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Meet the people who make up our community of inspiring lights

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

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.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

Paul Pan, Executive Director, International

Meet Paul Pan, Director, International.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

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.

Indigenous 2 min read

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.

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

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.

Iikaisskini 3 min read

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.

Black History Month 5 min read

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).

Black History Month 4 min read

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.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read
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