Faculty and Staff - uLethbridge Stories

Site administrator for the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science, Barb Hodgson

"Overall, it has been my privilege to interact with amazing, honourable people who are examples of all that is good in human nature." Site administrator for the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science, Barb Hodgson will have her 40th anniversary at the U of L this September.

Megan Hebert (BA/BMgt '16), professional development coordinator

Megan Hebert (BA/BMgt '16) is the new professional development coordinator for the Office of Graduate Studies at U of L. After working in post-secondary for almost five years, she joined uLethbridge in July. Megan is extremely passionate about experiential learning.

International recruitment manager, Gill Adhiraj

Meet international recruitment manager, Gill Adhiraj. He has been at the U of L for the past nine months, working to promote uLethbridge internationally and attract international students to come and study with us. He enjoys spending time with his children and taking them on road trips.

Education navigator, Leroy Wolf Collar (BA '16)

Leroy Wolf Collar (BA '16) is a member of Siksika Nation. His Siksika name is Sako Opakiiyi ‘Last to Break Camp.’ Leroy has 30 plus years of leadership expertise, which he gained as a former Chief, Councillor, manager and a consultant.

Student records assistant, Michelle Ellert

Michelle Ellert has worked at the U of L for just under seven years and as a student records assistant for over six years. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter exploring new roads and finding new places.

The Link Between Wellness and Gratitude: Dr. Robin Bright

“There’s a scientific link between wellness and gratitude,” says Dr. Robin Bright, Assistant Dean of Field Experiences. “The more you feel gratitude in your life, the higher you score on wellness checklists.”

Art history & museum studies professor, Devon Smither

Devon Smither is a professor of art history and museum studies, whose research focuses on women artists, representations of blackness in early Canadian art.

Lyndsay Montina (BMgt '09), manager, Alumni Relations

Lyndsay Montina (BMgt '09) has been the manager of Alumni Relations for almost five years, developing programs to keep our alumni engaged. She takes meaning from watching her team and the PACT students develop professionally and personally.

Mike Pinder (BSc '04), manager, Building Maintenance & Grounds

When Mike Pinder isn't busy making sure uLethbridge buildings and grounds are in tip-top condition, he admits to being somewhat of a space nerd.

Carmen Guenther (BA/BEd ’06) Sexual Violence Prevention Educator

Carmen Guenther brings a wide variety of experience to her role as sexual violence prevention educator, a role she began in January.

Morgan Magnuson (BN '11), RN, MPH, Faculty of Health Sciences Nursing Instructor

For Morgan Magnuson (BN '11), there was never any question that she'd attend uLethbridge. Her inspiration to study nursing came through a nurse who provided health promotion services at her high school.

Department of Art Celebrates Excellence through Virtual Exhibitions and Awards

The Department of Art celebrates student excellence and highlights the creative works of students, staff and faculty through two virtual exhibitions and the announcement of the 2021 art award recipients.

Neil Langevin (BA/BEd '91, MEd '10) Director, Pronghorn Athletics

Neil has been part of the uLethbridge family for more than 30 years. A longtime teacher and rugby coach, he joined the U of L as athletics director last year.

Putting planning, implementing and evaluating to good use inside the classroom and out

Dr. Silvia Koso has spent more than 15 years planning, implementing and evaluating health and social services programs, a skill she puts to good use both in the classroom as part of the MSc Health Sciences – Public Health program (and in craft breweries).

Penny D'Agnone (BSc '99, MSc '03), grants facilitator, Office of Research and Innovation Services

Penny has been part of the uLethbridge family since 1994, first arriving as a student. After completing a bachelor's and master's degree, she soon joined the Office of Research and Innovation Services, where she's been for 15 years.

Doug Mackie, executive director, Campus Safety

The pandemic has been a challenge for everyone, but it has also come with valuable lessons. Doug has seen how resilient his team members are and how they've consistently responded with enthusiasm, regardless of the situation.

Ana Lozoya Herrera, Manager, IT Services Project Management Office

As manager of the Project Management Office in IT Services, one of Ana's duties is managing a large project aimed at improving the uLethbridge recruitment websites.

Dr. Shayne Dahl, sessional instructor, Department of Religious Studies

Seeing the look of learning in his students' eyes is the best part of being a sessional instructor, says Dr. Shayne Dahl.

Rob Horlacher, Instructional Design Specialist, Library

Along with being a tech guru and the engineer behind the Library's Project Sandbox workshops, Rob Horlacher likes to get his hands dirty working in the garden.

The Women Scholars' Speaker Series

The Women Scholars' Speaker Series has been going strong for almost 20 years, showcasing the talented women researchers on campus.

Dr. Jackson Two Bears, Faculty of Fine Arts, Associate Professor of Art Studio

Believe it or not, Dr. Jackson Two Bears says he prefers more material-based studio work despite the fact he works almost exclusively in a digital environment right now.

Carly Sharpe (BA '05, MEd '09) Registered Psychologist, U of L Counselling Services

Carly Sharpe is a proud alumna who's passionate about her work providing counselling to students and offering workshops as needed.

Quality living as we age: Five questions with Dr. Carla Carnaghan on assisted living and long-term care

Dr. Carla Carnaghan reveals the differences between assisted living and long-term care residences, ways to improve quality of life for seniors and more.

Devan McNeill

Devan McNeill has travelled and worked across Canada but now calls Lethbridge home. In addition to his work in Therapeutic Recreation at the U of L, he's pursuing a PhD.

The University of Lethbridge as Home: Dr. Richelle Marynowski

It is fitting that Dr. Richelle Marynowski left the University of Lethbridge as a student and returned as a professor. From the time she was two years old, Dr. Marynowski experienced the institution as an extension of herself.