By TREVOR KENNEY
Coming out of high school, Jason Suriano (BA ’01) was focused on the fast track to a law degree. Now, 14 years later, he’s navigating a museum gallery with a group of 10 year-old kids as they banter about video games – and he couldn’t be happier.
By TREVOR KENNEY
Rarely a day goes by when Dr. Chris Nicol does not have a busy schedule. And yet, in between the phone calls, meetings and deadlines, Nicol makes a point to keep one window of time open for just himself – call it pool maintenance.
By TREVOR KENNEY
When Brad Kempster moved to Lethbridge this past summer and started constructing Lego models under the guidance of Dr. Claudia Gonzalez, he was also piecing together his future studies at the University of Lethbridge.
By STACY SEGUIN
It’s easy to picture: a canopy of glimmering stars, crickets chirping in the background, rolling waves lapping against the shore as crisp dry wood crackles in the campfire, and the words of award-winning author and storyteller Michael Davie (BMgt ’95) mesmerizing friends with a fantastical tale.
The path to achieving a University degree may appear to be a linear progression of attending classes, writing exams and eventually walking across a stage to receive a parchment. For students like Jessica Andrusiak (BHSc ’10), the journey is anything but direct – rather it is a voyage of self-discovery that branches into unfamiliar territory. The end result, while represented by a piece of paper, is so much more.
1. Looking back on your five years as dean of the Faculty of Management, what gives you the greatest sense of satisfaction?
• The unanimous approval of the Faculty’s ambitious vision, including seeking AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation. If we implement it, we will have an exceptional, differentiated program that will compete very well against other programs.
By BOB COONEY
Dr. Olga Kovalchuk, an internationally-respected biological sciences and epigenetics researcher at the University of Lethbridge, can now add Recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40(TM) to her already long list of accomplishments.
By TREVOR KENNEY
He readily admits he was not ready for the job of University of Lethbridge president 10 years ago and even jokes that he might not be ready for it today. Such is the self-effacing manner in which Bill Cade has guided the U of L for the past decade, a 10-year period of unprecedented growth and achievement for the institution.
“I think you grow into jobs and anybody who thinks they are ready for any complex job probably doesn’t know the job yet,” says Cade, who will conclude his 10-year tenure as president at the end of June.
By TREVOR KENNEY
For someone who resisted being a teacher for so long and admits trying to get away from the profession on occasion, Dr. Leah Fowler is remarkably gifted at what she does. Then again, maybe it’s her honesty and humility that allows her to see teaching for all that it is, and therefore drives her to excel.
“I didn’t ever want to be a teacher, I’m still puzzled that I’m here, this is not where I imagined I would be,” says Fowler, who first planned a career in medicine.
By TREVOR KENNEY
How we speak to our children and how we help shape their young athletic lives may not only influence their current participation in sports, but it may also affect their lifelong attitudes toward physical fitness.
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