plant Things' while giving back to the Lethbridge Food Bank. Her vibrant chalk art is bringing joy to neighbours during social isolation.

Academic advisors more vital than ever amid social distancing

The Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Advising team's dedication to students has always been apparent, as demonstrated by their commitment to the well being of students. Never before has this commitment been tested.

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

Despite the restrictions required to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Shelly Wismath says there are still plenty of ways to celebrate and support National Volunteer Week from April 19 to 25.

uLethbridge Art Gallery creates online content in response to COVID-19

Within days of closing their doors, the uLethbridge Art Gallery began sharing content online, launching an online exhibition through social media, offering daily posts and online events to engage and inspire the public from their own homes.

Coping with COVID-19: Harnessing Our Natural Stress Response

The goal while in this global health crisis is not to chase feeling calm, but rather to build confidence that ‘I will survive this.’ Once we can start taking control of what we can control, hope returns and thriving is reactivated.

Alumni owned Airau Marketing launches platform to support local small businesses

Alumni owned Airau Marketing's lethbridgelocal.ca platform has launched to support local small business during the COVID crisis. Every gift card purchase will be matched in donations back into the community.

Self-isolation works, says uLethbridge professor after recovering from COVID-19

Dr. Jennifer Mather has a simple message for everyone about the COVID-19 pandemic — just stay home.

Art students celebrated through online catalogue and award recognition

With the closure of the University campus in light of the global pandemic, the Faculty of Fine Arts continues the annual Art Open Studio celebration, hosting the first online Art Studio exhibition catalogue. Now, more people than ever before can enjoy the talents of Art Studio students.

We will get through this together

In times like these, the true uLethbridge spirit soars. Stories of resiliency, connection and community are rising to the surface and we are pleased to share them with you.

Conservatory of Music hosts online lessons for more than 700 students

The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music is helping provide some normalcy at home, quickly adapting to provide one-on-one lessons to over 700 students, all online.

Campus Care Parcel program, part of Nourish, goes ahead thanks to innovative distribution solution

Food security issues do not subside during national emergencies, rather they are often enhanced. As society has been forced to function in entirely different ways throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Lethbridge

Alumnus uses music to connect in the wake of social distancing

University of Lethbridge alumnus and local musician John Wort Hannam (BA/BEd ’96) is sharing songs from home as part of his ‘COVID-19 sessions.’

Alumna artist takes visitors to the Helen Christou Gallery via Instagram

Artist and curator Katie Marie Bruce (BFA – Art ’11) opened her exhibition, Field Notes: Inhabiting that Skin [https://www.uleth.ca/artgallery/?p=18369], in the University of Lethbridge Helen Christou Gallery, on