faculty and staff

Ward Ackerman (BFA - New Media '11), Systems Support Specialist II, IT Client Services

When you have a technological glitch, it's people like Ward Ackerman (BFA - New Media '11) who help get you back on track in no time at all!

Coffee with David

After 42-and-a-half years, Dr. David Naylor is set to retire at the end of the year.

Julia Wasilewski (BA '05, BFA - Multidisciplinary '07), Assistant Professor, Department of Drama

Julia Wasilewski teaches in the Tech and Design Program in the drama department where she specializes in costume design, mask making, stage makeup, scenic paint and alternative materials.

Dr. Jamal Mansour, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

Dr. Jamal Mansour studies eyewitness memories, police lineups, and the weapon focus effect.

Dr. Susan Findlay, Associate Chair of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Instructor III

Dr. Susan Findlay fell in love with teaching when she was eight years old and had her first job as a chess tutor. She's been teaching chemistry at ULethbridge for almost 20 years.

There are no borders to Dr. Sheila McManus’s research interest

A childhood experience in southern Alberta helped spark decades of research into borders and borderlands by history professor Dr. Sheila McManus.

Dr. Christopher Burton, Associate Professor, Department of History & Religion

Russian history gripped Dr. Christopher Burton when he was a high school student. He pursued it through his post-secondary education and landed at ULethbridge in 2003 where he usually teaches Modern European History.

Mirroring modern classrooms: Faculty of Education alumni support room renovations

As classes began for the Fall 2023 term, a pair of busy classrooms in Turcotte Hall had received a significant makeover, aimed at better preparing student teachers for what they will step into in the field.

Dr. Jennifer Copeland ready to set sail on amazing leadership opportunity to Antarctica

Dr. Jennifer Copeland will soon be off to Antarctica with almost 100 women from across the globe in a unique leadership initiative for those involved in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).

Faculty of Fine Arts welcomes Dr. Emily Gale

The Faculty of Fine Arts is pleased to have Dr. Emily Gale join the music department as an assistant professor in musicology/ethnomusicology.

Faculty of Fine Arts welcomes Dr. Chris Kerich

The Faculty of Fine Arts is pleased to have Dr. Chris Kerich join the new media department as an assistant professor.

Faculty of Fine Arts welcomes Dr. Holly De Caigny

The Faculty of Fine Arts is pleased to have Dr. Holly De Caigny join the music department as an assistant professor and as the director of the Wind Orchestra.

Deric Olsen (BFA - Multimedia '03), Professor and Chair of the Department of Drama

Deric Olsen (BFA - Multimedia '03) found his passion for filmmaking after taking a course in Fine Arts as a liberal education requirement at ULethbridge.

Taseera Lwanga, Manager, International Student Recruitment

Taseera has a passion for cooking and enjoys experimenting with diverse dishes from all over Africa.

Faculty of Arts & Science welcomes Dr. Alex Tetarenko

The Faculty of Arts & Science would like to introduce Dr. Alex Tetarenko. Alex, who will be teaching first-year astronomy courses, arrives in southern Alberta after a journey that took her from the ice oval to the tropics.

Paul Pan, Executive Director, International

Meet Paul Pan, Director, International.

Cathy Kanashiro (BMgt '91), Associate Vice-President (Finance)

Born in England and growing up across Canada, Cathy Kanashiro sees Lethbridge as the place where she really grew up. Attending ULethbridge with the intent on earning a science degree, Cathy ended up taking accounting and loved every minute of it.

Dr. Nick Sullivan (BMus '04), Fine Arts Recruitment & Retention Specialist

Dr. Nick Sullivan (BMus '04) is no stranger to the Faculty of Fine Arts. From being a student, to teaching the next generation his love of low brass, to excelling in his new role as a recruitment and retention specialist, Fine Arts is woven through everything Nick does.

Dawn-Ann Thys, Student Enrolment and Registrar Services, Admissions Specialist

Dawn-Ann Thys helps students make their dreams come true! As an admissions specialist, she helps students through the whole admission process

Dr. Paige Pope, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education

An all-around athlete, Dr. Paige Pope studied physical education when she entered university. She caught the research bug after doing an independent study and that led her to a career in academia.

Jaime Takahashi (BMgt '01), Student Success Centre, Peer Learning Coordinator

Jaime Takahashi, peer learning coordinator with the Student Success Centre, is a longtime volunteer at convocation, ensuring the ceremonies go as smoothly as possible.

Toby Clark, Manager of Insurance and Risk, Campus Safety

Toby Clark fondly remembers riding her bike around West Lethbridge and the ULethbridge campus, with her favourite being riding down the outside tunnel, AKA The Worm.

Siipoimoststa, Santanita Oka (BHSc '16), Indigenous mental health outreach worker, Iikaisskini Indigenous Services

Meet Santanita Oka (BHSc '14), who works with Iikaisskini Indigenous Services as the Indigenous mental health outreach worker.

Dr. Josephine Mills, professor, Department of Art; director and curator of the Art Gallery

Dr. Josephine Mills competed nationally in fencing and began her post-secondary studies in biology but it was her love of art that won out in the end.

Kelly Vaselenak, administrative assistant, Field Experiences, Faculty of Education

As the admin assistant in the Faculty of Education's Field Experience office, Kelly is a master at planning and managing practicum placements for students.