Staff

Heidi Van Galen
- Department Manager

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Email: vangalen@uwo.ca
Telephone: 519-661-2111 ext. 84963
Office: LH 2201C

Heidi has accountability for all HR, financial, operational, administrative, policy and planning matters for the Department of History. As team lead she ensures all administrative, human resources, communications, and financial functions and processes are carried out in adherence with relevant legislation, and University policies and procedures.


Kara Brown
- Graduate Program Coordinator

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Email: kbrow@uwo.ca
Telephone: 519-661-2111 ext. 84961
Office: LH 2201

Kara is responsible for the efficiency of the Graduate Program and serves as a resource person for the Graduate Chair, Graduate Committee, as well as for the Department, University and all external contacts. The administrative duties of the GPA include inquiries, admission procedures, internal, external awards and scholarships. Kara maintains all of the Masters and Doctoral student records, financial administration of application fees, Graduate Teaching Assistantship funding and submission of grades, course enrollment, organizing M.A. and Ph.D. Thesis Oral and Comprehensive Examinations.If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Kara by e-mail or phone.


Lauren Newman 
- Undergraduate Program Coordinator

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Email:lauren.newman@uwo.ca
Telephone: 519-661-2111 ext. 84962
Office: LH 2201

Lauren is responsible for advising students in the History program by e-mail, phone, or in-person appointments. She provides information regarding eligibility, course selections, program planning, prerequisites, substitutions, antirequisites, exam conflicts, and appeals. She also coordinates the add/drop activities for the department. Lauren acts as the liaison and resource person for students, faculty, or other units regarding department policy and Senate regulations.


Rebecca Hicks
- Undergraduate Program Coordinator
(on maternity leave)

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Email: rebecca.hicks@uwo.ca 
Telephone: 519-661-2111 ext. 84962
Office: LH 2201

Rebecca is responsible for advising students in the History program by e-mail, phone, or in-person appointments. She provides information regarding eligibility, course selections, program planning, prerequisites, substitutions, antirequisites, exam conflicts, and appeals. She also coordinates the add/drop activities for the department. Rebecca acts as the liaison and resource person for students, faculty, or other units regarding department policy and Senate regulations.


Alejandra Largo Alvarez 
- Administrative Assistant 

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Email: mlargoal@uwo.ca
Telephone: 519-661-2111 ext. 81289
Office: LH 2201

Alejandra is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, which support the smooth and effective operations in the Department of History including event coordination, website support, processing and reconciling financial transactions, and weekly payroll. Alejandra is the initial point of contact for faculty members, staff, committees, and other stakeholders in regard to administrative matters for the Department.