UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE ALUMNI MAGAZINE JOURNALFall 2004 Volume 8 No.2 SPECIAL SECTION MANAGEMENT matters ON THE ROAD TO CONTINUED SUCCESS From cars to catering, Paul McDonald (BMgt ’88) and Karlen McDonald (BMgt ’89) are serving up quality products, superior service and an extra helping of community support. They have passion for what they do, pride in their family, and strong commitments to their businesses and community. Publications Mail Agreement No. 40011662 Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses To Office of University Advancement University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive W Lethbridge AB T1K 3M4 DEPARTMENTS 2 Alumni News 6 Campus Updates FEATURES 8 The Alumnac 10 MAKING HISTORY 16 MANAGEMENT matters When Ray Romses (BASc ’75) was a student at the U of L in the 22 Alma Matters early ‘70s, he was the captain of the men’s volleyball team and a history major. Now, as a brigadier-general in Canada’s National Defence, Romses is leading an army of more than 7,000 personnel and is making history. 14 BEHIND THE SCENES Erin Newell (BFA – Multidisciplinary ’00) has fused her passion for the arts with her business savvy, setting the stage for an exciting career behind the scenes at Northern Light Theatre (NLT) in Edmonton, AB. 18 ON THE ROAD TO CONTINUED SUCCESS From cars to catering, Paul McDonald (BMgt ’88) and Karlen McDonald (BMgt ’89) are serving up quality products, superior service and an extra helping of community support. They have passion for what they do, pride in their family, and strong commitments to their businesses and community. UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE ALUMNI MAGAZINE Fall 2004 Volume 8 No.2 INSIDE THE JOURNAL Editor Tanya Jacobson-Gundlock Project Manager Alesha Farfus-Shukaliak Design TO OUR READERS: James Harrison Contributors Alesha Farfus-Shukaliak Shelagh McMullan Jaime Morasch Bob Cooney Photography Bernie Wirzba Welcome to the Fall 2004 edition of the Journal. As you know, the University of Lethbridge has Bob Cooney This is the third issue of our magazine to include a never followed in the footsteps of others. As a Alumni Office Liaison special insert of Management Matters. I hope you young institution, we have chosen to lead the way Jaime Morasch enjoy this expanded section, the interesting profiles in teaching, research and creative achievement. It Printing Calgary Colourpress and faculty news. This issue also includes a special is our calling as a university to develop individuals section on some of our alumni who are living and who can effectively lead our government, our The U of L Journal is published working in the Halifax area. industries and our communities into the future. by the Office of University This publication shows how through you, our Advancement at the University This spring, the U of L welcomed our first PhD alumni, we define educational excellence. of Lethbridge. The opinions expressed or implied in the grads, Dr. Robbin Gibb and Dr. Lisa Thomson. publication do not necessarily With our alumni family now 22,000 strong, U of L reflect those of the University of graduates are truly making their “mark” across the Lethbridge Board of Governors. country and abroad. Submissions in the form of letters, articles, story ideas or notices of events are welcomed. The Alumni Association and the Calgary Chapter have many events planned in the coming year. Correspondence should be Please check the alumni web site for more Dr. William H. Cade addressed to: information on these events and watch for new President and Vice-Chancellor U of L Journal features. Professor or Biological Sciences University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive West University of Lethbridge Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 Tel: (403) 317-2825 Fax: (403) 329-5130 E-mail: [email protected] www.uleth.ca 1 U OF L JOURNAL Fall 2004 ALUMNI NEWS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT So it is with the University of Lethbridge U of L grads succeed in their careers. As Alumni Association. Plans are afoot for a well, this past spring we inducted six other series of events both in Lethbridge and highly successful people into the Alumni Calgary where we have an active chapter. Honour Society. I mention this because we Golf tournaments, social events and are now considering nominations for the activities to support both our members 2005 event. If you know of a U of L grad and the University are all in the planning who deserves recognition, please let the stages. I strongly urge you to check the Association know. 2004/2005 U OF L 2004/2005 U OF L web site (www.uleth.ca/alumni) for all of ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COUNCIL CALGARY CHAPTER the details. Looking forward, your Association will be COUNCIL active in supporting scholarships and the President Doug McArthur President In fact, I am asking all U of L alumni to capital campaign for the new Regional Mgt Certificate ’90 Katherine Furgala BMgt ’02 send an e-mail to the Office of Alumni Health and Wellness Centre. But there are Vice-President Vice President Relations to ensure you are on the other exciting projects in the works, and Guy Pomahac Dave Bulloch BMgt ’00 Every so often I stumble across poets and there will be a role for all of us to play in BEd ’81, MEd ’03 distribution list, so we can let you know Acting Past President philosophers who argue that spring is about events of interest that are being order to bring those to reality. Past President Aaron Engen BA ’86 the season of renewal and rejuvenation. Art Ferrari BA ’72 planned by your Alumni Association. Treasurer I beg to differ. The new year begins in Take a moment – right now – to send It’s an exciting time to be involved with the Treasurer Christie Allen BMgt ’01 Ken McInnes BA ’91, BMgt September. Just ask the parents of any an e-mail to [email protected] and make University. I hope you will take in some of ’97, Mgt Certificate ’02 Secretary school-age child. sure we have your address and e-mail up the events we have planned, consider Deidra Garyk BMgt ’00 Board of Governors Reps to date. lending your expertise and energy to the Aaron Engen BA ’86 Directors It’s strange how that sense of renewal Association. Happy new year. Please keep Doug McArthur Mgt Jillian Erlandson BMgt ’03 Certificate ’90 Karen Filbert BMgt ’90 and reinvigoration stays with you over Recently, we honoured David Iwaasa in touch. Tara Rutherford BMgt ’03 the years. I know I’m not alone. Many as our Distinguished Alumnus of Senate Reps Julie Tremblay BMgt ’00 Carol Griffiths-Manns people talk about how the crisp evenings the Year. David is presently with the BSc ’93 Faculty Rep of autumn bring new energy to them, Canadian Wheat Board in Japan. 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