Employees - ULethbridge Stories (Page 9)

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.

Employee spotlight: Carolin Cattoi-Demkiw | Manager, Safety (Safety Services) and Radiation Safety Officer

Carolin comments that the COVID-19 pandemic shows how important it is to be prepared for emergencies and how any ‘unplanned event’ can have a huge impact in unique ways.

Five questions with Dr. Kelly Williams-Whitt: Psychosocial hazards and employer and employee well-being

Dr. Kelly Williams-Whitt, Associate Dean of the Dhillon School of Business and a Labour Arbitrator, discusses Psychosocial Hazards and the Well-being of Employers and Employees.

Wellness is spiritual: David Slomp

It was a bustling campus day in the fall of 2019—before the provisional term novel coronavirus had become part of our vocabulary, before physical distancing was ever a concern—we met with Dr. David Slomp in the Science Commons Building.

Employee Spotlight: Doug Mackie | Chief Safety Officer

Doug's role at the University has changed significantly due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Even with these rapid changes, he has found how dedicated the University community is to the response effort.

Five steps to mental wellness

Getting no separation between work and home is tough, but the uLethbridge community will get through this together. Here are a few mental health tips while you are working from home.

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Michelle Helstein | Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science, and Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

One thing that became clear to Michelle as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is that uLethbridge is full of committed, compassionate and talented people! that uLethbridge is full of committed, compassionate and talented people!

One mathematics instructor's experience switching to an alternative teaching model during a pandemic

The pandemic and the need to switch to an alternative teaching model has really highlighted some of the benefits of working with OER, in particular, the flexibility and accessibility they offer.

Self-isolation works, says uLethbridge professor after recovering from COVID-19

Dr. Jennifer Mather has a simple message for everyone about the COVID-19 pandemic — just stay home.

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Govi Veerareddygari | Manager, Science Stores

Govi has found that the best way to adapt to new situations is to plan! By creating and executing steps, one can come out ahead on any situation.

Canada Research Chair Monique Giroux hopes to inspire future Indigenous researchers

Canada Research Chair Dr. Monique Giroux (Music) engages students in her research projects with the hope of inspiring the next generation of Indigenous researchers and ethnomusicologists.

Employee Spotlight: Trisha Henschel | Executive Director, Calgary Campus

Trisha finds the best part of her job is the ability to innovate, build and pursue a vision for the uLethbridge Calgary Campus.

Employee Spotlight: Kevin Roelofs | Agility Innovation Zone Program Technician

Working at Agility has placed Kevin in the centre of the action at the U of L. The best part of his day is interacting with students, faculty and staff and learning about their new projects.

Employee Spotlight: Breanne Stewart | Administrative Assistant, Conservatory of Music

Originally from Kimberley, B.C., Breanne has long called Lethbridge home. Even though life has taken her to exciting places, she always seems to gravitate back to Lethbridge.

Employee Spotlight: Wim Chalmet | Director of Facility Operations and Maintenance

Making physical fitness a personal goal, Wim in prior years has tried different running events. This includes completing the Lost Soul 100km ultra-marathon!

Employee Spotlight: Dawn Vickers | Manager, Accommodated Learning Centre

Although she has lived in Alberta since the 1990s, Dawn is originally from Newfoundland and Labrador. Her lineage from that area dates all the way back to the 1700s!

Employee Spotlight: Spencer Pommells | Athletics Manager

Having moved to Lethbridge in 2016, Spencer's role as the Athletics Manager includes special projects such as Operation Red Nose. One thing that most people don't know about Spencer is that he is a die-hard 60 Minutes fan!

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Kristine Alexander | Associate Professor of History, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Child and Youth Studies

For Kristine, the best part of her job is interacting with students!

Employee Spotlight: Jake Cameron | Library Systems Support Specialist

Always having an interest in computers, it is fascinating to note that Jake's first computer as a child was a Commodore 64!

Employee Spotlight: Erin Phillips | Chaplain

Erin has always been thankful to be invited into people's lives throughout the years. Some of it is sorrows and struggles. However, it can also be weddings and talking about new ideas. All of it is holy ground that she is grateful to be a part of.

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Mark Slomp (MEd '06), Executive Director of Student Services

As the executive director of student services, many may not have guessed that Mark is also a traditional country music enthusiast. The twangier and the more nasally the music the better!

Employee Spotlight: Diane Minamide (BMgt '99, BEd '08), Education Abroad Coordinator - Incoming

Where are you from? I was born in Magrath and I completed all of my schooling there. Japanese was my first language; I didn’t learn English until Grade 2. As a child,

Employee Spotlight: Josh Lindemann, Manager of Technology Services, Dhillon School of Business

Where are you from? I was born in Owen Sound, Ontario but I grew up in Pincher Creek. I’m a dual citizen; both of my parents are American. They honeymooned in Banff