AminmohamedAdatia10 Years of ServiceMath & Computer Sciences

Amin is a stalwart instructor in the

department’s statistics courses. His

evaluations often contain many positive

comments from students, and how he

effectively makes stats easy to understand -

if that’s possible!

Thank you for your 10 years of service.

ArdisAnderson10 Years of ServicePhilosophy Department

Dr. Ardis Anderson, formerly Academic Assistant and

now Instructor in the Department of Philosophy, is the

backbone of our teaching program and the

coordinator of our out-reach activities. Ardis is

thought of by her students and colleagues as the

‘good cop’ who is probably our most popular and

effective teacher.

Thank you Ardis for the past 10 years!

RickAos10 Years of ServiceElectrical Department

Rick came to the University from the construction industry and quickly became a valuable addition to the University. Rick enjoys new challenges and takes great pride in his work. Thank you for the 10 years of service and all the best for the years to come.

YaleBelanger10 Years of ServiceNative American Studies

Yale did his undergraduate degree in NAS at U of L, and did

his Ph.D at Trent University on the emergence and

evolution of Aboriginal political organizations in late 19th-

and early 20th- century Canada.

As an Associate Professor in the NAS department here, he

has a strong and well-funded research program across

diverse areas such as gambling, homelessness, and

aboriginal political studies.

Thank you Yale for the past 10 years of service.

RolfBoon10 Years of ServiceMusic Department

Dr. Rolf Boon is an Associate Composer with the Canadian

Music Centre and member of the Canadian League of

Composers. His acoustic and electronic works have received

international premiers and performances. His teaching has

been acknowledged via an Alberta Provincial (ACIFA)

Teaching Excellence Award. When he was Chair of the

Department of Music he led the development of the U of L’s

Digital Audio Arts Program and related infrastructure

implementation for Studio One, the Audio Research Lab, and

the W518 music technology teaching environments.

ChristopherBurton10 Years of ServiceHistory Department

Throughout his decade in the History Department, Chris

has become a popular lecturer and valued colleague. His

devotion to Stalinism is somewhat troublesome, but so far

we have successfully resisted his periodic attempts to

turn our department into a totalitarian dictatorship.

Due to the recent retirement of Malcolm Greenshields,

Chris has also become the elder statesman of the History

Department, something he may or may not appreciate.

TrevorButler10 Years of ServiceFaculty of Management

While most people find technology problems

a source of great frustration, Trevor solves

them quickly and with a chuckle to keep

faculty and staff happy in Management.

Thank you Trevor for the past 10 years of

service.

SauryaDas10 Years of ServicePhysics & Astronomy Department

Saurya is a prolific and accomplished theoretician, who has

worked on fundamental problems in theoretical physics,

including the quantization of gravity, the origin of black hole

entropy, and the nature of space-time. He helped established

the department’s Theoretical Physics Group in 2008, and then

the Canadian Prairie Theoretical Physics Network in 2009.

Outside the University he is active as a musician (playing

piano and singing), and as a cook (he has won a curry cook-

off).

HeidiDeHeer10 Years of ServiceFinancial Services – Cash Office

Heidi is always willing to go the extra mile to be of assistance

to the students, parents and staff that she is in contact with on

a daily basis in the Cash Office. She is always thinking and

coming up with suggestions and efficiencies for the office

which keeps us on our toes.

Heidi has a very busy social life attending her kids’

extracurricular activities and camping over the years. But,

more recently, Heidi has acquired the ‘travel bug’ with her trip

to Mexico. Hopefully more trips are in her future.

TanyaDrollinger10 Years of ServiceFaculty of Management

Tanya has been an active contributor to the Marketing Area, the Faculty

of Management, the University of Lethbridge, and the greater Lethbridge

community since the day she arrived in Alberta, and has continued her

dedicated service for the past 10 years. We are especially grateful for

Tanya's commitment to service. She has coached students in case

competitions, dedicating many hours to helping students achieve

success. She has also served as the Director for the Centre for Socially

Responsible Marketing, whereby she successfully organized two

international research conferences. Additionally she has served as the

Marketing Area Chair, and she is an active volunteer in both church and

community. She accomplishes all this while being an excellent teacher

and strong researcher. We are both fortunate and grateful for Tanya's

contribution to the U of L.

Jo-AnneFiske10 Years of ServiceWomen & Gender Studies

Jo-Anne is a caring and passionate colleague.

Her long career as a scholar speaks about her

dedication to advance feminist discourse,

especially for indigenous women's rights. Jo-

Anne is a principled, fair and compassionate

leader who inspires others to reach out to

communities where it matters.

Thank you for the past 10 years of service.

IngeGenee10 Years of ServiceModern Languages

Inge Genee has taught Linguistics for the

Department of Modern Languages since 1999.

Her research encompasses several languages

including Irish, Dutch, English and Blackfoot.

She is the past chair of Human Subject

Research Committee and current chair of the

Department of Modern Languages.

DonellaGlynn10 Years of ServiceCaretaking Services

Donella is always smiling and is very customer

focused. She takes pride everywhere she works.

Donella is now responsible for cleaning all the

floors in the First Choice Sports & Wellness

Centre, Student’s Union and Turcotte Hall.

Donella enjoys spending time with her

grandchildren.

Thank you Donella for the past 10 years.

JoanneGolden10 Years of ServiceBiological Sciences

Joanne Golden is an Instructor in the Department of

Biological Sciences. Joanne is an expert on the local

flora and teaches introductory labs on the diversity of

life and cell biology as well as our second year genetics

labs. She is an avid weaver, hiker, skier and canoeist.

Joanne enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her

spouse Tom and their children, Pete and Jennifer.

Thank you for your 10 years of dedicated service!

BenteHansen10 Years of ServiceMusic Department

Bente Hansen teaches first-year theory and popular

music classes and accompanies students for the

Music Department. She is active with the Drama

Department, involved with many main stage and

student projects.

Off campus, she plays with the New West Theatre

Ensemble and is the Musical Director for the Hatrix

Theatre’s production of "Spamalot."

PaulHazendonk10 Years of ServiceChemistry & Biochemistry Dept.

Paul has been a major player in building up our Nuclear

Magnetic Resonance Centre, which is now the pride of

the Department.

He develops new ways to investigate: materials used in

Alternative Energy technologies, new crop derived

biomaterials, and materials used for remediation of Oils

Sands Tailings.

Thank you, Paul, for the past 10 years of service.

RitaHranac10 Years of ServiceFacility Operations & Maintenance

Rita started working in Human Resources to cover off for vacation and

project work in September 2001. She was offered a full-time position in

Human Resources, but she was not ready to work on a full-time basis. Her

decision was a great opportunity for the Utilities department.

She started out for only a couple weeks to assist with some backlog 12

years ago. She is a very dedicated employee always willing to learn new

things and take on new challenges. She was offered a part-time

permanent position in March 2004 and a full-time November 2012.

She started off as a very shy person that was not sure about working with

20 men in the department. She has risen to that occasion and is able to

deal with them through her natural talent and wonderful quick witted

personality.

DanJohnson10 Years of ServiceGeography Department

Dr. Dan Johnson joined the Department of

Geography after his long service at the Lethbridge

Agricultural Research Station as a Senior Research

Scientist. Dan is a world-renowned environmental

scientist in the field of Sustainable Grassland

Ecosystems. He has made a remarkable contribution

to the disciplines of biogeography, sustainable

agriculture, and data analysis at the University.

Thank you for the past 10 years of service.

LynnKennedy10 Years of ServiceHistory Department

In her ten years at the University of Lethbridge,

Lynn has become one of the most popular

lecturers and active researchers in the

Department of History. Her courses on the

Antebellum South, in particular, are popular

among students. She draws the line, however, at

teaching a military history of the Civil War. In

addition, due to her scholarly interest in gossip,

other members of the department have to be

careful what they say around her.

RobertKossuth10 Years of ServiceKinesiology & Physical Education

Dr. Kossuth comes to the University of Lethbridge all the way

from Johannesburg, South Africa! He teaches and does

research in the history of sport and leisure practices in the late

19th and early 20th century Canada. He is particularly

interested in getting students and communities engaged in

their local and regional histories and works hard to ensure

sport history is making its way to public audiences (via

museums and the Sports Hall of Fame). Dr. Kossuth was also

an Assistant Coach of the three-time National Champion

Pronghorns Women’s Rugby Team from 2004-2013.

DianeLayng10 Years of ServicePrinting Services

For the past 10 years, Diane has been working for

Printing Services helping out students, faculty and

staff at the Copy Centre. Whether it’s a student

having an issue with a copier, needing a thesis bound

or in a panic to get a project completed on time,

Diane is always willing to help! Printing Services is

very proud to have Diane as part of its team.

Congratulations Diane!

CarmaLeishman10 Years of ServiceRecruitment

Carma has been a proud and passionate

supporter of the University of Lethbridge, and our

students, since joining the Recruitment team in

2003. Carma has filled many roles on campus

and is respected by her colleagues for her kind

and insightful manner, and her dedication to

serving students. Carma is a wonderful

ambassador for the U of L!

BruceMacKay10 Years of ServiceLiberal Education

Bruce began his undergraduate degree at

the U of L in 1974, and taught many courses

here before being hired as the Co-ordinator

of the Liberal Education Program in 2004.

With a multi-disciplinary background, a

broad range of courses taught and current

work on activism for social change, he

embodies the ideals of liberal education.

RobertMcDonald10 Years of ServiceNeuroscience Department

Rob McDonald, currently Director of CCBN, is an

Albertan, born and bred, who is also a University

of Lethbridge Alumnus. He came to us from the

University of Toronto on a Canada Research

Chair and was key to enhancing our national and

international reputation for neuroscience.

Thank you for the past 10 years of service.

KatrinaMendez10 Years of ServiceBiological Sciences

Katrina Mendez is an Instructor in the Department of

Biological Sciences. Katrina is an insect ecologist by

training. She is an amazing artist and a crafter and

prides herself on being compulsively neat. Katrina

enjoys travelling and spending time with her spouse

José and their young boys Ezequiel and Solomon.

Thank you for your 10 years of dedicated service!

GregMoore10 Years of ServicePlant Operations & Controls

Ten years ago Greg was hired on as an Apprentice Instrument

Technician after completing a two year program at SAIT. He

completed his Journeyman Instrument Technician in 2008.

While working here and working towards his Journeyman he

completed his 4th class Power Engineering Certificate. He

works on programming new/old systems, troubleshooting of

mechanical, and heating and cooling systems. Greg has

proven himself to be a team player and a great fit with the

Utilities group.

We wish Greg continued success in the years to come.

JanMorton10 Years of ServiceFaculty of Health Sciences

Jan is without doubt responsible for the orderly

operation of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

She is not only efficient and organized but also

very sensible - which is extremely handy.

Clearly Jan is an invaluable member of our

Faculty. In particular she deserves an award

for meritorious service after spending the last

decade trying to explain the budget to her

Dean.

JanayNugent10 Years of Service History Department

During her decade at the University of Lethbridge,

Janay has established herself as one of the most

personable and popular lecturers within the Department

of History. The variety of topics she teaches, from the

history of the family through to the Scottish Reformation

are greatly appreciated by staff and students alike,

however, due to the bloodthirsty nature of modern

society, that Janay is at her most popular when she’s

describing witches being burnt at the stake in lurid

detail.

DeannaOye10 Years of ServiceMusic Department

Dr. Deanna Oye teaches Studio Piano, Musicianship Skills

and Collaborative Piano/Guitar, a unique course series

which she designed and implemented. As a pianist, she

maintains a busy and diverse schedule as both a solo and

collaborative artist, performing locally, nationally and

internationally. Her performances have been heard on CBC

Radio Two, National Public Radio, and a solo piano CD will

be released this year by Centaur Records. She is the

current Chair of the Department of Music and an active

member of the Canadian University Music Society, serving

as its President from 2010 to 2012.

DebPollard10 Years of ServiceRegistrar - Admissions

Deb joined the Admissions team at the U of L in 2004 and

has been our trusty Eagle Eyes ever since. She enjoys

dancing and spending time with her four grandkids. She

keeps busy in the winter months with curling and golfs as

much as possible throughout the rest of the year, earning

the title of Club Champion at Paradise Canyon in 2012.

Her trip down to Arizona this past winter can only mean

she will be even more of a force to be reckoned with this

year. We would be lost without Deb and look forward to

many more years working together.

SusanPollock10 Years of ServiceFaculty of Education

Susan has provided 10 years of exceptional

service within the Faculty of Education, most

recently in the role of Program Manager for the

Graduate Studies and Research in Education

Office. She is a very valuable colleague. She is

described by her peers with 3 C’s:

1. Collaborative

2. Caring

3. Competent

AdrianaPredoi-Cross10 Years of ServicePhysics

Adriana is a prolific and accomplished experimentalist. Adriana is a

founding member of the University's Remote Sensing Group (RSG),

and continues to play a very active role in all the activities of the

RSG. Adriana's work with the Canadian Light Source (CLS) in

Saskatoon, including the design of one of the beamlines, has helped

establish the CLS as a world-class facility for spectroscopy.

Adriana's record of service is simply astonishing: at every level,

locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally; and at every

opportunity, she has given unstinting service to both our local

community and the physics community. Whether in her local

outreach activities, or through her participation at International

conferences, Adriana has been a very effective promoter of science

as a career for women.

MarnieSawa10 Years of ServiceFinancial Planning

Marnie started at the University on January 15th, 2004 as a Financial Assistant in Arts &

Science covering for a maternity leave. At the end of the leave, Arts & Science kept her on in

the same position.

Marnie’s transferred to Financial Planning, on a term position in June 2006 as a budget

analyst. After Lynn Arnold’s retirement, Marnie was promoted to Manager Budget & Planning

on October 2010 working for Karen Clearwater.

While working full-time at the University and raising a family, Marnie continued her education

and in August 2011 she received her Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

With her education behind her, Marnie has been looking for things to fill her time. With the

budget announcement in March 2013 of a cut of 7.3%, and now with the implementation of a

new budget allocation model in 2014, Marnie has had to complete two budget models each

year rather than the usual one. She has also started teaching an Introductory Accounting

class for the Faculty of Management. This extra work has made her career here at the

University that much more exciting and we’ve heard her say more than once, "this job may not

be heaven but it is right next to it."

KevinSehn10 Years of ServiceArt Department

For ten years Kevin Sehn (Art Department

Technician) has provided excellent and

unflinching technical and fabrication support to

students in Art. With a breadth of knowledge

ranging from bronze casting to fine woodworking,

and from kilns to found objects, Kevin is also

adept at interpreting diagrams drawn with a finger

in the air, and in mentoring students through all

stages of their creative projects.

PaulSparrow-Clarke10 Years of ServiceVice-President-Academic’s Office

Starting out as the researcher/writer for the VP

Academic office, Paul also handles public

lectures, strategic planning, proposals and

reports, and quality assurance. He developed and

managed the Discovery Lecture Series from its

inception, was the main writer on three Strategic

Plans, and now helps coordinate one of the best

post-secondary quality assurance systems in the

country.

DannyStevens10 Years of ServiceInformation Technology

To the tune of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air theme song:

In Lethbridge, Alberta born and raised. At the University is where I

spend most of my days.

Started out as a proctor while going to school. Graduated then

worked for Education, which was pretty cool.

While working through a couple of IT jobs, those were really good.

The Uni and its people became my neighborhood.

I got one little email and it almost brought me to tears! It said 'You're

time has come, its already been 10 years!‘

MarkSudo10 Years of ServiceFacility Operations & Maintenance

Mark started in Recycling and Waste Removal

on campus 10 years ago. He now does the

cleaning and event set-ups at the James

Foster Penny Building. Mark enjoys spending

time with his young son.

Thank you, Mark, for the past 10 years of

service.

CalToth10 Years of ServiceAdvancement and Communication

Cal has been a familiar face on campus over the last 10 years.

His ‘can do’ attitude, professionalism, and commitment to the

U of L is evident when you experience the meticulous detail,

and high quality sound and visuals we have come to expect at

U of L events. Outside of work, Cal is a well-known performer,

playing dueling pianos from Edmonton to Las Vegas.

Although Cal is an amazing piano player, his Mick Jagger

impression is something to behold.

Thank you for your last 10 years of dedicated service.

KienTran10 Years of ServiceEconomics Department

After 20 years in Academic (10 years

previously at the University of

Saskatchewan), Kien wants to enjoy

life more than ever by spending time

with his family and watching his two

beautiful daughters grow up!

DarleneUnrau10 Years of ServiceInstitutional Analysis

Darlene began her career in the Registrar's Office. She made

a seamless transition into the Office of Institutional Analysis in

September 2009. Darlene is an exceptional analyst. She is

attentive to detail, professional, and well spoken. Over the

years Darlene has been described as "an invaluable leader",

"go-to-person", "at the top of her game" and "one of the

highest performers I have ever had the opportunity to work

with". This is a testament to Darlene's many talents and

abilities. The team in Institutional Analysis is very happy to

have her in the office.

Darlene, congratulations on 10 years of service!

CarolVan Dyk10 Years of ServiceFaculty of Management

Carol brings sunshine to the Faculty of

Management Dean's Office as the "Co-

ordinator of Everything" and her

grandson, Lincoln, brings sunshine to

her life.

Thank you for the past 10 years of

service.

RobinWilgosh10 Years of ServiceCaretaking Services

Robin is hard working; she takes pride in her area of

responsibility. She currently cleans U-Hall, A4, A5,

A6, B4, B5, and W5. Robin started out in the Housing

Department and came to the midnight shift when the

1st Choice Savings Centre for Sports and Wellness

opened and then moved to Markin Hall. Robin has a

beautiful voice. She has a son and daughter who she

loves to spend time with.

Thank you for the past 10 years of service.

SandraWilliston10 Years of ServiceSport & Rec Services

Sandy has been a key component with the Sport

and Recreation Services team for the past 10

years. She has booked thousands of birthday

parties, school rentals, internal bookings and

special events in our recreation facilities with

precise attention to detail. As a former Pronghorn

soccer athlete, Sandy hopes her daughter will be

wearing a Pronghorn soccer jersey when she

attends the U of L this fall.

YingZheng10 Years of ServiceChemistry & Biochemistry Dept.

Ying is not afraid of innovation in the

classroom. She works really hard to

give all her students the best possible

experience.

Thank you for the past 10 years of

service, Ying.

AndreaAmelinckx15 Years of ServiceFaculty of Management

Andrea is a very compassionate individual, who

cares about the students. She goes out of her

way to provide support to them and is sensitive to

their needs. She is being honored with a

Blackfoot name for her outstanding commitment

and support of the First Nations, Metis and Inuit

(FNMI) community.

Thank you Andrea for 10 years of service.

JohnBronk15 Years of ServiceInformation Technology

John currently spends his time at the

University working as a Database

Administrator, which means he's responsible

for the care and feeding of several important

databases on campus. In his spare time he

roots for the Calgary Flames and runs "John's

Hockey Pool", and is an active participant in

the "Southern Mustangs" car club.

AdamCarter15 Years of ServiceEnglish Department

Adam came to the U of L from McMaster (via UBC) in July 1999, when he was hired

as the principal specialist in Literary Theory in the Department of English. His

qualities as a researcher and a teacher were already well-known; at McMaster, he

was nominated for the Dean's Prize for Research Excellence and won the Graduate

Student Teaching Award.

These same qualities have characterised his time at the U of L. He has a

distinguished record of service, including and now-concluding stint as department

Chair. During this time, he was successful in Canada's most selective research

competition, the SSHRC Standard Research Grant, and, in 2004, won the F.E.L.

Priestly Prize for the most outstanding essay published in English Studies in

Canada, the primary journal in his field.

The department wishes Adam well as he turns his attention from shepherding us to

returning to his ambitious research programme.

YlliasChali15 Years of ServiceMath & Computer Sciences Dept.

Yllias is one of the most pleasant members of

the department, taking on several grad

students in addition to his teaching load and

committee duties. Students speak highly of his

superb teaching and kind personal character.

Thank you for the last 15 years of service.

MargaretCook15 Years of ServiceGeography & History Depts.

Margaret is Assistant to the Chairs and a

department member in two departments:

Geography and History. Margaret has been active

in many volunteer positions within the University,

such as six years with the University Senate. She

provides extremely professional and essential

services that keep the department functioning. The

entire department is grateful for her valuable

contribution to the department.

ShaunaHaag15 Years of ServiceDestination Project Office

Shauna has spent the last 15 years efficiently

taking care of things in Facilities and now she

has taken on the new challenge of watching

over things at the upcoming Destination

Project.

Good luck on the new endeavor Shauna!

ErikaHasebe-Ludt15 Years of ServiceFaculty of Education

Erika has enriched and furthered the Faculty of Education’s

work in the areas of curriculum, literacy, and culture. Together

with colleagues, Dr. Cynthia Chambers and Dr. Carl Leggo,

her SSHRC research explores literacy curriculum throughout

Canadian classrooms. Recently, Erika received the American

Educational Research Association’s Outstanding Book of

the Year in the category: Exploring the Aesthetics/Art of

Curriculum Inquiry in the Curriculum Studies Division, for Life

Writing and Literary Métissage as an Ethos for Our Times.

Congratulations Erika!

SusanHill15 Years of ServiceChemistry & Biochemistry Dept.

Susan works really hard to enable

everything we do in the Department of

Chemistry and Biochemistry. The

loyalty that we all feel for Susan is a

reflection of her loyal service to us.

Thanks, Susan, for the past 15 years.

ShahadatHossain15 Years of ServiceMath & Computer Sciences Dept.

Shahadat is dedicated to providing the best

computer science courses he can. He has

helped to establish an optimization group in the

department, as well as supervising graduate

students in this specialized field.

Thank you Shahadat for your 15 years of

service.

CatherineKingfisher15 Years of ServiceAnthropology Department

Dr. Katherine Kingfisher is a noted scholar who has

published extensively on policy and governance and the

implications for gender and race in Canada, the US and

Aotearoa/New Zealand. Her newest work on happiness

is again multi-sited (including Samoa, Japan, and

Canada) and politically and socially engaged. Dr.

Kingfisher is considered to be an excellent teacher. Her

work has been recognized through an appointment as a

University Scholar and she is currently the president of

the Society for the Anthropology of North America.

LaurieMartin15 Years of ServiceMaterials Management

Laurie Martin began her career at the University back in 1999 in the

Information Technology department in a System Support position. In 2009,

she transferred into the Financial Services department as a Purchasing

Agent. The skills and knowledge that she developed in IT have been

beneficial in her purchasing role of procuring computer equipment,

managing the Bell cell phone contract as well as other goods and services.

Laurie is always willing to go the extra mile to provide service to the

University community.

In her spare time Laurie volunteers on the AUPE job reclassification

committee and her strong organizational skills are essential in her role as

Manager of the U of L Fiat Dux dragon boat team.

Thank you Laurie. We look forward to working with you for many years to

come.

CathyNewman15 Years of ServiceRegistrar’s Office

Cathy started at the U of L in 1998 and has been the Transfer Credit

Coordinator ever since, mastering this role with positivity and

persistence, a feat which few could accomplish. As the self-proclaimed

devil’s advocate for the Admission’s Office, she encourages us to look

at things from every angle. She is a dedicated employee and

determined fourth-year U of L student close to completing a Bachelor of

Arts degree.

Cathy became a new grandmother last year to granddaughter Neveah,

who is the light of her life. In her limited spare time, you can find her in

her garden or riding her Harley across the mountains and prairies of

Western Canada.

Congratulations on 15 years of service!

MargotO’Donnell15 Years of ServiceFaculty of Fine Arts

Margot O’Donnell started at the University of

Lethbridge in October 1997 in a part-time position

with the Conservatory of Music, when her twin girls

were babies. Her girls are now 17 years old. Margot

is currently the Financial Officer for the Faculty of

Fine Arts. While stressful at times, she has enjoyed

working at the University of Lethbridge solely due to

the great people she works with!!

Congratulations Margot!

StevePatitsas15 Years of ServicePhysics & Astronomy Department

Steve is an accomplished experimentalist. In

teaching, he has been the driving force behind the

design and development of our undergraduate

advanced labs. In research, his construction and

operation of a home-built scanning tunneling

microscope was a technological tour de force.

Outside the University, as a member of hiking clubs,

he has explored much of the local topography in

Canada and the American Northwest. A devoted

oenophile and photography buff.

DrewRendall15 Years of ServicePsychology Department

Since joining the University, Drew has, among other

things, distinguished himself as an accomplished

researcher (irritating many of the big names in the

area of animal ‘language’), a dedicated colleague

(serving as department chair and chairing many SGS

committees) and a highly skilled practitioner of animal

calls.

Thank you for the last 15 years of service.

MicheleRoberts15 Years of ServiceMaterials Management

Michele Roberts started her career at the University in 1998 working

as a Postal Clerk. During the past fifteen years she worked for a

short period of time in Printing Services before returning to Materials

Management. Michele is very efficient in ensuring that all of our mail

and courier packages are processed in a timely manner.

In her spare time Michele loves to fish and travel to warm and sunny

destinations. Last year was an exciting year for her as they

welcomed a new daughter-in-law into their family.

Congratulations Michele on your significant achievement in reaching

this 15 year milestone.

ChrisRobinson

15 Years of ServiceInformation Technology

Chris is a valued member of the Information Technology

department, where he is currently the manager of the Client

Services team. In his role, Chris rarely has a boring day, but if

you ask him he would not trade it for anything.

Chris is a great family man, enjoying time with his wife and

young daughter, but if you get a chance, ask Chris about his

fascination with the Transformers and the Transformers

movies.

All the best Chris!

DebiSandul15 Years of ServiceRegistrar’s Office

Dedicated, accomplished and a superb manager of

people, Debi was the inaugural recipient of the

President’s Award for Service Excellence in 2003. Debi’s

contributions touch almost every aspect of the institution.

Excelling in positive relationships with students, staff and

faculty, she has a caring, upbeat attitude and approaches

every challenge with confidence. Debi was the Associate

Registrar for 15 years, moving in 2013 to serve as the EIS

Manager of Operations and Reporting, and is currently

the Program Manager, Banner Revitalization.

StephaneSimard15 Years of ServiceKinesiology & Physical Education

Stephane teaches primarily in the areas of Human

Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, and Strength

Training. He uses his academic expertise to

generously provide service within the Province as

an active member of the Sport Medicine Council

of Alberta and as the current President of the

Sport Science Association of Alberta. Stephane

is also very active within the Lethbridge

Francophone community.

A. WilliamSmith15 Years of ServiceFaculty of Fine Arts

A. William Smith was the first New Media full-time

faculty member in 1999, starting out with a class

of 24 undergraduate students. He is pleased to

see the New Media program continue to flourish

with an intake of 68 students each year drawn

from all over the world. Will has seen the

department grow to now include several graduate

students and about a dozen full-time faculty/staff.

MikeSpiteri15 Years of ServiceInformation Technology

During Mike's years at the University, he has been on a variety

of teams, the most recent of which is a small but dedicated

team that is responsible for supporting the University's

learning spaces with regard to technology and the user

support that goes hand in hand with the technology. Mike has

proved to be a very dedicated employee and regularly goes

above and beyond to meet the needs of the U of L community

within the learning spaces.

We are very pleased to have Mike on the Information

Technology team.

StuartThomas15 Years of ServiceFaculty of Management

Stuart Thomas has worn many hats at the University

of Lethbridge. In addition to his teaching and

research work, Stuart has performed service for the

Faculty of Management and the University of

Lethbridge. Some of these service duties are serving

as Accounting Area Chair and the STP member in the

Faculty of Management, as well as using his

accounting expertise when serving on the University

Budget Committee.

Dawn-AnnThys15 Years of ServiceRegistrar - Admissions

Dawn-Ann started at the U of L in the Information Centre in 1998 and

joined Admissions in 2008. In her time at the University, she has

been actively involved in AUPE serving in many roles, including

secretary and chief union steward and kept us all safe and orderly as

fire warden. Dawn-Ann can be depended on to perform all

responsibilities to the highest standards and we rely on her amazing

memory, institutional knowledge, and calm demeanor to keep us on

track. She is our walking, talking procedure manual.

Dawn-Ann loves spending time with her family at their cabin on the

lake in Whitefish, Montana. She is fabulous to work with and we

look forward to many more years with Dawn-Ann in Admissions.

EdWasiak15 Years of ServiceFaculty of Education

Ed has certainly distinguished himself in this, his second

career, after a highly successful career as a school-based

music educator in Saskatchewan. His leadership in

music education within the University, locally, provincially,

nationally and internationally have taken many forms,

including: conducting, performance, adjudication,

workshops, presentations, committee work, and high

quality publications. Ed Wasiak is a totally committed

professional who does his Faculty and his University

proud.

JimBooth20 Years of ServiceAncillary Services

Jim is our on-site entrepreneur at the University. Although you may not always see

him front and centre, he is the one that runs the "businesses" on campus and works

at finding innovative ways to contribute so that our students have a great experience

while they are here. He is responsible for Housing, Food, Printing, Conferences and

Event Services and the Bookstore. Jim was the driving force in the improvements in

Food Services over the past year, which is gratefully appreciated by all of us.

Jim likes pushing the envelope and makes us all try to stretch our thinking and not

stick to the status quo. This kind of philosophy and the ideas he contributes make

this University a great place.

Jim has a wonderful sense of humour and his quick wit lightens up many

conversations and meetings. Jim also is a great musician and some of us have had

the pleasure hearing him sing.

THANKS JIM!

TeresaHeyburn20 Years of ServiceDramatic Arts Department

20 years ago, Teresa chose to leave

professional theatre to become the U of L’s

Costume Shop Manager. She has costumed

over 80 shows for the Theatre Department and

looks forward to numerous more.

Thank you for the last 20 years of service.

RobKern20 Years of ServiceSport & Recreation Services

Rob’s caring demeanor has been witnessed by many

over the past 20 years. Rob joined Sport and

Recreational Services after 12 years with the Copy

Centre and Recycling Services. Rob can often be seen

at major high profile events in our facilities ensuring

everything is in working order for our customers. Rob’s

enthusiasm and hard work has generated many positive

comments from internal and external user groups. A

caring family man, Rob is known to be a well-educated

wine connoisseur.

RichardLutwick20 Years of ServiceParking Services

Dick Lutwick is the manager of Parking Services.

Dick provides parking arrangements for those

patrons who understand that parking on campus

is not defined in the Canadian Charter of Rights

and Freedoms. In 2012, Dick’s work in managing

the re-design of parking facilities adjacent to

Anderson Hall was recognized in the City of

Lethbridge Green List Awards.

Zoia (Zo)Schacher20 Years of ServicePayroll Department

Zo started at the U of L in August 1992, first in Human Resources

before transitioning into a combined Payroll/HR role in May 1997.

Zo left the University for a short period of time in May 2003, only to

return "home" a few months later for a role in Math and Computer

Sciences. She then came to her senses and returned back to her

roots in the Payroll/HR department in May 2007, where she remains

to this day.

Employment at the University is a family affair as Zo's husband,

Daryl, also works on campus in the Purchasing Department. Zo is a

dedicated Mother and soon to be Grandmother. She has an ability

to create a good work/life balance and loves to spend time being

active with her family in Whitefish.

RonSchreiber20 Years of ServiceInformation Technology Security

In June 1993, Ron started in the U of L Bookstore as the Shipper/Receiver.

Over the past 20 years, Ron has worked in a number of roles with

Ancillary Services and IT Services. Most recently, he is working with the

newly formed Managed Applications Team as a Support Analyst

supporting Blackboard and Bridgebucks. Ron is a capable planner with a

strong drive for excellent customer service. He understands the needs of

his clients and users. He never loses sight of the principle that IT exists to

solve business problems. He is always trying to see problems and

challenges in terms of their impact and benefit to his clients' businesses.

His colleagues have nothing but the highest regard for his integrity and

work ethic. His clients commend him on the high level of responsiveness,

and service with which he performs his work.

TerriThomas20 Years of ServiceHousing Services

Terri brings incredible energy and enthusiasm to her role and to the

department. Her housing team characterizes her as ‘a great mentor’

– always taking time to hear new ideas and ensuring everyone is

doing well.

Terri always leads by example and never hesitates to ‘jump in’ to get

the job done. Her philosophy is that teamwork is the key to success.

Known as ‘our fearless leader,’ her dedicated staff knows she is

always there to support them through every task and challenge.

Terri is an invaluable member of our University and Ancillary

Services team, a great leader and a wonderful person, and it is a

pleasure to work with her every day.

JudithWhitehead20 Years of ServiceAnthropology Department

Judy Whitehead’s life work has centered on people constructed

by multiple forms of difference, especially gender, ‘race’, and

class. It has also been focused on South Asia. Her research

projects have included the construction of motherhood images

and the criminalization of courtesans in colonial India, the legal

vulnerability of India’s adivasis (hill population) to dispossession

due to infrastructural development, and the recent history of

Mumbai’s dispossessed industrial workers in that city’s

transformation into a global financial centre. She has published

two books and 40 articles on these topics, and her awards

include being named University Scholar (2011-2014), a best

article for 2012 award, and a Plenary Speaker Award (2014).

AllanBesplug25 Years of ServiceShipping & Receiving

Allan Besplug has seen a lot of change in the last 25 years. When he

started as a Driver in 1989 the University campus consisted of three

buildings: University Hall, Centre for the Arts and the Max Bell Regional

Aquatic Centre. Allan worked for the Materials Management

department for about 10 years before transferring to the Bookstore. We

were fortunate to have Allan rejoin the Materials Management team in

2008. Allan is a great team player who always has a smile on his face

and a positive attitude which is infectious.

In Allan’s spare time he enjoys his summer’s camping and sitting out by

the fire watching the stars with his wife, Sylvia.

Congratulations Allan on 25 years of dedicated service at the University.

CraigBullock25 Years of ServiceInformation Technology

Craig Bullock is a valued member of the Information

Technology team. He started as an Operator in the computer

room and is currently managing the data center facilities and

the IT financial office.

Craig is a great family man, enjoying time with his wife, kids

and grandchildren, but is probably the happiest with his fly rod

in hand, hooked into a scrappy rainbow trout.

All the best Craig.

HelenaDanyk25 Years of ServiceBiological Sciences Department

Helena Danyk is an Instructor and Associate Chair in the

Department of Biological Sciences. Her formal training is

in plant biochemistry. She is very active in her service to

the department and University. She is the long-time

Associate Chair of our department and has been

instrumental in developing science outreach programs at

the University of Lethbridge. Helena enjoys spending

time with her spouse, Troy, and young daughters, Katie

and Katrina.

Thank-you for your 25 years of dedicated service!

LisaDoolittle25 Years of ServiceDramatic Arts Department

Hired as a movement specialist in the theatre

department, Lisa created theatre/dance productions,

presented international touring companies through

the Now Showing series, and published on dance and

Canadian multiculturalism and Blackfoot dance. She

has been able to move her arts expertise across

disciplines to research, teach and make

performances designed to spark positive social

change, locally and internationally, thanks to the

liberal education environment at the U of L.

MartyGadd25 Years of ServiceBuilding Maintenance

Marty joined the University of Lethbridge in June,

1989, as the Assistant Superintendent of

Buildings, eventually assuming the role of

Superintendent of Buildings. At present, Marty

fills the role of Manager, Building Maintenance

with Facilities.

Thank you for all of your efforts, dedication and

years of service, Marty.

AndrewHakin25 Years of ServiceVice-President (Academic)

Andy's guidance has been instrumental in

building a leading university in Canada. A

chemist by trade, he has learned to balance

the fine art of coaxing, demanding, and

celebrating. His passion for education, and the

U of L in particular, is inspirational.

Thank you Andy for your past 25 years of

service.

DavidKaminski25 Years of ServiceMath & Computer Sciences

25 years of solid teaching, research, ULFA

service, committee work, and down-home

camaraderie. It is always a pleasure to deal

with David and the students support this in

his many positive course evaluations.

Congratulations, David.

JudyLavorato25 Years of ServiceFaculty of Education

Over the years, Judy has held various positions,

and carried out multiple responsibilities in the

Faculty of Education - all with dedication and

impeccable work ethic. Underlying it all is her

heart-felt ways in professionally guiding the

student journey, and the kindness she exhibits in

friendship with co-workers.

Thank you for the past 25 years of service.

Ian MacLachlan25 Years of ServiceDepartment of Geography

Dr. Ian MacLachlan is a Professor in the Department of

Geography. Ian has served this University in various

capacities, such as Department Chair, General Faculties

Council, Senate, Coat of Arms Chair, Convocation Chair, and

MA Program Review Committee Chair. He has taught more

than 4,000 students who graduated from this University. As

an economic geographer, Dr. MacLachlan has broad interests

concerned with the changing industrial landscape, the

implications of industrial restructuring for the growth and

decline of metropolitan areas, and restructuring of the meat

and livestock processing industries.

Edward (Ted)Malinsky25 Years of ServiceCaretaking Services

Ted started his career with the U of L in 1988 - Ted

was part-time with Building Maintenance until 2013.

In 2013, Ted became full-time with Caretaking as the

Equipment Supervisor/maintenance repair for all the

equipment (rider scrubbers, rider sweepers, vacuums,

etc.)

Ted enjoys hunting and camping with his family in his

spare time.

DuaneRockerbie25 Years of ServiceEconomics Department

Duane has taught a total of 20 different courses in the

Economics Department in his 25 year career. He has served

as Department Chair on three occasions as well as serving on

numerous department, administrative and ULFA committees.

Duane's research interests include international economics

and the economics of higher education, but more recently, the

economics of professional sports. Duane served as the Vice-

President of the North American Association of Sports

Economists in 2010-11 and has also served as a consultant

for the Canadian Soccer Association, MLS and CONCACAF.

In his spare time, Duane enjoys fly fishing and restoring

classic cars.

MichaelStingl25 Years of ServicePhilosophy Department

Since coming to the University, Michael Stingl has

been active in bioethics across the province, teaching

bioethics at the University and serving on clinical and

research ethics committees both in Lethbridge and

Provincially. His other main interest is the

evolutionary origins of moral values. He also enjoyed

six years of service as Departmental Chair.

Thank you for the past 25 years of service.

CarrieTakeyasu25 Years of ServiceFinancial Services

Carrie is one of the most incredible people that has it all together. She does a fabulous

job managing Financial Services, is a caring and supportive supervisor, a kind and

loving wife, sister, daughter and friend, participates in numerous volunteer endeavours

and encourages and leads her department to do the same. She has a good sense of

humour and a great smile, and, on top of it all, she takes good care of herself and runs

in marathons. She also managed to achieve her Certified Management Accountant

designation and her MBA degree while she worked full time. It is hard to keep up with

Carrie and all her accomplishments.

Carrie started at the University in Payroll & Benefits where she helped implement GST.

She has also worked in various roles in Financial Services to eventually become the

Executive Director of the department. It would not be a stretch to say that she is the

glue that holds the University’s finances together and I could not imagine how the

University could thrive without her.

THANK YOU for all that you do Carrie!

PatTanaka25 Years of ServiceCareer and Employment Services

During the 25 years that Pat Tanaka has been with the University of

Lethbridge, she has worked tirelessly to establish comprehensive career

and employment services for students. Pat is known for her

collaborative approach with faculty members, advisors, the School of

Graduate Studies, the Northern Campuses, Co-op Services, and

Student Services departments. She always places student needs front

and foremost. She is seen as the ‘wise guide’ within Student Services.

Pat is also well known within the wider communities served by the

University, and is famous for organizing the best Career Fair in Alberta.

Last but not least, Pat’s co-workers benefit from her being a "foodie" as

she organizes departmental social events and contributes the most

popular buffet items: fruit pizza and brunch enchiladas.

BarbThomsen25 Years of ServicePension & Benefits

Starting here in 1989, Barb found her place in HR in 1993, first

in Payroll and eventually as the Manager of Pension &

Benefits. Personally, and through the Pension & Benefits

team, she manages two pension plans, several benefit plans

and the provision of sound advice to faculty and staff.

Barb has contributed to the community through the Scout

movement and basketball, and now enjoys her extraordinary

quilting and time on the beach in Mexico in January.

Barb also enjoys decorating her office in "Pink".

GitteVilliger25 Years of ServiceFaculty of Education – Curr Lab

Gitte has worked at the University for 25 years, starting in

the Library and then moving to the Faculty of Education’s

Curriculum Laboratory. She brings positive and

professional attitude to work each day, and a level of

efficiency that few can match. NOTE: when stressed, she

tends to disinfect everything in sight, including keyboards

and phones; sometimes to the point of shorting them out.

Thank you Gitte, for the past 25 years of service.

KathleenWillms25 Years of ServiceRegistrar’s Office

Kathleen joined the University of Lethbridge in March of 1989, 2

½ months after her first child was born. Throughout the life of her

two children, Kathleen wanted to be a good example by engaging

in lifelong learning and completing University courses during her

lunch hour, in the evenings, and on weekends. She studied part-

time beside her kids to advance her education, aspiring to

graduate from University before them. She was awarded a M.Ed.

in 2010 and both children were awarded U of L undergraduate

degrees in 2012. Since she spends a great deal of time at the U

of L, she decided to marry a faculty member. In their spare time

they enjoy their coulee playground northeast of the City.

ShellyWismath25 Years of ServiceMath & Computer Sciences

Shelly has been involved in a number of areas at

the University including Mathematics, Liberal

Education, Woman and Gender Studies, Native

American Studies, and the Woman Scholars

Group. Her research has been founded by

NSERC since 1990, she has won the

Distinguished Teaching Award and held the

inaugural Board of Governor’s Teaching Chair.

DoranAnderson30 Years of ServiceInformation Technology Systems

Doran is a valued member of Information Technology Services, where

he is currently the Manager of the Database team.

Doran has put together an amazing 30 years of service to the

University of Lethbridge, and for that we honor him. If you think about

it, most of the students and some faculty at the University were not

even born when he began his career here.

Doran is a bit like an IT Swiss army knife, he has been a computer

operator, a database administrator, a systems team manager, and a

database team manager.

Well done Doran and all the best!

DebBullock30 Years of ServicePresident’s Office

A dedicated task master, Deb Bullock does an

excellent job keeping the President in line.

She does so with a smile on her face, always

sporting the latest fashion! She is a pleasure

to work with and a good friend and colleague

to many.

Thank you for the past 30 years of service.

JohnFederkeil30 Years of ServicePlant Operations & Controls

John was hired on as an Apprentice Instrument

Technician. Before being hired, John completed a 2 year

Diploma in Instrumentation Technology and also his 4th

Class Power Engineering. While working here, John has

worked on controls, refrigeration, heating and cooling

systems and project commissioning for mechanical

systems. John has proven to be a valuable asset to the

Utilities group.

Congratulations on your 30 years and your continued

support.

TalMeidinger30 Years of ServiceElectrical Department

Tal joined the University of Lethbridge as a 1st-year

Electrical Apprentice in July of 1983, and remained as a

Journeyman Electrician commencing in late 1988. In

2000, Tal accepted the responsibilities and challenges of

the Electrical Systems Supervisor and proudly became

part of the Physical Plant management team. Tal is

presently the Manager, Electrical Systems with the

Facilities team.

Congratulations on your 30 years and your continued

support.

StewartRood30 Years of ServiceBiological Sciences

Stewart Rood is a Professor in the Department of Biological

Sciences. His research program focuses on plant physiology

with emphasis on hormone regulation, ecophysiology of river

valley cottonwoods, and river regulation and restoration. His

outstanding research and achievements have been recognized

by a Killam Research Fellowship and a University of Lethbridge

Board of Governors Research Chair in Environmental Science.

Stew loves the outdoors. He enjoys spending time kayaking,

canoeing, boating and skiing with his spouse Dianne and their

young children, Amanda and Joe.

Thank-you for your 30 years of dedicated service!

LindaSebastian30 Years of ServiceRegistrar’s Office

Linda has been with the Registrar’s Office since 1983, working her

first Convocation in 1984. She has an amazing ‘institutional

memory.’ As Convocation Officer, Linda has to deal with many

delicate situations with students on their special day and she has a

unique talent for calming them down and making the best of a

sometimes stressful situation. An alumnus sent along a message

regarding Linda, expressing her sincere thanks to an employee who

went above and beyond the call of duty. She said that Linda

provided ‘the highlight of my experience with the Registrar’s Office

and I am grateful to have had her assistance.’ This is just one

example of the feedback received about Linda, which shows why

she was awarded the "President’s Award for Service Excellence" in

2012.

PennySecretan30 Years of ServiceRegistrar’s Office

Penny has been with the Registrar’s Office for over 30 years,

becoming the Supervisor of the Information Centre in 1988. She

was the recipient of the "President’s Award for Service

Excellence" in 2006. Penny’s goal has always been to provide

the best student service possible. She reminds us that the

students are the reason why we are here. Over the years, Penny

has touched many people’s lives across campus - students,

faculty, and staff and she has friends everywhere. Penny is

about to start a new chapter in her life, that of a retired person,

having more time to spend travelling with her husband and

spoiling her 16 grandchildren, the latest having been born in

March!

JerzySzpakowski30 Years of ServiceCaretaking Services

Jerzy loves to come to work every day, he dresses

up on special occasions, and likes to play practical

jokes. Jerzy has worked everywhere on campus

and for the past 8 years he has been responsible

for the recycling of paper, cardboard, light bulbs,

batteries, and composting. In Jerzy’s spare time he

loves to work on cars.

Thank you for the past 30 years of service.

GuyVervoort30 Years of ServiceRegistrar’s Office

Guy has been with the University for 30 years and in the

Registrar’s Office since the mid 1990’s. Guy worked on the

original Student Record System back before time began and

because of that background, he was a key player in the original

implementation of the Banner Student System. Given that he

has such extensive knowledge of BANNER Student, he has

recently been asked to take on the role of technical team lead on

the BANNER Student revitalization project. Over the years, Guy

has both prevented many disasters and been responsible for

many huge successes. His outside interests have ranged from

cycling, to motorcycles, to sailing - living dangerously both on

and off the job!!

DorisKostiuk35 Years of ServiceUniversity Library

Doris began her career at the U of L in 1978 as Secretary to the University

Librarian, Richard Burkett. Her professionalism and expertise have made

her critical to the smooth running of the Library, where she has guided 12

University Librarians through the process of acclimatizing to the intricacies

and idiosyncrasies of library administration. Doris’ belief in supporting our

students can be seen in her participation in Convocation Ceremonies, and

in her on-going contributions to the Supporting our Students campaign.

Doris connects with everyone, her warmth and generosity being

appreciated by all who know her here. Doris is described by her colleagues

as dedicated, considerate, an amazing lady, caring, supportive, the

epitome of discretion, welcoming, and the 'heart and memory' of the library.

Congratulations Doris and thank you for all of the generous contributions

you have made to the University.

LynneBrown40 Years of ServiceUniversity Library

Lynne started her career at the Library at 18,

riding in on a motorcycle. She has since swapped

the motor for pedal power. Lynne is a dedicated

worker, a loyal friend, and a hardworking and

trustworthy person. She is most proud of her two

sons - their families, and her grandson Parker.

Thank you for the past 40 years of service!

GaryCunningham40 Years of ServicePlant Operations & Controls

Wow, another notch in his belt! 40 years, Amazing! Gary has

been with Utilities and only Utilities for the past 40 years. His

career here started out as one of the 8 Utility workers compared

to today’s group of 22 within the Utilities unit. He has seen our

campus grow from 2 main buildings to over 20+ buildings now.

Gary can control your heating and cooling comfort zone by the

push of a button. He has made the Control Room and Central

Plant his third home. In the last few years, Gary has started to

enjoy his second home by the lake more and more every

summer.

We wish him continued success and would like to thank him for

his 40 years of faithful service.