Dr. Christine Leppard
Positions
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Contact information
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Background
Educational Background
Ph.D. History, University of Calgary, 2014
MA History, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2007
BA Honours History, University of Calgary, 2006
Biography
Dr. Christine Leppard is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of History and the Manager of exhibits and Experience at the SAM Centre for the Calgary Stampede Foundation. Opened in 2024, SAM Centre is a year-round experience showcasing the stories, artifacts and peoples of the Calgary Stampede and its historic role in shaping Calgary's community. In her role, Dr. Leppard is responsible for developing and implementing a participatory visitor experience for SAM Centre that includes engaging and accessible programming and exhibits. Previously, Dr. Leppard spent seven years as the Stampede Historical Specialist, spearheading the Stampede’s public history community engagement and managing the Stampede Collection & Archives. Dr. Leppard earned a PhD in Canadian and military history from the University of Calgary. She is also the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of Heritage Calgary.
Awards
- SSHRC Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Doctoral Scholarship , 2008
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