• deJourdan's by Lifetouch | Professional portrait photography
• Bookstore | ULethbridge memorabilia and graduation rings
• Graduation Flowers | Fresh flowers to congratulate your grad
• ULethbridge Alumni Association | Parchment frames and the official Fiat Lux alumni ring
• Family Room (PE261) | Live video of the ceremony
Regalia Return
Hoods and gowns can be returned to the Bookstore in the Students’ Union Building prior to 3 p.m. on the day of the ceremony.
Photo Locations
If you are looking for places around campus to take photos with your graduate, family and friends, here are some scenic spots to capture the special moment:
• University of Lethbridge sign | At campus entrance; University Drive and Valley Road
• OKI sign | Located on the East Patio off University Hall
• ULeth block letters and balloons with the iconic High Level Bridge in the background | Between UHall and Science Commons
• Chief Marshal and the Mace; take a photo in front of a beautiful stained glass window alongside the Chief Marshal and our ceremonial mace | Located along the track
• “2025” Gold Balloons | Located in the Centre for Sport and Wellness Atrium next to Burrito Loco
• Congratulations Balloon Arch | Located outdoors between the Centre for Sport and Wellness and Turcotte Hall
• Aperture Art Installation | Between the Students’ Union Building and the University Library
• The Bronze Pronghorn | Located inside the University Library building, next to the bus loop
• Fiat Lux | Our school motto; let there be light, located outside the University Library doors
Today we celebrate your accomplishments, deep knowledge acquired and transformative experience that has prepared you to contribute to the community locally and globally in meaningful ways. I hope you will reflect on your experience with fond memories, remembering that you are, and always will be, part of the ULethbridge legacy.
Dr. Digvir Jayas (Ikkayiinnii),
President and Vice-Chancellor
On behalf of the Senate, congratulations on this important life accomplishment. You have demonstrated adaptability, determination and resilience to be here today. Celebrate your success and enjoy this moment. Acknowledge and thank the people in your life who supported you along the way. As you reflect on your time on campus, recall the people and experiences that made your liberal education meaningful and special. Wherever you land in the future, always know you have a home at the University of Lethbridge
Terry Whitehead (Ksikkihkini) (BA ‘94), Chancellor
We’ve been with you every step of the way – from your first school tour to your last assignment. We’ve seen you up at 7 a.m., stressing before a test, and we’ve helped you celebrate the end of a long day with a drink. Now you’re graduating, and the Coffee Company couldn’t be more proud to have accompanied you on this journey – as your cheering squad, your fueling station, the cup of comfort in your hand. Come back and visit often, and best of luck in your future endeavours! And, most importantly, never settle for crappy coffee.
JT and the staff at the Campus Coffee Company
On behalf of the University of Lethbridge Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), I — along with the incoming 2025/2026 council — extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on reaching this significant milestone. Pursuing graduate studies is no small feat, and today is a celebration of your determination and hard work. Your efforts have left a mark, and as you cross the stage, I encourage you to reflect on the incredible contributions you’ve made to the ULethbridge community throughout your academic journey. The GSA wishes you continued success in all that lies ahead. Once again, congratulations on your remarkable achievements!
Jade Oldfield (BEd ’18, MSc ’25), Graduate Students’ Association President
The Board of Governors congratulates you on this great achievement and welcomes you to the University of Lethbridge alumni family. The journey to graduation is a long climb to the summit so we encourage you to take a moment at the top to be proud of your success. The University has witnessed you scale up each slope with determination and persistence. We will now watch with interest as you look to the future and create your own path in the world using the knowledge and skills you have acquired. We are proud of you!
University of Lethbridge Board of Governors
On behalf of the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU), I am honoured to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the graduating class of 2025. Today marks more than just the completion of your undergraduate academic journey, it represents years of perseverance, late nights, breakthroughs, and memories that will stay with you long after you leave campus. This moment is a celebration of your resilience and growth, and a reminder that the challenges you’ve overcome have prepared you for whatever comes next. As you transition from students to alumni, I hope you carry forward the same curiosity, compassion and drive that brought you here. You are now part of a community that will always cheer you on and we can’t wait to see how you make your mark on the world. Congratulations and welcome to your next lovely chapter of life!
Alejandro Figueroa, ULSU President
You, the University of Lethbridge’s newest alumni, have contributed so much to the intellectual and social vibrancy of the University during your educational journey here. You have also benefited from an enriching ULethbridge student experience developed and nurtured by many caring people across our two campuses. When we welcomed you at New Student Orientation, we committed to standing with you throughout your studies and research, providing support to you to help you achieve your goals. You have counted on us. Today, we salute you at graduation! Congratulations on achieving your goals and graduating! We are very proud of you and your accomplishments, and we wish you well. Thank you for having chosen the University of Lethbridge as your educational home. Please stay in touch.
Kathleen Massey, Vice Provost (Students)
Congratulations
Convocation is a day of well-deserved celebration. For students, it signifies the completion of years of hard work and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their lives. For families, it is a day to recognize those years of dedication and to enthusiastically embrace the pride that convocation evokes. For all of us, convocation is a time to look optimistically into the future, share in centuries-old academic traditions and, most importantly, celebrate our graduates.
For more than 50 years, University of Lethbridge graduates have been making significant contributions to Canada and the world. With convocation, the promise of our lasting impact continues. Congratulations to all at this very special time of year.
I am honoured to offer my sincerest congratulations on the completion of your credential at the University of Lethbridge. It is particularly poignant because you have done so under a unique set of circumstances – during and after a global pandemic. You have shown flexibility, creativity, resilience and maturity in completing your academic journey. We are so proud of how well you have handled and navigated the many challenging situations of the past few years, and in spite of all, have still succeeded. Your bravery, perseverance and courage are a testament to the change-makers you will be as you move forward into the next phase of your life. I can’t think of a more capable and well-prepared cohort of leaders for the 21st Century. We are honoured to call you alumni of the University of Lethbridge.
Dr. Richelle Marynowski (BEd ’94), Chief Marshal, Professor, Faculty of Education
On behalf of Iikaisskini Indigenous Services, we wish to extend our congratulations to the newest alumni of the University of Lethbridge! Whether we were regularly connected or as silent supporters in your corner, we recognize the sacrifices you have made and adversity you have overcome. May your journey of lifelong learning propel you to great, new, wonderful heights of achievement in the years ahead. The world is a great place to explore so trust that you can achieve anything you set your mind to! You have proven resilient with determination and perseverance. We wish you luck and congratulate you on behalf of all of us at Iikaisskini.
Lindi Shade (Piiinikki) (BA ’06), Jodie Flamand-Tailfeathers (Ikkinaipommowa) (BA ’14), Royal Adkin (Iksisstowaapi Kanakkaatsi) (BMgt ’18), Santanita Oka (Siipoimoststa) (BHSc ’16) & Chataya Holy Singer (Niitsiitaakii) (BFA – Indigenous Art ’23), Iikaisskini Indigenous Services
History of Convocation
In the Middle Ages, the church was responsible for higher education. Monasteries were the centres of learning and monks were the scholars of society. By the 12th Century, secular scholars began forming communities to pursue knowledge and truth, which eventually developed into independent universities in the prominent cathedral cities of Europe, precursors of today’s universities.
As universities grew, scholars wanted to honour students who successfully completed their education as well as welcome them into the select and exclusive group of scholars. The word convocation originally referred to gatherings of the clergy of Canterbury and York, but in 1577 Oxford University used it to describe the assembly of its graduates. Ever since, students around the world have been admitted to the order of scholars in a convocation ceremony.
Since its first convocation ceremony in 1968, the University of Lethbridge has been proud to recognize the academic achievements of our students, and honour individual achievements in various fields. A convocation ceremony represents a celebratory ‘rite of passage’ for our students — an opportunity to share academic accomplishments with their mentors, fellow graduates and loved ones.
The ceremony begins with the national anthem and reflection. Following that, the main features of convocation are a speech to the graduands by the president, a speech by the honorary degree recipient or guest speaker and the conferral of degrees, diplomas and certificates by the chancellor.
The Ceremonial Marks
The University of Lethbridge Shield
The University of Lethbridge shield reflects the spirit and identity of the institution. Designed in the University’s colours of blue and gold, the shield features a radiant gold sun on a blue background, symbolizing the bright skies and open landscape of southern Alberta. Beneath the shield, the University’s motto, Fiat Lux — Latin for “Let there be light” — appears on a gold and silver band, underscoring the University’s commitment to knowledge, discovery, and illumination through education. Together, the colours, imagery, and motto represent the University’s enduring dedication to fostering growth, innovation, and opportunity for its students and community.
The University of Lethbridge Coat of Arms
The University of Lethbridge Coat of Arms was unveiled during the University’s 45th anniversary celebrations at Fall 2012 Convocation and features the blue shield and the University’s signature sun, along with our motto, Fiat Lux. This is supported by other components such as the eagle feather, Alberta wild roses, pronghorns and miner’s lamps; all signature elements of the University.
Fiat Lux, our motto, is Latin for ‘let there be light’ and refers metaphorically to the illumination that comes from research and learning. At the University, everyone has the ability to shine and we believe it’s our job to help make that happen.
The Mace, carried in the academic procession by the Chief Marshal, was created by artist Corne Martens and given to the University in memory of former senator Virginia Mitchell. Dedicated at the fall convocation ceremony on October 1, 1988, the mace is cast in bronze and represents the institution’s authority to grant degrees, diplomas and certificates. Unique to the University of Lethbridge, one end features three elements: mortarboard, gavel and open book, symbolizing academia, the Board of Governors and the General Faculties Council. The other end features a globe surrounded by pronghorns, representing our mascot and the universality of knowledge.
Academic Regalia
The academic dress of the University of Lethbridge is unique to the institution. A black gown and mortarboard are worn by undergraduate and master’s students; the credential earned is represented by colours on the borders and linings of the hoods. The bachelor’s degree, certificate and diploma hoods are black lined with blue, trimmed with a twisted gold and blue cord. Master’s hoods are black lined with blue and have an exterior border of light blue satin trimmed with a twisted gold and blue cord.
A coloured braid on the lining of the hood distinguishes the type of degree. Students receiving combined degrees wear two braids.
The colours representing the degrees are as follows:
• Arts: White
• Science: Golden yellow
• Arts and Science: White and golden yellow
• Education: Light blue
• Fine Arts: Brown
• Music: Pink
• Health Sciences: Red and golden yellow
• Nursing: Red
• Therapeutic Recreation: Green
• Management: Light brown
Doctor of Philosophy graduands wear a royal blue gown with blue velvet facings and chevrons outlined in bright gold piping, and a blue beefeater with a gold tassel. The hoods are royal blue, lined with sapphire blue satin and a bright gold chevron. The blue velvet trim is outlined in gold piping.
The stoles worn by the deans of each Faculty or School correspond generally with the colour of the braids on the lining of the undergraduate hoods of that Faculty or School. Convocation marshals wear royal blue stoles, and are selected from among the academic staff to supervise the academic procession and the presentation of graduands to the chancellor.
Cords of Distinction
Cords of academic distinction are worn by undergraduate students whose outstanding academic achievements merit the designation. Royal blue cords signify distinction and gold cords great distinction. Combined degrees students earning distinction or great distinction for both degrees wear two sets of cords.
Chancellor, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Board of Governors Chair Regalia
The regalia of the chancellor, president, board of governors’ chair and honorary degree recipients also feature blue and gold elements.
Taatsiikiipoyii (Talks in the Middle) Dr. Charles Weaselhead served as chancellor of the University of Lethbridge from 2018 to 2022. He was the first Indigenous chancellor at ULethbridge and also in Alberta. In recognition of Chancellor Emeritus Weaselhead’s service and ongoing dedication to education, community and building relationships, three stoles were introduced and incorporated as part of the chancellor, president and vicechancellor and board chair regalia at the Fall 2022 Convocation ceremony. The stoles were designed by a past alumna of the year, Jamie Medicine Crane (BEd ’05). Designed like a Blackfoot tipi with the cosmos on the top, animal beings in the centre and the earth beings at the bottom, it includes the mountains and puff balls, and the lines representing the water and sky.
Indigenous Stole
It is custom in many Indigenous communities to honour graduates with a special remembrance of their accomplishments as they continue on to various milestones in their lives. To celebrate their achievements, all graduating Indigenous students in attendance are gifted with a convocation stole.
Designed by Iikaisskini Indigenous Services, the stoles are royal blue with white embroidery, featuring four important symbols alongside the University of Lethbridge shield:
• The Buffalo acknowledges Blackfoot Territory and the importance of this animal to the Blackfoot people and to the great plains.
• The Eagle Feather represents our First Nations graduates.
• The Infinity Sign represents our Métis graduates.
• The Kuliq represents our Inuit graduates.
Podium Design
The convocation lecterns feature the university tartan alongside a Pendleton® blanket and eagle feather shield conceptualized by Blackfoot Elder Francis First Charger. A source of warmth and comfort, blankets serve a special role in Indigenous ceremonies. As gifts, blankets allow the recipient to forever wrap themselves in a treasured reminder of heritage, community and tradition.
Seven golden eagle feathers have been arranged in a circle to represent a shield. The number is significant and refers to the seven stars. The golden eagle is known for its majestic qualities, soaring high above and seeing far and wide with keen eyesight.
Chancellor Charles Weaselhead’s Headdress
We are honoured to receive a gifted headdress from Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Charles Weaselhead, Taatsiikiipoyii (Talks in the Middle), upon the completion of his term as the first Blackfoot Chancellor at the University of Lethbridge. This headdress is displayed in the Hall of Honour and is situated alongside the chancellor during Convocation ceremonies.
University Tartan
The University of Lethbridge tartan was a 50th anniversary legacy project unveiled on Founders’ Day Weekend in January 2017. Designed by alumna Sarah Hilliard (BA ‘10), the tartan is inspired by convocation and the grand accomplishment it signifies. Faculty colours are incorporated in the tartan and the colours come together with the bright sunburst against the dark blue field. A frame of red honours the name given to University Hall, Iniskim (Sacred Buffalo Stone).
Co-operative Education
Co-operative Education is a nationally recognized form of work-integrated learning that combines professional experience with academic studies to enrich students’ academic, intellectual, personal and professional development. The program is a partnership between students, the University and employers, combining educational theory, its practical application and real-world employment experience. Students alternate academic terms of study with paid work terms in a professional workplace.
Inclusion Alberta
Inclusion Alberta has been partnering with postsecondary institutions across the province for more than 30 years to include students with developmental disabilities to participate in regular programs of study and campus life. Students audit programs of study to pursue individualized learning goals related to regular course content, complete modified course assignments and write modified exams to demonstrate what they have learned. Students receive a certificate of recognition to acknowledge their hard work, accomplishments and commitment to their learning at the completion of their program.
The Co-operative Education designation indicates at least one year of discipline-related employment experience. It shows employers that ULethbridge graduates are work ready. Graduates who have met the program requirements will receive the Co-operative Education designation on their parchments and display the badge above on their mortarboards.
To
our students, we make a promise:
A promise to do our best, so they can be their best.
A promise to foster exploration, to share ideas and information, to teach but also to learn.
A promise to build the buildings, acquire the technology, cultivate the partnerships and welcome the people essential to advancing an environment that excites and ignites learning.
A promise to create an environment where professors and students are colleagues and everyone grows together, an environment that recognizes the power of every student’s dream. And helps that dream come true.
FOR THE CONFERRAL OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 AT 10 A.M.
Presiding Over the Ceremony
Terry Whitehead, Chancellor
Conducting the Ceremony
Wayne Lippa, Platform Marshal
Musical Prelude
The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra
Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny
The Procession
At the commencement of the procession, those assembled are asked to stand, as they are able, until invited to take their seats.
Led by Richelle Marynowski, Chief Marshal
Piper: Tom Wilson
Marshalls: Jenny Burke, Sheila McManus, Don McIntyre, Tracy Oosterbroek, Rumi Graham & Wendy Osborn
Processional Music
The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra
Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny
Declaration
Terry Whitehead, Chancellor
National Anthem
Led by Lydia Gangur-Powell, Faculty of Fine Arts
O Canada by Calixa Lavallée
Reflection
Matthew Gault, Dhillon School of Business
Honour Song
Composed and gifted to the University of Lethbridge by Leroy Little Bear, in honour of its Blackfoot name, ‘Iniskim’. The name ‘Iniskim’ was gifted to the University by Kainai elder, Bruce Wolf Child.
Julius & Troy Delaney
Welcome and Report to Convocation
This traditional address celebrates the value of education and the combined accomplishments of our graduands and the University community. Dr. Digvir Jayas, President & Vice Chancellor
Conferral of Honorary Degree
Awarded by the Senate to individuals who cultivate human values and seek to foster intellectual growth, social development, aesthetic sensitivity, personal ethics, and the dimensions of a scholar’s personality.
Terry Whitehead, Chancellor Bernadine Boulet, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Toby Boulet, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Introduced by Brenna Scott, Senate Member
Address to the Graduands
Bernadine & Toby Boulet, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Musical Selection
The University of Lethbridge Singers
Conducted by Dr. Janet Youngdahl
Accompanied by Isaac Risling & Dr. Brad Parker
Ritmo by Dan Davison
Conferral of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
Terry Whitehead, Chancellor
School of Graduate Studies
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Arts
Master of Science
Master of Counselling
Master of Education
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Music
Master of Nursing
Master of Health Services Management
Master of Science (Management)
Graduate Certificate
Candidates presented by Jackie Rice, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies
Faculty of Arts & Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts & Science
Bachelor of Science
Undergraduate Certificate
Candidates presented by Matt Letts, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science
Dhillon School of Business
Bachelor of Management
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Combined Post-Bachelor Certificates in Accounting
Undergraduate Diploma
Candidates presented by Kerry Godfrey, Dean of the Dhillon School of Business
Faculty of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts
Bachelor of Music
Candidates presented by Heather Davis-Fisch, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing
Candidates presented by Jon Doan, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences
Combined Degrees
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Art and Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dramatic Arts and Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education
Candidates presented by Michelle Helstein, Provost and Vice President (Academic)
Excellence in Teaching Award
Jennifer Burke
Presented by Jaxon Reiter
Distinguished Alum of the Year
Dr. Jerome Cranston (MEd ’98)
Presented by Cyndi Crane, President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association
Alumni Welcome
Cyndi Crane, President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association
Announcements
Wayne Lippa, Platform Marshal
Dismissal
Terry Whitehead, Chancellor
Recession
Those assembled are asked to stand, as they are able, for the recession until the chief marshal bearing the mace, followed by the platform party and the graduates, have departed.
Recessional Music
The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra
Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny
Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates
Doctor of Philosophy
Briana Boychuk
Theoretical and Computational Science
Thesis: A computational investigation into metal-nucleic acid interactions
Danielle Luna Gemmill
Biomolecular Science
Thesis: Biophysical characterization of non-canonical viral nucleic acid interactions with human proteins
Ryan Allan Russell Gourlie
Biomolecular Science
Thesis: On the evolution of Pyrenophora tritici-repentis
Jackson Robert Ham
Neuroscience
Thesis: Going beyond the dyadic paradigm: The dynamics of social play and brain development
Donald Gordon McIntyre
Cultural, Social, and Political Thought
Thesis: Agawaateyaa (illuminating shadows): Reconciling Indigenous and Canadian property systems
Felix Gabriel O’Donnell
Earth, Space, and Physical Science
Thesis: Donor-stabilised fluorido cations of groups 15 and 16
Italo Sampaio Rodrigues
Earth, Space, and Physical Science
Thesis: Evaluating wetland extent trends using remote sensing: Case studies in the Canadian Rockies
Mostafa Sadrbazzaz
Evaluation and Behaviour
Thesis: Probing universal correlates of human same-sex sexual orientation: A study in Iran
Salma Shujat
Biomolecular Science
Thesis: Evaluation of the Cannabidiolic Acid Synthase (CBDAS) variants’ activity from hemp in transgenic Nicotiana benthamiana plants
Master of Arts
Cassidy Marguerite Ascione
Thesis: Parables of the lovers: The hermeneutics of divine love in medieval Islamic mysticism
Francis Louis Ayotte
Thesis: Democratic legitimacy through the lens of national identity: the Basque Country and Spain
Alexander Reese Engel
Thesis: What’s happening with gym culture? Exploring emerging adults’ perceptions of public fitness facility users
Hanna Elizabeth Fantin
Thesis: “Max and her ‘pard’”: The Rocking P Gazette (1923-5) and the cultural production of settler girlhood in southern Alberta
Ingrid Orieta Fruhbrodt
Thesis: Becoming neoliberal: Myths, memory, and subjectivity in Los 80
Aminul Hasan
Thesis: Export-led economic growth: Application to Canada, USA, and UK
Alexandra Blaise Smith
Thesis: Curating a corpus of Blackfoot narrative texts
Oluwaseun Oluwafemi Soney
Thesis: Exploring the Musical and Cultural Practices of Nigerian Migrants in Lethbridge, Canada: A Case Study on Community Building
Brett William Weighill
Thesis: SUPII-ṖO’OMAAKSIN: Seeding reciprocal understanding through hermeneutic encounters in Indigenous-led eco-action research
Master of Science
Katherine Arianne Anderson-Bain
Thesis: Mechanisms of toxicity of thetire-wear compound n-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-n’-phenylp-phenylenediamine-quinone (6ppd-quinone) in fathead minnows (Pimepheales promelas)
Samantha Isabella Booth
Thesis: An investigation of stereotype threat as an insight into the replication crisis
Mason Joshua Daub
Thesis: Form-preserving transformations of the Schrödinger equation
Lauren Marie Edison
Thesis: Altered behaviour and transmission ecology of flukeinfected zombie ants
Bryan Scott Fisher
Thesis: Gut bacterial communities in carabid beetles: host taxonomy, extrinsic factors, and feeding habits
Fariha Haroon
Thesis: Reconfigurable and compact modular polynomial multiplier in a Galois field for the security of IoT
Olivia Jade Hawkins
Thesis: Transformational leadership and positive development: Assessing the cascade effect in university sport
Brady Francis Hoeksema
Thesis: Rbm-od: a restricted Boltzmann machine framework for outlier detection
Carlos Joel Howey
Thesis: Can seizures be forgotten? Rapamycin and isoflurane do not disrupt epileptogenesis in a mouse model of epilepsy
Osasumwen Raphael Imarhiagbe
Thesis: Advanced boundaryenhanced instance segmentation and spatial-temporal transformer models for automated schizophrenic investigation
Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates
Liam Andrew Kerr
Thesis: Biophysical characterization of Zika virus terminal region interactions
Mark Jordan Lea
Thesis: The impact of mRNA modifications on ribosomal decoding: A molecular dynamics simulation study
Elaura Oksana Lilienthal
Thesis: Towards new zwitterionic difluoroglycine analogues: preparation methods and reactivity studies
Al Hasib Mahamud
Thesis: KG4QG: Combining knowledge graph with large language models for multi-hop question generation
Amir Hossein Mazrouei
Thesis: Behavior analysis of catching using 3D pose estimation
Julia Grace Medlicott
Thesis: Chronic gut inflammation changes anxiodepressive and coping behaviour in female mice
Michelle Reinink
Thesis: Trait aggression and its impact on memory for violent information
Hojjatollah Sargolzehi
Thesis: Design and implementation of an open-source, cost-efficient and scalable automated homecage system for high-resolution and long-term behavioural monitoring for rodents
Matthew Raymond Sawchuk
Thesis: Pulling apart the pile: Analyzing the chronology and zooarchaeology of Head-SmashedIn Buffalo Jump
Muhammad Subhan Shafique
Thesis: Powdery scab of potatoes in Alberta: Molecular diagnostics and fungicide efficacy
Ridwan Olayiwola Tajudeen
Thesis: Explorations of siRNA therapeutics using molecular dynamics simulations: structural impacts of 2’-ribose modifications on RNA duplex and interactions with human argonaute-2
Maegan Gisela Trottier
Thesis: Good Grief?: The Impact of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) on Grieving Experiences in Rural Southern Alberta
Renata Waner Mariquito
Thesis: How domestication and selective breeding changed the cerebellar anatomy and play partner preference in rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Master of Counselling
Monica Ingrid Kreiner
Applied Psychology
Project: Professional Portfolio
Master
of
Education
Andrew Matthew Belsheim Capstone
Joseph Donald Bliska Capstone
John Paul Brocklesby Capstone
Jason Brian Budd Capstone
Peter James Ehrman Capstone
Rachel Sydney Gustafson Capstone
Sarah Aideen Howard Counselling Psychology Capstone
Kristen Ann Mazzuca Capstone
Jennifer Jean Ondrus Capstone
Dustin John Pivarnyik Capstone
Suzanne Elizabeth Quinton Capstone
Jennifer Mary Rochon Capstone
Keri Tkachuk Capstone
Hunter James Volk
Counselling Psychology
Thesis: The hip-hop and mental health handbook for mental health practitioners
Catherine Jade Yum
Counselling Psychology
Project: TikTok made me do it: The risks of self-diagnosing using social media
Master of Fine Arts
Luxi Du
Thesis: Visual Illusion in Paradise Lost
Rebecca Serene Weasel Traveller
Thesis: Atonaan: Blackfoot Quillwork
Master of Music
Bakhora Merzaeva
Thesis: Uzbek Music in Western Style: The Influence of Folk Traditions in the Piano Works of Georgi Mushel
Master of Nursing
Baljeet Kaur Dutta
Gabrielle Marie Erickson
Mya Elise Green
Annabelle Grace Lewis
Project: The Impact of TraumaInformed Care on Patients in the Emergency Department
Caitlyn Albertine Mazzuca
Carrie Lynn Mifflin
Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates
Master of Health Services Management
Suzanne Farrag
Liam David Hughes
Umrah Imran
Vivian Ma
Samara Alix McIntosh
Jessica Anne Sebastian
Denise Coreen Villanueva Banaag
Master of Science (Management)
Makayla Rose Koshuta
Thesis: The Role of Online Communities for Canadian Immigrants: Knowledge and Support Systems Provided by Reddit
Maryam Abiola Okeowo-Grant
Thesis: Intersectional Impacts of Sex and Gender on Employment Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Graduate Certificate
Uvindu Chandima Abeysekara
Akinola Adekoya Alafiatayo
Rexelle Marano Asis
Shandi Lee Bleiken
Maria Victoria Cheng
Skylyn Cheredaryk
Sianna Jane Cherweniuk
Tamara Mae Dawson
Daniel Vinicius Dias Oliveira Lima
Kiana Hope Fawcett-Paul
Ileana Garcia Ortegon
Iliana Lissette Guevara
Meghan Locke
Judith Jean Mazankowski
Brandy Newman
Sara Breanne Roncin
Georgia Yvonne Tiegs
Gordon Kieren Kelly Weston
Peyton Irene Wong
Bachelor of Arts
Sydney Marie Anhorn-Reinbold With Distinction
Tara-Anne Elizabeth Benfell
Emma Jean Brodie
Ava Louise Carter With Great Distinction
Kwong Hung Chow
Chazz Tyson Crowchild
Emma Rose Dietz
Alyssa Lorraine Dobbs
Daniel Doukpolagha
Brody Fleischhauer With Great Distinction
D’Jhonna Kathryn Folk
Milkesa Guysa Galmo
Christian Alexander Hill
Colton Skylar Kirkham-Radcliffe
Emily Sophia Kozun
Madison Haley Loewen
Taylor Georgina Desma Manns With Great Distinction
Reid William Mareschal
Seth Moss
Quinlan Karl Mueller
Geneva Quinn Murphy
Meng Fei Ng
Jastine Mae Pidborochynski
Mallory Jane Salmon
Jacob Sieppert
Tyanna Michelle Soloveoff
Jorden Thurston
Regina Trotta
Dallin Joseph Willoughby
Noel Filmon Yohannes
Bachelor of Arts and Science
Cheyenne Ritchey
Abigail Charlette Schalk With Distinction
Bachelor of Science
Khushi Sunil Bhatt
Logan Lee Bourne With Distinction
Patrick James Bulbrook With Distinction
Austin John Cartwright
Dylynn Couttie With Distinction
Savanah Lucia Crowchild
Matthew James Doyle With Distinction
Wyatt James Fulthorpe
Roza Gabdullina
Morissa Keana Hendricks
Benjamin Ryan Holt
Raelyn Shayna Hoy
Oluwatosin Merab Hyacintho
Jenil Bhargeshkumar Jani
Brodie Johnson
Anumeet Kaur
Tahiya Ahmed Khan
Sierra Mazurek With Great Distinction
Madison Faith Nagata With Great Distinction
Phillip Ugochuk Obiora
Tomas Gonzalo Ota
Aidan Bruce Pelle
Tarun Kumar Pokra
Jordin Lee Porochnavy
Kaily Marie Scott
Mark Nelson Siduda With Great Distinction
Honours Thesis
Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates
Caitlin Ann Somerville
Yosan Tekle
Dante James Vadnais
Brayden James VanderHooft Co-operative Education
Evan Robert Waters
Eric David Wightman
Bryce David Wihnan With Distinction
Rhys Kenneth Williams
Alexandria Rachel Wilson
Yunfan Yang
Micheal Johnathan Zalmanovitch
Bang Yan Zhao Co-operative Education
Undergraduate
Certificate
Dylan Louis Feller
Bachelor of Management
Shahzaib Ahmed Agha
Oluwaseeni Ifeoluwa Ajayi
Jordan Arsenault
Sahil Bansal
Esvin Campos
Levi Card
Jonathan Colp
Alieza Marie Cyr With Distinction Co-operative Education
Justin Chad Eagle Plume
Aries Banda Escape
Mmesoma Benita Ezebuala With Great Distinction Co-operative Education
Matthew Charles Gault With Distinction
Artwell Mudavanhu Gonese With Distinction
Joveneth Mer Carpentero Guerrero
Joseph Scott Heighington
Nancy Hiebert With Great Distinction
Ethan Alexander Hunt With Great Distinction
Harmandeep Kaur
Kiranbir Kaur
Jacob Adam Kustra
Shirley Geiman Mak Luo With Great Distinction
Prakshi Malik
Hartej Singh Mangat
Brooke Ashley McAvena
Megan Alexandra Myslicki With Distinction
Faith Aitebagbontale Nabob With Distinction
Sumiran Nepal
Onyinyechukwu Nwosu With Distinction
Kyle Jacob Olesen Co-operative Education
T Royce Olsen
Esha Parhar
Mariam Julia Peter-Omale With Great Distinction
Kim Girlie Doctor Pisquisa
Xiaorong Qian
Grace Cadence Ritchie
Amritpal Singh
Gurjant Singh
Gurpal Singh
Simran Singh
Jaxon Clair G Stair
Justin Ronald Richard Van Achte
Daniel Harold Vitkovic With Distinction
Felicity Welden With Great Distinction
Melissa Willows
Carlos Bakana Yimbu
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Jasleen Kaur Goggar
Omkumar Prameshkumar Patel
Abhayroop Singh
Akash Walia
Combined Certificate: Combined Post-
Bachelor Certificate in Accounting
Amisha
Roberto Consolacion Cabrera
Queencess Veneracion Cariaga
Mary Joy Serafica Corpuz
Johann Brendan Crasto
Agustin De Jesus Delfin Montero
Sera Ann George
Di Jin
Ravinder Kaur
Sanjay Kumar
Madhur Mendiratta
Jenelyn Bitonio Ramos
Mona Sharifi
Surinder Singh
Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates
Undergraduate Diploma
Chetna
Harroop Singh Gill
Jagreet Grover
Aditya Kalsi
Saransh Kamal
Harpreet Kaur
Navjot Kaur
Pyarjot Kaur
Samrinder Kaur
Tanvir Kaur
Tavleen Kaur
Diya Kaura
Paramdeep Singh Randhawa
Riyaben Rameshkumar Raval
Riya Sharma
Harminder Singh
Jaskirat Singh
Taranpreet Singh
Karandeep Singh Sran
Bachelor of Fine ArtsArt
Natalia Marie Smith With Distinction
Bachelor of Fine ArtsDramatic Arts
Emily Jean Carstairs
Bachelor of Music
Justin Young-Soo Kang
Bemnet Shalamo
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Emmanuel Bawah
Annie Uzoma Ebenmelu
Ivy Lapinid Joson
Grace Kallely
Jane Wacuka Kiarie
Mystique Muhoza
Kenneth Ewusi Ntsiako With Distinction
Halima Wuraola Soremekun With Great Distinction
Alice Rae Starlight
Emily Ann Tang-Tran
Bachelor of Nursing
Chigozie Goodness Akunne With Great Distinction
Mich Igo Buniel Arevalo With Distinction
Kelsey D S Austin With Great Distinction
Jerome Carl Abugan Bartolome With Distinction
Navjot Singh Bhangu With Great Distinction
Raeanne Darrolyn Boles With Great Distinction
Adaobi Peace Chukwudi With Distinction
Amber Rosenlund Creed With Distinction
Genna Loann DeLauw With Distinction
Bailey Autumn Doerksen With Distinction
Kenadi Jaide M Drinnan
Maren Nicole Gobeille With Distinction
Chanelle Rae-Lynn Grueber With Distinction
Karis Abigail Hilchey With Distinction
Harold Adam Hornberger With Great Distinction
Minjeong Kim With Great Distinction
Emma Jo Knutson
Yetunde Elizabeth Komolafe With Distinction
Laura Maria Leon Moreno
Amy Grace McAllister With Great Distinction
Erin Rose Nicholson With Great Distinction
Obiageli Constance Obika With Great Distinction
Divine Chukwufunany Okeleke With Distinction
Elizabeth Orel With Great Distinction
Princess Sieglyn Parel With Distinction
Lisa Petrik With Distinction
Kofoworola Yezeedat Sanusi With Great Distinction
Emily Celine Schneider With Distinction
Sarah Anne Thompson With Great Distinction
Augustine Udoka Uketui With Great Distinction
Ming Jie Xia
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management
Renee Boser
Mia Kathleen Keller
Reegan David Walker
Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education
Hollis Emes
BA - With Distinction
BEd - With Great Distinction
Jordan Elizabeth Flexhaug
BEd - With Great Distinction
Danika L Hanna
BA - With Distinction
BEd - With Great Distinction
James Connor Moore
BEd - With Distinction
Kate Elizabeth Olechowski
BEd - With Distinction
John P Rolheiser
Ian Timothy John Snyder
BA - With Distinction
BEd - With Great Distinction
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education
August Morris DeMaere
Ethan Mark Johnson
Hanna Salak
BEd - With Distinction
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art and Bachelor of Education
Kateryna Fedosova
Bachelor of Fine ArtsDramatic Arts and Bachelor of Education
Danielle Elizabeth Baker
BFA - With Great Distinction
BEd - With Great Distinction
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education
Ty Malcolm Clewes
BEd - With Great Distinction
Honorary Degree & Award Recipients
Honorary Degree Recipients
Bernadine and Toby Boulet
Bernadine (BEd ’88) and Toby (BEd ’89, MEd ’04) Boulet were unwillingly thrust into the national spotlight when, on April 6, 2018, their son Logan was one of 29 passengers involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. A day later, Logan succumbed to his injuries. Only months prior, he had been inspired to be an organ donor and let his parents know his wishes. While grappling with their grief, Bernadine and Toby offered to donate Logan’s organs, thus saving six lives.
While national attention faded, Bernadine and Toby’s unfathomable loss will never subside, and yet they found the strength to turn tragedy into a positive legacy. They started by telling Logan’s story, how he was inspired by his mentor, late University of Lethbridge women’s rugby coach Ric Suggitt who passed suddenly in 2017 — and
how he saved six lives through organ donation.
Logan’s story not only resonated with Canadians, it inspired almost 150,000 donor registrations across the country within a few weeks of the tragedy. This became known as the Logan Boulet Effect. With selfless devotion, Bernadine and Toby recognized they had a platform to make lasting, positive change for people’s lives and keep the memory of their son alive.
Through tireless work, Green Shirt Day — a national movement to encourage conversations and organ donor registrations — was established. They formed partnerships with the Canadian Transplant Association, Kidney Foundation and Canadian Blood Services, giving them the opportunity to speak across the nation. With the Alberta ORGANization Group, they
successfully lobbied legislators to change current laws to create Give Life Alberta. From their advocacy, Bernadine and Toby have changed how organ and tissue donation is viewed.
Through their passion and commitment to bettering society, Bernadine and Toby have been relentless advocates for the values and causes that matter most to them. Their philanthropic efforts endowed the Ric Suggitt Women’s Rugby Memorial Award at ULethbridge. Likewise, their fundraising efforts have exceeded $750,000, benefiting groups such as KidSport, Special Olympics and youth fine arts, while simultaneously establishing the Logan Boulet Endowment.
In 2019, their consistent efforts with Canadian Blood Services and advocacy for the Lethbridge Plasma Centre earned them the national Schilly Award. Canadian Blood Services now annually presents the Logan Boulet Award for organ donation.
Bernadine and Toby Boulet use hope, compassion, generosity, selflessness and an unwavering commitment to make a lasting difference to transform their darkest day into a national movement that continues to change people’s lives every day.
2025 Excellence in Teaching Award
Jennifer Burke (BSc/BEd ’97, MSc ’06)
PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
Not only is Jennifer Burke a teacher of biology, she is also a teacher of core values, such as integrity, respect, mutual understanding and trust, which she demonstrates in everything she does. Students and their learning are her top priorities. She has taught for more than 20 years at every level from elementary to post-secondary. Her philosophy hinges on four pillars — active engagement with students, positive relationships between teachers and students, extending the classroom to the outdoors and continuous refinement of this foundational philosophy.
Burke ensures her students are active learners by designing courses that involve exploration, collaboration and critical thinking.
Through group discussions, problem-solving exercises, teamwork and interactive assessments, Burke encourages her students to collaborate, question assumptions and apply concepts in novel ways.
Building strong relationships in a class of 200 is no easy feat, but that doesn’t deter Burke. She believes students are more likely to be eager learners when they feel seen, heard and valued. Burke makes a point of getting to know her students by walking around the room, mingling with them, finding out their interests and how they like to learn. She also includes group activities and exercises, so students get to know each other, including a BioBuddy system that pairs students. Knowing how her students learn allows Burke to tailor her teaching methods to include making notes on the board, displaying specimens, having discussion groups, and showing videos or slide shows. She delivers animated lectures, illustrating biology content with real-world examples and stories, which serve as a touchstone to help students remember content. As a result, students experience a classroom where they are respected and encouraged, and their learning thrives.
Since the University is situated on Blackfoot territory, Burke incorporates outdoor learning in an attempt to address recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This approach creates opportunities for students to learn about the land, its history and its stories. She hopes this will build connections and ultimately foster understanding and stewardship.
Burke is also a lifelong learner. She regularly updates her knowledge as an educator through the Teaching Centre’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and brings innovations in course delivery, always intending to create the best possible student experience. Her enthusiasm for biology is evident, and students respond in kind to become eager and disciplined learners. She continually checks with students to determine if her strategies are working and refines her approach accordingly. As a result, her students adore and respect her for her imaginative teaching methods and rigorous assessments.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Jerome Cranston (MEd ’98)
Dr. Jerome Cranston (MEd ’98) is a respected educational leader and renowned scholar whose career has been defined by an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion and systemic change.
A proud graduate of the University of Lethbridge’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership program, Cranston now serves as ViceProvost of Students and Learning at the University of Saskatchewan, where he brings a student-centred approach to every facet of his work. Driven by a belief that education can be a powerful force for justice, Cranston has built a career focused on dismantling systemic racism and advancing opportunities for historically marginalized communities in academic spaces and beyond.
In 2013, he was credentialed as an academic observer for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Two years later, his ethnographic work, which focused on stories of Rwandan teachers who survived the 1994 genocide, earned him recognition from the American Educational Research Association’s Peace Education Special Interest Group. His research and humanitarian efforts have taken him to refugee camps to work with displaced Syrians in Lebanon and Bhutanese refugees in Nepal, and he has worked closely with Indigenous and tribal communities in Canada and internationally.
Cranston has travelled widely as a speaker, consulted with school boards and public institutions and mentored the next generation of scholars on the topics of systemic racism and social inequity. During his time as dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina, he created the first Black and racialized student group at the institution, creating a safe space for students to connect and be mentored by scholars. With five books, more than 50 scholarly and professional publications and more than $350,000 in research and teaching grants, his contributions to academic discourse are extensive. In 2022, he was recognized with
an Alumni Honour Award from the University of Alberta, where he completed his Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science degrees.
Most recently, his 2023 book, Half-caste: Decidedly Brown in a Black or White World, offers a deeply personal exploration of identity, belonging and racialization. His vulnerability opens the door for readers to reflect on their social positioning and engage in the difficult conversations that lead to action.
A true change-maker in Canadian post-secondary education, Cranston continues to use his voice, research and leadership to make academia a welcoming space for all.
Young Alumni Award
Kacie Bosch (BA ’20, BEd ’25)
The sport of basketball has taken Kacie Bosch (BA ’20, BEd ’25) around the globe, but she has always returned to her Lethbridge roots. Whether on the world stage – like the 2024 Paris Olympics – or in the gyms and classrooms in her hometown, Bosch brings the same leadership, determination and unwavering spirit, serving as an outstanding ambassador for the University of Lethbridge.
After beginning her collegiate career south of the border at Gonzaga University, Bosch
chose to return home and join the Pronghorns in 2016. Over four seasons representing the University of Lethbridge on the court she also excelled academically, earning USPORTS Academic All-Canadian honours three times on her way to completing a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 2020.
In 2021, Bosch transitioned to 3x3 basketball, helping elevate the sport to new heights in Canada. Her accomplishments with the Canadian Women’s 3x3 National Team include three FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series championship titles, a pair of FIBA 3x3 World Cup medals and a pivotal role in securing the country’s firstever Olympic berth in the sport. Competing on the world’s biggest stage, Bosch and her teammates battled to a hard-fought fourthplace finish in Paris.
Despite her international success, Bosch has never lost sight of where she came from. In 2022, she joined the Pronghorns Women’s Basketball program
as an assistant coach, while also returning to the classrooms of ULethbridge in pursuit of her Bachelor of Education. Central to her values is a deep commitment to mentorship, whether it be guiding the next group of Pronghorns or inspiring the students she teaches and coaches. She can often be found volunteering her time at youth clinics and is a passionate advocate for increasing opportunities for girls in sport.
For her outstanding contributions to her community, she was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in 2025.
Bosch’s story is one of chasing the biggest dreams imaginable, while never losing sight of the people and places that shaped her. Her growing legacy is defined not only by the medals and milestones she’s achieved, but by the youth she’s inspired, the teammates she’s lifted and the belief she’s sparked in others to dream just as boldly.
Pronghorn Alumni of the Year
Dr. Tim Rollingson Jr. (BSc ’99)
Dr. Tim Rollingson Jr. exemplifies the highest ideals of the University of Lethbridge through his exceptional achievements as an athlete, coach, professional and community leader.
At the start of his Grade 12 year, Rollingson committed to play basketball at the University of Lethbridge and was a transformative force for Pronghorn Athletics. He was the first Pronghorn to win Canada West Rookie of the Year, served as a three-year captain, and helped elevate the program to a number one national ranking. He remains second all-time in both threepointers made and career assists.
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Lethbridge with Great
Distinction, Rollingson completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Alberta, and advanced training at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies as well as the Scottsdale Center for Dental Learning. In 2016, Rollingson completed a postgraduate certificate in business administration at Herit-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Setting a standard for professional excellence, Rollingson founded Ivory Dental, a practice recognized for its patient-focused care and innovation and is the owner and director of Southgate Surgical Suites, Lethbridge’s only privately owned medical operating rooms. The “Dentist to the Pronghorns,” he was also voted Best Dentist/ Best Dental Office in Lethbridge Herald’s Best of the Best in 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Rollingson’s profound success couldn’t have been accomplished without the support of his wife of 30 years, Christine, and their four children and six grandchildren. He is also the majority owner of Sky Promise, the 2017 Canadian Thoroughbred Horse of the Year and Canadian Derby Winner.
Beyond his professional achievements and playing career, Rollingson has inspired countless
young athletes as a coach and mentor. He has coached both boys’ and girls’ high school basketball, earning coach of the year honours and serving as president of the Lethbridge Minor Basketball Association. His dedication to teaching values of teamwork, discipline and community have left a lasting impact on the next generation.
Rollingson has set a standard for outstanding professionalism and community engagement. His unwavering philanthropic commitment is evident in his establishment of scholarship endowments, support for Pronghorn Athletics, and contributions to local schools and sports organizations. Rollingson’s leadership, integrity and generosity continue to create opportunities and inspire pride within the Pronghorn community.
He is a true leader, mentor and builder — an exemplary Pronghorn alumnus.
2025 Alumni Honour Society Recipients
ASHLEY DAY CHIEF (BASC ‘14)
Ashley Day Chief is the Chief Operations Officer and co-owner of AdvancedAg Inc., where she drives growth, innovation and operational excellence.
As a proud First Nations entrepreneur, Day Chief is passionate about empowering others and creating a positive legacy for Indigenous entrepreneurs. Day Chief currently serves on the ULethbridge Senate, contributes to the Town of Raymond’s Truth and Reconciliation committee and recently made history as the first Indigenous Chair of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce.
Recognized with multiple awards, including the 2023 Young Business Professional Award through Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Award through CETAC West, Day Chief is dedicated to creating lasting impact as a leader, mother and role model.
GIANNA MAGLIOCCO (BFA - NEW MEDIA ’10)
A cinematic force to be reckoned with, Gianna Magliocco is a renowned multidisciplinary filmmaker, photographer and poet known for her bold, compassionate storytelling. Her awardwinning work blends bold realism with themes of identity, resilience and social justice.
Drawing on her heritage, Magliocco explores complex human experiences in films like Famiglia, a personal look at her family’s immigration from Ireland to Canada, and her latest documentary follows a former Italian gang member’s search for redemption.
She has also worked on major productions, including Interstellar, The Revenant and A Wrinkle in Time
Named one of the country’s top emerging producers by the Canadian Media Producers Association in 2020, Magliocco mentors young creators, collaborates with ULethbridge alumni and continues to uplift underrepresented voices through courageous, culturally grounded storytelling.
HARVEY LABUHN (BMGT ’82)
Respected leader Harvey Labuhn has spent over four decades shaping businesses and communities with integrity and vision.
As a chartered accountant, chartered business valuator and partner at Avail CPA, Labuhn championed small business growth, provided trusted valuations and delivered collaborative divorce solutions. His position in firm management allowed him to mentor Ulethbridge graduates into leaders.
Labuhn’s commitment to service extends far beyond his profession. As Chair of the finance committee and vice-Chair of ULethbridge’s Board of Governors, Labuhn strengthened the University’s fiscal health during economic challenges. He also devoted years of financial guidance to the Canadian Organization of Rare Disorders and Lethbridge Society for Meals on Wheels. Recently, he and his brother, Roland Labuhn (BMgt ’90), co-founded the Labuhn Family Indigenous Impact Prize at ULethbridge to support Indigenous students.
TAMMIE BELANGER (BA ’98)
Tammie Belanger is a Chartered Professional Accountant and partner at Ignite CPA LLP who uses her expertise to create local jobs and enhance stability.
With a focus on sustainability, Belanger helps small businesses steady cash flow, hire with confidence and plan for growth. She also invests locally through KFC franchises in Lethbridge, Coaldale, Cardston and Brooks and Pet Valu stores that support more than 120 jobs and create first work experiences for youth.
As a former YWCA Lethbridge Chair and Project Connect organizer, she has completed hundreds of tax returns for low-income residents and people experiencing homelessness, returning refunds and benefits to family budgets.
Her support of community extends to fostering with Windy City Canine Rescue and chairing the City of Lethbridge Animal Welfare Committee.
Convocation is one of life’s most significant occasions. It’s a time to celebrate everything you accomplished as a student alongside the family, friends and members of the Univeristy community who supported you along the way.
It also marks the start of a new chapter. As you leave today, parchment in hand, you are officially a member of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA), joining nearly 55,000 others worldwide who are using
the knowledge and experience gained at ULethbridge to improve the communities where they work, learn and play.
As the new president of the ULAA, I’m honoured to represent this diverse group of engaged thinkers, critical problem solvers and impassioned leaders and welcome you – the class of 2025 – to the alumni community.
I also want to remind you: this is not the end. Please stay connected by updating your alumni profile,
following us on social media and sharing your stories. You are a shining example of the difference a ULethbridge education can make and we look forward to celebrating your future successes.
Once again, congratulations on your graduation.
Cyndi Crane (BMus ’95, MEd ’01)
President University of Lethbridge Alumni Association
Reflection
Let us begin this celebration of our academic achievements, The culmination of years of hard work, By considering how we have achieved success, And how we shall build on it in the future.
Let us acknowledge those who built This community of scholarship, Which has broadened our understanding and our horizons.
Let us thank our faculty, staff, families, friends, fellow students, And all who made this community of learning possible — They have taught us so much.
Let us remember that our educational journeys Which led to our degrees, diplomas and certificates, Are valuable in themselves, not just means to other ends.
Let us use all we have learned To challenge the world through the eyes of educated citizens, And make it a better place for others who follow.
Let our motto, Fiat Lux, let there be light, Remind us of the responsibility we accept to ensure that we will Make a difference and build a better society.
