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Marty MacLeod (BA '15), Admissions Specialist, SEARS

For Marty MacLeod, the best part of his job as Admissions Specialist is telling someone they've been accepted into the program of their dreams.

Farewell to a fixture — Jim Booth set to retire

After more than 30 years at the helm of Ancillary Services, Jim Booth says he's had a great career, but it's time for him to change gears.

Jeff Oliver, Manager, Network and Telecom, IT Services

Jeff Oliver is retiring after a 30-year career in Information Technology with ULethbridge. As a network administrator, he's seen many technological changes in that time. And he says one thing is sure — the changes will keep coming.

Dr. David Kootnikoff, Instructor of English, Faculty of Arts & Science

Dr. David Kootnikoff is a dedicated scholar who earned three master's before completing a doctoral degree. He has taught and worked as a journalist in Japan and Hong Kong.

Dr. Shannon Vandenberg completes her third degree at ULethbridge

A dedicated scholar and researcher, Dr. Shannon Vandenberg has completed all three of her degrees at ULethbridge.

Shining Faculty of Health Sciences graduate — Jason Funkhouser

Jason Funkhouser is passionate about community-driven advocacy and health promotion, tackling problems in a straightforward and logical manner.

Gene Lublinkhof, Director, Major Capital Projects, Facilities

Working in the Capital Projects office (now Campus Development), Gene Lublinkhof has had a hand in planning many of the recent building projects on campus, including Science Commons. In addition, he was in charge of many renovation and maintenance projects in all areas of campus.

Emily Villanueva, Professional Librarian II, Library

Emily Villanueva serves as the Science and Scholarly Communication Librarian at ULethbridge, helping the University community find and use quality information.

Coffee with Nancy

After nearly 35 years of service to ULethbridge, Nancy Walker steps down as Vice-President (Finance & Administration).

Dr. Chelsea Ekstrand, Assistant Professor, Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience

Dr. Chelsea Ekstrand joined ULethbridge in 2020 because of the infrastructure available in Science Commons and the opportunity to help build a world-class human neuroimaging program.

Leo Brooks (BMus '96, MA '22), Partnerships and Commercialization Coordinator, Research and Innovation Services

Leo Brooks, assistant director of Global Drums, also works to drum up partnerships between researchers and stakeholders.

Vincent Weiler (BSc '16, MSc '19), Magnetic Resonance Technician, Siemens Biomed Technician, Magnetic Resonance Centre

Vince Weiler is the go-to person for the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility and the U3T MRI. He provides hazard orientation and basic training as part of his role.

Campbell Peat (BA '08, MA '11), Research Facilitator, Research and Innovation Services

Diana Letts-Piedrahita (BHSc '12), Teaching Development Facilitator, Teaching Centre and Sessional Instructor II, Department of Modern Languages

I am originally from Santiago de Cali, Colombia, and have lived in Canada for the past 23 years, with 21 of those years in Lethbridge.

Colleen Klassen, Agility Innovation Zone Coordinator

As the new Innovation Zone Coordinator for Agility, Klassen is enjoying the mix of administrative and hands-on work.

Annette Bright signs off on a 43-year career

Annette Bright set her sights on working at the University of Lethbridge before she’d even finished high school. Born and raised in Emerson, Manitoba, she and her sister would travel to Picture

Niitsiitaakii (The Only Woman), Chataya Holy Singer (BFA - Indigenous Art '23), Administrative Assistant, Iniskim Indigenous Relations

Chataya Holy Singer always knew she wanted to be an artist so she enrolled in the Indigenous Art Studio program, graduating in 2023. She then joined ULethbridge as Administrative Assistant for Iniskim Indigenous Relations.

Randy Gettman, Manager, Supply Chain

A native of Coaldale, Randy joined ULethbridge in 2009 as a Purchasing Agent and became Supply Chain Manager in the fall of 2023. He is passionate about being in the mountains and taking road trips into the backcountry.

Dr. Ying Zheng, Instructor III, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

In addition to teaching chemistry to ULethbridge students, Dr. Ying Zheng was one of the founders of the Lethbridge Chinese Cultural Dance Club.

Spencer Simkin (BMus '16), Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator for Health Services Management

After serving as a recruitment officer during the pandemic, Spencer Simkin moved to Academic Advising at the Calgary Campus. He also serves as the Program Coordinator for Health Services Management graduate programs.

Shining student Hala Higgy (BSc '09), Faculty of Health Sciences

As a mother with four children, Hala Higgy found the Graduate Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling was the best fit for her busy lifestyle.

Meet Connor Bunnage (BSc '23), Shining Kinesiology Student

Connor Bunnage knew he wanted to study kinesiology but two independent studies helped him decide on doing a master's degree.

Candace Dueck set to retire after 38 years

Longtime employee Candace Dueck is set to retire after 38 years of service to ULethbridge. She was the first Information Clerk hired in the '80s and, during her time, she has seen the University go from typewriters and fax machines to word processors and emailing.

Shining Graduate Iinisskiimmaki, Kirsten Lindley, is passionate about Indigenous culture and issues

Kirsten Lindley (BHSc '24) plans to centre Indigenous perspectives of health, including Indigenous languages, Indigenous food sovereignty and cultural practices, as health prevention and interventions.

Dr. Richelle Marynowski (BEd '94), Professor & Associate Dean, Faculty of Education and incoming Convocation Chief Marshal

Originally from Picture Butte, Dr. Richelle Marynowski has been a faculty member in the Faculty of Education since 2011. She has been appointed ULethbridge's next Convocation Chief Marshal.