Background

Lavkulich, Leslie Michael was born on April 28, 1939 in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada. Son of Michael Lavkulich and Mary Alexa.

Education

Bachelor of Science with distinction, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1961; Master of Science, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell Univercity, 1967.

Career

From assistant professor to associate professor, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1967-1975; professor, U. B.C., Vancouver, since 1975; department head, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1980-1990; chair research management, U. B.C., Vancouver, since 1979; director Institute for Resources and Environment, U. B.C., Vancouver.

Achievements

• Leslie Michael Lavkulich has been listed as a noteworthy Soil science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Society Soil Science (secretary 1976-1978), American Society Soil, Canada Society Soil Science (president 1980-1981), Pacific Regional Society Soil Science (founder1979).

Connections

Married Mary Ann Elizabeth Olah, September 15, 1962. Children: Gregory Michael, Miles Andrew.

Father:

Michael Lavkulich

Mother:

Mary Alexa

Spouse:

Mary Ann Elizabeth Olah

child:

Gregory Michael Lavkulich

child:

Miles Andrew Lavkulich