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Faculty & Staff

Meet the people who make up our community of inspiring lights

Gene Lublinkhof, Director, Major Capital Projects, Facilities

Working in the Capital Projects office (now Campus Development), Gene Lublinkhof has had a hand in planning many of the recent building projects on campus, including Science Commons. In addition, he was in charge of many renovation and maintenance projects in all areas of campus.

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

Emily Villanueva, Professional Librarian II, Library

Emily Villanueva serves as the Science and Scholarly Communication Librarian at ULethbridge, helping the University community find and use quality information.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

Coffee with Nancy

After nearly 35 years of service to ULethbridge, Nancy Walker steps down as Vice-President (Finance & Administration).

Faculty & Staff 6 min read

Leo Brooks (BMus '96, MA '22), Partnerships and Commercialization Coordinator, Research and Innovation Services

Leo Brooks, assistant director of Global Drums, also works to drum up partnerships between researchers and stakeholders.

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Music and psychology alumna, Lauren Vomberg, returns to ULethbridge to teach future generations

As one of the newest faculty members in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Arts & Science, Lauren Vomberg’s journey reads like a musical with a surprising key change—from a clarinet career cut short to a triumphant return as a music cognition expert.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Campbell Peat (BA '08, MA '11), Research Facilitator, Research and Innovation Services

Campbell Peat (BA '08, MA '11), Research Facilitator, Research and Innovation Services

Faculty & Staff 1 min read

Annette Bright signs off on a 43-year career

Annette Bright set her sights on working at the University of Lethbridge before she’d even finished high school. Born and raised in Emerson, Manitoba, she and her sister would travel to Picture

Faculty & Staff 6 min read

Gail MacKillican (BA '09), Privacy Officer and Legal Assistant, General Counsel and Privacy Office

Gail MacKillican has called Lethbridge home since 2005. In her role as Privacy Officer, she oversees FOIP processes at ULethbridge.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

Bonnie Takats, Administrative Assistant, Teaching Centre and Agility

Bonnie Takats joined the Teaching Centre and Agility team as administrative assistant in January.

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

Diana Koenig, Admission Specialist, Student Enrolment and Registrar Services

Working in admissions, Diana Koenig helps students realize their dream of attending university. Once here, she also helps them adjust to university life through the Kerber Friendship Program.

Faculty & Staff 1 min read

Kari Anderson, Executive Assistant, VP Finance & Administration

Kari Anderson, a Flames fan, joined ULethbridge in 2018 where she is the Executive Assistant to Nancy Walker (BMgt '82), VP Finance & Administration, and Cathy Kanashiro, AVP Finance.

Faculty & Staff 1 min read

Jason Kirbyson (BMgt '22), Events and Outreach Coordinator, Career Bridge Centre

Jason Kirbyson is the man behind ULethbridge's Career Fairs, as well as planning and marketing numerous other Career Bridge programs and services.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

AuraWave technology project a first of its kind for Fine Arts

From an idea that started at a dining room table to a tangible project being discussed in corporate boardrooms, University of Lethbridge music professor Dr. Arlan Schultz is making his research a reality.

Faculty of Fine Arts 6 min read

Adam Addison, Health & Safety Advisor, Safety Services

Originally from Sparwood, B.C., Adam Addison is ULethbridge's newest Health & Safety Advisor.

Campus Safety 2 min read

Kendra Fuglerud, Assistant Registrar, Curriculum and Student Records, SEARS

Kendra Fuglerud moved to Lethbridge from Saskatchewan at age 18, never intending to stay. But stay she has, and built a diverse and successful career working in the post-secondary sector in the process.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

Faculty of Arts & Science welcomes new Acting Associate Dean, Ilsa Wong

Ilsa Wong, the longtime Chair of the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, will be joining the Dean's Office in the Faculty of Arts & Science on a term-basis.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Patricia Jonzon (BFA - Multidisciplinary '14), Costume Shop/Props Assistant

Patricia Jonzon joined the Costume Shop at ULethbridge in August 2022. An enthusiastic creator, she knits, spins her own yarn, sews, designs and stitches up costumes.

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

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 4 min read

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 3 min read

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.

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

Dr. Harold Jansen, University Librarian, Dean of the School of Liberal Education, Professor of Political Science

Board game aficionado, Edmonton Oilers fan and kitchen creative, Dr. Harold Jansen oversees the Library and the School of Liberal Education.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

Meet 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.

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

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.

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 3 min read
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