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Brodrick remains engaged

trevor.kenney — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:22:56 +0000

When Steve Brodrick (BMgt '09) thinks back on his time as a student at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, a myriad of memories emerge – resident student activities, volunteering as a mentor for new students, taking part in the first-ever Fresh Fest – just to name a few.

"I sat on the General Assembly for the Students' Union and was president of the Organization of Residence Students. I lived in residence the whole time I was a student and had a great experience," says Brodrick, who is grateful for the opportunities he had to engage with the broader U of L community.

He recognizes that many of those opportunities would not have been available had it not been for the financial support offered through scholarships and bursaries.

"As a student, receiving scholarships meant that I could work less and get involved on campus more," says Brodrick, who credits his time at the U of L as a formative period in his life.

Steve Brodrick made the most of his time as a U of L student.

The sense of belonging he felt at the U of L was only enhanced when he learned about the number of faculty and staff who support student awards through the Supporting Our Students (SOS) campaign.

"I would be in administrators' offices and see SOS stickers on the wall. When I walked around campus, I saw people that taught and mentored me on SOS banners. That kind of leadership made a big impression on me," says Brodrick. "Knowing that the people around me cared about my student experience meant a lot. It really stuck with me."

Following the lead of U of L faculty and staff, Brodrick established the ORS Council Excellence Award while he was still a student. The scholarship emphasizes leadership, something near and dear to his heart.

"I wanted to see more students get involved and take initiative towards improving our campus," explains Brodrick, who has also since established the ORS Family Award for students raising children and a Healthy Living Bursary for students living in residence.

Having been immersed in a variety of campus activities as a student, it's no surprise that Brodrick, continues to be involved today, in his role as associate director of housing services at the U of L.

"For students to have that extra push in the right direction is like running a marathon and someone handing you a water bottle at that halfway mark," he says. "It's just one little thing that will help them get through."

Brodrick now proudly displays his own SOS stickers – and students walking the halls as he once did will soon see his face on a banner. Brodrick is proud to be a part of the campaign and hopes he's inspiring the next generation of U of L donors.

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For more information on Supporting Our Students or to make your contribution today, visit www.uleth.ca/giving

This story first appeared in the November 2012 issue of the Legend. To view the full issue online, follow this link.

Steve Brodrick continues to stay engaged with his university

trevor.kenney — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:23:33 +0000

When Steve Brodrick (BMgt '09) thinks back on his time at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, a myriad of memories emerge – resident student activities, volunteering as a mentor for new students, taking part in the first ever Fresh Fest – just to name a few.

He recognizes that many of those opportunities would not have been available had it not been for the financial support offered through scholarships and bursaries. "As a student, receiving scholarships meant that I could work less and get involved on campus more," says Brodrick, who credits his time at the U of L as a formative period in his life.

The sense of belonging he felt at the U of L was only enhanced when he learned about the number of faculty and staff who support student awards through the Supporting Our Students (SOS) campaign.

"I wanted to see more students get involved and to take some initiative towards improving our campus," explains Brodrick, who has also since established the ORS Family Award for students raising children and a Healthy Living Bursary for students living in residence.

Having been immersed in a variety of campus activities as a student, it's no surprise that Brodrick, continues his involvement in his role as associate director of housing services at the U of L.

Toth, Fowler, construction team honoured

trevor.kenney — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:34:38 +0000

The President's Award for Service Excellence recognizes exceptional service to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge and members of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community. The award is given to two individuals: one AUPE staff member and one APO/Exempt Support Staff Member. In addition, a Team Award has been added this year.

Calvin Toth
(APO/Exempt support staff)

Renowned as a knowledgeable, hard working and positive member of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community, Cal Toth joined the Curriculum Re-Development Centre (CRDC) in May 2003 and has been a valuable asset ever since.

Toth is best known around the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ for his constant dedication to ensuring the numerous on-campus events have the high quality sound and event support needed to be successful.

Whether he's recording a voice over, representing the U of L at a conference, supporting events or assisting in the implementation of educational technology, his commitment to always go above and beyond the call of duty is ever present.

Toth is known for always saying, "Yes, we can do that," and is consistently willing to put in the extra effort required to make it happen.

A true testament to his commitment to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge is evident to all those involved in the events that occur during convocation week. He is one of the first to show up in the morning and often the last person to leave, regularly juggling multiple engagements and working long hours.

More than that, despite the hectic days, he always has a smile on his face, and takes true pride in helping to make the U of L shine.

Kim Fowler
(AUPE staff)

A 20-year employee of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, Kim Fowler exemplifies customer service through her positive working relationships with students, co-workers, and members of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community as a whole.

Kim Fowler

Kim Fowler's positive nature and smiling disposition are infectious and she is well respected by everyone with whom she has contact. Responsible for the roommate assignment and placement of 586 students in residence each fall, she continuously seeks ways to improve the services offered to the resident student population.

One example of her dedication to improving the student experience is her work with students in the Nursing Program. These students take their first two years of study at Lethbridge College, and they are not always aware of the distance between the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ and College campuses. Fowler spent considerable time contacting the 19 first-year applicants to the program, then co-ordinated with the College to determine when they would be making room offers for first-year students. This allowed the incoming class an opportunity to cancel their housing application and learn about how to apply for College housing.

This example is just one of many instances where Fowler goes over and above, seeking out solutions to potential problems and making students' needs her number one priority.

Team Recipient

Over the past 10 years the landscape of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Campus has been changing. Countless hours and a significant amount of dedication, skill and effort has been invested by a group to make the transformations we see a not only a reality but to ensure they are a success.

The Major Building Reconstruction Team. Back row (left to right) Bill Hudgins, Al Mueller, Will Tietz, Jason Baranec and Jim Vanderzee. Front row (left to right) Rick Baceda, Dan Sullivan, Brian Sullivan and John Federkeil.

The process to take a new project or renovation from conceptualization to a living and breathing space is complex. Requests for tender, adhering to building codes, balancing multiple stakeholder needs, co-ordinating services and materials and transitioning offices and classrooms to new spaces is not an easy task. The Major Building Construction Team consistently navigates these challenges.

The individual members of the team are experts in their field and put an incredible amount of effort into ensuring the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ gets the best value for its money and that construction details meet design requirements, all the while maintaining normal day-to-day operations. These thankless, tedious and often behind-the-scenes tasks are completed with little fanfare, but are necessary to bring a project to completion.

The members of the Major Building Construction Team are: Brian Sullivan, associate director, Facilities; Bill Hudgins, project manager; Jason Baranec, project co-ordinator; John Federkeil, utility operations; Will Tietz, electrical; Dan Sullivan, locks and doors; Jim Vanderzee, building maintenance; Rick Baceda, building envelopes and interiors; Al Mueller, painting & signage.

President's Awards honour service

trevor.kenney — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:37:35 +0000

Calvin Toth
(APO/Exempt support staff)

Toth is known for always saying, "Yes, we can do that," and is consistently willing to put in the extra effort required to make it happen.

More than that, despite the hectic days, he always has a smile on his face, and takes true pride in helping to make the U of L shine.

Kim Fowler
(AUPE staff)

This example is just one of many instances where Fowler goes over and above, seeking out solutions to potential problems and making students' needs her number one priority.

Team Recipient

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