St John’s College Newsletter Vol XX No.3 SUMMER 2008 UPCOMING EVENTS For more information or times please call 474-8531 Matriculation: September 23, 2008 4:00 pm College Chapel University of Manitoba Homecoming: September 14, 2008 3:15 pm Reception and Chapel Service Prairie Fall Supper: October 3, 2008 St John’s College Convocation: Sunday, November 2, 2008 Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre 60’s & Before “Grand Opening” November 4, 2008 Reunion a Success! Robert Burns Dinner: January 23, 2009 Thanks to our wonderful volunteer reunion committee, Peter Flynn (chair), Ted Poulter and Sterling Walkes, the 60’s & Before Reunion held May 9-11 was a highly successful event. There were 107 registered guests. This Issue Those attending the Wine & Cheese included Mr. Lionel Braithwaite, Sir Faculty of Theology p.3 Louis Tull and Dr Janet Hoskins, pictured above. Both the Saturday dinner and Sunday Brunch were sold out. Thank You to Donors p 4 Faculty Staff News p.6 More reunion photos on page 3... Development News p 8 Warden’s Word! By Janet Hoskins, Warden & Vice Chancellor Fàilte! As of this writing, I am lovely scenery of the Outer Hebrides, designed around the concept of about to embark on a month drinking tea, walking, reading, knit- lifelong learning. They assume long trip to Scotland with my ting, shopping, and all manner of other that students who come to study daughter, included in which will recreational activities. I decided that I Theology at St John’s College do be two weeks at Sabhal Mòr wanted to spend the two weeks learn- so with prior experience which can Ostaig, the Gaelic college on be applied to and incorporated the island of Skye. Madeleine is into their new studies. From my completing an honours degree observation of those who have in Celtic Studies and is taking up gone through these programs a travel scholarship to study ad- to date, this is precisely what has vanced Gaelic. I am registered for taken place. Students from a wide a very introductory level course. diversity of backgrounds have come Maddie and I are “travel buddies” together to form an incredibly rich and I am very much looking for- learning environment in which they ward to sharing this experience learn from each other, as well as with her. Clearly we will not be in from their instructors. the same class though, so with- ing something new – to lay down a All of our students have been out diminishing our shared time, few new neural pathways in my aging fortunate to have been a part of the my days could have been filled brain, as it were. learning community that is very pleasantly by enjoying the This is a part of my commitment to St John’s College. St John’s College lifelong learning, a value espoused by has been blessed by having some In Lumine is the official alumni journal of St John’s College all institutions of higher learning. We of the finest scholars and teach- try to impress upon our students that ers as Fellows of the College, by a Design: Karen Armstrong Graphic Design Editing: Maureen Kolodie & Jarett Myskiw their university education is the begin- dedicated and caring support staff, Thank you to this issue’s contributors: Janet ning and not the end, of learning. What by spiritual underpinnings and sup- Hoskins, Bonnie Hallman, Maureen Kolodie, Jarett Myskiw, John Stafford, and all of our they are acquiring in the time that they port, by wonderfully rich and well- alumni and friends. spend with us are the tools for learn- established traditions, by an ener- Cover photo: 60’s & Before Reunion by ing – axioms and fundamental knowl- getic and engaged student body, Allen Patterson, IST, University of Manitoba OUR MISSION is to share information, edge, methodologies for rigorous and and by alumni and friends who care stimulate discussion and foster happy disciplined enquiry, the language and about the future of these students memories about structure of academic discourse, and and are committed to their suc- St John’s College and, in so doing con- tinue to build community through the a capacity to consider new informa- cess. To this last group, I especially forging and improving of relationships tion thoughtfully and critically. We extend my gratitude for the many with the College. also hope that students leave with an ways, both financial and otherwise, How to contact us: interest in knowing more about the that you show this support. St John’s College, 92 Dysart Rd, world in which they live and a passion I would close with a Gaelic phrase Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M5 to understand more about the human Phone: (204) 474-8531 Fax: 474-7610 as well but, alas, that will have to Web: www.umanitoba.ca/colleges/st condition. wait for my return. In the meantime, johns Indeed, our (relatively) new programs best wishes to you and your families For information on advertising contact Maureen Kolodie (204) 474-9350 or in the Faculty of Theology are an for a life filled with love, laughter [email protected] excellent example of this philosophy and learning. made explicit. These programs were 2 60’s Reunion For more reunion photos, courtesy of Jack Greenhalgh, Sterling Walkes, and the Development Office see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stjohnscollege/ Faculty of Theology by John Stafford, Dean of Theology The Faculty of Theology has held be ordained while others find their also bring the a unique and valued place in the life present work and contributions to wisdom and skills of St John’s College over its many parish ministry greatly enhanced they have ac- years. Traditionally, the formal study and informed. This works out in all quired from their of Bible and theology has been sorts of ways, from parish education work and existing viewed as accessible and important and discipleship groups, liturgical vocations, and mainly to those seeking ordina- leadership, preaching, mission and this helps pro- tion. However, many people have evangelism, pastoral care, and so vide context for a desire to study theology and this on. grappling with can make a very great difference to Behind this lies the vision that theo- theology. This is the strength and vigour of parish logical education is indispensable part of a process of life long learn- churches and their ministries. for all forms of Christian ministry. ing and one task of the Faculty of Our present programs—the It is the “joyful” discipline which Theology is to encourage that love Diploma in Applied Theology combines intellectual rigour as well and appreciation for theology. and Advanced Certificate—have as practical implications for living We look forward to another excit- matured over the six years since inside the Christian narrative. ing year and I invite you to consider their inception and given students Our students come from many dif- your support for the Faculty. I hope access to high level theological ferent backgrounds and we are very you have a marvellous summer—if education while maintaining their proud of the effort and sacrifice you happen to be in the College, livelihoods. Some students go on to they make to increase their under- come by the theology offices and standing of the Gospel. Students say hello. SUMMER 2008 3 Thank You 2007 Donors William Battershill ‘51 Rosemary Wallace ‘52 James & Beverley Allan ‘55 Friends & Alumni Robert & Vicki English ‘56 Bernard Beare ‘57 James Portman ‘57 Ruby Alexander Barbara Harrison Richardson Foundation Inc. Kathy Brown ‘58 All Charities Campaign Tom Holens Elliot Rodger David Carter ‘58 Sharon Alward Derek Hoskin Vera Rosolowich Eirene Landon ‘58 Aramark Canada Ltd. Bill & Janet Hoskins Frances Rowlin Ted & Edna Poulter ‘58 Isabel Auld Phyllis Hutchison Laurence J. Russin Insurance Paul & Shirley Smith ‘58 B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd. Janet Hyslop Agencies Ltd. Jane Gibson ‘59 Michael & Joan Bancroft Linda Hyslop St Andrew’s ACW (Woodhaven) Arnold Johnson ‘59 Eunice Band Investor’s Group Matching St John’s Students’ Association George Robb ‘59 Bank of Montreal ^ Gift Program ^ St Paul’s Anglican Church Fort Cicelyn Bartolo ‘60 Barbara Barclay Elena Ivanitskaia Garry Jack Greenhalgh ‘60 Margaret Barron John James St Peter’s Anglican Church, Marilynne Keil ‘60 Frank Battershill Johnston Group Inc. Winnipeg Arthur Millward ‘60 Mary Benbow Gwyneth Jones Telmor Sartison Wilma Shirriff ‘60 Hazel Birt Tom Jones Robert Schultz Robert Whyte ‘60 William Birtles Alan Judd John Serieux Mel Wiebe & Lola Cuddy ‘60 Pat Bovey Amy Karlinsky Trish Simmie Keith & Vi McKean ‘61 Arthur Braid Brian Keith Robert Skinner Orde Morton ‘61 Louisa Brost Janet Kennedy Gordon Smedley Harold Sampson ‘61 Russell Brown Clara Keough Shirlee Anne Smith Dorthea Cutts ‘62 Norman Cameron Judith Kesanko Ellen Spencer Ruth Davis ‘62 Lorne Campbell David Kilgour Apollonia Steele Joan Greatrex ‘62 Ralph Campbell * Maureen Kolodie David Stewart Andrew Henderson ‘62 Ken Campbell Paul Lampman & Heather Skublics Fletcher Stewart Douglas Hodgkinson ‘62 Mary Campbell Jessie Lang Fred Stewart Peter & Anne-Marie Kains ‘62 Canadian Shield Foundation Carol Latremouille Robert Stewart Allan Smith ‘62 Brenda Cantelo Irwin Lipnowski Jacob Suderman Anthony Waterman ‘62 Bruce Catchpole Mary Lobb Hugh Taylor Margaret Allen ‘63 Colin Chapman Richard Lobdell Paul Thomas Jocelyn Barnard ‘63 Kate Chapman Peter Loly Robert S Thomas Donna Byrne ‘63 Bruce Chegus Lee Luetkehoelter The Thomas Sill Foundation, Inc. Ardis Calder ‘63 George Chuchman Iain & Victoria Luke John Towart Melba Cuddy-Keane ‘63 Holly Clark Burton Lysecki Christopher Trott John Deacon ‘63 ~ Norman Claydon Bruce Mahaffy Felicity Trott Hugh & Dawne Gordon ‘63 & ‘63 Rodney Clifton Manitoba Scholarship & Bursary Ursulines of St. Angela’s Convent Linda & John Heffer ‘63 The Cloutier Family Initiative ^ Laurie Anne Vermette William Houston ‘63 Thomas Coakley Carol McArton Murray Vint Diane Schurek ‘63 David Collins ~ Pearl McGonigal Rosemary Vodrey Bert Smith ‘63 Mervin Conlin * (Estate) Elizabeth McGregor Kenneth Wankling Judy Waters ‘63 Orville Conner Derek & Wendy McLean Marjorie Ward Robert Best ‘64 Desmond Connor Peter Morse Nancy Weale Barbara Black Peden ‘64 Dennis Cooley Areen Mulder Richard Weind Alice Cheatley ‘64 ~ Aileen Coran Herb Northcott Tanny Wells Margaret Durrani ‘64 Irene Cox Nova 3 Engineering Ltd.