Members-at-Large Candidates
(4 seats available)
Judy Buzowetsky
Brenda Canitz
Autumn Carlson
Albert Chambers
Evan Cole
Sandra Finley
Mary Jean Hande
Eileen Hartman
Becky Hoehn
Robert Huck
Kevin Moore
Brian Peters
Dale Szakacs
Larry Wagner
Frederick Wesolowski
Joseph Wickenhauser
Judy Buzowetsky
Judy Buzowetsky was born and raised at Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan where she received her elementary and high school education. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1967 with a Bachelor of Education (Distinction) and a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics (Distinction)and had taken Master’s level classes from North Dakota State University.
Judy has thirty-four years of teaching experience, of which 31 years were at the Weyburn Junior High School teaching Grade 8 and 9 Home Economics. She retired from teaching in 1998.
Judy has a long list of professional and community activities in which she has been and is involved in, which include the Saskatchewan Home Economics Teacher’s Association, Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation, Canadian College of Teachers, Home Economics Curriculum Development Committee, local teachers associations, Senate and Board of Governor’s at the University of Saskatchewan, Board member of UNICEF Saskatchewan, Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan, Saskculture’s Cultural Advisory Committee, local United Church, Quota International (business and professional Women’s Organization), Canadian Federation of University Women, Royal Purple and Superannuated Teacher’s locally and provincially. While serving on the Senate of the University as a district senator she was involved in the organizing of the now successful Regional Advisory Council and served on the Senate Executive Committee.
A long time member of the Regina Stitchery Guild and Embroiderer’s Association of Canada, Judy is an avid needle worker and enjoys crocheting many items which she donates to various groups and organizations. She is also a long time supporter of the Regina Symphony Orchestra and enjoys attending a variety of music and cultural events around the province. Judy has also traveled to a variety of countries enjoying taking in the sites and cultures of the country as well as attending international conventions there.
Judy is the recipient of a number of awards which include: Outstanding Young Woman of Canada Award, Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, Queen’s Jubilee Medal, Saskatchewan Centennial Medal, Distinguished Service Medal and Global Citizen’s Award from the Canadian Red Cross Society, Award of Merit from the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation, and the Croskery Award – Canadian College of Teachers.
Brenda Canitz
Brenda obtained her undergraduate education in Nursing and Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan in the 1980s. She has a Nurse Practitioner Diploma from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Science in Community Health from the University of Toronto. She currently has Adjunct Faculty positions at the University of Ottawa and the University of Victoria (Nursing and Graduate Studies). She has taught Community and Public Health Nursing at the baccalaureate and graduate level.
Her clinical experience spans a variety of health care settings such as acute care, primary care and community health. She has served in a variety of health care executive positions in several Canadian jurisdictions. Brenda was responsible for both policy and program planning for the public service as Chief Nursing Executive and Executive Director for Clinical Care and Patient Safety in the Ministry of Health in Victoria. Her work with the federal government covered both strategic policy and health service administration as Associate Executive Director in the Office of Nursing Policy and in the Office of Nursing Services (First Nations Health) in Health Canada in Ottawa.
In research, Brenda’s experience focused on health and social services in rural and remote health care, prevention programs, health human resources and community services. She has been active on a variety of provincial and national research and projects such as Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative and NurseOne.
As a board director, Brenda has a broad knowledge of governance and strategic planning in a variety of settings such as childcare and minor sports. She is presently a board director for the Mount Saint Mary’s Hospital in Victoria and the Association of Registered Nurses of BC.
She is currently on a two-year secondment to the University of Victoria working in Human and Social Development on community development linking practice, policy and research.
Brenda lives in Victoria with her husband David and their two sons Leighton and Madsen.
Autumn Carlson
Autumn (Lebell) Carlson holds a Bachelors' degree in History (2003) from the University of Saskatchewan. While attending the U of S, she was a reservist in the Canadian Armed Forces, studied International Development in Guatemala for a semester, and became a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. For family-related reasons, Autumn relocated to Regina where she completed a Bachelor of Education (2004) at the University of Regina.
Susequent to graduation, Autumn was immediately employed as a teacher in La Ronge. She has taught in a variety of capacities since this time, including a five year position as the teacher of the Behaviour Change Program for at-risk students. Of recent note, she has enjoyed volunteering with the Green Party of Canada, Northern Animal Rescue, the Saskaloppet ski event, and as Co-chair of the La Ronge Children’s Festival.
Albert Chambers
Albert Chambers was born (1950), raised and educated in Saskatoon in a family that farmed at Donavon, Saskatchewan for nearly 60 years. Up to and including his first years at university he spent weekends in the spring and fall and most summers on the farm. Both his parents were graduates of the University of Saskatchewan (Home Economics and Agriculture) as is his brother (Anthropology).
Albert received his BA in 1971 with a major in modern urban and regional studies, an initiative that led to the development of a new interdisciplinary program in the College of Arts and Science. Following graduation he continued his studies at the University of Birmingham (England) and at the University of York (England) where he obtained a B.Phil in Medieval Studies (1982).
In 1973, he joined the Saskatchewan diaspora and moved to Ottawa where he began his career as an advisor to companies, national organizations, government departments, cabinet ministers and parliamentary committees. During the next 12 years he was a research assistant to a senator, the first director of research to the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and chief of staff and policy advisor to the Minister of State for the Canadian Wheat Board and minister responsible for Saskatchewan and for co-operatives. After leaving Parliament Hill, Albert served for five years as director of government affairs for the Canadian Co-operative Association and then for four plus years as a trade policy advisor to a national supply management agency during the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations.
In 1995 he established Monachus Consulting, a firm specializing in the provision of policy and communications advice to organizations in the agri-food industry. Monachus’ clients include national farm and food industry associations, the federal departments and agencies of agriculture, fisheries and food inspection, and international clients such as the Geneva-based International Trade Centre and the Pew Foundation in the United States. Since 2001, Monachus Consulting has also provided the Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition with secretariat services. In 2008 Albert was appointed its executive director.
Albert has extensive experience, starting in 1990, in the development of a new Canadian approach to food safety and traceability and with the establishment of industry-led, HACCP-based programs, government recognition systems for these programs, legislative and regulatory reform, etc. He is currently a member of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s Agri-food Subcommittee on Food Safety, Health Canada’s Food Export Advisory Committee and Public Safety Canada’s National Cross Sector Forum for Critical Infrastructure.
Since 2003, he has led the Canadian delegations to ISO meetings on the ISO 22000 family of standards for food safety management systems, requirements for audit and certification of food safety systems and traceability in the feed and food chain. He also chairs the Canadian mirror groups for two ISO committees: CAC/ISO/TC34 (Agri-Food Products) and CAC/ISO/TC34/SC17 (Food Safety Management Systems).
He has been a participant in the Global Food Safety Initiatives’ technical working group on auditor competence, the US National Environmental Health Association’s project to develop a certification scheme for food safety auditors and the US National Registry of Food Safety Professional’s project to develop a credential for “certified HACCP managers”.
Albert is a frequent speaker at national and international food safety conferences. He is a member of the International Association for Food Protection, the Canadian Institute for Food Science and Technology, the Global Hygiene Initiative for Food Safety and the Medieval Academy of America.
Starting in 1989, he took an active role in school and school board affairs in Ottawa. Albert served on local school councils, chaired the city-wide organization of school councils and participated on board committees. In 1997 he was elected for a term to the newly amalgamated Ottawa-Carleton District School Board as a trustee and served for one year as chair of the board. During this time he also represented the board at the provincial association of school boards.
For three years (2001-2003), he was chair of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee of the City of Ottawa.
Albert is married and has two daughters.
Since graduation, Albert has been a regular supporter of the University and a contributor to its annual alumni fundraising campaigns.
Evan Cole
Evan Cole is a passionate about student learning and the role that the University of Saskatchewan plays in our province. As a student, Evan served in a variety of leadership roles in student governance where he helped to create meaningful change and advocated on behalf of students. While President of the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union, Evan gave input into the new University Residence and sat as a member of the Board of Governors. He also served as the USSU’s Vice-President (Academic Affairs) where his proposals helped to vision the initial stages of the University Learning Centre and he advocated for PAWS in its early stages, which helped to secure funding and to develop channels. This role also had Evan advocate for better teaching practices, which included re-shaping teaching evaluations, as well as recognizing the good teaching that already happens via the USSU’s Teaching Excellence Awards. Evan also spent four years representing undergraduate students on the Senate and three years representing students on University Council.
As a recent graduate, Evan still has strong ties to the University. He has a track record of generating good ideas and effecting positive change. Since graduating in 2008, Evan has been on the executive of the Saskatchewan Mathematics Teachers’ Society serving in different roles. He has taught in a variety of schools where some of his most meaningful experiences as a teacher have come from working with low-income and at-risk students.
Evan lives in Saskatoon with his wife Anna and son Owen. He holds two degrees, a four-year Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (2007) and a Bachelor of Education with Distinction (2008); he now teaches Photography and Computer Science at Marion M. Graham Collegiate.
Sandra Finley
(Bachelor of Commerce Honours, University of Saskatchewan, 1971)
Sandra is a writer and researcher with roots in rural Saskatchewan at Luseland.
While educated but not smart she set up a “fast response” system for granting oil and gas permits in the NWT (with no background in biology).
In Halifax/Dartmouth she was a manager at the Maritime Telephone Company. The lasting benefit to her colleagues: it took one hour to convince MT&T that it might be a good idea for them to pay female and male managers the same amount of money.
Back in Saskatchewan (Regina), motivated by the economic and environmental need to eat locally-grown foodstuffs, in 1995 she started a company to promote bulghur wheat. Packaged bulghur products and a professionally-done cookbook authored by Sandra (who is not Syrian, Lebanese or a cook!) were retailed through diverse channels such as the Mountain Equipment Co-op and Calgary Co-op Grocery. Much of the work was educational.
A long-standing interest in the Arctic and in community development took Sandra to Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, on a short-term contract as an adult-educator. She taught accounting to Inuit people and learned more than she taught.
Sandra has benefitted from being active in the community, from community theatre to the first recycling depots in Halifax/Dartmouth.
For the past 13 years she has run an activist email network, working on issues related to governance (democracy) and sustainability. The work of the network is documented on the blog, www.sandrafinley.ca
For a year-and-a-half that included the 2007 Provincial Election, Sandra was leader of the Green Party of Saskatchewan. The Green Party fielded 48 quality candidates (up from 27 in the previous provincial election).
Mary Jean Hande
I have called Saskatoon home most of my life. I joined the University of Saskatchewan convocation with a BA (high honours) in Anthropology in 2009. While a student at the University of Saskatchewan, I was involved with various community-based groups including the Anthropology Student Association, Mobilization for Global Justice, Clean Green Saskatchewan, Rooted, and Youth for Environmental Sustainability in Saskatchewan. After graduating, I became a short-term volunteer teacher in Ghana and was employed in Saskatoon with Egadz Downtown Youth Centre and Oxfam Canada. As the primary outreach coordinator at Oxfam Saskatoon, I worked with several Saskatoon-based community groups, including the Saskatoon Food Coalition, Transition Saskatoon and Saskatoon Women's Community Coalition. I am now a PhD student at the University of Toronto.
Through my community work, I developed an appreciation for the vital role that the University of Saskatchewan plays in Saskatoon and beyond. With the understanding that the Senate is the voice of the people at the University of Saskatchewan, I decided to run for, and was elected as, a Member at Large in 2010. I helped create a group called University Senators of Saskatchewan WOrking to Revive Democracy (USSWORD), where we focus on issues of “corporatization” at the University. I stay closely connected to the University community, returning to Saskatoon frequently.
In my first term, I attended all Senate meetings and came to them well researched and prepared for debate. I made dialogue with the Saskatchewan community a priority, and I have learned that the passion we senators bring to our positions is equaled, if not surpassed, by many alumni who maintain a vital interest in the University and its future. Over the past three years the University has embarked on several very important transformations: the development of the Canadian Centre Nuclear Innovation, the new Food Security Institute, increasingly aggressive austerity measures in response to our growing financial deficit, a new president and secretary, and soon a new chancellor. The role of the University is changing at the provincial, national, and international levels. As a senator, I believe it is my responsibility to help facilitate a democratic negotiation of this new role within our community.
The University of Saskatchewan was once called “The People’s University”; I am committed to this vision. For my second term as Member at Large, my priority is to continue working to better represent the People’s voice at Senate meetings and strengthen the existing dialogue between the University and public at large.
Eileen Hartman
My name is Eileen Hartman. I live in Lancer in the southwest part of Saskatchewan. Lloyd and I have three children and seven very special grandchildren. I am a retired educator whose career was dedicated to bettering the education of all children. Some attributes I would bring to the Senate are
- An understanding of students/youth
- Experience in decision-making
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to consider different points of view
- A team player
Background
- Teacher in rural Saskatchewan
- Parenting Skills educator in S.W. Health Region
- Member of Senate for two terms
- Secretary for Association of Saskatchewan Home Economists
- Member of Chinook School Board
- Active community and church member
- Organizer of community events
- Recipient of the STF Arbos Award
- Past president of Saskatchewan Home Economics Teachers’ Association
- Past chairman of Lancer Credit Union
- Presenter of workshops on teaching strategies
It would be an honor and a privilege to serve as a member of the University of Saskatchewan Senate. I ask for your support and vote – COMMITTED TO SERVING EDUCATION NEEDS OF EVERY STUDENT
Becky Hoehn
Becky is currently a Policy Analyst with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Prior to moving to Regina two years ago, she lived in Drake SK, where she and her husband Wally raised their four children – Alissa, Spencer, Emily and Karsten. Becky’s interest and commitment to the value and importance of post-secondary education is reflected by the fact that all four of her children are currently completing their master’s or bachelor’s degrees.
Becky graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan in 1984. Becky’s career began in agriculture research with Saskatchewan Wheat Pool (SWP) and moved into extension and administration with SWP and then with the Agriculture Development and Diversification (ADD) Board #43. Following her completion of a Certificate in Junior Local Government Administration from the University of Regina in 1996, she spent eight years working as a village administrator. This was followed by a position with the Horizon School Division where she worked as the Executive Assistant to the Director.
Becky is passionate about volunteerism and has been involved with numerous groups and organizations in her church, school and community. She has extensive experience as an organizer and participant in many provincial, national and international sporting activities. Becky is becoming involved in her new community of Regina and is currently a volunteer at Government House and has participated in the past two United Way Regina campaigns. In 2012 she was the co-recipient of the United Way Regina’s Spirit Award for Outstanding Employee Co-ordinator.
Robert Huck
Robert Huck (BE’99) is an advocate for a strong post-secondary education institution which is effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of a prosperous Saskatchewan.
Rob was raised on a farm near Luseland, Saskatchewan and graduated high school at the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox, Saskatchewan.
While at the U of S, Rob was an active student participant in numerous campus groups. In particular, he served as a Member-at-Large on the University Students Council and as a student representative for both University Council and the University Senate. Prior to receiving his bachelor’s degree in geophysical engineering, Rob was elected to serve one term on the executive of the University of Saskatchewan Students Union (1999-2000).
Rob gained several years of valuable professional experience as a geophysicist in the Canadian oil & gas exploration sector before moving to Saskatoon in 2008. Rob currently works for Cameco as a technical communications specialist where he supports efforts in regulatory relations and public engagement with the people and communities of northern Saskatchewan.
Though his young family keeps him very busy, Rob has been an active participant in the community through canvassing for the United Way, volunteering with arts non-profits, and serving as an executive member for his local community association.
Kevin Moore
I received my Bachelor of Arts (4 years) degree in 84 and was a student of St. Thomas More College.
This will not be another vanity piece. An old friend of ours is in trouble and needs our help. So here is my two cents worth, oh right, my nickels worth, times change.
I am not interested in a blame game, but one of solutions. We do not help our cause by saying students will be too busy to be involved or I am certainly not taking a pay cut. Difficult decisions will have to be made. These have to be fair and shared across the board. From our President to our janitors. These difficult times present us with a opportunity for the University to renew, revitalize and reform itself. I think it was a mistake to take away our right to vote for chancellor. It lessens a way we can be proactive and involved. With a stroke of a pen our vote was taken away.
We take great pride in our huskies, our discoveries thru research or any alumni from the U of S. As I said before things change, but we can in some fashion influence what those changes are. Thanks for your consideration. Now go vote.
Brian Peters
Born in Saskatoon and raised in Osler, SK, Brian is described by close friends and family as a lifelong learner, a loyal friend and dedicated family man. Brian is a professional negotiator and consultant and is presently fulfilling a key role with a Spend Management consultancy. While currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Brian prides himself on fulfilling an unofficial role as ambassador for Saskatchewan and Canada to the Bay Area. Having worked his way through an undergraduate education at the University of Saskatchewan to become the first member of his family to achieve a post-secondary degree, Brian is now proud to have two nieces pursuing studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
Brian has over fifteen years of business experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial arenas, including management positions at Bell Canada, The City of Calgary and Saskatoon’s own Crestline Coach Ltd. While with Bell Canada, Brian led the procurement strategy for the company’s $200M program at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. As a co-founder of a private new venture consulting firm, he has been instrumental in a number of startup and early stage entrepreneurial ventures – including one named in Alberta Venture’s 2012 Top 25 Most Innovative Organizations.
A current member of the University of Saskatchewan’s Alumni Advisory Council, Brian contributes his time and energy as a proponent for the University’s long term viability as a leading component of an evolving Canadian ecosystem for post-secondary education and personal development; and the need for building the University’s reputation and alumni connectivity outside of Saskatchewan’s geographic borders. A passionate lover of sport, Brian is a proud supporter and advocate for leading sport for development and peace organization, Right To Play International; in 2009, being honored to lead a volunteer global consultative project for this leading humanitarian organization, including participating in child development programs and partner NGO visits in Kampala, Uganda.
Academically, Brian has earned a bachelor’s degree (Commerce, 2003) from the University of Saskatchewan and a master’s degree (MBA, 2010) from Queen’s University. Athletically, Brian’s fondest memories are of countless hours playing pick-up basketball on campus at the University of Saskatchewan Physical Education and Education gyms. Brian now enjoys a love-hate relationship with running, having recently completed the Tough Mudder fitness event’s inaugural competition in Whistler, BC. Brian still spends every Christmas holiday season in Saskatchewan, where his home will always be, enjoying the wonders of the many Northern lakes and winter snowfalls with his fiancée, family and four nieces and nephews.
Dale Szakacs
I am currently 48 years old, living in Calgary, Alberta. I was born and raised on a cattle farm near Kipling, SK, the youngest of five children. I graduated high school and attended University of Saskatchewan in 1983. I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1987. I was active in University events, including the Drag, Miracle Dance, and one year was on the winning team at the University Boat Races. Upon graduation I was accepted into the College of Law also at the U of S. My third year I I worked as a doorman at Louis, I’m sure I let many of you into that establishment. After graduating from law school I worked for 10 years in Regina where my practice was mainly criminal law. In 2000 I moved to Calgary. Since 2002 I have been practicing at Maurice Law, a firm that was started by friend from law school at U of S and myself. We currently have offices in 4 cities across Canada including Saskatoon. I am a member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan and travel here often . Our office practices aboriginal law, representing mostly First Nation clientele. Eight years ago I married, to of course, a U of S grad. When not working we enjoy golfing, travel and spending time with our families.
Larry Wagner
My objective as a Senator is to apply my knowledge and experience as an adviser, knowledge of education and understanding of communities to the strategic plans of the University as it continues its growth as a dominate institution in Canada.
I am a graduate of Eaton High School in Eatonia, Saskatchewan. I am a proud graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with BA ’77, B.Ed ’79, PGD ‘88 and M.Ed ’92. I was fortunate to complete these degrees through the support of my family while working as an educator in the province of Saskatchewan. I assumed my first Principalship in Tantallon, Saskatchewan, in 1978. During the next 30 years I had the pleasure of working with many great families and staffs in various rural Saskatchewan communities. As a principal I encouraged College of Education interns and promoted professional development for staff members.
Throughout my career I was involved in numerous education committees including the SSBA and the Provincial E-Learning Consortium (with the latter I was also the chairperson of a sub-committee). As an educational administrator I served the roles of Principal, Curriculum Coordinator and Director of Education. In 2008 I retired from educational administration. Currently, I am the Registrar for the DeVry Institute of Technology.
In addition to my professional involvements I have been and still am an active volunteer. In the past I was a Senator to the University of Saskatchewan while also serving as a Senate representative to the University Council. I am presently a volunteer at the Calgary Stampede, Reader Rock Garden and the Calgary Symphony to name a few.
I am married with two daughters, and a proud grandparent to two fine grandsons.
I look forward to the opportunity to serve the University of Saskatchewan Senate.
Frederick Wesolowski
Fred received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1986, and a Bachelor of Human Justice Degree from the University of Regina in 1990. Fred is a retired police officer who is a team player with good communication skills, effective interviewing and investigation skills. Fred has a history of advocacy and diligently defends the importance of quality education at all levels.
Mr. Wesolowski’s policing career included but was not limited to drug investigation; operational investigation; effective presentations; fire investigation ;senior constable development; cultural relations; statement analysis; management; ; coaching skills for training officers; investigative interviewing; school presentations; and enforcement of the Criminal Code, Provincial statutes, and bylaws.
Mr. Weslowski’s community involvement includes school board trustee presently serving his 25th year on the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board, past member on the Catholic section of the Saskatchewan School Trustee Association, past member on the Saskatoon Leisure Services Advisory Board, and past member on the Saskatchewan Highway Traffic board. His memberships include St. George’s and St. Anne’s Parishes, Teachers of Religion and Christian Ethics, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Network of Saskatchewan and St. George’s Senior Citizens organization.
Mr. Wesolowski has received the certification of appreciation from the Catholic Bishops of Saskatchewan and the Catholic section of the Saskatchewan School Trustees Association, and the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal.
Fred believes the University of Saskatchewan is the center of our community and educational policies and governance has been the pivotal part of Fred’s life for the past 25 years. His community service as a trustee on the Board of Education and his involvement in the justice system provides him with a strong background to be able to liaise your concerns with that of our university. Fred stated it would be a privilege and an honor to lobby, defend, and advocate on your behalf at the senate level.
Joseph Wickenhauser
In the past few months, faculty, staff, students and alumni have become increasingly concerned about the present state of the U of S and its management. I believe that many university graduates are looking for greater access to information about decisions that impact the university and the province more broadly. As an alumni (BA ’09) and staff member at the U of S, I share in these concerns and am committed to improving transparency and accountability in the Senate.
As a well-trained researcher (MA ’12 – York University), I am committed to thinking critically, asking tough questions and engaging meaningfully with perspectives very different from my own. My research has placed a high value on community partnerships – engaging my participants as equals and making sure they have access to study results in plain English. As someone born and raised in Saskatchewan, I am committed to honesty and integrity and recognize the tremendous potential of kindness and cooperation.
For nearly a decade, I have played many roles at the U of S from campus tour guide to tutorial leader, research assistant to sessional instructor. I have volunteered for the International Student Office, the Peer Assisted Learning Program and Disability Student Services. As someone with a broad range of interests and experience from studying language and culture, archives and sexuality, and rural aging and healthcare access, I am firmly committed to working with others across disciplines and difference. I am currently working as a Research Assistant in the College of Nursing and a sessional lecturer on Aboriginal languages in Canada.
I believe that an outstanding education is accompanied by a great deal of privilege and responsibility. Senators must consider the impact of their decisions on communities beyond the university so that we may all share in the benefits of that education. I believe that the university can and must be an example to our society, not only in terms of research and innovation but also in terms of trustworthiness and dignity.
