king's herald - spring 2010
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An alumni magazine for graduate of King's University College at Western University Canada.TRANSCRIPT
king’s herald
Be the ChangeKing’s School of Social Work: making a difference in the world
www.uwo.ca/kings
Staying connected through Social Media
Event Recaps
Spring 2010 A magazine for alumni and friends of King’s University College at The University of Western Ontario
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2009 Annual Fund Success Continues
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A special thanks to alumni and friends of King’s for supporting the 2009 annual fundraising campaign. We are grateful for the funds donated to support the King’s Fund, the new Student Life Centre and the student awards program.
To date, over $34,000 has been raised to benefit King’s students.
The fundraising continues as we reach out to our parents and members of the King’s community in the Spring. Your support is particularly important in ensuring the success of these initiatives. No gift is too small: your participation is what counts.
If you would like to make a gift to the Annual Fund, please visit www.kings.uwo.ca/foundation/donate
king’s heraldKing’s University College Office of Alumni Affairs London, Ontario, Canada
The King’s Herald is published semi-annually by the King’s University College Office of Alumni Affairs. We welcome your letters, suggestions or comments about the Association and the College. Please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs: London: (519) 433-3491 Long distance: 1-800-265-4406 ext. 4502 Fax: (519) 963-1334 E-mail: [email protected] Mail: King’s University College Office of Alumni Affairs 266 Epworth Avenue, London, ON N6A 2M3
For additional information about the Alumni Association, please visit our website: www.uwo.ca/kings/alumni
Parents: If you are receiving mail for your son or daughter, we would appreciate his or her current address. Please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at one of the numbers above.
Opinions expressed in the Herald do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or the University’s administration. To contact the editor, phone (519) 433-3491 or 1-800-265-4406 Ext. 4500. E-mail: [email protected]
Editor: Erin Lawson, Executive Director of Development & Alumni Affairs
Associate Editor: Carrie Gubesch, Campaign Assistant/Researcher
Writer: Carrie Gubesch
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Editorial Advisory Committee: Tania Testa ’98David Elias ’90Jim Zucchero ’82
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King’sConnect:4 TheEditorWrites
8 FromthePrincipal’sDesk
9 UpcomingEvents
10 MessagefromAlumniAssociationPresident
11 Alumnieventrecap
12 HomecomingRecap
22 Milestones
13 BeingtheChangeMeetSuzanneBook,BSW’83andMSW’07,RichardVedanBA’68&KarenMcLennan,BSW’81;threegraduateswhoareworkingonchangingtheworld
19 ThankyouStudentLifeCampaigndonorlisting
19 ProjectHeroAnewinitiativethatawardsscholarshipstosonsanddaughtersoffallenCanadianForcespersonnel
20 KeepingitGreenWeallwantKing’stostaygreenandbeautiful.Dr.SidNoelhasestablishedafundtodojustthat
The winner of the iTouch is Elaine Quinlan ’01 Elaine submitted her address update online at www.kings.uwo.ca/alumni/ to win the iTouch. We are running the contest again. Keep us informed for your chance to win, too! The next draw is July 1, 2010.
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ItisaninterestingprocesstowatchthedevelopmentofeachissueofTheHerald.AsDavidSylvesterandIvisitwithalumniacrossthecountry,weareamazedbyallofourgraduateswhoare“beingthechangetheywanttoseeintheworld.”
Ouralumniareteachers,priests,corporateleaders,socialworkers,lawyers,communityleadersandentrepreneurs.Theyareraisingfamilies,participatingintheircommunitiesandgenerously“payingitforward”inmanyways.Inthisissue,wehighlightsomeofouralumniwhoareinvolvedinSocialWorkandtheirjourneyandcommitmentunderlinevariationsonapathfollowedbymanyoftheKing’salumniwehavemet.
ThemostencouragingstorieswehearfromourrecentgraduatestothosewhoattendedduringthetimeofMonsignorWempleisthattheexperienceofaKing’seducationisasignificantfactorinthepaththeychoseandthesuccesstheyattain.Smallclasses,highlevelsofclassparticipation,engagingprofessorswhocarryonthediscussionsafterclass,warmandcaringadministrators,skillsincriticalthinking,groupstudy,andanactivestudentbodyallcontributetothechallengeofaKing’seducation–andtheresultinggrowthofthegraduate.Thereisauniquelearningexperienceonlyprovidedbyasmall,liberalartscollegeandnoonedoesitbetterthanKing’s.
IwouldliketothankeveryonewhohascontributedtotheStudentLifeCampaign.Onpage19youwillfindalistingofallthosewhohavesupportedtheStudentLifeCentreandstudentawardsinthepastyear.ThankyouforhelpingtoensurethatfutureKing’sstudentswillenjoythisuniqueexperienceandopportunity.LookformoredetailsontheStudentLifeCentreinthenextissue.
BesuretoreconnectwithKing’satsomeoftheexcitingeventswehaveplanned–atriptotheStratfordShakespeareFestivalwithProfessorPaulWerstinetoseeChristopherPlummerinTheTempest,meetDr.DavidSylvesterinavineyardontheNiagaraescarpment,picnicwithotheralumniinTorontoorjoinusonParliamentHillintheChambersoftheSpeakeroftheSenate.Homecomingcontinuestogrow–music,football,andthegatheringoffriendsandfaculty!IhopeyouareabletoattendsomeoftheeventsweareplanningforouralumnibutpleasedogivemeacallanytimeyougettoLondon,sothatwecangiveyouatourofthecampusandreconnectyouwiththespecialpeopleandplacesthataresuchanimportantpartofKing’s.Thecampushasmaturedandgrownbeautifully!Wealsowelcomeyourchildrenandanystudentsyouknowwhoareconsideringauniversityeducation.Let’ssharethisspecialplacewiththem!
King’sConnect
Erin LawsonThe Editor Writes
The King’s Herald | page 4
EBM Career DayThe Economics, Business and Mathematics Department provides a student information session each year. The 2009 speakers provided information on career choices and opportunities, the critical first months at work, and building a resume through summer employment and extracurricular activities. In the photo, from left to right, are Joe MacDonald ’80, Sophia Fu ’06, Lisa Shackelton ’05, Trevor Delaire ’05, Sondra Stewart ’92, Dr. Peter Ibbott, Dr. Sergio Janczak, Julie Raes ’08, Mark Wareing ’07.
Editor Erin Lawson with Kelly Schaus, Andy Thibodeau ’93, Katrina Clarke, Carrie Gubesch & Nicole Furnival
McGrattan now BishopIn January 2010, the Most Reverend William T. McGrattan ’86 was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Father William McGrattan was born in London, Ontario, in 1956. He entered St. Peter’s Seminary in 1982 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1987, serving in parish ministry in Chatham, Ontario. Father McGrattan studied in Rome and earned his Licentiate in Fundamental Moral Theology from the Pontificio Universita Gregoriana, Rome, in 1992. He returned to London, joining the faculty of St. Peter’s Seminary, teaching theology courses and then serving as Vice Rector and Dean of Theology. He has served as Rector of St. Peter’s Seminary since 1997.
MARTIN PHOTO: PAUL MAYNE, WESTERN NEWS Spring 2010 | page 5
Memos of UnderstandingKing’s University College is dedicated to internationalization and encourages international students to attend the College. In addition to this, our students are encouraged to study abroad. Studying at a sister university, which creates a safe and focused environment, is a rewarding experience. To this end, King’s continues to create partnerships with universities around the world. Most recently, Memos of Understanding were signed with Malmo University in Sweden, Moscow University and Universidad de Los Andes in Columbia. These partnerships will foster research collaboration, faculty and student exchange and the opportunity to learn the cultural, economic, ethical, legal, political and social standards of our societies in the context of a contemporary global world.
Principal’s InstallationOn October 30, 2009, the installation of Dr. David Sylvester as Principal of King’s University College was held at the Chapel on the Mount.
AmbassadorKing’s student Rebecca Rivers was chosen to represent the Thames Valley Children’s Centre as Ambassador at the Rogers Sports Celebrity Dinner and Auction in London on January 18, 2010. Rebecca has been a leading member of the Centre’s cancer campaign committee while at Saunders Secondary School, and each year she helped Saunders to raise over $50,000 to help send kids to Camp Trillium.
Western IdolKing’s student Samantha Chang Gardner won the 2009-10 Western Idol competition. Samantha may look familiar; she has appeared in advertising for King’s. Samantha is also a Campus Tour Guide.
King’sConnect
Faculty News
The King’s Herald | page 6
RETiRiNG FACuLTy:Dr. Gary Paterson, Modern Languages, is retiring in June 2010. Gary completed his undergraduate degree at St. Michael’s College and also his MA and PhilM at the University of Toronto. He spent two years teaching at the University of Manitoba and returned to the University of Toronto to finish his PhD. He applied for a teaching position at King’s College and began working in 1968. Dr. Paterson’s focus is on Victorian Literature and he also teaches Children’s Literature.
I recall in particular a seminar on Pre-Raphaelite poetry that found many of us searching enthusiastically for double meanings. We tried to appear sophisticated as we began pointing out once hidden but now apparently obvious sexual innuendoes within various passages. As our increasingly reddened faces betrayed the surprise and first blush of discovery, Gary sat at the head of the table with what appeared to be a cherubic smile. With hindsight, I now think there was likely more of the imp than the angel in that smile. I owe my lifelong appreciation of Victorian literature to those delightful classes with Gary Paterson in his first year at King’s.”
Dr. Paterson received the King’s College Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1997-98. His publications include numerous articles and reviews on Children’s Literature and various late Victorian writers including Oscar Wilde, John Gray, Lord Alfred Douglas and Lionel Johnson. His book, At the Heart of the 1890s: Essays on Lionel Johnson appeared in 2008. For over twenty-five years, Dr. Paterson coordinated and performed in “A Little Night Music,” a quality variety show featuring King’s students, faculty and staff.
Gary said that although there have been some upheavals at King’s through the years, he has never considered leaving. “I absolutely love it here.” He went on to say that, “we have been blessed with some very fine administrators and David Sylvester is sure to aptly fill their shoes.”
“Gary Paterson came to King’s in 1968, a very troubled time in the College’s history,” said John Snyder. “He, like others at the time, worked hard to keep King’s in existence. His excellent teaching, numerous piano concerts, direction of many college plays, and warm social relations with faculty and students gave life to the College in those years and were instrumental in the growth of the College. Gary has continued to be a significant asset to the College over the years. When he retires this year, he will be sorely missed by faculty, students and staff.”
In his retirement, Dr. Paterson plans on concentrating on travelling, reading, playing the piano, writing children’s literature, volunteering and spending plenty of time with his six grandchildren.
Dr. Gary Paterson
Gary’s first impression of King’s, of course, was that it was small with everything contained in the Wemple Building and just 300 students. He found a great deal of spirit on campus and, because of the small number of faculty, there was much conviviality between departments. Dr. Snyder and Dr. Lenardon took him under their wing.
In his first class were Des Dutrizac ’69 and Paul Werstine ’70. Paul commented: “The class, a third-year seminar in Victorian Literature, is still vivid in my mind. Gary was the first professor in my limited experience who encouraged us as his students to learn from each other; we all presented many seminars to the class. He also taught me a lot about how to write; he was very mild and patient (as is always his manner) in doing so, and also quite firm and uncompromising about just how essays ought to be done. These lessons remain with me.”
“I was in Dr. Paterson’s first Victorian Literature seminar in 1968/69,” said Des Dutrizac. “There were only 7 or 8 students in the class and we had a wonderful time.
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Antonio Calcagno announced that the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will host a session in June of the International Association of Woman Philosophers Conference being held at UWO on the theme of Women, Value, and Science. Throughout the 2009-10 school year, the Department has been hosting a series of lectures on the theme “The Human.”
Lesley D. Harman, Sociology, published the book We Are Never Alone: Healing Lessons From the Camino. The book is a chronicle of her 31-day pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.
Megan Shore, Philosophy and Religious Studies and Social Justice and Peace Studies, published her book called Religion and Conflict Resolution: Christianity and South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission in October 2009.
David MacGregor, Chair of the Department of Sociology, has been asked to serve as an external reviewer for the review team of the Department of Sociology and Social Studies at the University of Regina in March. This is in recognition of the strong teaching and research reputation in Canada of King’s Sociology Department.
Rick Csiernik, School of Social Work, and Joanna Bedgood, MSW graduate, published an article in the Journal of Evidence Based Social Work: “Appointment choice and outcome at a supported employment agency.”
Jane Moore, Thanatology, and her husband, Dr. Clint Moore III published the chapter “Talking with Children about Death Related Issues” in the book Children’s Encounters With Death, Bereavement and Coping by C. Corr and D. Balk.
Wendy E. Ellis, Psychology, received an SSHRC Standard Research Grant for her research in children’s peer group interactions and implications for social, psychological and academic adjustment. Wendy also published the following articles: “Relational aggression in peer and dating relationships: Links to psychological and behavioral adjustment” in Social Development and “A universal school-based program to prevent adolescent dating violence” in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
Pamela Cushing, Social Justice and Peace Studies, recently published her five-year longitudinal, global study of the emerging, interdisciplinary field of Critical Disability Studies (CDS). It was the feature piece in the area’s major, international journal. Her study tracks the scope and scale of the exponential growth in CDS over the last three decades and showcases the meaning of these changes for scholars and people with disability. Tyler Smith ’08 worked as her Research Assistant on the project.
Dr. Laura Beres, School of Social Work, received an anonymous research funding donation to further development of approaches to researching the process and effects of narrative therapy practices. She will also begin her first sabbatical in July and will begin new research regarding “thin places,” which are sacred sites where the boundary between the physical and spiritual worlds are considered “thinner.”
Ken Bowlby was interviewed for the article World Trade: A Tale of Two Chinas in Canadian Business magazine, March 1, 2010. The article outlined China’s marketing campaign “Made in China, Made with the World.”
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King’sConnect
The King’s Herald | page 8
Acrossdisciplines,acrossCanadaandaroundtheworld,King’salumniaremakingadifference,inthecommunitiestheyserveandinacademe.AmongourmostdynamicchangemakersaregraduatesfromtheKing’sSchoolofSocialWork.
TheSchoolofSocialWorkwasestablishedmorethan40yearsagowiththemissiontoprovidealearningenvironmentcharacterizedbyteachingexcellenceandthedevelopmentofprincipledand
competentprofessionalpractitionerswhorecognizetheinterrelatednessofhumanneeds,socialstructuresandoppressiveconditionsintheirworkwithdiversepopulationsandwhowanttohelppeoplelivebetterlives.
EachMarch,theSchoolhostsSocialWorkWeek,sponsoredbytheAssociationofSocialWorkFieldPracticeEducatorsandtheOntarioAssociationofSocialWorkers(WesternBranch).Thisyear’sthemewasPoverty:VoicesAcrosstheLifespanwithkeynotespeakerMarvynNovick,ProfessorEmeritusofSocialWorkatRyersonUniversity.Dr.Novickaddressedtheprevailingunderstandingsandapproachestopoverty,includingtheOntariostrategy,andoutlinedbasicpoliciesessentialtopovertyeradication.Apanelwasalsoheldinwhichtwoofouralumniparticipated:TrevorJohnson’06,CityofLondon,andHeatherBarclay’95,FamilyServiceThamesValley.
SeveralofourSocialWorkalumnihavereturnedtoKing’stosharetheirprofessionalexperiencewiththenextgenerationofsocialworkers,facultymemberslikeProfessorJudithBelleBrown’74,AssistantProfessorLauraLewis’87,InstructorsCaroleEchlin’88,RhondaHallberg’79,AndrewMantulak’91,AmandaTopham’89,RebeccaVann’86andNancyWardrop’81.TheCoordinatorofFieldInstruction,SuzanneBook,BSW’83,MSW’07,isfeaturedinthisissueoftheKing’sHerald.
AnevengreaternumberofKing’sgraduatesaredistinguishingthemselvesthroughtheirprofessionaleffortstoeliminateinjusticesintheworld.Letmesharewithyoubutafewexamples:ChrisMorris’96isinvolvedwiththeJohnHowardSociety,anorganizationcommittedtounderstandingandrespondingtoissuesofcrimeandthecriminaljusticesystem;LeonardKushnier’79andChantelCassidy’03arepartofalong-lineofgraduatesworkingwiththeLondonChildren’sAidSociety,protectingandcaringforchildrenatriskandpromotingthehealthydevelopmentofchildren,familiesandcommunities.
Inthisissue,youwillalsoreadaboutKarenMcLennan’81whohasworkedformanyyearsbytheadagethatweneedtogivepeople“wings,notchains,”toempowerthemtolivelivesoffulfillment.Finally,IhopeyouenjoyreadingaboutDr.RichardVedan’68,whoteachesattheUniversityofBritishColumbiaoncross-culturalissues,literacy,andtheuniqueneedsofFirstNationsindividualsandcommunitiesinhealthandsocialdevelopment,childprotection,correctionsandinpost-secondaryeducation.
AtKing’s,weareveryproudofourSchoolofSocialWorkandthetransformativeworkofourgraduateshereinourimmediatecommunityandacrossthecountry.
King’s University College Alumni Award of Distinction
The King’s University College Alumni Award of Distinction celebrates achievement, commitment and service to the community.
There are many talented King’s alumni who deserve to be recognized for their outstanding achievements. If you know a King’s graduate whose contributions enhance his or her community and who is an inspiration to those who know them, please take a few minutes to submit a nomination.
Past Recipients:
2009: Richard Dixon, ’78
2008: Deb Comuzzi, ’78
2007: Stephen Dunn ’81
2006: Robert Paterson ’72
2005: Sheila Copps ’74 and Sally VandeSompel ’97
2004: James Scarfone ’70
2003: Barbara Tiessen ’86
2002: Gary Comerford ’73
2001: John J. Callaghan ’67
2000: John (Jack) Petch, Q.C. ’60
For detailed information on the nomination and the selection process, please visit our website kings.uwo.ca/alumni, or call the Office of Alumni Affairs at (519) 433-3491 x4502 or (800) 265-4406 x4502.
2010 CALL FoR
NoMiNATioNS
Who is the greatest King’s alumnus you know?By Dr. David Sylvester
From the Principal’s Desk
Spring 2010 | page 9
Alumni EventsFor further details please visit the King’s University College Alumni Events page www.uwo.ca/kings/alumni/events/or contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at [email protected] or Katrina Clarke at (519) 433-3491 x4502 to RSVP.
Upcoming
May:ottawa Chapter Senate Visit – Wednesday, May 12, 5 to 7 p.m. The Honourable Noel A. Kinsella, Speaker of the Senate, will be hosting a King’s alumni reception in the Senate Chambers. Senator Kinsella received much of his education in Rome, including St. Thomas Aquinas University and Pontifical Lateran University. He was a faculty member at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick for 41 years. He has been very active in the field of human rights and was appointed to Senate in 1990. Please contact us to be sure you receive an invitation to this event.
Toronto Chapter Family BBQ – Saturday, May 15 – David Elias ’90, Past-President of the Alumni Association, is looking for volunteers to help out at this event. If interested please contact David at: [email protected].
Calgary Event – Monday, May 17, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Petroleum Club.
JuneLondon Alumni Event – Saturday, June 3 – John Liston ’66 and Elaine Liston will be hosting an alumni event at their beautiful home by Fanshawe Lake in London, to welcome David Sylvester and Allyson Larkin to the King’s community. Please contact us to be sure you receive an invitation to this event.
Julyyoung Alumni Event in Toronto – Saturday, July 17 – please check the Alumni Events page for more information.
AugustSaturday, August 14 – John Howard Cellars of Distinction produces the wines called Megalomaniac. John Howard ’71 is the former owner of Vineland and is a partner in Chateau Haut-Pontet in Bordeaux, France’s famous St. Emilion region. He creates wines that reflect the land, the weather and the people. John will welcome alumni to meet our principal David Sylvester at his beautiful home in Vineland, surrounded by 110 acres of prime vineyard. Please contact us to be sure you receive an invitation to this event.
SeptemberThe Tempest – Sunday, September 12 – Join us for the second annual Stratford Trip hosted by Professor Paul Werstine. This year we will be enjoying a performance of The Tempest, with Christopher Plummer in the lead role as Prospero. We will again be enjoying lunch in the Eaton Room at the main Festival Theatre, followed by an enlightening talk about the play by Dr. Werstine – and then we will move into the theatre to enjoy the magic. This event sold out quickly last year – please contact us to be sure you receive information, or to RSVP!
The 15th Annual King’s Golf Classic – Tuesday, September 21, Forest City National Golf Club, London, Ontario. Cost: $215 per golfer. Barbecue lunch, shotgun start at 1:00 p.m., buffet dinner, silent auction.
OctoberHomecoming – Special Anniversary Reunions for classes ending in ’5 or ’0. Want to help? please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs (519) 433-3491 x4502 or (800) 265-4406 x4502 or [email protected]
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2010!
Recently,myhusbandandIwelcomedoursecondchild.Itwasafairlyroutinebirth,muchlikethefirstone;exceptthistime,socialmediawasalongfortheride.
Threeyearsago,myhusbandchronicledthebirthofoursononhiswebsitesothatourfamilyandafewclosefriendscouldfollowalong.Whatadifferencethreeyears–and
FacebookandTwitter–canmake.Thistime,hisblogcaptivatedafewhundredfamilymembers,friends,colleagues,andyes,eventheoddstranger.Theeventbroughtacommunityofpeopletogetherwhohadonethingincommon:rootingforthesafearrivalofourdaughter.Itwaslikehavingeverysingleoneoftheminthedeliveryroomwithus.Thesupportwasoverwhelming.
Socialmediaworksbecauseitconnectsusasmuchoraslittleaswewanttobeconnected.Asalumni,weallhaveKing’sincommon;socialmediagivesusthechancetocontinuetheKing’sexperiencethroughoutourlivesandbuildontheconnectionswe’vemade.Whatbroughtustogetherasstudentscancontinuetohelpuslearn,supporteachotherandsucceedasKing’salumni.
JoinusonFacebook.comatKing’sUniversityCollegeatTheUniversityofWesternOntarioAlumniandfollowthelatestKing’snewsonTwitter(@KUCalumni).Reconnectwitholdfriendsandmakenewones.Nomatterwhereyouare,youcanstillexperiencethesenseofcommunitythatKing’sisknownfor.It’sthenextbestthingtobeingbackoncampus(orinthedeliveryroom).
King’sConnect
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The 14th Annual King’s Golf ClassicOn September 15, 2009 at the Forest City National Golf Club in London, Ontario, approximately 110 alumni, faculty, staff and friends participated and approximately $29,000 was raised to support the highest priority needs of King’s.
Stratford Shakespeare Festival On September 13, 2009, alumni joined Dr. Paul Werstine 70 for lunch in the Eaton Lounge at the Festival Theatre. Dr. Werstine presented a talk on Macbeth prior to the performance and he also signed copies of the New Folger Library edition of Macbeth in which he is co-editor. Alumni enjoyed the performance starring Colm Feore.
Recap Event
Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/KUCalumni
Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/KUCalumni
Connect with former classmates on Linked in www.linkedin.com King’s University College Alumni Group
Jen MacRae ’96, President, King’s University College Alumni Association
President’s Message
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Hamilton EventOn October 17, 2009, Alumni and their families from the Hamilton area enjoyed hay rides, apple picking, pumpkin races and more at Brantwood Farms. The sun was shining and the apple cider was plentiful. It was a great day of outdoor fall fun for the whole family.
Fall Convocation – October 23, 2009The Alumni Association was pleased to welcome approximately 180 new King’s graduates to the alumni family. Dr. Sylvester, along with many staff and faculty at King’s, celebrated with the graduating class at a congratulatory reception in the Wemple Student Lounge.
Ottawa Event – November 24, 2009Ottawa area alumni welcomed Dr. David Sylvester for his inaugural visit to the area as King’s Principal.
Toronto Event – November 30, 2009The Toronto Alumni Chapter welcomed Dr. David Sylvester to the King’s community with a pub reception at Fionn MacCool’s. Mike Lawless ’02 entertained the group as he took requests on the piano.
Jack Frost Cup – January 23, 2010
Alumni Hockey Tournament On February 6, 2010, alumni, students, faculty and staff came head-to-head in the first ever Alumni Hockey Tournament for the Killan Cup. The event brought many alumni back to the King’s campus for a friendly tournament on our own outdoor rink. There were more than 70 participants. Congratulations to Alumni Team McMurray who took home the honour of the Killan Cup!
The London Alumni Chapter was on hand to cheer on the Western Mustangs men’s hockey team as they defeated the UOIT Ridgebacks at the John Labatt Centre, 4-1. With 15 current King’s students on the team, there was a lot to cheer about.
King’sConnect
The King’s Herald | page 12
Homecoming October 2 & 3, 2009The 2009 Friday Night Bash was a real hit, and provided a great opening to a weekend of fun. Alumni were treated to music from Second Stage performers, Blaise ’10 and Jay Dunn. During a break in the set another pair of siblings, Stephen Dunn ’81 and Colleen Gamble ’83 took the stage.
The Saturday morning AGM included a changing of the guard for the King’s University College Alumni Association. Past-President, David Elias ’90, led the meeting at which our new President, Jen MacRae ’96, was voted in. David and Jen co-emceed the Alumni Award of Distinction Brunch that followed. The delicious brunch was very well attended, and recognized the 2009 Alumni Award Recipient, Richard Dixon ’78.
The Alumni Association recognized the dedication of Dr. Alan Pomfret, Dr. Hunter Brown and Dr. Kenneth Gordon. The three professors have each taught King’s students for 30 years, demonstrating commitment to the institution and their respective areas of specialization.
The brunch was followed by a musical tailgate party in the courtyard. Alumni were treated to musical entertainment by Kyle Geraghty, who was joined by alumnus Sean Adams ’00. It was a fun, casual morning, with alumni and their families enjoying a slideshow, popcorn & nachos, ping-pong, singing, dancing and casual mingling. The bus was boarded at 1:15 p.m. and headed to the stadium. More than 80 alumni, family and friends filled the King’s alumni tent to cheer on the Mustangs as they took on the McMaster Marauders. It was a close game, with the Mustangs losing 35-42. Despite the rain and the loss, spirits were high and good times were had by all.
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Social Work:
thechange
Being“B
e the change you want to see in the world.” ~ M
ahatma G
andhi
Our school’s vision is that we become a community
of learners who are making a difference in the world.
Every year we encounter wonderful students who have a
passion to become effective agents of change; who truly
want to make a difference in our very troubled world.
We believe that social work education must prepare these
students to take on this difficult but important work. At the same time,
we also need to nurture a love of learning in our students so they are
prepared to face the challenges of an ever-changing future. Prepared for
today; prepared for tomorrow. These are the qualities of a King’s Social
Work graduate. ~Barbara Decker Pierce, Director, School of Social Work
One of the many factors which makes the School of
Social Work at King’s an exceptional place for students
to learn is the spirit which informs every aspect of their
educational experience. This spirit comes from faculty,
staff and alumni who are true believers in the worth of
every person and in the value of social work to society
and to the individuals, families and groups we serve. Spirit and inspiration
blend to become the motivating force for excellence in social work
practice, a quality for which King’s grads are noted. ~Dr. Rose Marie Jaco,
Professor Emerita
The King’s Herald | page 14
Suzanne Book, BSW ’83 and MSW ’07Coordinator of Field Instruction, School of Social Work at King’s University College
One of the things I tell new students when they come into the undergraduate program is: Look around the room – and remember, someday you will be sitting around a different table with your classmates – I know because it has happened to me many, many times. It may be a team meeting table at a school to talk about a child struggling because of family or learning problems; it may be a community meeting table where residents are asking for help in changing what’s happening in their neighbourhood; it may be at a national inter-professional health care conference, a planning meeting on services for new Canadians, a lobby group for homelessness, a municipal government policy table, or a provincial youth justice forum. You may be responding to a crisis, or preventing one. And if you are working in policy development, or program development, or health care with older adults, I am particularly invested in your success. It won’t be that long before I will be one of your primary stakeholders. Social work can take you many places, but the network of helping professions is well-connected and that starts here. ~Suzanne Book
SuzanneBookstartedheruniversitylifeatWestern.Oneofherfirst-yearcourseswasSocialWork020atKing’s.Shetookthiscoursejustoutofinterestbutfoundsheenjoyedthesocialpolicyaspectandthethoughtofhelpingpeopleinspiredher.ShealsoenjoyedtakingtheclassatKing’sandthesenseofcommunityatthesmallercampus.SheswitchedherprogramfromWesterntoKing’sandactuallygraduatedwithaBAandherBSWin1983.
AspartoftheBSWprogram,SuzannecompletedafieldplacementatwhatisnowknownastheThamesValleyDistrictSchoolBoardandsubsequentlywasemployedthere.SuzannekeptincontactwithKing’sbysupervisingSocialWorkstudents.SheworkedherwayintoamanagementpositionwiththeBoardandcontinuedtocomebacktoKing’sforeventslikeHomecomingandforprofessionaldevelopment.
Suzanneisdedicatedtolife-longlearning;shefeelsitisimportanttomodelthatforothersocialworkersandthepeoplesheworkedwith.In2004,shebeganherMastersofSocialWorkpart-timeandworkedfull-timeastheCoordinatorofAttendanceandSocialWorkServiceswiththeThamesValleyDistrictSchoolBoard.
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PriortocompletingherMSW,SuzanneworkedasanMSWInternattheSchoolofSocialWork.InconjunctionwithProfessorDermotHurley,shetaughtSocialWork463bandguest-lecturedinothercourses.HerlecturesfocusedonCrisis Intervention and Traumatic Events Response Teams, Violence Prevention programs, and Social Work with Latency Age and Preadolescent Children.
WhentheMSWprogramexpandedfrompart-timetofull-time,SuzanneacceptedthepositionofMSWPracticumandProgramLiaisonatKing’s.“IhavealotofrespectfortheintegrityoftheSocialWorkprogram,thepeopleandtheworkthattheydoatKing’s.Thiswasallveryimportanttomeinmakingthiscareerchange.”
SheworkedwithMaryLouKarley,CoordinatorofFieldEducation,developingandevaluatingtheMSWpracticumprogram.SuzannediscoveredMaryLoutobeawonderfulmentor.“IhadknownMaryLouinmypreviousrole,andwassoappreciativeofherknowledgeofthefield,herorganizationalskills,andherwonderfulsenseofhumour.”
MaryLouKarleypassedawayunexpectedlyinMarch2009.ThoughdifficulttofillMaryLou’splace,SuzannemovedintothepositionofCoordinatorofFieldEducation.“Thiswasaverysadanddifficulttimeforusall.Westillmissherlovelysmile,andIwouldoftenthinkduringthattransitiontime,What would Mary Lou say about this?Shehasleftusagreatlegacyandanewstudentawardisbeingcreatedinhername.”
AsCoordinatorofFieldEducation,Suzanne,andKyleneDube,BSW’83,whohasjoinedKing’sasthenewMSWPracticumandProgramLiaison,assist120to130studentsperyeartofindplacementswithcommunityserviceorganizations,mostlyinSouthwesternOntario,butalsoinplacesasfarawayasBelizeandScotland.Theprogrammatchesstudents,basedoninterestsandskills,withagenciesinLondon,Woodstock,St.Thomas,Torontoandotherlocations.“Wearefortunatetohavegreatpartnershipswiththesocialserviceorganizationsinourbroadercommunity.Therearemanysocialworkalumniwhocontinuetocontributetoourprogramand
theprofessionbysupervisingourstudentsandgivinginputtoourcurriculumandgovernanceprocesses.Thecommitmentoftheorganizationleadersinthehospitals,Children’sAidSocietiesandcommunityagenciesisatremendoussourceofsupportforcreatinglearningopportunitiesforourstudents.Ourpartnershipswithalloftheseagenciesarecriticaltoourstudents’success.Practicumistheplacewheretheoryisintegratedwithpracticeandstudentsdevelopandtesttheirskillsindirectsocialworkpractice.”
“Inturn,ourfieldinstructorstellusthattheylearnaswellthroughtherelationships,andarechallengedtoreflectmoreontheirownpractice.Studentsalsocontributebyprovidingservicesandthroughthedevelopmentofnewideasorknowledgethroughtheirresearch.“OneofourrecentgradscompletedherpracticumrighthereatKing’swithFatherMichaelBechard’91.Theyhavenowpublishedanarticletogetherentitled:Furthering parish wellness, including social work as part of a Catholic pastoral team.”AnotherstudentcreatedherownpracticumasasocialworkerinastudentresidenceatWestern,dealingwithissuessuchasstress,suicideandrelationships.Thiswassosuccessfulthatitresultedinthecreationofapermanentposition.
“Ourgraduatesdowell,whethertheymoveintoworkwithindividuals,groupsorcommunities.Theirpassionforsocialjusticeandeagernesstocreatepositivechangeiswhatmakesthisworksuchajoy.”InarecentsurveyofMSWgrads,about50%hadaneworadvancedpositionfollowinggraduation,someasadirectoutcomeoftheirpracticumexperience.
King’shasalwaysbeencommittedtotheSocialWorkprogram.Inthecommunity,King’shasareputationasagreatplacetogo.“IwasalwaysproudtosaythatIwasfromKing’s,”saidSuzanne.“Ialsofeltconfident,asanadministrator,inhiringgraduatesfromtheprogram.LikemanyofourFieldInstructors,Icontinuetolearnagreatdealfromthestudents.IkeepthisexcerptfromaT.S.Elliottpoem,LittleGiddingV,onmydesk.ItremindsmeofmyjourneysincefirstleavingKing’sasanewBSWgrad:
We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time."
Suzanne Book and Kylene Dube
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NeskonlithIndianBandAdministrator.SeniorSocialWorkOfficerforAirCommand.DirectorofFirstNationsHouseofLearning.SeniorAdvisoronAboriginalAffairstoUniversityofBritishColumbiaPresident.Researcher.Teacher.SocialWorker.TheseareonlysomeoftheincarnationsofRichardVedan.
WhenRichardfirstthoughtaboutattendingKing’sUniversityCollege,hewasworkinginconstructionwithJohnListon’66.JohnwasalreadytakingclassesatKing’sandsuggestedRichardgotouniversity.Richardhadnotconsideredattendingbecauseoftheexpense;however,whenhefoundouthowmuchitwouldcosttoattendKing’s,hehadthatsameamountofmoneysavedup.
Richardistheoldestoffivechildren.Hisfather,HectorwasFirstNationsandmethismother,MaryHall,inEnglandduringWorldWarII.ThefamilylivedinStoneyCreek.AlthoughHectordescribedhimselfasCatholic,hedidnotattendchurch.Richardfelttheneedtoconnectwithfaithandthecommunityand,whenhewas13yearsold,heandhisbrotherwouldridetheirbikestochurcheachSunday.
AtthetimeRichardstartedatKing’s,theSchoolofSocialWorkdidnotexist.Infact,itwasnotestablisheduntiltheyearafterhegraduated.RichardfocusedhisstudiesonPsychology.Meanwhile,hewasinvolvedintheRoyalCanadianAirForce,trainingtobeanavigator,wherehehadthegoodfortuneofbeingassociatedwithcolleaguesintheSocialWorkBranchwhowerementorsandprovidedexceptionalprofessionalleadership.Hismilitarysuperiorsalsoprovidedhimsupportandencouragementwhenhemadethedecisiontoretirefromthemilitaryafter11yearsinordertoworkonbehalfofhisFirstNationspeopleinShuswapterritory.
In1965,ChristtheKingCollegewasaclose-knitandwelcomingcommunityofyoungmenfromavarietyof
backgrounds.Therewasagreatenthusiasmforallaspectsofuniversitylifefromtheclassroomandthestudentloungetotheplayingfield.FatherPaulCrunicanwhotaughthistorybecameagoodfriendthroughNewmanClubactivities.RichardmethiswifeBarbara,analumnaofHuronUniversityCollege,whiletheywereinhighschool.“FatherCrunicanofficiatedatourweddingin1968;42yearslaterwehaveasonanddaughterbothmarried,andtwogranddaughters,”saidRichard.
RichardhashadavariedcareerincludingBandAdministratorfortheNeskonlithIndianBand,DirectorofHealthandSocialDevelopmentwiththeUnionofBCIndianChiefsandSpecialProjectsOfficerwiththeDepartmentofIndianAffairsandNorthernDevelopment(BCRegion).HealsocompletedhisMSWattheUniversityofBritishColumbia.HehasbeenaRegisteredSocialWorkerintheProvinceofBritishColumbiasince1978.RichardgainedteachingexperienceattheSchoolofSocialWorkatLakeheadUniversityintheearly1970swhileworkingwiththeAirForceandtheCanadianArmedForces.RicharddecidedthathewouldcomeintocontactwithmorepeopleasasocialworkeducatorthaninclinicalpracticeandtaughtatLangaraCommunityCollegeinVancouverfor16yearsbeforemovingtotheUniversityofBritishColumbiain1995.
In1998,RichardbeganhisPhDstudiesinEducationatSimonFraserUniversity.Hisdissertationwasentitled:How Do We Forgive Our Fathers: Angry/Violent, Aboriginal/First Nations Men’s Experiences with Social Workers.HereceivedtheDeanofGraduateStudiesConvocationMedalforExcellenceinEducation.HisfindingshavebeenintegratedintoteachingcurriculumonFirstNationssocialissues.Richardexplainedthathepursuesinterestsincross-culturalissues,literacy,needsoffirstgenerationlearnersandtheuniqueneedsofFirstNationsindividualsandcommunitiesinhealthandsocial
Richard Vedan, BA ’68Associate Professor, School of Social Work and Family Studies at the University of British Columbia
I believe it was Justice Rosalie Abella, who some years ago, remarked that education is the single most effective factor in improving people’s quality of life. Others have noted that exposure to post-secondary education has a singularly dramatic impact on quality of life. King’s provided me with that exposure and that opportunity. I happened into a social work career in a serendipitous manner, at least in the initial phases. Along the way and at important junctures, I have been fortunate to have people put into my path that have provided support, guidance and encouragement. From this I have learned that there is no such thing as a casual encounter. ~Richard Vedan
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Karen McLennan, BSW ’81“I feel so blessed. I would have done every single step of my career as a volunteer.” ~Karen McLennanKarenMcLennan’scareerhasbeenamazing,fromherfieldplacementattheBoys&GirlsClubofLondonwhilea3rdyearstudent,tohelpingyoungpregnantwomen,toassistingintheadoptionprocess.
KarencametoKing’sbecauseoftheBachelorofSocialWorkprogram.Shelovedthecampusandthesmallcommunity-feel.Shetookanelectiveonmaincampustoexperiencethelargeruniversity,butfeltthatattendingKing’swaslikeacontinuationofhighschoolin
The First Nations House of Learning is located in the First Nations Longhouse at the University of British Columbia. The Longhouse reflects the architectural traditions of the Northwest Coast. It provides a “home away from home” where First Nations students can study and learn in a surrounding that reflects their traditions and culture.
development,childprotection,correctionsandinpost-secondaryeducation.Hehashad“theopportunitytobeactivelyengagedatthelocal,provincialandnationallevelindevelopingandimplementingneededresourcesaswellasdevelopingeducationalprogramsofstudyforFirstNationsindividuals,communitiesandorganizationsintheseareas.”
Inexaminingissuesofintergenerationalpost-traumaticstressdisorderandviolence,FirstNationsmen,manyofwhomwereResidentialSchoolsurvivors,sharedtheirstoriesfortheresearchRichardundertook.Inundertakingparticipantobserverresearch,RichardalsoreflecteduponhisfatherHector’sexperienceintheCaribooIndianResidentialSchoolatSt.Joseph’sMissioninWilliamsLake.TheshameinstilledbyhisResidentialSchoolexperiencewassuchthatHectordidnotreturntohistraditionalterritoryfor30years.AfluentspeakerofShuswap,hedidnotpasslanguageorcultureontoRichardandhisfoursiblings.
RichardisinvolvedinseveralAboriginalresearchinitiativesatthenationalandinternationallevel.TheInternationalCollaborativeIndigenousHealthResearchPartnership’sProjectincludescolleaguesfromCanadaandNewZealandinexaminingfactorsthatcontributetoaresilientworkforceamongCanadianAboriginalandMaorihealthcareprofessionals.TheInternationalNetworkofIndigenousHealthKnowledgeDevelopmentwithwhich
heisassociatedbringstogetherIndigenousscholars,healthcareprofessionalsandcommunitymembersfromAustralia,Canada,NewZealandandtheUnitedStateseverytwoyearstodiscussallaspectsofhealthcareprovisionandresearch.
“Ithasbeenmyexperiencethatdifficultiesariseinindividual’sliveswhenthereisaprolongedimbalanceintherealmsofintellectual,emotional,spiritualandphysicalself,”saidRichard.“AsaSocialWorker,Iregardmyroleasonewhichempowersorfacilitatestheindividual’sawareness,acceptanceandactiontowardsaddressingimbalances,oncetheindividualhasmadeacompleteassessmentofthecircumstancesandalternativesineachoftherealms.”
Karen with her children – Trevor, Megan (2nd-year Western student), and Liam
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manyways,exceptatahigherleveloflearning.KarenwasbornandraisedinToronto,andshestayedinresidenceatKing’sandmadelife-longfriends.“BeingatKing’sremainsahighlightofmylifetothisday.”
Karenfeltthefacultywasincredible.Eachmemberhadauniquespecialtyandinteresttoshare.“AllanIrvingreallymadeanimpressiononme.Hisclasseswerefunandunpredictable.Hearrangedfieldtripstogoalongwiththetheoryfromclass.”AllanencouragedKareninherwritingandcareer.
Karenwasdrawntoworkingwithtroubledyouth.Afterherthirdyearofstudy,KarenworkedafieldplacementattheBoys’andGirls’ClubofLondonassistingwithdevelopmentandfacilitationoftheprogram.“Abusykidislesslikelytogetintotrouble,”shesaid.HerinitialcareerinterestwasinjuvenilecorrectionsandhersecondplacementwaswiththeLondonEastProbationandParole.Shecarriedacaseloadof15to20youthage16to18.
monthbeforehersecondchildwasborn.Atthistime,KarendecidedtoreturntoschoolforaMastersinSocialWork.Throughoutthistime,shealsocontinuedtorunbereavementgroupsforwomenwhosechildrenhadbeenplacedforadoption,auniqueservicethatshehadprovidedinTorontosince1985.“Thereisasharedgriefforallpartiesinvolvedinadoption,”saidKaren,“includingtheadoptiveparents,theadoptee,andthebirthparents.”Withhersecondsonjustoneweekold,KarenwasinformedshehadbeenacceptedintotheMSWprogramatYork.WhiletakingMSWcoursespart-time,KarenworkedoncontractwiththeCatholicChildren’sAidSocietyandtheYorkChildren’sAidSociety.
OnceshehadcompletedtheMSWprogram,Karensetupaprivateconsultingbusiness,andobtainedherMinistryapprovalasanAdoptionPractitioner.Sheprovidesadoptionassessments,homestudiesandassistanceintheadoptionprocess.KarenexplainedthatadoptioninCanadaisprovinciallymandated.InOntario,peoplecanadoptpubliclythroughtheChildren’sAidSocietyorprivately;however,therearenotasmanynewbornadoptionstakingplacenowastherewereinthepast.Thereisnotasmuchstigmanowassociatedwithteenagepregnanciesandmoreyoungwomenarekeepingtheirbabies.Karennotedthatthemajorityofdomesticadoptionsarenowofolderchildren,generallyaroundtheagesof2to4,andoftenuptoage10orolder.
Karenalsoassistsininternationaladoptions.BecauseoftheHagueConvention,internationaladoptionshaveopenedupoverthepast10to20years.Kareninformedthatofthehomestudiessheperforms,60to70percentareplanninginternationaladoptions.ShehasreceivedmanyrecentinquiriesaboutadoptingfromHaitifollowingtheearthquakethere;however,sheclarifieswithpeoplethatthechildrenfromHaitithatarebeingadoptednowwerealreadyinorphanagesandawaitingadoptionpriortotheearthquake.
Karenstressedthatalleffortsaremadetoenableorphanedchildrentostayintheirbirthcountry,fromlivingwithextendedfamilytobeingadoptedbysomeonefromthatcountry.“Thepreferenceistohavechildrenstayintheirowncountryandculture.”Shenotedthatifanadoptingcoupleisofmixedracethisincreasestheiroddsforadoptingamixedracechild.“Whenandifpossible,”saidKaren,“youwanttomaximizethesimilaritiesbetweenthechildandtheadoptingfamily.Itmakesthingseasierforthechildinthelongrun.”
Karenhasthoroughlyenjoyedhercareersofar.Sheenjoyshelpingtoempowerpeoplewhoarelessprivilegedtomaximizetheiropportunities.“Ifwecouldhavealevelplayingfieldinwhichweallhavethesameopportunities,thentheissuesofpoverty,hunger,genderinequalityandinjusticewouldgraduallydisappearfromtheworld.”Karen’smantrais“Givewings,notchains.”
FollowinggraduationwithherBSW,Karen’sfirstjobwasworkingwithyoungoffendersatahalf-wayhomeinToronto.Sheonlyworkedthereforafewmonthsasshedidnotfeelitwasthesafestjob.Althoughsheenjoyedherworkwiththeteenagers,manytimesshewastheonlystaffmemberinthehouseandsheworkedovernightshifts.Fourmonthsaftergraduating,acolleaguetoldheraboutapositionattheCatholicChildren’sAidSociety,workingwithpregnantteens.“IknewrightawayIwantedthatjob,”saidKaren,whowentontoworkatCCASforalmostfouryears.
Karen’snexttransitionwasasaResidentialSocialWorkeratahomeforpregnantteens:RosalieHallinScarborough,Ontario.Sheworkedthereuntilshebecamepregnantwithherfirstchildin1988.Assomeofthegirls,dealingwithunwantedpregnancies,lookedtoherasanoldersister,shedidnotfeelitwasfairtothemifshestayedonintherole.ShethenspenttwoyearsatBigSistersofYork.Itwasadifferentenvironmentandshelovedworkingwiththeyoungfemaleclientele.
In1990,theWomen’sHealthCentreatSt.Joseph’sHealthCentreinTorontoopenedandKarenacceptedasix-monthcontracttoestablishaprogramforwomenwithpost-partumdepression.Shefinishedthecontractone
“If we could have a level playing field in which we all have the same opportunities, then the issues of poverty, hunger, gender inequality and injustice would gradually disappear from the world.” ~Karen McLennan
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ThankyouProject Hero Scholarships King’s University College is proud to participate in Project Hero, an initiative co-founded by Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Reed and Retired General Rick Hillier to provide support to the children of fallen Canadian Forces personnel. The Project Hero Scholarships will be awarded annually to undergraduate full-time students in a first-entry degree program who are the sons and daughters of Canadian military killed while serving in an active mission.
Visionary Society ($1,000,000.00 + )
King’s University College Students’ Council
Darryl J. King ’9�/Logikor Inc.
Benefactors’ Society ($100,000.00 + )
Mitchell and Kathryn Baran Family Foundation
Joanne Kenny & Peter Kenny
Don Smith & Joan Smith
Andy Spriet & Helen Spriet
John Vitali and Frances Vitali
Patrons’ Society ($50,000.00 + )
BMO Financial Group
In Memory of Joan Mason Grant
Lowell B. Mason Jr. & Elizabeth S. Upjohn – Mason
Michael F. O’Hare ’80 & Rosemary O’Hare ’81
Sisters Of St. Joseph, London
Innovators’ Society ($25,000.00 + )
Karl Arvai & Penny Arvai
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Gary Comerford ’�3 & Cathy Comerford ’�3
Paul J. Hogan & Barbara Hogan
Gerald Killan & Linda Killan
Paul D. Stevenson ’80
Henry Thuss & Rosemary Thuss
Vanderwesten, Rutherford, Mantecon
Partners’ Society ($10,000.00 + )
The Estate of William Francis Barnicke
The Late Reverend Angelo Dominic Bovenzi, C.S.B.
Cahill Financial Inc.
J. Claire Callaghan ’�1
John J. Callaghan ’6� & Linda Callaghan
In Memory of Jeffrey Cormier
David Convery ’�3 & Patricia Convery ’�5
Lynne Cram
CultureWorks ESL
Des Dutrizac ’69 & Martha Dutrizac
The Jack and Barbara Hay Foundation
John C. Kennedy ’65 & Terri Kennedy & Family
Mavis Killan
King’s University College Staff Association
The Lord Family
Joe MacDonald ’80 & Anita Kain ’80
Joseph A. Madill ’69
Marilyn Mason & Leonard Segall
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank the individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations that have made a gift to King’s University College in support of the Student Life Campaign.
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Reverend Terrence R. McNamara
John C. Nash ’58 & Margi Nash
Nexen Inc.
Sidney J. Noel
John (Jack) Petch ’60
Patrick Phelan ’�8 & Family
Tom Peirce ’82 & Anne Marie Peirce ’84
Brent Shea ’80 & Becky Shea ’�9
Bruce R. Shewfelt ’8� & Claire M. Shewfelt ’88
Mary Carol Watters
Principals’ Society ($5,000.00 + )
Laura Béres
Bill Brennan ’�4 & Judy Brennan
Sauro Camiletti
Hye Yeon Cho
F.K. Morrow Foundation
Ryan M. Gauss ’08 & Haley Gauss
Tom Jory ’8� & Margo Jory
Erin Lawson & Ted Lawson
Don McDougall & Marion McDougall
Mary McLaughlin
Julie Michaud
George Murray
Bob Paterson ’�2 & Angie Paterson
Margaret J. Pressey ’�5
Ken J. Regan
Rival Office Solutions Inc.
$1,000 – $4,999 ($1,000.00 + )
Sean P. Adams ’00
Tozun Bahcheli
Bank of Montreal
Reverend Michael Bechard ’91
Jane Borecky ’9�
Shirley Bratscher
Mark D. Browning ’��
Antonio Calcagno
Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry
Michael (Jim) Conroy ’6�
Richard Csiernik
Tracy Cunningham ’9� & Calum Cunningham ’9�
Robert Deane
Stephen B. Deighton ’91
Richard J. Dixon ’�8
Elizabeth A. Drewlo ’88
Veronika Elsie
Susan Evans
Daniel Ferguson & Kathleen Ferguson
Paul Fox ’�0 & Nancy Fox
Frank Franciosa ’00
Nicole Furnival & Cory Bowman
Suzanne Loranger Grenke ’84
Karen L. Holmes ’�8
Dermot Hurley
Allan Irving
Rose Marie Jaco
John W. Jarrell & Mary Margaret Jarrell
Lindsay Kennedy
Raegan Kennedy
Robin Kennedy
Ina C. Kevins ’81
Mina LaRocca
Joseph A. Lassaline ’69
George J. Leon ’65
Terry Leon ’�2 & Mari Jo Leon ’�2
Frank J. Linsdell & Joan Linsdell
Bill Mackenzie & Shelley Mackenzie
Jeff Major
Christopher Makuch ’93
Carolyn Mason
Denson McDonald ’66
Most Reverend William T. McGrattan ’86
William McKercher & Sue McKercher
Sally McNamee
Fred Meek
Hugh Mellon
Betty Miszczyk
Reverend James Mockler
Erika L. Mozes ’00
Philip J. Mueller & Elizabeth Anne Mueller
Linda J. Neal ’99
Jerry O’Brien & Maria O’Brien
Patrick E. O’Bright ’8�
Michael S. O’Neil ’86 & Jill M. O’Neil ’84
Cosmo Oppedisano & Teresa Oppedisano
John M. Paulo ’99 & Yuki Paulo
James S. Pender ’81
James Peterson ’89
John Regan ’84
Michael Rolland ’�8
Michelle Samways
James J. Sbrolla ’90 & Ann M. Tavares ’91
Kelly Schaus & Todd Schaus
Frank T. Schlichtherle ’62
Megan Shore
Nicholas Skinner
Peter C. Spruce
Jeannette Staples
Michael Tattersall & Carol Tattersall
Frances M. Vitali ’91
Linda Weber
Philip Weinstein ’�8 & Judy Weinstein
Paul Werstine ’�0
The Estate of Earl G. Williams
$500 – $999 ($500.00 + )
Tina E. Bax & Mike Bax
Renato M. Berlingieri ’80
Marlon L. Biollo ’01
David Breech & Joan Breech
Jamy Brodt & Angela Brodt
Mary Cappuccitti
King’s Green Campus Beautification FundDr. Sid Noel, Professor Emeritus and Senior Fellow at King’s in the Department of Political Science, wants King’s to stay green and beautiful. He has generously established a fund to ensure that the natural environment of the campus contributes to nurturing the spirit of all who study, live and work at King’s.
The use of the investment income from the fund will be determined by the Director of Physical Plant, in consultation with the Groundskeeper and one or two members of the campus community with horticultural knowledge and interest. The primary use of the funds will support the care and maintenance of existing trees, shrubs and flowers and the planting of new ones.
Mike Tattersall, Director of Physical Plant, Erin Lawson, Executive Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, Dr. David Sylvester, Principal, and Dr. Sid Noel
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by Chris Cahill ’80
Maximizing giving. Minimizing tax.Manyofusreachapointinourliveswhenwethinkabouthowwewanttoberememberedbyourfriendsandlovedones.Wewanttoleavealegacy–somethingthatlastsbeyondourownlives.ForthoseofyouwhohavebeentouchedbyKing’s,perhapsyoumightconsidertheCollegeinyourestateplans.Therearemanywaystoapproachthesubject.
ThefirstandsimplestwaytoplanagifttoKing’sisthroughyourlastwillandtestamentonyourdeathortheseconddeathofyouandyourspouseifyouaremarried.Knowingthatyou’llhavenofurtherneedofthemoney,youcansendalmosthalfofyourRSP/RIFtoCanadaRevenueAgencyor,slightlymoreinspiring,sendallofit,100percent,toKing’s.Suchadonationthroughyourwill,willprovideyourestateanoffsettingreceipttoyourfinaltaxreturn.Ordinarily,RSP/RIFsarefullytaxabletoyourfinalreturn,currentlytaxedat46%inOntario.DonatingtheseassetsthroughyourwilltoKing’scanresultinaveryfavourabletaxcreditforyourfinalbequest.
Asecondwayistogivetheproceedsofalifeinsurancepolicyondeath.YoucouldgiftanexistinglifeinsuranceorpurchaseanewpolicyanddesignateKing’sasthebeneficiary.King’swillreceivetheproceedsofthelifeinsuranceuponyourdeath.Ifyouchoosenottodeductthepremiumstoday,yourEstatewillreceivea100percentcharitablereceiptfortheamountgiventocharity.
Forexample,JaneandJohn,bothaged70,canpurchaseapermanentlifeinsuranceplanforanannualdepositof1.8percent.A$100,000policywouldrequireanannualdepositof$1,800orfor$1millionanannualdepositof$18,000.Iftheyweretobothdieatage85,theinternalrateofreturnwouldbe16percent.Atage90,theinternalrateofreturnwouldbeninepercent,andatage95theinternalrateofreturnwouldbesixpercent.Thisiswithoutincludingthetaxbenefitsof100percentdeductionatdeath.AsimplewaytocreateataxfreeestateistoleaveyourtaxableassetstoKing’sandthetaxfreelifeinsurancetoyourfamily.
Anotherinterestingwaytobenefityourcharityandyourselfisthrougha“charitableannuity”alsoknownasa“giftplusannuity.”Thisapproachallowsyoutomakeagifttodaywhilecreatingastreamofincometoyourself.Charitiescanarrangeacharitablegiftannuityandanumberofcharitieswillissueacharitablegiftannuitydirectly.Mostcharitieswillarrangetobuyanannuityfromaninsurancecompany.Theannuityprovidessetpaymentsforaspecificnumberofyearsorforlife.Thecharityretains25or30percentofthedonationandusesthebalancetopurchasetheannuity.Oncethecharitablegiftannuityissetup,itcannotbechanged.
IfyouareinterestedinfurtherexploringwaysthatyoucanLeaveaLegacytoKing’sUniversityCollege,pleasecontactKellySchaus,ManagerofDevelopment,[email protected](519)433-3491x4565.WewouldalsolovetohearfromthosewhohavealreadyincludedKing’sintheirestateplans.
Donor Listing: The donor listing acknowledges contributions to King’s University College by individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations for the period September 1, 200� until December 30, 2009.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing, errors and omissions may occur. Please accept our apologies and bring any corrections to the attention of King’s University College Foundation at (519) 433-3491 ext. 4500 or (800) 265-4406 ext. 4500, so we can correct this for our donor wall and future listings.
Gregory F. Child ’90
Deborah A. Comuzzi ’�8
Linda D. Cornish – Goodwin ’80
Pamela Cushing
Francis A. DeSantis ’�2
Stephen J. Dunn ’81
Robert Gunn
John E. Hall ’59
James T. Hardy ’61
Mary Henri
Elizabeth Hewitt
Lisa L. Houghton & Scott R. Houghton
Diane Humphrey
Lynne Jackson
Don Kerr
William J. Kienapple ’59 & Mary Kienapple
Larry Langan
Tim J. Lee ’�� & Babs Lee
Darlene M. Leon – Tiftickjian ’84
James R. McCarney ’�8 & Lorraine McCarney
William McCloskey ’65
Daniel L. McCowell ’81
Janet E. McEwen
Antonio Morano ’89 & Jacqueline Morano ’88
Kathleen A. Morris ’86
Rick Naranowicz & June Naranowicz
Euro J. Narduzzi ’63
Jacquetta Newman
Ana Ning
nuskule inc.
William D. Payne
Robert D. Plexman ’�2
Joseph A. Radocchia ’90
Henry G. Rawlinson ’90
Jennifer Regan & Gareth Davies
Regional Social Forum
Dino N. Rocca ’83 & Mary J. Rocca ’84
William A. Ruth & Susan Ruth
David Scandiffio
James A. Scarfone ’�0
Marc Sorrenti
Andrew J. Stockwell ’�9
James E. Tangney ’62
Jill Thompson
Jennifer Thwaites
Bernie Villeneuve ’64
Christopher G. Whelan ’82 & Linda D. Whelan ’82
Jill A. Whelan ’93
Valerie Zawilski
In Memory of
Jeffrey Cormier
Mary Lou Karley
Joan Mason – Grant
In Honour of
Joan Smith
“Leave a Legacy”
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MilestonesBrandon Agnew (associate alumni) – Co-creator of 4triple5: Niagara’s Living Arts Space through work with NGO Celebrate Old Downtown on a downtown revitalization project (2007/08). Musician, Integration Worker, Photographer, Youth Group Leader, Ottawa Organics Employee.
Tania Balverde ’00 – I have moved around a bit since living in London. I have finally settled on living and working east of the GTA and loving it! We bought a house about 2 and half years ago now, 2 days before we moved in, we got engaged. We were married a year ago September.
Paul Castonguay ’88 – Paul married Leslie Ann in 1994 and they have two children: Nicole born
in 1995 and Mark born in 1997. Paul helped engineer the Lance Armstrong cycling fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundation, raising $2.4 million in 1997. He is the founder of the Canadian Oncology Winter Conference, Canada’s premier meeting for medical oncologists. He has completed dozens of marathons, including Boston, and road cycled over Europe, including the Pyrenees.
Julie Choja (nee Baldock) ’85 – I have been working full-time since graduating from King’s. Twenty years later, I returned to university in the Faculty of Education at Windsor University. Upon completion of my Bachelor of Education in 2006, I was thrilled to be hired as a part-time teacher for September 2006! I began my full-time teaching career in a grade 3 class the following year. It was a challenge to return to university after 20 years, especially with the responsibilities of being a wife, a mother of 2 active boys,
and living away from home. It was worth the time and effort! I’m in my fourth year of teaching in London, and enjoying my new career. I recommend returning to school as a mature student to anyone who is willing to take on the challenge. It’s never too late to fulfill your dreams!
Nelson Couto ’94 – My third daughter, Evora Grace, was born on September 13, 2009. On September 25th, I started my new job as Development Coordinator at St. Peter’s Seminary Foundation, right next door to my alma mater.
EVERYTHING at King’s! The independent work, the lecture rooms, the campus, the profs – everything!
Laura Fishwick ’06 – I spent a year in South Korea in 2006-07 teaching ESL following my graduation. I am now in the process of applying for teacher’s college in Ontario. I loved my classes with John Heng – what a great teacher!
Mandy Hartman ’06 and Christopher Brittain 2005 were married on November 14, 2009.
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David Elias ’90, past-president of the Alumni Association, volunteered during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, BC.
Nicole Elliott ’09 – I’m working as a mental health worker, and taking the Social Service Worker (fast track) program at Fanshawe College. Compared to college – I miss
John Howard ’71 received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from McMaster University. John operates the John Howard Cellars of Distinction, a winery that includes the distinctively branded “Megalomaniac” wines. This project supports The Kids’ Health Link Foundation which provides access to computer technology to children in hospitals.
Jay Jackson ’01 – Proud husband and father of two boys, Cole 2 and Brayden 5 months. Heading into my 7th year with Maple Leaf and still proud to sell great tasting products!
Cathy Johnson (nee Nasato) ’96 – I am married with two young daughters. I have lived and worked in New York City, Chicago, Cincinnati and now Kansas City since graduation. I work full-time in Human Resources focused on performance management and compensation.
Should you have any Milestones to share (job announcements/changes/promotions, marriages, birth announcements etc.) please let us know and we’ll include them in The Herald. Please e-mail [email protected]
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Adam Malloy ’09 sends thanks to the King’s community: It is with sincere and humble gratitude that I would like to thank all of you for your recent generosity. In the aftermath of what was a horrifying and traumatic experience for my family, when we lost our home in the Dundas (Ontario) bakery fire of January 2, my family was overwhelmed by the outpouring of generous support offered by the community.
Chantal Marczinski ’05 – Since my graduation 4 years ago, I have moved out west with my parents to be closer to my sister and for better job opportunities for me and my parents. I am currently in the first year of the Library Information Technology at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology after a rough start last year. I am enjoying it immensely, though I miss the King’s Campus Mininistry community a lot. Heck, I miss King’s a lot too. I hope to come back for a visit during Reading Week, but we’ll see.
Carl o’Brien ’04, who is the son of former MP, Pat o’Brien ’71, has been
very busy since graduating from Kings with his honours B.A. in Political Science. He earned his LL.B. in June 2007 from the University of Ottawa, earning first class honours in 2006-07. After articling in North Bay 2007-08, and completing his Bar exams, he was called to the Bar in June 2008. After a short stint as a defence lawyer in Callandar, ON, he joined the Crown Attorney’s office in North Bay and Haileybury as an Assistant Crown Attorney. Currently, he is in his first year in a permanent position as Assistant Crown Attorney in Kenora, ON. Carl is enjoying his new position, and living in a vibrant city surrounded by such a beautiful region offering a plethora of outdoor activities.
Patrick W. o’Brien ’71 – Since retirement as the MP for London-Fanshawe after 12 years, I have been working part-time as a political consultant. My focus is pro-life, pro-family issues, and I meet at least monthly with MPs in Parliament. I’m enjoying helping my wife, Evelyn [1970 graduate from Western], with childcare of our beautiful 3 1/2 year old granddaughter. More time at the cottage is also welcome.
Sandra Savage ’79 was appointed executive director of Family Service Thames Valley. She was formerly director of the organization’s community counseling program and former executive director of Family Services York Region. Sandra received her Masters in Social Work from Smith College in Northampton, Mass.
Emily Slowikowski ’04 and Patrick Martin, who also attended King’s, recently became engaged.
On February 19, 2009, Fr. Michael Smith ’80 became pastor of St. Theresa’s Parish in Témiscaming, Quebec, and St. William’s Mission in Kipawa, Quebec.
Rev. Romeo Tolentino ’97 is the Priest-Chaplain for Sunnybrook, Toronto East General and Baycrest Hospitals.
Susan Truscott ’79 was appointed Director General Military Personnel Research and Analysis at DND in 2007. She resides in Ottawa with husband Roy Jones (1979 and1982 graduate from Western). Sons are Devin (Dentistry 2010 Dalhousie) and Brett (working in Calgary).
David VanDamme ’94 – Married Jennifer Ellis ’92. Jennifer is a grade 2 teacher. Have two boys Joshua born in 2002 and Benjamin born in 2005. David is a Manager for a farming/vegetable operation located in Paincourt, ON, specializing in carrot production and grocery store distribution.
Graham Walsh ’01 and Emily Munro ’02 are pleased to announce that they welcomed their first child in November. Emily and Graham were married in the King’s College Chapel on July 14, 2007. Graham currently works at RIM in Waterloo and Emily is a teacher of the Deaf in Durham region.
Timothy Weaver ’74 and his wife currently live and work in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
Sandy White ’91 is running for the City of London 2010 Civic election in Ward 14. She was elected to city council in 2003-2006 in Ward 5. Ward 14 covers a large area of the old Ward 5.
In MemoriamRichard Vernon Burrows ’66 passed away on August 23, 2009.
Dennis John Allen passed away on August 24, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Dow (Pittaway) of Sidney, BC (’73 and SW Field Coordinator).
Dr. Frank D. Zingrone ’58 passed away December 13, 2009. Frank was a professor emeritus and co-founder of the Communications Department at York University. Frank taught courses in media, culture, technology and 20th century literature.
Mary Mitchell (Drew) BSW ’72 passed away on February 26, 2010.
Joseph Smolders ’62 passed away on February 27, 2010.
Christina Smith BSW ’99 passed away on March 1, 2010.
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