Alumni have always played an important role in the University community and the U of L Alumni Association (ULAA) has been key in that process. Whether at ULAA executive meetings, or board and senate meetings, this diverse group represents U of L alumni around the world. But just who are

Adventure and growth often present themselves through the door of discomfort. That’s what Dhillon School of Business alumni, Felipe Civita Ferreira (BMgt ’15), learned long ago. That philosophy drove him at age 17 to leave Sao Paulo, Brazil and journey to Calgary. Now 25, Ferreira was named recently to

Alumnus Florian Linder (BSc ’00) has carved out quite a reputation in the international bobsleigh community. For the third consecutive Olympics he will serve as a technical coach for the host nation’s bobsleigh programs – this time the South Korean contingent. One might even call him a sled whisperer. “This

The University of Lethbridge’s 50th Anniversary Scotch gives aficionados the chance to get their hands on a unique 25-year-old scotch and help support U of L student scholarships at the same time. Building on the U of L Alumni Association’s private bottling of scotch for the U of

When Ahmed Saffar (BMgt ’15) and his wife emigrated from Dubai, they chose Canada as their new home. “We didn’t regret that decision at all,” says Saffar. “We came to Canada in 2007 and we’ve been building our family ever since. We’ve been trying to survive and

The many perks of living in a smaller city include the close connections and spontaneous opportunities which can be formed in just a single moment.This is true of two alumni who met while finding balance through movement and a shared vision. After crossing the stage at convocation, Pauline Brunnen

From University Hall itself to student creations like “The Buffalo”, the coulees of the University of Lethbridge have inspired artists since the campus was opened in 1972. For two Faculty of Fine Arts students in the mid 90s, those coulees led to an amazing prank. Mary-Anne McTrowe (BFA ’98) and

For five University of Lethbridge alumni, Fall Convocation 2016 was a special day for their entire family as Manwar Khan (BSc ’07) and his wife Nashid Sultana (BSc ’06), along with their two small children, cheered from the stands in the 1 st Choice Savings Centre as three of their

Reed Spencer was a student in Carl Granzow’s (Art) Advanced Sculpture course when he created Buffalo, the sculpture that now resides on the south coulee on the University campus, in 1982. Students in the class were asked to create something that related to the history of the area that

With an endowment goal and the cementing of a legacy in reach, the University of Lethbridge is readying to celebrate the 10th Annual John Gill Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at Paradise Canyon Golf Course. This will be the final version of the John Gill Memorial and

The University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus is proud to announce the recipient of the 2017 Instructor of the Year, Kristene Coller (BA ’99, MSc ’04). An instructor on the Calgary Campus since 2009, Coller has been teaching students how to manage responsibly in a global environment. For Coller, the University

On a cold, snowy Monday morning, back in January of 1984, the University of Lethbridge awoke to a perplexing situation that would become a 33-year mystery. Perched on the roof of University Hall sat the shell of a Volkswagen Beetle, any evidence of the journey to its resting place erased

It was a symbolic passing of the torch moment as the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA) elected a new president to start its next 50 years. Michael Gabriel (BA ’04) will take on the position of president for 2017-18, succeeding Randy Kobbert (BMgt ’86). Gabriel previously served as vice

An activist, advocate, educator and artist, Jamie Ahksistowaki Medicine Crane (BEd ’05) has made an indelible impression on the way education is delivered to Indigenous communities, all the while promoting Indigenous rights, women’s rights, human rights and justice. The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association is pleased to recognize Medicine

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association is pleased to announce its 2017 Alumni Honour Society inductees. A distinguished group of seven people will be inducted this year, having made significant contributions to their communities in a variety of fields. “It’s always exciting to share in the successes of our

The University of Lethbridge is ready to have a little fun in celebration of is 50th anniversary, with two accomplished music graduates taking centre stage. On Thursday, May 18 at 7 p.m. in the University Theatre, the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Office of Alumni Relations, presents Sgt.

Janelle Pritchard (BN ’12), recipient of this year’s Young Alumnus Achievement Award, wants to reassure new alumni not to worry if they don’t have everything in their lives planned out. “For me, the biggest thing I’ve come to appreciate is that you don’t need to have

University of Lethbridge alumnus Julian SpearChief-Morris#_msocom_1 (BA’13) said he was headed for law school in a 2012 video feature [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDp_XNk6mYA] he shot while a member of the Pronghorns men’s basketball team. “After I finish at the University of Lethbridge

Today’s school counsellors are linchpins to smoothly functioning schools. They recognize that mental, social and emotional health leads to better academic performance, and that strong student/teacher relationships enhance classroom management. Teacher Counsellors deliver lessons, run groups, offer one-on-one counselling, and assist with any issues that arise throughout the

A special year marks a change to a very special event for the University of Lethbridge as the Calgary Alumni & Friends Concert will feature a night of inspiring songs and stories from three remarkable southern Alberta-based songwriters. “This is our 50th anniversary year, and we have been putting a

University of Lethbridge alumnus Manwar Khan (BSc ’07) has been named to Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 under 40 list of the most influential young leaders in Edmonton. Khan, a Government of Alberta employee, has been an active community advocate against violence and bullying since witnessing and intervening to stop

Recognized for his integrity and impassioned approach to the law, the Honourable Mr. Justice Ronald A. Skolrood (BA ’83) has made significant contributions to his profession, all the while giving back to his community through generous volunteerism. The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association is pleased to recognize Skolrood as the

For the Honourable Mr. Justice Ronald A. Skolrood (BA ’83), there’s no questioning the value of a liberal arts education. It not only set him on the path to a more than 30-year law career, it broadened Skolrood’s campus experience and helped established the ideals of community engagement

The University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus is excited to announce the recipient of the 2016 Instructor of the Year - Blake Kanewischer (BMgt ’06). Kanewischer has been an instructor on the Calgary Campus since 2011, teaching Information Systems Management, but that’s not where his U of L story begins.

As the fall semester gets underway, stressors may also be already mounting. U of L alumna Deri Latimer (BMgt ’84) will be on campus next week presenting on The Resilient Mindset: Success Strategies for Life, Career and Academics (Wednesday, Sept. 21, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Markin Hall Atrium)