Published by: he Senior Alumni Association 500 copies distributed. ditors: Doug Philp & Peter J. Hare Page 1 Gel

I:30 p.m. hursday, May IO,2001 Room 179, University College (Media Roo iiear Ma ry Catherine Birgeneau

2001 Annual General Meeting I:30 to 2~00 Business Meeting 200 to 2:30 Recognition of Volunteers 2:30 to 3:00 Talk 3:00 to 4:00 Afternoon tea in Croft Chapter f-louse E Renew Acquaintances

The 18th Wilson Abernethy Lecture: Friday, May 4, 2001, 3:00 PM in George Ignatieff Theatre, Trinity College, 15 Devonshire Place. Linda K. George, I Notices re AGM and other events Page 1 professor of sociology at Duke University, will give a Mary Catherine Birgeneau Page 2 paper on “Life Course Contributions to Understanding President’s Comer Page 2 the Social Antecedents of Mental Illness.” Wilson Special Event: John Arpin in Concert Page 3 Abemethy was the first Chairman of Senior Alumni. Editor’s Notebook Page 4 Spring Reunion - June 1 - 3 Help Wanted Page 4 UTAA Annual Meeting - June 25 To Contact Senior Alumni Page 4 Speaker President Robert Birgeneau Arbor Awards - September 13 Page 2 OrAIm News April 2001

Two problems have been en- The grackles are chasing each other madly., the robins gaging our attention late!y, 0~ are sia&!g e~thwlaticdly am-l the !leather is ??!oom- is the need to find a new ing. But don’t put away your woolies; I haven’t felt any Treasurer. We are trying to soft spring zephyrs yet. They will come - perhaps in free John Corkill from his cur- June. Best wishes for a Spring! Without a wind! FtXkt responsibilities as Tress- urersothathecanmoveinto another position in the Executive. But where will we find aflofher etJU&y Ck3@&? TF6XSWX!F? %I I’m tZ.Z&g to you for help. Do you know of anybody, even outside the S. A. A., who might be willing and able to take on this position? If you know of such a person, tell us as soon as possible so we can make contact and perhaps When Dr. Robert J. Birgeneau was rZs0lve this vexing situation. recently sworn in as president of the U. ofT.,MaryCa&rineB&eneau, The other issue is the Margaret Higgins Memorial his wife of 36 years, was ai his side. Scholarship. We are trying to get funding to set up an They met when they were both Graduate Scholarship (OGS). We need st.udM.s at St Michaels College.. $3Q,.QQO- at least - to create a $SO,OOQfhd. This After @u&g w& a B-A in J&g- size of fund with a contribution Erom the University and lish in 1962, she worked for two a-yearly $10,000 from the Ontario- Government would years for the Catholic Children’s Aid Society. In 1966, provide some bright graduate student with a $15,.000 they moved to New Haven, where he acquired his Margaret Higgins Memorial Scholarship in the Hu- do-&rate in physics from Yale and she worked at the manities: But we-need a lot of help-to reach our goal by Catholic Family Service Agency in New Haven. the endofthis year.. Please seriously consider giving to the University through this scholarship fund. It would After a sh& stay in England while Bob studied at Ox- be a fitting memorial to a remarkable woman who- ford, the fam-ily moved to Weston, I\ilzassachusetts, contributed so much to the SAA and the University of where Mary Catherine became a stay-at-home mother, Let’s- not miss this opportunity to make a heavily involved with parent-teacher activities. During difference! that period, she tutored a Laotian immigrant in English for a year. In the late 1980s she returned to social work Our planning for the Annual General Meeting is in full with a strong emphasis on improving literacy of welftie swing. Of- course you’tie marked your calendars for mothers with young children. In 1!?93,she earned a May 10. We are delighted that Mrs. Birgeneau will be master. of social work- from Boston College. A&r our guest speaker. Plan to come and enjoy our 25th which, she returned to volunteering with the ONTRK Anniversary festivities. program; which is designed to- help children in a low-income suburb of Bostotq improve their Mew Finally, as always, we are seeking new volunteers. while keepmg them safe. Look over the ads in this newsletter and see if you could volunteer for one of the many projects advertised. She and the President have four children: Even a little bit of your time would be welcome. financial analyst; Catherine, a clinical psycho&i&, Pat&i%. a medical student at Yale; and. IS&&e@ a master’s student in education at Lehigh University and a soccer coach. April 2001 Page 3

In celebration of our 25th Anniversary we are pleased to This promises to be a wonderful afternoon of great present a concert with world-class pianist John Arpin - music. Johns rapport with his audience is unrivalled, one of ’smost versatile and compelling performers. and his ability to reach listeners with his relaxed style John will take you on a musical journey from ragtime is well-documented. John, too, looks forward to through the great Broadway era and beyond. Masterful, coming back to this university and meeting with you polished and delightfully entertaining, John Arpin will after the concert in the lobby. raise your expectations for solo piano forever. Please fill out the ticket request form below and bring Mark this date -- Sunday, September 16, (2130 to 4:30 it with payment to your lecture where tickets will be p.m.) on your calendars and book your tickets now available. Otherwise, mail it to the Senior Alumni during the spring lecture series. This event will be held offtce at 21 King’s College Circle and we will arrange in the Chapel at Victoria College with seating for 200 to get tickets to you. Time is of the essence! people so don’t delay - we expect tickets to go quickly.

We only seeour members at the Canadian Perspectives Series in the spring and ml1 and, as this concert is “Giant Of The Keybourd” scheduled for September, our last contact with you before then will be at the Annual Meeting May 10 - then comes the summer hiatus. We the&ore need your support during the April lecture series to ensure that this outstanding concert is sold out early. This event is for YOU, the Senior Alumni and your friends. From Museum subway station, east side, it’s only a short walk to “Old Vie” at 150 Charles St. W., just east of Emmanuel College, between the new Bader Theatre and the Northrop Frye building. The chapel, on the second floor, has elevator access.

Cut along line The Senior Alumni Assoc Ticket(s) Request x $15.00 $ John A in in Concert 1NO.Make of chequeTickets payable to “UTAA Senior Alumni” at Victoria College - Chapel BookEartyAOUS Sunday, September 16,200l I 250 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Doors open 2 mail to: p.m.) n, Attn. Kathy Parks Refreshments at Intermission Dept. of Alumni and Development Vame: 21 King’s College Circle 4ddress: Phone: Toronto ON M5S 3J3 Page 4 Senior Alunrrri News April 2001

EiHTOR’S HELPWANTl%B This edition of our newsletter has to be the most exciting VOLllNTEERSARENEEDEDFORARCHNES ever - We are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the PROJECTS: We still couM use more help for Senior Alumni Association (see the article in the March the archives projects at WC and UC. You do issue of the U. or T. magazine) -- We are delighted to not have to be a graduate to take part in any have Mary Catherine Birgeneau as our guest speaker at of our projects. We welcome all who are the Annual General meeting on May 10 -- we are excited willing to help! For information about the about the John Arpin piano concert for senior ahnnni and projects at Victoria Archives, contact: Sharon tiends on Sunday, September 16, at Victoria College larade, Chief Archivist, telephone: Chapel (see page 3 for concert information.) Concert 416..585.4562 Fax: 416:585:4584 E-mail: tickets are available now and we anticipate an early [email protected] Call Ilmar Jalvila sell-out. We look forward to seeing you at both events. at 416 231 1752 if you are interested in the UC project.

HELPFUL SENIORS to staff an information desk at the Koffkr Student Centre. Light To learn more about Senior work helping students. Call Don Burwash at Alumni call or write: 416 482 8181.

MORE HELPFUL SENIORS are needed at the Senior Alumni Association Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre. This is Department of Alumni and Development another University department that is in great 21 King’s College Circle need of Senior Volunteers. To find out more University of Toronto and to volunteer call Joan Edwards 416 699 Toronto, Ont M5S 3J3 2013.

Phone: (4 16) 978-0544 TOUR GUIDES at Robarts Library. Show FAX: (416) 978-5102 students and others around “Fort Book” and E-mail: [email protected] inform them about available services. Training provided. Call John Corkill at 416 626 7716.

‘IARPINS wonderful piano regi.vtry brought down the house at Yale!” THE NEW HAVEN REGISTER

Yhe Richter of Ragltie” NEW YORK TIMES

“TX erei &tory h his f&gem ” TORONTO STAR ‘Fianbt d azz 1es au d.fence.. . comman d s Stan d-fng a ation ” TI& REPORTER, GANANOQUE, ON

‘&pin Shows Rano Mastery” KELOWNA, BC

rrThe Chopin of R,qrtie ” EUBIE BLAkX