Faculty and Staff - uLethbridge Stories

Professor Chee Meng Low

Professor Chee Meng Low is the director of the Wind Orchestra, and teaches applied saxophone study, conducting and musicianship skills courses. He is the co-founder of the annual U of L High School Honour Band: a collaboration with the South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention Association (SWATCA).

Professor Stacey Wetmore

"The best and most meaningful part of my job is working with my students in my research lab. This is really a different type of teaching and mentoring." Dr. Stacey Wetmore is a Professor and Tier I Board of Governors research chair. She teaches physical and computational chemistry courses.

Vice President, Development, Alumni Relations & Community Engagement, Kathy Greenwood

Since May 14, 2021, Kathy Greenwood has worked as the vice-president, Development, Alumni Relations & Community Engagement. At the U of L, she leads and coordinates fundraising efforts working to enhance alumni relations and community engagement activities.

Dr. Paul Hayes returns from five-month fellowship in Japan

During their five-month stay in Japan, Dr. Paul Hayes and his family hiked to the top of Mt. Fuji.

Manager of Iikaisskini, Lindi Shade (BA '06)

Lindi Shade (BA '06) is a member of Kainai-Blood Nation and the manager of Iikaisskini at the University of Lethbridge, where she works to support Indigenous students on their educational journey.

Assistant Director, Jeff Meadows (BSc/BEd ’97, MEd ’05)

Jeff Meadows (BSc/BEd ’97, MEd ’05) is this year's President's award winner and Assistant Director at the Teaching Centre. He works to assist faculty change and improve their teaching to better meet the needs of their students.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Arianna Kuhn

Dr. Arianna Kuhn joined the U of L in May of 2021 as a postdoctoral fellow of the Lee-Yaw lab in the Department of Biological Sciences. This summer she is excited to study the genetics of salamanders in Waterton Lakes National Park.

Mitacs Business Development Specialist, Hannah Scott (BSc '17, MSc '20)

Hannah Scott (BSc '17, MSc '20) has been on board as uLethbridge Mitacs Business Development Specialist since April of this year. She works to build connections between academia and industry, assisting with every stage of the project development process, from matchmaking to grant writing.

Natasha Buis Deering (BA '02) Executive Director (SEM) & Registrar

Natasha had a transformational experience when she was a uLethbridge student and now she works to ensure every student has the same.

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.