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1. Aminmohamed Adatia 10 Years of Service Math & 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.

2. Ardis Anderson 10 Years of Service Philosophy 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!

3. Rick Aos 10 Years of Service Electrical 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.

4. Yale Belanger 10 Years of Service Native 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.

5. Rolf Boon 10 Years of Service Music 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.

6. Christopher Burton 10 Years of Service History 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.

7. Trevor Butler 10 Years of Service Faculty 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.

8. Saurya Das 10 Years of Service Physics & 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).

9. Heidi DeHeer 10 Years of Service Financial 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.

10. Tanya Drollinger 10 Years of Service Faculty 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.

11. Jo-Anne Fiske 10 Years of Service Women & 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.

12. Inge Genee 10 Years of Service Modern 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.

13. Donella Glynn 10 Years of Service Caretaking 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.

14. Joanne Golden 10 Years of Service Biological 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!

15. Bente Hansen 10 Years of Service Music 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."

16. Paul Hazendonk 10 Years of Service Chemistry & 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.

17. Rita Hranac 10 Years of Service Facility 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.

18. Dan Johnson 10 Years of Service Geography 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.

19. Lynn Kennedy 10 Years of Service History 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.

20. Robert Kossuth 10 Years of Service Kinesiology & 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.

21. Diane Layng 10 Years of Service Printing 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!

22. Carma Leishman 10 Years of Service Recruitment 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!

23. Bruce MacKay 10 Years of Service Liberal 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.

24. Robert McDonald 10 Years of Service Neuroscience 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.

25. Katrina Mendez 10 Years of Service Biological 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!

26. Greg Moore 10 Years of Service Plant 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.

27. Jan Morton 10 Years of Service Faculty 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.

28. Janay Nugent 10 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.

29. Deanna Oye 10 Years of Service Music 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.

30. Deb Pollard 10 Years of Service Registrar - 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.

31. Susan Pollock 10 Years of Service Faculty 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

32. Adriana Predoi-Cross 10 Years of Service Physics 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.

33. Marnie Sawa 10 Years of Service Financial 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."

34. Kevin Sehn 10 Years of Service Art 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.

35. Paul Sparrow-Clarke 10 Years of Service Vice-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.

36. Danny Stevens 10 Years of Service Information 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!‘

37. Mark Sudo 10 Years of Service Facility 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.

38. Cal Toth 10 Years of Service Advancement 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.

39. Kien Tran 10 Years of Service Economics 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!

40. Darlene Unrau 10 Years of Service Institutional 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!

41. Carol Van Dyk 10 Years of Service Faculty 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.

42. Robin Wilgosh 10 Years of Service Caretaking 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.

43. Sandra Williston 10 Years of Service Sport & 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.

44. Ying Zheng 10 Years of Service Chemistry & 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.

45. Andrea Amelinckx 15 Years of Service Faculty 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.

46. John Bronk 15 Years of Service Information 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.

47. Adam Carter 15 Years of Service English 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.

48. Yllias Chali 15 Years of Service Math & 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.

49. Margaret Cook 15 Years of Service Geography & 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.

50. Shauna Haag 15 Years of Service Destination 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!