VOL. XVII NO. 1 / ST JOHN’S COLLEGE NEWSLETTER / SPRING 2004 St John’s College Theological Group, 1927-28. See page 12. St John’s College Loses a Legend See page 9 Laurence F. Wilmot ‘31 WWARDEARDENN’’SS WWORDORD! By Janet Hoskins, Warden & Vice Chancellor he days are getting longer, and spring is on the way. An annual reminder of T spring is our St John’s College Graduation Dinner and Dance – one of my favourite College events. It is always inspiring to see our students dressed up in their finery celebrating the impending successful completion of their studies. For the second year, the students made a ‘Fellow of the Year’ award – this year to George Baldwin ‘59, a College Fellow from Chemistry, the current Dean of Studies, and an alumnus. George Baldwin has Janet and Dr Haruo Murata, President of Momoyama contributed so much to St John’s over so Gakuin University, Japan. many years and it is wonderful to see him recognized, particularly by the students who appreciate the extra time and effort that he particularly one that shares our Anglican puts into their education. roots, so far away. This spring I was very pleased to St John’s College already has experience accompany Dr James Gardner, Executive with this type of exchange. For some years Director, International Relations, U of M, on now we have had an agreement with Jane a visit to Momoyama Gakuin (St Andrew’s) Franklin Hall at the University of Tasmania. University in Osaka, Japan. St Andrew’s is a Under this accord, our students wishing to member of the Colleges and Universities of study at the University of Tasmania have the Anglican Communion (CUAC) and I had the opportunity to stay in the “Jane” visited there two years ago as part of a Residence. Jane Franklin Hall has, in turn, CUAC triennial meeting. On this occasion, I sent students to stay with us. This IN LUMINE had the honour of signing a Memorandum arrangement has worked very well and it of Understanding between the University of was with great pleasure that we have just Manitoba, Momoyama Gakuin University, signed a formal agreement with them as and St John’s College. This is, as yet, a very well. Breanne Reinfort, a third year general agreement and arrangements about St John’s College member, is currently possible student and faculty exchanges are studying in Australia and thoroughly yet to be determined. But the possibilities enjoying her experience. We look forward to are endless and it is very exciting to have a welcoming a Tasmanian student into our connection with another institution, community in the future. In Lumine is published three or four times per year as the official alumni journal of St John’s College. Design and layout by Accu-Graphics. Editing by Alison McLean and Derek McLean. Thank you to this issue’s contributors: Pat Lee ’53, Paul Rowland, David Scott ’56, Kathryn Young ’91, and of course our alumni and friends. OUR MISSION is to share information, stimulate discussion and foster happy memories about St John’s College and, in so doing, continue to build community through the forging and improving of relationships with the College. 22 Congratulations Grads! - March 20th, 2004 Back Row (from l to r): Pak Au ‘02, Mitchell Anderson & Our most recent Sticks (from l to r): Chad Johnston ‘02 Jacinthe Blab, Chad Johnston ‘02. Front row: Lesley Cowan ‘98, (2001–02), Maryann Ferris ‘04 (2002–03), Jocelyn Heather Andres ‘99, Kate Moncaster, Danika Proven ‘02. Andrew (2003–04), and Kalyn Bomback (2004–05). Intersecting Worlds: Rural and Urban Aboriginal Issues A Graduate Student Colloquium, March 2004 - By Kathryn Young ’91 r Olive Patricia Dickason was the Thirteen graduate students presented papers keynote speaker at “Intersecting on a wide range of topics; from D Worlds” hosted by St John’s “…Explorations in Urban Aboriginal College and the Canadian Studies Identities” to “Aboriginal Water Program. Dr Dickason is Rights and NAFTA…” and Professor Emeritus, University of “…People With Disabilities in Alberta, and Adjunct Professor, Manitoba First Nations University of Ottawa. Her Communities”. The colloquium work on the history of First attracted over 60 people that Nations Peoples is respected included students, faculty, and internationally. Dickason’s members of the general address, “Out of the Bush: A public. It would not have Journey to a Dream,” was an been possible without the account of her journey from support of the Winnipeg being a Métis child of the Foundation, St John’s College Depression, to journalist, to and the University of History professor at the University Manitoba Press. of Alberta. Guest speaker Olive Dickason. 33 Printmaker’s Association n art show in November 2003 featured prints by members from the Manitoba APrintmakers Association (MPA), a downtown, non-profit association which functions as a cooperative printmaking facility. The MPA facilitates workshops, hosts exhibitions, and provides training, classes, and ongoing studio space for artists. Manitoba Printmakers Association artists (from l to r): Derek Dunlop, Sue Gordon, and Patrick Friesen. Sue and Patrick have each donated a print to the College Collection. Local Filmmaker Gives 2004 Marjorie Ward Lecture (From l to r): Twins Laura and Julie Mikuska in front of the print that their father Frank created. IN LUMINE of M alumnus, Norma Bailey, gave this year’s Marjorie Ward Lecture titled U “Hurry Up and Wait: My Life as a Freelance Filmmaker” on February 12, 2004. She told the 150 in attendance that her film career began in food services, where she gained valuable contacts, including singer Roger Doucet, who became the subject of her first film. The three-minute film, The Performers, produced in 1979 by the National Film Board, followed a day in the life of Doucet who sang the national anthem at the Montreal Forum. The film won the Special Jury award at the Cannes Film Janet Clark presenting Frog Skeleton, a work by Festival and marked her initiation into her late husband Kelly Clark, to Fellow Sharon filmmaking. Norma, who is the aunt of Alward for the St John’s College Art Collection. College member Neil Bailey, continues to live and work in Winnipeg. 44 Faculty/Staff News ongratulations to College Fellow Adele Perry and husband Peter Ives on the C arrival of Theodore (Theo) Ives Perry who was born on January 17, 2004. Jack Bumsted is writing an Illustrated History of St John’s College. Stay tuned for more details and how to order what will From l to r: Bursar Sandi Herwig; Assistant to the Development Officer Maureen Kolodie; Conference & certainly be an Facilities Manager Mark Arndt; and Registrar Erin McShane. interesting book, Big sister Nell Ives Perry, age 4, written by this pre- STAFF College Bursar Sandi Herwig and with Theo. eminent historian. Faculty Secretary Lynn Woycheshen have Congratulations also announced their intention to retire June 30, to alumnus and Senior Fellow Chris Trott 2004. Sandi’s rapport (Native Studies) on being awarded tenure. with people, especially students, Lawrence Ritchey (Music) is retiring this has been evident at spring. Lawrence has been a Senior Fellow the College since she at St John’s since 1981. He taught in the began working here Faculty of Music, and was the organist for in 1991. She is St John’s College, the looking forward to U of M, and St John’s spending more time in Cathedral. He is well her garden, and with known by faculty, staff, family in Winnipeg and students for his and around the globe. sense of humour and his Since July 1987, Lynn uncanny ability to craft has worked tirelessly songs to suit a variety of to meet the needs of Lynn Woycheshen College events. College Fellows. She is Lawrence will be looking forward to enjoying retirement with her admitted as an Honorary husband Ron. Fellow at the November Convocation, and will be FORMER STAFF Diane Guilford was ordained Lawrence Ritchey giving the address. Our priest in St John’s Cathedral on November 23, best wishes will follow 2003. She is now the incumbent at St Stephen’s him and Candace to their new home in PEI. 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