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CONTENTS

NEWSWORTHY COMMUNITY INNOVATION PEOPLE ALUMNI 2. 8. 13. 18. 22. President’s Message Nurturing Success by Advancing Energizing the Alumni Removing Barriers Reconciliation Airwaves Association News 3. Artwork & Awareness 10. 14. 20. 24. Paving Roads Playing Games Soaring to Success Class Acts Towards at Work 4. Reconciliation Research Roundup 26. In Memoriam 6. News Briefs 28. Reunions

UWINNIPEG MAGAZINE EDITORS We hope you enjoy this issue of UWinnipeg magazine. Helen Cholakis EDUCATION WITH IMPACT Produced twice annually, The University of Winnipeg’s Kevin Rosen flagship publication contains recent news, initiatives, and CONTRIBUTORS successes of the UWinnipeg community. Andrew Colvin Stay in touch with UWinnipeg via our online News Centre— Cathy Domke newscentre.uwinnipeg.ca—which is updated regularly with Kim Gulas the latest news, photos, videos, stories, events, and more! Naniece Ibrahim Brandon Logan All correspondence, advertising & undeliverable copies: Teresa Murray Steve Pataki The University of Winnipeg Diane Poulin Alumni Affairs Eva Wasney 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 GRAPHIC DESIGN 204.988.7118 Erin Heroux 1.888.829.7053 [email protected] PRINTING At UWinnipeg, our programs go beyond classrooms and The Prolific Group textbooks — they provide students with skills like critical Publication Mail Agreement #40064037 thinking, communication, and problem solving to help them thrive in the workforce. This issue highlights a few of the many passionate and talented alumni who attended UWinnipeg before making their mark on the world.

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While these core skills endure, we are changing how PRESIDENT’S we give our students the experiences they need to be successful. We are connecting students with employers, giving them hands-on opportunities to solve real-world GREETING problems. Whether it’s in the lab working alongside leading faculty, in the field tackling a business problem presented by the CEO, or working with community More than ever, our youth require a varied skillset to find pathways to reconciliation, our students are before entering the workforce. We live in a unique gaining valuable experience that complements their time of change. Long gone are the days of focusing classroom learning. on a single, straightforward career path. The alumni you will read about in this magazine RBC’s “Humans Wanted” report points out that half have successfully applied the skills they learned at of all Canadian jobs will be disrupted by technology UWinnipeg in a variety of different fields. The one thing and automation over the next decade. Drastic changes they have in common — and that they share with you — are expected for many jobs, while others will be is a University of Winnipeg education. completely replaced with positions that have not yet Thank you for taking the time to connect with your been invented. alma mater. You are our most important partners and So what are we doing at The University of Winnipeg ambassadors, and our best examples of the enduring to ensure students are prepared for the current and relevance of a UWinnipeg education. The success future workplace? stories of our alumni assure us that we’re on the right track. We have always taken pride in our focus on academic excellence and in providing our students with knowledge and tools that remain relevant to all fields, both now and in the future — critical thinking, people skills, problem-solving abilities, and analytical skills. These are durable in the face of disruption and Dr. Annette Trimbee valuable as our graduates enter a world of work that is President & Vice-Chancellor uncertain and rapidly evolving.

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NEWSWORTHY ARTWORK & AWARENESS

The University of Winnipeg campus is now home to two prominent installations featuring Indigenous artwork. Both were created and unveiled as part of the 2018 Wall-to-Wall Mural and Culture Festival, which is is produced by Synonym Art Consultation in partnership with North End Community Renewal

Corporation (NECRC) and Graffiti 01. Art Programming (GAP).

In August, a group of community artists led by Kenneth Lavallee and Annie Beach transformed the Helen Betty Osborne building on The University of Winnipeg’s campus by wrapping the exterior in a Star-Blanket-inspired mural. The building houses the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre and the University’s ACCESS education program, and is home to some of UWinnipeg’s most innovative and accessible academic and community- learning programs. The Star Blanket 01. Project has sites across the city and honours those impacted by Missing and Peatr Thomas. Created by Odjig Her work addressed issues of colonization, Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and in 1973 while living in Winnipeg, the displacement of Indigenous peoples, Two-Spirit Peoples — while also advancing Thunderbird Woman represents a figure and the status of Indigenous women and the important conversation on this subject. of transformation — half woman and half children, bringing these political issues to A community block party was held to bird. Odjig founded The New Warehouse the forefront of contemporary art practices celebrate the building’s transformation. Gallery in Winnipeg, which was the first and theory. UWinnipeg’s Duckworth Centre is now Indigenous-run gallery and print shop in home to the 32-by-25 ft iconic re-creation Canada, and later became the birthplace of of Daphne Odjig’s Thunderbird Woman, “The Indian Group of Seven/Professional National Indian Artists Incorporation.” IMAGE O1. painted by artists Mike Valcourt and Daphne Odjig’s mural of Thunderbird Woman 3 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE FALL 2018

NEWSWORTHY RESEARCH ROUNDUP

“ While some might presume that President Trump’s most diehard supporters would stand by him no matter how he behaves, our research indicates that his political base does not approve of his incivility. ”

Dr. Jeremy Frimer 01.

CIVILITY MATTERS IN POLITICS, TOO

New research by a UWinnipeg psychology professor suggests that incivility harms politicians’ reputations — even during adversarial debates in partisan political environments, and even with the politicians’ most diehard supporters.

In a joint study by Dr. Jeremy Frimer, associate professor in psychology at UWinnipeg, IMAGE 01. and Dr. Linda J. Skitka of the University of Illinois in Chicago, the researchers found that Trump protesters Photo by: Rosemary uncivil remarks made by a politician diminished the speaker’s own reputation — yet did Ketchum from Pexels little to affect the reputation of the speaker’s targets. The co-authored paper was based on IMAGE O2. research that tested the “Montagu principle,” which states that civility boosts (L-R): Dr. Annette Trimbee, Dr, Ezzat A. (or at least does not reduce) a speaker’s social approval, regardless of context. Ibrahim, Brian Daly, and Christopher “While some might presume that President Trump’s most diehard supporters would stand Henry in the new Dr, Ezzat A. Ibrahim by him no matter how he behaves, our research indicates that his political base does not GPU Lab. approve of his incivility,” said Frimer. “This suggests that the ‘normal’ rules surrounding IMAGE O3. manners and basic human decency still apply in 2018, and Trump’s base loves him not Researcher, Les Sabiston because, but in spite of his uncivil style.” 4

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NEW LAB FOR APPLIED PARALLEL COMPUTING

UWinnipeg recently opened the Dr. Ezzat A. Ibrahim GPU Educational Lab, a new cutting-edge research space for applied parallel computing thanks to a generous donation of $50,000 from Dr. Ezzat A. Ibrahim. The lab will be on the forefront of a technological revolution that is poised to become the computational engine driving future innovation from machine learning to precision agriculture. The advent of GPU computing is one of the most important advances in scientific and high performance computing. Offloading parallel computations to GPUs allows for significant reductions in application runtimes, paving the way to tackle problems that were previously too complex. 03. Dr. Ibrahim is a retired professor, research scientist, nutritionist, entrepreneur, and respected community leader. While completing his PhD in the 1960s at the Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, he utilized a computer to analyze his research data — the first in his department to use the new technology. As an early adopter himself, RESEARCH SCHOLAR TACKLES Ibrahim is drawn to the research possibilities of the UWinnipeg GPU computer Lab. TRC CALLS TO ACTION

“This lab will be a great asset in research and collaboration that will transcend When the Truth and Reconciliation disciplines,” said Ibrahim. Commission’s (TRC) final report was tabled in 2015, one in five of its “It will identify and develop novel solutions for challenging problems, and has the recommendations addressed needs potential to improve the world around us. As a researcher, I recognize the value and within the judicial system. Les Sabiston’s potential of this lab that will be utilized by academics, students, industry and all levels research aims to address some of these of government for future progress.” gaps. Sabiston is Manitoba Métis and a PhD candidate at Columbia University. He joined the Department of Anthropology at The University of Winnipeg as a research scholar in July.

Sabiston’s research looks at the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) diagnosis and the systems that shape the lives of people diagnosed with FASD. He ties together historical, medical, and social science research to explore the colonial context of the FASD label, offering an alternative to decades of research that has taken the diagnosis for granted.

Sabiston’s research is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Social Science Research Council, and Manitoba Research Alliance.

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NEWSWORTHY NEWS BRIEFS

NEW ADVANCED HUMAN WALKER, SAREEN RECEIVE RESOURCES CERTIFICATE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

UWinnipeg’s Professional, Applied Two prominent UWinnipeg alumni were and Continuing Education (PACE) has recently recognized for their outstanding partnered with People First HR Services career achievements. Janet Walker (BA 78), to launch a new Advanced Human an experienced fundraising professional — Resources Certificate Program — who played a key role in the successful the first in Manitoba — to advance the “A World of Opportunity” capital campaign, skills of senior HR leaders. Specifically which raised over $135 million for designed for HR professionals with three 01. UWinnipeg — received the Distinguished to five years of work experience, it will be Alumni Award at the Spring Convocation offered starting in the spring of 2019. The in June. Dr. Jitender Sareen (BSc 91), unique program will provide participants a world leader in research on innovative with strategic insight into the newest mental health care delivery, was honoured approaches in talent management and with the Distinguished Alumni Award at creating healthy, effective, and inclusive SPENCE STREET MALL RENAMED the University’s Autumn Convocation on teams — as well as the opportunity to MARSHA HANEN WAY October 12. network with other professionals. The University of Winnipeg has permanently renamed a prominent corridor on campus to recognize the distinguished legacy of Dr. Marsha Hanen — the University’s first female President and Vice-Chancellor. During her decade of service to UWinnipeg, Hanen advanced the institution’s growth and development strategy, bolstered its reputation as a strong undergraduate school, and laid the groundwork for many campus landmarks. DIVERSITY FOOD SERVICES Her accomplishments include signing The SEXUAL VIOLENCE POLICY RECOGNIZED FOR SUSTAINABILITY University of Winnipeg Act, establishment SUPPORTS SURVIVORS of a full Bachelor of Education program, For a fourth consecutive year, the In June, UWinnipeg implemented its and the opening of both the Bulman Association for the Advancement of Sexual Violence Prevention Policy, Student Centre and the acclaimed Sustainability in Higher Education which was approved after extensive Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall. She also initiated (AASHE) scored UWinnipeg as the top consultation with UWinnipeg students, the closing of Spence Street to vehicle Canadian campus and fourth overall in as well as the campus community. traffic and secured the purchase of the the food and dining category for their The policy was required by provincial former Salvation Army Citadel on Sustainable Campus Index. Scoring is legislation and builds upon extensive Balmoral Street, which became home to based on meatless dining and sustainable work that UWinnipeg has already done. the University’s Department of Theatre food and beverage purchasing and Students were directly involved in the and Film. practices. Created in 2009 as a joint writing of the policy and the University venture with UWinnipeg’s Community made extensive use of the student- Renewal Corporation (UWCRC) and SEED developed “Our Turn” document, a Winnipeg, Diversity Food Services operates national initiative. The policy’s main six food outlets at UWinnipeg, in addition focus is to support survivors of sexual to campus and community catering. violence, while fostering a culture of consent. More information is available at uwinnipeg.ca/askfirst. 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE FALL 2018

SILVER RECEIVES 2018 KIRBY INDUCTED TO CANADA’S DUFF ROBLIN AWARD SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Bob Silver — University Chancellor, Dr. Sandra Kirby, professor emerita at UWinnipeg Foundation Board Member, UWinnipeg, was inducted to Canada’s and community leader — was honoured Sports Hall of Fame on October 18. with the 2018 Duff Roblin Award in Author of 11 books and a former Olympic recognition of his contributions to athlete with the Canadian rowing team, education and community through she has dedicated much of her career to visionary business leadership, eradicating sexual harassment and abuse, volunteerism, and philanthropy. 02. homophobia, and violence against children Established by UWinnipeg and its in sport. Kirby is a founding member of Foundation in 2007, the Duff Roblin Safe Sport International and has worked Award recognizes outstanding Manitobans with the International Olympic Committee who, like former Premier and inaugural on Child Protection in Sport, UNICEF, recipient The Honourable Duff Roblin, and Status of Women Canada. Kirby have made lasting and meaningful MARIA CAMPBELL HONOURED AT joined UWinnipeg in 1989 in the sociology contributions to their community and HER HOME IN GABRIEL’S CROSSING department, which she chaired for nine especially to the advancement of education. years. She also served on UWinnipeg’s At The University of Winnipeg’s 113th Dr. Annette Trimbee, President and Senate and Board of Regents, and in 2007 convocation in June, an honorary degree Vice-Chancellor, noted that Silver is a was appointed Associate VP-Research and — UWinnipeg’s highest distinction — dedicated champion of UWinnipeg and Dean of Graduate Studies. was awarded to Maria Campbell in has provided tremendous leadership in absentia, as she was unable to travel to Manitoba, while exemplifying the qualities Winnipeg for the event. Approximately celebrated by The Duff Roblin Award. six weeks later, a delegation led by Dr. Annette Trimbee, UWinnipeg’s President and Vice-Chancellor, traveled to Campbell’s home at Gabriel’s Crossing in Saskatchewan to personally present her Honorary Doctor of Letters. The unique event provided a special opportunity to pay tribute to Maria Campbell, share stories, and celebrate together on the land. Campbell is a Métis author, playwright, teacher, Elder, and community worker who is a lifelong advocate and contributor to Indigenous and Canadian letters, arts, and politics.

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COMMUNITY

NURTURING SUCCESS BY REMOVING BARRIERS

UWinnipeg Grad Participates in Education as a Source of Community

Brandon Logan

Nick Tanchuk has dedicated more than a decade So when I was looking to support Indigenous learners to working with grassroots social justice projects. from my classroom and elsewhere, who didn’t have access to some of the same after-school supports other The University of Winnipeg alumnus is now a PhD students were accessing, UWinnipeg seemed like a candidate in the Philosophy and Education Program at natural place to explore a partnership. Sharon Redsky, Columbia University’s Teachers College, focusing his Jarita Greyeyes, and Angeline Nelson, who have led research on what counts as social justice and how to Wii Chiiwaakanak over the years, really provided measure it in education. the leadership necessary for this community-based Tanchuk’s passion for social justice grew exponentially partnership to succeed, and my wife and I have been while obtaining his Bachelor of Education in 2010 and honoured to work within their vision.” Bachelor of Arts Honours in philosophy in 2012. When it came to in-class learning, Tanchuk said the “One of the big things was having the opportunity small class sizes at UWinnipeg really enhanced his to participate in excellent work happening in the learning experience and created an atmosphere that’s downtown community,” he said of UWinnipeg’s central not possible at larger colleges. location. “It allows you to easily get involved, whether it’s art, community economic development, education, “ I’m humbled by the opportunities or culture. It makes studies more meaningful.” that I’ve been given to participate Some of that work included co-founding in education as a source of community. UWinnipeg’s Indigenous Math Leadership Camp at Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre and working I hope to carry those gifts forward as the barrier-free sports coordinator for the Spence wherever I can make the biggest Neighbourhood Association (SNA). difference, whether that’s working “As a sports coordinator and then coach with my wife at SNA, I learned that when barriers were removed, in academia or in other many athletes who never would have had access to educational settings. ” a sport turned out to be the very best in the province within a few years,” Tanchuk said. “The University of Winnipeg was a great supporter of that work at Spence. Nick Tanchuk

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“A real asset is the close connections you “He was one of, if not, the best political forge with students and professors,” he philosophy professors I’ve ever had.” said. “It also forms a sense of camaraderie Currently, Tanchuk is working with with students and creates an enthusiasm Kevin Lamoureux, UWinnipeg’s Associate that’s not always present in larger classes.” Vice-President, Indigenous Affairs, and One of those connections was with McMaster University on a project called Dr. Brian Keenan, longtime Chair of the The Collaborative. Department of Philosophy. The goal is to use problem-based learning In 2009, as a way to honour Keenan’s methods to support teachers, students, legacy during his retirement, Tanchuk and academics in engaging in inquiry and his classmates created a scholarship about questions of ethics and justice with in his name. The Brian M. Keenan Prize is practical import. now an independent $1,500 cash prize that Looking ahead to life after school, awards Canadian undergraduate papers on Tanchuk said he’ll be happy to do anything the topics of social and political philosophy, that allows him to have a positive impact philosophy of history, and philosophy on learning. IMAGE O1. of law. Nick Tanchuk

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COMMUNITY

PAVING ROADS TOWARDS RECONCILIATION

Alumna Driven to Support the Growth of Indigenous Communities

Diane Poulin

Angie Bruce grew up in the close-knit community of St. Laurent, Manitoba, where her grandparents followed the traditional ways.

“I was surrounded by my strong Métis heritage, and I was very proud of that,” said Bruce, who discovered early on that she also had a love of numbers. She dreamt of following her aunt into the business world, but her first attempt at university did not go as planned. She dropped out of the University of Manitoba because the campus was too big and overwhelming. A waitressing stint motivated her to try again.

“Red River College had a two-year business accounting program which I felt I could handle. I then discovered it was a joint program with The University of Winnipeg, and that became my pathway back into university. I received an Indspire scholarship and that helped me continue my studies.”

Bruce graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in administration studies, and says her time at UWinnipeg helped shape both her identity and her interesting career choices.

“The smaller classes allowed me to get to know my professors and create life-long friendships. I also became very engaged through the Aboriginal Students Association. But the lasting impact 20 years later, was the thrill of learning how to learn,” said Bruce.

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“My profs pushed me to officer, and then its and operated, her firm She feels UWinnipeg’s effort ask more questions, to dig educational arm, Legacy offers business development, to Indigenize the academy in deeper, to examine what of Hope. Well before the governmental relations, and is prescient: “Change must we are not seeing. I became Truth and Reconciliation strategic and policy advice. happen in all our institutions. a curious and questioning Commission, these This led to her next career — We have 150 years of history person, taking classes like organizations were dedicated in the Manitoba government. and a legacy of systems that Organizational Behavior to supporting survivors of need to change. We are at As a consultant, Bruce but also Women in Religion. residential schools, and the incubation stage now. examined how to implement It opened my eyes to other educating others about The University of Winnipeg recommendations arising viewpoints and ways of the impact of those is a key pillar in supporting from the tragic Phoenix being. I would say that I lived experiences. and growing people who have Sinclair inquiry, to better developed my skills as a skills and abilities to effect Bruce returned to Winnipeg protect children in the child manager and businessperson positive change.” to be near family as she welfare system. She was then as a direct result of my time raised her two children, and hired as an assistant deputy Bruce also has some advice for at UWinnipeg.” pursued a Masters of Business minister, and in 2016 was young people just beginning Bruce would become an early Administration at the U of M. appointed by Premier Brian their journeys, especially pioneer in grappling with the During her maternity leave, Pallister to the position of Indigenous students. impact of residential schools in she founded and remains Deputy Minister, Indigenous “First, understand that Canada. She worked in Ottawa president of AMR Planning and Northern Relations. you belong. Own your with the Aboriginal Healing & Consulting. Nine years in This year, she returned to space — whether you are Foundation as a senior financial business, Indigenous-owned consulting — bringing with her studying physics or public multiple perspectives from administration, your her years in government and experiences and views are “ First, understand that you belong. business. "I am driven by the valuable. Second, enjoy Own your space — whether you are greater cause, which is to help this time. Grow. Discover transform services and support what makes you passionate studying physics or public administration, the growth of Indigenous and pursue those opportunities. your experiences and views are valuable. communities,” said Bruce. UWinnipeg supports all of that.” Second, enjoy this time. Grow. Discover what makes you passionate and pursue those opportunities. UWinnipeg supports all of that. ”

Angie Bruce

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INNOVATION ADVANCING RECONCILIATION

New Executive Leadership Program on Indigenous and Human Rights

Eva Wasney

Experiential learning was at the core of the program, which included workshops, moderated conversations, community outings, and presentations by Residential School Survivors, museum staff, leaders, and researchers. Lessons covered key Indigenous human rights topics and provided tangible tools for changing organizational systems and culture.

Myriam Montrat, Director General of Leadership and Transformation at the Canada School of Public Service, said the discussions surrounding the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) were the most impactful for her.

“I think it’s always good to have a place where you can discuss issues that are contemporary and relevant to what is going on in Canada,” said Montrat, who 01. travelled from Ottawa to take part in the program. “These meaningful conversations during the course This past June, nine senior-level executives from of a few days were very valuable.” private, public, and non-profit organizations across the country gathered in Winnipeg for a meaningful lesson UWinnipeg anthropology professor Dr. Jaime Cidro on reconciliation. gave participants the chance to process what they were learning through a series of photographs depicting The immersive six-day course — Indigenous and their daily experiences. Human Rights: An Executive Leadership Program — took place at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights “Learning about Indigenous rights and reconciliation For more information, visit: information, visit: more For uwinnipeg.ca/exec and was developed in partnership with The University from a human rights perspective is not just an of Winnipeg. intellectual exercise,” Cidro said. “The PhotoVoice project allowed participants to engage with their own For participant Kim Champion, Vice-President of personal reflections through visual representation.” People Solutions at Assiniboine Credit Union, the chance to study at the CMHR was “amazing.” A major goal of the program is to encourage leaders to influence positive top-down changes in respect to “The environment sets the tone for safe learning, Indigenous and human rights in their own workplaces. exploring, and creating new understanding,” Champion said. “The CMHR team was able to draw “So much of what we learned applies to my role,” impactful connections between the course guest Champion said. “The course provided access to speakers and museum stories to reinforce learning and incredible leadership experience to support us in IMAGE O1. provide rich opportunities to genuinely engage challenging our current views, policies, and practices Rights Today and focus on planning for ways to advance these areas.” exhibit at CMHR in community activities.”

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INNOVATION

PLAYING GAMES AT WORK

Economics Grad at the Helm of Two Creative Local Businesses

Brandon Logan

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Clinton Skibitzky jokingly says “work is destroying “The economics I took as an undergraduate provided all of my hobbies.” me with a certain feeling of confidence that I had an understanding of business-related matters and could That’s because The University of Winnipeg graduate speak the language and understand situations.” took his two favourite hobbies — audio production and board games — and turned them into successful local However, it was one relationship Skibitzky made at businesses. UWinnipeg that really shaped his future successes. While taking music theory and history classes, he met Business wasn’t originally in Skibitzky’s career friend and future business partner Olaf Pyttlik. plans, though. After quitting his job at Prairie Research Associates, After obtaining a BA (Hons) in economics from he connected with Pyttlik and, in 1998, opened UWinnipeg and an MA at Queen’s University, he DACAPO Productions. worked as a senior associate with Prairie Research Associates. Wanting to feel more fulfilled, Skibitzky Their goal was to treat audio production as a decided it was time for a career change. professional service and, 20 years later, they’ve accomplished that on an international scale.

“We work with advertising agencies, government “ The economics I took as an undergraduate contract agencies, animators and video game provided me with a certain feeling of developers,” Skibitzky said. confidence that I had an understanding of In the past 10 years, DACAPO has grown exponentially to become an international company, while still business-related matters and could speak employing a completely local staff.

the language and understand situations. ” Incredibly, more than 50 per cent of DACAPO’s revenue comes from foreign sales. Their clients reside Clinton Skibitzky all over the world, including Japan, South Korea, Russia, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Argentina, Mexico, “As time went by, I got more interested in doing and the United States. something fun with my work life,” he said. “I asked myself, ‘Why am I not spending all my time doing With a successful business on their resumes, Skibitzky something I really enjoy?’ So I started something and Pyttlik partnered up again for the biggest challenge I liked.” yet: a bistro-style restaurant with board games.

Creating a new business is no easy task, but Skibitzky Despite neither of them having retail or restaurant credits his time at UWinnipeg for giving him the experience, Across the Board Game Café eventually confidence and skills to get started. came to fruition in 2014.

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“It was the genesis of a hobby. We thought if we enjoy this (board games), we’re pretty sure other people will too.”

He was right. Fast forward four years — and Across the Board Game Café is now a staple in the Exchange District, moving from its old Albert Street location to a much bigger home on Main Street.

Since its opening, Skibitzky said revenues are up about 400 per cent and they’re currently employing six full-time and 30 part-time staff. He estimates roughly 3,000 people come to the Café each month.

Looking back at the last 20 years, Skibitzky said his four years at UWinnipeg undeniably played a huge role in setting him up for his success.

“I think the overall experience of small classes and access to professors really helped with both academic and personal development.”

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IMAGE O1. Clinton Skibitzky

IMAGE O2. Detail of game wall at Across the Board Café

IMAGE O3. Detail of audio equipment at Decapo Studio

IMAGE O4. 04. Detail of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots Game Photos by: David Lipnowski 03. 17 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE FALL 2018

PEOPLE

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Imagine going to work, slipping on Her daily show is called iHeart Radio ENERGIZING headphones, and chatting with people so Nights (heard in Winnipeg on 103.1 FM) famous they are known by one name — and is broadcast from the iconic MuchMusic THE AIRWAVES like Sting or Pink. building on Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, where the popular TV show eTalk That’s just part of the job for UWinnipeg Canada is also recorded. Andrea Collins Hosts a Daily graduate Andrea Collins, who hosts a Show That Draws More Than Bell Media syndicated daily show heard “Sometimes I can’t believe I have the by well over a million people across keycard to get into this place, the building a Million Listeners Canada — the only woman to do so on the has such a buzz and Canadian broadcast Virgin Radio network. Collins also has a history,” said Collins. “When artists come Diane Poulin podcast and successful side career doing for eTalk or The Social, their next stop is me. commercial voice work for companies like It’s very exciting.” Coca-Cola, HBO, and PlayStation. But she Of the many people she’s had the got her start reading the weather forecast in chance to interview — including Sting, a closet-sized space at CKUW, the campus Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, radio station located in the top reaches of business tycoon Sir Richard Branson, and Centennial Hall. rapper Cardi B — one of Collins’ favourite “It was the most exciting day of my life, interviews was with singer/song-writer walking up those stairs from U of W’s Pink. “She is this incredibly down-to-earth buffeteria, arms overflowing with CDs and person, not a cookie-cutter pop singer at all. carts,” said Collins from her Toronto home. She is confident but does not take herself too “I was 18 and I said to myself ‘I just want to seriously,” said Collins. keep doing this.’”

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02. IMAGE O1. Andrea pictured between artists Sting and Shaggy

IMAGE O2. Andrea with artist Shawn Mendes

IMAGE O3. Andrea interviewing artist Cardi B

IMAGE O4. Andrea posed with artist Fergie

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In fact, Collins finds that most celebrities are regular people. Before she even graduated, Collins was tapped by Bell Media to “They work hard; they get overwhelmed or lonely or tired like do traffic and weather on “the oldies station.” Multiple smaller all of us. They have to do multiple interviews, then sound checks, radio gigs, including in Toronto and Montreal, led to her national then be ‘on’ for a concert and start all over again flying to a new city. program. As the business evolves, so does she — with a more recent I find the biggest celebrities are often the most grounded foray into podcasting, with her show Mindful (mostly). and accommodating of all.” Collins credits her time at UWinnipeg for exposure to multiple Collins shapes her show with a blend of music, interviews, opportunities and ideas. “I took classes in biology, and Indigenous entertainment, and cultural news. Once a week she creates a studies, and poetry, and cultural studies. That diversity really Top 20 countdown of the biggest songs in Canada, which airs helped to strengthen my role as a broadcaster. I also think getting over the weekend. involved in extracurricular clubs and activities, as I did with the radio station, is key. I learned that I did not have to become what Collins studied Creative Communications, the joint-degree I told the guidance counsellor when I was 17,” she said. program between Red River College (RRC) and UWinnipeg, graduating in 2007. She cut her teeth at RRC’s Kick FM and at CKUW, where she met “the most amazing and passionate people.” “ Follow what interests At UWinnipeg, she enjoyed the sense of community, being downtown in the older character buildings, and meeting people you, what brings joy. who were different from her friends in high school. (Collins also For me, I discovered that liked the nap room across the way from CKUW — although she insists she was studying, not napping!) was broadcasting. ”

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PEOPLE SOARING TO SUCCESS

Quantum Mechanics Researcher Working on World’s Biggest Twin-Engine Jetliner

Naniece Ibrahim

Conducting physics research “ The research gave me amazing He is part of the Wing Group at The University of Winnipeg that performs structural provided an educational opportunities for exploration. This allowed analysis (static and fatigue) runway for Mark Abotossaway, me to apply what I had learned and I gained and sizing for the wing spars. before his career really “I love that I am assigned a took flight. Today he is an new research methods and skills not taught technical problem for which accomplished structural in the classroom. ” I am the only person in the analysis engineer for world who is working to solve. Boeing — the world’s largest Mark Abotossaway I have become the expert,” said aerospace company, located Abotossaway. “I love that I help in Everett, Washington. Abotossaway gained altitude Physical Society, Division of to build a product that will last An Ojibway originally from while studying quantum Nuclear Physics Conference for the next 20-plus years and Aundeck Omni Kaning First mechanics and conducting in Waikoloa, Hawaii. will bring people, and the world, Nation on Manitoulin Island research with Dr. Jeffery closer together.” in Ontario, Abotossaway was Martin fondly recalls his Martin. He earned three very Abotossaway is a mentor with a first-generation college former student and the competitive Natural Sciences the Boeing Native American student from his clan. impression he made on and Engineering Research Network, where he guides Unaware of student loans, Martin’s colleagues Council of Canada (NSERC) young Indigenous people he came to UWinnipeg as a at TRIUMF. “I remember Undergraduate Student to pursue STEM (science, mature student for a second one of them told me he Research Awards (USRA). technology, engineering, and try at post-secondary education thought Mark could be the math) careers and also serves with no financial support. “That is when I become next Director of TRIUMF. on UWinnipeg’s Indigenous Committed to completing his completely confident in my This was not just because of Advisory Circle. degree, he worked full-time abilities and realized the his skills in the laboratory, and took one course at a time. opportunities in front of me,” but his interpersonal skills. He is also a Sequoyah he said. “The research gave It is a joy to work with Fellow (Lifetime Member) Abotossaway chose to study me amazing opportunities for someone like him in a research of American Indian Science physics thanks to his high exploration. This allowed me laboratory environment.” and Engineering Society school physics teacher, to apply what I had learned (AISES), Vice-Chair of AISES Mike M'Lot at Otter Nelson Following his time at and I gained new research Professional Chapter Council, River School in Cross Lake, UWinnipeg, Abotossaway methods and skills not taught founding member of Puget Manitoba. Growing up on a attended the University of in the classroom.” Sound AISES Professional reservation, he appreciated Minnesota via the former dual Chapter, former student UWinnipeg’s small class sizes Through his research in engineering program, where he chapter president, and aims and found it more conducive 2008, Abotossaway went to completed his degree. to start AISES chapters at to studying. TRIUMF — Canada’s premier Now at Boeing, Abotossaway physics laboratory, located UWinnipeg and U of Manitoba. works for the 777X Airplane “I felt that the Department in Vancouver — and in 2009, Program, which is the world's of Physics was supportive of he made his first trip abroad, IMAGE O1. my goals.” biggest twin-engine jetliner. Mark Abotossaway presenting at the American Photos by: David Lipnowski 21 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE FALL 2018

ALUMNI ALUMNI NEWS

01.

HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2018

UWinnipeg’s Homecoming 2018 was held September 13–16. It kicked off on September 13 with The Alumni Wine and Cheese Reception celebrating United 02. College class of 1948 and 1958; University of Winnipeg class of 1968 and residents and class of 1978; and Collegiate classes of 1958, 1968, and 1978. The reception was NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL held in Leatherdale Hall and Convocation AT QUEER COCKTAIL PARTY GENERAL MEETING Hall, and was co-hosted by Dr. Annette Trimbee, President and Vice-Chancellor The second annual UWinnipeg Queer The University of Winnipeg Alumni of UWinnipeg, and Mr. Brian Lawrence Alumni & Friends Cocktail Party was Association’s AGM was held Thursday, Daly, President and CEO of The University held at King + Bannatyne on May 24. September 13 in the Leatherdale Commons. of Winnipeg Foundation. At the event, Charmaine Trainer, The members of the Alumni Association UWinnipeg Bookstore Manager Council in 2018–19 are: Charles Beckley On Saturday, September 15, a campus presented a cheque to Dr. Chantal Fiola, (BAH 11, MA 14), President; Monika Feist walking tour with Dr. Serena Keshavjee UWinnipeg Pride Committee Co-Chair. (BA 70), Vice-President; Ruth Dickinson and Gabe Derksen of Number 10 Architects The cheque was provided in support of (BAH 18), Past-President; and members looked at how the campus has expanded the new University of Winnipeg Alumni -at-large Heba Abd El Hamid (CHET 13, and changed the face of downtown in Association 2SLGBTQ* Student Award, MA 16), Joshua Bileski (BED 98), the past 130 years. Prior to the tour’s and represented proceeds from the sale Kimberley Cork (BA 03), Rachel Ganaden departure, UWinnipeg archivist Brett of UWinnipeg “Belong” t-shirts. The new (BAH 11), Candice Grant (BSc 09), Lougheed screened the film “Of Change scholarship, created by Alumni Affairs John Krahn (BSc 68), Shylla Lopez and Challenge,” which was produced in and the Alumni Association Council, (PACE 10), Kaitlyn McEachran (BSc 4-yr 1968 to promote and showcase the facilities is a $500 award for a second-, third-, or 17, MA 18), Greg Messer (BA 85), Judith and programming of the (then) newly fourth-year undergraduate student who Neumann (BAH 71), Anifat Olawoyin established University of Winnipeg. identifies as a member of the 2SLGBTQ* (BScH 16), Gim Ong (MDIV 96, MST 99), community and is active in community Michael Pyl (BA 07), Delanie Smart The weekend wound up on Sunday, service or demonstrates academic promise (BA 08), Dorothy Young (BA 75), September 16 with a multi-faith service of in research on topics with particular Gustavo Velasco (BAH 08, MA 11). worship in the Carl Ridd Sanctuary and the relevance to the 2SLGBTQ* community. The Board of Regents representatives Homecoming Pancake Breakfast in Riddell are Stefan Jonasson (Collegiate 79, Hall cafeteria. BA 88, MDIV 97), Albina Moran (BA 84), and George Van Den Bosch (Collegiate 66, BSc 69). 22 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE FALL 2018

UWINNIPEG ALUMNI FACULTY OF BUSINESS VANCOUVER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SPEAKER SERIES AND ECONOMICS 10-YEAR AND FRIENDS RECEPTION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The University of Winnipeg Alumni The University of Winnipeg cocktail Association organized three alumni The Faculty of Business and Economics reception celebrating Vancouver (and speaker series events in early 2018, recently welcomed more than 60 recent surrounding area) alumni and donors all of which were held at The University graduates to celebrate the 10th anniversary was held Wednesday, June 6 at the Club. The first wasAlleviating Hunger of the faculty. The event was held at Forth Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel. in Northern Manitoba featuring Andi in the Exchange District on September The reception was co-hosted by Dr. Annette Sharma, Rachel Sansregret, and Jasmine 26, where alumni, faculty members, and Trimbee, President and Vice-Chancellor of Tara (March 8); the second featured David students gathered to enjoy good food and The University of Winnipeg, and Mr. Brian Alexander Robertson, author of When We drinks — and of course, lively conversation. Lawrence Daly, President and CEO of The Were Alone (March 21); and the third was Among the attendees were five former University of Winnipeg Foundation. titled Challenges and Successes of Young presidents of the Business Administration The event was planned to coincide with Entrepreneurs, featuring Christi-Anna Students Association (BASA). Matt Dr. Trimbee’s appointment as USports Durodola and Jon Laco (March 26). Friesen (BASA president in 2009) spoke Chair at the organization’s AGM. of the strong sense of attachment that It featured UWinnipeg alumnus and graduates have to UWinnipeg and the former Wesmen basketball player IMAGE O1. Homecoming weekend desire to maintain an affiliation. The event Kevin Chief (now Vice-President, Alumni Wine and was a great success and an ad hoc alumni Business Council of Manitoba), who Cheese Reception committee, which planned the event, will spoke on athletics, academics, and IMAGE O2. opportunities for student success. UWinnipeg Queer Alumni meet again soon to discuss just how things & Friends Cocktail Party might evolve in the future. IMAGE O3. Faculty of Business and Economics graduates (L-R): Amml Fantazy, Isidora Draskovic, Devin Woodbury, Brose Hagerman

ALUMNI VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The University of Winnipeg has volunteer opportunities to suit a wide range of interests and time commitments. Some of the things alumni volunteers do are: serve on the Alumni Association Council; serve as alumni representatives on the Board of Regents; act as career mentors and classroom guest speakers; sell fundraising degree frames at Convocation; hand out free snacks to students during exams; help out at special events and lectures on campus; help international students file their income tax returns; and provide writing and tutoring support to students.

For more information on volunteering, contact: [email protected] 03. 23 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE FALL 2018

ALUMNI CLASS ACTS

/40 WATERS-BAYER, ANN (BAH 71) HUTCHINSON, CLAIRE (BAH 86) has retired after 25 years of is a multiple award-winning FINCH, ED (BA 48) celebrated working with the international screenwriter. Her screenplay his 100th birthday with his development organization ETC about the euthanasia program twin brother Wilf, as well as Foundation in the Netherlands. in Nazi Germany, entitled friends and family from across She now lives in Goettingen, “The Doctor”, won the Grand the country. Germany, and continues to Prize at two major film serve on advisory groups about festivals, Life Fest and the /60 SAIRANEN, SARI (BA 85) agricultural research and Winnipeg Real to Reel Film was appointed to the Canadian SHILLIDAY, J. DAVID (BA 64) innovation as well as about Festival. Recently, Claire wrote Centre for Occupational was elected President of the pastoralist development in “Lucky’s Treasure” for Grace Health and Safety (CCOHS). Friends of Fintry Provincial Africa. She is a speaker, writer, Alone Films. She is also co- She has held various positions Park and is now in his second and editor on these topics. producer, director, and writer in the health and safety and term as President of the Board on the short film,“Living the labour relations sectors of the of Directors. His wife, Lynne, /80 Dream”, now in post-production. CAW, including Bargaining also serves on the Board. (She In total, she has written over Committee Representative; also attended United College 20 scripts in a wide variety of Vice-President, Western 63–65). Fintry is a British genres, and coauthored two Region; and Co-Chair of Columbia historical site located film soundtracks. Claire is also the Joint Health and Safety within Fintry Provincial Park a professional script analyst, Committee. She was also a located on the west shores of 01. teacher, and editor. researcher at the Canadian Okanagan Lake. GILMAN, LAURENCE (Collegiate Union of Public Employees. 83, BA 89) was hired as SNYDER, D.B. ‘JAKE’ (BA 68) SCHINDLER, DANIEL (Collegiate assistant general manager of a former Graham Hall resident, 86) is a Professor at the the in Summer Dean of Graham University of Washington May 2018. In his new role, he Hall, retired high school in Seattle. His research and becomes the GM of the AHL’s teacher, and reserve soldier teaching focuses on the Toronto Marlies, and will has launched his tenth book: science needed to achieve oversee the organization’s top Penticton Remembers Vol. III: sustainability of freshwater prospects. Gilman previously Veterans Stories from the MCEVOY, MICHAEL (BA 80) and fishery resources. In 2015, worked for the Winnipeg Jets, South Okanagan. was unanimously recommended he was awarded the Frank the Phoenix Coyotes, and by an all-party committee Rigler Award, the highest honor . Between /70 of the British Columbia from the Canadian Society of 2016 and 2018 he worked for (BC) Legislature to serve TRAGER, RICHARD (BA 71) Limnologists. “My time at the the NHL and helped create as Information and Privacy moved to Saskatoon in 1979 U of W Collegiate was among the rules for the Vegas Golden Commissioner for BC. as an inspector with The the most formative in all of Knights expansion draft. The Commissioner serves Canadian Grain Commission. my schooling,” Schindler said. a six-year term and is an He retired in 2007 and moved “It was a remarkable way to independent officer of the to Kelowna BC and is now provide high school education Legislature. Immediately enjoying one of the best places that has positively affected prior to this appointment he to live in Canada. my entire professional life. assisted the UK Information Learning chemistry from Commissioners Office Mr. Silver was one of investigation into Facebook, the highlights.” Cambridge Analytica, and how IMAGE O1. Laurence Gilman political parties in Britain use Photo provided by: Getty Images voter data. 24 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE FALL 2018

/90 SWAINSON, BRIAN (BSc 4-yr 93) has been appointed Director of CAMERON-MUNRO, LORRAINE Long-Term Care Services for (Collegiate 93) is a retired York Region. He was previously nurse (since 2012), and enjoys Chief Executive Officer at Saint retirement but the lifetime Luke’s Place. A certified LTC urge she has for learning Home Administrator, he was opportunities has brought recently (April 2018) awarded her back to The University CLARK, CHARLIE (BA 00) was LECLERC, KATRINA (BA 4-yr 16) the 2018 AdvantAge Ontario of Winnipeg at the tender age elected mayor of Saskatoon is working as an executive Leadership Award, recognizing of 65. “Life is a continuous in October 2016. Previous to assistant in the office of the outstanding leadership, cycle of learning and sharing that, he was the Ward 6 city Hon. Marilou McPhedran for commitment, and contribution the knowledge you have councillor for 10 years. the Senate in Ottawa, ON. to AdvantAge Ontario and His professional background experienced in your lifetime,” BLAIKIE WHITECLOUD, TESSA overall management excellence. is in the areas of mediation, she said. (BAH 11) received the education, and community 2018 Future Leaders of GOLDMAN, ARIEL (BA, BSc 96) /00 economic development. Manitoba award in the age and MACDONALD, TANIS (BAH 98) Mayor Clark has been part of 26–32 category. along with Rosanna Deerchild, nation-wide conversations edited Gush: Menstrual about the key role cities play Manifestos for Our Times. as engines of innovation and In Gush, more than 100 women in ensuring quality of life for and nonbinary writers from all citizens. He has presented Canada and around the world ALEXANDER, KRISTINE (BAH 02) nationally at conferences on write about menstruation and is Canada Research Chair affordable housing, urban its cultures, its lessons, its in Child and Youth Studies, development, policing and equipment, and its lexicon. associate professor of history, community safety issues. and Director of the Institute VOTH, ANDREW (BA 17) for Child and Youth Studies /10 is married, the father of at the University of Lethbridge. Her book Guiding Modern SANDERSON, KENNETH a beautiful two-year-old Girls: Girlhood, Empire, and (BSc 4-yr 04) went on boy, and works for the Internationalism in the 1920s to lead an internet company Government of Canada. and 1930s (Vancouver: UBC after graduation. He is Press, 2017) recently received now launching an industry the Wilson Book Prize, training centre, a new SCHROEDER, MONICA (BA 94) a $10,000 annual award subsidiary for a profit has moved back to Winnipeg given by the Wilson Institute technology company and and has been studying change for Canadian History at is working on a mobility management. She lived in McMaster University. company. He is also Toronto for 10 years and Dr. Alexander is a co-editor partnering with other worked in the non-profit field. of the interdisciplinary companies on projects In 2017, she started Night journal Jeunesse: Young totaling over $100M. His We’d love to hear what’s new with you! Sky Consulting, a venture People, Texts, Cultures and an public speaking experience focusing on communication affiliate of the University of includes Inclusion Works, Please send your personal or professional update for Class Acts and change management for Winnipeg-based Centre for DisruptED, Workforce and a photo to: small businesses and Research in Cultures of Connex, and CAHRMA non-profit organizations. Young People (CRYTC). conference. [email protected] 25 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE FALL 2018

ALUMNI IN MEMORIAM

/30 MCGREGOR, BETTY (Collegiate 41) CUSSON (HOWAT), CHERYL (BA 68) DEARLOVE, BRUCE (BA 74) May 26, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB October 20, 2017 in Calgary, AB December 29, 2016 in GEMMEL, MARGARET (BA 37) Winnipeg, MB March 22, 2018 in SEARLE, STANLEY DYCK, CLARA (BAH 69) Winnipeg, MB (T 48, BD 49) May 17, 2018 May 11, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB DIRKS, IRIS (BA 70) in Carleton Place, ON October 25, 2017 in LANG (BLACKWOOD), JESSIE GUNN, EDNA (BA 68) Steinbach, MB (BA 37, LLD 97) March 2, 2018 June 28, 2017 in Winnipeg, MB in Winnipeg, MB /50 HEIDEBRECHT, PAUL (BA 71) HOLTZ (SOLMUNDSON), SHARON FREEMAN (WAGNER), ROSEMARIE January 2, 2018 in West (BA 68) August 22, 2018 in /40 (BA 50) December 26, 2017 in Chicago, IL Hecla, MB Vancouver, BC AITKEN (ARNOLD), BETTY (BA 47) KULY, BARRY (BA 73) KUVA (ARMITAGE), PATRICIA January 2, 2018 in Guelph, ON HORNE, CAROLE (Collegiate February 13, 2018 in (BA 68) July 28, 2012 in 53, BEd 83) June 2, 2018 in Selkirk, MB AMUNDSEN (BURBIDGE), PATRICIA Winnipeg, MB Edmonton, AB (BA 48) December 12, 2015 MCVEA, WINIFRED (BA 75) NORRINGTON, EDWIN (BA 66) in Penticton, BC JOHANNSON, JOHN (Associate February 29, 2012 in Alumni) November 26, 2014 July 29, 2018 in Edmonton, AB BROWN (HYNDMAN), MARGARET Toronto, ON in North Vancouver, BC PATTENDEN, GREGORY (Collegiate (BA 48) August 1, 2018 in MURRAY (HODGES), LINDA 62, BA 67) January 27, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB KLEMPA, WILLIAM (BA 53) (BA 75, MMT 97, MST 98) Winnipeg, MB COLLINS (LANDERKIN), EILEEN March 4, 2017 in Montreal, QC January 14, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB (Collegiate 41) March 27, 2018 LOWE, ROGER (Collegiate 55, ROOT, RONALD (BA 68) in Pilot Mound, MB BA 59, T 62) April 13, 2018 in August 17, 2016 in NEBBS, (LOUISE) ELIZABETH Richmond, BC FACEY, ARNOLD (BA 48) Brandon, MB (BA 77) March 28, 2018 January 31, 2015 in Calgary, AB SEARLE (PATTERSON), DONNA WATSON (GRIEVE), MARITA (BA 60) in Winnipeg, MB (BA 55, T 58) August 2, 2018 September 5, 2018 in FAHLGREN (BARTON), SHIRLEY PAUL, JOHN (BA 70) in Carleton Place, ON Winnipeg, MB (BA 48) November 11, 2015 September 10, 2018 in in North Bay, ON Winnipeg, MB SIGURDSON, CONRAD (BA 55) /70 FINCH (ARMSTRONG), SHIRLEY January 18, 2018 in PAQUETTE, REMI (BA 71) ASKHOLM, DONALD (BA 72) (BA 48) May 13, 2014 in Winnipeg, MB June 24, 2017 in Ottawa, ON April 9, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB Brandon, MB SUDERMAN, DAVID (BA 57) WALDER, MARILYN (BA 77) BANERA, STEVEN (BA 73) FREEMAN, JOHN (BA 44, T47, March 22, 2018 in Carman, MB March 23, 2018 in February 25, 2018 BD52, DD74) June 16, 2018 in TOLE, DONALD (BA 58) Winnipeg, MB Winnipeg, MB in Selkirk, MB May 28, 2016 in Selkirk, MB ZORNIAK, DONALD (BSc 71, BUCHNER, ANTHONY (BA 73, HOGMAN, WILLIAM (BA 48, BEd 82) August 13, 2018 PACE 99) June 2, 2018 in T 51) May 15, 2018 in North /60 in Winnipeg, MB Vancouver, BC Winnipeg, MB AHOFF (ASGEIRSON), MARILYN LEONARD (TUCKWELL), VERLAND (BA 67) January 1, 2017 in CRUIKSHANK, KRISTEN (Collegiate 45) April 25, 2018 Winnipeg, MB (Collegiate 70) August 17, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB in Calgary, AB

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/80 90/ 00/ KAUENHOWEN, MICHELLE November 8, 2018 in BREARS, DENNIS (BA 88) BAILES, MICHELLE (Collegiate 97, KLASSEN, OTTO (DLE 07) Winnipeg, MB August 13, 2018 in BScH 04) March 17, 2018 January 17, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB in Portage La Prairie, MB Winnipeg, MB MARSHALL, TOM April 11, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB GAUNT, RICHARD (BA 85) HERSHFIELD, BRYAN (Collegiate 10/ May 14, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB 84) April 10, 2018 in MELIKIAN, DR. ANAHID Winnipeg, MB SCHACHTER, ELIZABETH March 6, 2018 in ROSS, VICTORIA (BA 87) (BSc/BEd 15) May 19, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB August 12, 2018 in SINGBEIL, JOANNE (BA 99) Winnipeg, MB Winnipeg, MB August 3, 2016 in NOVAK, DR. MARIE Winnipeg, MB ST. YVES, SUZANNE (BA 10) December 23, 2017 in RYBAK (COOKE), DARCELLE June 25, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB Cobble Hill, BC (BA 85) July 13, 2018 in TORCHIA, DARRYL (MA 97) TURNER, DR. ALDEN Winnipeg, MB February 27, 2018 in FACULTY & STAFF Winnipeg, MB August 29, 2018 in YAHIRO, CRAIG (BA 81) JENSEN, LORNA Winnipeg, MB January 10, 2018 in February 11, 2018 in WOOKEY, TERRY Scottsdale, AZ Pinawa, MB April 14, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB

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ALUMNI REUNIONS

50–YEAR REUNION Class of 1968 & Residents UWINNIPEG ALUMNI Front Row (L-R): David Saunders, Judy (Didyk) —Let’s keep in touch!

Harapiak, Georgie (Dressler) Ungrin, Candace 01. Alumni of The University (Kulbaski) Backman, Bob Minaker, Ron Anderson, of Winnipeg are encouraged Patti (Booren) Johnson, Don Johnson, Marjorie to keep their contact (Westwood) Grower, Catherine Chase. information current by contacting the Alumni Affairs Middle Row (L-R): Barbara Fraser, Margaret (Noble) office by phone at204.988.7118 Heather, Marlene (Lahure) Roy, Marlene Rose, or 1.888.829.7053, or by email at [email protected]. Heather (Reiach) Richards, Elspeth Sangster, Cheryl (Anderson) Dann, Joanne Sutherland, Dorothy Chase, Lynne Somerville, Louise Sloane, 02. Interested in a free library card, Ken Grower, Jan (Forsyth) Root . discounted membership at The University of Winnipeg Back Row (L-R): Bob Fraser, Sandra-Hayes Gardiner, Frank Johnson, Ian Heather, Grace (Ruse) Club, or a discounted fitness Tokle, Greg Mutter, Aden Fulford, Richard Whidden, Earl Backman, Don Mackay, Cyril Keeper, membership at the Duckworth Centre? Contact Alumni Affairs Ray McFeetors, Ralph Williams. for your free alumni card to take advantage of these offers. 60–YEAR REUNION 03. University events are Class of 1958 held in various cities several times per year — let us know (L-R): Patricia (Downey) Leathers, Shirley Grosser, where you are and we’ll be sure to send you an invitation when Norman Leathers, Anna Shkuropat, Dale Wilkie, there’s one in your area. Allan Barry, Carol (Bennett) Davis, Joe Martin, Shirley (Matchett) Tulloch, Cam Mackie, and 04. It’s never too early to plan a Carol Runions. reunion for your student group or class year!

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