Delbaere new acting dean of USask’s Edwards School of Business

Dr. Marjorie Delbaere (PhD) is the new acting dean for the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Edwards School of Business (Edwards).

Delbaere earned her B.Comm and PhD from the University of Manitoba and first joined the Edwards School of Business in 2007 as an associate professor.

“I’m honoured to serve as acting dean of the Edwards School of Business,” said Delbaere. “I look forward to working closely with faculty, staff, students and alumni to continue fostering an environment that positively impacts businesses and communities in Saskatchewan and beyond.”

Prior to her academic career, Delbaere worked in marketing communications for Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technologies in Germany.

Since joining USask, Delbaere has received multiple accolades for her exceptional teaching and has played a significant role in academic governance throughout the institution. She is the associate dean, research, faculty relations and graduate programs at Edwards. Additionally, she is the former chair of USask’s University Council and served on the Behavioural Research Ethics board and the Research Scholarly and Artistic Works (RSAW) committee at USask.

In addition to her teaching and administrative roles, Delbaere carries on an active program of research investigating communication and persuasion about complex and controversial topics, primarily in pharmaceutical products and health care. 

Delbaere has been awarded two major grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) for her research in prescription drug advertising. Her most recent SSHRC project examined the changing landscape of pharmaceutical advertising and the intricate dynamics of patient influencers who share health care experiences on platforms like Instagram.

Delbaere succeeds Dr. Keith Willoughby (PhD), who is on a one-year administrative sabbatical.