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PHYSICAL THERAPY / OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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Update your address: Alumni Association PT/OT Alumni Association UPDATE 160/500 University Avenue Nancy Lambert Murden Toronto, ON M5G 1V7 Editor Simone Olivero Tel: 416 978-1820 Administrative Support Fax: 416 946-8643 Riverside Designs 905-476-4818 Technical and Graphic Support e-mail: [email protected] website: www.rehab.utoronto.ca UPDATE is circulated to almost 5000 UPDATE welcomes submissions from alumni. Grads, please let us know about your alumni in Canada, USA and overseas. accomplishments. Note: Submissions are subject to gentle editing. Additional copies can be obtained from the Alumni office.

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17299_Fall 11.indd 3 11-08-26 3:38 PM alumnireport president, Gaye Walsh

Hello everyone! We also said goodbye to our student council representatives: Laura Dyck and Dan Pringle in Physical Therapy, Jenn Crouchman and Well another year is almost to a close. Where does time go? Your Katie Mah for Occupational Therapy. We are pleased to welcome Alumni Association continues to be active and busy on your behalf. the new representatives: Tamara Germani and Katelyn Jutzi for OT and James Campbell and Erica Hoe for PT. These representatives We were pleased to hold once again our annual spring reunion are our connection to the student body and they fill very important celebrations May 26-28 weekend. This year we introduced the first roles on the Executive pub night on the Friday night. While the numbers were small at both the pub night and breakfast this year it was wonderful to see all those The Communications Committee continues to focus on ensuring who turned out. Thanks go out to Sunita Mathur our guest lecturer we connect with the membership through a variety of media. The at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Her topic Recent Advances in Committee, co-chaired by Rachel Campbell and Ashley Graham, Muscle Imaging in Rehabilitation was such a wonderful example of has developed an editorial plan for the newsletter and supports how our professions are keeping pace with technology. the newsletter process with our faithful editor and publisher Nancy I am happy to report that we have officially launched the Reunion Murden. We are hoping to incorporate some advertising into the Class Challenge fund. We acknowledge the support of the Office newsletter to assist with some of our Alumni financial obligations. of Advancement in particular Julie Lafford and Morgan Tilley to Additionally, we will continue to update the website ensuring timely establish this fund. We are hoping that reunion years will be willing information and links to other relevant websites and have launched to donate towards a student travel fund to help students access our Facebook page which continues to evolve. placement opportunities outside our region as well as travel to conferences and education events to present their research. The Association was able to assist the OS&OT and PT students to enter the annual Dragon Boat Race last June and hope to do the The Achievement Award Committee awarded the 16th set of same again this year. The proceeds of the 50/50 lottery held during Achievement Awards. Biraj Khosla chairs this committee and the Spring Reunion breakfast help this activity. has a group of loyal volunteers who assist in the selection of this prestigious award. The recipients for this year’s Alumni Achievement In June we were pleased to host members of the Speech Language Awards are: Pathology Alumni Association for a joint meeting to share information Physical Therapy –Dina Brooks of our associations and their activities. We always welcome the Occupational Therapy – Debra Ann Stewart opportunity to collaborate with our colleagues in Speech. Additional information about their achievements are contained later in the newsletter. Congratulations to you both once again on winning This year marks the 85th anniversary of Occupational Therapy this prestigious award. program at U of T (OT/POT and OSOT). There will be an anniversary celebration/reception at Hart House this fall. Please see details outlined later in this newsletter As I mentioned in the spring newsletter, this year marks the end of the term for Barbara Salmon as our representative on the College of Electors. Barb has been a member of this committee for two As always, we want to hear from you, and keep in touch. Please separate terms for a total of 8 years. I am pleased to report that send us your comments, and let us know what we can do better. Elizabeth Di Chiara has agreed to assume this role on behalf of the We want to hear what you are doing so we can share with others. Alumni Association. This newsletter is for you and we want to use it to help communicate, inform and network. Contact us any time at ptotalumni.facmed@uto ronto.ca or call 416-978-1820. I also want to thank Joan Ferguson for her contributions to the Executive Committee. Joan has been busy travelling with her Gaye business and recently resigned from the Executive. We wish her all the best.

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occupationaltherapy chair, Susan Rappolt

We are delighted to announce to all our alumni and friends that this optimizing stroke family caregiver support across the care continuum fall we will be celebrating our 85th Anniversary at the University by improving the timing of intervention delivery. Jill has also received of Toronto. In the several months that have passed since the last this year’s Ministry of Research and Innovation Early Research Award Update, our faculty have engaged in research, teaching and other and the Faculty of Medicine’s Excellence Graduate Teaching (Early activities that have brought more eminence and recognition to Career) Award. the Department. Below are some highlights of our events and achievements. Pat McKee, Associate Professor, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists’ Innovative Practice Award for her design, with Dr. Anne Agur, 85th Anniversary of OT at the University of Toronto, 2011. In Professor, of the Enveloping Anatomy Learning Systems. collaboration with our Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Alumni Association and our Faculty of Medicine Advancement Dr. Helene Polatajko, Professor, received the Department’s Enabling Office we are celebrating the 85th anniversary of our Department Occupation Research Award for her program of research and teaching with a showcase of our faculty’s research! Please plan to attend our in Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) reception and enjoy the opportunity to interact with our researchers treatment approach, which has contributed significantly to enabling about their studies that advance: individuals of all ages to return to their meaningful occupations.

“Occupations across the Lifespan” Dr. Steve Ryan, Associate Professor won the Department’s Research November 23rd from 5-7 pm Innovation Award for his development of assistive technologies Great Hall in Hart House and new measurement tools to assess their value for children with significant disabilities and their families. Come and learn about our faculty’s international leadership in developing innovations to support children’s occupational Isabel Fryszberg, Lecturer received the Department’s Advancing development, workplace anti-stigma programs and guidelines for Occupational Therapy Practice Award for her leadership of the return to work, and technologies and educational supports to assist Creative Works Studio, community art outreach program supported older adults and caregivers in maintaining their roles in their homes by St. Michael’s Hospital, the Good Shepard Non-Profit Housing and and communities. Also highlighted and available for sale will be the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Creative Works Studio provides Professor Emerita Dr. Judith Friedland’s new book, Restoring the a place where people living with a mental illness can focus solely on Spirit: The Beginnings of Occupational Therapy in Canada, 1890- the pleasures and healing attributes of art making. 1930, released just in time to mark our anniversary and glorious past. Jane Davis, Lecturer received the Department’s Research Supervision Thelma Cardwell Research Day 2011: This year’s Thelma Cardwell Award for sustained excellence and her tremendous dedication in Research Day was held on June 22 at the University’s 89 Chestnut supervising MScOT student research projects. and Dr. Charles Christiansen, Executive Director of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, was our Thelma Cardwell Liz Mullan, Lecturer, received the Department’s Sustained Lecturer. Dr. Christiansen’s lecture, Health and the Unbearable Outstanding Service Award for her many years as a facilitator of our Absence of Meaning, focused on daily life, competence and the Annual Faculty Assemblies and a consultant in our accreditation and unique role that occupational therapy plays in keeping people strategic planning processes. healthy and demonstrated that enablement provides an important link between narrative and meaning. The afternoon was dedicated Dr. Anne Agur, Professor, received the Department’s Excellence in to the 2011 MScOT Research Symposium where students gave Teaching Award for her outstanding teaching skills and engaging amazing poster and platform presentations. I am very proud to lectures, her ability to stimulate and foster critical thinking, her announce that this year 48 of our students presented their research creativity and enthusiasm, and her humble, supportive and caring, projects at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists respectful, approach. Annual Conference in Saskatoon in June, and two of the three top student abstracts awarded by the CAOT were presented to Dr. Judith Friedland, Professor Emerita, received the Department’s University of Toronto students! Excellence in Peer Mentorship Award for her sustained mentorship of a number of faculty colleagues who now hold senior faculty positions OS&OT Accreditation Award: It is with great pleasure that we with the Department. announce that the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy has been granted an accreditation award of Anne Fourt, Assistant Professor, received Women’s College Hospital’s seven years (October 2010-2017), the highest ranking given by the Excellence in Education Award for Interprofessional Education. Academic Credentialing Council of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Dr. Debbie Hébert, Associate Professor, received the Department’s Excellence in Service Award for her outstanding leadership of the 2011 Faculty and Alumni Award Winners: Department’s local, provincial, national and internationally based Gaye Walsh, our President of PT/OT Alumni Association, will continuing education programs. receive the prestigious University of Toronto Arbor Award for her dedication and generosity in advancing the interests of our alumni on Estella Tse, Lecturer, and Elise Goldberg Lecturer, received Sunnybrook September 13th at the President’s residence! Hospital’s Schulich Award for Nursing and Clinical Excellence. Dr. Jill Cameron, Associate Professor, is the recipient of a CIHR New Investigator Salary Award. Jill received this award for her work in Isabella Cheng, Instructor, received both Sunnybrook Hospital’s Teaching Award for Group Mentoring and the Schulich Award for 04

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Richard Kellowan, Instructor, received Bridgepoint Health’s Distinguished Educator Award for commitment, teamwork, interprofessional collaboration and innovation in student clinical education.

John Spavor, Lecturer, received the Department’s Outstanding Fieldwork Supervision Award.

Cara Dell-Erba, received the Department’s Outstanding Lab Demonstrator Award Department of Occupational Science Gita Lakhampal, Instructor, and Greg Noack, received the and Occupational Therapy Department’s Outstanding Guest Lecturer Award would like you to join us for our: Kelli Young, Lecturer, and Kevin Reel, Lecturer, received the Department’s Outstanding Significant Individual Contributions Award

Shone Joos, Lecturer, received the Department’s Sustained Outstanding Contribution to Occupational Therapy Education 2011 Faculty Research Symposium Individual Award November 23, 2011 Other Faculty and Alumni Achievements The Great Hall at Hart House Dr. Bonnie Kirsh presented the keynote address on supporting recovery to work in mental health and a preconference workshop 7 Hart House Circle on qualitative research at the Occupational Therapy Australia 5pm-7pm 24th National Conference at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Queensland, Australia (June 29 to July 1st). Occupation across the Lifespan Nick Reed, PhD Candidate, was featured on a one hour special on the Discovery Channel’s ‘Daily Planet’ that focused on concussion and sport. Nick spoke about his work with his supervisor Dr. Michelle To register or for more information Keightley on concussion in youth hockey in Dr. Keightley’s BrainFit please contact Nella Rupp at Lab, funded by ONF-REPAR. [email protected] or 416-978-8234 It is indeed a pleasure to report on the outstanding achievements of our faculty and alumni, and I’m sure that you will join me in congratulating them on their achievements!

physicaltherapy chair Katherine Berg

I hope you all had a wonderful summer! I’m pleased to let you know Switzer-McIntyre PhD PT. We will continue to keep you abreast of that I have taken on the role of Executive Chair for Rehabilitation developments as they evolve. Sciences, effective July 1st, 2011, for a two year term. I know it will be a rewarding experience and I look forward to the many Faculty Promotion challenges that lie ahead! We are delighted to announce that our I am very pleased to announce that Drs. Dina Brooks and Virginia proposal to The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration has been Wright have been approved by the office of the Provost for approved. The Internationally Educated Bridging Program promotion. Dina Brooks will be promoted to Full Professor, and (IEPT) will be relocating to the University of Toronto, Department of Virginia Wright to Associate Professor, effective July 1st, 2011. Physical Therapy. The Bridging Program was originally housed at Ryerson University with involvement of faculty from the University Dina is recognized internationally as a leader in cardiorespiratory of Toronto, Queens and the University of Western Ontario, rehabilitation through her research, teaching and creative in partnership with the Alliance. We are excited to be further professional activities, and she is one of the very few developing the program to better meet the needs of internationally physiotherapists to hold a Canada Research Chair. Her outstanding educated physical therapists in transitioning to Canadian practice mentorship was recognized by a national mentoring award from and preparing them for the national exam. The key contact person for the bridging program is our Vice Chair of Education, Sharon

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17299_Fall 11.indd 6 11-08-26 3:38 PM the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Dina also received the Enid Graham Award, most prestigious award given to a Canadian physiotherapist by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). She is an internationally revered scholar, and a role model for junior faculty and research trainees.

Virginia is currently a Clinician Scientist, and Acting Director of Research at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab. She currently holds Jackie Schleifer Taylor has taken on the role of teaching, managing a Career Development Award through the Canadian Child Health and developing the curriculum of the Business and Resource Clinician Scientist Program, a Canadian Institutes of Health Management Theme for the Department of Physical Therapy. Research Strategic Training Initiative. She is well known for her Jackie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical work in measurement and outcomes research in paediatrics, and is Therapy, where she has been a faculty member since 1997. She is considered to be the ‘face of Canadian pediatric physical therapy also Vice President, Programs and Services for Holland Bloorview research’. Virginia has a growing reputation for her research and Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. scholarly accomplishments, both nationally and internationally. We congratulate Dina and Virginia on this well-deserved recognition The Department also had a strong presence at the National CPA of their dedication and talent. Congress in Whistler on July 13-15th with eight posters/sessions presented by faculty. A few weeks prior to this, the International Student Research Day Congress was held in Amsterdam on June 20-23 with thirteen posters/sessions presented by faculty.

Faculty Grants

I am pleased to advise that there were five grants awarded to faculty members recently:

George Mochizuki received a five-year NSERC Discovery Grant entitled ‘Optimizing movement: understanding the role of central set in motor control’.

Nancy Salbach and colleagues received a CIHR Knowledge to L to R: Kathy Mach, Julia Teskey, Tova Steinfeld, Heather Preston, Action Grant – ‘Evaluating the uptake of a new evidence-informed Ashley Shelswell e-resource module for rehabilitation professionals to enhance the care and treatment of people living with HIV and AIDS (PHAs). The Department of Physical Therapy held its annual Student She was also approved by the Continuing Education Research Research Day on July 20th, with over 150 attendees. This event and Development Awards Committee, Faculty of Medicine, enables the celebration of the scholarly achievements of the University of Toronto, to receive a grant for her project ‘Evaluating second year MScPT students as they share their innovative the Psychometric Properties of the Evidence-based Practice research projects. Alison Buchan, Vice-Dean, Research and Confidence (EPIC) Scale Among Occupational Therapists’.Dina International Relations, Faculty of Medicine, gave opening remarks, Brooks received a grant from the Ontario Respiratory Care Society, congratulating the Class of 2011. An inspiring key note address Lung Association for ‘Arm activity in individuals with COPD’. She was given by Dr. Dina Brooks, Professor, Department of Physical also received the Dr. Tony Hakim Innovative Stroke Research Therapy on leadership and physical therapy. The 2nd year PT class Award for ‘Exercise and the Brain: Neurovascular underpinnings presented nineteen research projects conducted over the past of exercise after stroke’. Stephanie Nixon was awarded a CIHR year, and I would like to congratulate the winners of the Poster operating grant for ‘Exploring the ‘Functioning, Disability and Prize: “The frequency and risk factors for late pulmonary conditions Health’ of Women and Men Living with HIV in Zambia: Shifting following paediatric heart transplant”: Perspectives for a Longer-Term Approach to HIV Care in Southern Students: Julia Teskey, Heather Preston, Kathy Mach, Tova Africa’. Steinfeld, Ashley Shelswell Advisors: Robin Deliva, Stephanie Sollazzo, Sunita Mathur Awards Site: Hospital for Sick Children Dr. Dina Brooks received the 2011 Alumni Achievement Award for Physical Therapy, awarded by the University of Toronto Physical Department News Therapy and Occupational Therapy Alumni Association. This Susan Jaglal, Professor, is the new President of the Canadian honour was awarded due to Dina’s ‘superlative and sustained Society of Epidemiology and Biostatistics for a two year term, contribution to the Physical Therapy profession’, and was effective July 1st, 2011. The Department was pleased to welcome presented to her at the Spring Reunion in May. two new faculty members: Events Meredith Smith, who is covering for Brenda Mori during her There will be a Celebration on October 13th at the University Club, maternity leave, from March 7th, 2011 through February 29th, 2012 to honour the promotion to full Professor of Dr. Dina Brooks. An as Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, and Lecturer for invitation will be sent out shortly. Unit 5. Meredith graduated with a Masters in PT from UofT in 2003. She has been working as a Physiotherapist with Bridgepoint Health Over the next few months there are several exciting speakers since then, and has also worked at Toronto Western Hospital. She scheduled to give Rehab Rounds including: Professor Kathryn has taught numerous students over the past eight years. McPherson and Dr. Nicola Kayes, Auckland University (September 21st); Ian Joiner, CIHI (November 3rd); Professor Robert Imrie, King’s College, London (November 23rd); Sara McEwen, St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital (December 1st); Professor Michael Carter, University of Toronto (February 2nd); Elizabeth Hanna, Bridgepoint Health (May 3rd). Please see our website for details at http://www. physicaltherapy.utoronto.ca:/site3.aspx under ‘events’.

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Interested in Participating in Rehabilitation Research?

Come and learn about the new techniques we’re using in physical therapy research and get a profile of your own fitness! The Muscle Function & Performance Lab in the Dept of Physical Therapy is looking for healthy volunteers, over the age of 50 years to participate in studies on muscle function and mobility. Current studies include: Assessment of Muscle Structure and Function using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Metabolic Cost of Resistance Training Exercises If you are interested in participating or have questions about our research, please contact us:[email protected] Phone: 416-946-8562 or 416-978-7761

Sunita Mathur, guest lecturer at the 2011 Alumni AGM has an invitation for Alumni.

Convocation Ceremony 2011

Occupational Science/Occupational Therapy: Tuesday, November 8 from 4-6 p.m. at Convocation Hall. The Department will hold its own Convocation Awards Ceremony prior to this event at Victoria University in the Victoria College Chapel of the “Old Vic” Building followed by a reception for students and their families in Vic’s Alumni Hall. Always a lovely annual event.

Physical Therapy: will also be held the afternoon of November 8th. At press time the location and timing are yet to be announced.

Kudos!

Congratulations to Alumni President, Gaye Walsh, as she becomes a recipient of the prestigious Arbor Award for her tireless and energetic efforts on our behalf.

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17299_Fall 11.indd 8 11-08-26 3:38 PM alumni achievement award for occupational therapy debra stewart

Introduced by Biraj Khosla:

Debra (Deb) Stewart is a 1976 graduate of the UofT occupational at Erinoak, in which older youth with disabilities mentored younger therapy program. It is our pride and privilege to present her with this children. year’s Alumni Achievement Award for Occupational Therapy. Debra is an exemplary educator linking theory to practice, and Because it is indeed complicated to enumerate Deb’s achievements, developing innovative learning resources for faculty, preceptors must quote Sandi Whalen who nominated Deb for this award. and students. An example of her work is the new Foundational Sandi wrote “Deb Stewart was responsible for taking me from Knowledge course at McMaster, a selfguided­ course for student being a member of “OT....the diffident profession” to an OT who OTs in the areas of basic, research and social sciences. As Assistant believed in the power of occupation for the health and well-being of Dean of OT, she has successfully steered the McMaster OT program children and families. I became proud to call myself an occupational through the CAOT accreditation process, which resulted in a 7 therapist. In 1998, I had the privilege of joining Deb and several year accreditation which is the highest level offered. Debra has others in the establishment of REACH Therapy Services, a private also worked with many students who were experiencing personal paediatric practice which continues to grow in response to the needs challenges and special circumstances and she continues to mentor of children affected by autism and their families. Deb continues OT students through clinical placements with REACH. to inspire me today both as an OT and as a person through her clinical work with REACH, her research and teaching at McMaster Scholarly Activity: A sampling of Debra’s scholarly activity includes University, her advocacy and support for children and families, and being co-editor of the book Using Environments to Enable her friendship”. Occupational Performance, which was transformative in terms of how OTs practice and view clients in context. As well as co- Debra was the director of the Occupational Therapy Department authoring the chapter Client­ centred Practice in Paediatrics in the at Erinoak in Mississauga. Her peers have described her ability to book Client-centred practice in occupational therapy: a guide to integrate theory with clinical practice as a gift. Debra demonstrated implementation. leadership in integrating the model of occupational performance into paediatric practice and presented on the topic to OTs throughout As an advocate Debra has worked extensively with community Canada. In fact Debra’s passion for empowering youth with members (teens, parents and clients) as mentor and researcher. She disabilities led to the development of a peer mentorship program has spearheaded an innovative, participatory action research project with young adults with dsi abilities as co-researchers.

Political Activity: Early in her career Debra was on the OSOT executive in London, Ontario and also served as the provincial vice- president from 1982 to 84. She chaired the OSOT Task Force on Memo 81, which was the beginning of the School Health Support Services Program and of OT services for children in Ontario schools. She was one of the original members of OSOT’s OT in the Schools committee and participated for many years helping to shape the role and advocate for OT’s in the Ontario school system.

Despite all these varied professional commitments Debra has also kept a firm hand on Therapeutic Practice as she continues to work with REACH Therapy Services, providing direct service to children and families. We are honoured and privileged to present Debra with the 2011

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alumni achievement award for physical therapy dr. dina brooks

Introduced by Biraj Khosla:

We are proud to honour Dr. Dina Brooks with the Alumni Achievement Award for Physical Therapy today. She is an Alumna of the University of Toronto throughout her career. Dr. Brooks got her bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy in 1988, her Master’s degree in 1990 and her PhD in 1997. But I am challenged to introduce her in a few minutes because I can only begin to scratch the surface given the depth and breadth of her work as a researcher, scientist and academician. And while my sense is that Dr. Brooks is probably only getting started at this point, she is already among those luminaries of applied health sciences who are pushing the boundaries of health care research and adding to the profession’s growing body of knowledge with a view to improve the quality of life of persons affected with illness. Among the many distinguished positions held by Dr. Brooks are Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto, research scientist at West Park Healthcare Centre and the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. She also holds the Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation for individuals with COPD at the University of Toronto. Dr. Brooks also continues to work as a consulting staff physiotherapist at the West Park Hospital. Her research focus includes working with those affected by chronic lung and cardiovascular disease as well as the frail elderly. A part of her work examines the effects of exercise in elderly patients with kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis. Dr. Brooks is also the recipient of a host of teaching and research awards. As recently as last year Dr. Brooks was the recipient of the Enid Graham Award, which is, undoubtedly, the most prestigious award given to a Canadian physiotherapist by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Dr. Brooks has been prolific with publications in refereed journals, and has been awarded research grants which I had difficulty adding up because I am not used to adding numbers which go into the millions of dollars, so I will leave it at that. Today we are honoured to add to all of Dr. Brooks awards and accolades by presenting her with the Alumni Achievement Award for 2011.

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17299_Fall 11.indd 10 11-08-26 3:38 PM springreunion2011 3T1 3T6 4T1 4T6 5T1 5T6 6T1 6T6 7T1 7T6 8T1 8T6 9T1 9T6 0T1 0T6

From May 25th – May 29th the University of Toronto celebrated Spring Reunion with a series of events that were held all over campus. The Faculty of Medicine held a Panel discussion and reception for our alumni and a couple of departments held get-togethers for alumni celebrating anniversary years. On May 27th the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Alumni Association held their first ever pub night at O’Grady’s – a pub that I’m sure will ring a bell with more than a few of you. On May 28th the PTOT Alumni Association held their Annual Spring Reunion Breakfast which featured guest speaker Sunita Mathur, Alumni Awards recipients and a review of the Annual Plan. There was representation from a wide variety of honoured years and attendees were treated to a lovely breakfast. The Department of Nutritional Sciences held a luncheon on May 28th and the event featured an update from the Chair of the Department, Dr. Mary L’Abbé who spoke about recent departmental honours and research news. Carole Cooper, a representative from the Alumni Association also gave an update about recent alumni activity and the upcoming Edna Park lecture. After attendees enjoyed lunch with their former classmates, anniversary pins and medals were given out to all honoured years. The Faculty of Medicine held its first ever faculty-wide event during Spring Reunion, which was hosted by Dean Catharine Whiteside and featured a panel Lynda Dunal, PT class of 2001 and 2000’s Angie discussion about Personalized Health Care. Panelists included Dr. Anne Bassett, Andreoli, a member of the Alumni Executive Dr. Jim Rutka and Dr. Derek van der Kooy who detailed how their work in the lab is transforming patient care. The presentations were followed by lively discussion from the audience. Afterwards attendees were invited to a reception where they could mingle with the Dean, the panelists and fellow alumni. Thank you again to all the alumni that attended our Spring Reunion events! Save the Date for Spring Reunion next year which will take place May 30 – June 3, 2012. If you have an anniversary year that ends with a ‘7 or a ‘2, and would like to know more about alumni reunion activities, please contact Morgan Tilley (morgan.tilley@ utoronto.ca).

Debra Stewart, OT 7T6 and the Alumni Award recipient’s proud mother, Lois Court

Barbara Cooper, P&OT 7T1 and Barbara Randall P&OT 7T1 and 9T1

Leslie McCarroll and Morgan Tilley from the Faculty of Medicine Department of Advancement.

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(l-r) Dina Brooks (the recipient of the PT Alumni Award), Brenda Mori, Deb Cameron, guest speaker Sunita Mathur, Diane Gasner. In the foreground representing the class of 2036 is Brenda’s beautiful baby. (l-r) Dr. Beverlea Tallant, P&OT 6T1; Judy Godfrey, P&OT 6T1, BScOT 8T7; Dr. Shirley Vulpe, P&OT, 6T1, Ann Edwards Smith P&OT 6T1

“Students” from honoured years return to class

l-r: Biraj Khosla (chair of the Achievement Awards Committee), Dina Brooks, Debra Stewart, Gaye Walsh

Some members of the Alumni Executive: Mary Sauriol and Gaye Walsh behind and Shirley Lupton and Elizabeth Di Chiara sitting in front

17299_Fall 11.indd 12 11-08-26 3:38 PM updates....OT students

The past summer months have been filled with many exciting activities for OT students. The end of June held the much anticipated Dragon Boat festival on Toronto Island. OT had three teams for this year’s event; HydrOTherapy and hOT shOT paddlers comprised the first year teams, with Therapeutic Use of Boat holding second years. All teams paddled hard and ended up with a first, second, and third place finish in their respective divisions. In July, OTs rented out Hotel Ocho for their yearly semi-formal where they spent the evening socializing and dancing.

The summer academic term has also proved to be busy but exiting for both years. Year One OT students spent the summer term at 500 University learning about technology and the OT market, as well as starting their research projects to be presented at Thelma Cardwell in June 2012. The Year Two students were busy with two consecutive placements and final research papers as they prepare to enter the working world. Team Dragon Boat August marks summer vacation for Year One OT students as they get ready to welcome the incoming class of 2013. Many exciting A study in orientation weeks are in store including Jays Game, Yuk Yuks synchronization and comedy night and scavenger hunts. Student council has also determination planned many exciting events for OT month in October. Stay tuned to hear more!

The Semi-formal

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17299_Fall 11.indd 13 11-08-26 3:38 PM updates.... List of Award Winners from Grad Formal (including the description of the PT students awards) It has not been all work over at 500 University. We have had a very ATHLETIC AWARD - Riley Louie successful intramural year finished off by “Swing Phase Sensations”, One award will be presented to the student of the graduating classes who: - has contributed to athletic events of any nature (intramural, varsity, our class softball team. While the team proved to be strong hitters, recreational) through participation, organization or just being there to cheer a weak defensive stance denied them the last step towards a league on the team, throughout their 2+ years in the Departments of OT and PT title. Off the field and in the classroom, the first years found a lecture - has encouraged other students to participate in athletics about the cerebellum to be overly stimulating and showed off fine - has demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship and especially enthusiasm motor control in their now-famous in-class flash mob. If you have and spirit yet to see it, type in “Operation Flash Mob” (with the quotations) in AWARD OF MERIT - Tiffaney Marlow Youtube. And when not dancing during lecture, students have been One award will be presented to the student of the graduating classes who: - will be a credit to her/his respective profession spotted enjoying a late night movie at 500. - has encouraged other students to participate in activities which reach th On June 26 twenty women from both first and second year, beyond the scope of academics to enrich their education endowed with super-human upper body strength, participated in - has demonstrated support for both professions and has encouraged Toronto’s International Dragon Boat Race Festival. “Range of M- continued interactions between the two groups throughout their 2+ years Ocean”, as they like to call themselves, completed the 500m race - has participated in various activities both within and outside of the in 2:29:70 minutes in the Premier women’s B finals, bringing home departments and has given of his/her time and effort for the benefit of other the gold medal. A few weeks later, from July 14-17th, 6 students students and the programs. PT CLASS VALEDICTORIAN - Lauren Dyck ventured to Whistler, BC to attend the CPA Congress. Some of OPRAH WINFREY AWARD - Tony Nakhle the highlights for the students were hearing inspirational speakers, One award will be presented to the student of the graduating classes who: hearing about recent research, learning from influential and - People always turn to for inspiration and advice experienced physiotherapists, networking and learning more about - Has something to say on every subject our amazing profession. - Most likely to lend a helping hand when needed 80 fresh faces will soon join the UofT PT alumni world. The second SLEEPING BEAUTY AWARD - Chris Chee years celebrated this new milestone on July 10th at the Grad Formal One award will be presented to the student of the graduating classes who: - Can be found inspecting the inside of their eyelids during most classes held at Berkeley Church. 11 students were awarded PT participation - Always asks fellow classmates “Did I miss anything important?” awards: Jenna Beatty, Lori Anne Donald, Lauren Dyck, Serena - Spends more time with their head on their desk than in their books Forbes, Dave Friesen, Kate Gillis, Riley Louie, Tiffaney Marlow, Dan GRANDE ESPRESSO AWARD - Drew Bourret Pringle, Sayaka Tiessen, and Rony Toma. Lauren Dyck received the One award will be presented to the students of the graduating classes who: award for Valedictorian, Riley Louie for the Athletic Award, Tiffaney - Can always be found with a coffee in their hands, talking about how much Marlow for the Award of Merit, and many other awards were also they would love a coffee, thinking about coffee, dreaming of coffee, or received, including best dressed Henry Truong. The second years complaining about how they don’t have a coffee - Spends more money in Starbucks than they do on printing are on their final placement with locations varying from Vancouver - All they have to do is walk into a Starbucks, Second Cup, Tim Horton’s, to Tanzania, but of course, the majority are still in our beloved GTA. Coffee Time, Dunkin Donuts, Robins or any other coffee shop and all the With their research projects successfully behind them, they are employees know them by name and know their order excited to join the workforce in just a couple short months. The up ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD - Usman Kahn and coming second years are working through their neuro unit and One award will be presented to the students of the graduating classes who: you will undoubtedly see some of them in the community this fall - Always making a spectacle of themselves regardless of what is going on with their back-to-back 5 week placements. around them. - Can be counted on to make everybody laugh The fall season also calls for a new wave of students entering into THE KLUTZ - Ceilidh Kinlin the world of physiotherapy. The new student council is hard at One award will be presented to the students of the graduating classes who: work planning the orientation events for this new class of first years. - Is most likely to injure themselves performing a simple task Some of our events include a scavenger hunt around the GTA, Blue - Is most likely to trip over their own feet Jays game, Island Park BBQ, Semi Formal dance, and a Karaoke THE RANTER - John Josipovic Night where it is quite possible we may lose some students due One award will be presented to the students of the graduating classes who: to ear damage. However, with another year to conquer and lots to - You can always find in the hallways after a test ranting about the stupid/ useless/ambiguous questions learn, we look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead and hope CAPTAIN QUESTION - Laura Desveaux to make another unforgettable year. One award will be presented to the students of the graduating classes who: - Is most likely to extend class by raising their hand - Always wants to know just a little bit more SASQUATCH AWARD - Rony Toma One award will be presented to the students of the graduating classes who: - Is naturally endowed with an abundance of bodily hair - and/or has trouble purchasing shoes due to irregularly large sized feet FERRIS BUEHLER AWARD - Jessica Hearn One award will be presented to the students of the graduating classes who: - Is most likely to skip class. Enough said.

Physiotherapy Students at Grad Formal These next ones don’t really need an explanation! BEST SWAGGER - Rana Sunder WEIRDEST JAW DEVIATION - Tova Steinfeld MOST DISTINCTIVE SNEEZE - Eleanor Vanbruinessen BEST DRESSED - Henry Truong

PT STUDENT PARTICIPATION AWARD 2011 GOLD: Tiffaney Marlow, Riley Louie, Dave Friesen, Lauren Dyck, Dan Pringle, Kate Gillis

SILVER: Serena Forbes, Rony Toma, Jenna Beatty

BRONZE: Lori Anne Donald, Sayaka Tiessen

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17299_Fall 11.indd 14 11-08-26 3:38 PM where are they now?... Sharon Johnston, P&OT 6T6

This year is Mrs. Johnston’s 45th anniversary as a P&OT and we are delighted that she is a member of the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Alumni Association.

For more information about Mrs Johnston and her career please see the Governor General’s website: http://gg.ca

Note: There has been a long-standing relationship between the governors general of Canada and/or their wives, and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Her Excellency Viscountess Willingdon, wife of the governor general was the first patron of the CAOT in 1930. Having a royal patron as a champion of an organization was a common British practice and would not have seemed unusual in Canada at the time. The viscountess and her husband had an interest in the arts, and this might have been a factor in her willingness to serve the association in this capacity. In addition, their son had been killed in World War I, and the viscountess may have known about the wartime work of the occupational therapists.

Did you Know! The patrons who followed Viscountess Willingdon were the Countess of Bessborough, Lady Tweedsmuir, the Countess of Athlone, the Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, who is married to the Governor Viscountess Alexander of Tunis, and Governors General Vincent General of Canada, , is a P&OT alumna. Massey, Georges Vanier, Roland Michener, Jules Leger, Edward Schreyer, and Jeanne Sauvé. Mrs. Johnston graduated as a physical and occupational therapist in 1966, from the University of Toronto. She worked in the area of child psychiatry. When the Johnston family moved to Montréal, she completed a master’s and doctorate in rehabilitation science, all while raising her five daughters. At the master’s level, she studied a more effective way of clearing the small airways of cystic fibrosis sufferers. Her doctoral thesis examined the coordination of respiratory muscles during normal speech, stuttered speech and singing. Her thesis resulted in the publication of scientific articles on respiratory mechanics.

In 1999, Sharon Johnston moved from Montréal, Quebec, to Waterloo, Ontario, with her husband David Johnston. While Mr. Johnston was occupied running the , Mrs. Johnston began an entirely new life, managing a hundred-acre farm and a small horse-boarding business called Chatterbox Farm.

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston was sworn in on October 1, 2010, and is the 28th governor general since Confederation

As the spouse of the governor general, Mrs. Johnston plays a tangible role in fulfilling the governor general’s mandate by taking part in official ceremonies and national celebrations, such as the opening of Parliament, investiture ceremonies, Canada Day events, the reception of foreign dignitaries and the governor general’s visits at home and abroad. The spouse of the governor general is designated His or Her Excellency while in office. In addition, the spouse is granted membership in the Order of Canada at the level of Companion, and is designated a knight or dame of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. 14

17299_Fall 11.indd 15 11-08-26 3:38 PM Their Excellencies enjoy their new roles

Dear Update, Thank you for publishing the letters from Irene Woolford and Muriel (?Haynes) Sellers – great to hear from two of my classmates. They sound like lively members of the physio world and I admireSincerely, their work. Nancy (Rendell) Martin 4T6

Resume: 1946 – Civic Hospital 1947 – Middlesex Hospital, London, England 1948 – Ottawa Civic 1949 – Vancouver General (hometown) 1951 – G. F. Strong Rehab, Vancouver 1952 – U of T for Teacher’s course 1954 – Teaching at U of A 1962 – Married – had two children, then several years of geriatric work 2009 - Widowed

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17299_Fall 11.indd 16 11-08-26 3:38 PM reputationfor excellence

The University of Toronto has a reputation for excellence and consistently ranks among the top post-secondary institutions in the world. We have the reputation we do today because of individuals like you, who believe in us and support the work we do. Philanthropic gifts allow us to build our research capacity, attract world-renowned scholars and scientists, and most importantly, encourage the best and bright students to study at U of T. It is through philanthropy that we can dream big, aim high and achieve our goals.

Over the next five years, both the Departments of OS&OT and PT would like to increase the number of bursaries and scholarships available for their students. Bursaries enable us to give those in financial need the opportunity to obtain an education that may otherwise be inaccessible by providing financial support. Scholarships allow us to reward those who demonstrate academic excellence. Given the intensity of both the PT and OS&OT programs, it is recommended that students refrain from part-time work as much time and focus is required to be successful in our programs. As a result, we want to provide as many of our students as possible with some form of financial relief so that they can remain fully committed to their studies.

Student awards can be supported at all levels. Gifts made at the Annual Fund Level ($5- $1,827) or Leadership Level ($1,827-$24,000) are directed to the Departments’ discretionary funds, which provide tuition and travel support for students. Gifts of $25,000+ are considered major gifts to the University. At this level of giving, one can create a named expendable or endowed student award in their name or in honour of a loved one.

Gifts in all of these categories are extremely important to the university, our programs and our students. These gifts greatly enhance our ability to attract the best and most passionate students. I have had the pleasure of talking to students who have received awards and they are extremely grateful that an individual, corporation or foundation has supported their education and changed their world. You can actually see confidence and great appreciation in their faces; it’s absolutely wonderful!

Thank you to all of you who have supported us, our students and the work we do here in OS&OT and PT.

If you would like further information on our giving programs, please contact me at 416-946-7370.

Lesley McCarroll Development Officer, Rehabilitation Sciences Sector

inmemoriam

Penny (Perfect) Norwood, P&OT 5T8 In Clarksburg, Ontario, May 2011 Penny and her husband, Peter, enjoyed living in Clarksburg since the early 1990’s. Graduating in 1958 in Physical and Occupational Therapy, Penny began her career as a physiotherapist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. She left to work in England at St Mary’s Paddington, then traveled in a car and tent around Europe before returning to Canada to complete a BA. Her knowledge and experience were useful in subsequent jobs at Canada Manpower and the YMCA in Brantford. She returned to Toronto and to physiotherapy at Toronto East General and Sunnybrook Hospitals until she and Peter moved to their lovely property near Georgian Bay where she developed both her beautiful garden and her skills with watercolours. She’ll always be remembered fondly by her classmates and friends for her sparkling spirit and her impish humour.

Margaret (Laing) Reecke, OT 4T9 In Vancouver, BC. January 10, 2011 Margaret had lived in Vancouver since graduation. She was predeceased by her husband Robert, and survived by her two daughters, Karen Reecke, and Paula Coutts, 2 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

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17299_Fall 11.indd 17 11-08-26 3:38 PM for this Please send nomination to: Alumni Achievement Award PT & OT Alumni Association University of Toronto 500 University Avenue, Room 161 Toronto, ON, M5G 1V7 Phone: 416-978-1820 [email protected] or Occupational Therapy distinguished award. Thank you The Achievement Award Committee The Alumni Achievement Award honors graduates who have made an exceptional contribution to their profession. Alumni or members of the public may nominate a University of Toronto graduate in Physical Therapy or Occupational for this award. The Alumni Achievement Award is presented to one alumnus from Physical Therapy and one alumnus from Occupational Therapy each year at the Annual General Meeting/Spring Reunion of the Alumni held in May or June. a University Physical Therapy Mary Martin Joan Ferguson Trishan Kelso Jane Hudson Marion Leslie Nancy Christie Elizabeth DiChiara Sheila Hubbard Molly Verrier Sheila Jarvis Mea Renahan Diane Gasner Sharon Switzer- McIntyre Bahram Jam Dina Brooks Mary Sauriol Occupational Therapy Thelma Cardwell Ann Strickland Isobel Robinson Pat Fisher Judy Friedland Marg Young Marilyn Ernst Conibe Pearl Gryfe Wendy Campbell Joanne Valliant Cook Barbara Cooper Barbara Quinn Anne Agur Angela Colantonio Debra Stewart Karen Goldenberg Our distinguished list of recipients is as follows: Year 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 We encourage all Alumni or members of the public to consider nominating of Toronto graduate in Physical Therapy of an or on for the the the the The was and made at at of of of Award Therapy Therapy made based first first following been award. Therapy Award Therapy Therapy are The have member has the this University a achievement members anniversary

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of or Award award Physical 17 Physical Physical Occupational Occupational and and 1996. any in an or this the areas from from in Achievement Therapy graduates from for 1995, 1995, nominate Alumni 1996 June The contribution in in in marked graduate Therapy in may Scholarly Activity in clinical, community, or academic environment Therapeutic Practice Education (of PT/OT students, (at university or college level) health professionals, general public Administration Political Activity advocacy carried out to benefit: alumnus alumnus year. Alumni alumnus 2011

• • • • • one one consideration achievements categories: one each to to Dear Alumnus: The acknowledges PT/OT Alumni Association, August 2010 Achievement Award. Beginning established established AGM exceptional Occupational year professions. public Toronto Physical

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17299_Fall 11.indd 18 11-08-26 3:38 PM PT/OT Alumni Association, August 2010 • • • • • • 2. Therapeutic Practice • • • • community, or academic environment 1. Scholarly Activity in clinical, this Award are: Areas of achievement for consideration

specialized/challenging area service commitment in a given equipment design or development of innovative or interventions development of new treatment methods evaluation or for assessment of clients development of new tools for program new programs development and/or implementation of direct service to clients that is exemplary programs. initiative in the development of research teaching and/or clinical practice. application of that knowledge to lively pursuit of new knowledge and the care/management. that result in improved patient research projects and/or clinical studies public. therapists, the health field, and/or that add to the knowledge base of publications, research papers or books outlined above. The Selection Committee's contribution in at least 3 of the 5 areas Nominees should demonstrate a significant • • • • • out to benefit: 5. Political Activity/ Advocacy carried • • • • • 4. Administration • • • • • other health professionals, general public university or college level, education of 3. Education of PT/OT students, at

government activities or initiatives issues relative to healthcare an OT or PT association the profession a specific client group related to PT/OT practice development of new business initiatives activities or initiatives consultation/contribution to government PT/OT professional associations participation in management roles within profession activities that contribute to the participation in strategic planning an OT/PT healthcare or other agency direction / leadership management of development of promotional materials public presentations field work supervision clinical demonstrations direct teaching nomination, or have additional questions If you require assistance in completing a the nominee. Award Committee a more complete idea of available, because it gives the Achievement nominee’s achievements is very desirable, if comprehensive information on the your nomination. A CV and/or email contact information of the nominee in nomination. Please include phone and/or additional information related to their Committee may contact nominees to obtain receipt of nominations. The Selection contact all nominators to acknowledge The Achievement Award Committee will the Award to be presented in that year. than January 15th to be considered for however Nominations may be made at any time, Office with the information. If you prefer, may e-mail the Alumni Alumni office, along with a covering letter. found in this brochure and forward it to the prestigious award, please complete the form If you wish to nominate an alumnus for this the submission the candidate's contributions as described in decision will be made based on a review of they must be received no later

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17299_Fall 11.indd 19 11-08-26 3:38 PM PT/OT Alumni Association, August 2010 Phone: 416-978-1820 To contact us or forward nominations: purposes. exclusively for Award determination All information provided will be used assist you. please contact us and we will be pleased to

Name______NOMINATOR PT______OT______Year of Graduation______E- mail: ______(W)______Telephone:(H)______Address:______Name______NOMINEE AWARD NOMINATION FORM [email protected] Toronto, ON, M5G 1V7 500 University Avenue, Room 161 University of Toronto PT & OT Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award www.rehab.utoronto.ca information the better. The more comprehensive the category checked in a covering letter. outstanding contributions in each The Nominator should describe the � � � � � E- mail: ______(W)______Telephone:(H)______Address:______Political Activity/Advocacy Administration Education Therapeutic Practice Scholarly Activity PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPTIONAL THERAPY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NOMINATION INFORMATION UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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