Faculty & Staff - ULethbridge Stories

Dr. Lisa Starr, Dean of the Faculty of Education

Early on in her career in education, Dr. Lisa Starr learned to remain open to possibilities and take risks, both of which have served her well throughout her career.

Meet new Dhillon School of Business faculty member, Dr. Christy Tu

Dhillon School of Business welcomes a new marketing assistant professor to its Calgary campus.

Dr. Heather Davis-Fisch, Dean of Fine Arts, Professor, Department of Drama

As the new Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dr. Heather Davis-Fisch looks forward to seeing students develop as artists and critical thinkers.

Dr. Susan Dieleman, Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy

Dr. Susan Dieleman is the inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership. Her career has taken her from Nova Scotia to Saskatchewan to Missouri and Illinois and now, to Alberta.

Sandra Langat, International Recruitment Officer

A study-abroad experience was life-changing for Sandra Langat and she hopes to give international students the same experience by encouraging them to attend ULethbridge.

Dr. Davinder Dhalla (PhD '23), Health and Safety Advisor, Campus Safety

Dr. Davinder Dhalla (PhD '23) recently joined the Campus Safety team as a Health and Safety Advisor.

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.

Heather Takahashi (BA '04), Interim Associate Vice President, Human Resources

Heather Takahashi (BA '04) grew up in Yellowknife and came to ULethbridge after high school with the idea of becoming a teacher. An internship with the Government of the Northwest Territories sparked her interest in human resources.

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.

Dr. Locke Spencer (MSc '05, PhD '09), Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Experimental Astrophysics, Associate Professor in Physics & Astronomy

Originally from Cardston, Dr. Locke Spencer (MSc '05, PhD'09) loved math, physics and science as a youngster. Now he has a career in teaching and developing instrumentation for space observatories.

Darrell Daniels, Siksika Education Navigator (Iniskim Indigenous Relations)

Darrell Daniels is employing his skills and education gained at the University of Lethbridge into his new career as Siksika Education Navigator, helping Indigenous students find a pathway to post-secondary success. He will graduate in Spring 2023 with his Bachelor of Arts degree.

Making good decisions in business with Mehdi Jourabchi

Every day, businesses make difficult decisions. The new Business Analytics (BANA) concentration – and Dr. Mehdi Jourabchi – uses data to help you make the right ones.

Royal Adkin (BMgt ’18) — Indigenous Student Advisor (Iikaisskini Indigenous Services)

As an Indigenous Student Advisor, Royal Adkin (BMgt ’18) enjoys connecting Indigenous students with resources and helping to elevate their cultural experiences on campus.

Dr. Alain Flaubert Takam - Professor (Modern Languages and Linguistics)

Dr. Alain Takam, professor in the department of modern languages and linguistics, is passionate about inspiring student minds and the learning lessons they share with him in return.

Dr. Olusola "Sola" Fasunwon — Grants Facilitator (Natural Sciences)

For Dr. Olusola "Sola" Fasunwon, her passion for physics provided opportunities across the globe and inspired her desire to mentor women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

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.

Brian Hlushko, Safety Services Health and Safety Advisor

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I'm from Saskatchewan, born and raised! I'm an alum of Saskatchewan Polytechnic (SIAST when I graduated) and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). I started my

Métis researcher and librettist Dr. Suzanne Steele welcomed as inaugural postdoctoral researcher for Faculty of Fine Arts

Dr. Suzanne Steele is the first postdoctoral researcher for the Faculty of Fine Arts. A Métis librettist, Steele brings a wealth of knowledge and experience into the role.

Susan Bakker (BA/BMgt '10), SEARS Assistant Registrar, Enrolment

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was raised on a farm in east central Alberta and graduated from South Central High School in Oyen. When I was deciding what to do

What does it mean to engage in truth and reconciliation in higher learning institutions? A conversation with Dr. Apooyak'ii, Tiffany Prete

As we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, it is important to learn and understand how we can take meaningful steps to achieve the goals of the day and the overall mission of truth and reconciliation in Canada.

Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Centre opens in honour of Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04)

Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04) knows the importance of education and champions the pursuit of knowledge in everything he does, which is strikingly evident in his work on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being.

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.

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.

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.