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VOL. XVIII NO. 2 / ST JOHN’S COLLEGE NEWSLETTER / WINTER 2005/06 BEAUTIFICATION DAY Derek McLean, Janet Hoskins, Lesley Cowan ’98, Angela Pitman, Shirley Mooyman, and Ted Poulter ’58. See page 5. CONVOCATION 2005 Former Chancellor of the U of M, Dr Isabel Auld and Honorary Fellow Jessie Lang at Convocation 2005. See pages 10 – 13. Janet Hoskins re-appointed as Warden. See page 6 for Faculty/Staff News. WWARDENARDEN’’SS WWORDORD! By Janet Hoskins, Warden & Vice Chancellor t our annual Convocation in November 2005, we awarded our first two Diplomas in Applied Theology to ASimon Blaikie ‘05 and Rodney Sprange ‘05. Here are some of my remarks from Convocation: “The Diploma program represents a true collaboration between the Anglican Church and the College. The Church partnership comes in the form of our Bishop and various committees charged with responsibility for theological education. College input came first from our Faculty of Theology and then College Assembly and Council. Many people worked tirelessly to make this program a reality. It is an innovative new response to the merging and changing needs of Warden and Vice-Chancellor, Janet Hoskins, Doctor of education and training for the ministries Canon Law Bob Hawkins ‘72, and Chancellor and within this Diocese and beyond. We have Bishop Don Phillips, Convocation 2005. already had many discussions with neighbours to the south and west about the At that Convocation, we also honoured one possibility of this program meeting their of our U of M alumni, Bob Hawkins ‘72, educational needs as well. who has contributed to the academic life of many Canadian universities, including the “But much of the credit for the success of University of Regina, where he was recently E this program, goes to the students and the IN installed as its President. Dr Jessie Lang, M two pioneers who are graduating today. who has done so much to make Winnipeg a LU Being first is never easy but Simon Blaikie better community and has been a faithful IN and Rodney Sprange have displayed an supporter of the life and work of St John’s, infectious enthusiasm for their studies, as accepted an Honorary Fellowship. We also well as a dedication and discipline that has celebrated our many recent College been truly remarkable. Rod and Simon were graduates of the U of M. These people all both recently ordained and, even as they leave with a strong sense of the pride that complete our Advanced Certificate in Priestly the scholarly community of St John’s College Ministry program, they are already assuming has in their accomplishments. leadership roles in the Church and in the community. I look forward to future years I hope that Christmas and the Holidays were when the students who are following Simon a time of peace and great joy for you and and Rod rise to the standard that has been those you love. I also wish you a happy and set for them as we celebrate their productive New Year. graduation.” In Lumine is the official alumni journal of St John’s College. Design and layout by Accu-Graphics. Editing by Alison McLean ‘90 and Derek McLean. Thank you to this issue’s contributors: Neil Bailey ‘05, George Baldwin ‘59, Bob Hawkins ‘72, Anthony Waterman ‘63, and of course our alumni and friends. OUR MISSION is to share information, stimulate discussion and foster happy memories about St John’s College and, in so doing, continue to build community through the forging and improving of relationships with the College. For information on advertising contact Derek (204) 474-9350 or [email protected] 22 WINTER 2005/06 King James Bible confirmed 1611 First Edition he King James Bible from the St John’s is thought that College founder, College Rare Books Collection received Archbishop Robert Machray may have international attention just before received them as a donation to St John’s on T Christmas 2005 one of his many fundraising trips to England when scholarly in the late 1800’s. research recently completed confirmed that the Bible is in fact a 1611 First Edition. Archivists studied the typographical errors in each edition (for example, Ruth was called ‘he’ then ‘she’ then back to ‘he’ and so forth, in various early editions) to help confirm the discovery. The value of a complete First Edition is thought to be up to $400,000. The College possesses many rare books in There is a typed note included with the its Collection which is housed at Dafoe King James Bible indicating that it may have Library, including two bibles printed before been used by King James himself, but so far the King James. These have been on display we have not been able to authenticate that. at various times in our history. The King If any College Alumni or Friends have James Bible and many others, were donated further information on this bible or any to the College by the Revd Daniel other part of the collection, please contact Greatorex of London, England, in 1897. It [email protected]. King James Bible In the Beginning… Adam & Eve Page from Matthew WINTER 2005/06 33 COLLEGE EVENTS Art Exhibits “ apanese Buddhist Stories through Canadian Eyes: Eshinni at the Birth of Jodo Shinshu”, was an Jexhibition of multi-media works by Joan Suzuki and members of the Manitoba Buddhist Church. The exhibit took place May 4 - June Limited copies of the book 3, 2005, and was curated by Brenda Cantelo. Through the Hitler Line: Memoirs of an Infantry Paul Robles is an emerging Chaplain by Laurence F. artist and a graduate of the Wilmot, M.C. can be School of Art, U of M. His purchased through the exhibit College for a special price “My of $20 (plus $5 shipping). Beautiful War” was featured at St John’s from Artist September 13 - Joan Suzuki October 20, and her 2005, and was work. College Fellow Dennis Cooley (English) at the curated by Paul Robles Art Show. Sharon Alward. NE End of Term BBQ April 12, 2005 UMI IN L L L From l to r: Jocelyn Andrew ‘05, Carey-Anne L Carey-Anne Koutecky Koutecky, Allison Nelson and Stephanie Lambert ‘05, Chichi Asagwara ‘05. L Back r to l: Jenn Halstead, Erin Madill, Carleigh Malanik. Front r to l: Collin Dyck, Phil Mabon, Joey English ‘04. L Stephanie Lambert and Nicole Lumgair L Faculty Assistant and Awards Clerk Lesley Cowan ‘98 presents Nadia 44 WINTER 2005/06 Persaud with her SJCSA Scholarship COLLEGE EVENTS (Continued) Beautification Day May 25, 2005 in the Lynn McLean Memorial Garden L From r to l: Lynn’s daughter Alison McLean ’90 with her sons Ben (8) and Will (5) and husband Randy L Fransoo, fill the Lynn’s birdfeeders. friend and cancer survivor Betty Smith, who also painted the portrait of Lynn which hangs in the Cloister. Dr Robert McGinnis, former Dean of L Agriculture, tending to the memorial tree for his son, Kelly McGinnis ‘ 83. L Bursar Elnora Wiebe L This is really the outside tap just slightly out of control at the beginning of the season. It’s not Ivan and Bruce L A friend joins Mrs Joshi consulting about (left) in tending to her putting one’s finger daughter Aditi Joshi’s in the dike… memorial tree. L Ted Poulter ‘58 Opening of Term BBQ September 15, 2005 Good Food! Students enjoy the new picnic tables on the patio of the Daily Bread Café during the Opening of Term BBQ. WINTER 2005/06 55 Faculty / Staff News John Allen (French) retired after 33 years been re-appointed with the University; he was a Fellow at as Warden for a St John’s for 23 of those years. He has five-year term moved to Alberta. commencing January 1, 2006. David Arnason (English, Icelandic Amy Karlinsky Studies) and former (School of Art) Research Fellow Mhari curated the Mackintosh have exhibition at the written a book entitled Winnipeg Art Gallery, The Imagined City:A “Figure ground: The Janet Hoskins re-appointed Warden Literary History of paintings and Winnipeg. drawings of Ivan Eyre”. The catalogue for the exhibition is Norm Cameron now a book of the same title (published by (Economics) retired in ABC Art Books), written by Amy, Mary Reid, December 2004 after and includes poems by Dennis Cooley. 25 years at the College, John Allen and Anthony Waterman ’63 at John’s farewell. including stints as Dean Iain Luke has been re-appointed for a of Studies, Chair of the three-year term starting July 1, 2006, as Finance Committee and Assembly, and Director of the Institute for Anglican Ministry Assembly Representative on College Council, in the Faculty of Theology. to name only a few. Norm’s wife Bev (also Economics) also retired and they are now We finally caught up living in Burks Falls, ON. with Bruce Mahaffy, Warren Cariou (English), who was made a Conference and Senior Fellow in 2005-06, was appointed to Facilities E the 2005 Giller Prize Jury. The Giller Prize Manager, who IN awards $25,000 annually to the author of the was UM best Canadian novel or short story collection inspecting L published in English. Warren has also Aditi Joshi’s IN received a SSHRC Research Grant for his memorial tree project The Indian in the Eye of Natural with Aditi’s . History (continued on page 7) Jim Dean (Economics) is the Acting Yes Bruce, we were Executive Director of International Relations. taking pictures of you in the tree… Barry Ferguson (History) was appointed Associate Dean for Graduate Program Curriculum Development in the Faculty of Arts.