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Berges, Bud (G.A.) [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Phone: (403) 254-3769
Bud.Berges
Office: A311
PhD Electrical Engineering, Montana State University
MSc Electrical Engineering, Montana State University
BSc Electrical Engineering, Montana State University
Specialization: Structured and Object Oriented Programming in C/C++

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Bershad, David [back to top]
Adjunct Professor, Art History
Phone: (403) 254-3734
David.Bershad
Office: A208
PhD University of California, Los Angeles
AB Stanford, California
Specialization/research interests: Italian Counter-Reformation art and architecture

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Boyes, Michael [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Psychology
boyes (at) ucalgary.ca
PhD Psychology, University of British Columbia
MA Psychology, University of British Columbia
BA Psychology, University of British Columbia

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Braverman, Leonid [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physics and Astronomy
Phone: (403) 254-3745
Leonid.Braverman
Office: A318
PhD Applied Mathematics, Perm State University, Perm, Russia
MSc Physics (Distinction), Perm State University, Perm, Russia
BSc Physics and Education, Perm State University, Perm, Russia
Specialization/research interests: fluid dynamics, free convection, interfacial phenomena in fluids and computer algebra tools

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Bresky, Luke [back to top]
Assistant Professor, English
Phone: (403) 254-3712
Luke.Bresky
Office: A211
PhD English, University of California, Los Angeles
MA English, University of California, Davis
BA English, University of Calgary
Specialization/research interests: American literature, critical theory and African-American literature

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Brinsmead, Tom
Lecturer, Education
Phone: (403) 254-3127
Tom.Brinsmead
Office: M102
MA Education, curriculum leadership and instruction, University of Portland
BA Education, University of Calgary

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Burns, Dane [back to top]
Lecturer, Psychology
Phone: (403) 254-3716
Dane.Burns
Office: A207
PhD (Cand.), University of Calgary
MSC Psychology, University of Calgary
BA Psychology, University of Calgary

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Charlton, Mark [back to top]
Vice-President Academic and Dean
Professor, Political Science
Phone: (403) 254-3771
Mark.Charlton
Office: A116
PhD Political Science, Université Laval, Québec
MA Political Science, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
BA Major Honours in History, Messiah College, Grantham, Pa
Diplôme de la language française, Alliance Française, Brussels, Belgium
Specialization/research interests: International politics, international organizations, political economy of development, ethics and politics

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Chilton, Glen [back to top]
Professor Emeritus, Biology
PhD Biology, University of Calgary
MSc Zoology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
BSc Zoology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
Specialization/research interests: avian behavioural ecology, ornithology, bird song and cultural evolution, conservation biology and parasitology

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Clay, Matthew [back to top]
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
Phone: (403) 254-3756
Matthew.Clay (at) stmu.ca
Office: A204
PhD Chemistry, University of Ottawa
BSc Chemistry and Psychology, Dalhousie University
Specialization/research interests: synthetic organic chemistry, chemical education and science outreach

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De Neve, Denise [back to top]
Instructor, GDRE and REAP
Phone: (403) 500-2612
1stmu@telus.net
MRE with Distinction, Newman Theological College
BRE with Distinction, Newman Theological College
BEd, University of Calgary
Religious Education Specialist Certificate, York University
Honourary REAP Certificate, St. Mary's University College
Specialization/research interests: Catholic education; methods in religious education; philosophy of Catholic education; liturgy

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Djuraskovic, Ivana [back to top]
Lecturer, Psychology
Phone: (403) 254-3743
Ivana.Djuraskovic
Office: A315
PhD (Cand.), University of Calgary
MSc Counselling Psychology, University of Calgary
BA Psychology, University of Calgary

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Doell, Peter [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Sociology
Phone: (403) 254-3732
Peter.Doell (at) stmu.ca
Office: A314
PhD Sociology of Education, University of Calgary
MA Sociology of Education, University of Calgary
BEd, Major in English & Social Studies, University of Saskatchewan
PGD Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan
EdD Educational Leadership, San Diego State University 

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Doherty, Peter [back to top]
Associate Professor, Psychology
Phone: (403) 254-3737
Peter.Doherty
Office: A205
PhD Psychology, United States International University, San Diego
MSc Pastoral Counselling, Loyola College, Baltimore
BTh Theology, St. Paul University, Ottawa
BA (Special) Psychology, University of Alberta, Edmonton
BA General Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton
Specialization/research interests: relationship beliefs of premarital couples; family dynamics in the development of spirituality

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Dudar, Linda [back to top]
Director, Education
Phone: (403) 254-3122
Linda.Dudar
Office: M102
PhD (Cand.), University of Calgary
MA Administration and Curriculum, Gonzaga University
BEd/Music, Brandon University
Specialization/research interests: education, leadership and organizational change; fine arts -- music, drama, choir director

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Dueck, Nathan [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, English
Phone: (403) 254-3732
Nathan.Dueck
Office: A314
PhD English, University of Calgary
MA English, University of Manitoba
BA (Honours) English, University of Manitoba

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Duggan, Michael [back to top]
Professor, Theology
The CWL Chair for Catholic Studies
Phone: (403) 254-3720
Michael.Duggan
Office: A307
PhD Biblical Studies, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
SSL Sacred Scripture, Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome
STB Sacred Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome
BA Philosophy, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Specialization/research interests: early Judaism, post-exilic Hebrew narrative, justice, human rights and children in the Bible and in the Ancient Near East, history and theology of Vatican II, Catholic social thought

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Edwards, Malcolm   [back to top]
Adjunct Professor, Music
Phone: (403) 254-3716
Malcolm.Edwards
Office: A307
MME, University of Montana, Missoula
BEd, University of Lethbridge
LTCL Trinity College of Music, London, England
Certificate in Education, College of Education, Suffield, England
General Certificate of Education, Heath Grammar School, Halifax, England
Specialization/research interests: choral education, choir training, popular music and culture, philosophy of music education

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Engel, Sr. Rose-Anne, O.S.U. [back to top]
Lecturer, Education
Instructor, GDRE and REAP
RoseAnne.Engel
MA Scripture and Theology, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
BA Religious Studies and Classics, Ottawa University, Ottawa
Specialization/ research interests: adult faith, civil law, ecumenism, justice, retreats, speaker for themes on prayer, Theology, and Scripture, especially the Psalms and Gospels.

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Feng, Dandong   [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Statistics
Phone: (403) 254-3750
Dandong.Feng
Office: A316
PhD Statistics, University of Calgary
MSc Statistics, University of Calgary
BSc Mathematics, Xiamen University, Fujian Province, P.R. China
Certificate in English Training, Zhengzhou Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou Province, P.R.China
Specialization/research interests: survival analysis

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Garrison, Jennifer [back to top]
Assistant Professor, English
Phone: (403) 254-3758
Jennifer.Garrison
Office: A210
PhD English, Rutgers University
MA English, Rutgers University
BA English (Honours), University of Alberta
Specialization/research interests: Middle English literature and culture; Old English language and literature; Chaucer; Renaissance literature; Shakespeare

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Gaura, Shirley [back to top]
Lecturer, Education
Phone: (403) 254-3127
Shirley.Gaura
Office: M103
MA Science in School Administration, University of Oregon
Graduate Diploma, Teacher Education and Supervision, University of Calgary
BA Education, University of Regina
Specialization/research interest: early childhood education, teaching and learning, and educational leadership

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Grossi, Victor [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Psychology
Victor.Grossi
PhD Clinical/Community Psychology, University of Calgary
MA Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University
BSc Psychology, University of Calgary
Specialization/research interests: clinical community psychology and forensic psychology

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Grothman, Gary [back to top]
Assistant Professor, Biology
Phone: (403) 254-3731
Gary.Grothman
Office: A007
PhD Microbiology and Immunology, State University of New York HSC at Syracuse
BSc Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology, University of Calgary
Specialization/research interests: microbiology and immunology

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Hagon, Margret [back to top]
Lecturer, Education
Phone: (403) 254-3127
Margret.Hagon (at ) stmu.ca
Office: M103
MA Educational Research, University of Calgary
BA Education, Reading, Drama, University of Calgary
Permanent Professional Teachers Certificate

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Harvie, Timothy [back to top]
Assistant Professor, Philosophy and Ethics
Phone: (403) 254-3742
Timothy.Harvie
Office: A327
LicDD, Theological Method, Ethics and the Natural Sciences, University of Wales
PhD, Systematic Theology and Ethics, University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts and Religion (High Honours), Canadian Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Theology, Ambrose University College
Specialization/research interests: modern theology, social ethics, historical philosophy, hermeneutics

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Henderson, Linda  [back to top]
Chair, Social Sciences
Associate Professor, Sociology/Interdisciplinary Studies
Phone: (403) 254-3749
Linda.Henderson
Office: A317
PhD Sociology, University of Calgary
MA Sociology, University of Calgary
BA (Honours) Sociology, University of Calgary
Specialization/research interests: research methodology, teaching effectiveness, and social support processes

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Hillis, Tracy [back to top]
Adjunct Associate Professor, Human Kinetics
PhD Ecology, Guelph University
MSc Arctic Mammalogy, Laurentian University
BSc (Hon), Environmental Toxicology, Laurentian University
BSc, Environmental Resource Science/Biology, Trent University

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Hopkins, Howard [back to top]
Chair, Humanities  
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
Phone: (403) 254-3738
Howard.Hopkins
Office: A309
PhD Philosophy, University of Alberta
MA Classical Studies, Dalhousie University, Halifax
BA (Honours), Philosophy, Dalhousie University, Halifax
Specialization/research interests: epistemology, existentialism, hermeneutics and contemporary metaphysics

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Hyland-Russell, Tara [back to top]
Associate Professor, English
Phone: (403) 254-3740
Tara.Hyland-Russell
Office: A203
PhD English, University of Calgary
MA English, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo
BA (Honours), English/Social Developmental Studies, University of Waterloo
Specialization/research interests: twentieth century literature, poetry and poetics, women's life writing, critical theory, narrative discourse, children's literature, folk and fairy tales.

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Johnston, Sonja [back to top]
Lecturer, Accounting & Management Studies
Phone: (403) 254-3715
Sonja.Johnston (at) stmu.ca
Office: A310
MBA, Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary
BSc Honours Equivalent in Psychology, Behavioural Neurosciences, University of Calgary

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Knowles, Norman  [back to top]
Professor, History
Phone: ( 403) 254-3718
Norman.Knowles
Office: A323
PhD History, York University, Toronto
MA History, Queen's University, Kingston
BA (Honours), History/Political Science, Huron College, University of Western Ontario, London
Specialization/research interests: 19th and 20th century North American social, cultural and religious history; religion and the working class in Canada and religion in Alberta

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Kozak, Kim
Assistant Adjunct Professor, Geography
Phone: (403) 254-3764
Kim.Kozak
Office: A313
PhD Philosophy, University of Calgary
MA International Development Studies, University of Dalhousie
BA International Development Studies, University of Saskatchewan

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Krahn, Carolyn [back to top]
Coordinator, The Learning Centre
Phone: (403) 254-3735
Carolyn.Krahn
Office: C114
MA English, University of Victoria
BA English Honours, St. Mary's University College
Specialization/research interests: Literatures of the West Coast

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Lawless, David  [back to top]
President Emeritus
PhD Psychology, University of London, England
MA Psychology, University of London, England
MA Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
BA Assumption University (University of Windsor)
Specialization/research interests: the meaning of working; organizational psychology

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Makowski, Tony [back to top]
Lecturer, Education
Phone: (403) 254-3127
Tony.Makowski
Office: M102
MA Gonzaga University, Spokane WA
BEd University of Calgary
BPE University of Calgary

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Marriott, Gillian [back to top]
Lecturer, Psychology
Phone: (403) 254-3715
Gillian.Marriott (at) stmu.ca
Office: A310
LLB Dalhousie University, Faculty of Law
BA with Distinction, Carlton University

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McArthur, Alisa D. [back to top]
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Phone: (403) 254-3768
Alisa.McArthur (at) stmu.ca
Office: A325
PhD Psychology, University of Calgary
MSc Psychology, University of Calgary
BA Psychology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Specialization/research interests: research/statistics, experimental psychology. cognitive psychology

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McCullough, Ernest J. [back to top]
Professor Emeritus, Philosophy
PhD Philosophy, University of Toronto
MA Philosophy, University of Toronto
AB (Magna Cum Laude), University of Notre Dame
Specialization/research interests: medieval philosophy (Albertus Magnus and Thomas Aquinas), history and philosophy of science, logic, ethics and bioethics, metaphysics and epistemology

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McLean, Mary Ann [back to top]
Chair, Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Associate Professor, Biology
Phone: (403) 254-3710
MaryAnn.McLean (at) stmu.ca
Office: A216
PhD Soil Ecology, University of Calgary
MSc Soil Ecology, University of Calgary
BSc Soil Science, University of Guelph
Specialization/research interests: microbial ecology, community ecology, natural history

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McLeod, Eric [back to top]
Lab Instructor, Chemistry
Phone: (403) 254-3725
Office: C119
Eric.Mcleod (at) stmu.ab.ca
MSc Chemistry, University of Calgary
BSc Chemistry, University of Calgary

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Mohamed, Derrick [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Education
Phone (403) 254-3127
Derrick.Mohamed
Office: M102
PhD Philosophy Education, Eastern University/Azaliah University, Albuquerque, New Mexico
MA Education, Canisius College, Buffalo, New York
BA Education, Canisius College, Buffalo, New York
MA Science, Secondary Education, Pensacola Christian College/University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
BA Science, General, University of the West-Indies, Trinidad
Great Commission Training Center – Campus Crusade for Christ

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Moldovan, Lavinia [back to top]
Lecturer, Economics
Phone: (403) 254-3719
Lavinia.Moldovan
Office: A319
PhD (Cand.) Economics, University of Calgary
MA Economics, Academia Istropolitana Nova, Slovakia
BA International Economic Relations, Babes-Bolyai University, Romania
Specialization/research interests: industrial organization, competition policy, regulatory economics

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Morden, Lesley [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, History
Phone: (403) 254-3719
Lesley.Morden
Office: A311
PhD History, Simon Fraser University
MLIS, University of Western Ontario
MA History, McMaster University
BA (Joint Honours) Classics/History, McGill University
Specialization/research interests: Medieval European history; history of the Renaissance; ancient Greek and Roman history; early-modern European history; incorporating and combining various methodologies (such as archaeology) to the study of history

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Neufeldt, Brad [back to top]
Director, Library Services
Phone: (403) 254-3722
Brad.Neufeldt
Office: St. Basil's Hall, B103
MLIS, University of Western Ontario
MA Comparative Literature, University of Alberta
BA English, University of Winnipeg
Specialization/research interests: First Nations Literature, Canadian Literature, Oral Traditions, and Copyright Law

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O’Donnell, Bernadette [back to top]
Lecturer, Education
Phone: (403) 652-7109
Bernadette.Odonnell
Office: M103
Certified Life Cycle Celebrant, Celebrant Foundation and Institute
MA Education/Leadership, University of Portland
BA Education, University of Calgary
Specializations/research interests: inclusionary education practices and standards of practice for educational assistants

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Panić, Michael [back to top]
Lecturer, Education
Phone (403) 500-2064 or (403) 245-3127
Email: michael.panic@cssd.ab.ca
Office: M102/103
MEd with Distinction, University of Lethbridge
GDRE and REAP, St. Mary’s University College
BEd University of Calgary
BEd in Rehabilitation Studies, University of Calgary
Specialization/research interests: Catholic education, methods in religious education, curriculum and assessment

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Park, Elaine [back to top]
Professor Emeritus, English
PhD English, University of Calgary
MA English, University of Alberta, Edmonton
BA (Honours) English, University of Alberta, Edmonton

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Percy, Owen [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, English
Phone: (403) 254-3750
Owen.Percy
Office: A316
PhD English, University of Calgary
MA English, Concordia University
BA (Honours) English, Bishop's University

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Potts, Marilyn [back to top]
Professor Emeritus, Drama
MA Drama Education, University of Calgary
Graduate Diploma Education, University of Calgary
BA English/History, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Specialization/research interests: Alberta drama education origins, 1912-1962, Canadian theatre history, Canadian contemporary drama and educational drama curriculum building, acting, directing

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Reimer, Andy [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Education
Phone: (403) 254-3127
Andy.Reimer
Office: M103
PhD Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield
MCS, Regent College
BA Theology, Canadian Bible College

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Sassine, Antoine  [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, French
Phone: (403) 254-3734
Antoine.Sassine (at) stmu.ca
Office: A208
PhD French Language and Literature, Wayne State University, Detroit
MA French Language and Literature, University of Windsor
BA (Honours) French Language and Literature, University of Windsor
Specialization/research interests: French and francophone literature

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Schmit, James [back to top]
Lecturer, Latin and Classical Studies
Phone: (403) 254-3743
Jim.Schmit (at) stmu.ca
Office: A315
MA Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington
Phil L. Philosophy, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington
BA (Honours) Classics, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington
Specialization/research interests: Latin literature

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Spielman, Timothy [back to top]
Lecturer, Management Studies and Accounting
Phone: (403) 254-3745
Tim.Spielman
Office: A318
BComm Accounting, University of Calgary
CMA Society of Management Accountants of Alberta
FCMA Society of Management Accountants of Canada
Specialization/research interests: international business and technology

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Shaw, Joe-Norman [back to top]
Lecturer, Drama
Phone: (403) 254-3743
Office: A315
MA Fine Arts/Directing, University of Calgary
BA (Honours) Acting/Directing, University of Guelph

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Smithwick, Joanne [back to top]
Instructor, GDRE and REAP
Phone: (250) 468-0338
phijo@shaw.ca
MTh St. Stephen College, University of Alberta
MRE (with distinction) Newman Theological College
BRE Newman Theological College
BEd University of Calgary

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Stickland, Eugene [back to top]
Lecturer, English
Playwright-in-Residence
Phone: (403) 254-3736
Eugene.Stickland
Office: A213
MFA Playwriting, York University
BA English (Honours), University of Regina

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Szumlas, Bryan [back to top]
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Education
Phone: (403) 875-2088
Bryan.Szumlas 
Office: M102
EdD Educational Research, Educational Contexts, University of Calgary
MEd Educational Policy and Administration, University of Calgary
BEd Elementary Route – Math, University of Calgary

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Thrift, Gayle [back to top]
Assistant Professor, History
Director, Records Acquisition, Organization, Management and Archives
Privacy Officer
Phone: (403) 254-3714
Gayle.Thrift
Office: A427
PhD History, University of Calgary
MA History, University of Calgary
BA History, University of Calgary
BA Psychology, Carleton University, Ottawa
Specialization/research interests: Cold War Canada; Protestantism; social movements, disarmament, pacifism, protest; Western Canada

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Tomiyama, Larry [back to top]
Lecturer, Education
Phone: (403) 815-1403
Email: Larry.Tomiyama (at) stmu.ca
Office: M200
MA Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington
BEd University of Calgary

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True, Gabriela [back to top]
Lecturer, Spanish
Phone: (403) 254-3719
Gabriela.True
Office: A319
MEd Second Language Learning, University of Calgary
BEd. English as a Second Language, University of Calgary
BComm Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico
Specialization/research interests: business Spanish

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Turcotte, Gerry [back to top]
President
Professor, English
Phone: (403) 254-3701
Gerry.Turcotte
Office: Fourth Floor, Administration Building
PhD English Literature, University of Sydney
MA English Literature, University of Ottawa
BA (Honours) English Literature, McGill University
Specialization/research interests: Canadian and Australian literature, gothic and speculative fictions, minority discourses and creative writing

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Walsh, Patrick [back to top]
Professor Emeritus
PhD Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama, National University of Ireland
MA English, Boston College, Chestnut Hill
BA English, St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia
Specialization/research interests: Irish literature, film, drama and creative writing

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Williams, Jocelyn [back to top]
Associate Professor, English
Phone: (403) 254-3767
Jocelyn.Williams
Office: A206
PhD English Literature, Memorial University, Newfoundland
MA English Literature, University of Toronto
BA English Literature, St. Francis Xavier, Nova Scotia
Specialization/research interests: Canadian literature, Catholic literature, trauma theory, life writing, 18th and 19th century literature, and poetry.

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Zekulin, Michael [back to top]
Lecturer, Political Science
Phone: (403) 254.3764
Michael.Zekulin
Office: A313
BA Political Science, Concordia University
BEd, McGill University