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TRIGGER HUNT CANCER FIGHTERS Dalhousie scientists are learning how changes in genetic make-up can trigger cancer. They’re looking at how some molecules in the body promote the cancer process, while others slow it down. From there, they’re seeking ways to block the functions that cause cancer, Atlantic Canada has the highest cancer rates in the country. Responding and rev up the functions that protect against it. Other Dal scientists are learning how cancers spread so that they can find better ways to this health-care challenge, cancer research has become a major focus for to stop this deadly progression of disease. “I’m exploring the mo- Dalhousie Medical School and its affiliated teaching hospitals. By Allison Gerrard STOP IT lecular mechanisms that enable cancer cells to grow, invade sur- FEATURES rounding tissues, and metastasize,” says Dr. David Waisman, the 1Dalhousie-based Canada Research Chair in Cancer Research. “My BEFORE IT team is working on several strategies aimed at stopping this chain of events. One involves blocking the activity of a protein that em- STARTS powers cancer cells with the ability to break free from the tumour mass and clear a path into the blood supply. Once in the blood, the cancer cells use this protein to colonize other organs. We’re also examining the possible use of this protein in clinical tests as a marker for indicating how a patient will respond to chemotherapy, and if high levels of the protein correspond to overall and progres- sion-free survival.” PREVENTION FOCUS Dalhousie investigators are exploring Atlantic Canadians’ hered- itary, environmental and lifestyle risk factors through long-term CANCER FIGHTERS studies. “By analyzing biological samples and other sociological in- formation over time, we may be able to determine why some people develop particular cancers while others don’t,” explains Dr. Lou- ise Parker, a Dal epidemiologist and the Canadian Cancer Society (Nova Scotia Division) Endowed Chair in Population Cancer Re- Atlantic Canada has the highest cancer rates in the country. search. “This research will inform future cancer prevention efforts 2as well as public policy.” Responding to this health-care challenge, cancer research has become SPOT IT AND TREAT IT BETTER DIAGNOSIS AND CARE Geoff Porter aims to improve access to timely, Brunswick have developed a new way to deliv- Some Dalhousie researchers are searching for high-quality care. “As a surgeon, I know time er chemotherapy drugs. Using nanotechnol- biomarkers that signal the presence of cancer. is of the essence when diagnosing cancer. I’m ogy, the novel system releases chemo in can- These biomarkers could eventually provide fast looking at how we can make changes to the cerous cells only, leaving healthy cells alone. and reliable ways to detect and diagnose the health system that optimize both the timing “This new delivery system, while it is in its early a major focus for Dalhousie Medical School and its affiliated teaching disease with something as simple as a blood and quality of cancer diagnosis and treatment.” stages, is promising for patient-tailored ther- 10 test. Evaluating the effectiveness of cancer apy in personalized medicine,” says Dr. Brunt. screening programs is another area of research TREATMENT ADVANCES “The potential to improve the quality of life for STUART M c interest. As Dalhousie University’s Gibran Dalhousie medical researchers are pioneer- solid tumour cancer patients and their overall and Jamile Ramia QEII Health Sciences Cen- ing ways to fight cancer. Drs. Naga Puvvada outcomes is within reach with this type of tar- hospitals. By Allison Gerrard COY/THE NOUN PROJECT tre Chair in Surgical Oncology Research, Dr. and Keith Brunt of Dalhousie Medicine New geted, measureable treatment.”

MORE THAN 50 DAL INVESTIGATORS AND THEIR TEAMS ARE WORKING TOGETHER, AND WITH PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD, TO “AS A SURGEON, I KNOW TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE WHEN DIAGNOSING CANCER, “ SAYS DR. GEOFF PORTER. “I’M LOOKING AT HOW WE FIND BETTER WAYS TO DETECT, DIAGNOSE, TREAT AND PREVENT CANCER. CAN MAKE CHANGES TO THE HEALTH SYSTEM THAT OPTIMIZE BOTH THE TIMING AND QUALITY OF CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.” page 10 NOUN PROJECT MARTHA ORMISTON/THE PLAINPICTURE/CULTURA; DAL FALL 2015 DAL FALL 2015 10 11

FROM FIELD TO FORK Getting food from the field to your plate can be a complex undertaking. Dal’s researchers and students are helping to ensure that our food supply stays healthy—and our choices remain abundant. By Stephanie

From fieldIN THE FIELDto fork BEING PRECISE ABOUT PESTICIDES A pesticide sprayer sweeps through Rogers and Emma Geldart a field of blueberries. But instead of delivering an even spray across the crop, it’s stopping and starting, spitting and spraying in what looks like an erratic pattern. At first glance, you might think it’s malfunctioning. But in fact, high-tech cameras and computerized controllers are directing the sprayer to apply precisely—and only—what is needed. It senses weeds or plants that need to be sprayed with herbicide, fungicide or insecticide, page 12 and leaves the rest untouched, reducing the amount of agrochemical used on the crop. It’s called an automated prototype variable rate (VR) sprayer, Getting food from and it’s a project of Qamar Zaman and his team, a recently patented tech- nology that could help make the use of uniformly applied agrochemicals the field to your plate on crops a thing of the past. Dr. Zaman is an associate professor and precision agriculture research can be a complex chair in the Faculty of Agriculture. Precision agriculture is a concept of undertaking. Faculty, farming that accounts for the variability in crops, responding to soil vari- ation, yield variation and field variation, among many other things. As staff, researchers one of the pioneers in the field, Dr. Zaman’s research is focused on pre- TEAM PLAYERS cision agriculture in wild blueberries. He has contributed to research on and students in Dal’s increasing the berry yield and developing new ways for growers to reduce the use of agrochemicals and protect the environment. “Precision agri- Faculty of Agriculture culture technologies can also decrease the cost of production,” Dr. Zaman are studying what we explains. “We just have to have the proper equipment, machinery that is equipped with controllers and sensors.” Whether it’s on the field, the ice or the gridiron, what life lessons can eat, how we produce Dr. Zaman and his team of researchers have about eight projects on the go designed to help improve and maintain the wild blueberry industry, it and why we choose including the VR sprayer, currently in its final phases of testing. With its success, Dr. Zaman is looking to extend his research beyond the wild what we do. This work blueberry industry. Variability in fields can be found in many agricultur- be learned from competitive sport? We rounded up some student is helping improve al crops including cabbage, cauliflower and potatoes and the technology could be adapted to them. “It worked very well [for wild blueberries] so today’s farming and next we will look at more applications that can be applied to other fruits processing methods, and vegetables.” as well as educating FISHING FOR SUCCESS Jim Duston peers into an enclosure of fish, his athletes and varsity alumni to find out. By Dawn Morrison green waterproof lab coat keeping him dry, as the creatures spin and swirl the food policy just below the surface. The grey and silver-scaled fish, most between two and three feet long, are striped bass, and Dr. Duston thinks that these makers and scientists 10- to 30-pounders could be the key to revitalizing Nova Scotia’s fishing 12 industry, an industry he says is over-reliant on Atlantic salmon and trout. of tomorrow. He and his research team are looking at ways to diversify the industry. page 18 By Stephanie Rogers Striped bass is in high demand in American restaurants. The species’ high quality white meat is a customer-pleaser, but with the collapse of the and Emma Geldart wild population in the 1980s due to over fishing, there is now strict quota on wild striped bass. And although the population is recovering, small wild fisheries cannot support the demand for the product. “This leaves PLAINPICTURE/ANNA MATZEN

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WHETHER IT’S ON THE FIELD, THE ICE OR THE GRIDIRON, 3 Dal News WHAT LIFE LESSONS CAN BE 12 From field to fork LEARNED FROM COMPETITIVE SPORT? WE ROUNDED UP SOME STUDENT ATHLETES AND 25 Dal Alumni VARSITY ALUMNI TO FIND OUT. 10 Cancer fighters BY DAWN MORRISON “ You 26 & 28 18 Good sports learn how to DAA Award Winners 26, 28 & 31 Team work.”

STUDENT ATHLETE: ANNA DUNN-SUEN 31 Donor Profile Alumni give back players (BSC, MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY’17) 33 Spotlight 8 Farewell to Eliza Ritchie Hall

STUDENT ATHLETE: ANNA DUNN-SUEN (BSC, MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY’17) è 34 Reunion One of the things I’ve learned through sport is that there is a “no one left behind” approach that I really appreciate. You have to take care of other people, no one person takes the fall. You’re in it together. This lesson came back to me when I did some travelling last year to build homes in Ecuador. Our group went on a hike and there was girl who was not particularly ath- letic, and struggling a bit to catch up. I walked with her and encouraged 35 Class Notes her to keep going. One of my colleagues said, “It was pretty cool of you to walk with her and motivate her.” To me, I didn’t really stop to think about 18 it; it was automatic. That’s what playing varsity sport means—it’s a big family to take care of. Another thing about sport is you learn how to work. You devote yourself to a goal with passion, and you achieve that goal through hard work. You NICK PEARCE In Memoriam give it everything you have and you don’t do it for a banner or a medal. 37 You do it for the satisfaction that comes from achieving your goals and the personal growth that comes with it. 40 Dal Dna DAL FALL 2015 DAL FALL 2015 18 19

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ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT, Emma Geldart is a recent public COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING relations graduate working as the Catherine Bagnell Styles communications and marketing Teamwork EDITORIAL COMMITTEE assistant at Dalhousie University Faculty June Davidson, Ryan McNutt, Julia Watt of Agriculture. How does playing a team sport influence the CONSULTING EDITOR person you become? The answers from Dal’s Kim Pittaway Allison Gerrard has never taken a varsity athletes captured in “Team Players” biology class. But as Dalhousie Medical (p. 18) range widely, but it’s clear that the ADVERTISING MANAGER School’s communications manager, Wendy Gauthier collaborative nature of teamwork can unlock she’s well versed in writing about the ART DIRECTOR human body, disease and how Dal strengths we might not unearth on our own, Fran Ornstein researchers are making a difference in allowing us to become better teammates, bet- PUBLICATION DESIGN health care. ter leaders, better people. Watkins Communication and Design While the food-related research explored PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Allison Langille is a member of in “From Field to Fork” (p. 12) also ranges Jane Lombard Dalhousie’s alumni engagement team widely—from apple genome research to preci- in the Office of Advancement. She sion pesticide technologies to building health- is excited to complete her Dalhousie ier eggs—central to the work is the fact that CLASS NOTES / IN MEMORIAM Master of Information Management For submissions, contact: degree this winter and become a Dal research, too, is a collaborative process. Yes, a Monica Mutale, [email protected] alumna. single researcher may be guiding the efforts, ADDRESS CHANGES but peers, students and colleagues in academia Tel: (902) 494-6855 Dawn Morrison is a digital and industry are key to ensuring their success, 1 (800) 565-9969 communications consultant, and contributing valuable insights and support owner of Too Many Words Consulting Email: [email protected] along the way. Alumni Records, Macdonald Building, (toomanywords.ca). When not helping people write great web content, she Further proof of teamwork as an essential Dalhousie University, PO Box 15000, ingredient to success: The linkages listed in Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2 loves hanging out with her 14-year-old twins Olivia and Max, and finding new “Dal DNA” (p. 40) stretch across time and PUBLISHED AND PRODUCED BY trails to hike with her husband, James. around the globe. But as with athletic efforts Dalhousie University Communications and Marketing and research collaborations, it is clear that we STEPHANIE ROGERS is Communications are stronger when we work together, and Manager at the Faculty of Agriculture. smarter when we test our ideas with colleagues, Canada post publications: Mail PM41901013 Return undeliverable items to: peers and students who both challenge us and alumni office, dalhousie University, PO box 15000, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 cheer us on. We are delighted to celebrate Dal’s proud record of teamwork and collaboration in this issue—itself the result of a team’s worth of work, from interviewees and writers to pho- tographers and designers and more. It’s proof Find Dal on your favourite social media platform that, as Dal President Richard Florizone says, nobody does anything alone.

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dal fall 2015 1 The Legacy Effect Anne McLellan

Dalhousie provided me ‘‘ with the opportunity to do things and go places that I would not have thought possible. It laid the foundation for my entire life. Including Dalhousie in my will is a privilege.

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From encouraging young African Nova Scotians to The Legacy Effect consider careers in health to equipping student entrepreneurs with the skills to launch their Anne McLellan businesses, Dal continues to foster new opportunities on campus and beyond. pg 4 pg 7 pg 8

Dalhousie provided me ‘‘ with the opportunity to do things and go places that I would not have smart words thought possible. It laid the foundation for my entire life. Including Dalhousie in my “Is it okay for a society will is a privilege.

Read more about Anne McLellan, Dal’s chancellor, at alumni.dal.ca/mclellan that values freedom of speech to limit freedom of speech so as to defend freedom of speech?” Dal Philosophy Professor Duncan MacIntosh, member of the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, on the kind of questions the think tank considers—and that he poses to his philosophy students.

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dal fall 2015 3 “As a surgeon, I know time is of the essence when diagnosing cancer.” Cancer Fighters, p. 10 dal news

community connection

well was one of the challenges the two students research Music to the people saw in putting the program together. Another was the time commitment. “The project is really Every piano needs a player—and around Hali- fun and we’re so proud of it but we both have day fax this summer, several colourful pianos were No small matter: A Dal jobs,” says Nightingale. “It takes a lot of time to nanoscience research team waiting for players to tickle their ivories. The pi- organize, paint and install pianos. It’s become led by Peng Zhang in the anos— placed on the waterfront, on Barrington almost a full-time commitment.” Department of Chemistry has Street and in Cornwallis Park—were dubbed Don’t worry though: the students won’t be discovered a new methodology “#PlayMeHFX,” and were the brainchild of Dal- shying away from the project or shutting it down to study nanoparticle structures, research published in July in housie Planning students Peter Nightingale and any time soon. Instead they say they’re looking Jeremy Banks. the prestigious scientific journal at how it can continue in the future. “Now that Nature Communications. Haligonians seems to have taken to the pia- the project is out there we have a lot of people Dr. Zhang, PhD student nos, even going so far as to take it upon them- wanting to donate time, resources, and even Daniel Padmos and their selves to cover them up with tarps in bad weath- pianos, which helps a lot,” says Nightingale. collaborators from Northwestern er. Gauging whether the pianos would be treated — Rosalie Fralick University and University of California, Riverside combined a powerful x-ray from a mile- sized synchrotron facility with computer modelling based on density functional theory. By doing this, the team was able to comprehensively study the surface of a nanoparticle. The shape of the surface is key because different shapes lead to different properties and different properties lead to different behaviours. The Dal research team’s methodology can now be used to study other nanomaterials, further Planning students Peter Nightingale (above) and Jeremy Banks are behind #PlayMeHFX. expanding the knowledge in nanoscience research and designing the building blocks for groundbreaking discoveries in biomedical applications. just the facts Whale culture In a paper published in Nature Supercharging student-linked startups Communications in September, Dal PhD candidate in biology When Dalhousie’s Faculty of Management began offering the Starting Lean course three years ago, Mauricio Cantor details findings that suggest culture—generally it didn’t take long for the profs who designed the class to realize they were onto something special. viewed as distinctly human—is Students who had hatched business ideas and joined together in teams to explore them a mere month at play among sperm whales off or two prior were signing up potential customers by term’s end. To bridge the gap from school term the Galápagos Islands. Cantor’s to real-life launch, last year Dr. Mary Kilfoil and her colleagues added an accelerator program called study examined two clans of the LaunchPad. Over eight weeks, the accelerator gives 10 groups face time with community mentors sperm whales that share the and $10,000 in seed money to put toward refining their nascent business ideas. The program is open same geographic area. Each clan to others outside of Dal, provided they have at least one founding member who is a current student or developed their own “dialects” ni c k pear e; A li Seglin s composed of patterns of clicking a recent graduate of the university. —Matt Reeder sounds called codas. —Nikki Comeau LEY BR UC E B OTTOM

dal fall 2015 4 “I try to get a closer look into the minds of consumers.” From Field to Fork, p. 12

why I do it engaging alum

Name: Courtney Larkin (BMGT’10) Position: President, Dalhousie Alumni Association Her backstory: The role of president of the Dalhousie Alumni Association (DAA) is a nat- ural fit for Courtney Larkin, former Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) president (2008-09), award-winning peer mentor and Progress Club of Halifax/Cornwallis Young Woman of Dis- tinction award recipient (2012). As an off-cam- pus student, the Cole Harbour native’s early involvement in student life was thanks to an up- per-year student who encouraged her to attend Orientation Week: “I showed up excited but I had no idea what it was all about.” From there, Larkin signed up as a first-year representa- tive and eventually got involved with the DSU. Upon her graduation in 2010, the DAA elected her to its board. Now Larkin says of her volun- teerism, “It’s just what I do.” highlights: Larkin has a clear list of goals for her two-year term as DAA president. “I want to create an awareness that all alumni can stay en- gaged with each other and with students—no matter where they are.” This involves adding more cities to the chapters program and iden- tifying initiatives where Dal alumni can con- nect to their communities. “I would also love to see each Faculty embrace mentoring in its own unique way.” Her greatest challenge will be try- ing to connect with as many of Dal’s 125,000 alumni as she can. “I may only have two years in this role but I plan to stay involved. I’m a Dal alumna for life.” Why sHe Does It: “That genuine feeling of be- Courtney Larkin hopes to get more alumni engaged with ing a part of something that I’ve experienced Dal. LEFT, Larkin (pictured ever since Orientation Week—I hope all stu- second from right) takes part dents and alumni will get to feel that.” Larkin in Halifax’s Pride Day parade. is ready to get creative with opportunities for alumni. “I run into old acquaintances at the grocery store and by the end of our chat, we’ve ni c k pear e; A li Seglin s found a way to get them involved.” —Allison Langille LEY BR UC E B OTTOM

dal fall 2015 5 “Sport is a template for life.” Team Players, p. 18 dal news

events # by the numbers Opening doors The skies may have been dampened, but the spirits were high amongst the approximately 80 students, staff and faculty Hands-on and interactive: that’s who marched in the Halifax the approach used by organizers Pride Parade in July. And those of the African Nova Scotian spirits were rewarded: Dalhousie Health Sciences Summer Camp, won best non-profit float in this held on the Halifax campus year’s parade. Thanks to Added July 5 to 10. The program aims Touch who donated the float to increase the number of and the Facilities Management African Nova Scotians in health team who helped build the DAL professions across the province letters: Craig Maclaughlin, Matt by convincing more of them to Cummings and Mike Blakeney. study in those fields at university. “We’re quite underrepresented in those programs and a lot of it has to do with not seeing yourself in those programs,” says Michelle Patrick, who is program coordinator at PLANS, the Dal- The List based group that organizes the camp and promotes leadership in health for African Nova Scotians. Dalhousie Sport Hall of Fame inducts Darien Rolle, a 16-year-old basketball coach in Canadian Interuniversity Sport entering into Grade 12 at Citadel new members (CIS) history with 858 wins and a 75 per cent win- High in Halifax this fall, says ning record. She led the Tigers to 389 (of 530 games) the camp opened his eyes to A sold-out crowd spent the evening bidding gener- regular season wins, nine conference titles and five other areas he might not have considered before, like nursing ously on silent and live auction items, helping the conference championship titles. and pharmacy. —Matt Reeder Tigers generate valuable funds for Dalhousie teams. 3. The 1995 men’s soccer team, which won a na- CBC Broadcaster and former Dal student Bruce tional gold medal, was inducted as a team. The team Rainnie served as master of ceremonies for the is the first (and only) Nova Scotia men’s universi- 20 event. This year’s class of inductees featured: ty-level soccer team to win a Canadian university number of applicants from 1. Robert Lewington, a football player who played championship. Grade 8-11 students in 2015 four seasons with the Tigers from 1966-70, includ- 4. Stewart McInnes (BA’58, LLB’61) was also ing as captain in his final season. His average of 4.5 recognized for his contribution to sport in Nova points per game puts him second all-time for the Scotia with the Sandy Young Award. McInnes was a number19 of attendees in 2015 Tigers and he is currently sixth on the black and senior partner in the law firm of McInnes Cooper gold all-time scoring list. When the football pro- from 1961 to 1999. During his time at Dalhousie, he gram was revived as a sport club in 2010, the Tigers was a member of both the hockey (1956-60) and 3 offensive Most Valuable Player award was named in football (1954-61) teams. He has served as director number of participants in last Lewington’s honour. of both the Pan American Wheelchair Games (1979- year’s program who are now 2. Dr. Carolyn Savoy, who spent more than 30 81) and the 1985 Canada Summer Games, and is a studying at Dal years at Dalhousie as a faculty member and the former member of the National Executive Olympic coach of the women’s basketball team, was induct- Trust of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Associ- ed posthumously. She is the winningest women’s ation Task Force. A li Seglin s

dal fall 2015 6 “The more I invest in others, the more happiness I derive personally.” Invested in Her Communities, p. 26

innovator Dr. Alon Friedman: William Dennis Chair in Epilepsy, Department of Medical Neuroscience

Innovation: Discovered that damage to the blood/brain barrier, a protective interface that separates blood vessels and brain tissue, can induce a chain reaction that can lead to epilep- sy and other neuro-psychiatric diseases. Foundation: For a brain to function proper- ly, it cannot be exposed to blood. Even though some molecules found in blood are ones the brain requires (oxygen, glucose), others such as proteins actually harm brain cells. The blood/brain barrier is a protective lining that keeps blood out of the brain, and allows for the transfer of only the specific molecules the brain needs. Leaks in the barrier that allow neurotoxins to enter brain tissue can result in epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders. Inspiration: As a medical doctor and a clini- cian, Dr. Friedman was inspired by the patients he worked with daily. With his colleagues, he created animal models in the lab to mimic the pathologies they saw in patients in order to see what happened when the blood brain barrier was injured. In His Words: “It seems many patients suf- fered from injury to the blood brain barrier, but we never diagnosed this damage because nobody recognized that this was an import- ant mechanism. Now we can tackle and target treatment to repair blood vessels to treat ep- ilepsy. So if I want to prevent epilepsy in pa- tients after a trauma, I can now prevent it by repairing blood vessels.” Why It Matters: Through MRI imaging of patients with various conditions including concussions, strokes and high blood pressure, “If I want to prevent epilepsy in patients Dr. Friedman and his team are able to detect damage to the blood brain barrier. Diagnosing after a trauma, I can now prevent it by that damage enables doctors to prevent the dis- orders in the first place and to treat disorders repairing blood vessels.”

ni c k pear e that have already occurred. —Tina Pittaway A li Seglin s

dal fall 2015 7 “I believe we can make Canada the best nation on earth for kids to grow up.” 2015 DAA Awards, p. 28 dal news

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an understatement: the and epitomize what we Anne Bartlett, who was New Indigenous team won first prize at the seek to accomplish with residence coordinator/ Studies minor competition, hosted by the our educational efforts residence life manager European Association of through experiential for Eliza from 1994 launches Geoscientists & Engineers learning.” until 2001. “There was (EAGE) at its annual —Nicole LeBlanc something unique about Students interested in conference and exhibition. being a smaller building the history and culture of Charles Carlisle, on its own… Everybody First Nations peoples in Darragh O’Connor, respected one another.” Nova Scotia and across Connor Wentzell, Kenneth Bidding farewell to The Eliza Ritchie name the country have a brand Martyns-Yellowe, and will live on in the Eliza new option to add to their Diana Lewis is the program’s R.J Victor McLafferty Eliza Ritchie Hall Ritchie Doctoral Entrance Dal undergrad degree coordinator. met while working in Scholarship, an award this fall. In September, Professor Grant Wach’s “Eliza students looked at for outstanding female Dalhousie launched its Basin and Reservoir Lab. themselves as family,” students entering their new minor in Indigenous future of Canada’s The five would go on to says Heather Sutherland PhD studies first created Studies. The program will Indigenous people. prove their commitment of Eliza Ritchie Hall. in 1985 to mark the be available to students More than 50 students to the fields of geoscience Sutherland, assistant centennial anniversary in a variety of Bachelor’s have signed up for the and engineering, first vice-president of Ancillary of Dal’s first female programs, including courses being offered in by winning two other Services, oversees Dal’s graduates. As well, the Arts, Commerce, the fall term. Plans are competitions earlier this residences as part of her university is considering Science, Computer for the program to expand year to secure their place portfolio. how best it can re-purpose Science, Informatics to offer six to eight courses in the FIELD challenge. That Eliza spirit lives the Eliza Ritchie name on and Management. The next year. The team’s trip was on in its alumni, but the campus and continue to program brings together —Rosalie Fralick sponsored in part by Shell rooms and hallways of celebrate her legacy. courses from several Canada Ltd., who donated the building have seen its As for the impact of different faculties and funds to the trip through last occupants. the residence itself, it departments, making it its Campus Ambassador As outlined in the continues in the success easier for students with Dal students top Program. Their win university’s Campus of its alumni, in those an interest in indigenous included a € 3000 Master Plan, the Eliza individuals who’ve been topics and issues to geoscience winners voucher for the Earth Ritchie site has been inspired by its community integrate those into Sciences Department that flagged as the future spirit and gone on to do their studies. A diligent team of will fund field trips and home of Dalhousie’s great things in their lives Diana Lewis has undergraduate and student academic events, new fitness centre. and careers. been hired as program graduate students in the as well as help establish a “It was an incredible —Ryan McNutt and coordinator for the Department of Earth Dalhousie EAGE chapter community,” says Chloe Westlake minor. Lewis is Mi’kmaq Sciences and Faculty on campus this fall. and a member of the of Engineering worked “Our students in Earth Sipekne’katik First around the clock for Sciences and Engineering Nation in Nova Scotia. months, determined to never cease to amaze me,” Lewis says students from secure seats at the 77th says Dr. Wach. “Self- all walks of life will enjoy Annual International Fully directed competitions the program, and it will Integrated Evaluation and such as the EAGE Field offer “a better historical Development (FIELD) event bring out the and contemporary challenge held in Madrid, best in our students. The residence perspective” on the Spain in June. To say the They drive themselves is gone but its past, present and work paid off would be to achieve excellence spirit lives on. d anny abriel

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Cancer fighters

Atlantic Canada has the highest cancer rates in the country. Responding to this health-care challenge, cancer research has become a major focus for Dalhousie Medical School and its affiliated teaching hospitals. By Allison Gerrard o n/the n un pr ject

More than 50 Dal investigators and their teams are working together, and with partners around the world, to find better ways to detect, diagnose, treat and prevent cancer. ultura; Martha Or m ist plainpicture/ C ultura;

dal fall 2015 10 Trigger hunt Dalhousie scientists are learning how changes in genetic make-up can trigger cancer. They’re looking at how some molecules in the body promote the cancer process, while others slow it down. From there, they’re seeking ways to block the functions that cause cancer, and rev up the functions that protect against it. Other Dal scientists are learning how cancers spread so that they can find better ways to stop this deadly progression of disease. “I’m exploring the mo- lecular mechanisms that enable cancer cells to grow, invade sur- Stop it rounding tissues, and metastasize,” says Dr. David Waisman, the 1Dalhousie-based Canada Research Chair in Cancer Research. “My before it team is working on several strategies aimed at stopping this chain of events. One involves blocking the activity of a protein that em- starts powers cancer cells with the ability to break free from the tumour mass and clear a path into the blood supply. Once in the blood, the cancer cells use this protein to colonize other organs. We’re also examining the possible use of this protein in clinical tests as a marker for indicating how a patient will respond to chemotherapy, and if high levels of the protein correspond to overall and progres- sion-free survival.” Prevention focus Dalhousie investigators are exploring Atlantic Canadians’ hered- itary, environmental and lifestyle risk factors through long-term studies. “By analyzing biological samples and other sociological in- formation over time, we may be able to determine why some people develop particular cancers while others don’t,” explains Dr. Lou- ise Parker, a Dal epidemiologist and the Canadian Cancer Society (Nova Scotia Division) Endowed Chair in Population Cancer Re- search. “This research will inform future cancer prevention efforts 2as well as public policy.” Spot it and treat it Better diagnosis and care Geoff Porter aims to improve access to timely, Brunswick have developed a new way to deliv- Some Dalhousie researchers are searching for high-quality care. “As a surgeon, I know time er chemotherapy drugs. Using nanotechnol- biomarkers that signal the presence of cancer. is of the essence when diagnosing cancer. I’m ogy, the novel system releases chemo in can- These biomarkers could eventually provide fast looking at how we can make changes to the cerous cells only, leaving healthy cells alone. and reliable ways to detect and diagnose the health system that optimize both the timing “This new delivery system, while it is in its early disease with something as simple as a blood and quality of cancer diagnosis and treatment.” stages, is promising for patient-tailored ther- test. Evaluating the effectiveness of cancer apy in personalized medicine,” says Dr. Brunt. screening programs is another area of research Treatment advances “The potential to improve the quality of life for stuart m c interest. As Dalhousie University’s Gibran Dalhousie medical researchers are pioneer- solid tumour cancer patients and their overall and Jamile Ramia QEII Health Sciences Cen- ing ways to fight cancer. Drs. Naga Puvvada outcomes is within reach with this type of tar- c o tre Chair in Surgical Oncology Research, Dr. and Keith Brunt of Dalhousie Medicine New geted, measureable treatment.” y/the n o un pr ject

“As a surgeon, I know time is of the essence when diagnosing cancer, “ says Dr. Geoff Porter. “I’m looking at how we can make changes to the health system that optimize both the timing and quality of cancer diagnosis and treatment.”

dal fall 2015 11 From field to fork

Getting food from the field to your plate can be a complex undertaking. Faculty, staff, researchers and students in Dal’s Faculty of Agriculture are studying what we eat, how we produce it and why we choose what we do. This work is helping improve today’s farming and processing methods, as well as educating the food policy makers and scientists of tomorrow. By Stephanie Rogers and Emma Geldart plainpicture/ A nna Matzen

dal fall 2015 12 From fieldIn the fieldto fork BEING precise about pesticides A pesticide sprayer sweeps through a field of blueberries. But instead of delivering an even spray across the crop, it’s stopping and starting, spitting and spraying in what looks like an erratic pattern. At first glance, you might think it’s malfunctioning. But in fact, high-tech cameras and computerized controllers are directing the sprayer to apply precisely—and only—what is needed. It senses weeds or plants that need to be sprayed with herbicide, fungicide or insecticide, and leaves the rest untouched, reducing the amount of agrochemical used on the crop. It’s called an automated prototype variable rate (VR) sprayer, and it’s a project of Qamar Zaman and his team, a recently patented tech- nology that could help make the use of uniformly applied agrochemicals on crops a thing of the past. Dr. Zaman is an associate professor and precision agriculture research chair in the Faculty of Agriculture. Precision agriculture is a concept of farming that accounts for the variability in crops, responding to soil vari- ation, yield variation and field variation, among many other things. As one of the pioneers in the field, Dr. Zaman’s research is focused on pre- cision agriculture in wild blueberries. He has contributed to research on increasing the berry yield and developing new ways for growers to reduce the use of agrochemicals and protect the environment. “Precision agri- culture technologies can also decrease the cost of production,” Dr. Zaman explains. “We just have to have the proper equipment, machinery that is equipped with controllers and sensors.” Dr. Zaman and his team of researchers have about eight projects on the go designed to help improve and maintain the wild blueberry industry, including the VR sprayer, currently in its final phases of testing. With its success, Dr. Zaman is looking to extend his research beyond the wild blueberry industry. Variability in fields can be found in many agricultur- al crops including cabbage, cauliflower and potatoes and the technology could be adapted to them. “It worked very well [for wild blueberries] so next we will look at more applications that can be applied to other fruits and vegetables.”

Fishing for success Jim Duston peers into an enclosure of fish, his green waterproof lab coat keeping him dry, as the creatures spin and swirl just below the surface. The grey and silver-scaled fish, most between two and three feet long, are striped bass, and Dr. Duston thinks that these 10- to 30-pounders could be the key to revitalizing Nova Scotia’s fishing industry, an industry he says is over-reliant on Atlantic salmon and trout. He and his research team are looking at ways to diversify the industry. Striped bass is in high demand in American restaurants. The species’ high quality white meat is a customer-pleaser, but with the collapse of the wild population in the 1980s due to over fishing, there is now strict quota on wild striped bass. And although the population is recovering, small wild fisheries cannot support the demand for the product. “This leaves plainpicture/ A nna Matzen

dal fall 2015 13 an opportunity for farmed fish,” Dr. Duston explains. Aquaculture, or fish farming, is expanding worldwide faster than any other animal pro- duction system and accounts for well over 50 per cent of the seafood consumed globally. Dr. Duston’s research is looking at how to effectively and efficiently farm striped bass. He began his research in the late 1990s by retriev- ing eggs from the Stewiacke River. The fish grew to adult size, which takes about six years, and then became the ‘broodstock’ which produce the eggs and milt (seminal fluid) for the cultured fish. Striped bass are challenging to grow, especially from eggs and into the early larval stag- es. Dr. Duston is looking at tank-based experiments to gain insight into the ecophysiology of the fish—how it adapts to its environmental con- ditions—and is also conducting field survey work in the Shubenacadie River, studying striped bass nursery habitats. “It’s important we learn more about the factors affecting survival and growth,” Dr. Duston ex- plains. His goal? To make striped bass a commercially farmed fish in the region.

Building better eggs Derek Anderson’s research team examines the quality and composition of eggs produced by hens fed marine by- products and plant oils. Their challenge? Figuring out a way to elevate the healthy fatty acid profile of eggs to benefit of the overall heart health of those who eat the eggs. “We’ve tried to enhance eggs through the consumption of lobster and crab meal but the eggs may have a bit of a fishy taste which would not be palatable to all consumers,” explains Dr. Anderson, whose team also includes Janice MacIsaac and Ming Gong. Flax seed oil had been considered an option, but it isn’t stable enough to maintain good quali- ty—and the hens simply don’t like the taste of it. “That makes it difficult to get enough flax in the bird to elevate their levels of Omega-3 fatty acids,” Dr. Anderson says. Next up? “We’re now looking at canola and camelina oil as alterna- tives to flax because we think they have more stable oils, have a good profile of fatty acids and the oil itself will not be difficult to feed to hens.”

In the classroom Growing better policymakers Kathleen Kevany is trying to get the students in her Systems Rethinking course to consider how decisions about agriculture get made—and how those decisions can contribute to good environmental, health, economic and social policy. Subtitled “Real-World Problems Linking Agriculture, Food and Well-Being,” the course engages students in critical thinking on the importance of systems theory and interrelationships. For instance, in one case study, students examine the potato from every angle. What is happening to the body when eating potatoes? What about the soil it grows in? What of the economic, social and historical implications of this revered vegetable? Dr. Kevany and her team hope the course will equip her students to become the kinds of professionals—policymak- ion s ion m /og-vi iStock.co

dal fall 2015 14 ers, agrologists and agronomists, educators, clinicians—who know and finally, to the consumer. He conducts consumer research to uncov- how to think strategically and systemically and are able to contribute er what consumers want and then looks at how consumer information policies for the betterment of the industry and human and environmen- flows back up the chain from retailer to farmer. His goal is to uncov- tal well-being. er opportunities to improve communication so that everyone from the This innovative course is team taught, interdisciplinary and case- grower to the producer of the end product can meet consumer needs based and allows learners access to the perspectives and experience more quickly, precisely—and profitably. of faculty members from all departments on the Agricultural Campus. Ji Lu looks at why consumers buy the food they buy. “I try to get a clos- Each faculty member is involved in conducting research in some area er look into the minds of the consumers,” he says. “While people make related to agriculture, food and wellness including Dr. Kevany, who is many food decisions each day, most of these decisions are not necessar- researching factors that mediate individual and community well-being. ily rational.” Dr. Lu tries to understand how cultural background, intu- “For example, what do we discover when we examine the impact of our itive beliefs and everyday emotions influence buying decisions. policies?” Dr. Kevany explains. “What if we said you could have good “We are living in a society that is influenced by marketing,” Dr. Lu agricultural policy but not good environmental, economic and health explains. In practical term, Dr. Lu’s research is looking closer at what policy? Would we want to trade off anything here? How can we ensure exactly consumers want, so farmers can produce it. “The market trend that policy and practice in one area also adds value and does not con- of food products critically changes the face of agriculture activities, from tribute harm to other areas of human life?” farming, processing, retailing to consuming. For example, while the growing appetite for healthy, local, and socially ‘fair’ products makes Getting smarter about markets It might look like a jet-setter’s manufacturers and retailers increasingly take more social responsibili- itinerary: stops in Iceland, Nova Scotia, the Netherlands and other spots ties, both farmers and consumers may benefit from this change.” in North America and Europe. But in fact, it’s the study tour of students in Dal’s International Food Business (IFB) program. Agriculture is more than just growing food. The IFB program teaches students to understand the business side of food production, and how it can be more profitable, more market focused, more efficient in oper- A+ for apples ations and more responsive to changing policies and trends. Through the program, students gain an international perspective by completing Dal researchers are in Fruit Bioactives & an orientation and study tour to Iceland, two work placements (one in helping apple producers BioProducts, is investigating Europe and one in North America), and then a second year of study in maximize their crops in the disease-fighting power the Netherlands at partner institution, CAH Vilentum. two important—and of cool climate fruits such distinctive—ways. as apples, with the aim of “Modern food production systems in developed countries, such as developing natural health • Sean Myles and his Canada, are more and more focused on niche, high-value export mar- products to prevent and team are using their Apple kets,” explains Simon Somogyi of the Department of Business and treat chronic disease. This Biodiversity Collection of Social Sciences. “The IFB program instills in students the idea of de- includes studying the more than 1,000 different neuroprotective qualities veloping food products for high value export markets and equips them varieties of apples planted of the flavonoids found with the knowledge and skills to do just that.” in a five-acre orchard in apple peels, qualities in Kentville to take the that could help reduce guesswork out of developing plasma and liver cholesterol In the supermarket new breeds of apples. By levels and blood pressure, mapping desired traits of the PEERING inside consumers’ heads Why do you buy the food you in collaboration with apples’ genomes, the team buy? What helps you make your food choices? Faculty of Agricul- George Robertson of Dal’s is helping growers develop Department of Psychiatry ture researchers are probing the influences on your buying choices to new varieties that are and Pharmacology. Dr. help growers and agribusinesses do a better job of enticing you to buy resistant to diseases Rupasinghe has several their products. and pests, with the goal patent applications pending of lowering reliance on Dr. Simon Somogyi focuses his research on agribusiness market- and is in the process of pesticides. ing and looks at linking growers and their products with specific high identifying a neutraceutical value markets. “My research is about increasing agribusiness income • Vasantha Rupasinghe, company to commercialize throughout the chain, from input supplier and farmer to retailer,” Canada Research Chair this technology. Dr. Somogyi explains. He begins his value chain research by mapping how products flow through the chain from inputs and genetics to retail ion s ion m /og-vi iStock.co

dal fall 2015 15 fa s t facts World food demand is set to grow 60 per cent by 2050, meaning we will need to feed two billion more people. Dal’s researchers and students are working to help make that possible.

Canada is the world’s third largest pork exporter with $2.6 billion in exports to over 100 countries every year. aul Abb itt plainpicture/ P

dal fall 2015 16 The United States is Canada’s #1 food export destination. Aquaculture is expanding worldwide Agriculture faster than any other animal production employs over Canada is the world’s system, and now largest producer of accounts for well over 2.1 million canola, peas, lentils, half of the seafood we mustard seed and consume. Canadians on flaxseed. We are also the 5th largest producer farms and in of wheat and 7th largest producer of soybeans. In 2009, sales at processing plants, Canadian farmers’ boardrooms, markets exceeded $1 billion with a total laboratories and economic impact of beyond. over $3 billion.

1 in 8 Canadian Apples, jobs are in blueberries

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dal fall 2015 17 Whether it’s on the field, the ice or the gridiron, what life lessons can be learned from competitive sport? We rounded up some student athletes and varsity alumni to find out. TeamBy Dawn Morrison players

Student Athlete: Anna Dunn-Suen (BSc, Microbiology and Immunology’17) è One of the things I’ve learned through sport is that there is a “no one left behind” approach that I really appreciate. You have to take care of other people, no one person takes the fall. You’re in it together. This lesson came back to me when I did some travelling last year to build homes in Ecuador. Our group went on a hike and there was girl who was not particularly ath- letic, and struggling a bit to catch up. I walked with her and encouraged her to keep going. One of my colleagues said, “It was pretty cool of you to walk with her and motivate her.” To me, I didn’t really stop to think about it; it was automatic. That’s what playing varsity sport means—it’s a big family to take care of. Another thing about sport is you learn how to work. You devote yourself to a goal with passion, and you achieve that goal through hard work. You NICK PEARCE give it everything you have and you don’t do it for a banner or a medal. You do it for the satisfaction that comes from achieving your goals and the personal growth that comes with it.

dal fall 2015 18 “You learn how to work.”

Student Athlete: Anna Dunn-Suen (BSc, Microbiology and Immunology’17) NICK PEARCE

dal fall 2015 19 HOCKEY

“Sport is a template VOLLEYBALL for life.”

Alum: Dr. William Student Athlete: Corbin Boes “Multitasking was all that Stanish (MD’70) í, (Goalie), (BComm’18) è we knew back then.” two-time Climo Award Winner; Obviously, teamwork is a big life lesson Alum: Paul Villeneuve (BPE'93), two-time MVP (hockey and football); you learn from sport. You become three-time AUAA all-star, two-time CIAU Malcolm Honour Award-winner; friends quickly with your teammates, all-Canadian, Climo Award winner inducted into Dalhousie, Nova Scotia and you have to work together to Currently: President, NewTown Immigration Inc. and UPEI Sport Halls of Fame. succeed. True teamwork means Certainly, I learned a lot about hard work, Currently: Professor of Surgery accountability. You’re accountable to and how to juggle many different things at Dalhousie, Founder/Director of your other teammates, your coaches and at once. Back then it was about balancing the Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine yourself. They are putting a lot in and practice times, games and training with Clinic of Nova Scotia, Chief Medical they expect to get a lot back. You want studying, exams, papers and group work. Officer for the Canadian Olympic Team to be accountable for how you perform. My life now is very busy with three young kids at at the 1984 Olympics (Los Angeles) Whatever sport you’re in shapes you. home, running a company, trying to do a good job and the 1988 Olympics (Seoul). Sport teaches you the discipline that at work while being a good husband and father. The lessons I learned through varsity helps you in daily life, and you’re That kind of multitasking was all that we knew back sport were so all-encompassing constantly thinking about what then as varsity athletes, so it makes our busy lives and visceral, it’s hard to separate you have to do to get better. I feel I less daunting in a way. The ability to do all kinds of out just one or two. I am what I am take this into the classroom as well, things at once and manage your time was kind of today in large part because of my where I just want to do my best to built into us from a young age as a student athlete. experiences as a Dal varsity athlete. put in a good effort and advance. Also, physical fitness becomes so much a part of Sport is a template for life. The lessons I It also helps you to deal with high- your life when you’re a varsity athlete, it often learned back then in terms of integrity, pressure situations, and moulds continues into your life years later. You go so hard the ethics of fair competition, how you into a person who can handle when you’re playing varsity sports, that it’s natural you connect with people and how anything. You have to mentally to keep it up to some degree as we get older. Even you treat people—those lessons prepare. When you’re playing a game if they’re no longer playing team sports, I know a are invaluable to me today, both in front of thousands of fans, like lot of former varsity athletes that still like to stay as a surgeon and as a person. when I played junior hockey in the active, whether it’s swimming, biking or running. Dal always understood the importance Western Hockey League final, you of sport. I played varsity sport not have to put that pressure aside and only in two years of pre-med, but focus on the task at hand. It’s the also during two years of med school. same for life events. I don’t know what I’m happy that my profs considered life would be like without sport. sport so valuable. It meant that if I was away for a game, I knew I could make up the time I was missing without it impacting my studies. This was important to me, because I became a better student through sport. I could concentrate better, I became proficient in time management— it taught me so many things. You also make very robust, sustained friendships through sport. In fact, the guy I played hockey and football with back then is still my best friend. T re vo r M ac i ll an

dal fall 2015 20 “True teamwork Student Athlete: Corbin Boes (Goalie), (BComm’18)

T re vo r M ac i ll an means accountability.”

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herapy) Therapy) espiratory thlete: Kashrell those challenges head on— head those challenges just like in life.” Things don’t always come don’t always Things to meet have you easy, and tudent A German Bundesliga eam Class of ’55 winner; S Lawrence (BComm’17) è learned that lessons I’ve There are so many it’s hard to think of just one, but what coach it all out on the floor. preaches is to leave effort put all your all. If you it your Give into a task, good things will happen. Going I often think about whether I’m doing forward, I can to be successful in what I do. everything This lesson is applicable to all aspects in life. do your When going into a job interview, if you on positively can move the job, you research for regardless of the result. When overcoming myself. try to be confident in I always adversity, adversity prepared for I know that I have it. and because of that I am ready to face BASKETBALL “ Spurr four-time AUAA all-star; Alum: Kathy Canadian; National CIAU Academic All- three-time T ’09) MHI (BSc Kinesiology‘88, 1 Player. School of Assistant Professor, Currently: Health Sciences (R job, the person first very my When I applied for experience though I had no who hired me said even because I was a varsity at all, he was hiring me He knew on a national team. athlete and played to do the job. ethic and drive I had the work to succeed. You driven As a varsity athlete, you’re as part of a team, also learn things like working time management, leadership skills, the ability zone and comfort outside of your to put yourself There might be adversity. learning to overcome by a school are overmatched situations where you to overcome have that is bigger or better, or you come easy and an injury. Things don’t always those challenges head on, work to meet have you them—just like in life. hard and overcome full-time at teaching myself At one point, I found master’s part time, coaching a on my Dal, working and a high school basketball team and being a wife being a mother. That’s a lot of balls in the air, and me the skills I needed varsity athlete certainly gave time. to prioritize and manage my later in life

22 dal fall 2015 egional School Board rogrammer Programmer ecreation Teamwork is something Teamwork I don’t have to guess at; I don’t have it’s second nature.” lum: Kate MacDonald Alum: Kate é (BSc, Kinesiology’11) CIS AUS all-star, three-time Academic All-Canadian R Currently: with the Halifax R in a team environment well Working lesson for has been an invaluable up to 24 people on the have me. We’d varsity soccer team, each with their own experiences, backgrounds and to work have we’d yet perspectives, together towards a common goal. I in my day learned every use what I’ve to collaborate current position. I have this on a lot on projects, and having is something I don’t sense of teamwork it’s second nature. to guess at; have I think it’s partly a Dal culture thing, this sense of camaraderie. there was so tight- Everybody knit, and so dedicated to working together to represent the school. I think it was just understood that a high standard was being set, and had to reach that standard. you “

thlete: Sangmuk yourself later.” yourself and thank The value of time management.” tudent A My first year as a student athlete at My first I realized Dalhousie was eye-opening. a student being how overwhelming I needed do athlete can be, and what and off the in order to keep up—on of all-nighters, field. I soon got tired sleep. That reality Red Bulls and lack of taught me how to use time efficiently “if by the words and inspired me to live prepare to fail.” to prepare, fail you experiences and lessons The overall learned from being a Dalhousie Tiger become and will I have shaped who have of the rest with me for continue to stay grateful. which I’m very for life, my S “Be prepared, Choi (BSc, Kinesiology’16) SOCCER I played varsity soccer on the StFX varsity I played coming to before years, four team for Dentistry. Dal and StFX Dalhousie for huge rivals at the time. After I were ended up in the joined the Dal team, we We ended semifinal against StFX. AUS team! The thing former up losing to my about it was that when I came from me with StFX, the Dal team welcomed open arms. Once I was on the Dal team, immediately, I was one of them. I also learned the value of time management through sport. You’d less time for have think you’d playing when you’re schoolwork varsity but actually the opposite is true. for procrastination, There’s less room to be organized. really have so you Alum: Teresa Morrison (DDS’13) Associate at Currently: Dentistry and Spring Garden Dental, Halifax Chain Lake “ “Leave it all out on the NICK PEARCE floor.” Student Athlete: Kashrell Lawrence (BComm’17)

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Recognition: daa Lifetime achievement award Invested in her communities Justine Fedak (MBA’01) is energized by her many charitable commitments. “The more I invest in others, and the more I invest in the world around me, the more happiness I derive personally.” By Mark Campbell

hen the MS Society approached Justine Fedak (MBA ’01) to be ­material. They taught us how to learn, how to approach problem an honoree at its 2013 Women on the Move luncheon in Chi- solving, how to apply differences in thinking to arrive at a collaborative cago, she agreed with one condition. result. That focus on contributing and collaborating has 100 per cent “I said, ‘Only if we raise the most money you have ever raised influenced my community work, and I think it’s what makes and we get the most profile for Multiple Sclerosis ever,’” re- Dalhousie special.” Wcalls Fedak, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2001. “It’s the most There were many other influences beyond Dalhousie that sparked random, ridiculous disease of all time, so it’s very hard to raise money Fedak’s desire to build a better world. She drew inspiration from her for something that people don’t understand.” father, Emil Fedak, a lawyer who frequently helped Ukrainian fami- The luncheon garnered $100,000 in donations that year, thanks lies adjust to a new life in Canada, and from a friend’s father, Dr. M. in part to Fedak’s efforts and the connections she’s made as senior A. Romeo,­ who was involved in fundraising for the opera and the arts. vice-president and head of brand, advertising and sponsorships for But the one person who truly shaped her world view and interest in giv- BMO Financial Group. “That’s the most money they’ve raised so far,” ing back was her grandfather, who had served as Metropolitan with the she notes with some pride. “And we got corporate contributions for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada. first time, which have continued, so we’ve managed to establish a real “I spent a lot of time with him. He was my best friend, and he really foothold for MS in Chicago.” demonstrated such internal peace and contentment by being of service. If anyone exemplifies a woman on the move, it’s Fedak. She may do I think it starts with being happy and finding ways to contribute.” so now with a Lucite cane (“Wonder Woman had an invisible plane; I Although Fedak’s commitments suggest she prefers to contribute have an invisible cane,” she laughs) but this Ontario-born Dalhousie where health—personal and community—is involved, she says there’s alumna and former long-distance runner has made quite an impact on no vision or mission that determines her choices. “I do it because it’s in the Windy City over the past two decades through her community and front of me and it needs to be done. If someone asks for my help and I charitable work. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Gilda’s think I can do it, I will.” Club Chicago and Access Living. She is an executive director of Noah’s Take Noah’s Arc Foundation, for example. Fedak wasn’t sure how Arc Foundation, which encourages youth to develop a stronger sense of she could help when she was approached by her friend, Cecilia Rodhe, self and community. And she’s involved in the Chicago Police Founda- to launch this initiative envisioned by Rodhe and her son, Chicago Bulls tion, the Chicago Sports Commission, the Magnificent Mile Association centre Joakim Noah. and chairs the Municipal Marketing Advisory Council. “Violence and its impact on the community is so much bigger than It may seem like a lot to balance, but Fedak sounds energized by her anything that one person could do. To even understand the challenges R

many commitments. “The more I invest in others, and the more I invest that a city like Chicago goes through and the loss that people experience a mz i

in the world around me, the more happiness I derive personally.” is enormous. Dree ss en Each role also offers Fedak another opportunity to apply the “But you realize you can help simply by reaching out to others and ask- invaluable lessons and philosophies learned while earning her ing them for support. That’s what I’ve done. We’ve had a lot of people MBA from Dalhousie through BMO. “The professors didn’t just teach step up and say ‘I want to be part of this’ and we’re all working to make

dal Fall 2015 26 this community a more positive place. I’m really proud of what we’ve ment, start a charitable organization of their own. “He’s somebody that accomplished as a team.” really gives back to the community and he’s been very active in Hamil- Fedak is equally proud of the fact that she’s helped raise awareness ton over the years. He always reminds me what matters the most. We about MS, even if the decision to do so was initially a reluctant one. often talk about the power of two people, and possibly in 15 years, taking “When I was diagnosed, I went through the classic denial of not want- on some combined charitable objective. But we don’t yet know what it ing people to know, because I thought they would judge me, or treat me will be.” differently, and I wouldn’t get the same opportunities at work. In the meantime, she and Conrad are inspiring a new generation— “Of course that didn’t happen,” she continues. “In fact, having the her daughter, Alessandra—to go out into the world and make a differ- cane is a conversation starter. People often ask me where I got it and ence. “She’s told me that, next year on her birthday, she doesn’t want why I have it, so I take the opportunity to explain what MS is. It’s al- any gifts from friends, she wants to raise money for something, but lowed me to connect with more people.” she hasn’t determined what that will be. She is, and I say this often, my The energy expended to hide MS now channeled in other ways, Fed- greatest achievement. To see how joyful and engaged she is in every- ak suggests that vulnerability may be the greatest strength we possess. thing around her, nothing can compare to that.” When we need assistance or support, we gain a better appreciation for what others are going through, whatever their need. With that appreci- ation comes the desire to lend a hand. “If you can help someone then maybe they’ll help someone else. That’s why if I can help somebody I will. And I hope then that somebody will help me in turn.” Fedak continues to help where she can, and that dedication has been recognized with several honours over the years, most recently the 2015 Dalhousie Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award. “It’s something that inspires me to ensure that each and every day I celebrate and live by the words of Jack Kerouac: ‘Be in love with your life For nearly 200 years, Dalhousie alumni have every minute of it,’” says Fedak. “I am humbled and honoured to be ac- made extraordinary contributions that positively knowledged by the Dalhousie community and I will continue to draw on impact the lives of others. Read about other the collaboration and spirit of lifelong learning that I experienced when inspirational alumni at alumni.dal.ca/

R stay-informed/building-a-better-world. a I had the chance to earn my MBA from the university.” mz i

Dree ss en What are Fedak’s next moves? She wants to write more, fueled in part by the responses she’s received to her columns on living with MS in the Chicago-Sun Times’ publication, Splash. She also envisions a day when she and her husband, Conrad Zurini, owner broker, Re/Max Escarp-

dal Fall 2015 27 Each year, the Dalhousie Alumni Association Awards recognize a number of Dalhousie alumni for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions. These remarkable individuals are carrying on Dalhousie’s nearly 200-year tradition of excellence.

recognition 2015 Dal Alumni Association Awards

and fully immersed himself in the university they didn’t tell me when I accepted, was that The A. Gordon Archibald experience and his studies. I would be giving the convocation address to Award recognizes alumni for outstanding He moved to Toronto, where he embarked 1,100 people. I was in shock.” volunteer contributions to Dalhousie. on a 40-year career in the investment busi- As for the A. Gordon Archibald Award for ness. Starting as a salesman, he was quickly which he’s being honoured, there’s no speech He had a spectacular career in the investment promoted to branch manager and later gen- required. This time, he can relax and let others business, but Douglas C. Mackay (BComm’53; eral sales manager. He moved on to take over take the floor as his contributions to Dal are LLD’93) is the first to admit that it hasn’t al- the new issue department and was responsible celebrated.—Joanne Ward-Jerrett ways been an easy ride. In fact, he almost for managing and launching some of the larg- didn’t make it through first-year university. est and most innovative securities achieved “I did not get off to a good start at Dalhou- in Canada. At the time he retired, he was vice sie,” he recalls. “I did make the varsity hockey chairman of RBC Dominion Securities, the m acka team and we won the Eastern Canadian cham- largest investment firm in Canada. The Volunteerism Award recognizes alumni for outstanding volunteer y p

pionships. But I got hooked on bridge, often Throughout, Mackay has solidified his rep- o r t rai t: Bi playing for six or seven hours a day. And when utation as one of Dalhousie’s greatest friends. contributions to the community the government allowed pubs to open for the He served for years on the School of Business first time in 1948, I spent many hours at the Advisory Board, and played a key role in sever- From dental missions around the world to the ll P

Lord Nelson Pub, which was always packed al of Dalhousie’s fundraising campaigns. His four-hour commute he makes each month e t r o; D with students. As a result, I skipped a lot of monetary gifts have funded a Chair in Finance, from Sydney to teach at Dalhousie’s Den- classes and nearly flunked my first year.” supported more than 100 students and created tal School, Ian Doyle (DDS’78) goes to great oyl Mackay joined Phi Delta Theta fraternity a stellar speaker series that brings in the best lengths to give back. e p y Ab o r t rai t: Dann and was the only person living in the frat house and brightest financial minds in the country to “I look at volunteering as a way to con- who was not a war veteran. “These veterans help keep the School of Business up to date and tribute to my community and the world for were trying to make up for four lost years,” he relevant in a very fast-moving sector. the mutual benefits that result from helping says. “They worked very hard during the week For all these contributions, Mackay was others,” says the 2015 Dalhousie Alumni

and played hard on the weekends.” Their work awarded an Honourary Doctorate of Laws Association Volunteerism Award winner. rie ethic had a profound influence on Mackay’s from Dalhousie in 1993. “I was delighted to “When I sold my practice six years ago, I soon l life. He pulled up his bootstraps, hit the books be recognized in this way,” he says. “But what realized I had the flexibility to do things that

dal Fall 2015 28 FAR LEFT, Douglas C. Mackay, (BComm’53; LLD’93); the Mackay boardroom in Dal’s Faculty of Management Building. ABOVE, Volunteerism Award winner Ian Doyle (DDS’78)

required more time off and more travel.” member instructors and upperclassmen say- Dr. Doyle has certainly taken advantage of ing you have to get involved or dentistry will The Christopher J. Coulter that, participating in missions that are helping not be as fulfilling. And that’s absolutely true.” Award recognizes recent graduates for to establish preventative dental care for com- As incoming president of the International innovative accomplishments and notable munities in Peru, Nicaragua and Guyana. College of Dentists in Canada, Dr. Doyle con- contributions to society, the community or “I’ve been travelling to Amerindian com- tinues to set an example for young dentists Dalhousie munities in a remote area of the Pakaraima and alumni alike. He wants to encourage more Mountains of Guyana since 2007. We’ve gone dentists to volunteer at home or abroad and What do you do when you’ve led the develop- from relieving pain and treating infection he’s planning missions to Haiti and Cambodia. ment of a United Nations law that gives chil- through oral surgery and antibiotics to train- Those missions could turn into family af- dren around the world access to international ing local technicians who will be able to pro- fairs. “My son Ian, Jr. and his wife Kylene are justice when their rights are denied or violat- m acka vide comprehensive dentistry using donated graduating physicians who plan to come to ed? If you’re Sara L. Austin (BA’98), you find equipment,” he says. Haiti. My wife Anne (BA’76) has been on all new ways to make a difference in the lives of y p

o r t rai t: Bi Even while home in Sydney, Dr. Doyle is but one mission, while my daughter ­Patricia young people. constantly on the go, contributing where he (BSc’05, MD’09) has accompanied me to The former director of the president’s office can. This longtime blood donor and member Nicaragua. I wouldn’t be the volunteer I am for World Vision in Toronto is currently doing ll P of the Cape Breton Chordsmen participated ­without the support of my family and I feel that that as a lecturer in the Department of Child e t r o; D in the launch of a free dental day for homeless Anne is as deserving of this award as I am.” and Youth Studies at Mount Royal University and underserved populations. He volunteers —Mark Campbell in Calgary. “We moved here earlier this year oyl with his church, the Rotary Club and Talbot and this was an opportunity for me to con- e p House, a treatment facility for men with ad- tinue my passion for empowering children y Ab o r t rai t: Dann dictions. And he’s helped advance the qual- and youth,” says Austin, the 2015 Dalhousie ity of dental care as an executive member of Alumni Association Christopher J. Coulter the Nova Scotia Dental Association, the Nova Award recipient. ­Scotia Dental Board and Cape Breton Island “Many young Canadians are unaware that

rie Dental Society. they have rights. Through this program, we’re l “Community involvement was constant- equipping early childhood educators and ly encouraged while I was at Dalhousie. I re- child and youth care counsellors with an un-

dal Fall 2015 29 Canadian champion for the rights of women and children Sara Austin (BA’98) helped draft an international law guaranteeing child rights which was adopted by the United Nations.

derstanding of those rights and how to apply this path,” says Austin. “That the Dalhousie that knowledge in their work so they can raise community continues to encourage and cele- awareness. I’m excited to support this new brate the work that I’ve done is a huge honour generation of role models.” for me. An award like this gives me the energy Austin also is involved in the Universi- to keep doing what I’m doing.” ty’s Centre for Child Well-Being, an initia- As for long-term plans, Austin is open to tive dedicated to investigating, promoting any opportunities that allow her to put her and enhancing the factors that determine the theories and practices for protecting and em- happiness, security and health of children. powering children to good use. And that in- And she’s building momentum to launch a cludes her five-year-old son. nationwide movement to address issues such “I want to support and encourage him to as inequality and poverty among children achieve his potential, whatever that might across Canada. look like. But I also want to help kids across the “We have a national poverty epidemic with country and around the world to experience a Bi

one in six children living in poverty. That ris- better life.”—Mark Campbell Each year, the Dalhousie Alumni sw es to one in four among Aboriginal children Association (DAA) honours members y Ab a s, J d: Dann and one in three in some of our urban areas. of the Dalhousie community with hy) By engaging government, non-profits and the awards to celebrate the diverse rap private sector in solutions to this situation, I ways that alumni contribute to the believe we can make Canada the best nation The Lifetime Achievement university and to society. If you know pearce : nick l; Mar t in riea a Dal alumnus/a who is deserving og Photog on earth for kids to grow up.” Award recognizes alumni for exceptional of recognition, please considering That determination, first fostered by Aus- accomplishments in career and community in g D submitting a nomination by February service. ugh tin’s parents, came into full bloom at Dalhou- 15. For more information, visit sie where she studied International Develop- alumni.dal.ca/awards ment and Women’s Studies. The 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award was lfs ( La “The university provided the academic awarded to Justine Fedak, profiled on pp. 26-

training and practical life experience through 27 of this issue. D ust in De the Cuban semester program to start me on

dal Fall 2015 30 “This act of kindness will be something I carry with me throughout my career.”

Donor Profile Healthy generosity The George and Rusina Loh Medical Bursary makes a lasting impact on future doctors

rin Martin (MD’15), Ahmed Jad (MD’15) and fourth-year medical student A. J. Biswas are a diverse group. Hailing from Whitehorse, Egypt and Montreal respectively, their paths to medicine and motiva- tion to be doctors are as varied as they are. But they do have one simi- larity: the generosity of a stranger has made a lasting impact on them. ELast year, they each received the George and Rusina Loh Medical Bur- sary. Like many students, they agree that medical school has been one of the most invigorating experiences of their lives, but also comes with its challenges. The bursary, established by Loh (MD’58) and his wife, Rusina, provides financial support to deserving med students, who juggle intense workloads and financial responsibilities as they make their way through the program. But beyond the financial benefits, the bursary functions as a tremendous source of encouragement, according to the students. “It’s a very humbling feeling to know there are people out there who not only want to acknowledge your hard work, but also want to provide an opportunity to help with your success,” says Dr. Jad, who is now do- ing a general residency in Halifax. His fellow bursary recipients echo that sentiment. Dr. Martin says that from her first day of medical school, she was made to feel part of a Bi

sw strong and welcoming community, one that creates a culture of people

y Ab a s, J d: Dann who want to help in any way they can. For her, that was never more evi- hy) dent than when she received her bursary. rap “From small to large gestures, everyone at Dalhousie Medical School looks out for one another and truly wants to make a difference,” says Martin. “There are many things you learn in the course of your medical ABOVE, A. J. Biswas, LEFT, Ahmed pearce : nick l; Mar t in riea og Photog Jad (MD’15), and Right, Erin Martin education, and not all of them can be found in a textbook. I was moved

in g D (MD’15) are recent recipients of the by this gift—this act of kindness will be something I carry with me Loh Medical Bursary. ugh throughout my career.” As each student moves forward, their experiences will shape them lfs ( La as doctors, enriching the care they provide to the communities and in- dividuals they serve—a true testament to the generosity of the Lohs.—

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SUBMITTED “I thinkwestillfeelarethegirlsofWells andShears.” For two alumnae,reunionisachanceFor forreconnection two physiotherapy 50 yearsof Y 14 graduating,”recallsKnightHart.“You hadaclosenessandcohe and appreciatethechancetoreconnectwithclassmatesfrom across ates worked for two years attheirsponsoring hospital.KnightHartwas REUNION Forces HospitalinLahr,Germany. sponsored bySt.Martha’sHospitalinAntigonishfor herDalstudies. sponsored bytheNovaScotiaRehabilitationHospital.Bothwent onto sored byspecifichospitals.Inexchange for financial support,gradu siveness asagroup,withpersonalcontacttheteachers.”Program Canada andasfar away asHawaii. Ontario, butwhentheylearnedDalhousiewaslaunchingaprogram, cause ofthat,”explainsLeng,whowasraisedinNewGlasgow,and was of professionalism andprideinourschool.” reunion, whichKnightHartandLengwere involved inplanning. ­reflected ontheirexperiencesasmembersoftheschool’sfirstgraduat 50th anniversary, friendsJanetKnightHartandJoanLeng(BSc’65) had multiplesclerosis,andIbecameinterestedinphysiotherapy be founders Dr.ArthurShearsandWells “reallyinstilledinusasense work inOntarioandtheMaritimes.Lengalsoworked attheCanadian you had these experiences with,” says Leng. And the years do tend to ing class.Closetoadozenmembersoftheirclassplannedattendthe it becomesmuchmoremeaningful toreconnectwiththesepeoplethat they jumpedatthechancetostay inNovaScotia.“I hadanunclewho “We startedoutwith 16studentsinthefirst year andendedupwith “As you starttogetup 40, 45andnow50[years sincegraduation], At thattime,studentswere awarded provincialbursaries andspon The two friendshave helpedplanvarious reunionsover the years, Both KnightHartandLenghadappliedtoschoolsinQuebec about givingpeopleabetterqualityoflife.” ou’re helpingpeople,andyou canmakesuchadifference inpeo ples’ lives,” says JanetKnightHart(BSc’65). “For meitwasall to gatherinHalifax fromOctober2-5tocelebratetheschool’s As faculty andalumnioftheSchoolPhysiotherapy prepared dal Fall2015 ------34 first graduating classofphysiotherapists. are members ofDal’s RIGHT) andJoanLeng(BSc’65, LEFT) Hart(BSc’65, Janet Knight Wells andShears.”—TinaPittaway melt away, says Knight Hart. “I thinkwe still feel we are the girls of ontreal at No WHotel, Montreal the O No T in: events usforfallJoin alumni dal.ca/reunions Visit orgroup? class your I nterested in planning a reunion for for areunion planning in nterested oronto B at SteamWhistle tta v . 19 w a at National the Gallery, No

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Rogers (BSc’73) and with the Football Association Doctor Zhivago edited by his wife, Grayce as a Coach Education The Sound of Music 1950s (Hiscock) (BEd’69). The consultant. Dal holds special For a Few Dollars More book launch was held on June memories for David and 24 at the Maritime Museum played a pivotal role in the Thunderball ’54 of the Atlantic in Halifax. development of his academic The Sons of Katie Elder Nancy Wickwire Elizabeth lives in southern career. Long may it prosper, Fraser, BA, of Brockville, Ont., published March New Brunswick She divides and any alumni passing Source: IMDb.com Poems 2003, a book of her time between writing, through the beautiful Yorkshire 18 poems illustrated with working on films and teaching Dales are very welcome to her own watercolours. The English as a Second Language pop-in for a cuppa. forms of the poems reflect an to foreign workers on Deer influential course she studied Island, N.B. She completed an chronic pain survivors a Linda Ham, MSc’88, has at Dalhousie in 1953, taught MA (English/Creative Writing) unique insight into the physical recently been appointed by Professor Lambert, entitled at UNB Fredericton in 2000. 1980s challenges and treatment as chief geologist with the “Modern Poetry.” Contact by email: stevens. protocols of these two Canada-Nunavut Geoscience [email protected] ’80 complex conditions. Barbara’s Office. Their daughters, Patti (Lynch) Durkee, book and her treatment Kira and Anika, are both ’59 BSc (Hon), has returned home programs have been featured undergraduates at Queen’s Roselle Green, BA, ’73 to Yarmouth, after teaching on DocTalk (Eastlink TV). She University. Paul and Linda MA’63, DPA’73, was awarded Since retirement in 2001, has been interviewed by CTV, live in the ‘Road to Nowhere’ former Dalhousie Fellow in elementary school for the an Honorary Doctorate of Toronto District School Board ATV and Breakfast Television subdivision on the edge of Civil Law from the University Rheumatology Dr. Lourdes in Nova Scotia and Alberta. Iqaluit with their three dogs Romano-Jana, PGM, for 26 years. She has opened of King’s College on May 14, an art and decor shop called Barbara is an Arthritis Society Misiu, Taiga and Pickwick. 2015. formed a cultural dance group guest speaker, a researcher called Sayaw Dance Company. Hubert and Belle’s, named after her parents, in Port and a physiotherapist. Lincoln Thompson, MBA, Sayaw has represented She has also taught about and wife Donna Gardiner Philippine dances during the Maitland, N.S., just outside of Yarmouth. The shop features fibromyalgia and chronic pain Thompson, BComm’86, biennial Erie Festival of Dance management at the School of owners of Gardiner Realty 1960s since 2003. Dr. Romano-Jana folk and fine art paintings from artists across the East Coast, Physiotherapy. Website: www. (Fredericton, N.B.), have been choreographs and performs fibrophysio.com named East Coast Brokerage with the group. including her own work. She ’66 invites everyone to drop in Firm of the Year by Royal Mark Gordon, BA, for a visit. Find the shop on Paul Bychok, LLB, retired LePage. The award is one of published his newest novel, from the Public Prosecution five given across the country. The Snail’s Castle, in February Facebook or check out www. ’76 hubertandbelle.com Service of Canada as a major In addition to the prestigious 2015. The novel is set at George Cotaras, BSc, case prosecutor in April 2015. award, Gardiner is celebrating McGill University in the early BEDS’79, BArch’81, is the Two months later, he was its 45th anniversary this 1960s. It is a story of love, lust, president of Halifax firm Fowler appointed to the Superior year. The firm is known ambition and redemption. Bauld and Mitchell. He was ’83 A short story by Bev Court Bench as a judge of for its dedication to local the lead architect for the new the Nunavut Court of Justice communities. Halifax Central Library, which Vincent, BSc, PhD’88, was nominated for a Thriller Award and of the Courts of Appeal of opened on Dec. 13, 2014. the three northern territories. 1970s His former classmate and by the International Thriller colleague Wayne Duncan Writers. “The Honey Trap” (BArch’80) played a huge was first published in the ’70 role in making the library a Cold War-themed anthology David Bentley, MA, was success. ICE COLD, edited by Jeffery awarded the 2015 Killam Prize Deaver and Raymond Benson. in Humanities for his work The 2015 award winners were on Canadian literature and announced at ThrillerFest X in ’78 SHARE YOUR NEWS: culture, and Victorian literature July, at the Grand Hyatt (New David Houlston, MSc, Tell classmates what you’ve been up to: and art. recently retired from full-time York City). Website: www. email [email protected] or go to employment as a dean at bevvincent.com alumni.dal.ca/class-notes. You may also the University of Cumbria in ’71 the U.K. He has retained a submit In Memoriam notices by emailing Elizabeth Stevens, BA research fellowship position, ’84 [email protected] (Theatre), has released her which allows him to work on Barbara Adams, BScPT, first children’s book, Pamela his golf and enjoy some travel has published a ground- PLUS, FOR DETAILS ON UPCOMING EVENTS, breaking book, Fibromyalgia Pollock’s Perilous Adventure adventures with wife Sue. visit alumni.cal.ca/events, join us (And how she found the & Chronic Pain Owner’s He remains involved with the at facebook.com/dalumni or call Bluenose), published by Manual, offering both U.K.’s Quality Assurance 1.-800-565-9669. Glen Margaret Publishing. Agency for Higher Education fibromyalgia patients and This book was a Dal family as a university reviewer, and affair, published by Richard TO RECEIVE EVENT INVITATIONS, please update your contact information at alumni.dal.ca/update. danny abriel danny

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Special Certificate for (after architect Frank Gehry!). Chile with his class for the ’85 Excellence in a Collaborative They are living in Toronto studio trip and had an amazing Daniel Brock Hoffman, Blogging Effort at the 2015 2000s where Zhe is preparing for his experience! BSc, MD’89, PGM’94, and Nose-to-Nose Pet Blogging professional exams. Elaine Nicole Gibney, and Social Media Awards. Glen Nicholson, BEDS, LLB’94, are very happy to The award is shared with ’03 MArch’14, is an intern Dr. Christophe Fricker, announce their marriage, the New Zealand blog, Dash MA, recently published Meet architect at Fowler Bauld and which took place on June 21, Kitten, and the American Your Party, his second book of 2010s Mitchell and the drummer 2015 in Sydney, N.S. blog, Savannah’s Paw Tracks. poems. It includes a chapter in the Halifax-based band The award recognized how on Halifax and reflects on In-Flight Safety. This past interesting and entertaining ’10 September they released experiences during his MA Pop/R&B singer/songwriter ’89 the collaborative effort has studies. The book is bilingual their album Conversationalist, Sarah K. Harding, LLB, Julia Tynes, BA, has been. This winning series (English and German), and which has just been named is the recipient of the Illinois released her debut single, may be easily found under also includes illustrations. the 2015 East Coast Music Institute of Technology (IIT) “After You,” on iTunes, the ‘adventures’ tab at the top It is, to a very large extent, Association’s Album of the 2015 John W. Rowe University Amazon, Google Play and of the Nerissa’s Life blog at an attempt at saying thank Year! Glen was recently Excellence in Teaching Award. other online retailers. “After www.NerissasLife.com you to people and places for married and lives in Halifax. Sarah is a professor of law at You” is the first release from moments that have changed the IIT Chicago-Kent College. Julia’s upcoming EP, The Dr. Fricker’s life. Two poems Gavin Schaefer, BEDS, Her award was announced Girl In Every Song. Julia has ’93 are dedicated to fellow MArch’14, is employed at by Provost Alan Cramb at been selected to be part Anne-Marie Woods, BA, students. DIALOG in Vancouver as a a faculty recognition and is making waves in Toronto of the EAST Collective, a designer and intern architect awards reception in April, and other parts of Canada. Scarborough-based initiative towards registration. His main and was presented on May In 2013, she received the for young artist collaboration, project is Vancouver House, 21 during the IIT Board of ’07 and was the recipient of a Bell prestigious Harry Jerome Global News is pleased to which is a large, mixed-use Directors’ dinner. The award Award for Entertainer of Media scholarship to attend a residential tower at the announce that Mackay recognizes faculty who have the Year. In that same year music business course run by foot of the Granville Street Taggart, BA, will be taking made notable contributions artist management company she adapted the script The on a new role as news director Bridge. He is also working to their profession and to the Coalition Music. Last year Journey—The Living History for Toronto, effective July 8, on designing CaGBC’s new university. Julia enjoyed successful live of Regent Park. This year, 2015. Mackay has spent the offices in Vancouver. Gavin she was once again hired performances at top Toronto has been volunteering on the last four years with Global venues like the Hard Rock as playwright, production News, most recently working Cascadia Green Building coordinator and creative Café, the Opera House and Council steering committee, as supervising producer, the Taste of the Danforth 1990s director of The Journey, and after spending three years the AIBC Intern Architect was given the task of adapting Festival. Visit her website Committee and as a mentor with The Morning Show, (juliatynes.com) for links to Mitchell Cohen’s original which he helped launch in at the UBC School of ’91 script and turning it into a download the single and Architecture and Landscape James Bell, BComm, was 2011. Prior to joining Global, musical that premiered in follow Julia on Instagram, Architecture. He has been recently hired as director Mackay worked in radio as a June 2015. Finally, her new Facebook, Twitter and maintaining his LEED AP of Tax Solutions Canada, morning show producer and play She Said/He Said will be YouTube: @juliatynes. BD+C credit, and received his a member of the Farber assistant program director produced by Black Theatre Certified Associate in Project Financial Group. Based in with Newstalk 1010. He has Workshop Montreal in the Lesley Sawers, BSc, Management accreditation Toronto, Tax Solutions Canada covered significant national spring of 2016. This will be JD’14, has joined Patterson from the Project Management provides assistance for both and international events the world premiere of her new Law’s litigation group in Institute. personal and corporate clients including the inauguration of script. Halifax, where she will focus located across the country Barack Obama in Washington, her career on both criminal dealing with Canada Revenue D.C., the one year anniversary defense and plaintiff trial work. 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