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Thorneloe Newsletter 2014 Fall 2014 A “New Look” In This Issue Readers will probably notice that there is a The design firm brought forward a number 1 A New Identity to begin our new visual identity (often referred to as a of different options for consideration, but Second Half-century ‘logo’) for Thorneloe University on our cover finally, after much deliberation, the page. This is the start of a ‘roll out’ of a new Committee chose the image and 2 Report of the President design over the next few months. wordmark you see below. 3 Convocation 2013 and an Many of you are very familiar with the Invitation to the 33rd Meeting traditional Crest – which served us well over five decades – but in the spring of 2013, a 4 The Family who Sponsored the small committee comprised of faculty, staff Murray Scholarships and Board members began to explore whether we should continue with the current 5 Global Outreach and Chaplaincy and original design or make a change. at Thorneloe Majority of work done 6 Theology Summer Program and by volunteers a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land After much internal discussion and review 7 Classical Studies and the School – and the very helpful responses from of Theology report three focus groups of various stakeholders – the Committee agreed that while the 8 Women’s Studies Invites Alumni original crest should remain as an “official” to share their Experiences visual identity for things like diplomas and You’ll notice a number of familiar elements certificates, it was time to develop 9 Religious Studies reports right away; for example, the Hawthorne something completely new and more another Excellent Year tree, featured prominently in our original modern to be used in everyday publicity, Crest, is incorporated into the image. The like business cards, stationery, signage, 10 Theatre Arts enjoys more tree is a very common visual image for brochures and our website. Student Support and opens universities, symbolizing the cultivation doors with Taiwan. and growth of knowledge. After an analysis of the input from the focus groups, a local creative firm was Interestingly, the tree image also features employed to work with the Committee and prominently in classical literature, being provide a new visual element. Actually, this symbolic of knowledge and also serving process results in a variety of designs as a venue for pedagogy. because it creates a complete visual identity standards manual that describes Each branch of the tree in the new image how Thorneloe’s new visual identity will be represents our various and diverse used in any number of situations. disciplines. In addition, you’ll notice that the branches on the tree double as It was seen as important that the people, with arms outstretched, Mission Statement “Thorneloe purple” colour would be symbolizing the people-focused, featured in some way and that the new family-like atmosphere that predominates Situated on the Laurentian University logo be simple, and would describe our at Thorneloe. campus, Thorneloe University is an educational mission and purpose while interdisciplinary centre of teaching, supporting our relationship to the learning and research in the Laurentian University campus. A need to clarify Humanities, the Arts and Theology. our name and mission Also, the Committee felt strongly that the A founding member of the Laurentian name of “Thorneloe University” should be You might also notice that the name University federation and affiliated presented in such a way that the proper “Thorneloe University” is in a typeface that with the Anglican Church of Canada, spelling of our name would be clear, not allows it to be remembered with its correct Thorneloe provides an accessible “Thornloe” or even “Thomeloe” as it is spelling and the phrase “at Laurentian” education fostering critical inquiry in sometimes rendered. Continued on page 4... a student-focused environment. Report of But let’s not ignore some challenges that lie ahead. One of the downsides to higher the President enrolments is that space continues to be at a premium for classes, for our students to relax and study between classes, and additional faculty. As well, these increasing I find it hard to believe that I have with faculty and students playing very numbers create some financial stresses completed my fifth year as President significant roles in our communities and as we work very hard to never spend because the time, for me, has certainly cultures, and our School of Theology more than we receive in revenues. flown by. I can honestly say that I have remains a vital centre for theological never been prouder of Thorneloe education as the only one of its kind in Despite these challenges, we continue to University and more confident in its northern Ontario. be a beacon for the Humanities and an educational enterprise. advocate of Liberal Arts as a proud Chapel life is still effective and meaningful member of the Laurentian University We continue to offer an excellent curriculum – Rachel Perry, Assistant Chaplain, Federation, and continue to remain in the Humanities and Theology, and I provides excellent ministry informally in committed to the idea that our purpose believe that now, more than ever, all the the Residence and formally in the Chapel is not job training, but citizen training; elements needed to be a successful school, through regular weekly activities. As well, training that prepares young people for the whether large or small, are present and we have begun a Thursday Anglican complicated questions of life, that nurtures work together effectively and cohesively at Eucharist at noon which is open to the an appreciation for literature, history, and Thorneloe. We have an engaged and entire community and well attended by the fine arts, and that produces citizens distinctive faculty, a caring and supportive faculty and staff. who will contribute to the betterment of our staff, and an involved and committed Board society and culture. of Governors. As well, we have a strong There were some changes that took place student body that is excited about taking this past year. We bid farewell to Dr. Our calling is a high one, for we are courses here and completing our various Andrea Levan, who retired after a quarter tasked with the nurturing and intellectual academic programs. century of teaching Women’s Studies. care for young minds. This hit home for Andrea served with distinction and was Cindy and me last year when we delivered This excitement is perhaps measured most such an important innovator and our daughter Chloe to her first year of readily by enrolment which continues to champion of the Department. I would like university. At that moment, no longer was I remain strong with our numbers matching to personally thank her for that service to an educator, but a parent releasing his last year’s and comprising nearly 5% of the Thorneloe – to her colleagues, her first-born child, now an emerging adult, undergraduate enrolment at Laurentian. students, and Women’s Studies. into the tutelage and care of educators away from home. Our Motion Picture Arts curriculum We welcomed a new faculty member in continues to expand and students are Women’s Studies, Prof. OmiSoore While Chloe was quite happy to see us now able to complete a Specialization in Dryden. She brings much to the drive back to Sudbury (she has always Motion Picture Arts with the Bachelor of department and nicely complements the been immune from the disease we call Fine Arts Degree, the only one of its kind already diverse faculty complement. “Homesickness”), Cindy and I continue to in northern Ontario. Students in the course experience a sort of grieving process, titled “Production” continue to have the Our excellent residential experience got adjusting to this new chapter in our lives opportunity to shoot a movie on a better with the renovation of two kitchens. where our little girl is no longer little and is professional film set each winter, the Sharing meals and learning to cook no longer at home. It has been a sobering results of which premiere at CINEFEST together in the family-like atmosphere of the process too, as it reminded me that the each September. Residence are important life-skills that can students for which we have the privilege now be more nurtured in these new spaces. and responsibility to nurture and care for Other programs remain vital and strong. intellectually are also, like Chloe, children An expansion beyond traditional Classical Thorneloe has also completed the process cherished by their parents who have Studies to include a Specialization in of developing a new visual identity after released them into our nurture and care. Ancient Studies has proven to be quite conducting focus groups with all our popular; Religious Studies courses stakeholders and with external partners and So our calling, as educators – as faculty, continue to be well subscribed, with new then hiring a local advertising firm to assist staff, Board Members, friends and courses like one on cults and new in completing the process. The challenge volunteers – is a high calling. May we religious movements attracting many was how do we visually communicate what continue to enjoy living out this calling as students; our Theatre Department Thorneloe is all about in an effective, we embrace the responsibility of intellectual continues to have an important impact attractive, and concise manner? How do we nurturing and care. And may Thorneloe on the dramatic arts, both locally communicate our autonomy and continue to be a safe, friendly, cultivating and internationally. uniqueness and yet our interconnection and encouraging environment for these within the Laurentian University Federation? young people we have the privilege of Women’s Studies continues to be an We look forward to rolling out our new training to be effective and productive important voice for women and minorities, visual identity over the next few weeks.
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