Contact Us

Dean of Arts
Tracy Whalen

phone: 204.786.9907
e-mail: deanarts@uwinnipeg.ca 

Associate Dean of Arts
Brandon Christopher

phone: 204.786.9294
e-mail: associatedeanarts@uwinnipeg.ca

Coordinator, Experiential Learning and Internships
Nyala Ali 
e-mail: experientiallearning@uwinnipeg.ca 

Nyala Ali (she/they) has held various administrative positions at the University of Winnipeg since 2013, after completing an MA in Cultural Studies. They are also a freelance writer/editor and educator. Contact Nyala about:

• Questions about potential projects and applications for the Experiential Learning Grant Fund.
• Setting up online features to highlight new or existing Experiential Learning initiatives in your department.
• Setting up opportunities for experiential learning related to a course (faculty).
• Matters related to field trip policies & procedures.

Administrative Assistant
Jackie Benson 
phone: 204.786.9763
e-mail: artoffice@uwinnipeg.ca 

Jackie Benson (she/her) joined the University of Winnipeg in 1993 and began her career as the receptionist in the Office of the Dean of Arts and Science, prior to its transition to the Faculty of Arts. Over the years, she has taken on a variety of roles within the office, consistently supporting academic administration. Contact Jackie about:

• Matters related to the Senate Curriculum Committee and Senate Academic Standards and Misconduct Committee.
• Advertising & contracts for CAS.
• TPDA, CPAA & Chair's stipend.
• Bookings for 3C12.

Office Manager and Program Officer
Lisa Michelle McLean 
phone: 204.786.9490
e-mail: artsoffice@uwinnipeg.ca 

Lisa McLean (she/her) studied and worked in Admissions at the University of Manitoba until she completed her MA in Cree linguistics in April 2001. At the University of Winnipeg, she has worked in Admissions and in the Faculties of Science and Education and since 2007 in the Faculty of Arts. Contact Lisa about:

• Matters related to the Faculty of Arts budget and staffing.
• Advertising for RAS.
• Faculty of Arts communications (Arts website and newsletter Arts Matters).

Administrative Assistant 
Alina Moore
phone: 204.786.9490
e-mail: artsoffice@uwinnipeg.ca 

Alina Moore (she/they) holds a BA from University of Winnipeg, majoring in Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications, and minoring in Sociology. She has provided administrative support, project coordination, and writing/design expertise for organizations such as Portage & Main Press/HighWater Press, Plume Winnipeg, Winnipeg VegFest, and the student journals Crossings and Rooted in Rhetoric. Contact Alina about:

• Matters related to TPCAC and Study/Research Leave.
• Documents for signature by the Dean or Associate Dean of Arts.
• Scheduling time with the Dean or Associate Dean.
• Receiving files such as Activity Reports and Evaluations.