Volume 55 Number 1 Spring 2016 stmikes.utoronto.ca

St.University of St. Michael’s Michael’s College in the Alumni Magazine

Principal & Vice-President Randy Boyagoda St.Michael’s Contents The University of St. Michael’s College Alumni Magazine 10 04 10 Banks, bombs & blood money PUBLISHER & EDITOR Targeting the Islamic State’s Office of Alumni Affairs, financial assets University of St. Michael’s College By Genevieve Zingg 1T4 MANAGING EDITOR Ruth Hanley 12 Randy Boyagoda Sixth Principal and the Vice-President COPY EDITOR of the University of St. Michael’s College Laurel-Ann Finn By Philip Marchand 6T9 CAMPUS NOTES Joy Lee 17 Honours CONTRIBUTORS Philip Marchand 6T9 19 Campus Notes David Mulroney 7T8 09 Duane Rendle Genevieve Zingg 1T4 23 Bulletin Board

Distribution Office of University Advancement Columns Art Direction & Design 03 From Founders House Fresh Art & Design Inc. The best days are yet to come COVER 04 In Print Ethan Horst Mitchell Celebrating 100 years at

Publication Mail Agreement St. Clare’s Church No: 40068944 06 Alumni Association Readership survey gives Please send comments, corrections and 10 enquiries to the Office of high score Alumni Affairs and Development University of St. Michael’s College 07 Young Alumni Committee 81 St. Mary Street, Creating a culture of engagement Toronto, ON M5S 1J4 Telephone: 416-926-7260 08 Giving Fax: 416-926-2339 Students are excited Email: [email protected] about improvements at John M. Kelly Library Alumni, friends and students of St. Michael’s College Kelly Café receive this magazine free of charge. 19 09 Visit our website at stmikes.utoronto.ca A cup of joe with Oriana Bertucci 27 Art on campus Who Else Knows

2 Spring 2016 St. Michael’s From Founders House

The Best Days are Yet to Come

he big story in this edition with colleagues at the University of Toronto gave us every reason to believe that this spirit of the magazine is the appoint- about just who and what we are. Not surpris- would be reciprocated. ment of Professor Randy Boya- ingly, this had something of a “both, and” The second thing that stands out for me Tgoda as Principal and Vice-President here at quality. We made it clear that we are both a is that this hiring process, which is all about St. Mike’s. There are many reasons our future, was made possible thanks to for making this choice. Randy is a a guiding presence that has been part of distinguished scholar and a dynamic our community from its earliest days. teacher. He is a gifted writer and, as You can’t expect to retain and cultivate President of PEN Canada, a champion all the gifts that make you distinctive of intellectual and artistic freedom. His without effort and investment. Among contributions to , Randy’s various distinguished titles, , the CBC and one stands out in particular. He has other media outlets help secular audi- been named to a new Basilian Chair in ences better understand the continuing Christianity, Arts and Letters. Thanks relevance of religion in daily life. His to a generous gift from our founding track record as an academic admin- order, we will be able to reinforce and istrator is no less brilliant. Sheldon expand our efforts to share the Catholic Levy, whose recent presidency at Ry- intellectual tradition with new genera- erson helped to redefine what an urban tions of students and with our wider university can offer to its students and community. Randy’s work as a teacher its city, selected Randy to lead what will be focused on the classroom, but was arguably that university’s most im- not limited to it. We also want to create portant initiative. As Director of Zone opportunities to promote wider schol- Learning, Randy led an ambitious arship and research, and to bring to the and innovative project whose success campus speakers and events that will in breaking down academic silos was excite colleagues across campus in the central to the redefinition of Ryerson. Randy Boyagoda (left) and David Mulroney University of Toronto’s Department of As truly impressive as all of that English as much as they will interest our is, it isn’t what I found most compelling in community of scholars dedicated to academic own students and alumni. Randy’s candidacy. What sold me was his as- freedom and rigorous debate, and also vi- Our best days are indeed ahead of us, sertion, frequently repeated with quiet con- brantly Catholic in terms of our openness to a and largely because we have stayed true to fidence and a big smile, that the best days distinguished intellectual tradition and our ef- an orientation to Goodness, Discipline and of the University of St. Michael’s College lie forts to focus our community life on the values Knowledge that has distinguished us from ahead of us. I share that belief, and am con- of the Gospel. We did not pretend that retain- the beginning. F fident that Randy’s arrival will play a big role ing our distinctiveness in the midst of a much in ensuring that it holds true. larger, secular organization would always be David Mulroney 7T8, President & Two things stand out for me from the hir- easy, but we did reconfirm our commitment to Vice-Chancellor ing process. The first is that it enabled us to doing this with a spirit of generous goodwill. University of St. Michael’s College

Photo: Stefan Slovak Photo: Stefan have an extended and fruitful conversation And colleagues from the University of Toronto [email protected]

St. Michael’s Spring 2016 3 in print

Celebrating 100 Years at St. Clare’s Church

hree students of St. Michael’s College are among a group of parish volunteers who spearheaded the successful publication of a stunning hardcover book to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a vibrant midtown Toronto parish. TThe three women—alumni Christine Horgan (0T0) and Mary Benincasa (9T4), and current student Anne Hanley—were instrumental in creating St. Clare’s Church: Celebrating 100 Years of Faith and Service, which has been nominated for this year’s Heritage Toronto Book Awards. It contains more than 300 photographs, from archival images to full-page colour bleeds highlighting the beauty of this landmark church, as well as candid shots of the faith community over the years. But more than that, it details the full breadth of the parish’s history from its founding at the outset of World War I through 10 decades that mirror the growth of the city itself. Horgan and her team designed the book’s content so it would be of value to those interested in Catholic history and spirituality but also to local history enthusiasts. “Now the intersection of St. Clair and Dufferin is part of the bustling midtown core of the city, but at that time it was “These stories all still a rural area,” says Horgan. provide a personal The grounding the three received at St. Michael’s helped them pull the book together. As an undergraduate, Horgan majored in English literature, but also took a few Christianity and Culture glimpse into courses, which nourished her interest in art and church history. Benincasa, who received her Masters in Religious Education at St. Mike’s, was a lay pastoral assistant at St. Clare’s Church for many years. history not just Hanley is currently working on her Masters of Religious Education at the College. The book, which is a parish fundraising project, was a true labour of love for all the book of St. Clare’s, committee members. They dedicated hundreds of hours to leafing through long-forgotten but of the time.” papers in the rectory safe and storage rooms, interviewing long-time parishioners, and troll- ing the Archdiocese and City archives. “I found it truly inspiring to see how the arc of world history played out here at St. Clare’s,” says Hanley. “Whether it was Father Francis McGoey launching a rural commune in the Depression years, or Bridget Donley donating the proceeds of her needle-and-thread cart to help build the church, these stories all provide a personal glimpse into history not just of St. Clare’s, but of the time.”

ne of the more noteworthy initial response was to assign a priest from to take a survey of the area to properly assess details of the origins of St. Clare’s a neighbouring parish, a Father Walsh of the situation. parish is the fact that it was the local St. Cecilia’s, to the area. On Sundays Father Without delay some members of the re- Ofaithful who initiated the project. In 1908, a Walsh provided catechism lessons and recited cently established St. Anthony’s Parish St. group of local homeowners under the lead- the Rosary in the McClure’s summer home Vincent de Paul Society conducted a door- ership of a fellow named John Walshe ap- on Bloem Avenue. He also arranged for a cov- to-door survey, asking the people if they proached the newly appointed Archbishop ered van to bring the children to and from St. were attending Mass and if their children Fergus McEvay requesting that a parish be Cecilia’s School over in the Junction District. were attending Catholic school. The out- established in the Earlscourt District. His Archbishop McEvay then instructed the locals look was grim: many Catholics were not

4 Spring 2016 St. Michael’s attending Sunday Mass and were drifting away from the faith. However, there was a positive side. According to a report by the Society, “Every family without exception has signified their intention to withdraw their children from the public schools, if convenience [were] given them in placing a Catholic school in their midst.” The survey indicated that there were 33 Catholic fami- lies in the area at the time. Naturally the primary concern would have been how to finance such a daunting project. Two successful garden parties were held to raise money to purchase the land…. Here’s a description from one of the original parish- ioners, Ethel Martyn, who fortunately took the time to record a lengthy description of the earliest days in 1935: “Well do I recall St. Clare’s first picnic in 1908, which was held opposite the church site, on the south side of St. Clair between Interior of the church from the altar. Lauder and Dufferin Street. It was com- monly known as Ryan’s pasture field, but on that day it was transformed into a veritable How bittersweet it must have felt for that who apparently lived at 1087 St. Clair Avenue fairyland. There was a beautiful grove near core group of “Catholics on the hill,” as they West, presumably an apartment above the first- Dufferin Street [with] refreshment booths, were sometimes referred to, on that chilly floor shop, near the corner of Lauder Avenue. sale of work booth, fish pond, Punch and day—November 7, 1915­—when St. Clare’s The letter was informing Father McCabe of Judy show, and gypsy tent where one’s future Church was officially consecrated. For, al- this soldier’s imminent departure to Canada was revealed for a song.…” though there must have been some joy, there and return to civilian life. It doesn’t mention On June 30, 1909, a tract of land (nine would also have been an underlying feeling whether Private Sullivan was wounded or not, lots) was acquired at the corners of Ravensden of anxiety given the state of affairs on the but it does say that he was a parishioner of St. Avenue (now Westmount Avenue) and St. world stage, as World War I had now been Clare’s.… One can’t help wondering if perhaps Clair by the Roman Catholic Episcopal raging for over a year.… this letter had some special meaning for Father Corporation for the Diocese of Toronto for According to records, St. Clare’s parish had McCabe that moved him to save the letter, and $6,400. According to the original deed, the 110 recruits. Given that there were approxi- what happened to this young man after the war. land was purchased from Elizabeth and Peter mately 1,000 people in the parish at that time, […With the war’s end, the] population Laughton. Another man named Frederick Lee that’s about 10 per cent of its membership, grew by leaps and bounds. By the mid- and his wife, Mary, sold part of the land to according to [USMC Professor and graduate] 1930s, the congregation had grown… to the diocese for $1.… Mark McGowan, who has done extensive re- 2,400 members. But life wasn’t always easy. As a name for the church had not yet been search in this area. Unfortunately, few Catholic The Great Depression of the ’30s affected chosen, the new parish was simply called parishes, except for St. Paul’s and St. Helen’s the people of St. Clare’s as much as any- “Earlscourt Catholic Mission” (a mission tends Church, preserved their honour roll or records, where else. Father Francis McGoey, a young to be an offshoot of another full-fledged par- so there is no way of knowing how many pa- curate assisting at St. Clare’s, decided to do ish). Father James Player, a Basilian curate from rishioners from St. Clare’s were lost. something about it by starting a “Back to Holy Rosary Parish, was put in charge of the What was found was a single, well-preserved the Land” movement. F mission. A little more than a year later, a four- letter inside the rectory safe dated February room brick school building was completed 13, 1918, from the Senior Chaplain of the Excerpted from St. Clare’s Church: Celebrating on the corner of St. Clair and Northcliffe (the Military Forces of Canada, stationed in London, 100 Years of Faith and Service. For more in- site of today’s parkette), and a provisional cha- England. The formal typewritten letter is ad- formation or to purchase a copy, please visit pel was set up in one of the upper rooms for dressed simply to “the Priest in charge, Roman stclarespublishing.com. It is also available

Photo: V ince Ma mm olitti Sunday Mass until the church was usable. Catholic Church,” regarding a Private Sullivan through the Toronto Public Library.

St. Michael’s Spring 2016 5 Alumni association

Readership survey gives high score

ou like us. You really like us!” Top 3 Under the microscope That message came through loud hot topics 46% read most pages. and clear in a recent St. Michael’s 96% 32% read some pages. “ Read the MagazineY readership survey. According to magazine { 18% read all of the magazine. 88 per cent of respondents, the magazine o. helps alumni feel more connected to St. n Michael’s, and 92 per cent gave high marks 1 Alumni stories Our Goldilocks Our Goldilocks to the magazine’s content. (83%) Said one respondent: “[St. Michael’s Maga- moment moment part 1 part 2 zine is] a wonderful connection to my alma ma- 81% ter. The solid tradition of the university has been no. said the magazine’s frequency rediscovered by me as I reconnect through the 91% (twice yearly) is just right. said the magazine has just the magazine and through continuing ed courses.” 2 Interesting right number of pages. Some respondents said they actually use the Another 13% wanted to get programs at the magazine more frequently. magazine as a tool to connect future students St. Michael’s to the College, leaving it in the guidance office (75%) of the high school where they teach or simply Maintaining the link showing it to young people in their circle. The survey results are great news, says no.

Andy Lubinsky 7T9, President of the Univer- 59% 47% 31% 3 said the magazine said it inspired said it inspired sity of St. Michael’s College Alumni Associa- Events has inspired them them to make a them to reconnect tion (USMCAA). “Our main goal is to create (67%) to attend an alumni contribution to with classmates. meaningful connections between alumni and or school function. the school. the College that build on the vision, spirit and traditions of USMC,” he says, “and St. What additional content would Michael’s Magazine is an important part of you like to see in the magazine? The magazine maintaining that bridge.” makes More on alumni who are doing significant work • Stories The USMCAA is constantly working to cre- St. Mike’s feel ate experiences that will meet, and even surpass, about past and present leaders, lay and religious • More about what older graduates are doing....in their like it’s still alumni expectations, he adds. “Keep your feed- later careers and/or retirement • More about the results of back coming, so we can continue to do this!” F a part of my research that has made a contribution • Sports teams • More attention to the life of graduate students • Submissions from current life; The survey, which was conducted in February by the SMC professors on the things they teach in class • Calendar this makes me USMCAA, was sent to all alumni with active email of lectures or events or courses or symposia available for more likely to addresses, and received approximately 450 responses. alumni • More about St. Mike’s involvement in major Of those, 88 per cent were alumni, four per cent were talk about it faculty or staff, three per cent were “friends of St. Mi- issues of the day • A bookshelf setting out new books chael’s,” and the remainder—including a self-described written by SMC alums • More information about the to others. “old curmudgeon”—classified themselves as “other.” Catholic faith

6 Spring 2016 St. Michael’s YOUNG ALUMNI COMMITTEE

Creating a culture of engagement

ooking back over the past Backpack to Briefcase team, the Career Cen- year, the St. Michael’s College Young tre at the University of Toronto and our own Alumni Committee (SMCYAC) has Med School Campus Life. Lbeen very successful in establishing a cul- At the first MikeTalks, held March 30, ture of engagement among students and Mena Gewarges (1T0) described her jour- young alumni. The many events it held ney to her dream medical career. Now in her have helped to grow the Young Alumni with fourth year of medical school at the UofT, Mena membership and engage a wider audience. Gewarges Wednesday, Mena talked about how she got in after an 1T0 March 30, 2016 MIKEtalks are a The Coop As well as the popular Shaker Pro events series of information initial rejection, and what med school is really sessions with recent grads. 12pm Join us for a chat with Mena Gewarges, at Casa Loma, which help young alumni on 1T0, as she talks about her undergrad like. She was brutally honest yet upbeat in her experience and path to med school. She’ll be telling us about how to get in, what it’s really their career paths, SMCYAC also hosted gath- like, and offer some words of wisdom on things talk, telling her audience, “Never subscribe she wishes she had known. Q&A and Mix and Mingle to follow. See Facebook or email erings before these events, to help establish [email protected] for more info. to a fear mentality or failure mentality. Just Brought to you by the St. Michael’s College Sponsored by the SMC brand. On a lighter note, it hosted Young Alumni Committee because you don’t get it the first time doesn’t a pub night at Mullins, a very popular Double Mena Gewarges (1T0) gave the inaugural mean you’re not going to get it another time.” Blue Young Alumni Party as part of the Spring MikeTalks presentation. She inspired and encouraged undergraduates Reunion Celebrations. The Committee also to pursue their goals with commitment and launched the College’s first toy drive and the sessions open to all students in which St. dedication, and not to give up. “No amount Young Alumni Santa Claus Parade Party. And Michael’s young alumni who have gone on of success will happen for you unless you’ve the Alumni/Student Football game was ex- to an interesting career (or are establishing failed,” she said. Success isn’t some magical panded to an entire Sports Day, including a one) will give a brief summary of their career event that simply happens: “Success demands soccer tournament, to give the event wider path so far, and how they got there. The goal patience and commitment…you have to be appeal and make it more inclusive. is for all sessions to be filmed and posted as patient with the process.” a series on the Young Alumni portion of the Mena, who is aiming for a career in inter- MikeTalks St. Michael’s website. nal medicine, hopes to continue to inspire The Young Alumni are very excited about the MikeTalks will be held once a month dur- and encourage undergraduate students to MikeTalks series, a new program launched ing the school year in the newly renovated pursue their academic goals. “Mentorship by SMCYAC this year. We know how dif- COOP space at St. Michael’s College; the relationships are extremely important,” she ficult it is for students and new graduates to regular schedule and the format should make said. “I wouldn’t have come this far with- fit mentoring or career information sessions for a large and diverse audience! out SMC and the kind support of Morteza into their busy schedules—MikeTalks is a Of course, SMCYAC will continue to Memari, Associate Registrar, and the entire regularly scheduled series of information develop mentorship programs with the SMC community!” F

Current Young Olivia Conforti (1T2) Teresa Martin (0T5) Phil Wigmore (1T2) Alumni members Laura Fallico (1T0) Cynthia Mutheardy (1T1) Lily Wong (0T5) Misha Boutilier (1T5) Ainsley Gilkinson (0T9) Cesare Plastina (0T9) Anita Xia (1T2) Valerie Burnatowski (1T1) Andrew Manis (1T1) Sal Rawdat (1T3)

St. Michael’s Spring 2016 7 Giving

Improvements at John M. Kelly Library Students are really excited about the new space

the icy morning of March 24, a few brave souls who ventured out Oto 113 St.n Joseph could be found settled in at the new individual study spaces on the third floor of the John M. Kelly Library. The 43 new birch tables, ranged along the north and east walls to offer a view of the changing seasons, have frosted glass panels for privacy and elec- trical outlets for power, all amidst silence for inspired study. This project greatly improves the comfort of the library for our undergradu- ate and graduate students. The new addition is just one result of dis- cussions with almost 200 students in the fall College (USMC) Annual Fund Campaign and refurbishment of the café. of 2015; through a focus group and individual donors. But they are not the only library The John M. Kelly Library is constantly surveys, students asked for additional individual improvement projects supported by the working to enhance our students’ scholarly study areas. “Their input has been invaluable,” donations of our community and alumni. and community experiences. We look for- says Sheril Hook, Chief Librarian at the Kelly A raised seating and table area near the ref- ward to announcing new donor- and alumni- Library. “I’m very happy that we’ve already erence desk was made possible in part by supported improvements to our facilities and been able to make improvements they recom- the Class of 2015. Our goal of renovating services over the coming months, and wel- mended.” Working with the student commu- the circulation desk to meet the standards of come the opportunity to meet with anyone nity to make the library a great space for them the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabili- interested in being part of this exciting period to work and socialize has been a goal for Hook ties Act will be achieved in part with funds of renewal in the library. since she began at the Kelly Library in 2014. donated by an alumnus to improve access to A big thank you to all the alumni and services at the University. friends who have contributed to the USMC Donors make it happen Other improvements that have been 2015/2016 Annual Fund Campaign. Your These new carrels come thanks to contribu- made as a result of the students’ recommen- support enables us to sustain our campus in- tions from the Friends of the John M. Kelly dations include a presentation practice room, frastructure, as well as the academic, campus Library and the University of St. Michael’s new furniture in the first floor reading room, life and financial aid programs. F

You can help too The Friends of the John M. Kelly Library are volunteers who raise funds to improve the student experience. In the past six years, the Friends have contributed nearly $150,000 towards equipment and furniture upgrades. The keystone event is the Annual Book Sale, to be held this fall on September 27–30. The Friends welcome new members—and old books—throughout the year! If you are interested in learning more, volunteering with the group or donating books for the fall sale, reach out to them via their webpage at stmikes.utoronto.ca/kelly/friends.

8 Spring 2016 St. Michael’s A Cup of Joe...... with Oriana Bertucci

time for a coffee break with oriana SM’s: How did you wind up working in the area of campus life in the Bertucci, the new Assistant Dean–Campus first place? Life (ADCL) at the University of St. Michael’s OB: I’ve been working with university-age students for my entire ICollege. t Bertucci’s comes to St. Mike’s from the Archdiocese of To- career. The chance to share in their journey and enhance their under- ronto, where she served as Director of Campus graduate experience through campus involvement Ministry for . She is a graduate is a great joy for me. of the University of Guelph, where she studied SM’s: What are some of the key things from your pre- politics, economics and French; she then moved vious experience that you bring to your position here? to St. Louis, Missouri, where she studied theo- OB: Having worked on several other university logy and decided to pursue a call to ministry. campuses, including Ryerson and the University As ADCL, Bertucci will be responsible for of Toronto Mississauga, I hope to bring new ideas enhancing the personal growth of students out- and share the connections made at other institu- side the classroom by providing support and tions to expand student life at St. Mike’s. guidance, collaborating in orientation planning, SM’s: What are your hopes and goals for the future educating students on issues of importance to the of campus life at St. Mike’s? university community, and overseeing our com- OB: My hope is that we can engage more commuter muter don and mentorship programs. students into the St. Michael’s community, and St. Michael’s: What attracted you to working at develop programming that speaks to the needs of St. Michael’s College? students at every stage of their undergraduate career. Oriana Bertucci: I was impressed by the rich SM’s: What is the most innovative thing you heritage here, and the small community feel that it offers its students. think is going on in campus life right now? SM’s: How have you enjoyed your first term on campus? OB: Orientation. We are thinking outside the box, finding creative OB: I love all the activity that takes place in Brennan Hall. It’s been won- ways to integrate every student into the St. Michael’s family. derful meeting all the SMC students and hearing how enthusiastic they SM’s: What is your favourite part of the job? are about the College, their studies and their extracurricular projects. OB: I love when students drop into my office for a chat! SM’s: What do you think will be the biggest challenge for you? SM’s: What do you do in your spare time? OB: Learning all the acronyms that St. Mike’s and UofT have adopted! OB: I’m an avid sports fan and I follow NCAA football very closely… SM’s: Can you give us an example? Go Buckeyes! I also volunteer on several committees in my parish and OB: I am referred to as an ADCL or Assistant Dean–Campus Life; in the Archdiocese of Toronto. I work with an ADRL or Assistant Dean–Residence Life; and we are SM’s: How do you take your coffee? all SLPs or Student Life Professionals.… OB: Lots of milk…and vanilla-flavoured coffee is my favourite! F

St. Michael’s Spring 2016 9 Banks, Bombs & Blood Money Targeting the Islamic State’s financial assets By Genevieve Zingg 1T4

early 2016, the us-led international coalition its fighters and fund its terror and military operations. Since October to defeat ISIS launched a new strategy designed to target 2015, the coalition says it has destroyed at least 10 “cash collection ISIS’s financial assets. Recent air strikes conducted by the points” estimated to contain hundreds of millions of dollars, though, Icoalitionn have destroyed four bank facilities in Mosul, Iraq, including according to the Wall Street Journal, the group operates over 1,600 “cash the Central Bank, al-Rasheed Bank, al-Aqari Bank and Abu Tammam exchange houses” in Iraq alone. Coalition officials have stated that they Bank in Iraq, as well as two ISIS financial storage centres and two ISIS plan to strike more financial targets in the coming months in order to financial distribution centres. The air strikes have hit several key targets disrupt ISIS’s ability to function as a state. including oil trucks, oil refineries and oil fields, ultimately damaging The strategy already appears to be significantly impacting the Islamic or destroying more than 1,170 oil infrastructure targets under ISIS State’s financial stability. An internal document retrieved and translated control. Further, the US believes that air strikes in Iraq and Syria have by Aymenn Jawad al-Tamimi, a researcher with the Middle East Forum, destroyed more than $500 million in cash that ISIS relies on to pay indicates that the group has slashed fighter salaries by 50 per cent. The Photo: Ma s te r file.co m

10 Spring 2016 St. Michael’s group has abandoned its free perks, and lower-ranking fighters in Fal- Syria had likely killed several civilians. During one of the strikes, US lujah, Iraq, are reportedly receiving no wages at all. As Financial Action commanders acknowledged that they had been “willing to consider Task Force President Je-Yoon Shin noted, crippling ISIS’s budget dam- up to 50 civilian casualties” given the significance of the target. The ages its ability to recruit and retain fighters, particularly local fighters US has further stated that it will assess all targets on a case-by-case who fight for pay rather than for ideological or religious reasons. Indeed, basis, but will not rule out civilian casualties for important targets. since implementing the 50 per cent pay cuts last month, there has been The question of whether a party to an armed conflict may attack a a rise in “for-pay” fighters defecting from ISIS to rival militant factions. “war-sustaining” financial target is highly disputed. The law of armed Faced with a sudden cash shortage, ISIS has begun relying on other conflict does not currently assign a status, either civilian or military, sources of revenue. Islamic State militants in the northern Iraqi city to money. This is a critical issue given that under international hu- of Mosul are manipulating the exchange rate between US dollars and manitarian law, parties may only target “military objectives” and not Iraqi dinars to capitalize on local financial flows. Currency traders in Mosul have confirmed that ISIS is selling basic commodities produced in factories it controls to local dis- Since implementing the 50% tributors, and paying salaries to its fighters and employees in dinars. The group imposed currency rates last month pay cuts last month, that strengthen the dollar when exchanged for dinars, which results in profits of nearly 20 per cent. Parallel trad- there has been a rise in “for-pay” ing at better rates is inhibited by the Islamic State’s threat to confiscate the money of anyone who breaks their rules. fighters defecting from ISIS has further responded to the financial crunch by releasing 40 Assyrian Christian captives in mid-February ISIS to rival militant factions. in exchange for “millions” in ransom fees. Rami Abdur- rahman, Director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said “civilian objects.” A recent report published by the US Naval War that businessmen and the Assyrian church have paid approximately College notes that the coalition should consider exercising other op- $25-$30 million in ransoms to secure the release of 230 Assyrian tions rather than continuing aerial strikes on targets in civilian areas. Christians kidnapped in Syria last year. ISIS is releasing other Yazidi It notes that better border enforcement by states adjacent to Syria and Assyrian Christian hostages for upwards of USD $500 a person. may be an effective solution to limiting ISIS’s ability to capitalize on stolen oil refineries and looted cash. As the strikes increase in scope Is the coalition’s strategy legal? and volume, the question of international law is certain to be a criti- As part of a British inquiry into Islamic State funding mechanisms, cal and contentious issue shaping the future of the coalition’s fight panel expert David Butler said that the US-led coalition’s targeting of against ISIS. F wellheads and road tankers has been effective. He advised the British government that disrupting oil financing must be complemented by This article was originally written for and published by targeting the wider network of illicit financing mechanisms ISIS ex- the NATO Association of Canada. Author Genevieve ploits. Another panel expert, Iraqi Energy Institute Executive Director Zingg 1T4 is a Research Analyst at the NATO Council Luay al-Khateeb, said that the declining profitability of oil for ISIS of Canada. She is also a Compliance Analyst for the G7/ is a result of both coalition air strikes and the group’s difficulties in G8 Research Group at the Munk School of Global Affairs managing and maintaining the oil fields under its control. Al-Khateeb and a Program Assistant to the Deputy Coordinator of acknowledged that Turkey and Kurdistan might purchase ISIS oil, the International Criminal Court Legal Tools Project. In addition, she and argued that strengthened border control in those jurisdictions is the Director of Community Engagement for the Toronto chapter of would help target shadow economies. Young Women in Business. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from While it may be effective, the coalition’s strategy is questionable the University of St. Michael’s College. under international law. According to a Pentagon press briefing, the Genevieve was recently selected to receive a research grant from the In- rationale for the attacks on cash storage sites and oil refineries is that stitute of European Democrats in Brussels as part of a project studying the these targets are “economic assets providing fuel to ISIS operations impact of the refugee crisis on the European Union, funded by European and attacks.” In January, for instance, the US successfully struck and Parliament. Her research focuses on the risk of homegrown terror and radi- destroyed a cash distribution site where ISIS was allegedly storing mil- calization in the EU if the bloc’s open-borders agreement is abolished. She has lions of dollars. However, the building struck was located in a civilian had papers accepted to the 2016 McGill Graduate Conference in Law and area, prompting the question of whether money, cash and financial the 2016 International Development Studies conference at the University targets are legitimate under international law. The US military an- of Oxford, and is proud to be a formal affiliate of the Canadian Network nounced recently that air strikes against financial targets in Iraq and for Research on Terrorism, Security and Society.

St. Michael’s Spring 2016 11 Randy Boyagoda Sixth Principal & the Vice-President of the University of St. Michael’s College We can offer our students and faculty the same exciting opportunity to live out “ the life of faith in concert with the life of the mind. – randy Boyagoda ”

t st. michael’s college, a great history remains a continued presence on campus. The spirit of Mar- shall McLuhan still stimulates discussion among scholars, artists and intellectuals at his old haunt, the Coach House. A short walk away, the greatest medievalist of the 20th century, Etienne Gilson, does his own haunting at the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, which he founded. Randy Boyagoda, soon to become sixth Principal of St. Michael’s College, and the Vice-President of the University of St. Michael’s College (USMC), has a Gilson story to tell. It seems that in the early 1930s, Gil- son was trying to decide between Harvard and the University of Toronto as a permanent teaching post. “He chose Toronto over Harvard because of St. Michael’s College—because Gilson sensed that in coming to Toronto he could be part of a great research university and, at the same time, have the chance to be part of a great Catholic intellectual community,” Boyagoda explains. “There are lots of Catholic colleges and lots of great research universities in the world, but St. Michael’s in the University of Toronto is distinctive in being both. You don’t have to choose one over the other. We can offer our students and faculty the same exciting op- portunity to live out the life of faith in concert with the life of the mind.”

By Philip Marchand 6T9 Photography by Ethan Horst Mitchell

St. Michael’s Spring 2016 13 It’s impossible to be in a room with “ Randy for more than five minutes and not feel your Boyagoda’s ambitions for the office of College Principal are also personal. “In this office you get to be an example of what it means spirits to pursue the life of faith and the life of the mind together, and I intend to do so, while helping to lead and to serve the College,” he lifted … says. “In other words, I’ve been hired in no small part to show what it means to be a Catholic intellectual and teacher in a secular age.” He has an His words are echoed by USMC President David Mulroney. “Randy embodies the message we want to share with our students,” Mulroney says. “We as people of faith can live our faith in a secular infectious world.” One might assume that Mulroney, who spent 30 years in public service and whose last position was Canadian ambassador to sense of the People’s Republic of China, is particularly sensitive to messages sent and received in the public forum. He clearly has confidence joy and that Boyagoda can negotiate the differences. “St. Michael’s College represents a much-needed platform for ideas and debate about faith and reason in this city,” Mulroney HOPEFULNESS. says. “At some level, people outside the Church expect St. Mike’s to introduce new ideas. There’s a welcome to St. Michael’s College – David Mulroney, Usmc president and an expectation that we will provide alternate perspectives. “I’ve described St. Michael’s College as a place of servants who lead and leaders who serve,” Mulroney says. “The gifts each of us ” have been given are to be used in the wider world for the benefit of that world.” When it comes to demonstrating as much, it helps that Boyagoda who directs the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for the is blessed with an exuberant and sunny temperament. “It’s impos- Archdiocese of Toronto. The couple have four daughters and live sible to be in a room with Randy for more than five minutes and in Toronto’s east end, where they are part of Corpus Christi parish. not feel your spirits lifted,” Mulroney says. “He has an infectious Upon returning to Toronto in 2006 for a position at Ryerson Uni- sense of joy and hopefulness.” versity, Boyagoda published his first novel, a satirical chronicle and ScotiaBank Giller Prize nominee entitled Governor of the Northern Growing into this moment Province, about an ex-African warlord at large in small-town Canada. Boyagoda was born in 1976 in Oshawa to parents who emigrated His second novel, Beggar’s Feast, appeared in 2011 and has been pub- from Sri Lanka. His father taught science at a Catholic school lished around the world to critical acclaim. It featured a 10-year-old founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Boyagoda earned a B.A. at the boy named Sam Kandy, born in a backwater village in Sri Lanka, who University of Toronto in 1999 and subsequently an M.A. and Ph.D. is determined to make his fortune as “a street hustler businessman” at . In the latter institution he met his wife, Anna, in an unsavoury Colombo district described as “a glorious cutthroat

14 Spring 2016 St. Michael’s bedlam.” Eventually Sam Kandy, having prospered mightily, returns Boyagoda is almost equally as well-known for his literary and to his native village, but the locals are curiously unimpressed. cultural commentary as for his fiction. Among his books, for ex- I ask Boyagoda if there’s a little Sam Kandy in him. He laughs. “I ample, is a scholarly work entitled Race, Immigration and American hope not! Although, admittedly, we might share the same desire for Identity in the Fiction of , and William recognition from your hometown. I mean, it sticks in my craw— Faulkner. As the title suggests, it is not a beach read. More accessible I’ve had my work reviewed in The New York Times and yet I can’t is his recent and well-received biography of the late Father Richard get a word from the Oshawa media. It kills me. It really kills me.” John Neuhaus, a preacher and intellectual best known for his 1984 Perhaps his next novel, which he is currently working on, will bestselling polemic entitled The Naked Public Square.That book alert the Oshawa media. “It’s a novel about the dangers and absurd was an argument for the informed presence of religion in American consequences that can come of trying to live out your faith, whether public life. it’s bourgeois Toronto, Chinese-occupied Sri Lanka or a Middle While a graduate student, Boyagoda wrote a couple of book Eastern country just emerging from civil war,” Boyagoda says. reviews for Father Neuhaus’s journal First Things,and he used

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The best years of St. Michael’s are ahead. “ – randy Boyagoda

Neuhaus’s Canadian birth and Zone Learning. This has involved the upbringing as a selling point for creation of zones within which like- editors. He recalls approaching The minded students can gather and de- Walrus magazine in 2009, for ex- velop their ideas and incubate their ample, for an article on Neuhaus. enterprises, drawing upon advice “My pitch was, ‘Here is the most from faculty, business, community influential Canadian-born person Working directly with students on creative and exciting mentors and fellow students. Zone in American public life that you events has been a defining feature of Boyagoda’s time members also have the use of meet- have never heard of,’ ” Boyagoda at Ryerson. ing rooms, workshops, studios and recalls. His interest in the subject various forms of dedicated space. eventually resulted in Richard John Neuhaus: A Life in the Public “Randy took on that leadership for the university,” recalls Sheldon Square, which was published in 2015. Levy, then president of Ryerson. “He worked with mostly faculty In addition to his books, Boyagoda regularly contributes essays and deans of faculty and the various chairs. He was their champion, and reviews to publications such as The New York Times, Financial helping them to move into these different zones. Randy’s strength was Times (UK) and The Globe and Mail, in addition to appearing fre- that he could cross disciplines from the creative arts to engineering. quently on CBC Radio to discuss books and current affairs. He is also That’s why he was chosen director. There were very few people who president of PEN Canada, the literary organization that celebrates could feel comfortable in a variety of different zones.” literature and advocates for writers and free expression at home and Now Boyagoda is set to embrace a different sort of mission, one around the world. that draws upon a long cultural memory and distinguished set of traditions. History can sometimes be a burden, but when it comes A multi-faceted world view to this College, Boyagoda regards it as both a spiritual asset and an Boyagoda comes to St. Michael’s College with more than artistic inspiration to do even more in the time to come. With a big smile he and intellectual armament, however. He has a wealth of experience proclaims, “The best years of St. Michael’s are ahead!” F gained from his years at Ryerson, a very different institution. Ryerson has its own “mission,” which Boyagoda interprets as an emphasis on Philip Marchand is a noted literary critic and award-winning Canadian experiential learning that recognizes the importance and promise author. His biography, Marshall McLuhan, remains the essential book for of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. understanding McLuhan’s life and work. Born in Massachusetts, Marchand In fulfillment of that mission, in addition to teaching courses on came to Canada to study at the University of Toronto, and has spent his literature, religion and politics, for the past three years Boyagoda has adult life in Toronto, with the exception of six years when he and his wife been directing a program called “zone learning” in his role as Director of lived in Vancouver.

16 Spring 2016 St. Michael’s Honours

Cressy Award Winners 2016 – randy Boyagoda

Rebecca Palakh Daniel Kylie Jennifer Blakeney Chhabria Derkach Hendriks Kolz

stablished in 1994 by the university of toronto Alumni President of the Culinary Arts Club, Operations Assistant of TedX Association and the Division of University Advancement, the at UofT, as well as being a team member of the Women’s Basket- Cressy Award recognizes students who have made an outstand- ball Team at SMC. Eing extracurricular contribution to their college, faculty or school, or the university as a whole. This year, 12 students from St. Michael’s Col- Daniel Derkach: Daniel has enriched student life through his con- lege (SMC) are being honoured: Rebecca Blakeney, Palakh Chhabria, tribution in a 2014 project called Profiling Opportunity: Pathways to Daniel Derkach, Kylie Hendriks, Jennifer Kolz, Robin Liu, Elizabeth the Future. His involvement provided students in life sciences with McDermott, Natasha Milavec, Alice Pan, Housam Said Silim, Diva resources and videos to showcase the plethora of academic and non- Turial and Seth Watt. academic opportunities available to them. He has also been involved as an Executive Member of the University of Toronto Global Bri- Rebecca Blakeney: Rebecca has made great contributions to gades, a chapter of the world’s largest student-run sustainable devel- the St. Michael’s community, serving as President of the Loretto opment organization. College Residence’s House Council and as Events Coordinator and Co-President of the Medieval Studies Undergraduate Society Kylie Hendriks: Kylie has been a dynamic leader in her work for (MSUS). During her time as President, Rebecca led a team of five Celtic Students both at SMC and in the community. She has served young women who were committed to enhancing the student ex- as Co-President of the Celtic Studies Course Union and was one of perience in the residence and the larger University of Toronto and the main architects of the Second Annual Student Lecture Series in civic community. As Co-President of MSUS, she was a pivotal ac- Celtic Studies. As Conference Coordinator, she had a direct hand in tor in organizing lectures, workshops and events between graduate bringing more than 60 attendees from across North America to SMC students, professors and undergraduate students, such as SMC’s to share their ideas with peers who had common interests. Orientation Week. She has also been a member of the Friends of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies Library and Don for Jennifer Kolz: Jennifer has been an exemplary leader and role Loretto College Residence. model. As a member of student government at the Toronto School of Theology, and peer leader at Massey and Loretto colleges and in the Palakh Chhabria: Palakh has made immense contributions to Canadian Theological Students’ Association, she was able to advocate her community and society. As Editor in Chief of The Mike, the for the needs and desires of students. She was elected Don of Hall at

te s y of the U nive rs ity T o r onto College’s official newspaper, she was able to increase the reach Massey College and chaired the House Committee, serving as Chief of the paper through digitization while also building the SMC Electoral Officer for two elections and one by-election. Jennifer also sense of community. Palakh has also held several roles within the assisted with allocating funds, and advocated for the needs and desires

Photo s C ou r UofT community, including Treasurer of SMC House Council, of Junior Fellows to the administration.

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Robin Elizabeth Alice Housam Diva Seth Liu McDermott Pan Said Silim Turial Watt

Robin Liu: Robin has been an inspiring and dedicated member of for new student leaders to be inspired at SMC. Alice has also tutored the community. As a Residence Don at SMC, he has been an actively for On Your Mark, a program to help children who are struggling involved member promoting social, personal and academic devel- academically and have working mothers, and was a project leader for opment to all the residences. Robin is also an advocate for music an Alternative Reading Week project designed in conjunction with therapy. Through his role as President of Healing Sounds of Music, Unison Health and Community Services. he organized and ran concerts at various retirement homes and hos- pitals. As Co-Chair of the EarthTones Benefit Concert this year, he Housam Said Silim: Housam has been a great community contribu- helped the University of Toronto International Health Program raise tor. Through his engagement in the Hart House Social Justice Com- $20,000 for the Syrian refugee crisis. mittee and the Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office, he has provided innovative and empowering programs to create solutions Elizabeth McDermott: Elizabeth has exhibited exemplary leader- and conversation for students on the issues of race, gender and social ship qualities within the community. She has served as representative justice. He has also worked with on-campus groups such as Idle No of the undergraduate students on the Review and Search Commit- More and Black Lives Matter, and hosted a show on CIUT, a campus tee for the Principal of St. Michael’s, and was Editor in Chief and and community radio station owned and operated by the UofT. creator of the religion column at The Mike. Her involvement as a representative of the undergraduate student body included creating Diva Turial: Diva has been a great contributor to the student life a report on student life. at the University of Toronto. As founder of the Arts & Science Un- dergraduate Research Group (ASURG), she helped undergraduate Natasha Milavec: Natasha has been dedicated to creating a com- students in the Faculty of Arts & Science to get access to undergradu- munity on campus through her involvement with the Newman ate research opportunities in various UofT departments, affiliated re- Catholic Students Club. As an executive member, she was able to search centres and hospitals. She has also been the office hour holder build a community at the Newman Centre for many students at and PSA Newsletter writer for the Psychology Students’ Association, the University of Toronto. Natasha’s passion for social justice has and has been an avid mentor to students within SMC. also led her to be involved with initiatives such as Out of the Cold and Street Patrol, where meals were provided for people in need, as Seth Watt: Seth has been a strong contributor to the community. His well as travelling to Bosnia to work in a peace centre through the academic involvement and work with the Rule Lab, the University Intercordia Course at SMC. (picture regrettably unavailable) of Toronto and the Lab of Cognitive Neuroscience has led him to highlight new information on testosterone and cognition by study- Alice Pan: Alice has been a great leader and contributor to the uni- ing the diverse trans community. While earning excellent grades, his versity community. Her involvement as Director of the St. Mike’s experience in research and in-depth knowledge of the issues helped Leadership Conference, SMC Lead and Commuter Don has allowed make him an exceptional volunteer. F

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celebrated the graduation of Designing St. Michael’s our newest cohort of gradu- Cathedral Block ates, making them part of the In this year’s annual Christianity USMC community. Graduates and the Arts Lecture on April were beaming at Convoca- 13, Marianne McKenna, a tion Hall as they received their founding partner of KPMB diplomas, marking the start of Architects, spoke to attendees a new journey. about one of her current projects: “Designing St. Michael’s Celtic Studies Cathedral Block.” McKenna has Speaker Series directed many award-winning projects, including Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music. Rev. Michael Busch, Rector of St. Michael’s Cathedral, kicked off the event with opening remarks. Following the lecture Dr. Anastasia Dukova was a reception at Father Madden presented a lecture entitled Hall, where everyone was able to “Life Guards of the Sleep- continue an enjoyable evening. ing Realm: A History of the The event was sponsored by the Dublin Police” at Charbonnel Christianity and Culture Program Lounge on November 12. Dr. at St. Michael’s College through Dukova is a crime and polic- the generosity of Angela Macri ing historian who specializes and George Macri. in the history of municipal policing, with a focus on Ireland and colonial Australia. 2015 Faculty of Theology Faculty of Theology and the University of Oxford, held a She is the author of A History and Continuing Education Continuing Education Divi- lecture on November 9 to dis- of the Dublin Metropolitan Convocation sion. Honorary degrees were cuss J.R.R. Tolkien’s Beowulf, his Police and Its Colonial Legacy, granted to Reverend Professor translation and commentary on which was published this year John W. O’Malley, S.J., and the Old English epic, and the by Palgrave Macmillan. Reverend Canon Professor lessons to be learned from the Sarah Coakley. work of this model for modern Faculty of Theology 60th medievalists. Attendees had the Anniversary Celebration Tolkien’s Beowulf and opportunity to get a great edu- and Special Presentation Lessons from History cation on the bold and brilliant The University Professor interpretations Tolkien gave of of St. Mi- thu r Andy Old English poems. chael’s College Orchard, Faculty of On the afternoon of Novem- best known 2015 Arts and Science Theology ber 7, a new batch of students for be- Fall Convocation celebrated its 60th Anni- joined the alumni circle of ing Rawlinson and Bosworth On the evening of Novem- versary and Presentation on

Photo (to p ): Glenn Mc Ar the University of St. Michael’s Professor of Anglo-Saxon at the ber 10, St. Michael’s College the evening of November

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13. Held at the Kelly Café at Handel’s John M. Kelly Library, it was Foundling followed by the Annual John Hospital Anthem Meagher Lecture at Charbon- On December 7 in nel Lounge; this year Father St. Basil’s Church, William H. Irwin, CSB, pre- alumni and friends sented “Between Church and were treated to University: The St. Michael’s Handel’s “Found- Faculty of Theology at Sixty.” enjoyed cookies, hot chocolate ling Hospital It was a truly great event with and crafts. After the parade, Anthem” (“Blessed many in attendance. the Young Alumni community are they that joined together with alumni considereth the St. Mike’s First Annual from the past 15 years at an poor”). Composed Toy & Clothing Drive after-party to celebrate the as a fundraiser for end to the festivities. Many a London orphan- families were able to recon- age, this oratorio was a fitting way to launch the Year of nect with each other and show Mercy called for by Pope Francis. For this piece, Handel their children their past at St. drew on some of his earlier works—most notably Mes- Michael’s College. siah, from which he borrowed the “Hallelujah Chorus.” This moving concert was performed by The Musicians In Celtic Studies Lecture Ordinary Orchestra, led by Christopher Verrette, with and Book Launch St. Michael’s Schola Cantorum and soloists directed by As part of the Michael O’Connor. Celtic Stud- ies Lecture Series, Profes- From November 15 to Decem- sor William J. ber 11, the University of Smyth and Cecil St. Michael’s College held its Houston presented “Toronto, first annual Toy & Clothing the Belfast of Canada: An Drive. There was an outstand- Appraisal of Municipal Cul- ing amount of support, bring- ture and Civic Governance” ing toys and clothing to many in Charbonnel Lounge on families who were in need dur- November 24. Following the ing the holiday season. Special lecture, there was a recep- thanks go out to all the donors tion and launch of Professor and volunteers for their efforts Smyth’s new book, The Belfast in making this event such of Canada: The Orange Order a success. and The Shaping of Municipal The Kelly Lecture Culture. It was a great event, One of USMC’s finest traditions, the John M. Kelly Lecture in Santa Claus Parade Day with an interesting new book Theology, was re-launched this year with a speech by Cardinal at St. Michael’s being launched along with Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice On November 15, Santa made great fellowship. and Peace. On March 21, more than 400 guests gathered in St. a special stop at Father Mad- Basil’s Parish to listen to Laudato Si’: Let’s Redefine Progress. den Hall before he embarked Media Literacy and the Afterwards, Cardinal Turkson attended a reception in Brennan on the Annual Santa Claus McLuhan Legacy Lounge, where he mingled with guests. Parade. The children of the St. On November 26, the mLab, in Michael’s alumni family also association with the Children’s

20 Spring 2016 St. Michael’s Own Media Granata, who gave the lecture Museum and on “McLuhan and the Roots St. Michael’s of Media Ecology,” is currently College a McLuhan Centenary Fellow Science As- and Professor of Digital Cata- sociation, logues for Cultural Heritage presented a Media Literacy at the University of Bologna. Panel on how the McLuhan Some of his publications legacy can inform media include Arte in rete; Videoart literacy. Moderated by Arthur yearbook; Arte, estetica e nuovi McLuhan, the panel included media; Mediabilia; and Ecolo- Neil Anderson, Carol Arcus, gia dei media. Paolo Granata, Alex Kuskis, Bob Logan and John Pungente, Book and Media all experts in education, media Studies Lecture and McLuhan Studies. Discussion on the 2015 Synod of Bishops on the Family How Pope Francis has On November 30 in the Coop, Chancellor Cardinal Revived the Synod of Bishops Thomas Collins hosted “Supporting Our Families,” a dis- The University of St. Michael’s cussion on the 2015 Synod of Bishops on the Family. He Faculty of Theology and Father shared some insightful discussions and debates he had with Thomas Rosica held a public On January 22, Professor his brother bishops—students, faculty, staff and alumni lecture “Sub Petro et Cum Petro: Peter W. Nesselroth presented a were treated to an interesting and insightful event! How Pope Francis has Revived lecture on “Reading Problems the Synod of Bishops 50 years and How to Make Sense of Later” at Father Madden Hall Difficult Texts.” His discus- on December 8. It was a very sion on George Steiner’s four insightful event celebrating the types of difficulty in literary 50th anniversary of the close of works provided insight into the Vatican II and the beginning of difficulty of easy text, which the Year of Mercy. paradoxically is harder to interpret. Professor Nesselroth, McLuhan and the Roots a professor emeritus of French of Media Ecology and comparative literature at the University of Toronto, has published extensively on literary semiotics, and has written a new book, Lautréamont ou l’auto-bio- graphie d’Isidore Ducasse, which will be published later this year. Annual Christmas Tea Faith, Science, Climate There was great cheer and joy at the Annual Christmas Tea Change and Pope Francis’s & Caroling event on December 10 in Father Madden Hall. This year’s Annual Lecture on Encyclical Laudato Si’ : St. Michael’s alumni and friends heard some wonderful McLuhan and the Technologi- A Symposium music and sang along with St. Michael’s Singing Club, led cal Imagination was presented St. Michael’s College Science by Dr. Michael O’Connor, while sipping on tea and enjoy- January 14 in Charbonnel Association and the University ing traditional Christmas treats. Lounge. Professor Paolo of St. Michael’s College presented

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a two-hour symposium on Janu- St. Basil’s Church with a discus- Dante’s Palindromes: ary 28 to discuss climate change sion and reflection on the theme An Image of Trinity and the Pope’s encyclical Laudato of mercy. This year’s Annual Dante Si’. Pope Francis has appealed for Lecture, “Dante’s Palindromes: such a dialogue about how we are Euthanasia in Canada An Image of Trinity,” was shaping the future of our planet. On March presented by Professor Antonio The event included keynote 30, the Rossini on January 29 in speaker Dr. Moira McQueen University of Charbonnel Lounge. Professor and a panel discussion including St. Michael’s Rossini, who teaches Italian Dr. Paul Seungoh Chung, Dean College Language, Culture, Cinema James Ginther, Professor Dennis and the and Literature courses at the Patrick O’Hara, Professor Rich- Canadian University of Windsor, argued ard Peltier and Father Leo Reilly. Catholic Bioethics Institute that the powerful tool used by The moderator was Professor presented a discussion on eutha- Dante was the imagery that reaches its climax at the very end Robert K. Logan. nasia in Canada. The dialogue, of the poem when man sees his double, Christ. Attendees which covered multiple topics gained great insight from Professor Rossini’s presentation, Adventures of a related to euthanasia, featured and everybody enjoyed each other’s company at the Vatican Astronomer Rev. William McGrattan, Bishop reception following the lecture. The Annual Dante Lecture is In the Christianity and Culture of Peterborough, and Alex generously sponsored by Caroline and Alberto Di Giovanni. Program Lecture on February Schadenberg, Executive Director 9, Brother Guy Consolmagno, of the Euthanasia Prevention S.J., shared the knowledge Coalition of Canada. he has gained in his time and experience as a Jesuit brother SMC New York: and a planetary scientist at the President’s Reception Vatican Observatory. Brother Staying Consolmagno shared some of involved and his adventures, and reflected on connected the larger meaning of common with alumni experiences as scientists: not is always a only what they do, but why priority for the University of St. they do it. Those in attendance Michael’s College. On April 16, found it a very exciting and St. Mike’s hosted a special re- interesting lecture. Brother ception in New York City at the Consolmagno is Director of American Irish Historical As- the Vatican Observatory and sociation’s mansion on 5th Ave- President of the Vatican Obser- nue. President David Mulroney vatory Foundation. This event was on hand to welcome guests, was sponsored by the Christi- who were treated to Celtic Byrd, Mass for Four Voices anity and Culture Program. Studies Professor Emerita Ann Great music was heard through St. Basil’s Church on March Dooley’s wonderful reading and 18, with the performance of William Byrd’s Mass for Four Annual Lenten Twilight lecture on the great Irish poet Voices and Ave Verum Corpus, monuments of English recus- Retreat: The Year of Mercy Seamus Heaney. Guests then ant Catholicism. Soprano Hallie Fishel and John Edwards Father Michael Lehman led this enjoyed an old-fashioned tea in on the renaissance lute were joined by the Violin Consort year’s Annual Lenten Twilight the formal dining room, which led by Christopher Verrette, and St. Michael’s Schola Can- Retreat on March 8. The evening gave them a chance to recon- torum directed by Christina Labriola. began with a dinner in Charbon- nect with the SMC community nel Lounge, followed by Mass at and each other. F

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BULLETIN BOARD publishes interesting information about recent developments in the lives of St. Michael’s graduates and friends. Thank you for keeping the news bits coming; please send them to Duane Rendle at [email protected].

Former University of St. Mi- Paul Krzyza- chael’s College President and nowski (0T4) Vice-Chancellor Professor made the Rot- Anne Anderson, csj, has been man School of appointed to the Board of Management Directors of the In Trust Center Dean’s List–First Class in April. for Theological Schools. Con- This distinction is awarded to gratulations on your appoint- MBA students in the top 10 per ment, Sister Anne! cent of their class.

Jason Ohler (7T7) has released his new book, Four Big Ideas for the Future. Jason is We are so proud of the achievements of Asante Haughton (0T9) currently a Professor of Media following his time at St. Michael’s College! Asante came back to Psychology at Fielding Gradu- give the keynote address at this year’s USMC Student Symposium ate University. on March 22, sharing experiences from his personal life with men- tal health issues. His words deepened student awareness about the David Cramer (0T7) is currently issue and increased their knowledge about resources that are avail- a Senior Staff Accountant at able to students on campus if they are experiencing difficulties. Garber Urback Chartered

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Eddy is third from left in the first row.

Congratulations to Eddy Meguerian (9T7) on his induction to the 2016 University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honours UofT’s greatest athletes, teams and builders. Eddy has found great success after graduation, becoming a member of the Canadian National Team at the 6'2 and Under world championships as well as playing professionally in New Zealand. During his time at UofT, Eddy was a three-time provincial all-star, scoring 19 points in the 1995 OUAA championship final for the Varsity Blues Basketball Team, leading them to their first provincial title since 1958. He helped the Blues to three consecutive appearances to the national championship tournament and to three podium finishes at the OUAA level. In 1996-97, he was honoured as the East Division MVP and a CIAU all-Canadian, and was a co-recipient of the UofT men’s T-Holders’ Athlete of the Year award.

Accountants. He still finds entitled Love and Lust, is set to Constituency Assistant and Com- time to come back and support be released June 3. munications Coordinator at the St. Michael’s College: he has Legislative Assembly of Ontario. sat as a Board member on the Congratulations to Anna- We are proud of the achievements SMC College Alumni Associa- maria Enenajor (0T6) on her you have attained following your tion since graduating. new position as a Criminal time at St. Michael’s College! Defence Lawyer at Toronto’s Congratulations to Jadea Kelly Ruby Shiller Chan Hasan LLP. Justin Jalea (0T8): Her song “Hour North” Prior to joining this law firm, (0T7) and the was selected fifth on the “Top Annamaria practised litiga- rest of the 10 Winter Songs by Toronto tion in the New York office of corruption and bribery. We Canadian Bands” by rock radio station of Ropes & Gray LLP, a large wish her the best with the new Chamber 102.1 The Edge. That puts her international law firm. There firm and continued success. Choir have in the same league with the she focused on government en- been nominated for the 2016 likes of Blue Rodeo, Drake forcement actions and internal Congratulations to Eric Schmidt Juno Awards for Classical and Feist. Jadea’s third album, investigations into allegations (1T5) on his new job as a Album of the Year.

24 Spring 2016 St. Michael’s In Janu- Congratula- Arts & Science in the history of ary, Melody tions to Jessica Fordham University. Starting Khodaverdian Riehm (1T3) on in July 2013, Stephen led the (0T7) accepted her new job as three-year project on the nature a position a Junior Com- of understanding, with sup- as a Director of Conference mercial Advisor for the Ministry port from the John Templeton Partnerships at Forbes. Melody of Foreign Affairs in Denmark. Foundation and the Henry Luce was named in Connect Corporate Following graduation, Jessica Foundation. The Varieties of Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” went on to pursue a Paralegal Following graduation from Understanding project brings in March 2016. diploma from Centennial St. Michael’s College, Mark De together the combined efforts of College, and is now in her last Luca (1T5) went on to complete the world’s leading psychologists, Nick Rossi years in completing a Master’s a postgraduate program in philosophers and theologians (1T0) has a Degree in Public Policy at the Radio Broadcasting at Humber to produce a new work of study new position University of Toronto. We are College. This past year, he took including 134 monographs, one at CIBC as a very proud of what you have on a position as an intern at edited collection, and 48 new Senior Policy achieved since graduation from Rogers Media 680News. We articles in philosophy, psychol- Consultant, Employee Rela- St. Michael’s, Jessica! wish him great success. ogy and theology. He completed tions, Policy and Governance. his Masters in Theology at the Following graduation, Nick Jiayang Chai (Zoe) (1T4) has a new Congratulations to Stephen University of Toronto, after pursued a JD (Juris Doctor), job as a Donor Relations Intern at Grimm (9T6) on his continued which he went on to complete a Sports Law Certificate at Tu- the United Nations World Food success in securing a $4.2 mil- Ph.D. in Philosophy at the Uni- lane University, followed by a Programme in Washington, DC. lion grant, one of the largest for versity Of Notre Dame in 2005. JD at UofT Law School in 2013. REST IN PEACE Alexander, Arved (Toots) 8T3 Jarsky, Walter 7T1 Quilty, Paul E. 5T5 Jessica Big- Auchincloss, Thomas C. 6T0 Kelly SSS, Sr. Kathleen M. 7T8 Reid, Joan A. 4T7 elow (1T1) has Boehler, The Rev. Kirby IBVM, Sr. Doryne 5T7 Roach, a new posi- Monsignor Edward F. 5T3 Kurlinski, Wayne B. 5T3 The Right Rev. H. E. 5T5 tion as a Case- Bruce, Hugh F. 4T9 Macdonald, Rogers, Lawrence J. 6T3 worker for Big Buckley, Frank C. 4T2 Dr. Gabrielle A. 6T6 Ross, The Hon. Mr. Brothers Big Sisters, Waterloo Budurowycz, Jean A. 5T6 Marcelline, Peter G. 6T3 Justice Kenneth F. 5T5 Region. After graduating from Burgener, John E. 4T1 McCarney, Bertha M. 4T8 Scanlan, Rev. T. G. 4T8 St. Michael’s, Jessica went on Cogan, Ruth E. 5T2 McMahon, Jim 6T7 Serafini, Redo 5T2 to complete a Social Service Decker CSB, McQuillen SSE, Shaughnessy, Howard B. 6T6 Worker Diploma and worked Rev. Kenneth J. 6T1 Rev. Paul G. 7T6 Smith, E. J. 4T9 at Lutherwood, a not-for-profit Dillon, Therese A. 5T2 Mogan, Elizabeth G. 4T0 Somerville, social service organization, as Dunning, John C. 7T4 Montgomery, Peter C. 6T2 Rev. Stephen F. 5T2 a Family Worker for children Fedak, Andrew J. 7T1 Mulcahy, Gertrude 4T0 Stanistreet, Winifred 3T9 and parents. Forestell, Dorothy E. 5T1 Murphy, Kathryn L. 5T5 Stefanik, Dr. Paula L. 7T3 Foy, James 4T9 O’Brien, The Rev. Sutherland, Thomas R. 6T0 Stefan Slovak Haden-Pawlowska, Monsignor R. W. 4T5 Szakolcai, Dr. Alos 6T8 (1T1) has Gabriela S. 7T7 O’Gorman, James E. 6T8 Takahashi, Robert T. 8T8 been ap- Hasler, Gail E. 6T2 O’Leary, Martin J. 4T7 Templin, Mary B. 5T3 pointed Hinds, Russell 4T5 O’Neill, Maryrose 6T6 Timmins, Mary E. 5T8 Director of Iredale CSB, Phoenix, Patricia R. 4T9 Williams, Communications, Events and Rev. Christopher A. 5T3 Principe CSB, Dr. Florence-Mary 6T7 Outreach at the University of Janoscik, Rudy 6T7 Rev. Charles J. 5T2 Woodrow, Joan M. 7T4 St. Michael’s College.

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Stephen is currently an Associ- University. He joined the Mas- ate Professor of Philosophy at sachusetts Institute of Technology Catherine McKenna (9T4) Fordham University, specializing (MIT) in 1975 and was named is now not only a Member in epistemology, the philosophy Chair of the Department of of Parliament but the new of science, and ethics. Physics in 1988, and Dean of Minister of Environment and Science in 1991. In 2000, Dr. Climate Change for the Gov- Congratula- Birgeneau became President of ernment of Canada. Follow- tions to Dr. the University of Toronto and ing her time at St. Michael’s Robert Birge- became Chancellor of Berkeley in College, Catherine went on neau (6T3) on 2004. He is currently a Professor to pursue a Masters in Inter- being named Emeritus in MIT’s Department national Relations at the London School of Economics and an the recipient of the US National of Physics, and a former Dean of LL.B. at McGill University. She has taught at the University Science Board’s 2016 Vannevar Science and Chancellor Emeritus of Toronto and the Munk School of Global Affairs, and stayed Bush Award. He is being recog- at the University of California very active within Canada’s political sphere. nized for his exceptional public at Berkeley. F service and scientific leadership as a distinguished physicist and Francesca Imbrogno (1T0) has been named leader in the academic com- an official “Bra-bassador” of Toronto by munity. He has been a lifelong Free the Girls Organization and was fea- high-calibre researcher commit- tured on Citytv about this initiative. The ted to the public good, and has organization collects gently used cloth- advocated for research universities ing such as bras, bikini tops and sports to advance equity and inclusion bras, and sends them to survivors of the in higher education and science. sex trade in developing countries. These Following his time at UofT, he donations help individuals to build their went on to obtain a Ph.D. at Yale own businesses selling second-hand cloth- University. He served one year ing while going to school, establishing a on the faculty there, followed by home and caring for their families. one year at the faculty of Oxford Upcoming Alumni Events

Ross Douthat 1 p.m. Campus Tours the feast day of the patron saint of our opening of an exhibit at the Kelly Thursday, September 22 For parents of first-year students. University. Be sure to visit stmikes. Library devoted to McLuhan, and a Celebrated New York Times utoronto.ca for full details regarding keynote address on McLuhan, Glenn columnist Ross Douthat will St. Michael’s College Book Sale activities to mark this important day in Gould, faith and creativity, delivered deliver a talk to students at Tuesday, September 27 to the life of our community. by Paul Elie, Senior Fellow at the St. Michael’s about what it Friday, September 30 Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace, means to live out your faith on a 21st Tuesday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($5 Entry fee) The Toronto School: and World Affairs. century university campus. Wednesday to Friday 8:30 a.m. Then | Now | Next to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 13 Save the Date St. Michael’s College Parent The John M. Kelly Library The St. Michael’s component of an Installation Ceremony Orientation Day international conference hosted at Principal and Vice-President of the Sunday, September 25 Feast of St. Michael the Archangel the University of Toronto, which University of St. Michael’s College 10:30 a.m. Mass St. Michael’s Day Campus will explore the work of Marshall Friday, October 21 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. Introduction to Celebration McLuhan and his contemporaries, 2:00 p.m. College and Information Fair Thursday, September 29 notably Northrop Frye and Harold St. Basil’s Church 12:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brunch Campus-wide celebrations to mark Innis. Highlights include the (Details to be confirmed)

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26 Spring 2016 St. Michael’s Art on Campus

Who Else Knows, urethane on board, 60" x 80", by Steve Driscoll, 2015. Part of the St. Michael’s Donovan Collection.

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