SETTING THE STAGE - University of Lethbridge · Setting the Stage The Journal sits down with Terry Whitehead (BA ’94), the director of fund development at Vancouver’s Arts Club

Spring 2006 Volume 10 No. 1

SETTING THE STAGE

Terry Whitehead (BA ’94), the director of funddevelopment at Vancouver’s Arts Club TheatreCompany, reveals how the U of L’s foundation inliberal education and a role in a play set the stagefor his career.

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Setting the StageThe Journal sits down with Terry Whitehead (BA ’94), the director offund development at Vancouver’s Arts Club Theatre Company, andwe learn how the U of L’s foundation in liberal education and a rolein a play set the stage for his career.

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Editor In ChiefTanya Jacobson-Gundlock

EditorAlesha Farfus-Shukaliak

Associate Editor/Project ManagerJaime Morasch

DesignSarah Novak Design

ContributorsStephenie ChesterAlesha Farfus-ShukaliakKerry JoyesShelagh McMullanJaime MoraschKatherine Wasiak

PhotographyBernie WirzbaCurtis Trent Photography

Cover photo, page 13 & 14Alumni Office Liaison

Jaime MoraschPrinting

Calgary Colorpress

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DEPARTMENTS

2 Alumni News

4 Campus Updates

5 Through the Aperture

12 The Alumnac

18 Alma Matters

Alumni Honour SocietyFive U of L alumni have been chosen for 2006. The individualsinducted into this prestigious group serve as role models throughsuccess in their vocations or outstanding community service.

Regional Health & Wellness Centre UpdateConstruction is well underway on the U of L’s new Regional Health& Wellness Centre. Read on to find out more about this new facilityand how it will provide students and community members with amultitude of recreational opportunities and programs.

Planting Seeds for LearningAllison Taylor-McBryde (BASc ’78), the coordinator of children’s and young adult’s services at the North Vancouver District PublicLibrary, has dedicated her career to promoting a love of reading, literacy and language. She shares with us the importance of theYoung Readers’ Choice Awards as well as a few of her manyfavourite childrens’ books.

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FEATURES

While living in New Zealand, I realized for the first

time just how far away I was from Canada and my

family, and how important it was for me to be closer

to home. I had fulfilled my curiosity to live around

the world and was truly excited to begin the next

phase of my life back in Canada.

To date, more than $15 million has beenraised towards the minimum campaigngoal of $20 million. Since January 1,2005, there have been more than 700 new donors to the University ofLethbridge and 29 new student awardsand scholarships set up as a result. One ofthe campaign’s main priorities, the newRegional Health and Wellness Centre, iswell on its way to being completed; thenew gymnasium portion of the facilitywill be opened this fall. As well, planningis progressing on the new Managementand Health Sciences Building.

The 2006 Supporting Our Students initia-tive was kicked off this spring. This annu-al appeal is to all faculty, staff, board andsenate members, and alumni of theUniversity of Lethbridge. When youreceive a letter, please consider making agift to your alma mater.

It has been more than a year since theprovincial government identified post-sec-ondary education as one of its top priori-ties and committed to providing a high-

quality advanced education system that isaccessible and affordable. The provincialbudget announcement this past March is a positive step towards achieving these goals. In addition to the $87 millionin ongoing funding to keep this year’stuition at 2004/2005 levels, post-second-ary institutions will receive a six per centannual increase in base operating grants.This year, $61 million will go towardsincreasing enrolment, expanding appren-ticeship training and encouraging partici-pation in post-secondary learning acrossthe province.

The University of Lethbridge commemo-rates its 40th anniversary in 2007, and weare planning a year of celebrations andevents. I invite you to visit campus and celebrate with us.

I hope you enjoy this issue of the Journal.

Dr. William H. CadePresident and Vice-ChancellorUniversity of Lethbridge

Excerpt from The Photo Journal by Siea Melitz (BMgt ’03)

P R E V I E W See page 16 for full story

U OF L JOURNAL Spring 20061

P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E

The University of Lethbridge launched the Legacy of

Leadership Campaign – the largest capital campaign in the

institution’s history – last fall, and the months following have

proved to be just as exciting.

Botanical Gardens in Wellington, New Zealand

2005/06 U OF L ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COUNCILPresidentJohn Gill BA ’94

Vice-PresidentGuy Pomahac BEd ’81, MEd ’03

Past PresidentDoug McArthur Mgt Certificate ’90

TreasurerReid Hollander BASc (BSc) ’89

DirectorsSarah Amies BA ’88Holly Debnam BA ’97Doug Hudson BA ’71Jamie Hume BFA ’04Ken McInnes BA ’91, BMgt ’97, Mgt Certificate ’02Rebecca Remington BSc ’90Tina Shingoose-Fancy BA ’96

Board of Governors RepresentativesAaron Engen BASc (BA) ’86John Gill BA ’94

Senate RepresentativesJohn Gill BA ’94Cheryl Pollmuller Mgt Certificate ’97Guy Pomahac BEd ’81, MEd ’03

Students’ Union RepresentativeDustin Fuller

2006/07 U OF L ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CALGARY CHAPTER COUNCIL PresidentChristine Miller BMgt ’03

Vice-PresidentJillian Erlandson BMgt ’03

Past PresidentKatherine Herron BMgt ’02

TreasurerChristie Allen BMgt ’01

SecretaryLuke Elford BMgt ’04

DirectorsLisa Caruso BMgt ’04Aaron Engen BASc (BA) ’86Karen Filbert BMgt ’90Shane Jackson BMgt ’03Tara Rutherford BMgt ’03

Faculty RepresentativeLorne Williams BA ’89, BMgt ’98

Contact Us:University of LethbridgeAlumni Association4401 University Drive WLethbridge, AB T1K 3M4Phone: (403) 317-2825E-mail: [email protected]://alumni.uleth.ca

ULAA – Calgary ChapterJ203 1301 - 16 Avenue NWCalgary, AB T2M 0L4 E-mail: [email protected]://www.uleth.ca/alumni/calgary

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F R O M T H E A L U M N I O F F I C E

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Your Alumni Association has beenbusy over the past few months. Thisspring, we will be inducting fiveextraordinary alumni into the AlumniHonour Society. The 2006 inducteesare: Ron Chambers (BASc ’85), ArtFerrari (BASc ’72), Wayne Petersen(BASc ’72), Igor Shaskin (BMgt ’82)and Wayne Street (BASc ’72, BEd’74). These individuals personify theUniversity’s motto of fiat lux – letthere be light – and instill a sense ofpride in all of us who share their almamater. Please join us on May 31 as wecelebrate their achievements.

I would like to welcome the new exec-utive of the Calgary Chapter of the

University of Lethbridge AlumniAssociation. Incoming PresidentChristine Miller (BMgt ’03) and herteam bring a wealth of energy andexcitement to the chapter. They havebeen busy planning events for alumniin the Calgary area, including theannual Calgary alumni golf tourna-ment on August 11. I invite you to visitwww.uleth.ca/alumni/calgary to findout more about this and other events.

Continuing with golf, I would also liketo invite you to register for Birdies forBursaries, the U of L AlumniAssociation golf tournament on June 9at the Picture Butte Golf & WinterClub. Join fellow alumni and friends in

support of U of L students. A portionof your entry fee will be earmarked tofund a new bursary the AlumniAssociation has established to assiststudents in financial need. Entry formscan be found on our alumni web site (www.uleth.ca/alumni) under theevents section.

In closing, I hope you enjoy the arrivalof spring and can join us out on thelinks this summer!

John M. Gill BA ’94, LLBPresident, Alumni AssociationUniversity of Lethbridge

Each spring and fall as we begin plan-ning the Journal, it amazes and inspiresme to learn about the many accomplish-ments of our alumni. Ranging in agefrom 21 to 93 and living throughout theworld, you and your fellow graduatesare constructing the framework for thefuture. The University of Lethbridgetakes great pride in its alumni.Recognition of your success aids instrengthening the reputation of youralma mater and your degree.

In this edition of the Journal, we show-case a few alumni who are makingtheir marks on the world. On the adja-

cent page, you can read about the fivealumni who are being inducted into the2006 Alumni Honour Society. Wehope you find their stories as fascinat-ing as we do, and we also hope thatyou will share your successes with us.We would truly appreciate learningmore about your achievements andthose of your classmates. Drop us aline and share your news or considernominating a fellow graduate for analumni award. You might just see themfeatured in the next issue of the Journal.

Finally, this Journal includes anannouncement of the University of

Lethbridge’s upcoming 40th anniver-sary in 2007. Planning has alreadybegan for a year-long celebration.Among various campus events, ahomecoming is being organized forthe fall of 2007. Watch for more detailsin the next edition of the Journal.

Jaime Morasch BMgt ’01Alumni Relations Officer(403) [email protected]/alumni

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THE ALUMNI HONOUR SOCIETY2006 INDUCTEES

In celebration of the University’s 35th anniversary in 2002, the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association established the Alumni Honour Society torecognize the achievements of successful alumni within the global community.Continuing this tradition, five individuals have been chosen for 2006. The individuals inducted into this prestigious group serve as role models throughsuccess in their professions or outstanding community service.

Ron Chambers BASc (1985), MFARon Chambers is an associate professor and theChair of the Department of Theatre and DramaticArts at the University of Lethbridge, where hebegan teaching as a sessional instructor in 1988. Hehas taught a myriad of courses in drama, has direct-ed numerous department productions and has beenconsistently listed as a “popular professor” byMaclean’s magazine.

Chambers is also a playwright whose work has been produced acrossCanada and in the United States. He has won the Alberta CulturePlaywriting Award, the Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award (Writers Guildof Alberta) and has been nominated for both the Elizabeth SterlingHaynes Award and Betty Mitchell Award for best new play. Chambers’latest play, The Knowing Bird, is a finalist in the Herman VoadenNational Playwriting Competition, which will have its professionalpremiere in February 2007 in Calgary at the Alberta Theatre Project’sEnbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays.

Art Ferrari BASc (1972), BArch After obtaining a bachelor of arts and sciencedegree from the University of Lethbridge, ArtFerrari acquired his bachelor of architecture degreefrom the University of British Columbia in 1981.He is a partner in the local firm of Ferrari WestwoodArchitects and the president of the AlbertaAssociation of Architects. Ferrari is responsible formany award-winning designs in southern Alberta,

including Lethbridge City Hall, Lethbridge Police Headquarters, St. Martha’s Catholic Church and the historic restoration renovationsin Fort MacLeod.Ferrari has been actively involved with the University of Lethbridge andits Alumni Association over the years. In particular, he served two termsas president of the Alumni Association and was a member of the 35thanniversary homecoming planning committee.

Wayne Petersen BASc (1972), LLBWayne Petersen is a partner in the local law firm,North & Company LLP. He served as president of the Lethbridge Bar Association in 1999 and is an occasional lecturer in the Lethbridge CommunityCollege Public Legal Education program. Withinthe community, Petersen participated on many committees promoting development in Lethbridgeand served as Chair of the Development Appeal

Board. He has also served as Chair and board member of St. Michael’sHealth Centre.Petersen is a dedicated golf enthusiast and is the current president ofthe Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA). He has worked exten-sively with the RCGA, including chairing several committees, achiev-ing advanced certification for the administration of the Rules of Golfand participating as rules official in professional and amateur eventsacross Canada. In 2001, he was inducted into the Lethbridge SportsHall of Fame for his volunteer work with amateur golf at local, nation-al and international levels.

Igor Shaskin BSc, BSc (Pharm), BMgt (1982) Igor Shaskin received his bachelor of managementdegree from the University of Lethbridge in 1982,after first completing his bachelor of science degreein pharmacy from the University of Alberta. He is theowner and operator of Stafford Pharmacy and HomeHealthcare in Lethbridge. He has served on numerousprofessional organizations, most recently as directorand president of the Pharmacists’ Association of

Alberta. Shaskin is a community leader in providing innovative patientprograms and frequently gives his time to lecturing health-care providersand community organizations.In addition to his pharmaceutical accomplishments, Shaskin is anexpert in computer technologies. As former Chair of the HealthOutcomes Pharmacies, he led the development of web-based technolo-gies for member communication, education and research activities.

H. Wayne Street BASc (1972), BEd (1974), MEd Wayne Street has served as an educator and princi-pal in southern Alberta since 1974. Before his retire-ment in 2005, he was principal of R. I. Baker MiddleSchool in Coaldale and president of the ProvincialCouncil on School Administration. In addition, hewas the provincial representative for the CanadianAssociation of Principals. Street has been describedas an excellent leader, who inspired his teachers to

perform at their highest level. In 1996, he was honoured with theAdministrator of the Year award by the Alberta Teachers’ Association.Street is also a strong supporter of his local community, and hereceived the Citizen of the Year award by the Coaldale Chamber ofCommerce in 1998.

Join us in congratulating the 2006 Alumni Honour Society inductees

at our Alumni Celebration event on Wednesday, May 31, 2006.

Reception begins at 7 p.m. in Andy’s Place (room AH100),

Anderson Hall, University of Lethbridge.Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

To RSVP, call (403) 317-2825 or e-mail: [email protected].

To nominate an individual as the DistinguishedAlumnus/Alumna of the Year or to the Alumni Honour

Society, visit our web site at http://alumni.uleth.ca and click on “Distinguished Alumni.”

Download a PDF of the nomination form, read more about these recognition awards

and learn about past recipients.

June 9, Lethbridge: Birdies for BursariesAlumni Golf TournamentEnjoy a round of golf while supporting U of L students. A portion of all entry feeswill go towards funding a new bursary toassist students in financial need.Location: Picture Butte Golf & Winter ClubRegistration: $125To register or for more information, call(403) 317-2825 or e-mail: [email protected] deadline is June 2.

June 14, Lethbridge: AlumniAssociation Annual General MeetingGet involved and find out what your AlumniAssociation is planning for 2006/2007.Location: Andy’s Place (AH100), AndersonHall, University of LethbridgeTime: 7 p.m.If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, call (403) 317-2825 or e-mail: [email protected].

June 17, Calgary: Celebration DinnerAlumni, instructors, family and friends areinvited to celebrate with graduating students from the U of L Calgary campus.Re-connect with former professors and classmates and help welcome new alumni.Location: The Blackfoot InnTime: 6 p.m.Tickets are $35 (includes dinner, dance and door prizes) and are available at theCalgary campus office. Call (403) 284-8596or e-mail: [email protected].

August 11, Calgary: 5th Annual CalgaryChapter Alumni Golf TournamentSave the date for this popular fun-filledtournament. Includes 18 holes of golf, aputting contest, buffet dinner and prizepresentation.Location: Douglasdale Golf CourseEarlybird: $110 (before July 1)Regular: $120To register or for more information, call (403) 317-2825 or e-mail: [email protected] deadline is August 1.

Watch for more details on these and other upcoming events by visiting:www.uleth.ca/alumni.

If you are interested in volunteeringfor any of these events, e-mail:[email protected].

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You can read more about what's happening at the U of L by readingthe campus newspaper, The Legend, online at www.uleth.ca/legend.


C A M P U S U P D A T E S

Legacy of LeadershipCampaign UpdateThe University of Lethbridge launched its Legacyof Leadership Campaign on November 29, 2005,with a $3 million personal gift from well-knownCalgarian Allan Markin. Markin is the Chairman ofCalgary-based Canadian Natural ResourcesLimited. Markin’s gift – the largest personal giftever received by the U of L – will support the con-struction of the new Management and HealthSciences Building. “A university is made up ofmany components, including researchers, teachersand students. But it also needs an infrastructure,buildings and facilities to match the excellence ofits human resources. I am pleased to add to thatinfrastructure,” says Markin. The Legacy ofLeadership Campaign will provide capital projectfunding and financial support for student scholar-ships, facilities and services. To date, more than$15 million has been raised towards the minimumcampaign goal of $20 million.

U of L Honours CentennialMedal Winners The Alberta Centennial Medal celebrates Alberta’sfirst 100 years by paying tribute to Albertans whohave made significant contributions to fellow citi-zens, their community and Alberta. The medal wasawarded to living men, women and youth who are

Canadian citizens and reside in, or have resided in,Alberta. A presentation ceremony was held on December 1, 2005, in the Students’ Union Ballroomto honour medal winners nominated by the U of L.The list of recipients include: Dr. Reginald Bibby(Sociology); former Pronghorn Basketball CoachDr. Gary Bowie; Chancellor Shirley DeBow; Dr.Bhagwan Dua (Political Science); former Students’Union president Loralee Edwards (BFA ’05);Russell Goodman (BSc ’02); Dr. Geoffrey Hale(Political Science); Dr. Owen Holmes (DASc ’05);

Board of Governors member Kevin Keith; Dan Laplante (BMgt ’88); Associate Vice-President (Student Services) and Registrar LeslieLavers (BASc ’78); Dr. Corne Martens (LLD ’96);former Students’ Union president MatthewMcHugh (BA ’03); Blair McMurren (BA ’96); GuyMcNab (BASc ’82); Dr. Cheryl Misak (BASc ’83);Dr. Phil North (LLD ’04); Dr. Dennis O’Connell (LLD ’05); Vice-President (Academic) Dr. SeamusO’Shea; community volunteer Beverly Paterson;Dr. Derek Peddle (Geography); Dr. Keith Robin(LLD ’92); Board of Governors Chair Terry Royer(BASc ’70); Board of Governors Chair emeritusBlaine Thacker; Vice-President (Finance andAdministration) Nancy Walker (BMgt ’82); Dr. Ian Whishaw (Psychology & Neuroscience); U of L president emeritus Dr. John Woods (DA ’03); and Director of Governance, President’sOffice, Rita Zaugg.

New Canada Research ChairDr. Hans-Joachim Wieden (Chemistry andBiochemistry) is the University’s newest CanadaResearch Chair (CRC). He holds a Tier II Chair inphysical biochemistry, which is valued at approxi-mately $500,000 over five years. Wieden researchesways of making antibiotics more effective by focus-ing on bacterial cells’ ribosomes.

U of L Journal ReceivesNational AwardIn April, the Canadian Council for theAdvancement of Education (CCAE) awarded the U of L’s Journal with the Bronze Award in the 2006PRIX D’EXCELLENCE awards program in theBest Magazine – Under $100,000 Category.

Library Receives DonationFrom U.S. Department of StateU of L representatives along with Naim Ahmed,the Calgary-based United States consul general forAlberta, Saskatchewan and the NorthwestTerritories, recently announced that a significantgift of books and other resource materials havebeen donated to the U of L Library by the U.S.Department of State. The materials were selectedby University Library staff for their relevance toseveral areas of study. The donation allows theLibrary to expand its collections in several impor-

tant areas, including water resources, agriculture,environmental studies, political science, NativeAmerican studies and education.

New Stadium Complex andShared Sports FieldThe City of Lethbridge and the University havepartnered to construct a new stadium complex andshared sports field development. The proposedcomplex will be a multi-purpose facility that willconsist of a 2,000-person stadium; an artificial fieldfor football, soccer, rugby and track events; a natu-ral practice field; a synthetic track; and relatedservice buildings. The project – now in the devel-opment phase – will be built on University-ownedproperty at the south end of campus. This facilitywill be another testament to what can be achievedthrough cooperation between the City and theUniversity to provide the most efficient and cost-effective ways to achieve collective goals.

Pronghorns Honoured

(l-r) Derek Robinson (BA ‘00, MEd’03) of CanadianSport Centre Calgary, John Lapins and Sandy Slavin,executive director, Sport and Recreation Services

Women’s Hockey Team goaltender Trina Pietersmaand Swim Team member John Lapins have beenselected as the Pronghorn female and male athletesof the year, respectively.

Pietersma is a Canada West First Team All-Starwho played the second most minutes in the confer-ence, tied for fourth in shutouts and registered aminuscule goals against average of 1.79.

At the Canada West championships, Lapins brokethree Horns records and earned two bronze medals.He followed this up by setting three more schoolrecords at the CIS championships. Lapins has alsobeen named the Canadian Interuniversity Sport(CIS) male rookie of the year in swimming.

From December 2005 to April 2006

T H R O U G H T H E A P E R T U R E

A look through the aperture will provide you with a glimpse of

how educational excellence is defined and accomplished at the

U of L. You’ll learn more about the extraordinary work that goes

on here each and every day, and the contributions that faculty and

staff make to the University and the community.

Through the Aperture tells the University’s story as it’s best told –

through the people.

In this issue of Through the Aperture,we are excited to introduce:

• Dr. Karran Thorpe• Darcy Smereka• Leslie Lavers• Brian Sullivan

The Aperture is a 20-foot-high concreteart structure. It was unveiled at a specialConvocation in September 1972 whenthe University of Lethbridge campus wasofficially opened.

a p e r t u r e : a s p a c e t h r o u g h w h i c h l i g h t p a s s e s i n a n o p t i c a l o r p h o t o g r a p h i c i n s t r u m e n t

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“Our Bachelor of Nursing program offered through theNESA (Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta) programin collaboration with Lethbridge Community College is trulyan innovative and creative approach to nursing education.

“The program uses Problem-Based Learning (PBL), in whichsmall groups of students take real-life situations from clinical practice and develop appropriate ways to care forclients. They determine how they will acquire the necessaryknowledge and then share their learning with each other.When we first introduced this learning model four yearsago, we took proven methods from PBL in other disciplinesand applied it to our program. We wanted our students to become self-directed, independent learners who workeffectively as part of a team.

“Our first students using this model are ready to graduate,and I am so impressed with the skills they have acquired overthe course of their studies. The students have learned tomake informed decisions without any assistance from me.

“It is very rewarding to see students grow and mature asthey move through the program. By the end, the studentssee me more as a colleague and a mentor rather than one oftheir professors.

“I recall a time when the CEO of a northern Alberta hospital– who is one of our graduates – was attending a meetingwith provincial nurse education administrators and said, ‘I’m here today because of Karran. She was the one whostimulated and challenged me and made me realize it wasreasonable for me to pursue my dreams.’ I will never forgetthat moment.”

• Hometown is Sarnia, ON.

• Started working at the U of L in 1989.

• Has volunteered for more than 10 years with Habitat for Humanity to help build affordable homes for families in need.

• Enjoys hiking, walking and travelling.

• Chairs the Sub-Committee on Graduate Studies of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing.

• Has fond memories of being the U of L’s Chief Marshal for Convocation from 2001 to 2004.

DR. KARRAN THORPEAssociate Dean, School of Health Sciences



DARCY SMEREKA Program Specialist, Calgary Campus

“This year the University of Lethbridge Calgary campus celebrates its10th anniversary. Our campus started humbly in the summer of 1996with approximately 30 students; today we have close to 500 students. Many of the students who come to our campus do so by referrals from those who had, or are having, a great U of L expe-rience. Now, more and more students are making the U of L theirnumber one choice. We are not a back-up plan for students.

“My primary job is academic advising. I help students with admission, course registration, financial aid and whatever else theyneed assistance with. I help the campus director to schedule classesand find instructors, and I also provide technical support for computers and perform other duties as required. There are onlyfour administrative staff on the Calgary campus, so we all worktogether to ensure that our students are put first.

“I’m most enthusiastic about advising students. I like to give them anew and different perspective that I hope will enable them to makegood choices. But in the end, the path they choose is their own.

“I love going to Convocation because I get to see some of the students I have helped along the way. As an advisor, you deal withproblems and troubleshoot issues. It is rewarding to see studentswho have overcome a variety of obstacles and achieved their goals.”

• Celebrated his fifth anniversary in March as a U of L employee.

• Grew up in the St. Paul, AB, area where his family raised cattle,and grew canola and hay.

• Often escapes to the majestic Rockies hiking amidst jaggedpeaks. Has gazed at the masterpieces in the Louvre; backpacked across Sweden and Denmark; and visited the white sands of Mexico. His dream trip is to explore the wonders of the Galapagos Islands.

• Takes U of L courses at the Calgary campus for professional and personal growth.

• Never pictured himself as a public speaker, but presented a paper to academic advisors at the North American conference in Dallas, TX. (Is also in great demand as MC at weddings.)



“I started working at the U of L 26 years ago as an applied studiescoordinator in Arts and Science, and this year will be my 10thanniversary as registrar. The University has come such a long waywith its administrative systems. We were the first institution inCanada to introduce BANNER – our student information system –which was a huge accomplishment for the University because itput student information in a relational database. In the ‘90s, thechance to help develop and implement our telephone registrationsystem, ULINK, was a great learning experience and made register-ing more convenient for students.

“This spring, the University will celebrate its 100th Convocationceremony. This ceremony will be the last to be held in the currentgymnasium before it moves to the new Regional Health andWellness Centre.

“The greatest part about my job is that there is such a wide rangeof activities, and I’m involved in so many different things. At onemoment, I may be talking about systems enhancements andbefore you know it, I’m involved with an Aboriginal dance troupeduring Native Awareness Week. It’s everything from studentrecruitment to Convocation.

“The Registrar’s Office is a one-stop shop for students looking forinformation, and we offer a wide variety of services. All of ourprocesses and procedures must be incredibly accurate, and there isa grinding amount of detail that students never see. But there alsohas to be a human face for students to connect with.

“The staff and the students I’ve worked with and come into contact with over the years are just terrific. We have a manager’smeeting every week we call FAM – Friday A.M. – but it reallymeans FAMily for me. It’s the best.”

• The Native American Students’ Association honoured her last year by bestowing her with the Native name “Bluebird Woman” because she swoops high to see the big picture and swoops low to attend to countless details.

• Incarcerated this year for “allegedly” painting U of L slogans on local wildlife – a fictitious charge created to raise money forthe Canadian Cancer Society’s Jail and Bail event.

• Received the 1990 Award of Excellence for contributions in the field of career development from Alberta Career Development and Employment.

• Awarded the 1990 Certificate of Merit for innovative and exemplary practices in the academic advising of students from American College Testing and the American Academic Advising Association.

• Has sometimes been called the “human flame thrower” for herforthright, forceful and factual stands on University issues.

• Proud to have earned a master’s degree in adult education.

LESLIE LAVERS BASc (BA) ’78

Associate Vice-President, Student Services and Registrar


“It has been obvious for a number of years that the U of L hasoutgrown its recreational and physical education facilities.The Regional Health and Wellness Centre is my dream projectbecause of my background in managing recreational facilities. This project is significant because it will meet therecreational and fitness needs of the University and the community for years to come. It will also be a centre for education and research that will benefit many people.

“I really got into recreational facilities management by accident. After I finished my biology degree, I became a life-guard for the City of Edmonton because the pay was good.Later, I moved into facilities management because the Citywanted managers with degrees. I then worked for AlbertaRecreation and Parks as a facilities specialist where I travelledaround the province advising towns on how to manage andmaintain their pools and hockey rinks. It’s interesting how adegree can lead you in directions you never expected.

“The best thing about my job is that it’s always different. Oneweek I might be negotiating with a food vendor on conces-sion space in the new Regional Health and Wellness Centre,and the next week I’ll be trying to figure out how we’llarrange fire suppression sprinklers for the climbing wall.

“I’ve always had a customer service focus in my career.Whether it was making sure the fitness centre equipmentwas in good repair or deciding to use a synthetic surface onthe track in the new Wellness Centre, everything I do is toensure students, staff and our community members havewhat they need.

“Over the years I’ve had students and graduates work with me – especially when I was in physical education – as lifeguards and assistants. Many of them have become verysuccessful, and I like to think I helped them out. I know theysure helped me.”

• Started work at the U of L in 1985 as the physical education facility manager.

• Is an avid Montreal Canadiens fan and subscribes to the TSN French feed so he can watch as many games as possible.

• His wife Colleen (Mgt Certificate ’05) works at the U of L Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre.

• Has been called the “Sullivan taxi service” because in hisspare time he can frequently be seen driving their children all over the countryside to various activities.

• Said he would never go back to school but recently earned an MBA from Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC, and wrote a thesis on construction project management.

BRIAN SULLIVANAssociate Director, Physical Plant

Project Manager, Regional Health and Wellness Centre



Construction is well underwayon the U of L’s new Regional Health and Wellness Centre– a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance fitness andrecreational opportunities in southwestern Alberta andadvance research in subjects like kinesiology and preven-tion-focused research.

The Regional Health and Wellness Centre will be an innovative combination of new and existing facilities thatwill be constructed in two phases. The first phase of thisproject is the construction of the triple gymnasium andindoor track, scheduled for completion in August 2006.The second phase involves renovations to the existingbuilding which will be completed by December 2006,with all services expected to be fully functional byJanuary 2007.

The new Wellness Centre will feature many naturally litareas and be truly multi-purpose in nature. The facilitywill accommodate many stakeholders’ needs includingeducation and research, competition, training, recreationaluse and wellness services.

“These superior and more accessible facilities will direct-ly benefit all users, from high-performance athletes whoattend the U of L to the community members alreadybenefiting from the excellent programs currently offeredwithin Lethbridge,” says U of L President Dr. Bill Cade.

When the original University gymnasium was constructedin 1972, it was intended to accommodate 3,500 students.Since that time, the demand for athletic and recreationalfacilities at the U of L has far surpassed the capacity ofexisting resources. The Lethbridge campus now has apopulation of more than 7,000 students and continues togrow. The Regional Health and Wellness Centre aims tomeet the needs of the growing campus and community.

REGIONAL HEALTHAND WELLNESS CENTRE

UPDATE

www.uleth.ca/hwc


See What’s HappeningFor more information, updated photos and a live web cam of the construction site, visit theHealth and Wellness Centre web site at:www.uleth.ca/hwc.

Questions about the facility can be directed to Deb Marek, manager, facilities and services, (403) 329-2609 or [email protected].

Facilities You Can Expect to Find:• A triple gymnasium with retractable

seating for approximately 2,000 spectators

• A new, expanded fitness centre

• A 4-lane indoor track

• A climbing centre – the climbing wall from the Ascent Climbing Centre will move to the University

• A Customer Service Centre, controlling access to the facility

• Expanded locker rooms, with a steam room in both the women’s and men’s locker areas

• Family change rooms

• New classrooms and multi-purpose rooms

• A sports medicine clinic

• Research laboratories for U of L Kinesiology

• Food services facilities and seating

The Regional Health and Wellness Centre will be one ofthe first 10 buildings in Alberta to meet the U.S. GreenBuilding Council’s Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design (LEED) certification standards.

“The comprehensive building rating system considerseverything from the use of recycled materials in its con-struction to the end users’ control of their work envi-ronment,” says Project Manager Brian Sullivan. “Thenew building will be about 40 per cent more energy effi-cient than the current Physical Education Building.”

Meeting these standards will provide a more energyefficient, environmentally sustainable and sociallyresponsible facility while offering numerous benefits

for people using and working in the Wellness Centre,including more natural light and better air quality.

To further support environmental sustainability, theUniversity will plug into a readily available naturalresource in southern Alberta – wind – to power thefacility. The University has purchased 850 megawatthours of electrical green power per annum, for the next10 years, which is expected to meet 100 per cent of thenew facility’s needs.

For more information on the LEED rating system,please go to the U.S. Green Building Council web siteat: http://www.usgbc.org.

LEEDing by Example

VVANCOUVER


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Vancouver is home to more than 300 U of L alumni,

including Allison Taylor-McBryde (BASc ’78) and

Terry Whitehead (BA ’94). This spring, we caught

up with Allison and Terry to find out what they’ve

been up to since their U of L days and what they’re

doing in the city they now call home.

Special feature on U of L alumni inLOCATION

See the Alma Matters section for updates on these Vancouver alumni.

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Alumni in Vancouver gathered at a dinner hosted by the U of L.

Rochelle (Bruneau) Hines (BSc ’02) andDustin Hines (BSc ’02, MSc ’04)

Paul Hudson (BMgt ’97) and Darcy Gonci (BSc ’96, BMgt ’99)

(l-r) Lynn Kruszewski (BMgt ’95), Paul Grant, Denise Baker-Grant (BHS ’04), U of L Journal Editor Alesha Farfus-Shukaliak (BA/BMgt ’01), Terry Whitehead (BA ’94), Paul Hudson (BMgt ’97), Darcy Gonci (BSc ’96, BMgt ’99), Rochelle Hines (BSc’02), Dustin Hines (BSc ’02, MSc ’04), U of L Director (Advancement Services andAlumni Relations) Maureen Schwartz, Aaron Nakama (BA ’98), U of L Vice-President(University Advancement) Chris Horbachewski and David Wojtowicz (BASc ’81).

V A N C O U V E R

On a sunny Vancouver day, you canoften find Allison (Clark) Taylor-McBryde (BASc ’78) at work in her garden. Planting. Weeding.Transplanting. It’s a labour of love –much like her profession. Taylor-McBryde is a children’s librarian, chil-dren’s literature advocate and an edu-cator, and she has spent her careerplanting seeds for learning.

“Everything we do as children’s librar-ians promotes a love for reading, liter-acy and language, and builds vocabu-lary and communication skills. Theseare critical skills that prepare childrenfor their formal education,” saysTaylor-McBryde.

Taylor-McBryde moved to the WestCoast after completing her undergrad-uate degree at the U of L. She went onto earn a master’s degree in libraryscience from the University of BritishColumbia. Soon after, she got a posi-tion with the Burnaby Public Libraryand then the North Vancouver DistrictPublic Library, where she has workedsince 1980. She is currently the coor-dinator of children’s and young adult’sservices, and she is responsible for thechildren’s collection, programmingand funding.

“It’s only semi administrative,” saysTaylor-McBryde. “I have always

enjoyed the contact with the childrenand their parents the most, and I havenever wanted to go into a fully admin-istrative position.”

After hours, Taylor-McBryde is thepresident of the Young Readers’Choice Awards Society of BritishColumbia – a program that got its rootswhile Taylor-McBryde was still inLethbridge. “I am so dedicated to thisprogram because it gives children avoice. It encourages them to read, tothink about the titles and to vote fortheir favourite books. It empowers thechildren,” she says.

Taylor-McBryde sows her most fruit-ful seeds through teaching. She is asessional instructor at the Universityof British Columbia and an online lec-turer at San Jose State University. “Ilove seeing these wonderful new stu-dents get excited and take their skillsout into the community. There’s noth-ing more rewarding than knowing thatthere is another generation of enthusi-asts going out there to convince chil-dren that reading is an activity that hasreal value,” says Taylor-McBryde.

Although her work, volunteering andteaching schedules don’t allow for alot of personal reading, she is mostinterested in early literacy research andspends every chance she gets reading

more about it. “As children’s librari-ans, we’ve always believed that weshould play with language, sing songsand do storytelling and puppetry,” sheexplains. “Now through research, sci-entists are proving that these activitiesstimulate vocabulary development and

prepare children for learning to read.The research is firmly behind what wehave intrinsically always known aschildren’s librarians.”


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planting seeds

Miss Rumphiusby Barbara Cooney

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridgeby Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas

Doggerby Shirley Hughes (also published as David and Dog)

English Fairy Talesby Joseph Jacobs

Just So Storiesby Rudyard Kipling

Frog and Toadseries by Arnold Lobel

Sarah, Plain and Tallby Patricia MacLachlan

Winnie-the-Poohby A. A. Milne, decorations by Ernest H. Shepard

The Subtle Knifeby Philip Pullman

Mr. Putter & Tabbyseries by Cynthia Rylant

ALLISON’S

FAVOURITEchildren’s books

for learning

“Everything we do as children’s librarians pro-motes a love for reading, literacy and language,and builds vocabulary and communication skills.These are critical skills that prepare children fortheir formal education.”


T H E A L U M N A C

SETTING


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The Arts Club Theatre Company isnestled in the heart of Vancouver’sGranville Island. Now in its 42nd sea-son, the Arts Club is the largest not-for-profit theatre company west ofToronto. Its walls are adorned withphotos of actors who got their starts onthe theatre’s stage. “Here is Michael J. Fox when he was 14 years old. Thisis Brent Carver, there’s EricMcCormack from Will & Grace andhere’s singer Michael Bublé,” U of Lalumnus Terry Whitehead (BA ’94)proudly points out.

Whitehead moved to Vancouver inDecember 2005 to be the Arts Club’sdirector of fund development. Eachyear, he and his team must raise morethan $1 million to support the ArtsClub’s programming, which includes700 performances; 14 different shows;two theatres – the Granville IslandStage and the historic Stanley IndustrialAlliance Stage; three British Columbiatours; a new play festival; and numer-ous community outreach programs.

“I work in a field that I love, and that’simportant to me,” says Whitehead. “I get to work with creative and ener-getic people and combine my love fortheatre, literature and writing with mybusiness background.”

Outside of his day job at the Arts Club,Whitehead is active on several boards,including the Calgary International

Film Festival and Ground ZeroTheatre. “Coming out of university, I realized that if I was going to work inthe not-for-profit sector and rely on theleadership of volunteers, I needed tobe one myself,” he says. “It’s veryrewarding to be able to take what I doon a daily basis and share it with otherarts organizations.”

As we make our way down the Arts Club’s hall and across the street to one of Granville Island’squaint little establishments, Whiteheadexplains how the U of L’s foundationin liberal education and a role in aplay set the stage for his career in theatre fund development.

“I had English 1900 with RobMorrison. He was one of those professors – like Rick Arnold, PaulUpton and Marty Oordt – who spurredmy interest in literature, writing and critical thinking. I enrolled in several more English classes andeventually switched majors from man-agement to English,” says Whitehead,a basketball player who had trans-ferred to the U of L after completing a business diploma at LethbridgeCommunity College.

“In my second year, I played the roleof Alonso in Shakespeare’s TheTempest, which was directed by U of Lprofessor Ron Chambers (BASc ’85).This single experience of being in aplay awakened me to the arts – partic-ularly live theatre and its power to con-vey ideas with such immediacy,”recalls Whitehead.

Inspired by theatre, Whitehead was castin a second play – Red Noses – whichintroduced him to U of L professor andfuture employer, Brian Parkinson.

“I got to know Brian quite well, and heoffered me a job running the businessside of NEW WEST Theatre, a compa-ny he founded,” he says. Whiteheadtook a break from his studies to go ontour with NEW WEST and returned tothe U of L the following year to com-plete his degree.

Throughout his time at the U of L,Whitehead made the most of his university experience. He was involvedin student government and served aterm as Students’ Union president(1990-1991); wrote for the Melorist;and hosted a show on CKUL for one semester.

“My time at the U of L was a veryformative period in my life. My educa-tion and campus involvements shapedmy world view and inspired me to be alife-long student. I’m very grateful forthis gift,” reflects Whitehead.

After graduating, Whitehead stayedwith NEW WEST for another fiveyears before moving to Calgary towork in fund development withTheatre Calgary. He was with TheatreCalgary for six years and then headedsouth to Florida Studio Theatre, wherehe worked in major gifts, planned giving and annual campaigns.

“I was in Florida for a year and learnedwhat I needed to learn – the Americanperspective on philanthropy,” saysWhitehead. “When I saw the positionwith the Arts Club, I thought theopportunity was too good to pass up.”

The move to Vancouver has turned outto be a great fit for Whitehead, whohas fallen for the city’s climate andcultural opportunities. He enjoys film,reading, art, swimming, basketball andtennis, and he hopes to take up sailingand rowing in the near future. As foracting, however, he has relinquishedany roles on stage for parts in adminis-tration or the audience. “Which,” hechuckles, “anyone who saw me per-form at the U of L would appreciate.”

THE STAGE“My time at the U of L was a very formativeperiod in my life. My education and campusinvolvements shaped my world view andinspired me to be a life-long student. I’m verygrateful for this gift.”

New Zealandt h e [ p h o t o ] j o u r n a lLast August, Siea Melitz (BMgt ’03) travelled to New Zealand for a six-monthinternship with the Federated Farmers of New Zealand Inc. She shares howthe experience of living across the world actually brought her closer to home.Photos and Journal by Siea Melitz (BMgt ’03)

Typical New Zealand scenery

Hiking at a park close to Wellington

My family has been involved in farming since 1993. Aftergraduating with a master’s degree in agricultural economicsfrom the University of Saskatchewan in 2005, I wanted to seehow farms in other countries operate and compare that tothe Canadian way of farming. As New Zealand’s farmers areessentially non-subsidized, this country was of particularinterest to me. I hoped to return to Canada with a fresh per-spective on the industry that would benefit me in my career.

During my internship, I led a project to create a toolkit thatwould guide farmers when assisting with animal welfare inci-dents on other properties. To gather a base of information, I organized a workshop and invited farmers and governmentanimal welfare investigators. In the end, the farmers gained apractical resource manual and a clearer understanding ofhow cooperation improves the overall recovery of animalwelfare incidents.

I also pursued the internship for the opportunity to work andlive in a different part of the world. Having already gone onexchanges to Mexico and Holland, I had thought I would per-haps make my career abroad. While living in New Zealand, Irealized for the first time just how far away I was fromCanada and my family, and how important it was for me to becloser to home. I had fulfilled my curiosity to live around theworld and was truly excited to begin the next phase of my lifeback in Canada. Recently, I have accepted a position with theCanadian Wheat Board as program manager in the farmerstrategy division.

Mt. Cook in the background on the South Island


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Life in the CityWellington is a unique city that is full

of character and culture. It is situated

between a beautiful harbour and the

hills, so everything is compact and

within close walking distance.

I absolutely loved the people and

the lifestyle in New Zealand.

Everyone is so relaxed and friendly.

My co-workers became my friends

very quickly. One day, I hope to

have the opportunity to show them

Canada and a few of our farms.

My Farm VisitsThe experience of going on farm visits was so

incredibly valuable. You can’t learn what a dairy

or sheep farm is really like by sitting in an office.

By meeting the farmers, I discovered first-hand

some of the challenges they face and got to know

the personal side of farming in New Zealand.

The farms in New Zealand are truly

something to see – beautiful rolling green

hills with sheep scattered so far up them

that they just appear like little specs.

South Island road trip

Downtown Wellington

Horses at a dairy farmWeaner pigs during a farm tour


T H E A L U M N A C


A L M A M A T T E R S

70sCarol (Janine) Andrews BASc (BA) ’77Andrews is the executive director ofMuseum and Collections Services and theLearning Services Enterprises Group at theUniversity of Alberta.

Jerry Kovacs BASc (BA) ’77Kovacs was recently awarded the CanadianPeacekeeping Service Medal by theGovernment of Canada. The medal was inrecognition of his individual contribution tointernational peace and security. In 2003, heworked with the Organization for Securityand Cooperation in Europe at the HumanRights Centre of the University of Pristina inKosovo. While there, Kovacs taught humanrights courses to law students and lawyers.

80sGeorge Combe BASc (BA) ’80Following graduation from the U of L,Combe graduated from the University ofAlberta with a law degree in 1983. He joinedthe Crown prosecutor’s office two years later.After two decades with the Crown office,Combe has recently joined the defensive sideas legal director for the Saskatoon CriminalLegal Aid office. His successful cases with theCrown office include the prosecution of eco-terrorist Wiebo Ludwig and the holocaust-denying Jim Keegstra.

Gillian MacKay BMus ’85Dr. MacKay has accepted a position as asso-ciate professor in the Faculty of Music at theUniversity of Toronto.

Derrick Colling BMgt ’87Colling was recently appointed to theSterling Leaf Income Trust Board ofTrustees. Colling has more than 18 years ofexperience in the accounting field.

Paul Davies BA ’89“After living and working in the UnitedStates for a good part of the 90s, I moved toOntario and completed my MBA at Ivey.

I am currently a general partner at a bou-tique private equity firm in Toronto.”

90sKevin Gaudet BA ’91“I just started a new role as vice-presidentof regulatory affairs with ThornhillResearch, an early-stage bio-tech firm inToronto. My two children, Jack andGeorgia, are growing like weeds and pro-vide me with a renewed sense of wonder.”

Brad Mattson BMgt ’91Mattson was appointed chief financial offi-cer of Taylor Gas Liquids Ltd. He joined thecompany in 2001 and recently held the posi-tion of controller and vice-president, riskmanagement.

Dave Mikuliak BMus/BEd ’91Mikuliak is a teacher at St. Francis JuniorHigh School in Lethbridge.

Vivian Horovitch-Kelley BA ’92“I obtained a master’s degree in social workfrom Wilfried Laurier University and wenton to practise for five years with a commu-nity mental health centre in Vermont. I thentook a job as a psycho-oncology researcherwith Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH.Chris and I were married last year; we havea six-month-old son and have recentlymoved close to Washington, DC.”

Fiona Gregory BSc ’93Following graduation, Gregory took theGeographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate program at the College ofGeographic Science in Nova Scotia. She thenspent four years working as a GIS/remotesensing analyst for environmental consult-ing companies in Lethbridge and Calgary.After a year of travel in Europe and CentralAmerica, Gregory began a new position in 2000 as a GIS instructor at theSaskatchewan Institute of Applied Scienceand Technology.

Helen Kelley BMgt ’93, MSc ’94Dr. Kelley was recently appointed as direc-tor of the MSc (Management) program atthe U of L. She has been a member of theFaculty of Management since 1999.

Barbilee (Frost) Hemmings BA/BEd ’94“I graduated in May of 1994 and marriedDwayne, the love of my life, in June of thesame year. We have two beautiful daugh-ters, Rydel and Taylor Rae. I taught for nineyears in Alberta (Calgary, Drayton Valleyand Leduc) and one year in Los Angeles, CA.I left teaching in September 2005 to startmy own training company called Are YouFor Real Trainings. Currently my companyoffers courses that empowers teens, youngadults and families to get real! I honour theeducation I received through the U of L andthrough teaching. It has given me thestrength and the courage I need to branchout and fly. Thanks! I would love to hearfrom my classmates.” [email protected]

Lynn Kruszewski BMgt ’95Kruszewski is pursuing her career as a visualartist in Vancouver and has a companycalled Vancouver Prairie Art. She volunteersat Gallery Gachet, a local artist collectivethat focuses on mental health issues. She iscurrently working on the first issue of theirjournal of art and healing called The Ear.This is due out in June 2006 for World MadPride Day.

Jay McBain BMgt ’95McBain is currently living in Unionville, ON,and is a national sales executive for IBMCanada Ltd.

Krista (Ripley) Dobbie BA ’96“I returned to Brandon, MB, five years agoafter completing massage therapy trainingin Saskatoon, SK. I recently married my highschool sweetheart, Wayne, and we are plan-ning a move to the farm in the spring of thisyear. My husband is an agrologist, and welook forward to raising my seven-year-old

daughter in the country. All the best fromfriendly Manitoba!”

Darcy Gonci BSc ’96, BMgt ’99“After two years in Vancouver withPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and aprivate biopharmaceutical firm, I decided toreturn to Calgary and PwC in March. I waslooking forward to cheering on the Flamesduring the playoffs this year but I’m head-ing to San Francisco for a five to sevenmonth project. Trying to find Hockey Nightin Canada in northern California will be a challenge!”

Barry Lorne BFA ’96Lorne was one of 10 artists featured in amajor exhibition of current paintings inAlberta titled About Time, held at theUniversity of Calgary. “Barry’s series of largepaintings, done on birch veneer panels,shows his continued commitment to exqui-site draughtsmanship, subtle colour and arefined and ironic sense of humour and self-expression,” says Leslie Dawn, U of CDepartment of Art Chairman.

Paul Hudson BMgt ’97“Upon graduation I attended a career fairat the U of L. After a few months of pursu-ing a recruiter from RBC Royal Bank, who Imet there, I landed a position as a personalbanker in Lethbridge. Within two years, I made my way west to Whistler, BC, andwas promoted to the position of mortgagespecialist. As a mortgage specialist, I nowhave the freedom to be an entrepreneurand enjoy an active lifestyle, which includesskiing, mountain biking and hiking. I trulyfeel I’ve found the perfect balance!”

Devon Walker BA ’97Walker recently published a historical fic-tion novel, They All Fall Down, throughPublish America.

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Tammy (Izsak) McKenney BA ’98, BFA ’00McKenney graduated with a master’s degreein fine arts from the University of Waterloo in2002. In 2003, she married Brett McKenney.

Aaron Nakama BA ’98“I have switched career paths following 13years directly and indirectly in the broadcastindustry. My focus is now in specialist infor-mation technology recruitment for severalvertical markets throughout Vancouver andthe Lower Mainland of BC.”

Carla Pavan BSc ’98Pavan was selected for the Canadian World Cup Skeleton Team and placed first at the World Cup in Igls, Austria, inDecember 2005.

Peggy Thomson BA ’98“I moved back to Grande Prairie, AB, afterfinishing school at the U of L. Despite grad-uating with a degree in political science, I am now in the computer science field andhave done some programming and web sitedesign. Currently, I provide tech support for Meyers Norris Penny LLP in the PeaceRegion; it is a great challenge, and I’m loving it!!”

Amela Karabegovic BMgt ’99Karabegovic is a research economist at TheFraser Institute in Vancouver, BC.

Laura Kipp BSc ’99“In May 2005, I graduated with a doctor ofpharmacy degree from Creighton Universityin Omaha, NB. I am currently practising community pharmacy in Invermere, BC.”

Angelo Rapanos BA ’99Rapanos graduated from the University ofCalgary with a master’s degree in architec-ture. Currently, he is an intern with TheOntario Association of Architects.

00sLinda Hancock MEd ’00Dr. Hancock recently convocated with a doc-tor of psychology degree from SouthernCalifornia University of Professional Studies.She is licensed as a chartered psychologistand registered social worker, and operates aprivate practice in Medicine Hat, AB.

Tim Hodgkinson BMgt ’00“For the last five years I have been workingand playing at Sunshine Village in Banff, AB.I’m currently the acting information systemsmanager. When not working, I enjoy 50-plusdays of skiing in the winter and endlesssummers of rugby.”

Andrea Kovago BMus ’00Kovago is a voice professor at DalhousieUniversity in Halifax, NS. She is working ona dissertation for her doctor of musical artsdegree from the University of Minnesotaand plans to complete it next spring.

Heather McCuaig BA ’00McCuaig obtained a law degree at theUniversity of Alberta while working as aresearch assistant for the associate dean forthree years. McCuaig was admitted to theAlberta Bar in 2005 and is practising atPeterson and Purvis LLP in Lethbridge.

Jordan Tanner BMgt ’00“I recently moved to the Halifax area withmy wife, Angie (a native Bluenoser), andour black lab named Scotia. I am an advisorwith Barrington Wealth Partners, and I dopersonal and corporate wealth and estate

planning for business owners, executivesand incorporated professionals.

“Thanks to Dr. George Kotoulas for the solidfoundation in modern portfolio theory. ToAndy, Gavin, Laurel, Heather, Sarah or anyof the others that happen to read this, makesure you drop me a line.” [email protected]

Bruce Warkentin BMgt ’00Warkentin is a chartered accountant (2000Vic Dzurko Honor Roll) and chartered busi-ness valuator (2005 Silver Medalist). In 2005,Warkentin took a position with Deloitte &Touche LLP in Calgary.

Jaime Warn BFA ’00, BA ’02Warn is co-curator for the Lynn CohenExhibition at the Walter Phillips Gallery in Banff, AB. The exhibit runs until June 18, 2006.

Erin (Morris) Jones BA ’01, BEd ’03“Since graduating, I have been teaching sec-ondary school in the Lower Mainland. Istarted in the conventional system, thenmoved to working with ‘at risk’ youth in analternative school setting. It has been veryrewarding, and I have been there for threeyears. I recently married Craig Jones, who isa software trainer. We live happily in Surrey,BC, with our two cats. In the near future I will be pursuing graduate studies in curriculum and instruction at Simon FraserUniversity.”

Dee Danish BMgt ’02“I graduated with distinction from the U of Lin 2002, successfully completed the CASchool of Business program, and wrote andpassed the Uniform Final Examination in2005. I became a member of the Institute ofChartered Accountants of British Columbiain January of this year. From 2002 to 2005, I articled with White Kennedy CharteredAccountants LLP in Penticton, BC. Recently I was hired by BDO Dunwoody LLPChartered Accountants and Advisors inKelowna, BC, as a senior accountant in theassurance and accounting department.”

Beany Dootjes BFA ’02Dootjes has work in a group exhibition enti-tled Popular at the Art Gallery of Calgaryuntil May 2006.

Dustin Hines BSc ’02, MSc ’04Rochelle (Bruneau) Hines BSc ’02“We miss you all! The U of L and the peoplewe met along the way have played such animportant role in our development. We areboth working toward PhD’s in neuroscienceat the University of British Columbia.Although we miss the people and the sun ofsouthern Alberta, we have learned to acceptthe start of spring in January (even with all the rain).” [email protected]

Shawna Romolliwa BA ’02Romolliwa is an admissions assistant atLethbridge Community College.

Cheris Samuels BA ’02Samuels is an academic advisor at theUniversity of Phoenix (Calgary campus).

Lindsey (Wiggill) Bingley BA ’03“I am currently involved in completing anMA in Canadian history at the U of L. I mar-ried a wonderful man named Mike Bingleyin November 2005. The ceremony took placein a historic log church in Parksville, BC.”

Meghan Forsyth BMus ’03Forsyth graduated with an MPhil in ethno-musicology from the University ofCambridge, England, undertaking herfieldwork in the Shetland Isles. In Fall 2006,she will begin a PhD in ethnomusicology atthe University of Toronto, focusing onAcadian culture and musical traditions inPrince Edward Island.

Corey Makoloski BEd/BFA ’03Makoloski became the assistant principal atthe Warner Hockey School after teachingthere for two years. He was the stage man-ager for the Lethbridge Musical Theatre’srecent productions of Carousel and WestSide Story.

Josh Papay BMgt ’03“Since graduation, I have assumed the posi-tion of accounts manager with Patron WestInc. We supply commercial equipmentfinancing to end users in many industriesincluding forestry, construction and oil field services.”

Shandra Pritchard BFA ’03Pritchard is a teaching assistant and runs thetechnical theatre program at Bishop CarrollHigh School in Calgary. She recently finishedher third year as production manager atBalancing Acts, Calgary’s Annual DisabilityArts Festival. She also co-teaches a technicaltheatre course at Rocky Mountain Collegewith her husband.

Nathan Berezan BMgt ’04“After graduating from the U of L, I movedto Virginia. I am currently with a top-70accounting firm and am taking the CPAexam. I am also the athletics director at myson’s school.”

Matthew Gerber BMgt ’04“After graduating, I moved back to Calgaryand started my own business in the realestate industry. I am a mortgage agent affil-iated with The Mortgage Centre.”

Sara Vosburgh BASc ’04Vosburgh is an allocations analyst forCanadian clothing retailer, Aritzia, inVancouver, BC. “I have always loved fashionand am a very organized and detail-orientedperson, so this position is a perfect combina-tion for me! The company is growing soquickly, and it is exciting to be a part of that.”

Kelly Andres BA/BMgt ’05Andres received a $1,000 Persons CaseScholarship from the Province of Alberta.These annual scholarships are awarded tostudents whose studies and career goalswill ultimately contribute to the advance-ment of women or those who are studyingin fields where women are traditionallyfew in number. Andres is completing anMA in women’s studies, and her thesisfocuses on women’s relationship to tech-nology-based art.

Kevan Berg BSc ’05“I’ve just started an MSc in tropical ecosys-tems ecology at the University of Guelph.My research is based in Ghana, West Africa.I’m studying the spatial, biophysical andgendered tenure dynamics of tropical forestand agroforest patterns. It is basically thescience of trees as applied to the ruralhuman ecology of West Africa (ecology +anthropology).”

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ALUMNI HONOURED

Jon Bromling BSc ’03Alberta Venture 2005 eAward for Customer Service.Bromling is the senior product manager forTTG Systems in Edmonton.

Leanne Elias BFA ’95, MEd ’032006 YMCA Women of Distinction Award for Social Advocacy.Elias teaches multimedia production atLethbridge Community College. She organ-ized the Women in Technology Symposiumand is the founding president of the SouthernAlberta New Media Association.

Lena Russell BEd ’77, Dip Ed ’872006 U of L Honorary Degree recipient.Through extraordinary efforts, Russell has promoted, taught and helped to preserve and renew the Blackfoot language.

Marda Schindeler BA ’93, MA ’982006 Prairie Baseball Acadamy Professor of the Year Schindeler teaches at Lethbridge CommunityCollege and in the Department of PoliticalScience at the U of L.

John Pearson (BASc ’68) with daughter,Kimberly Pearson (MSc ’05), at SpringConvocation 2005.

John Pearson, a member of the first gradu-ating class of the U of L, is a senior air inves-tigator with the Transportation Safety Boardof Canada in Edmonton. Kimberly Pearson isworking with the Nature Conservancy ofCanada as a stewardship coordinator for theWaterton Park Front Project.

The Alumni Association offers four types of frames forgraduation parchments. All mats are acid free and tastefully emblazoned with the University of Lethbridgecrest. All frames fit the standard parchments and feature an easy-load system (no tools required).

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE!Display Your Success With a Prestigious U of L Degree Frame

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Money raised by the Alumni Association through frame sales helps to support ongoingactivities and services for alumni and build scholarships.

Karl Bossler BFA ’05Bossler worked on The Silent Film, whichwas nominated for Best Animated Short at the 2005 International Student Short Film Festival.

Anna Casurella BMus ’05Casurella was a soloist in one of the CalgaryVoicescapes Messiah performances inDecember 2005.

Stephanie Clark BFA ’05Clark has been hired as the coordinator offund development at the Art Gallery ofCalgary.

Christina Cuthbertson BFA ’05Cuthbertson is the public relations/volun-teer manager at the Southern Alberta ArtGallery in Lethbridge.

Azita Ghobadi BMgt ’05“I’m currently living in Dubai. I’m workingin a human resource capacity, with a con-centration in human resource planning. Ikeep my time at the U of L close to heart asI left there richer in spirit and knowledge.Thank you for everything.”

Jeremy Mason BFA ’05Mason directed Alberta Rose last summer atthe Empress Theatre in Fort MacLeod, AB. InDecember 2005, he co-wrote One Paw onthe Chicken’s Coop, which was produced bythe NEW WEST Theatre in Lethbridge. Mostrecently, Mason has provided a short scriptfor the First Annual Imagepalooza, runningthis spring in Edmonton.

Jonathan Reisinger BMgt ’05“After graduating, I moved to Spokane,WA, and got married. I am now a proudfranchise partner with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?,the world’s largest junk removal service.”

Denise Seipp BFA ’05Seipp had two solo exhibitions in Calgaryduring January 2006. Sequins and Lace wasan installation exhibition at Art Central,and BLOCKED was an exhibition of woodblock prints at the Art Loop Gallery.

Breeanne Somerville BMus ’05Somerville is teaching Kindermusik, pianolessons and the history of music for the U of L Conservatory of Music. She has alsojoined the Faculty of Fine Arts as the conser-vatory and public relations office supportperson.

Andrew Torry BFA ’05Torry wrote a play entitled Blast From thePast: Six Hilarious History Tales of FortMacLeod, which appeared last summer atthe Empress Theatre in Fort MacLeod, AB.

Joel Windsor BA/BEd ’05Windsor is teaching as the music specialistat Notre Dame Collegiate (Grades 7 to 12)in High River, AB.

A L M A M A T T E R SNews and notes from your classmates


Elaine (Karen) Rosenfelt BEd ’71passed away on December 11, 2005, at theage of 56. After graduating from the U of L,Rosenfelt taught at several rural elementaryschools including McNally, Readymade,Shaughnessy and John Davidson. She leftteaching for several years to raise her twosons. She then returned to teaching andtaught ESL for 15 years, most recently atLethbridge Community College.

Jiping (Jim) Liupassed away on January 14, 2006, at the ageof 48. Dr. Liu was a long-term member of theU of L Faculty of Arts and Science(Mathematics and Computer Science).

Grazyna Gornypassed away on January 21, 2006. Gornyjoined the U of L in 1989 as a research assis-tant in the psychology and neurosciencedepartments. She played a key role in numer-ous research projects through her workanalysing the cellular and neural constructionof the brain at the Canadian Centre forBehavioural Neuroscience (CCBN). Gorny issurvived by her husband Boguslaw (Bogdan),also a member of the CCBN staff.

William Bruce (Bill) Lambertpassed away on January 23, 2006, at the age of 65. Lambert was a founding facultymember of the U of L and a true supporterof liberal arts education. He retired in themid-1990s. In the 30 years that he taughtEnglish literature, his focus was always on the students, their intellectual developmentand their potential.

Dr. Herbert (Mart) Kenney LLD ’85passed away on February 9, 2006. Dr. Kenney was a well-know Canadian musician, bandleader, Order of Canada recipient and tireless community volunteer.

Herbert M. Axfordpassed away on February 18, 2006. Dr. Axford was the head of the U of L economics depart-ment until he retired and moved to Victoria,BC, in 1975.

Gregory Horon BMgt ’88passed away on February 25, 2006.

Frederick Kane BASc (BA) ’84passed away in March 2006 at the age of83 years.

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In 1972, former U of L Pronghorn Men’s BasketballCoach Dr. Gary Bowie was thrilled to see the openingof the new University gymnasium and that thePronghorn athletic teams finally had a place to callhome. The gymnasium also provided space for U of Lphysical education classes, intramural programs,Convocation ceremonies, special guest lectures andnumerous other University events.

“The old gym served us well over the years,” saysBowie. “It became known as the ‘pit,’ which oppos-ing athletic teams didn’t like to play in. They thoughtour fans were located too close to the court, and theywere intimidated by them. Our fans were terrific.”

On February 3, 2006, the Pronghorns hosted theUniversity of Calgary Dinos in the final men’s andwomen’s basketball games to be played in theUniversity gymnasium. With the new Health andWellness Centre triple gymnasium opening this fall,the Pronghorns hit the hardwood one last time, andwere cheered on by a sold-out crowd.

1972: The opening

of the University

gymnasium

Tri-University Champs – The U of L Pronghorns were the winners of the fourth annual Tri-University Classic in November 1972. The basketball tournament was attended by 2,300 spectators during the weekend – a fitting opening for the new University gymnasium.

F R O M T H EA R C H I V E S

Dr. Gary Bowie, former U of L Pronghorn men’s basketball coach and athletic director, proudly stands by a bronze pronghorn statue, which is located in the entrance of the University Library.

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SETTING THE STAGE - University of Lethbridge · Setting the Stage The Journal sits down with Terry Whitehead (BA ’94), the director of fund development at Vancouver’s Arts Club