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Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3G3 University of St. Jerome's College Introducing respected academic, distinguished He graduated with a BA in English from St. teacher, senior administrator, and cer­ our next Jerome's College in 1962 and went on to earn a A tainly no stranger to St. Jerome's grad­ Master of Arts degree in medieval English in uates, will become the College's next President 1966 from McMaster University in Hamilton. on July 1, 1989. Professor Doug Letson, the 48 There he studied under medieval scholar Alvin year-old professor of English whose teaching President Lee, McMaster's current President. career at the College extends back to 1967, is With an obvious academic bent, Letson both the first layperson and the first graduate pursued doctoral studies in English, Philosophy to become President. and Paleography at the University of Toronto's At the September 19 meeting of the Col­ Centre for Medieval Studies. His PhD thesis lege's Board of Governors, Board Chairperson was on "The Vernacular Homily in Old English Mr. J. Frank Clifford announced that, following Christian Poetry: A Study of Similarities in a review of candidates resulting from a nation­ Form and Image." He was awarded his PhD in wide call for nominations and applications, Pro­ 1971. fessor Letson will succeed Father Norm Choate, His teaching career began in 1962-63 at C.R., whose term ends June 30, 1989."In terms Westgate Collegiate in Fort William, Ontario. of his service, commitment and leadership in He then moved to Hamilton and taught there virtually every academic and administrative at Hill Park Secondary School until 1965, after position at the College, Doug Letson has exem­ which he worked on his Master's degree. plified his ability, his desire and his allegiance to In 1967 Letson returned to the University St. Jerome's College," commented Mr. Clifford. of St. Jerome's College as a lecturer in English "The appointmentof this first layperson is a while completing his doctorate. Since 1971, he milestone in the College's history," he con­ has moved through the academic ranks from tinued. "In welcoming Doug and in paying trib­ Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in ute to Father Choate, we are grateful that 1977. In 1987 he was named Full Professor on Doug maintains the high ideals Father Choate the basis of his extensive publishing record, brought to the position of President." teaching excellence and service to the College. Professor Letson's appointment was un­ f his successor, Father Norm Choate animously recommended by both the College's 0 expressed his pleasure: "I have worked Presidential Search Committee, chaired by Pro­ with Doug Letson for 15 years and I am deligh­ fessor Kenneth McLaughlin, overwhelmingly ted by his appointment as President." He adds, supported by the College's faculty, staff, and "In my personal and professional relationship students, and endorsed by the Provincial Coun­ with Doug, I have found him to be consistently cil of Congregation of the Resurrection. a man of faith, intelligence and profound com­ President-designate Professor Douglas Richard !.£/son "I'm obviously pleased with the support my mitment to academic excellence. Doug Letson appointment signifies both within the College will be a superb President." community and within the Congregation of UW campus colleagues also shared in their the Resurrection," comments Letson. "I'm very praise and congratulations for Letson. Faculty conscious of the fact that I'm walking in the "To know that students have found of Arts Dean Professor Robin Banks remarked shadow of past presidents who have been that Letson's appointment "speaks very well widely respected on campus and in the something of value in what I say and for the future relationship of St. Jerome's Col­ community-at-large, men like Fr. Siegfried, Fr. in how I relate to them is worth lege and the Faculty of Arts. I have worked with Finn and Fr. Choate." more to me than any professional Doug for over a decade and look forward to Representing St. Jerome's graduates on the acclamation." continuing our very productive relationship. Search Committee was Terry Downey (BA I'm absolutely delighted." '66). "Doug Letson is an imaginative and Among Letson's honours and awards is the thoughtful 'citizen' of St. Jerome's," remarked University of Waterloo's Distinguished Teachtr Downey following the announcement. "He has om November 8, 1939 in Kitchener, Letson Aw11rd conferred upon him in May, 1981. (see been active in giving the College the visibility it Battended St. John's Elementary School and accompanying article) On receiving this presti­ has today. As a graduate I am pleased Doug graduated from St. Jerome's High School. His gious distinction, he recalls "it was a moving knows the College from its foundation on the association with the Congregation of the Resur­ experience for me, especially since it was in­ Waterloo campus as a student, and over the rection, founders of St. Jerome's College in itiated by students.To know that students have years as a teacher and administrator." 1865, dates back to his high school days. found something of value in what I say and in 2

tee of the Ontario Institute for Catholic Educa­ tion (ICE), and chaired a subcommittee examin­ A distinguished A younger Doug ing a rationalization of religious education Letson began his courses taken by teachers and prospective teacher university studies in teachers in the separate school system. English al the College Letson has published extensively in the of which he would fields of medieval English literature, children's become President literature and matters of social justice. He has nearly thirty years co-edited Women and the Church: A Sourcebook later. He earned his (Griffin House), co-authored Portraitsof Canadian BA from St. Jerome's Catholicism (Griffin House), and was named offi­ in 1962. cial biographer of Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter along with colleague Professor Michael how I relate to them is worth more to me than Higgins. Over the years he has published in any professional acclamation." numerous scholarly journals and has also writ­ Administratively, Letson has a remarkable ten extensively for more general readers in record of achievement. He has served as Chair­ publications such as Catholic New Times. person of the College's English Department Professor Letson was the founding Editorial (1971 to 1975), as Assistant Dean (1973 to Board Chairperson of Grail: An Ecumenical Jour­ 1975), as Vice-President and Academic Dean nal, which has been published quarterly by the (1975 to 1981 and 1987 to the present), and as College since 1985. The journal recently won Acting President (from Sept. to Nov. 1979). In four national Canadian Church Press awards. all these positions he has worked closely with Of his hopes for the future, Letson says: "I'd University of Waterloo Chancellor Dr. Josef Kates pres­ Distinguished Teacher Award students. like to see the College become even better ents the to Professor Professor Letson designed, developed and known as an educational institution whose Letson al the May 1981 Convocation ceremonies. directed the College's Institute for Studies in Theolog­ teachers are open to challenges, sensitive to the ical Renewal from 1982to1987. This is an inno­ needs of students, and who are both knowl­ In May, 1981, Doug Letson's record of teaching vative summer programme addressing con­ edgeable and respectful of the tradition from excellence, long admired and appreciated by students temporary religious and social issues. which we have come as Canadians, both Catho­ and colleagues alike, was publicly recognized by the e has served both the College and the lic and non-Catholic. We need to be sensitive to University of Waterloo. Doug had conferred upon our role as a Roman Catholic post-secondary H University of Waterloo on numerous com­ him the prestigious Distinguished Teacher mittees including the UW Board of Governors institution of learning on a secular campus in a Award. What follows are excerpts from letters of and Senate. He was instrumental in the St. pluralistic society." He adds: "the University should provide a support contained in his nomination dossier submit­ Jerome's Structures and Functions Committee ted by students to the selection committee. which updated the College's Act of Incor­ prophetic role in society ... it should analyze the past, comment on the present, and take at poration. As part of his extensive service to the wider least an indirect role in shaping the future. I Comments from colleagues think St. Jerome's does that responsibly through community, he was recently invited to become "... he considers that the preparation of classes a member of the Teacher Education Commit- its various programmes, publications, and through the teaching and research of the and the assiduous marking of exams and assign­ professors who work here." ments is a sacred trust ... In word and deed Dr. Doug and his wife Donna recently cele­ Letson manifests a serious and continuous con­ brated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. cern for integrity in the educational process." They have three children Nadine, 18, Rick, 16, "He is a master of his discipline - a scholar and Cheryl, 12; they live in Waterloo. published in the best journals; he creates a wonderful rapport in his classes . . . and he stimulates a genuine interest on the part of the most reluctant students. He is a teacher's teacher." " . .. a polished lecturer, a dedicated teacher, and a man whose ability to present difficult and sometimes abstruse subject matter interest­ ingly, clearly and authoritatively contributed to the regular filling of his classes to the limit." "He has been consistent in his goals for the College and a strong advocate for kinds of teaching excellence which few attain .. . I have found him to work from three linked presump­ tions . . . fairness in transactions, a genuine regard for student interests and a concern for the welfare of the programs under his care." "He does not belabour the obvious nor walk the well-worn paths, but attempts to present to his students new insights and novel perspectives." Professor Letson seen here turning the sod for the new addition lo the College with President Father Norm "Dr. Letson is flexible, open-minded and tolerant Choate, C.R. (middle) and then Provincial Superior of the Doug Letson served as English Department Chairperson of viewpoints different from his own." Congregation ofthe Resurrection, Father Bob Liddy, C.R. and Academic Dean during the 1970s, becoming well­ "Students and colleagues are in awe of his {left) in June, 1981. known lo students as athorough and caring administrator. academic commitment and energy." 3

Comments from students and Music, television broaden grad's ministry former students orking as a priest in the Diocese of Hamilton is not limited to the pulpit "His persistent demands for high standards W for St. Jerome's grad Mark Curtis (BA coupled with his respect for each student's abil­ '78). Ordained a priest in 1985, Curtis hosts a ity motivated me and others to strive beyond weekly half hour television show called "Good the average." News" on a Hamilton Cable station. "While 'excitement toward his subject matter' The show is, he says,"a Catholic magazine" and'concern for his students' are the two quali­ which focuses on topical church issues and min­ ties I remember best, I would be negligent if I istries. Using an interview format, Curtis has did not mention Doug's sense of humour which dealt with issues as diverse as AIDS education, he used as a very effective teaching tool." refugees, social justice, Christian parenting, late vocations, and ministry to the sick, home­ "He always comes to class laden with reference less and youth. books, well-prepared and ready to answer the "The programme has been so successful toughest questions. (He) inspires the same pre­ that the station has renewed it for next year paredness and thoroughness in his students . .. and given it twelve new time slots," says Curtis. Doug always gives his students a little bit "Viewers see religious and lay people sharing extra." their life and faith as the show tries to promote "I remember the human qualities of his teach­ diverse vocations within the church." He is now ing and person: his modest, self-effacing man­ taping new shows which will deal with such ner, his unflagging patience and energy, and his issues as the RCIA programme (the Rite of ability to evaluate critically and accurately Christian Initiation for Adults), prayer, liturgi­ without sacrificing the self-esteem of those in cal music, priests in police ministry and others. class." The show began as a programme to pro­ mote religious vocations but its scope has broa­ 'The key criteria in the evaluation of any work dened since then.'Tm gratified by the response in Middle English was based on the three Latin both the station and I have received. People Fr. Mark Curtis and a young fan . verbs docere, delectare and movere. For a poem or have written in with ideas for future topics and story to be a good one, it had to teach, to delight possible guests. This is one way the Church can and to move the reader. I believe that in addi­ be present in the media." tion to teaching these and other basic concepts Curtis, 31, an associate pastor at St. Joseph's that surfaced in the literature itself, Dr. Letson Parish in Guelph, also has a longstanding inter­ Summertime and the was able to give them flesh in his very teaching est in music. Once his evening parish appoint­ style; for in each course, yes, in each class, I was ments are finished, he works in a local studio on learning was busy taught, delighted and moved." his music and song writing. On his day off each "... a superb lecturer . .. Besides being an excel­ week he performs for school children in the he beginning of summer meant that lent instructor and insightful marker, Doug is Guelph area. Over the last 15 years, he has more than the temperature was heating available for consultation or discussion both in recorded three albums and has performed in T up for St. Jerome's College. and out of class." many parts of Canada and the United States. An active programme of summer term Curtis has a particular interest in children's courses and special institutes commenced July 4 "(He) possesses a special quality which enables music and adds a spiritual flavour to most of his and continued until August 12. him to relate even the most difficult literary compositions. "It's one way of praying with These annual offerings continue to be popu­ concepts in an understandable way ... Profes­ children," he says. "My music has a Christian lar with educators, parents, pastoral workers, sor Letson can relate to the students and .. . can message and it's a lot of fun for the children." health care professionals and others. actually teach them to teach themselves." He plans to release a new album this fall, In its tenth year, the Institute for Studies in "Doug inspires in his students a love for learn­ tentatively titled "In the Garden". While regis­ Learning Disabilities attracted experts from across ing and a desire for excellence." tered at St. Jerome's, Curtis studied choral and Canada and the U.S. to address a variety of instrumental music at UW. issues relating to learning disabilities. Three "Dr. Letson is not only a brilliant teacher and an The National Liturgy Office of the Cana­ credit-courses at the introductory and advanced insighful scholar, but is a warm, compassionate dian Conference of Catholic Bishops recently levels were offered. human being whose presence enlightens and asked him to present some new music for the Once again, Studies in Sexuality, Marriageand the ennobles us all." upcoming publication of the Catholic Book of Family (formerly the Family Life Programme), "... an insightful and dedicated professor, a Worship III. mounted the introductory level course, and man whose sole concern is to educate well ... Women and the Church (RS 292 A/B) was offered He is a polished writer himself, a talent which by the Institute for Studies in Theological Renewal. In enables him to aid the efforts of the fledgling past years, the College has not been able to accommodate the hundreds of students who essayist." To say thanks have tried to register in RS 292, a timely and "The demands he makes of himself are com­ popular course. parable to those he makes of his students ... He II St. Jerome's graduates and friends Regular courses in Twentieth Century Lit­ has an innate ability to stimulate students to who made a contribution to our erature; Seventeenth Century Non-Dramatic work hard." A Development Fund in the past year Literature; the Catholic Church in Canada are cordially invited to attend a reception in "... helpful in his capacity as Dean ... (and) ... since Confederation; Introductory Psychology; their honour on Tuesday, November 1, and the Cult of Mary were also available to full the best teacher with whom I have studied 1988 in Siegfried Hall at the College. during my university career, Dr. Letson is the and part-time students. epitome of a caring and effective teacher." Add to this the many conferences, retreats and workshops held at the College throughout "(He gave me) a sense of self confidence in my the summer months, and you11 see that the studies." College never really rests. 4 Update! wins Reunion '88 in pictures national honours

pdate!, the College's quarterly newsletter published for graduates and friends, U recently won top honours in a Canada­ wide university competition. At its annual conference held in Saskatoon in June, the Public Affairs Council for Educa­ tion, representing Canadian university devel­ opment, alumni and public affairs officers, named Update! Best Newsletter for an Internal and/or External Audience. The award is pres­ ented for the newsletter which reflects the highest quality in design and editorial content. Richard Dominico (BA '69) left, George Luciani (BA Gayle Dzis (nee Clarke, BA '86)was among the 25-year Update! won the same award in 1983 and '71) and Christine Dominico (BA '69) relax and share a grads in attendance and is seen here with her husband 1984. few memories. Morris and Fr. John Finn, C.R. {right). This year Update! competed with newslet­ ters from Canadian universities such as York, McMaster, Dalhousie, University of Alberta, Guelph, University of New Brunswick, Memori­ al University of Newfoundland and others. A team of judges representing the communica­ tions field made the decision. "From my contact with many graduates of St. Jerome's, I've always known how much they value and appreciate Update!," commented Edi­ tor Rob Donelson. "This award acknowledges the quality of both its content and design. It is our priority to keep graduates and friends informed of news of the College and its gradu­ ates, as well as issues facing our church and higher education." Update! is designed by Monica Lynch at the Graphic Services Department, University of Waterloo, where it is also printed. Most photos used in the newsletter are taken by Catherine Bill Godfrey (BA '63) was an enter­ Over 70 graduates and their families enjoyed a country style dinner and the Valeriote of Kitchener. Professor Peter Hinch­ taining and witty MC for the annual chance to reminisce with classmates, teachers and friends . cliffe of the St. Jerome's English Department Reunion dinner. serves as consulting editor.

Prizes for everyone (almost) Glenn Sheculski (BA '82), left, displays his gift certificate while Kelley Teahen (BA '83) and Marc Kealey (BA '83) show off their post-dinner prizes and ham ii up for the camera.

1968 Class Representative Pat Flynn (BA '68) presented Kim McGladrey (BA '8 7) and Neil Ackerman enjoy the Ray Digby (BMath '83), Paul Rucurean (BMath '79), 25th anniversary lapel pins to the class of 1963 in sun and a hot dog during Reunion '88's welcoming Dave Dool (BASc '82) and history professor Fr. Jim attendance. barbeque. Wahl, C.R. attended the cocktail reception in Notre Dame quadrangle prior lo dinner. 5 Learning Disabilities Programme marks ten years

The Institute was established ten years ago "Teachers require up-to-date knowledge in as a result of consulting work being done by the theoretical and practical aspects of special Professor Orlando within the local separate education, and identification and remediation school board. It became clear that additional of learning disabilities," says Professor Orlando. training in learning disabilities was needed by "Our programme provides that training." teachers. In recent years the Ontario Legisla­ At the conclusion of this year's programme, A Decade of ture has committed educators to providing Professor Orlando was presented with an Service to the opportunities for the exceptional child in our award acknowledging his leadership and ser­ Institute for Stu­ schools and communities. vice in the field of learning disabilities. dies in uarning Disabilities ­ ' Professor John Orlando. The news and Gucci shoes

keynote address by a leading authority or regular readers of the Globe and Mail on dyslexia (reading disorders) helped among the audience of St. Jerome's grad­ A celebrate the tenth anniversary of the uates and friends, there was a feeling of College's Institute for Studies in Learning F expectation and excitement prior to Globe colum­ Disabilities on July 4. nist Stevie Cameron's delivery of the annual Dr. Margaret Jo Shepherd, a professor of Grads' Association Lecture. special education at Colum~ia l!~i.versity. sin~e Most of the crowd of nearly 60, who battled 1963, spoke on "Learning D1sab1hties: .A Field ~n one of the winter's worst storms on March 23 Transition" to over 200 students registered in to be there, came to hear her explain the merits the popular summer programme. and necessity of personal journalism. It is a part Shepherd is renowned for her research and of the media which meets with both approval publications on dyslexia and is a respected and offence among the Canadian public. international lecturer in the field. She has Cameron is the investigative reporter who served on numerous national and international broke the story on Trudeau's final patronage committees examining the problem of dyslexia appointments, the Mulroi;ey's lavish redecorat~ Stevie Cameron on 'personal journalism' and its remediation. ing spending, and the PM s penchant for Guco "Special education for the l:arning dis~,bled loafers. is in a crisis situation in the United States, she Cameron argued that spending habits, fam­ said. "There has been a dramatic increase in the ily scandals, alcoholism and sexual ~ractices ~re number of children identified as learning dis­ fair game for journalists and such information News Brief abled." Shepherd feels that many of these cases advances public awareness. are instances where people are looking for She discussed the changing complexion of "A good read at a good price" is what you11 find in The New Quarterly, co-edited by St. Jerome's assistance for their child's problem, which parliamentary news coverage now that many might not include being learning disabl~d . . more reporters are women. "The House of English professor Peter Hinchcliffe. "You11 find new names, new genres and new voices in The "Learning disabled is a category that 1s being Commons is less an 'old boys' club' today than it used to provide supplemental work for any was in the days of Diefenbaker and Pearson," New Quarterly. The journal publishes interviews, essays, short stories, and poetry by both new child that needs it," she explained. To reverse she noted. and established writers," observes Hinchcliffe. this trend, Shepherd is working with other She also provided some interesting compar­ "It is one place to find up and coming Canadian experts to accommodate students in the isons between U.S. and Canadian libel laws. writers." Publication costs are partially sup­ classroom. "Canadian newspapers are prohibited from Professor Shepherd has revamped our think­ printing statements which cannot be proven," ported by St. Jerome's College. Subscription rates: $12 for one year or $22.00 for two years. ing on learning disabilities," says Institute she noted. Such is not the case south of the Contact Peter Hinchcliffe for details. Director Dr. John Orlando. "We were honoured border. In Canadian libel cases, there is a to have a speaker of her stature to address the "reverse onus" on newspapers to prove a various phases our understanding of learning statement true. disabilities has undergone, and the new direc­ This causes "libel chill", Cameron continued, In our next issue ... tions we need to take." a situation in which many newspapers will not Founded in 1979, theInstitute for Studies in print a controversial story because they cannot • Providing the personal touch - A Learning Disabilities is an intensive programme afford a potential lawsuit. "Freedom of the portrait of Registrar Kevin Donelson of three courses at the introductory and advanc­ press is a misnomer in Canada," she said. (BA '78) ed levels. It annually attracts teachers and This situation is especially true of smaller • The play's the thing for actor and health care professionals, including a grow~ng newspapers which, lacking expensive legal s.er­ director Joel Kaiser (BA '79) number of educators who already have speoal­ vices often do not print potentially damaging ized training in the field. stori~s. "Investigative work is also expensive," • Meet Notre Dame's new Residence Professor Orlando and Associate Director added Cameron, who had recently returned Administrator ­ Sr. Julie Lattner, Dr. Judy Van Evra hope to offer a fourth level from an assignment in Italy trying to track SSND (BA '73) practicum course in learning disabiliti.es to ena­ down the Mulroneys' former decorator. ble students to work in a clinical setting. • Not in a pickle - Brian Smith's (BA In defending her story on the Mulroneys' '86) creative imagination in advertis­ This year's courses addressed such issues as use of PC Canada funds to redecorate their visual factors in learning disabilities; neuropsy­ ing has won him international homes and to purchase jewelry, Cameron per­ recognition chiatric factors in reading disabilities; language haps made her most convincing point: "If it development and impairment in children; and were their own money, no one has a nght to . . . And more! the learning disabled child in the regular class­ report on it. But it is fair to say how public room; among many other topics. money is spent." 6 Social justice, spirituality blend for '88-'89 Centre Series

rue to its tradition of blending issues of the Peace and Conflict Studies Programme at shop's $25 registration fee ($20 seniors/ spirituality and social justice, The St. Conrad Grebel Mennonite College in Waterloo students). T Jerome's Centre for Catholic Experience opens the Centre's 1988-89 lecture series. On the heels of the U.S. Presidential elec­ in Waterloo has drawn together a diverse and Public Theology and the Canadian Peace Move­ tion is the lecture Congress and the Crozier to distinguished array of speakers and topics for ment is the inaugural lecture to be given on be given on Friday, November 25, 1988. Jointly its seventh annual series of lectures and mini­ Friday, November4, 1988 in the Chapel of Conrad sponsored by the St. Jerome's Graduates' Asso­ courses. Grebel College. ciation, the Centre welcomes Jesuit priest Father Addressing such issues as peace, spiritual­ Guest speaker is Fr. Donald Grayston, an Robert Drinan, lawyer, theologian, columnist ity, church and state, Church authority, mar­ Anglican priest and Director of the Shalom and former U.S. Congressman. (See accom­ riage, and feminine spirituality among others, Institute, a national ecumenical organization panying article.) the 1988-89 Centre programme features four concerned for the integration of spirituality All lectures are free of charge and take place lectures, a workshop and three non-credit with education for justice and peace ministry. from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each is followed by a mini-courses. Fall '88 offerings follow: On Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m. to break and question period. The Cross and the Crown examined the 3:30 p.m., in Siegfried Hall, Grays ton teams up The St. Jerome's Centre for Catholic Experi­ social doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church with Sister Rita Patenaude for a day-long ence is jointly sponsored by the University of "in action" on October 12, 19 ad 26 at Sacred workshop entitled Spiritual Resources for Social St. Jerome's College, the School Sisters of Heart School in Kitchener. Speakers included Compassion: Living Justice, Making Peace. Notre Dame, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamil­ St. Jerome's professors Mary Malone and Doug Patenaude is the former national Catholic ton, and the Congregation of the Resurrection. Letson, as well as Working Centre founders Chaplain for Canadian universities who was For more details, contact Centre Director and St. Jerome's graduates Joe and Stephanie based at St. Jerome's for several years. She is a Michael Higgins, at the College - (519) 884­ Manicini. programme associate at the Shalom Institute. 8110, ext. 58 or 30. A winter term schedule will An ecumenically-collaborative effort with Lunch and materials are included in the work­ be published in the next Update!

About reunions Congress and the Crozier next

any doomsayers predicted that this Grads' Association Lecture year's reunion would be a major dis­ M appointment after last year's 25th ot on the heels of the 1988 United anniversary of St. Jerome's and Notre Dame States presidential elections, the St. Residences. They said that nobody wanted to H Jerome's College Graduates' Associa­ see each other every year. That nobody would tion will host its annual lecture featuring the be there. That there11 never be another reun­ foreign policy advisor to presidential hopeful ion like last year's. Michael Dukakis - a Jesuit priest and former Well, they were almost right. There11 never Congressman, Father Robert Drinan, S.J. be another reunion like last year's. Each one is "Congress and Crozier" is the title .of the different - that's what makes them great. But lecture to be given on Friday, November 25, you'd really have a hard time convincing the 70 1988 at 7:30 p.m. graduates, spouses and friends in attendance The lecture takes place in CL. Siegfried Hall that nobody was there or that annual reunions and will be followed by a break and question are unnecessary. period. Admission is free and all graduates and Each reunion brings together different friends of St. Jerome's are welcome. people with interesting lives. Even those who This event is being jointly sponsored by the attend regularly are amazed at how much has SJC Grads' Association and the St. Jerome's happened in only one short year. Many start Centre for Catholic Experience. Father Robert Drinan, S.]. out by saying "Oh, not much has happened In his talk, which will undoubtedly reflect since I last talked to you," then after some time upon the outcome of the upcoming presidential fascinating stories surface. elections, Drinan will address the role that the He is the author of numerous books includ­ As far as numbers go, 70 or 700, it's really Roman Catholic church in the U.S. has sought ing: Cry of the Oppressed - The History and Hope of the irrelevant. Everyone who goes enjoys them­ to fulfill in recent years. He will speak about the Human Rights Revolution, God and Caesar on the selves. No one complained about the poor various and controversial episcopal pastorals on Potomac: A Pilgrimage of Conscience, Beyond the Nuclear attendance, not even the baseball teams. In fact, nuclear war, the economy and the rights of Freeze, and Vietnam and Armageddon. probably the only complainers are those gradu­ women. A lawyer, theologian, editor, and columnist ates who didn't bother going. But then again, A Congressman from 1971to1981, Drinan for the National Catholic Reporter, Drinan holds they were probably the same people who would will also assess the role that religious issues nineteen honorary degrees. stay in their rooms on pub night until "enough have played in the campaign for the Presidency. "It is an honour to have a speaker of Father people showed up". Drinan, a priest of the Society of Jesus since Drinan's calibre give the annual Grads' Associ­ Maybe one day everyone will realize the 1953, is presently Professor of Law, George­ ation Lecture," comments Director of Devel­ value of the larger community of St. Jerome's town University Law Centre in Washington, opment Rob Donelson. "He continues a grow­ College and join us at our reunions. Until then D.C. He specializes in international human ing tradition of excellence among our lectures they can tell themselves that nobody goes and rights, constitutional law, civil liberties, profes­ that includes, Bishop Remi de Roo, the Honou­ that they're not needed every year. But they're sional responsibility, and arms control. He was rable Marc Lalonde, Peter Desbarats, the fighting a losing battle if they try to pull that Dean and Professor of Law at Boston College Honourable David MacDonald and Stevie one over on the graduates who do go. They go Law School from 1956 to 1970. Cameron." and they have fun. Everyone, every year. John Curtis, (BA '83) Debra Curtis, (BES '84) 7

Writeback Where are they now?

(The following letter was received by Fr. Nonn Choate.) grateful to the President in this regard. '66 Gail Young (nee MacDonald) (BA '66) I wish that St. Jerome's will continue to be recently became Manager of Personnel ne of my most loved native sayings goes the great community it is, that it will grow Operations at IBM Canada Limited's Consi­ 0 like this: "those people whose nuts are bigger and that faculty, staff, students and the lium Place Branch in Scarborough. She holds a cracked for them by benevolent spirits shouldn't community in general will have everlasting position on the Communications Committee of forget to be humble." But for this purpose I happiness. the University of Waterloo National Alumni choose to be grateful and, indeed, thankful to Thank you very much and may God bless Council. all and sundry who made me 'a dream' at St. you all. Tom Ciancone (BMath 70) is Lead Jerome's. Dreams come true for most people, '70 Yours sincerely, Instructor in the ESL/Literacy/Numeracy but here I'm the dream for me. Ohene Boakye-Yiadom programme of the Metropolitan Toronto Board The opportunity that was offered to me and of Education and is also a professional wood­ the years I spent in this family-love-knit insti­ Editor's note: worker. Tom lives in Toronto. tution couldn't have been better anywhere. A native of Ghana, Ohene was sponsored by the College And now, as I look ahead, poised and possessed, Andre Belanger (BMath '73) recently throughout his undergraduate years. He received his '73 all I spit out is St. Jerome's. The spiritual and joined the Ottawa sales office of Control honours BA in political science in May, and is attending Data as a Senior Systems Analyst. temporal enlightenment I have gained at St. Carleton University for graduate studies this year. Jerome's will define my future, and the world­ view I project beams St. Jerome's. Not only did '74 Eloise (nee WaJlner) Coleman (BA '74) was married in June in Vienna, Austria you offer me the opportunity for personal he reunion weekend has once again come to Tom Coleman. Eloise is currently the Co­ development, you also uncovered the deep and gone and here I am writing you to tell ordinator, Case Management, Government of sense of community love that was buried in me. T you how much I was looking forward to attend­ Ontario Pay Equity Commission in Toronto. I haven't just come to understand and appre­ ing the weekend with my family and friends Tom is Associate Secretary to the Ontario ciate different cultures, I now do understand from St. Jerome's. As luck had it, my son came Cabinet. my culture better. down with chicken pox, so we were not able to I'm proud to say that I belong to St. attend. '76 Gerald Potter (BA '76) works as the Jerome's, and properly so considering the per­ I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell manager of Programme Services for the sonal friends that I've made here. And I promise you how nice it is to "keep in touch" with the Workers' Compensation Board in Hamilton, that one day when I return to my native home, friends I went to St. Jerome's with and also with where he recently moved. the "tree" of St. Jerome's will be planted there. I what's going on at the College through Update!. also promise to stay connected day or night. '77 Paul McGinley (BSc '77) and his wife It feels like yesterday that I was there. Luanne (nee Moser) welcomed their I wish I could do what Africans do on such Once again as a grad of '78 I was really occasions, go around and shake hands with first child on July 4. Mark William James was looking forward to the reunion, but 111 have to born at St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener. everybody involved in my life at St. Jerome's. wait until next year. But I still can do what Africans would have Rev. Jim Donohue, CR, (BA '78) gradu­ Lois Mercanti (nee Coretti, BA '78) '78 done, give the thanks to the chief who would ated from Catholic Theological Union in pass it down to his people. I would be most Hamilton Chicago with a Master of Arts in Theology in the Spring, 1988. His thesis was on 'The Role of the Community in the Sacrament of Recon­ ciliation." Jim will be studying now at The News Briefs Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., pursuing doctoral studies in sacramental Scholarship winners Fourth year student Joan Staid and predictable are not terms anyone theology. Orr of Fort Erie, first year student Leslie Anne who has ever listened to Stan Fogel lecture '80 Len McDonald (BMath '80) and his wife Horton of Waterloo and third year student would use to describe his view of literature and Janet were delighted to announce the Barbara Ward of Waterloo were recently named literary criticism. In a new book entitled The birth of their son Brian Allan on July 12. He is a recipients of the St. Jerome's College Graduates'Asso­ Postmodern University: Essays on the Deconstruction of brother for Rebecca and Nyssa. The Mc Donalds ciation Scholarship. Three other recipients were the Humanities, Fogel deliberately seeks "to dis­ make their home in Brantford where Len named in 1987-88, and Joan, Leslie and Barbara rupt cliched and verified ways of reading and teaches at St. John's College. are the first of the 1988-89 academic year. teaching." His targets are university structures Joan's award was valued at $400, while Leslie and practices, the organization of the humani­ Marian (nee Van Berlo) O'Connor (BA '80) and and Barbara received $300 each. These awards ties, the language and style of literary criticism Frank O'Connor (BA '80) recently established a are made possible by donations received from and critics, as well as propriety in the academy. Brant County Chapter of SERENA, a national St. Jerome's graduates. In a humorous and somewhat ascerbic style, he organization that advocates natural methods of pokes fun at all of these. family planning. The O'Connors are certified Still serving students For the past 15 years, Published by ECW Press of Toronto, The to teach the sympto-thermal method which is Mrs. Joy Brown has served the students of St. Postmodern University, follows A Tale of Two Coun­ based on observing the natural signs and symp­ Jerome's College in the Coffee Shop. On many tries in which Fogel recently examined Canadian toms of fertility in a woman. a cold morning she's been there to provide a hot and American contemporary critical theory. '8J Therese Ferguson (BMath '81) and her cup of coffee and a friendly smile to shivering husband Thomas recently moved from students, and her coffee shop has been a Sabbatical plans English professor Peter Newmarket to Walkerton. favourite meeting place. She received a special Hinchcliffe will spend the 1988-89 academic award in recognition for her dedication at last year working on a book on Alfred Lord Tenny­ '82 Stephanie(nee Macdonald) Mancini (BA Spring's Awards Night. In response, Mrs. Brown sons' poetry, particularly the English poet's '82) and Joe Mancini (BA '81) founders made a major donation to the College Library famous In Memoriam . Hinchcliffe did much of of the Working Centre and St. John's Soup for the purchase of new books and equipment. the research in England during his last sabbati­ Kitchen in Kitchener, recently received a strong Her generosity exemplified the diverse and last­ cal in 1980-81, and he hopes to complete the endorsement from the United Way ofK.itchener­ ing ways she continues to serve the College project this year. W aterloo. The Working Centre was approved community. The University of ..... Canada Posies ST. JEROME'S COLLEGE ..... Post Canada J 1----I p___:°'""'-"'~-Port po___:y< ___...-/ Waterloo, Ontario Bulk En nombre N2L 3G3 third troisieme class classe 840146 Kitchener, ON Return postage guaranteed

as the 3Sth member agency of the United Way. is a teacher at St. Monica School in Pickering Therese Reilly (BA '86) began a one year leave The agency will participate in the 1988 United and Marc is a Special Assistant to the Rt. Hon. of absence from her teaGhing duties with the Way campaign scheduled for the fall and will John Turner, Leader of the Opposition. Halton Separate School Board in September. receive funding commencing in January, 1989. She plans to study French language and culture Citing the solid community support for a ser­ '84 John Brioux (BA '84) continues to bat a at the University of Dijon in Dijon, France. vice of the Working Centre, the United Way thousand as Promotions Manager with We're sure she can cut the mustard in this the Toronto Blue Jays. has approved a grant of $10,000 for 1989. programme. '83 Susan Dunkley(BA '83) recently became '85 Mary Lou Dunnigan (BES '85), a teacher Administrative Assistant in the Depart­ at Our Lady of Good Wisdom School in ment of Computer Science at Trent University Orleans, Ontario, married Jim Rogers on in Peterborough. She is a member of the Board August 13. Jim is also an elementary school of Directors of the Canadian Institute of Man­ teacher and he and Mary Lou are living in agement and is midway through its manage­ Ottawa. Help us keep in touch. ment training programme. She formerly held a '86 Darcy Brioux (BA '86) recently became Send in this coupon today. similar position in the UW Faculty of Mathe­ an account executive with MDC Sports matics Grad Office. and Event Marketing Corporation in Toronto. Marc Kealey (BA '83) and Sandra Filetti (BA He formerly worked as a sports co-ordinator at Name '86) were married on July 9 in Oshawa. Sandra Seneca College. Karin Eby (BA '86) is attending the Faculty of Address Education at Lakehead University in Thunder City Province Bay. Since her graduation, Karin has taken Some of our best additional social work courses and has volun­ Postal Code Telephone teered as a homework helper with the Big Sisters organization of Kitchener. Job title

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