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Cover PhotoSeated, from left, are Proudly UNB 2007 Awards recipients LynnFraser Hruczkowski, Kevin Ratcliff and Sally McAllister. Standing,from left, recipient Steve Fowler, UNBSJ Vice-President KathrynHamer, award recipients Kara Hachey, Dr. Siauw Ng, and DavidThorne (representing the Saint John Alumni Action Team), andAlumni President Kevin Ferguson. See page 22.Cover Photo: Joy Cummings

Associated AlumniCouncil Members

PresidentKevin Ferguson (BBA’92, BA’93)

Vice-PresidentLarry Hachey (BBA’87-SJ)

TreasurerMarc Bedard (BBA’74)

SecretaryGregory Lutes (BBA’92)

Immediate Past PresidentBarry Beckett (PhD’70)

Board of Governors RepresentativesCarey A. Ryan (BA’70, MEd’79)

Gary Donahee (BPE’70)Barry Beckett (PhD’70)

CouncillorsAnthony Enman (BBA’10-SJ)

Renée Fleming (BScF’00)Todd Grimes (BBA’01)

Anne Higgins (BEd’92, MEd’96)Peter Jolly (BScCE’60)

Aaron McIntosh (BBA’97, BA’00)Mary Ellen McKinney (BBA’77, BN’00)

Kelly Nagle (BOM’00)Heather Neilson (BPE’72)Paul Palmer (BBA’87-SJ)

Jim Simons (BA’71)Jessica Stutt (BA’08)

David Thorne (BBA’91-SJ)Misty Wade-Hovey (BBA’02)

David Woolnough (MScSE’70, PhD’74)Brooke Yeates (BA’95)

President of the Associated AlumnaeCatherine Sutherland (BA’78, BBA’94)

UNB PresidentJohn McLaughlin (BScSE’69, MScSE’71)

Association Executive DirectorMark Hazlett (BPE’87, MPE’89)

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INSIDE

14 Post-secondary educationRecent recommendations on thefuture of post-secondaryeducation in N.B. galvanizedstudents on the Fredericton andSaint John campuses in supportof UNBSJ.

20 A lasting legacyShe was a teacher, and aproud Saint Johner, and whenshe passed away in 2006 shemade sure future students atUNBSJ would have a chanceto get an education — thanksto her $1 million gift.

46 Another champion!In late fall, another UNB teamstepped up to the plate —literally — and won a nationalchampionship.

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COMMENT

CPSE report spurs UNB alumni to action

In the fall edition of UNB Alumni Newswe ran a brief itemlisting just the names of the 2007 recipients of the

Associated Alumni’s major honours — the Proudly UNBAwards.

Now we’d like you to know what those individuals did towarrant that recognition. On pages 22 to 24 of this edition,we present the details of how these 10 individuals and onegroup have contributed over the years to the work of theAssociated Alumni and to the University of New Brunswick.The amount of time, effort and dedication these people haveput into both their work for the institution and indeed theircommunities is truly astounding.

The Proudly UNB Awards, established in 2005 and which

expanded on the existing Alumni Award of Honour program,will continue to showcase those whose commitment to UNBand beyond shows no bounds. The Associated Alumni con-gratulates this year’s recipients. (And don’t forget, if youknow of someone who merits consideration in one of ouraward categories, the deadline for nominations is March 15.More info on page 23.)

Also, if your graduation year ends in a ‘3’ or ‘8,’ yourreunion is happening this summer. See our detailed reunionschedule on pages 26 and 27, and make sure you attend!

Milt Thomas, Editor

Our Proudly UNB Awards recipients — their stories

“Sometimes it takes somethingspecific to make us act.” I used

these words in my last Alumni Newscolumn. The context was to serve as acatalyst to encourage young alumni toget involved and get reacquainted withUNB. Little did I know that in the com-ing weeks, UNB would need the sup-port of its alumni more than ever . . .and that a much more meaningful trig-ger would inspire alumni from all overthe world to take action on behalf of UNB’s future.

The trigger I am referring to is the Commission on PostSecondary Education’s (CPSE) recommendation to separatethe Saint John campus from UNB and convert it to a poly-technic institute. Released in mid-September, the CPSEreport shook our world, especially our nearly 7,000 UNBSJalumni, and was met with immediate opposition from UNBstudents, faculty, staff and alumni.

From letter writing campaigns and demonstrations to pri-vate meetings with key leaders and influencers, the UNBalumni community stepped up and has continued to urge theprovince to be very cautious about the decisions it makesrelative to UNB and the vital role it will play, not only inpost secondary education but also in N.B.’s economic andsocial future.

Since the news broke in September, we have tried to keepyou informed of the situation. At the present time, a work-ing group, struck by the premier in October and comprisedof the four N.B. university presidents and four communitycollege principals, is working to create an improved postsecondary education model for N.B. We will continue towatch this develop, and we will communicate any relevantinformation to you. There is a section in this issue that dealsspecifically with the CPSE. I encourage you to read it for amore complete picture of the situation.

To put it mildly, the demonstration of UNB pride fromalumni has been outstanding. Amid the concern for UNB’svery future, however, there did continue to be alumni activi-ties last fall that captured the essence of what we do as alum-

ni and how it impacts the UNB community.In November, I had the pleasure of attending alumni

scholarship receptions in both Saint John and Fredericton.Each year, the Associated Alumni grants hundreds of schol-arships to very deserving students in recognition of theirleadership and academic excellence. These events are excel-lent displays of the alumni association’s commitment to fos-tering sound education for UNB students.

Little more than a week later, I was in Toronto for theannual fall alumni event. Nearly 200 UNB alumni madetheir way to Rodney’s Oyster House for excellent food andconversation. I met many new people and was impressed bythe mix of recent grads and established alumni. Thank youto all the organizers for another outstanding event by one ofUNB’s most active alumni chapters!

And finally, I was privileged to participate in the presen-tation of championship rings to the 2006-2007 Varsity Redsmen’s hockey team. Last year’s VReds brought UNB’s thirdCIS national crown home with a nail-biter of a win againstperennial rival UdeM . . . in Moncton. In support of thesestudent athletes, the Associated Alumni, through theDevereaux Fund, was the lead donor for the rings. Onceagain, this was a shining example of how the associationimpacts students and their overall UNB experience.

Looking back on my first few months in this role, theyhave been exciting to say the least. In my first column, Icommented that I am engaged and involved because Ibelieve in the UNB story . . . I suppose I should also say Ibelieve in its future. Although there is still uncertainty aboutthe future, if current students and alumni have anything todo about it, we should all feel good about our chances.

I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday season and all thebest for 2008! I hope to see you out there on the UNB trail.

Cheers!

Kevin Ferguson,President,UNB Associated Alumni

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LITERATURE

Historic Eastern PassageBy John Boileau (BA’66)Nimbus Publishing Ltd.ISBN: 978-1-55109-631-5

Historic Eastern Passage is the latest book inNimbus Publishing’s Images of Our PastSeries. The “Passage” is a community on theeastern side of Halifax Harbour that wasfounded in 1752, only three years afterHalifax was settled by the English. AuthorJohn Boileau takes readers on a journeythrough the Eastern Passage area, includingImperoyal, Shearwater, South East Passage,Cow Bay and the harbour's outer islands —McNab’s, Lawlor’s and Devil’s. From fortifi-cations to quarantine stations to an early airbase and even to Bill Lynch’s amusementrides and rumors of buried treasure, HistoricEastern Passage illuminates the history of theregion to the end of the Second World War.Watch the Confederate blockade-runnerTallahassee slip past the Passage to escapepursuing Union gunboats, follow HelenCreighton, Canada’s “First Lady ofFolklore,” on her search to record folk musicand stories, or discover how the air baseplayed a role in the first trans-Atlantic flight.With attention to both everyday and specialevents, Historic Eastern Passage depicts a vividpicture of what life was once like in thePassage.

Cut To The QuickBy Joan Boswell (BA’59)RendezVous CrimeISBN: 978-1-894917-47-6

Someone is making a fine art of murder.Hollis Grant is hoping for a quiet summerof fine art study in Toronto. She plans tospend some time taking a course in paint-ing from a friend’s husband, but the mur-der of the friend’s secretive stepson tragical-ly halts those plans. Her friend needs sup-port and begs Hollis to move in with thefamily. As Hollis discovers the secrets thatlie beneath the family’s perfect facade, shequestions who the real target is. It soonbecomes clear that the crime is the work ofa cold-blooded murderer who intends tostrike again.

Finer Than HairOn A FrogBy Brent A. Connelly (BScF’61)General Store Publishing HouseISBN: 978-1-897113-90-5

The plates are scraped and the smokesare lit, so it’s time to pull up a chair in theold bunkhouse and swap some tales.Storyteller extraordinaire Brent Connelly isback with more yarns about life in the bush.This time, in addition to his belovedAlgonquin Park, Brent takes us north toAlgoma and east to the Laurentians, not tomention “inbacka” a few other places inbetween. Familiar characters, such as Jack

McRae and Johnny Shaw, pop in for a wordor two, while new faces, such as TonyVorlicek, Art Chapman, Charlie Downingand Oscar MacDougall, set themselvesdown and make themselves at home. For asBrent says, “You know that you are having agood day when you are greeted by some-body who tells you that they are finer thanhair on a frog.” This collection will have yougetting out your magnifying glass, it’s sofine.

Historic Fredericton NorthBy Ted Jones (BA’65, MA’69)and Anita Jones (BA’65, BEd’66)Nimbus Publishing LimitedISBN: 978-1-55109-635-3ISBN: 10 1-55109-635-8

Fredericton North’s story is one of fourdistinct communities: Nashwaaksis,Devon, Barker’s Point, and Marysville.Historic Fredericton North describes theunique development of each of these com-munities through historical images, fromthe earliest beginnings as a Maliseet settle-ment up to the World War Two era. Thetext profiles founding families such as theRobinsons of Nashwaaksis and theGibsons of Marysville; chronicles the devel-opment of important businesses, includingthe McFarlane Wagon Factory and the St.Mary’s Department Store; describes earlyschools and churches; and outlines impor-tant changes in transportation, such as theconstruction of the Devon railroad stationsand the establishment of the Barker’s PointAirfield. This book is an impressive com-plement to Ted and Anita’s early work onFredericton South (Fredericton and ItsPeople).

D-Day to Carpiquet: The NorthShore Regiment and theLiberation of EuropeBy Marc Milner (BA’77, MA’79, PhD’83)Goose Lane EditionsISBN-13: 978-0-86492-489-6ISBN-10: 0-86492-489-5

The brutal battlefields of Europe duringthe Second World War were the testingground for the young men of the 1stBattalion of the North Shore (NewBrunswick) Regiment. On June 6, 1944, thesoldiers landed on the coast of France aspart of the first wave of the D-Day invasion.After securing the eastern flank of theCanadian landing along Juno Beach, the reg-iment was in constant contact with theenemy over the next 30 days, suffering asteady stream of casualties. This led to aferocious battle in the French village ofCarpiquet. For five days, the regimentendured a living hell and suffered nearly 300casualties. By the end of it, the North ShoreRegiment had effectively died. For the firsttime, the comprehensive tale of this storied

regiment is finally told. D-Day to Carpiquet isvolume 9 in the New Brunswick MilitaryHeritage Series.

The Heart of the Ancient WoodBy Charles G.D. Roberts (BA1879,MA1881, LLD1906), with an introductionby Thomas Hodd (MA’96)Formac PublishingISBN: 10 0-88780-734-8

Set in the late 19th century in NewBrunswick, The Heart of the Ancient Wood tellsthe tale of a mother and daughter whomove to the woods and come to know theanimals who live in the area. The daughter’spotential romance with a childhood friendis hindered by their conflicting philosophiesabout the natural world until one day whena terrifying encounter forces Miranda toquestion many of her ideals.

Free Wind HomeBy Gary L. Saunders (BScF’59)Breakwater BooksISBN: 978-1-55081-231-2

A childhood memoir 1935-1948, GarySaunders’ Free Wind Home is a visceral talefull of the tangible wonders of discovery andplay, the fulfilling simplicity of nature, andthe sometimes frightening shifts andchanges life holds in store.

Foggy CatBy Glenda Thornton (BEd’94)Early Childhood Centre of UNBISBN: 978-1-55131-110-4

Foggy Cat was launched in the spring of2007 by The Early Childhood Centre at theUniversity of New Brunswick and Born toRead New Brunswick, and is the newestbook to be developed for the Born To ReadNew Brunswick Early Literacy Programme.Born to Read distributes books to newbornsand their families with the aim of encourag-ing parents to read with their babies frombirth. Reading aloud facilitates interactionsbetween parents and babies, and betweentalk, pictures, print and every day experi-ences. Foggy Cat was the winning manuscriptselected in a province-wide writing contestheld by The UNB Early Childhood Centre.Glenda Thornton’s entry Foggy Cat wasunanimously selected by the juried commit-tee. Goose Lane Editions provided the artdirection and selected the illustrator, RobertLyon, from a number of illustrators whosubmitted their work.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Alumni NewsLiterature column welcomes information aboutrecent books by alumni and faculty. If you havebeen published, please send us the name of thebook, the author and his/her connection toUNB, the publisher, the ISBN number, and abrief précis of the contents.

LETTERS


A tribute toProf. Neil MacGillYOU should always thank the people who make a positivedifference in your life.

Procrastination has robbed me of that opportunity.Prof. Neil MacGill passed away Oct. 17, 2007. There are

people you meet in life who give you a needed break, get youover a hump, give you timely advice, let you confide in themor console you, as a friend or colleague.

Then there are people, who through their tireless and oftenthankless efforts, change who you are as a person, stimulateyour intellect, and show you how to enjoy life.

They are called educators, and Prof. MacGill was thegreatest educator I have known. For 39 years, he subtly pol-ished the lives of students at UNB. Every week, semesterafter semester, decade after decade, Prof. MacGill wouldhost a forum. Guest lecturers visiting UNB would be invitedto his apartment in Bridges House to offer their views andanswer questions from 20 or so students. During my fiveyears at Bridges House, I enjoyed hearing the views of Gen.William Westmoreland, a U.S. commander during theVietnam War, and questioning the winner of the Nobel Prize(the fellow who discovered the DNA molecule), MitchellSharp, a former federal finance minister, actors in local the-atre productions, poet lauriates, wine connoisseurs, and thelist goes on and on.

You sometimes don’t appreciate what people are doing foryou at the time; you only realize it much later.

Academic institutions bestow honorary degrees, and for-

mal titles such as “Professor Emeritus.” The students and for-mer students do not get to award any formal title or honour.

I owe a large part of who I am today to Prof. MacGill, andonly realized that long after I graduated. I am now awardinghim the title “Educator Emeritus.”

I have learned one more thing from Prof. MacGill, andthat is to thank people who have made a difference in my lifewhile they are still alive.

James W. Dunphy (BBA’77)Calgary

WE, The Friends of the UNB Woodlot,feel compelled to respond to the articlepublished in the UNB Alumni News(Fall 2007). Several points in the articleare partially or completely inaccurate.We wish to clarify several of thesepoints.

First, the article attributes two quo-tations (p.16) to the original wordingof the land grant of 1800 that are nowhere to be found. UNB claims thatthis land grant gives it the freedom touse the land any way it wants to. TheGovernment of Great Britain did notsell this land to The College of NewBrunswick, but rather it was grantedunder Quit-rent, to be used for publicpurposes forever: “. . . to the soleproper use and behold of the saidGovernor and Trustees of The Collegeof New Brunswick and their succes-sors and assigns forever . . . .” Thisobligation was further strengthened bythe 1827 Royal Charter for King’sCollege and the 1859 provincial Act

Establishing The University of NewBrunswick that requires trustees “. . .shall be able and capable to have, take,and receive, purchase, acquire, hold,possess, enjoy, and maintain . . . .”UNB’s actions seem to be in clear vio-lation of the original land grant.

The article also states that “. . . theplan has designated 50 per cent of theapproximately 3,815 acres of the UNBWoodlot as green space” (p.15).Unfortunately, this patchwork of isolat-ed wetlands and their narrow bufferscannot support a full range of meaning-ful wildlife habitat nor long-standingteaching and recreation value. By lawthese wetlands cannot be developed, sopreserving them does not constituteany real stewardship.

In light of these disturbing facts, we,The Friends of the UNB Woodlot, callupon the University of New Brunswickto place a moratorium on the develop-ment of the UNB Woodlot.Development should stop until exten-

sive and meaningful public participa-tion takes place. To find more aboutthis issue and/or to sign a petition,please visit www.unbwoodlot.org orwww.smartgrowthunb.ca.

On behalf of Friends of the UNBWoodlot,

Andrew BedfordMark D’Arcy (BSc’86)Ross FergusonDr. Caroline Lubbe-D’ArcyProf. Charlene MayesJanet PhillippsDr. Monika Stelzl (BA’96)

CorrectionAn article in the fall 2007 UNB

Alumni News incorrectly attributed aquote regarding the use of UNB’s wood-lot to the original 1800 charter grantingthe land. While the quote should havebeen attributed to another source, it is inkeeping with the spirit of original docu-ments.

Group takes issue with article on UNB woodlot plans

This portrait of Prof. Neil MacGill hangs in McConnell Hall on theFredericton campus


UNB DIGEST

Effort far surpassesoriginal goalof $1.5 million

When UNB’s Campaign for theFaculty of Law began more

than two years ago, organizers set anambitious fundraising target of $1.5million.

That target has not only beenachieved, it has been surpassedalmost fourfold. Nearly $5.5 millionhas been raised for scholarships andbursaries, a new teaching and learningspace, programs and services, and thelaw library.

“UNB’s faculty of law has morethan a century of tradition and excel-lence,” said UNB President JohnMcLaughlin.

“It is gratifying to know that thequality of the educational experiencethat our graduates enjoyed while theywere students has instilled a great loy-alty and real desire to give back inwhatever way they can. Because oftheir generosity, and that of so manyothers, our current and future studentswill have the same opportunity tostudy at ‘Canada’s great small lawschool’.”

To date, $1 million has been raisedfor scholarships and bursaries. Another$520,000 has been raised for programsand services and the faculty’s newsmart classroom that will promoteinteractive teaching using state-of-theart technologies. In addition, Colin B.Mackay bequeathed $3.2 million to theGerard V. La Forest Law Library.

As well, the law library received$750,000 from the estate of MaryLouise Lynch (see box to the right).

“This campaign has given us theresources we need to solidify ourstanding as a top national law schooland provide our students with the qual-ity programs, services, and supportthey need to become some of the coun-try’s most influential decision makersand productive citizens,” said PhilipBryden, dean of law.

“With such a tremendous show ofsupport from our alumni and friends of

the faculty of law, I have no doubt thatour law school’s reputation as a desti-nation for talented students, faculty andstaff will continue to grow.”

The Campaign for the Faculty ofLaw is a component of UNB’sForging Our Futures campaign,which has raised more than $100 mil-lion in support of students, faculty,facilities and programs. Launched in

2005, Forging Our Futures is themost important development campaignin UNB’s 223-year history and thelargest fundraising campaign ever inAtlantic Canada.

For more information on UNB’s fac-ulty of law or the Campaign for theFaculty of Law, contact Clea Ward [email protected] (506) 453-4678 orvisit http://law.unb.ca/.

Law campaign raises nearly $5.5 million

Mary Louise Lynch (BCL’33,LLD’81) graduated from the

law school at a time women hadonly recently won the right to voteand very few were entering the legalprofession.

But Dr. Lynch didn’t let conven-tion hold her back. She was intelli-gent and determined, and estab-lished a busy law practice in SaintJohn, eventually becoming the firstfemale member of the NationalParole Board in Ottawa. She passedaway in April 2007.

Dr. Lynch maintained a life-longcommitment to her university, sup-porting scholarships, libraries andspecial projects at UNB.

Her wisdom, knowledge andinsight helped to guide a successionof UNB presidents. She sat on theBoard of Governors for more than30 years, and served as the registrarof the faculty of law. In 1981, shewas recognized with an honorarydegree.

Dr. Lynch’s generous bequest of$750,000 to support UNB’s GerardV. La Forest Law Library continuesher enduring support of the univer-sity and of future generations of stu-dents. In her will, she also leftmoney to fully endow four academ-ic prizes.

Her name will also continue toresound at UNB through the dedica-tion of the law faculty’s premierclassroom, which is equipped tohold mock trials. It was funded bythe faculty of law, the LawFoundation of New Brunswick, and

friends in recognition of herachievements and contributions.

Dr. Lynch’s distinguished careerincluded serving as New Brunswicklegal counsel for Lord Beaverbrook.Over the years she also became hisadviser and confidante, sitting onthe Beaverbrook Scholarships com-mittee and managing all of his phil-anthropic activities in NewBrunswick.

Mary Louise Lynch: An Enduring Commitment

Mary Louise Lynch served as registrar ofthe faculty of law for many years and wasa close confidante and adviser to LordBeaverbrook.

UNB DIGEST


UNB placesamong Top Fivein Maclean’scomprehensives

UNB has ranked among the top fivecomprehensive universities in the

2007 Maclean’suniversity survey.“We pay attention to all surveys like

this, but we measure ourselves everyday in terms of the quality of our teach-ing, the rigour of our research and theexperience we provide our students,”said UNB President John McLaughlin.“As Canada’s smallest comprehensiveuniversity, we have set our bar high. Wecontinue to compete nationally for thebest faculty, staff and students andmeasure ourselves against the biggestand best in the country.”

All data for the Maclean’srankingsare based on publicly available infor-mation. The rankings for comprehen-sive universities are: Victoria (1),Simon Fraser (2), Waterloo (3), Guelph(4), Memorial (5), New Brunswick (5),Carleton (7), York (8), Regina (9),Windsor (10) and Concordia (11).

UNB ranked first in the categoriesstudent-to-faculty ratio, library expensesand library holdings per student. UNB isranked in many national surveys, likeMaclean’s, and continues to trendupwards among its peer institutions.

Patrick Beamish of UNB SaintJohn’s Students’ RepresentativeCouncil notes that the ranking is a stepin the right direction.

“The Students’ RepresentativeCouncil in Saint John firmly believesthat UNB’s place is among the majoruniversities of Canada,” said Mr.Beamish. “Through the partnershipbetween our campuses in Saint John andFredericton we have access to opportuni-ties that might otherwise be unavailableto us and we, as students, expect no less.”

UNB Fredericton Student UnionPresident Bradley Mullins agrees withthis sentiment.

“UNB is truly one of Canada’s greatuniversities,” said Mr. Mullins. “It has arich history and exceptional facilitieswith dedicated and knowledgeable fac-ulty and staff.”

We n d yRobbins is

not just a feministin the classroom.

She is a pioneerin the field ofwomen’s studies atUNB Frederictonand a socialactivist in hercommunity and beyond.

Now, the English professor’s longlist of accomplishments has earned hernational recognition — the prestigiousGovernor General’s Award inCommemoration of the Persons Case.

The Persons Award is given to candi-dates for a lifetime of achievement inadvancing the cause of equality forgirls and women, and for enrichingtheir communities in significant andsubstantial ways.

Dr. Robbins says this very meaning-ful award helps to boost the morale ofactivists across Canada.

“It feels wonderful to be recognizedwhen you’ve worked for 20 or 30years, chipping away at things, andespecially right now when public poli-cy is going backward in this country,”said Dr. Robbins.

“It makes you feel that someone isnoticing you, and I think the psycho-logical effect of having women recog-nized is really important to keep peoplehopeful, and believing that we canmake a change.”

Dr. Robbins started publishing femi-nist literary criticism in the 1970s andco-founded the UNB Women’s StudiesInterdisciplinary Program in 1986.From 1992 to 1995, she served asdirector of research for the CanadianAdvisory Council on the Status ofWomen.

She also co-founded PAR-L, one ofthe world’s first online feminist discus-sion lists. In addition, her efforts helpedto extend pay equity in the provincialcivil service.

460 graduateduring fallConvocationDuring the fallConvocation on theFredericton campus, anhonorary doctor of let-ters degree was awardedto UNB alumnus DavidWard (BBA’62), shownat right centre receivinghis degree from UNBPresident JohnMcLaughlin, left, andUNB ChancellorRichard Currie. Dr.Ward is a nationallyrespected investmentbanker, an active volunteer, and a philan-thropist. Four hundred sixty students, includ-ing the smiling trio at lower right, receivedtheir degrees during the 53rd Convocation inFredericton.The ceremony at the AitkenUniversity Centre saw 266 students receivebachelor’s degrees, 171 earn master’s degreesand 23 achieve the highest level of academicachievement, the PhD. Three retired mem-bers of the university community were alsorecognized at the ceremony with honorarydesignations: C. Anne Crocker was namedlibrarian emerita; Robert Leavitt, professoremeritus in education; and Colan Linton,professor emeritus in physics

Photo: Rob Blanchard

Photo: Arlo Sutherland

Women’s studies pioneer honoured

Dr. Wendy Robbins


UNB DIGEST

Bio-med teamrecognizedfor breakthrough

Imagine an artificial arm that looksand functions like the real thing.

UNB’s Kevin Englehart does.Dr. Englehart is part of a team of sci-

entists from across North America thathas developed Proto 2, a state-of-the-art myoelectric arm that has many ofthe features of a human arm and canmove 27 different ways. This latestadvancement in prosthetic limb devel-opment has earned the team a PopularMechanics2007 Breakthrough Award.

“This is such an exciting time in thefield of prosthetics technology,” said Dr.Englehart, associate director of UNB’sInstitute of Biomedical Engineering.“We’ve really come a long way in thedevelopment of artificial limbs.”

What makes the Proto 2 differentfrom all other prosthetic arms is that itis designed to operate using not onlymuscles, but nerve fibers, and eventual-ly, the brain. This will give users theability to control the arm by thinking.Proto 2 has 80 sensors in the fingertipsand palm, which will send signals backto the brain, giving users the ability tofeel with the new arm.

UNB’s role in the four-year project isto develop pattern recognition softwarethat is at the heart of the controller.

“The software decodes the informa-tion from muscles and nerves, extract-ing the intended motion of the arm andhand,” said Dr. Englehart. “The pros-thesis learns the characteristics of aparticular user’s biological signals,refining itself to allow the control of asmany motions as possible.”

Proto 2 is managed by the JohnsHopkins University Applied PhysicsLaboratory. In addition to dramaticengineering advances, the project aimsto develop robust new man-machineinterfaces by implanting sensors in thebody, allowing muscle, nerve and brainsignals to be recorded directly.

Other Breakthrough Awards winnersthis year include Microsoft, Apple, andNintendo. The 2007 Breakthrough Awardwinners were featured in the Novemberissue of Popular Mechanicsmagazine.

Photo: Joy Cummings

Blake-Kirkpatrick Scholarship holders meet with ChancellorThe 2007 recipients of UNB’s most prestigious renewable scholarships, the Blake-KirkpatrickUndergraduate Scholarships, are shown above with UNB Chancellor Richard Currie, whoestablished the awards, and previous years’ recipients. Front row from left, Coleman Ward ofChurch Point, N.S., first-year science, 2007 recipient; Jonathan O’Kane, 2006 recipient;Allan Kember of Summerside, P.E.I., first-year mechanical engineering, 2007 recipient; andTyler Edwards, 2006 recipient. Standing, from left, Brendan Wood, 2004 recipient; MeganHurley, 2004 recipient; Miles Goff, 2006 recipient; Holly Sampson, 2005 recipient; ZacharyMcNeil of Bridgetown, N.S., first-year civil engineering, 2007 recipient; Ryan Brideau, 2005recipient; Laura Higgins of Saint John, N.B., first-year science, 2007 recipient; Jessica Yeates,2004 recipient; and Dr. Currie. Missing when the photo was taken were Sean Hayman, 2004recipient, and Brandon Wilbur, 2005 recipient. The scholarships are valued at $45,000 over afour-year program or $55,000 over a five-year program.

The relationship between climatechange and world conflict has led

to the establishment of a new chair atUNB, the first of its kind in NorthAmerica and perhaps the world.

The Gregg Centre Chair in ClimateChange and Conflict will be a researchand teaching position within UNBFredericton’s Brig. Milton F. GreggCentre for the Study of War and Society.

“This is an area of discussion that isnot going to end any time soon,” saidUNB President John McLaughlin.“Our new chair in climate change andconflict, together with our highlyrespected and knowledgeable facultyand staff at the Gregg Centre, will fur-ther the work already being done in thisarea and will position UNB as a one ofthe premier centres in Canada for thestudy of modern war.”

The Gregg Centre builds on nearlyfour decades of expertise in the study of

modern war. Researchers at the centrecurrently specialize in the study of terror-ism, low-intensity conflict, Canadianmilitary history, the modern CanadianArmy — its history, place in society, andoperations — and ongoing transforma-tion in today’s international environment.

The Gregg Centre’s new mandate isbroad and interdisciplinary, encom-passing the study of war as a complexsocial phenomenon. Gregg CentreDirector Marc Milner hopes to have thechair filled sometime this summer.

For more information on the GreggCentre, visit www.unb.ca/greggcentre.

New chair to study climate change, conflict

Scholarships, prizes, andbursaries available at UNB

Scholarships, prizes and bursariesare an increasingly vital compo-

nent of the assistance UNB offers itsstudents. In this space from time totime, Alumni Newswill highlightnew or existing awards available toqualified students.

Perley and Phyllis Estey BursaryAwarded on the basis of financial need toFredericton campus students who are enter-ing the third or fourth year of an undergrad-uate degree program in science, engineering,forestry and environmental management,computer science, business administrationor nursing. Preference will be given to stu-dents entering third year. The recipientsmust be residents of York, Sunbury orQueen’s counties, outside the city/town lim-its of Fredericton or Oromocto. The recipi-ents must demonstrate successful academicperformance and industrious habits. Donor:Perley and Phyllis Estey and the N.B.University Opportunities Fund.

John R. Dean ADI ScholarshipAwarded to a student who has graduatedfrom an N.B. high school, and is beginningan undergraduate program in engineeringon the Fredericton campus. Selection ismade on the basis of scholastic attainmentand financial need. The recipient may nothold additional scholarships that in totalexceed $2,000. Donor: The family of thelate John R. Dean, BSc, MSc, DSc, P.Eng.,and ADI GROUP INC. and the N.B.University Opportunities Fund.

Leycester D. D’Arcy Q.C.Prize in EvidenceA prize valued at $500 is awarded to thestudent standing highest in each section ofthe evidence course. It honors the long anddistinguished career, in both public andprivate practice, of Leycester D. D’ArcyQ.C. DONOR: Steven and SusannaD’Arcy.

Dr. Colin B. Mackay BursaryAwarded on the basis of financial need toSaint John campus students who demon-strate successful academic achievement.Part-time, full-time, graduate or under-graduate students are eligible. Apply:Office of Student Services, UNB SaintJohn. Donor: The estate of Dr. Colin B.Mackay (BA’42, LLD’55), president ofUNB, 1953-1969, president emeritus.

Dr. Colin B. MackayLeadership AwardAwarded to Canadian and/or internation-

al students who are beginning an under-graduate degree on the Saint John cam-pus directly from high school. Selection isbased on scholastic attainment, thedemonstration of leadership qualities,and community involvement. Apply:Associate Registrar, UndergraduateAwards. Donor: The estate of Dr. Colin B.Mackay (BA’42, LLD’55), president ofUNB, 1953-1969, president emeritus.

Dr. Colin B. Mackay ScholarshipAwarded to Canadian and/or internation-al students enrolled in an undergraduateprogram on the Saint John campus.Selection is based on scholastic attain-ment. Transfer students may be consid-ered. Apply: Associate Registrar,Undergraduate Awards. Donor: Theestate of Dr. Colin B. Mackay (BA’42,LLD’55), president of UNB, 1953-1969,president emeritus.

Joseph A. and Kathleen A.Flanagan Memorial ScholarshipAwarded to students who are gradu-ates of an N.B. high school who havecompleted the minimum requirementsfor the first year of the bachelor of sci-ence or the bachelor of science in engi-neering (computer, chemical, electrical,geodesy & geomatics, geological,mechanical). Selection is based on aca-demic achievement and financial need.Donor: The Estate of Joe Flanagan andthe N.B. University OpportunitiesFund.

Gladys Callaghan MemorialScholarshipAwarded to a student who is a graduateof Sugarloaf High School. Selection isbased on scholastic attainment and finan-cial need. Donor: Dean Callaghan, inhonor of his mother, and the N.B.University Opportunities Fund.

Sobeys ScholarshipAwarded to students beginning their firstundergraduate degree program. Therecipients must be N.B. residents, accord-ing to the definition of the provincial gov-ernment’s student financial servicesguidelines. Selections are made on thebasis of scholastic attainment and finan-cial need. Donor: Sobeys and the N.B.University Opportunities Fund.

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If you would like to establish an award or con-tribute to an existing award, please contact theOffice of Development & Donor Relations at 1-877-UNB-GIVE (862-4483) or e-mail theoffice at [email protected].

UNB DIGEST


FellowshipsupportsPhD candidatesThe affec-

tion for anolder brotherwho perishedas a youngpilot in theSecond WorldWar prompteda retired sci-entist withthree degreesfrom UNB tocreate a doc-toral fellowship in his memory.

Richard Armstrong and his wifeDiane have established the David M.Armstrong Doctoral Fellowship forstudents of chemistry or physics whoare studying at UNB in Fredericton orSaint John. The $25,000 fellowshipsmay be held for up to three years.

Dr. Armstrong graduated with a BSc,an MSc, and a PhD from UNB. Hisinheritance from his brother, David,helped him to complete his education.

“Dick’s gift is doubly meaningful,commemorating his brother’s life,while allowing a UNB graduate studentto follow in his footsteps,” said UNBPresident John McLaughlin. “We areextremely grateful to Dick for his gen-erosity and foresight in establishing anaward that will help to educate futurescientists and engineers. In his benefac-tions, as in his career, Dick has set afine example for our alumni.”

Following his studies, Dr. Armstrongreceived the prestigious BeaverbrookOverseas Scholarship for post-doctoralresearch at the University of London.He later joined CIL Inc., a major sub-sidiary of Imperial ChemicalIndustries, one of the largest chemicalcompanies in the world.

Throughout his career, Dr.Armstrong has continuously supportedthe Canadian education system.

David Armstrong was 18 when hejoined the Royal Canadian Air Force,becoming a pilot in 1944. He waskilled in 1945, returning from an airraid in Germany.

Richard and DianeArmstrong

UNB DIGEST


Photo: Joy Cummings

From left, Nicole Letourneau, Lucia O’Sullivan and John Spray

Three UNB researchers — NicoleLetourneau, Lucia O’Sullivan and

John Spray — recently awardedCanada Research Chairs (CRC) werehonoured in the fall at a reception host-ed by the vice-president of research atUNB, Gregory Kealey.

The research of these distinguishedscholars covers a broad range of UNB’sexpanding research activities in thesocial sciences and humanities, healthand wellness, and natural sciences andengineering.

“This was a marvelous opportunityto join our colleagues and celebratetheir remarkable research success,”said Dr. Kealey. “Each of the threeCRCs exemplifies the importance ofUNB research to the province, nationand beyond.”

Dr. Letourneau is the CRC chair inhealthy child development. She devel-ops and tests interventions that supportvulnerable children, mothers with post-partum depression, and mothers andinfants who are exposed to domesticviolence. She also studies the impact ofthese interventions on parent-childrelationships.

Her research is providing a strongincentive for policy-makers and thosewho have influence on the develop-

ment of social programs to implementthe appropriate support interventionsfor these children and their families.

Dr. O’Sullivan, CRC chair of adoles-cent sexual health, studies a complexarray of risk and protective factorsassociated with adolescents’ sexualhealth. Her research is exploring thepresent-day risks threatening the phys-ical and social well-being of Canadianyouth. This research will provide effec-tive new ways to communicate and dis-seminate important sexual health infor-mation to adolescents.

Dr. Spray is the CRC chair in plane-tary materials. His research involvesthe exploration, evolution and resourceevaluation of planetary bodies. Thework he is doing is leading to a sci-ence-driven, technology enabled explo-ration of Earth and other planets via thecreation of a unique, world-class centrefor research, training and enterprise inplanetary materials.

Dr. Spray and his team at UNB areadvancing the knowledge of Earth andother planetary bodies and theresources they can provide.

The CRC program invests in attract-ing and retaining Canada’s mostaccomplished and promising academicresearchers.

Celebrating outstanding research

UNB’s newestcampus opensin Singaporewith BBA

UNB has opened a new campus inSingapore.

UNB College, as it is known, is acollaboration of UNB Fredericton’sfaculty of business administration, theSingapore Institute of Commerce, andthe Stansfield Group. The college start-ed delivering UNB’s business adminis-tration program to its first 30 studentsat the first of the year. It aims to enrolup to 800 students by the end of its firstoperating year.

The building that will house UNBCollege has been provided by theStansfield Group. UNB will providethe curriculum and some of its profes-sors will teach during the summer orwhile on sabbatical. Local Singaporeinstructors will make up the bulk of theprogram’s faculty.

Students will have two options forthe program. They can opt to leaveafter two years with a diploma or con-tinue on for three years and receive afull UNB bachelor of business admin-istration degree.

As with the UNB BBA program, stu-dents will be required to completecompulsory courses in finance, market-ing, business law, international busi-ness, and organizational design, toname a few.

They will also be required to takeelectives and choose a specialization.Courses will be delivered through full-time structured classroom sessions aswell as part-time distance learning ses-sions. Students will also have theoption to continue their degree at UNBFredericton.

Besides classrooms and teachingfacilities, UNB College also has a ref-erence library and computer labs.

UNB’s faculty of business adminis-tration also has campuses in Trinidadand Tobago and Cairo, Egypt, and offersits MBA program in Kiev, Ukraine.

For more information on UNBCollege, visit www.unb.sg.

Something they couldn’t undertakeas students in the 1960s has now,more than 40 years after some of

them graduated from UNB, seized theimaginations of a core group of ’60sgrads looking to leave a legacy.

The 1960s Grad Project was born inthe spring of 2007 as a way for UNBgrads of the 1960s to come together tosupport construction of The Richard J.CURRIE CENTER on the Frederictoncampus.

Nancy (Webster) McFadyen (BA’67) of Toronto is one ofthe grads spearheading the project because she believesstrongly in the CURRIE CENTER and its programs.

“Supporting this will be a great way for many of my class-mates to give back as a sort of class project,” Ms. McFadyensaid. “Grad class projects didn’t exist in the ’60s, as they donow. Our 1960s Grad Project will be an appropriate way tosupport our university as graduates of a specific decade.Those who support the project will then be recognized with-in this new building, and become a piece of UNB history, asdo the supporters of today’s grad class efforts.”

The 1960s Grad Project aims to raise $250,000 to helpwith the remaining funds needed for construction of theCURRIE CENTER.

“This is a unique opportunity for 1960s graduates to sup-port UNB because students of that era were able to takeadvantage of athletic and recreational facilities and activitiesthat were first rate,” Ms. McFadyen said. “We want thechance to provide the same opportunities for tomorrow’s stu-dents through the new building and programs the CURRIECENTER will offer.”

Another grad supporting the 1960s project is Ann Graham(BA’67) of Toronto. She said she enjoyed her time at UNBand now wants to give back to the school.

Thom Pam (BBA’64) of Toronto also is backing the pro-ject, and feels the CURRIE CENTER is something that isparticularly needed at UNB Fredericton. Both Ms. Grahamand Mr. Pam feel that giving through a unique group such asthe 1960s Grad Project makes supporting future studentseven more rewarding.

The CURRIE CENTER will be a state-of-the-art athletics,health and wellness centre that will not only provide a newhome for the Varsity Reds, but also fitness facilities for stu-dents and the surrounding community. It also will allow for

FEATURE STORY

An alumnus explains why hebought seats in the new centre

Acouple of months ago, Herbert Goodspeed (BScEE’34) wassitting at home in Sudbury, Ont., reading the fall edition of

UNB Alumni News when he decided to take a seat in the newRichard J. CURRIE CENTRE on the Fredericton campus.

In fact, Mr. Goodspeed, a 96-year-old native of Penniac, N.B.,decided to take TWO seats.

The retired Inco engineer was among the first to jump into theCURRIE CENTRE Name-A-Seat campaign announced in theAlumni News. For a $1,000 donation, alumni have the opportuni-ty to place up to two names on one of the seats in the CURRIECENTRE’s 1,500-seat performance court, which will be used forvarsity athletics, and graduation and other ceremonies.

Mr. Goodspeed says he decided to support the Name-A-Seatcampaign for a simple reason.

“Ever since I graduated, I’ve made contributions to UNB,”said Mr. Goodspeed. “My relatives were among the first wave ofsettlers to the Fredericton area. So even though I’ve lived inSudbury for many years, it seemed fitting to make a lasting dona-tion in recognition of my Fredericton, and UNB, roots.”

After graduating from UNB, Mr. Goodspeed and his wifePauline (Tait, BA’36) stayed in New Brunswick for a time beforemoving to Rouyn-Noranda, Que., where Mr. Goodspeed took aposition in the mining industry.

In 1940, they moved to Sudbury, where Mr. Goodspeed spentthe rest of his career with nickel giant Inco, retiring in 1972. Mrs.Goodspeed passed away in 2000. The couple had two sons, bothof whom are now deceased.

Now living in a retirement facility, Mr. Goodspeed says he getsThe Globe and Mail delivered every day, and while he guesses thathe’s the only one to read it, he continues to leave a copy in thesunroom once he’s finished with it in case any of the other resi-dents would like to see it.

As for Mr. Goodspeed’s seats in the CURRIE CENTRE, they’llbe bearing the names of him and his wife.

Nancy McFadyen

Photo: Brooke Yeates

Herbert Goodspeed bought two seats in the CURRIE CENTER.

The Richard J . CURRIE CENTER

’60s Grad Classproject launched


ground-breaking research into healthy living and preventionof chronic disease. Construction of The CURRIE CENTERis set to begin in the spring of 2008, and prep work onBuchanan Hill site at the bottom of the Fredericton campushas already begun.

To support the 1960s Grad Project or for moreinformation on the The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER,

contact Kelly Anderson at 506-458-7882 orsend an e-mail to [email protected]

14 • UNB ALUMNI NEWSS WINTER 2008

In 2007 students at UNB, and in particular on theSaint John campus, found themselves studyingsomething more than just their textbooks fol-

lowing the release of the recommendations of theCommission on Post-Secondary Education (CPSE)in New Brunswick.

The Liberal party’s 2006 election platform,‘Standing up for People,’ had pledged to create acommission to examine how best to modernize theprovince’s post-secondary education sector, a movethat was lauded by both UNB President JohnMcLaughlin and student leaders. The commission,led by Jacques L’Ecuyer and Rick Miner, travelledthe province to hear from New Brunswickers aboutthe opportunities and challenges they saw for NewBrunswick’s institutions of higher learning.

The commissioners’ recommendations werereleased on Sep. 14, 2007, and contained manyideas intended to make the province’s post-sec-ondary system more efficient and to lighten thedebt-load for students. Unfortunately, many of thereport’s positive recommendations were overshad-owed by one that called for the creation of poly-technic institutions in Saint John, Edmundston andShippagan through the merger of the existing uni-versity campuses with local community colleges.

In Saint John this would have meant the loss ofUNB Saint John — a situation that concerned stu-dents and citizens alike.

“It wasn’t what we envisioned. It wasn’t what anystudent wanted,” said Patrick Beamish, president ofUNB Saint John’s Students’ Representative Council(SRC). “What we have said all along is we wantchange, assuming that students and the communitywant that change, but certainly not at the sacrifice ofvery strong arts and business programs.”

Mr. Beamish and the rest of the UNB Saint JohnSRC felt they had to act — to support the value andquality of their university — so they organized a stu-dent rally in early October. Participants, 2,000strong, gathered in King Square, in the heart of SaintJohn’s uptown, to reinforce the importance of UNBto the port city and Southwestern New Brunswick.

“Originally it was a demonstration of support forthe students, to show that we were concerned andunited on this issue. This demonstration was some-thing we could do,” said Mr. Beamish.

“I think it hit us that it was becoming more thanthat when the executive members were standing atthe bottom of King Street and we realized that peo-ple at the end were still several blocks behind us.”

It was then the group realized support for UNBin Saint John went far beyond the gates of campus.

A second rally, again numbering in the hundreds,was organized by concerned citizens, including UNBalumni John Wallace and Peter Buckland. Mr.Beamish said that rally was a great support for thestudents because it illustrated they were not alone.

Behind the scenes, student leaders on both cam-puses found themselves in the role of lobbyist,engaging politicians and senior bureaucrats to hearthe students’ critique of the report and their sugges-tions for change. Both student governments inFredericton and Saint John adopted a positive andreasonable approach to encourage ongoing dia-logue and relationship-building with governmentand community agencies. The students continue tospeak out about the future of UNB Saint John, stu-dent accessibility, financial aid and credit transfer.

Eric Savoie, UNB Saint John SRC vice-presidentexternal, has become adept at working the phones.Every week he or another SRC member calls gov-ernment officials, both staff and politicians of allstripes, to gather information, reiterate the SRCposition, report on students’ mood (apprehensivemost days) and to ask the questions they are beingasked around campus.

It has meant regular class work has been put onhold, as has the regular work of the SRC.

“Part of the reason I ran for SRC last spring wasbecause I had been inspired by Premier ShawnGraham’s message in making the province a betterplace,” said Mr. Savoie. “I believe in that vision andbelieve a united UNB needs to be a part of it.”

Mr. Savoie also was struck by the number of stu-dents and citizens who have been strong in theirsupport of UNB in Saint John and Fredericton.“One of the great things to come out of all of this isI’ve heard people in the community speak highlyabout UNB Saint John students, and there is more

FEATURE STORY

Students at coreof post-secondarydebate in N.B.

Photo: Paul SaulnierOn Oct. 16, students from universities and community col-leges across New Brunswick converged on the front lawn ofthe Legislative Assembly.

of a sense that we shouldn’t take our university, orits opportunities, for granted.”

That feeling of unity reached across all of UNB.While the UNB Saint John SRC concentrated onthe specific challenges facing the campus, their col-leagues in Fredericton supported them by speakingout on the importance of UNB’s two-campus sys-tem and the overall development of the province.

“We were unified in that UNBSJ needed to staywithin UNB,” said Bradley Mullins, Student Union(SU) president on the Fredericton campus. “It did-n’t make any sense to take it out of the UNBumbrella.” So, student union leaders in Frederictonalso began working the phones, requesting meet-ings with government officials to present theirresponse to the CPSE report.

Believing the future of their university to be inquestion, the students in Fredericton also opted fora public show of support for UNB as a national uni-versity, with foundations anchored in Saint Johnand Fredericton. “That’s when we came up with theidea for our campus-wide rally,” said Mr. Mullins.On Oct. 16, students from universities and collegesacross New Brunswick converged on the front lawnof the Legislative Assembly, the largest studentrally in recent memory. Mr. Mullins said it wasexciting to be a part of it and to see students work-ing together to present their ideas to government.

Mr. Mullins and his fellow members of theFredericton SU have, like Mr. Savoie and Mr.Beamish, continued to lobby government officialsfor changes to post-secondary education.

He said it is frustrating that the government hasnot ended the uncertainty around UNB Saint Johnbecause as long as that remains unresolved, otherissues, such as student debt load, regulationsregarding international students, barriers for abo-riginal students and greater co-operation among allinstitutions, remain unresolved.

“I have to commend the Liberal government forgetting this started,” Mr. Mullins said. “Dr.McLaughlin has been wanting this to happen foryears and we have supported that. What we want issimple: we are looking for clarity and a firm stancefrom government that UNB Saint John is stayingaround, but that changes will be made.”

In a solid show of support for the vision of Dr.McLaughlin, student unions in both Frederictonand Saint John voted unanimously to support himas their representative on a new working groupformed by the provincial government. This group,comprised of N.B.’s university presidents and com-munity college principals, has been tasked withdeveloping a new set of recommendations that willreshape and reinvigorate post-secondary educationin the province.

That group is now at work and is expected tomake it first recommendations early this year.

See page 16 for some FAQs about the CPSE.For more information on the CPSE in general,

please visit: www.unb.ca/pse


Association adopts positionon CPSE recommendations

Shortly after the September release of the finalreport of the Commission on Post-Secondary

Education (CPSE) in New Brunswick, the UNBAssociated Alumni Council adopted a position onthe recommendations after day-long meetings.

At the time, Associated Alumni President KevinFerguson, on behalf of council, issued to alumni viae-mail and through the alumni website the associa-tion’s stance, and a “call to action” to alumni

Mr. Ferguson said “N.B.’s long-term success andself-sufficiency is dependent on having a national univer-sity that is closely aligned, integrated and partnered withthe community colleges to meet the demands for well-trained workers in applied fields and also for university-trained professionals to lead, manage and grow the keyindustries that will fuel N.B.’s self-sufficiency over thenext two to three decades. And Saint John, which will bethe hub, the central place where key self-sufficiencyindustries, such as energy and healthcare, will be based,needs to have both a strong university and communitycollege presence.

“. . . UNB has a strong brand among universitiesin Canada, based in part on age, recognition of cer-tain disciplines like engineering and bio-med, andsize. The Saint John campus is the only small campusthat offers access to graduate teaching and supervi-sion, and can recruit the best faculty and students.That can only happen because the Saint John campusis part of UNB.

“That said, UNB does need to be transformed.There must be consistency between the two maincampuses and strong inter-organization processeswith the community colleges to enable the highestquality student experiences and to create efficienciesand competitive advantages within the system. Theremust be equity between the two main campuses toensure adequate investment in both, so that eachmay continue to innovate and meet the demands ofstudents and of the growing communities for whichUNB is a foundation.”

The motion approved by the Alumni Councilendorsed the following principles regarding the CPSErecommendations and the future of N.B.’s post-sec-ondary education system:

The UNB Associated Alumni:• does not support the conversion of UNB’s SaintJohn campus to a polytechnic• supports UNB as a national university with maincampuses in Saint John and Fredericton• supports a significant expansion of the partnershipwith the N.B. Community College Network• agrees the N.B. Post-Secondary Education Systemmust be student centric and financially accessible• advocates greater consistency and equity betweenUNB’s two main campuses• will speak broadly as one voice, with local leader-ship in Saint John coming from the Saint JohnAlumni Action Team

As a result of Mr. Ferguson’s call to action, morethan 100 alumni copied the Alumni Office on mes-sages sent to government in support of the associa-tion’s position.

For more information on the Association’sposition on the CPSE, please visit:

alumni.unb.ca/CPSE


Following are excerpts from some FAQs about theCPSE and the University of New Brunswick’s posi-tion in regard to them.

Why has the Government of New Brunswick created anaction committee for post-secondary education?The Government of New Brunswick has identified thedevelopment of a strong education system as one of itskey priorities. The first step was the creation, in January2007, of the Commission on Post-Secondary Education(CPSE) in New Brunswick. The commission has releasedits final report and Premier Shawn Graham has askedN.B.’s university presidents and community college prin-cipals to develop a made-in-New Brunswick integratedmodel for post-secondary education, using the commis-sion’s report as their framework.How is this process going to work?The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Trainingand Labour is currently working with the post-secondaryeducation action committee. A series of recommenda-tions will be delivered in early 2008, in preparation forthe government’s 2008/09 budget.The CPSE’s final report caused a lot of controversy,particularly its recommendation to create three poly-technic institutes, one each in Saint John, Bathurst andEdmundston. To do that, it recommended that UNBSaint John be severed from UNB Fredericton andmerged with the New Brunswick Community Collegecampuses in Saint John and in St. Andrews. What isUNB’s position on the commission’s final report?The commission’s final report was bold in its ambitions.UNB shares its broad goals of developing an integrated,high-quality post-secondary education system that is stu-dent-focused, accessible, accountable, and responsive tocommunity needs. However, the report paints an incom-plete picture of N.B.’s existing post-secondary network,particularly in relation to university governance and theexisting interdisciplinary relationship between institutionssuch as UNB and NBCC. The university believes the UNBcommunity, particularly in Saint John and in Fredericton,share this view. The public response to the polytechnicmodel was strong and UNB is pleased Premier Grahamhas stated quite clearly there will continue to be a stronguniversity presence in Saint John, Bathurst andEdmundston.Why is UNB participating in the post-secondary educa-tion action committee?It is important for UNB to participate in the post-sec-ondary education action committee process because thisis about the future of the university and the province.This is an opportunity for N.B. to be a leader in post-sec-ondary education on a national stage. Forces largelybeyond UNB’s control — demographic, economic andgeographic — are exerting tremendous pressure on smalljurisdictions, such as N.B., to be ingenious, creative andinnovative. The government is addressing these chal-lenges through its Self-Sufficiency Agenda. As N.B.’slargest public university, UNB must take the lead indesigning a made-in-New Brunswick model for post-sec-ondary education by focusing on its core principles:• to provide excellence in teaching and research;• to engender a student-centred, enriching educationalexperience; and,• to be dynamic and responsive leaders in the shaping thefuture of the province.What is the future of UNB Saint John?Premier Graham said there will always be a strong univer-sity presence in Saint John; UNB believes — and willassert — that it must be a UNB presence in the form of a

full degree-granting institution with undergraduate, mas-ter’s and doctoral programs along with a growingresearch agenda. There is no question a new model forpost-secondary education in N.B. must be crafted. UNBis no stranger to change. UNB opened a new campus inSaint John in 1964 to respond to the changing needs ofthe province. UNB Saint John has a strong record ofaccomplishments, including:• A record of growth: The initial student population of97 people has grown to an enrolment at UNB Saint Johnof approximately 3,000 students in undergraduate andpost-graduate studies, both full-time and part-time.• A record of responding to community needs and part-nerships: New programs and course offerings at UNBSaint John reflect a balance between responding totrends in the marketplace and maintaining high academicstandards. For example, the pre-MBA program is helpinginternational students understand western business prin-ciples. Perhaps most notable is the agreement withDalhousie University to offer medical education on theSaint John campus in collaboration with the Saint JohnRegional Hospital and the Atlantic Health Sciences Corp.• A record of excellence in education: UNB Saint Johnoffers more than 40 programs, including an increasingnumber of interdisciplinary programs with our partnerinstitutions, NBCC Saint John and the Atlantic HealthSciences Corporation. Programs such as radiography,respiratory therapy, nuclear medicine, radiation therapyand our bachelor of applied management are just a fewexamples. Libraries on both our campuses are transform-ing access to information and resources. In Saint John,the new learning commons is part of an ambitiousexpansion and renovation of the Ward Chipman Library.• A record of influential research: UNB Saint John, as anational, comprehensive university, can boast of a number ofrecent national and international calibre accomplishments.Why is it important that UNB maintain campuses inFredericton and Saint John?To achieve the policy objectives outlined in its 20-yearSelf-Sufficiency Agenda, it is crucial that the governmentretain and enhance UNB’s national comprehensive uni-versity presence in Fredericton and Saint John. To main-tain that national scope, UNB must continue to offer abroad range of programs in Fredericton and Saint Johnat the graduate and undergraduate level, including pro-fessional degrees that are supported and enhanced witha significant amount of research activity. UNB is thesmallest comprehensive university in Canada. Being apart of the UNB system connects Saint John andFredericton, giving each access to more than 800 facultyand research staff who, together with strong links to gov-ernment laboratories, the community, the private sector,and more than 60 international institutions, provideresearch leadership and help define economic, social,and cultural strategies for N.B. Maintaining and increas-ing research capacity is essential for UNB’s growth. Totake UNB Saint John out of that equation will have adetrimental impact not just on Saint John, but onFredericton too because UNB will shrink in size.Removing UNB Saint John could return UNB to its pre-1964 status, that of a regional school. Such a movewould severely limit student access and choice, truncateresearch opportunities and hinder UNB from playing atransformative role in the evolution of New Brunswickinto a self-sufficient province.

For the full version of these FAQs, please visit:www.unb.ca/pse

Some FAQs about the post-secondary review


Photos: Joy Cummings

Above, UNB Vice-President (Saint John)Kathryn Hamer and UNB Associated AlumniPresident Kevin Ferguson, centre, raise aglass with the fall 2007 graduates on theSaint John campus during the association’straditional Champagne Toast. At right, UNBPresident John McLaughlin, left, and UNBChancellor Richard Currie, right, present anhonorary degree to John G. McAvity.

Saint John native honoured at fall Convocation

A PUBLICATON OF THE SAINT JOHN ALUMNI ACTION TEAM OF THE UNB ASSOCIATED ALUMNI

ASaint John native with 26 years atthe helm of the Canadian Museums

Association was recognized with anhonorary degree in October at UNBSaint John’s 25th fall Convocation.

An honorary doctor of letters waspresented to John Gillis McAvity, whograduated with his BA from UNB in1972, having attended UNB Saint Johnin both the downtown campus and newTucker Park location. He then went onto serve as assistant curator, KingsLanding Historical Settlement, andthen from 1974-76 as provincial muse-ums adviser, N.B. Museum, Saint John.In the years 1976-81, he was executivedirector of the Ontario MuseumAssociation in Toronto before movingon in 1981 to the top job in the muse-ums association field as executivedirector of the Canadian MuseumsAssociation, a post in which he hasserved with great distinction.

“A t home in Canada and abroad, JohnMcAvity has been a dynamic and force-ful voice for Canadian heritage, workingclosely with governments at all levels,with the corporate sector, universities andwith Canadian cultural organizations andassociations,” said Thomas J. Condon,vice-president (Saint John) emeritus.

Museums in Canada have beentransforming themselves through vari-ous policies that Dr. McAvity has beenleading. He has also led many advoca-cy campaigns to secure a better appre-ciation of museums’ role in society.

McAvity maintains a home inRothesay, N.B., and spends time therein the summers. His mother, CatharineA. McAvity, was a Canadian visualartist of considerable distinction andmany of her works were donated toUNB Saint John upon her death.

Also during Convocation, JoannaEveritt and Merzik Kamel were hon-

oured with the distinction of receivingthe Dr. Allan P. Stuart MemorialAwards for Excellence in Teaching.

Dr. Everitt teaches political scienceand through her teaching she accom-plishes her goal to “make studentsaware of the relevance of politics totheir own lives,” said Don Desserud,associate dean of Graduate Studies.

Dr. Kamel is a professor in thedepartment of mathematical sciences.His achievements as a teacher are root-ed in his student-centered philosophyof teaching, aiming to support studentsin attaining success. “Dr. Kamel’s ded-

ication to supporting student successgoes far beyond the classroom,” saidmathematics Prof. Keith De’Bell.

The Dr. Allan P. Stuart MemorialAward for Excellence in Teaching wasestablished in 1972 to recognize teach-ing excellence at UNB. Each year, acommittee of Senate, composed of fac-ulty and students, select the recipientsof this award from nominations madeprimarily by students.


UNBSJ Alumni News and Activities

Faces of UNBSJ alumninow deck the ‘Hall of Honours’

The faces of UNB Saint John’s alumni community have anew home.

Class composites from the first official graduating class in1974 to the most current class are now located in what isbeing referred to as the ‘Alumni Hall of Honors’ betweenHazen and Oland halls on the Saint John campus. The ideato move the grad photos to a more visible location from theirformer home in the Ward Chipman Library Study Hall wasconceived by the Grad Class of 2007.

With the removal of several old lockers from the hallwaylast year, the space had no purpose and became a vacant, dullconnection between the two buildings. Members of the gradclass felt that alumni deserved to be placed in a more publicspace on campus.

“People are enjoying the composites,” said Mary Duffley,alumni program manager at UNB Saint John. “It is amusingto hear the students comment on how small the early classeswere compared to the more recent larger classes of 400 ormore graduates. They particularly enjoy seeing the faces ofsiblings, friends and in a few cases, their mom or dad.”

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UNB Saint John students connect with alumniLocal UNBSJ alumni shared their experiences and advice with currentstudents at a recent business alumni panel discussion. As they preparefor the transition from university to the workforce, students took thisopportunity to connect with former graduates and learn more aboutseveral careers in business. Those articipating in the discussion includedShilo Boucher (BBA’00), Shiekh Bahauddin, (BBA’06), studentsCatalina Arce (MBA’08) and Farhan Kausar (BBA’08), and alumniJason MacLean (BBA’99), and Larry Hachey, (BBA’87). Missingfrom photo was Janet Morton (BBA’01).

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Associated Alumni recognizes student scholars at UNBSJ

This year the UNB Associated Alumni and Associated Alumnae gave about $106,000 in schol-arships and awards to students. During the fall, some of the student recipients at UNBSJattended a reception where they were recognized for their academic and athletic excellence.

UNBSJ golf tourneyanother success

More than 120 alumni &friends turned out for the8th annual Alumni GolfTournament in Saint John inSeptember. Shown here tak-ing a break are Terry-LynnKing (BN’00), Rob King,Grant Heckman, andBonnie Sudul (BBA’84).

Concordia professorname McCain visitor

UNB’s newest Harrison McCainVisiting Professor is talking politics.

Daniel Salée, a professor of politicalscience at Concordia University inMontreal, is at UNB Saint John for the2007-08 academic year as a visitor inthe department of history and politics.While on campus, he will be giving aseries of guest lectures and workshopsto students and faculty. Dr. Salée is anexpert in Canadian, Quebec and identi-ty politics, and his most recent work hasfocused on inter-ethnic and inter-cultur-al relations and the state in Canada.

While at UNBSJ, Dr. Salée willfinalize his research and write the firstdraft of a book manuscript on socialtransformation and the redefinition ofcitizenship in Canada. Part of his timewill also be spent discussing his workand exchanging information with UNBcolleagues.

The Harrison McCain VisitingProfessorships provide UNB with anopportunity to attract visiting faculty tothe university on short-term appoint-ments to enrich course offerings andstrengthen research programs. Visitingprofessors bring expertise and new per-spectives to UNB.



RHODA WOODWORTH

Leaving a lasting

legacy for students

at UNBSJ

Rhoda Woodworth was a proud Saint Johner, adedicated teacher, and a firm believer that

everyone deserved access to higher education.When she died in 2006, she left a bequest of $1

million to UNB to support scholarships for studentsattending the Saint John campus.

“The amount of this gift is a reflection of thetremendous value that Rhoda Woodworth put oneducation as a means of opportunity for young NewBrunswickers,” said UNB President JohnMcLaughlin. “It is obvious Miss Woodworth careddeeply about the youth of Saint John and UNBthanks her for helping them obtain access to a qual-ity post-secondary education in their home city.”

The $1 million bequest will support the Rhoda andRonald Woodworth Scholarships, valued at $5,000each. Several scholarships will be awarded annuallyto students who are graduates of a high school inSaint John, residents of the City of Saint John, citi-zens of Canada, and those who have demonstratedscholastic attainment and financial need

The recipients of the inaugural Rhoda andRonald Woodworth Scholarships at UNB SaintJohn are Edith-Rose Cairns, a third-year nursingstudent, and Lisa Weir, a fourth-year concurrent artsand education student

“Receiving the Woodworth scholarship hasmeant a much less stressful final year of school,”said Ms. Weir. “Finding the resources to pay foruniversity while trying to raise a family on oneincome is extremely challenging. Scholarships likethis simultaneously reward hard work and assiststudents in Saint John with their dream of a univer-sity education. This dream has been a long timecoming for me and it’s hard to express in words justhow much this type of recognition means to me asI near completion of my degrees.”

It is anticipated that the Woodworth ScholarshipFund will support eight scholarships annually,beginning in 2008-09

“Rhoda Woodworth wanted to provide the youngpeople of Saint John with opportunities to attend

university in their home town and not have to carrythe extra financial cost of living elsewhere,” saidTom Drummie, a lawyer and an executor of RhodaWoodworth’s will. “She was proud of having a uni-versity in her hometown and would have been astrong advocate for keeping UNBSJ in Saint John.”

Rhoda Elizabeth Woodworth was born, raisedand lived in west Saint John. A graduate of SaintJohn High School and the Provincial NormalSchool, she taught at several schools in the SaintJohn area, retiring from Barnhill Memorial Schoolin 1978. While she taught, she also attended UNBand received a bachelor of teaching degree in 1971

“Rhoda was an excellent teacher and well likedby her students,” said Catherine Somerville, cousinof Rhoda Woodworth. “If she ever saw a student inneed she was quick to act, providing help whenev-er she could.”

Miss Woodworth was an avid golfer and a mem-ber of the Carleton-Kirk United Church, the SaintJohn Retired Teachers’ Association, and theRiverside Country Club.

Miss Woodworth requested that this scholarshipalso include the name of her brother Ronald. Agraduate of New Albert School and Saint John HighSchool, Mr. Woodworth was an auditor with theWorkman’s Compensation Board, and by allaccounts, an astute investor

More information about donating to UNB isavailable online at www.unb.ca/donations, byphone at 1-877-UNB-GIVE or by e-mail at [email protected].

Rhoda Woodworth (BT’71) was always quick to help stu-dents in need because she valued education so highly.


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Martini Madness — girls’ night outThe Martini Madness and Cocktail Making event held recently at Sebastian’s Cafe in SaintJohn proved to be very popular among alumni and friends. For some it was a chance to gettogether with some friends and former classmates. Shown here enjoying their cocktails are, fromleft, Jill Folkins (BA’97, BEd’01), Melanie McCarthy (BSc’96, BEd’98), Angela Blackwood,Angie Smith (BA’96), and Crystal Hunter (BA/BEd’05).

Proudly UNB

Awards GalaThe AssociatedAlumni hosted itsannual Proudly UNBAwards dinner atUNBSJ’s Grand Hallin downtown SaintJohn in the fall, andarea alumni were inabundance. At right,Award of Honourrecipient KevinRatcliff, left, sharesa laugh with GaryLawson, centre, andalumni council mem-ber Peter Jolly. Lowerright, Volunteer of the Year Steve Fowlerchats with Judy Weeks. Below, council mem-ber David Woolnough, left, and JohnWallace listen to one of the award citations.


Peacock namedHarold CrabtreeVisiting Scholar

Kurt Peacock, a well-known SaintJohn writer, historian and civic

activist, has spent years advocatingagainst energy policies that are harm-ful to low-income New Brunswickers.

His activism and his scholarly accom-plishments have earned him the appoint-ment as the Harold Crabtree FoundationVisiting Scholar in New BrunswickPublic Policy at UNB Saint John.

“This appointment brings communi-ty expertise and a new perspective toour university,” said UNB presidentJohn McLaughlin. “Kurt Peacock willhelp to strengthen public dialogue sur-rounding the proposed Saint Johnenergy hub, and encourage the devel-opment of policies that benefit all resi-dents of New Brunswick.”

The Harold Crabtree Foundationdonated $100,000 to UNB’s ForgingOur Futures campaign to create theCrabtree Visiting Scholar program.

As a visiting scholar, Peacock willcollaborate with UNB faculty and out-side agencies to research public policyin N.B. He will also present guest lec-tures at the university. Crabtree visit-ing scholars interact with members ofgovernment, the community, and acad-emia to strengthen the province’s pro-ductivity and prosperity.

Kurt Peacock is well-placed to leaddiscussions surrounding public policy.His 2005 report, Poverty and Plenty,focused public attention on the econom-ic challenges facing Saint John’s low-income residents, and the investmentsneeded to enhance their quality of life.

“I’m honored to be named the firstCrabtree Scholar at UNBSJ. This is awonderful opportunity to continueworking on issues vital to NewBrunswick residents,” said Mr. Peacock.“We need to have an informed discus-sion about how energy investments canbenefit all New Brunswickers.”

A graduate of UNB, Mr. Peacock(BA’98) has pursued graduate studiesat Carleton and the University ofToronto. Over the past three years hehas served as research co-ordinator forVibrant Communities Saint John.


Proudly UNB Awards:2007 recipients

Each year, the UNB Associated Alumni pre-sents its Proudly UNB Awards to recognizegroups and individuals that have made sig-nificant contributions to the work of theAssociation and to the University of NewBrunswick. This year’s awards were present-ed during a gala dinner in Saint John inSeptember. We are proud to present the2007 recipients.

ALUMNI AWARD OF HONOUR

The UNB Associated Alumni’s most presti-gious award recognizes truly outstanding serviceand commitment to UNB and the AssociatedAlumni. This year’s recipients are:

Originally from Truro, N.S., Lynn FraserHruczkowski (BA’82) of Edmonton wasinvolved in a variety of student activities, andwas awarded the Student Union Gold ActivityAward upon graduation. She began hercareer in educational fundraising in 1988 asUNB’s first annual giving officer. In 1993, shebecame UNB’s first residence life manager.During this period Lynn met and married herhusband Tomasz. In 1996, Lynn and Tom leftfor McMaster University, where Lynnreturned to fundraising, Tom enrolled in med-ical school and — most important — theirdaughter Hanna was born. Now living inEdmonton, Lynn is the associate campaigndirector for the University of Alberta’s $500-million campaign. During her 12 years onAlumni Council, she took on numerous lead-ership roles, including chair of Homecoming1995. In 2002, in honour of her 20th reunionand as life president for the Class of 1982,Lynn made a personal commitment of$10,000 to establish the Class of 1982Bursary. Most notably, Lynn is the only per-son in UNB’s history to have directed the Red‘n Black Revue three times — in 1981, as astudent; again in 1989 as a staff member,when she directed the 40th anniversary show,and lastly, as a volunteer in 1996, when shedirected the 50th reunion show.

Sally McAllister (BA’72, BEd’73,MEd’05) of Fredericton, a teacher atFredericton High School and the mother offour, was president of the UNB AssociatedAlumni from 1997-1999. From 1994 to1997, she held various positions of respon-sibility with the Associated Alumni, includ-ing chair of the finance committee, chair ofthe student relations committee (the stu-

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Award of Honour recipient Sally McAllister with her family; from left, sister Mary Kaye(BScEE’75), Aaron Simpson, Sally McAllister, daughter Kristy (BA/BEd’04), mother LillianCoughey, son Patrick, father David Coughey (BA’34, BEd’52), son Paul and son Mark (BCS’01).

Photo: Joy Cummings

Award of Honour recipient Lynn FraserHruczkowski, seated, with her parents, Joanand George Fraser, her daughter Hannah, andhusband Tom Hruczkowski.

Photo: Joy Cummings

Award of Honour recipient Kevin Ratcliff isflanked by UNB Vice-President (Saint John)Kathryn Hamer and Associated AlumniPresident Kevin Ferguson.

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dent alumni group, SPARC, Student Prideand Alumni Relations Committee, was cre-ated at this time), and chair of the awardscommittee. From 1999 to 2006, Sally alsoserved as a member of the UNB Board ofGovernors and sat on the UNB Senate whilecontinuing as a member of Alumni Council.During this time, she was chair of the nomi-nating committee of the Alumni Council. Onthe Board of Governors, she served on thenominating committee, the public relationscommittee and the executive committee. Asa student, Sally received the Lieutenant-Governor’s Silver Medal for Education and,in 1973, was named UNB’s Female Athleteof the Year. UNB is an important part ofSally’s family tradition — her father, DavidCoughey (BA’34, BEd’52) was also anAssociated Alumni president, and two of herchildren are graduates of UNB.

Kevin Ratcliff (BBA’82) of Montreal is abilingual business executive and lawyer with 23years’ experience in positions of increasingresponsibility in the legal and financial servicesindustries. He is currently vice-president, com-pliance and legal affairs, administration andoperations for Canaccord Capital Corporation,Canada’s leading independent full serviceinvestment dealer. While a student at UNB,Kevin served as Student Union president,Campus Services Ltd. president, Jones Housepresident, Jones House treasurer, CHSR-FMmanager, CHSR-FM business manager, and onthe staff of The Brunswickan. He also served as astudent representative on the UNB Board ofGovernors and Senate. Upon graduation, hewas awarded a Student Activity Award GoldRing. After earning law degrees from McGillUniversity in 1986, Kevin continued to beinvolved with UNB. He served on the AlumniCouncil from 1994 until 2004. As an alumnirepresentative to the UNB Board of Governorsfrom 2001 to 2004, Kevin was a member of theboard’s investments and human resourcescommittees, and chair of the audit committee.

AWARD OF DISTINCTIONThis award recognizes the significant contribu-

tions made by UNB alumni in their local commu-nities and beyond, for which they have been rec-ognized regionally, nationally, or internationally.This year’s recipients are:

Dr. Carole Estabrooks(BN’77) of Edmonton is afull professor in the facultyof nursing at the Universityof Alberta and holds aCanada Research Chair inKnowledge Translation.Dr. Estabrooks is principalinvestigator of the Know-ledge Utilization StudiesProgram in the faculty,funded by the Canadian Institutes of HealthResearch (CIHR), and the Alberta HeritageFoundation for Medical Research (AHFMR).Dr. Estabrooks’ program of research isfocused on knowledge translation in nursingand the health sciences. She holds a numberof research grants from CIHR, AHFMR andthe Social Sciences and Humanities ResearchCouncil of Canada. Her most recent grant is

a five-year CIHR funded program of researchthat examines the effect of organizationalcontext on knowledge translation, and thesubsequent effect of knowledge translationon resident, provider and system outcomesin long term care facilities in the prairieprovinces. Dr. Estabrooks teaches a doctorallevel interdisciplinary course in knowledgeutilization, and supervises several postdoc-toral fellows, and doctoral, masters, andhonors undergraduate students.

Andrea (MScF’88)and Ugo Feunekes(MScF’91) of Freder-icton are the found-ing partners ofRemsoft Inc., aFredericton-basedprovider of softwarefor integrated, spatialforest management.Andrea is presidentof Remsoft. Anaward-winning entre-preneur, Andrea is responsible for the com-pany’s strategic direction and plays a key rolein the day-to-day operation of the business.Ugo is Remsoft’s executive vice-presidentand chief technology officer. Ugo is responsi-ble for Remsoft’s research and developmentprogram, and overall product development.He also plays a leading role in the company’straining, start-up service, and maintenanceprograms. Under Ugo’s direction, theRemsoft Spatial Planning System hasbecome widely-used by resource managers inpublic and private sector organizationsaround the world. Under their leadership,Remsoft has grown from a start-up with ahandful of key clients in 1992 to become aleading provider of software and services forsustainable forest management with clientson five continents. In 2005 Andrea was hon-ored as the Royal Bank of CanadaEntrepreneur of the Year in the IntelInnovation category, and in early 2006Remsoft was named a Top 5 PerformingCompany in Atlantic Canada by AtlanticBusiness Magazine. In addition to beingactive in the Fredericton business communi-ty, Andrea and Ugo are volunteers with sev-eral local charitable organizations. They havetwo sons, Eric, 18, and Chris, 16. Eric is cur-rently an engineering student at UNB.

Dr. Siauw Hoi Ng (PhD’70) of Edmontonwas born and primarily educated inIndonesia. He started his career in 1970 withthe Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOCC) as

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Dr. Siauw Hoi Ng and Kevin Ferguson

a research engineer. He won four meritawards and prepared some 30 technicalreports in 11 years with IOCC. In 1982, hejoined CANMET, the Canadian governmentresearch arm in energy, metallurgy, and min-eral science, in Ottawa, as a research scien-tist. In 1995, he was transferred to theNational Centre for Upgrading Technology,Devon, Alta. For most of his 25-year career inthe public service, he has been devoted to oil-sands-oriented research with some 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and reports. Heholds several patents and has won a numberof major awards, including the CANMETBusiness Development Award (1992),Anshan Research Institute of Thermo-EnergyScientific Collaboration Award (1994),Federal Partners in Technology TransferLeadership Award (2005), Beijing Institute ofPetrochemical Technology (BIPT) ResearchCollaboration Award (2005), EnergyTechnology and Programs Sector MeritAward (2005), and Natural ResourcesCanada Departmental Merit Award (2005).He serves as adjunct professor at BIPT andHanoi University of Technology (HUT).

YOUNG ALUMNI

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

This award recognizes those who received abachelor’s degree within the last 10 years or agraduate degree within the last five years.Thisyear’s recipients are:

Michael Gallant(BScCE’03, MScCE’06) ofCharlottetown grew up ona farm outside ofCharlottetown, playingsports in the fields andbuilding forts in thewoods. While attendingUNB, he became involvedin environmental andsocial justice issues. Hewas the president of the UNB Students’Environmental Society. In 2004, he andJennifer Dysart, an engineering colleague,co-founded the UNB Chapter of EngineersWithout Borders. The chapter has been aresounding success by engaging theFredericton community through school pre-sentations, and awareness activities such as‘Beat the crap out of poverty’ and ‘Bridgingthe Gap’ at the Fredericton Market. Thechapter has sent five university studentsoverseas for four months, and two gradu-ates for a year or more, giving them a life-changing experience working in internation-al development in Africa. After graduatingwith his masters, Michael himself went toMali, West Africa, to work with EngineersWithout Borders on a Malian developmentproject that promotes rural women’s devel-opment and poverty alleviation throughaccess to mechanical energy and trainingprograms. He is now working at GolderAssociates in Calgary as a design engineer.

Kara Hachey (BBA’05, MBA’06) of NewMaryland, N.B., president of Go-GoGymnastics, began her business career inGrade 9 when she became involved in the

Junior Achievement program. Her passionfor business grew, and during her time atUNB, Kara and a classmate became recipi-ents of the $20,000 N.B. InnovationFoundation grant in the university studententrepreneur category for their company,Go-Go Gymnastics Inc. The companybecame a reality in the spring of 2006. Itssuccess has been immediate, with the com-pany hiring 18 employees and putting morethan 2,500 children through the programduring its first 12 months. The company iscommitted to encouraging children to par-ticipate in recreational activities in hopes ofreducing N.B.’s high obesity rate. Along withbeing CEO of a successful and ever-expand-ing business, Kara is also highly involved inher community. She is still active with JuniorAchievement Fredericton and currently sitson both its board of directors and board ofgovernors for the Junior AchievementBusiness Hall of Fame dinner. She also sitson the board of directors for N.B.’s Duke ofEdinburgh program and is the current chairof New Brunswick’s Youth Advisory Council.

OUTREACH GROUP

OF THE YEARThe recipient group will have made significant

contributions to UNB alumni, students, the uni-versity or the Associated Alumni during the previ-ous year by holding events, demonstrating growth,and/or undertaking new initiatives in support ofthese groups.

In 2002, the Saint John Alumni ActionTeam (SJAAT) was established by AlumniCouncil as a volunteer group to bring agreater focus to serving the alumni of theSaint John campus and to promote and

develop alumni activity in the Saint Johnarea for alumni of both campuses. Theteam selects its own members, holds regularmeetings, and works very closely with theAlumni Office. As a result of the efforts ofthe SJAAT over the past few years, the pres-ence of alumni on campus has strengthenedremarkably. During 2006, more than 500alumni in Saint John attended events/activi-ties co-ordinated by alumni staff and SJAATvolunteers. These activities included alumnimovie nights, wine and beer tastings, theannual alumni golf tournament, and a holi-day open house. In addition to the off-cam-pus events, local alumni have participatedin on-campus activities at Convocation asmembers of the alumni honour guard, par-ticipated in professional guidance panel dis-cussions for students, and attended theannual graduating leaders luncheon. TheSJAAT continually reassesses its role, partic-ularly as it relates to current UNB students.

OUTREACH VOLUNTEER

OF THE YEARThe recipient has made a significant contribu-

tion to advancing the objectives of the OutreachProgram, either by being a member of an out-reach group or individually.

Steve Fowler (BBA’86-SJ) of Saint Johnhas a long history of involvement with theUNB Associated Alumni, and particularlywith activities that relate to the Saint Johncampus and its alumni. He has served as amember of the Alumni Council, was presi-dent of the Saint John Alumni Chapter, saton the organizing committee for theUNBSJ Alumni Celebrations in 1994 and1999, co-chaired UNBSJ’s Celebration2004, was a member of the Beckett taskforce on energizing alumni in Saint John,and was a founding member of the SaintJohn Alumni Action Team. Steve also hasremained active in his community. He waschair of the board of directors of LoyalistDays Inc. in 1992, has been an executivemember of Hospitality Saint John Inc.since 1999, and since 2005 has held a seaton the Saint John Citizen’s Advisory Boardfor the Salvation Army. His hobbiesinclude 18th-century military re-enact-ment and recreational hockey.Professionally, Steve was promotionsmanager for Market Square DevelopmentLtd. from 1986 to 1987, and was a seniorconsultant with Morrison Marketing Inc.from 1988 to 2001. Since then, he hasbeen director of sales and marketing forSelect Community Funeral Homes Inc.

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MichaelGallant

Steve Fowler and Kevin Ferguson

The Saint John Alumni Action Team, from left,team members Judy Armstrong, Chris Weir,Mark-Anthony Ashfield, Mary Duffley,UNBSJ alumni program manager, Kim Hughes,David Thorne, Paul Palmer, and JasonStephen. Missing from photo are membersLarry Hachey, Bob Russell, Jason MacLean,and Barry Ogden.

Association VP Larry Hachey and KaraHachey (the two are not related)


ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

UNB Alumni Survey

Our thanks to the many thousands of you who, at thiswriting, responded to our 2007-08 Alumni Survey,

which was conducted online through November andDecember.

The UNB Associated Alumni appreciates your participa-tion in the survey as it strives to determine what your percep-tions of the association are, and how we can provide betterprograms and services to you.

We are pleased with some preliminary stats from the sur-vey, which indicate the broad spectrum of respondents: 47%were female, 53% male; 25% were grads of 2000-07, 22%were 1990-99 grads, 19% were 1980-89 grads, 19% were1970-79, and 15% were 1969 or before; 45% of respondentslive in N.B., 45% in the rest of Canada, and 10% live outsideCanada. And fully 99% of those who responded said theyheard about the survey via one of our e-mails.

Watch for further details about the survey results in thespring edition of Alumni News and on our website.

Alumni,Alumnaesupporttoday’s studentsIn the fall, the UNBAssociated Alumni andAssociated Alumnaedistributed approximately $106,000 in scholarships and prizes to studentsfor 2007-08. The awards included Alumni Entrance Scholarships, AlumniUndergraduate Scholarships, Alumni Merit Awards and Alumni LeadershipAwards to about 130 students on both the Saint John and Fredericton cam-puses. At top, are some of the recipients, with Association President KevinFerguson, standing left, and Heather Neilson, far right, who is co-chair ofthe association’s awards and scholarships committee. The top awards pre-sented each year are the Alumni Leadership Awards, which go to studentswho demonstrate leadership in the university and in the community. Thisyear’s recipients of the Leadership Awards, in photo above, were, at left, ArloSutherland, fifth-year chemical engineering, of Borden, P.E.I., and JonClayton, second from right, fourth-year science, of Fredericton. They’reshown with Heather Neilson and Kevin Ferguson.

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Hockey playerspresented withchampionship ringsThere are only 42 of them —anywhere. In November, teammembers and support staff ofthe national champion men’s V-Reds hockey team were present-ed with their specially-designedrings commemorating their2007 victory at the CIS finals.The UNB Associated Alumnihelped cover the cost of therings through the DevereauxFund, with help from othersponsors. At top, displayingtheir rings over the champi-onship cup, are team membersJosh Hepditch and Rob Pearce,who scored the winning overtime goal in the final against the Université deMoncton. The rings have a UNB Hockey logo in silver across the front,over a diamond bed, with the player’s name on the side, and the team’sslogan, “It’s time,” on the inside. The rings were designed by player DarrylBoyce and created by Fredericton jeweller Mark Magee. In the bottomphoto, Association President Kevin Ferguson, left, and UNB PresidentJohn McLaughlin, right, present one of the rings to Brian Johnson ofKingswood, who is president of development for the V-Reds. Mr. Johnsonalso made arrangements to fly in two players who otherwise wouldn’t havemade it. In his remarks, Dr. McLaughlin referred to the team as “an inspi-ration to all of us that we can be the very best in this country.” AthleticsDirector Kevin Dickie said the presentation ceremony was “a great way toput closure to the national championship. It was made extra special by thecontribution and recognition from the Associated Alumni, Dr. AndyDevereaux and Dr. John McLaughlin.”

Photos\: Joy Cummings

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Reunion 2008, July 4-6If your graduation year ends in ‘3’ or ‘8,’ mark July 4 to 6,

2008, on your calendar right now. Special reunion events areplanned for the faculties of forestry, nursing and computer science(see below). SAVE THE DATES! Friday will see golf, lobster,

the scholarship silent auction and great entertainment. Saturdayis reserved for all small-group activities and events. Sunday will

feature the ecumenical service and many fond farewells.

Forestry 100th Nursing 50th Computer Science 40th

Fri. 9 a.m. Registration 10 a.m. Welcome 8 a.m. Kid's Day FunJuly 4 9 a.m. Golden Grad Breakfast 10:30 a.m. MacLaggan Tours 8:30 a.m. Golf

9:30 a.m. Golf 11:30 a.m. Faculty Updates1 p.m. Campus Tours 12:30 p.m. Lunch4 p.m. Senior Classes Reception 1:30 p.m. “Perceptions”4:30 p.m. Centennial Reception 3 p.m. Tea 3:30 p.m. Faculty Open House5:30 p.m. Alumni Mixer 5:30 p.m. Alumni Mixer 5:30 p.m. Alumni Mixer6:30 p.m. Lobster Boil 6:30 p.m. Lobster Boil 6:30 p.m. Lobster Boil9 p.m. Maritime Kitchen Party 9 p.m. Maritime Kitchen Party 9 p.m. Maritime Kitchen Party

Sat. 7 a.m. The Market 7 a.m. The Market 9:30 a.m. BrunchJuly 5 9 a.m. 100th Anniversary Breakfast 10:30 a.m. The Market

Noon Tree Planting/Photos1 p.m. Geocache/Scavenger Hunt 1:30 p.m. Plaque Ceremony2 p.m. Woodlot Tour 2 p.m. Class Reunions3 p.m. Woodsman Events3 p.m. Kid's Events5 p.m. Hammerfest 6 p.m. Reception9 p.m. Beer tasting/Pub Crawl 7 p.m. Anniversary Dinner 6 p.m. NB International Speedway

Sun. 10:30 a.m.Ecumenical Service 10:30 a.m.Ecumenical Service 10:30 a.m. Ecumenical ServiceJuly 6 11:30 a.m.Farewell Brunch

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES — REUNIONS 2008

MAJOR FACULTY ANNIVERSARY REUNION EVENTS

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES SMALL GROUPS/EVENTS, REUNION WEEKEND; OTHER REUNIONS

Year Group Leader

1943 Class of Arnie McAllister1948 Class of John Gandy1953 Class of Pat Staples1958 Class of George Andrin1963 Class of David Wilson1968 Class of Susan Ness1973 Class of Janet Moodie1978 Class of Peter Anderson1983 Class of Steven Grant1988 Class of Kevin Fournier1993 Class of Mary Dabley1998 Class of Matthew Landry2003 Class of Hillary Flaherty

Group Dates Leader(s)

Women’s Volleyball Feb. 28—March 1 Suzanne Mason/Sara MacKay

LLB’78 March 1 Malcolm Macleod

BBA’58 Reunion Weekend Bob Chambers

BCS’85-’90 Reunion Weekend Beverley Plume

BScE’58 Reunion Weekend George Andrin

BScF’62 Reunion Weekend Gordon Howse

BScCE’68 Reunion Weekend Ross Peebles

’98 Men’s Hockey Team Reunion Weekend Ryan Lindsay

Bridges House ’85-’90 July 25-26 Andrew (Teddy) Peters

Teacher’s College Aug. 9-11 Betty Smith

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Your Reunion 2008To Do List

1. Contact Barb at 506-447-3371 or [email protected] to leadyour reunion group — class, residence, team, affinity group(Bruns, CHSR, Student Union, Undergrad Society). There is stilltime to organize an event!2. Contact Barb to donate goods or services to the ScholarshipSilent Auction.3. If you are a nursing graduate, contact Barb to lend a classphoto to be copied.4. If you want to be a volunteer, contact Barb to be assigned a job.5. Register at alumni.unb.ca in May 2008 to be entered in adraw for a Reunion Weekend Package (up to $200).6. Register at [email protected] in May 2008 to be entered in a drawfor free residence accommodation (1 person for up to 3nights).

These special rates are in effect only until JUNE 4, 2008USE KEYWORDS “UNB REUNION WEEKEND”

Rate (tax in)Crowne Plaza Fredericton $157.07(Lord Beaverbrook Hotel) single/doubleTel: 506.455.3371Toll Free: 1.866.444.1946Delta Fredericton Hotel $145.77Tel: 506.457.7000 single/doubleToll Free: 1.888.462.8800Fredericton Inn $111.87/$123.17Tel: 506.455.1430 standard/deluxeToll Free: 1.800.561.8777Ramada Hotel Fredericton $111.87Tel: 506.460.5500 Toll Free: 1.800.596.4656 single/doubleUNB Residences $27.12/$45.20Tel: 506.453.4800 E-mail: [email protected] single/double

ANNUAL REUNION WEEKEND EVENTSFri. 9 a.m. President’s Golden Grad Breakfast, Class of ’58

9:30 a.m. Golf Event, general alumni4 p.m. President's Senior Class Reception,

Class of ’53 and earlier5:30 p.m. Alumni Mixer, general alumni 6:30 p.m. Lobster Boil & Silent Auction, general alumni 9 p.m. Maritime Kitchen Party with “Chuck & Albert,”

general alumni Sat. All Day Reunion Group events, organized by/for specific groupsSun. 10:30 a.m. Ecumenical Service, general alumni

Chuck and Albert — Reunion Weekend!

There are some things that have always seemed to go welltogether: hydrogen and oxygen, peanut butter and jam, and

of course Chuck and Albert! Equipped with generous portionsof faces, flying feet, and fiddle faux-pas, these Island Acadianfunny-men pack as much ESI (entertainment-per-square-inch)into a show as possible . . . which is a lot!

Chuck and Albert have been performing together as a duosince 2004, taking music from the Acadian repertoire, adaptingit for two performers, then adding new material that suits theirstrengths, entertaining in both of Canada’s “un” official lan-guages — laughter and music. Chuck and Albert are proud for-mer members of Barachois.


Forty years after its opening,MacLaggan to get a faceliftBonny Hoyt-Hallett (BN’68), N.B. deputy minister of local govern-ment, wrote the following reflection on the 40th anniversary of theopening of MacLaggan Hall, home of the faculty of nursing at UNBFredericton.

Forty years ago, the Faculty of Nursing at UNB Frederictonmoved into new facilities.As the graduating class that year, we were excited at the

opportunity to commence classes in a brand new facility. Asmuch as we were excited, it was the end of an era for thebuilding that had housed the School of Nursing, which waslater to become the faculty of nursing.

The “Annex C” building had been home to the School ofNursing since 1958. Prior to this, it had housed a provincialveterinarian office, and in its early years many a farmerentered the building only to be met by a group of young stu-dent nurses.

The one classroom on the top floor and the lab in the base-ment were home to many of us until 1967. It holds many fondmemories of faculty and friends who were so much a part ofour growing up in many ways.

Now, after 40 years, MacLaggan Hall, named afterKatherine MacLaggan, the first director of the School ofNursing, is getting a much-needed facelift. This year will seethe opening of a new addition and entrance to the building asit faces the community that has supported it for many years.

The celebration of 50 years as a faculty and the new addi-tion will be a major event in the spring. Many familiar facesspanning the 50 years of the faculty’s existence will return totheir alma mater. Guest lectures will lead up to this event incelebration of a feat many questioned 50 years ago — a fac-ulty of nursing on a university campus.

As students, we were proud to be called the “Red Patches”when we went into the hospital for our practicum — a termcoined by Dr. Everett Chalmers as he called each of us to seea procedure he was doing.

We are still proud to call ourselves graduates of a nursingprogram that not only gave us skills for life, but skills for avariety of careers. Many of us have taken different roads inour careers, but regardless of the path, the foundation wasour education as a nursing student.

So it is with pride that we celebrate being 50 years young.

‘Red Patches’work with apatient dur-ing theirtraining inthis archivalphoto.

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UPCOMING EVENTS — OUTREACH

OUTREACH

St. John’s, Jan. 26, 2008Breakfast of Champions Alumni Event: Joinus Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at the PeterBelbin Steakhouse (223 Duckworth St.,Haymarket Square) for a breakfast buffetwith some of the UNB Varsity Reds’ finestathletes! The VReds men’s and women’s bas-ketball and volleyball teams will be in St.John’s to battle MUN. The teams will be join-ing you on Saturday morning for theBreakfast of Champions Alumni event. Enjoyall the wonderful breakfast fixin’s, meet theteams, Athletics Director Kevin Dickie, andAlumni Director Mark Hazlett. The cost is$15 per person. For volleyball and basketballgame details, please check out the VRedswebsite at vreds.unb.ca. For more informa-tion on this event or to register, please con-tact 1-888-862-2586 (ext 2 or 3) or check usout online at alumni.unb.ca/news.

Fredericton, Feb. 7, 2008Pre-Valentine Day Alumni Chocolate andDessert Buffet: Dessert buffet? Chocolate? AllI can eat?! Join us on Thursday, Feb. 7, for aunique evening at Chocolaterie and PatisserieFackelmann (2785 Woodstock Rd.).Chocolaterie and Patisserie Fackelmann offersGerman cooking ranging from chocolates tocakes and is located in a 19th-century home!On Feb. 7 we will enjoy a unique dessert buffetconsisting of a variety of cakes, tortes andchocolates! The cost per person is $15 andthe maximum number of participants is 30.We will get to meet the owners ofChocolaterie and Patisserie Fackelmann andhear from them how they make their products.Reserve your spot online today atalumni.unb.ca/news or call 453-4904!

Fredericton, April 10, 2008Thursdays Wine Tasting: If you’re a wineenthusiast who is thirsty for instruction onhow to truly appreciate wine, you’re in luck!Amid the comfortable surroundings ofBrewbakers Restaurant, professional sommeli-er Doug Williams will lead the group in tastinga variety of wines from 7-9 p.m on ThursdayApril 10. Proudly sponsored by the UNBAssociated Alumni. The price for this session is$15/person and includes the tasting and fin-ger foods. Space is limited so register early.Interested in joining us? Please reserve yourspot online today at alumni.unb.ca/news orcall 453-4904. Please Note: There is a limit of30 participants for this event.

Moncton, April 24, 2008Pumphouse Brewery Tour: Join us onThursday, April 24, at the Barnyard BBQRestaurant (131 Mill Rd.) for a brewery tourand snacks! Watch the website for details orcontact the outreach co-ordinator (1-888-862-2586, ext 3) for more information.

Fredericton, May 17, 2008Martini Madness and Cocktail MakingClass: Ever wonder how they make thoseyummy drinks at your favorite restaurants?Join alumni and friends at 8 p.m. onSaturday, May 17, at the Back NineRestaurant for a session that will cover homebar set up, equipment, glassware, mixingmethods, garnishes and more. We will enjoyhors d’ouvres, and sample drinks. Cost forthe entire evening is $30 per person.

Fort McMurray, Alta., May 20, 2008Alumni Pub Night @ the Sawridge: Take aload off on Tuesday evening, May 20, for arelaxing pub night with UNB alumni andfriends! For more information on this event,or to register please contact the outreach co-ordinator, 1-888-862-2586 (ext 3), [email protected], or check us out online at alum-ni.unb.ca/news.

Lethbridge, Alta., May 21, 2008Alumni & Friends Drinks and Apps Mixer atMocha Cabana Café: This marks the first alum-ni gathering for Lethbridge alumni, so join us foran evening of hors d’oeuvres and good conver-sation! We have reserved a section of the patioat Mocha Cabana Café on Wednesday, May 21,7 p.m. There is no fee. For more information orto register, contact the outreach co-ordinator at1-888-862-2586 (ext 3), [email protected], or visitus online at alumni.unb.ca/news.

Calgary, May 23, 2008Annual Calgary Maritime Surf and TurfDinner: Save the date! This year’s CalgaryMaritime Surf and Turf will be held onFriday, May 23 — mark your calendars! Moredetails to follow.

Edmonton, May 24, 20082008 Annual Edmonton Chapter UNBAlumni Lobster Boil and Kitchen Party: Savethe date! This year’s Edmonton Lobster Boiland Kitchen Party will be held on Saturday,May 24 — mark your calendars! More detailsto follow.

Victoria, June 4, 2008Save the date: A UNB Alumni and friendsreception is being planned for Wednesdayevening, June 4, 2008. More details to follow;please mark your calendars. For information,please contact the outreach co-ordinator at1-888-862-2586 (ext 3), [email protected].

Vancouver, June 5, 2008Alumni 2010 Olympic Guest Speaker Event:Join us on Thursday evening, June 5, 2008, foran alumni and friends reception with specialguest, UNB Prof. Sally Rehorick. Prof. Rehorickwill be sharing with us her role within the 2010Olympics. More details to follow. For informa-tion, please contact the outreach co-ordinator1-888-862-2586 (ext 3), [email protected].

Kelowna, B.C., June 10, 2008Maritime Alumni Event!: Mark your calen-dars and join us on Tuesday, June 10, a spe-cial evening with alumni of Maritime universi-ties and colleges is planned. More details tofollow soon. For information regarding thisevent please contact the outreach co-ordina-tor, 1-888-862-2586 (ext 3), [email protected].

Ottawa, June 14, 2008Annual Ottawa Alumni & Friends GolfTournament: Save the date for this year’stournament – Saturday, June 14, 2008! If youmissed the 2007 tourney, which was a greatsuccess, don’t miss out in 2008.

Toronto, June 2008UNB-Humber Nursing 2008 GraduationClass Alumni Champagne Toast: Please jointhe UNB Associated Alumni in welcoming the2008 UNB-Toronto Humber nursing graduat-ing class to the association and celebratingtheir graduation and achievements! Moreinformation to follow soon. For more infor-mation on this event, please contact the out-reach co-ordinator, 1-888-862-2586 (ext 3),[email protected].

Online registration;and stay connected

Use our ONLINE registration system toregister for events at alumni.unb.ca/news!

Not receiving event notices by mailor e-mail? Stay connected and updateyour information with us! ContactShawna Pratt, Outreach Co-ordina-tor, to update your contact informa-tion today, 1-888-862-2586 (ext. 3)or e-mail [email protected].

UNB/STU alumni in Niagara regionAlumni of both UNB and STU flaunt their teams’

hockey jerseys during a joint gathering in the Niagararegion in September. This was the third year in a rowthe two alumni associations held a get-together in the

region. Co-hosting the event were Jim Simons(UNB’71) and Rick Sherk (STU’71) at the Sherk

residence in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Photo: Submitted

The UNB Associated Alumni is very pleased to announcefour new benefits available to UNB alumni — a mort-

gage broker service from White Label Mortgages; on-lineshopping through Rebate-a-cause; special access to the UNBLibrary Network; and the ability to purchase Proudly UNBclothing on-line. All four of these programs provide a differ-ent type of service to UNB alumni and provide a differentbenefit to your association overall.

WHITE LABEL MORTGAGES

White Label Mortgages will provide a mortgage broker ser-vice for alumni and their immediate family members. The pro-gram, because of White Label’s extensive financial network,and preferred group status for the association, should providealumni with the best possible mortgage rate (rememberingthat every applicant is different). With each UNB user of theservice, a referral fee will be paid to the Associated Alumni.Like other membership benefit programs, these monies willbe used to support the activities of the association. For moreinformation follow this link: www.unbmortgages.com.

REBATE-A-CAUSE SHOPPING

By shopping through the Rebate-a-Cause link from theUNB Associated Alumni home page, a rebate will be directedtowards a charity of the buyer’s choice — in this case theUNB Associated Alumni. With hundreds of listed merchants,everything a graduate could think of is there for purchase(quite possibly many of the same shopping sites alumni cur-rently use). By doing what most of us do anyway — shoppingon-line — you will be supporting the UNB Associated Alumniand the activities it offers through the rebate. For more infor-mation follow this link: www.rebateacause.com/unb.

LIBRARY SERVICES

UNB’s libraries are pleased to offer New Brunswick resi-dents a library loan card, valid at four of the Frederictoncampus libraries and the Ward Chipman Library in SaintJohn. In addition, online access to two comprehensive data-bases — Academic and Business search engines — are avail-able to all alumni. Check out the details on the alumni homepage, through the member services link: alumni.unb.ca/services/libraries.

PROUDLY UNB CLOTHING

Proudly UNB clothing has been available since 2005, butcan now be ordered and purchased using e-commerce tech-nology directly off the alumni web site. Great gift ideas foralumni and friends from every year and faculty. Availablethrough the member services link: alumni.unb.ca/services,then click Proudly UNB Merchandise.

MORTGAGES • REBATE SHOPPING • CLOTHING • LIBRARIES

New services offeredfor our alumni family



Alumni‘groomingstation’The AssociatedAlumni again offered‘grooming stations’this year during grad-uation ceremonies onboth campuses.Alumni volunteershelped students pintheir hoods and assistwith other last-minutetouchups before cere-monies. Here, Shannon McNutt (BScF’01) assists a happy SujoyBasu (BScME’07) during fall Convocation in Fredericton.

Photo: Submitted

Toronto East Coast receptionToronto-area alumni and friends gathered at Rodney’s Oyster Bar inNovember for a good ol’ East Coast reception. Here, Barry Cooper(BBA’66) greets John McFadyen with a hug to the amusement of oneof the event’s alumni volunteers, Tammy Oram (BSc’97).

Photo: Alumni News

A taste of the grape in HalifaxThese young alumni turned out in Halifax in November for a wine tast-ing at the Argyle Fine Art Gallery


Alumnae gather forsemi-annual meetingMembers of the Associated Alumnae gatheredfor their semi-annual meeting in November.Attending were, front row, from left, AlumnaePresident Catherine Sutherland (BA’78,BBA’94), Jackie Webster (BA’52), AltheaMacaulay (BA’39, LLD’90), Mardi Cockburn(BA’52), Alumnae Secretary Jane McGinn(BScCE’88, MScCE’99), and Seth McGinn. Back row, from left, Gerry McPhee (BT’71, BA’72),Alumnae Second Vice-President Carol Loughrey (BBA’70), Alumnae Treasurer Kim Poffenroth(BA’92, LLB’95), Eileen Wallace (BA’44, DLitt’01), Alumnae Past President Bonnie Murray(BA’78), Barb Elliott (BT’78, BEd’81), Sadie Miller (Class of ’60), Alumnae First Vice-PresidentMary Ellen McKinney (BBA’77, BN’00), and Marilyn Garland (BT’79). Also in November,Maggie McLaughlin hosted the Associated Alumnae annual tea, above right. From left, MaggieMcLaughlin (BA’72, BEd’73), UNB Vice-President (Saint John) Kathy Hamer, Marti-Lou Neill(BA’69), and Myrna Gunter (BA’67).

UNB Club of Ottawagets a new president;presents chequeThe UNB Club of Ottawa has a newpresident. At right, outgoing presi-dent Mike Vanderveer(BScCompEng’02) mugs for thecamera with his successor, EllenCreighton (LLB’06). At lower right,Association Executive Director MarkHazlett is presented with a chequefor $2,159 for the alumni scholar-ship fund by UNB Club of Ottawarepresentatives Ray Barton (BScCE’69,MScCE’71) and Fred Welling (BScCE’71,MScCE’73). The money was raised during thechapter’s annual golf tournament in June.

Photos: Alumni News

Call for candidatesfor alumni elections

Elections will be held this spring tofill four seats on the Associated

Alumni Council.Any interested member of the asso-

ciation should contact ExecutiveDirector Mark Hazlett at (506) 453-4884, e-mail [email protected], by March 1,2008, for further details on the posi-tions to be filled and the electionprocess.

Candidates will be announced in thespring edition of UNB Alumni News,which will also contain the ballot.

As well, a list of candidates and anonline election ballot will be availableon the alumni website after April 15,2008. After that date, just visit alum-ni.unb.ca/elections.

Calgary chapterhosts fall eventsThe Calgary Chapter was as busy asusual during the fall, hosting a coupleof events for the region’s alumni.Above, about 36 alumni gathered atthe Rose and Crown Pub in earlyNovember for Drop In For A BrewNight. Below, the “Wines ofCalifornia” wine tasting in Septemberdrew a good crowd to sample a widevariety of California grape.


’41Robert S. McLeod (BA) of Hampton,

N.B., passed away Sept. 23, 2007. He is sur-vived by his wife Ann (Waterston); two sons,John (BScME’70) (Carol) (Wilson, BA’70),Robert A. (BScME’71) (Rosemary); fivedaughters, Anne (Leonard), Beth (BN’75)(Richard Brown, BScME’75), Jane (BN’76)(Lee Corey, BSc’77), Gail (BSc’78, BEd’81,MEd’00-SJ) (Graeme MacKinnon, BBA’87-SJ), Barbara (Allison); 21 grandchildren;three great-grandchildren; several nieces andnephews. In 1941, Bob McLeod was 21 yearsold, a senior at UNB, a member of the box-ing team and a Beaverbrook Scholar studyingtowards a BA. He volunteered for the regularforces, serving overseas from 1941-1945 withthe Canadian Armoured Division in England,North Africa, and Italy, and with the PrincessLouise’s Hussars in Holland. Discharged atwar’s end with the rank of major and deco-rated with the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star,France and Germany Star, Defence Medal,CVSM and clasp, Victory Medal andEfficiency Decoration, he continued his mili-tary association in many ways, including asCO of the 8th Hussars Militia Regiment;Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the 8thHussars Regiment; and Dominion presidentof the Royal Canadian Armoured CorpsAssociation. Bob’s community leadership inthe Town of Hampton continued for morethan 50 years. His contributions and manyvolunteer hours resulted in awards thatincluded Citizen of the Year, Certificate ofMerit from the Royal Canadian Legion,Hampton Rotary Club Appreciation Award,

125th Canadian Commemorative Anniversarymedal and the Golden Jubilee Medal ofQueen Elizabeth II. Bob was a staunch advo-cate and supporter of UNB. All of his sevenchildren have attended, and to date threegrandchildren have graduated with degreesfrom UNB Fredericton with five more current-ly enrolled. The legacy continues.

’42Jack A. Vermeeren (BSc) of Sandusky,

Ohio, passed away July 28, 2007. Jack grad-uated from Fredericton High School, attend-ed UNB and then went on to earn an MD atMcGill. In the early 1950s, he was chief resi-dent of OB/GYN at Johns Hopkins Hospital.He practised medicine in Saskatchewan,West Virginia, Washington state andCalifornia before settling in Sandusky, Ohio.In 1965 he and his partner of more than 30years, Dr. Frank Leake, founded TheWomen's Clinic, now known as TheBayshore Clinic in Sandusky. He is survivedby his sons Barry (Dixie) and Larry; twogranddaughters; his sister, MargueriteMullin (Vermeeren, BSc’53)and her husband,Arnold; and several nieces and nephews.

’45Uffe Blok-Andersen (BSc, LLD’90) of

Chatham-Kent, Ont., passed away Sept. 25,2007, at the age of 84. He is survived by hiswife Sharon (Pole) and his daughter, Kris.

’48Angelo DiCarlo (Class of) of Minto, N.B.,


&YonHither

FREDERICTONNOTE: Hither & Yon is compiled fromsubmissions sent to us directly by alumni,and from information about alumnigleaned from various public sources, suchas newspapers, trade publications andnews releases. @ at the end of an itemindicates entries sent to Alumni News via e-mail or the internet.

’33Evelyn Grant (Gordon, BA) of Fredericton

passed away Sept. 9, 2007. She began herworking life as a teacher and later served assecretary to the N.B. Fruit Growers Associationand bookkeeper for Clear Bright Farms. She issurvived by a son, Richard (Dorene), anddaughter, Margaret Childers; several grandchil-dren and great-grandchildren.

Leaving a LegacySince graduating from UNB in 1935 with an Electrical

Engineering degree, Reg Tweeddalehas had a remarkable careeras an engineer and public servant. Reg credits UNB for making itall possible. Reg has continued a long association with his almamater. He has chaired UNB’s Board of Governors. He has beenPresident of the Associated Alumni. He was founder and first

Director of UNB’s Office of Development and Donor Relations.Reg knew the importance of securing long term funding for

UNB’s future. “We are talking about a long term proposition ofgetting people in Canada, and particularly in New Brunswick,informed about what we do in society and what we can do for

them. Correspondingly we want to let them know the needs of theUniversity and what they can do to help us,” said Reg. Reg

established the Jean F. Tweeddale Leadership Award for studentsfrom New Brunswick high schools. The scholarship will be

endowed by a life insurance policy Reg has donated to UNB. Hehas also provided for the Scholarship in his will.

You can leave your own legacy.

For more information contact:Mr. Kim Anderson, Gift Planning

Development and Donor Relations, UNBP.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5A3Ph: (506) 453-4524 E-mail: [email protected] Reginald Tweeddale (BScEE’35, DSc’73)


is a recipient of the Order of New Brunswick,the highest distinction awarded by theprovince. He receives the distinction for hisnumerous contributions and steadfast com-mitment to Minto, the Grand Lake area andthe Province of New Brunswick. Mr. DiCarlois a long-time Minto entrepreneur.

Harold Floyd (BScEE) of Belleville, Ont.,passed away Oct. 16, 2007. He is survived bya son two grandchildren, and a sister.

’49Tomas Bjerkelund (BScF) of Fredericton

died Oct. 23, 2007. His employment in for-est management spanned 21 years, begin-ning with the Brompton Pulp and PaperCo., then Anglo Canadian Pulp and PaperLtd., Domtar Woodlands and Great LakesPaper Co. His career in industry culminatedas manager, research and development, atDomtar, where he conceived and developedseveral machines for facilitating tree harvest-ing, including the “butt’n’top” grapple, andan innovative forwarder for difficult terrain.In 1970, Tom was appointed the first chair-man of UNB’s department of forest engi-neering and remained so until 1985, contin-uing as a professor until he retired in 1994.Tom is survived by his wife Virginia(Sutherland, née Bliss, BA’51); his children,Julie, Jim (Cathy), Peter (Tone Meeg) andSusan (BSc’87) (Trevor Kapush); brother,Carl; seven grandchildren; and severalnieces, nephews, step-children and step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by hisson, David (BBA’92), and David’s wife,Nona (BBA’93).

Benjamin Goldberg (BSc) of London, Ont.,despite being a professor emeritus at theUniversity of Western Ontario, still sees devel-opmentally disabled adults, travels, plays golfand table tennis. He and his wife Judy keep upwith the exploits of their 14 grandchildren. Helooks forward to his 60th reunion.

Lloyd Little (BScF) of Fredericton passedaway Sept. 23, 2007. Lloyd was employed inthe pulp and paper industry and was super-intendent with Price Bros. and Domtar inQuebec. A member of St. AndrewsPresbyterian Church, Lloyd enlisted with theRCAF in 1940 and served in the UnitedKingdom, Middle East and Southeast Asia.He is survived by his wife Betty (McNeill); ason, Stephen (BA’73) (Tracy); and twograndchildren, a sister, two nieces, grand-nephews, and cousins.

’50Thomas Ballantyne (BScF) of Prince

Albert, Sask., has suffered two strokes. Theywere 28 years apart: April 4, 1976, and April19, 2004. If he has another in 28 years, hesays he won’t worry about recoveringbecause he’ll be 110 years old. He is current-ly 83 and enjoying reasonable health. Hemust admit he can’t do what he used to do,but his doctor says his vitals are good.Malcolm Millar (BScF’53) had loaned him abook called Historic Antigonish and he found apicture of his grandmother and father. Hebelieves it was on page 123. He sends hisbest to all who remember him. Knucker, whowould remember him well, is long gone.

William (Bill) Caswell (BScF) of Calais,Maine, passed away Nov. 4, 2007, at the ageof 81. Bill worked as an engineer for GeorgiaPacific for 38 years, retiring in 1989. He issurvived by his wife, Ann, a son, a daughter,three stepchildren, a stepsister, a brother-in-law, 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchil-dren, and nieces and nephews.

Jack Fairweather (Class of) of Lewisburg,Pa., passed away Nov. 28, 2007. He is sur-vived by his wife, April; three daughters,Sarah, Andrea (Gus), and Lisa; a son, Jack;a brother, Gordon (BCL’49, LLD’73); andseven grandchildren.

Joseph Guerrette (BScEE) of Frederictonpassed away Oct. 13, 2007. He was a veter-an of the Second World War, serving inEngland with the RCAF. He was employedas an electrical engineer by NB Power for 15years and by the provincial government for20 years. He retired in 1983. He is survivedby a daughter, Paryse (BA’82); a son,Daniel (BA’75) (Susan); two grandchildrenand two sisters.

’51Terence Kelly (BA, BCL’53, LLD’94) of

Oshawa, Ont., is a 2007 inductee into theOshawa Walk of Fame. The honour is givento those who have made a significant con-tribution to the city of Oshawa in theirfields. Terrance is the founder of Kelly,Greenway, Bruce, one of the most respectedlaw firms in the Durham Region. Mr. Kellyspearheaded the fundraising campaign forthe Oshawa Civic Auditorium, and was amember of the fundraising committee forthe Bowmanville Recreation Complex in1988. He was inducted into the OshawaSports Hall of Fame in 1995.

Wallace McCain (Class of, DLitt’02) ofToronto has received the Ernst & YoungEntrepreneur Of The Year 2007 OntarioLifetime Achievement Award. He is thechairman of the board of Maple Leaf FoodsInc. and co-founder of one of the world’slargest frozen food companies.

’52William Barrett (BScCE) of Fredericton

served as city engineer from 1953 to 1979.He was responsible for managing water,sewer and storm systems, roads and streets,parks and trees, and maintenance of thecity’s vehicles. He is credited with theresearch that led to changing the source ofFredericton’s drinking water from the riverto ground water. In June 2007, the 124-year-old water treatment plant inFredericton was re-named in his honour.

Harry P. Laws (BScF) of Winnipeg passedaway July 17, 2007. He worked for theManitoba Department of Natural Resourcesfor 33 years, retiring in 1983. Harry is sur-vived by his wife Norma, a daughter, a son,two stepsons, a brother, and several grand-children and step-grandchildren.

James Lawyer (BScF) of Scotch Hill,Pictou County, N.S., passed away Nov. 24,2007. In 1954, after returning from Korea,Jim began work as a forester for the FraserPaper Co., Edmundston, N.B., and in 1965he joined the Scott Paper Co., Abercrombie

Point. In 1978, Jim became a proudCanadian citizen. In 1985, Jim retired andmoved to Burton, N.B., where he promptlybecame a member of the Fredericton RealEstate Board and Apple GrowersAssociation. He is survived by his wife,Elaine, two daughters, two sons, a brother,and numerous nieces and nephews.

’54Laurie Coles (BScCE) of Summerside,

P.E.I., passed away Sept. 4, 2007. He is sur-vived by his wife Sarah (Sally) Schurman;children, Richard (BScCE’73) (MargaretAnne), Howard (BScCE’74)( (Sheri), Paula(Douglas MacDonald), Cindy (Bill Walker),Douglas (BScME’80), Shelley and Alex(BScME’85) (Vanessa); 14 grandchildrenand five siblings.

’56Donald F. Moran (BScF) of Barrie, Ont.

passed away in March 2007. He is survivedby his daughter, Liz Moran-Murray. @

’57William Baker (BSc) of New Bern, N.C.,

regrets to report the sudden passing of hiswife Joyce on Feb. 22, 2007. Joyce wasactive in the early days of the Student Wives’Club and, though not a UNB grad, made itpossible for William to be one.

Kenneth Gilliss (MA) of Fredericton diedpeacefully on Oct. 30, 2007, at the age of82. He worked as a teacher for 13 years andthen for 25 years as deputy executive direc-tor of the New Brunswick Teachers’Association. Kenneth is survived by his wifeGeraldine (Channon); three sons, Michael(Roxena Goodine), Christopher (BBA’75)(Karen Perry), and Lee; two daughters, Maryand Ann Gilliss (Robert Perkins); five grand-children; and two sisters.

Murray Hennessey (BCL) of St. Thomas,Ont., passed away Nov. 22, 2007. Murray issurvived by his wife, Doreen, three children,a brother, two sisters, a sister-in-law, andseveral grandchildren and nieces andnephews.

Neil Mulvaney (BA) of Qualicum Beach,B.C., passed away Oct. 13, 2007. Aftergraduating from UNB, he went on to obtainhis BCL and MCL from Oxford. Neil was thedirector of legal services for the OntarioMinistry of the Environment, but his careerwas shortened by Parkinson’s disease. He issurvived by his devoted wife, Lyn; his twochildren, Madelyn (Peter) and Marc(Carolyn); two grandchildren, Tess andNoah Neil; sister, Marlene, and brotherMichael (BA’70).

’58Daniel Hurley (BCL) of Fredericton

passed away Aug. 8, 2007. Commissioned inthe Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, LordStrathcona’s Horse Regiment, Dan served inKorea and Japan in 1952-53 with the UNForces. Discharged with the rank of captain,he returned to his scholarly pursuits. With aBeaverbrook Scholarship, he completed hisBCL at UNB and went abroad to complete a

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masters in law at the London School ofEconomics. In 1960 he returned toFredericton, where he was appointed assis-tant professor of law at UNB Law Schooland earned the rank of full professor by1970. In his more than 30-year career atUNB, he served as associate dean of law, saton numerous committees, continued topractise law, served on various councils andtaskforces, and published widely. He wasappointed Queen’s Counsel in 1989. He issurvived by his son Daniel (Annika Rose); hisdaughter Clarissa; four brothers, Ray, Peter,Joe and Anthony (Louise); and four sisters,Mary, Clarissa, Alice Billington (Cliff) andStella Renneburg (Ray).

David Mack (BA) has retired to his farm inBridgetown, N.S., after five decades as aninvestment banker in Montreal and Halifax. @

David MacKeen (BA) of Halifax died onNov. 21, 2007. He was a former Halifaxalderman and deputy mayor. Mr. MacKeenwas one of the founding members of theHalifax Welfare Rights organization andworked with the John Howard Society, theN.S. Civil Liberties Union, and the N.S.Association for the Advancement ofColoured People. He is survived by a son, adaughter, four grandchildren, and a sister.

Robert (Bob) Wightman (BSc, PhD’62)is now fully retired from teaching chemistryat Carleton University. He and Peggy still livein Ottawa, but can now spend all summerat their cottage in Shediac, N.B.

’59Donald Goss (BScCE) of North York,

Ont., passed away July 1, 2007. He was along-time employee of Dominion Bridge Co.He is survived by his wife, Margaret, twochildren, two grandchildren, two brothers,and several nieces and nephews.

David Irvine (BScF) of Smith Cove, N.S.,was recently appointed chair of the financecommittee of the board of SouthwestHealth, which is the regional health authori-ty for Digby, Yarmouth and Shelburne coun-ties in N.S.

Brian Kishbaugh (BScCE) ofBobcaygeon, Ont., retired from full-timeemployment in June 2000. He still carriesout periodic assignments as a specialist con-sultant to Giffels. He moved to the village ofBobcaygeon in 2004. @

John D. Williams (BA) of Sackville, N.B.,passed away Sept. 30, 2007. Followinggraduation, he was employed briefly byIrving Oil in Saint John, N.B. He then served37 years with the Royal Bank in variouscapacities, three times as a branch manager(Montreal International Airport, St.Stephen, N.B., and Sackville, N.B.). John issurvived by his dance partner of 51 years,Jeanne Carlyle (Allen); his son, John J.(BSc’84) (Judy Flecknell); daughters Jane(BA’88) (Joanna Belejac) and Jennifer(BSc’92) (Dave Clark); and three grandsons,a brother, aunts, nephews and cousins.

’60Richard Currie (Class of, LLD’87) of

Toronto is a recipient of the newly created

Centennial Gold Medal awarded to fiveprominent engineers and alumni of Tech,TUNS or Dalhousie engineering. Dr. Currieis the former president and director ofGeorge Weston Ltd. and is chairman of theboard of Bell Canada Enterprises as well asUNB’s chancellor.

’61Ross MacKenzie, FRCP(C)FACC, (BA) of

Oakville, Ont., has been appointed editor ofthe Journal of Insurance Medicine, the principalpublication of the American Academy ofInsurance Medicine. In 2006, Dr. MacKenziewrote the chapter on coronary heart diseaseand co-edited the 5th edition of Brackenridge’sMedical Selection of Life Risks, the standard text-book for the medical specialty of insurancemedicine published by Palgrave MacMillan inLondon. Dr. MacKenzie retired from the divi-sion of cardiology at the Toronto GeneralHospital in July 2006, but continues workingas the medical consultant for the lifeexpectancy project in San Francisco. @

W. Frederick (Fred) Merrithew (BScCE)of Fredericton passed away Oct. 5, 2007,shortly after being diagnosed with lung can-cer. Fred and his wife Marie lived andworked in Fredericton for the past 25 years.Prior to that, Fred worked on projects inSaudi Arabia, Toronto, Sarnia, Kincardine,and Saint John, N.B., where he was involved

in the design and construction of refineries,power plants, shopping centres and com-mercial buildings. He enjoyed the outdoorsand nature; camping, hunting and fishingin his earlier years and walking or drivingthe back roads in his later years. Besides hiswife Marie, he is survived by two daughtersDeborah (BEd’78) (Joe Owens, BScCE’72)and Connie Merrithew (Kevin Deeprose); ason Michael (BBA,’80) (Louise deGrandpre, BPE’79, BBA’80), three grand-sons, Jason, Patrick and David, as well astwo brothers, Earl and George, and a sister,Eleanor Pugh, and many nieces, nephews,and cousins. A scholarship for a studentpursuing environmental engineering hasbeen set up in memory of Fred. Contact theUNB Office of Development and DonorRelations to make a donation or obtain fur-ther information. @

W. Lloyd Simmons (BEd) of Torontopassed away on Sept. 25, 2007, at the ageof 77. He was a school teacher of Englishand drama for more than 35 years in hishometown of Summerside, P.E.I., retiring in1984. Mr. Simmons attended Acadia andearned his BA in 1954 and his MA in 1955.He is survived by his life-long partner andspouse Bruce E. Walker. Together theyestablished Bruce E. Walker Law Office inToronto’s Church Wellesley Village in 1992.Mr. Simmons and Mr. Walker were foundingpatrons of the Metropolitan CommunityChurch of Toronto Christmas Eve Service atRoy Thomson Hall, an event that hasbecome a landmark annual celebration oflove and inclusion for more than 15 years.They are also known for their generous sup-port of charitable causes affecting the GLBTcommunity and their elegant annual cele-brations of pride and progress with hun-dreds of friends and distinguished guests inToronto’s Church Wellesley Village. @

’62Eric Mackenzie (BA, BEd’66, MEd’71)

was appointed by the Governor General inCouncil, in March 2007, to the NationalCapital Commission (NCC) in Ottawa. Atthe June meeting, he was appointed to thefive-member executive board of the NCC.Also, as a member of the board of directorsof the N.B. Provincial Capital Commission(NBPCC), Eric successfully negotiated onbehalf of the NBPCC with the RoyalCanadian Legion for the establishment ofthe first Provincial Cenotaph in Canada,located in Fredericton. @

John Nelson (BSc) of Mississauga, Ont.,has retired from teaching and is cuttinggrass on a golf course.

Frances Rose (Peters, BA) of PenderIsland, B.C., was in Saint John andFredericton in August doing genealogicalresearch on eight of her nine Loyalist ances-tors. She very much appreciated the Loyalistcollection in the library.

William (Bill) Stanley (BScEE, DSc’00) ofRothesay, N.B., has been inducted into theJunior Achievement New Brunswick BusinessHall of Fame. Mr. Stanley of AtlanticHydrogen Inc. was honoured for his leader-ship in both his business and philanthropicpursuits.

In October, this quartet got together for areunion at Long Reach on the St. John River.The lady is the former Miss Edith Olive (nowMrs. Douglas Andrews), who was the GradeOne teacher at Victoria School in Saint Johnof the three men, all of whom have an associ-ation with UNB. Seated is Rev. JamesGolding (Class of ’66), a theology graduateof King’s College and retired Anglican priestwho, during his career, had parishes inStanley, Saint John and Rothesay, and is oneof the three-person selection committee forthe Blake-Kirkpatrick Scholarships at UNB.Standing at left is Keith Dow (BA’64,BEd’65, MEd’76), a former school principaland provincial MLA. Also standing is RichardCurrie (Class of ’60, LLD’87), the currentchancellor of UNB. All agreed that while itseems a long time from Sept. 7, 1943, toOct. 16, 2007, the afternoon bridged theyears quickly.


’63J. Douglas McLaughlin (BA, BEd’66) of

Douglas, N.B., passed away Dec. 4, 2007.He began his teaching career in York Countyas a teacher and principal at the ripe oldage of 18 years in Parkers Ridge. He thenrelocated to the Burtts Corner/KeswickValley region, where he taught and was prin-cipal for most of his career. He is survivedby his wife, Gertrude (Ryan), children Gloria(BA’73) (Jean Becq), Patrick (CeciliaTorres), Michael (BSc’76) (Gale Hughson),and Timothy (BA’87, LLB’90) (NatashaRickards); and 12 grandchildren.

’65David Ganong (BBA) of St. Stephen,

N.B., has been inducted into the JuniorAchievement New Brunswick Business Hallof Fame. Mr. Gagnon of Ganong Bros. Ltd.was honoured for his leadership in both hisbusiness and philanthropic pursuits.

Ted Jones (BA, MA’69) of Frederictonreceived the 2007 Heritage CanadaFoundation’s National Journalism Prize. Thehonour was bestowed in October 2007 atGovernment House in Edmonton. Ted is theauthor of several heritage-related books, aswell as numerous newspaper and magazinearticles. After 35 years of teaching in N.B.schools, he now devotes his time to research-ing and writing about the people, places,buildings, and events that have helped toshape the history of New Brunswick. @

Alexander McNaught (BPE, BA’66,

MEd’73) of Frankford, Ont., regretfullyannounces the passing of his beloved wifePatricia on Sept. 3, 2007. She is also survivedby their children Heather Hollis (BA’88,BEd’93) (Kevin), and Michael (Nicole); andtheir grandchildren, Jake and Noah.

Eleanor (Barbie) Millett (Trynor, BEd) ofFredericton passed away Oct. 25, 2007.Eleanor is survived by her husband, Sewell(LLB’79); sisters-in-law; four nephews; aniece; and several extended family members.

Terry (MScChE) and Nancy Waters(BA’62) of Calgary are proud that their 9thgrandchild has just arrived. Terry is stillactive with Husky Oil in the oil sands.

’66John McQueen (BScF) of Winnipeg

passed away Sept. 14, 2007. John’s career inforestry started in Hinton, Alta., where heworked for Northwestern Pulp and Paper. In1975, John joined the federal Departmentof Indian and Northern Affairs. He retired in1997. He is survived by his wife, Mary, twosons, a daughter, a grandson, a brother,and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Robert Melvin (MSc) of Durham, Conn.,retired from U.S. Geological survey in 1994.He is busy consulting and having fun withgardening and travelling.

Gerry Pond (BA, DLitt’04-SJ) ofRothesay, N.B., has been inducted into theJunior Achievement New Brunswick BusinessHall of Fame. Mr. Pond of MarinersPartners Ltd. was honoured for his leader-

ship in both his business and philanthropicpursuits.

’67Myrna Gunter (BA) of Fredericton has

been honoured on the 70th anniversary ofthe Canadian Cancer Society for MedicalLaboratory Science (CSMLA) for her sup-port and contribution in making thisnational association and profession the vitaland influential organization it is today.Myrna has been a member of the CSMLAfor more than 44 years.

Nora Husband (Stevens, BA, BEd’69) ofCochrane, Alta., recently retired from theCalgary Board of Education, where she wasan administrator. Norah continues to con-tribute through her work in marriage andfamily therapy, and family mediation. Norahalso was recently appointed by the Albertaminister of education to the ProvincialAttendance Board.

John Rogers (BScEE) of Stratford, Ont.,returned to Canada in September 2006after 10 years working in the Philippines andSaudi Arabia. @

’69Helen Charters (BPE) of Grand Manan

Island, N.B., passed away Oct. 5, 2007.Helen began her career as a secretary in theToronto area. Later she received her teach-ing degree and taught school until herretirement. She is survived by a daughter,two sons, and three grandchildren.

UNB Alumni In

Western Turkey 2008The Dean of Arts, Dr. James Murray wishes toinvite UNB Alumni and Friends of theUniversity to join him for a tour entitled:“UNBAlumni in Western Turkey 2008” — leaving Canadaon April 25, and returning on May 9, 2008.

“After leading a number of student tours to Turkey,I am delighted to be able to host our Alumni andFriends on a tour to explore the wonders ofAnatolia from ancient times to the present.” – J. S.Murray

During our tour, we’ll see Byzantine and Ottomantreasures in Istanbul; the cemetaries of Gallipoli;Homer’s Troy; the magnificent heights of ancientPergamon and the sprawling splendor of Ephesus,two of John’s “Seven Cities of the Apocalypse;” the

award-winning Antalya Museum, with its stunning“Gallery of the Gods;” Cappadocia, where naturehas scoured surrealistic moonscape shapes andwhere persecuted Christians of the 9th centurysought safety in vast underground cities — andmuch, much more.

Programme Fee: $1,975 (does not include flights)Please note that the travel arrangements are based on aminimum required number of 15 participants.

To Register:

A deposit of $500, received by Feb. 01, 2008, willreserve your place on the “UNB Alumni in WesternTurkey 2008”Tour. Full payment must be received byMarch 1.

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Peter Chipman (BBA) of Delta, B.C., is still active as director ofplanned giving and major gifts for a major B.C. charity called Variety— The Children’s Charity, for children who have special needs suchas physical and mental disabilities.

Jim Gorham (BBA) of Fredericton is pleased to announce thatboth his daughter, Amy (BBA’01), and son, Alex (BBA’05), areworking with him at Gorham Real Estate, a division of FrederictonRentals Ltd. Amy was married on Sept. 8, 2007, to Charles Hoytand they are living and working in Fredericton.

Richard A. McFadgen (BT) of Fredericton passed away Sept. 10,2007.

John McLaughlin (BScSE, MScSE’71) of Fredericton has beenselected by the Fredericton and Moncton regional groups of theInstitute of Public Administration of Canada to receive the N.B.Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in PublicAdministration. The annual award pays tribute to public sectorpractitioners and academics whose careers exhibit the highest stan-dard of excellence, dedication, and accomplishment. Dr.McLaughlin is president and vice-chancellor of UNB.

Babatunde Oluyinka Okuwa (BScSE, MScSE’70) of Lagos,Nigeria, passed away following a three-month battle with renal fail-ure on Sept. 1, 2007, at the age of 68. He established AlliedSurveyors a few years after he returned to Nigeria, and was involvedin numerous projects, including the development of the current cap-ital, Abuja. Babatunde is survived by his wife of 47 years, VeronicaAda Onyeagocha-Okuwa, five children and a grandson.

Heather Baird-Perritt (BPE) and her husband David are enjoyingretirement to the fullest. They are enjoying Fredericton; singing,painting, travelling and visiting with their three granddaughters.Another grandchild was due in January.

Newton L. Sobey (BScCE) of Truro, N.S., passed away March 8,2007. He owned N.L. Sobey & Associates Ltd. in Truro. He is survivedby his wife, Linda (Curtis), two daughters, a son, several grandchil-dren, a brother, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews.

’70Darrell Munro (BBA) of Gatineau, Que., has been retained by

Kinbauri to manage corporate communications and investor rela-tions. Kinbauri is a mineral exploration company.

Allen M. Ruben (LLB) of Toronto has been appointed to theN.B. Advisory Board on Population Growth. The 10-member boardwill provide advice to the minister on ways to overcome theprovince’s demographic challenges and increase N.B’s population inorder to achieve self-sufficiency.

’71Norman Inkster (BA, LLD’99) of Mississauga, Ont., has been

appointed to the 15-member Advisory Council on National Security. Dr. Inkster is president of INKSTER Inc., and was formerly the presi-dent of Interpol and commissioner of the RCMP.

Lynda Lamb (BA, LLB’73) of Orangeville, Ont., is alive and well,and is a senior criminal defence lawyer. She specializes primarily indefending sexual assault cases and murders. She is single . . . intoyoga and golf. @

John McCann (BA) lives in Toronto, that place the ROC loves tohate and he’s gotten used to it. He has lived there since 1971. Hehas only been back to N.B. once or twice in all those years and isgetting very homesick and nostalgic. Looking at the UNB websiteand other N.B.-related material on the internet really tugs at hisheart. John has never used his degree in ways that the conventionalworld would understand, but it has been one of the pillars andmainstays of his life. At UNB he learned to think and to teach him-self. He wouldn’t trade his degree for anything. Since graduating, hehas felt like he’s been in one long pillow fight with life. Currently, helives in a Buddhist meditation centre and has done so on and offsince 1976. For most of his working life he has been employed as asecurity guard, working mostly part-time jobs (mostly at CasaLoma, of all places, lol). He includes contact information for oldfriends who might like to say hello, [email protected]. He remem-bers so many of you in his heart. @

Michael A. Oatway (BA) of Riverview, N.B., passed away Oct.

30, 2007. He taught for 31 years at Harrison Trimble High Schooland served as vice-principal. Michael is survived by his wife Maureen(O’Hearn); daughter Marnie; son Mark (Jenn); his father Dr.William A. Oatway and his stepmother, Barb; a sister SharmanArslanian (BA’72) (Karnig); a brother Stephen (Lois); his father-in-law and mother in-law, Bannon and Pat O’Hearn; brother in-lawRick O’Hearn (Karen); a niece and two nephews.

’72John Barrett (LLB) of Fredericton has been appointed to the N.B.

Advisory Board on Population Growth. Mr. Barrett is the director ofoperations (NB) with Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The 10-member board will provide advice to the minister on ways to over-come the province’s demographic challenges and increase N.B.’spopulation in order to achieve self-sufficiency.

Reece Goodwin (BA) of Shanghai, China, passed away Nov. 30,2007. In September 2000 Reece moved to Shanghai, where hetaught business and English at various business training centres.Reece was the son of Lois Goodwin Pepper and the late RobertEdmund Goodwin. He is survived by his wife Grace (Chuanhai)Wang; his daughter, Holly Gene Goodwin, and her mother, KimJohnson; a sister, Nora-gene Goodwin (Randy Ball); aunts anduncles and numerous cousins.

Robert W. MacPherson (BBA, LLB’74) of Fredericton has beenappointed Queen’s Counsel. The distinction of Queen’s Counsel isconferred upon experienced lawyers in recognition of their commit-ment to the principles of the legal profession and contributions totheir communities.

Kathy Tidswell (Withey, BSc) of Burtt’s Corner, N.B., received anN.B. Crafts Foundation Professional Development Award towards herstudy in the studio of fibre artist Alison Holt in Oswestry, U.K. @

’73Rob Chapman (MSc) of Calgary has spent the last 34 years

working for Shell Canada in Calgary. Much of his career has been asadviser on exploration strategy for senior management. Rob retiredin 1999, but after eight months, was persuaded by Shell to return towork. Recently, Rob has cut his work back to three days a week.This enables him to divide his time between his home in Calgary andhis mountain home overlooking Banff Park.

William F. O’Connell (BBA, LLB’76) of Rothesay, N.B., passedaway Nov. 6, 2007. Bill practised law in Saint John for 28 years withCox and Palmer and its predecessor firms. He was appointedQueen’s Counsel in 2003. He is survived by his mother, Margaret;brothers, Robert G. (BSc’76, LLB’80, BEd’01) (Jo-Anne) and JamesK. (LLB’81) (Beth); mother-in-law, Katherine MacKinnon; fivenephews and nieces.

John Scott (LLB) of Gatineau, Que., has been appointed vice-chair of the Canadian Transportation Agency. Mr. Scott worked as alaw firm partner in private practice in the corporate and commercialsector in Ottawa for more than 20 years.

Maser Talenta (BSc) of Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, retired in April2004 after working as a production chemist with Sarawak ShellBerhad since 1980. @

Cyril Theriault (BBA) relocated, along with spouse Sandy(Wood), in 2004 to undertake new challenges after a 30+-yearcareer with the Government of New Brunswick, managing pensionand other employee benefit programs. He lives in George Town,Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. @

Wilf Torunski (BScF) of Tsawwassen, B.C., has now retired asnational executive director of WoodLINKS USA, but will continue inan advisory capacity for both WoodLINKS USA and Canada. In early2007, Wilf suffered from a major spinal infection, and is takingphysiotherapy at the GF Strong Rehabilitation Center in Vancouver.He and Donna can be contacted at [email protected]. @

’74Jean-François Cyr (LLB) Edmunston, N.B., has been appointed

Queen’s Counsel. The distinction of Queen’s Counsel is conferred uponexperienced lawyers in recognition of their commitment to the princi-ples of the legal profession and contributions to their communities.


David S. Kelsey (BA) has been appointed to head the CanadianFine Art auction division for Bonhams, the world’s third-largest auc-tion house. David has had a 33-year career in the auction field inMontreal, and is considered to be the country’s longest serving fineart auctioneer, specializing in 19th- and 20th-century Canadian andEuropean art. He is a member of the prestigious AppraisersAssociation of America, based in New York. David lives in Montrealand will be travelling regularly to Toronto and across the country.He can be reached at [email protected]. @

Frank McKenna (LLB, LLD’88) was honoured in November 2007by the New England business community. Dr. McKenna, who wasformerly the premier of N.B., is now an executive with TD FinancialGroup in Toronto. He was inducted into the Academy ofDistinguished Canadians and Americans by the New England-Canada Business Council. Also, Guelph University’s Centre forStudies in Leadership awarded Mr. McKenna the Lincoln AlexanderOutstanding Leader Award. The annual award is given to someonewho has “demonstrated exceptional leadership that is aligned withthe CSL’s core values of service, advocacy, collaboration, learningand scholarship.”

Catherine S. McNally (BA, LLB’77) of Saint John, N.B., has beenappointed Queen’s Counsel. The distinction of Queen’s Counsel isconferred upon experienced lawyers in recognition of their commit-ment to the principles of the legal profession and contributions totheir communities.

Errol Williams (BA) of Bermuda passed away July 14, 2007, atthe age of 55. Born in Guyana, Errol initially started his career as aneducator, teaching in both Bermuda and Fredericton. He laterturned his hand to documentary film-making, including 1998’sEchoes in the Rink, The Willie O’Ree Story, which recounts the career ofFredericton native Willie O’Ree, the first black player in the NHL. Heis survived by his daughter, Kitwana.

’75Allan Bonner (BA) of Toronto is celebrating 20 years in business

and has just put more than 100 clips on his blog atwww.allanbonner.com. Log on to see, hear and read commentary onrisk and crisis management, speaking skills, business issues, mediaand communications, and politics. @

Judith F. MacPherson (Steeves, LLB) of Moncton, N.B., has beenappointed vice-chair of the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

Carole Moore (BT, BEd’85, MEd’88) has moved back to NewBrunswick and is now living in Woodstock.

’76Keith Adamson (Class of) of Needham, Ont., passed away Oct. 2,

2007. Keith was an electrical engineer and was employed as a princi-pal HVDC engineer for National Grid. Keith is survived by his wifeSusan; children, Ben, Britt and Kate; father, Donald (Mac) Adamson(BScEE’45); and siblings Don Adamson and Jane Pawlukiewicz.

Carol H.Y. Boxill (BA, LLB’79) of Toronto passed away Oct. 16,2007. During her law career she practised mainly criminal law, andthen was invited to sit on the Human Rights Tribunal. Carol is sur-vived by her husband, Tony Boxill (MA’62, PhD’66); two children,Bernie and Daphne; sisters Sibyl Bailey, Dr. Dorothy Bryant,Constance Jones, and Olive; brothers Lloyd Bailey, BarringtonBailey, Rudyard Bailey, Llewellen Bailey and Errol Bailey; and severalnephews and nieces.

John Guest (BScChE) of Salt Springs, N.S., is the plant managerfor Michelin Tire Nova Scotia in the Pictou County plant.

Monica Snow (Young, BScFE, PhD’06) of Hudson, Mass., hasjoined the civil, construction and management department as anassociate professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology. @

’77Francesco Bellini (PhD, DSc’98) of Calgary has been appointed

to the board of directors of Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. Dr. Belliniis chairman, president and CEO of Neurochem Inc., an industryleader in the development of therapeutic drugs for the central ner-vous system.

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enjoyed living in Victoria for the past nine years. She and her hus-band Roger recently moved to the Halifax area.

Virginia (Ginny) Gough (MScEng’77) of Chestertown, Md., diedJan. 13, 2007, at home. She earned a bachelor of mathematics fromthe University of Waterloo in 1973, followed by her masters fromUNB. Ginny met her former husband, Ajit Banerjee (MSc’74, PhD’77)while at UNB, remaining good friends with him in later years. Movingto Salt Lake City, Utah, Ginny worked as a manager and developer ofvirtual reality software and reality systems. After retiring, Ginny movedto Betterton, Md., where she became a long-distance swimmer andsailor. She also taught sailing at the U.S. Naval Academy inAnnapolis, and loved to ski, row, kayak, and bicycle. Ginny touchedmany lives with her exuberance for life. Her kindness and welcomingspirit will be missed by her many friends and family, including fellowUNB grads with whom she kept in touch all these years.

Monica Hitchcock (Class of) of Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B., hasbeen inducted into the Volleyball Canada Hall of Fame, 11 yearsafter entering the provincial and municipal sports shrines. As apower hitter for the Canadian Women’s Volleyball Team, she servedas the national squad’s captain from 1983-1985, a stint that includ-ed an appearance in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Janet London–Smith (BEd) married Ralph Smith in October2006. They are now living in Saint John, N.B., with their two cats,renovating a house and looking forward to travelling. @

John H. McLean (BSc) of St. John’s recently won the first SynapseAward given by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in recogni-tion of his contributions in mentoring youth toward a career inresearch. Dr. McLean, with the help of graduate students and facultyat Memorial University, has been holding Brain bee contests and Brainart contests for high school students in Newfoundland since 2000. @

’78Marjorie Milner (Slipp, BN) of Saint John, N.B., is the president

of the Saint John Regional Hospital Auxiliary. She is retired from along and distinguished career in nursing, including director of nurs-ing at Atlantic Health Sciences Corp., 1981-1996.

’79Stephen Hunter (BBA) of Oshawa, Ont., is vice-president of

community development for Philips Lifeline Canada. Stephen isresponsible for a sales team of 50 and more than 200 installationrepresentatives across Canada.

Charles R. LeBlanc (LLB) of Caraquet, N.B., has been appointedQueen’s Counsel. The distinction of Queen’s Counsel is conferred uponexperienced lawyers in recognition of their commitment to the princi-ples of the legal profession and contributions to their communities.

Chris O’Brien (BSc) of Saint John, N.B., has been named FamilyPhysician of the Year for N.B. He is recognized as one of the 10 bestfamily doctors across Canada. Each year the College of FamilyPhysicians of Canada presents the Reg L. Perkin Award to the topfamily doctor in each province. Chris is the medical director of thepalliative care unit at the Saint John Regional Hospital.

Ron Smith (MA) of Burnaby, B.C., went back to school for hisBEd from UBC (great micro-climate everyone!). He has a wonderful,cherished grandson who attended his graduation ceremony. He isnow teaching high school social studies and information technologyin North Vancouver, paying homage to the great Prof. J.K.Chapman.

Robert Taylor (PhD) of Calgary has been named Neucel SpecialtyCellulose’s new chief executive officer. Robert has more than 25years of professional experience in the pulp and paper and chemicalcellulose industry.

’80D. Ellen Cook (LLB) of Miramichi, N.B., has been appointed

Queen’s Counsel. The distinction of Queen’s Counsel is conferred uponexperienced lawyers in recognition of their commitment to the princi-ples of the legal profession and contributions to their communities.

Maria Henheffer (McIntyre, LLB) of Saint John, N.B., is a partnerwith the law firm of Barry Spalding and is the newly-elected presi-dent of the Law Society of N.B.

Leonard T. Hoyt (BBA, LLB’82) of Fredericton has beenappointed Queen’s Counsel. The distinction of Queen’s Counsel isconferred upon experienced lawyers in recognition of their commit-ment to the principles of the legal profession and contributions totheir communities.

Michael Murphy (BBA, LLB’83) was named Government HouseLeader by N.B. Premier Shawn Graham on Oct. 17, 2007. He also isthe minister of health. He was also designated Queen’s Counsel andsworn to it Nov. 24, 2007. He and his wife Moira (Kelly, LLB’87) livein Moncton, N.B., and have five children.

Peter Spacek (BA) of Fredericton has joined the FrederictonChamber of Commerce board of directors as treasurer. He is a part-ner with Lunergan Spacek Chartered Accountants.

May Young (BA) of Bedford, N.S., passed away Nov. 18, 2007.May was a school teacher in Newfoundland and later worked forthe federal government in Gander. She is survived by her husband,Charles Young; daughter Katherine Barclay (BSc’83) (Clayton); twograndsons, a sister, a brother, and two nieces.

’81David Barrett (BA) was installed as a canon of Christ Church

Cathedral and archdeacon of Kingston and the Kennebecasis atChrist Church Cathedral, Fredericton, on Sept. 30, 2007. David hasbeen rector of the Parish of Sussex since 1994. His wife, Alexandra(Fowler, BEd’84), is employed with School District 6 and afterteaching at Dr. A.T. Leatherbarrow Primary School in Hampton,N.B., for the last four years, began in September a two-yearappointment as a literacy mentor at Sussex Elementary School.Alexandra ran her first marathon at Marathon by the Sea in SaintJohn on Sept. 23. David and Alexandra have three teenage daugh-ters, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Rachel. @

Ronald E. Gaffney (LLB) of Fredericton has been appointedQueen’s Counsel. The distinction of Queen’s Counsel is conferredupon experienced lawyers in recognition of their commitment tothe principles of the legal profession and contributions to theircommunities.

Carole Marquis (Dow, BEd, MEd’88) of Bathurst, N.B., passedaway Nov. 29, 2007. She taught and managed a kindergarten for manyyears, then embarked on a new career as a teacher. She is survived byher husband Pierre; children Lynne (Paul Boyle), Jo-Anne (Jim Danahy),Glenn (Joan Hannan), and Chantal (BEd’90) (Keith Daley); sevengrandchildren; and three step-grandchildren, a sister and a brother.

Brian McKenna (BBA) is commissioner of the East Coast HockeyLeague, America’s premier “AA” hockey league, and lives inPennington, N.J., with his wife Marlene, daughter Katelyn and sonBrian II.

Keith Nielsen (BSc) of Bath, N.B., has been named St. ThomasUniversity’s chaplain and leader of the campus ministry. Keith wasordained in 1991 and served in parishes in Miramichi, St.Margaret’s, Saint John, Bath, Johnville, Florenceville, and Juniper.

Sherry (Budovitch, BEd) and Stephen Rioux (BScCE’82) are nowin their fourth year of living in the four-season resort area ofCollingwood, Ont. Sherry has left a 24-year career in teaching and isnow a licensed real estate sales representative for Clairwood RealEstate Corp., selling waterfront and mountain homes on a full-timebasis. She continues to spend her spare time working in the travelbusiness, which she has done for more than 30 years. Stephen isvice-president, risk control services, for Marsh Canada and spends alot of time travelling around Canada, the U.S. and Europe on busi-ness. Their Cairn terrier, Reggie, remains the only child in the family.Travel is their passion and this winter they were to head down underto spend a month in Australia and New Zealand. They love to hearfrom friends and classmates and can be reached via e-mail [email protected]. @

’82Carolyn Anne Frost (Orr, BBA) of Waweig, N.B., passed away

Sept. 25, 2007. She is survived by her husband Tim; a son,Benjamin; a daughter, Katelyn; her mother, Dorothy; three brothers,Gary, Richard (Rosetta), and Danny (Diane); a sister, Shirley Clarke(BN’72) (Henry); and several nieces and nephews.


David LeBlanc (BBA) of Ottawa says ‘Hello, all Class of ’82Grads.’ He has created a Facebook group called UNB Class of 1982.He created this group so that people who have pictures of the Classof 1982 from past reunions or during their time at UNB can sharethem in this group. This way all class members can see them andthey can show just how active and special their class is. David is newto Facebook and all its wonders, and you can find him by searchingfor his name, David Le Blanc. He hopes that all members of theclass can use this group to keep in touch. Thanks and he’ll see youall on the internet. @

’83Anne-Marie Gammon, CMA, (van De Brand, BBA) was promot-

ed to vice-president, financial reporting, ING Real Estate Canada.Anne-Marie lives in Bedford, N.S., with her husband, Blake, and 11-year-old son Jonathan. @

Daniel Ivey (BBA) of Fredericton passed away Oct. 14, 2007.Dan was an employee of NB Liquor. Dan is survived by a daughter,his mother, two sisters, and several nieces, nephews, cousins andaunts and uncles.

Susan (Lynch, BScChE) and Jeff Moore (BBA’84) continue to livein Burlington, Ont., with their three kids. Jeff continues to build thebusiness at Lakeside Logistics (now in our 21st year) and Susanrecently joined the company as director of sustainability. They lookforward to seeing old friends from UNB any time!

Michele Murphy (BA, LLB’86) of Charlottetown was appointed ajudge of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, appeal divi-sion, on Oct. 12, 2007.

Deborah Pye (LLB, MEd’89) of Rusagonis, N.B. passed awaySept. 25, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Gary Hetherington;a sister, Susan Young (James); and two brothers, David (Joan), andMartin (Carla).

’84Stephanie E. Anderson (BSc) of Oakville, Ont., has been

appointed executive vice-president and chief financial officer ofDundee Precious Metals Inc.

Karen McKay (White, BBA) lives in Toronto with her husbandDavid and children, Fiona, 9, and Ryan, 6. She works at Eli Lilly inhuman resources.

Mark Sanford (BScEE) of Oromocto, N.B., passed away Oct. 4,2007. Mark is survived by his wife Jo Ellen (Black, BSc’83); a daugh-ter, Serena; a son, Andrew; father and mother, Clifford and Kay(Bamford) Sanford; a sister, Cheryl (Beau) Loeffler; a brother, Scott(BScEE’93) (Laura); a nephew, Grayson; parents-in-law, Grace andJoe Black; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

’85Kent B. Nicholson (BScCE) of Pickering, Ont., has been appoint-

ed chief operating officer of CML Healthcare Inc. and CMLHealthCare Income Fund. In this newly created executive position,Mr. Nicholson will be responsible for the development and execu-tion of CML HealthCare’s operational business plans.

’86Angela Belliveau (Scott, BBA) has moved to Saint John, N.B.,

and is loving every minute of it, especially the weather. Perhaps now,25 years later, she can go kayaking down the St. Croix! @

Tom Goguen (BScEE) of Ottawa has been appointed the newchief marketing officer for GridIron, a leading provider of high-per-formance workflow software.

Trent Munn (BEd, MEd’94) of Moncton is now principal ofMoncton High School.

Brian Tabor (LLB) of Dartmouth, N.S., has been welcomed tothe Halifax office of Stewart McKelvey as partner. He is recognizednationally for his expertise in real estate law.

Dianne Younker (BN) of Oakville, Ont., and her husband, DavidLongley, are pleased to announce the arrival of their first child, AvaLynn, in January 2007. Dianne is employed as the administrator of


women’s and infants’ ambulatory programsat Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and iscurrently enjoying maternity leave with Ava. @

’87Ray (BScCE) and Edie Ferris (Profitt,

BSc, MSc’90), Breanne, 17, and Reilly, 15,recently moved from Edmonton to Quesnel,B.C. They are enjoying the hills, streams andoutdoor life of the Cariboo very much. Edieis now looking after the family on a full-timebasis after leaving her teaching position inAlberta. Ray is the vice-president of lumberoperations with West Fraser Timber. @

Marg Jones (Class of) of Rothesay, N.B.,has been appointed the executive director ofBasketball New Brunswick.

Bill MacMackin (BBA) of Quispamsis,N.B., has been presented with the N.B.Merit Day Award. He was recognized for hiscommitment to active living.

Pierre Martin (BScChE), his wifeNathalie, daughter Vanessa, 17, and sonJustin, 16, have just relocated back toMontreal with Ricky, their 9-year-old blacklab, who’s in way better shape than Pierre is.They had just spent a year in Calgary, andprior to that had spent five years in beautifulQuebec City. They are all doing well andlook forward to hearing from friends.

’88Lawrence (Larry) Booker (BBA, BCS) of

Fredericton married Karla Russell on July 7,2007.

William Kean (BBA, LLB’92) of Rothesay,N.B., is a new associate with Barry Spalding.Bill’s practice is mainly concentrated in cor-porate commercial law, including businessacquisitions, divestitures and financing.

Alison (Ali) MacDonald (BN) recentlyhad the honour of writing the cover storyfor the summer 2007 issue of ExceptionalFamily magazine, a Canadian publication.Her article was entitled “When specialneeds collide.” The magazine’s cover fea-tured a photo of Alison and son Noah, 5,taken by Peter, Ali’s husband of 15 years. Inaddition to freelance writing, Ali has beenpushing her passion for scrapbooking tothe next level, and was privileged to benamed guest designer for an Alberta scrap-booking company in August. Living in theAnnapolis Valley of N.S., she is also a pas-sionate advocate for children with autismspectrum disorder (ASD), and recently metwith the president and CEO of AnnapolisValley Health to address the immediateneed for more comprehensive services forchildren of all ages who have ASD. Ali andfamily recently became the proud owners ofa beautiful haflinger/quarter horse namedOakley, since Kate, Bryan, Daniel and Noahall ride! @

Derrick Walsh (BScCS), after a long 12years as an IT consultant with his previousemployer, finally went over to the client sideand joined Irving Oil as a senior solutionsarchitect as part of Irving’s corporate archi-tecture office. He still lives in Rothesay,N.B., with his wife Janet (Gallagher,BEd’86) and his son. @

’89Michael Jenkins (BBA) of Upper

Coverdale, N.B., was recently appointedvice-president of finance and administrationof the Lounsbury Group. In addition, Mikewas elected to the board of directors of theLounsbury Group.

Peter MacPhail (BA, LLB’92) ofRothesay, N.B., has joined the law firmGorman Nason as partner. Peter has con-ducted a general practice in Saint John for14 years.

Pearly (Chua, BSc) and MichaelNordlund (BScME’91) of Singapore arepleased to announce the birth of their son,Dylan Yu-shan, on Aug. 21, 2007, a littlebrother for Delphina, 8. @

Connie Smith (BBA) of Rwanda marriedPastor Paluku Kavunga on Oct. 1, 2005, andbecame stepmother to eight girls and twoboys aged 3 to 21. They live in Goma,Democratic Republic of Congo. Life is good!

’90Ian Bacque (LLB) of Uxbridge, Ont., has

been appointed president and CEO of theCanadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI).The CIRI is a professional, not-for-profitassociation of executives responsible forcommunication between public corpora-tions, investors and the financial community.

E. Thomas Christie (LLB) of Frederictonhas been appointed Queen’s Counsel. Thedistinction of Queen’s Counsel is conferredupon experienced lawyers in recognition oftheir commitment to the principles of thelegal profession and contributions to theircommunities.

Patrick Duggan (BPE) and his wifeDenise (Queen’s, 1991) live in Milton, Ont.,with their four boys. He operates two mort-gage companies in an effort to finance theboys’ hockey fees. @

David Henley (BBA, LLB’00) ofDartmouth, N.S., has been named toLexpert’s prestigious list of the “Top 40under 40” lawyers in Canada. David hasbeen a partner in the Stewart McKelveyHalifax office since January 2007.

Tim Hunter (BA) and his wife Sue, whocelebrated their first anniversary on July 22,2007, are proud to announce the arrival ofLucas Timothy on April 30, 2007. Olderbrother Jack William turned two years oldon Dec. 15, 2007. Proud grandparents areWilliam (Bill) (BScME’60) and MarionHunter of Rothesay, N.B., and Linda andJ.C. Myre of Saint John, N.B. @

Eugene (BScCS) and Mary Anne (Acott)Roy of Saint John, N.B., are pleased toannounce the birth of their second child, ahandsome little brother for three-year-oldKathleen Rose. Matthew Ryan was born onAug. 8, 2007, at the Saint John RegionalHospital. @

Stewart (BScSE), Sheila and SpencerSlaney now live in Oshawa, Ont. Their newe-mail address is [email protected]. @

’91Julie Fram (BA) is a vice-principal of a

large high school. She is living in Wakefield,Ont., north of Ottawa, with her husbandSteve, who is also a teacher. They have twochildren, Anna, 61⁄2, and Liam, 5.

Charlotte Glencross (BA) of Frederictonpassed away Oct. 26, 2007. Charlotte was anaccomplished artist in weaving, tapestry,water color, batik and ikat, well known for herextraordinary gifts in color, texture and con-ception, as well as for her fine skill and atten-tion to detail. She was a self-employed studioartist for 20 years, then an N.B. governmentprogram officer and administrator for finearts and crafts for 10 years, before returningto her own studio in 2000. Her work on theN.B. Arts Board and on the Charlotte StreetArts Centre was recognized in 2006 by anExcellence Award from the Province of NewBrunswick. She is survived by her husband,Jon Thompson (BSc’64); her mother,Gwendolin Glencross; brother RoderickGlencross; and sister-in-law Penny Glencross.

’92Arthur T. Doyle (BSc) of Saint John,

N.B., has been appointed vice-chair anddirector of the Saint John Port Authority.Arthur is a partner in Cox & Palmer’s SaintJohn office.

Andrew W Griffin (BA) marriedCatherine Maslowski, who holds a BComm’04 from Dalhousie, on Oct. 20, 2007, inAtlanta, Ga. Andrew and Catherine live inAtlanta, where Andrew works as a seniormortgage manager for Lenox FinancialMortgage, LLC. Friends can contact them [email protected]. @

Riel (Givan, BBA, BA’93) and ShaneNason (BBA’91, MScCE) of Quispamsis,N.B., announce the birth of Tess Haven onMay 22, 2007, a little sister for Eli.

Kim Poffenroth (BA, LLB’95) andMatthew Dawe of Fredericton are delightedbeyond words to announce the birth of theirfirst child, Olivia Genevieve Dawe. Theirlovely, little Olivia was born on July 25,2007, at 6:21 p.m. at the DECH inFredericton. Upon greeting the world, Oliviaweighed in at 6 lb., 13 oz., and measured20.5 inches long. Kim is enjoying her mater-nity leave with their sweet-natured little girl,as Matthew continues his studies at UNB.They would love to hear from any oldfriends out there!! [email protected]. @

Dwight Rudderham (LLB) of Sydney,N.S., has been appointed to the board ofdirectors of Marine Atlantic Inc.

Sheri White (BBA) married DanielCrumbaugh on June 9, 2007, and moved toEdmonton. She has been working forDenille Industries as finance manager sinceJuly 9, 2007. @

’93Jon Bradford (BScChE) was promoted to

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Enduring Freedom and the global war onterror. He is now the operations officer atCarrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron124 attached to the USS Theodore Roosevelt(CVN 71), and recently surpassed the 2,000flight hour mark as a naval flight officer andinstructor mission commander in theGrumman E-2C Hawkeye. @

Derrick Weaver (BBA) of Raleigh, N.C.,and his wife are pleased to announce thebirth of their second daughter, AddisonDionne, on July 27, 2007, weighing in at awhopping 5 lb., 7 oz. @

’94Malcolm (Duff) (BScChE) and Shannon

Adams of Calgary are pleased to announcethe birth of their son, Grayson Malcolm, onAug. 10, 2007, a little brother for GabrielleLily, 2.

Eric Beairsto (BA) of Truro, N.S., mar-ried Lori Kitchen on May 5, 2007. The wed-ding took place aboard the tall ship Silva inHalifax Harbour.

John (BSc) and Heather Brittain ofQuispamsis, N.B., announce the birth ofEric Douglas on July 6, 2007.

Lawrence (Larry) Fitzgerald (BScEE) ofLimehouse, Ont., recently took on a new chal-lenge as general manager of the HoneywellAerospace plant in Mississauga, Ont., afterspending 13 years working for IBM andCelestica. Larry and wife Connie have twochildren, Connor, 5, and Kyle, 3, and wereexpecting their third child in December.Former classmates are encouraged to drop aline at [email protected]. @

Dale (BScF) and Jennifer Glennie wouldlike to announce the birth of Norah Clare onFeb. 19, 2007. Norah, big sister Hannah andtheir parents live in Cole Harbour, N.S. @

Troy Mortimer (BScCE) and ChristyCunningham (BSc’03) of Saint John, N.B., arehappy to announce the arrival of their triplets,Avery, Luke and Felicia, born July 9, 2007. @

Beth McCluskey Pelletier (BPE) andMitch were married a while ago, and theyhave two girls, Emelie and Melanie. Theyhave moved to Grand Bay, N.B., to be clos-er to Beth’s work so that at least one ofthem isn’t on the road anymore. She wouldlove to hear from anyone who has the timeto sit down and play at the computer [email protected]. Take care all.

Kray (BScCE) and Lynne (Deschenes,BN’96) Robichaud have been married for 11years and live in Eastern Passage, N.S., withtheir three children, Dagan, 9, Declan, 6, andCaelyn, 3. Lynne continues to practise nursingin the emergency department of the QEII inHalifax, while Kray explores the world pursu-ing his naval career and fulfilling his duties asthe aide-de-camp to the lieutenant-governorof Nova Scotia. Most recently, Kray success-fully challenged the Naval Command Board,granting him the qualification to command(i.e. captain) one of Her Majesty’s Canadianwarships in the near future. They’re expectingtheir fourth child in March 2008. @

’95Leah Calder (BBA) of Naka, Ibaraki,

Japan, is teaching English to children ages3-12 in Japan. She has been there sinceAugust 2006. She is looking forward tohearing from former classmates and [email protected]. @

Antonio Lamer (LLD) of Ottawa passedaway Nov. 24, 2007, at the age of 74. Mr.Justice Lamer was appointed to the SupremeCourt in 1980. In 1990 he was named chiefjustice, serving until his retirement inJanuary 2000.

Andrea (Kranack, BSc) and CraigMcCormick (BSc) of Halifax are proud toannounce the birth of their first child,Sophie Caroline, on July 29, 2007. @

Lisa Mowbray (Starkey, BN) of Picton,Ont., had a baby boy in December 2006. @

Larry Whitman (BBA) recently receivedhis certified management accountant desig-nation in Moncton, N.B. @

’96Mark Chandra (BSc) of Lindsay, Ont., is

a dad for the third time with the birth ofJames Kiran Chandra on Sept. 11, 2007.James weighed in at 6 lb., 14 oz. MotherJyoti, and baby are well. Father is tired. @

Trixie Lee (Michaud, BSc) and CurtisGregoire (BSc) have a daughter namedKayley, 3, and live in Halifax. @

Julie (Fowler, BSc) and Jeff Harding(BSc) of Noonan, N.B., have moved back toFredericton with their 15-month-old daugh-ter, Callie. Julie is working as a respiratorytherapist at the DECH and Jeff has takenover his father’s optometry practice at theSpectrum Vision Clinic.

Edward Hutchinson (BBA) of Torontohas joined Sony Ericsson as director of salesand new business development. He hasmore than 11 years of experience in thewireless industry.

Nancy Mathis (PhD) of Fredericton is thefirst executive director of UNB’s G. WallaceF. McCain Institute for Business Leadership.She was the co-founder and former CEO ofMathis Instruments Ltd.

Mary (Schousboe, BSc, MSc’98) andDwayne Sabine (BScF’89, MScF’99) ofFredericton announce the birth of RebeccaCatherine on Aug. 13, 2007.

Becky (Lloyd, BSc) and Marty Yorkannounce the arrival of their first child, adaughter, Ella Martie, born April 13, 2007,weighing 7 lb., 7oz. The York family is livingin Nackawic, N.B., where Marty is workingas an electrician and Becky is on maternityleave from her pharmaceutical sales posi-tion. Becky would love to hear from oldclassmates or the Tibbits girls. She can bereached by e-mail at [email protected]. @

’97Crystal (Firlotte, BBA) and Jody Rankin

(BScF) of Mabou, N.S., are thrilled that theyhave added to their family again! Ava DawnRankin joined their very girly house inOctober 2005. A total firecracker, shemakes for wonderful entertainment for bigsisters Olivia, 7, and Hannah, 5. @

Jeff Hoyt (LLB) of Halifax has been wel-

comed as a partner by McInnes Cooper inthe firm’s growing corporate finance prac-tice group. Mr. Hoyt brings strong experi-ence, working in corporate finance andcommercial law in both N.S. and Ontario.

Tim MacQuarrie (BCS) married Sue Oltzon Aug. 25, 2007. The happy couple is nowliving in Amissville, Va.

Aaron M. Savage (BA, LLB’01, MBA’01)is now an associate with Cox & Palmer intheir Fredericton office. Aaron specializes incorporate commercial law.

Clint (BSc, MBA’99) and Traci (Glenn,BA’96, MBA’99) Simmons of Frederictonare pleased to announce the safe arrival oftheir third child, daughter Ella Claire, onSept. 7, 2007. Ella is the baby sister to bigbrother Luke, born June 26, 2004, and bigsister Kristen, born Feb. 21, 2006. Clint andTraci moved back to Fredericton fromHalifax in the spring of 2004. Since movinghome, Clint has been working atScotiaMcLeod and Traci has been a wonder-ful homemaker for their young family. @

Brigitte (Lumsden, BPE) and Jeff Stephenof Fredericton are pleased to announce thebirth of Amélie Anaïse on Sept. 28, 2007.

’98Jennifer Madaras (BA) recently moved

from Enfield, Conn., to Laureldale, Pa., andwas married in October 2007! @

Ryan Paquet (BBA) recently received hiscertified management accountant designa-tion in Moncton, N.B. @

Carla Peck (BEd) recently moved toEdmonton, where she is assistant professorin the department of elementary educationat the University of Alberta. She’d love tohear from former classmates, [email protected]. @

Andrew Stewart (BA) married Mijin Parkon June 17, 2007. The wedding took placein Seoul, South Korea.

Angela Storey-Scrofano (BPE) is living inMarkham, Ont., working as an instructor atthe Canadian College of Massage andHydrotherapy in Toronto and as a registeredmassage therapist. Angela married NunzioScrofano on Oct. 26, 2006, and gave birthto a healthy baby girl, Breanna Mae, onAug. 9, 2007. @

’99Geoff (BBA) and Christina (Somerville)

Alders, who were married Oct. 9, 2005, arepleased to announce the natural birth oftheir first son, Cayden Montgomery, onOct. 17, 2007, at the DECH in Fredericton.Cayden weighed 7 lb., 14 oz. He is enjoyinghis winter at home with mom and animalsin Noonan, outside of Fredericton. Geoffhas been employed with J.D. Irving Ltd.since January 2000. @

Dawn Arbour (BBA) recently received hercertified management accountant designa-tion in Moncton, N.B. @

Jocelyn Burns-McCue (BN) of WestHartford, Conn., recently was published inAdvance for Nurses. The article stemmed fromher research proposal on “Does Futile Care


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Mohan Iype (DSc) of Quispamsis, N.B.,is a recipient of the Order of NewBrunswick, the highest distinction awardedby the province. He receives the distinctionfor his dedication to the health of NewBrunswickers and for his role in theadvancement of the health and educationalneeds of the province. Dr. Iype also receivedthe Dr. Donald Morgan Service Award. Thisaward recognizes an individual’s outstand-ing contribution in education, research,health promotion or humanitarian service.

Nikki (Peterson, BSc) and Peter Layton ofTaymouth, N.B., are thrilled to announce thebirth of their son, Parker Emery Patrick, onApril 21, 2007, a little brother for Emma.

Angela Mullin (BOM) married DarrenHutt on June 30, 2007. They live in SanDiego, Calif.

Lucinda Pype (Clark, BScCE) of Akron,Pa., is married Mikel Pype of Lancaster, Pa.They have a daughter, Katrina Marie Pype,born May 12, 2006. @

Shelley (Bursey, BN) of Grand Falls-Windsor, Nfld., and Stephane Totarella ofMontreal were married on Oct. 9, 2007, insunny Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.They had a beautiful wedding and a won-derful vacation shared with family and a fewfriends. Shelley and Stephane are living inRockland, Ont. Shelley is continuing hernursing career in the ICU at The OttawaHospital and Stephane is a flight directorfor Air Transat and works out of Montreal.They have a beautiful 17-month-old boy,

Sean, who keeps them busy and they arelooking forward to having more children inthe near future. @

’01Michael Dick (BSc, MSc’03) of

Pasadena, Calif., received a PhD in physicsfrom the University of Waterloo on June 13,2007. He is now working in a postdoctoralposition at JPL in Pasadena, Calif.

Jon Kitchen (BA) of New Maryland, N.B.,had his first feature film shown atFredericton’s Silver Wave Film Festival inNovember 2007. Road to Victory has alreadywon numerous awards at festivals fromToronto to Lisbon to Hollywood. @

Grace Lee (BBA) of Fredericton receivedher certified general accountant designation inOctober 2006. She is working with BusinessNew Brunswick as a project executive. @

Bernard Lord (LLD) of Montreal is arecipient of the Order of New Brunswick,the highest distinction awarded by theprovince. He received the distinction for hisvision, his leadership and his importantcontributions to the province and to thecountry.

Ian (BScF) and Becky McCabe(Eastwood, BBA’00) of Chipman, N.B., arepleased to announce the birth of GraceElizabeth on July 23, 2007, a little sister forJames.

Stacey McGee (BEd, BN’07) and MichaelThompson of Fredericton welcomed their

Cause Moral Distress and Burnout, Leadingto Retention and Recruitment of Critical CareNurses?” It is a simple read about personalcoping mechanisms to prevent burnout andsurvive working in the ICU. It actually can beapplied not only to ICU, but to various pro-fessional work settings. It can be found athttp://nursing.advanceweb.com/Editorial/Search/AViewer.aspx?AN=NW_07dec3_n6p27.html&AD=12-03-2007 @

Erica (Dunn, BA, BEd’02) and Jeff Currie(BKin’01, BEd’02) of Fredericton wish toannounce the arrival of their first child,Meredith Erica, on June 4, 2007. Jeff is teach-ing at Fredericton High School, while Erica ison maternity leave from Assiniboine AvenueElementary School in Oromocto, N.B. @

Deborah (Martin, BEd) and StephenDonaher of Florenceville, N.B., are proud toannounce the birth of their daughter, AvaGertrude Alexina, on Oct. 15, 2006. @

Darcy (BScCE) and Kerri Harris(Richard, BOM’02) are happy to announcethe birth of their first child, Lauryn VictoriaHarris, on July 11, 2007. Darcy and Kerri livein Quispamsis, N.B. @

Scott (BScCE, ME’05) and Jennifer Lloy(Baines, BBA’96, MBA’01) of RichibuctoRoad, N.B., are thrilled to announce thebirth of their twin sons, Dawson Michaeland Jackson Gabriel, on July 31, 2007.

Vicky (Adams, BN) and Brent Mills(BBA’92) of Quispamsis, N.B., are excitedto announce the birth of their beautifuldaughter Claire Victoria on Dec. 5, 2005!Big sister Hanna loves her very much! Vickyis working part-time at the Saint JohnRegional Hospital in the N.B. Heart Centre,while Brent continues to be employed byService New Brunswick, Fundy region. @

James Robinson (BA/BSc, MBA’03,LLB’03) of Sydney, Australia, recently leftthe law firm of Eeson & Woolstencroft LLPin Calgary for a senior associate positionwith the law firm of Clayton Utz in Sydney.James specializes in the areas of privateequity, and mergers and acquisitions, and isenjoying his change of scenery. @

Katherine M. Rogers (BA) of Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B., a Rhodes Scholar, receivedher PhD in international development atgraduation ceremonies in May 2007 at theUniversity of Oxford, England, from whichshe obtained her MA in 2002. Kate had beenworking with UNICEF at UN headquarters inNew York City, but recently has taken a posi-tion with The World Bank and is currently inSierra Leone. Proud and thankful parents areClayton (BScCE’72) and Barb Rogers ofGrand Bay-Westfield, N.B. @

Jamie (Culligan, BN’99) and Steven Royare pleased to announce the arrival of theirfirst child, Devon Steven, on Aug. 13, 2007.He is the first grandchild on both sides ofthe family, so can you spell S-P-O-I-L-E-D?The family lives in Florenceville, N.B. @

’00Lucas (BEd) and Stephanie Holt (Allen,

BA, BEd’03, MEd’07) of Fredericton arepleased to announce the birth of theirdaughter, Saryn Grace, on April 29, 2007.


first child, Taylor Lindsey, on Aug. 2, 2007. @Matthew (Matt) (BRLS) and Angela

Russell of Worthington, Ohio, are proud toannounce the birth of their daughter,Ainsley Madison, on Aug. 1, 2007, inColumbus, Ohio.

Michael Whitman (BBA) recentlyreceived his certified management accoun-tant designation in Moncton, N.B. @

’02Anthony Arza-Kwaw (MBA) of Zealand,

N.B., has been appointed rector of ChristChurch (Parish) Church. Mr. Arza-Kwaw wasborn in Ghana, where he was educated andordained as a Roman Catholic priest in 1983.He served in parishes in Ghana and the IvoryCoast until he moved to Canada in 1988. Hethen served in parishes in the Moncton area.He was received into the AnglicanCommunion on April 4, 2004, by BishopClaude Miller. Since that time he has servedas a rector of the Anglican Parish of Bright.

Clare Bilek (Morris, LLB) has been wel-comed by Cox & Palmer’s Halifax office.Claire will be practising in the areas of liti-gation and insurance law.

Adam (BScEE) and Shanna DeRoose ofBowmanville, Ont., are excited to announcethe birth of their daughter, Alexis Jean, onJuly 8, 2007.

Tom Keating (BCS) and Alicia Berry(BBA’03) were married on Oct. 6, 2007.They live in Fredericton.

Meghan Lebans (BA) of Moncton, N.B.,married James Hodgson on Dec. 28, 2007.

Ryan Nichols (BKin, BEd’05) and KimBrown (BEd’05) are engaged to be marriedin July 2008 in Berwick, N.S. They live inYellowknife, N.W.T., where they are bothteachers.

’03Christopher Dewar (BBA) of Thornhill,

Ont., was recently inducted into the Societyof Management Accountants of Ontario.Chris was awarded his CMA designation atthe Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Torontoon Oct. 22, 2007. @

Amy McLeod (BSc) of Quispamsis, N.B.,received her doctor of optometry from theUniversity of Waterloo in June 2007. Amy ispractising optometry in Quispamsis.

Julie Redstone-Lewis (BA) of Brampton,Ont., just finished her master of arts degreein history at Wilfrid Laurier University andgraduated in June 2007. @

Darren Sears (MEd) of Fredericton hasjoined the Fredericton Chamber ofCommerce board of directors. His passionfor helping individuals and organizationsmaximize their performance served as theinspiration behind the growth of a success-ful business and ultimately to his partneringwith the Fundy Group.

Lori Simms-Hovey (BEd, MEd’05) andGreg Hovey (BCS) were married on July 29,2005, and are living in the Middle East work-ing for the College of the North Atlantic. Theywould like to announce the birth of their son,Matthew Allen, on Sept. 14, 2007. @

’04Heidi Morrison (BBA) recently received

her certified management accountant desig-nation in Moncton, N.B. @

Casey Picard (LLB) recently left the privatepractice of law to take on an in-house coun-sel position with the City of Mississauga aslegal counsel, labour and employment. Shelives in Cambridge, Ont. @

Chris Schriver (BBA) and Katie Malally(BA’05) were married on Dec. 29, 2007.They are living in Wainwright, Alta., whereChris is posted as a member of theCanadian Armed Forces and Katie isemployed with Royal LePage RelocationServices. @

Heather Steel (MA) moved to Torontoafter graduation and started a PhD inCanadian history at York University. She’s inher fourth year. @

’05Matthew Doak (BScCompEng) was mar-

ried to Holly O’Neil on Oct. 6, 2007. Thewedding took place at Highfield BaptistChurch in Moncton, N.B. Matthew is theson of Jerry and Bonnie (Sobey, BEd’78)Doak of Doaktown, N.B. Holly is thedaughter of George and Paulette O’Neil ofRiverview, N.B. @

Lindsey Hurley (BBA, BEd’05) ofFredericton married Drew Carleton on

Evelyn (Gordon) Grant BA’33Fredericton Robert S. McLeod BA’41Hampton, N.B.Jack A. Vermeeren BSc’42Sandusky, OhioUffe Blok-Andersen BSc’45, LLD’90Chatham-Kent, Ont.Harold Floyd BScEE’48Belleville, Ont.Tomas Bjerkelund BScF’49Fredericton Lloyd Little BScF’49Fredericton William (Bill) Caswell BScF’50Calais, MaineJack Fairweather Class of’50Lewisburg, Pa.Joseph Guerrette BScEE’50Fredericton Harry P. Laws BScF’52Winnipeg James Lawyer BScF’52Scotch Hill, N.S.Laurie Coles BScCE’54Summerside, P.E.I. Donald F. Moran BScF’56Barrie, Ont. Kenneth Gilliss MA’57Fredericton Murray Hennessey BCL’57St. Thomas, Ont. Neil Mulvaney BA’57Qualicum Beach, B.C.Daniel Hurley BCL’58Fredericton David MacKeen BA’58Halifax Donald Goss BScCE’59North York, Ont.John D. Williams BA’59Sackville, N.B.W. Frederick (Fred) Merrithew BScCE’61Fredericton W. Lloyd Simmons BEd’61Toronto

J. Douglas McLaughlin BA’63, BEd’66Douglas, N.B.Eleanor (Barbie) (Trynor) Millett BEd’65Fredericton

John McQueen BScF’66Winnipeg

Helen Charters BPE’69Grand Manan Island, N.B.

Richard A. McFadgen BT’69Fredericton

Babatunde Okuwa BScSE, MScSE’70Lagos, Nigeria

Newton L. Sobey BScCE’69Truro, N.S.

Michael A. Oatway BA’71Riverview, N.B.

Reece Goodwin BA’72Shanghai, China

William F. O’Connell BBA’73, LLB’76Rothesay, N.B.

Errol Williams BA’74Bermuda

Keith Adamson Class of ’76Needham, Ont.

Carol H. Y. Boxill BA’76, LLB’79Toronto

Virginia (Ginny) Gough MScEng’77Chestertown, Md

May Young BA’80Bedford, N.S.

Carole (Dow) Marquis BEd’81, MEd’88Bathurst, N.B.

Carolyn Anne (Orr) Frost BBA’82Waweig, N.B.

Daniel Ivey BBA’83Fredericton

Deborah Pye LLB’83, MEd’89Rusagonis, N.B.

Mark Sanford BScEE’84Oromocto, N.B.

Charlotte Glencross BA’91Fredericton

Antonio Lamer LLD’95Ottawa

IN MEMORIAM

been promoted to vice-president, informationtechnology, with The Forzani Group Ltd. @

’94Henrik O. Tonning (DSc) of Saint John

passed away Oct. 27, 2007. During theSecond World War, Dr. Tonning enlisted inthe Canadian Army Medical Corps and servedin Canada and overseas until 1946. On hisreturn, he worked for a year at the DVAHospital, Lancaster, N.B., and carried on aprivate practice. After further studies, hereturned to his practice in Saint John in 1952,and in 1956 he was appointed head of thedepartment of medicine at the Lancaster DVAHospital. In 1966 he was appointed head ofthe department of medicine at the Saint JohnGeneral Hospital. He took an active part inthe planning of the current Saint JohnRegional Hospital, and served as the chief ofmedicine at the Regional until his officialretirement in 1982. Dr. Tonning is survived bytwo sons, Henrik (LLB’80) (Jean) andStephen (BEd’80); three grandchildren; agreat-grandchild; and several nieces.

’95Julie (Desmond, BBA) and Brent Marr

(BBA) of Quispamsis, N.B., announce thebirth of Caitlyn Marie on Aug. 9, 2007.

’96Susan (McAfee, BEd) and Blair Clark of

Saint John announce the birth of Alyson Jeanon July 9, 2007.

Tricia (Friars, BSc, BN’03) and RandyGodin of Quispamsis, N.B., announce thebirth of Tianna Helen Elizabeth on May 24,2007, a little sister for Theodore, 1.

Trevor Heisler (BBA) of Ajax, Ont., wasrecently promoted to the position of senioraccount executive at the Equicom Group,developing and executing strategic investor

relations programs for Canadian publicly-traded companies. @

’97Dustin Thompson (BSc) of Lynnwood,

Wash., has been promoted to environmentaland geotechnical services department man-ager at PSI’s Mountlake Terrace operationsoffice. Dustin earned a masters degree inenvironmental management from theUniversity of San Francisco.

’98Stephen (BA, LLB’01) and Jennifer

Brittain (Mitchell, BSc’99, BEd’01-F) of SaintJohn announce the birth of Meredith Ruth onApril 13, 2007, a sister for Will and Caitlyn.

Stacy Wilson (BA) of Toronto was recent-ly appointed national channel manager withTrend Micro in Toronto.

’00Carolin Henderson (BBA) married David

MacDonald on May 19, 2007. They live inHalifax. @

Paul Maloney (BSc) of Quispamsis, N.B.,graduated from Dalhousie Medical School. Heis doing his residency in pediatrics in St. John’s.

’01Daniel Smith (BSc) and Crystal Irvine are

proud to announce their marriage took placein Saint John on July 21, 2007. A specialthank you to their friends who took part.Dan and Crystal live in Calgary.

’02Erin MacRae-Forrest (BAMHT) and Mike

Forrest (BAMHT) of Calgary are proud toannounce the birth of their first child, daugh-ter Jorja Rae Forrest, on May 27, 2007. @

’05Adam Ketchum (BA) graduated in July

2007 from the N.S. Firefighting Academy.Since leaving UNB, Adam has worked as areal estate associate in his family-owned firmColdwell Banker Classic Realty in Saint John.He would really like to hear from classmatesand friends! @

&YonHither

SAINT JOHNNOTE: Hither & Yon is compiled fromsubmissions sent to us directly by alumni,and from information about alumnigleaned from various public sources, suchas newspapers, trade publications andnews releases. @ at the end of an itemindicates entries sent to Alumni News via e-mail or the internet.

’80Eleanor Johnson (McAleeman, BT) of

Saint John passed away Oct. 22, 2007. Shewas a school teacher in District 8 (20), hav-ing taught mostly at Havelock School. She issurvived by two sons, two sisters, two grand-daughters, and several cousins and nieces.

Paul Wilson (Class of) has been appointedto one of two Canada Research Chair positionsat Trent University. Prof. Wilson’s appointmentis in DNA profiling, forensics, and functionalgenomics. He is a renowned wildlife DNAforensic scientist and conservation geneticist.

’91Donald Cullinan (BA, LLB’96-F) and

Tammy Moore (BA’93, LLB’95-F, MA’02-F)of Saint John announce the birth of DianaMarion on May 18, 2007.

Michelle Northrup (BBA) married JamesLegendre on Aug. 4, 2007. The couple residesin Edmonton.

’92Richard Hannah (BBA) of Calgary has

Eleanor (McAleeman) Johnson BT’80Saint John Henrik O. Tonning DSc’94Saint John

IN MEMORIAM


Aug. 18, 2007.Candace Mooers (BA) of Fredericton is

president of the National Campus andCommunity Radio Association. She alsoworks as spoken word co-ordinator forCKDU 88.1 FM, the campus/communityradio station at Dalhousie University inHalifax.

Ryan Pollard (LLB’05) was admitted tothe P.E.I. Bar in July 2006, and has joinedthe firm of McLellan, Brennan, inSummerside, P.E.I., as a general practition-er. In 2007 he was a candidate in the P.E.I.general election for District 21,Summerside-Wilmot. He lives inSummerside with his wife, Shannon, andtheir three children, Anna, Isaac, andElijah. @

’06Philippe Frenette (LLB) of Fredericton is

a new associate in the law firm Cox &Palmer. His practice is focused primarily inthe areas of insurance and commercial liti-gation, taxation and corporate/commercialmatters.

Mark Gamble (BBA) of Rothesay, N.B.,is the new game-night and communityrelations co-ordinator for the Saint JohnSea Dogs. Mark joins the Sea Dogs fromUNB in Saint John, where he was a mem-ber of the communications and marketingdepartment.

Julie LeBlanc (LLB) of Dieppe, N.B., is anew associate with the law firm BarrySpalding. A member of the Laskin appeal

moot team and the Sopinka moot team,Julie received a number of awards and otheracademic honours, including the LawFaculty Law Prize and Dean’s List designa-tions. She practises litigation in both officiallanguages.

’07Stephanie Davidson (BN) of Woodlands,

N.B., is a pediatric intensive-care nurse atthe Saint John Regional Hospital. @

Gregory Danson (BBA) of Saint John,N.B., has settled into a job as a tax auditorwith Canada Revenue in Saint John. @

Ashley Shonaman (BEd) of Saint John,N.B., married Jeffrey Steele on Aug. 18,2007.

SPORTS

Baseball teamcaptures anothernational title

Riding a remarkable pitching perfor-mance by a second-year recreation

and sports studies student, the UNBCougars baseball team captured its sec-ond national championship in fouryears in October.

The pitcher, Peter Shaw, threw a no-hitter against the Concordia Stingers inthe championship game of the CanadianIntercollegiate Baseball Association(CIBA) in Moncton, N.B. UNB won 2-0.

All the offence the Cougars needed inthe championship game was provided byfifth-year engineering student AndrewMacLaggan, whose single in the bottomof the fifth inning drove in two runs.

Remarkably, it was Shaw’s secondno-hitter of the tournament in less than48 hours. He also tossed a no-hitter in a3-0 round robin win over the hostAtlantic Baptist University MajestaMets on the Friday before Sunday’schampionship game.

UNB claimed the Canadian title forthe second time since the CIBA wasformed in 1996. The Cougars also wonin 2003, and took the silver medal inboth 1998 and 2001.

Formed in 1998, the Cougars are aclub team, as opposed to a varsity V-Reds team. The team is managed by thestudents with much assistance from thevolunteer coaching staff.

Photos: Courtesy the UNB Cougars

Above, the UNB Cougars baseball team celebrates its national championship.

All sanctioned clubs operate within theestablished sport club policies and proce-dures of the university under supervisionof the director of campus recreation.

Team members are Alex Yaychuk,Andrew Ahearn, Andrew MacLaggan,Andrew McNeill, Brad Lawson, JacobSmith, Jared Doyle, Joel Calhoun,Mackenzie Washburn, MarkMacNevin, Mark Stromme, NickCameron, Nick Creelman, NorrisPhilpots, Peter Shaw, Phil Brown,Ryan Corey, Ryan MacDonald, ShaneGuptill, Sky Perley, and Travis Gaudet.

The team is coached by Mark Clarkand Donnie MacLaggan, and is man-aged by Randy Corey.

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Tournament Schedule:Thursday, Feb. 28, 20081 p.m. Quarterfinal #13 p.m. Quarterfinal #26 p.m. Quarterfinal #38 p.m. Quarterfinal #4 — UNB GameFriday, Feb. 29, 20081 p.m. Consolation semi-final #13 p.m. Consolation semi-final #26 p.m. Championship semi-final #18 p.m. Championship semi-final #2Saturday, March 1, 2008 (game times subject tochange depending on CIS/TV arrangements)2 p.m. Fifth Place4 p.m. Bronze Medal Game7:30 p.m. Gold Medal Game

Gamewatch: Supportyour V-Reds, SeawolvesV-Reds:• Fri.–Sun., Feb. 8-10 Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AUS Finals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNB• Fri. & Sun., Feb. 15 & 17Volleyball-Men . . . . . . . . . . .AUS Playoffs . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD• Sat., Feb. 16 Wrestling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CIS Qualifier . . . . . . . . . . . .UNB• Wed./Fri./Sun., Feb. 20/22/24Hockey-Men . . . . . . . . . . . .AUS Quarterfinals . . . . . . . .TBD• Fri.-Sun., Feb. 22-24 Volleyball-Women . . . . . . .AUS Finals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STFX• Fri.-Sun., Feb. 22-24 Hockey-Women . . . . . . . . .AUS Finals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SMU• Feb. 27/28, March 2/3/5Hockey-Men . . . . . . . . . . . .AUS Semifinals . . . . . . . . . . .TBD• Thur.-Sat., Feb. 28-March 1Volleyball-Women . . . . . . . .CIS Finals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNB• Fri.-Sun., Feb. 29-March 2Volleyball-Men . . . . . . . . . .CIS Finals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laval• Fri.-Sun., Feb. 29-March 2Basketball-Women . . . . . . .AUS Finals . . . . . . . . . . . .Acadia• Fri.-Sun., Feb. 29-March 2Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CIS Finals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UBC• Sat.-Sun., March 1-2 Wrestling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CIS Finals . . . . . . . . . . . .Calgary• Fri.-Sun., March 7-9 Basketball-Women . . . . . . .CIS Finals . . . . . . .Saskatchewan• Fri.-Sun., March 7-9 Basketball-Men . . . . . . . . . .AUS Finals . . . . . . .Halifax Metro• Sat./Mon./Wed., March 8/10/12Hockey-Men . . . . . . . . . . . .AUS Finals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD• Fri.-Sun., March 14-16 Basketball-Men . . . . . . . . . .CIS Finals . . . . . . . . . . .Carleton• Wed.-Sat., March 19-22 Hockey-Women . . . . . . . . .CIS Finals . . . . . . . . . . . .Ottawa• Thur.-Sun., March 20-23Hockey-Men . . . . . . . . . . . .CIS Finals . . . . . . . . . . .Moncton

Seawolves:• Fri.-Sun., Feb. 22-24Volleyball-M & W . . . . . . . .ACAA Finals . . . . . . . . . . .UNBSJ• Fri.-Sun., Feb. 29-March 2Basketball-M & W . . . . . . . .ACAA Finals . .Mt. Saint Vincent• Thurs.-Sat., March 6-8Volleyball-Women . . . . . . . .CCAA Finals . . . . .Mt. Royal, AB• Fri.-Sun., March 7-9Volleyball-Men . . . . . . . . . .CCAA Finals . . . . . . . . . .Humber• Thur.-Sun., March 13-16Basketball, Men . . . . . . . . .CCAA Finals .Champlain College• Fri.-Sun., March 14-16Basketball,Women . . . . . . . CCAA Finals . . . . . . . . . . .NSAC

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