Rector’s Message

Dr. John J. Stapleton Greetings to all alumni and friends of St. Paul’s College. As I write, preparations are well under way for an exciting 2003-04 academic year, particularly in Catholic Studies and in the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice. Next year, the BA (Minor) in Catholic Studies will be in its

third year of operation. This program had several successes in 2002-03, including a new English course titled Literature and Catholic Culture that was taught by Dr. Dan Lenoski. The course added depth to the program which included the introductory interdisciplinary course on Catholic Studies by Fr. David Creamer, sj, the History of Catholicism courses offered by Dean Christine Butterill, the Philosophy course on Thomas Aquinas with Dr. Don McCarthy, and the course on Problems of Faith and Reason offered by Fr. John Perry, sj. In 2003-04, four sections of the popular Introduction to Catholic Studies will be offered, including one on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in the second semester from January to early April. If you are interested in learning more about such issues as The “Jesus” Wars, The Galileo Affair, God after Darwin, and Living in a Post-Christian Age, you might consider signing up for this course in the winter semester. Phone (204) 474-9141 for additional information. We are also making plans for 2004-05 and beyond. Fr. Creamer, our Program Coordinator, is currently in Rome scouting possible living arrangements for students who might wish to take the introductory course in the spring of 2004. Our hope is that part of the course will be conducted in Italy. As a Catholic college, we have a responsibility to ensure that the Catholic intellectual tradition is available to students. We believe that the BA (Minor) in Catholic Studies is an important vehicle that enables us to fulfill that responsibility, and that it complements the important work done by our chaplaincy team. We thank the University of Manitoba, the Jesuits, our faculty members, and our alumni for making it possible. The Mauro Centre It is wonderfully exciting to watch the metamorphosis of the former chemistry laboratory of the science wing into the modern, state of the art room that will house the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice at St. Paul’s College. Construction is expected to be finished late in the fall of 2003. It is equally exciting to note that Dr. Sean Byrne and Dr. Jessica Senehi commenced work on July 2 as Director and Associate Director respectively of the Mauro Centre. Their appointments were made possible by grants from the Loewen Family Foundation and from the University of Manitoba, and we owe each of these bodies a debt of gratitude.

Under the leadership of Drs. Byrne and Senehi, we now start the process of developing and securing approval of graduate degree programs in Peace and Conflict Studies. It is our dream that students from Manitoba, Canada, and indeed from around the world will come to the Centre, receive a first class education, and work in careers that foster peace and harmony. We also expect to build a research tradition, to attract a group of faculty members who will want to be associated with the programs of the Centre, to implement an agreement with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, to initiate an agreement with a university which is predominantly Muslim, and to offer a series of continuing education programs that practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict studies will find useful. These are very ambitious goals, but with the support of our partners in the project, they are achievable. I think that both the Catholic Studies program and the Mauro Centre are quite consistent with our Catholic and Jesuit traditions, especially as expressed in the writings of Pope John Paul II and of the General Congregations of the Jesuits. I hope you do too.

Monsignor Chartrand Honoured At the annual Baccalaureate Mass held on Friday, March 21, 2003, Monsignor Norman Joseph Chartrand was named as Honourary member of St. Paul’s College for his contributions to the community of St. Paul’s College. Archbishop V. James Weisgerber, College Chancellor, presided at the ceremonies, and the citation was read by Dr. John Stapleton. During the academic portion of the event, Dr. John

Stapleton, Rector, introduced Msgr. Chartrand and thanked him for his many years of tireless support of the College. Msgr. Chartrand was then presented honourary membership into the College. In his remarks, Reverend Chartrand joked about how he always wanted to become a member of St. Paul’s College since he was in his teens and how it took him a few decades to become one. He also shared his belief in the importance of Catholic higher education in Manitoba and how many students have benefited because of the College’s existence. After the ceremony Dr. Stapleton also announced a new scholarship in the Monsignor’s names has been established at the College. Norman Joseph Chartrand was born on May 22, 1926 to Julia and Louis Chartrand in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. He attended Sacred Heart School and Portage Collegiate in that town, and from 1942 to 1946 enrolled in the legendary Fr. Athol Murray’s Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Saskatchewan. In 1946, he entered the seminary in Ottawa, and was ordained to the priesthood on June 30, 1950. His degrees include a BA and the Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the University of Ottawa, and the Licentiate in Canon Law and a Master of Arts degree from St. Paul University. He has also studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University, the Jesuit College in Rome.

Msgr. Chartrand’s pastoral work began in Brandon at St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish in 1950 where he remained for one year before being assigned to St. Mary’s Cathedral in Winnipeg. In 1956, he was appointed Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, a position he held for the next 27 years. It was largely in this role of service, successively to Archbishop Pocock, Cardinal Flahiff, and Archbishop Exner, that he became such a recognized figure in the life of this city. He has also served as Pastor of St. Hyacinth’s Parish in Portage la Prairie, St. Theresa’s Parish in Middlechurch, and Blessed John XXIII Parish in Winnipeg. He has been very active in church and civic affairs. For the church, he has been a long time member of the Corporation and Board of the Misericordia Health Centre, and he has been a Director of the Boards of Villa Rosa, St. Joseph’s Personal Care Home, St. Mary’s Academy, and the former Archdiocese of Winnipeg Catholic School Board. Here at the College, he was an active and valuable member of the Restructuring Committee that designed and implemented the new governance system, which came into effect in 1999. In the civic world, he is a Past President of the Volunteer Bureau of Winnipeg, the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg, and the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities. He is a past Board member of the United Way of Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Winter Club. Msgr. Chartrand has been granted three papal honours by three different popes – Papal Chamberlain on November 26, 1961 by Pope John XXIII, Prelate of Honour on May 2, 1969 by Pope Paul VI, and Protonorary Apostolic “supra numerum” on August 2, 1999 by Pope John Paul II. Civic honours bestowed upon him include a Good Citizenship Award by the Manitoba Tourist and Convention Association of Manitoba, the Governor General’s Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada in 1992, and the Medal of Honour in July 2000 from the National Alumni Association of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame.

Dean’s Message

Dr. Christine A. Butterill While enjoying the summer, we can take time to congratulate this past year's award winners. Thirty students received scholarships and prizes at our St. Paul's Day celebrations in January. At the May Convocation exercises, the University of Manitoba awarded degrees and diplomas to 124 Paulinians (24 more had graduated at the beginning of the term in October). At

the top of the list are Mark Berge, with a PhD in English, his thesis was in 20th Century Scottish literature; Ana Stepanovi, MN, with her thesis on adults and type-2 diabetes; David Ostermann, MSc, with his entomology thesis on formic acid and honey bees; while 10 earned first-class honours, and 30 graduated with distinction. Of special note is Joseph

Ahorro (B.Sc. ‘01, B.A. ‘03) who received an award given by the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU), the R.C. Armatage Prize for student participation in university government. Earlier in March, Joseph had received the St. Paul’s College Students’ Association Scholarship at our Graduand’s Farewell dinner. Praise also goes out to the 215 students who made the Dean's honour role for 2003. As well, Paul Kennedy (B.A. ‘03) was chosen as Valedictorian for 2003, Travis Giavadoni (B.Sc. '01) was honored as our Paulinian of the Year, and Maria Nyarku and Ainsley Walleyn were awarded this year's Chaplaincy Community Service Award. Congratulations to all, we are always proud of our students' accomplishments. March 24, 2003 saw a new student council take office under the direction of Senior Stick Kathrine Basarab and Vice-Stick Peter Bialy. The student council team is planning a great year ahead for our students. We say goodbye this summer to Dr. M. Steggles (Art History) who is relocating her office across campus; to Muriel St. John who returns to the Law Library and Dr. Louise Cornell (Education) who goes back to Providence College (both spent their academic leaves with us), to Sr. Pauline Greschner, osu, who has retired and leaves the College Chaplaincy team as its director, and Chaplain, Rev. Gerald Langevin who will be assigned to a parish in the Archdiocese of Winnipeg for the upcoming year. We thank each of them for their contributions to the life of the College community. A number of new faculty will be coming to the College this September. Four new University 1 instructors will be working from the College; as well as Dr. Aubrey Neal (History) who moves here from across campus; Dr. Robert Smith (English) returns from a year at Catherine and William Booth College; Drs. Sean Byrne and Jessica Senehi have arrived from Florida to take up their new positions as Director and Associate Director of the Peace & Justice Centre; and Fr. Michael Raj Savarimuthu will assume Acting Chaplain duties under Acting Director Sr. Elaine Baete, sgm. Ms. Deb Bernier in the St. Paul’s College Development Office has a new boss; Ms. Beth Proven joined us in March from Brandon as our new Director of Development. Their office is alive with plenty of new plans and activity. Scholarship, bursary, and study-carrel applications will be ready in the General Office by July. Students can drop by the General Office during the summer any time between 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday to pick up the forms. Check out our Web site for more details on the type of scholarships we offer. Our student body is currently at 1082, and as of May 9th (2003) we have 145 new advanced student registrations and 70 students transferring in for a total of 215 new admissions. We had our annual U1 Welcome Night on Monday, June 23rd for new students and their parents. The evening was very successful as students and parents were able to ask questions, meet staff, faculty, and senior students, and were given a tour of the College. Do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail or at the General Office if we can help you in any way. The coming year promises to be an exciting one and we will keep you informed of all the news. Meantime everyone whether near or far practice your skills at being "a person for others" and have a good summer!

Hofley to Visit Parishes

Dr. John Hofley has been appointed by the College to administer the Parish Recruitment Program. John succeeds Joe Degan who retired from the position last year. John Hofley grew up in Winnipeg. He married Dolores Minkus from Neepawa in 1963. They have three married sons, three grandsons and one granddaughter. Dolores and John have been members of St. Paul the Apostle parish in St. James since 1971. All their children received the sacraments in this parish. John has served his parish in a number of ways: teaching Confirmation classes, as a member of RCIA and Re-Membering Church teams, lector, donation counter, and Eucharistic minister. John received his M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. John taught at Carleton University from 1966-1970. Dolores, John, and their first son lived in India 1970-71 where he was a Shastri Fellow. He joined the University of Winnipeg in 1971 and retired in 2001. During his career at UW, John held many administrative positions including Chair of the Sociology department, Associate Dean and Dean of Arts and Science. Currently, John is serving as President of the UW Retirees Association and continues to help run an Access program with UW, RRC, and 7-Oaks School Division.

Just Youth: St. Paul’s Social Justice Initiative By Marc Wallace “When we dream alone, it’s only a dream. When we dream together, it is the beginning of reality,” said Lori Ryan, national youth coordinator for Development and Peace (D&P), at a meeting on February 6 with students and Chaplaincy staff to discuss a new youth social justice initiative, Just Youth groups, being promoted across Canada. The goal of the Just Youth groups is to engage youth in local and global justice work. As part of the D&P Share Lent 2003 Campaign Just Youth groups collected money to assist war victims in Iraq. THINKfast! connects with people in developing countries through the Kamenge Youth Project in Burundi and MANTHOC in Peru. Development and Peace has created a new space for youth to organize, educate, take action and contribute to the organization. St. Paul’s College is preparing to establish a Just Youth Group within the student community in September 2003. Any student interested in being a part of this program next year can contact Raegen Walleyn (474-8645). Visit the Just Youth D&P website: http://youth.devp.org

2003-2004 St. Paul’s College Students’ Association

Senior Stick’s Report

Another great SPCSA year is about to begin! The goal of the St. Paul’s College Students’ Association (SPCSA) is to provide all our College members with a sense of community and belonging while acting as a home base for College members on the University of

Manitoba campus. The 2003-2004 SPCSA hopes to live up to this goal by providing St. Paul’s College members with a variety of services and events over the course of the academic year. True to form, student council has great plans for the upcoming year. The 2003-2004 SPCSA is a great mix of both returning council members and fresh faces and has already had several productive meetings where 2003-2004 events were discussed. In addition to regularly scheduled events such as our numerous socials and spirit activities, alumni will be happy to know that the SPCSA will be bringing back College Games to be held in late October. With a little ingenuity and a lot of elbow grease, it promises to be a fantastic year!

Kathrine Basarab Senior Stick 2003-2004

SPCSA 2003-2004 Senior Stick: Kathrine Basarab Vice Stick: Peter Bialy Treasurer: Ranjit Gill UMSU Reps.: Dana Gregoire (1) & Laura Robson (2) Director of Programming: Marc Hoe Student Building Manager: Alex Ivory Communications: Eric Au

Secretary: Dominika Jasiewicz Special Events Rep.: Dana Trias Sports Rep.: Matthew Jones Spiritual Affairs Rep: Gerald Marion (‘03) Paulinian Editor: Jean-Jacques Javier 1st Year Rep.: Vacant Graduate Students Rep.: Vacant

St. Paul’s College Students’ Association Grad Dinner and Dance

Paulinian of the Year

On March 22, 2003 at the Graduands Dinner and Dance, which was held at the Clarion Hotel, Travis Giavedoni (B.Sc. ‘01) won the most prestigious award a student can receive at the College, The Paulinian of the Year Award. Every year the student body nominates a number of students who embody the true spirit of the College. Those nominated must exemplify leadership, scholarship and

commitment to the College. The Rector chairs a committee, which then chooses from those nominated one deserving member to be the Paulinian of the Year. Travis Giavedoni truly exemplifies leadership, scholarship, and commitment to the College. Over the past 5 years, Travis has been on student council as its Vice-Stick and Sports Representative. He has always been willing to help around the College when there has been a need and he spends a few nights out of the year driving people home during the Christmas holidays with the Operation Red Nose Program.

2003 Valedictorian Paul Kennedy, who presented an inspiring and uplifting address about hope and the St. Paul’s College community.

SPCSA Scholarship winner Joseph

Ahorro (centre), outgoing Vice-Stick

Anouchka Lenoksi and outgoing Senior Stick Shawn Alwis

The New SPCSA Executive (l-r): Peter Bialy (Vice-Stick), Kathrine Basarab (Senior Stick), and Ranjit Gill (Treasurer)

Chaplaincy Report Raegan Walleyn

Director of Student Ministries and Choir

With the second semester in the 2002-2003 academic year swiftly drawing to a

close, the Chaplaincy Program at St. Paul’s College has once again seen several spirited months of activities and experiences! Our second Chaplaincy Advisory Council Meeting took place on Sunday, January 12, where the coordinators and representatives of the

various ministries gathered in order to evaluate the year’s programs and forge ahead into the New Year. The celebration of the St. Paul’s Day Mass on Friday, January 24 amidst a

pulsating St. Paul’s Week, which included the showing of several incredible peace and justice related films at the First Annual Common Ground Film Festival, set the tone for another busy slate of activities. At this time, two deserving students, Maria Nyarku and Ainsley Walleyn were awarded the prestigious “Chaplaincy Community Service Award” for their years of dedication towards Chaplaincy activities and serving our community, from Music and Prison Ministry to Coffee House. (Maria Nyarku and Ainsley Walleyn with Director of Chaplaincy, Sr. Pauline Greschner.)

The students took to the wooded trails on Saturday, February 1 with the always-exhilarating Breakaway Saturday Sleigh Ride in Birds’ Hill Park, which allowed both current and foreign students to experience the Manitoban winter outdoors under the light of a full moon on the glistening snow. On February 6, we welcomed Lori Ryan, the National Youth Coordinator for Development and Peace, which Student Coordinator Marc Wallace has detailed in the article on page 14. From February 2 – 9, ten students participated in the Busy Students’ Retreat, which is planned around each individual student’s schedule. Guided by daily personal meetings with a Spiritual Director, students at the retreat reflected on scripture and developed a prayer life to deal with faith issues in their own spiritual lives. As student life grows persistently busier, this type of retreat is becoming more beneficial, as it provides the flexibility to support both today’s ever-changing, fast-paced world as well as a close encounter with God. After the respite of Spring Break, we launched vigorously into the last quarter of the year with the return of the infamous “Blue Light Coffee House” on Saturday, March 8. This stellar evening even topped last semester’s attendance and boasted the biggest showing ever! Set in the “Mardi Gras” theme, complete with giant “beads” hanging from the ceiling, the evening’s entertainment included an eclectic array from folk singer-songwriters to funky young bands to a most enthralling presentation of “Survivor St. Paul’s” which included our own Fr. Gerald dressed in a nun’s habit. This event yet again proved that the Blue Light Café (otherwise known as the Louisiana Bayou!) still has not lost its touch and was open and ready for business. Hats off once again to the team of Cara and Ken Yost, Ainsley Walleyn, Kathrine Basarab, George Hakim, and Gil Bernier who volunteered countless hours towards making this second semester endeavour yet another a raving success. Proceeds from the Coffee House went to the inner city Welcome Home. The Annual Baccalaureate Mass took place on Friday, March 21, where this year’s St. Paul’s graduands were given a special certificate to commemorate the successful completion of their studies and to celebrate their years of involvement at the College. On a personal note, I would like to mention a very touching moment of faith that came to fruition during the Mass. About eight months ago just after returning from World Youth Day 2002, while choosing music for this year’s Baccalaureate Mass, I just felt the driving urgency that we needed to sing the gorgeous piece “On That Holy Mountain,” composed by Joe Mattingly. Little did I know that the war in Iraq would have started

only two days previous to the Baccalaureate Mass, and that the lyrics “No harm or ruin on that holy mountain of the Lord” and remarkably “There shall be peace, led by all the children,” would carry such incredible weight when our hearts were all so troubled by the need for peace in our world. That moment was for me a moment of peace, when this song seemed to choose itself, guided by the hand and spirit of God. This day was followed by a very special birthday celebration, as Fr. Joseph Driscoll, s.j. con-celebrated Sunday Mass and turned the ripe young-at-heart age of 87. We all love Fr. Driscoll! Finally, on Wednesday, April 2, an enthusiastic group of St. Paul’s Students participated in an Interfaith Seder Meal, organized by the Jewish Students’ Association. This meal, which celebrates the Passover, was very spiritual in nature and is a ritual that Jesus would have participated in over 2000 years ago. Besides the aforementioned activities, the past half-year in the Chaplaincy program also included two more regular visits to Stony Mountain Penitentiary where students celebrated Mass with the inmates, as well as a full semester of the Bible Study group meetings and the continuation of the RCIA program guided by Sr. Elaine. This process led to the resounding climax of our year, the Holy Week celebrations, which were particularly meaningful this year, as they embraced music that soared up to the Heavens and a Baptism in the waters of a real font which brought a sense of joy and a vibrant presence of our faith, renewed, lived, and true! The Easter Triduum celebrations, as well as countless Sunday liturgies throughout the year, were enhanced tremendously by a myriad of volunteers who added richness to all of our festivities. Sunday Masses for the spring concluded on April 27 but will resume in the fall on Sunday, September 7, 2003.

Sr. Pauline Greschner Retires This year we bid farewell to our Director of Chaplaincy, Sr. Pauline Greschner, o.s.u., who has been an enthusiastic member of the St. Paul’s College Chaplaincy Team for the past seven years. The Chaplaincy Team would like to thank you Sr. Pauline for the support, involvement, and humour, which you have shown in the past year. On behalf of Sr. Pauline, as well as the rest of this year’s Chaplaincy Team of Sr. Elaine Baete, s.g.m., Chaplain, Fr. Gerald Langevin, Chaplain,

and myself (Raegen Walleyn), Coordinator of Student Ministries and Director of Music Ministry, I would like to wish you all a very peaceful and joyful summer. I shall leave you to ponder the stirring words of a Swedish song, words that we in Chaplaincy strive to be inspired by each day: “And I know that those who have left us here had the same thoughts as I. We’re like flames in the darkness and the stars up in the sky.” So, be the light of the world and see how it can shine. And always expect a miracle. See you next year!

Sr. Elaine Baete, sgm, becomes

new Acting Chaplaincy Director Sr. Elaine has been with the College Chaplaincy Team since 2001 and has been appointed Acting Director of Chaplaincy for the current academic year. Sr. Elaine brings forth experience from the last few years working with Sr. Pauline and students where she has helped organize and plan many of the Chaplaincy events. This summer Sr. Elaine and four students headed off to Iowa State University for a Campus Ministry Leadership Conference in June.

The conference was designed to help students learn how to design and work with Chaplains in creating programs to reach out to students. Areas of focus were on social justice issues, education and advocacy on campus, and faith development.

Fr. Michael Raj Savarimuthu joins Chaplaincy Team Rev. Michael Raj Savarimuthu comes over from Holy Rosary Parish to become the new Acting Chaplain at St. Paul’s College. Rev. Savarimuthu will celebrate Mass on weekdays and Sundays. He will also assist with the many Chaplaincy programs offered.

Around the college

The second half of the academic year for St. Paul’s College was just as packed with events and activities as the first half. January began with a major event for the

College, the Common Ground Film Festival and over the last few months these events continued to hold strong. Here is a brief glimpse at some of the activities that have gone on at St. Paul’s over the last several months.

Film Festival teaches people about Peace And Cooperation The Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice at St. Paul’s College presented from January 22 to 26, 11 award winning films that dealt with the topics of peace and justice, cooperation and conflict resolution. The films shown were part of a film festival held each year by the Search for Common Ground, an international non-governmental organization dedicated to changing the way people and societies deal with conflict. The festival began with the award winning film, Long Nights Journey into Day: South Africa’s Search for Truth and Reconciliation. This 94-minute film used four stories from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to show how it is important to seek restorative rather than retributive justice. Restorative justice seeks solutions through peaceful means. After each film, the audience was encouraged to participate in a discussion about the topics of each film. Several issues were brought up and discussed, bringing forth the many challenges that different cultures have faced and the solutions that can be used to solve them. The Common Ground Film Festival was been made possible by a major grant from the law firm of Aikins, MacAulay, and Thorvaldson.

Is a Just War Just?

On January 23, 2003, the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice presented Fr. Drew Christiansen, s.j. (Ph.D., Yale, 1982) who lectured on Non-Violence, Peacemaking, and the Just War: Contemporary Catholic Thinking on Peace and War. Fr. Christiansen discussed the Catholic view on peace and war issues and spoke about

what the “Just War” theory really means in the scheme of things. He brought forth a myriad of ideas and challenged the audience to discuss afterwards “can you be ‘Just’ in war? Can peacemaking be an important alternative to use?” Before the lecture, the Rector and the members of the St. Paul’s College Assembly hosted a dinner in honour of St. Paul’s Day, which saw students, and faculty from different religions, academic backgrounds and cultures gather for dinner. Fr. Christiansen is currently the Associate Editor of America, and has held academic appointments at Notre Dame, Georgetown, and the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkley. He is the author of more than eighty articles on ethics and international affairs, just war, and non-violence, Catholic social teaching, and peacemaking. Do Professionals give us hope?

Dr. Bart McGettrick from the University of Glasgow, Scotland presented a lecture on February 10, 2003 stating that there is hope. He lectured on the topic “The Professions: Grounds for Hope”, in which he reflected upon the many changes that professionals have gone through and the affects they have had on the professional world. McGettrick also discussed the implications of these changes and how they affect both people in professional practices and for those in charge with the responsibility of preparation programs. Currently, the Director of the Centre for Inter-Professional Leadership at the University of Glasgow, Dr. McGettrick has been examining the changing role of professionals in the postmodern world.

Jewish Traditions and the Shabbat at St. Paul’s St. Paul’s College proudly presented Prof. Yehezkel Landau from Israel who presented a workshop entitled “Jewish Spirituality and Peacemaking” at the College on February 28 and Saturday March 1. The workshop, as one participant mentioned, “was a wonderful opportunity for people who wished to explore more deeply their Judaeo-Christian heritage.” The workshop included a Shabbat service and meal on the Friday evening, a Shabbat

luncheon on Saturday, and the Havdalah service to close the program. The Shabbat helped the participants involved learn more about the Jewish traditions through discussions, prayers, and the Shabbat meals.

Reconciling Israel and Palestine: The Religious and Political Challenges On March 3, 2003 the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace & Justice was proud to present Prof. Yehezkel Landau who presented a lecture on, “Reconciling Israel and Palestine: The Religious and Political Challenges.” Prof. Landau talked about the never-ending conflict that has troubled the Israelis and the Palestine’s for centuries. The war between the two cultures has brought much fear and hatred between the two groups that sometimes peace seems like a dream. However, Landau believes that peace is possible by overcoming the major challenges that the groups face: Religion and Politics. Prof. Yehezkel Landau has lived in Israel for the past 25 years promoting the cause of peace. In 1991, he co-founded Open House to be a place of encounter and cooperation between Jews and Arabs, which provides educational and social opportunities for Middle Eastern children. During the current year, he is a visiting scholar at the Hartford Seminary in Connecticut. The Landau workshop and lecture were all made possible by the financial support from the Winnipeg Foundation.

Coffee House Goes Mardi Gras

Students gathered on March 8 to celebrate Mardi Gras, as the Blue Light Cafe Coffee House went “Mardi Gras”. Students from the College, from local parishes, and even Fr. Gerald Langevin, Chaplain, were dressed up in their Mardi Gras attire. The students performed music from all sorts of genres and enjoyed the coffee and dainties that were provided. The College’s very own Chaplains got into the act as they performed their version of the popular game show “Survivor.” Special thanks goes out to Cara Yost and Ainsley Walleyn for their coordination of the evening. (left: the Chaplaincy team performing their version of ‘Survivor.” Right: Kathrine Basarab and Rev. Gerald Langevin get into the spirit.)

Stained Glass window presented to St. Paul’s College Donald and Peggy MacDonald and family restored and presented to St. Paul’s College a stained glass window that once looked down upon the entrance foyer of the old College on Ellice and Vaughan. Rev. Joseph Driscoll, sj, blessed the stained glass window in a celebration thanking the MacDonald’s. A plaque was installed beside the stain glass window, which reads: “In happy memory of those Presbyterians who gazed on the window, and of the Paulinians of past years, and for God’s greater honour and glory, the window is restored and presented to St. Paul’s College by Donald and Peggy MacDonald in gratitude for the dedicated Christian education of their seven children, Paulinians All.”

SJRA 2003: Inner City Activists

The Jesuit Centre for Catholic Studies at St. Paul’s College presented on March 13, the Social Justice Research Award to Dr. Charlotte Reid for her Ph.D. thesis titled, “The Shaping of Selected Women Teachers’ Identities as Inner City Activists: The Politics of Confidence.” Dr. Reid presented her thesis which was on the reflection of her 25 years of work at the Winnipeg Education Centre and of her open, life long research agenda of why and how she and her students together experienced, understood and acted upon the meaning of their lives.

Canadian Military invade St. Paul’s The Canadian Armed Forces personnel arrived at St. Paul’s College in March to collect used office equipment as part of an United Nations led program aimed at helping Bosnian universities and schools after war destroyed much of their country in the 1990’s. The Canadian Armed Forces have been collecting used office equipment from businesses and other groups for the past few months. They have collected desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets and other supplies that would be useful to helping the students in Bosnia.

Shay scholarship fund tops $150,000 A recent tally shows that the Tom Shay scholarship endowment now stands at $156,544. For the 2002-2003 academic year, four awards have been given, to two PhD and two MA candidates. Christopher G. L. Green, dissertation topic is the epidemiology of diabetes in Manitoba, while Linda Larcombe, is studying ancient disease through DNA analysis. Barbara R. Hewitt is analyzing the human skeletal material from the Fidler Mounds near Lockport, Manitoba, and Kevin Brownlee is studying traditional Aboriginal technology with the advice of Aboriginal elders. Over the past six years, scholarships have been awarded to thirteen graduate students for a total of $53,000 in awards. The Tom Shay scholarship fund has been quite a success story. Over 500 individuals and organizations have helped to raise funds. Tom Shay taught in the Department of Anthropology from 1967 until he retired in 1993. He has spent many of these years in St. Paul’s College and continues his association with the College.

Beautification Day: 2003 Every year in the month of May, the University of Manitoba staff, faculty, and students work on beautifying the University on Beautification Day. St. Paul’s College is an active participant in this program. On May 23, volunteers from the College planted new flowers, raked leaves, and even washed some of the walls around the College. Special thanks goes out to Ms. Jean England (whom the gardens in the front of the College are named after) who over the summer months spends her time beautifying the College, keeping the flowers watered and nurtured.

Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice Under Construction The Centre for Peace and Justice began construction officially this summer and should be completed by January of 2004. The Centre will be located in the south part of the College, where the former Science Labs were located. The Centre will have office space, a grad student resource centre, and a board room.

Endowment Fund Created to Support Ecumenical Studies at St. Paul’s College On July 2, 2003, The Military Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem pledged support to the College to establish an Endowment Fund to support ecumenical studies at St. Paul’s College. Ecumenical studies are broadly defined to include studies of the relationships among different expressions of the Christian religion. The Endowment Fund will be used to support undergraduate or graduate scholarships, prizes, research

projects, or outreach activities. (The donation was made to Dr. John Stapleton by Mrs. Jane Anema, CLJ, Commander Manitoba Commandery and Bob Vandewater, GCLJ, CMLJ, Chancellor, Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus.)

Accolades

Dr. Philip Clark, Department of French, Spanish, and Italian, was awarded the 2003 Father Cecil Ryan, sj, Rector’s Award for outstanding contributions to College life. The award is given annually in memory of Fr. Cecil Ryan who was Rector from 1951 to 1958 and who oversaw the move of the College from Ellice and Vaughan to the Fort Garry campus. Dr. Renate Eigenbrod, Department of Native Studies, with the support of two high school teachers, Georgina Kakegamic and Josias Fiddler from the Sandy Lake reserve in Ontario, has published A Teacher's Resource Guide to Canadian Aboriginal Literatures. The resource guide can be found electronically at www.curriculum.org/tcf/teachers/projects/aboriginal.pdf Dr. Paul Fortier, Department of French, Spanish, and Italian, has obtained a three year grant from SSHRC (Social Science & Humanities Research Council) for his research into images of aging in France, 1789-1964. Dr. Denise Fuchs, Department of History, has written an article entitled “Embattled Notions: Constructions of Rupert’s Land’s Native Sons, 1760 to 1860”, in the Autumn/Winter 2002-2003 issue of the Journal Manitoba History. Dr. Dominique Laporte, Department of French, Spanish, and Italian, has written an article entitled: “L’illusion référentielle de La Femme-enfant, roman contemporain (1891), de Catulle Mendès, ou la stéréotypie de l‚écriture artiste.” Excavatio XVII.1.2. (2002):189-202. Prof. Laporte has also obtained a three year grant from SSHRC for a French research project titled: “Une expérience-limite du 'texte lisible': le redéploiement topique du roman noir.”

Dr. Daniel Lenoski, Department of English, delivered a paper entitled “Moving Between the Genres: Naming and Renaming Gerard Manley Hopkins” at Gregorian University in Rome as part of the Regis University Conference on Gerard Manley Hopkins on October 19, 2002. Dr. Garry Martin, Department of Psychology, has published a number of books and articles over the past year: Martin, G. L. (2003). Sport psychology: Practical guidelines from behavior analysis, 2nd edition. Winnipeg, Canada: Sport Science Press. Leslie-Toogood, A., & Martin, G.L., (2003). Do coaches know the mental skills of their athletes? Assessments from volleyball and track. Journal of Sport Behavior, 26, 56-68. Schwartzman, L., Yu, D., & Martin, G. L. (2003). Choice responding as a function of choice presentation method and level of preference in persons with developmental disabilities. International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation, 1(3), 1-7. Tkachuk, G. A., Grall, L. A., Martin, G. L., & Bernstein, C. N. (2003). Randomized controlled trial of cognitive-behavioral group therapy for irritable bowel syndrome in a medical setting. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 10, 57-69. Tkachuk, G., Leslie-Toogood, A., & Martin, G.L. (2003). Behavioral assessment in sport psychology. The Sport Psychologist., 17, 104-117. Dr. Tom Shay, Department of Anthropology, organized a Peace Demonstration on April 10, in front of University Centre. The demonstration included a “die-in” that symbolized the many hundreds of people who have lost their lives during the current conflict in Iraq. Between 75-100 people attended the demonstration that featured the Fubuki Daiko drummers. Dr. David Williams, Department of English, has written a book entitled, Imagined Nations: Reflections on Media in Canadian Fiction. Montreal & Kingston: McGill-Queen’s UP, 2003. Shawn Alwis was recently elected President of the University of Manitoba Students Union (UMSU). He is the third student member at the College to become UMSU President in the last five years and the eighth student from St. Paul’s College to become UMSU President. Kathrine Basarab is currently involved as both dance instructor at the Ukrainian National Federation School of Dance and as the current director of the OSVITA Ukrainian Language and Cultural Immersion Program at St. John’s Institute in Edmonton, Alberta, where she will be working over the summer. Kathrine is the

College’s new Senior Stick for the 2003-2004 academic year. She is the 72nd to hold this office.

Rev. Joseph Johnson, sj, celebrated his 50th anniversary as a priest on June 22, 2003 at St. Ignatius Parish. Fr. Johnson has been a member of the College’s Board of Governors and is an active supporter of many College activities, including the Hanley Lecture Series, St. Paul’s Day Celebrations, and the Jesuit Lecture Series. Rev. Joseph Driscoll, sj, beloved member of the St. Paul’s College community and former Rector of the College,

celebrated his 87th birthday at the College on March 22. Fr. Driscoll was congratulated by the College community with a mass, followed by a birthday party in Hanley Hall. Jean England former library assistant and current gardener at the College celebrated her 90th birthday on February 6, 2003. A celebration took place with well over 50 people in attendance, where Jean celebrated with her family and friends. Stephen Tristan Smith will be graduating from the Faculty of Arts in 2003 and has recently been accepted into the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba.

Fr. Driscoll’s Corner Stan Cunningham, B.A. (‘55) retired as professor Emeritus from the University of Windsor in 1997, where he taught since 1961, in the Department of Philosophy, and Department of Communication Studies. His wife Barbara is a graduate of Loyola University in Chicago. Stan and Barbara have three wonderful children. In 2001, Stan received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Assumption University (Windsor). Currently, Stan is working on the evolution of ethical theory in thirteenth-century moral treatises. Nicholas Jesson, B.A. (‘87), M.A. (‘95) was married to Amanda Currie in Ottawa, ON., on August 25, 2001. Amanda is a Presbyterian seminarian preparing for ministry. Nick is a Ph.D. student in ecumenical theology at St. Michael’s College, Toronto, and plans to teach theology in a university or seminary. Nick brought Amanda on a tour of Western Canada in the summer of 2002 hoping to entice her to move out West. Jessica Fuchs, B.Sc. (‘98) has accepted a Veterinarian position in Vancouver, Washington. She is working for a 24 hour animal clinic that looks after animals that are in critical need. Susan Polz, B.A. (‘98) was called to the bar on July 19, 2003. Susan is currently practicing law at the firm Deeley, Fabbri, Sellen in Winnipeg and looks forward to serving her community in this new capacity. Susan wishes to thank all those who helped and supported her during her years of academic and legal formation, especially the “St.

Paul’s Gang.” You can reach Susan by telephone at 204-949-1710 ext 247, or by e-mail at spolz@dfslaw.ca. Dana Lewis, B.A. (‘00) B.M.R. (P.T.) (‘03) and Cameron Schepp will be married on December 27, 2003 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Both Dana and Cameron now reside in Calgary where she is doing her Physiotherapy Internship and Cameron has completed his Articling year with McCarthy Tetraut and will be called to the Bar in August 2003. Dana is the daughter of Fern Lewis, Secretary to the Rector of the College. Joseph Ahorro, B.Sc. (‘01) B.A. (‘03) was awarded the Robert Charles Armatage Prize at the May 2003 Convocation. The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) gives the award annually to a student who is exceptionally involved in student affairs and university governance. Joseph has been involved with University governance as a Senior Stick in the faculty of Science, as a student assessor on the Universities Board of Governors, and served as Director of Student Affairs for UMSU. Joseph has also been a participant in the Chaplaincy Prison Ministry program in which students go out to Stoney Mountain Prison and pray with the prisoners. This May, Joseph graduated with his second degree from the University of Manitoba. Mark Lewis, LL.B. (‘01) and Karlena Bowker were married on May 24, 2003 in Calgary, where they now reside. Mark works with the law firm of Gowling Lafleur Henderson and Karlena who just graduated from the University of Calgary recently began her Articling year with McLeod Dixon. Mark is the son of Fern Lewis, Secretary to the Rector of the College. Joseph Langan, LL.B. (‘01) B.A. (‘01) finished his six month contract with the UNHCR in Croatia (Osijek). He is now articling with the Federal Department of Justice in Ottawa. On December 28, 2002 he married, long time girlfriend, Shannon Chimuk. Derrick Kennedy, B.A. (‘02) is currently in Japan teaching English. While out there he has picked up the Japanese language and customs. He is enjoying his time in Japan but misses everyone from St. Paul’s College.

+ In Memoriam +

The College community would like to pass on its deepest sympathies to all alumni and members of our community who have lost a loved one. Frank Edward Dowling, brother of Roy Dowling, Department of Mathematics, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2003 in Richmond, BC at the age of 83 years, after enjoying a full and happy life. He was born in Winnipeg, MB and attended Sir John Franklin School, St. Ignatius School, Robert H. Smith School, and St. Paul's High School.

Marie-Ange Dorothee Girouard (nee Desrochers), sister of Sr. Rita Desrochers, passed away on December 10, 2002 at l'Hopital Notre Dame at the age of 67 years. She is survived by her loving husband Laurent of 44 years and her beloved family. Marie-Ange was born August 10, 1935 in R.M. of Lorne, MB. Marie-Ange moved to St. Boniface and worked for James Richardson Co. She then met and married Laurent Girouard and together they farmed and raised a family near Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy. She loved music, dancing and story telling and found humour in all situations. Marie-Ange worked tireless hours juggling the farm chores, her work at the hospital, motherhood, gardening and being a devoted grandmother. Delmar Holmes, father of Arthur (BA ‘72 & B. Comm ‘74) and grandfather of Russell (B.Sc. ‘00), Michael (B.Sc. ‘01) and Thomas, died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 8, 2003 with his family by his side. Del was born in Hespeler, ON where he and Doris met, were married and began their family. Together they moved to Montreal briefly, before arriving in Winnipeg in 1951 where he worked in the Western Canadian garment industry as a representative for a number of North American textile mills. He loved the sports of hockey, lacrosse and golf. Many of his fondest memories centered on times spent at the rink with his sons at the Melrose Community Club. After his retirement, he spent countless hours golfing at Southwood. Marie Shirley Kozak, mother of Shirley Bibeau, College Assistant, at St. Paul’s College, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2003. Marie was born in Winnipeg on December 29, 1920. She grew up on the Model Dairy where she worked hard all of her young life. She was very proud to say that she and her father milked 76 cows by hand twice daily. A loving and generous woman, Marie liked nothing better than to be surrounded by her family and watch her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. Jan Osicki, father of Richard Osicki, Director of the Religion and Communications Project, passed away peacefully at the Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff on Sunday, February 23, 2003. Eleanor Taraska (nee Kalinski) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 88 years. Eleanor was born on August 13, 1914 in Winnipeg, and grew up in North Winnipeg, attending St. John's High School. She married Peter on September 4, 1937. Eleanor was active in politics, supporting her husband in federal and civic election campaigns, and was President of the Women's Liberal Association. She also was instrumental in forming the first Catholic Women's League at St. John's Cantius, was extremely involved at both Holy Ghost and St. John Brebeuf churches, the Winnipeg Winter Club, and volunteered many hours for numerous charities. She was a very active and outgoing woman, who enjoyed golf, bowling, bridge, dancing, knitting and painting well into her early 80s, and her favourite pastime was visiting with her friends at the Assiniboine Downs. George Walton, father of Desmond Walton, Department of Computer Science, passed away peacefully at the Grace Hospital on April 20, 2003. George was born in 1918 in

South Africa. In 1988, he and his wife moved to Winnipeg from Australia. George had a varied school teaching career until he retired from the position of Headmaster at St. Joseph's Catholic School for children with disabilities in Cape Town, South Africa. He held memberships in the Knights of Columbus and the Lions International Club. ADS: College Ring Found?? If you or anyone you know lost a St. Paul’s College Ring from the 1960’s please call the General Office at 474-8575. Callers must be able to identify the ring. St. Paul’s College needs you .... Do you have some free time? Would you like to get involved in the College? We are looking for volunteers during the year to help us with mailouts, archiving, and any special events that may come up. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Judy Hildebrand at 474-8578 or by emailing: jhildeb@ms.umanitoba.ca WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!! Do you remember the year you graduated? Do you remember who was your Valedictorian? Do you remember your fellow student council members .... ? Do you remember when ....? Well we would like to know too! For the next little while we are searching for all the Valedictorians over the years and the Paulinian of the Year for 1969, ‘74, & ‘75. If you remember who they were during your years, please let us know. HELP US FIND OUR LOST ALUMNI We have Lost Alumni! Do you know where they are? Please help us locate our “Lost Alumni”. If you have any information about missing or lost alumni please contact the Development Office by phone 474-9098 or e-mail Beth Proven at provenb@ms.umanitoba.ca with any updates. 1939 Mr. Robert J. Hartre 1948 Mr. John O'Donovan 1955 Mr. Leonard Yauk 1961 Miss Marie Shabbits

1963 Ms. Agnes Aidoo 1963 Mr. Robert Bechard 1963 Mrs. Patricia Dales (Brown) 1963 Miss Patricia Y. Dansereau 1963 Ms. Sharon Doucet 1964 Mr. Joseph Gayner 1964 Mr. Albert Harvey 1964 Mr. Emerson S. Whittington 1965 Mr. Philip O. Bonin 1966 Miss Doreen M. DeMarcke 1966 Miss Margaret M. Enright (Sister Mary Euphrasial) 1966 Mr. Richard Fedoruk 1966 Mr. Francis C. Saunders 1966 Miss Gabrielle B. Singer 1967 Miss Eugenie Berthaudin 1967 Mr. Paul Conlin 1967 Mr. George D. Gelinas 1967 Miss Lucille Joubert 1967 Miss Joan A. Kosmuk 1967 Miss Claire-Ann MacLaughlin 1967 Mr. Stanley A. Martin 1967 Mr. Terrence L. Mooney 1967 Miss Theresa K. Patson 1967 Miss Mary Jane E. Shaley 1968 Miss Lana M. Bilynsky 1968 Ms. Darlene Esther Coyle 1968 Ms. Patricia R. Egan 1968 Ms. Winnie Yuen Nee Lee 1968 Mr. James A. MacKenzie 1968 Mr. John L. Stortini 1968 Mrs. Yvonne M. Hunter (St. Germain) 1968 Mr. Orest P. Zazulak 1969 Mr. Michael David Browne 1969 Miss Louise A. M. Girardin 1969 Miss Jeannette M. Golletz 1969 Mr. John William Frank Letain 1969 Mr. Alexander Lutzyk 1969 Mr. Gordon R. Michon 1970 Mr. Albert H. Assen 1970 Mrs. Sandra C. Hulley (Casselman) 1970 Miss Maria Chan 1970 Ms. Jane Helen M. Corcoran

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