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 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.
CJ Johnson (BHSc '24) — Faculty of Health Sciences Gold Medal CJ Johnson is passionate about breaking down barriers that hinder access to essential health-care services. She intends to pursue graduate studies and focus on enhancing mental health programs for marginalized groups.
Shining Graduate Anika Dirk sees a bright future ahead Shining graduand Anika Dirk intends to pursue graduate studies and foresees a future working with clients who have experienced trauma, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder.
Gail MacKillican (BA '09), Privacy Officer and Legal Assistant, General Counsel and Privacy Office Gail MacKillican has called Lethbridge home since 2005. In her role as Privacy Officer, she oversees FOIP processes at ULethbridge.
What’s the buzz? Pollinators are hard at work Drs. Shelley Hoover and Dan Johnson share their expertise on pollinators.
Bonnie Takats, Administrative Assistant, Teaching Centre and Agility Bonnie Takats joined the Teaching Centre and Agility team as administrative assistant in January.
Sandra Cowan (GD '22) Professional Librarian III, University Library Tell us a little bit about yourself. I moved to Lethbridge in 2011 for a one-year contract at the ULethbridge Library and I’m still here, so that worked out well! I moved
Allan Besplug, Materials Handling Worker, Shipping and Receiving After 35 years of service to the University of Lethbridge, Allan Besplug will be handing over the dozens of keys he carries every day to make sure packages get to their intended destination
Shea Mellow (BFA - Art/BEd '00, MEd '22) Educational Developer, Teaching Centre Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in Saskatchewan and came to Lethbridge based on its wonderful reputation for the education undergrad program. I met my future husband here and