A Great Leader Remembered
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Bishop’s University Magazine No. 51 Spring/Summer 2018 BISHOP’S BRUCE COULTER 1927–2018 A great leader remembered IN THIS ISSUE: RESEARCH MATTERS + MUSIC AT BU + CONVOCATION 2018 + BEYOND THE BISHOP’S BUBBLE + LOTS MORE CONTENTS 6 12 29 35 Where there’s 18 24 RESEARCH MATTERS 6 It’s never too late to get active a Will… CONVOCATION 2018 12 Bishop’s welcomes its 190th graduating class BEYOND THE BISHOP’S BUBBLE 18 Helping young alumni to jumpstart their careers “The drive home following Trevor’s induction to the RBC Wall of Distinction gave us time to refl ect on what a wonderful institution Bishop’s is and our decision around a planned gift was easy. REMEMBERING BRUCE COULTER 24 Our bequest will provide opportunities for student-athletes at Bishop’s for generations to come – A pillar of the BU community experiences they might not otherwise enjoy. We are thrilled to contribute to the success of future Gaiters.” – Trevor Bennett ’81 and Charene Wood MUSIC AT BU 29 50 years and still going strong Remembering Bishop’s in your Will is an excellent way to create a lasting legacy. WHEN GRIEF TURNS LITIGIOUS 35 You can decide how you will be remembered – through scholarships, bursaries, Charles Shearson ’11 and the Lac-Mégantic trial awards, improved athletics facilities, or in whatever manner is most meaningful to you. A gift in your Will, big or small, is a gift to future students... REGULAR FEATURES for generations to come. AVP Advancement’s Note 3 Principal’s Note 5 Thank you for considering an estate gift to Bishop’s University! Student Success Stories 9 Athletics 21 Alumni Profiles 33 Weddings 36 Births 38 Through the Years 39 In Memoriam 43 For a confi dential discussion on how you can make a lasting impact at Bishop’s, contact: Bruce Stevenson ’76, Estate Giving & Donor Relations 2 BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | SPRINGTel: /SUMMER819.822.9600 2018 x2264, Toll-free: 1.866.822.5210 BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | SPRING/SUMMER 2018 1 AVP ADVANCEMENT’S NOTE Bishop’s University Magazine fter four years serving as a consultant on the Leading Published twice yearly by the Advancement Office the Way capital campaign for Bishop’s University, AI was honoured and humbled to be No. 51 Spring/Summer 2018 appointed Associate Vice-Principal, EDITORIAL BOARD Advancement in February. I would Robert Burns ’99 like to thank my predecessor Matt Linda Gauvin McBrine ’96 for his service and am Jacqueline Scott ’90 thrilled to continue working with him Bruce Stevenson ’76 THE LEADING THE WAY CAMPAIGN FOR BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY in his capacity of Director of Athletics Thank you! CONTRIBUTORS and Recreation. Dr. Nicolas Berryman Bishop’s changed my life. It gave MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Dr. Jack Eby me the time and space to work out Gabrielle Lesage ’18 who and what I wanted to be. It chal- Marty Rourke And then some… lenged me and enabled me to discov- Verity Stevenson er capacities I did not know I had. Thanks to our donors who contributed ADVANCEMENT OFFICE STAFF Not only did the University shape my I look forward to meeting you Robert Burns ’99 career but also a lot of my attitudes and hearing about your Bishop’s ex- $44.5 million in support of our goal of $30 million! Linda Gauvin toward life. I met many great peo- perience. I would also welcome your Bonnie Kay ’07 ple, and made friends I still cherish ideas on how to better connect with ☛ $24.9 million donated for Student Support and Academic Lorna Ruemper ’11 30 years later. One became my room- you: the stories you would like to Jacqueline Scott ’90 Initiatives for new scholarships, bursaries and awards for talented and mate in Ottawa following graduation read about in this magazine or the ac- deserving students, as well as learning opportunities outside the classroom Bruce Stevenson ’76 Allison Verville ’14 as we both got our start in the “real tivities you wish we would organize. such as the Donald Lecture Series and the B.E.S.T. Projects Fund world.” Through the highs and lows – Alumni and friends are paramount DESIGN and everything in between – our time to our success. Please share your affec- ☛ $3.5 million donated for the new Library Learning Commons Tim Doherty, VisImage together by the mighty Massawippi tion for Bishop’s with the bright high that was officially inaugurated on September 4, 2018 shore created a bond that has lasted school and CEGEP students you meet CONTACT INFORMATION well beyond Convocation. and encourage them to visit our cam- Bishop’s University Advancement Office ☛ $3.9 million donated for the Sports Centre and Athletics for This issue of the Bishop’s University pus so that they can fall in love with improvements including the Jane and Eric Molson Arena, the Denver 2600 College Street Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z7 Magazine aims to highlight leadership it just like we did. Also, I hope you Gym, the Goldberger Team Room and the Hamel Lounge Tel: 819.822.9660 on the part of graduates, students, will consider a donation to Bishop’s Toll free: 1.866.822.5210 faculty and staff. Few epitomize this so that future generations of students ☛ $2.4 million donated for Business and Entrepreneurship to Email: [email protected] at Bishop’s better than Bruce Coulter can enjoy their own Bishop’s experi- Web: www.ubishops.ca/alumni support experiential learning opportunities at the Williams School who passed away on June 5, a very ence and all that is offered here. of Business, to provide operating funding to the Dobson-Lagassé sad day for all of us who knew him. —Jacqueline Scott ’90 Entrepreneurship Centre, and to finance renovations to the Hamilton SUBMISSIONS [email protected] Bruce exuded leadership both on and Building starting in the Spring of 2019 off the field, and remains a poignant Just prior to press time we learned of Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales example of how commitment to the passing of Garth Smith, at age 86. Agreement No.40027187 ☛ $2.4 million donated for New Initiatives including campus family, teammates, friends and even His legacy includes his lifework in beautification and The Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Teaching Excellence Cover illustration: Tony Harris ’88 strangers serves our communities basketball, golf, and the advancement for the best. He leaves an inspiring of the Department of Athletics at ☛ $7.4 million donated for Priority Needs including the renovation legacy. Bishop’s. Garth will be featured in the of Abbott, Kuehner and Munster Halls and equipment for the newly- next edition of the Bishop’s University renovated laboratories in the Johnson Science Building Magazine. Stay tuned for a comprehensive Campaign Report in the next edition of the Bishop’s University Magazine. In the meantime, we salute our Campaign Co-Chairs Tim Griffin ’71 and Daniel Fournier and all the other devoted volunteers on the executive and regional cabinets. 2 BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | SPRING/SUMMER 2018 BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | SPRING/SUMMER 2018 3 FROM THE CHAIRS PRINCIPAL’S NOTE HELP US MAKE THE ith the majority of identify actions that can enhance our students away for reputation. The Bishop’s communi- BU EXPERIENCE EVEN BETTER the summer, things ty, including our alumni, responded had been quiet in the in great numbers to the December e all have a story of a donor. As Chair, when people ask me what the Bishop’s WQuad. This changed dramatically on survey and although survey re- how we ended up at Foundation does, I tell them it is simple but hard: we September 1st when we welcomed the sults showed many positive percep- Bishop’s. Mine starts fundraise, invest the money and then distribute it to the largest incoming class in our history. tions (69% of the respondents rated with Bruce Coulter. University for student scholarships, bursaries, awards and These young men and women are Bishop’s academic reputation as very WThe news of his recent death hit me a wide variety of activities and programs. It is my privilege arriving at a good time in the history good or fairly good), it is clear that hard. In the summer of 1976, on a to work with a tremendous volunteer Board of Directors of the University. In recent years, our we have to do a better job commu- Sunday afternoon, he came to my and a dedicated and talented Advancement Office. students have ranked Bishop’s at the nicating our academic activities and home to explain to my parents why Surveys confirm each and every year that Bishop’s top for student satisfaction amongst achievements to the outside world I should go to Bishop’s. He found a alumni are the most satisfied graduates in Canada regard- Canada’s small undergraduate univer- (74% reported that our reality is $1,000 academic scholarship for me ing their choice of university. Providing this high quality sities in the Maclean’s rankings. And somewhat or much better than our (room and board and tuition at the time was $2,400 experience takes a great deal of work and resources. We this year, for the first time, we were external academic reputation rank- per year) and that is what allowed me financially to go look to the Bishop’s community to provide their time, tal- number one among all of Canada’s ings). We must all engage in more away to university. His efforts put me in a position to play ent and treasure and we need you to help us make the BU universities, regardless of size.