Vol. 6, No. 3 Winter 1986

Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3G3 University of St. Jerome's College

Inspecting the Vaults New book by McCormack -"Seething with creative energy''

new collection of short stories written welcome addition to the serried ranks of those hours at a speed of 1,009 miles per hour, swal­ by English professor Eric McCormack was Canadian writers unafraid of turning their lowing everything in its path. A released internationally on February 2 backs on the expected, the tried and the true ... "Eckhardt at a Window" finds a policeman by Penguin Books of Canada. It rinses the senses and invigorates the investigating an insoluble murder, while "One imagination." Picture of Trotsky" describes how the only Literary scholar and critic Dennis Duffy photograph of Russian revolutionary leader writing in The Globe and Mail calls McCormack's Leon Trotsky was taken during his little known stories "a voyage into the countries of the mind. visit to Canada at the port of Halifax. Vigorously imaginative and technically adven­ At present McCormack is working on a turesome, they open the door to those sorts of novel which is a sequel fo his short story "Sad topsy-turvy, absorbing vistas glimpsed by Stories in Patagonia", contained in this Lewis Carroll's Alice during her adventures collection. underground." McCormack, a popular professor at St. Among the eighteen stories contained in Jerome's College since 1970, teaches Eliza­ the collection is one bearing the book's title bethan, Canadian and Commonwealth litera­ "Inspecting the Vaults". It is a story about a ture. Born in Scotland, he holds an MA from penal colony in which the basement of each the University of Glasgow and a PhD from the house confines a prisoner. The Inspector meets University of Manitoba. He is currently on sab­ a number of these bizarre detainees and takes batical leave from St. Jerome's. the readers through a disturbing world. Creative writing is not new to McCormack. "The Fragment" resurrects an ancient tale He has written poetry for many years, some of of the horrifying sacrifices made by members which has been published in Canada. His first of a sixteenth century religious sect. 'The published fiction came in 1978. Some of his Swath" tells the tale of a mysterious rift that short stories have appeared in numerous jour­ circumnavigates the world in twenty-four nals, including Prism International, West Coast Review, Ma/ahat Review and The New Quarterly. English professor Eric McCormack: Inspecting the Vaults -reveals a treasure trove Inspecting the Vaults (Penguin Books, 1987 --234 pages, $18.95 cloth/$8.95 paper) is McCormack's first collection of short stories. Described as "seething with creative energy," it was profiled on CBC Television's The Journal on February 27th. The final part of one of the stories, "The Festival", was also dramatized on The journal. Why all the attention? The usually publicity­ shy McCormack observes that "the appeal may lie in the fact that the stories are so different." The critics seem to agree. UW writer-in­ residence Sean Virgo says "Eric's stories are like the transcription of nightmares, except that their inventive zest and the sly, deadpan voice of their author creates delight instead of ter­ ror." He adds, "Inspecting the Vaults is a treasure­ trove. The reader lingers and takes strange gifts away." Toronto Star critic Ken Adachi calls McCor­ mack" a new and nervy short story writer," and The Annual SJC - NDC Charity Run completed its twelfth successful year by raising over $5,000 for St. calls Inspecting the Vaults "an arresting debut, a Monica's House in Kitchener. The Run's opening ceremonies are pictured above. (photo C. Valeriote) New Act of Incorporation receives royal assent

eflecting a growing trend among Catholic colleges and universities through­ Rout the U.S. and Canada, St. Jerome's College has revised its Act of Incorporation to introduce changes in keeping with the empha­ sis of contemporary Roman Catholic thought and the contemporary social scene. After nearly two years of consultation with the various constituencies of the College including graduates, faculty, staff, students, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the Congre­ gation of the Resurrection, the Bishop of Hamilton and the Board of Governors, a new Act of Incorporation for the College was passed by the Ontario Legislature on November 4, 1986. "This new Act underlines the Roman Catholic identity of the College, increases lay partici­ pation in its governance and generally strength­ ens the Board of Governors," says President Fr. Norm Choate. "The Second Vatican Council called us to adopt the principle of collegiality and full part­ nership between religious and lay persons in carrying out our mission. This new Act attempts to implement these ideals at St. Jerome's." Waterloo North MPP Herb Epp, President Fr. Norm Choate, lawyer Reg Haney and Prof. Doug Letson stand out­ Accordingly, the new Act introduces a side a Legislative Committee room at Queen's Park after the College's new Act of Incorporation received third reading number of changes which will modernize the and royal assent. (photo courtesy Herb Epp) governance of the College. Most notably, pro­ vision has been made for a lay person to serve as President of the College. As well, the number of external members of the Board will be increased. This is to ensure that the expertise of George Luciani News briefs various members of the community-at-large can be drawn upon. elected Alumni Rep Schedules by computer Students registering Changes in the Act have special significance in courses at the College at the beginning of for graduates of the College who will, for the this current winter term enjoyed for the first first time, have a graduate sitting as a voting on Board time a new "on-line" scheduling system. This member of the Board. In addition, a graduate innovation allows students to make schedule will sit on the Presidential Search Committee changes and immediately learn if they are formed before a President's term expires. admissable into a particular course. Ifa course is "The underlying assumption of the pre­ full or conflicts with another course, corrective vious Act, which was written in 1959, was that action can be taken at once with a new conflict­ the core of the teaching faculty would be free schedule generated the same day. This members of the Congregation of the Resurrec­ change means greater convenience for stu­ tion and that the Board membership would dents, who no longer must wait three days to reflect this," says Doug Letson, member of the find out if they have been admitted into a Board's Structures and Functions Committee course. which drew up the revised Act. "Throughout Canada and the United States Ottawa reception Thirteen St. Jerome's grads the number of priests in educational ministry George Luciani (BA '71) living in the Ottawa area attended the recent has decreased dramatically," he adds, "and this alumni reception held at the Chateau Laurier is no less true here at St. Jerome's." At present eorge J. Luciani of Hamilton, a member Hotel on November 13. The reception was held the number of CRs teaching and working at the of the College Alumni Executive in conjunction with the University of Waterloo College amounts to seven out of a total of G Committee since 1984, was elected to Alumni Chapter dinner. Representing the Col­ fifty-nine full and part-time faculty and staff. serve as representative of the College's gradu­ lege were Director of Development and Col­ "There is reflected in the new Act a recogni­ ates on the reconstituted Board of Governors. lege Relations Rob Donelson and History tion of the Vatican II notion of sharing of minis­ Luciani is Chairman of Student Services at Department Chairman Ken McLaughlin. The tries," continues Letson. "The idea that lay peo­ St. Thomas More High School in Hamilton. He St. Jerome's grads present included: Andre ple should be empowered to share responsibility received a BA in sociology in 1971 and has Belanger, Bob Connolly, Roger Fowler, Martha for St. Jerome's College with the Congregation taught with the Hamilton-Wentworth Sepa­ (Kahnert) Fox, Bill Fox, Connie Pare, Susan of the Resurrection received support and under­ rate School Board since 1972. He holds a mas­ (Baldwin) Perry, Joanne Stoody, Mike Van­ standing from the Resurrectionists and from ter's degree in education (1981) and currently Herk and his wife Denise, Bob Wilson, Richard Bishop T onnos. They have shown enlightened serves as Principal of the night school pro­ Weiler and John Worden. leadership and sympathetic understanding con­ gramme offered for the Hamilton-area sepa­ cerning the role of laity." rate high schools. Watch the next issue of Update! for a listing of the new Board's members. College loses a friend; education loses a tireless worker

in a road crash near Burks Falls, south of North "He was a pastoral administrator who had a Bay. He was 52. high respect for the academic life of the school," Returning from his school's track meet in she · says. "I sat at meetings with him and North Bay with his niece and nephew, Fr. Cun­ watched him fight for principles in the most dari's car was struck by an oncoming truck. His passionate way. That's the kind of leader educa­ passengers escaped with minor injuries. The tion needs," she said. driver of the truck was charged with impaired "He was the most unflappable person I driving causing death. knew and he had an infectious laugh which "Fr. Mike," as he was affectionately known, always made you feel comfortable," adds Bill will be sadly missed by the St. Jerome's College Klos, who has taught at the high school for community and all those in education in Water­ over 20 years. "He was totally dedicated to stu­ loo County, North Bay and in many parts of dents and was totally involved with them in Ontario. He was well-known in those com­ both curricular and extra-curricular activities. munities as a teacher, administrator and athle­ In fact he was so involved, I think he worked 36 tics instructor. He served as principal of St. hours a day!" Jerome's High School for six years and prior to College president Father Norm Choate called that had taught at Scollard Hall in North Bay Fr. Mike "the most universally loved and for many years. admired man I have ever known." Many College graduates working in educa­ "Mike was a man of boundless energy, deep tion knew and admired Fr. Mike. Among them faith, a ready wit and constant commitment to are Sr. Barbara Frank, SSND (BA '69), Principal students," remembers Father Choate. "He was of St. Mary's High School, the sister school to a leader among the Resurrectionists and a great St. Jerome's High, and Mr. Bill Klos (BA '60), a source of encouragement and support for me Father Mike Cundari, C.R. teacher at St. Jerome's. personally. We would share our common hopes, 1934 -1986 "He was quite simply my closest friend," dreams and fears as school administrators. 1 remembers Sr. Barbara. "We shared a lot con­ miss him very much." ather Mike Cundari, C.R., member of cerning our ministries in the schools and A Memorial Fund in Fr. Mike 's honour has been esta­ the College's Board of Governors and struggled together. Our relationship built a blished and inquiries can be made at St. Jerome's High Principal of St. Jerome's High School in high level of trust between the staffs of both F School, Kitchener. Kitchener, died tragically on November 2, 1986 schools."

Catholicism central to life of Canada, new book asserts ecognizing that "Catholicism in Canada cism in Canada from the earliest missionaries Among the profiles featured in Portraits are: is not marginal to the life and future of to the present day. • Bishop Remi De Rao of Victoria and Gerald R the country," St. Jerome's professors "The Catholic stamp on Canada is clear and Emmett Cardinal Carter of Toronto; Michael Higgins and Doug Letson have written indelible," they write in the book's introduction. • authors Morley Callaghan of Toronto and an engaging study of twelve influential Cana­ "But its ubiquity has proven a serious draw­ Quebec's Marie-Claire Blais; dians whose lives have been shaped by their back: people simply accept Catholicism as they • journalists Larry Henderson and Sister Mary-Jo faith and whose country is richer for their accept the air they breathe. It is, however, uddy both former editors of the Catholic diverse contributions. impossible to reflect on the history of Canada Register and Catholic New Times respec­ Portraits of Canadian Catholicism, recently without recognizing the signal role played by tively; published by Griffin House of Toronto ($11.95 Catholic women and men, clergy and laity." • former federal Cabinet Minister Marc Lalonde paper), presents biographical and analytical And therein lies the purpose of Portraits. of Quebec; profiles of Canadians broadly representative of Observes Letson, "Portraits explains the • priest-parliamentarian Father Andy Hogan of the spectrum of Canadian culture and back­ background that informs the judgement and the Coady International Institute in Antigon­ grounds. Canadian Catholics, both lay and leadership of many prominent Canadians. It is ish, Nova Scotia; clerical, are featured and reflect the legal, scien­ designed to introduce the general reader to an • the "Father of Canadian Medicare" and edu­ tific, political, literary, journalistic and labour important aspect of Canadian history and cational reformer Justice Emmett Hall; communities of this country. culture." • Newfoundland's Richard Cashin, the fiery "Portraits represents those within the main­ former M.P. and now labour leader; stream and those on the margin of Catholic • Alberta's Jean Forest, the social critic and edu­ identity," says Higgins. "There is very little cator who advised the Canadian Bishops on literature in Canada which provides an over­ the role of women in the church; and view or portrait of what Canadian Catholicism • nuclear physicist and President of the National was and is . We chose the biographical format in Research Council of Canada, Dr. Larkin order that people would be able to see a living Kerwin. example of a tradition, past and present, com­ ing together in the life of an individual." Letson and Higgins have also teamed up for Portraits was a project three years in the mak­ another book. They are co-editors of Women and ing. As part of their research, Higgins and Let­ the Church : A Sourcebook (Toronto: Griffin House, son travelled the country to interview at length 1986). each of the twelve subjects on whom the book is based. They also provide an extensive histori­ cal introduction outlining the roots of Catholi­ Doug utson Mike Higgins Career Forum '87 Students pepper grads with career questions

hat do a special assistant to Ontario Premier David Peterson, the presi­ W dent of one of Canada's largest shoe manufacturers and a corrections officer in Guelph have in common? At first glance, probably nothing. But look a little closer and you11 see that these people were among the nearly twenty arts and math gradu­ ates of St. Jerome's College to participate in Career Forum '87 on January 26. Held in Siegfried Hall, it was the most ambi­ tious career program for students ever mounted by the College Alumni Association. Career Forum '87 was designed as an evening of informal discussion with graduates representing a pot­ Paul Rucurean (BMath '79) fields questions about Judy Bishop (BA '65) outlines her work in lay pastoral pourri of occupations. personnel administration from Aideen Moss (centre) and ministry with Renee Bondy. . It succeeded in giving students the chance Andrea Noonan. Kelly Teahen (BA '83) discusses to gain first-hand knowledge of the diverse career options available to them, and it was journalism with an interested student in the background. done in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. 'The programme gave us a realistic view of what it's like when you graduate," commented 3rd year English major Aideen Moss of Strat­ ford. "I feel the speakers could identify with us and could see through our eyes because they were once in this same situation in which we now find ourselves." Following a brief introduction of the gradu­ ates and their career paths, the nearly sixty students present peppered grads with ques­ tions for two hours. Literature describing some of the graduates' current positions was avail­ able. A reception for grads was held afterwards and gifts were presented in appreciation for their particpation.

Students interested in media relations and magazine editing confer with Mike Donelson (BA '83). Students are (I. to r.) Andrea Noonan, Louise Porch and Renee Bondy.

Greg Cosgrove (BA '69) travelled from Kingston lo partic­ ipate in Career Forum '87

College hosts "Lacanference" A multi­ disciplinary symposium examining the views and writings of the late French psychoanalyst and literary theorist Jacques Lacan drew over 60 people to St. Jerome's on January 31. Speak­ ers from numerous Canadian universities dis­ cussed Lacan's "radical insights into the nature of humanity (which) have helped refashion a This student discovered a wealth of experience in diocesan Ontario politics may never be the same since the provin­ sense of literary studies, the humanities and and educational administration in her discussion with Jim cial Liberals look office in June 1985. Discussing her social sciences," says organizer Prof. Stan Fogel Sherlock (BA '54). work amidst the exciting atmosphere of Queen's Park is of the College English Department. Eloise,Wallner (BA '74) (All photos by C. Valeriote)

warm thank you is extended to these graduates: Eloise Wallner (BA '74), spe­ A cial assistant to Ontario Premier David Peterson; Dr. Bill Komer (BMath '85), a medi­ cal doctor in London; John Stevenson (BA '69), president, H.H. Brown Shoe Co. (Canada) Ltd., Toronto; Gregory Cosgrove (BA '69), superin­ tendent of schools, Kingston Separate School Board; Kelly Teahen (BA '83), freelance jour­ nalist and writer, Elmira; Doug Jack (BA '80), lawyer, Wilson, Jack & Grant, Fergus; Maureen Crane (BMath '76), planning specialist, Dofasco Ltd., Hamilton; Veronika Brath (BA '77) calli­ grapher and illustrator, Toronto; Chris Cec­ chini (BA '75), corrections officer, Guelph; Melissa Van Kessel receives an animated perspective on Doug Jack (BA 'BO) holds court with students interested Peter Curtis (BA '79), director of community university administration from alumnus John Browne in the law profession. services, Township o'f Flamborough; Paul (BA '66), principal of U of Ts Innis College. Rucurean (BMath '79), personnel manager, A & P/Dominion Stores, Toronto; Jim Sherlock (BA '54), business administrator, Diocese of Hamilton/president, Ontario Separate School Trustees' Association; John Browne (BA '66), principal, Innis College, University of Toronto; Michael Donelson (BA '83), media representa­ tive, Scarboro Foreign Mission Society, Scar­ borough; Judy Bishop (BA '65), lay pastoral worker, Kitchener; Tom Potter (BA '71), Onta­ rio sales manager, Searle Pharmaceuticals, Oakville; John Curtis (BA '83), advertising copywriter, Advanced Promotions, Kitchener; Margo Baird (BA '83), sales representative, Re/Max Realty, Kitchener. With such enthusiastic support of gradu­ ates and students, Career Forum '88 is already being planned. Let us know if you would like to take part. Recognizing excellence ontained in this issue of Update! is a nomination form for the 1987 Father Norm Choate Distinguished Alumni Award. It '85) C Michelle My/et {left}, Stephanie McCann and Patti Shea listen intently to Bill Komer (BMath as he discusses is designed to recognize graduates and former his work as a medical doctor. residents of St. Jerome's College who have made significant contributions or given distin­ guished service to a variety of fields of endeavour. If you know of a graduate or former resi­ dent whom you think is worthy of this honour, simply complete the enclosed nomination form and return it to Mr. Rob Donelson at the Col­ lege by May 1. St. Jerome's graduates and former residents are making their mark in many areas. Tell us about them so that we can celebrate their achievements.

National Poetry Competition Third year Col­ lege English student Julia McCarthy was named co-winner of a national contest for amateur Chris Cecchini (BA '75) has a captive audience with John CurtisWA '83) entertains questions about his work poets. She shares the $1,500 first prize and was which lo discuss his work as a Corrections Officer in a in advertising and promotion . among 1,776 entries from across Canada in the Guelph prison. contest organized by Fame Canada Enterprises of Victoria. David MacDonald on "Faith and Public Service" - a rare personal glimpse of integrity in action peaking from "the crucible" of his own The substance of MacDonald's faith was sador to Ethiopia provided the global venues in experience as a United Church minister, influenced by a number of people, the promi­ which he could work and express his faith. Sfederal politician and international relief nent and the not so prominent. He spoke of an MacDonald concluded his lecture by outlin­ and development expert, the Hon. David Mac­ unconventional clergyman in his native Char­ ing what he sees as three necessary ingredients Donald, Canada's Ambassador to Ethiopia, gave lottetown whom he admired, and he cited the for living a life shaped by faith and public the Third Annual St. Jerome's College Alumni impact of the writings of such figures as service. Lecture on Saturday, November 15. German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer and "When faith and public service are fused," MacDonald's warmth, humour and obvious American lawyer William Stringfellow. he said, "there is an unrelenting search for the integrity were appreciated by the nearly 75 truth ... The truth is not always obvious and alumni and friends in attendance. easy; it is often contradictory, quite often sub­ Format for the evening included Mac­ "B onhoeffer's writings in the 1920's through tle; it is delicate even if it is unshakeable, and its Donald's lecture followed by a coffee break, to his final imprisonment and death uncompromising nature sometimes makes (one) question period and ecumenical evening prayer show a man who increasingly had to move feel quite uncomfortable." service at which MacDonald presided. St. from within the walls of the Church to encoun­ He continued, "there is a constant need for Jerome's grads Paul and Theresa Tratnyek ter the world in all its complexity and cruelty at an all-consuming passion for justice: justice for organized the prayer service which appro­ its very centre .... Engagement with Christ was peace; justice for the full measure of humanity priately concluded the evening. to meet Him at the crossroads of life, which for that surmounts the indi!:Jnities of racism or sex­ MacDonald took a very personal approach Bonhoeffer meant an assassination attempt on ism; a passion for justice that is in profound to the topic "Faith and Public Service". He Adolf Hitler, imprisonment and eventual harmony with God's total creation." showed that his life has been one of constant execution." Finally, there is a need for an overwhelming questioning and searching. A less dramatic, but no less important influ­ sense of gratitude, a realization that even in In citing the sources of his faith, MacDonald ence on MacDonald was Anglican lawyer Wil­ spite of, if not because of, our faith there is real spoke of his youth on Prince Edward Island. He liam Stringfellow, an American who esta­ justification." recalled being involved in a movement known blished a considerable reputation as a theolo­ These principles, MacDonald maintained, as the Older Boys' Model Parliament in which gian. Stringfellow wrote An Ethic for Christians are "fundamental to an approach to public ser­ teens debated serious matters of faith and and Other Aliens in a Strange Land, a disturbing vice that is both humble and faithful." morals, not fictitious laws and government examination of his discovery of the prophetic A lively question period followed, further regulations. nature of the contemporary church. providing a rare, personal glimpse of a person "There was a tendency for us to take very "The attempt to recapture the wholeness of of deep integrity. The Third Annual Alumni seriously these topics that young people grow­ the Gospel in a fragmented, contradictory, and Lecture was a success, carrying on a tradition of ing up had to contend with in some fashion. often broken world is the basis of faith on quality and timeliness started by Bishop Remi That experience had a profound impact on me which ultimately my experience of public ser­ De Roo, and continued by Marc Lalonde and in terms of the beginning of the sources of my vice has been constructed." Peter Desbarats. own faith journey." For cassette tapes of Mr. MacDonald's lecture, complete Speaking of his student days at Pinehill and return the coupon on p. 8. School of Theology in Halifax, MacDonald shared a story of a prison break at a local county "There is a constant need for jail which revealed deplorable conditions at the prison. MacDonald suggested to his principal an all-consuming passion for that it would be beneficial to have the prison JUS• t• II chaplain speak to the students. The principal ice ... told him that since he was interested, he was now the chaplain. With youthful idealism and vigour, MacDonald took it upon himself to spend every Thursday afternoon "smoking But where does one live out this faith, cigarettes with some of the most intriguing formed by many different people and factors? characters that Halifax has ever produced." For For MacDonald, the "crossroads" of his life MacDonald, a non-smoker, this was a consi­ were found in his local community of Alberton, derable effort. P.E.I. where he served as a minister, within his This experience taught him a lot about the country which he served in many capacities, impact of structural and institutional sin, he most notably as an M.P., and within the global said. community. For fifteen years in Ottawa as a parliamen­ tarian, Macdonald recalls his "constant dis­ covery that I was being asked to make some­ times rather basic decisions ... about basic questions (and) moral issues: questions with respect to abortion, human rights, leadership and the imposition of the War Measures Act ..." His work as an M.P. was in concert with what he saw as his role and responsibility as an ordained minister. MacDonald's electoral defeat in 1980 turned his attention to his ongoing interest in Third World development. The African famine, for Canada's Ambassador to Ethiopia and former M .P. David which he served as Canada's Emergency Co­ MacDonald fields questions following his lecture "Faith ordinator, and his current position as Ambas­ and Public Service" November 15 . (photo C. Valeriote) Writeback - Grads from around the world keep in touch I've just received the fall '86 issue of Update!. Tardy but sincere thanks for the recent article there are the realities of Deanship, Council What a delight to see the pictures of Notre (Fall '86) in Update! It was a pleasure to be membership, a thousand committees, publish­ Dame chapel and St. Jerome's as they began in quoted accurately. ing, becoming a Marathon Man in middle life. the midst of a muddy field. So many memories The article has - so far - resulted in at least But, going back, there is - as Robert Frost were kindled, for I remember those days in one dinner invitation, from Dick and Chris says - the chance to become "whole again, 1962 ... Dominico. beyond confusion." So keep well and remember It is with warmth and deep gratitude that I there is a part of St. Jerome's College in South John Browne, (BA '66) recall the 'homey' atmosphere of the College, Africa. And anyway, where are those of yester­ Toronto and the men and women, both professors and year like Jim Streeter, Frank Calnan, Terry students, who enriched that climate. Doug Let­ Downey, Vello Aaviku, and snow lions that son, Peter Hinchcliffe, Sister M. Leon, Rev. N. Several months ago I came across a letterhead won winter carnival prizes and the Notre Dame Lavigne, Rich Alapack, Eric McCormack are from St. Jerome's College, dating back to the raid on St. Jerome's residence when our stuffed only a few who come to mind. 1966-68 period when I lectured in the English lion was taken! Were we innocent then, were As I write this note, the students in Paris, Department. It brought back many memories we not?! France are demonstrating about their rights to of "mud and dreams," of being among the first Norman Hodge, BA (65) M.Phil ('69) Ph .D. ('7 3) higher education. Surely, no one can put a price residence members on the Waterloo campus in Umtata , South Africa on the far-reaching value the opportunity for a 1962, of Fathers Siegfried, Finn, Ralston and a university education and university experience "young" Norm Choate and a younger Dave Mowat, and the perennial Sister Leon. (Ed. Note) Thank you for writing, Norman . Terry Dow­ can have for one's life. I only know that the ney is Chairman of Political'Science, University of Water­ many summer, and the occasional winter This is a million years ago and even further away from our troubled part of the world and loo; Vella Aaviku teaches at Notre Dame College School in courses provided some of the richest experien­ Welland; Frank Calnan lives in Weston ; and we don 't ces of my life, and prepared me for a fuller our new (1977) African University and "dust and dreams." And now, instead of the joys of have Jim Streeter's address. As for the lion , we're not sure experience of others, like life in Guatemala, in if it was ever returned. The culprit may still be at large! England, and now on the Isle of Man. the early teaching and learning encounters, I don't know if any of the people mentioned in my letter are still on campus. If they are, may I ask you to give them greetings for me? Sister M. Paulette Tomlinson, SSND (BA '79) Where are they now? Isle of Man, U.K. '65Norman M. Hodge (BA '65 MPhil '69-UW) Marny Beale (BA '77) is Principal at St. Daniel Sepa­ (Ed. Note) Sister Paulette is co-facilitator of Religious received a PhD in English from the University rate School in Kitchener. Education for all Isle of Man Roman Catholic parishes in of Nottingham in 1973 and joined the faculty of the the Archdiocese of Liverpool. She also trains lay persons as University of Transkei in Umtata, Transkei, South '78Ted Kuntz (BA '78) completed a Master's catechists on the Isle of Man. Africa that same year. He is currently Professor of degree in counselling psychology from the English, Chairman of that Department and Dean of University of British Columbia after three years of I am now living in Waterdown at our mother­ the Faculty of Arts. part-time study. He works as Co-ordinator of Coun­ house and I am very happy to receive a copy of selling Services at the Coquitlam Family Centre and '72William Davey (BA '69, MA '72) is an Assis­ is responsible for the overall operation of the Crisis Update! which I read from cover to cover. It tant Professor at the University College of Centre and a counselling program using lay volun­ keeps me in touch with SJC and my former CLape Breton in Sydney, Nova Scotia, where he also teers. Ted and his wife Cathy live in Port Moody, B.C. students. I enjoyed my years of teaching at St. makes his home. with their daughter, 7, and son, 2. He writes: "When Jerome's and I think I left a little of my heart is there going to be a St. Jerome's Alumni reunion in there. Thank you for your attention to this B.C.? I really enjoy Update!Keep up the good work". change of address. I hope to see you soon! Sister Leon White, SSND Waterdown This letter is long overdue. Looking at Update! Vol. 6. No. 2, brought back many memories. I've always meant to write in and let you know that I'm still alive but the daily bureaucracy of teaching seemed to come first. Since this is a rare day (my wife Shelly is out and my marking Kevin Droughan can wait), I've decided to drop you this brief line. '74Kevin Droughan (BA '74) is president and I've been teaching in the Peel Board for 4 owner of Darts Photographers in Toronto years now, as has my wife Shelly. I've been by where he also lives. He plays the drums for the Diane Hodson Band and also teaches drums at the Colum­ the College several times for family reasons ~ (Baptisms etc.) and I must say St. Jerry's is bus Centre in Toronto. Ted Kuntz with wife Cathy and family. getting dangerously close to becoming a big '76Linda Deppisch (BA '76) is in her first year of '79Allan M. Hoch (BA '79) moved from Belleville institution! Whatever happened to the good old medicine at McMaster University. She has this past summer to accept a teaching position days of a few good men and women. I sympa­ two daughters, ages 4 and 1, and previously worked as in the English and Drama Departments at St. Jerome's thize with your article on underfunding, I'm a high school teacher of English and French. She lives High School in Kitchener. Allan is married to Rita sure you're aware that secondary education has in Mississauga. Van Tright (BA '79) and the Hochs have a 2 year old the same problem. I trust you will keep on son, Alexander. doing the same excellent job you have always '77Mary Jane (nee Reitzel) Van Velsen (BA '77) done. I realize that this cheque is rather late but recently gave birth to twin daughters, Marika '8JFrank De Palma (BA '81) is a news editor with I hope it will be useful to you. I look forward to and Erica, on November 7, 1986. She works as a the Halifax Chronicle Herald in Halifax. freelance video producer and met her husband while Frank and his wife Mary Ann (nee Lasovich, BA '79) your next Update!. working at CITY-TV in Toronto. They celebrated gave birth in November to their second child, Kristen Peter Cheeseman, (BA '81) their third wedding anniversary on New Year's Eve. Anne, a sister for two year old Jessica. Brampton The University of ST. JEROME'S COLLEGE Waterloo, Ontario N2L3G3

June 6 - 7 "Together Again" - theme for Reunion '87 Update! is the alumni newsletterof the Univer­ sity of St. Jerome's College. It is the recipient of t's been 25 years since Notre Dame and St. Dinner Hour the 1983 and 1984 Communications Award of Jerome's Colleges first opened their doors • Cash bar cocktail reception in Notre Dame the Canadian Association of University Infor­ I on the muddy campus of the young and Quadrangle mation Bureaus. It is published quarterly and growing University of Waterloo. • Buffet dinner in Men's Residence Cafeteria mailed free of charge to all graduates, former In those days students battled scaffolding • Presentation of 1987 Distinguished Alumni residents, students, faculty and friends of the and planks over muddy walkways, and workers Award College for whom we have reliable addresses. If in hard hats were as ubiquitous then as the • Special recognition for 25 year grads your address has changed, or if you would like ducks are today. But those residences were to • Slide Show depicting 25 years of residence to receive information from the College, please become more than just buildings in which to life put to music complete and mail the coupon below. We wel­ live. For hundreds of students they became • Dance to the music of your student days come letters for Writeback and general news of "home away from home", places of laughter, after dinner in the Notre Dame Cafeteria or graduates for Where Are They Now? friendship and growth - spiritually, intellectu­ mingle with old friends in the adjacent ally and socially. lounge. Editor: Robert Donelson We want to celebrate this milestone at this Consulting Editor: Peter Hinchcliffe year's Reunion, June 6-7. We want to bring SUNDAY layout: Dianne Keller together as many people from the first 25 years • Mass in morning as possible - former Deans of Women and • Concluding pancake breakfast Directors of Residence, former dons and pre­ fects and the many students who have called More details in the next UpJ.ate! Moving? What's new? Notre Dame and St. Jerome's "home". While this is a celebration of residence liv­ Let us know! ing, every St. Jerome's graduate is invited. The emphasis throughout the weekend will Memorabilia Na me be on informality, fun and families. Here's what your Alumni Executive has planned so far: o you have old photos, slides, pen­ Add ress nants, floor shirts, mugs or any other SATURDAY D memorabilia from your student days? City Province • Noon - light lunch and barbeque available for We will mount a display during Reunion Week­ Postal Code Telephone those arriving early end chronicling different aspects of residence life. All memorabilia should be clearly marked • (after lunch) 2 p.m. matinee performance of Job title Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at the Stratford with your name and address. It can be dropped Festival. College Shakespearean professor off by May 1, 1987 at the College, c/o Rob Name of Company/School etc. Ted McGee will offer a brief lecture in Donelson or at these regional locations: advance. This is Stratford's opening perfor­ Toronto mance, of this memorable love story. Trans­ Paul Rucurean (BMath '79) portation to Stratford provided. Tickets: 87 Richland Crescent Add ress approx. $17 each. Please order in advance as Etobicoke, Ontario City Province numbers are limited. Orders received now. M9C 4C5 • Sports activities, both competitive and non­ Niagara Area Postal Code Telephone competitive, will be available for alumni and Sharon Forgeron (BA '75) their children. The UW pool will also be open l.D. # 21 Louisa Street to all graduates and their families from St. Catharines, Ontario 2-4 p.m. Yea r of G rad/Program L2R 2J5 • Campus tours of St. Jerome's and UW will be available during the day. Hamilton-Wentworth What's new in your life? • Computer games for the kids in the College's Sharon McCarthy (BA '85) new computer lab 2191 Fairchild Blvd. • VCR movies and cartoons available in the Burlington, Ontario evening L7P 3E4 D Yes! Please send me _ _ _ copy( ies) of the MacDonald • Memorabilia display - photos, floor shirts lecture tape @ $5.00 each.

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