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Impact Western Witnessing the impact Spring 2011 issue Shawn Simpson 02 Witnessing the impact 03 Orthopaedic surgeons give $1.5 million to honour division founder

04 Improving strategies and policies to support Canadian newcomers 05 Proud graduate supports next generation to honour brother 06 Engineering a better world 07 Wind dome concept comes to life 08 UN experience solidifies career aspirations for law student he power of philanthropy to open destruction caused by tornadoes and the eyes of Western students to a downbursts. 09 Student sings the praises T world of new experiences and Every gift is important in enabling of Faculty’s masterclass possibilities is evident in the stories pro- Western to deliver an exemplary univer- program filed in this issue of Impact Western. sity experience. To attract the best and For instance, your generosity has brightest students, faculty and research- 10 Donors making a difference enabled law student Katerina Minaeva ers, it is critical that we provide them to intern at the with the strate- 11 Thank you to our newest United Nations gic resources Commission on needed to donors The power of philanthropy International to open the eyes of Western achieve global Trade Law in students to a world of new standards of Impact Western is published three times a year by the Vienna, Austria, ” excellence. We Department of Communications & Public Affairs, in experiences and possibilities is solidifying her evident in the stories profiled are very grateful partnership with the Department of Alumni Relations interest to pur- and fortunate to & Development, to inform alumni, corporations, in this issue of Impact Western. sue a career in have alumni and foundations and other friends of Western about the international law. friends who are donations, priorities and progress of the University’s – President Amit Chakma current fundraising initiatives as well as the impact of Donors are moved to give gifts already in action. helping to bring a world-class profes- in support of higher education and the If you would like to receive this publication sional experience to the classroom development of tomorrow’s global citi- electronically, and/or you would like more information, through the Don Wright Faculty of zens and leaders. please email [email protected] Music’s masterclass program, which Thank you for making a difference invites internationally-renowned artists, through your continued support and On the Cover: such as Francesco Milioto, to campus generosity. Dr. James Roth where they work directly with students Chair, Division of Orthopaedic to refine their performance techniques. Surgery, Western’s Schulich School And we continue to advance our of Medicine & Dentistry. research in wind engineering by looking for the most effective ways to har- Amit Chakma

Photo by Shawn Simpson ness the wind’s energy and mitigate the President & Vice-Chancellor Spring 2011 Issue Number 14 Impact Western | 03 moCreover ins stoiryde Orthopaedic surgeons give $1.5 million to honour division founder Contributed

Members of Western’s Division of Orthopaedics in the Department of Surgery have donated $1.5 million to create the J.C. Kennedy Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery. Pictured above (from left to right) in front: Drs. Graham King, Kevin Gurr, Bob Bourne, James Roth, Steve MacDonald, Ken Faber. Second row: Drs. Deb Bartley, Marie-Eve LeBel, Darren Drosdowech, Rich McCalden, Kevin Willets, Dave Sanders, Ruby Grewal, Stew Bailey. Back row: Drs. Bob Giffin, Mark MacLeod, Doug Naudie, Tim Carey, Jim McAuley, George Athwal, Jamie Howard, Abdel Lawendy, Chris Bailey, Dave Chess, Bob Litchfield.

estern is attracting and investing position of Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, millions of dollars into a matching a division in the Department of Surgery at Wendowed chairs program that will Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. The J.C. Kennedy Chair provide sustained leadership in strategic areas The Western Division of Orthopaedic Sur- ensures that the division will be of teaching and research. gery has successfully trained 337 residents able to compete for the best” The latest investment is a $3-million chair and fellows who are now working and training possible leaders in perpetuity. funded by a group of 25 orthopaedic sur- others in 22 countries. It is known nationally geons at The University of Western Ontario’s and internationally for excellence in sports, – Dr. James Roth Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Their lower limb joint replacement, hand and upper $1.5-million commitment will honour Dr. J.C. limb, spine, trauma and children’s orthopaedic Kennedy, the first Professor and Chair of Ortho- surgery. This is the third chair to be announced paedic Surgery at Western, who died in 1983. Western’s postgraduate training program under the matching fund program. The Uni- “Western’s Division of Orthopaedic Sur- in orthopaedic surgery began in 1960 under versity has committed $12.5 million to match gery has expanded and flourished under the leadership of Dr. Kennedy. Since then, the private gifts of $1.5 million to create the first the strong leadership of prior division chairs division has grown into one of the premier eight permanent endowed chairs, valued at including Drs. Kennedy, Harvey Bailey, Cecil training programs recognized by the Royal $3 million each. Rorabeck and Robert Bourne,” says Dr. James College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. “The J.C. Kennedy Chair in Orthopaedic Sur- Roth, current Division Chair. “The J.C. Kennedy “We have an ambitious goal to create gery will not only strengthen our collaborative Chair ensures that the division will be able endowed chairs, attracting some of the partnerships across the community in educa- to compete for the best possible leaders in world’s best researchers to Western,” says tion, research and clinical care, but will take perpetuity.” Amit Chakma, Western’s President and Vice- the orthopaedic division’s national reputation The J.C. Kennedy Chair in Orthopaedic Sur- Chancellor. “We built momentum this year for excellence to a global level,” says President gery will enable Western to recruit or retain and we will continue to support this strategic Chakma. “We appreciate the vital role our an individual of high standing in the field of priority to create 100 new chairs within the alumni and private sector partners play in this orthopaedic surgery, who will also hold the next decade.” exciting opportunity.” 04 | Impact Western Spring 2011 Issue Number 14 Improving strategies and policies to support Canadian newcomers Steve Grimes

PhD student Caroline Bennett-AbuAyyash (left) and Professor Victoria Esses are using funds from The Harold Crabtree Foundation to help improve Canadian immigration practices.

estern psychology professor Victoria has made a huge difference for our program, grants’ skills. Esses believes the way Canada han- our students, and the work we are doing in The Foundation’s donation also supports Wdles immigration is vital to the future this area.” public presentations regarding immigration, success of our country. And work she’s doing Established in 1951 with funds from Harold integration, and multiculturalism in Canada at Western could help improve Canadian and Louisa Crabtree, The Harold Crabtree Foun- during the fall and winter terms. Additionally immigration practices. dation supports areas including education, the funding supported two keynote addresses “Our Canadian population is not growing health and social services in Ontario, Quebec at the first bi-annual Western Migration Confer- and we need skilled workers and entrepreneurs and the Atlantic Provinces. ence Series in April. Hosted by the Centre for to contribute to our labour market. Immigrants The Foundation has donated $395,000 to Research on Migration and Ethnic Relations, in energize our society with diverse skills and Western since 1992, including $20,000 last year, partnership with Western’s Canada-U.S. Insti- backgrounds and we need that to compete in to support a number of initiatives such as Pro- tute, the conference theme is Taking Stock of a the world market,” says Professor Esses, who has fessor Esses’ research on how media portrayals Turbulent Decade and Looking Ahead: Immi- been Director of Western’s Centre for Research influence people’s attitudes towards refugees. gration to North America 2000-2010. on Migration and Ethnic Relations since 2008. “Canadians are generally quite favourable Professor Esses says the conference With financial support from The Harold toward our immigration policy but they are not will strengthen links among policy makers, Crabtree Foundation Award in Public Policy, so favourable toward our refugee policy,” notes researchers, and community members from Professor Esses is contributing to the effective- Professor Esses. Her goal is to provide strategies non-governmental organizations. ness of immigration and integration policy and for more positive portrayals of refugees and “It will get Canadians and Americans talking practice in Canada. intends to have results by the fall. to one another about the immigration policies “Immigration is fundamental to Canada Working with Professor Esses, PhD student in our two countries and tell us about what is – socially, economically and culturally,” says Caroline Bennett-AbuAyyash also received a going on in other places, which informs the Professor Esses. “We are so grateful for the sup- portion of the funding to examine how reli- research we are doing here.” port from The Harold Crabtree Foundation. It gious bias impacts the discounting of immi- Spring 2011 Issue Number 14 Impact Western | 05 Proud graduate supports next generation to honour brother

or the Ng siblings, Western enhanced their student scholarship, we are giving back to tion and the network they built up during their lives immeasurably. And that is why the Hong Kong community and at the same university life at Western and it is time for them Fyoungest brother, Wilfred Ng, BA’85, is time promoting the University in this part of to contribute to the University and make a dif- donating $1.8 million HKD (approximately the world.” ference for our next generation.”

$228,000 CAD) to his alma mater, while paying Not only is the scholarship a way for Mr. Ng Contributed tribute to his late brother, Harvey. and his sisters Serena, BA’81, MA’82 and Grace, “Harvey loved Canada,” recalls Mr. Ng. BA’85, to show their appreciation for a school “Amongst our siblings, he was the only one they love and also help future students, it is who chose to stay in Canada after graduation.” also a meaningful way for them to honour their Harvey Ng, BESc’86, started his own business brother. not long after he graduated. He was confident “Harvey enjoyed his university days thor- that the education he received at Western oughly at Western. I am sure that Harvey would

Contributed take great satisfaction in knowing that our con- tributions will ultimately support the education of our next generation.”

We have fond memories of the times we spent at Western and value the great education” we received. By establishing an international continuing student scholarship, we are giving back to the Hong Kong community and at the same time promoting the University in this part of the world.

– Wilfred Ng

Wilfred Ng The Harvey Ng International Continuing Stu- prepared him well for the challenges ahead. He dent Scholarship will be awarded to a student later diversified his business by expanding the who is a permanent resident of Hong Kong family business into Canada. In 2009, he died of but may have completed secondary school cancer at the age of 47. elsewhere. Students are eligible if they are “We established an international continuing entering the first year of any full-time under- student scholarship to help those high school graduate degree program at Western and are students in Hong Kong who wish to further chosen based on their final admission average. their education in Canada yet are financially The scholarship will be worth $56,000 HKD or incapable of doing so,” says Mr. Ng who is cur- approximately $7,000 CAD each year with the rently Director of Fidelity Garment Manufactory first recipient chosen this fall. Ltd. in Hong Kong and will be receiving an Mr. Ng hopes this donation will plant the honourary degree, Doctor of Laws, honoris “giving” seed for future alumni so that they will causa (LL.D.) from Western in May. “We have give back to Western one day. fond memories of the times we spent at West- “Western’s student population is made up of ern and value the great education we received. many international students. I hope to remind In 2010, Wilfred Ng received the Silver Bauhinia Star from the By establishing an international continuing our international alumni of the quality educa- Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Donald Tsang. 06 | Impact Western Spring 2011 Issue Number 14 Engineering Engineering a better world

The continued support of our alumni and friends through scholarships,” awards, infrastructure and multi-faceted partnerships is crucial to help us meet our goals.

– Andrew Hrymak Dean and Professor Faculty of Engineering

estern’s Dean of Engineering, will continue to develop globally-minded lead- For example, building on Western’s 45 years Andrew Hrymak, has worked along- ers by expanding related curriculum offerings, of wind engineering expertise, the Faculty is Wside faculty, staff, students, alumni internationalization activities, and enriched developing the world’s first large, hexagonal and friends to set a new direction for the Fac- education outside the classroom. wind dome – WindEEE (Wind Engineering, ulty. The ultimate goal: to become internation- Home to ten Canada Research Chairs, West- Energy and Environment) Dome – to study, for ally recognized for the excellence and impact of ern Engineering offers students at the under- the first time, three-dimensional effects of wind its research and for providing students with graduate and graduate level the opportunity to in catastrophic circumstances such as torna- high quality, enriched undergraduate and grad- study alongside some of the best faculty mem- does, downbursts, and gusts. uate programs. bers in Canada. One such area is power systems, “The continued support of our alumni and “The Faculty is already known for offering where researchers are working to increase the friends through scholarships, awards, infrastruc- students more than a traditional academic reliability and security of the electrical grid while ture and multi-faceted partnerships is crucial engineering experience,” explains Hrymak, who other researchers are creating opportunities to help us meet our goals,” says Hrymak. “Since joined Western as the Dean of Engineering in for greener sources of energy. Other areas of joining Western I have been overwhelmed by 2009. “We offer our undergraduate students research strength include biomedical, environ- the support of our community. I look forward unique opportunities such as dual degree pro- mental, nuclear power, advanced robotics and to continuing these efforts to build Western grams with the Richard Ivey School of Business, controls, and wind. Engineering’s international reputation.” Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, West- Faculty members and students conduct ern Law and other Faculties across campus, plus research in one of 18 leading-edge research voluntary co-op and internships, and opportu- centres within the Faculty, including the Bound- nities to travel overseas with the Civil Engineer- ary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory, the Geotech- For more information on initiatives such as WindEEE, the Western Engineering Fund, International Development Initiatives, ing and International Development Program nical Research Centre, and Institute for Chemi- Undergraduate and Graduate Engineering Scholarships, and and WE Go Global certificate program.” cals and Fuels from Alternative Resources. Yet more please contact Alumni & Development Officer,V irginia Over the next decade, Western Engineering there are still opportunities for growth. Daugharty, at 519-661-2111 ext. 84209 or [email protected] Spring 2011 Issue Number 14 Impact Western | 07 faculty focus Engineering a better world Wind dome concept comes to life

iniature tornadoes are swirling in those aspects. We will also look at the good Dome will join the Boundary Layer Wind the Faculty of Engineering, with part, which is wind farms, and how we can Tunnel Laboratory and the Insurance Mthe completion of a functional improve their efficiency and output.” Research Lab for Better Homes to create small-scale model of the Wind Engineer- Reducing vulnerability and risk to build- a critical mass for wind research. Hangan ing, Energy and Environment (WindEEE) ings and natural habitat while also improv- notes the collaboration and research done Dome. ing green energy efficiency will have a amongst the three facilities will make West- “We’ve only done numerical simulations huge impact on society, says Hangan. ern the leading wind university in Canada and now we can check those with a physi- Building on Western’s 45 years of excel- and has already captured great interest cal model,” says lead WindEEE researcher lence in wind engineering, the WindEEE internationally. and Engineering professor, Horia Hangan. Steve Martin Photography “These mini-dome tests will confirm that the type of flows we said we will generate,

We are trying to tackle two sides of wind – the good part and bad part.” – Horia Hangan

are there, and help us ensure the instal- lation works the way it was designed to work. They will also help us understand how to create different wind flows such as Paul Mayne tornadoes and storm bursts, which we plan to replicate in the large dome.” The large dome Hangan is referring to is the $23.6-million 40-metre hexagonal WindEEE Dome, to be located at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in London, Ontario. Funded in part through the Can- ada Foundation for Innovation ($9.5 million) and the Ontario Research Fund ($9.5 million), the remaining $4.6 million will be raised through private donations. The WindEEE Dome will be the most advanced wind-research facility in the world when it is completed in the summer of 2012. WindEEE will be the first facility in the world that can simulate local storm systems that cause more than 65 percent of the damage in interior North America. “We are trying to tackle two sides of wind – the good part and bad part,” notes Hangan. “The bad part is tornadoes and storm bursts that create destruction. So

we want to understand what they do to 07

buildings and structures and mitigate | youngalumni

Professor Horia Hangan points to a mini tornado produced by the small-scale model of the WindEEE Dome. 08 | Impact Western Spring 2011 Issue Number 14 UN experience solidifies career aspirations for law student Contributed

Katerina Minaeva stands in front of the Vienna International Centre where she interned with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law during the summer of 2010.

once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work Assembly held in New York. She also prepared a goes into the creation of UN conventions, at the United Nations has confirmed report on prevention and sanctions of corrupt model laws and guidelines of international AKaterina Minaeva’s passion for interna- practice found in government procurement. trade law,” says Katerina. “I also worked alongside tional business law. brilliant legal officers and interns from around The second-year Western law student’s the world. These networks and friendships are realization came after spending last summer invaluable to a career path in international law.” on an international exchange to the United The internship was an This year, Western Law will offer 13 interna- Nations Commission on International Trade amazing chance to learn tional internships and 31 exchange opportuni- Law (UNCITRAL) in Vienna, Austria. about the behind-the-scenes” ties. International internships enable students Katerina says she would never have been work that goes into the to access a global network, a unique work able to participate in the internship without creation of UN conventions, experience and a potential career path in the the generous support of Larry J. Innanen who model laws and guidelines of international sphere. Students who live abroad donated $50,000 to create the Larry J. Innanen international trade law. also gain cross-cultural awareness and build International Student Internship in Economic greater independence and confidence. Law. The award supports summer internship – Katerina Minaeva Katerina, who speaks Ukrainian, Russian, placements in an organization with an interest French and conversational Spanish, was moti- in economic law issues such as UNCITRAL or Katerina had a chance to draft UNCITRAL’s vated to pursue Law at Western for its broader the World Bank. contribution to a legal publication, called the opportunities for internships and exchanges. Initially intimidated to intern at the UN, Repertory of Practice of United Nations Organs, She will graduate in 2012 following an Katerina soon became confident in her role. that will feature analytical studies of decisions exchange semester at the National University Her work with UNCITRAL included research- taken by principal organs of the United Nations of Singapore and hopes to embark on a career ing materials for the Secretariat’s legal officers over the last ten years. with international organizations such as the and compiling memos referenced at a panel “The internship was an amazing chance to United Nations, the World Bank or the Interna- discussion on the Rule of Law at the UN General learn about the behind-the-scenes work that tional Monetary Fund. 06 | youngalumni Spring 2011 Issue Number 14 Impact Western | 09 Student sings the praises of Faculty’s masterclass program Karmen Dowling

yric Soprano opera singer Natalie Donnelly was particularly helpful in developing her vocal has already shared her passion for music technique. Lwith well-known international artists with- Milioto, who credits Western for starting his out leaving Western’s campus. career, says that masterclasses enhance educa- The second-year masters student in the Don Francesco Milioto works with vocal student Natalie Donnelly tion with real-world experience, giving students Wright Faculty of Music participated in the mas- and piano performance student Timothy Cheung during a a taste of what it will be like when they step out recent Masterclass. terclass program, which brings world-class art- beyond the Western gates. ists to campus to work with selected students to honour two former faculty members who “To be a successful artist you have to open on their performance techniques. were world-class performers, Clifford Poole and yourself to other people’s ideas. You need to be “Many students won’t have the exposure of Margaret Parsons. Funding will be used to help able to see and hear and do and absorb from going to New York or Paris and hearing these attract an internationally-recognized performer everywhere,” he says. world-renowned artists, conductors, lecturers and master clinician each year to serve as an Natalie couldn’t agree more. and performers. The fact they come here to Artist-in-Residence. This program will provide “I’ve grown as an artist in every sense. I am Western and work with us is just incredible,” further opportunity for students to learn from a better singer and performer and am more says Natalie who started studying music at the musicians who are at the height of their craft. confident in my abilities. After I graduate, I hope age of three. Masterclasses are funded through private to perform on international stages.” “Visiting artists and scholars are a key ele- donations as well as operating funds from the ment in offering our students the best uni- Faculty, bringing approximately 100 interna- versity music experience and education,” says tional visiting artists to Western each year. Past I’ve grown as an artist in every Robert Wood, Dean of the Don Wright Faculty guests have included Adrianne Pieczonka, Phyl- sense. I am a better singer of Music. As a current priority for the Faculty, lis Bryn-Julson, Stephan Moccio, Ben Heppner, and performer and am more a goal has been set to raise at least $1 million Salvatore Rabbio, June Millington and Berlin ” for visiting artists and scholars. As part of that Philharmonic Wind Quintet. confident in my abilities. After I priority, the Faculty is working with a group of Most recently, Natalie worked with Chicago graduate, I hope to perform on alumni to seek support for the creation of The conductor and pianist, Francesco Milioto, international stages. Parsons-Poole Artist-in-Residence Program, BMus’96. She says his no-nonsense approach – Natalie Donnelly 10 | Impact Western Spring 2011 Issue Number 14

Donors making a difference

Responding to mental health New gifts for Ivey’s Campaign Mustangs alumni support a issues in the classroom for Leadership new crop of athletes

One in five children and adolescents in The Richard Ivey School of Business has More than 950 Western alumni, business Ontario is struggling with a serious mental recently received the following gifts: partners and friends teamed up this year to health issue including depression, anxiety and • Mark Wellings, MBA‘96, has committed support the University’s student-athletes. eating disorders. Last year alone, 150 young $100,000 to Ivey’s highest priority needs. Almost $278,000 was raised for the people in Ontario committed suicide. And it’s Mr. Wellings is Head of Investment Bank- 2010-2011 Adopt A Mustang program, which teachers who often find themselves on the ing at GMP Securities in Europe. He has helps fund the ongoing expenses of advanced frontlines of a mental health crisis. been a loyal donor to the Richard Ivey training required for student-athletes to Now thanks to the generosity of the late School of Business since he began as a compete and win medals. This surpassed the Walter M. Lobb, BA’76, BEd’78, MEd’93, teach- student at Western in 1994. fundraising goal and benefitted all men’s and ers will be able to obtain the knowledge to • National Bank Financial Markets, donated women’s varsity teams. better equip themselves to respond to their $195,000 to the National Bank Finan- The Adopt A Mustang program strengthens students’ mental health needs. cial Markets Case Competition and the Western’s efforts to: Mr. Lobb, a former educator, left a gener- National Bank Financial Markets Speaker • Recruit and retain outstanding student– ous bequest of $470,000 to the Faculty of Series. The gift will create a new three-day athletes. Education to establish the Walter M. Lobb case competition that will be part of the • Compete at the provincial, national and Mental Health for Educators program within core finance curriculum for all first-year international level. the Centre for Inclusive Education. As well, a HBA students, as well as bring in speak- • Ensure continuous growth through team- portion of the funds will be used to endow an ers who are leaders in risk management building experiences Ontario Graduate Scholarship for a graduate across the business community. The inau- • Support student-athletes in their pursuit student working in the area of mental health gural Competition was held in January. of excellence. for educators. • McKesson Canada has given $100,000 to Professor Alan Leschied, one of the Centre’s the Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and “As a former coach and as a director, I am leaders, says teachers are often the first and Leadership. McKesson Canada serves the proud to lead such exceptional student- sometimes the only ones to whom a child or health care industry, and specifically retail athletes,” says Thérèse Quigley, BEd’77, Director adolescent will disclose a personal issue. He pharmacies and hospitals, health-care of Sports and Recreation Services. “As a West- says the bequest from Mr. Lobb “will enable us institutions, manufacturers, governments ern graduate, I am honoured to stand among to provide knowledge to teachers of mental and patients. fellow alumni who believe strongly in support- health issues that they will encounter with ing outstanding young people in their pursuit their students and know how to respond.” For more information on Ivey’s Campaign for of vigorous academic and athletic goals. I Professor Leschied said this gift will also Leadership, visit: www.ivey.uwo.ca/campaign thank all of those donors for being a part of our provide support to teachers in dealing with team through the Adopt A Mustang program.” their own mental well-being. For more information about the Adopt A Mus- tang program, visit: http://www.westernmakesadifference.ca/priorities/mustang.html Spring 2011 Issue Number 14 Impact Western | 11

Thank you to our newest donors We would like to recognize the following chosen to remain anonymous. $100,000 or more cumulatively are recognized in individuals for their gifts of $25,000 or more and This list reflects those gifts made during the The 1878 Societies. In addition, those individuals corporations, foundations and organizations specified time frame; please note that it does who have made a commitment to Western’s for their gifts of $100,000 or more to Western not reflect cumulative giving to Western. Indi- future through their Wills, life insurance policies between November 1, 2010 – March 31, 2011. vidual donors who have given $25,000 or more and gifts of residual interest are recognized in the We also wish to thank those donors who have cumulatively and organizations that have given Helen M.B. Allison Legacies Society. $100,000-$499,999 The Estate of Mr. William Nicholls Mrs. Mary Alice Davis and Mark Whitmore the late Mr. Glen W. Davis Dr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Willits Dr. and Mrs. John and Shirley Albinson ALS Society of (Windsor) Essex County George S. Dembroski Mr. Ron Benner Horiba Jobin Yvon Dr. and Mrs. Kent and Francine Floreani The Estate of Dorothy J. Emery William Blair Isomass Scientific Inc. Drs. Dawn and Robert Giffin The Estate of Mr. William B. Grieves G. Mark Curry McKesson Canada Miss Muriel Grant The Estate of Jean and Bill Hawke Mr. and Mrs. Alan and Lori Elliott Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. Dr. Ruby Grewal The Estate of Catherine R. Liddy Mr. Kenneth J. Faber The Ontario Legal Aid Plan Dr. Kevin R. Gurr The Estate of Walter M. Lobb Dr. Ted Hewitt and Family Packard Bell NEC Inc. Keith R. Halpenny The Estate of Mrs. Ruth E. Plumpe Dr. Richard M. Ivey, C.C. Straumann Canada Limited Robert and Velma Howie Dr. Donald K. Johnson TD Bank Financial Group The Kennedy Family Thank you to our newest Helen M.B. Thermo Fisher Scientific Mr. Eric R. Kints John W. Judge Allison Legacies Society members Dr. and Mrs. Graham and Denise King Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko Robert and Amanda Litchfield Steven and Karen MacDonald $25,000-$99,999 Marie A. Desjardins Nesbitt Family Don MacDonald Dr. Sumesh Mahajan Dr. and Mrs. S. Brian Lucas Mr. Wilfred Ng Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Bailey Richard S. McLachlan Gilles G. G. Ouellette Mr. Austin C. Beutel Dr. Sue (Pacsuta) Marinovich David Patchell-Evans, Good Life Fitness Clubs Dorothy F. Bliss and Dr. John Marinovich Hartley Richardson Dr. Clem W. Bowman Dr. Richard W. McCalden Annual donor lists can be found Dr. Jim Roth Tom Brent John and Maggie Mitchell on our website at: www.western Mark R. Wellings Dr. Adalsteinn D. Brown Mr. William Staubi makesadifference.ca/donors Dr. and Mrs. Tommy Chan Gareth N. Turner The Estate of Ms Margaret May Dodge Dr. David G. Chess Mr. Tom Whealy

Campaign progress 2010/2011 as of MARCH 31, 2011 Academic Unit Dollars Pledged to Date and % of Goal Annual Goal (May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011) Arts and Humanities $313,998 63% $500,000 Don Wright Faculty of Music $154,911 31% $500,000 Education $74,872 37% $200,000 Engineering $2,138,012 64% $3,325,000 Health Sciences $1,183,360 296% $400,000 Information & Media Studies $416,561 46% $900,000 Law $806,168 27% $3,000,000 Libraries $164,717 16% $1,000,000 Mustang Athletics $1,744,086 134% $1,300,000 Richard Ivey School of Business $21,454,112 126% $17,000,000 Robarts Research Institute $3,355,489 280% $1,200,000 Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry $5,693,050 76% $7,500,000 Science $5,082,455 85% $6,000,000 Social Science $803,771 47% $1,725,000 Special Projects Student Awards – University Wide $4,531,788 86% $5,250,000 The Western Fund $873,915 73% $1,200,000 Campus Wide Programs $6,535,314 218% $3,000,000 159% TOTALS $55,326,579 102% $54,000,000 Gift Planning* Expectancies $12,542,759 90% $14,000,000 *Represents future commitments such as bequests or life insurance, realizations counted in the current/prior campaign activity by faculty. 12 | Impact Western Spring 2011 Issue Number 14

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