ULethbridge Stories (Page 28)

Kristin Galicia (BMgt '03), Acting Calgary Campus Manager

Tell us a little bit about yourself. Prior to joining ULethbridge, I was living and working year round in Waterton Lakes National Park doing event/group management and marketing for a group of

Meet the faculty: New faces in the Dhillon School of Business this fall

This summer we have welcomed three new faculty members to the Dhillon School of Business team, each with a different industry-pertinent focus so our students continue to be equipped with sought after, relevant skills.

Faculty of Education Profile: Integrating a diverse artistic lens to a multi-task work world, Suzanne Atkinson (BFA '00)

"We work so well together. I think the reputation of the Education department is very strong because it’s a great group of people" — Suzanne Atkinson, Faculty of Education.

Hana Hubley, Bachelor of Music graduate, got practical learning with work experience

Bachelor of Music student Hana Hubley was not quite sure she wanted to study music when she started at the University of Lethbridge. However, with the support of music professor Dr. Nick Sullivan (BMus ’04), Hana has found their calling.

Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez

Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez has made the most of his work-integrated learning to succeed in his degree. This summer, Juan worked as a Theatre Practitioner with the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity.

Shining Student Fabian Rohden

A chance meeting with a uLethbridge student in Egypt inspired Shining Student Fabian Rohden to continue his studies combining biochemical research with science policy at the U of L.

Scott Marchant (BA '11), SEARS Manager, Admissions & Transfer

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born in Banff before being swiftly moved to B.C. at a young age. I graduated from high school in Victoria and briefly attended

Shining Student Mary Siever

"It is a wonderful, supportive, and amazing department. It really has become my home in many ways. I was just extra fortunate to find a department and teachers who made it a wonderful experience in all ways."

Victoria Steffensen (BFA - New Media ’20) creates her own path forward as an entrepreneur

Victoria Steffensen (BFA ’20) always had a goal of starting her own business and working for herself. Through completing her degree in new media, graduating from the University of Lethbridge and settling down in rural Alberta, she has accomplished this dream and more.

A career in education and research spanning more than 40 years: Dr. Pam Adams

"I can’t remember a time when our house wasn’t full of people talking about teaching," Dr. Pam Adams, Faculty of Education.

Shining Graduate Rebecca Ha

Shining Graduate Rebecca Ha (BSc '22) chose uLethbridge because of its inclusivity and smaller class sizes, allowing greater opportunity to make connections with her professors and peers.

Cybil Cheung (BA/BEd '18), SEARS National Recruitment Officer

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Calgary. I moved to Lethbridge right after high school to start my Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education degree, majoring

Faculty of Education profile, Nicole Spence: Baseball, hockey, workouts, half-marathons, golf ... and Student Program Services

It's family first with Nicole Spence—Jayden and Dawson keeping her ever-busy. But in her role as Program Assistant for the Faculty of Education's Student Program Services office it's all about the students. She helps them get them from Point A to Point B as smoothly as possible.

Shining Student Amy Henrickson

Shining Student Amy Henrickson (BSc Co-op '17) chose to pursue her grad studies at uLethbridge as she was interested in the work of one of our new professors and excited to learn in the Science Commons.

Faculty of Arts & Science welcomes new Associate Dean, Dr. Trushar Patel

The Faculty of Arts & Science is pleased to announce that Dr. Trushar Patel will join the Dean’s Office on August 1st for a one-year term as Associate Dean. Patel will serve in the Student Issues, Faculty Issues, Internationalization, Space and Outreach portfolios.

In memory of Jo and Anne Vanee— celebrating student kindness 2022

The Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award, given out through the Dhillon School of Business each year, recognizes a student that embodies a spirit of compassion, kindness and volunteerism in support of fellow students. Meet the 2022 recipient Josel Paguio.

"Let's celebrate the work done and the Education research impacting schools and classrooms," Dr. David Slomp

In his new role as associate dean overseeing Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. David Slomp wants to draw greater attention to the incredible impact that graduate programs and research within the Faculty of Education are having on education in Alberta, Canada, and around the world.

Shining Student Kathryn DeLucia-Burk

Through volunteering with and then working for the Campus Collective Centre, Shining Student Kathryn DeLucia-Burk, found a strong community and a place to foster accountability from the University to its students and support students in need.

Erika Scott (BA '08), Director of Development

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a very proud ULethbridge alumna. Here at the University when I was a student from 2004-2008, I was so fortunate to have a group

The University of Lethbridge, The Blackfoot Confederacy and The Mastercard Foundation: The Three Sisters of Indigenous education

Recently, ULethbridge hosted representatives from the Mastercard Foundation and from institutions across Canada to share lessons, best practices, innovations and reflections from the past year and discuss how each partner is working to create systems change in the communities they serve.

Faculty of Education profile: "I absolutely love what I do and the people I work with," Kelly Vaselenak

"I’ve been fortunate to work with such a wonderful group the past 36 years. I couldn’t ask for a better job. I enjoy the students a lot and they are always welcome at my desk," says Kelly Vaselenak, Faculty of Education.

Research: Dr. Dawn Burleigh and integrating Indigenous perspectives in the Faculty of Education

Working in a remote Cree community in Northern Ontario that was accessible only by airplane, Dr. Dawn Burleigh learned lessons from the people of Attawapiskat about Indigenous life and perspectives that profoundly changed the course of her educational journey.

Shining Student Lena Dabbas

ULethbridge has taught Shining Student Lena Dabbas the academic skills she needs to specialize in her field of study while preparing her to deal with life's challenges.

Meet Janelle Dyck (BMgt '97), Inclusive Education Coordinator

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in Melville, Saskatchewan and graduated high school in June 1992. I dreamed of being a kindergarten teacher and every employment opportunity I held

Artist Migueltzinta Solís (MFA '19, PhD '23) reflects on his artistic practice and Pride

Artist and Assistant Professor in Art, Dr. Migueltzinta Solís (MFA '19, PhD '23) reflects on his artistic practice, his research and how he recognizes Pride.