SPRING 2007 1 from the EDITOR L NOREEN NUNN ‘92 Alumninews Am So Excited About Introducing You to Our New Online Alumni Community

StFX AlumniNews ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY l ANTIGONISH l NOVA SCOTIA l CANADA

In This Issue

4 NewsFlash Xaverians making their mark on the world

6 Coady Means Action A state visit to Africa

13 National Victory for X-Women in Rugby

13 14 The X-Ring Our new online community will make you feel like you’re back at StFX.

16 15 Share the X-perience Introduce your X-Ring to a new generation. 6 16 Fall Convocation 2006 17 The Boom is Back The technology sector is hot 17 and StFX grads are cashing in.

18 Largest X-Ring ceremony in history 15 20 Homecoming 2007 22 A Story of Courage and Leadership Dr. Sara Higgins ’01 23 Campus Renewal 18 Up Next: Bishops Hall

REGULAR FEATURES President’s Message 3 l Alumni Association News 25 l The Word From Our Chapters 26 l News Exchange 36

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 1 FROM THE EDITOR l NOREEN NUNN ‘92 AlumniNews am so excited about introducing you to our new online alumni community. St. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY I Many alumni, including those involved in our outside survey, asked us MANAGING EDITOR for more email communication, the chance to connect with each other online Noreen Nunn ’92 and the ability to sign up for activities and gear online. Email: [email protected] Now we can do it! Share your photos, post your résumé, ask for help or just Phone: 902-867-2243 express your opinion. You can do it all with one click of the mouse. CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Not only that, but we’ll be able to let you know when something of impor- Allan Gates tance is coming up where you live. In fact, each X-Alumni community will have its Email: [email protected] very own site through which to communicate. Helen Murphy Facebook and My Space are examples of online communities, but they are Email: [email protected] open to everyone. What the X-Ring allows us to do is communicate with one another in a secure environment. X people are a community no matter how far Janna MacGregor Email: [email protected] from X you roam. Now you need never lose touch with the StFX feeling. Need I say more? See you there. PHOTO EDITOR To register just go to alumni.stfx.ca John Bastin Recently I traveled to Florida to attend their annual alumni gathering. What a Email: [email protected] great group of people. Our online community will help to keep us all connected PRODUCTION & DESIGN and next year maybe you can schedule your trip south to coincide with the Angela Penney Florida reunion. This group is one the most welcoming crowd of Xaverians I’ve Email: [email protected] met. It’s an instant extended family. If you haven’t attended this event you’re NEWS EXCHANGE EDITOR missing out. Glenda Bond Email: [email protected] Hail & Health, PHOTOGRAPHS Noreen John Bastin Allan Gates

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2 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 PRESIDENT’S PAGE l DR. SEAN E. RILEY ‘74

Dr. Sean Riley with Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus CELEBRATING THE COADY O ne of the things that make StFX a truly special place is the Coady International Institute. For nearly 50 years it has been a beacon of hope in an often troubled world. Over that time, 5,000 development leaders from 130 different countries have traveled to the StFX campus to learn new ways to help their communities address social and economic challenges.

In many developing nations, the Coady represents the face of Canada – kind, progressive and caring. I meet Coady graduates often in my travels and I am always heartened to see the impact they are having in their own nations. It is a tremendous testament to the insight of Moses Coady that the values of self-sufficiency he espoused continue to grow more important and powerful each day.

Internship opportunities for Canadian students are another important contribution made by the Coady. Those interns return to Canada transformed by their experiences and help spread the word that more must be done to help developing nations.

The Coady International Institute provides a window on the world for the entire StFX community, especially students. We are fortunate to have this national treasure on our campus.

Dr. Sean E. Riley ’74 StFX President

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 3 NEWSFLASH WHAT’S NEW ON CAMPUS AND IN THE StFX COMMUNITY

THAT’S DR. NWEZE DR. AUSTIN “AUGIE” NWEZE ’85, completed NEW2 CANADA his PhD in management at St. Clements Uni- RESEARCH versity and joined the faculty of Lagos Busi- CHAIRS ness School at Pan African University.

StFX welcomed two new Canada Research Chairs in the departments of Anthropology and Psychology late last year. DR. JANE MCMILLAN and DR. PETRA HAUF were appointed to five-year terms worth $500,000 over their duration. Dr. McMillan has researched the Mi’kmaq community for the past 15 years. Dr. Petra Hauf comes to StFX from Germany, and is a researcher in infant cognitive development.

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION JANE BARRY ‘65 and DAVID BARRY ‘66 of Saint John, New Brunswick, were awarded the YM-YWCA’s Red Triangle Award in recognition of their school of hard knocks contribution to their commu- Two StFX alumni are making a name for themselves in nity. the rough world of kickboxing. SANDY PEMBROKE ’95 and BRIAN DICKSON ’05 are members of the Canadian Kickboxing Team and Team Abu Zayd, based in Toronto. The two recently fought before SUPREME award JOB winners large crowds in Germany and Uzbekistan. VANESSA MACDONNELL ‘03 UNSUNG HERO was selected as a law clerk to StFX Music Professor SKIP BECKWITH left this year’s East Coast Music Awards with a justice of the Supreme one of five prestigious Stompin’ Tom Court of Canada. These pres- Awards recognizing, “the unsung heroes of the East Coast Music industry.” Beckwith tigious positions are sought has been a member of the Faculty of Jazz Studies at StFX since 1987. after by law students from across the country. Vanessa PAUL O’REGAN ‘65, a member of the earned her law degree at the Board Governors, won the Canadian Auto- AWARD-WINNING RESEARCH The Gerald Schwartz School of Busi- University of Toronto. mobile Dealers Association’s inaugural Lau- reate Award for his extraordinary service to ness and Information Systems’ DR. the community and the automotive industry. SHANTANU DUTTA recently won the prestigious Barclay Global Investors Canada Research Award for a paper on the performance of dual-class voting share firms. 4 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 NEWSFLASH l WHAT’S NEW ON CAMPUS AND IN THE StFX COMMUNITY globe trotters

KIMBERLY BRAKE ’04 spent a day substitute teaching at a school in RENE MALENFANT ‘02, South Africa while on a Wildlife Re- son of Mike ‘76 and Sandra search and Conservation Expedition. ‘76 Malenfant, while vacationing in China.

CPL. COLIN ANDERSON (HK ‘06), serving with the Ca- nadian Forces in Kandahar province, in southern Afghanistan, flies the StFX flag.

Four More Years: CATWALK TALK PRESIDENT SEAN RILEY First-year student Susan Samways organized a fashion show earlier this year to raise funds for women’s sports at RECEIVES CONTRACT EXTENSION StFX. Dean of Students Joe MacDonald, right, joined Presi- dent Dr. Sean Riley and Athletics Director Leo MacPherson in strutting their stuff on the catwalk. The StFX Board of Governors has announced that DR. SEAN RILEY will remain at the helm as university president for another four years. Guy Savard, Chair of the Board FINANCE of Governors confirmed Dr. DR. TIM O’NEILL ’69 Riley’s contract has been extended high has been appointed the to June 2011, calling the past 11 first H. Ian MacDonald years of his presidency a period Visiting Economist in of success and momentum for the Ontario Ministry of StFX. Finance. He will provide advice to the Min- istry on economic and fiscal policy. Until recently Dr. O’Neill was Chief Economist and Executive Vice President at the Bank of Montreal.

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 5 FEATURE l COADY MEANS ACTION

“Coady is unique... There is no other Canadian or international institution like Coady in the world...” — Mary Coyle, Director of Coady International Institute and University Vice-President

BY ALLAN GATES

COADY MEANS ACTION

COADY INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE REPRESENTS CANADA ON THE WORLD STAGE

ction. That’s earned the Coady one very special That’s a word you hear from fan – the Governor General of Canada, A Mary Coyle a lot. In the dec- Michaëlle Jean, who invited Mary Coyle to ade since she took over the leadership of join the official delegation on a series of State the Coady International Institute, she and Visits in Africa late in 2006. The delegation the talented Coady team have been com- visited Algeria, Mali, Ghana, South Africa mitted to action. Knocking down obstacles. and Morocco. Getting things done. Making a difference. “She’s real, she’s genuine,” says Coyle of Mary Coyle is a lot like the institute she the Governor General. “The reaction to her leads. Problems like HIV-AIDS and poverty visit to the continent of Africa was extraordi- seem so enormous that many people de- nary.” For her first State Visits to Africa, the spair nothing can be done. But not the Governor General turned to the Coady In- Coady Institute or its 5000 graduates from stitute because of its nearly five-decade track 130 countries. They are leaders and they’re record of building leaders and organizations taking action. In the process, they are de- ready to take action. fining Canada’s role in the developing world.

6 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 “I’Moptimisticoptimistic VERY

Photo credit: Sgt. Eric Jolin, Rideau Hall ABOUT AFRICA — Mary Coyle

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007” 7 GenerosityPURSE LOST, FOUND

n international student’s misfortune proved Athat the legendary Xaverian spirit is alive and well at StFX. For Jaya Vegenele, a native of Gujarat, India who arrived at the Coady International Institute to attend a three-week organizational learning and change certificate program in November, her arrival was marked by what can only be described as a traveler’s nightmare: the loss of her purse and all of her money. Vegenele was making her way from class to her room at International House when she reached for her drawstring purse and realized it was gone. Coady alumna Sanatu Nautogma and Governor General Michaëlle Jean. It contained about $700, and although she fran- tically retraced her steps, she was unable to find the bag. THE COADY IS UNIQUE Not knowing where to turn, Vegenele told no one. Later that night, she attended a welcome reception and tried, unsuccessfully, to enjoy the Each year, about 100 development Consider Mzikayise Vincent Ngema, a festivities as though nothing was wrong. professionals from all parts of the world senior member of the Inkhata Freedom “But I couldn’t stop shaking,” she recalled. “No travel to the StFX campus for acceler- Party elected to the South African National one knew why I was so sad and crying on such a ated training in leadership and the latest Assembly. In 2004 he was selected by beautiful occasion, but it was too much, and I just lost all my strength.” tools and techniques to foster homegrown President Thabo Mbeki to serve as Deputy As soon as The Coady’s educational program economic and social development. The Minister of Sports and Recreation. assistant Sue Lang learned what had happened, Coady Institute also sends Canadian in- Or look to the impact of Ruth Bhengu, she quickly spread the word so that people would be on the look-out for the missing bag. terns to work on the ground with devel- who served as African National Congress As days passed with no sign of it, she followed opment groups and supports initiatives Member of Parliament until 2004. She at- up with a mass email to the campus community like Xtending Hope, which provides vol- tacked the stigma of HIV-AIDS in South asking people to help out in whatever way they could. unteers to help with the HIV-AIDS pan- Africa with a high profile speech making “The response was amazing,” said Lang, whose demic in Rwanda and Botswana. public her own daughter’s struggle with email inbox quickly filled with offers from people “Coady is unique,” says Coyle. “There AIDS. The speech helped galvanize her anxious to make a donation. “There were just so is no other Canadian or international in- fellow MPs to take meaningful steps to many people who wanted to help her – people who said, ‘Look, I don’t have a lot, but I want to do stitution like Coady in the world. Virtu- address this terrible pandemic. something.’” ally everywhere we went in Africa we en- There are more than a hundred similar Within days, Lang presented an unsuspecting countered Coady graduates on the stories of Coady graduates who have re- Vegenele with an envelope containing even more than what she’d lost - $770. ground. It was Coady graduate Sanatu turned home to South Africa after study- “I was shocked – I did not know what to say,” Nautogma that guided us to a rural vil- ing in Antigonish and are making a dif- Vegenele said, her eyes filling with tears at the lage in Ghana.” ference on the ground, issue by issue, memory. “It’s a moment I will never forget. It filled my heart, and I know this is my home now, too.” When the delegation visited South Af- community by community. And like peb- rica, they did not need to travel far to bles thrown in a pond, their efforts are see the impact of the Coady Institute. The rippling across their nation. Coady began work in South Africa in the Given the daunting nature of the is- 1970s by helping individuals and groups sues faced by some states in Africa, many resisting the Apartheid regime. Today the people have succumbed to a sense of “afro- impact of Coady graduates on South Af- pessimism”, a feeling that the problems are rican society is unmistakable. so entrenched as to be intractable.

8 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 But not everyone shares this gloomy outlook, certainly not Mary Coyle. “I’m very optimis- tic about Africa,” she says. “I’m not blind to the issues that people are facing but there is a lot of optimism on the ground. “A lot of that optimism has to do with that new generation of leaders. The importance of women leaders and youth leaders was a theme we encoun- tered everywhere we traveled with the Governor General. The Governor General Michaëlle Jean answers a question at the Coady Youth Forum.

demographics are basically a reverse of the Canadian demographics – in some countries 68 per cent of the population is under 25. While there are some challenges related to this, it also creates tremendous opportunities to influence a whole new generation of leaders.”

Governor General Michaëlle Jean receives a gift of thanks from Coady interns.

Coady Friend and MICROCREDIT PIONEER Wins Nobel Peace Prize

n October of 2006 the Nobel tute has been part of the micro- from his own pocket to a group types of loans. Since then, I Committee announced that credit movement for decades. of women in the village of Jobra, Grameen Bank has loaned over Muhammad Yunus, a longtime Now the rest of the world is near Chittagong University where $5 billion dollars to about 6 mil- friend of the Coady International catching on. A Bangladeshi, Yunus taught economics. The lion borrowers in dozens of coun- Institute, would receive the 2006 Yunus focused his efforts on women made bamboo furniture tries, 97 percent of who are Nobel Prize, along with the bank loaning small amounts of but were forced to borrow women. he founded, for pioneering money, or “microcredit,” to help money at high interest rates in As the Nobel Peace Prize com- microcredit and championing the poor fend for themselves. It’s order to buy the bamboo, con- mittee noted, “Lasting peace can- “economic and social develop- not a lot of money by western suming nearly all their profit. Tra- not be achieved unless large ment from below.” A few weeks standards, with the average ditional banks were unwilling to population groups find ways in later, he joined the Coady Insti- amount borrowed only $160. But lend small amounts of money which to break out of poverty. tute’s Mary Coyle at the Interna- it means a great deal to those who to people considered repayment Microcredit is one such means. tional Microcredit Summit held use the funds to build a better risks. Development from below also in Halifax, Nova Scotia. life for their families. So in 1976 Yunus founded the serves to advance democracy and The Coady International Insti- It all started with a $27 loan Grameen Bank to make these human rights.” StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 9 A BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP

As the Coady Institute influences that next generation of leaders, it serves as a vis- ible face of Canada’s commitment to development in Africa. “Coady is a world-class Canadian institution contributing to Canada’s role on the world stage. Many people recognize the Coady Institute as a national treasure that has represented Canada very well around the world,” notes Coyle. “The fact that Coady was selected as one of nine groups to accompany the Governor General on her first Above: StFX alumna Sr. Jacqueline Picard and Gov- State Visits to Africa demon- ernor General Michaëlle Jean in Ghana. strates that we are one of the Left: Mary Coyle and Governor General Michaëlle top Canadian institutions.” Jean at the Coady Youth Forum in Dartmouth during The relationship between the her first official visit to Nova Scotia. Coady Institute and the Gover- nor General didn’t stop with the joined the Governor General in a ques- State Visit to Africa. The Gover- tion-and-answer period with the students nor General was so impressed that covered HIV-AIDS, the crisis in Darfur with the Coady’s impact that she and Canada’s role in Afghanistan. “These agreed to take part in a Coady are better questions than I get in the House Youth Forum during her first of- of Commons,” Minister MacKay joked at ficial visit to Nova Scotia. one point. On Feb. 14 she thrilled a “What you are doing, all the actions you crowd of nearly 1,000 high take, at school, in your neighbourhood, in schools students from 19 Hali- your community and even in other coun- fax-area schools with her chal- tries, I hope you know that all these actions lenge to help make the world a are inspiring an entire generation of young better place. nity development organizations in Africa. Their people,” the Governor General told the “We live in one of the most affluent insightful and passionate presentations clearly enthusiastic crowd. countries in the world by sheer luck. I struck a chord with both the students and the At the end of the event, the Governor strongly believe that with this luck comes Governor General. General chatted privately with each of the responsibility – an absolute responsibility The Hon. Peter MacKay, Minister of For- Coady interns, curious to learn more about to create opportunities for those with the eign Affairs and MP for Central Nova, traveled their experiences, and furthering what has greatest need,” she told the audience. to Halifax from Ottawa for the event and become a beautiful friendship. The event provided a forum for 10 Coady interns to tell the Governor Gen- Learn more about the Governor General’s state visit to Africa by visiting her eral and the assembled students about blog at www.citizenvoices.gg.ca/en/ their experiences working with commu-

10 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 Coady Celebrates here’s no question that the 2006-2007 year will go down as one of historic signifi- T cance for The Coady, and the success of the 4th Annual Coady Celebrates event is just one of the reasons. A sold-out crowd of over 500 people gathered at Halifax’s Westin Nova Scotian Hotel Nov. 1 to hear United Nations special envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Stephen Lewis discuss the world’s role in addressing an epidemic affecting some 30 million people there. In his address, Lewis also commented on The Coady’s help in advancing the fight against the spread of HIV through preventative education. Mary Coyle, Director of the Coady Institute and University Vice-President, said the past year has been an exciting time for Coady. “Not only for what we’ve been able to accomplish, but because we’ve been successful in spreading the word about how something that seems small can actually help solve global problems of catastrophic proportion.” In total, the event raised $60,000 which will go toward helping international partici- pants educate themselves in community development leadership and, in turn, educate others on the spread of the disease.

Above: Stephen Lewis deliv- ers a passionate address at the Coady Celebrates dinner.

Right: Coady Diploma ‘06 class members sing a tribute to Stephen Lewis at the Coady Celebrates dinner.

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 11 LIFE AND DEATH IN BOTSWANA GRAHAM NORTH ‘06 offered the following at the Coady Youth Forum in Dartmouth, NS:

t’s funny how high school life big screens because it teaches you For those who are not open about I can get so dramatic. Between that purity still does exist in this their HIV-positive status, however, sports, schoolwork, parties and re- world. It breathes new life into you there is only death. lationships, every situation can seem because it takes your breath away. Worst of all, there is death in the like a life or death scenario. I would There is life because, in the face blindness and ignorance of those like to tell you about the current of death, there is always hope. who are capable but unwilling to state of Botswana, where life and Unfortunately, death is equally help. Five years ago at St. Pat’s High death co-exist. The life is energetic plentiful. School, I had no indication that this and bustling. There is death in the tough, of- struggle was so colossal. I had no There is life in the playful splash- ten useless soil used for agriculture. idea of the privilege that we as Ca- ing of an elephant herd bathing in And even when highly skilled farm- nadians have. I had no idea how the lake, and in the vibrant green ers overcome these conditions, there little a contribution it takes for the “There is life vegetation of the Okavango Delta. is death because economic power- privileged people of the world to There is life in the traditional dances house regions like North America save the underprivileged. because, in and songs, always celebrated with a and Europe encourage trade barri- Turning a blind eye to the car- healthy combination of fresh goat ers like tariffs and agricultural sub- nage of poverty and AIDS does not meat and local beer. sidies to prevent Africa from ex- make someone less culpable. We are the face of There is life in the warmth of porting their agricultural products. the first generation that is capable the Batswana people – with their In a world run by money, there is of ending these problems, and so death, there inherent desire to help those in need death because there is no money. this is the great war of our time. “ regardless of trivial details like skin There is death in the faces of History will not look upon us as colour or religious beliefs. I was mothers, and in the hearts of grand- heroes, but cowards, because we is always taken into a family for Christmas mothers who are forced to bury their were too frightened to fight a war and treated with such hospitality AIDS-infected children and care for that doesn’t require guns. hope.” and honour that you would never granddaughters at an age that we I urge everyone in this room to know that 90% of the family mem- normally consider fit for retirement keep Africa in the back of your mind. bers didn’t speak English. That no- and relaxation, or at the very worst, Our internships were not de- tion of family is incredibly wide- a nursing home. signed to save the world, but to see spread – whereby bloodlines are far There is death in the souls of those the reality of Africa enough that Graham North graduated from StFX in less significant than a nation-wide who are open about their HIV status; we can try to teach the next gen- 2006 with an honours BBA in Leader- feeling of pride and generosity. they are crushed by the vicious dis- eration – you – what it means to ship Studies. Graham volunteered for six As a result, there is life in the crimination that exists despite the fact live in a global community. First and months with Xtending Hope partner, the way that Africa rejuvenates people that one-third of the population is foremost, it means that we are all ” – people like me. It revitalizes you infected. Anti-retroviral treatment is in this together. Youth Health Organization, in Gaborone, Botswana - a country with an HIV preva- and strips away the pointless search often not worth the price of losing Together, let us bring life out of lence rate of 24.1 per cent. for new iPods and laptops and LCD the respect of those whom you love. death.

12 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 earching for a former classmate? Want “They want to stay connected to each other NEW ONLINE S to connect with alumni with shared in- and with the university, but they want to do it terests? Wondering what alumni events are on a computer,” says Director of Alumni Af- COMMUNITY upcoming? How about some help with that fairs Noreen Nunn. job search? The online community offers alumni many LAUNCHED The new online community for StFX alumni features, including the ability to search for class- is just what you’re looking for. mates who have also registered. There are fea- FOR StFX tures to help with career development, including résumé posting and listing job opportuni- ALUMNI

StFX has just launched a new web-based ties. As well, messages can be sent to a par- communications tool for its 30,000 alumni ticular graduating class and all alumni asso- around the world. This online community for ciation and chapter events are posted. StFX grads provides impressive networking There are message boards, a download cen- opportunities that complement existing alumni tre for things like StFX images and desktop wall- programs and services. paper, and online chat. The community, called “The X-Ring”, gives “The possibilities are endless in terms of cre- REGISTER TODAY StFX alumni a new way of finding each other, ating sub-groups around certain events or in- ALUMNI.STFX.CA staying in touch and sharing information. terests and the ability to network with StFX (NO “WWW” IN ADDRESS) This new service is being offered in response alumni around the world,” says Nunn. “We’re to a recent alumni survey. In it, grads indi- very excited about how the online community cated they wanted to be able to get in touch will help people stay in touch and share ideas.” with each other online. — HM

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 13 X-Women MAKE HISTORY WITH CIS Title

tFX scored another first last fall, as the X-Women took S home gold in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Rugby Champi- onship final against the Guelph Gryphons in London, Ont. Nov. 5. In their ninth straight Canadian university championship, the X-Women managed a 10-5 win that earned StFX its first national title for a women’s team. StFX Rugby coach Mike Cavanagh called it a tremendous accomplish- ment; in their eight previous trips to the tournament, the X-Women scored just six wins in 27 games. Despite an undefeated streak in the Atlantic conference this season, the X-Women were still not favoured to win in London. The victory against Guelph came just a day after StFX beat two-time defending national champion West- ern Ontario Mustangs, who had been on an 11-game win streak. Sadly, the new year has brought devastation to the X-Women’s rugby team, with the death of leading scorer Michelle Birks. Birks, an academic all- Canadian, passed away suddenly Feb. 2 of heart arrhythmia at the age of 22. Over the past three seasons of Atlantic University Sport (AUS) competition, she tallied 126 points and earned the distinction of StFX and AUS all-time leading scorer. Coach Cavanagh called her a driving ohn and Anne Birks are honouring their daughter, Michelle Birks, by force behind the team’s recent success. establishing the MICHELLE BIRKS MEMORIAL AWARD. Michelle “Michelle was the kind of athlete Jwas an Academic All-Canadian star athlete, an AUS conference all- that all coaches love to have, and it star, student leader and a member of the StFX Women’s Rugby team. She has been a privilege to have coached ended her career as the all-time leading scorer in Atlantic University Sport and to have known her even if for a Women’s Rugby. The award will provide financial support to one or more short period of time." — JM StFX Women’s Rugby players. For those who want further information or wish to make a donation, please contact Linda Henke in the Development 14 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 Office at 902 867-5017 or [email protected]. StFX alumni have proven themselves to be the most loyal and supportive alumni in Canada. Part of that support involves sharing your StFX experience with high school students and encouraging them to learn more about what StFX has to offer. Many of today’s students came to StFX because of alumni encourage- ment, for which they are very grateful.

Now the Alumni and Admissions departments at StFX are making it easier for you to introduce StFX to future Xaverians. With a simple email or phone call, you can provide us with information on pro- T’S NO SECRET that StFX’s biggest recruitment tool is its spective students, and our Admissions Ialumni. X-Rings are worn with pride across Canada and professionals will do the rest. We’ll make around the world. And they attract attention, not just because sure these high school students get the of their beauty but because they belong to people who are information they need in order to de- making meaningful contributions to their communities. termine if StFX is right for them.

MAKE THE INTRODUCTION! Call Robb Parker at 1-902-867-5386 Email: [email protected]

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 15 FALL CONVOCATION l 2006

JORAM TARUSARIRA, ZIMBABWE

FALL CONVOCATION 2006 honoured 261 new StFX alumni Dec. 9, as academic degrees and di- plomas were awarded to students at the Keating Millennium Centre. This year’s recipients included 41 students from The Coady’s community development program, plus a well-known physician and a publisher who both DR. GRAHAM DENNIS joined the Xaverian family when they received honorary degrees for their contribution to society. Graham Dennis, owner and CEO of The Hali- fax Herald Limited, and Guysborough family doc- tor Anita Foley each received honorary degrees during the ceremony. StFX Marks Fall Convocation 2006

In accepting his degree, Dennis said that every job is critical. “The expectation is that you will contribute your time and talent to make the world a better place to live, work and play for all – an important job indeed.” Dr. Foley encouraged graduates to work together DR. ANITA FOLEY to make that happen. “We may think that we are in charge of our own destinies, but we cannot do this as solitary individuals. We can only achieve great things as a community.” Among the distinguished guests was Lieutenant Governor Mayann Francis, who congratulated students on their hard work. “StFX represents more than preparation for a career…it instills in its students the belief that they have a responsibility to society. “The principles of social justice permeate the StFX experience,” she said.

16 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 “I THOUGHT WE WERE GOING TO HAVE TO GO OUT AND LOOK FOR WORK.” THIRD-YEAR IS STUDENT LEANNE SWEET

he technology sector is on a roll and StFX’s develop as a person. It’s not one of those uni- Toronto and Ottawa. In the end, he also chose Information Systems (IS) students are reap versities where you can shut yourself off, go to IBM. Ting the benefits. class and then back home…Xaverians just turn “They (these companies) offer Vextremely Our grads have what today’s technology out to be very well-rounded people.” good monetary packages that fit with what they leaders are looking for. So global consulting In addition to the abundance of opportuni- want to do and what I want to do as well,” he firms aren’t just recruiting StFX’s IS grads, they’re ties for personal growth at StFX through extra- says. While Luke was hired to work on SAP wooing them. curricular activities, IS students also take busi- projects, he did his thesis in another area of in- “I kind of think the students are interviewing ness courses that develop the so-called ‘soft’ terest and IBM has agreed to let him work in the companies, like a reverse competition,” skills to complement their technical abilities. As that area as well. Two of the companies offered says fourth-year student Jeff Forbes. Jeff has a a result, StFX’s IS grads are walking into ca- to help him pay for grad school in the future. job waiting for him after graduation with tech- reers with high salaries, travel opportunities, Industry insiders say the vibrant technology nology consulting giant IBM. He went through ongoing training and lots of other perks. sector is here to stay and a shortage of skilled three interviews to get there, but they might be Like many of his peers, his new job will in- employees is looming. better described as informal chats. volve considerable travel to meet the needs of StFX is helping to address this need by in- “It was very casual,” he says of his first inter- clients across Canada and beyond our bor- vesting in its Information Systems program. In view on campus. “We just sat down and chatted ders. He says the companies hiring IS grads the coming years, the for an hour.” Jeff says consulting firms are well work hard to keep their talent happy. university will build a new aware of the ‘computer geek’ stigma, and they Leanne Sweet, a third-year IS student, home for the Gerald want to make sure recruits have the people skills said she had no idea what the job market was Schwartz School of demanded by today’s technology sector. going to be like when she began the program. Business and Informa- “The biggest thing for them is they want to Since then, she’s been pleasantly surprised to tion Systems, providing students with modern classrooms, computer labs and study spaces. From the perspective of today’s students, it’s a The Boom is Back very wise investment. know whether they want to put you in front of see leading companies actively recruiting for IS “This new facility is their clients.” His third interview was a dinner grads on campus. going to be great, a place with another IBM employee from Montreal. “I thought we were going to have to go out where we can be cutting Like so many of his peers in Information Sys- and look for work,” she says. edge in terms of the tems, Jeff isn’t lacking interpersonal skills. He’s Many leading companies – including IBM, technology and have outgoing, articulate and demonstrates leader- Deloitte and CGI – have hired StFX IS grads in room for more students ship abilities. This year Jeff is the Students’ Un- the past and then come back for more. Depart- to come into the depart- ion’s Chair of Council. ment chair Todd Boyle says the department’s ment,” says Forbes. “At StFX the social aspect really allows you to focus on SAP, an Enterprise Resource Planning — HM (ERP) software system, is a major attraction for global consulting firms. It’s a system most large corporations and governments use to manage their business activities. StFX specializes in SAP training, with aspects of the system in most IS courses. Senior Luke Vigeant was offered jobs with each of the ‘big three’ consulting firms. He was flown to interviews in

Above: Leanne Sweet and Jeff Forbes

Senior Luke Vigeant and Todd Boyle, IS Department Chair

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 17 “XAVERIANS JUST TURN OUT TO BE VERY WELL-ROUNDED PEOPLE.” FOURTH-YEAR IS STUDENT JEFF FORBES X-RING l 2006

Tradition ChangeMEETS of Venue AT X-RING 2006

fter years of hard work, the count down to X-Ring 2006 culminated in the biggest investiture celebration in its 48-year history. A On Sunday, Dec. 3, 1100 soon-to-be graduates donned their I’m addicted to StFX, robes and lined up to take part in the much-anticipated X-Ring ceremony – an and I can’t tell you how event widely regarded as one of the most important in the Xaverian experience. With 95% of seniors opting to take part, trying to accommodate everyone jacked I am to be here. comfortably meant a change of venue from the StFX University Chapel to the Keating Millennium Centre. LEO MACPHERSON, But as the processional began, it was clear that little else had changed, as DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, GUEST SPEAKER X-RING ‘06 students posed for photos and reflected on a day that Xaverians of all ages consider a defining moment in their academic careers. For Nick Leonardi of Moncton, that realization brought emotions that were hard to describe. “I’m excited beyond all reason,” he said. “I’ve waited for this day so long, that it’s hard to put in to words how good it feels to finally be here.”

18 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 Once the ceremony began, hun- Once all X-Rings were distributed to dreds of parents and friends watched thunderous applause, the traditional a live broadcast from the Oland Cen- ring-tapping began. However, since tre. past ceremonies held at the chapel in- Dr. Riley greeted students by thank- volved students tapping their new rings ing them for their friendship over the against wooden pews, that tradition past four years. was brought to the KMC. Two kneelers “The time has passed by quickly; were taken from the chapel and placed soon you will go out in to the world, by the doorway, so that as each stu- and we cannot begin to imagine the dent exited, they were able to tap their things you will accomplish.” rings in the same manner as genera- A moving address was given by StFX tions of Xaverians before them. ED CARTY, honorary X-Ring recipient alumnus and university Athletic Direc- Haley Russell of Pictou said that from tor Leo MacPherson, who choked her first days a freshman, it was a mo- back emotion as he described the ment she had thought about many sense of unity symbolized by the X-Ring times. The time has passed – now one of the most recognized “I can’t believe it’s finally here, I am rings in the world. just so excited and proud.” by quickly; soon you “I’m addicted to StFX, and I can’t The X-Ring investiture ceremony is will go out in to the tell you how jacked I am to be here,” always held on StFX Day, (Dec.3) which he told students. “The Xaverian fam- commemorates the Feast Day of St. world, and we can- ily just got 1,100 new members, and I Francis Xavier. It is a time when alumni am so proud right now.” across Canada and around the world not begin to imagine Philosophy professor Ed Carty also celebrate the Xaverian family; on cam- received an honourary ring for his pus, many attended a special Feast Day the things you will commitment to StFX rugby. Mass at the StFX Chapel. — JM accomplish.

DR. SEAN RILEY ‘74 PRESIDENT StFX ALUMNISTFX UNIVERSITY NEWS l SPRING 2007 19 TENTATIVE HOMECOMING SCHEDULE REUNION CONTACTS 1957 – Bob Corriveau (450) 458-5981 or Teresa MacNeil September 28-30, 2007 [email protected]

1962 – John Largay riday aturday (207) 843-6454 F S 1967 – Jim Shea 9 AM (403) 239-8364 • [email protected] 11 AM - 9 PM Registration for 5K Fun Run, Oland Centre. Race Registration/Homecoming Information begins at 10 am. 1972 – Jim Cuttle Hospitality Suites, (upstairs) Keating Millen- (647) 224-7295 • [email protected] nium Centre 10 AM - 4 PM Registration continues, Hospitality Suites, (up- 1977 – Sue Robichaud 3 PM stairs) Keating Millennium Centre. (403) 239-4091 Annual General Meeting StFX Alumni Asso- [email protected] ciation, Conference Rooms, (upstairs) Keating 11 AM Millennium Centre. All alumni are encour- Hall of Honour Induction Ceremony – Induction 1982 – Mary Murphy-Fauteux aged to attend. of 2007 Hall of Honour candidates and student (902) 435-7751 essay presentations, Angus L. Macdonald Library, [email protected] 6:30 PM (reception) Hall of Clans. Reception to follow. for 7:30 PM (dinner) 1987 – Brendan Corcoran Alumni Dinner and Dance, Keating Millen- 12:30 PM (416) 727-2575 • [email protected] nium Centre. This is our general Homecom- Katherine Fleming International Development ing reunion! Reception, dinner and dance to Award, Bauer Theatre. Reception to follow. 1992 – Mike Bolder Working Class band. Presentation of Alumni (403) 257-4090 • [email protected] or Awards of Excellence. Advance ticket sales - 1:45 PM Andrew Kim $50 each (includes dinner and dance). Tick- Ceremonial Kick-Off [email protected] ets for dance only $20. Dance begins at 10 pm. For tickets call the Alumni Office at (902) 2 PM - 5 PM 1997 – Shawn Walsh 867-2186 or email: [email protected] Homecoming football game – StFX vs TBA (441) 236-6499 • [email protected] Tickets can be purchased at registration desk. 2002 – Katie Dysart-Kitchen (902) 434-7965 • [email protected] omecoming 2007 unday HONLINE REGISTRATION 2 PM - 4 PM Homecoming guided walk around the S AVAILABLE AT THE NEW Antigonish landing (weather permitting). Sign 11 AM StFX ALUMNI COMMUNITY – up at registration. Alumni Mass, University Chapel Class seating 5 PM X-RING Post-Game Reception, Oland Centre 12 NOON Farewell Brunch, Conference REGISTER TODAY SATURDAY EVENING Rooms, Keating Millennium Individual Class celebrations. Contact your WWW.ALUMNI.STFX.CA Centre, Tickets $15. Tickets can class officer for details. be purchased at registration Check online at desk. www.alumni.stfx.ca for any schedule changes

20 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 Baxter, Andrew Cameron, Adam McKechnie and Jay Heisler. They were part of a group of 16 students from StFX who traveled to England for the 2006 autumn term, where they joined a similar-sized group from Memo- X-RING 2006 rial University. For several decades, Memorial has operated an overseas campus in the village of Old Harlow near BRITISH London, combining teaching facilities with residence, dining and study spaces. Working with a Memorial colleague, Christopher Dunn, Dr. Clancy developed STYLE a five-course program covering varied dimensions of UK politics and featuring classroom sessions and field trips to sites around the country. In the months prior to departure, preliminary dis- cussions were held on X-Ring ceremony prospects. Included were the StFX Students Union, StFX Alumni Affairs and the four senior students. Everyone was enthusiastic about the concept of a parallel English ceremony, and the X-Rings were ordered for overseas delivery. A dozen junior students took on the responsibility of planning X-Ring at Harlow, and a spectacular venue was arranged at the local Church of the Assumption, where Father Michael J. Butler also agreed to join the ceremony. When Sunday, Dec. 3 finally arrived, prayers, greet- ings, readings, speakers and the conferral of the rings made up a format familiar to Xaverians of years past. Ring recipients with guest speaker Jennifer Webb and her sister Kelly Webb A post-ceremony reception was held at the Harlow Campus. — JM hen StFX announced an overseas study term in Britain in the autumn of 2005, W plenty of students came forward as ea- ger applicants. They had only one major reservation: being away They had only one major from Antigonish on Dec. 3 2006, and missing the X- Ring ceremony for their graduating year. reservation: being away But after discussing the issue with Dr. Peter Clancy, from Antigonish on Dec. 3 the political science faculty member who would be leading the term abroad, a possible solution was 2006, and missing the X- raised: Perhaps the group could hold its own X-Ring Ring ceremony for their event at Old Harlow, Essex, where their study term graduating year. would be based? From here, the fascinating story of Xaverian coop- eration in Canada and overseas unfolded into a poignant celebration for four StFX seniors: Jessica

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 21 From Adversity

causes the bone marrow to malfunction in its ability to replenish blood cells, Higgins was to Medical forced to abandon her studies. She returned to her home in Maine to begin the arduous process of recovery through medication and blood History transfusions. It would take a year and a half to regain the health and strength she needed to return to StFX, but when she did, it was with an entirely StFX Alumna Seeks new outlook on life. Dr. Sara Higgins ‘01 “It was a wake-up, grow-up kind of thing,” Answers Through says Higgins, now 29, of her battle to overcome the exhaustion and physical weakness Innovative Research she often faced. “It made me re-evaluate my life, so that when I went back, I had a focus; I “I experienced uncontrolled was driven to psychobiology, and to research nausea when I was sick, so BY JANNA MACGREGOR illnesses from the perspective of both the mind and the body – specifically in areas that were I really hoped that by study- really understudied.” ing a healthy group, I One of these areas was motion sickness, f you see a problem, become a part of which became a focus of her post-graduate stud- would be able to apply the I the solution. ies at Pennsylvania State University. research findings to other For StFX alumna Dr. Sara Higgins (Class of “Very little had been done on this,” she says cases, like chemotherapy 2001), it’s an adage she applies to everyday of existing research, adding that motion sick- situations as a post-doctoral fellow in Onco- ness became a vehicle to study nausea in gen- patients.” logical sciences at New York’s eral, in order to explore a Mount Sinai School of Medi- PNH FOUNDATION possible connection be- cine, and as president and tween how the sufferer thinks founder of the Paroxysmal and feels. cases in the U.S. and Europe, Higgins could find Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria “I experienced uncon- little information on PNH and decided to ad- (PNH) Foundation. trolled nausea when I was dress that by creating a foundation that would But Higgins admits her tire- sick, so I really hoped that by allow people access key information on PNH, less work to address the lack studying a healthy group, I leading to increased awareness and education. of information available to would be able to apply the It would become the topic of her PhD disser- people on the rare disease research findings to other tation at Penn State, as well as one of her life’s PNH, and the physiological cases, like chemotherapy pa- missions. and psychological affects of tients.” “I looked at the quality of life for people with cancer, has as much to do with But while she worked PNH, and the treatments that are available” she fate as it does ambition. To assist in the fundraising to help others understand says. “It was a first – no one had ever looked at Like many undergraduate initiatives by the PNH Foundation rarely studied components of that before.” students straight out of high visit www.pnhfoundation.org their illnesses, Higgins was, In helping others, Higgins says she has been school, Higgins says she came herself, increasingly unwell. able to help herself fight back against her own to StFX not knowing what she In 2003, she was diagnosed illness. But there is no known cure for PNH – a wanted to do with her life. with a rare disorder called Paroxysmal Noctur- fact she is also trying to change with the assist- “I was ungrounded,” she recalls. “I didn’t re- nal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), a protein deficiency ance of fundraising initiatives by the PNH Foun- ally have a plan.” in the stem cells that causes them to be de- dation – www.pnhfoundation.org But all that changed with a diagnosis of aplas- stroyed by the body, and can sometimes trans- “This is just my coping strategy,” says Higgins. tic anemia at age 19. Because the condition form into leukemia. With only 8,000 to 10,000 “I go on and learn as much as possible.”

22 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 An outstanding residential campus is a big part of the attraction of StFX. Upgrades to Bishop’s Hall will reflect the aesthetics Artist’s rendering illustrates of the recently renovated MacIsaac Hall. upcoming changes to Bishops Hall.

It’s an ambitious tFX is investing $11 million in the reno- New laundry rooms feature a sitting area with construction S vation of Bishops Hall. big-screen television. Another change is the move schedule: Following on the heels of the $19 million to private washrooms, with 12 per floor. Stu- Work will begin construction of Governors Hall and the $8.6 dent rooms will be carpeted and the corridors at the end of million renovation of MacIsaac Hall last year, will have hard-tile flooring. Safety and security StFX is now investing $11 million to completely will be enhanced through a card-swipe entrance April and the renovate Bishops Hall this summer. system and the installation of security cameras. complex is to be “StFX is going to be hard to beat in terms of Students are excited about the changes. ready for student accommodations,” says President Dr. “It’s really responding to what students want,” students at the Sean Riley of the ongoing improvements to campus explains Vice President Student Services Jana Luker. living. “An outstanding Specifically, the reno- beginning of residential campus is a vation will provide September. big part of the attrac- “more upscale” action of StFX. This in- commodations and vestment in Bishops CAMPUS give students ex- Hall is further strength- panded personal ening our position as space. the best residential RENEWAL The design was campus in Canada.” all student-driven, says Bishops Hall in- Luker. Already there’s cludes three linked CONTINUES been overwhelming residences: Burke, BISHOPS HALL – student demand for Fraser and Plessis. Bishops Hall next year. They are currently con- BURKE, FRASER According to nected only on the first & PLESSIS Burke house presi- floor; this renovation dent Scott Matheson, project will extend the students were very links to all three lev- involved in the reno- els. And in response to student demand, most of vation planning process, including attendance the double rooms will become singles. at weekly meetings in February to review the The renovation includes installation of an el- evolving plans. Although students become at- evator, better overall accessibility and an over- tached to their residences, they realize updates This investment haul of heating, plumbing, ventilation and elec- are required for the aging building, says Matheson. in Bishops Hall trical systems. It’s an ambitious construction schedule: Work is further The distinct house identities will remain, but will begin at the end of April and the complex is strengthening they will be identified by floor as opposed to to be ready for students at the beginning of Sep- vertical halls. Burke will consist of the first two tember. StFX project manager Daryl Baxendale our position as floors. This move fits well with the new design, says it’s a challenging timeline, but the univer- the best because each floor features a large student sity is confident Bishops Hall will be ready for residential lounge – complete with soft seating, large win- fall occupation. campus in dows, wood trims and big-screen television – Rideau Construction is the lead contractor. that will serve as a gathering space. Each floor The company is currently working on pre-con- Canada. will also have a kitchenette. struction planning and design. — HM

Updates to Bishop’s Hall façade. StFX is going to be hard to beat in terms of student

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRINGaccommodations 2007 23 NOTICE OF MOTION:

The StFX Alumni Association board of directors would like to serve a notice of motion to its members regarding the governance structure of the association. The board pro- poses the adoption of a council model comprised of chapter leaders and some members at large. The council would then elect it’s own executive from those members. The association feels the new model will ensure those members who are volunteers at the grass roots level are those gov- erning the work of the association. The board indicated their plans to move in this direction at the last annual general meeting of the association. The proposed change will be voted on at the next annual general meeting on Friday, September 28th.

If you are interested in reading the detailed report of the committee please contact the alumni office at (902) 867- 2186 or email alumni@stfxca or mail to: StFX Alumni Of- fice, PO Box 5000, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5 and request a copy be sent to you from the governance committee.

24 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION UPDATE l ED MCHUGH ‘79, PRESIDENT

ow and when do stu- food for a family to live on for a week. It was SO hard. dents, alumni and The hardships the families face just to survive is unbe- H friends of X “get” StFX? lievable, but what I’ve really been noticing is the dig- nity and strength with the people. They are so friendly, I have the good fortune of spending hard working....very incredible. much of my time with young people This afternoon we are taking a boat across the lake to – mostly between the ages of 18 a town on the other side that was greatly affected by and 23. It is usually in a post-sec- genocide. I’ve been trying to mentally prepare for this ondary setting – either as a part- for a long time, but I’m not sure there’s ever enough time prof or as a college adminis- time for preparation. This trip has helped to open my trator. Many are starting to figure eyes to everything we have in Canada, and I think it out who they are and where they fit will stay with me for the rest of my life.“ into the puzzle of life. They have their own thoughts and opinions, but are This was sent to me by a third-year BA student. I think she very open to advice and mentors. “gets” it.

I ask many university students (both We all set goals in our life. Some take the time to set written attending X and other institutions) Ed ‘79 and Shelly ‘80 McHugh goals. Many of us take life year by year and have goals why would you go to X? Almost locked away in our brains, souls and hearts. Inherently, we every time, the answer is “The X- understand them and know where we are going, but we Ring!” I usually probe a little further and find that indeed never overtly communicate them. many go (or would go) based upon the ring. On the sur- There is the net- face, that does appear to be slightly strange, but there are I am now the President of the StFX Alumni Association. Was many reasons why people select an educational institution. it a goal? As I assume the task I realize that maybe it was. I work the ring gives assume the Presidency of the StFX Alumni Association with you – a sense that Behind the attraction of wearing the ring, I think there is a tremendous amount of pride. something else at play. There is the network the ring gives you will be part of you – a sense that you will be part of something larger, some- As time goes on, I will listen to you, the X alumni, and something larger, thing that will assist you or simply somewhere you “belong.” communicate some ideas and goals for the future. Some something that will are natural – continued chapter development, increased The following is an email I received from a StFX student communication utilizing today’s amazing technology, strong assist you or simply who recently attended a Service Learning trip to Guate- succession planning and a new governance model. We will somewhere you mala during Spring Break – one of several experiences build upon the tremendous efforts of my predecessor – Bill offered to today’s StFX students. “belong.” Kiely. “ I am having the time of my life. This trip is everything I think many alumni “get” StFX, but we can continue to learn I had hoped for and more. After the 17 hours of trav- from the ideas and the values built into the Service Learning elling it took us to get here, it is so worth it. that is occurring with today’s students. It appears to strike a chord with them. Maybe we can build upon their experi- This city is incredible! The colours of the clothing, the ences plus the many other wonderful activities that have faces of the people, the children who yell “OLA!” every occurred through the years? Certainly, the Coady Institute, Ed assumed the Presi- time we pass. I’m taking as many pictures as my poor dency of the StFX Alumni little camera will hold, but I will never be able to de- the AIDS in Africa efforts and X-Project immediately spring Association on January scribe the energy of this place. We are staying at a to mind. 1 after many years on school right by the lake, which is surrounded by three the Alumni Board in a active volcanoes!!! When something is not broken, do not try to fix it. The alumni variety of positions. He and his wife, Shelly of X are one of the strongest associations in the world. (Culligan) McHugh Yesterday we were able to go to a coffee production Let’s continue to demonstrate the values that the ring stands (StFX BScN ’80) live in plant and sew the coffee bags, and sort the bad from the for and make a difference in the world. Bedford, NS. He is the good coffee. You wouldn’t believe the amount of work Academic Chair, Busi- put into the production. In the afternoon we helped to dig Hail and Health, ness, NS Community trenches to contain the flooding that comes down off the — Ed J. McHugh ‘79 College and teaches mountains in the area. I’m extremely sore and tired today part-time at three uni- from the digging, but it’s a good kind of work. I know I’ve versities. Shelly works P.S. The email was from my daughter, Kate. She is a very differ- helped just that little bit. at the IWK Hospital, ent person than the young girl I dropped off at X three short Kate is in her third year and son Colin is a This morning we were given 10Q (about 1.5 Ameri- years ago. Somewhere along the way, she started to “get” it. freshman at StFX. can dollars) and sent to the market to try to buy enough

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EDMONTON — 2Q 6XQGD\ MONTREAL CALGARY 'HFHPEHU UG D FORVH NQLW JURXS June 8, 2007 RI(GPRQWRQ DOXPQL JDWKHUHG IRU Montreal Golf Tournament WKH6W); 'D\ FHOHEUDWLRQV Candiac Golf Club :KLOHVWXGHQWV LQ $QWLJRQLVK Contact: Gerry Roy ZHUHHQMR\LQJ WKH QLFH ZHDWKHU (450) 653-2045 DQG H[FLWHPHQW RI WKH ;5LQJ FHUHPRQLHV ZH LQ (GPRQWRQ TORONTO ZHUHHQMR\LQJ VXQVKLQH DQG VQRZ June 16, 2007 RQWKH JURXQG IRU WKH DQQXDO Toronto Golf Classic PDVVDQG OXQFK Kleinburg Golf Club 7KH PDVV ZDV DJDLQ FHOHEUDWHG 115 Putting Green Crescent DW 6W (GPXQG V 3DULVK ZKHUH Kleinburg, ON )U /HR &RUGHDX RSHQHG XS Contact: Bill McDonnell KLVSDULVK WR XV DJDLQ 7KH PDVV [email protected] ZDVFHOHEUDWHG LQ ILQH IRUP E\ $UFKELVKRS (PHULWXV -RVHSK OTTAWA 0DF1HLOZKR KDG DOVR EHHQ June 16, 2007 ORRNLQJDIWHU DIIDLUV DW WKH SDULVK 11th Annual St. FX Alumni Family & Friends IRUD FRXSOH RI PRQWKV RQ EHKDOI Best Ball Golf Tournament, Saturday, June RI)U &RUGHDX 16, 2007 at 1 pm ( shot-gun start) at The :HZHUH DEOH WR KROG D OXQFK Meadows Golf and Country Club, 4335 LQ6W (GPXQG V 6FKRRO QHDUE\ Hawthorne Road, Gloucester, ON. Golf HYHQ WKRXJK /DUU\ 5DQNLQ fees: $100 (includes 18 holes, golf cart, KDVUHWLUHG IURP KLV UROH DV SULQ dinner). Submit foursomes to: karricameron@ FLSDODQG LV QR ORQJHU ZRUNLQJ rogers.com, or call 613-567-1560. Dead- DWWKH VFKRRO 2XU JURXS RI line for registration: June 1. RGGSHRSOH HQMR\HG D JRRG RS SRUWXQLW\WR YLVLW DQG FHOHEUDWH PEI WKH¥;µ VSLULW June 16, 2007 2OGHU JUDGXDWHV OLNH /DUU\ 8th Annual X Golf Tournament 0DF'RQQHOODQG 3DXO 1RUULV Fox Meadow Golf & Country Club ZHUH DEOH WR PLQJOH ZLWK Stratford, PEI CALGARY —&DOJDU\ DOXPQL FHOHEUDWHG 6W); \RXQJHUDOXPQL VXFK DV *DEULHOOH 7RPSNLQV Contact: Sandy Sweet ‘78 'D\ZLWK D PDVV IROORZHG E\ D ZLQH FKHHVH 7KH(GPRQWRQ &KDSWHU KDV XQGHUJRQH D ELW (902) 629-4275 UHFHSWLRQDQG WKHQ D SXE JDWKHULQJ 6W); 9LFH RIFKDQJH ZLWK 0LFKDHO 0LWFKHOO WDNLQJ RYHU [email protected] 3UHVLGHQW3URYRVW $ FDGHPLF0DU\ 0F*LOOLYUD\ DVWKH SUHVLGHQW IURP 3KLO 0DUNRYLFK )XU or ZDVWKHLU JXHVW VSHDNHU WKHUHYHQWV ZLOO EH WDNLQJ SODFH LQVR VHQG Jim Honsberger ‘73 LQ\RXU FRQWDFW LQIRUPDWLRQ DQG H PDLO DGGUHVV (902) 629-2565 WRVWI[HGPRQWRQ#KRWPDLO FRP [email protected]

ANTIGONISH July 26/27, 2007 Fr. Kehoe Golf Tournament Antigonish Golf & Country Club Antigonish, NS Contact: Tim Hynes [email protected]

VANCOUVER July 29, 2007 Vancouver Student Send-Off and Alumni Picnic, Jericho Park, Vancouver, BC Contact: Jim Bowne [email protected]

HOMECOMING September 28-30, 2007 StFX Homecoming EDMONTON Contact: Alumni Office [email protected]

32 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 tFX President, Dr. Sean Riley was back on the S road to visit alumni in New Brunswick in February. The President greeted alumni at a reception in Fredericton, a luncheon in Saint John and a third reception in Moncton. SAINT JOHN, NB The receptions are an opportunity for alumni to catch up with each other and with the latest news from StFX. A video of campus life today brought back fond memories for the recent graduates in attendance and wowed many who hadn’t seen the exciting new changes on campus.

MONCTON FREDERICTON resident’s PPRECEPTIONS

Below: Jack Madden ‘32, ‘96 with Dr. Sean Riley.

Becky Carruthers ‘01

L-r: Veronique Gaudet ‘02 and Odette Gaudet ‘99 at the Moncton reception.

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 33 he 2006 Annual General Meeting of the StFX T Alumni Association took place on Friday, Sep- (Bill Kiely) noted the tremendous growth of Chapters. As a tember 29, 2006 at the Keating Millennium Centre. Presi- result, alumni are associated with over 100 events each dent Bill Kiely presided with a total of 37 present. year. He acknowledged the influx of younger alumni to The meeting opened with the Alumni Prayer. The agenda was approved. the board and thanked them for their fresh approach. Minutes from the 2005 meeting were adopted as read. Morag Graham moved adoption and Jim Bowne seconded. Business arising from the minutes were covered by the level. 98% of alumni were aware of the Alumni News and various reports filed on behalf of all committees, the Presi- 65% of alumni could not suggest any improvement. PRESENT: dent and the Director of Alumni Affairs. All reports form Peter looked upon the survey as reflecting a tremen- Bill Kiely, President part of the minutes of the 2006 Annual General Meeting. dous track record and implored alumni not to become Ed McHugh, 1st Vice President Of special note was the presentation of the names for the complacent. Austin Hawley, 2nd Vice President Hall of Honour, the Student Awards and the Alumni Awards Peter acknowledged, with thanks, the great work of Bill Anne Malick, Secretary of Excellence. as President. David Ronan President Kiely, presiding over his last meeting as Noreen Nunn, Director of Alumni Affairs presented her Andrea MacLean-Holohan Alumni President presented a report in which he outlined written report. In it, she noted that the office assisted in Jim Bowne some of the major accomplishments of the association. 57 alumni events so far in 2006 with another 25 ex- Paul D. Fraser He noted the tremendous growth of chapters. As a result, pected to be held by the end of the year. She noted that the Morag Graham alumni are associated with over 100 events each year. office would continue to build on alumni engagements Mary Buncic with more President’s Receptions when possible, which Jim Butler had been very well received. The office continues to work Paul McFarland MINUTES OF THE 2006 Laird Wilton Troy Stanley Phil Markovich Annual General Meeting Paul McDonald NOVEMBER 15, 2006 Janet Lynn MacNeil He acknowledged the influx of younger alumni to the Kelly Benson board and thanked them for their fresh approach. Bill Dilny Some of the other highlights noted were the introduc- with our affinity partners, especially in the area of privacy. Ray MacDonald tion of the S.A.I.N.T. (Students and Alumni In Touch) ca- The office is working to develop our “online community” John Fleming reer mentoring program, the Golden X Road Show, the and hopes to have it in place in the next year. Mary Ronan Xtending Hope project supporting the response to the Noreen reviewed homecoming plans, noted the work Michael “Diker” Campbell AIDS crisis in Rwanda and Botswana, the national literacy of the SALUTE students and encouraged alumni to ac- AR “Sandy” MacLean conference, the introduction of lifetime email, the cel- knowledge their presence and accept their assistance. Peter Fardy ebration of the 150th anniversary of the university, the Iain Boyd, Director of Advancement Relations, high- Donald MacGillivray calling home for a special ceremony marking the closing lighted the financial giving for the past year. The university Shelly McHugh of the Memorial Rink and the grand opening of the Keating was in receipt of $9.16 million, made up of approxi- Denise Hand Millennium Centre, the opening of Alumni House and mately 1/3 annual giving, 1/3 planned giving and 1/3 Jerry Coleman many more accomplishments. He noted that the AEF fund capital giving. He noted the capital campaign is essen- Pat Watson has reached and exceeded $1 million. tially completed, the Coady project is at the $4.5 million Burke MacGillivray He noted the association’s involvement in recruitment mark of a $12 million campaign and the Schwartz cam- Gerry McEachern and participation in student send-offs (receptions for new paign is not yet fully funded. Iain Boyd students and their parents hosted by alumni chapters across Anne Malick, Chair of the Governance Committee, Joe Parks the country) and the investment in the Alumni Survey which reported on the work of the committee. The committee Dene Flinn confirmed the high degree of satisfaction of alumni. was formed as a result of the Spring Workshop with a Phemie London President Riley welcomed the alumni, and spoke of the mandate to review our present governance model and tremendous success of the national alumni workshop in make recommendations as to any changes that might be the spring of 2006. He acknowledged the presence of considered. It was noted that the Alumni Board spent a Copies of committee 95-year-old alumni Jack Madden. day-and-a-half reviewing the work of the committee and and chapter reports are President Riley talked of ongoing and current projects, reaching a consensus on recommendations to the Annual available on request by and noted the need for transparency by continued com- General Meeting. Overall, the board unanimously agreed contacting the StFX munication and reporting to the alumni. changes should be recommended and in particular the Alumni office. In particular, President Riley acknowledged the great association should adopt a council model. It was felt this contribution of Bill Kiely to the university, referring to type of model will ensure geographic representation and PHONE (902) 867-2186 Bill’s great communication skills as an ambassador and provide for a more dynamic Board membership and more E-MAIL [email protected] spokesperson for the university. effective Committee participation. A detailed model will OR WRITE TO Peter Fardy, Vice President Advancement, acknowledged be developed and presented to Alumni through the Alumni Alumni Office the support of the alumni, noting that every small connec- News with the intention to give notice of change in the PO Box 5000 tion has an effect on affinity. constitution in time for a motion at the 2007 Annual StFX University Peter reviewed the highlights of the Alumni Survey. 96% General Meeting. If you are interested in receiving a de- Antigonish of alumni rated their overall experience with X as excel- tailed copy of the changes proposed please contact the NS lent to good. 97% rated their level of pride as great to alumni office at the addresses or phone number below. B2G 2W5 somewhat good with 77% of those rating at the 97% The meeting was adjourned on motion from Joe McCann.

34 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 PLANNED GIVING AND MAJOR GIFTS A GIFT OF A LIFETIME THAT WILL LAST FOR ETERNITY

DONATING A GIFT OF STOCK TO StFX BRINGS FINANCIAL REWARDS

Absolutely no tax is paid on the capital gain if a stock is donated to StFX

• The recent federal budget included a provision that elimi- nates the capital gains tax on donations of publicly traded securities to charities such as StFX.

• Effective immediately, capital gains do not have to be included as part of the donor’s income if the stock is donated directly to the university.

The following illustrates the advantages of contributing gifts of stocks, securities or cash. For the purpose of this “It will help future students benefit from the same illustration, we have assumed that the taxpayer is subject to a marginal tax rate of 50% and that he/she has made other learning experience that I enjoyed.” charitable donations of at least $200. MARK BOWLER ‘80

TAX BENEFIT FOR Donating (Old system, (New system, As I recall my experience at StFX, it is clear that the university had a major, CHARITABLE Cash From 25% inclusion rate) 0% inclusion rate) positive impact on my life. Life-long friendships and the confidence to embrace DONATIONS Sold Stock Donating Stock Donating Stock opportunities and challenges were gained. The Xaverian experience is special and Market value of publicly $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 helps shape all those who have the good fortune to attend StFX. traded stock or securities Including StFX in your estate planning is an opportunity to give back. It’s nice to know that in a small way, it will help future students benefit from the same Assumed adjusted cost 12,500 12,500 12,500 learning experience that I enjoyed. base (original cost of stock) Sincerely, Mark

Capital gain 12,500 12,500 12,500 THE STFX PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM is generating significant Taxable capital gain 6,250 3,125 0 long-term support for the university. It is strengthening StFX’s (50% vs. 25% vs. 0%) position as Canada’s premier undergraduate university. Estimated income tax 3,125 1,562 0 A planned gift to StFX makes a lasting legacy to one’s self, a payable on the capital family member or a special friend. gain (at 50% tax rate) You can determine how your gift to StFX will be used. There are many areas of need and you will be able to select a project that is important to you. NOTE: These calculations are based on assumptions and are only an example. We recommend that you consult with FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: your tax advisor. Iain Boyd, Director of Advancement Relations, St. Francis Xavier University PO Box 5000, Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2W5 Phone: 902-867-2359 Email: [email protected]

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 35 NEWS EXCHANGE Send News Exchange items to Glenda Bond, Alumni Affairs Office St. Francis Xavier University, PO Box 5000, Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5 Phone: (902) 867-2186 • Fax: (902) 867-3659 • Email: [email protected]

only Canadian member on Adolescent Eating Disor- tural resources work of a ‘60s the group. It is providing ders. She is currently a small company owned by John P. Barry, Q.C. ‘64, advice on ways to make a specialist in Child and an Acadia alumnus! He a senior partner with Barry broad variety of financial Adolescent Eating Disorders would love to hear from Grace Shirley Anne, Mar 24/06 Spalding, has been named services available to the at the IWK Health Centre. alumni in the west – as Atlantic Provinces Chair poor around the globe. [email protected] of the American College Clifford Shaw ‘78, re- of Trial Lawyers with re- Dr. Bernie Legatto ‘68, cently graduated with a ‘90s sponsibility for NB, NS, has been appointed Presi- Master of Laws specializing PEI and NL. He was invited dent of the Association of in Banking and Financial J. Michael Wirvin ‘90 to enter the American Col- Prosthodontists of Canada. Services from Osgoode The law firm of Robinson lege in 1999. There are He has been in full-time Hall Law School of York & Cole in Boston an- currently approximately specialty practice devoted University and he contin- nounces the election of 5600 members of the to Prosthodontics and Im- ues to practice in the ar- J. Michael Wirvin to the Bill ‘90 American College through- plant Dentistry in Kelowna, eas of banking and insol- partnership. Michael is a and Rosine Currie out North America. Fel- B.C. since 1983. vency with the law firm of member of the firm’s Busi- lowship is extended only Faber Gurevitch Bickman ness Law Group and his Oct 14/06 by invitation after careful in Calgary. practice includes the rep- investigation to those ex- ‘70s resentation of clients in perienced trial lawyers transactions involving who have mastered the art ‘80s mergers, asset and stock of advocacy and whose M. Dolores MacKinnon acquisitions, private place- professional careers have ‘72, ‘73, ‘84, retired Beryl Girard ‘87, and ments, public offerings, been marked by the high- from teaching in June, Cathy (MacIssac) St. commercial secured est standards of ethical 2006 after 33 years with Amand ‘87 wish to en- financings, joint ventures conduct, professionalism, the BC Victoria Regional courage the Nursing Class and other financial trans- civility and collegiality. School Board. of ‘87 to join them at their actions. Prior to joining Blair MacNeil’93 Membership can never be 20th Reunion this fall at Robinson & Cole he and Lindsey Graham more than 1% of the total Joseph Lundrigan ‘72, Homecoming (Sept. practiced as a corporate lawyer population of any has moved to Nova Scotia 28,29,30). Tim Upton ‘87 attorney in Canada. Nolan DeFazio, July 20/05 state or province. from Alberta as manager, adds that he’d also like to Atlantic Region, of St. Paul connect with all of the ‘87 Loretta (MacDonald) Bobby McVeigh ‘65, is Fire and Marine Insurance Business Rats! Contact ‘90 and Mike Gaynor a member of a United Na- Company. He can be Info: Beryle.Girard@ would like to announce the tions Advisory Group on reached at jlundrigan@ Titus.com,cstamand0505@ birth of their daughter, Inclusive Financial Sec- travelers.com rogers.com and Tim. Jenna Margaret, born May tors. He is a former chair [email protected] 20, 2006 – a sister for of Credit Union Central of Dr. Stephanie Casey Kieran, 6, Erin, 4 and Canada, who is still on the ‘78, is now living in Hali- James Mooney ‘88, re- Maria 2. board, and a former chair fax. She recently completed cently relocated from Aus- Melissa (Hagar) ‘94 of the World Council of her residency in Psychia- tin, Texas to Fort Saint Craig Poirier ‘91 and and Jerrett DeFazio Credit Unions and is the try and a fellowship in James, BC to lead the cul- Connie Frail have added

Emma Josephine, Oct 5/06 Twins Emma Maxine and Ian Malcolm, Feb 28/05 Kekoto, Nov 23/03 & Gaz, Jillian (3) & Maribeth and Ryan Craig Richard, Apr 5/06 June 19/06 Marguerite, Mar 16/06

Nancy Kawaja Kalil ‘95, ‘97 Craig Poirier ’91 Malang Maane ‘95 Karen (Chaisson) ’96 and Peter Kalil and Connie Frail and Patrick Power

36 StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 Jack (3), Nellie (2) and Sept 8/06 Roreigh Nicole, Oct 14/02 & Delia (2), Jillian (5), Natalie (March 27/06), and Emily (4) Ross Joseph, June 30/06 Drew Daniel, Nov 10/04

Krista (Chaisson)’96 Susannah (Kilroy) ‘96 and Fran Stewart-Saxon’ 96 Theresa (Piers) MacKinnon ’97, ’99 and Terry Campbell Glenn McDonell ’96 and John Saxon ‘95 and Jeff (Shifty) MacKinnon ’97

six feet to their house. I would welcome the fa- Guelph to the heart of the /4th floor Lane students Katie Anne, Aug 15/06 Twins Emma Maxine and miliarity of home. downtown of Toronto — from 1998 -2000. She can Ian Malcolm born on Feb- a criminal lawyers ghetto be reached at labrahamns ruary 28, 2005 and Ryan Larissa (Franchuk) if you will. My friends can @yahoo.ca Craig Richard born on McCormack ‘95, hus- contact me at nicolerozier April 5, 2006. Two little band Adrian are proud to @rogers.com. Check out Kimberly Mungal ‘06, brothers and a little sister welcome Emma Helen www.rozierlaw.com joined TeamDiabetes: Ice- for Evan Michael, age 3. Sarah, born September 19, land 2007. For more in- 2006 in Edmonton, AB. A Janet Butler-McPhee formation see http:// Lori (Devoe) Boutilier brother for Aidan, 2. ‘99 and Dr. Joseph runkimberlyrun.anil ’91, ’94 and Michael McPhee ‘99, were mar- mungal.com/ Krista (Barkhouse) ’97 Boutilier ’93 live in Krista Morrison ’97 and ried on September 2, and Patrick ’96 McKenna Calgary, Alberta where Eric Nauss (St Mary’s Uni- 2006 in Baddeck, NS with Karen Keenan ‘06, was Lori is a Special Education versity ‘95) were married many StFX alumni in at- recently appointed to a Marissa and Evan, Jan 6/06 Teacher with the Calgary February 8th, 2006 in tendance. Upon comple- new position with Canada Catholic School District Mayan Riviera, Mexico. tion of Joe’s PhD in Micro- Post as the Retail Develop- and Michael is a Business There were 50 people that biology (UBC, May ’06), ment Officer for Atlantic Analyst with TransCanada were able to make the trip Janet and Joe have relo- Division. Her recent di- Corporation. including StFX Alumni: cated to New York City. ploma in Adult Education Kelly (MacEachern) Benson Janet is currently pursuing will assist her in her new Andrew Kim ‘92 and his ’97, Jenna (McKee) Benson a Master of Science in training role with the Learn- wife, Michelle are proud ’97, Kim O’Brien ’97, Strategic Communica- ing and Development De- to announce the birth of Jessica Bradford ’06, tions from Columbia Uni- partment. their daughter, Gabrielle Sarah (MacMullin) ’68 ’70 versity and working full Jonathan ’97 Marie, born November and Bert Morrison ’66 ’67 time in non-profit public and Karen Cox 22, 2006. A sister for (parents) and Vince relations. Joe is a post- Nicholas. MacLean ’66. Krista is doctoral fellow in the July 22/06 Emily Ann (2) & working in Commercial Center for Infectious Dis- Ben Joseph, Mar 14/06 Shannon Young ‘93, Real Estate in Calgary and ease at the State Univer- says a big HELLO to all her Eric is an Account Execu- sity of New York at Stony fellow ’93 Phys Ed grads tive for FedEx. Krista can Brook. They can be (hap- and “X” friends. A big be contacted at kristamm pily) reached at jb2779 change for me this year in @shaw.ca @columbia.edu moving to southern Cali- fornia... so if any fellow Nicole Rozier ‘99, is Xaverians are in the area, pleased to announce that ‘00s feel free to contact me at she has moved from Lynn Abraham ‘01 Kerri-Lyn (Murray) ’97, ‘01 Krista (DeLorey) ‘97, ‘99 young.shan@ yahoo.com. the veritable isolation of would like to hear from 3rd and Jason Brown and Joey Samson ‘97

Feb 8/06 Cameron (2) & Beaton (10 mos) Reese Liliann, July 20/06 Aug 26/06 Elora May, Sept 24/06

Krista Morrison ’97 Shannon (Boyle) ‘97, ‘02 Lauren (Murray) ’98 Daniel Cook ’98 Jocelyn (Case) ’98 and Eric Nauss and Michael MacIsaac and Mark Anderson ‘98 and Dr. Laura MacHardy and Andrew Desmarais

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 37 Zoe Kennedy, Apr 24/06 Sept 2/06

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Helen Mary (Boylan) Hanway ‘35 Rev. John D. Civiello ‘63 Robert Benedict “Robbie” MacDonald ‘38 Rev. Robert Neville ‘63 John A. Merchant ‘39 Thomas James Miller ‘63, ‘64 Gerald Adrian Giovannetti ‘40 John Allan Cameron ‘66 Mary Georgina Timmons ‘40 Hugh Michael Montague ‘66 David G. King ‘42 Mary Lynn Montague ‘69 Ann Marie Mackin ‘42 David R. Forbes ‘71 StFX MOURNS TRAGIC LOSS OF STUDENTS Harold William Legere ’47 John Colin MacGillivray ‘71 Rev. Hector MacDonald ‘48 Sr. Magdalena Kurtz ‘71 he campus community was Friends recalled the tremen- Colin Augustine Chisholm ‘49 Antonio (Tony) Zappia ’72 Tshaken to learn of the passing dous spirit she brought to every- Rev. William DeCourcy ‘49 Kirk M. Gilmore ‘75 of beloved StFX students Vladimir thing she did, describing her as a Rev. Donald Edward Belland ‘50 Vincent David Sunderland ‘75 Kozousek and Michelle Birks recently. loyal friend who approached life David Gallant ‘51 A. Elaine Tramble ‘75 Kozousek, 19, died Jan. 22 fol- with a sense of humour and fun. lowing a car crash in Tantallon, Kozousek, a second-year stu- Louis Félix Bourque ‘52 Christopher Gerard Montague ‘76 N.S. and Birks, 22, died suddenly dent originally from Tantallon, was Pauline (MacDonald) Fitzpatrick ‘52 Br. Augustus F. Brennan, Hon. Deg. ‘82 of heart arrhythmia Feb. 2. remembered for the adventurous, Robert Allen “Bob” Emmerson ‘53 Elizabeth Anne Myers ‘82 At separate memorial gather- easy-going personality that made Dr. J. Murray Layden ‘53 Daniel Fowler ‘93 ings held at StFX, friends and class- him a pleasure to know. An ac- Geoffrey C. “Bob” Oland ‘53 Shaun Peter McNamara ‘94 mates remembered both students complished skier and sailor, for their unique contributions to ‘Vlad,’ as he was known among Robert Burton O’Leary ‘53 Bettie (Bebe) Ivanochko ’95 the campus community, and for friends and family, had a passion Lt. Col. Roderick B. O’Sullivan ’54 Thomas Johnston, Hon Deg ‘97 touching the lives of everyone who for history and experimental sci- Gerard Beaton ‘55 Michelle Laura Birks ‘07 came to know them. ence. His friends said he lived life J. Bernard Belliveau ‘55 Vladimir Pavel Kozousek ‘09 Birks, a fourth-year Human Ki- to the fullest, was outgoing, and Douglas Jerome Hartt ‘55 Margaret Elizabeth DeYoung, former staff netics student from Unionville, had a flare for storytelling. Ont. was an Academic All-Cana- StFX remains deeply affected by Rev. Joseph M. Young ‘56 Sr. Winifred MacDonald, former staff dian who helped the X-Women the loss of two amazing young Desmond L. Sullivan ‘56 Annie MacDonald, Mt. St. Bernard rugby team win its first-ever Ca- lives that were only just beginning. Joan Margaret (Gallant) Leahy ‘56 Rev. Charles McTague nadian Interuniversity Sport title Marjorie Dunn Chapman ‘60 late last year.

StFX ALUMNI NEWS l SPRING 2007 39 X-RING Update X-RING STORY l ALUMNI OFFICE NEW!! Have you moved, changed Update online at careers, been promoted? www.stfx.ca/alumni/ We’d like to hear about it. update-info.htm

Full Name: ______Class Year: ______X-RING ON EBAY – Spouse’s Name: ______Is spouse an ‘X’ alum? ______Year: ______

ADDRESS CALL THE POLICE Street: ______City: ______Province/State: ______Postal/Zip Code: ______They’re the ones that put it there Phone: (______) ______Fax: (______) ______Email: ______Homepage: ______bout the middle of March we By this time we began receiving emails EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION started receiving emails. There that the ring was no longer on eBay. We Company: ______A was an X-Ring on eBay. thought someone had purchased it. But Position: ______shortly after we received an email from Street: ______We searched the site and sure enough, the public information office. They had City: ______there it was and there were already two contacted the property bureau and the ring Province/State: ______Postal/Zip Code: ______Phone: (______) ______people bidding on it. Several alumni had been removed from the auction site. Fax: (______) ______emailed us to let us know they had seen Email: ______the ring. We had explained in our note that we of- Homepage: ______ten are able to locate the owner of the We placed a watch on the bidding and ring based on the initials or class informa- EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION FOR SPOUSE emailed the seller to explain the signifi- tion engraved inside. However this ring, Company: ______cance of the ring and our belief that this we were informed was coated with a black Position: ______Street: ______ring had to be stolen property. substance on the inside making any en- City: ______gravings impossible to read. Province/State: ______Postal/Zip Code: ______The police told us they were Phone: (______) ______having the ring sonic cleaned Fax: (______) ______in order to see if there are Email: ______any inscriptions inside. Homepage: ______If you are a member So the ring is now in the WHO CAN ALWAYS REACH YOU? Name: ______of the class of 1995 hands of the Toronto police Position: ______and we are anxious to locate Street: ______and lost your X-Ring, the owner so that it won’t end City: ______up on eBay again. Our thanks Province/State: ______Postal/Zip Code: ______let us know. to Wendy and Brenda with the Phone: (______) ______Toronto Police who went to Fax: (______) ______so much trouble to rescue the Email: ______Homepage: ______ring.

Information you would like to have published in the If you are a member of the class of 1995 ‘News Exchange’ section of our Alumni News. That’s when we noticed who the seller was- and lost your X-Ring, let us know. If the ______it was a police auction site in Toronto. The ring fits, perhaps you can wear it again. ______email was sent to the seller but a couple of ______days went by and we received no reply. So Hail & Health ______we emailed the public information office Noreen Nunn, Director, Alumni Affairs ______of the Toronto Police Department. (902) 867-2186 ______

RETURN YOUR X-UPDATE TO:

St. Francis Xavier University, Advancement Records PO Box 5000, Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5 Phone: (902) 867-5327 • Fax: (902) 867-3659 Toll-free: 1-888-739-0031 Email: [email protected]

Date: ______

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