VANIER COLLEGE M Y C H O I C E . M Y F U T U R E Vanier Life E X C I T I N G WINTER AND VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1 AUT U M N 2 0 0 8 SPRING 2 0 0 8 Oratorio Terezin Oratorio Terezin a spectacular success raises $50,000 for the Vanier Foundation. Vanier Bronze Medal winners in Inter- provincial Marketing Case Challenge Vanier Lady Chee- tahs Provincial Champions International Educa- tion and Aids aware- ness in Malawi Global Health Con- ference in Uganda OTHER STORIES INSIDE THIS The thunderous applause and standing ova- the Terezin concentration camp during the Holo- ISSUE tions of more than 2,600 spectators said it all: caust. the Montreal Premiere of Oratorio Terezin on Vanier Award May 4 at Place des Arts was a spectacular suc- For the Montreal production the Vanier College Winners: cess. Presented as a benefit concert by the Choir and the McGill Conservatory Youth Choir Budding Builder Vanier College Foundation, and produced by both directed by Vanier Choir Director Erica Excelling Nurses the Vanier College Music Department, the con- Phare (Vanier 1983), were joined by two other Savvy Scientist cert was all it had promised to be – deeply prominent Montreal choirs, Concerto Della moving, passionately sung, lyrical, and simply Donna and Le choeur des enfants de Montréal, Vanier Grad: Wah Keung Chan enthralling. and accompanied by Ensemble Amati under the Big Band baton of guest conductor, Iwan Edwards. Tenor, Honouree “I am proud to say that the Oratorio was a Colin Ainsworth, baritone, Nathaniel Watson, great success, raising close to $50,000,” indi- and soprano, Teresa Maria Gomez were the Graduation 2008: cated Vanier’s Director General, Gilbert guest artists, and eleven-year old Marco Bocchic- Inspiring Héroux. “And I would like to thank the staff chio of Laval was the child soloist. Valedictorian and faculty who came out to support our Mu- Other Highlights sic Department and the Vanier College Founda- Vanier student, Natalia Perez summarizes the tion in this immense endeavor.” feelings of many choristers when she says, “By singing the words of the children of Terezin … I A magnificent classical work for symphony or- feel transported to the concentration camp and chestra, two choirs and three vocal soloists, am able to imagine the atrocities of which they Oratorio Terezin has been performed all over were victims. We cannot let the world forget. In the world including New York's Carnegie Hall. the end, for me, that's what art is all about, Composed by Ruth Fazal, Oratorio Terezin opening people's eyes.” commemorates children who were victims of VANIER LIFE VOL. 1 I SSUE 1 AUTUMN 2008 P A G E 2 Vanier Wins Bronze in the 2008 Vanier BDC Case Challenge It was a very exciting finish to a long day of competition on February 16, as eleven top- notch teams from Quebec and Ontario col- leges presented their marketing plans to a panel of judges at the 2008 Vanier College BDC Case Challenge. In the end, the Gold Medal went to Mohawk College, Silver to Algonquin VANIER LIFE College, and Bronze to Vanier College. Published by “We are ecstatic!” beamed Director General Vanier Gilbert Héroux, “Vanier placed first in Quebec! Communications We are so grateful to BDC for sponsoring this event and giving college students the opportu- nity to test their business acumen in a mean- Marguerite Corriveau ingful way. All the teams have learned so Editor much from this challenge.” Zsofia Orszagh Bronze medal winners were Vanier College Photos Business Administration students Paul Phung, tions. “The Vanier College Case Challenge Tia Morrow, Stefanie Mortillaro and alternate, competition is an excellent way of helping to- Aaron Knight, with student coach David Des- morrow’s leaders gain hands-on experience. Jean-Guy Corbeil rosiers, and coach David Moscovitz. By being exposed to realistic business situa- Oratorio Photo tions, student entrepreneurs learn how they “It’s been three years of growth and we’ve can make a difference in a very competitive Contact us: seen the quality of the presentations improve business environment.” [email protected] constantly,” said Moscovitz. “This event has become an elite case competition in Canada The teams presented their solutions in front of and we’re now looking to expand into the a panel composed of five judges: Bruno Maritimes.” Delorme, Partner, BDC Consulting Group; Guy Hébert, President of the Saint Laurent Cham- The case challenge is a perfect example of how ber of Commerce; Professor Harold Simpkins, the collaboration with an organization such as Senior Lecturer in the Marketing Department BDC creates learning opportunities for stu- of the John Molson School of Business of Con- dents and motivates them in their educational cordia University; Professor Dave Bussiere, and career pursuits . Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Odette School of Business of Windsor University; and “BDC is proud to support events that stimulate Charles Bierbrier, owner of Bierbrier Beer, the entrepreneurial spirit in youth,” said Mi- whose company was the focus of this year’s chel Bergeron, Vice President, Corporate Rela- case-study. VANIER ALUMNI Please visit the Vanier College home page for updates on former Vanier Graduates. We’d also love to hear from you. To keep in touch with us go to: http//www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/alumni/keep-in-touch.html VANIER LIFE VOL. 1 I SSUE 1 AUTUMN 2008 P A G E 3 Vanier Lady Cheetahs win Gold at the Provincials front of 1,100 rabid fans at the Vanier assisted by a great team of volunteers Sports Complex. did an incredible job entertaining more than 2,200 spectators over the Congratulations to coaches and team championship weekend and hosting a players: Coaches Ruby Viray, Tina banquet for the 250 participants in Fasone and Mai-Anh Nguyen. Play- the Student Mall that had been trans- ers: Anneth Him Lazarenko, Social formed into a beautiful reception Science, Marie-Eve Martin, Social Sci- hall. Approximately 25 student vol- ence, Arianne Duchesne, Pure and unteers, worked as team hosts, Applied Science, Marie-Pier Brabant, medal bearers, canteen, and cleaning Pure and Applied Science, Anne aides, and another 25 football players Marie Prophète, Three Math Social handled security for the weekend. Science, Magalie Beaulieu, Social Sci- ence, Cassandra Doughlin, Com- Linda Macpherson, Manager of the merce, Julia Manacas, Pure and Ap- Vanier Sports Complex was ex- Cheetahs went on to win the Bronze plied Science, April Hill, Social Sci- tremely pleased with the entire at the Nationals ence, Jessica Leger, Social Science. weekend, indicating that “Vanier’s Athletic Therapists: Max Hanna and reputation as a College that can host The Vanier College women’s basket- Nour Boutros. a first class event has been enhanced ball team captured their second con- by everybody involved and it is most secutive Provincial title last winter in The Vanier Athletics Department appreciated!” Big Band Benefit Concert honours Wah Keung Chan When Vanier Music struck up the first note of its 10th Anniversary Big Band Bene- fit Concert, an annual April event to raise funds for music scholarships, it was in honour of Vanier graduate (MISP), Wah Keung Chan, founding editor of La Scena Musicale a magazine that has become synonymous with knowing what’s happen- ing in the world of music in Montreal. “We chose to honour Wah Keung Chan,” indicated Nadia Turbide, Coordinator of the Music Department,“ because his magazine which is distributed all over Mont- real free of charge, is a one-of-a-kind monthly listing of musical events, interviews and articles on musicians, conductors, and composers in Montreal. La Scena Mu- sicale is a goldmine of information. No other local magazine covers music in such a comprehensive way.” Jazz legend Oliver Jones hosted the concert which featured the great scat singer Jeri Brown as guest artist. The evening started off with the award-winning Vanier Stage Band made up of 19 young instrumentalists and singer Shaday Lavallé un- der the direction of Jocelyn Couture. Then Jeri Brown took the spotlight along with conductor Christopher Smith and the J.L. Big Band, an ensemble of some of the best jazz musicians in Montreal. VANIER LIFE VOL. 1 I SSUE 1 AUTUMN 2008 P A G E 4 Two Vanier College graduates are among top Nursing students in Québec Lyn De Leon a Vanier Nursing graduate, currently pursuing a authorship of scientific articles, and booklets, brochures, or Bachelor of Nursing at McGill University, was the winner of the pamphlets on health issues and nursing. 2007 study bursary awarded by the Quebec Order of Nurses (Ordre des infirmiers et infirmières du Québec - OIIQ). Another Vanier graduate, Jennifer Doran now in Nursing at McGill, also won the $3000 Eaton Foundation Scholarship from The $5000 bursary is awarded to the most deserving student the Canadian Nurses Foundation and a $2000 Entrance Scholar- chosen among all nursing graduates from the four English Ce- ship from McGill University. geps offering studies in Nursing and that are attached to McGill University. As well, Jennifer Doran placed fifth out of 2,486 Cegep or Uni- versity nursing graduates who wrote the OIIQ Registered Nurse Since the award was inaugurated four years ago, a Vanier gradu- licensing exams in September 2007. ate has won it for the last three years. The professional examination is the final step that leads to ob- The selection committee criteria for choosing a winner are high taining the license to practice nursing in Quebec. The review academic standing and nursing experience; community involve- aims to assess professional integration of the required knowl- ment and accomplishments in school activities and associations, edge, skills and judgment necessary to solve the clinical situa- and in professional and regional organizations; and research and tions that arise in the practice of a nurse debutante.