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Thorneloe News 2012 Thorneloe University A University of the Anglican Communion Founded through the Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Algoma – 1960 Federated with Laurentian University Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6 Renovations Mark Anniversary Year Although not initially planned over the past several years. efficiently and sleekly, each seat still as Anniversary events, two major They were failing mechanically, includes a retractable tablet for renovation projects coincided with replacement parts were not lectures. And yes, they are quite our 50th and each was made available, and despite our best comfortable. As well, the aging possible by significant support efforts at maintenance we had no curtains were replaced – we now within the Thorneloe community. choice but to replace them if we have a new “traveller” and six new wanted to remain a professional “legs” – with a heavy-duty, fire- Major changes and upgrades venue for theatre. Stage curtains and resistant black velour fabric. were made to the Ernie Checkeris their associated hardware had also Theatre, built in 1998 to provide a deteriorated over the years, Important Community Support large lecture hall and home to the particularly under the hot glare In many ways, we have a brand- Thorneloe Theatre Department. of the stage lighting. new space with a total cost of about Chief among these was the complete In December, all 103 seats on $80,000, nearly all of which was replacement of its seating. the retractable platforms were covered by the golf tournament last Many alumni and community replaced with a state-of-the-art summer and through seat sales to members will remember the original product from a seating company in individual donors. If you would like seats that were giving us problems the United Kingdom. Designed to have a seat named for yourself or a family member, a few seats are still available at the original $400 dedication fee. In addition to the Theatre renovations, Thorneloe also enlarged, improved, and renamed the Chapel space. A 400 square-foot addition includes an accessible washroom, kitchenette, and storage facility. With new windows, doors, and floor coverings, a new entrance and wheelchair ramp, the Chapel is now fully accessible and available as a teaching and seminar space. Total cost was $350,000. The Chapel was rededicated in October by Stephen Andrews, Some members of the Fielding family in attendance at the rededication with Bishop Andrews. Bishop of Algoma, and renamed “The Fielding Memorial Chapel of St. Mark” in honour of the Fielding family who originally funded the project and kindly supported its renovations. Additional funds came from the Anglican Foundation of Canada, a variety of individuals, and the Thorneloe Building Fund. The space is much more flexible and accessible. Although Anglican worship still continues – including baptisms and weddings – it’s now also utilized by groups on retreat or The rededication process began outside the Chris Culliford and Bob Derrenbacker in day-long seminars and for Chapel on a lovely October day. try out the new Theatre seats. Thorneloe classes. Page 2 Thorneloe News 2012 A from Wordthe President How quickly this past year has Convocation were Vicki Ridout Kett, All our classrooms have the come and gone; it seems only a few recipient of the Thorneloe Mitre latest educational technology; we months ago I wrote about all the Award for community service; the have launched four-year programs in events we had planned for our 50th Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Andrews, Ancient Studies and Theatre, plus a Anniversary and now I find that we Bishop of Algoma; the Rt. Rev. Tom new motion picture curriculum to are reporting on them. Corston, Bishop of Moosonee; and enhance Fine Arts; we now offer a It was an excellent anniversary the Rt. Rev. Derek Hoskin, Bishop of one-year certificate in the School of year; not only a time for celebration Calgary and grandson of Archbishop Theology for Anglican layleaders; but an opportunity to refine and George Thorneloe, this university’s the Theatre seats (long a cause of update some important facilities on namesake. We welcomed our much grumbling) have been replaced campus, such as the Chapel and colleagues in education within the with high quality seating and Checkeris Theatre. A sincere thank Laurentian Federation: Dr. Pierre various improvements were made to you to everyone who attended our Zundel of the University of Sudbury; the Theatre space; and finally, a events, and particularly those whose Dr. Kevin McCormick of Huntington major renovation to the Chapel was support and efforts have made these University; Dr. Patrice Sawyer of completed to make it accessible for substantial renovations possible. Laurentian, and other members of people with mobility issues and to the University community. make it a more flexible space, while Convocation allowed us to maintaining its beauty as a space for celebrate our anniversary, pay worship, prayer and contemplation. tribute to those whose vision and As a final thought, I used the efforts had given birth to and expression from the Book of Hebrews fostered our University, plus award “a great cloud of witnesses” during scholarships and bursaries to my Convocation address. I thought it deserving students. most appropriate because so many people with a common vision about Record enrolment Thorneloe were in the room that This year, we welcomed more evening: Roger Nash, a professor of than 2,700 students to Thorneloe philosophy from the 1960s and a courses, the most ever in our history. Thorneloe Fellow; Ernie Checkeris, We continue to have a complement former Chancellor of the University of excellent teacher-scholars, with and one of Thorneloe’s founders; nine full-time faculty, 25 part-time Don Thompson, President and Vice- Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson faculty, as well as a staff of nine, all Chancellor from 1991 to 2001; Marg served as our keynote speaker. of which reflects a healthy and Kechnie, professor emeritus and one We were delighted that the Rt. steady growth. of the founding faculty in Women’s Studies; and many others. All of Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, former Our expectation for the 2012-13 Governor-General of Canada, was them have sacrificed much to work academic year is another increase in for the success of Thorneloe and able to join us for Convocation in enrolment which is gratifying to see in October. Following acceptance of an each is still a committed member of light of our continued – in fact our community. honorary Doctorate Of Canon Law expanding – dedication to the liberal from Thorneloe, Madame Clarkson arts. These studies are, in our mind, I do believe that we as a served as our keynote speaker. an essential part of a university University are truly surrounded by a Earlier in the day she attended the education and a substantive way of “great cloud of witnesses” and have official re-opening of the Chapel producing thoughtful and creative much to celebrate and much to look which has been re-named the citizens in a democracy. Liberal arts forward to. A successful university – Fielding Memorial Chapel of St. creates in students the ability to whether big or small – is made up Mark in honour of the family that engage in critical thinking and a of faculty, staff, students, board originally funded the structure and passion for life-long learning. I am members, and friends who are responded so warmly to our need to pleased that Thorneloe has remained dedicated to a common mission. update and improve the facility. in the forefront of this educational As such, I am confident in our Among our guests at mission for more than 50 years. future. Thorneloe News 2012 Page 3 2011 Convocation Thorneloe University cordially invites you to attend The Thirty-first Meeting of the University Convocation to be held at the Thorneloe University Theatre on the Laurentian campus The Ven. Anne Germond leads Convocation in an opening prayer. Friday, October 12, 2012, time – 7:30pm. For the conferring of degrees, awards, and scholarships. A Reception will follow. RSVP Susan Moores (705) 673-1730, ext. 10 Senate Names Award Recipients Thorneloe Senate has named Anne Cole as recipient of an Honorary Doctorate, Dr. Shannon Hentgen as recipient of the Thorneloe Fellowship, and “the volunteers of Camp Manitou” as recipients of the Thorneloe Mitre. These degrees/awards will be conferred Madame Clarkson signs the Registry on receiving her degree at Thorneloe’s Convocation on October 12, 2012. while Registrar Ian MacLellan looks on. Ms. Vicki Ridout Kett accepts her award of the Thorneloe Mitre Keynote speaker was Madame Clarkson, for her extensive community service. former Governor-General of Canada Page 4 Thorneloe News 2012 It was ‘Curtains’ for the Anniversary Golf Tournament Left to right: Peter DiPietrantonio, Mauro Zuliani, Rick Giommi, Don Garrioch Despite our best efforts we could Above: Eventually our golfers were not control Mother Nature and our able to to enjoy a perfect day, but highly-anticipated 50th Anniversary they had to wait until August. golf tournament was seriously rained out on June 23 last year. Play ‘resumed’ on August 25, when more than 50 enjoyed a morning of good Left: The June banquet went golf at the Idylwylde Golf Club in ahead as planned with a silent Sudbury. auction and excerpt from “As You Like It”. Team Laking Toyota took home first place, while a team of Thorneloe faculty and staff earned the dubious honour of “highest score.” The event was planned as one of has been used to purchase new stage good food was enjoyed along with a many celebrations marking our curtains and related accessories. silent auction and a scene from the anniversary but also as a fund-raiser Despite the inclement June Summer Shakespeare production of for upgrades to the Ernie Checkeris weather, we still held the banquet “As You Like It.” Theatre.