Guitar instructor Iliana Matos Vega marks significant milestones as she celebrates her first full studio Hailed by critics as “the guitar guru”, world-renowned guitarist and studio teacher in the Faculty of Fine Arts Iliana Matos Vega adds another feather in her cap as she celebrates a significant milestone at the University of Lethbridge.
Craig Bullock, Information Technology Services, finance and assets manager Craig Bullock has seen enormous change in Information Technology during his 30+ year career at ULethbridge.
Volunteering Your Way to Success Volunteering is the perfect balance between give and take – especially for students looking to one day land their dream career.
Kirsten Meiszinger (BFA '16), programs coordinator, Art Gallery Meet Kirsten Meiszinger (BFA '16), programs coordinator for the ULethbridge Art Gallery. "I get to be with people when they experience art for the first time or in a new way, and that is magical."
Faculty of Education profile, Scott Powell and Kevin Orr: Keeping up with technology and the evolution of education The Zoom technology that forms the basis for online education had been in use by the Faculty of Education for several years when the pandemic arrived. “When we had to go to Zoom, it was a very smooth transition,” Kevin Orr.
Faculty of Education profile, Kirsten Livingstone with Cheryl Lynch-Staunton: The CurrLab—a place with things you wouldn’t necessarily have in your school When student teachers in the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education venture out into real-world classrooms for their practicum experiences, it is the faculty’s Curriculum Lab that equips them with the physical tools to help them succeed.
ULethbridge Post-Doctoral Fellow: Optimizing the Future As computational power grows faster, the problems become more complex. Optimization is at the heart of success when it comes to solving computer problems efficiently. Post-doctoral fellow Sajad Fathi Hafshejani aims to keep up with the ever-evolving computational power of the future.
Shanda Webber (BA '05), Naamoipiiksii (Hummingbird), Manager of Strategic Indigenous Learning Initiatives As the manager of strategic Indigenous learning initiatives, Shanda Webber (BA '05) creates community engagement with Blackfoot community members and ULethbridge stakeholders.
Bryson Duda (BSc '08), ULethbridge Library technical specialist As a student, Bryson rarely used the University Library. That's changed in the past 10 years, as he's grown to appreciate a library's role in promoting information literacy.
Fill industry demand for data analytical skills with Dr. Feng Jiao Dr. Feng Jiao understands better than most the power of data and business analytics to improve financial performance. Thankfully, Dr. Jiao shares his knowledge with students in the course- and project-based MSc (Mgt) Business Analytics concentration.
Darren Schell (BSc '01), interim associate vice-president (information technology) Darren Schell, an alum and 20-year employee of ULethbridge, is interim associate vice-president (information technology). Along with hiking and camping with his family, Darren plays guitar and chess.
Steph Elder, program coordinator Destination Exploration "What we do is not school, we take concepts learned in school and build hands-on activities for kids to do and explore with. Seeing their faces when they realize that they are encouraged to make a mess or build that crazy idea they have in their heads is the best. "
Margot Aasman, financial officer, Faculty of Fine Arts Meet Margot Aasman, the financial officer for the Faculty of Fine Arts. "I have enjoyed the wide scope of my current position that has made my job so rewarding."
Glenda Martens (BFA '03), digital media specialist (design), Teaching Centre Meet Glenda Martens, the Digital Media Specialist (Design) for the Teaching Centre.
International Day of Women & Girls in Science This year, we are celebrating the diversity of knowledge and academic backgrounds that women and girls are involved with across Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).
Amanda Berg (BA/BMgt ’04), operations manager, Faculty of Fine Arts Amanda Berg is the operations manager for the Faculty of Fine Art. "I love being a part of the delivery of our programs, to support students in sharing their art, be it music or theatre or visual art."
Dr. Jon Doan (PhD '06), associate professor, Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education Dr. Jon Doan works hard and plays hard. He teaches biomechancs and conducts research in Parkinson's disease and biomechanics and, off the job, stays active through sports and volunteering.
Faculty of Education profile, Jaime Iwaasa: Juggling the demands of career, studies, and family Students in the Faculty of Education seeking advice about time management would do well to talk to Jaime Iwaasa, a staff member in the faculty’s Field Experiences office. That’s because Jaime is also a student and parent.
Elders in Residence offer campus community spiritual and emotional support Through traditional teachings and storytelling, the Blackfoot Elders in Residence at the University of Lethbridge offers guidance, cultural support, and encouragement to the campus community. The Carolla (Napiakii) Calf Robe Elders and Ceremony
Dr. Gabrielle Houle to study international mask and puppetry arts practice with support of SSHRC grant Dr. Gabrielle Houle is at the forefront of researching the growing global movement of mask and puppetry arts in artistic productions after receiving a SSHRC Insight Development grant to study the art forms in Canada and Indonesia.
Pam Safinuk, accounting clerk, Financial Services Pam Safinuk is mom to three grown children, the carer for a number of houseplants and tropical fish and an aspiring author.
Artist Mary Kavanagh elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Renowned artist and scholar Mary Kavanagh celebrates her induction as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Meet the EleV team: Building educational and employment pathways for Indigenous youth EleV has forged connections with Blackfoot political leadership and the team has built strong relationships within the Kainai Nation, Siksika Nation and Piikani Nation communities to promote education and employment for prospective and current students.
Vice-president research, Research and Innovation Services, Dr. Dena McMartin "The quality of research being done here is exceptional and I’m honoured to be able to talk about and celebrate the discoveries, innovations, creativity and scholarship that our students, faculty and staff undertake." Dr. Dena McMartin is the vice president (research).
Dr. Amy von Heyking: High-quality education systems are created through rigorous and collaborative accountability systems Curriculum-development research has been a passion for Dr. Amy von Heyking, who has examined history curriculum across Canada, along with educational policy surrounding curriculum development and implementation. It's a topic in the news with the Draft Alberta Education K-6 Curriculum.