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SEPTEMBER Class of '92 • 10, Sterling Celebration, UofL. U of L's newest alumni • 10, Opening of 20th Century Sculpture Exhibi­ tion, Art Gallery • 19, 1 and 3 p.m., Pronghorn Soccer. • 24, 25, 26, 7 p.m., Pronghorn Hockey. Sterling Achievements • 26, 27, 1 and 3 p.m., Pronghorn Soccer.

OCTOBER • 9, 10, 13 - 17,1 am Yours by Judith Thompson at 8 p.m. in Experimental Theatre. • 17, 1992 Fall Convocation, 10 a.m. • 24, 25, 7 and 2 p.m., Pronghorn Hockey. • 25, 8 p.m., Pronghorn Basketball. • 31, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., Pronghorn Soccer.

NOVEMBER • 1,12 p.m. and 2 p.m., Pronghorn Soccer. • 3, 7:30 p.m., Pronghorn Basketball. • 6, 7, Alumni Basketball Tournament. • 6, 7, 8, Pronghorn Homecoming Weekend. • 6, 7, Alumni Basketball, Pronghorn Hockey. • 13, 14, 20, 21, 6:30 and 8:15 p.m., Pronghorn Basketball. • 20, 21, 24 - 28, Romeo & Juliet by William DEPARTMENTS Shakespeare at 8 p.m. in Experimental Theatre. • 21, 27, 28, 7 p.m., Pronghorn Hockey. 1 Campus Digest Recreation Services will be offering the following programs through August 1992 - March 1993: 3 Certification Classes Strength Training Classes Friends Lifestyles Classes First Aid Courses Fine Arts Classes Youth Programs Martial Arts Classes Sports Clubs Intramural Sports Outdoor Recreation Alumni Association News Programs 15 Alumni & Alumni Notebook Friends Spring 1992 Vol. 6, No. 2

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the other four will start in Contracts ratified September. They are studying in The Board of Governors has the areas of Biology, Chemistry, ratified contracts with both the Geography, Psychology, Art, Alberta Union of Provincial Management, Native American Employees and the U of L Fac­ Studies and Physics. ulty Association. About 300 support staff in AUPE will receive an increase of 1.5 per cent effective April 1, together Hughes Reappointed with an increase of three per Festival of the Arts Lethbridge businessman cent to the maximum rate of Artists, musicians, perform­ David Hughes has been reap­ salary ranges. A one-time pay­ ing artists and art lovers of pointed Chairman of the Uni­ ment of $200 will be paid to all every kind converged on the U versity of Lethbridge Board of full-time employees and pro­ of L March 27 and 28 for the Governors. Hughes was first rated for part-time workers. In llth annual Festival ofthe Arts. appointed to the position in Jan­ the second year of the two-year The family and community uary 1989 and will now serve an contract, salaries will be adjust­ event included high calibre additional three-year term ed to the same extent as the entertainment to appeal to all through to January 1995. Steps Gushul Studio Alberta government's regular tastes - from Theatre for Young taken in the last few years to The historical Gushul Studio operating grant. The ULFA Audiences to a fashion show. improve the University's finan­ in the Crowsnest Pass has agreement effective July 1 will Big Band Gala and more. New cial situation, as well as the .spir­ become the property of the U of increase annual faculty salaries this year was the addition of it of cooperation which exists on L. The studio, worth about by $900 per member - an aver­ guest lecturer, Jeffrey Hall, a campus will assist the Universi­ $140,000, was a gift from the age of 1.6 per cent. The auto­ member ofthe Carbonne 14 ty in dealing with some difficult Alberta Historical Resources matic free tuition benefit for troupe based in Montreal. times ahead, he says. Foundation. The University has faculty members and depen­ leased the building since 1989 dents has been eliminated and for its artist-in-residence pro­ replaced by a scholarship fund gram. Through the program, from which awards will be Admission Demand MHC/U of L Demand for admission to the A joint proposal between visiting artists pay a users fee made on the basis of academic for the use of a visual arts studio performance. U of L remains at the same high Medicine Hat College and the U levels as last year. The Universi­ of L which would have provided or writer's cottage. The facilities are now booked throughout ty received 4,750 applications seats for 400 additional students by this year's deadline of June 1, has been rejected by the Hon­ most of the year, and are also used by senior students and fac­ compared to 4,813 applications ourable John Gogo, Minister of in by last year's July 1 deadline. Advanced Education. The pro­ ulty. Visiting artists lecture and work with U of L students as Registrar Fred Rosmanitz notes posal called for enhanced trans­ •^a)5§Hfe, that overall, this year's appli­ fer agreements which would well as members of the Crowsne.st Pass community. cants seem to have higher have permitted MHC students to grades. The University has take the first three years of their openings for about 1,100 new U of L degree in Medicine Hat Three-Year Budget students and intends to fill all in programs in Arts and Sci­ The 1992/93 operating bud­ available spots. About 450 ence, Education, Management get approved by the Board of places will be filled with stu­ and Fine Arts. While the inno­ Governors calls for cuts of at dents transferring from other vative program and low per stu­ least $681,000 and up to Health Centre institutions and the other 650 dent cost are attractive, the Min­ $880,000. Initial cuts are being The structure of the campus spots with new high school ister said the overall cost was a made through freezing part- Health Centre will change next graduates. Admission proce­ concern and he was not con­ time, casual and sessional year as budget cuts approved by dures have been changed to vinced that there were sufficient wages, restructuring the Univer­ the Board are implemented. The ensure that students know as students to fill the spaces. Both sity computing plan and reduc­ changes include abolishing one soon as possible whether they institutions have written Gogo ing travel, positions and services supervisory position and replac­ will get in. asking him to reconsider. in administrative and support ing it with a support staff posi­ areas. The University will lose tion. As well, a full-time clerical the equivalent of six full-time position will become half-time. Capital Projects Master's Students positions, with cuts affecting at The total cost savings will be The province's capital bud­ The first of eight students least 14 people. Reductions are $34,000. Dean of Student get this year contained no have started graduate work taking place, wherever possible, Affairs Keith McCurdy says the money for new capital projects toward an MA or M.Sc. in the U through retirements, restructur­ restructuring will be implement­ at the U of L and little good of L's Special Case Master's ing job opportunities and estab­ ed with no reduction in services news for the institution's rou­ degree program. A total of 11 lishing shorter term contracts. to students and will include tine renovation and mainte­ students completed full applica­ The budget report approved by increased focus on campus nance needs. The grant for tions to the program, nine offers the Board included anticipated health education through greater ongoing maintenance projects were made and one of the nine scenarios for the next two years coordination with the School of and equipment was $948,300, declined. Four of the students as well, with cuts totalling up to Nursing and the Lethbridge the same as last year. The began their program May 1 and $2 million. Health Unit. Board approved a list of about

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20 projects which will be com­ Bagu, University of Alberta; ty College. The program part of the event's 25th anniver­ pleted, along with purchases of Geography major Keith Hop­ includes 12 credit and non-cred­ sary focus. Awards presented equipment for academic and kins, U of L; Geography major it courses and an internship included team MVP's, team administrative units, but a total Rick Meyers, University of Cal­ component. The program is academic, Pronghorn of $3 million in maintenance gary; Computer Science major designed for students who scholar/athlete, the Lon Fergu­ and renovation requests have Roger Ford, British Columbia; understand the Blackfoot her­ son Award, George Vaselenak been left outstanding. The and biology major Kent Lien, itage and culture and is a joint Award and Paul Blaskovits provincial grant announcements undecided. As well, 15 NSERC venture with the Peigan Nation. Award, as well as also included the elimination of summer grants were awarded Graduating students will be able manager/trainer recognition and the Endowment and Incentive and five summer studentships to work with the Medicine graduating plaques. Kevin Yel- Fund, a matching program used from the Alberta Heritage Foun­ Lodge Centre and the Cultural lowaga, hockey, and Andrea to encourage private donations. dation for Medical Research. Renewal Programs as curators Hlady, basketball, were named of the Living Museum planned 1992 Athletes of the Year. for the Peigan Reserve in 1994. Paradise Classic •*% Over 200 community volun­ Science Institutes teers signed up to help make the With the support of a 1992 Paradise Canyon Classic a $149,000 grant from the Science success on June 17 to 21. A Alberta Foundation, the U of L's Pro-Am Tournament co-spon­ Faculty of Education operated sored by the U of L attracted a five teacher institutes through­ full slate of 144 golfers, and out the province this summer. was followed by the four-day Three elementary science insti­ Canadian Tour event. Altogeth­ tutes and two computers in the Long Service er, the event raised close to science classroom institutes The University's annual long $24,000 for the U of L Athletic took place in July and August in service awards May 13 honored Endowment. Ancillary Changes Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, 78 employees who have served Ancillary operations at the U Kananaskis, Vermillion and the institution for continuous of L are undergoing changes in Vulcan. Traditionally a lot of periodsof to, 15, 20, 25and30 Research Awards order to become fully indepen­ time and effort are put into the years. Records of service go Twenty-three new research dent and to work efficiently design of new curriculum, but back to 1960 when the universi­ projects of U of L faculty are under new conditions of budget little effort is put into the imple­ ty transfer program was estab­ being supported by grants from restraint. Child Care, Printing, mentation of that curriculum, lished at LCC. The U of L is Canada's major funding agen­ Housing, Retail, Conference and says U of L Education Professor one of the city's largest employ­ cies. Altogether, faculty mem­ Food Services receive no gov­ Rick Mrazek, coordinator of the ers, with about 315 academic bers received 42 new and con­ ernment funding and must be institutes. The institutes are staff and 652 non-academic tinuing research awards full cost recovery operations. designed to help encourage staff Of the 967 people totalling more than $1 million The application of full cost innovation in the classroom. employed, 661 are full-time. for 1992/93 from the Natural recovery has become more rig­ Sciences and Engineering orous, advisory committees set Research Council and the up and typical business financial Women's Volleyball Social Sciences and Humanities controls implemented. Retail Pronghorn athletics will no Research Council. The success Services has closed Essentials in longer include women's volley­ of U of L faculty members in University Hall, and the consoli­ ball with Board of Govemors the face of stiff competition for dation of The Bookstore and and GFC approval of a recom­ funding indicates strong Campus Shop into the second mendation from the Advisory research activity on campus, level of the SUB is taking place. Committee on Intercollegiate says Ray McHugh, Director of Athletics to take a two-year Research Services. leave of absence from the sport. The cut will accomplish the $30,000 budget reduction CAMET Venture required in next year's Athletics r%& Postgrad scholars The U of L's Centre for Abo­ budget as well as cover increas­ Five U of L students will riginal Management program ing ccsts for travel, equipment, attend graduate school this fall has been awarded $250,000 facility rental, officials and with the help of postgraduate from the federal government as other items that have been erod­ scholarships from the Natural part of an $800,000 program to ing the Athletic's budget for the Sciences and Engineering train students to be potential past several years. The U of L Research Council. The scholar­ senior administrators and cura­ will continue to run an intercol­ ships provide $15,600 to each tors of museums. Up to 24 stu­ Blue and Gold legiate sports program with 13 student for 1992/93 and are dents in the next year will par­ Close to 300 people attend­ teams in basketball, soccer, renewable for up to three years. ticipate in courses offered on ed the 1992 Blue & Gold Ath­ cross country, track and field, Students and the institutions campus by the Peigan Nation, letic Awards night April 10th, hockey, swimming and judo. which they will be attending CAMET and BESS programs including nine former Athletes Provisions have also been made include: Biology major John and Grant MacEwan Communi­ of the Year who were invited as for a club team in volleyball. T

Fall 1992 FRIENDS 115-acre birthday present The City of Lethbridge gave the Uni­ and services." The U of L's emphasis on versity a 25th birthday present at spring a broad career preparation has turned convocation ceremonies in May - 115 out to be a tremendous asset to the artis­ acres of land. tic and intellectual well being ofthe His Worship Mayor David Carpenter community, he added. presented the University with a declara­ "It has meant that Lethbridge has tion announcing that Lethbridge City grown up just a little bit faster than it Council will donate the land to the U of might have if we were not a university L in honor of its 25th Anniversary. The town." 115-acre land parcel, located along the Twenty-five years ago, the City University's current south boundary, is donated 315 acres of land west of the part ofthe lands originally acquired by Oldman River for the new University of the City for the development of the cam­ Lethbridge campus, the first major pus, development west ofthe river. With this "The City always recognized the second donation of land from the City, importance of the University and its the campus will grow to a total of 572 growth potential. In order to ensure that acres. the University could expand and flour­ The availability of land at this time is ish, the City had reserved additional extremely important to the University, lands to accommodate future growth," said President Howard Tennant. The U said Carpenter. of L is preparing to review and update "The University has significantly its original campus master plan. The enhanced the quality of life in Leth­ Board of Governors is also faced with bridge and region. It has brought new the imminent need to make decisions housing need to be replaced, and a residents to the city, provided employ­ for the replacement and relocation of reserve for research development is ment opportunities and is one of our service buildings. As well, recreational required for future expansion of science largest corporate consumers of goods areas lost to the construction of campus facilities. T

Corporate pledges have been a Corporate major component ofthe Univer­ sity's Capital Campaign which raised $1,051,553. Recent pre- Support sentatitms include (from left to right): $25,000 from Canada Safeway Ltd. President Fioward Tennant presents Sherrie Dalton, Commimications Manager, with a Patron Certificate for lifetime membership in the University Club: $15,000 fivm Sears Canada Ltd. Lethbridge Man­ ager Don Coulter pre­ sents the cheque at a Board of Governors meeting; and $10,000 from the Canadian Impe­ rial Bank of Commerce. Lynda Varzari accepts the gift from Al Higgin­ son, Lethbridge Branch Manager, right, and Dis­ trict Manager Brian Rom­ bough.

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The future success of its graduates enough to meet the challenges of a is the ultimate goal of the University constantly changing global society. of Lethbridge and a measure of its U of L alumni are still a fairly own success. The U of L strives to young group. While some have been give its students a broad education out in the workplace long enough to which will serve them in both their change directions several times, many careers and their personal develop­ of them are just embarking on their ment. Skills of literacy, analysis and careers. Here's a look at how just a communication are emphasized, few graduates have put their education regardless of discipline, with the aim to work for themselves. of preparing graduates to be flexible UofL Anne Popma BA, Physical Education, 1972 The clearest image which remains with Anne Popma from her time at the U of L is the thrill of being in a small university just starting out. "There was strong sense of beginning - a sense of opportu­ nity that has fed my dreams for future opportunities. The U of L really instilled in me a sense of potential. More so than a larger conservative institution could have." She has also come to understand the growing pains of a new institution a lot better than she did at the time. For the past three years Popma has been intimately involved in the growing pains of another institution in her role as President of the Whistler Centre for Business and the Arts. In 1989 she was engaged by the provincial govemment to start up the BC version of the Banff Centre. And it has been an amazing three years, she laughs. From the original seed money provided by the govemment, the Centre has become an inde­ pendent, nonprofit society only 30 per cent funded by govem­ ment. Programs offered through the Centre are distinctive and practical, addressing issues of transitional economies, growth of tourism, environmental citizenship, sustainable development and cross-cultural understanding. The growing arts program includes a long-range plan for cultural development in Whistler. Ottawa, One of the results of that work was the national organi­ Popma was well prepared to take on the role of President. A zation for Advancement of Women in Sport. look back at her career illustrates a consistent focus on educa­ As Director of SFU's School for Liberal and Professional tion. Studies, her involvement in the design of continuing education After graduating from the U of L in 1972, she eamed her grew. M.Sc, in nutritional biochemistry from Simon Fraser Universi­ These days universities are facing a real challenge to be able ty, then remained there to develop and teach in the undergradu­ to adapt quickly as the world changes so rapidly, says Popma. ate nutrition program. She was also involved in the design of "Universities have to be able to move faster. That was one continuing education programs related to nutrition and kinesol- of the things that the U of L did so well because it was small ogy, then did some consulting in fitness and amateur sport in and new. I hope that forward vision has been maintained." T

Richard Pollock B.Mgt., Marketing, 1990

Rick Pollock of Calgary has recently experienced some big changes in his life - a new city, a new job, a new home and a new baby. Rick and his wife headed to the west coast Aug, 1 where he began an inside sales job with Formations Inc., a wholesale hardwood outlet which supplies such businesses as retailers, installers and cabinet makers. Pollock graduated from the U of L in 1990 with a B. Mgt. in marketing. He says the things he remembers most about his time in Lethbridge are "the wind, the drive to and from Calgary and the time I spent in residence. It was quite an experience, I kind of laugh when I look back." On the serious side, he says he enjoyed his time at the U of L.'The education was as good as you can get anywhere, " Pol­ lock transferred from Mount Royal College in Calgary on the advice of his brother, who was also attending the U of L, He laments the lack of jobs in Canada today, but feels that down the road his degree will help him in his career. T

Alumni & Friends Cheryl Misak BA, Philosophy, 1983

In 1984, Cheryl Misak became the U of L's first Rhodes Scholar and was off to Oxford to earn a Ph.D. in philosophy. When she started attending the University, she didn't even know what philosophy was, Misak recalls. It was an accident of scheduling - and the need to satisfy the University's breadth requirements that introduced Misak to her first philosophy course. She enjoyed the discipline enough to go on after graduation to Columbia University to earn a Master's degree, followed by a PhD in philosophy from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. Misak says her independent studies at the U of L were par­ ticularly helpful in preparing her for Oxford and allowing her to adjust to a different style of teaching. "Studies at Oxford are all done on your own without structured classes as we know them in North America." After Oxford, Misak joined the philosophy faculty at Queen's University for two years, then moved to the University of Toronto. Having taught at all three institutions, Misak states without hesitation that the U of L offers "...one of the best undergraduate educations you can get in Canada. The emphasis is on undergraduate education and the serious undergraduate can get a tremendous amount of individual attention." Misak will be spending the next year in Germany through a of pragmatism, a theory of truth, to morality. Oxford Universi­ Von Humboldt Fellowship from the German govemment. The ty Press published her first book, Truth and the End of Inquiry, year will be spent continuing her research into the application in 1991. T

Nicholas Bate B.Sc, Biological Sciences, 1986 The Salk Institute in San Diego is perhaps best known for its Medical Research. But the research facility has a number of diverse interests, including a large Plant Biology division. The Salk Institute was Nicholas Bate's choice for his post­ doctoral work. With a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship, he came to the Insti­ tute in 1991 to join a group of scientists working on the genetic response of plants to disease and environmental stresses. "Basically, we are studying how a plant defends itself genet­ ically," explains Bate. The research includes getting into genet­ ic engineering aspects of how to engineer plants to better respond to disease. Bate's two-year fellowship is over in another six months, but he hopes to stay with the Salk Institute for a while longer. Eventually he'd like to develop his own research program either at a university or another research institute. "My primary interest is in research, although I would like to teach eventually. Teaching and research go hand in hand; one fuels the other." Bate received his first exposure to that philosophy at the U of L, working with professors such as Stewart Rood. "The U of L allowed me to exploit certain opportunities to get close to professors and get the encouragement I needed. I was always interested in plant physiology and was encouraged in that direc­ tion because the U of L has strengths in the area." When he graduated in 1986, Bate went to the University of Waterioo for his M.Sc. degree, then switched to the University of Guelph where he completed his PhD in 1991. T

Fall 1992 kv^'i ^•> i>^^' dtw.v^'' .^' Anil Pereira B.Mgt., General, 1987 Management alumnus Anil H.P. Pereira has gone a long way in a short time since leaving the U of L - from University Drive to the streets of Manhattan. Pereira covered the distance in a series of smaller moves beginning in 1987 with the job of administrator for the south­ em Alberta Hire-A-Student program. From there he went on to spend two years with Andersen Consulting - the management consulting arm of Arthur Andersen & Company - before going back to school in 1989 to earn his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Following his first year at Wharton, Pereira landed a sum­ mer internship working with American Express in New York. After graduation - and being elected to Phi Beta Delta, the Honor Society for Intemational Scholars - he joined American Express as an Assistant Manager of Marketing with its Con­ sumer Card Group. That was in August 1991 and Pereira has found he likes the firm and the city. "It's an interesting place to be with a lot of stuff to do and lots of room for personal and professional growth. I went back to school to develop a certain skill set and here I have the opportunities to practice those skills." my wife," says Pereira. Sheri, who graduated with a B.Mgt. in In April '92 he was promoted to Manager of Marketing, marketing in 1987, just finished her law degree at Osgoode responsible for marketing the American Express card to under­ Hall Law School and is now in a Master's program at New graduate college students in the U.S. as well as marketing the York University specializing in taxation law. This summer Gold Card to graduate students at select schools. Sheri is working for the District Counsel for the Intemal Rev­ "I always look back at the U of L as the place where I met enue Service. T

Gordie McNab graduated from the University of Lethbridge Gordie McNab in 1977 with a BA in geography. He says he was lucky enough BA, Geography, 1977 to get a job right away and worked for the Oldman Regional Planning Commission for more than a year. "I decided that wasn't where 1 wanted to be. I'm too inde­ pendent a person," says McNab. He decided he'd try develop­ ing on the "other side of the fence" and became a ticketed apprentice carpenter. In 1981, McNab started up the successful Prairie Sun Developments Ltd., with the assistance of his wife Wilda (she now goes by Claire), who is also a U of L grad. In the first few years he built up the company doing sub­ contracting work renovating homes and framing. From there he began to build his own homes. "During that time, we won some awards from the Lethbridge Home Builders Association." In 1990/91 he became president ofthe Association. "You get involved in a lot of aspects of the business when you're president," he says with a laugh. Prairie Sun won the Alberta Award of Excellence in Hous­ ing Design on three separate occasions and took home awards from Lethbridge's Parade of Homes. In July, McNab decided to make a career change and is now selling real estate with the Sutton Group. "Because of today's economic times, the GST and a very competitive market, 1 decided to cease the building operation. I understand real estate because of my experience in the homes market and I've built up a lot of business contacts and clients. And 1 can still be my own boss." McNab has two sons, one of whom he brings to the Max Bell pool. "I still enjoy going out to the U ofL. Both my wife and 1 enjoyed getting a liberal education. I've certainly put my skills to work - having gone to the U of L is a great asset to my career." T

Alumni & Friends ples of many friends who were instilled with a similar excite­ Noah Lermer ment about their field of study. He adds that the social atmo­ B.Sc, Chemistry, 1989 sphere at the U of L brings together students from all faculties who have many different interests. Noah Lermer is currently enrolled in a PhD program in "The conversations which used to take place on the sixth Chemistry at the University of British Columbia and hopes to floor would cover a myriad of topics. This is a great part of be finished in early 1994. what a University is all about and what was a wonderful part of At UBC, Lermer's work involves a particular branch of the UofL." T spectroscopy aimed at improving theoretical descriptions ofthe motion and position of electrons in an atom or molecule. With current methods it can take months to measure particular sam­ ples. He has been working on the development of a new multi­ channel electron momentum spectrometer to reduce the mea­ surement fime to a few hours or days. Lermer has had the added benefit of support from an NSERC postgraduate scholarship for four years of study, and two years of funding through the Sir James Lougheed Scholar­ ship from the Alberta Heritage Fund. It was the opportunity to work with professors on their own research projects as an undergraduate at the U of L that intro­ duced him to his chosen career. "Studying with faculty members over the summers was an invaluable experience and a tremendous exposure to the world of science and scientific research," he says. "The small size and close interaction with professors are often referred to as advantages of the U of L, but I feel these features cannot be emphasized enough. For myself, the casual, interactive style of teaching that often developed really helped in understanding the subject material better" He does not feel his experience is unique and cites exam­

Friedrick was teaching for the County of Red Deer in Syl­ Lorraine Friedrick van Lake, Alberta when she decided to apply for an overseas B.Ed., 1982 teaching post with the Department of National Defence. Ottawa receives about 3,000 applications each year for the In 1990, Education alumna Lorraine Friedrick had an three-year term positions on four overseas bases. opportunity which has allowed her to witness first-hand events "I really didn't think 1 had any chance at all - but I got such as the reunification of Germany and the Gulf War. accepted." Friedrick graduated in 1982 with a major in general elemen­ tary education and subject majors in English and music. She initially went to work for the County of Forty Mile in Fore­ most. In her first year she was nominated for the Alberta Teacher's Association Edwin Parr Award for Most Outstanding First-Year Teacher. In 1986 she transferred to Sylvan Lake and after four years teaching Grade 2, the County agreed to sponsor her application to Ottawa. The sponsorship includes a guaran­ teed teaching position with the County when she returns to Canada in 1993. Friedrick is stationed at the Canadian Forces Base in Lahr, a small city in Germany's Black Forest. "I live in a wonderful part of Germany - filled with picturesque villages, beautiful scenery and castles, castles, castles. France is a half-hour away and Switzerland a one-hour drive." The base is also close to Frieburg and Friedrick takes advantage of the opportunity to attend concerts at the town's renown cathedral. "It just takes your breath away - hearing Bach the way it was meant to be heard." It has been a real eye-opener, she says, to experience the Gulf War and the reunification of Germany, especially in her position attached to the military. And she has teamed to speak fairly good German by finding a way to get involved with the German community. "1 pulled out my clarinet and joined a Ger­ man band." •

Fall 1992 l^^ .e.<^L^' ^ 2>^' ,#' M'^ Gillian Mackay B.Mus., 1985

After almost 10 years of study, Gillian Mackay has gone to work at the University of Windsor as Director of wind ensem­ ble and Professor of Trumpet. "I'm looking forward to having a life," she chuckles. The Lethbridge-bom MacKay graduated with distinction from the U of L in 1985 with a Bachelor of Music, and thanks to urging from faculty members in the Music Department, felt confident enough to pursue higher goals. She headed to McGill University and earned her Master of Music, which was a combined degree in trumpet performance and wind conducting. Between academic years, she completed a Fine Arts Diploma program in wind conducting at the Uni­ versity of Calgary and aLso studied trumpet in BanfL After graduating from McGill, she spent a year at Medicine Hat College as an instructor of brass and Assistant Conductor of the Medicine Hat Concert Band. the U of L was its size. When I came out of high school, I was­ MacKay wasn't finished her education, though. In 1990, she n't ready for the big schools. At the U of L, I received a lot of packed her possessions and headed to Northwestern University personal attention in all aspects of performance and aca­ near Chicago to work on her Doctor of Music in trumpet. She demics." just completed the course work in June. She is doing her dis­ She says the Music faculty had an open door policy and sertation on the Paris Conservatory and says it may take her were always available to talk to. Their faith helped her make three years to complete it. the decision to continue her education. "You need so much "Teaching will slow me down a bit. I'm doing my research confidence to be a performer," she adds. "1 had the encourage­ in France so I'll only be able to work on it during the sum­ ment of several professors who sort of nudged me. I've always mers." been ambitious but I wasn't sure which direction I was going to She has good memories ofthe U of L."The best thing about go." T

supporting two children as a single parent, but still searching Susan Frank for the missing element of her life when a friend suggested the BA, Canadian Studies, 1990 U of L. She did some research into the institution and decided it was what she wanted. When Susan Frank became Curator of the Rideau Canal "It was the liberal education aspect that was intriguing for Mu.seum in Smith Falls, Ontario last year, reality had finally me." caught up to a childhood dream. Frank took full advantage of that philosophy, starting off in "I always had a feeling that this is what I wanted to do," geography and then switching to Canadian Studies where she says Frank, recalling growing up in Smith Falls. It was almost designed her own individualized program in history, cultural as if she was searching for something when she left geography and art. She completed three applied studies, find­ Ontario and came out to Alberta in 1980. She was working. ing each immensely satisfying and invaluable to her later job search. In one she was involved as a museum assistant and cre­ ated her first art exhibit for the Art Gallery's summer exhibition "bridge". She curated an exhibition of the works of Roloff Beny from the University's Collection. After graduating, Frank worked part-time as the summer interim program coordinator for the Southem Alberta Art Gallery, as well as taking on a full-time job as a site supervisor at Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump in Fort Macleod. But as soon as the summer was over, she headed back to Smith Falls. "That was where I wanted to be." For a few months she didn't work, then got on with the Her- itge House Museum. From there, she snapped up a research job opening at the Rideau Canal Museum, a new project which opened in August 1991. Starting as a researcher, she took on more and more duties until the job evolved into a position as curator, reporting to the Museum's director. "I do feel the experience I got - both the formal training and the information training 1 received, particularly from the staff at the U of L Art Gallery - has just been invaluable for me in terms of the impact it has had on being able to reach my goals in such a short time." T

Alumni & Friends cek. Going on to PhD studies or going for a CA designation are Nadine Hudecek both options still open to her. "I'm looking forward to getting B.Mgt., Accounting, 1991 settled into teaching this semester, then reviewing my options."

Nadine Hudecek will retum to the University of Lethbridge this fall - one year after graduating - only this time she'll be standing in front of the class instead of occupying a desk. Hudecek has been hired as a sessional lecturer to teach the introductory accounting classes for the fall and spring semesters. Six years ago she came to the U of L to become a teacher, but this i.sn't exactly what she had in mind. Hudecek says she took an introductory accounting course and enjoyed herself so thoroughly she started registering in more. "I just kind of fell into accounting." She received the Faculty of Management Gold Medal for her efforts when she graduated, but still hadn't had enough of University studies. For the past year she has been at the Uni­ versity of Saskatchewan completing an MA in accounting. She'll be defending her thesis in August. "It was a good program, and the opportunity was there," says Hudecek of her decision to attend the U of S. She had been working as a research assistant for several faculty mem­ bers and continuing with research appealed to her. "The profes­ sors were wonderful, really supportive and encouraging." Hudecek admits to being just a little anxious about teaching this fall, "I still feel like a student when I walk into the Univer­ sity. But I'm looking forward to it, too." She hasn't had much time in the past year to think about the future and her long-term plans are still up in the air, says Hude­

planning my own studies to fit with my career path." Ronald Pearson In the North, almost all health services are provided by BN, 1987 nurse practitioners, explains Pearson. He was the Area Nursing Officer for nine health units and several small hospitals cover­ When Ronald Pearson decided to complete his Bachelor of ing a 250,000 square kilometre area. The job involved every­ Nursing degree after working for 20 years as a nurse in the thing from making sure there were enough medical supplies to Yukon Territories, he came to the U of L. hiring personnel. "After living in the North, the idea of going back to a major But his career path has really changed since graduating urban centre was a bit daunting. So 1 looked for a University from the U of L in 1987. "When 1 came back, it wasn't the with high standards in a smaller centre. I got a sense that as a same job anymore. I came into the program as a typical mature student at the U of L, I'd have quite a lot of freedom in bureaucrat. The program encouraged me to look at things dif­ ferently," Pearson specialized in community health, focusing on Indi­ an communities. He .spent a lot of time with the Four Worlds Development project as well as doing an independent study on the Blood Reserve, "It gave me an entirely new insight. When I retumed, I struggled along doing my job, but I wasn't really satisfied." He started putting more effort into community development projects, working off hours to assist people in setting up their own resources to take on responsibility for their own health care. "I took on enough responsibility that it evolved into a new job." Pearson is enthusiastic about his current position as Com­ munity Development Officer. He works closely with First Nation communities, as well as the Yukon govemment and the Council for Yukon Indians. Collaborative efforts and partner­ ships between organizations is what is needed and that seems to be taking place, he says. "1 think it's critical that we adopt other ways of thinking instead of looking at things the same way year after year. Things wouldn't have changed if I hadn't gone to Lethbridge,"•

Fall 1992 10 l<^'^ h"-' t^'i^'> ..d^^' portfolio of farm and commerical accounts with loans and David Newman deposits totalling well into the millions. He also provides B.Mgt., Finance, 1988 supervision to two other lenders in the department. "The bank has been a great place to develop personally and David Newman came to the U of L from Medicine Hat. He professionally," says Newman. "Because ofthe many chal­ had been in the family construcfion business for several years, lenges that invariably come along." but when the industry slowed in the early '80s decided it was He thoroughly enjoys his current post and plans to stay in time to go back to school. Lethbridge "until retirement," he quips. T He started out in business at Medicine Hat College, then transferred to the U of L with the encouragement of his wife, Mary-Jean (nee Dawson). "She was a grad of the U of L Faculty of Education and rooted for the U of L. I decided to trust her judgement, which was one of my best decisions. I really enjoyed my experience - particularly the many interesting discussions with Dr. Alam and my other professors." After graduating with a major in finance, Newman started with the Bank of Montreal as an account officer trainee at its commercial banking centre in Lethbridge. He stayed with the bank long enough to complete the training program, then decided to try a number of different things, including a training program with Time Air, "I enjoyed the Time Air experience. They were really posi­ tive in their entire orientation process which got me excited. But the short-term opportunities were just not apparent and the bills were adding up." He became aware of an opening at Scotia Bank in Leth­ bridge, applied and was offered a posifion. After two years with the bank, Newman was promoted to Account Manager. As one of three branch account managers, he administers a

His first job was Principal ofthe Kinniburgh School, a small Keith Jones school of 50 students in the Taber School Division. B.Ed., 1972, DPE'81 "It was a great experience for me - a dual job which involved both teaching and administrafion." Keith Jones grew up in Vauxhall and when he decided he That first position put Jones firmly on a career path in wanted to become a Phys. Ed. teacher, the U of L was a conve­ school administration. He spent 10 years with the Taber School nient choice for him. District in various schools, ending up as Vice Principal of He eamed his B.Ed, in 1972 and immediately stepped into Chamberlain School in Grassy Lake. He also found time to not only a teaching position but an administrative role as well. retum to the U of L to complete his Professional Diploma in Curriculum and Administration. Jones left Grassy Lake in 1982, moving down the road to become Principal of Seven Persons School in the Cypress Hills School District. Medicine Hat has been his home since. He became Deputy Superintendent in 1988 and then in June of this year, was appointed Superintendent. "Everything has fallen into place for me quite nicely," he says. He does miss the close contact with students that he had when he was teaching, admits Jones. But administrative roles have given him an opportunity to contribute in another way. "In administration, I've always strived to make a difference for the benefit of the kids." His new position provides him ample scope in which to do just that. As Superintendent, he is responsible for three school jurisdictions. Cypress School Division, Redcliff School District and Ralston, a Department of National Defence school district. The area includes 13 schools, three of them in Hutterite colonies. Jones continues to have close contact with the U of L, though now it's as an administrator hiring new graduates, and meeting with the Faculty of Education to outline the needs of his district and keep in touch with latest developments in the program. T

Alumni & Friends 11 Alumni Association News student callers enjoyed thejinal Alumni Association days of the,nne week Alumn, Annual General Meeting Phn-a-thonandsendahea,ty Friday, October 23 thank you

Scholarship Fund The Alumni Association has raised $4,975 for the 25th Anniversary Schol­ arship Fund. $500 will be used to award the scholarship this year, and the remainder will establish an endowed scholarship for future years. Alumni Donor tant, especially Long Service in these times George Kuhl and Robin Dann were pre­ Calvin Carpenter, B.Mgt. 1986, has of government sented with beer mugs for their long ser­ regularly sent in cheques in support of restraint, I vice to the Alumni Association. George first the Capital Campaign and more think all alum­ has served on the Executive for 14 years recently, in support of the construction ni should con­ and Robin for 11 years. The mugs were of a new Library. His regular donations sider this presented at the June 17 meeting and - eight separate gifts since 1990 - make when deter­ barbecue. him a valued alumni donor. mining which The contributions are a way for him organizations to give something back to the communi­ they want to Next Meeting ty in return for some of the rewards he support." The next regular meeting of the Alumni has received through his education, says For more information on the various Association will be September 16. Call Calvin. ways of donating to the University, call Jill Kotkas at 328-7382 for further "Community support is very impor­ the Development Office at 329-2481. details.

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Fall 1992 12 0- Kerri Lynn Praskach Wilh Great Disiinciion Susan Kay Schank Richard Mark Proctor Penny Lynne Sinclair Susan Marie Quinlan With Distinction Shannon Daisy Violet Pearl Sullivan Raeleen-Mae Maria Ro.ssi Heather Ellen Watt Ryan Evans Sabey Donna Gail Wittke Wilh Great Distinction Robin Michelle Schilling Sandra Marie Young Martina Lynn Schmidi With Great Di.siinciion Robin Mary Ann Schmidt With Great Distinction Jill Schnoor Bachelor of Arts Jo-Ann Gaye Schonberger With Great Dislinction Samuel Abusah Wilh Distinction sv Lenore Christine Schropp David Allan Bax Susan M. Shearer Lisa C. Baxter Bachelor of Education Catherine Marie Shultz Karen Maria Beazer Laurel Marie Alder With Disiinciion Lori Ann Simpson Lisa Ann Bechthold Leslee Jill Andres Marlene Annette Snyder Jorien J. Becker Jacqueline Marie Arabia With Great Distinction Tammy Lee Stimson Jennifer Anthea Bell Karen Elaine Barnes Karleen Frances Straat Catherine Larae Bender Heather Ann Befus Tod E. Swan Trent M. Bolokoski Angela Bridgelt Bembi Rhonda Patricia Tajcnar With Distinction Kelly Sue Bootle Tal Gerald Blair Karla Jean Tamura With Great Distinction Sandra Linda Bracegirdle Johanna Pcreboom Bomhof With Dislinction Daniel Joel Taubensee With Great Dislinction Daryl Scott Cardiff Anthea Mary Boras Joanne Taylor Marie Louise Cassis Wilh Distinction Beatrice Carol Bosch Jolaine Louise Thares Wilh Dislinction Victoria Anne Caswell Wilh Great Distinction Monica Joanne Braat D. William Thomsen Laurie Rene Chambers Keliy Anne Bramtleld Bradley Boyd Tucker With Distinction Sujit Tim Chander Gina Mae Breitkreutz Melissa May Tudor Dana Lee Connelly Douglas C. Brown With GreatDislinction Ruby Jane Vancak With Great Distincti

Alumni & Friends 13 Michael P. H. Rodgers Bachelor of Arts and Science Audrey June Leech Raeleen-Mae Maria Rossi Sharon Louise Ball-Smerek Jodi A. Lenz Gayle Irene Sacuta Derice Leanne Bitlorf Man Cheong Leung Rosemarie Schlegl Wilh Great Distinction Real Albert Dallaire Ting Kwong Li Donna Lynn Schulz Wilh Distinction Wolfgang Michael Hessler Vitiy Yuk Ha Liu Tony D. Seiller Tammy Leanne Ivanco With Di.siinciion StanaM.YLuk Barry Wayne Shade Ping Hang Lee With Distinction Rodney Jack MacGregor With Dislinction Linda Ellen Shaskin Gail Beatrice Lusl Teresa Marie Machacek HelenJane Shawyer With Great Dislinction Donald David Mitchell Daniel Mah Robert William Shearer Richard Dean Pickering Vikki Yee Sum Mak Wilh Distinction Susan M. Shearer Walter Darren Young Karel J. G. H. Meulenbroek Herman Hong Shing Shum Sual Tin Meulenbroek-Lim Melody Ann Smith Kim Gregory Conrad Moody John Jocko Stahr Dean C. Morrison Wilh Distinciiim Scott Wesley Stanley Bachelor of Management Chi Hung Mui Elaine Ann Steinke Joanne Louise Aasen Raymond Ivan Mukasa Naomi Louise Stephan Kari Lynne Ailsby Jody Lynette Neufeld With Great Di.siinciion Shauna Lynn Sterenberg Wilh Great Distinction Carolyn Natasha Anderson Po Chu Cathy Ng Karleen Frances Straal Hwa-Eng Ang Hiroshi Ohkubo Allan F. Sullivan Michael Gordon Aumond Dawn Marie Ohno Sai-Lok Tam Douglas S. Baba Mark Randall Oliver Sharon May May Teo Edward Murray Baines Jean-Claude Norman Olivier Wilh Distinciiim Kelly Lynn Terrill Michael Darren Bartuss Craig Arlo Palmer Robert Alexander Tesan Tanya Ann Bell Shaun Marvin Peesker Monica Lynn Thacker James Sean Bennett Kevin J. Petrie David Scott Thomsen Kenneth Jan Boessenkool With Great Disiinciion Marsha Jean Pettinger Philip John Urcn James Anthony Bose Harlcy Douglas Phillips Lanila Joanne Van Oers Glen Alexander Bridarolli Katherine Leona Phillips Helen Wallace Thomas Ronald Budd Ellen Louise Potvin Gillian Rosalind Walker Brent Craig Budvarson Peter Quong Gavian E. Whishaw Kenneth George Calpas Donald Edward Reichert Kenneth McCalmer Williston Fung Ling Cecilia Chan Wilh Distinction Jeff J. Rosaine Glenn Edward Wright Diane Louise Charko Kayleen Hope Seifridt With Distinction Holly Lorraine Wright Sze-Lee Chim Stanley C. K. Selo W. Lynn Wyton With Great Distinction Wesley Travis Chipman Mary Alsoye Shono Terumi Yanagihara Jasmine Loo Chow John David Sieppert Jimmy Man Fai Chu Anna S. Siu Allen John Clewes Kevin W. Sokolan Stephen Frederick Collier Trevor Todd Stahl Bachelor of Science Judy Lynn Cudrak With Di.siinciion Dianne Lorene Struble Manabu Asano Ivan Peter deGraaf Tami Nancy Takeda Rick Wai Chung Au Sonom Yanizon DejiKhangsar Lee Chiang Tan John Randy Bagu With Great Disiinciion Myrna de la Cruz Kah Yin Teo Jeremy Robert Baines Brad Dean Deley Patricia M. Tersteeg Harbir Singh Bains Lise Cecile de Moissac Wilh Dislinction Swee-Khiong Tian Wilh Dislinction James Duncan Carney Cameron Perry Denecky Florence Ting Toh Susanne C. Choi Richard Damion Desjardins Marc Steven Tremblay Thomas Anthony Comery Randall Lee Dueck With Distinction Stewart Tadao Urano Nickolaos Coulouras Mike James Eckersley Brian Joseph Veres Malcolm James Durham Tanya Rose Enslen With Distinction Scott Maurice Vouri Jason Harvey Dyck Victoria Filanovsky Darren Vucurevich Scott Douglas Fischer Marilyn Chri.siine Flaws Margaret Bernadette Wabegijig Roger David Ford With Distinction Janine Anne Fletcher Gary Lome Wagner Douglas R. Friebel Mary Fong Duncan John Walmsley Ian G.Gilchrist Patrick Campbell Forrest Jonathan Nicholas Whaley Jason Andrew Graham Bruce Malcolm Fraser With Great Dislinction Wildia Widjaja Kri.stina Kim Hall Donna Mo Kit Fung Melissa Dawn Wiens Kenton Glen Hecker Michael Sze-Yuen Fung Wilh Great Dislinction Douglas Dale Wilde Eric Kin Chung Ho Wing Hong Fung Joyce Ann Winter Wong Tak Hon Peter Laurence Gerrit.sen Kenneth Dook Leong Wong Howard Keith Hopkins Wilh Great Dislinction Todd Michael Giesbrecht Osman Kar Yin Wong David Brian How Rodney D. Gray Ping-Yiu James Wong Craig Frederick Johnson Peter H. Greenaway Sui-Chun Herbert Wong Jeffery C. Klas.sen Len D. Hallett Winnie Ching Han Wong Arlene E. Kloo.ster Linda Jean Hansen Rory Gene Woolf Shelley Edlyn Kudera David Ian Harries Jim Yong Woon Dennis Yuk Sang Lam Karyn Cherlyn Harrison With Distinction Wang Chi Premon Wu Kent Michael Lien Wilh Dislinction Yvonne Ho Steve Yiu Man Yeung Monty Jesse Martin With Dislinction Jacqueline Marie Hochhausen Ying Fat Yeung Daniel L. Matheson Abdel Hosein Kam Lung Yip Richard Allyn Meyers Wilh Great Di.siinciion Shannon Laurel Howg Marina Zarrillo Tara Michelle Moroz Joseph Michael Hudon Kevin D. Zilke Dwighl E. Oler Lorrelta Yee Ling Hung With Di.siinciion Herbert William Zobell With Di.siinciion Keith David Philibert John Gerard Huot Danny Ramotowski Peter Cornelius Janzen Wilh Great Di.siinciion Karie Anne Faye Schwengler Katharine M. Jarvis Greg Paul Semach Pamela Ann Judge With Dislinction Management Development Certificate Trent Toshimitsu Shimozawa Marilyn Lynn Kamlah Eric Enol! Bignell BESS Lori Ann Simpson Roxzana Kapadia With Great Disiiiuiion Ted Arthur Blondin BESS Eugene Edward Slager Tsegaye Kebede Violette M. Camsell BESS Mark Joseph Slemko Dean C. Kendall Delores Day Chief BESS Kevin Bruce Sonnenberg Deirdre Kathleen Kirk Evans John Day Chief BESS Kelly Sean Tanaka Ken M. Kla.ssen Yvonne Deloris De Paola BESS Marie Taylor Darren Kovacs Dennis F Froese GENERAL Juw Jiun Thong Richard Bruce Kowalchuk Jack Meulenbroek GENERAL Bradley Boyd Tucker Anthony H. Kwan Francine Morin BESS Laura Louise Walker With Great Distinction Lee-Ann Lorraine Lafreniere Cora Delavina Morven BESS Gregory Ray West Kamei Lai Stephen J. Wiebe Mandy Po Ling Lam Andrew T. Wolske Koon Yeung Lau Wilh Great Distinction Roger Swierstra B.Mgt. convocated in 1991. His name Travis Lee Wright Siu Wing Billy Lau was omitted from the Graduating Class li,sl in the Fall Chemmie Kwan-Yee Yuen Grace Mo Yin Lee 1991 Alumni & Friends.

Fall 1992 14 ALUMNI l/*Q Graeme Wigg, B.Ed. with the Canadian Catholic IQC Josina Davis, now 18 months old. Lily writes D5/ and BA '70, and his Organization for Development OO BA/B.Ed., and Berry that she misses the U of L and wife, Jeanette are living in Aus­ and Peace as a Development Wijdeven, BA '86, were mar­ all the professors who taught tralia with their two children. Program Officer for Africa. The ried in Lake Lousie in 1987. her. Graeme was formerly Principal work consists of planning com­ Josina taught junior high school of Winstan Churchill High munity development programs drama and language arts in School in Lethbridge, and is and normally involves two visits Brooks for five years, while ?QQ Grant Brown, B.Sc, now Senior School Coordinator to Africa each year. He urges Berry completed his Master's OO and spouse Kelly at Radford College in Canberra. alumni and the University to degree in Planning at the Uni­ Zambeitz are living in St. John's Graeme and Jeanette's son help students and faculty versity of Waterioo. Cunently Newfoundland. Grant has been Adam is in his second year of become strong citizens of the they live in Edmonton with their working on his PhD in biology architecture at the University of world. cat. Buster, and dog. Trapper. (biopsychology) at the Memori­ Canberra and daughter, Natalie, Josina continues to perform, al University of Newfoundland is on a tutorship in England. Helen MacKenzie, most recently in the Bradbury since the fall of '88. He is cur­ Graeme writes that A & F keeps 79 B.Ed., has been teach­ series episode "The Jar" and is rently studying the evolution of him in touch with his many ing oral English skills in China studying Musical Theatre at kin recognition in Atlantic friends - graduates and staff - since September of'91. She is Grant MacEwan College, Berry Salmon and plans to finish his from the U of L, and that "many currently at the Foreign Affairs is a policy planner with the PhD in June of'93. have visited us 'down under' College in Beijing, working Downtown Revitalization sec­ Shirley Conrad, B.Ed., over the past eight years." with second to fourth year stu­ tion of the City of Edmonton. taught in the public school sys­ dents and cadres (adults Vicki Belzil (nee Gray), tem and at Grande Prairie I^Q Guy Sabey, B.Ed., employed by the embassy). B.Ed., married Ron Belzil in Regional College before joining f ^ enjoyed the convoca­ Helen is in China as a volunteer 1987 and the couple have a Lakeland College faculty in tion of son Ryan from the U of with Canadian Crossroads Inter­ three-year old son, Nathan. Vermillion in 1991. Shirley's L at spring convocation on May national in Lethbridge. Vicki was a music teacher from husband. Bill, also teaches at 23 - 20 years and 10 days after 1985 to 1988. She now teaches Lakeland. his own convocation. As an piano at home, is a substitute Barbara Cook (nee Jack), Rino Lattanzio, added bonus, another relative, teacher and is still actively com­ B.Ed., married Shayne Cook in i.Sc, went to work in Mark Proctor, was also a mem­ '80 s; posing music for students, July 1991. Barbara taught at the lab for Cominco Ltd. after ber of the class of'92. Guy and church and community. The Medicine Hat High School for graduating from the U of L. Arlene Sabey are living in Lead­ family lives in St. Paul, Alberta. one year, and is now in her .sec­ This year he became a Certified er, Saskatchewan. ond year at a Kelowna high Assayer, qualified to assay in school where she teaches social labs throughout the province. Linda Gatz (nee Debbie Ireland- '86 Butler), B.Ed., is studies and science. She writes 75 Burnside (nee Laf- teaching Grade 1 at Bow Island that she would enjoy hearing ferty), B.Ed, and M.Ed. '89, IQ ^ Bretton Loney, BA, Elementary School. She is cur­ from her classmates and can be taught elementary school in O I won an Atlantic Jour­ rently on maternity leave. Linda reached at 766-5431. Brooks for 15 years, returning nalism Award in May for a July and husband Darwin had their Catherine Croskery, B.Ed., to the U of L full-time to work 1991 story on the Halifax race first child, Krystal Renae, on taught Grades 2 and 3 in Bow on her M.Ed, degree. After con­ riot which he wrote while a March 11. Island for four years after gradu­ vocating in 1989, she spent a reporter with the Halifax Chron­ Rick M. Smith, B.Mgt., ation. This summer she is mov­ year as a Faculty Associate in icle-Herald. He now resides in went to work for the U of L in ing to Holland with her fiance, the Faculty of Education. Dur­ St. John's where he is a reporter 1988 in the Recruitment Office Henry Hofmeyer, where she'll ing the 1990-92 school year she with The Evening Telegram. and spent four busy and produc­ become a student again to learn was at the University of Calgary tive years whh his alma maten Dutch. where she completed all the Darvin Babiuk, BA. This June he moved on to Donna Rose Lenfesty, BA, coursework for a PhD in the '84 was married on March Simon Fraser University to take worked as the Recreation Direc­ Department of Educational Poli­ 28 to Miho Yoshida. Darvin and on a new challenge as the Asso­ tor at Vulcan for a year after cy and Administrative Studies. Miho are working for the local ciate Director, Liaison, in the graduation, and served during Her research will be in the area govemment in Seki City, Gifu- Registrar's Office. that time as Secretary for the of women in administration. Her ken, Japan, Miho as an office Southem Alberta Recreation husband's work has taken them worker and Darvin as an IQ^ Catherine Farley Association. In May '88 she pre­ to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, English teacher and adviser on O I (nee Reinders), sented a paper at the World where Debbie is now teaching international relations. B.Ed., was married to Marc Congress on Free Time, Culture Grade 5 at the Intemational E. Brock Crysler, B.Ed., is Farley in July '91. She has been and Society in Lake Louise. In School of Kuala Lumpur. She living in Prince Albert, working as a music and band 1989 she moved to Japan and writes that they appreciate the Saskatchewan with spouse, teacher in Peace River for the has been traveling Southeast opportunity to travel throughout Elaine. He writes that it was last five years, where Marc is Asia from there. She is also Southeast Asia and Australia. great to hear news of a former also teaching, working as an English teacher in But they also miss the tranquili­ student through A .& F, and Lily Lip-Mui Tsen, B.Ed., two small Junior High Schools ty, fresh air and open spaces of enjoys recognizing names from taught in Malaysia until 1989 in rural Japan. Donna writes that home. the summer classes he took to when she married Tan Chor she plans to work her way complete his B.Ed. He adds Kee. Later, she worked for her around the worid for the next !"»/* Trevor Cook, BA and that he is currently looking for a father's company until her first two to three years, beginning I D B.Ed. '81, is working change from teaching. baby was born. Laura Tan is this September. ^

Alumni & Friends 15 Red Deer & NOTEBOOK Vancouver Alumm! Watch for alumm "despite the rumors, English teachers are a dime a dozen here IN MEMORY receptions in your and the job market is very Elberta Mae (Bert) Lewis, BA '75, passed away on February 26 tight...But if you do manage to in Claresholm at the age of 70. Bom in Leduc, Bert received her RN area! get a contract, take it because from Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C. She was a nurse at the this is a once-in-a-lifetime expe­ Claresholm Municipal Hospital, and for a short time at the Vulcan rience." Hospital and then the Claresholm Care Centre. After graduating from Christine Pastega (nee Brent A. Hogan, BFA the U of L in 1975 with a BA in psychology, she was a Nurse Coun­ StasinskI), B.Ed., has been (Art), is currently teaching art sellor at AADAC until 1990. teaching Grade 4 with the Cal­ full-time at the Calgary Acade­ Brenda Lynne McBeath, BN '82, passed away in Medicine Hat gary Catholic School Board for my, a private school for children on January 18th at the age of 39. Brenda was born in Leader, four years now. She has been with learning disabilities. He is Saskatchewan and raised in Calgary, Alberta. After graduating from happily martied since the fall of working with children in Grades the U of L, she was employed as a nurse for the Victorian Order of 1989 to John, a civil engineer, 2 to 12, and also teaching part- Nurses in Medicine Hat and during the past year, was also a nurse at and is busy working on a bache­ time with the City of Calgary, the Sunnyside Nursing Home. lor's degree (and eventually a He sends his congratulations to Ron Meidahl, BA '85, passed away at Lynx Creek in the master's) in theology. Christine Coach Senda for his recent Crowsnest Pass on June 20. Ron was a past Captain of the 20th Inde­ says "hello" and writes that "I'm award from the Consul-General pendent Field Battery Militia and was involved in numerous commu­ still alive. Look me up in Cal­ of Japan, nity organizations, among them the Lethbridge Symphony, Canada gary!" Sara Mainville, B.MgL, is Day Committee and Centre Stage Productions. After graduating from working for the North Shore the U of L, Ron worked as a Personnel Officer for Alberta Family and I ft Q Iris Ackroyd (nee Tribal Council in Sault St. Social Services in southem Alberta for six years. Since May 1992 he 05/ Lybbert), B.Ed., and Marie which represents seven had been working for his alma mater as Personnel Services Coordina­ husband Ron are living in Anishnawbek First Nations on tor in the Human Resources Office. Edmonton, where Iris has been the north shore of Lake Huron. teaching in the Edmonton Pub­ She is a Researcher/Writer of a lic School District for past two two-year Human Services Plan­ and a half years. She has just ning Initiative. Sara writes that The Latest Word ... taken time off to stay at home "It's very exciting and progres­ Let us know what the latest word is in your life. Have you with her new daughter. Amber sive work." moved? Eamed a promotion? Retumed to University? Tell us Leighanne, who was born on Robert Peregoodoff, B.Ed., about your work, your hobbies, your family, or pass on messages Jan. 10, 1992. spent a summer working in Cal­ to your classmates. Stay in touch and help us keep our records up Ting V. Le, BA.Sc, is work­ gary after graduation and then to date. Fill out this form and mail it off today! ing on an M.Sc. degree in math­ fullfilled a 10-year dream to ematics at the University of teach in Africa. He is now at Name: Alberta. Ebenezer High School in Degree & year: Hlatikhulu, Swaziland. If any of Your former name (if applicable): Iftft LaVerne Rusznak, his classmates are in Swaziland J/W B.Ed., has been teach­ he'd like to hear from them. ing in Lethbridge for almost Robert encourages other alumni Address: three years at Agnes Davidson to look into work overseas, School. She teaches Grade 1 "...the pay is lousy, the water French Immersion. La Verne unpotable, but the sunsets make writes that she would love to it all worthwhile." He has also Postal code: Phone numl)er: hear from and swap stories with requested that Alumni & Spouse's name:. old friends. Friends print his address Spouse's degree/university: Mark Poh Geong Yeow, because "mail is like gold B.MgL, manied Chua Peck around here." Alumni may write Hoon in September 1991. The to Robert at RO. Box 56, News for Alumni Notebook (include a photo and we'll try to couple live in Singapore, where Ebenezer High School, print it): ' he was recently promoted to the Hlatikhulu, Swaziland. position of Regional Marketing Manager He writes that "I wish f ft ft Teresa Machacek, everyone related to the U of L W^ B.MgL, is working for well. Now I'm an even stronger the Canadian Liver Foundation believer of liberal arts educa­ in Calgary as a FundRaising tion. Thank you for the educa­ Manager Teresa was a caller for tion, U ofL." the Development Office in the 1992 Alumni Phone-a-thon. In Ift^ Bina Ahluwalia, BA, her new position, she is in Complete and mail to: J/ I went to Japan after charge of recruiting, training Alumni Affairs graduation to work as an and evaluating the telefundrais- University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive English teacher. Bina writes that ers for the Foundation. She Lethbridge, Alberta, TIK 3M4 she was fortunate to get a con­ writes that "this should be a FAX (403) 329-5130 tract before leaving Canada and great experience for me." T

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All events except for Dinner Party take place on campus grounds adjacent to the Students' Union Building 11 a.m. Official Ceremony and opening of the University of Lethbridge Sculpture Park Noon - 2 p.m. _Community Barbecue (co-sponsored by the U of L Students' Union) Entertainment and Sculpture Park Tours tttend the toiiowinyo.<>,„„. Please note: T\cy.%\5 tor the Sterling Dinner Party are limited A Sterling Dinner Party, SU Ballroom ,; and must be purchased In advance. Speaker Dr. W.S. (Sam) Smith ' 5^ _ There is no charge for the Ofticial Ceremony or Community Barbecue or Finale. President, University of Lethbridge, 1967-71 Official Ceremony, 11 a.m. - Noon Tickets $25 Numbet of people 8:30 p.m. Cannons by Candlelight II J Community Barbecue, Noon - 2 p.m. Everyone Is Invited to participate in a Numbet of People ______candlelight procession celebrating the U of L'.' Sterling Dinner Party 25th birthday # Number of people ' at $25 each. « My cheque for $ is enclosed. Finale M (Make cheqttes payable to the University of Lethbridge) King's Own Calgary Regiment Band L. Address to send dinner tickets: Gun Salute by 20 Independent Field Battery Fore more information call th^ Public Relations office at 329-2582. Tickets for the Sterling Dinner Party are limited and must be purchased in advance. Just return the completed RSVP form.

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