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StFX AlumniNews St. Francis Xavier University l Antigonish l Nova Scotia l Canada

In This Issue 3 X-Rings Abroad Our graduates find themselves hitting their stride from Mexico to New Zealand.

6 Historic Groundbreaking Felt Around The World The Coady gets busy with construction of a new home in the centre of campus.

3 12 Taking Care of Business From walking on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange to working on a 6 novel approach to improving 12 medication safety, members of the Gerald Schwartz School of Business and Information Systems continue to impress.

20 All In the Family The O’Regan clan wheels into the spotlight with prestigious awards.

22 The New President’s Circle of Young Alumni 20 we’re proud to recognize these bright lights. 22 23 Bus Trip To Beantown maritime alumni members hit the road aboard the StFX bus.

ON THE COVER: Invest-X members on tour in 23 New York’s financial district.

Regular Features President’s Message 5 l Alumni Association News 29 l The Word From Our Chapters 30 l News Exchange 36

StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 From the editor l Helen murphy ‘08 AlumniNews letters st. francis xavier university

MANAGING EDITOR X-Rings Around the World Helen Murphy ‘08 Bringing Xaverians together Email: [email protected] Phone: 902-867-2243 New Zealand is an outdoors paradise with hat new StFX motor coach has been described Assistant EDITOR terrific fishing, hunting, kayaking, tramp- T as a moving billboard for the university. In that Shelley Cameron-McCarron regard, it came in pretty handy during our first Email: [email protected] ing and pretty much anything you could alumni road trip in March. That’s when 30 brave souls ever think about doing. took us up on the offer to motor to Boston for St. Writers Shelley Cameron-McCarron Patrick’s Day weekend. Kyle Hicks ‘07 en route to our overnight stop in Bangor, one alum- Photo EDITOR nus said it felt like we should be members of a varsity John Bastin Wildlife Reserve, and Orana Wildlife team, travelling about on that bus. So we dubbed our- Email: [email protected] Park. New Zealand is an outdoors selves the StFX wrestling team (so as to not offend any paradise with terrific fishing, hunt- PRODUCTION & DESIGN ing, kayaking, tramping and pretty current varsity team… My apologies to the wrestling Angela Penney team of the 1950s.) Email: [email protected] much anything you could ever unbeknownst to us, a couple of StFX grads were stay- think about doing. I arrived in New ing at our hotel in Bangor. The bus was parked outside NEWS EXCHANGE EDITOR Zealand on December 4th and when they were coming in, and husband and wife glee- Glenda Bond got to business straight away. Two fully wondered which of our impressive varsity teams Bringing alumni together in their home communities Email: [email protected] Editor’s Note: StFX aquatic resources program officer Lynn Patterson shared this great picture from Mount Doom friends from X, Will Nauss and Justin might be in town. Imagine their disappointment when (along with the occassional alumni road trip) is a very PHOTOGRAPHS which came in from Kyle Hicks ’07, a BSc grad with a dual major in interdisciplinary studies in aquatic resources MacKenzie, were going to fly down they saw the “wrestling team” emerge, with members rewarding experience for our chapter leaders and those John Bastin and biology. In excerpts from his letter, he describes his study/work abroad experience in New Zealand. and meet me in Christchurch on aged 30 to 86 (and with limited athletic ability). of us on campus. It’s the same kind of magical thing December 16th so I bought a cheap But as an alumnus in Boston pointed out the next that happens at Homecoming, only it takes place in COVER DESIGN HELLO FROM DOWN UNDER a place called Ashburton, which car and began my tour. I arrived in night, that’s the beauty of having a tour of alumni communities across Canada and sometimes beyond Angela Penney Hello Lynn, is located about 90 km south of Christchurch where I met up with come to town: You don’t know who’s going to come our borders. Not only do old friends from different areas ADVERTISING INQUIRIES Things are going very well down Christchurch. In my time off I am Chris Cherkas, another X graduate. out of that bus. So it was perhaps with that thought get to catch up at times like these, but new friendships Glenda Bond under. I am working right now in volunteering at the Willowbank When the boys arrived we drove that alumni in Maine came out to have dinner with our blossom and the Xaverian family becomes stronger. Phone: (902) 867-2186 straight to Queenstown, which has tour group in Bangor and many more from the Boston treat yourself to an enjoyable time with friends old Fax: (902) 867-3659 the distinction of being the adven- area joined us at an Irish pub the next night. and new and say ‘yes’ the next time you receive an Email: [email protected] ture capital of the world. It lived up this spring we also had an opportunity to bring alumni invitation to an alumni event. It’s an ideal opportunity deadlines to its name! We did two different together in St. John’s, Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary, Sydney, to renew your Xaverian spirit. Fall Issue bungee jumps, one was 43 metres northern New Brunswick and Inverness County for Presi- copy deadline September 20 for Notice of Motion and one was 134 metres. ….Other dent’s Receptions. And on May 30 and 31, grads in Pictou Hail and Health, November mailing things that we have done were to climb Mount Doom (from the Lord County and Halifax relived memories from campus when Helen Murphy ‘08 Winter Issue the Golden X Inn Roadshow came to town. Director, Alumni Affairs copy deadline January 20 for he StFX Alumni Association board of directors would like of the Rings), chill out on the beach, March mailing to serve a notice of motion to its members regarding the learn to surf, trout fish, wake board- T ing, snorkel with cuttlefish and the Summer Issue governance structure of the association. The board proposes list goes on. I have attached a few copy deadline May 20 for the adoption of a council model comprised of chapter leaders pics so you can get a taste of what StFX Calendars July mailing and some members-at-large. The council would then elect it’s been like thus far. An X-Woman in The Student-Alumni Association, SALUTE, will be selling 2009 StFX calendars from October to December 2008 its own executive from those members. The board feels the Take care, (including sales at Homecoming) featuring beautiful campus images. Proceeds from the sale of calendars will go AlumniNews is published by St. Francis Xavier new model will ensure those members who are volunteers – Kyle Hicks ‘07 Paris! to support SALUTE activities. You can use this form to order yours today: University Alumni Affairs and Communications Lila Pavey snapped this shot three times annually for alumni and friends of at the grassroots level are those governing the work of the at the EiffelT ower. the university. Views expressed are those of association. The board indicated its plans to move in this di- Name: ______Telephone: ______the individual contributors or sources quoted. Mailing Address: ______Contents, copyright © 2008 by St. Francis Xavier rection at the last annual general meeting of the association. ______Email: ______University. Subscriptions to AlumniNews are The proposed new constitution will be voted on at the next Teotihuacan X Rated! available to the public for $21 a year, single copies annual general meeting on Friday, October 3, 2008. Dear AlumniNews, ______x $20/calendar (includes tax) = $______$7. Letters to the editor are welcome. Address This picture comes from a visit to correspondence to: my hometown of Mexico City on Those interested in reviewing the proposed new constitution Payment: ⁯ Cheque ⁯ Visa ⁯ Mastercard ⁯ Amex December break 2007. Pictured in AlumniNews can do so online at www.alumni.stfx.ca or by requesting a the background is Teotihuacan, an St. Francis Xavier University copy by mail from the Alumni Office: archeological zone on the outskirts Credit card holder name: ______PO Box 5000 of Mexico City. The pyramid in the Antigonish, NS Credit card number. ______Expiry date: ______background is the Moon’s Pyramid B2G 2W5 Telephone:(902) 867-2186 Email: [email protected] (Piramide de la Luna). In the fore- Email: alumni@stfxca Mail order form to: Phone: 902-867-2186 ground is my prized X-Ring, which I Emily Love, SALUTE President StFX Alumni Office, PO Box 5000,A ntigonish, NS, B2G 2W5 received on StFX Day, Dec. 3, 2007, c/o Alumni Affairs Office, P.O. Box 5000, Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2W5 just a few weeks prior to the visit. CANADA’S PREMIER – Marco Diaz ’08 Questions? Please contact Emily at [email protected] or 902-867-2186 UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE WWW.STFX.CA

StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 President’s page l dr. sean e. riley ‘74 New Student Referral Program for StFX Alumni

On the Road always find it re-energizing to meet Our annual golf tournament and dinner was with alumni in their home communities. another terrific success in Montreal on June I Although alumni frequently get together 6. This was also a chance to thank long-time informally, alumni events are an opportunity for chapter president David Ronan ’59 for his very me to bring news from campus, to share StFX meaningful contribution to our alumni network memories with friends and hear new ideas about as he passes the reigns to incoming president moving our university forward. Kevin MacSween ‘89. that’s what happened at our President’s music and friends were the order of the day Receptions in April in St. John’s and Ottawa, again when I joined with fellow alumni in Pictou where we had large numbers of grads in County and Halifax in enjoying a fun evening out StFX’s best recruitment tool has always been its 30,000 alumni. To get a free set of Experience university attendance. After Spring Convocation, I traveled when the Golden X Inn Roadshow came to town Now referring a student to StFX has never been easier. student referral cards, just as it was meant to be. to Dalhousie, NB, for an alumni dinner with more on May 30 and 31, complete with campus police and long-time favourite band of the Inn, Signal recruitment and Alumni Affairs at StFX are proud to offer email [email protected] or than 70 grads from the North Shore. This trip also provided an opportunity for me to speak with Hill. our alumni student referral cards to distribute to prospective call Alumni Affairs at high school students in Dalhousie and Miramichi thanks to everyone who came out to our www.stfx.ca/referred recent alumni events and the dedicated chapter students. 902-867-2186. – I continue to be amazed at how aware our young people are about the opportunities leaders who helped organize them. It was my Alumni new student RefeRRAl PRogRAm another aspect of the new Student Referral Program allows You can also order a set ST. FRAnciS XAviER UnivERSiTy before them, and their spirit of adventure. pleasure to share the exciting news of work

Please contact: Referred by: In late May, I joined with Edmonton-area beginning on the new Coady International you to refer students directly at www.alumni.stfx.ca. of referral cards online at Robb Parker ______Director, ______alumni in honouring Archbishop Joseph Centre on lower campus and our efforts to Admissions and Recruitment establish a new home for the Gerald Schwartz We encourage you to continue to share your StFX experi- www.alumni.stfx.ca. Tel: 902-867-5386 Tel: ______MacNeil ’44, who shared with us many of his Email: [email protected] Email: ______fond memories from life on campus in another School of Business and Information Systems, ence with young people who are trying to determine which www.stfx.ca/referred era. The next evening, a large and upbeat crowd along with other news from your alma mater. It university will best meet their needs. gathered in Calgary, where we introduced new is indeed a very exciting time on campus. chapter president Jay Donlevy ‘92 and thanked I look forward to visiting additional alumni outgoing president Kelly Benson ‘97 for her chapters in the coming year and sharing more www.stfx.ca/referred strong leadership over the past few years. good news about achievements within the StFX great strides are being made in restarting our community. alumni chapter in the Sydney area of Cape Breton, Share the Experience. and more than 100 grads came out to our event there on May 29. In Judique a few days later, alumni from throughout Inverness County were treated to wonderful Celtic music courtesy of many talented young fiddlers and accompanists – all StFX students and recent grads – who prompted Dr. Sean E. Riley’74 performances by step-dancers of all ages. StFX President

StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 newsflash l what’s new on campus and in the stfx community NewsFlash StFX, Antigonish score What’s New on Campus and in the StFX Community with investment in sport tFX students and local to meet the expanding needs of residents will soon be the university and community. The S scoring touchdowns and track will also be upgraded to a high- running on a new artificial field performance rubberized surface surface and rubberized track, that provides extra protection for the thanks to a $700,000 investment athlete and makes the track more by the province of Nova Scotia. The accessible for people with disabilities. investment will be used to upgrade The track and field will be accessible and revitalize StFX’s track and field to competitive athletes, seniors, facilities, Economic Development families, and young people. L-r, Economic Development Minister Angus MacIsaac, Ramsay Duff, StFX Minister Angus MacIsaac announced “This is a significant contribution to vice-president finance and operations, Antigonish Mayor Kay Chisholm, and May 12. our athletic facility renewal plans and Antigonish County Warden Herb Delorey, celebrate the announcement. StFX will replace its grass field with will help lead to a healthier and more an artificial turf.T he all-weather surface active population on campus and desire to host provincial, regional and investment plan is in addition to with new field lighting will increase in the Antigonish community,” StFX national championships.” the $3 million invested annually use to 3,360 hours per year. These athletic director Leo MacPherson said. the province’s $50-million, 10-year in recreation facility development extra hours have become necessary “It will also be a catalyst in terms of our sport and recreation infrastructure grants. After the 16 gold shovels broke the ground, attendees were delighted as the campaign’s original $1 million donor, Antigonish businessman and philanthropist John Chisholm, drove onto the lawn in a mini-excavator and took up a sizeable chunk of sod. As his much larger shovel dug in, Mr. Chisholm quipped: “Gold shovels might be fine, but we only have a year to get this thing done!” New Faces At StFX StFX welcomed two new faces to campus this spring, with the appointment of Keith Publicover as the new VP Recruitment A groundbreaking felt around the world and Student Experience and Tim MacInnes as University Registrar. he Coady International In- ing the beginning of construction the world,” StFX President Dr. Sean lanthropist, Steve Smith, and Coady stitute took a momentous on the new Coady International Riley said. Along with Dr. Riley, director and StFX vice-president, Keith Publicover, VP Recruitment and Tim MacInnes, T step forward June 14, 2008 Centre. The ceremony was also other speakers included Nova Mary Coyle. when over 300 people gathered on available via a live webcast. Scotia Lieutenant Governor, the ms. Coyle invoked the memory of Student Experience University Registrar the lawn between Augustine Hall “Today is a great day for every- Honourable Mayann Francis, ONS, the “giants on whose shoulders we and Somers Place for a ground- one here, but an even greater day StFX chancellor, Bishop Raymond now stand,” referring to the founders r. Publicover will champion r. MacInnes brings extensive breaking ceremony, officially mark- for thousands of people around Lahey, local businessman and phi- and leaders of the movement that MStFX’s student recruiting and Mexperience to his position, lead to the founding of the Coady engagement portfolio. He will lead having served as Assistant Regis- International Institute. “For all of the university’s efforts in attract- trar at Lakehead University and at these giants of the Antigonish Move- ing students from across Canada North Island College, B.C. He has ment, as we dig our shovels into this and around the world. As leader worked as a consultant for three ground today, we do it in honour of of StFX’s Student Services team educational institutions, and was you and your legacy of boldness.” he will be accountable for the Assistant Registrar at Dalhousie ms. Coyle also highlighted the vital functions of recruitment and University before taking up his post generous support of donors to the admissions, residences and food, at StFX on June 2. Mr. MacInnes, capital campaign. athletics and recreation, and coun- who has over 25 years experience encompassing four restored seling and health services. He will in business administration, brings historic campus buildings, the be the principal student advocate a strong technology background. centre will be a state-of-the-art ensuring that students’ interests He led projects at Lakehead and facility which will allow the Coady are at the core of decision-making Keith Publicover, VP Holland College to upgrade their Tim McInnes, Registrar to expand its innovative educa- and service delivery. Mr. Publicover integrated ERP systems, as well tional programming and enhance brings extensive marketing and as working to implement new connections with the campus, the management experience to the position. He joins StFX from Hype*MC scheduling software at Confederation College and North Island College. community, and graduates and Marketing and Communications Inc., where he was managing partner. At Dalhousie, he honed his skills working with Sungard Higher Education At Hype*MC, Mr. Publicover conceptualized and delivered innovative and Professor, students design new backpack technology through course project partners around the world through software, serving as data steward for the Banner Student Information Sys- the creation of new classrooms, creative marketing and promotions which advanced the interests of com- tem and representing the Registrar’s Office in new technology initiatives. hat began as a student research project for a senior level biology class has turned into an innovative event spaces, library and gardens. munity based and not-for-profit organizations. His expertise in experienced- Mr. MacInnes holds both an honours bachelor of science and bachelor of Wcommercial development. Now, a U.S. patent application has brought the work – to design a more “This remarkable achievement is based marketing campaigns will be critical to enhancing StFX recruitment commerce degrees from Dalhousie University. He completed a Master of ergonomic backpack – one step closer to the marketplace. “The students loved this learning experience,” says a proud moment in Coady’s history efforts in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Mr. Publicover’s prior Business Administration from Lansbridge University and is currently a PhD StFX biology professor Dr. Edwin DeMont (above), who led the seminar-based course focusing on biome- and would not be possible without experience includes being executive director of Tim Horton’s Children’s candidate in business administration at Northcentral University in Prescott chanics, where the new backpack technology was created. Dr. DeMont and five students, his co-inventors, the continued support of our thou- Foundation and the general manager of Children’s and Camping Services Valley, Arizona. modified the backpack concept through a series of brainstorming sessions over the course of the semester. sands of graduates and partners, of the YMCA of Greater Toronto. He joined StFX on May 20, 2008. Also shown is Dr. DeMont’s assistant Tina Dickieson (center) and co-inventor Lila Pavey (left). volunteers, donors, staff and friends around the world,” Ms. Coyle said. StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 newsflash l what’s new on campus and in the stfx community newsflash l what’s new on campus and in the stfx community

Raylene Rankin ‘82 Melissa MacLean ‘08 X-Man to Lead Jesuits in Distinguished English Canada Service tFX alumnus Fr. James Webb, S.J. ’64 has been appointed the Award Provincial Superior of the Jesuits in English Canada effective July S 31, 2008. Fr. Webb was born in Halifax, NS and spent his formative r. Bernie Legatto ‘68 years in Antigonish. He entered the Society of Jesus after graduating from Dhas been honoured StFX. Fr. Webb has worked in social ministry in Toronto and Jamaica. From by the British Columbia 1997 to 2006 he was the Regional Superior of the Jesuits in Jamaica. In Dental Association with 1998 he became the chairman of the board of management of Campion the Distinguished Service College, Jamaica’s leading academic high school. He also chairs the justice Award. Dr. Legatto, a spe- StFX Leading The Way Into The commission of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston, the St. Mary cialist in prosthodontics, New Knowledge Economy Rural Development Project and is the board secretary of Citizens Action For is recognized for his role Free and Fair Elections, of which he was a founding director. The Jesuits, an as a pioneer and educa- Scientific duo invents new modeling software, research order of priests and brothers in the Roman Catholic Church, have worked in tor of implantology and Celebrating StFX’s Successes Canada for more than 400 years. They have responsibility for the direction dedication to community assistant sets up company of schools, churches, retreat houses and a variety of social ministries that service. “I am honoured to accept this award,” said Dr. Legatto. “It t was a great night for friends a point to attend the graduation of span from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Vancouver, British Colombia. There is especially meaningful for me because it represents recognition and supporters of StFX. Close older brother, the late John Morris hat happens when you the fastest parallel simulation soft- are currently 174 Jesuits in English Canada. from my peers and my ongoing commitment to our community.” I to 400 people gathered Sat- Rankin ’80, the first in her immediate come across a scien- ware available, and 3D visualization For over 30 years, he has shared his enthusiasm and expertise for urday evening, June 14, for a cel- family to graduate from university. W tific challenge in your tools, giving rise to an extremely implantology. He has lectured world-wide and mentored col- ebration of StFX’s continued success This May she was at StFX again for research? Respond aggressively, user-friendly all-in-one platform for Gender and anti-doping work nets leagues through the Crown and Bridge and Implantology Seminar and recognition of its generous sup- the graduation of John Morris’ son of course, and develop a powerful physicists, animators, and research- StFX professor two major grants in Kelowna. In the 1980s, he hosted “Smile if You Can,” an Okanagan porters, during the President’s Gala Michael. During a gourmet meal, new tool. ers alike. based cable television program that promoted the importance of for members of the President’s Club. catered by Gabrieau’s Bistro, those that’s the real-life scenario for mr. MacDonald has taken the o male and female ath- oral health. During his recent tenure as president of the Association The tone was set from the moment in attendance had a chance to StFX senior research professor Dr. process of innovation a step further letes choose doping in of Prosthodontics of Canada, he lobbied to boost public awareness guests entered the doors at the catch up and learn of developments David Pink and research assistant and created a spin-off company, D sport for different rea- about the specialized role of prosthodontics. Charles V. Keating Millennium Cen- happening at StFX. President Dr. Adam MacDonald, who when OneZero Software, to further de- sons? Is doping gendered? Those tre. Positioned outside were smartly Sean Riley updated the crowd on faced with a need for software velop and market the product. are the questions StFX researcher clad members of the StFX football past and future successes, while to understand the flow of water StFX Industry Liaison officer Dr. Charlene Weaving will ponder team, all dressed in dark suits, who 2008 graduate Melissa MacLean around and through biofilms, Andrew Kendall says not only did often over the coming months. gallantly acted as doormen. Ray- gave an inspiring speech on how decided to create their own. the StFX researchers resolve their The human kinetics professor is the lene Rankin ’82, who ably handled StFX impacted her life. The night the result? A remarkable new laboratory challenge, they created recipient of a three-year $34,410 master of ceremonies duties, spoke also provided special recognition software package called Fluidix a solution that is commercially social science research grant from Hole in One eloquently about StFX’s role in the for 10-year, 20-year, and Lifetime that redefines the way in which valuable, as evidenced by StFX’s the World Anti-Doping Agency to circle of life, telling how she made Xaverian Patrons. fluid dynamics and coarse-grained first license of the software to a conduct a socio-cultural analysis Dr. Charlene Weaving physics simulations are worldwide, leading-edge technol- of doping in gender. She is also an performed. ogy research and development international partner in a $1 million mately we want to have an impact Fluidix offers an easy-to- company, Philips Applied Tech- study out of Denmark that will look on anti-doping education, and use graphical interface, nologies of the Netherlands. at doping in sport and the issue of help create better awareness and gender and society. “We think it’s understanding of the situation,” Dr. been a neglected area, and ulti- Weaving says.

Caring Canadians

ohn (Jack) H. Walsh ’57 and his wife Evelyn Walsh are both recipients of On Friday, May 23, 2008, former StFX grads (from left to right: Warren the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, presented to Canadi- J Hall ‘02, Matt MacIsaac ‘04, Paula Morrison ‘04, Amanda Hill ‘05, and Matt Harry Keenan ‘55 shows the “HOLE IN ONE” plaque he received from the ans who selflessly give of their time and energy to others.M r. Walsh also X-Men Stephen Lund ‘79, Angus MacIsaac ‘72, ‘74 and Kevin Cameron Gilchrist ‘04) graduated from Dalhousie University with degrees in Doctor Heritage Palms Golf Club in Fort Myers, Florida. Also pictured are Jim recently received a Minister of Veteran Affairs Commendation. ‘83 stand beside the tomb of St. Francis Xavier in Goa, India. of Dental Surgery. Grant ‘57 and John Young ‘54.

StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 “So Far, So Good”

Jubilant day on campus as StFX graduates 944

jubilant graduate in a gown swung a Oluwatomilayo “Tito” Daodu, who moved to happy child around in a circle. A mature Canada from Nigeria nearly two decades ago so A student stood proud while her family that their children could have the best educa- hugged her long and hard. Parents stood in tion possible, stood in traditional costume and the sunshine, posing sons and daughters with congratulated their daughter who graduated diplomas, and capturing on camera beaming with an honours bachelor of science degree. groups of friends. the day was simply the highlight of the year. laughter. Celebration. Heartfelt hugs. That “This is a day to celebrate the joys and achieve- was the scene played over and over again on ments,” StFX President Dr. Sean Riley told the the grounds outside the Charles V. Keating Mil- large crowd on hand. lennium Centre on Sunday, May 4, 2008 when Dr. Riley recalled how it was just four short StFX graduated 944 students in morning and years ago that these students arrived as fresh- afternoon ceremonies. men, nervous and new, and how many parents drove away from campus feeling anxious and distraught with tears in their eyes. Today, these same parents are smiling, feeling justifiably proud and elated, while the students have become the “confident, tested, and elegant graduates before us.” Dr. Riley told how when he used to ask how StFX alumni, businessmen and philanthropists things were going, he’d get a trepidatious ‘so far… John Hugh Currie and Kevin Francis, for their so good.’ Now it’s a confident ‘So far! So good!” contributions to society and for their distin- “What we’ve done here is really powerful,” guished careers. agreed Ms. Daodu, one of two senior class also honoured were Dr. Angela Brackenbury speakers, who told her classmates their degree (biology) and Dr. Tom Mahaffey (business admin- represents “your triumphs, disappointments, istration) who each received the Outstanding successes and failures, what you learned about Teaching Award, and Dr. John Edwards (psychol- the world, what you know about yourself, and ogy) who was recognized with the University an eternal reminder that ‘you are capable’.” Research Award. Human kinetics student Kelly Elaine Boudreau StFX recognized four individuals during the alumni Association president Ed McHugh, brought laughter to the audience when she cart- ceremony, awarding the degree Doctor of Laws whose own daughter Kate is a member of the wheeled across the stage. Friends and family of Honoris Causa to the Hon. Myra Freeman, former class of 2008, urged graduates to lean on the Rony Appolon and Copeland Henry Pratt joyfully Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, Senator StFX network, some 30,000 alumni worldwide. waved the Bahamas flag as the duo collected Sandra Lovelace Nicholas, a driving force behind “You’ve had a world class education. It’s your Dr. John Currie Dr. Kevin Francis Dr. Myra Freeman Dr. Sandra Lovelace Nicholas diplomas. And the family of senior class speaker rights for Aboriginal women and children, and time to go forward and soar.” X

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Nearly one in six students on campus – or 750 through the four years – is enrolled in the school, making its programs among StFX’s most popular.

anyone associated with StFX’s Schwartz School ting, with courses in liberal arts and sciences. “This and those are words that keep coming up. exposes them to other approaches of thinking, Dr. Oxner tells how students are keen to take and sets them on a fast track for leadership and advantage of what StFX offers.A long with their management positions,” says Mr. Gallant. core courses, they study psychology, biology, graduates are sought after by Statistics English, they participate in co-op work place- Canada and major corporations such as Pricewa- ments, lead student societies, and go on inter- terhousecCopers, IBM and Imperial Oil. Informa- national exchanges. tion systems grads are often snapped up long Producing well-rounded, world-ready indi- before graduation. And recently, StFX became viduals with specialized expertise is what the one of only two Canadian university programs school is all about, says director Leo Gallant, who with official Canadian Information Processing points to teaching as the school’s main strength. Society accreditation, giving the IS program “Faculty are in the building, they are in the of- another stamp of approval. fices, and in the classrooms.T hey’re available to many students also go on to grad school, to participate in things students are interested in. law, to MBA programs and other career paths.

r. Mary Oxner was driving down Main Street, Antigonish, when she saw D three of her students from StFX’s “In class I learned about how stock exchanges work, Gerald Schwartz School of Business Taking Care Of Business and Information Systems walking down the and through Invest-X, I was able to actually walk on sidewalks, in suits, filming themselves. the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange.” abuzz with curiosity, the finance faculty member had to ask: “What were you doing?” Turns Clark Tardiff ‘08, Bathurst, NB “Our students are doing some really out they were creating a video for a national competition on entrepreneurship in Toronto (The team was a semi-finalist at theA CE National interesting things” Exposition where they competed against 47 Teaching is the clear strength.” “The single largest strength of the school is other university teams). Clearly, the team of 25 dedicated faculty definitely the faculty members,” says 2008 grad “The students are doing some really interest- members is doing something right. Devan Pennell, a high-energy 22-year-old who By Shelley Cameron-McCarron ing things,” Dr. Oxner enthuses. “They’re very ac- each year, nearly one in six students on cam- won both the ONEX Medal for the highest aver- tive students, and they see those opportunities pus – or 750 through the four years – is enrolled age in the final three years of a BBA/BIS degree, as chances to develop into better people, not in the school, making its programs among StFX’s and one of 10 national recipients awarded the just business people. They’re interested in being most popular. Students can opt to complete a CEO of the Year Futures Fund Scholarship. a part of the bigger community and affecting degree in business or information systems. “No matter what problems I ran into there was Above: Invest-X students visit the financial district in the Big Apple. what happens.” unique to StFX is that students supplement their always an individual willing to take time to help Interesting. Innovative. Motivated. Talk to core program, delivered in a highly residential set- me find an answer.”

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and presentation skills while creating a five- minute commercial, promoting investment “Taking IS at StFX was such a good decision because opportunities in a foreign country. “It provides a unique and deeply personal familiarity for each of the great lifestyle here at X, the friends I’ve made, student…giving them detailed insights not and the skills I’ve learned both in information systems otherwise achievable through traditional teaching methods,” Dr. Fuller says. “The overwhelming and through my broader university experience.” majority discovered new places in our global vil- lage that they wish to explore, making our home Matt Milne ‘08 in Antigonish a stepping stone to the world.” meanwhile, Service Learning is a required com- ponent in Brad Long’s business leadership course. something few undergraduate institutions provide: is evident in strong participation in student or- “This project builds upon two accepted ideas an opportunity for students to try their hand at ganizations and one-to-one support. Two faculty about leadership,” says Prof. Long. “The first idea something original, working closely with faculty).” members, Tom Mahaffey and Neil Maltby, were is that leadership is something that needs to be Winning the Trudy Eagan Award – its annual both recognized recently as StFX’s outstanding experienced, so requiring students to engage in speaker series provides role models and a chance teachers, in 2008 and 2006 respectively. leading a community-based project allows them for networking with top Canadian female busi- In terms of teaching, faculty help students to apply theoretical concepts learned in class and ness leaders – helped give her acknowledgement engage in experiential learning and consulting to reflect upon their experience as leaders. that she was on the right path, she says. projects, advise societies, and constantly present “The second idea is that leadership is an act of StFX has often been called a school where ev- opportunities to learn and maximize skills. service, for if leaders are successful in inspiring eryone knows your name. The Schwartz School Students in Dr. Mark Fuller’s international others to act, the vision they are striving toward is no different. Faculty commitment to learning business course develop research, computing must extend beyond themselves.”

CRC chair Dr. Todd Boyle introduces honours students Matthew Milne ’08 and Leanne Sweet ’08 to SYSPRO, a leading enterprise system for small and medium- sized companies.

Dr. Mary Oxner helps student Sheryl Chisholm learn research methods in finance and accounting.

the Kanata, ON native who pursues his accounting designation with Ernst & Young LLP in Ottawa this September says the small classroom “They’re very active students, and they see those sizes (an average of about 40-45 students) and opportunities as chances to develop into better people, the accessibility of professors make it easy to transition to the work environment where in- not just business people. They’re interested in being a part teraction with others is critical. of the bigger community and affecting what happens.” ranran Ju, a 2008 marketing grad from Beijing, China, and Trudy Eagan Women in Business Dr. Mary Oxner Award winner, says her learning wasn’t limited to the knowledge in the textbook. “I gained teamwork and communication skills. Business simulations offered me opportunities to run companies and taught me lessons in a practical way. I experienced how to do thesis projects (StFX’s thesis-based honours program is

StFX accounting and finance faculty hosted the first ever Quantitative Methods Seminar April 25 to give students the research tools they need to complete their honours successfully and to continue into a master’s research program or a career that requires strong research skills. Participating students included, front l-r, Jun Wang, Wei Xia, Hutan Vesuna, and Keying Chen. Back: Sheryl Chisholm, Helen MacGillivray, Sean Flinn, Andrea Cooper and Wendy Kraglund-Gauthier.

14 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 15 technology is also making its mark. During feature the winter 2008 term, Prof. Randy Delorey introduced online podcasts of his lectures after learning of student interest. “One of my concerns was the potential for reduced attendance,” he says. “My solution was to take daily attendance and secure the podcasts so that only students in attendance, or those who provided valid reasons for missing the class, have access to the lecture for that class.” response has been positive. “Having the podcast on the notes site is great and being able to download the file to put on an mp3 player is very beneficial,” one student said. Faculty like Dr. Oxner, who came to StFX after a decade as an accountant with Ernst and Young and as a chief financial officer of a public company on the TSX, can draw on stories from their professional experience to explain issues in a real context. Students also learn from top researchers such as Dr. Todd A. Boyle, associate professor of operations management and Canada Research Chair in Enterprise Systems in Small and Medium-sized IS student Matthew Teasdale and departmental chair Dr. Neil Foshay. Enterprises (SME). Dr. Boyle has just completed a $100,000 state-of-the-art lab for research on enterprise systems in SMEs – a first in Atlantic Canada. matt Milne, a university silver medalist who Artist’s rendering of the Gerald Schwartz School of Business and Information Systems went directly from a 2008 IS degree to a job as a “Faculty are in the building, they are in the offices, SAP consultant with IBM, has high praise for what and in the classrooms. They’re available to participate the school offers. “Taking IS at StFX was such a good decision because of the great lifestyle in things students are interested in. Teaching is the here at X, the friends I’ve made, and the skills clear strength.” New Digs in the Works I’ve learned both in information systems and through my broader university experience.” Schwartz School director Leo Gallant New home should help propel the Schwartz School into the future meanwhile Ju says her experience with the co-op program (students can choose from a lans are underway for an $18 million year-long work term between third and fourth an opportunity to see careers before you finish StFX inspires by not only teaching about the renovation of the McNeil Science Hall to year or three, shorter work-terms over the course your program,” Prof. Gallant agrees. “It also allows world, but in allowing students to experience it P meet the needs of the Gerald Schwartz of the degree) helped her realize she needs to you to bring those experiences back to the first-hand, says 2008 grad Clark Tardiff, 22, who School of Business and Information Systems. work in fields where her passion lies. “It provides classroom and see the relevance.” graduated with a degree in business and biol- Fundraising is now underway for the new home, ogy. which should greatly enhance the student “In class I learned about how stock exchanges experience. When it’s done the building will work, and through Invest-X, I was able to actually offer state-of-the-art classrooms designed for walk on the trading floor of the New York Stock teaching about business, as well as study areas, Exchange,” says the Bathurst, NB native. “After breakout rooms, faculty offices, labs, computer learning about Europe in class, I got to live in labs and a finance trading room says school Finland for a semester on a student exchange director Leo Gallant. X at the Helsinki School of Economics. “Students from very few universities can say that they have been offered so many amazing opportunities.” X Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship Plans for an organic winery, an online restaurant directory and a new approach to relieving acidosis “ y experience as president of ACE StFX and as a student at StFX is the most rewarding now have $1,000 each to move their ideas forward, thing I have done to date,” says 2008 grad Devan Pennell, who served at the helm as winners of StFX Enterprise Development Centre M of StFX’s Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship student society for the past 3-1/2 and ACE-StFX’s first annual Student Business Con- years. “ACE has successfully re-established itself as one of the premier societies at StFX and within cept Competition. Pictured are Karen Hamelin, the Antigonish community,” he says. “Our programs this year alone impacted over 800 people StFX Industry Liaison Office, winners Zach Everett, directly and helped reinvest thousands of dollars into the local community and into an in-need Kyle Biggar and Jeremy Flynn, Sally Van de Wiel, community in Africa.” Bergengren Credit Union and Adena Cheverie, Students in Business.

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StFX business, information systems, and political science faculty are key players in a

team working on a novel approach to improving medication safety in community

pharmacies — it’s the first project of its kind in Canada Creating a SafetyNET

By Shelley Cameron-McCarron

t could be something as simple as two “They’re leading the way.” may impact the diffusion of the technology and Mary C. MacDonalds coming into the Dr. Mahaffey, who studies retailing and also program adoption. On The I same pharmacy to fill a prescription. The serves on the Board of the Nova Scotia College of the project got underway in June, when chance exists for one to leave with the other’s Pharmacists, had learned the college was working 14 pharmacies – who will have the chance to medication. with Dalhousie College of Pharmacy research provide valuable feedback to policy formulation But now, thanks to an $80,000 SSHRC public director Dr. Neil MacKinnon, to develop continuous – participated in initial training sessions. Over Trading Floor outreach grant, a team of StFX researchers, in quality improvement programs (CQI). Around the the coming year the research team will work partnership with the Nova Scotia College of same time, Dr. Mahaffey became aware of SSHRC with these pharmacies to develop and evaluate Pharmacists, the Dalhousie College of Pharmacy, funding, specifically for business outreach. He a CQI program. At the conclusion of the pilot, L-r, Premier Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Campbell, Consul and Department of Finance Representative Canadian Consulate General NY, Chris MacIsaac, Clark Tardiff, Emily and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices approached StFX colleagues, Canada Research this program will serve as a quality resource for MacRae, Beth Chisholm, James Allen, Alicia MacDonald, Margaux MacDonald, Hon. Angus MacIsaac, Stephen Lund, President and CEO Nova Scotia Business Inc. Canada, is working to enhance patient safety by Chairs Dr. Todd Boyle, an expert in lean systems, all pharmacies in Nova Scotia – assisting them in helping Nova Scotia retail pharmacies develop quality, and IT systems, and Dr. Lars Hallstrom, an fulfilling their legislated requirement. A s such, it will continuous quality improvement programs with expert on public policy and regulatory issues, and also serve as the standard to which pharmacies will a pilot study called “SafetyNET.” suggested a partnership between StFX, Dalhousie be held with respect to determining if they were Invest-X Students Visit the NYSE “What is unique,” says StFX business professor Dr. and the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists. meeting this requirement. Tom Mahaffey, “is that the regulator could simply the SafetyNET project encourages pharmacies “The end result of the research will help form hen students from Invest-X, the information about investing, analyzing financial the students’ visit coincided with the ringing of have said here is the policy, and required everyone to apply integrated information technologies public policy. It’s quite refreshing to see our StFX Students’ Investment Society, information, executing investment transactions the closing bell on February 26, 2008 by Premier to comply with it. Instead of that, the college said let’s and quality practices found in more traditional research contributing to policy development like W stepped onto the New York Stock and managing portfolios. MacDonald, and other guests, deputy premier try to lead by example, to develop more thorough, manufacturing and service organizations. It also this,” says Dr. Boyle, who is the principal investigator Exchange (NYSE) trading floor this past February, Not long after the first group established Angus MacIsaac ’72, ’74, and Stephen Lund ’79, evidence-based programs with pharmacies that examines how organizational culture, resistance for the StFX team. and witnessed Nova Scotia Premier Rodney Mac- itself, they decided they’d like to see a stock ex- president and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc., retail pharmacies will want to adopt. to change, and business process redesign issues “The $80,000 will really benefit Nova Scotians one Donald ’94 ring the closing bell, it was clear the change. Since New York is the closest exchange all StFX alumni, who were visiting New York’s way or the other. The research may show this is not society had come a long way since the offhand where trading is done on the floor, they started financial district to promote Nova Scotia. the way to go, or identify potential barriers, but if comment that started it all. fundraising for a trip to the Big Apple. Every day Dr. Oxner says the students were thrilled to successful, it will lead to enhanced patient safety.” “When I first came to StFX in 2000 I told some at the NYSE, the largest stock exchange in the be on the trading floor. “That’s a rare thing. The the researchers say the project excites them as students that they should join the investment world, more than 3,000 companies exchange general public is not allowed on the trading floor. it not only impacts and improves business practice, club,” recalls faculty advisor Dr. Mary Oxner. “But 228 billion shares of stock valued at $13 trillion. It’s by special invitation.” it’s also for the greater good in health care. And it there wasn’t one.” Unlike Canada’s Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), this year’s trip, Feb. 25-29, 2008, also included brings together a disparate group of experts. Seeing an opportunity, she and Zach Curry some trading here is still done on the floor. a visit to the United Nations, Wall Street, and CIBC “We’re looking at it from five different standpoints,” ’02, then a finance student, co-founded a society “When they demonstrated that they really World Markets. says Dr. Hallstrom who, in addition to his expertise that quickly gained 18 dedicated members. In were interested in going and that they could Dr. Oxner says she is happy to volunteer her in regulatory matters, was instrumental in the the eight years since its beginnings, the basic raise the money, then I knew that they were time with Invest-X. establishment of StFX’s National Collaborating focus has remained much the same: students serious, and I did what I could to help,” says Dr. “It’s important because students get an op- Centre for the Determinants of Health. “It’s multiple put $100 each into a group pool that is invested Oxner. “If they were going to put the energy in, portunity to share their experiences with one perspectives on the same problem set. It’s a pretty in various securities through a discount broker. I was going to support them as best I could.” another in a rather informal setting. It’s a way for unique and comprehensive combination.” X Then, by majority vote, they decide on invest- this year, Glenn Campbell ’91 from the them to learn the mechanics of the trade and the ment and divestiture strategies at weekly meet- Canadian Consulate was outstanding in gain- value of analysis. They become knowledgeable ings. ing access. He organized and facilitated the about terminology and the trading process. L-r, StFX colleagues Dr. Todd Boyle, Dr. Tom the society’s design is to provide its mem- students’ entry into both the financial district “As long as they are eager to learn, I am eager Mahaffey and Dr. Lars Hallstrom. bers with a forum for exchanging ideas and and the consulate. And by great coincidence, to support them.” X

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with only two employees and a pay phone their only telephone. By 1981 though, Paul’s corner lot was selling over 700 cars a year and it was time Stephen left his engineering position and joined his brother in the growing business. Stephen was instrumental in establishing O’Regan’s National Leasing, an all-makes leasing business. In 1985, Paul and Stephen bought Scotia Chev Olds, now O’Regan’s Chev Olds Cadillac on Robie Street in Halifax, transforming their team of 12 to an Above: (l-r) Mary Ellen, Patrick, Sean, Kathleen and Tim O’Regan are the third generation in the business. overwhelming 108. The business has continued to grow with new ventures added through the StFX: Can you describe the auto mall project? qualifications and education to perform well in years. With over 575 employees today, O’Regan’s Patrick: We’re all very proud of the new auto their positions and if possible make sure they have is one of the largest and most progressive auto- mall in Dartmouth. It’s a very unique project, as a chance to work and get experience outside the motive organizations in Canada. it’s the only dealership building in Canada that family company. The breadth of experience they All houses multiple brands under one roof. We bring back will improve your business’ competi- StFX: Can you speak to these most recent awards? believe that it provides our clients with a great tive advantage and will allow family members the Patrick: It’s both gratifying and humbling to be opportunity to compare a number of different opportunity to make sure that working with the included among such distinguished company. automotive options in one state of the art facility, family business is where they want to be. In The It also serves as a reminder of the obligation we saving them time and hopefully improving their Mary Ellen: Join the local chapter of CAFE (Ca- have to continue working to make our company overall vehicle shopping experience. nadian Association of Family Enterprises). CAFE and our community better. Kathleen: Whether you are looking for a new provides wonderful resources that are specific Sean: Winning this family business award is Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota or a used vehicle, service, to the challenges of family businesses. very nice as we’ve always considered ourselves parts or automotive detailing we can help you Family a strong family business. The Eco Efficiency find what you need and there’s no need to go StFX: How about advice for young StFX grads? award is a great privilege. In today’s world we’re outside and get wet or cold! If you get hungry Tim: Learn as much as you can from seasoned all trying to be aware of our environment and while you’re waiting you can stop by our Filling entrepreneurs. Luckily for me I have my father Above: Stephen (left) and Paul (right) O’Regan to be recognized in this way is fantastic. If a car Station Café to get fresh homemade soups and and uncle, Steve and Paul, who I continue to dealer can win this award, it bodes well for any sandwiches – you can even order a loaf of home- learn from every day. ow this is one family that knows how StFX: What drew so many to StFX? business to take the challenge to do well for made bread to take home with you! Patrick: Align yourself with an organization you to get along. O’Regan’s Automotive Patrick: What drew me was the excitement of the environment and our planet. Canada’s 50 can believe in. Contribute all you have and don’t O’Regans Group, now in its third generation starting out a new stage of my life/education in an Best Managed Companies: This is a tremendous StFX: Your advice for other family companies? waste time looking over your shoulder at what’s N of family ownership, has been rec- atmosphere that gave me an opportunity to be on award as it speaks to all aspects of the business Tim: Respect each working family member’s happening with everyone else. Be patient and ognized as one of Canada’s 50 best-managed my own and to learn and grow. StFX provided an in terms of measurement. individual desires. If all family members working the success will happen. wheel companies and one of the best places to work in environment that instilled confidence and pride. Kathleen: The results for the best places to work in the business are honest with themselves and Sean: Be prepared to work hard and say “yes” more Atlantic Canada. In May 2008, the Halifax-based That is evidenced in the outstanding accomplish- award was determined by anonymous surveys with their family co-workers, the road map to the than you say “no.” Work hard to establish yourself company – which features an amazing seven ments of so many X alumni and in the renowned of our employees conducted by an independent company’s future can be better defined. and be conscious of relationships with co-workers into the StFX grads from the same family in the business “X Spirit” that exists on campus and in the hearts survey group so to get honest feedback like that Patrick: We’re hardly in the position to offer advice and customers. Develop a personal touch; a skill (not to mention three more X grads in the clan) of alumni around the world. from our employees saying that they loved where to other family companies, however if there were which StFX sets people up with very well. Try to – took home the 2008 national CICA Family Kathleen: Going to visit my older brothers and they worked was an amazing honour. The Excel- one thing, it would be to make sure that you com- maintain the network you’ve created at StFX. Enterprise of the Year Award, presented by the cousins at X, visiting the residences, watching lence in Business Award from the Eco Efficiency municate well and often. When a family business Kathleen: Come and see us! There are some spotlight Canadian Association of Family Enterprise and the football and basketball games, and seeing Centre …proves that the environment does not is working well, there is no better place to be! amazing career opportunities in the automotive the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, how much fun everyone always seemed to be have to suffer in order for businesses to grow and Sean: Make sure you’re in it for the right reasons. industry and you don’t have to be a ‘car expert’ and an Excellence in Business Award from the having definitely attracted me. It also seemed that business leaders CAN and SHOULD make Do what you truly want and don’t get into it out of to take advantage of them. with Eco-Efficiency Centre for their auto mall project. like the perfect mix – big enough to have a va- environmentally responsible choices. Finally, to be feelings of necessity. Be true to yourself. Make sure Mary Ellen: Get a good mentor; a friend, a par- We recently had a chance to sit and talk: riety of programs and people but small enough recognized…as the family business of the year for what you’re doing matches your life aspirations. ent, an associate; someone who has had the that you didn’t feel lost in the crowd. all of Canada was extremely humbling. Kathleen: Make sure that the family members experience to deal with first-time challenges. prestigious StFX: The O’Regans and StFX have a wonderful who are working in the company have the right relationship. Could you name the X grads? StFX: Tell me about the company’s history? StFX: Finally, can you recommend a good ride? O’Regans: In all, the family has 10 X grads, O’Regans: Family involvement in the auto- Mary Ellen: The Mercedes-Benz B200 Turbo, including Paul ’65, O’Regan’s chairman and mobile business dates back to 1915 when 6 speed manual transmission with the sports awards Stephen ’60, vice chairman. Paul’s sons Sean ‘92 S.E. O’Regan established a Ford dealership in package. The price starts at under $30,000. It and Patrick ‘92 are president & CEO and president Parrsboro. Sons Stephen and Paul worked at offers great safety, great versatility, great value of HRM operations, respectively. Stephen’s son the family dealerships while growing up. In 1956 and is incredibly fun to drive. Tim ’95 is president of South Shore operations. the newly constructed TransCanada Highway Kathleen: There are some excellent Grad-Rebate Kathleen ‘96, Paul’s daughter, is the director bypassed Parrsboro causing the O’Regan broth- programs out there for new grads. As well we of human resources and Stephen’s daughter ers to pursue their futures elsewhere. Stephen have one of the largest selections of used cars Mary Ellen ’01 is a sales manager at O’Regan’s pursued engineering and Paul an education de- in the Maritimes. Mercedes-Benz & Smart Centre. Other X grads gree. In 1974, Paul took a leave of absence from Patrick: I sure can. How much time do you have? X include Stephanie ’93, Emilie ’97, ’05, and Anne- teaching and rented a gas station in Dartmouth Elise ’06. and started selling used cars. It was a lean time, Left: Siblings, and StFX grads, are l-r: Stephanie, Mary-Ellen, Tim, Emilie and Anne-Elise.

20 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 21 Alumni Happenings President’s Circle of Young Alumni l Boston Road Trip l Golden X-Inn Roadshow l Alumni Recognition Awards l and more! Dr. Sean Riley joins the band.

Golden X-Inn Roadshow: Following up on its successful 2005 tour across Canada, the popular Golden X Inn Roadshow made stops in Pictou County and Halifax on May 30 and 31. Golden X Inn favourite Signal Hill provided the entertainment as alumni and friends of all ages got together to relive memories from StFX’s campus pub. Antigonish- area alumni took a road trip aboard the StFX motor coach to the Roadshow in New Glasgow, where guests were also Alumni Road Trip treated to Wheel Pizza from Antigonish. to Boston Terry MacIsaac serves up Wheel pizza. aking the impressive StFX motor coach on an alumni road trip to Boston for St. Patrick’s Day weekend sounded like a pretty good suggestion, so we floated the idea with grads through our T online community, The X-Ring, in January. With a very positive response, the planning began and a busload of Maritime alumni made the Celtic Colours trip, getting together with local alumni in Bangor, Boston and Saint John on the way. It was a terrific success and now we’re hooked – the next alumni Alumni Tour road trip is planned for Oct. 16-19 to the Celtic Colours music festival in Outstanding grads: Members of the new President’s Circle of Young Alumni for 2008 at the inaugural induction ceremony. Thursday, Oct. 16 – Cape Breton. Details at www.alumni.stfx.ca X Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008

The New President’s Circle Visit beautiful Cape Breton and take in the sights and sounds of the world-famous Celtic of Young Alumni Colours festival with fellow alumni aboard the tFX is proud of its outstanding students vited by President Dr. Sean Riley to the inaugural new StFX motor coach! Details online at in all aspects of campus life. Leaders induction ceremony at the Keating Millennium in academics, community service, Centre on May 3, the day before Spring Convoca- www.alumni.stfx.ca or call 902-867-2186. S athletics, student media, community tion. service and student government make the StFX members of the President’s Circle of Young experience all that it is. The desire to properly Alumni are asked to help their life officers keep recognize these bright lights in our graduating the spirit of their class alive and vibrant after class gave birth this year to the new President’s graduation. X Circle of Young Alumni. membership in the President’s Circle is an honour awarded to outstanding graduating students in recognition of their contribution to student life and achievements, as well as their future role as young alumni leaders. A call for nominations went out to the campus community in early spring. Selected candidates and their families were in-

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Strategic planning meetings were held in council chambers at Bloomfield Centre. Alumni Association Strategic Planning

he board of directors of the StFX Alumni Association and other chapter leaders from across Canada and in the U.S. gathered on T campus May 23 and 24 for strategic planning sessions. The 30 alumni representatives taking part heard from StFX president Dr. Sean Riley about current and upcoming challenges and opportunities for the university. Dr. Riley also spoke about StFX’s current strategic priorities. These include recruitment, continuing to strengthen StFX’s national reputation, Alumni Recognition and campus renewal. Board and chapter leaders then spent time discuss- ing ways to align the work of the alumni association and local chapters Awards with those priorities. The Alumni Association committee looking after the student StFX’s new Students’ Union executive members were guests of the alumni Alumni Recognition Awards had a very difficult job this year, as gathering at a luncheon on May 23. New president Matt MacGillivray spoke many outstanding students applied and were interviewed. The about the union’s objectives this coming year, including building closer ties awards, valued at $1,500 each, were presented to: (left to right): with the alumni network. Ian Arbuckle, 3rd year, Sheralynne Deveaux, 1st year, Danielle Thow, the weekend included a sharing of best practices for popular alumni 4th year, Emily Love, 2nd year. events, such as golf tournaments, StFX Day celebrations and Student Send- Alumni Association president Ed McHugh ’79 shares a laugh with Paul Fraser offs. Participants also enjoyed a trip to Crystal Cliffs during their stay. X ’82 from Pictou County and Jacqui Janes ’91 from St. John’s.

the first award will be offered in StFX before going to New York he StFX Alumni Association has de- the new council prior to the next annual the fall of the 2008-09 academic where she obtained a master’s in veloped a new governance model, New constitution meeting in 2009. T year, and will provide significant economics at Columbia University. thanks to much work by the association’s the role of the Alumni Association financial assistance to academically She subsequently moved to Ot- governance committee and executive for Alumni Association is to advance and promote the best excellent students who demon- tawa to work as an economist in members over the past few years. interests of the university. This includes Rosemary Landry Clark strate financial need. Recipients the Department of Labour. She met this restructuring was undertaken pri- fostering and encouraging former stu- must be outstanding students and married Del Clark. The couple marily to provide greater opportunities dents, the present student body, faculty Council membership is allotted geographi- Scholastic Award established who have been named to the moved to Toronto and then to for chapter leaders to serve the association, and others a spirit of loyalty to the university. cally according to our alumni population, as Dean’s List. Preference will be given Agincourt where they raised their and on the association’s executive committee. The association also aims to promote and follows: Newfoundland-1; Nova Scotia-4; New he legacy of Rosemary W. Edmund Clark, president and to those who have obtained an family and where she served as a The new constitution will provide for better maintain an informed public awareness of Brunswick-2; Prince Edward Island-1; Quebec-1; Landry Clark of the class of CEO of TD Bank Financial Group average of 80 per cent or higher returning officer for the six federal rotation of executive members. StFX and to foster and encourage chapter Ontario-3; Prairies-2, British Columbia-1; conti- T 1934, a remarkable woman has created the Rosemary Landry and have a record of leadership elections from 1953 to 1965 in the Instead of a board, the Alumni Association development to ensure consistent liaison nental United States-1; International-1. who combined a sharp mind Clark Memorial Award, a scholastic and participation in university and largest constituency in Canada will be led by a council made up of chapter between alumni and the university. although the new structure comes into effect with a joy of life and an ability to award in honour of his mother. Nu- community activities. at the time. She was also actively leaders. The executive committee must be Copies of the proposed new constitution January 1, 2009, if approved at the AGM on Octo- make friends and get along with merous memorial donations were mrs. Clark passed away in Febru- involved in the community, and selected from that council. It’s a bottom-up are available from Alumni Affairs by email- ber 3, 2008, it allows for a transition year during all people, will now resonate for received from relatives, friends and ary 2008 at the age of 94. Born in taught economics at Centennial style of organizational leadership, instead of ing [email protected], calling 902-867-2186 or which the executive as approved at the AGM will today’s StFX students. associates. Antigonish, NS, she graduated from College. X top-down. remain in office to oversee the establishment of online at www.alumni.stfx.ca

24 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 25 Check out www.alumni.stfx.ca for a complete listing of on campus Upcoming Events upcoming events and up-to-date event details.

Antigonish – July 25 Rollie’s Wharf 4th Annual Pictou County RSVP to Claudia MacLean ‘92 at Employee Appreciation Day Fr. George Kehoe Golf Purves Street, North Sydney Student Send-off BBQ – [email protected] or Tournament RSVP to John or Barb Shaw August 13 506-389-3235 Friday, July 25, 2008 902 864-5674 or Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Antigonish Golf and Country Club [email protected] 6:00 – 8:00 pm (rain or shine) PEI Contact Krista McKenna Hector Heritage Quay PEI Student Send-off [email protected] New Brunswick’s 7th Annual Pictou Waterfront Date TBA StFX Alumni Golf Tournament RSVP to Paul Fraser ‘82 at Watch website for details: Edmonton – July 26 and 4th Annual Saint John [email protected] or www.alumni.stfx.ca Edmonton Student Send-off Student Send-off – August 8 902- 695-5231 Saturday, July 26, 2008 Friday, August 8, 2008 St. Martha’s Alumnae Banquet Contact Michael Mitchell Hampton Golf and Country Club Antigonish-Guysborough Antigonish – October 2 [email protected] Join us for a Texas Scramble Chapter Family Fun Day St. Martha’s Alumnae Banquet will 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Tee Offs – August 17 take place on Thursday, October Vancouver – July 27 6:00 pm – BBQ Supper Sunday, August 17, 2008 2, 2008. Reception (6:00 pm) and Vancouver Annual Student/ Current and new students dine 1:00 – 4:00 pm dinner (7:00 pm) at St. Ninian Alumni Send-Off Picnic for free. Crystal Cliffs, Antigonish County Place, Antigonish. For tickets, Sunday, July 27, 2008 Contact Randy McLellan at Free admission. StFX bus option please contact Mary Foshay at Longtime StFX employee Liz MacDonald, who during her time at StFX worked as Jericho Beach Park [email protected] For details visit www.alumni.stfx.ca 863-0887 prior to September 18. scholarship and awards officer, assistant to the dean of arts and dean of science, and Contact Matt Johnston at or contact Jessica Smith in the education department, was one of several retirees honoured during Employee [email protected] St. John’s, NL – August 10 [email protected] or 902 867-3760 Antigonish – October 3-5 Appreciation Day on June 3. Shown here, Liz is pictured with Dr. Sean Riley. or 604 727-1692 St. John’s 1st Annual StFX StFX Homecoming Student Send-off Picnic, Moncton Student Send-Off October 3 – 5 25 Years of service Retirees 1st Annual StFX Sydney Student Sunday, August 10, 2008 BBQ – August 20 For more information, please Sheila Deon – Food Services Sandra Campbell – Residence Services Send-Off BBQ – August 6 19 Glasgow Place. (rain date Thursday, August 21) see schedule on page 28 or visit Sears Forbes – Facilities Management John Hagar – Finance and Operations Wednesday, August 6, 2008 Contact: Bill Dilny 6:00 – 8:00 pm www.alumni.stfx.ca Joyce Kirton – Food Services Thomas Landry – Facilities Management 6:00 – 8:00 pm Email: [email protected] Bore Park, Downtown Main Street William Marshall – Academic Services Elizabeth MacDonald – Academic Services John MacMaster – Facilities Management Shirley MacDonald – Facilities Management Debbie Murphy – Coady International Institute Donald MacPherson – Facilities Management Daniel MacIsaac – Facilities Management John Reigle – Continuing and Distance Education Margaret Zinck – Switchboard

Bobby Orr, (honorary doctorate ’81), searched out his old friend, StFX’s sacristan Mary Lillian MacDonald (honorary X-Ring ’02) at a luncheon during the International Ice Hockey Federation Tournament held recently in Halifax. Mary Lillian was joined at the luncheon by Richard Johnson ’77.

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HOMECOMING 2008 Tentative Schedule

Friday, October 3 9 am 6 pm (reception) for 7 pm (dinner) 5K Fun Run President’s Reception and Golden Grad 11 am - 9 pm Dinner JB ‘06 and Emily ‘06 with Shelly ‘80 and Ed McHugh ‘79. Registration/Homecoming Information 9:30 am Class of ’58*, Main arena, 1st floor, Charles V. Hospitality Suites, Keating Centre. Registra- Coffee with Coady Keating Millennium Centre. *Classes more tion is free and everyone should register! An event to celebrate the alumni-Coady than 50 years out are welcome to attend this connection, featuring the Katherine Fleming dinner but you MUST contact the Alumni 1:30 pm award presentation, breakfast refreshments. Office for cost and registration information The Tipping Point Campus walking tour Venue to be announced. – 902 867-2186. Class ‘58 photo at 6:30 pm Meet at KMC registration area at 1:15 pm sharp. Dress: Business attire ast issue we talked about how you can known as the “StFX halfway house.” Each year, is a great start. Assisting them with the basic 10 am – 4 pm help StFX and I recommended that one after the X graduation, some recent grads stayed things like where to find an apartment, doctor, 3 pm Registration continues 9 pm L way to assist was in the recruiting of new with us while starting to figure out where to dentist, and other services is really helpful. Offer Annual General Meeting Hospitality Suites, Keating Centre. Registra- Homecoming Inn Pub Night students to join the ranks of those who have next take their lives. It started with my spouse’s a dinner or two, share some conversation and StFX Alumni Association. All alumni are tion is free and everyone should register! MacKay Room & Lounge, Bloomfield Centre. experienced X. This issue I will layer in another brother and girlfriend. The next year it was my listen to their aspirations and concerns. Many encouraged to attend, 2nd Floor, Conference Band: The Boys (1980’s campus band). way – assisting our young graduates through cousin. Over time, it became their friends or recent grads do not return to their hometowns. Rooms, Keating Centre 11 am Admission: $5. Dress: Casual transitions. friends of friends. There is often a loneliness that engulfs them in Hall of Honour at the time of writing, it is spring - a season anyhow, it was a great phase. It dissipated a new community particularly in September 6 pm (reception) for 7 pm (dinner) Induction of 2008 Hall of Honour Candi- Saturday evening: of transition. It is a time of change and brings for a few years until last summer when an email when they do not return to X for the first time Welcome Home Dinner dates and Student Alumni Recognition Class reunions a sense of coming alive. Across the country we came from out of the blue from Jonathan Bell in years. Keating Millennium Centre - A Homecoming essay presentations, Angus L. Macdonald Various times & locations. Details to be are now into the graduation cycle. They are im- or “JB” as his teammates and friends knew him. How can you do this? Find out who your chap- event for everyone! Reception and dinner. Library, Hall of Clans. Reception to follow. announced soon for special reunion events portant events for our younger (and sometimes I had watched “JB” play basketball at X. He was ter leaders are at our alumni website. Connect Presentation of Alumni Awards of Excellence on Saturday night for the classes of: 1948, older!) citizens as they signify achievement. We the fastest player I had ever seen. He was starting with them and offer to assist recent grads. Put – Advance tickets – $50 each, Call (902) 867- 1:15 pm 1953, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, all may remember our high school graduation. his career by teaching at a private school in our the word out that you are available and ready to 2186 or email [email protected] for tickets. Dress: Campus Walking tour 1993, 1998, 2003. We recently attended our daughter’s convoca- Bedford neighbourhood and needed a place to lend a hand. You will be glad you did. Business attire Meet at KMC registration area at 1 pm. Check www.alumni.stfx.ca for updates. tion at StFX. There were a number of us in town land for a period of time. Basketball coach Steve every summer many of our chapters host stu- to support her. As alumni president, I had the Konchalski had recommended that he connect dent “send-off” events for young people who are 9 pm 1:45 pm Sunday, October 5 honour of welcoming the graduates as the with us. headed to X for the first time.M aybe we should Homecoming Inn Pub Night Ceremonial Kick-Off 11 am newest members of our alumni association on JB lived with us for a few months until he got add “X graduates’ welcome” sessions to our list Fe a t u r i n g C a p e Intermission & post-game receptions, Alumni Mass your behalf. What I wasn’t counting on was the his feet on the ground. We have become great of X alumni annual activities? Breton comedians Main Gym, Oland Centre University Chapel. Class Seating. amount of emotion and pride that washed over friends with him and his girlfriend Emily who is I am a fan of the book “The Tipping Point: Bette MacDonald and me as I moved to the microphone. It was tough also a recent X grad. We simply helped get them How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference” by Maynard Morrison, and 2 – 5 pm 12 noon to get the words out as her proud dad. I thought settled and familiarized them with our commu- Malcolm Gladwell. He makes the point that little also Aaron MacDonald, Homecoming Football Game Farewell Brunch the lump would never leave my throat. nity. They have enriched our lives. This started as things can have a large impact. One never knows MacKay Room & StFX v. SMU (Registered alumni & guests can Main arena, Keating Millennium Centre. Now comes a major transition period for her, us assisting them but it grew to so much more. when the advice you offer or the connection you Lounge, Bloomfield purchase tickets ½ price at Homecoming Purchase tickets at registration desk or at and her fellow grads. They will be facing big Now I’m not sure who has gained the most. create for the newly minted graduate could lead Centre. Admission: $10. registration desk only.) door, $15 per person. decisions in the coming months. They will spend my challenge to you is to think about recent to a life-impacting decision. It is very gratifying Dress: Casual a lot of time considering all their options. Flash graduates. How can you assist them? We are when you learn that your assistance helped pave 2:30 – 4:30 pm Sporting Events: back to any periods of major change that you well known for our “X Spirit”. Here is a way to the road for someone else. Maybe you could be Mount St. Bernard College Tea have gone through. It is both exciting yet scary. demonstrate it. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the “connector” that a new grad needs. Every Saturday, October 4 Everyone welcome, Reading Room, 3rd floor, See website for details: 8 am This is where you can help. they will live with you. Helping them network act of kindness could be the ‘tipping point’ for Physical Sciences Centre. www.alumni.stfx.ca Registration for 5K Fun Run For a number of years our house was jokingly into your community as part of a job search someone else. X Refreshments served. Oland Centre ($10 registration fee)

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are in the St. John’s area and would like to be a part of that planning, let me know. The most important item at the moment is the plan for a northern new brunswick student send-off – basically a bringing together of all students who will be going to Antigonish for the first time this fall, along with their parents. Recent graduates and current students will “X” supporters from Bathurst, Campbellton and the Kehoe Dinner is an annual event which also be invited. This will be held in early August Dalhousie came together to organize the events is put on by a group of dedicated Halifax area and we’ll send out notification well in advance and they are to be thanked for their support. alumni to raise funds for StFX varsity athletics as to the time and location. However, for fear Some who were unable to attend sent special and provide bursaries for students from the of missing someone, we would like alumni in greetings. The people from “X” helped with all Halifax Regional Municipality attending StFX. The Newfoundland to email me with the names and aspects of the North Shore activity and there dinner includes a silent/live auction which this contact information of those they feel should be was even assistance in setting up the place for year raised over $23,000, and which our keynote there. Invitations will be sent to all students in the President’s Reception and the buffet dinner. speaker graciously agreed to match! SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA the province, just in case they wish to attend. Slides and a video were shown. Next time, it is On Saturday, May 31st, The Golden X Inn Several members of the Southern California alumni chap- austin Hawley, who lived in Newfoundland expected that Bathurst will host the North Shore Roadshow returned to Halifax. Approximately ter gathered on March 16, 2008 to “break bread” with Fr. for many years and who many of you know as friends of StFX. It is hoped that some from the 150 alumni braved typical Halifax spring weather Vern Boutilier ’58 of the StFX Board of Governors while he first vice president of the Alumni Association Miramichi will be able join in. to hear StFX favorites Signal Hill (and special was visiting the area. We all enjoyed the opportunity to and chair of the SAINT Program (Students and – Sandy MacLean guest performer Dr. Sean Riley) as well as relive visit with Fr. Vern and he provided us with a full update on Alumni in Touch), asked to be invited and will be their experiences at the Inn. campus news. We are very blessed to have Fr. Vern join us present. Austin is certainly aware of everything For those alumni in the Halifax area who wish each winter in southern California and look forward to his at StFX. We will have answers to questions and to receive notice of upcoming alumni events in return in 2009. Any alumni in the southern California area students going to Antigonish for the first time Halifax, please visit the Halifax chapter website who would like to get involved in planning future events will be better prepared for what to expect. at www.stfxalumni.ca and join our local alumni Attending X events allows alumni a chance for socializing and catching up with old friends. Here please contact Ray MacDonald ’81 at 562-856-1859. email list. University sacristan Mary Lillian MacDonald (left) shares a laugh with alumni in Bangor. Finally, if you are reading this and haven’t been contacted by me by email or phone, you are Hail and Health. St. John’s, NL most likely not on my contact list. If so, please – Karen Gardiner ‘89 It’s been a good winter and spring for St. John’s alumni email me that information and I’ll ensure you as more activities have occurred and more have been know what is going on. Inverness county, NS planned. Our StFX Day gathering saw a number of new Have a safe, happy and healthy summer. Monday, June 2 was indeed a lively evening and younger alumni who expressed interest in having Hail and Health! when the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in additional events and who wanted to help plan them. – Bill Dilny ‘66 [email protected] Judique hosted Inverness County’s President’s Consequently there was an informal meeting at my home 709-685-1797 Halifax Reception. Eighty-five guests enjoyed music and Chapter to look at how and where we will proceed. Finalization of dance along with a tasty buffet. Fiddle, piano the suggestions at this meeting will follow shortly. NORTH SHORE OF NEW BRUNSWICK HALIFAX, NS and guitar music were provided by StFX alumni On April 10, 2008, Dr. Sean Riley, Peter Fardy and Helen A gathering of North Shore of New Brunswick The 17th annual Kehoe Dinner took place in Robbie Fraser, Dawn Beaton, Ian Hayes and Murphy came to town for a President’s Reception, the friends of StFX, held at the Best Western Hotel Halifax on Friday, April 4th at the Cunard Centre. Margie Beaton. Students Melanie Altman and first in many years. It was held at the Basilica Library and in Dalhousie, had over 70 people enjoy an Over 470 alumni and friends of StFX attended Isaac Fraser also entertained on fiddle and piano. news Museum where again more alumni were in attendance for evening of fellowship and information. Special this year’s dinner to hear keynote speaker Mr. Donald Holder, along with many fiddlers, treated the first time and several of them also expressed interest guests included President Dr. Sean Riley, Bill Kiely, Terry MacGibbon, ’68, executive chairman of the gathering with some spirited step dancing. in meeting to plan additional events. We attribute this past president of the StFX Alumni Association, FNX Mining Company Inc., and catch up with President Sean Riley outlined the progress and lively interest mostly to that great enthusiasm for which Helen Murphy, director of alumni affairs, and fellow alumni. Mr. Bob Burchell ’50 and Mr. L.G. events of the university and it was clear from his Spring brought Xaverians together at a variety of events Dr. Riley is famous. He spoke to those present about the Iain Boyd, director of advancement relations. (Les) Stewart ’59 were this year’s recipients of enthusiasm why StFX continues to be one of the in communities across Canada and in the U.S. this year. status of the university to date, its plans for the immediate Dr. Riley in his remarks brought everyone up to distinguished alumni awards, which are pre- leading schools in the country. Although we did future and his dreams (most of which will come to frui- date on all aspects of the university. While on the sented to a StFX graduate who brings honour not get to see Dr. Riley’s guitar and vocal skills, his There were lots of laughs and sharing of stories at our six tion) for the future. He expressed appreciation to alumni North Shore, Dr. Riley also spoke to students at to the university, the Halifax alumni chapter and toes were surely tapping as the evening ended President’s Receptions and other chapter events. Many of for the keeping the name of StFX so prominent, for being James M. Hill High School on the Miramichi and his/her community through exceptional leader- with a square set. so willing to assist in any endeavour, and for being always Dalhousie Regional High School. A number of ship and service. – Morag (Macdonald) Graham ’68 our chapters are in a transition period, with new chapter cognizant of ‘Whatsoever Things are True.’ presidents taking over from seasoned leaders. Please lend On May 22-24, Jacqui Janes and I attended the StFX Alumni Board Meeting in Antigonish at which a new gov- florida them your support and ideas as we move forward as ernance model for the Alumni Association was finalized the strongest and most loyal alumni network in Canada. (with a few changes to be made prior to the Alumni Board AGM at Homecoming in October). A copy of this is online on the StFX website. Additionally, many areas of interest to alumni and the university were discussed – chapter activities, plans for the future, strategic priorities, student recruitment, etc. We now have a number of future events proposed. Another meeting at my house will finalize these. If you

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the newest ring worn by Helen Murphy ’08 to calgary Montreal the most polished ring worn by Joe MacDonald ’46. David Ronan announced he will be stepping down as president of the Montreal chapter after eight years of much appreciated hard work. X-Men football will be playing in Montreal on September 13th at the University of Montreal. A social event will be announced closer to game day. KEEP EARLY JUNE 2009 OPEN FOR OUR AN- NUAL GOLF and DINNER DAY. – Kevin MacSween ‘89

EDMONTON, AB The Edmonton and area StFX alumni chapter gathered together on May 26th, 2008 at the Edmonton Sutton Place Hotel for the visit of Dr. Sean Riley as he continued his extremely busy schedule of Calgary, AB and some even walking away with one of the even par to claim top prize. Almost 60 sat for a Presidents’ Receptions across the country. More nual BBQ and send-off for returning and new March 14. The happy group of Xaverians and For Calgarians, old and new, it was a longer many door prizes (StFX swag – always a favorite). BBQ steak dinner and enjoyed hearing the latest than 60 alumni, family and new students were students to StFX. The group is growing larger friends (22) who boarded the bus in Antigonish winter than most, as snowy February days over- How do we top this next year? Stay tuned…. news from old friends and new acquaintances. in attendance to hear updates on all the exciting year by year. A special thank you to the alumni and Truro were met by eight more New Bruns- lapped into March, then April, and May. With that On May 27th Calgary alumni welcomed Dr. After dinner our tireless tournament organizer news unfolding on campus. On behalf of StFX, office for all their assistance and guidance which wick alumni. A buffet lunch was enjoyed by all in mind, our Annual Pub Night could not have Sean Riley for a President’s Reception at the Gerry Roy ’50 introduced guest speaker Dr. Sean Dr. Robert Westbury made a special presentation makes these events successful. and then we were off to Bangor with a brief come at a better time. On Saturday March 1, we stylish Vue Café on 11th Ave, which once again Riley ‘74, president of StFX. Dr. Riley enthusiasti- to Archbishop Emeritus Joseph MacNeil, outlin- – Michael Mitchell ‘78 stopover at the St. Stephen/Calais border for cus- heated things up to bring some cheer to the lives became ‘Electric Avenue’ for the evening (for cally spoke of the calibre of entering students ing his early years growing up in Cape Breton toms. By this time we had a chance to meet each of our fellow Calgary Xaverian alumni. those of us who remember the ’80s). It was a both for their academic achievements and their to his many accomplishments on behalf of all SAINT JOHN, NB other and everyone was in great cheer, looking making a successful return to “The Garage” on great chance for us to keep up with what’s hap- community involvement. They are “the full total parishioners in the Edmonton Archdiocese. The StFX bus rolled into Rothesay, NB at the forward to our weekend adventure together. the banks of the Bow River, this year was even pening at the rapidly-changing university. package”. He spoke on how the “undergraduate On July 26th, we will be hosting our 3rd an- Shadow Lawn Inn mid-afternoon on Friday, Following arrival in Bangor and hotel check-in, bigger than the last. Once again the crowd was One more spring event planned (but not yet student experience at “X” is exceptional for hav- jumping to the sounds of our new favourite complete as of the time of this writing) is the annual ing first rate faculty-to-student relationships”. band, ‘Fraid Knot,’ who had no problems filling Student Send-Off Picnic on June 22, where new He continued that StFX is getting better and Income for Life the dance floor right through to closing time. and returning students in southern Alberta who are better at offering a 24/7 exciting experience. Now with Over 250 people packed the place, and everyone attending StFX have a chance to meet each other, Dr. Riley spoke about upcoming projects at “X” A revolutionary investment that can help you achieve left happy, having hooked up with old friends, and staff from StFXA dmissions. This event, which highlighted by the news that in mid-June they has evolved from a meet-and- would be breaking ground on a new home for a secure and comfortable retirement. greet to a full blown barbecue, the Coady Institute. David Ronan ’59 thanked is especially a great opportunity Dr. Riley for his update. Roger Boudreault ’58 for students new to StFX to have received a standing ovation for handing Dr. Riley SunWise Elite Plus can protect your initial investment and provide you with a predictable some questions answered (by a substantial check worth $105,000 to celebrate income stream for life. In addition, SunWise Elite Plus will award you a 5% annual staff and students) and feel his 50th year since graduation from StFX. Many guaranteed income bonus for each year you do not make a withdrawal in the first 15 years. more at ease in ‘going east’ in thanks to Terry Foley ’69 for offering a sleeve of Rethinking Retirement Planning SunWise Elite Plus is brought to you by two of Canada’s leading financial services companies, September. Hail and Health. golf balls to all golfers. Diners received an en- – Jay Donlevy ‘92 vironmentally friendly reusable bag, packaged Sun Life Financial and CI Investments. with the StFX Logo donated by Harry Trihey MONTREAL, PQ ’67. Numerous door prizes were given out and Although more than 40 the Montreal chapter is most grateful for the Xaverians and friends pre- donated prizes: Bob Harvey ‘54 – golf umbrellas; pared for another cold, wet Joe Kelly ’59 – homemade wine; Fred Cribb ‘60, annual golf day, Friday, June Quebec City – books; Alumni Affairs – door prizes. managed by CI Investments Inc. issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada 6th turned out to be a golf- During the evening Kelly Danaher ’95 made a er’s delight. No wind, no sun, brief presentation about work being done for For more information, please contact no rain and no bugs allowed the “Panama Health Project” and its commitment Angus MacLellan, BBA, CLU MacLellan & Moffatt Financial Inc. Great Grad golfers to attack the Candiac to bettering the lives of women and children in At the Montreal alumni chapter’s Golf Day and Dinner, Roger Golf course and attempt to Central America. More information can be ob- Garfield Moffatt, CFP, CLU Assante Estate and Insurance Services Inc. Boudreault ‘58 received a standing ovation for the very become champions of the tained at: [email protected] Glen Rankin, PFP, CFP, FMA, CIM, FCSI 105A Walker Street, Truro, NS B2N 4B1 substantial contribution he made to StFX on the occasion of tournament’s new “Vegas” Gloria Menard ‘56, as well as Heather Johnson Ph: 1-888-893-0508 • Fax 902-893-6126 his 50th graduation anniversary. This is the third contribution format. At the end of 18 holes, ‘93 and partner Stuart, Thelma Sulivan ‘59, Frank that Roger has made to StFX at Montreal chapter functions, Eric Tobin ’52, Daphne Tobin, Rooney ‘ 62, Marv Rheault ’60 with wife Dawn, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, a member of the Sun Life Financial group of companies, is the sole issuer of the individual variable annuity contract providing and the chapter is very grateful for Roger’s dedication to Patrice Aucoin ’65 and An- Terry Cribb ‘ 64, Dean Stock ‘ 01 did attend and for investment in SunWise Elite segregated funds. A description of the key features of the applicable individual variable annuity contract is contained in the Information StFX. Here, Mr. Boudreault generously presents a cheque Folder. SUBJECT TO ANY APPLICABLE DEATH AND MATURITY GUARANTEES, ANY AMOUNT THAT IS ALLOCATED TO A SEGREGATED FUND IS INVESTED AT THE tigonish representative, Bill hopefully will do so again next year, as will the ® to StFX President Dr. Sean Riley for $105,000. 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tour guides for our trip. They did an amazing job as did our bus driver. I would encourage alumni to consider joining the next alumni bus trip to Cape Breton for Celtic Colours in October 2008. You will really enjoy the weekend.

Saint John Alumni Chapter News Our 7th New Brunswick Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament and 4th Saint John area Student Send-off will be held onA ugust 8 at the Hampton Golf and Country Club, Hampton NB. Our planning committee is at work finalizing the details for our event. Please plan to join us for our best ball golf fol- Sydney, NS saint john, NB lowed by a reception and dinner. New and returning students will be our guests for dinner. Please alumni sponsored prize. A big thank you to the Manthorpe ‘05 graciously agreed to accept the see our chapter events page on the StFX website PEI organising committee consisting of; Lynn Coffin secretary responsibilities. Congratulations Matt, for details and register online at http://www.stfx.ca/ ’86, Terry MacIsaac ’95,’97, Stephanie Mackay ‘01, Candace, Liane and Noreen! Enjoy! Deadline for registration is August 1. We look for- Danielle Boudreau ’06, Paul Fraser ’82 and An- Outgoing vice-president, Margaret Anne Ca- ward to welcoming you to our fun-filled event. For drea Fanjoy ’06. The chapter is hosting a Student degan, and president Jim Bowne have served in further information please contact Randy McLellan Send-Off BBQ for new and returning students on their capacities for nine years. Jim and his wife, [email protected] or myself brenand@ Wednesday, Aug. 13th, at the Hector Heritage Carolyn, have purchased land in Cape Breton and nb.sympatico.ca Hail and health!! Quay in the town of Pictou. For more information will build their retirement home there next year. – Andrea MacLean-Holohan contact chapter president Paul Fraser at 695-5231 The new executive will bring a lot of X spirit and or [email protected] talent to the chapter. OTTAWA, ON – Paul Fraser ’82 the planning committee is actively working The 12th Annual Ottawa StFX Alumni Family on the 7th Annual Student/Alumni Sendoff Pic- and Friends Best Ball golf tournament was held SYDNEY, NS nic which will be held at Jericho Beach Park in Saturday, June 7th at the Canadian Golf and Our President’s Reception was held in Sydney Vancouver on Sunday, July 27th from 12-noon to Country Club. We had 50 golfers enjoy a great on May 29th with 104 local alumni and friends 4 p.m. All new and returning students attending PEI Golf TOurnament round of golf on what was absolutely a perfect attending to meet StFX President Dr. Sean Riley. X from British Columbia and their families are The annual PEI Alumni Golf Tournament on ottawa day! Many thanks to all those who participated The president updated us on the recruitment of invited as well as alumni and their families. June 21 featured beautiful island weather and who helped with prize donations. A special excellent students and faculty, the strengthen- Hail and Health again this year. Pictured here are several thanks to Dr. Sean Riley, StFX President, who ing of the Xaverian reputation and the ongoing – Jim Bowne of the dedicated organizers (l-r): Leah was in attendance and joined us for the golfing renewal of the campus. Those attending enjoyed we went to the Muddy Rudder Restaurant where therapy. Then it was on to Saint John for supper Ellen Walsh ‘04, chapter president Sandy portion of the day. Helen Murphy (director of their personal time with President Riley and mix- TORONTO, ON we were greeted by David Case and local alumni at the Ale House, Market Square where local Sweet ‘78, Heather MacAulay ‘07 and Vicky Alumni Affairs) and Bill Kiely (past president of ing with fellow Xaverians. StFX alumni and friends gathered for a fun day of for a reception and dinner. On Saturday we drove alumni joined us. Everyone was decked out ap- Weldin ‘86. to Boston with an hour stop en route for retail propriately in green attire for the evening. Those the Alumni Association) also joined us for the We are really looking forward to hosting our golf at the Kleinburg Golf Club on May 20, 2008. therapy at the Kittery Outlet Mall. We arrived in going on to Nova Scotia stayed overnight at the day’s festivities and to bring the latest word from first send-off barbeque for new students, their Congratulations to Bill McDonnell ‘77 and his Boston late Saturday afternoon and disembarked Holiday Inn Express while eight of us from New campus. Congratulations to our winning four- Ottawa’s next event will be a Student Send- parents, alumni and friends of X. It will be held in team for organizing another successful Toronto at the Cambridge Marriott Hotel. That evening Brunswick bid our fond farewells. It was an amaz- some this year: Connor Rossiter, Kevin Rossiter, Off BBQ the end of August. Check the alumni the first week ofA ugust – date, time and location Golf Classic for our local Xaverians. Guests from our StFX bus took us to downtown Boston to MJ ing trip, lots of fun, camaraderie and true Xave- Kris O’Connell and Jeff McPhail. The highlight website/Ottawa chapter for upcoming details. to be announced. campus were StFX President Dr. Sean Riley ‘74, O’Connor’s Irish Pub where we celebrated with rian spirit. Special thanks go out to Helen Murphy of the day had to be a hole-in-one by Jerome See you there. Plans are currently being made to get local Vice-President Advancement Peter Fardy, Direc- 50-plus Boston area alumni at a St. Patrick’s Day and Maria Hartery who were the organizers and Hamilton on the 16th. Congratulations Jerome! – Karri Cameron ‘92 alumni involved in organizing other local Cape tor of Advancement Relations Iain Boyd ’75 and Ceilidh. It was a great evening with excellent Breton events. For information or to volunteer Director of Alumni Affairs Helen Murphy ’08. contact John or Barbara Shaw (902) 564-5674 or the evening before the golf classic, a number refreshments, camaraderie and great entertain- Kelowna PICTOU COUNTY, NS ment. A real Maritime Kitchen Party complete On Friday, May 30th, the Pictou County chapter [email protected] of local alumni were welcomed by chapter with a Cape Breton fiddler. Sunday we all went hosted the Golden X Inn Roadshow with Signal Hill. president Martha Black at an informal chapter by MTA subway to South Boston to see the St. The pub took place in New Glasgow at Summer VANCOUVER, BC meeting at the downtown Bow and Arrow Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade lasted two hours Street Industries. The evening was fantastic, with Vancouver alumni gathered for a general Pub. Martha has agreed to stay on as chapter and had many Irish bands and floats from several close to 300 in attendance. We had Wheel pizza alumni meeting Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Backstage president for the time being, but had extended U.S. cities, Bermuda and Ireland. Sunday evening for sale, and had an original table and chairs from Lounge, Granville Island, where they received an invitation to other alumni to become more we had dinner at the Durgin-Park restaurant in the Golden X which all helped alumni relive their updates on chapter activities, the scholarship involved in organizing chapter events. The re- the Faneuil Hall area of Boston. We were greeted college days. And that they did. Signal Hill played program, and chapter finances. The last major sponse to the call for new chapter leaders was there by some local alumni and had an opportu- a wide variety of cover tunes to suit all ages. The item was the election of a new executive. very encouraging and seven people came out nity to chat with some prospective students and dance floor was packed from start to finish. The the chapter is being left in good hands as Matt to discuss moving the chapter forward. their parents. Monday morning, it was time to opening act was the local rock band Beyond Ash Johnston ‘05 was elected president and Candace a student send-off event is planned for June. board the bus and head homeward after having and they set a good stage for Signal Hill. President MacKenzie ‘05 was elected vice-president. Liane everyone with the Toronto chapter and the a great buffet breakfast at the hotel. We headed Dr. Sean Riley gave a short talk and actually played Tobin ‘81 was acclaimed as treasurer. At the national Alumni Association extends sympathy back to New Brunswick via New Hampshire and a few tunes with the band later in the evening. An- time no one was eager to assume the role as to Martha, her sister Monica, brother Jim Jr., and Maine. Mid-way it was time to stop in South StFX alumni and friends gathered at a Maritime Universities Alumni Winery Tour in Kelowna on June 10. drew ’82 and Janice ’83 Alcorn won the sponsored secretary. However, at a recently held meeting their father Jim on the sudden passing recently Portland for a break and some important retail Included in picture are (l-r) Helen Murphy ’08, Dr. Bernie Legatto ’68, Lily Legatto and Christene Walsh ‘91. bar fridge prize and Ruth MacDonald ‘08 won the of the chapter planning committee, Noreen of their mother Elaine.

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phy. He is a member of Civil Sheila (Wood) Redden ber 14th, 2006 – Nicholas, Sonya MacDonald ‘95 Cynthia (Lays) Campanaro ‘95 Shelley (Skinner) ‘96 Moira (Sullivan) ’96, and Mike Buyting ‘50s Air Search and Rescue/NL ‘67, is presently living in Delaney, and Alannah. and Jimmy Clarke ‘99 and Ryan Ferdais with StFX alumni at their wedding as a pilot, Nav, military Cape George with her hus- John Dominic Devlin ‘56 spotter, and military search band Mike. She has been Marilyn Hourihan ‘75 and his wife Leah (Kell) Czech Rep. in September Shirley McDonald–Davies Randy McLellan ‘90 is Siobhan Ryan ‘93 is cur- Retired Judge Leo Nimsick ‘58 master. retired for the past 12 years will be retiring at the end Gabrielle, Aug 20/07 and Keigan are celebrating their 50th and is busier than ever! of June from the Halifax 1990, to teach English as ‘86 is living in Cape Cod living in New Brunswick rently working as a so- wedding anniversary this John Lesaux ‘63 has had She is chairperson of the Regional School Board a second language. He married to an Australian with his wife Angela, and licitor with the Nova Scotia September. They would a 34-year career with Lon- Antigonish Garden Club, as a classroom teacher, did so for eight years, and lawyer/musician, with a son is working as director of Department of Justice. love to hear from anyone don Life in real estate fi- organist at the Bethany resource, reading recovery currently teaches privately. Sean (age 5) and daughter business development for She is married to Dermot that knows them. They can nance, culminating in the Motherhouse and chair- and literacy coordinator for There, he met his present Clarie (age 3). She’d love a wellness company. Williams, and has two chil- be reached at jldevlin@ position of vice president person of the Lakevale the past 32 years. day wife, Radmila Skyp- to hear from anyone from dren, Maeve and Finbar, hotmail.com. mortgages. He is subse- Library/c@p committee. alova. The couple now lives X! She can be reached at Alexio Muise ‘91 is the both future Xaverians. quently employed as spe- Art Coleman ‘77 is mar- a bicultural life, six months [email protected]. winner of The Royal Col- Ed Magis ‘57 received an cial consultant to Scotia- Cyril “Cy” Monahan ‘68 ried to Shawna (Josey), in Canada, and six months lege of Physicians and Sur- Cynthia (Lays) Campanaro Honorary Life Member- in The Czech Republic. geons of Canada’s 2008 ‘95 lives in Dundas, ON and Retired March 2006 bank mortgages. is living in the beautiful and has an 18-year-old ship Award from the Su- town of Godrich, located in son, Israel. Art has attended ‘90s Canadian Research Award is a teacher with the Ham- Natalie ‘96 after 32 years and Curtis ‘98 Lord perannuated Teachers of Joe Ronco ’64 retired at SW Ontario on the shores several X homecomings of Specialty Residents, Di- ilton–Wentworth School Grace Bannerman, Oct 20/07 Saskatchewan. The award the end of 2006 in Colo- of Lake Huron. He is cur- including his 30th reunion ‘80s Keith Patrick MacCormick vision of Medicine, for his Board. She left X in ’96 to Grace, Jan 26/05 and was presented at the an- rado, USA. He would like to rently, and has been for in 2007, which Art regards ‘90 is living in Antigonish manuscript entitled “Pro- pursue further education Anna, Feb 14/07 nual general meeting in hear from any 1964 gradu- the last 10 years, working as “a blast!” Art is looking Susan Cafazzo ‘81, is a with his wife and two chil- tein-Tyrosine Phospatase in athletic therapy. She Saskatoon May 14, 2008. ates. He can be reached at as an engineer with Sifto forward to hearing from community health devel- dren. “If anyone is in town for Sigma is Associated with graduated from Sheridan [email protected]. Canada, operator of the friends and fellow alumni oper/manager of a medical homecoming this year, look Ulcerative Colitis.” College and became a Leo Archibald Nimsick largest salt mine opera- of the ‘70’s. He can be clinic in Ottawa, ON. She me up, I’m in the book!” certified AT in 1999. In ‘58 retired as a judge of the Paul Brown ‘66, after a tion in the world. Cyril and reached at artpc@hotmail. extends a hello to the BSc David Quinn ‘91 is married 2001, she used her BSc PE Provincial Court in March 34-year career with the his family are loving their com phys. ed class of `80 and Juanita MacDonald ‘90, to Stephanie (Hancock), degree from X and began of 2006, after 32 years. U.S. Drug Enforcement life in Godrich, and try BEd secondary science after working for many with their two children teaching high school in Administration, became whenever possible to visit Gary MacIsaac ‘77 re- class of `81. years as a counselor for Rebecca and Matthew. Mississauga. Now on her Dr. Jock Murray ‘59 was Brent ‘77 and a senior investigator with the StFX campus. “Boy has cently got married at St. adults with disabilities, has third maternity leave in elected a founding Fellow Haymo ‘82 and Mary Lou received her advanced di- Anne (MacMillan) ‘93 and four years, she is married Linda (MacNeil) ’96, ’98 Helen Bannerman Integrity Partners. He can it changed (and for the Peter’s Basilica at the Vati- and Paul Snyder of the Canadian Academy be reached at unit2@aol. better) over the past 40 can in Rome! Twenty-nine (Dee) Thiel ‘81 have been ploma in HR management husband Jim Morgan have with three beautiful chil- of Health Sciences, regard- Sydney Brooke, Aug 19/07 com years!” people made the trip from living on the south coast and has been employed as moved back to beautiful dren, and still finds time to Yuka Burrell, Jan 24/07 ed as one of the highest San Diego. Gary wore his of England for 16 years. the HR development coor- PEI, where they are cel- run and weight train. She honours for members of Donald “Brain” Grant ‘67 father’s X-Ring during the Haymo is the vice-principal dinator for the Construc- ebrating the birth of their would love to hear from the Canadian health sci- retired in January 2008 as ‘70s ceremony in his memory. of the Anglo-European tion Association of NS for daughter Meredith, with old X friends, and can be ences community. a director of the British “God has been very good College of Chiropractic the past year. She and her their son Leland. reached at cmrcamp@ Columbia Geological Peggy MacIntyre ‘72 bliss- to me. A guy from Boston and Mary Lou works at son Spencer lead a busy sympatico.ca. Survey to start a new career fully retired from teaching to go to StFX, and get mar- the college as the post and active life in Halifax, Roe J. MacFarlane ‘93 ‘60s in Vancouver as president at Rankin Memorial School ried at the Vatican is pretty graduate programmes NS. She would love to hear has been promoted to Brent Howley ‘95 is living of Goldbrook Ventures in Iona in June of 2006. special to say the least.” administrator. The couple from any of the 2nd Marg vice-president of product and working in Moncton Dominic “Bud” Rousseau Inc, a company focused on have two daughters aged crew or her off–campus management & business as a plastic surgeon with ‘61, ‘63 is now retired and nickel and platinum metals, Thomas O’Sullivan ‘72, ‘73 Steve Czapalay ‘79 has 14 and 18. housemates. She can be development at RR Don- his wife Andrea Burry. They Christi and into his second career with a major project in became the proud grand- been a retired math teach- reached at jmacdonald@ nelley in Chicago. are proud to announce the Asami and John Jefferson ‘92 Warren Burrell ‘97 (hobby), aerial photogra- Canada’s Artic region. father of triplets on Octo- er since 1987. He went to cans.ns.ca birth of their first daughter

Meredith Anne Marjorie, July 21/06 Maeve Ryan, Feb 1/04 and Riley Ann, Feb 27/07 Ryan Alexander, March 8/08 July 14/07 Ian Francis, Aug 7/07 William Michael, June 30/07 Emily Breagh, Dec 9/07 Sawyer Van, Aug 21/07 Aug 4/07 Finbar Denis, Sept 9/06

Anne (MacMillan) ‘93 Siobhan Ryan ‘93 Angela Murphy ‘94 Sandy Marsh ‘94 Donica (Cameron) ‘95 Melissa ‘99 Sarah (Bowes) ‘99 Angie (MacDonald) ‘00 Karen and Jacqueline Kell ‘00 and Jim Morgan and Dermot Williams and Bernard Murphy ‘94 and Peter Hamm and Mark Santogrosso and Glen DeCoste ‘98, ‘99 and Jeff Oldford and Carl MacNeil ‘98 Matthew ‘00 MacLeod and Michael Cooke

36 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 37 Sept 30/06 Anderson, 2 and Camryn, 4.5 mths Emlyn Mary, July 19/07 July 14/07 with his wife, Mary Pat and obituaries their two sons, Matthew and Cameron. Dr. Barry Wallbank Farewell to Anne Shelley (Skinner) ‘96 he StFX community was Former alumni office staff Lost married Ryan Ferdais on Tdeeply saddened by member passes away & August 7th, 2004. They are now living in Medicine Hat, the death on May 22, 2008, he StFX community, Found AB, with their two children of Dr. Barry Wallbank, chair Tand the Alumni Office in Heather (Sifton) ‘00 Kristen and Mary Brennan Brown ‘00 Carla (O’Brien) ‘00 Isabelle and Jacob. of the physics department. particular, are saddened by and Strahan McCarten Rob Steiner ‘00 and Peter Brown ‘00 and Neal Alderson ’97 Dr. Wallbank was born in the death of Anne Kennedy Lost Warren Burrel ‘97 recently England. He earned his Chisholm (Boutlier) of, Men’s ‘93 Addison Blythe, born Feb- accepted a position with Rebecca Marie, Feb 14/08 Liam Patrick, Apr 15/07 Brent Zavier , Nov 30/07 ruary 21st, 2008. Sunway International Col- PhD from the University Antigonish, who passed Women’s ‘96 lege for two years begin- of Liverpool in 1974 and away peacefully at home Men’s ‘98 Sonya (MacDonald) ‘95 ning in July 2008. Sunway was a research fellow at the University of British Columbia May 18, 2008 at the age of 82. Anne spent many happy Women’s ‘02 and Jimmy Clarke ‘99 College is in Kualal Lumpur, before joining the physics department at StFX in 1982 as years working in the Antigonish community, beginning at Women’s ‘03 were married in Tofino, Malaysia. a research associate. He joined the faculty in 1988. He was Keltic Motors as a secretary, before taking a position at the BC, on October 20th, 2007. Women’s ‘05 They now live in Calgary, Curtis ‘98 and Natalie a dedicated teacher and researcher, achieving the rank of StFX Alumni Office. Here, her friends fondly referred to her Women’s ‘05 full professor in 2000 and assuming the role of department as “The Human Computer” due to her uncanny memory and AB. ‘96 Lord welcomed their Women’s ‘06 daughter, and little sister chair in 2005. As chair, he devoted himself generously organizational skills. She will be lovingly remembered for Men’s ‘08 Janice MacKay ‘95 is cur- for their son Keigan, Gabri- to the enhancement of the department’s programs and her kindness, faith, integrity, dignity, quick wit and style. Our Lynn ‘01 Maureen (Gallivan) ‘02 Katie (Dysart) ‘02 rently enrolled in the ap- elle on August 20th, 2007. and Stephen Melanson and Darren Russell and Rob Kitchen was particularly attentive to the intellectual growth and sincere sympathy goes out to Anne’s family and friends. plied degree in culinary Found operations at the Culinary Nadine Boudreau ‘99, has general wellbeing of all the students in the program – as 1970 X-Ring Aug 11/07 Sept 8/07 Aug 4/07 Institute of Canada. She’s been living in New York he was with all the students he encountered. Professor Dr. Yogi Joshi studying to become a re- for six years, married with Wallbank was internationally known for his expertise in he StFX community search chef, and would two children (aged 4 and laser assisted electron scattering from elemental gases. was saddened to learn love to hear from any 5). She is the CEO/owner T He had numerous undergraduate honours students and of the loss of Dr. Yogi old friends. She can be of a consulting company reached at kobemackay@ that works with JP Morgan postdoctoral fellows assisting in this research and which Joshi. Dr. Joshi, who had hotmail.com. Chase. Nadine says life was just recently relocated to a custom designed laser been a member of the is hectic and she misses research laboratory. He published many research papers in physics department since Karl Poulin ‘95 is now Antigonish, but she loves internationally recognized peer adjudicated journals with 1965, died peacefully teaching in China, along New York! co-authors from around the world. Dr. Wallbank and his at his home on April 2, Katherine Latwaitis ‘02 Michelle (Bell) ‘02 Katie (Wright) wife, Dr. Denise Wallbank of the StFX chemistry department 2008, surrounded by his and Jason Orlik ’02 and Michael Parsons and Jared Harding ‘02 deceased have been an important part of the scientific and academic family after a courageous struggle with non-Hodgkin’s Angus Beaton ‘32 Raymond Sommerville ‘62 community of StFX. lymphoma. He was 70. Dr. Joshi established a research Aug 25/07 Aug 4/07 March 18/08 Mary C. (Ross) Campbell ‘33 Jean Guy Thibaudeau ‘63 laboratory in atomic spectroscopy at StFX and received Elizabeth (Brine) Kirk ‘33 Elizabeth Rose Chiasson ‘ 65 John Joseph Beaton ‘36 Michael Joseph Patrick (Mike) Colleen Kennedy continuous funding from the National Research Council Anthony Nardocchio ‘38 Monaghan ‘65 he StFX community and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Sr. Clare Marie Lyons ‘39 Sr. Mary C. Sullivan ‘66 Texpresses sincere Council throughout his career. He established an Anne Kennedy Chisholm ‘44 Sr. Mary L. Walsh ‘70 sympathy on the loss of international network of research collaborators, published Jean (Scott) Hughes ‘44 Dr. Eric Downing ‘71 Colleen Kennedy (profiled over 240 papers in research journals including five while Convocation Alfred Reginald Coward ‘47 Archibald MacKeigan ‘72 Helen Marie MacIntosh ‘47 Gertrude Carolyn “Gert” Demmons ‘73, ‘74 in our last issue), a StFX recuperating in the past few months. He was a guest at DVDs Roy A. Reeves ‘48 Ronald Joseph Bourgeois ‘76 graduate and a member the University of Amsterdam on two sabbatical leaves. Catherine (Anstey) ‘02 Lisa (Hill) ‘02 Rhonda Walker Gerald Francis Gillis ‘50 Paul Murray Charlton ‘82 of the Technology Support He hosted many distinguished researchers who were The May 2008 and Brent Aitken ‘01 and Brad Wassilaskus ’03 and Brent Pottle ’02 William Blake Brady ‘51 Ronald Raymond MacKay ‘82 Group since 1997, who appointed to the James Chair at StFX. He was elected convocation Edward Daniel Currie ‘51 Thomas P. Mac Neil ‘88 passed away at home on a Fellow of the Optical Society of America in 1993, an DVD is now Alexander Douglas, Nov. 2/07 Aug 27/05 Jake Wilcox, Sept 29/06 Augustine J. Girouard Margaret “Colleen” Kennedy ‘92, ‘94, Helen Cecilia Lanz ‘51 former staff April 4, 2008 following a courageous battle with leukemia. Associate Member of the Institute of Spectroscopy of the available at the She was 37. Colleen graduated from StFX with a Bachelor of Russian Academy of Sciences in 1994, and received the Barbara Jean (Mooney) Moore ‘51 Susan Wong ‘03 bookstore. Thomas “Tanky” Andrews ‘53 Barbara Ann (Conway) Barriscale, MSB Arts in 1992 and a Bachelor of Education in 1994. She was StFX Research Award in 1996. He served as chair of the Jerome MacDonald ‘53 Effie Sarah MacDonald, MSB employed as training coordinator with StFX’s Technology physics department from 1990-1996. He was named a Arthur J. O’Donnell ‘53 Sr. Mary Greta McIntyre, former staff Visit www.stfx.ca Support Group. She wrote training materials for the campus Senior Research Professor upon his retirement from StFX Mercedes (Chartier) Gauvin ‘54 Huntley J. Johnson, retired staff and choose the Eileen Marie Little ‘54, MSB James Henry Pottie, retired staff community and provided hands-on training to small in 2001 and continued his research and some teaching Campus Store Maurice Richard “Moe” Tremblay ‘54 Dr. Yogi Joshi, faculty groups. She was also an important part of new technology until his death. Roger Gervais ‘58 Dr. Barry Wallbank, faculty projects, helping with research and in supporting people link to order your Andrea (Versteeg) ‘03 Shauna (MacGillivray) ‘04 Shauna (MacGillivray) ‘04 Rev. Donald MacLellan ‘60 Roderick George “Roddie” MacKinnon, trying to understand the changes in technology. copy today. and Scott Barrett and Steve Wilcox, ‘99 and Steve Wilcox, ‘99 Gilbert Walter “Rae” Austin ‘62 former staff

38 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 39 Update X-ring story l Alumni Office Have you moved, changed Update online at careers, been promoted? www.stfx.ca/alumni/ We’d like to hear about it. update-info.htm The tale of the lost X-Ring Full Name: ______Class Year: ______It was the best of times, it was the worst of times Spouse’s Name: ______Is spouse an ‘X’ alum? ______Year: ______t read like the Charles Dicken’s novel, Address A Tale of Two Cities… It was the best Street: ______I of times it was the worst of times….. I City: ______am referring of course to the tale of my lost Province/State: ______Postal/Zip Code: ______ring. Like so many other tales before mine Phone: (______) ______this had a happy ending. Fax: (______) ______Email: ______It’s a good news–bad news kind of story. Homepage: ______I had lost my X-Ring last May. I had been on a diet of all things and had lost a consider- Employment Information able amount of weight (that was the good Company: ______news); and with the loss, the ring was get- Position: ______ting loose. But I dared not remove it from Street: ______my finger as I had worn that ring for 27 years City: ______and apart from childbirth (five times) it Province/State: ______Postal/Zip Code: ______Phone: (______) ______rarely left my finger.T hen (and here comes Fax: (______) ______the bad news) I took off my glove one day Email: ______and it was not there. I searched my gloves, Homepage: ______the floors throughout the house, retraced my steps. ..everything. But to no avail. I was Employment Information for Spouse devastated. I had been encouraged by a Company: ______number of people to call the alumni office Position: ______Street: ______at StFX and see if anyone had returned City: ______it, but having fallen to the stronghold of Margie Davis Province/State: ______Postal/Zip Code: ______skepticism, I didn’t. I justified my lack of Phone: (______) ______action by assuming it was swallowed up Bond, and the first words were, “This must be Fax: (______) ______in the bowels of my house at the mercy your lucky day, I think I have your ring here!” Email: ______of some dust bunny and I just wasn’t that I started to cry before I read any further. Homepage: ______good a housekeeper. glenda, had explained that a 2007 gradu- Who can always reach you? It wasn’t until the visit of Dr. Sean Riley ate had returned it to the alumni office after Name: ______in St. John’s with Peter Fardy and Helen she started working in a restaurant. The Position: ______Murphy in tow that I was once again made manager had indicated that the ring she Street: ______aware of the voided space on my finger. I wore was identical to the one he found City: ______stood in that reception in a sea of X-Rings a month before and had kept thinking Province/State: ______Postal/Zip Code: ______feeling stripped of the X-identity. I dis- someone would come back for. So she sent Phone: (______) ______cussed at length with Helen and Peter how it onto the alumni office whereG lenda spent Fax: (______) ______Email: ______the graduates of the mid ’80s and previous the next little while calling everyone in that Homepage: ______years were robbed of the infamous “Ring year, 1980, to see if they misplaced their ring. Ceremony’ that has become the trademark No one had. I had graduated in the spring Information you would like to have published in the ‘News Exchange’ of StFX. I proposed the idea of having hon- of ’81 after taking three courses in the fall section of our Alumni News. orary ring ceremonies for those graduates of 1980. She couriered the ring to me and ______who never got to experience them, for I have written the young lady who was so ______whenever they returned for a subsequent conscientious and had the foresight to send ______reunion year and both agreed it was an it back to StFX. Thank you Jennifer. ______idea they had entertained in the past. But I am reminded of the faith of the Xaverian ______there I was with no ring to even partake community and the strength of the alumni ______in such a ceremony. And again upon en- regardless of what year they graduated. The couragement from Helen and Jacqui Janes X-Ring allows us to eliminate all boundaries, Return your X-Update to: I decided to write the alumni office. I was age, religion, race, title; it does not matter. St. Francis Xavier University, Advancement Records once again reminded of the eternal faith Once you see the X- Ring it identifies you PO Box 5000, Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5 the family at StFX exudes. as ‘family.’ Family looks out for you and I was Phone: (902) 867-5327 • Fax: (902) 867-3659 I went through the motions, not expect- certainly looked after by family I did not Toll-free: 1-888-739-0031 ing much but telling my tale and giving my Email: [email protected] even know. Thanks! details of maiden name etc. It wasn’t a day Date: ______later that I got an email back from Glenda – Margie Davis

40 StFX Alumni News l Summer 2008 TIME TO SOAR: For 944 StFX students, Sunday, May 4, 2008 will stand out as the highlight of the year: convocation day. As Alumni Association president Ed McHugh ’79 advised: “You’ve had a world class education. It’s your time to go forward and soar.”

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Summer 2008 from the Editor L Helen Murphy ‘08 Alumninews Letters St