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Amir Akbary-Majdabadno20 Years

Faculty of Arts & Science –

Math & Computer Science

Long Service Awards 2020

Dr Akbary is a professor of Mathematics at the University ofLethbridge. His research expertise is in number theory, hecontinuously holds an NSERC Discovery grant, and he is veryactive in the number theory group at the University ofLethbridge.

Debra Basil20 Years

Dhillon School of Business


Debra is one of those extremely rare individuals who excelsat research, teaching, and service. She manages to keep allthe balls in the air, while still being pleasant and making itlook easy. She has mentored others on teaching, is a trainerfor the U of L's Instructional Skills Workshop, has chairedmany Committees and supervised many MSc students withinthe DSB, has held several SSHRC grants, is on the EditorialReview Board for five journals, and is currently a Tier I Boardof Governors Research Chair. She also makes excellentscones!

Brenda Bell20 Years

Faculty of Education


Brenda Bell provides academic advice to over 600 students inthe Faculty of Education. She is well known for her wealth ofinformation and her ability to make each student she meetswith feel encouraged and supported.Congratulations Brenda on this wonderful milestone!

Jasminn Berteotti20 Years


Co-operative

Education/Internships


Under Jasminn Berteotti’s skilled direction, cooperativeeducation and work-integrated learning have grown tobecome hallmarks of the University of Lethbridge. Withinfectious energy, creativity and inspirational leadership,Jasminn’s promotion of experiential education has helped toredefine the learning culture of our institution.Congratulations on 20 years of service to the University ofLethbridge!

Brian Black20 Years

Faculty of Fine Arts – Music

Department


Dr. Brian Black is a Music Historian, Composer, ConcertPianist, colleague, mentor, teacher, and friend. He enjoys aninternational reputation as a musicologist and has madesignificant contributions to his beloved field of Schubertstudies. His love of puns is legendary, but they are alwaysquite "sharp" - and though others try to match him, theyoften fall "flat" in comparison.

Shawn Bubel20 Years

Faculty of Arts & Science -

Geography


Shawn is this year’s recipient of the Distinguished TeachingAward. She is recognized for her work in the field and the factthat she can’t go this year has made the rest of hercolleagues realize how wonderful it is that she usuallydeparts the country for long stretches. In her spare time, youcan find her digging in her garden, missing the artifacts sheshould have been finding this summer.

Anne Dymond20 Years

Faculty of Fine Arts – Art

Department


Anne Dymond teaches art history and museum studies andwas the Board of Governor’s Teaching Chair from 2018-20.She’s been integral to the University’s refugee activities, forwhich she was awarded the Senate Volunteer award and theYWCA Women of Distinction Award. Her book DiversityCounts, has recently been reviewed as "a path-breakingstudy and an invaluable contribution to our understanding ofthe contemporary art scene in Canada."

Jodie Gallais20 Years

Office of the President


Jodie is a proud graduate from the U of L and has spent 20years positively impacting various areas of our campus. Shecurrently holds the position of Director of the UniversitySecretariat (Governance) in the Office of the President and isgreatly invested in the continued success of the University ofLethbridge. Jodie has made significant contributions to goodgovernance at the U of L. She has been instrumental inenhancing the transparency of governance in part by bringingour many constituent groups to the various tables to ensureall voices are heard.

Thelma Gunn20 Years



Dr. Thelma Gunn is a researcher at heart. Even through herrecent years in senior leadership she has longed for the day shecould return to her original academic work in EducationalPsychology and Student Evaluation. Her background inEducational Research Methodology makes her one of our mostpopular thesis supervisors and committee members. While wewill miss her quick wit and sense of humour in administration,we know our students will celebrate her return to her academicroots.

David Hay20 Years


History Department


A winner of the Distinguished Teaching Award, Dave Hayteaches the most popular course in the History Department. Hisresearch on female military leaders and combatants in theMiddle Ages is well-received too. Dave has been heavily involvedin the SOS campaign on behalf of our students.

Blaine Hendsbee20 Years

Faculty of Fine Arts – Music

Department


Dr. Blaine Hendsbee is a leader of the voice area and directorof the UofL Opera Workshop ensemble. He has influenced anentire generation of singers as a gifted teacher of voice and isa brilliant operatic Tenor, having appeared in opera housesacross North America. Dr. Hendsbee retires next Fall afternearly 22 years of shaping the artistic lives of countlessgrateful students in the Department of music.

Mary Kavanagh20 Years

Faculty of Fine Arts – Art

Department


Mary Kavanagh is a Professor and a Board of GovernorsResearch Chair, Tier I in Fine Arts. She joined the Departmentof Art in 2000 where teaches art studio and theory, and hasserved as Department Chair and Graduate Program Chair. Hermulti-faceted projects have been exhibited and published tocritical acclaim across Canada and the U.S., with her recentexhibition, Daughters of Uranium, described as "awunderkammer for the nuclear age."

Stefan Kienzle20 Years

Faculty of Arts & Science

- Geography


Stefan is a world leader in hydrological modeling and hasbeen making an impact in Alberta and elsewhere, especiallyin relation to watershed management. Twenty years ago,Stefan decided to leave this lucrative industry to take up anacademic post. Twenty years later, the university is trying toconvince him to go back to industry without the pay thatgoes that with it, as we follow our new strategic planemphasizing commercialization.

Kevin Matis20 Years



Kevin Matis started in Admissions at the University ofLethbridge, working his way up to Admissions Supervisor beforejoining the Faculty of Education in December 2011. As a ProgramSpecialist in the Faculty of Education’s Graduate Studies andResearch office Kevin helps students navigate their graduateprograms, providing critical support and guidance along the way.Kevin has developed a well-deserved reputation among faculty,staff and students as a solutions-focused advisor; he is a stalwartsupporter of students and the institution, is extremely positiveand knowledgeable, and is always quick to lend a hand to thosein need.

Muriel Mellow20 Years


Sociology Department


Dr. Mellow’s scholarship on the Sociology of work has neverbeen more relevant than at this moment; what better time to bethinking deeply about the contours of work, including who isdisproportionately impacted by large-scale policies and events.Dr. Mellow’s impacts at the U of L have been wide-ranging,including a term as Associate Dean of Arts & Science.

Richard Mueller20 Years


Economics Department


Rick is an accomplished scholar in the fields of laboureconomics and the economics of higher education. Hisservice contributions to ULFA, the administration and theDepartment of Economics are numerous and greatlyappreciated. Rick cares passionately about his teaching andinvests a great deal of time and effort into insuring that hisstudents (both undergraduate and graduate) are properlyinstructed and have the ability to apply what they havelearned to the world outside of the university.

Sam Ogita20 Years

IT Services - Administration


For the last 20 years, Sam has been one of the hardestworking and most dedicated employees at theUniversity. Sam has tremendous knowledge and expertisearound Banner, particularly with ensuring that the Payroll &HR systems run smoothly each and every month. Whetherit’s performing a task at work, caring for his yard, or doingsomething with his family, Sam does everything with passionand excellence. Congratulations on 20 fantastic years ofcontributions and commitment Sam!

Kelly Roberts20 Years

Faculty of Fine Arts –

University Theatres


For 20 years, the Faculty of Fine Arts has never sounded better,thanks to the talents and expertise of our University TheatreHead of Sound, Kelly Roberts. As the man behind themicrophone, Kelly has ensured that our music performances,drama shows, and community events are balanced, rich, andclear for all our audiences. As a sound designer for countlessproductions, Kelly’s exceptional creativity shines

Mark Sabo20 Years

Financial Services - Office


It is hard to imagine 20 years has gone by. Mark alwayscompletes his tasks with accurately and safely while beingrespectful of the needs of the community.In 20 years Mark has also experienced many things that mostof us can only dream of from climbing Mount Everest andKilimanjaro to name a few. Congratulations Mark on 20 yearsof service.

Gongbing Shan20 Years


Kinesiology and Physical

Education


Gongbing Shan is a creative and dedicated researcher,teacher, inventor, and designer whose cross-facultycollaborations have been instrumental in the rapid growth ofarts biomechanics, an exciting new field. Bing's student-centred approach to teaching is appreciated by his classes.Congratulations Dr. Shan!

Kim Skura20 Years


Dean’s Office


Kim Skura is one of the most loved people in the Dean’soffice of the Faculty of Arts and Science. We all look forwardeach day to her smile, warmth, and her kindness.Congratulations on 20 years of outstanding contributions toour students, staff and faculty.

Trent Takeyasu20 Years


Math and Computer

Sciences Department


Trent Takeyasu is an instructor and the Unix systemadministrator for the Department of Mathematics andComputer Science.He is a "generalist" in the computer field, working with awide range of hardware and software.Trent also enjoys teaching and communicating complex ideasto students.

Gwen Umeris20 Years

Office of the University

Librarian


Gwen is an integral part of the digitization initiatives that theLibrary takes on. Her in-depth knowledge of the collectionsprovides excellent and accurate metadata to the collectionsensuring discovery by researchers throughout the world.Described by her colleagues as dedicated and insightful shecarries these values in everything she does. Gwen’s integrityshines both personally and professionally. CongratulationsGwen on 20 years of service.

Paul Vasey20 Years


Psychology Department


In his 20 years at the U of L, Dr. Paul Vasey has built a globallyrecognized research program on same-sex sexuality in animalsand humans. He has conducted long-term fieldwork in Japan,Samoa and Mexico. Paul’s long list of accomplishments includesover 160 scientific publications, an outstanding record offunding, and excellence in graduate mentorship.

Cindy Venhuis20 Years

Office of the University

Librarian


Cindy is responsible for insuring faculty produced research isdiscoverable for researchers all over the world by her carefulanalysis of publisher permissions and assigned accuratemetadata to ensure discovery. Described by her colleagues ascompassionate, warm and supportive proves that maintainingstrong ties and relationships are important to her. Cindy’swarmth and compassion is evident both personally andprofessionally. Congratulations Cindy on 20 years of service.

Michael Whipple20 Years

Office of the President


As an alumnus Mike’s time on campus spans even longerthan 20 years and includes time with the Pronghorn Soccerteam and years later again in Pronghorn Athletics as anadministrator. Currently he holds the position of Director,Office of the President. During his career at the U of L Mikehas deftly navigated a diversity of landscapes ranging fromproviding oversight of our Pronghorn teams to themanagement of the Office of the President. Through thesemany contributions Mike has become known as a quiet forcefor change and innovation.

Robert Wood20 Years

Research and Innovation

Services


Robert joined the U of L in 2000 and started his path throughthe professorial ranks to the Dean of the School of GraduateStudies, then to the Dean of Health Sciences, and most recentlyas the Interim Vice President Research. Dr. Wood hascontributed to the vitality of our academic programs andresearch through his own scholarship and significantcontributions as an academic leader during his 20 years at the Uof L. Robert has made significant contributions to the growthand development of the U of L as a comprehensive university.

Wei Xu20 Years

Faculty of Arts & Science -

Geography


Wei Xu makes an important contribution to the Department ofGeography & Environment, not only as a China specialist, but inhis approaches to understanding human decision making inrelation to spatial issues through quantitative modelingtechniques. In his twenty years, Wei has rarely read an entireemail sent by one of his department members and even thoughhe has formally approved this citation, there is no way that heactually read it.

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