lasting winter 2009 Connectionsthe magazine for Loyalist College Alumni and Friends James Harrington: 2008 Premier’s Award Winner PAGE 4 On the Cover… Orientation 2008 was a great success with an exciting agenda Charles Benson, Business of events to welcome new Administration 1970, and returning students to registered at Loyalist in campus. First-year students 1967. He was student became familiar with their #001, and joined the 171 new surroundings through an others who registered to extensive program of orienta- study at Loyalist that year. tion activities. Students and In 2008 Charles celebrated staff gathered on the College being Odd Fellow #1 as he grounds, standing in posi- became the Grand Master tion to spell out Loyalist for of the Ontario Independent an aerial view photo that has Order of the Odd Fellows been posted on earth.google. (IOOF). Commemorating com (see page 3). Hundreds of the occasion with him are (l to r) daughter-in-law, Glenda Benson, Early Childhood Education 1997; new and returning students son, Philip Benson, Accounting 1999; Charles; wife, Carolyn Benson; and, Maureen Piercy, Print joined in a drumming circle Journalism 1979, Loyalist College President. (pictured on cover) as Treefrog In addition, in June, Charles was recognized with the Hugh P. O’Neil Outstanding Alumni Award, Percussion encouraged every- one to be part of the beat. at Loyalist’s Convocation. The award recognizes a Loyalist graduate who has made an exceptional contribution to his or her community through professional and community leadership, or through COVER PHOTO: MARILYN WARREN volunteer service. In 2007, Charles received the Dr. Harold Williamson Humanitarian Award, which is presented annually by Belleville’s 418 Wing of the Air Force Association of Canada. HOME DELIVERY OF DIPLOMA FRAMES NOW AVAILABLE Visit the Loyalist Alumni Association website and select the frame that’s right for you. Choose from metal or wooden styles, matted in red or blue with an embossed Loyalist logo. To access our website, visit www.loyalistcollege.com and select the Alumni link located on the homepage. TO ORDER, CONtact thE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE: Phone: (613) 969-1913 ext. 2218 • E-mail: [email protected] Loyalist cares about the environment. That’s why this publication is printed on paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council — an independent organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Presidents’ Message (L to R): Mary Brodie, Alumni Association Message from your Alumni President and Maureen Piercy, Loyalist Development Officer College President As the holiday season approaches I look back on what has been a this year’s program for new students — busy and exciting year. Since the including taking a Loyalist photo for last issue of Lasting Connections, a number of interesting events Google Earth and a drumming circle have taken place. I was joined in in which hundreds of students joined the office for the summer by two in. Convocation, awards ceremonies, students, Marina Apperley, Business PHOTO: MARILYN WARREN MARILYN PHOTO: 40th Anniversary celebrations — we’re Administration 2010 and Rosemary The fall and winter tend to be the seasons delighted to share it all with you. Rooke, Bachelor of Applied Arts in when many of us take time to think of family. Human Services Management 2009. We hope that you also think of your Loyalist The 2008-09 Loyalist College Foundation Marina expertly maintained the family. We encourage you to stay in touch — to Annual Appeal is now underway. Some of you Alumni Memorial Grove and was a renew connections and to keep up-to-date with may already have been contacted by our student huge help in organizing and hosting the Homecoming activities and the the exciting developments at your College. callers and had the opportunity to offer your support. Your contributions to this campaign are Alumni Memorial Grove ceremony Many of you have had the opportunity to renew very important to the Endowment Fund for stu- as well as helping to update the your ties with Loyalist over the past year as we dent bursaries, providing financial assistance for alumni database. Rosemary, serving a work co-op placement as part of celebrated the College’s 40th Anniversary — students working toward their educational goals. participating in activities such as the Automotive her degree program, conducted A total of $170,700 was presented at the annual research on the effectiveness of the Program’s Show and Shine event, the Memorial Awards presentation in November. We appreci- Alumni Association. Grove Dedication ceremony and the Alumni ate your support. Your gift will help Loyalist In October we also launched the Homecoming celebration. It was a wonderful students achieve success now and in the future. Annual Fund Appeal and hired a year, and we are thrilled that so many graduates group of dynamic Loyalist students were able to return to campus to celebrate Loyal- We hope that you have been receiving your who have been calling alumni to ist’s first 40 years of excellence and achievement. Alumni e-newsletter and find it informative and update contact information and entertaining. It is just one of the ways we keep to ask for support for the Annual In this edition of Lasting Connections you will find in touch with our graduates. If you have not yet Fund that raises funds to provide profiles of our 2008 Premier’s Award Nominees, received it, please contact the Alumni Office at financial assistance for Loyalist stu- be reminded of the many ways that our students [email protected] and we will add you to dents. We’ve been pleased but not continue to contribute to the community, and surprised by the gracious response the list. read about the career path of outstanding gradu- the callers have received from ate Charles Beale. You can also reminisce about Whether you visit us, call us, or e-mail us please many of the alumni they’ve called. your own Loyalist Orientation as you learn about stay in touch with your College. I’ve also had the pleasure of speak- ing with a number of alumni myself both by phone and e-mail and I en- LASTING CONNECTIONS is distributed EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Published through College Advancement courage you to contact me anytime twice a year and is available free of charge Catherine Campbell, Ivanka Franjkovic, & External Relations to all alumni, staff, faculty and other Fran Nobes, Dianne Spencer, Marilyn Dianne Spencer, Executive Director if you have a suggestion, questions members of the Loyalist Family. Additional Warren or just want to say “Hello”. You can Loyalist College Respects your Privacy. copies may be obtained by contacting DESIGN Sherry Hedger From time to time the Alumni Association reach me by e-mail at alumni@ the Alumni Office at 1-800-99ALUMNI. contacts graduates regarding various loyalistc.on.ca or by phone at The opinions expressed in this publication LASTING CONNECTIONS is a publication programs, benefits, and fund raising pro- are not necessarily those of the Alumni of the Loyalist College Alumni 1-800-99ALUMNI. I look forward to grams for Loyalist College or the Loyalist Office or ofL oyalist College. The editors of Association. hearing from you. College Foundation. If for any reason you LASTING CONNECTIONS reserve the right ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT do not wish to be contacted by mail or to edit all submissions. Mary Brodie – outgoing phone, please contact the Alumni Office IVANKA FranJKOVic Brian Miller – incoming by e-mail at [email protected] or call 1-800-99ALUMNI. CONTRIBUTORS Jessica Bourque, Lisa Kirbie, JeffL abine, Trudie Lake Lasting Connections 1 y a W d t e e e a i g o o g l r t h e n m e d U c l e m e d i a i r c l e i a m y a y c i r m a g c a a s h d W CAMPUSn g NEWS s h - d r u m m i n g c i n W - u s r u d m i a y u p i r c lm d p r d m t e m W u m e t e w a m n i r u e d d d r n i d i sat i n U d i t i s t m U o n i n c t i o n a w a r d g c i e g o n o d i e i n c t i o n a er d is a c t i i r c l e g o o g l e c h e f o d o g lUe e a r t h c h e f a w m a s h d i s t i n e a r t h g d i e - u p o o g l e e a r t h c h e f o United Way Campaign Launched During the week of October 27 the College community launched its 2008-2009 United Way Campaign with a number of activities on-campus. The goal was to make this campaign the College’s most successful to date — and to surpass last year’s donations of $11,000. Students in the Public Relations program organized Trick or Treat as the opening event, a fun activity encouraging people to donate to the campaign with the incentive of a chance to win great prizes. The students in the Police Foundations program raised funds by running 13 kilometres for the cause. College President Maureen Piercy invited staff to join her for a pizza and pop luncheon.