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Art students gain hands-on experience through Gushul Residency

Each year, two Fine Arts students are selected for a month-long Gushul Residency, where they develop their practice in an immersive environment, supported by mentorship from faculty in the Art department.
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Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal Winner Keely Evanoff

Hard working, musical, talented. Bachelor of Music graduate Keely Evanoff (BMus '25) took her learning into her own hands and made her program one to remember.
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School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit Winner Mahsa Zaredehabadi

Mahsa Zaredehabadi (MFA '25) learned that patience and giving your best effort go hand in hand during her time at ULethbridge. Mahsa is eager to continue working on creative projects that connect …
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Unique research collaboration sees fine arts summer class support neuroscience project

Instead of preparing for the stage, students in drama instructor Dave Smith’s summer class are practicing for brain health research in an innovative research collaboration between the fine arts and the sciences at the University of Lethbridge.

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Photo montage of different activities at Vibe Fest 2025.
Vibe Fest returning in 2026, planning underway for popular event

After an extraordinary community response to Vibe Fest 2025, the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce that Vibe Fest will be returning April 18, 2026. Community members will once again be invited to enjoy an all-access, premiere showcase of student, faculty, staff and alumni talent and creativity.

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Michelle Sylvestre named Trudeau Foundation Scholar for groundbreaking AI and equity research

Michelle Sylvestre (BFA – Art ’17, MFA – New Media ’21), a PhD student in the cultural, social and political thought program, has been selected as a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar — the first doctoral student from the University of Lethbridge to receive this prestigious recognition.

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Helping students thrive from day one, University names Dr. Aaron Taylor Board of Governors Teaching Chair

Drama professor Dr. Aaron Taylor is advancing student success by developing resilience, executive functioning and essential skills like time management and communication in new and first-year students. His efforts have led to him being named the University of Lethbridge’s 2025 Board of Governors Teaching Chair.

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Abbondànza returns, generating record fundraising effort in support of student endowment

A record-setting fundraising effort that will shape the creative and career development of the next generation of artists is the legacy of the Abbondànza endowment and the return of the long-running fundraising dinner for 2025. Read the full article

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