JANUARY 2015 JANUARY

Alumni Event on Parliament Hill marks the Closing Ceremony for the Centennial Celebrations RECENT EVENTS Alumni Event Philanthropy Day in Timmins To encourage a philanthropic culture within the student body at the On September 22nd, the University of Sudbury, Lucien Matte University of Sudbury hosted residents were given piggy banks in an alumni gathering at the September and encouraged to save Hollinger Golf Club in Timmins. their small change. On November Alumni shared laughs as they 12th they were asked to contribute the contents of their banks to the “Residence Fund”. perused photos of their years All proceeds raised will go towards residence improvements. at the University.

Tree and Bench Dedication Ceremony In recognition of alumni from Collège du Sacré-Coeur, a vibrant red bench was installed and two pine trees were planted at the University of Sudbury on September 26th. Alumni are encouraged to visit the site which is at the entrance to the Garden of Peace on campus.

Quests for Meanings Awards On October 1st, Dr Edna Manitowabi gave a talk entitled Ceremony “The Spirit Dance: A Personal Journey,” the first in the series “Quests for Meanings.” On November 13th the University of Sudbury presented the A Ghostly Gathering Newbery Senate Awards and scholarships to deserving University of Sudbury staff showed off their Halloween Lecture students at the Fall spirit by dawning costumes and participating in a Awards Ceremony. Hallloween themed pot luck lunch on October 31st. The Newbery Lecture presented nationally The University also recognized Elder and recognized donors teacher of Anishnaabe Robert Fabbro and First Nations philosophy Berthe Lafrenière for Michael Thrasher on their long time support November 25th. to the University. UNIVERSITY OF SUDBURY CELEBRATES THEIR 100 YEARS ON PARLIAMENT HILL

On a beautiful fall evening, alumni and special guests gathered for an event on Parliament Hill hosted by the Honorable Noël Kinsella, Speaker of the Senate and the Honorable Marie-P. Charette-Poulin, Senator.

The event marked the official closing of the University of “Today, the University of Sudbury continues its mission by Sudbury’s Centennial celebrations. Alumni were joined awakening thousands of young people to the values that by officials from Parliament Hill and many special guests were the foundation of the predecessor institution of the including alumna and current Chair of the Board of Regents, University of Sudbury, the Collège du Sacré-Coeur. These Josée Forest-Niesing. “Everyone who attended the event on values continue to be fundamental and decisive for the Parliament Hill was connected to the University of Sudbury in future of our country. They relate to social justice; they seek one way or another and each one had a story about how the intellectual curiosity; and they lead to a greater commitment University or the Collège du Sacré Coeur before it, impacted to the common good.” their lives or their community. The pride that each of us felt The University of Sudbury will continue in the Jesuit tradition was equalled only by our enthusiasm for the future of this to bring the highest quality learning to the communities wonderful institution of learning and excellence! ” it serves from James Bay to the southwest of the province, There is a focus at the University of Sudbury on rekindling all the while nurturing its students’ leadership potential alumni connections and engaging alumni with events such as and encouraging them to engage with and serve our this. President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Pierre Zundel reflects communities. “Though we will be innovative in the means on the past twelve months: “It’s been a wonderful year of by which we accomplish this, we will be true to our timeless celebrations as we reflected on the character and impact of mission of developing men and women in service to others,” our alumni of the past 100 years. The contribution that those confirmed Dr. Pierre Zundel. men and women made and continue to make is the fruit of Top left (left to right): Ernest Côté, donor, and the Honorable Noël Kinsella, Speaker of the University’s liberal education mission.” the Senate. Top right (left to right): Marie-P. Charette-Poulin, Louis- Joseph Régimbal and Gisèle Gagné. On the cover: Josée Forest-Niesing, Board of Regents Chair. Inset Alumna, Senator Marie-P. Charette-Poulin was instrumental (left to right): Glenn Thibeault, MP; Dr. Chantal Beauvais, President and Vice-Chancellor in facilitating the event and effectively expressed the pride of Saint Paul University; Pierre Ouellette, President University of Hearst; Dr. Pierre Zundel, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Sudbury; Charlie Angus, MP; Margaret and spirit that made up many conversations that evening. Ashcroft, member of the Board of Regents, University of Sudbury; Claude Gravelle, MP. IN THE NEWS COMING The Association canadienne-française de l’ du grand Sudbury recognized EVENTS Dr. Pierre Zundel’s commitment to the francophone communities by honouring Plans are in him with the Franco-Ontarian Personality development to Award for 2014. host alumni events in Montreal as well as in the Sturgeon Cyndil Corbiere is the first student to be The University of Sudbury is the location awarded the Maple Grove United Church of the very first Franco-Ontarian flag Falls area. Scholarship. Cyndil is from M’Chigeen raising in 1975. On September 25th, All alumni from the First Nation on Manitoulin Island, and the , the Honorable Collège du Sacré transitioned to the University of Sudbury , raised the flag at the Coeur and University from Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute University of Sudbury and announced (KTEI) located in M’Chigeen on Manitoulin provincial funding for the 2015 of Sudbury are Island. She is pursuing a degree in celebrations which will mark the 40th welcome. Stay Indigenous Studies. anniversary of the flag and 400 years of tuned for details. French Ontario. STAYING CONNECTED Keeping you connected with your alma mater is important to us. Part of this connection is keeping you informed of our activities through this newsletter and other forms of communication. If, however, you do not wish to maintain your connection, you can advise us by contacting us at the address below.

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