Faculty and Staff - uLethbridge Stories

Employee Spotlight: Mark Matias | Calgary Campus

Mark Matias is part of the admin support team for the Calgary campus. After seven years with uLethbridge, he wears endless hats to help keep us all running smoothly!

Dhillon School of Business Names Inaugural Director of Business Development and Experiential Learning Initiative

The Dhillon School of Business is pleased to announce Dr. Matt Rahimi as the inaugural Director of DSB Link.

Employee Spotlight: Asheley Cowie | Student Affairs

Asheley Cowie has been a part of the uLethbridge team for 13 years and has spent much of this summer pivoting her student programming to create an impactful New Student Orientation event.

Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences

As a new student, I'm sure you have lots of questions and are both nervous and excited to get started at the University of Lethbridge. We can't wait to meet you and witness your growth on this journey!

Employee Spotlight: Todd Doucette | Teaching Centre & Agility

Todd Doucette is a 12 year staff member, working as a Digital Media Specialist in the Teaching Centre. He has a passion for travel and working collaboratively with his colleagues to have the greatest impact possible.

Two Bears named Tier II Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Arts Research and Technology

The Government of Canada has named Jackson 2Bears, assistant professor of Indigenous art studio and media arts at the University of Lethbridge, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Arts Research and Technology.

Faculty of Education: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at 27 Weeks of Practicum Experience

The Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge offers some of the most extensive practicum experiences in Canada.

A Career Devoted to Teachers and Students

"Teachers who understand neuropsychology improve pedagogy." Neuroscientist Dr. Bryan Kolb credits Faculty of Education's Dr. Nancy Grigg for her key role in developing Canada’s first Master of Education in Teaching, Learning and Neuroscience.

Teaching and Assessing for Life Beyond the Classroom

Quality of life for two of Slomp’s disabled brothers has hinged upon advocacy writing. The ability of family members to problem solve what various agencies needed from them in their proposals for services and supports spelled the difference between thriving and despair.

Employee Spotlight: Sheila Gruenhage

After some health struggles earlier in her life, Sheila turned to fitness. Now, the best part of her job is interacting with clients and being part of their health and fitness journey.

Artist Mary Kavanagh examines atomic legacies

75th anniversary of first nuclear detonation topic of international exhibitions by Mary Kavanagh

Wellness is the Coulees: Aaron Stout

"With the move to online delivery of our Fall 2020 semester, we still want our Faculty of Education students to be aware that wellness is a key component of our program."

Employee Spotlight: Dr. David Kaminski

Dr. David Kaminski joined the University over 30 years ago in the department of Mathematics. He has been piping students up the hill for convocation for well over a decade!

Employee Spotlight: Heather Fudge | Coordinator, Convocation & Student Events

Heather loves assisting students and working to offer an amazing uLethbridge experience. 2020 Spring convocation in it's new format would not have been possible without her!

Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Ellis-Toddington (BSc (Co-op) '99, MEd '05) | Manager, Counselling & Career Services

Where are you from? What is your background? I am born and raised in Lethbridge! I attended the U of L for both my undergraduate and master’s degrees. I received a BSc

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Nehal Thakor Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Nehal is passionate about training students and solving the mystery of cancers. With labs closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he’s focusing on training his students in scientific writing

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Jean Harrowing (BASc ’78) | Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jean has taken inspiration from people who demonstrate loving and compassionate support for other people.

Employee Spotlight: Sean Good | Information Technology Services, Client Service Specialist, Calgary Campus

Sean comments that one thing he has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is to be thankful every day for the blessings and good fortune that we do have, especially during this difficult time.

Employee spotlight: Dr. Shannon Spenceley (BN ’84) | Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences

Shannon finds that the best part of being a nurse is supporting people as they choose new ways to maintain, regain or improve their health.

Drama Department costume technicians make scrubs for healthcare workers

Thanks to a fabric donation received 11 years ago, and the enthusiasm and motivation of Department of Drama staff, nurses at Good Samaritan Park Meadows Village supportive living facility are receiving new scrubs and scrub bags in a time of need.

uLethbridge nursing faculty volunteer for front lines

Two uLethbridge alumnae and faculty in the Faculty of Health Sciences' Department of Nursing prove a nurse’s intrinsic desire to help. To care. To heal. Tracy Oosterbroek and Karen Rowles immediately volunteered to return to the front lines when they heard news of the pandemic.

Employee Spotlight: Mike Opyr (BSc ’14) | Magnetic Resonance Facility Technician

Involved with many projects since he was a student at the University of Lethbridge, Mike now works in the Magnetic Resonance Facility since graduating in 2014.

Wellness is being in the moment: Kenneth Oppel

Once schools closed, I started getting requests from teachers who had been in the middle of studying one of my novels in class. They wanted to know if they could continue online, with the teacher reading chapters aloud. Naturally I said yes.

Twitter education community: books are a form of wellness

Books on the Faculty of Education Twitter feed are a big deal—just follow some of our faculty members, student teachers, and education community. You'll see evidence of the passion for books, for sharing with the class, and reading to their children.

What is a book-tasting?

Faculty of Education master teacher, Rhona Harkness explains that the book tasting experience is one of a kind for many reasons. You first create the ambiance that engages your students. You set the stage to engage. You bring in people who are passionate about reading and can spread that joy.