Bishop’s Magazine No. 51 Spring/Summer 2018 BISHOP’S

BRUCE COULTER 1927–2018 A great leader remembered

IN THIS ISSUE: RESEARCH MATTERS + AT BU + CONVOCATION 2018 + BEYOND THE BISHOP’S BUBBLE + LOTS MORE CONTENTS

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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 ’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 Arena, the Denver 2600 College Street Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z7 Magazine aims to highlight 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 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 , 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.

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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 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 , regardless of size. conversations about academic excel- football for him, for three years, and to make a group of experience even better for existing and future generations Bishop’s continues to pursue its lence at Bishop’s. friends for life. I believe the BU experience significantly of students…just as others did for you and me! core mission of offering a sound I look forward to continuing In closing, we concluded our improved the trajectory of my future. —Robert Goldberger ’79 and liberal education. We remain Leading the Way capital campaign at I have been proud to give back to Bishop’s over the Chair, Bishop’s University Foundation focused on being an institution of to build a better Bishop’s with the end of April. Alumni, staff, facul- years, both as a volunteer on the Foundation Board and as choice for outstanding young peo- you in the years to come. ty, students and friends contributed ple seeking academic excellence and $44.5 million which enabled us to a rich undergraduate experience. In General Assembly. surpass our original goal of $30 mil- MICHAEL GOLDBLOOM return, our students bring distinc- Also in March, Bishop’s hosted lion. I cannot overstate the impact tion to the University through their the 9th annual Universities of philanthropy at Bishop’s. Simply REAPPOINTED AS PRINCIPAL achievements. English Undergraduate Conference. put, we would not have been able to was pleased to announce in outstanding students, create one-of-a-kind experiential For instance, in February the 24th This is the largest undergraduate re- proceed with critical projects such as May that Michael Goldbloom, learning experiences for them, and proceed with import- Annual Network of International search conference in the Humanities the renovation of the library, science C.M. has been appointed to a ant infrastructure projects such as the Sports Centre, the Business Schools Worldwide in Canada, and attracted students laboratories and residences without third five-year term as Principal Library Learning Commons, the Science Laboratories and took place in from 37 universities from across it. Our donors have also made possi- Iand Vice- of Bishop’s our residences. Guatemala. Sixteen teams from Canada and the United States. ble the significant expansion of our University as of July 1, 2018. The renewal of Michael’s mandate arrives at a particu- around the world participated. The Bishop’s students enrolled in an expe- scholarship and bursary program I know that I speak on behalf of larly auspicious moment. With the recent announcements Bishop’s team, coached by Dr. Robert riential learning course, organized the that enables many young people to the Board of Governors and the en- of renewed funding by the Quebec government, achieved Palmer, cruised through to the tour- call for and selection of papers, and attend Bishop’s. tire Bishop’s community in saying in a large measure through the hard work of Michael and nament final and finished as the managed the conference logistics. While we are in a better place to- how much we appreciate the exceptional leadership that his team, Bishop’s is well positioned to balance its budget runner-up to the Dublin Institute of We are focused on preparing our day financially, thanks to the Quebec Michael has provided. for the second consecutive year. The achievement of this Technology. students to face the future, but remain Government’s new funding model, It is no secret that Michael came to Bishop’s at a very important financial objective will provide Bishop’s with In March, under the guidance mindful of our heritage. As such, I am donors will remain crucial to pre- difficult time. In the past ten years, in virtually every the means to achieve its goal of providing the best under- of Dr. Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé, pleased to report that progress contin- serving the Bishop’s we cherish – its measure, be it in the recruitment of talented faculty, staff, graduate . a group of our politics students at- ues on our project to convert Divinity small classes, its residential charac- administrators and volunteers, academic reputation, stu- Michael’s recent nomination as the Chair of the Board tended the National Model United House into an Indigenous Meeting ter, the access to and the dent satisfaction, enrolment, infrastructure, government of CBC/Radio-Canada can only bring additional benefits. Nations in New York. This year, we and Learning Centre. Things look far life-changing experiences that make funding and financial administration, the University has I look forward to his continued contribution to Bishop’s represented Jordan. The Bishop’s more promising than they did less it so special. We are grateful for all benefitted from his principled, thoughtful and effective mission of providing an outstanding education to young team received an Outstanding than one year ago. donations large and small. leadership. people from Quebec, Canada and around the world. Delegation Award, which is granted Academic reputation remains a I look forward to continuing to Over the course of Michael’s tenure, Bishop’s has also I can think of no better leader in whom to entrust the to only the top 5% of delegations priority for the University, and the build a better Bishop’s with you in enjoyed tremendous financial support from its alumni stewardship of our beloved alma mater. and one of our students was recog- task force that was established last the years to come. and friends through the recently-completed campaign, —Robert Hall ’79 nized for presenting the best of the fall has been working to improve our —Michael Goldbloom, C.M. making it possible for the University to attract and retain Chair, Bishop’s Board of Governors 200 position papers submitted to the understanding of the issue and to

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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET ACTIVE

Dr. Nicolas Berryman speed and mobility in older adults? The Cognitive Health and Aging If so, what would be the best training Research Lab (www.lesca.ca), to which Dr. Berryman is an Assistant methods to achieve this important I am a contributor, therefore want- in the Department of Sports Studies at goal? ed to verify if this type of program Bishop’s University. He is also an emerg- Several factors contribute to the would be beneficial in a cohort of old- ing researcher at the Centre de recherche ability to walk, but cardiorespirato- er adults. In our study, participants de l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie ry fitness, the energy cost of walking trained three times per week for ap- de Montréal (CRIUGM). Dr. Berryman (energy required to walk through one proximately 60 minutes per session. is involved at the Institut national du metre) and cognitive functioning This eight-week high-intensity pro- sport du Québec (INS) as an Exercise are particularly important aspects to gram combining strength and aerobic Physiologist where he collaborates with consider. Studies have shown that exercises led to improvements in car- coaches and athletes. His research focus- older individuals with poor cardiores­ diorespiratory fitness and in the ener- es on the physiological and cognitive fac- piratory fitness and who spend more gy cost of walking. Importantly, these tors associated to mobility and healthy energy to walk are at greater risk to results also showed that this program aging, as well as on fitness assessment see their gait speed decline. Cognitive was accompanied by improvements and training methods to optimize perfor- abilities are also related to walking. in cognition and gait speed. mance in athletes. This is very serious: in a study in- However, many strategies could cluding 9949 participants from six have an impact on these health relat- n August 16, 2009 during countries (USA, Italy, Sweden, China, ed markers. We found that individu- the World Championships and Israel), the risk of cogni- als participating in a lower-intensity in Athletics, Usain Bolt tive decline increased by 89% when intervention (same protocol dura- maintained an average researchers compared participants tion and training frequency) with a Ospeed of approximately 37.6 km per with the highest and lowest levels focus on gross motor skills develop- hour over 100 metres, a new world of walking pace! Training strategies ment (agility, balance, coordination) record. This was impressive, but ex- developed for older adults could showed improvements in cognition, pected: Usain Bolt was a world-re- therefore be designed with the aim of the energy cost of walking and gait nowned runner. improving cardiorespiratory fitness, speed. Therefore, it would seem that While running fast could lead to energy cost of walking and cogni- sedentary individuals not particular- medals and fame in athletes, it seems tive abilities. Interestingly, a program ly keen to engage in a high-intensity that speed could also be related to combining aerobic and resistance fitness program could start by work- health, especially in older adults. Part training might be particularly rele- ing on multiple gross motor skills be- of my research examines the relation- vant to achieve such an objective. fore getting involved in a combined ship between an individual’s speed Indeed, our team recently revealed strength and aerobic training. and his or her health. We now know that middle- and long-distance Taken together, these observa- that an older adult’s daily, usual walk- athletes benefit from a combined tions suggest that factors underlying ing speed (“normal gait speed”) is a strength and aerobic training pro- performance in sports and health good indicator of his or her health. gram. This improves performance in outcomes are often quite similar. Studies have shown that older adults running, cycling and cross-country Cardiorespiratory fitness, the energy who walk slower than one metre per skiing. We also found that by improv- cost of walking and cognitive perfor- second on a six-metre course are at ing lower body strength, athletes be- mances could all be enhanced after an higher risks of health issues in the come more efficient. In other words, appropriate training program in old- following five-year period. However, resistance training helps middle- and er adults. While combined strength we also now know that an increase in long-distance athletes spend less en- and aerobic exercises seem particular- gait speed may lead to better chances ergy when they move. These obser- ly effective for fitness, other methods of survival. The question I am seek- vations could be relevant for older such as a program developing gross ing to answer is the following: could adults looking to improve mobility, motor skills are also beneficial in im- we get insights from athletes’ training and may have some positive effects proving mobility and cognition. The regimens in order to improve gait on their brain health. message here is get active!

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ONCE A GAITER REACHING FOR THE STARS ALWAYS A GAITER We are proud to showcase the achievements of exceptional Bishop’s students – who embody our core values of discovery, curiosity, critical thinking, and engagement.

BU PHYSICS STUDENT SABRINA D’AMOUR WINS THE PRIX RELÈVE Sabrina’s interest in astrophysics and her eagerness to understand how the universe functions dates back to (MESI) – EXCELLE SCIENCE her childhood in . “I would be the one teaching my parents about things that I had learned,” she says. “Do you know what a supernova is, Dad? It’s a star that GAITER UP WITH A SELECTION explodes!” Curious and passionate, Sabrina opted for a multidis- FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! ciplinary program of study at Bishop’s that allows her to discover many spheres of learning: natural sciences, teaching science at the high school level, health science, and training in her second language, English. She feels that her greatest achievement is obtaining a contract as a research assistant on exoplanets with the . This is thanks to her teacher Dr. Jason Rowe, a Tier 2 in Exoplanet Astrophysics, who joined the Bishop’s faculty in July 2017. “Bishop’s University and Dr. Rowe believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. He is one of the most intelligent people I know, and I’m thrilled and hon- oured to be working with him. I have no doubt that the opportunities and knowledge he gave me, and still gives me, will help me with my future career. I am very grateful to him and to Bishop’s for making this possible.” The Prix Relève (MESI) – Excelle Science is a significant achievement for Sabrina, who hopes to go on to medi- cal school and perhaps join the Canadian Forces in order to pursue her dream of becoming an astronaut. She says, “Women should do more than just take their place in a male-dominated environment; they need to bring their own perspective to the table.” Dr. Rowe praises Sabrina for all the work she has done, and for what she will accomplish in the future. “She is hapeau, les filles! is a competition organized by ambitious, and when she wants something she goes for the Ministère de l’économie, de la science et de l’in- it. It is rare to see a student succeed both academically novation to promote the academic success of fe- and in a research capacity. Sabrina is a unique talent who male science and technology students who plan possesses the leadership qualities necessary to transform Cto pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields. the space science field.” Sabrina D’Amour, a 2nd year Physics student, was award- Congratulations to Sabrina who will undoubtedly go ed the prestigious Prix Relève (MESI) – Excelle Science award, to infinity and beyond! accompanied by a $3,000 cash prize, at a gala held at the Quebec National Assembly in June. BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE MARJORIE DONALD BUILDING | 819.822.9600 EXT 2241 | BISHOPSSHOP.CA 8 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 9 STUDENT SUCCESS Discover (or re-Discover) BU CHLOÉ SOUCY ’18 AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED 3M NATIONAL STUDENT FELLOWSHIP

ust before graduating, Chloé Describe in one word how it felt to Soucy, an English and Education receive your acceptance. major from Derry, New “Overwhelming!” JHampshire, was awarded the distinguished 3M National Student You participated in the STLHE con- Fellowship (3MNSF). This fellowship ference where other 3M winners honours up to ten full-time students were in attendance. What was the at Canadian post-secondary institu- experience like? tions who have demonstrated out- “This was a once-in-a-lifetime op- standing leadership in their lives, portunity. We were asked to prepare and who have made a significant a presentation for attendees at the impact on their learning institutions closing plenary, and chose Whose and communities. Chloé is the second Voice is Missing? as our theme. On the student from Bishop’s to receive this day of the presentation, we were scat- prestigious award, joining Jason Earl tered in the audience. We each got up ’15. The 3M recipients were celebrat- and stated in one line the voices we ed at the annual Society for Teaching felt are not being heard. My answer and Learning in Higher Education was “those with disabilities” since (STLHE) conference in June that in Oregon I work with children with Bishop’s co-hosted with Université de disabilities. Several attendees became Sherbrooke. What inspired you to apply for the visibly emotional. It was incredible While at Bishop’s, Chloé founded award? for me to have that kind of an impact Bishop’s Bees, a vibrant and dynam- “Dr. Riddell encouraged me to apply, on others.” ic initiative that produces sustainable but I did not think I was going to honey, supports urban/local beekeep- win. In the end, I decided the overall Name one big thing you took away BE CURIOUS. ing, and promotes community out- process would be a good experience from this conference. reach, sustainable environmental even if I was not chosen. My friend, “Previously, I had underestimated the BE PURPLE. practices and outdoor education. She Morgan Gagnon, the SRC President in number of people out there work- was also the Tomlinson Intern for the 2017-18, wrote me a beautiful letter ing for good causes. It feels hopeless BU. English Department, the Coordinator of recommendation, and was my rock sometimes when in the news you see of the Quebec Universities English during the application process.” hate on a daily basis. This gathering Undergraduate Conference (QUEUC), served as a reminder that there are Chair of the English Department Describe your application experience. people out there working to make the Student Advisory Council, and founder “It was among the most transforma- world a better place.” of the Bishop’s University Outdoor Club. tive engagements of my university th Dr. Jessica Riddell, her 3MNSF career. The application is a 15-page Now that you have graduated, • Fall Open House Saturday, October 13 nominator, said, “One thread that document that requires you to reflect what’s next? runs through all Chloé’s work is a on your leadership endeavors. Before, “I plan to pursue a Masters in deep sense of integrity and a com- I had looked at my life as a series of Educational Policy, and hope to give th mitment to empower others to be disconnected experiences. However, back to Bishop’s one day because it • Winter Open House Saturday, March 9 advocates, allies and champions. Her I began to see emerging themes in did so much for me.” leadership style is graceful, understat- both my leadership experiences and ed, and consistent. She galvanizes future goals. It was an eye-opening, We congratulate Chloé on her award and others to take flight and soar.” grueling process but very revealing for epitomizing what it means to be a Register for an Open House or a Campus Tour at: We had the pleasure of speaking when put into words.” Bishop’s University scholar! to Chloé about her 3M Fellowship www.ubishops.ca/future-current-students/campus-tours-events/ experience. For more information contact us at: [email protected]

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THE CLASS OF 2018

He will tell you that if Bishop’s taught him anything, it is that the power of the word cannot be underestimated. In business and in life, Tim’s command of language and his competitive spirit has served him extremely well. He is a joyous competitor, and the pillar of any com- munity fortunate enough to have him. And Tim has never forgotten that he got his start at Bishop’s. So this afternoon, I challenge each of you. Let’s learn from Tim’s remarkable example. Let’s pay for- ward the incredible work he has done. Let’s embrace his generosity of spirit. Let’s work together to make this special place, in such a special part of the world, Chancellor Brian Levitt, O.C., 2018 Alumnus of the Year Tim Griffin ’71 & even better.” Alumni Association President Mark Lawson ’09 Thank you Tim, for all you do and for all you have done for our alma mater! ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR than $44.5 million in support of our A Champion Both On and Off the Court students. This is due, in no small Tim Griffin ’71 part, to Tim’s enthusiasm and inde- YOUNG ALUMNA OF THE he Alumnus of the Year Award fatigable efforts! In a campaign that YEAR: EMMA FINGLER ’16 Thonours a graduate who has aimed to raise $30 million, it is heart- made a longstanding commitment ening to know that Tim, Daniel, and he Young Alumnus/Alumna of and contribution to the University. their team of volunteers far surpassed Tthe Year Award honours a recent We could not think of a more expectations. graduate who embodies the spirit of fitting recipient this year than Tim In his address at Convocation, Griffin, who graduated from Bishop’s Mark Lawson ’09, President of the with a BA in English and Philosophy Alumni Association, remarked: in 1971. “Tim Griffin claims that he was less Today, Tim is Chairman at involved in campus life at the beginning Connor, Clark & Lunn Private of his Bishop’s experience. But he quickly Capital. For decades he has been very made up for lost time… captaining the active in the world of philanthropy. soccer team, writing for The Campus, As a fundraiser, Tim chaired two cap- and acting in school plays. He is partic- ital campaigns for major institutions ularly proud of winning the intramural and participated in many others. He floor championship. He once told is a member of the Board of the St. me something that I suspect will ring Michael’s Hospital Foundation, and true for many of you graduating today… is a Canadian tennis champion in the that aside from his classes and extracur- Master’s class. He is also a Director of ricular activities, Tim recalls never hav- the Bishop’s University Foundation ing more time than he did as a student. and serves as Chair of its Investment That at Bishop’s, he had the time to be Bishop’s in their corner of the world, Committee. wistful, to be spontaneous and that in whether through community service In 2012, Tim agreed to co-chair this special place, in this special part of or professional achievement. the Leading the Way campaign for the world, it proved powerful and for- Emma Fingler ’16 graduated from Bishop’s, along with Daniel Fournier. mative for him. His education permitted Bishop’s with a BA, Honours Political At the Campaign close on April 30, him, and his friends, the opportunity to Studies, with minors in Religion 2018, donors had contributed more engage in a voyage of true self-discovery. and International Studies. While

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BISHOP’S RUNS IN THE FAMILY! at Bishop’s she was Captain of the educational leadership and commit- Women’s Varsity Soccer Team, an ment to students. The 2018 recipient intern in the Principal’s Office and a is Dr. Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé research assistant. of the Department of Politics and After graduation, Emma went International Studies. At press time on to pursue a in we learned that Dr. Martin-Brûlé Global Governance at the University has been named a Fulbright Canada 1. 2. 3. of Waterloo’s Balsillie School of Scholar – a prestigious award for International Affairs. During this highly accomplished individuals time, she completed a graduate fellow- who are both exceptional schol- ship with the Centre for International ars and engaged community lead- Governance Innovation (CIGI), and ers. Congratulations are extended presented her research at the Borders on both achievements. Dr. Sarah- in Globalization conference in Dr. Standing has authored and February 2017 and to Global Affairs co-authored over 100 publications, Canada in June 2017. covering such areas as perception, 4. 5. 6. Most recently, Emma has been cognition, memory and social psy- a Junior Professional Consultant chology. He has participated in mul- in the Resident tidisciplinary research teams and has Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) in involved his undergraduate students Kathmandu, Nepal. in his quest to address the replica- Emma returned to campus in April bility crisis through experiential for Grad Send-Off to share some ad- learning. Dr. Standing and his stu- vice for the Class of 2018. “Learn to dents have collaborated, through his 7. 8. 9. accept the unknown as it is some- Advanced Research Methods class, thing that is inevitable. But do know in replicating key experiments. They that Bishop’s has prepared you well have shared their results by publish- Myriam Martin-Brûlé will be fea- for what comes next.” ing in Open Access online sites, thus tured in the next issue of the Bishop’s Thanks Emma for these words of contributing to the discipline-wide University Magazine. wisdom and congratulations from all conversation. He has also published Bishop’s alumni! his classroom technique for replica- ALUMNI WELCOME THE tion so that other Departments of NEXT GENERATION HOME 10. 11. 12. DR. LEO STANDING might adopt this innova- tion. Finally, Dr. Standing has men- ollowing Convocation, alumni RECEIVES THE RESEARCH tored and co-published with many Fgathered in cities where BU has AND CREATIVITY AWARD of his students, several of whom a significant presence to welcome Leo Standing, Professor in the have gone on to successful research members of the 2018 graduating Dr. Department of Psychology careers. class to the Alumni Association. since 1969, received the Bishop’s Congratulations to Dr. Standing Special thanks to Ryan French ’09, University Research and Creativity for this well-deserved award! Matthew Robinson ’16 and Katie Award at Convocation 2018, celebrat- LeClair ’13, Alex Fournier ’14 13. 14. 15. ing his long and fruitful career as a DR. SARAH-MYRIAM MARTIN- and Alex Cook ’13 who orga- 1. Stephanie Robertson ’08 with her cousin Danaka Robertson ’18 • 2. Gavin Douglas ’98, Carolyn Kilbourne (née Douglas) ’86, scholar and researcher. Dr. Standing BRÛLÉ RECEIVES THE nized events in Montreal, Ottawa, Charles Schubert ’18, Nancy Douglas (née Shepard) ’57, and dearly missed John Douglas ’57 • 3. Frankie Kobelt ’19, Kelley Patrick ’86, has made significant contributions to Toronto and respectively Lillian Kobelt ’18, and Charles Kobelt ’87• 4. Fergus Wright ’17 with Aunt Angela (Kertland) Moore ’93 • 5. Peter Nixon ’83 and research in the fields of Experimental WILLIAM AND NANCY TURNER for newly minted alumni. A warm son Long Tim Nixon ’18 • 6. Mark Lawson ’09 and brother Scott Lawson ’18 • 7. Georgina Lamontagne ’17 with her brother Psychology, Scholarship of Teaching TEACHING AWARD purple welcome acts as a great way Alexis Lamontagne ’18 • 8. Bill Floch ’78, D’Arcy Springate-Floch ’18, and Del Springate ’79 • 9. Sarah McCormack ’18 with parents, and Learning, and in the replicabil- he William and Nancy Turner to complete the transition from stu- Kelly Vandzure ’90 and Kevin McCormack ’90 • 10. Melody Beauchemin ’18 with her mother’s first cousin Zachary Cattiny ’75 • ity crisis in Psychology. His expertise Teaching Award is presented at dent to proud graduate. 11. Lyssa Paquette ’14 with sister Chelsey Paquette ’18 • 12. Lauren Straw ’16 with her sister Taylor Straw ’18 • 13. Alexis Vachon ’18 T with her mother Michelle Mathieu ’90 • 14. Heidi-Jane Adams ’18 BSc and cousin Kellie Williams ’04 BBA • 15. Tyler Young-Sheldon ’18 has long been valued by his students Convocation to a Bishop’s professor with his uncle Gary Young ’90. They graduated with the same degree in the same concentration. and recognized by his colleagues. who has demonstrated exceptional

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FAVOURITE MOMENTS FROM CONVOCATION 2018 thing. It drives us to overcome our inse- FINAL THOUGHTS curities and it surely hasn’t stopped us. It is difficult to wrap my mind THE HONOURANDS Ron Joyce, C.M., Philanthropist Be it going to graduate school, starting around the fact that I am now a grad- This year we had the pleasure of and Co-founder, Tim Horton’s work, or moving away, let’s take our first uate of Bishop’s University. It feels as welcoming four distinguished indi- “You deserve to feel steps with confidence knowing we have though yesterday I walked on cam- viduals who made significant con- proud. It is now your all the tools we need to succeed.” pus in 2014, moving into my room in tributions to their fields and to the turn to find and to Kuehner, ready for a new chapter in lives of across the country. follow your passion. Shayne Cowan-Cholette (BEd, my life. Now that chapter has come They took the time to share words Focus on what makes Secondary Education) to an end. But, as they say, when one of wisdom with us. These are select you happy and allow “Because you went to door closes another opens. I do not quotes that stood out for me: all your diverse talents Bishop’s, you know see my graduation as the end of a to shine. The future is in your capable how to welcome some- chapter, but rather the beginning of Margaret McMillan, C.C., C.H., hands. The future, in fact, is you. I have one with open arms. something new. In the future, I am Gabrielle Lesage is a graduate of Historian, Professor no doubt that you will shine brightly.” You know how to shake looking forward to staying in touch the class of 2018 who majored in “Education is not just somebody’s hand and with the Advancement Office. I know Honours English Literature with a some­thing that hap- , O.C., look them in the eye that when I come back to my second minor in Psychology. Working for the pens in the classroom. Filmmaker, Singer, Artist, Activist when you introduce yourself. You know home, they will be there to welcome summer as an intern in the Bishop’s Education is something “Every personal experi- how to value somebody’s name and to me with open arms. I also take great Communications Office, she shared that goes on and so I ence in our life affects treat everyone within your community comfort in the fact that wherever I with us some thoughts on Convocation. wish that you will have the way we look at the with respect. At Bishop’s, we learned am, whatever I am doing, the alumni a curiosity which never leaves you and world around us. Each how to be more humanly connected; hu- network will always be there for me. s they called out for the Bachelor that you will find other things in life. You one of us has a story mans who put humans first. At Bishop’s, I do not know what life holds, but I Aof Arts students to rise and make have done certain subjects here, you are to tell, and each one of we learned how to be good people, and do know that in the end, my time at their way to the stage to receive their going to discover new subjects, and you us is born with a gift. I this world runs on good people.” Bishop’s has taught me to be the per- diplomas, I was breathless. The mo- are going find you are absolutely fasci- wish to remind you how important you son I was meant to be. ment I had been waiting for had fi- nated by them. You are going to discover all are. You are the future leaders. As you nally arrived. Everything happened enthusiasms and I would urge you never go through life try to keep an open circle so quickly. One minute I was standing to become discouraged, for while life does so you don’t alienate anyone.” in line, anxious about stepping onto have its setbacks, they can be overcome.” the stage, and the next I was hav- ing my picture taken with Principal Alexander Reford, M.A., Historian, THE VALEDICTORIANS Goldbloom and returning to my seat. Director, International Garden wo outstanding graduates ad- The moment passed like a blur, but Festival and Jardins de Métis Tdressed our graduating class. will remain one of my fondest mem- “As your life advances Their speeches brought laughter and ories. There is something surreal and I encourage you to keep tears. Their words resonated with incredible about this type of celebra- in mind the value of each Gaiter sitting in the audience. tion. Hundreds of students and guests finding your communi- These were my favorite quotes: coming together to celebrate our col- ty for expression, and lective accomplishments. It is a hum- finding your creative Raluca Petria (BSc, Psychology bling and triumphant moment. Now space. I don’t mean a Major: Option) that the celebrations have come to room in the basement or a shed in the “We made it. And this an end, I have had the chance to qui- backyard. A creative space is not a cab- powerful statement etly reflect on the day’s events and to in in the woods. It is not about fleeing resonates in our hearts let it all sink in. I am now a Bishop’s the world and finding your own Walden as it evokes feelings of University graduate! Pond. It’s about engaging. It’s about con- warmth, joy, grateful- On behalf of the new graduating fronting and doing so with others. It’s ness and, yes, even a class, I would like to share with you about community and using your special bit of fear. I must ad- my favorite moments of the 2018 talents; working in the community and mit, I, as I am sure many of you are as Convocation celebrations, as difficult for the community.” well, am afraid of the uncertainty that as it is to pick only a few. lies ahead. But fear is not always a bad

16 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 17 BEYOND THE BISHOP’S BUBBLE A JUMP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION ishop’s University is recog- occasions to speak to students. While elbows with 50–60 alumni from the Andrew Morton ’17 of Canopy or new graduates, life after our young alumni to make new con- nized for the strong con- we found the experience very reward- Montreal area.” Growth Corporation added, “Beyond Bishop’s can seem daunting. nections in Toronto, and to meet nections it fosters between ing, we knew that there was more we David Perlman ’00, a Managing the Bubble means a lot to me because New cities, jobs, and routines people outside the Bishop’s Bubble,” its students and alumni. could do to help students kick start Director at GMP Securities in it single-handedly redirected the can be challenging (even over- Roper explains. BOne program that epitomizes this is their careers. We pitched Beyond the Montreal who has been the emcee path I was on when I was a third year Fwhelming), which In its second Beyond the Bubble. Initiated by Eric Bubble to Director of Advancement of the event since its inception, said, student. I would never have had the is why a dedicat- year, the program Cormier ’02, COO of Pure Treats at the time, Matt McBrine, organized “It’s rewarding to see the students’ confidence to approach alumni had I ed group of grad- expanded to in- Inc., and Eric Desbiens ’99, Director our first event in 2009, and the rest is eyes light up when they start taking not been provided with the tools and uates founded the clude male gradu- (Partner) & Portfolio Manager at history!” an interest in a career and become inspiration to succeed.” JUMP Mentorship ates and mentors. Jarislowsky Fraser, this annual net- So what does Beyond the Bubble engaged in the process. Over the The next Beyond the Bubble will Program in 2009 to Today, JUMP is working event connects Williams look like? Eric Desbiens explained, years, we’ve had alumni from many be held in Montreal on Saturday, help newly-minted comprised of a na- School of Business students with es- “The event starts around 1:00 pm different backgrounds and career November 3rd at the global law firm alumni take their tional network with tablished Bishop’s alumni to offer in Montreal, when we introduce the paths participate, which brings in di- Dentons, courtesy of Stephen Lloyd first leap into life be- chapters in Toronto, career advice and to help build their guest speakers. One by one they’ll verse perspectives.” The event is also ’89, Partner. yond Bishop’s. Halifax, Ottawa professional networks. make a presentation about what a terrific opportunity for alumni to Beyond the Bubble would not be It all started when and Montreal, with Beyond the Bubble is a classic ex- they do and how they got there, and reconnect. “It has become like an an- possible without the contributions Elaine Roper ’78, a Partner at Odgers ambitious plans to add chapters in ample of “paying it forward,” Eric finish by saying what advice they nual reunion,” he said. of dedicated Bishop’s alumni, and Berndtson in Toronto, attended a Vancouver, Calgary and the Eastern Cormier explained. “When I was a wish they’d heard when they were Sam Beanland, a third-year the support of the Williams School of leadership forum at Bishop’s, met fi- Townships. student at the Williams School of Bishop’s students. There are generally Accounting student who attended Business, the Students’ Representative nal year students Emma Stainton The program has grown in large Business, Eric Desbiens, who gradu- 10–20 questions from students after the last event called it “an unforgetta- Council, and the Bishop’s University ’08 and Alyson Rowe ’08, and saw part through the dedicated ener- ated a few years before me, came to each presentation. We look for speak- ble experience.” “Having the chance Commerce Society. the need to assist young women in gy and support of alumni – both speak to my class and issued an open ers who are passionate, and who can to learn from and interact with suc- If you are interested in volunteer- making the necessary connections protégés and mentors – who partici- invitation to look him up in Montreal. transfer that passion and energy to cessful Bishop’s alumni was invalu- ing or being a speaker, please contact to launch their careers. Not long af- pate actively in steering committees My friends and I decided to take him the crowd. We give the speakers a able,” he said. “It provided a window Eric Desbiens at eric.desbiens@gmail. terwards, the three met again along and who engage with their local up on his offer, and when we did, he lot of leeway when it comes to what on life after Bishop’s and a sense of com, or the Bishop’s Advancement with Kate Adams ’08 and Catherine chapters. was very generous with his time. After they say. We also include a session on how unique everyone’s journey can Office [email protected] or 819. Mossop ’79 and created the JUMP In addition to offering one-on-one graduation, I moved to Montreal and how to network, followed by a cock- be. Hearing about the challenges that 822.9660. Mentorship Program sitting around mentoring, JUMP’s core programing got to know Eric well. He and I both tail reception where students can put others have overcome was very com- Elaine’s kitchen table in Toronto. includes seminars on such topics returned to campus on a number of their knowledge to the test, rubbing forting and inspiring.” “We started off by pairing 12 re- as financial planning, business eti- cently graduated female protégés quette, and CV building, as well as a with 12 female mentors. We wanted regular speaker series.

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There are opportunities to interact ALUMNI SHARING KNOWLEDGE (ASK) with senior business, political, and civic leaders in each city where the special thanks to the Brydges Consulting, on “Live Case program is offered. All recent Bishop’s following alumni who Study: Consulting with the Federal graduates are eligible to participate. A shared their time and ex- Government” • Trevor Lovig ’96, yearly fee is collected from members pertise with students (in Chief Human Resources Officer, HAPPY TRAILS AT B.U. to support the cost of group events. Aperson or via video conferencing) Camso on “Leading in a Multicultural In Toronto, TD Bank sponsors as part of the Bishop’s Experiential Workplace” • Holly Stallan ’03, an annual JUMP keynote event Learning program: • Tim Griffin ’71, Client Partner, Facebook on “The or those who dread the end of Politics and International Studies as well as a running team in the which has featured the Hon. Frank Chair, Connor Clark & Lunn, Private Future of Facebook & Social Media in golf season at Bishop’s, fear at Bishop’s and also Interim Vice- warmer months,” says Matt McBrine, McKenna, Costco CFO Ross Hunt Capital on “Life in Finance: Q&A Business” • Andrew Wonka ’06 and not! Bishop’s University now Principal Government Relations and Director of Athletics and Recreation. ’79, and a panel on the evolution with the Investment Club” • Ruth Robyn Toohey ’06, Owners, Canada boasts the only cross-coun- Planning. He commented, “I always Arnold Ross, President of Club de of the marijuana industry, featuring Sheeran ’72, President of Quebec Candle Supply on “Marketing Ftry trail on a university campus in thought that our beautiful, hilly golf ski de fond du Parc du Mont-Orford add- John Laurie ’74, Ian MacNair ’82 Lodge, on “Creating a Five Year Strategies for a Sustainable Future: Canada certified by the International course would be perfect for high-lev- ed, “We are very excited for this op- and Tim Saunders ’83. Financial Forecast: An Applied An Applied Research Project” • Ski Federation. el cross-country skiing. Once invited portunity to increase the promotion “No other university runs a pro- Research Project” • Tim Saunders Dominick Lemerise-Gauvin ’13, Opened in December 2017, the on campus, the representatives from of cross-country skiing in our region. gram like this,” Roper says. “It’s not ’83, Executive Vice President and Global Product Strategy Analyst, BRP 3.3-km trail located on the grounds Club Orford quickly confirmed this The new trail at Bishop’s will provide just a career program, but a life skills Chief Financial Officer, Canopy on “Marketing Channels at BRP” • of the Old Lennoxville Golf Club was impression.” Quebec athletes with a world-class program; aiding young adults to ex- Growth on “Capital Markets & Vicky Marion ’13, Account Manager, designed in partnership with the Club In its inaugural season, the trail training centre, help us attract the plore ideas and launch their careers, Medical Marijuana“ • Claude The Soular Backpack on “Marketing de ski de fond du Parc du Mont-Orford. attracted skiing enthusiasts from the best young athletes, and introduce and getting them established in the Belleau ’85, Director General, Research: Perceptions of Socially The Bishop’s ski trail skirts the Bishop’s community and beyond. In them to our training program. We are real world.” Estrie-Aide on “Socially Responsible Responsible Backpacks in University edges of the golf course and follows February, for example, we hosted our looking forward to hosting more lo- Participants have access to a net- Organizations” • Peter Heidinger Students” • Brian McIver ’14, existing trails in the adjacent forest- first sanctioned Coupe Québec race, cal, regional and national races at the work of experienced Bishop’s alum- ’85, Managing Director and Regional Associate Editor, Business Weed ed area. It is available on a daily basis which brought several hundred ski- new course.” ni and a host of other mentors who, Head, Scotiabank Global Banking Times on “The Business of Weed: A and can accommodate both classic ers aged 15–20 from Quebec, Ontario Best of all, the new cross-country while not Bishop’s graduates, have and Markets, Asia Pacific and Stuart Panel Discussion.” and skate-style skiing. and Vermont. “We hope this trail ski trail provides an extra incentive willingly joined the broader BU circle Mercier ’04, SVP, Brookfield Asset If you are interested in being a The trail was the brainchild of will pave the way for an eventual for alumni and friends to return to of family and friends. Management (China) on “Asia speaker, please contact Charlene Dr. Trygve Ugland, Professor of cross-country skiing team at Bishop’s, campus during the winter months! Roper notes that becoming a men- Dialogue 2017” and “Business & Marion ’06 at 819.822.9600 x2242 tor is extremely rewarding and is a Politics in Asia” • Jane Brydges or [email protected]. great way for seasoned BU alumni to ’95, President and Owner, Jane reconnect with the University and provide guidance to new graduates. She noted that the ideal mentor tends to be an early retiree or someone at a later stage in their career, as they are most likely to have the time to de- vote to a relationship with a protégé. “We’ve noticed that those who have found success are great listeners, em- pathetic, and are willing to be open and honest about their experienc- es,” she said. She added that there is also no shortage of opportunities for younger graduates (a few years out) to assist in networking and advising opportunities. If you are a recent grad interested in the JUMP program, or an experi- enced professional interested in giv- ing back, please contact the JUMP Mentorship Program at bujump@ gmail.com or [email protected].

Principal Michael Goldbloom, Gaiter, BU student Nicholas Pigeon and Matt McBrine ’96.

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1998 CHAMPIONS REUNITE IN HALIFAX WOMEN’S HOCKEY POISED FOR SUCCESS he 2017-18 season was certainly a memorable one Tfor the Bishop’s Women’s Hockey team. During their t is hard to believe that 20 years first official year in the American Collegiate Hockey Ihave passed since our Men’s Association (ACHA) Division 2 they posted a 14-5-0 re- Basketball Team won the 1998 cord, earned a berth to the national championship in National Championship in Halifax. Ohio, and advanced to the semifinals. The Gaiters lost in To celebrate, many members of the a heartbreaking 4-3 decision to the eventual champions, team returned to Halifax this year to the Lakehead Thunderwolves. watch the tournament and reminisce about the glory days of 1998. In at- tendance at various times through- out the weekend were head coach Eddie Pomykala, Joel Sherbino, Robert Burns, Jamie Woods, Shawn Craik, Head Trainer Steve King, Stew GAITER GOLF GOES NATIONAL Clark, Patrice Lemieux, Dwayne Ells, Greg Southward, Sam Rogers, hen one talks Gaiters and Golf, two “Hall of Famers” Assistant Coach Jeff Harris and Team Wimmediately come to mind – Alison Murdoch ’70 Manager Tom Sutton. (inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2013) In late June, Bishop’s announced Dominic Desmarais, a and Debbie Savoy-Morel ’76 (inducted into the Quebec familiar name in the Sherbrooke hockey world, as the new Golf Hall of Fame in 2017). However, the current men’s head coach of Bishop’s Women’s Hockey. Desmarais is a cer- golf team is making some history of its own. After a fourth tified Hockey Canada High Performance Coach (HP2), with place finish at the RSEQ Championships in October, the a level 4 certification in the National Coaching Certification WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: CRAIG NORMAN NAMED COACH Gaiters punched their tickets to the nationals, a first for Program. His coaching experience includes stints with the OF THE YEAR; THREE PLAYERS WIN RSEQ HONOURS the Bishop’s golf team since the induction of the nation- Quebec Major and Junior Hockey Leagues, the Harfangs du al championship. This spring the team travelled 4695 Triolet, Hockey Sherbrooke, and the Champlain Cougars n 8-8 conference record, six wins over top- the 2017-18 RSEQ (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec) kilometres to play at the Canadian University/College women’s team. He also continues as an associate coach A 10 teams, and a playoff berth for the first time since University Coach of the Year in just his second season at Championships in Chilliwack, B.C.; finishing 17th overall. with Team Quebec’s U-18 women’s team. 2012 were all factors that led to Bishop’s Gaiters Women’s the helm. The program’s turnaround was evident when Basketball head coach, Craig Norman being named as the RSEQ released its list of all-stars and major award winners, as three players 2018 GAITER CLASSIC also earned accolades. ore than 120 Bishop’s alumni Fifth-year seniors Edith Mand friends took part in the Noblecilla ’18 (BBA, 31st annual Gaiter Classic, held the Concentration Marketing Club de Golf Milby on May 25th, rais- from Guayaquil, Ecuador) ing over $30,000 for Athletics’ schol- and Mara Marchizotti arships and highest priorities. This ’18 (BA, Classical Studies year’s event highlighted basketball and Fine Arts Major from at Bishop’s and featured members of Buenos Aires, Argentina) the 1998 Men’s Basketball champi- were both named to the onship team. The 2018 Gaiter Classic RSEQ first all-star team Champions were Carl Mercure ’96, while freshman Marie- Marc Mercure, Benoit Couture and Evrardine Berrouette Charles-Andre Deragon. ’20 earned an all-rookie team selection. The 2018 Co-Chairs of the 31st annual Gaiter Classic, Warren Newberry ’90 and Scott Wilson ’90, joined together for a photo with previous Chairs of the event. Pictured L to R are: Gill Broome ’82, the late Bruce Coulter, Bob ’80 and Ronna Egan ’82, Scott Wilson ’90, Steve Davies ’81, Jim Atto, Rick Southam ’72, the late Garth Smith, Warren Newberry ’90, Andrew Blanchard ’90, Sam Elkas, Matt McBrine ’96 (Director of Athletics), Principal Michael Goldbloom, and Tom Allen ’69.

22 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 23 Bruce Coulter was a man of many inter- IN MEMORY ests and accomplishments. Early on in our time at Bishop’s I heard the (per- For me, it was a relationship built on haps apocryphal) story of his stopping an important practice to watch an trust. He knew my limitations, but he unusual flock fly over the football field. encouraged me to test them. That Ever after that, Bruce and I would ex- helped me perform better and it con- change stories and carvings of favourite solidated the trust. Thanks. sightings, especially of roseate spoon- –Will Mitchell ’68 bills on Sanibel Island in Florida. I look BRUCE COULTER (1927–2018) forward to maintaining the tradition in his honour next March. –Hugh M. Scott t was with deep sadness that the with 137 wins, 80 losses and 2 ties. Bishop’s community learned of the Bruce was inducted into the Bishop’s While Bruce’s record number of wins is passing of Bruce Coulter on June University’s Wall of Distinction in 1992, The Best Boss Ever! A good friend, a remarkable, the greatest coaches are wonderful sports person and respect- 5, 2018 at age 90. He was a man the Hall of Fame in those that inspire, mentor, and lead Iof exceptional dignity, integrity and 1997 and the Sherbrooke Sports Hall of ed by all. Bruce allowed us to make others to do the same. Bruce was the decisions for our programs with quiet grace. Everyone who had the fortune Fame in 2015. Each year at the Vanier catalyst for hundreds of young men support and guidance. I kept asking for to become great teachers, coaches, to know Bruce, whether as a student- Cup, the Bruce Coulter Trophy is award- a job review and he said: “Just keep do- community leaders, husbands, and athlete, as colleague or as a friend, felt ed to one of the two outstanding play- ing what you are doing.” I think of him fathers. There is no greater honor to often as I’m still working in sport after privileged to know him. Even during ers of the championship game. Coulter his legacy than to see how broad his 45 years. So happy he touched my life the final years of his life when he faced Field was named in his honour in 1991. influence was, is, and will continue to be and many others. –Wayne Hussey some significant health challenges, Prior to Bishop’s, Bruce had a distin- for generations. –Trevor Lovig ’96 Bruce and Joyce Coulter attended guished 10-year playing career in the virtually every Gaiters home football CFL with the , and Bruce was my very close friend, men- and basketball game and he remained helped them win their first Grey Cup tor, coach, colleague and confidante. I was one lucky guy back in April the positive and optimistic person he in 1949. He started his coaching career As I think back to my days at Bishop’s, I think of what an ’79 when he asked me to join him had been all his life. at McGill before he came to Bishop’s, amazing place it was to grow up, at Bishop’s. We owe Principal Glass Bruce became Bishop’s first Director of Athletics when winning a championship in 1960. and all because of the impact of immense gratitude for having the fore- he joined the University in 1962. At the same time he We invited former athletes, colleagues, friends and a small number of people. Bruce sight to see in Bruce the qualities and coached the Gaiters football team and was deemed by family to share their memories of Bruce in advance of the was one of those people. His values he passed on to all of us. He was a quiet leader for all, thoughtful, kind, many as the most innovative coach at any level in Canada. Celebration of Life in his honour on August 24th at Bishop’s, focus, commitment and connec- tion to Bishop’s Athletics and the generous, intelligent and a family-first When he retired he was the CIAU’s most successful coach and are pleased to share them with you. members of the department cat- gentleman. We have lost Mr. Bishop’s apulted each and every one of us but he will always be in our hearts. to be a better coach and person. –Tom Allen ’69 I never wanted to disappoint Coach Coulter established expectations Bruce was my first basketball coach at Bruce and always tried to connect for all players on the field, in class and Bishop’s and he hired me to coach BU with people as Bruce would do. on campus. If not met, he called you women’s basketball in 1976. He once con- His impact was so powerful that out, treating all stars and backups fessed to me that he enjoyed playing bas- Dad, mentioning his name to the par- equally. Post-game, win or lose, he was ketball more than football. Bruce was very You were a leader, a mentor, a coach, Bruce Coulter, quite simply, was ents of recruits was all I ever had the first person to hand you a beer, good at both! We met twice in the finals and an exceptional builder of young a man among men. He was the to do to have instant credibility. not wanting to dwell on the game but of the annual and legendary H.O.R.S.E. men and women. But for me, you bar that we tried to reach and I have mourned his passing to enjoy the party. He had a time and tournament (a well-known challenge to were Dad! I was fortunate enough being coached by him made like I have my own father’s; a place for everything. A great father, Hoopsters). His crafty left hand earned to watch you in action from the age us all better people. he was that special. coach, mentor and friend, Bruce not him the first crown, but a year later he fell of five or six, attending practice, –Tony Harris ’88 –Andrea Blackwell ’84 only shaped my path to the CFL but he victim to some “Sherby grease” and we roaming the sidelines, watching and also inspired me to be a better person. often joked about this over the next learning as you executed your magic –Gary Chown ’74 45 years. –Bruce Stevenson ’76 on the football field. My fondest memories are, however, what you did Bruce Coulter demanded your loyalty with me off the field, teaching me to and respect. I recall one episode when be an athlete, body surfing in Maine, a few of us on the Gaiter football team bird watching, fly catching, golfing missed a practice. The next day Bruce on Sunday afternoons with Mom, or confronted us, and made us run a few playing 2 on 2 with Quincy, Casey laps around the practice field. The laps and I. You taught me how to be a were easy – looking him in the eye gentleman, a leader, a great father when he told us we had let the team and husband and most importantly, down was a whole other thing. For me, someone who truly cares for others. it was the first and the last time I ever I was successful in my life because missed a football practice! of what I learned over 54 wonderful –Roy Cullen ’65 years with you as my Dad! I miss you dearly but the fond and wonder- ful memories are my strength. My Bruce and Joyce Coulter are royal- biggest regret is that we didn’t bring Bishop’s University will always hold a special place in my heart and Bruce was a big part of help- I knew Bruce for over 60 years and it was an honor and privilege ty. As such they are almost you the National Championship you ing to create that feeling. I played for the Lady Gaiters Basketball Team and fondly remember to work with him for 30 of those. He was a great coach, unique. They remind me of Jean so deserved during my playing days! Bruce as an engaged and passionate Athletic Director. My husband, Larry Ring, played Gaiter friend, and family man. When thinking of Bruce the following Béliveau and Elise Couture, who But then again, you didn’t need a Football for four seasons and Bruce’s style and mentorship made him decide to be a Canadian superlatives come to mind: sincere, thoughtful, modest and through that rare combination of championship to be a champion. University Football Coach for both McGill and uOttawa. I am now an Athletic Director at considerate. He was, of course, well respected by all his players gifted Competence, Composure With all our love and gratitude, uOttawa trying to emulate Bruce by being engaged and passionate with all student-athletes. and friends and leaves behind an outstanding legacy and many, and Character, hone the very –John ’88, Natalie, Quincy A sign of a great individual who has made an impact is that people stay in touch and come back many lasting memories. We miss you Bruce! definition of Respect, Dignity and and Casey Coulter to the campus. We have been doing this for years because of Bruce. He has left an indelible mark 24 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 –The late Garth (and Sylvia ’55) Smith bishop’s university magazinePresence | spring --/summer influencing 2018 25us all, for on the Canadian university sport landscape. –Sue Hylland ’81 and Larry Ring ’82 the better. Ron Perowne ’72 Joany and I were privileged I was introduced to Bruce to know Bruce and Joyce Bruce was not only a great Coulter by my then boss Keith for over 50 years. How Bruce changed my life! He coach but a great teacher as English. Keith and Bruce were blessed we were, and brought me to Bishop’s in 1984 well. I remember how he teammates with the Montreal are, by their friendship. and taught me what it meant spoke about the University Alouettes in the early 1950’s. The yearly exchange of to understand this wonderful and how it developed the Bruce, a teenager from Toronto, Christmas cards has place. He gave me great support all-round student – it really was just starting his career with kept many wonderful when I needed it most. He took shaped my understanding the Als and was alone in the memories alive. me from my lowest moment of what Bishop’s had to large City of Montreal. Keith, –Alex ’52 and Joan Paterson and showed me that Bishop’s is offer. After six years working sensing the anxiety of the about community and opportu- under Bruce (and others), I situation, befriended Bruce and nity. He became my friend and moved to the Alumni and literally adopted him into the someone I looked up to and was University Liaison Office. English home until he eventually in awe of, because of the respect Because of Bruce, I was able arranged his own accommo- he garnered from his players to speak about the oppor- dation. It may be more than a and everyone who knew him. tunities for personal growth mere coincidence that Joyce and No one personified the values that Bishop’s nurtured in All the offices (BU Athletics and Bruce Coulter extended that and characteristics of Bishop’s every student. Bruce was one Champlain) shared a common same warmth and hospitality to University more than Bruce – of a kind and the greatest space in the original “Plex so many student-athletes he was Bishop’s. He has left a ambassador Bishop’s has ever layout.” As a young coach, I had at Bishop’s. great legacy! –Eddie Pomykala known. –Judy Hopps ’69 access to Bruce Coulter’s office –Wally Denver ’61 just a few doors away. Bruce was very generous with his time and willingness to mentor me with a quick chat about a football Bruce Coulter played a critical role in skill or a lengthier, more serious my development as an athlete and topic. In the winter of 1984, as a person. After my second season It’s been almost 60 years since the University thought it had won the while interviewing with Bishop’s, GIVE TO THE at Bishop’s in 1969, I was heavily lottery with the announcement that Bruce was to bring his reputa- I came away with the strong COULTER FAMILY recruited by McGill to join the Redmen tion, expertise and contacts to Bishop’s. Bruce, however, realized sense that working with Bruce football team. Foolishly I accepted. he would require an annual influx of highly skilled student athletes would be the opportunity of a FUND AND YOUR During the McGill training camp in if Bishop’s was going to be able to compete successfully at the lifetime. How true that proved DONATION WILL BE autumn 1970, I quickly realized how highest levels of Canadian post-secondary athletics. He also knew to be. –Ian Breck much Bishop’s and my relationship that Bishop’s did not have access to the type of recruitment pipeline MATCHED 100% BY with Bruce Coulter and my fellow enjoyed by McGill, e.g. reputation, size, schedule. And so evolved THE BU FOUNDATION. teammates meant to me. After a unique strategy aimed at improving our chances of landing top the first season game against the players. Prevailing upon committed parents/alumni to act as hosts, and after spend- Bruce carried out a series of “capers” (as in bank heists), designed to stablished in 2016, the ing an enjoyable evening with my attract (aka steal) students who had hitherto been leaning towards Coulter Family Fund close friend Ron Perowne, I phoned attending universities with more established athletic programs. I Bruce Coulter was one of a kind. Our society does not have E Bishop’s and the Townships lured Bruce at 4:00 am to ask if I could come was fortunate to join Bruce on many of these ventures, and was enough people like him. He was my boss, mentor and friend. In supports student athletes in Bruce to Lennoxville because back to Bishop’s. Bruce replied: “If you amazed to see him make compelling cases, using a totally sincere the 14 years that I was at BU, I do not ever remember him ever all sports and the highest somehow he knew it was exactly can take the media heat, we would be mix of passion, integrity, humility and perseverance, that enrolling at being nasty or mean to anyone, he was just a super nice guy. priorities of the Bishop’s When I heard Bruce was coming the right place and he was exactly pleased to have you back.” That was a Bishop’s would provide an experience that was second to none. And For example, we roomed together at the first league meetings to Bishop’s, I could not wait for the right person to be there to University Athletics de- major moment in my life. It helped me start to come they did. Bishop’s was suddenly on the sporting map that we attended. I woke up in the morning and Bruce's bed the 1962-63 football season to teach and nurture generations partment. You can honour to grow up and be a man and helped as the football powerhouses and the championship basketball teams is empty; I go to the washroom, and there is Bruce sleeping in open. Bruce brought a win- of young men and women. His propel me to a successful career in the of the late 60s now attest. It is especially impressive considering the the tub with his pillows and blankets, etc. It seems that I was Bruce Coulter by making ning attitude to the program coaching, both on and off the CFL with the Montreal Alouettes. I am enrollment was well under 1000! snoring and rather than disturb me he took the other route. I an online donation at www. and we made the Conference field, underscored the values of forever indebted to Bruce Coulter for –Robert “Squee” Gordon ’60 certainly feel very blessed to have known Bruce all those years. alumni.ubishops.ca/coulter finals during my last two years. being a good person, a real friend, what he did to help me. Bishop's is a poorer place without him. –Al Grazys Coulter-style football was off and a trustworthy teammate. He or by mailing a cheque –Larry Smith ’72 to a great start. He made taught that sports are not the payable to the “Bishop’s football fun, expected a full be all and end all, but merely a University Foundation” to effort, and taught us to respect means to equip us with the tools the opponent. He was a terrific the Bishop’s Advancement necessary to successfully navigate Office, 2600 College Street, role model as I embarked on a life and to instill a desire to assist Arriving on the Bishops Campus in teaching/coaching career. I am Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z7. 1972 as Director of Physical others who are less fortunate. grateful for the friendship that And he did it all with such a Contributions in 2018, Education and Athletics for the Bruce and Joyce extended to me newly formed Champlain College, self-effacing ease that many were up to a total of $500,000, during my time at Bishop’s. blithely unaware of his influence. one of my first responsibilities –John Milligan ’63 will be matched 100% by was to negotiate with Bruce for If anyone deserves to rest in peace the Bishop’s University it is our friend Bruce. the use of the existing athletic Foundation. facilities. It was soon apparent I –Rick Southam ’72. was dealing with a true gentle- man. Not only was he fair, he was totally supportive of our program needs. Since that initial contact our paths crossed frequently, and Bruce became a mentor to me. Bruce and Joyce were quite the team and I will miss our time together, phone calls, friendship and his sage advice. –Doug MacAulay ’86

Coulter Field © Scott Stoddard MUSIC AT BU Fill Our Bookcase ith the on-campus conception of Griffin House, a place for Walumni and friends, there exists a space for you to relax and enjoy our hospitality during your next visit to Bishop’s. MUSIC: A FORTE As part of the décor we have devoted a bookcase to display any books Alumni and Friends of Bishop’s have authored. AT BISHOP’S FOR Howard Brown Consequently, as a member of the Alumni body, or as a Friend of OVER 50 YEARS Bishop’s, we are asking you to donate a copy of your work to be included in this collection. Please feel free to include a personal By Jack Eby, Full Professor (Music History and Literature), note inside the book, which will be much appreciated. Department Chairperson, Music and Arts

Please send us a copy at: usic has a long and curious history at Bishop’s University Advancement Office Bishop’s. Unknown to most people, it is to Tom Gordon 2600 College Street some degree among the oldest music pro- Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 1Z7 grams in the country. The first program was Mestablished in 1886, but there were never any faculty posi- This is a unique opportunity for Bishop’s to proudly display tions, and no courses taught on campus. Students had to the accomplishments of our graduates and friends and a study in Montreal and only wrote their exams at Bishop’s. Jack Eby distinct occasion for you to attest to the value of the Over the next 60 years, 38 students were admitted, includ- education you received. ing organist and composer Percival J. Illsley, who earned a of Music degree here, and , who Thank you! wrote the English lyrics for Oh Canada (in a cottage near Magog, Quebec). The Music faculty gradually faded away in the 1940s. However, when Howard Brown was invited to become Bishop’s first full-time (resident) professor of Music in 1967, Andrew P. MacDonald the “modern” Music Department was established. A fine Looking for pianist with degrees from the Universities of Toronto and Michigan, Howard had been the Head of the Department of Music at for many years. He missing copies put together the first calendar, and taught almost every- thing, including theory, history, and keyboard. He also created the first community-university choir, which would Ross Osman of The Mitre grow into today’s University Singers. Can you help? In the early years, Howard recalled rows of football players at the back of his classes in the old Mackinnon The English Department is working to complete Dining Hall, taking in the beauties of Mozart, Beethoven the digitization of Canada's longest running and Verdi. It was not until 1978 that he had enough stu- student publication, The Mitre. dents to start a Music major. By the time he retired in Do you have copies for any of the 1983, there were three graduates and eight majors in the Jamie Crooks following years that you can loan to us? program. Howard kept close ties with the Department until his passing in 2001. That year he was awarded an 1910-11, 1923-24, 1926-27, 1927-28, 1928-29, by the University. With full ceremony 1929-30, 1930-31, 1958-59, 1993-94? and music, and with the Chancellor, Principal, and many Please contact Claire Grogan, Professor of other dignitaries in attendance, he was honoured in the English, at [email protected] or contact the hospice where he spent his last months. A better Bishop’s Advancement Office at 819.822.9660. story than this is hard to imagine. In the spring of 1983, Tom Gordon was hired as the new Fannie Gaudette Copies can be returned to you after scanning. Chair of Music. He developed ambitious plans for expan- Thank you! sion in the areas of curriculum, staffing, and facilities. From that date forward, there has been a consistent expansion of all aspects of music in the life of Bishop’s University,

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including the Musique Chez Nous concert series. it still routinely sells out. The classical shows have Tom would not try to teach everything himself, so become equally ambitious, and have included the Jack Eby came on board the next year (music histo- great works of the choral repertoire such as Handel’s ry), and in 1987, Andrew MacDonald (theory and Messiah, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion and B-minor composition) joined the faculty. As the course offer- Mass, and Mendelssohn’s Elijah, often accompa- ings grew, so did the number of students, and the nied by the Sherbrooke Symphony Orchestra, and student complement has been between 40 and 55 performed to audiences in Sherbrooke and beyond. since the early 1990s. With the addition of a Music Fannie Gaudette started as choir accompanist in , along came our own student soci- 2000. She was a piano student who had transferred ety – BUMS (best acronym ever) – whose advocacy from the Université de Sherbrooke and spoke would soon lead to the introduction of courses in little English. Now she teaches at Bishop’s and jazz and popular music, and to the recruitment of Champlain College, and runs the choir. Another jazz guitarist Mike Gauthier, notably as the only stu- Bishop’s success story for you! dent of Howard Brown to have taught at Bishop’s. So we’ve just completed our 50th year as a Music It was Tom who imagined the move out of Department – and our 25th year in Bandeen. From Mackinnon, where space was so limited the theory one person, we have evolved to a group of almost class was held in a converted women’s washroom. 30, with all our part-time help. As faculty and staff, When the University undertook major renovations we watch the years go by as a long chain of stu- in the early 1990s, Tom nabbed the soon-to-be-va- dents, many of whom bring back to us fond memo- cated Fine Arts facility in Norton. It included one of ries of their time here at Bishop’s. But what do they the gems on campus (later named after Chancellor think of their time with us? Some of them have Robert and Mona Bandeen), but at the time was moved on in impressive ways, singing Wagner definitely a diamond in the rough. After a remark- on the stages of Europe or writing film scores for able renovation, the Music department found itself Hollywood productions. (True, although these are in a fabulous facility at the heart of the campus. the exceptions, we must admit.) The official opening of Bandeen Hall in 1992 pro- What do most of our grads take away from their vided a home for Music at Bishop’s, and marked time here? For some it would be the memories of the beginning of a series of performances by mu- the choir shows – pop or classical, or the spring mu- sicians of national and international repute, all of sicals (15 at last count, most of them original plays whom remark on its fine ambience and acoustics. – thanks to George Rideout). For some it would be In 2000, Tom Gordon moved to Memorial the jazz or pop ensembles, some of which had a University as of Music – Bishop’s loss. It would life beyond Bishop’s, in Montreal and elsewhere. take four years for his replacement to be hired – For some it was the start of a career as a perform- pianist extraordinaire Ross Osmun – Bishop’s gain. er. For some it would be having their compositions Meanwhile, Jamie Crooks, Professor of Philosophy, performed first here, or having their first chance to stepped in to replace Nancy Rahn as conductor of conduct. the University Singers For others it was preparation for a life in mu- Nancy had built up the choir in numbers and sic education, teaching children or teaching at the training, and in her last year boldly proposed (oh, university level. For many it was a golden time horror! at the time) a program of popular music. when all that mattered was the music they loved, Jamie took that torch and ran with it. Choir num- even though now it occupies only a small part of bers soared to over a hundred over the next decade, their lives. Very few of our students over the past and the shows in Bandeen became so popular that 50 years would regret their time here, I’d bet. the fire marshal became uneasy. The pop show eventually moved to Centennial Theatre, where

30 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 31 ALUMNA Q&A Two great donors, one easy method! Q&A WITH ALUMNA KARI HORN ’90 ari Horn ’90 (BBA Human Resources) is a force two people realize they both attended BU, an immediate to be reckoned with. As of May 2018 she is the affinity results. While Bishop’s was not a frequent topic Vice-Chair of the Alberta Securities Commission of conversation between us (particularly after I foolish- (ASC), an agency responsible for administering ly pointed out that I was born the year Bill graduated), Kthe province’s securities laws. She has been working in the fact Bishop’s was our mutual alma mater created some securities law since her graduation from . We common ground from which a great working relation- spoke to Kari about her undergraduate years, her career, ship developed. Bill was the Chair & CEO of the ASC “I give so future students “As both a graduate and former and her daughter’s decision to attend Bishop’s. from 2005 to 2015. He is a great leader and boss and I will always have a tremendous amount of respect for him. will be able to enjoy employee, I have been able to see Why did you choose Bishop’s for your undergraduate He was very tough, but fair, smart, and a highly effective the Bishop’s experience. the impact of giving on students studies? advocate for the organization. Bill hired me as General I went to a very small high school in Calgary (graduat- Counsel in 2005 and was a big supporter of my move to Donating monthly is first-hand. Giving monthly is a ing class of 48 students). My high school English teacher, the ASC Vice-Chair role. smart and painless!” cinch and enables me to give Brigid Stewart ’67, was a huge proponent of Bishop’s, particularly for her students who wanted the small school, What was your professional path to becoming a Vice- more than I could otherwise.” small class size experience. Four of us ended up taking her Chair of the ASC? —Graham Moodie ’69 advice – Marya (Piffer) DeVries, Sean MacPherson and After graduating from UVic Law in 1993, I commenced —Sarah Haddon ’01 Alastair Griffin were the other three, travelling nearly my articles with the Court of Appeal of Alberta and Blake, 4000 km to attend BU. We all graduated together in 1990. Cassels & Graydon LLP. I practiced corporate, oil & gas, and securities law at Blakes as an associate for four years, What are your favorite memories of Bishop’s? then joined the partnership of a securities law boutique in Living in Munster and then above Rona on , Calgary. I joined the Office of the General Counsel at the road trips to Vermont, Montreal and Quebec City (for ASC in 2003, became Associate General Counsel in 2004 Make YOUR gift count! Carnival), Gaiter football games, working at the Pub, all and moved into the General Counsel position in 2005 you could eat ice cream at Dewies, Intro to Astronomy where I remained until my appointment as Vice-Chair with Lorne Nelson (could anyone be more passionate earlier this year. $20/month $25/month $50/month about their field of study?) and really, any class taught by Bill Robson. What advice would you give to current and incoming students? How did Bishop’s prepare you for your law studies at • Live in residence – at least for the first year. I was 17 can fund can provide food can help a student UVic? when I arrived at BU and it was a bit daunting, but I end- prizes for vouchers for students travel to a conference In all honesty, my academic performance was not fantas- ed up in Munster and met some great people who helped deserving facing a financial or an international tic in my first three semesters, but the lightbulb switched me settle in and become part of the Bishop’s community. students. emergency. study exchange. on early in the second semester of my second year. I credit I have maintained many of those friendships to this day. a stats course I took with Professor El Bassousi – whether • Go to class – take advantage of the opportunities that it was his teaching method or the subject matter, a great small classes provide, get to know your profs, and put se- result on an early test motivated me to put in more ef- rious effort into your studies. Both Sarah and Graham choose to donate monthly because it is easy fort into my studies. My marks all improved dramatical- • Have fun – it all goes by way too fast! and convenient to have their costs spread over the full year. ly which gave me the confidence to apply to law school. Bishop’s taught me that I was in control of my destiny What’s it like to have a daughter at Bishop’s? and that if I tried, I could do well – a critical lesson that I’m so pleased that Sophia chose Bishop’s – it’s pretty spe- However you choose to make your gift, I carried with me through law school and through my cial being able to share the experience with her. I’ve been Thank you for building a better purple! entire career. back to campus three times since she started in the fall of 2016 and I still love it there. I actually ran into my Your boss at the ASC was Bill Rice ’68, also a Bishop’s former bog mate (Marie-Claude Laurent ’89) who was To make your donation today, visit www.ubishops.ca/gift or call: graduate. What is it like working with a fellow alum? there dropping her daughter off as well! Sophia is taking I think Bishop’s alumni, regardless of when they attend- full advantage of the BU experience and is thriving in the 819.822.9660 or toll-free: 1.866.822.5210 ed, share a unique experience, so much so that when Education program.

32 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 33 ALUMNI PROFILE Celebrate 35 years of Rugby at Bishop’s and the induction of the 1992, 1993 and 1994 Rugby Championship teams into the RBC Wall of Distinction Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018 SEEKING SOLACE: Place: John H. Price Sports & Recreation Centre (TD Terrace) WHEN GRIEF TURNS LITIGIOUS Price: $100 per person aged 18+, $25 aged 1217, free for under 12 Includes BBQ lunch, complimentary beverages, and postgame canapés July 6th marked the sombre fifth anniversary of the tragic train derailment at Lac-Mégantic. Charles Shearson ’11, was entrust- Schedule: 10:00 AM Old Boys Game ed with defending one of the three former railway employees over the course of a three-month trial that ended in January 2018 11:30 AM Wall of Distinction Unveiling and where the defendants were acquitted. Charles spoke with Verity Stevenson about this career defining experience. 1:30 PM Development Team Game (BU vs UdeS) on Coulter Field 3:00 PM Varsity Game (BU vs UdeS) on Coulter Field t was as if time had stopped inside the Sherbrooke of those affected by the tragedy have said they felt the re- 5:00 PM Wall of Distinction Induction Ceremony law courts, says Charles Shearson, where over sponsibility falls to more systemic issues of railway safety Renew Friendships ▪ Honour the 1992, 1993 and 1994 championship teams ▪ months the trial of three former Montreal, Maine in Canada, rather than to the three men. Welcome Rugby Alum ▪ Celebrate Bill Robson and support the Robson Rugby Fund! and Atlantic (MMA) railway employees, accused of “It was an eye-opening experience as a lawyer, but Icriminal negligence causing death in the also as a human being to be a part of it,” #GAITERNATION www.gaiters.ca/rugby35 2013 train derailment, was held. Shearson said, “and as a Townshipper as The courthouse staff had emptied into well, who followed [what happened in] the courtroom to witness history. Judges Lac-Mégantic long before I knew that I in other courtrooms suspended their cases. would have any part of it.” Clerks abandoned their posts. and Shearson was able to earn Harding’s sheriffs slipped in among the journalists trust by relating to his experience in man- and observers. After nine days of deliber- ual labour. He understood the culture, he ation, the 12 jurors had come to a verdict. says, and why certain decisions are made “It was really sort of a magic moment the way they are. because the room was full,” Shearson said. “It was a case where – I don’t know It was also a career-defining one for the if that’s good or bad, but where I had a Classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969: 34-year-old Townshipper, who’d worked big emotional attachment to the client as a plumber for a few years before decid- and to the outcome,” said Shearson, who You don’t get a second chance to attend your ing to become a lawyer. grew up in Lennoxville. Harding, too, Shearson, who graduated from Bishop’s “It was an eye-opening is from the Eastern Townships, hailing University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s de- experience as a lawyer, from Farnham. gree in Neuroscience with honours, was Tenacity and problem-solving are also one of two defence lawyers for the for- but also as a human key to being a defence lawyer, Shearson th mer locomotive engineer Tom Harding. being to be a part of it.” says, two qualities he learned from his fa- Reunion Harding operated the train that derailed ther, William Shearson, who taught phi- 50 into Lac-Mégantic that fateful July night, losophy at Bishop’s for decades. destroying the town’s core and killing 47 people. “If you see a problem in a two or three-dimensional Shearson’s partner, renowned Sherbrooke defence law- form, it becomes a lot easier to solve the problem. In phi- Please join us on Homecoming Weekend! yer Thomas Walsh, entrusted him with making the final losophy, I think that’s what its core is about, how to argue

arguments in the case – when the defence reiterates im- and how to win an argument with logic,” Shearson said. PM— PM Friday, September 28, 2018 from 5:00 9:00 portant evidence to the jury at the end of a trial. Shearson’s mother, Danielle Gauthier ’76, is also a 50th Reunion Reception and 3-Course Dinner It would be the first time Shearson gave the closing ad- lawyer in the Eastern Townships. But her son’s penchant Saturday, September 29, 2018 dress in his short career. Most of the trials he’d defended for debate made her wary of him pursuing a career in law Pancake Breakfast at Griffin Alumni House (10 AM—noon) up until then had culminated with a stay of procedures or at first. “When the judge renders his decision you can’t Student-led walking (or golf-cart) tours (11 AM—noon) with the Crown dropping charges. keep arguing with him,” Shearson recalled her telling 50th Reunion Buffet Luncheon on the beautiful TD Terrace, overlooking the football field (12:30 PM+) “Mr. Harding knew about that because we had a dis- him, with a laugh. 50th Reunion Classes to be celebrated on Coulter Field at halftime (@ 3:30 PM) cussion and he was fine with it, so he put a lot of trust in Since the verdict, Shearson and Walsh have been busy- Bring your gowns if you have them! me,” Shearson said. “And that’s something which I did ing themselves with other cases and with building up the For more information or to register online, visit not take lightly.” practice they started together in early 2017. alumni.ubishops.ca/50thReunion or call 819.822.9660 or 1.866.822.5210 toll-free Shearson says the widely celebrated decision – all three Follow us on Facebook at @UBishopsAlumni. Search under “events” for 50th Reunion. accused were acquitted of the charges – was a relief. Many

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1. Courtney Yip ’08 – Ian McCraken ’08 Pictured left to right were the ‘kitties’ Lisa McEwan ’07, Peter Arndt ’81, Ross Swanson ’09, Amelia McIntosh, Andrew Nation ’80, and Jill Nation ’07. • 4. Paul Starr ’11 Katie Snack ’07, Samira Drapeau ’07, Sophie Paternot ’08, Lauren Bristowe ’08, Andrea Simmonds ’08, and Erin Mahoney ’10 were wed oceanside near Erin’s hometown in County, Nova Scotia on July 16, Ian McCracken ’08, Stefania Zwirello ’08, Caitlin Tally ’08, Hayley Mackenzie ’08, Cara Said ’08, Courtney 2016. Bishop’s alumni in attendance posed for a photo in the last seconds of light during the evening! Front: McCracken ’08, Olivia Diamond ’09, Eva Stordy ’09, and Ashley Taylor ’09. • 2. Robert Tracey ’11 and Mel (from left): Katie Allen ’10, Allie MacLeod ’12, Adam Johnson ’12, Christine Vidal ’10, Danielle Kidd ’10, Jessica Hattie ’13 were married on August 19, 2017. Pictured left to right: Adam Johnson ’12, Peter Krasemann ’14, Mahoney ’12, Shawn Bisson ’11, Erin Starr ’10, Paul Starr ’11, David Piperno ’11, Andy Kany ’11, Stephanie Luke Crawford, Elizabeth Robichaud ’11, Thomas Niles ’15, Darcy Fraser, Lindsay MacLeod ’14, Shawn Bisson DeYoung ’09, Eric Jorgenson ’10, Graeme Stewart ’09, and Julian Friedman. Back: Robert Tracey ’11, Amy ’11, Jessica Mahoney ’12, Debbie Bisson, Robert Tracey ’11, Mel Hattie ’13, Becca Lane, Amy Norman ’12, Allie Gamulo ’10, Glen Kidd ’11, Maureen Houlihan ’10, François-Xavier Dumont ’10, and Alexander Henderson ’12. MacLeod ’12, Aimee Battcock ’12, Mel MacCoubrey ’16, David Fuerst-Ackles ’13, Kai Barker, Ronan O’Beirne ’11, 5. Clair Hefferon ’09 – Ivan Payne Back row L-R: Scott Watson ’09, Aaron Cardarelli-Goddard ’08, Frank Paige Johnson ’10, and Benoit Gravel. • 3. Ginger Warner – Alex Paterson ’09 Pictured left to right: Daniel Orlando ’13, Sarah Dykeman ’09, Ryan Thomson ’08, Audrey Figueroa Pierre ’08, Chelsea Verdun ’08, Alana Hoy, Curtis Hache ’09, Jamie , Rae Moir ’08, Jamie Puddicombe ’09, Hilary Maxwell, Scott Potter ’11, Oliver ’08, Kate Adams ’08, and Jennifer Clarke ’07. Front row (L-R): Jenna Plamondon ’08, Jill Morgan ’07, Ginger Warner, Mike Orlando ’08, Alex Paterson ’09, Angie Arndt ’80, Glodie Bakajika, Dusty Whyte ’10, Ashley Lawrence ’07, Krista Butler ’07, Laura Curiale ’07, Claire Hefferon Payne ’09, and Ivan Payne.

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BIRTHS THROUGH ’62 (author) and Jean to right, front row: Margaret Hook (McAlpine) Marler ’65 (illustrator) Dunphy ’64, Claudia Young Carver 1) LeCain-Simboli: to Liz ’07 and Andrew ’06 their 4th 4) Sara Limpert ’06 and Ken Woods have a new future THE YEARS recently published One Cabin, One ’64, Virginia Wayne Arnold ’64, child, a son, Aiden Tighe on May 11, 2018. Gaiter in their midst. Xavier Michael Woods was born in Cat, Three Years, One Couple’s Time Jeanne Frew Burnham ’64, Suzanne May, weighing in at 8.8 lbs. . One reviewer not- Bouchard Andrews ’64. Back row: 2) Fajardo-Chatfield: Joy ’99 and Simon welcomed a in the Wilderness ed, “This charming book, beautiful- Huibert Arnold, Andy Greiner, Neil daughter, Mia Lily, on June 3, 2018. A little sister for Julie Mayrand ’01 and Devon Worth along with big ly written and illustrated, speaks to Carver ’66, Cathy Jamieson Pawley Matthew! brother Ewan welcomed Torin Arthur on May 8, 2016. us personally as if from a longtime ’64, David Andrews, Jack Dunphy, 3) Vincent Light ’08 and his wife Katherine welcomed 5) Amanda (Bell) Oram ’03 and Patrick Oram are happy Virginia Henderson Galloway ’64, their first son,Thomas Elliott Light, to the world on to share the news of their little girl, Eve Belle Oram, born Jim Galloway, Kathy Greiner and Ray April 10, 2017. on April 7, 2017, and remembering big brother Cole. Burnham.

Former Bishop’s student and literary icon, Michael Ondaatje ’64 received the Golden Man Booker Prize for his enduring classic, The English Patient. This award, marking the 50th anniver- sary of the Man Booker Prize, recog- nized Ondaatje’s book from amongst all previous winners as having best stood the test of time. friend. We learn and admire the chal- John C. Chappell ’36 celebrated lenges and wonders of nature at each A special thanks to Roy J. Cullen ’65 3. his 103rd birthday in December in turn of page and wooded trail. There and his wife Ethne for hosting an en- Newmarket, ON. He loves reminisc- are gems of description, even humour joyable alumni reception in Victoria ing about his days at Bishop’s. While … accompanied by wonderful paint- on May 9th at the Uplands Golf Club! 1. John studied Math and Physics, one ings and photos.” To learn more, visit of his fondest memories is perform- www.davidmarlerauthor.com. Jon Fjeld ’73, was named Duke ing in a BU Drama production! John’s University’s interim Director of great-nephew, Wes Rundle graduated Jeanne Frew Burnham ’64 and her Innovation and Entrepreneurship. from Bishop’s in 2011. Bishop’s friends met in southern Italy He has been teaching entrepreneur- for their bi-annual trip together. Left ship and strategy and leading the A special thanks to John ’62 and Carole Macaulay (pictured below with Dr. Jessica Riddell) for hosting a recep- 2. tion in Stratford in June for alumni and Bishop’s students taking part in the Shakesperience course.

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Jeanne Frew Burnham ’64 and friends in Italy

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entrepreneurship efforts at Duke chapter of the JUMP Mentorship A special thanks to Roger Hardy ’93 University’s Fuqua School of Business Program graciously hosted by TD. for hosting an alumni reception on since 2005. Before returning to aca- A special thanks to organizers Elaine May 15th at the Jericho Tennis Club demia, he spent over twenty years in Roper ’78, Betty Hutchins ’79, Jo- in Vancouver. marketing, engineering and general Anne Ryan ’84 and Aaron Ries ’12. management in start-ups and public companies

Tim Manning ’75 was appointed to the Order of on December 14th in recognition of

Adam Wong ’19 and Rodney Taylor ’88 White ’75 and the rest of the JUMP Get Up There team who raised over to mentor a fellow Gaiter, and I am so $4,000 in support of colorectal can- proud of the culmination of our work (L-R retired English Professor Glen Wickens, cer at Wentworth Ski Hill on March efforts!” Sarah Kornder ’16 and Roger Hardy ’93) 2, 2018. In January 2018 while vacationing A special thanks to Scott Wilson Jan (McFeeters) Frolic ’94 visited Ross Hunt ’81, CFO of Costco in Melbourne, Australia, Bernard ’82 ’90 and Warren Newberry ’90, the Griffin House on March 15th with her Canada was the keynote speaker on and Clémence Hamel met up with Honorary Chairs of the 2018 Gaiter children Ben, Calla and Ryan and May 9th at a gathering of the Toronto David Simpson ’72. Classic as well as to Tara Moar ’98 partner, Tim Burgess. We are hoping and her husband, Matthew, for to welcome some (or all) of Jan’s chil- Michele O’Keefe ’87 is now Associate kick-starting the event with their de- Congratulations to Denise Dignard Director of Athletics and Recreation licious Virgin Hill Coffee. ’82, Director, Women’s High at Niagara College. Michele is pleased Performance at Canada Basketball on to return to her hometown after Dean French ’91 was named Chief of the naming of the Gymnase Denise- many years working for Canada Staff to Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford. his lifelong contributions. Pictured Dignard in her hometown of Port- Basketball, most recently as President above with his wife Shirley ’75 (left) Cartier, Quebec. and CEO. Beth (Yeates) Hayhurst ’91, visited and Wendy Booth ’93, President Griffin House on March 15th with her of the Union of British Columbia Kudos to Rebecca Harries ’88 and Municipalities and member of the her talented BU drama students who dren to Bishop’s in the coming years! Order of B.C. Advisory Council. performed “Feet of the Angels”, by Jan is Vice President at Women of Montreal playwright Évelyne de la Influence Worldwide Inc. in Toronto. The neighborhood turned purple in Chenelière at the Edinburgh Fringe the summer of 2017 in Greely (just Festival in Scotland in early August. Ormilla Seecharran ’94 and ’97 and outside of Ottawa). Ten alumni who This was BU Drama’s first interna- Amanda Maither ’09 are happy to be all arrived on campus in 1974 got to- tional performance ever. The stu- colleagues at Macdonald High School gether to welcome the last one into dents learned how to work in a in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. They his 60’s. These graduates are from fast-paced environment and arrange even dress the same sometimes! left to right: François Legros ’79, everything from their stage to lights Tom Moser ’78, Peter Fingold ’76, and costumes in a span of a few days! David Wilson ’77, Carl Haddad ’81, children (and future Gaiters!) Quinn Althea Duhaney ’78, Pierre Blier Rodney Taylor ’88, is Vice President and Tatum, from Victoria, BC. ’78, Michel Clermont ’77, Donald of The Packaging Company™, the Robinson ’79, and Jean Blier ’77. “Most Disruptive Start-up” at Canada Ken Dixon ’92 is now Vice President, Needless to say there was plenty of Post’s 2017 E-commerce Innovation Real Estate Management at Epic Realty beer and BBQ on the spit! Awards. Rodney recently worked Partners, and oversees the company’s with and mentored Adam Wong ’19, property management and leasing Kudos to Malcolm Boyle ’78, Louise noting that “it was truly an honour services in Western Canada. Greely turns Purple!

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Chris Edwards ’95 and Matt A special thanks to Lauren Straw IN MEMORIAM McCooeye ’99 were both part of the ’16 for organizing a lawn bowling 2018 Winter Olympics Broadcasting fundraising event in Toronto on July Dorothy (Rosenbloom) Wisenthal Services team in Pyeongchang, pro- 21st to benefit the BU/CRC Student ’33, wife of the late Miles Wisenthal viding the Host/World feed for ev- Refugee Sponsorship Program. ’33 and mother of David ’69 and ery Olympic Sport, which was then Jonathan ’62, died peacefully at used by individual broadcasters (e.g. Kristy Daley ’18 is now the Senior her home in Montreal on January 3, CBC, NBC) to augment with their Travel Industry Sales Manager at the 2018. own commentary and photos. Arash Four Seasons Lanai. Madani ’02 also reported at the William Baskerville ’36, known Olympics for Sportsnet. Jake Gerlofs ’19 connected with affectionately by his boyhood nick- Peter Jarvis ’11 (far right) and his Bishop’s Alumni Stuart Mercier ’04, name “Count”, died peacefully at the Hans Rouleau ’97, Bishop’s Canadiana band Midnight Vesta were Jennifer Vander Herberg ’02 and Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre University Registrar, received an back on campus in April, to open at their daughter Charlie, who hosted in Ottawa on December 20, 2017 at Outstanding Achievement Award the BU Singers 50th anniversary Pop him for dinner in Shanghai and of- age 103. from the Association of Registrars Show. He is shown here with Barb of the Universities and Colleges of Whistler Ski event with Joey Gibbons and Alex Cook. ’63 and Tom Matthews ’61, mem- Dr. Edwin James Brown ’41 passed Canada (ARUCC) at its annual meet- bers of the first BU choir,The Deep away peacefully on April 18, 2018 at ing in Charlottetown in June. This Ouimet-Scott for hosting a Montreal for medical cannabis. In this role, he Purples. Since the release of their de- St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 98. He award recognizes members who are alumni reception at their home on is responsible for the planning and but EP, “The Sleight of Hand”, which prized education, and received a BSc. making significant contributions to June 11th. build out of the facility. garnered national airplay on college Honours degree in Chemistry and the profession, to their own institu- radio, Midnight Vesta has recorded, Physics from Bishop’s, and an M.D. tion, and/or to the improvement of Another successful Whistler Ski event Vincent Light ’08 joined the Calgary released and nationally toured their from McGill in 1948, before going on service to students. Editor’s note: Hans is in the books. Thanks to all the office of Stikeman Elliott LLP in July 2017 full-length album “Seconds.” to specialize in general surgery. wore his Bishop’s heart on his sleeve on alumni who came out to the pre- and 2016 as an Associate in the Energy – Convocation Day by sporting alligator post-ski events and a special thank Oil & Gas and Power groups. His legal James Andrews ’16 is Director of Ruth Evans ’48 passed away peace- cufflinks! you to Joey Gibbons ’01 for hosting, practice is focused primarily on the Sales for Centurion Travel, a company fully on March 12, 2018 at age 92 and to Vancouver Chapter Lead, Alex energy sector, including oil and gas, based in Tampa, FL and specializing at the Grace Village Residence in Lesley Kelly ’99 received an Ontario Cook ’13, for getting everything power, environmental, utility and in travel protection, medical repatri- fered advice on working in China. Huntingville, Quebec. Ruth was a Volunteer Service Award from organized. regulatory matters. ation services, claims assistance, and Jake is participating in a neurosci- widely respected lifelong learner the Ministry of Citizenship and health benefits. ence research internship at East and English teacher. She attended Immigration. Lesley is President-Elect A special thanks to Rick Lamanna Matthew J. Sigal ’08 defended his China Normal University this sum- Lennoxville High School, earning of the Bishop’s University Alumni ’02 for hosting an alumni recep- PhD dissertation in Quantitative Ariane Fecteau ’16 returned to cam- mer, made possible (in part) by the the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Association! tion in Calgary on May 17th. Rick is Methods at titled, pus as a guest judge at the BU Film McConnell Student Opportunity Excellence. She received an Arts de- Senior Manager in the Immigration “Everything on the Table: Tabular, Festival and to discuss her life in film Fund. gree from Bishop’s, a teaching certif- A special thanks to former Principal Practice at PwC Law LLP. Graphic, and Interactive Approaches after Bishop’s, from an MA in Film icate from the MacDonald College Hugh Scott, DCL ’99 and Paule for Interpreting and Presenting Aesthetics at Oxford, to marketing School, and a Master of Arts degree Jessica Duncan ’04 was voted 2017 Monte Carlo Simulation Data.” He and programming for Saguenay’s from the Breadloaf School of English Teacher of the Year at Wageningen has been a full-time lecturer in the REGARD short film festival. in Middlebury, Vermont. University (The Netherlands), where psychology department at Simon she is Assistant Professor in Rural Fraser University since January 2018. Stay up to date with Alumni news and events Philip Sidney (Sid) Irwin ’49, Sociology. Jessica holds a PhD in by following us on social media at a WW II veteran and retired Food Policy from City University Mark Lawson ’09 accepted a role as Archdeacon of the Anglican Diocese London and is author of Global Food Senior Director of Policy to Ontario’s @UBISHOPSALUMNI of Ottawa, passed away at home in Security Governance (Routledge, 2015). Minister of Morrisburg, ON on February 3, 2018. She shares some of her research and and International Trade. A for- Love of sports was a large part of Sid’s thinking at www.foodgovernance.com. mer President of the Student life. In 1939 he held the Canadian Representative Council at Bishop’s, Email us with news and updates at record for the ¼-mile race and was Fabian Garcia ’04 is Project Manager Mark is the current President of the [email protected] hoping to be selected for the 1940 of Weedon Project, a production site Alumni Association.

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Olympic Games, which never took 1949 with the Chancellor’s prize for Diane Elizabeth Ferrabee ’57, loving place because of the war. Sid began the highest marks, and was ordained wife of the late James Ferrabee ’57, WILLIAM EWART STAVERT ’56 his long-delayed studies as a Divinity on Trinity Sunday in 1949. passed away on November 2, 2017 in ill Stavert passed away Canada, which transformed the law of Trusts in Quebec. student at Bishop’s. He graduated in Montreal. Bsuddenly at age 83, His interest in history prompted him to write a book on while visiting family in the stained glass windows of his church, The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, entitled DR. RICHARD TOMLINSON ’43, DCL ’89 England. Beloved husband Windows of History, of Margaret, and brother Service and Sacrifice. of the late Mary Hugessen, Bill was a devoted member of The Black Watch Royal r. Richard H. Tomlinson, Bishop’s graduate, profes- he will be missed by his Highland Regiment which he joined as a Junior Officer sor emeritus of chemistry at McMaster University, D brother, the Most Rev. A. in the mid 1950s. He founded The Black Watch Canada founder of Gennum Corporation, and one of the most Bruce Stavert ’61, his four Foundation, he served on the Board of The Douglas significant philanthropists in the country passed away stepchildren and his 12 Hospital Corporation and on several committees of The on January 28, in his 95th year. With this news, Bishop’s grandchildren. Canadian Heritage of Quebec. The Vimy Foundation, has lost a dedicated graduate and friend. His generosity Oak Tree Farm in the William Ewart Stavert the Chawkers Foundation, Tyndale-St. George¹s towards the University and our students is outstanding Eastern Townships was especially dear to Bill as he Foundation, The Old Brewery Mission, The Hay and underscores his remarkable legacy. spent hours walking and cultivating paths in the forest, Foundation and Bishop’s College School Foundation Dr. Tomlinson arrived at Bishop’s in 1940. He con- tending to his vegetable garden, and riding horses. also benefitted from his time, and he served as a mem- tributed to The Mitre and the yearbook, starred on the Bill attended College, Bishop’s ber of the Bishop’s University Corporation from 1984 ski team, played basketball, and was Secretary-Treasurer University (BA ’56), and on graduation from McGill to 1992. of the Students Association as well as a member of the University in Law (BCL ’59) and admission to the Bar Bill’s fondness for Bishop’s motivated him to create chess team. At the same time, he climbed the ranks of in 1960, he joined the firm of McMaster, Meighen (later the The William E. Stavert Scholarship. The endow- the Officer Training Corps to Company Sergeant-Major. Borden Ladner Gervais). He became a partner in 1972 ment will eventually support students studying in the Dick graduated with a degree in Physics and and his work in the Wills and Estates group in the firm Arts, with preference given to English majors. Chemistry and was awarded both the Governor Dr. Richard Tomlinson led to his successful pleading at the Supreme Court of General’s and Lieutenant Governor’s medals as the top student in his class. He went on to earn a PhD from researcher, entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 1998, McGill University in 1948 where he studied under Otto the University was equally proud to honor him with Joe C.W. Armstrong ’58 of Toronto Bill was the much-loved and respect- career in family practice, but early Maas, an American-born educator who is recognized as the Alumnus of the Year award in recognition of his passed away peacefully at Cummer ed patriarch of his family and was on developed an interest in palliative one of Canada’s greatest scientists. dedication to Bishop’s. In 2004, Richard Tomlinson Lodge in North York in his 84th year. known for his kindness and humour care. Starting in the 1970s, she worked In 1950, Dr. Tomlinson joined McMaster University’s was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. Joe will be remembered for his pas- right to the end. In addition to fam- with Dr. Balfour Mount to set up chemistry department following fellowships with the When asked why he supported Bishop’s, Dr. sions for Canadian constitutional ily, music and athletics brought him the palliative care ward at the Royal National Research Council and Cambridge University. Tomlinson explained: “I support great universities and and heritage issues, world travel, am- joy throughout his life. He was a fear- Victoria Hospital in Montreal. In 1993 Over his career he published some 60 peer-reviewed education. Bishop’s gave me an ideal start, and paved ateur photography, and flying. He less athlete who played many sports. she moved to Halifax to take charge ­­papers dealing with such topics as polymer chemistry the way for my further studies and a superb career. made notable contributions to the Bill was raised in Sherbrooke and of palliative care services for the prov- and the geological age of minerals. He retired in 1988. I’m happy to help students benefit from the same historical records of Canada through educated at Royal Military College ince of Nova Scotia. She returned to His genius in business began when he became the opportunities.” books, multimedia, and public- and Bishop’s University. He inspired Montreal’s in 1999, where founding director of Gennum Corporation. The firm, Dr. Tomlinson’s philanthropy has benefitted a num- service engagements. He was also an young people as a mathematics teach- she was one of the founders of the currently part of Semtech, went on to establish itself ber of areas at Bishop’s over the years. One of them is expert on early Canadian exploration er and as a pioneer in the teaching of West Island Palliative Care Residence. as the world’s largest maker of microchips for hearing the Tomlinson Internship Program. This offers 10–15 and a passionate advocate of nation- computer science for over thirty-five Ina helped found the Canadian aids and among the biggest suppliers of chips for TV students employment on campus each semester, in an al economic development and con- years at Bishop’s College School, St. Hospice Palliative Care Association, studio equipment. area related to their course of study. The students (who servative politics. He was the creator George’s School and Selwyn House which honoured her with an award Despite his wealth, Tomlinson lived a modest life- are selected by a committee) may work up to 20 hours and owner of the Joe C.W. Armstrong School. He is survived by Carolyn, of excellence in 1997. She was also a style. He was an avid golfer and runner, and drove his per week and are financially compensated while prov- Canadiana Collection of early maps Jill, Robin, Stacy and Willy ’87. founding member of the Canadian antique 1975 Cadillac for years. About his only indul- ing valuable assistance to the departments they serve. of Canada and author of From Sea Society of Palliative Care Physicians, gence was what one friend described as an “excellent Richard Tomlinson may have been known for his Unto Sea, Champlain, and Farewell the Dr. Ina Ethel Cummings ’60 passed which honoured her with its Lifetime wine cellar.” eccentricities around cats and running shoes but he is Peaceful Kingdom. away on March 20, 2018 after a long Achievement Award in 2016. She won In 1989, he was welcomed back to Bishop’s to also known as the single largest donor in Bishop’s his- illness. Ina received scholarships Bishop’s University’s Award of Merit ­receive a DCL, notably for his work as a professor, tory. He has left the University in a much better place. William Wright Badger ’59 passed to Bishop’s University and McGill in 1992. Those who knew Ina will al- away on July 1, 2018, at the Institut University Medical School (graduat- ways remember her amazing generos- universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal. ing in 1964). She began her medical ity of spirit.

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Tom Fitzpatrick Jr. ’87 passed of nat- January 21, 2018. Mollie was born Professor Robert Schenk passed DR. ROBERTA CAMERON ’78 ural causes suddenly on New Year’s to British and Irish immigrants in away on March 11, 2018. Professor Eve morning 2017 in Toronto. Tom Moncton, NB. She was in the first class of Accounting for over 30 years at n Friday, May 12, 2017, Religion professor Dr. Daniel Miller) and I once gave received a Bachelor of Arts degree of women graduating from McGill Bishop’s University, he passed away Roberta Llewellyn Roberta a ride to a national conference taking place in O in from Bishop’s University and earning a Phys.Ed. peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital Ridley Cameron ’78 Quebec City. She was giving a paper on the theory of University. He worked over 30 years Diploma. After marrying her RCAF with his family by his side. Professor passed away at the age of religion there. At the time, she was in her early ’80s and for the federal government with the sweetheart (Zdenek Munzar d.1997) Schenk was born in Hinsdale, Illinois 96. She was the widow of as sharp and curious as scholars many years her junior. Federal Court, Office of Information they moved to Czechoslovakia, and moved with his parents to her beloved husband and Roberta was a true example of how lifelong learning Commissioner and most recently the returning to eventually settle in Lindsay, ON. He enjoyed water ski- Prince Charming, the Rev. enhances vitality and intellectual vigour.” Office of the Privacy Commissioner. Hudson, Quebec where she resided ing, boating and barbecuing at the Robert Alexander (Alex) In June 2000, Roberta began investing in Bishop’s for 56 years. Here she created and family cottage in Pleasant Point. Cameron. University through a charitable annuity program Jacqueline Lemay Séguin ’05 passed nurtured a lasting legacy. Mollie is Bob was an active organizer of the Roberta was a most gra- which led to the establishment of the Roberta and Alex away suddenly on June 29, 2018 at well known for her love of life and congregation in the Pleasant Point cious lady. She was a good Cameron Fund. Currently the trust fund is valued at the age of 88. She was a talented family, her keen mind, great sense of Union Church. In his retirement, Bob friend and role model to all Dr. Roberta Cameron nearly one million dollars and generates $45,000 an- artist, a devoted wife and mother, a humour and charitable work. She is enjoyed life on the lake in Pleasant who knew her. For several years, she taught religious nually to enrich the education of Humanities students. faithful friend and an inspiring hu- lovingly remembered by her seven Point and in recent years he resided instruction at Richmond Regional High School, and Dr. Cameron’s wish, to provide intellectually curious man being, constantly searching for children Peter ’67 (Joanne), Paul ’70 at Kawartha Lakes Retirement Suites. will be remembered by her colleagues and the many students opportunities to enhance their classroom ex- new goals. She was really proud of (Jocelyn), Pamela (Manie d.2014) He is survived by his three children students who passed through her classroom. She was a perience, is now being fulfilled. “Through her donation achieving her Bishop’s degree. It was Sheila, Michael ’75 (Danielle), Ginny, Vicky, Paul and his sister lifelong learner. Building upon her undergraduate de- others will have the opportunity to be exposed to what a dream come true! David ’80 (Diane ’78) and Nancy Mary-Anne (Bill) Smyers and his six gree from Bishop’s in 1978 she earned her PhD (Doctor gave her life such meaning – a testament to her charac- (James), as well as her 11 grandchil- grandchildren Ashley, Jaz, Averey, of Philosophy) from , at the age ter and generosity,” added Dr. Murray. Tammy Reynolds ’16 passed away dren and four great grandchildren. Christopher, Evan and Siobhan. of 77. Dr. Cameron spent the last several years of her life at peacefully at home, surrounded by “Dr. Cameron was such an inspiring woman,” says Dr. the Wales Home in Cleveland, Quebec where she was her family, on Friday, January 19, Leonard Parker passed away on Norma Siddiqui ’97, of Coldstream, Michele Murray, Professor in the Religion Department cherished and cared for by residents and staff alike. 2018 at the age of 40. April 4, 2017 at the age of 100. He BC, passed away December 26, 2017 and Dean of Arts and Science. “My husband (fellow BU was a remarkable man, intelligent, at the age of 75. Norma was born in Marion G. (Currie) Bassett, a well educated, kind, thoughtful and Kingston, ON, to Norman and Betty Bishop’s benefactor, passed away on charming. Widowed in his early nine- Phillips on October 30, 1942. She Lois (Flanders) Garneau ’62 died Peter Boultbee ’67 passed away Havi ’72, his brother-in-law David December 19, 2017. ties, he lived alone in Knowlton, QC went to high school in Arvida, QC, peacefully on November 25, 2017 in Toronto on November 29, 2017 Gero, and his much-loved extended until the last months of his long life, and earned a BComm in 1963 and a in the Elisabeth Bruyère Hospital in at the age of 71 after a brief illness. family and many loving friends. Ab Professor Hewson Hickie passed playing Gershwin and Beethoven on Master’s degree in Economics in 1967 Ottawa. During his time at Bishops, he was on was the Bishop’s Alumnus of the Year away at the age of 78 on June 14, the Heintzman grand piano in his liv- from McGill University. She later earned the Harrier track team, a member of in 1981. 2018 after a long illness. A McGill ing room every day, one of the things her M.Ed. from Bishop’s University. She Dr. John Anthony Nightingale ’64 the Athletic Society, a member of The University chemistry graduate (BSc he thought was the secret to staying worked at the Royal Bank before find- passed away peacefully in his sleep on Campus staff, and was involved in sev- Robert Douglas Guthrie ’74 passed and MSc), he was a professor of inor- with it. While he didn’t attend uni- ing her calling in teaching young minds February 19, 2018 in San Francisco. He eral other clubs. Peter was the loving away at the Massawippi Retirement ganic chemistry at Bishop’s University versity himself, he was impressed by at Champlain College in Lennoxville. graduated from Bishop’s University in husband of the late Claire Boultbee of Communities (Grace Village) in for 38 years. His greatest passion was the well-rounded experience that his Norma was the President of the 1964, from McGill University in 1966 Toronto and the son of the late Frank Lennoxville on March 29, 2018 at the his teaching, and in his final weeks granddaughter Eleanor Louson ’08 University Women’s Club, and started a with an MA in Biochemistry, and a and Christina Boultbee. He leaves be- age of 82. he reflected on many fond memories was getting at Bishop’s and enjoyed scholarship program for girls that is still PhD in Clinical Psychology from the hind his brother Alex ’61, his sister of his time in the labs and lecture watching her perform with the going strong. Norma enjoyed reading, University of South Carolina in 1971 Elizabeth (Boo), his brother-in-law Paul William Trollope ’75 passed halls of the Johnson Building. He had University Singers and in summer travel, helping people, and spending Frank Quinlan, and his nieces and away peacefully in Hamilton, on a lifelong passion for the Montreal musicals. He especially loved the time with her family. She was also an James Robert “Bob” McConnachie nephews David ’92, Amy, Ashley, November 14, 2017 in his 65th Expos, Canadiens and Alouettes, as BU Singer’s December classical mu- adventurous athlete who took up wind- ’65, a fisherman, hunter, educator, Stephanie, and Shelagh. year. Paul practiced legal aid law in well as the BU Football and Basketball sic choir concerts. Upon his passing, surfing in its infancy and waterskied nature lover, jester, but most of all Toronto for over 30 years. Gaiters. Bishop’s was honoured to have re- and biked late into her sixties. Norma family man and friend to many, died Ab Melvin Echenberg ’73 passed ceived Mr. Parker’s Heintzman grand is survived by her husband, former peacefully at the CHUS–Hôtel-Dieu away on July 3, 2018 on his 68th Joseph Patrick Joy ’86 passed away Mollie Munzar, a generous Bishop’s piano as a gift, allowing his legacy of Bishop’s Professor of Economics Fakhari de Sherbrooke on April 12, 2018. birthday. He is survived by his sister on April 29, 2018 at the Royal Victoria donor, lived a 94-year life well sharing music with everyone in his Siddiqui; sister Onolee Whicher; daugh- He is survived by his wife, Sarah Hospital of complications related to as it came to a peaceful end on life to live on at Bishop’s! ters Sabrina ’89 and Shahauna ’92; McConnachie ’68. his treatment for cancer. and son, Shaheen.

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Join us for the 3rd Annual Bishop’s Clay Shoot John Donald ’60, DCL ’12 Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 9:30 AM—5:00 PM at Le Club de la Roue du Roy, 882 chemin Quest, Hemmingford, QC J0L 1H0 All proceeds will benefit Bishop’s University students. New this year, guests are invited for a private tour of La Ferme des Quatre-Temps, owned by André Desmarais. This 160-acre farm in Hemmingford is a social enterprise initiated by a group of philanthropists and practitioners ANSWER: of organic farming, to pave the way towards a more ecological and nourishing food system for Quebec.

Thank You!

hosted by Éric Bujold, Robert J. Dunn ’76 Maurice Pinsonnault President, Private Banking 1859 Vice Chairman Founder and President National Bank HUB International Quebec Angelcare Inc.

Tickets are $500 and include all clay shoot gear and a delicious luncheon. Beginners are welcome. Instructors will be on hand to teach the fundamentals of the sport and to guide guests in improving their skills. A tax receipt of approximately $300 will be issued after the event.

Please register online at alumni.ubishops.ca/2018-Clay-Shoot or call 819.822.9660.

48 bishop’s university magazine | spring/summer 2018 Homecoming 2018 WELCOME HOME!

Thursday, September 27th

8:30 pm Men’s Lacrosse vs McGill Coulter Field

Friday, September 28th

2:00 pm Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament* Old Lennoxville Golf Club 4:30 pm Women’s Rugby vs McGill Coulter Field 5:00 pm 50th Reunion Cocktail and Dinner* Gazebo and Cleghorn Room 6:15 pm Men’s Rugby vs McGill Coulter Field 8:30 pm Women’s Soccer vs Laval Coulter Field 9:00 pm Live Music and Party Golden Lion Pub

Saturday, September 29th

10:00 am–noon Alumni House Pancake Breakfast Griffin House 11:00 am Campus Tours Departing from Griffin House 12:00 pm Tailgate Party Coulter Field Parking Lot 12:30 pm 50th Reunion Luncheon* TD Terrace 2:00 pm Football vs Mount Allison University Coulter Field

Sunday, September 30th

7:30 –11:30 am Sunday Brunch Dewhurst Dining Hall 10:00 –11:00 am Sunday Service St. Mark’s Chapel

* Event requires advance registration

~ The Foreman Art Gallery is open from noon to 5:00 pm daily. ~