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Journey Mag Winter 2019.Indd LAKEHEAD ALUMNI MAGAZINE | WINTER 2019 JOURNEY LIFE ON THE EDGE Alumna Trish Newport shares stories from the frontlines of humanitarian aid work ARCTIC TRAGEDY The mystery of the 1845 Franklin Expedition SURVEILLANCE SOCIETY Do police body cameras make us safer? PLUS Introducing Lakehead’s new president – Dr. Moira McPherson The uneasy coexistence of wolves and humans 1 An exciting benefit for you as a Lakehead University graduate. Get preferred rates and coverage that fits your needs. Take advantage of your alumni benefits. As a Lakehead University graduate, you have access to You save with the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex program. This means preferred you can get preferred insurance rates on a wide range of home, condo, renter’s and car coverage that can be insurance rates. customized for your needs. For over 65 years, TD Insurance has been helping Canadians find quality insurance solutions. Feel confident your coverage fits your needs. Get a quote now. 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All trade-marks are the property of their respective owners. ® The TD logo and other TD trade-marks are the property of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. 2 CONTENTS O7 08 09 10 14 18 03 08 14 ON THE MAP TRACKING AN APEX COURAGE AND Essential news from Lakehead Orillia PREDATOR COMPASSION and Lakehead Thunder Bay Alumna and researcher Lynn After deciding to become a Remmelgas ventures into wolf humanitarian aid worker at age 10, territory Trish Newport never looked back 07 THE FRANKLIN 09 18 EXPEDITION BREAKING BARRIERS The Globe and Mail reports on SAFETY, SECURITY, Did lead poisoning end the quest to Lakehead’s Achievement Program find the Northwest Passage? SURVEILLANCE Dr. Alana Saulnier studies how body 10 cameras affect policing WELCOMING OUR SEVENTH PRESIDENT 22 Dr. Moira McPherson shares her Cert no. XXX-XXX-000 dynamic vision for Lakehead TURNING POINTS Alumni milestones and achievements 1 WINTER 2019 • Volume 35, Number 1 Lakehead Journey Alumni Magazine is published twice a year by the Marketing and Branding team which is responsible for establishing policy, editorial direction, and content for the magazine. The views expressed or implied do not necessarily refl ect those of Lakehead University or the Marketing and Branding team. Publications Mail Agreement Number 40062450 QTY: 33,000 CONTACT US Marketing, Branding and Clayton Browne Canadian sportscaster Ron MacLean Web Development Director Your university years were full spent some time with Alumni Editor Tracey Skehan of fi rsts… your fi rst love, your Association members when he travelled Graphic Design Melissa Kastern to Thunder Bay to receive an honorary Telephone: 807-343-8134, Fax: 807-346-7770 fi rst heartbreak, your fi rst time degree in September 2018. Email: [email protected] away from home. CONTRIBUTORS Weekend was combined with the Editor Tracey Skehan, Brandon Walker, Mark Witten, It’s exciting that at 54 years old, the Caroline Alphonso installation of a Lakehead president. Alumni Association of Lakehead Over the weekend, alumni awards SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO University (AALU) still has some Offi ce of Annual Fund and Alumni Engagement were presented to Crystal Davey, Lakehead University “fi rsts” up its sleeve. 955 Oliver Rd., Thunder Bay, ON Canada P7B 5E1 Shandor Alphonso, Karl Subban, Telephone: 1-800-832-8076 This fall, Debra Woods (HBCom’05) Sue Craig, Rob Jamieson, and Fax: 807-343-8999 Email: [email protected] or online alumni.lakeheadu.ca was elected the fi rst ever president David Hare (Honorary Membership) from outside Ontario. She took over ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS in front of a record audience of President and Chair Debra Woods from Dr. Michel Beaulieu who will over 200 guests. The AALU also Vice-President Yolanda Wanakamik be establishing the new Presidential partnered with the recruitment Vice-President Karen Boz Secretary and Treasurer Paul Popo-Ola Advisory Council, comprised of offi ce to have award recipients Past President Michel Beaulieu Association past presidents. In Shandor Alphonso and Karl Subban Director Nancy Angus Director Michael Michaud addition, the AALU welcomed its talk to high school students at St. Director Chris DaSilva fi rst international board member Ignatius and Westgate. Director Linda Henderson – Mr. Peter Lau, president of Asia Director Nancy Luckai Rounding out our event fi rsts, Director Chris Vaillant One Communication Ltd. of Hong on December 9 and 12, AALU Director Kevin Ford Kong. Director Laara Losier volunteers cheered up students Director Peter Lau Director Ashleigh Quarrell In the summer, the Bill Keeler busy studying for exams with the Director Mike Walton Memorial Golf Classic raised Annual Fund and Mark Tilbury Food for Thought initiative, the Alumni Engagement Director over $55K for student athletes brainchild of University Librarian EXTERNAL RELATIONS TEAM and student fi nancial aid. The Karen Keiller. The volunteers made External Relations Vice-President Deb Comuzzi tournament was the fi rst for a stressful period manageable by Associate Vice-President Ann Brandt (Toronto Offi ce) incoming Lakehead President distributing hot chocolate, cookies, Annual Fund and Mark Tilbury and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Moira and fruit to appreciative students. Alumni Engagement Director Government Relations Director Richard Longtin McPherson. Anyone wanting to help during the (Toronto Offi ce) Marketing, Branding and Clayton Browne Lakehead Orillia held its inaugural April 2019 exams should get in Web Development Director touch with the Alumni Association Philanthropy Director Kathryn Davidson Homecoming celebration for an External Relations Coordinator Patricia McCluskey enthusiastic gathering of alumni, o f fi c e. Annual Fund and Jill Cooper Alumni Engagement Assistant staff, and friends behind Simcoe Finally, to assist grassroots Annual Fund and Meghan Hanbury Hall. Many thanks to Principal Dr. Alumni Engagement Manager and student-driven fundraising Annual Fund and Amanda Gerow Dean Jobin-Bevans, Jacquie Kent, initiatives, we have launched the Alumni Engagement Associate Annual Fund and Anna Sampson the Lakehead University Student crowdfunding site – Lakehead Alumni Engagement Associate Alumni Association, and the Simcoe Giving – at donate.lakeheadu.ca. Campaign Operations Associate Jennifer Steers County Chapter for organizing this Campaign Research Analyst (Toronto Offi ce) Mike Ding Perhaps you’ll fi nd a project to Communications and Marketing Associate Brandon Walker memorable event. In Thunder Bay, Donor Events Associate Diane Robnik support for the fi rst time! Donor Events Manager Patti Merriman for the fi rst time, Homecoming External Relations Associate Jacquie Kent (Lakehead Orillia) External Relations Associate Samantha Carothers (Toronto Offi ce) Gift & Database Administrator Vacant Marketing and Branding Associate Tracey Skehan Marketing and Branding Associate Melissa Kastern Marketing and Communications Associate Jaclyn Bucik Debra Woods, President Mark Tilbury, Director (Lakehead Orillia) Philanthropy Associate Lee-Anne Camlin Alumni Association Annual Fund and Alumni Engagement Stewardship and Student Aid Associate Tara Monteith Web Development Manager Spencer Ranta Web Developer Justin Michel Web Information Designer Stefan Hoard 2Web Information Designer Ian McLeod ON THE MAP Lakehead’s Seventh President Dr. Moira McPherson became Lakehead University’s seventh President & Vice-Chancellor on September 22, 2018. “I am passionate about the strengths that Lakehead offers as a comprehensive Canadian university as well as a vital member of the economic, social, and cultural communities that we support – and that support us,” Dr. McPherson said during her installation speech. She began her career at Lakehead in 1987 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Athletics. After seven successful years as the School of Kinesiology Director, she became Associate Vice-President (Academic). Since then she has served as Lakehead’s Deputy Provost, Provost & Vice-President (Academic), and Interim President & Vice-Chancellor. The special ceremony was held at the Hangar in Lakehead Thunder Bay in conjunction with the presentation of the All-Canadian Athletic Awards to Lakehead student athletes. One of the Dr. Moira McPherson shares a moment with Canadian sportscaster and 2018 ceremony highlights was the conferral of an honorary degree to hockey icon honorary degree recipient Ron MacLean Ron MacLean. during her installation ceremony. Going Bottle Free management and responsible In Conversation sustainability practices.” The ban Lakehead Orillia stopped selling
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