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Libby Burnham named Acadia’s 6th Chancellor Story and photo pages 4-5
Experience Acadia! Mark your calendar! Upcoming Acadia Alumni Events Toronto Golf Tournament
June 28, 2011 LOCATION: Lionhead Golf Club and Country Club, Brampton, ON
Acadia University Reunion Class of 1961’s 50th Reunion Welcoming the classes of 1941, 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1971 July 8-10, 2011 LOCATION: Acadia University
Valley Golf Tournament
Homecoming
October 14-16, 2011 LOCATION: Acadia University
Photo: Sandra Symonds
July 29, 2011 LOCATION: Ken-Wo, New Minas, NS
Visit alumni.acadiau.ca for more on alumni events.
More than 200 high school students visited the Acadia campus March 11 for Experience Acadia Day 2011 to get an inside look at university life. This participant was happy to receive an Experience Acadia ‘Amazing Race’ ticket during afternoon activities. For more, see the story and photos on pages 24-25.
In Every Issue From the Acadia President ......... 2 From the AAAU President .......... 3 Eye on Acadia .............................. 6 Alumni Profiles .......................... 15 Development............................... 18 Acadia Family.............................. 24
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The house that Jack built
Professor Jack Scholtz’s S.M.I.L.E. program continues to thrive under the direction of Acadia’s Dr. Roxanne Seaman.
Research...................................... 30 Athletics....................................... 34 Class Notes.................................. 40
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Acadia Remembers .................. .43
Mike Kennedy has been described as the quintessence of Acadia alumni commitment. Laura Churchill-Duke tells us why in this exclusive interview.
Final Frame.................................. 44
Shining example
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Family ties
Joe Rafih’s connection to Acadia involves six degrees and very little separation. All of his children are Acadia alumni and they wouldn’t have had it any other way.
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Special team, special time
The 1970-71 hoop Axemen reunite to mark the 40th anniversary of their national championship win and reminisce about how a great team jelled at just the right time. ACADIA BULLETIN Spring 2011
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Rare, indeed
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In early March, I met in Halifax with several colleagues of mine from universities across Canada to talk about the state of undergraduate education in our country. There is, in my view, no topic that is more important.
But the undergraduate experience in Canada is delivered in a wide range of academic environments and communities. And it’s clear that, in today’s world, Acadia is offering an experience that is growing increasingly rare. That’s why university presidents from across Canada came to Halifax. Undergraduate education, as we know it, is too important to lose. Acadia’s Class of 2011 is stepping out into a world that illustrates perfectly why we need strong, liberal arts undergraduate programs and graduates who embrace their many benefits. Consider the world events that we’ve witnessed in the first half of 2011 alone. We need young people who are unafraid to engage, to think critically and to challenge the status quo. In my experience at Acadia, through regularly meeting our students and watching them perform in the classroom, on the stage and on the field, we have it right. Always have. It’s not that we can’t make it better. We are constantly looking for ways to do so, but we have managed through the efforts of our faculty and staff and the leadership of our Governors and alumni to create a community that feeds the enthusiasm and curiosity of our students. In short, we offer something rare; something that we believe more young people are going to be looking for because they want to be better equipped to become involved. In late March, Acadia alumnus Hon. Peter MacKay (’87) was on campus to award one of our young faculty members, Dr. Kirk Hillier, $2.8 million from the Atlantic Innovation Fund to further his successful research into how to control pests without the use of pesticides. Also in March, we announced the first nine recipients of the Harrison McCain Foundation Young Scholar Awards that will support the work being done by emerging scholars. These awards are significant because they draw attention to the work being done at Acadia and will engage undergraduate students in on-the-ground and in-the-lab research. What makes Acadia unique is worth preserving and promoting. Our students, faculty and staff do it through the achievements you’ll read about on these pages, our recent graduates will do it through the value they’ll add to their new communities, and our alumni do it by giving back to Acadia to support future students. Rare, indeed. In Acadia Spirit, 2
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Editor Fred Sgambati (’83) Executive Director, Alumni Affairs and Advancement Strategy Ian Murray (’88) Photo: Light and Lens Photography
Think about it. Beyond the thousands of four-year graduates who emerge each year from universities from coast-tocoast eager for their first career opportunity, there are thousands more who plunge into graduate degree or professional programs. Our national productivity and international competitiveness depends on this annual cycle. Thankfully for all of us, university enrolment is rising, even here in Atlantic Canada, where demographers have been predicting a steep and unavoidable decline.
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Advertising and Production Manager Sandra Symonds AAAU Board of Directors Kiersten Amos (’96) Clive Anderson (’89) Hugh Bray (’75) Charles Coll (’84) Michele Gerrard (’88) Sandra Greer (’85) Angela Harris (’10) Ed Hemphill (’89) Geoff Irvine (’87) Doug Jackson (’99) Chris Kavanagh (’75) Mike Kennedy (’05) Gillian Latham (’92) Tracy Lightfoot (’96) Darren MacLeod (’84) Bruce Phinney (’81) Maura Ryan (’88) Meaghan Sim (’01) Malcolm Smith (’76) Martin Suter (’88) Jeffrey Wright (’95) Christine White (’97) Troy Yeo (’96) Graphic Designer Cathy Little Printing Transcontinental Printing Distributor Russell House Marketing The Bulletin is published twice a year, Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer, by the Office of Advancement, Acadia University. It is distributed on the Acadia campus and by mail to more than 26,000 alumni. All material is copyright ©2011 Acadia University, and may be reprinted with written permission. Acadia Bulletin welcomes letters to the Editor: Acadia Bulletin Editor Office of Advancement Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6 alumni.office@acadiau.ca Advertising inquiries: Advertising and Production Manager Communications and Marketing Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6 902.585.1708 sandra.symonds@acadiau.ca
We all share a rich, unique Acadia experience Do you remember: the way you felt when you walked across the stage at Convocation Hall to receive your diploma, ready to tackle the world with elation, a sense of accomplishment and the anticipation of success? A million things ran through your mind: how proud you were to reach this moment; how great it was to share it with family and friends; how sad to know it was time to go; all driven by an overriding mantra – “don’t trip, please don’t trip….” We’ve all been there. It’s a combination of reminiscence and emotion that Acadia alumni share worldwide; a communal feeling of achievement that creates lasting memories of the rare experiences that Acadia delivers. Four years go by so fast, yet so many moments linger long after the fact that bring us together again and again, as individuals and an organization, in an ongoing celebration of excellence that recommends Acadia to incoming students, and empowers alumni to take a leadership role and share the experience. Remember how much fun it was to be a part of the Acadia experience? To be greeted so warmly - by alumni and the University President on Move-In Day; to race in the Bulmer; to tube down the Gaspereau River; to dance the night away at an Exit 10; or ascend the steps at University Hall with the skirl of bagpipes in the air, resplendent in Cap and Gown at Convocation. When we arrive as Frosh we are all a bit overwhelmed at the prospect of post-secondary education. It’s not high school anymore, that’s for sure, and it looms large as a gateway to the future, daunting and impenetrable. The horizon is distant and the road ahead uncertain, but there is no lack of determination to make our way. Initial fears melt away as we find a common purpose, make friends, create a rhythm and begin to forge
relationships that will last a lifetime. We become part of a community that uplifts us individually and collectively until that moment when our name is called, our degree is conferred and we join a new fraternity of brothers and sisters as Acadia alumni. We can claim ownership of Acadia’s great history that defines its past as surely as it determines its future. We are owners and stewards in a way that is both personal and familiar. It is the lifeblood at the heart of the Acadia experience: a combination of community, relationships and collegiality that it is rich and rare indeed, particularly when compared to an educational landscape that sees ‘bigger is better’ at the expense of innovation, creativity and a one-to-one student-professor discourse that enhances the academic adventure. Do you remember? I do, and trust that each of you also embrace similarly wonderful memories of your Acadia experience. They exist in our hearts and minds as surely as they continue to occur on a day-to-day basis on campus, culminating finally in a short walk across a seemingly vast stage. Every graduating class adds an important part to what we do and who we are, and I encourage every member of our alumni association, young and old, to stay in touch, share your energy and ideas, and remember fondly the spirit and uniqueness of your time at Acadia. Stand Up and Cheer!
Charles Coll (’84) AAAU President
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FEATURE
Welcome, Madam Chancellor Libby Burnham, Class of 1960, was installed May 15 as Acadia’s sixth Chancellor and first woman to hold the position. In this interview, she shares her Acadia story and vision for the future.
You grew up in Florenceville, New Brunswick. What was it like to first arrive at Acadia as a student? When I arrived, it was the first time I had been in Wolfville and the first time that I saw Acadia. We didn’t do advance visits in my day, and so when we drove into Wolfville my first view of Acadia was the imposing view of University Hall. It is so spectacular.
How did being at Acadia influence your life and career? Well, I came from a three-room school where I had one teacher for three grades of high school, so arriving at Acadia with different teachers – people who were really interested in encouraging me – it was a whole different world. Acadia informed and educated me; it helped prepare me for my life’s career and my life. I wanted to go into law, which was not a common profession for women at that time, and the professors here were remarkable in trying to help me and encourage me in going forward.
Why come back to Acadia now as Chancellor? I don’t feel that I’ve ever left Acadia. The spirit has always been with me; the traditions of Acadia have always been a part of my life. I have worked a lot with alumni and made friends at Acadia who’ve been friends all my life, so I don’t feel I left Acadia. I am just happy to be here and to spend more time at Acadia and to give back. I am thrilled and touched to
have this honour of being the Chancellor of Acadia University.
Tell us how it felt to be Chancellor during Convocation? Well, when I marched up the hill to receive my degree in 1960, it certainly never crossed my mind that I’d be back here in the capacity of the Chancellor. I am honoured, and it was an emotional day for me.
What are the challenges ahead in your role of Chancellor? I think the challenges are to help keep the traditions and spirit of Acadia alive. Universities across Canada are experiencing a lot of pressure on budget, financing, and increasing expectations of students, so it can be hard to meet those demands. It also is a unique institution because it is small and we offer a personalized education where there is lots of interaction between faculty and students, and that actually is rare in Canada. My three children all attended Acadia and graduated from here. I know that one of my sons, after he was at Acadia for a few weeks, went up to visit classmates at McGill. The experiences that his classmates were having were so different – they were in auditoriums where they didn’t have enough seats for the number of people in the class versus the small classes that he was in and the ability to interact. So, I think we offer a unique and special education and being able to preserve that is going to be one of the great challenges ahead.
ON THE COVER: Acadia’s sixth Chancellor Libby Burnham shares some time near Carnegie Hall during Convocation with (left) Class of 2011 President Sarah Von Hagen (’11) from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and Vanessa Perigord (’11), Bahamas. Photo: Dan Callas 4
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Emily Duffett (’11) of Kentville, Nova Scotia (right), University Chancellor Libby Burnham (’60) and Acadia President Ray Ivany were all smiles when Emily crossed the stage to receive a bachelor of arts with honours in sociology during the May 15th Convocation ceremony in University Hall. In the background, far right, honorary degree recipients Rev. Hugh McNally and Stephen Lewis look on. To download a copy of Convocation proceedings, visit: http://alumni.acadiau.ca/convocation-live-webcast.html . Acadia has a long history of academic excellence. Is it still a relevant choice for students today? Oh yes, and I think it is a special opportunity for students who want this kind of education. I think the challenge is to get students from outside the province to come; to see the university and see what it offers because it is unique in Canada. There are others in Atlantic Canada that are comparable, but attending Acadia is a special way to get your undergraduate education.
What role do you see Acadia’s alumni playing in Acadia’s future? I see alumni being able to play a number of roles – the first one is they are great recruiters. We need people who can go out and explain what Acadia meant to them, what opportunities it provided them, and to tell
people the kind of education they received here. The other role I’d like to see alumni do more of, and I think we can, is to mentor – mentor graduates of Acadia and help them find their way on their career path. It’s a wonderful way to give back. I also believe we need to encourage our alumni to give financially as well, within their means.
What is your wish for Acadia? I wish to see Acadia continue and I wish to see it grow and meet the needs of Canada’s students for tomorrow, and also, as it has from its beginnings, to welcome students to its campus from around the world. I hope that we are able to preserve the spirit and tradition of Acadia. Watch Chancellor Burnham’s interview on AcadiaTV to learn more. Visit: http://www.acadiau.ca/acadiatv/ ACADIA BULLETIN Spring 2011
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S.M.I.L.E.
Eye on Acadia
Acadia bigger and better
New programs, community support enlarge the house that Jack built By Fred Sgambati (’83)
It’s practical, impactful and in its prime. Acadia University’s S.M.I.L.E. (Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience) program, inaugurated by Professor Jack Scholz and currently directed by Dr. Roxanne Seaman, has been active for 30 years and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, the program continues to flourish and has expanded to encompass broader community aspects and para-sport experiences at the local, provincial and national levels. S.M.I.L.E. began in 1982. Scholz, a professor in the School of Recreation and Physical Education at Acadia and a nationally acclaimed swim coach, launched a pilot project that gave students the opportunity to provide instruction in perceptual motor activity on a one-toone basis to children with special needs. The goal: to provide an environment of play and fun that fostered fundamental motor development for children and youth with varying ability levels and to develop leadership skills for Acadia students that would lead to a lifetime of success.
Participants gain so much Scholz worked with Kings District School Board special education director Ted Muggah to establish the program and 70 elementary students from the county were involved that first year. There are now four program days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Friday nights and Saturday), 250 Acadia student volunteers and up to 220 participants involved. And the great thing is, Seaman says, the program’s mandate hasn’t changed. S.M.I.L.E. remains “a leadership experience for children and Acadia students in a successful physical activity environment. We develop all different aspects 6
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of leadership and use the medium of physical activity to develop those skills.”
Student volunteer Seaman was a S.M.I.L.E. volunteer in 1994 as a Phys. Ed. student and she recalls Scholz saying, “if we could break barriers, students will know there can be adaptations and acceptance for people from all walks of life.” He died of leukemia in 1995. She graduated with a Bachelor of Physical Education from Acadia in 1996, earned a Master’s degree at Memorial University in Newfoundland and her PhD in adapted physical activity from Texas Women’s University. Seaman has been at Acadia as a professor for the past nine years and director of the S.M.I.L.E. program for eight. Adapted physical activity was the premise under which S.M.I.L.E. was developed, she says, and when Scholz died his son-in-law, Patrick Murphy, took over. Currently a vice-principal at Coldbrook School in the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board (AVRSB), he’s married to Scholz’s daughter Susan, who teaches at New Minas Elementary. Patrick was S.M.I.L.E. director for five years. When Seaman returned to Acadia in 2001, Murphy asked her because of her educational background and history with his father-in-law if she would take over the program. She agreed. “It was a great opportunity to keep the same vision,” Seaman says. “I was a leader and director of the program with Jack and it has worked out wonderfully.” Wonderfully and expansively. Seaman says she played hockey while growing up and coached women’s teams at the provincial level in Newfoundland.
Photo: Fred Sgambati
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Dr. Roxanne Seaman of Acadia’s School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology displays a cherished possession: a photo of S.M.I.L.E. program founder Professor Jack Scholz with a program participant.
While in Texas working on her doctorate, Seaman was at a wheelchair tennis tournament and received a flyer concerning sledge hockey in the area.
here, in Dartmouth, Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island.
A bit surprised to find sledge hockey in the Lone Star state, she said she simply had to go to the local rink to check things out. She met the head pro, former NHLer Dwayne Wiley, and ended up “becoming a coach sort of on the spot.”
Solid levels of support
After her return to Wolfville, she found that some S.M.I.L.E. participants who had grown up in the program were looking for something more. “Kids would stop wanting to come when they hit pre-adolescent years,” she says. “Some felt they wanted more sport than recreation,” and that’s when Seaman decided to introduce sledge hockey to the program. With financial support from a Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection grant, Seaman purchased six sleds and six sets of equipment in 2002-03 through the S.M.I.L.E. program and introduced the sport to potential participants. She added another sled in 2006 and things took off from there. Eventually, enough kids were involved that she wanted to secure ice time on a regular basis. In 2007, she asked fellow Acadia grad and Town of Kentville Recreation Director Mark Phillips if the town would donate ice in August and September for two evenings a week to accommodate the sledge hockey program. It did. Seaman requested and received support from Hockey Nova Scotia, which hosted sledge hockey clinics and bought an additional 12 sleds to share with interested programs. Acadia Minor Hockey Association took over the program in 2007 with retired criminal lawyer Bob Lutes of Wolfville as manager. There are now teams
Good things have accrued and a solid network of community outreach and support continues. Seaman says the S.M.I.L.E. program works “very closely with resource teachers in the AVRSB and educational assistants bring kids to the program each Tuesday and Thursday. “Families in the community have supported it at all levels, and there is a sponsorship program through which businesses, people and doctors can donate $300 for each program day.” Martock’s S.M.I.L.E. Ski Challenge started in 2000 and is the program’s annual fundraiser. “That community is a huge supporter,” Seaman said, as is the Craig Foundation and organizations at provincial and municipal levels of government. However, Seaman says she is constantly beating bushes to ensure sustainability and finances “are my sleepless nights.” The program has enlisted the aid of Office of Advancement Development Officer Donnie Ehler to help put the ask out for S.M.I.L.E. funds. “He has been just terrific,” she says, “and I expect a big turnaround as a result as time goes on.” Ultimately, the program works “and it’s all good stuff,” she notes. “It’s an amazing experience for everyone involved at all the different levels and it’s the people involved who make it a success.” It may look like chaos walking in on a Saturday morning, she adds, “but there are so many smiles. It’s an immediate ‘see-the-difference’ kind of thing and there’s a lot of learning going on.” ACADIA BULLETIN Spring 2011
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Eye on Acadia
Reunion delivers total package Acadia spirit remains the same 50 years later for Class of 1961 By Laura Churchill Duke (’98)
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id you ever push a hospital bed down the road in an attempt to beat teams from other universities doing the same thing? Take the train to Halifax to watch the Acadia men’s basketball team tip-off against Saint Mary’s? Hitchhike to Kentville to the only liquor store in the area?
chance plays a role in life and touch particularly on Sutherland’s early days at Acadia; his career and family; how his career moved from an academic focus on cancer research to a more technological and commercial focus on patents and products; to final thoughts on retirement.
How about going to the Acadia Theatre in your pajamas or attending Winter Carnival to see the Brothers Four? If any of these ring a bell, this is the reunion for you.
“Acadia provided me with a strong foundation for my future,” Sutherland says. “I learned responsibility, efficient work habits, self-confidence and to become more risk-adverse, finding out how to earn my own way.” Sutherland’s talk will describe his experiences, but he says it will apply to everyone’s life, memories and experiences.
On July 8-10, the Class of 1961 will gather on campus at Acadia University to relive these and many other fond memories. The aim is to capture a sense of mind, body and spirit that illustrates the Acadia tradition through a celebration of science, music, sports, scholarship and fun. Other classes being welcomed back this summer include Class of ’41, ’46, ’51, ’56, ’61 and ’77.
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Devoted to music
“I am really looking forward to getting reacquainted with everyone from my class, but nametags are essential! After all, it has been 50 years!” says Bob Sutherland (’61), who will return to Acadia as the keynote speaker for the Class of 1961’s 50th year reunion. Sutherland has many wonderful memories of Acadia, and Reunion organizers hope attendees will rekindle some of their own during the weekend.
The musical component of the weekend will be covered by Warwick Lister (’61). After studying music at Acadia, Lister went on to the Eastman School of Music in New York and the Boston University School of Fine and Applied Arts. He retired in 2001 after 18 years as a violinist in the Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence, Italy.
On Saturday afternoon, July 9, Sutherland, an internationally renowned cancer research specialist, will explore, “My 50-year journey since Acadia: changing perspectives”. The talk will focus on how
“Since then,” he writes, “I have devoted myself to chamber music in the Florence area and to the writing of a book, Amico: The Life of Giovanni Battista Viotti, recently published by Oxford University Press (2009).”
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Viotti was one of the most influential violinists of his time and is often considered the founder of the modern or 19th-century French school of violin.
Following the concert, the Class of ’61 will gather at the Athletic Complex for a reception to honour Major Fred G. Kelly. For 40 years, Kelly served Acadia students as coach, teacher and Director of Physical Education and Athletics. Richard Beazley is a Life Officer, Class of ’61. “Over the past 40 years,” he says, “Major Kelly has received well-deserved recognition from Acadia and other institutions. So why is the Class of ‘61 creating a display in his honour for a 50th Reunion gift to Acadia? “Because the honours bestowed on Major Kelly have become, over time, more or less hidden from public view. He and his 40 years of service to Acadia and its students are no longer well known. The Class of ‘61 decided to remedy the situation by offering to fund a permanent display of artifacts and information about the Major.” He adds that the Class of ‘61 received immediate cooperation, guidance and artifacts from the Alumni and Advancement Offices and from the Director of Athletics, all of whom agreed enthusiastically with Major Kelly being honoured. The class raised money to build a display case to house artifacts from Kelly’s days at Acadia, including information on him and a striking portrait as well. All will be located prominently in the main foyer of the Acadia Athletics Centre. Throughout the weekend as well the class will honour Charlotte Burditt Sutherland (’61) by contributing to a scholarship in her name. “Charlotte was well-liked during her time on campus,” says her friend, Joan (Allan) Hicks (’61). “She took Education at Acadia and her field was special education. She died from breast cancer at an early age, leaving two very young children. I think she was one of the earliest members of our class to pass away.” The class hopes to raise $61,000 for two scholarships: one for a BEd student studying special education; one for an entering undergraduate. “By contributing to these scholarships,” says Rev. Dr. Keith Churchill, ASU President at the time (’61), “we not only honour Charlotte, but also help Acadia to bring in more students.”
Other events during the weekend include a winery tour, kitchen party, barbecue, a class meeting at the Old Acadia (now the Al Whittle) Theatre, and a Sunday morning service at the Chapel led by Churchill.
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Lister will give an informal lecture-concert in the K.C. Irving Environmental Centre’s Garden Room featuring Viotti’s music.
Winery tour, BBQ also on docket
“The Acadia Theatre was the centre for entertainment for Acadia students,” Churchill says. “At that time, it was the only activity in town.” Al Whittle ran the theatre for many years, always on the lookout for events and movies that would be popular with the students, hiring students, and putting on midnight movie shows. Whittle will be on hand at the class meeting to give a short talk and tour of the renovated theatre. There are so many moments and memories that define the Class of 1961, many of which are attributed to Acadia’s small campus. Hicks says, “it’s just as fun now as it was back then!” Despite the 50-year time gap, the essence of the Acadia experience remains the same. Students are connected: they work on social causes, community engagement projects and just hang out or study together. These bonds exist in part because of consistently small class sizes that make Acadia a tight-knit community marked by close friendships that feel like family. Katie MacMillan (‘12) says, “I am known by my name. The relationships formed with the professors are unique in comparison with larger universities. At Acadia, they want you to succeed and will help you on your path to find a career.” Churchill agrees. “It is nice,” he says, “to feel a part of something that has been here for a long time and have a sense that you are part of a larger family.” One student in the 1961 yearbook wrote in reference to an event, “this was something to tell our grandchildren.” Fitting, indeed, 50 years after the fact, that such achievements will come to life again during this reunion, full of fun and brimming with a strong sense that even now, as back then, Acadia fosters the very best in mind, body and spirit. It is not too late to register for the summer reunions! For more information about the July 8-10 reunion, visit www.acadiau.ca/reunions or phone 1-866-ACADIAU. ACADIA BULLETIN Spring 2011
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Josephine Kinley Moore: EYE on ACADIA
breaking barriers “All presently ordained women and those planning to be ordained can thank the Reverend Josephine Kinley Moore for breaking the barrier and paving the way for the ordination of women into the ministry of our Convention.” - Judith Jollotta in the 1995 Women’s Missionary Society newsletter, Tidings.
By Laura Churchill Duke (’98)
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osephine Kinley Moore (’45) began a life of ministry in 1938 when she received a license to preach at Nova Scotia’s Port Hilford United Baptist Church. From there she entered Acadia, graduating in 1945 with a BA. Moore served several pastorates in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick before accepting a call to a group of churches in Prince William, NB, where she met and married one of the deacons, Ersel Moore. Soon after, however, Ersel was killed in an accident, leaving Moore a widow with two small children. In 1954, Moore was presented as a candidate for ordination at the annual United Baptist Convention in Woodstock, NB. She had the full support of her congregation. According to the Prince William church records, “by a unanimous vote we asked that Mrs. Moore’s application for ordination be sent to the examining board.” Retired Baptist minister Hugh McNally was a member of Moore’s congregation and remembers going to the convention assembly with his father and being present for the vote. “In those days,” McNally says, “all candidates for ordination had to be approved by a vote of the delegates.” When the vote was announced, there was complete silence. “Then Dr. William Elgee of Brunswick Street United Baptist Church of Fredericton, NB arose and addressed the assembly,” McNally said. “‘Ladies and gentlemen, do you realize that this is an historic moment in the life of our Convention?’” Indeed it was – the first woman to be approved for ordination in the United Baptist Convention.
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Everything to do with God’s calling In 1956, says Moore’s daughter Elizabeth Sheppard, the United Baptist Convention successfully petitioned the Nova Scotia Legislature to allow women to preside at marriage ceremonies. Rev. Moore became the first woman to do so in Nova Scotia. “I believe that Josephine did not see herself as a trailblazer or a feminist,” McNally says. “I think she would want people to know that her ordination had nothing to do with women’s rights and liberation, but everything to do with God’s calling and gifting her for pastoral ministry.” In a 1995 letter, Moore said just that. “I am distressed over the conflict that goes on and on over the subject of women in ministry. When it becomes related too closely to so-called women’s rights and the excesses of feminism, I want to have no part in it.” Regardless, Moore has had an important role in the history of Baptist women. To commemorate this, the Acadia Divinity College Alumni Association presented Moore in 1995 with the first Distinguished Alumni Award for her committed service to God and the ministry. The Josephine Kinley Moore bursary has been established to help train women in Christian leadership at the Acadia Divinity College. “I would have loved to get to know her,” says current Acadia Divinity student Janet Kwantes (’13). “She sounded like a great lady and reminded me a little of my own story. There are so many of us women who have given of themselves in life and in ministry. I believe that without Josephine and women like her, there wouldn’t be women in ministry.”
Photo: Trisha Urquhart
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Acadia Divinity student Janet Kwantes (’13) holding an archival photo of Josephine Kinley Moore. ACADIA BULLETIN Spring 2011
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Meet some members of the Class of 2011 Graduates tell us what’s next and reflect on their Acadia experience Christina Muehlberger Bachelor of Arts (Honours): Political Science Vancouver Island, B.C. Age: 21 What’s next after Acadia?
A Masters in Political Economy at Carleton University in Ottawa. It’s an inter-disciplinary program through the Institute of Political Economy. It is a branch of Political Science that looks at politics through a number of different lenses and I’ll be focusing on geography.
How has Acadia shaped your future?
In a lot of ways. The most defining feature is I’m now an activist. When I got here I was quite apathetic, but Acadia’s size has enabled me to get involved in activist groups and communities on campus. I was always outgoing, but with the University’s small size, you always know someone in a different group or club. Wolfville, too, has a very active and engaged community and it’s great that Acadia students get to be a part of that. People here are very encouraging, too; they want you to succeed and my professors helped a lot in that regard. I really liked Acadia and I’m sad to say goodbye.
Kate Morin Bachelor of Music Therapy Ottawa, ON Age: 21 What’s next after Acadia?
Next year I’m going to Halifax to do a Music Therapy Internship with Anna Plaskett. To become an accredited Music Therapist in Canada, you need to complete a 1,000-hour internship and that’s what I’ll be doing. I’ll learn to work with preschool, youth at risk and adults with developmental disabilities during the internship and I’m really excited. It’s going to be really wonderful!
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How has Acadia shaped your future?
I came to Acadia to pursue a degree in Vocal Performance, but I was a credit short for my second semester and my professor gave me some options. Introduction to Music Therapy was available and it was a kind of meant-to-be situation. Within the first class I realized it was what I wanted to study. It’s a meld of helping others and my love of music. It was ironic, too, that I had come to one of only five schools in Canada that offers Music Therapy because it wasn’t on my radar. Past Ontario on the eastern side, Acadia is the only school that offers it and it has been really great. In the School of Music, I developed great personal relationships with my teachers and I’ve had opportunities to grow in other ways, too. I was a Residence Assistant (R.A.) this year and last and that contributed to the development of my leadership skills. I’ve lived in Seminary House for all four of my years at Acadia and it has definitely been my home away from home. Sem was the place where I could settle into who I am and my friendships from first year are still there. I’ve really loved Acadia and it was definitely a great decision. The more I stayed here, the longer I wanted it to last.
Amanda Lynch Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting Black Point, N.S. Age: 22 What’s next after Acadia?
I will go to Halifax and work for Deloitte. I’m pursuing a CA designation. I’ll be studying with the firm and working in a two-year program and in two years will be a Chartered Accountant.
How has Acadia shaped your future?
Before coming here, at my high school, there weren’t too many opportunities to get involved. Here, Acadia’s small size helped me get involved in leadership roles, especially my experience on the Student Union
I’ve been involved also with the Acadia Power Cheerleading Team. I coached it last year and we went to Nationals and won. The Business Faculty has been very supportive and engaged with the students, very involved in their successes. With the encouragement of my professors, I’ve been able to excel and I strongly believe that has been a huge factor in my success.
Matthew Kilfoil Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Woodstock, NB Age: 21 What’s next after Acadia?
Initially, I’ll be coming back to Acadia to complete a BA in Economics. Following that, pursuing additional studies, specifically a Bachelor of Law focusing on International Business Law at either Queen’s University or University of Toronto.
How has Acadia shaped your future?
The size and nature of Acadia has allowed me the opportunity to actually do what I want to do. The fact that individuals can get really close to faculty and be exposed to a variety of activities on campus has allowed me to see opportunities that I might not otherwise have seen at other institutions. For instance, the International Law idea came from doing an advanced Business Law class. Without developing such strong ties with my professors, I wouldn’t have seen this opportunity as a potential route or future career path. One of the biggest concerns I had arriving at Acadia was that I prefer to be in cities. I like lots of activities in arts and music and I was really surprised that although Acadia is in a small town, there are a lot of those activities going on. I subscribed, for example, to the Performing Arts Series the first month I was here. Acadia is in a small town, but it has to an extent a big-
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Executive as V.P. Finance for the ASU. I’ve enjoyed other leadership roles in the Business School and they helped to develop my confidence. It’s very competitive out there and I think, because of what I’ve learned at Acadia, I have an advantage going in.
city feel in the sense of what’s happening. Overall, it has been a fun experience and the access to professors has been an invaluable resource. Being able to sit down with a professor for an hour-and-ahalf and have no concern that I was jeopardizing their time was great. I’ve received one-on-one mentorship and had professors be a bit of a life coach as well, and I’ve found that to be the case regardless of the department or the professor.
Stephanie Powell Bachelor of Science: Biology Port aux Choix, NL Age: 21 What’s next after Acadia?
I recently received an offer of admission to the Doctor of Optometry program at University of Waterloo. I’ll be going there in September, and that’s a four-year program.
How has Acadia shaped your future?
My Acadia experience has had a huge impact on me. When I came here, in my first year and first semester, I was really shy; I stayed in my room and went to classes and that was it. But I’ve lived on campus for four years, in Tully (Whitman House) and been an RA (Residence Assistant) for the last two years. I’ve been on House Council and on Grad Exec this year. Since I’ve been here, I realized how much I love being around people and in optometry, you’re around people all the time. I did Biology on a whim and I’ve just loved all the classes. I formed great relationships with my professors and students around me and these close relationships in that program really influenced my decision to further my studies. The big thing about Acadia for me was the small class size. In my town, there was a small high school and maybe 21 kids in my graduating class. I knew I wanted to go somewhere that I could get to know the professors and students on an individual basis rather than be stuck in a lecture hall with 300 students. I’ve had so much fun. This has been the best four years of my life! Coming to Acadia was the best decision of my life and I’m in a good position to further my education.
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Convocation honours achievements
Alumni can expect a letter in the mail or a call in the fall that says, ‘Thank you’.
Acadia University awarded nearly 850 degrees during Spring Convocation May 15 and 16. During the ceremonies, Acadia also granted honorary degrees to six individuals and installed new Chancellor Libby Burnham (’60).
Acadia’s Annual Giving Coordinator Caitlin Mahar says the annual alumni appeal will kick off with a mail-out early in the fall. Follow-up phone calls will start the first week of October. It’s as much about connecting with alumni and expressing appreciation for their many levels of support as it is an opportunity for them to donate whatever they can to enhance experience for today’s Acadia students. “Alumni support is a big component of our campaign,” Mahar says, “and we like to take the opportunity to say thank you and tell them that their involvement really matters.” The annual appeal raises funds to support and enhance the learning and growing experience at Acadia and allows donors an opportunity to have a direct and positive impact on current and future students. All monies donated go to students in the form of financial aid and awards, including: • • • • •
Scholarships Aid for students in need Acquisitions Varsity athletics Numerous academic and other programs
“We’re really happy to have the calling program up-and-running this year again,” Mahar says. “The students enjoy the opportunity to speak with alumni and I’m happy that the alumni are involved and willing to take an active role in our campaign.” She adds that if anyone has made a pledge and needs additional information on how to fulfill it to please give her a call. She can be reached at: (902) 585-1930, or by e-mail: caitlin. mahar@acadiau.ca. Stand Up and Cheer!
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“Convocation is a special time of year as we gather to celebrate the academic accomplishments of our students,” said Ray Ivany, Acadia’s president and vice-chancellor. “Our distinguished honorary degree recipients demonstrate the heights one can achieve when you care about the people in your community and the world.” This year’s recipients are:
Stephen Lewis, Doctor of Humanities
Mr. Stephen Lewis is a Canadian politician, broadcaster, and diplomat. Formerly, Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations and a prominent labour relations arbitrator, Mr. Lewis is currently a commissioner for the United Nations Development Program’s Global Commission on HIV and the Law. Through his foundation, he has been raising his voice in support of humanitarian causes around the world.
Rev. Hugh A. McNally, Doctor of Divinity
Rev. Hugh A. McNally has served as a Baptist pastor, missionary, mentor, and policy governance advisor, as well as chair of the Baptist Historical Committee and Acadia Senate Archives Committee. Rev. McNally also lectures for the Acadia Divinity College.
Dr. Carolyn Watters, Doctor of Science
Dr. Carolyn Watters is one of the first women to graduate in computer science in Canada. She is the principal, cofounder, and a director of MathResources, Inc., a developer of educational math objects and interactive tools in Canada with products used worldwide.
Paul Kells, Doctor of Civil Laws
Injury prevention champion and culture change expert Paul Kells is the founder of Safe Communities Canada and Passport to Safety national safety programs to protect workers of all ages. He is a member of the Order of Ontario and has been decorated with the Meritorious Service Medal (Civilian) by the Governor General of Canada.
Judith Maxwell, Doctor of Civil Laws
Judith Maxwell is president and co-founder of the Canadian Policy Research Networks and is one of Canada’s top thinkers. The former chair of the Economic Council of Canada, she is a highly regarded commentator on economic and social issues in Canada.
Lucinda E. Low, Doctor of Civil Laws
Lucinda E. Low founded Bridgeway Academy, which received the National Excellence of Education Award from the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada. The Bank of Montreal Progress Women of Excellence award winner also founded Children’s Opportunities Mean Everything to support individualized learning needs of children.
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Theatre Studies alum thrilled with Canada Games experience By Fred Sgambati (’83)
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dam Reid says his stint as Festival Events Coordinator for the 2011 Halifax Canada Games was an experience of a lifetime. Reid (’02), a former Acadia Theatre Studies grad who now lives in Halifax and runs the Queer Acts Theatre Festival each year, was a guest at the Acadia Lifelong Learning (ALL) Centre’s Brown Bag Lunch Series March 17. He and Kent Haverstock, who was part of the marketing and sponsorship team for the Games, offered a retrospective on the two-week event during their 45-minute presentation. The Canada Games took place Feb. 11-27, 2011 at 20 venues around Nova Scotia. Haverstock says they brought $46 million into the province and featured 3,600 athletes, coaches and managers, representation from 800 Canadian communities from coast-to-coastto coast and more than 5,000 volunteers. Reid says he was interested in the Games as soon as he heard they were coming, and he had applied for a position with the organization. “I knew it was going to be a major event and an experience of a lifetime,” he says. “I got the perfect position for my experience and what I had been doing since I left Acadia. It was an amazing opportunity to fall into my lap and the kind of thing I had been working for.
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“I got to work with some top national music acts and wonderful people like Ken Schwartz and Chris O’Neill at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts. They
were fantastic, wonderful people to be around and to learn from.” Schwartz and O’Neill shared the role of Artistic Director of the National Artist Program, which brought three young artists from each province and territory to Ross Creek for two weeks to develop their talents and work together toward a Gala showcase at the conclusion of the Games. Reid worked for six months with Canada Games and concluded that his only regret was they had to come to an end. Born in Newfoundland, Reid grew up in New Brunswick and went to schools in Nova Scotia prior to attending Acadia. He chose Acadia because he wanted a program that would make him a well-rounded theatre person. “I didn’t want specifically an acting program,” he says. “I realized I’d need a diverse range of skills to work in theatre and that’s what I got from Acadia. I’ve done acting, stage managing, directing; had my fingers in every sort of pot.” He cited Michael Bawtree, Colin Bernhardt, Bill Zimmerman and Anna Migliarisi as mentors, saying that Migliarisi, his first theatre coach, was a great inspiration and all of them were wonderful to work with. After graduation, he realized he wanted to dedicate his energies to theatre production. He earned a diploma in Cultural Administration in Montreal, moved to Halifax three years ago and has worked the last couple of years in events coordination. He says it’s always nice to return to Acadia and the Valley, which is “very clearly a second home. I’d love to settle here and it’s always about finding a way to make a life and career here. It’s wonderful.” Reid has a couple of things in the works beyond his Canada Games adventure, but says that the summer festival is a year-long commitment and his focus remains fixed on that for the time being.
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Ambassador for Acadia Mike Kennedy a shining example of alumni commitment to help others
By Laura Churchill Duke (’98)
“Mike Kennedy is the quintessence of Acadia alumni,” says Roger Prentice (’69). The former Acadia University chaplain says Kennedy’s “friendliness, integrity, imagination and intelligence all speak volumes about who he is and how he represents Acadia.” Kennedy (’05) has always been a person to get involved, whether as VP of Finance for the Acadia Students’ Union or as a cast member in the Chapel’s annual Passion Play. Kennedy left Acadia with the same commitment to make a difference. He has held positions with the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Canadian Blood Services, Junior Achievement, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, ALS Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Division of the MS Society of Canada, YWCA Halifax, Nova Scotia Heartland Tour, Acadia University, the East Coast Music Association. The list goes on! During Kennedy’s volunteer work with the Brain Tumour Foundation, he met a fellow chartered accountant who nominated him for the 2010 Ross L. Towler Chartered Accountant of the Year Award. According to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia (ICANS), “this coveted award is presented annually to a CA who embodies the spirit of community volunteerism.” Kennedy, the youngest recipient to win the award, was cited for his “overall passion for volunteering and his ability to instill this enthusiasm in others.”
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According to ICANS, Kennedy’s “tireless effort to contribute to community and non-profit groups throughout the province and beyond is truly inspiring. He has benefited hundreds of individuals.” Kennedy encourages everyone to get involved with a non-profit organization. “We have an obligation to share our skills and insights with a city, province, nation and world that has no shortages of challenges and opportunities for progress,” he says. “In my experience, there is nothing more fulfilling than lending a hand to a person or organization in need.” Kennedy credits Acadia for providing him with a foundation for achievement. When he started at Acadia Kennedy says he was shy, but quickly gained the confidence to take on the world. Because of its small size, Kennedy adds that he was able to get involved in a cross-section of activities and meet students in a broad range of field of studies. When asked what words of advice he has for current students or recent grads, Kennedy says leadership isn’t about how many years you have worked. “Commitment to excellence doesn’t kick in after you’ve put in 10,000 hours on the job. Everyone is equipped with the ability to act today. “I encourage each of you to find something you are passionate about and offer your head, heart and hands to something that matters to you,” Kennedy says. Challenge yourself, and “make it a great day.”
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Matt Rios (left), a third-year Political Science student from Port Coquitlam, BC, and Kazi Kashfia Rahman, a third-year BBA Honours student from Bangladesh, enjoy conversation and coffee with alumnus Mike Kennedy at Just Us Coffeehouse in Wolfville. ACADIA BULLETIN Spring 2011
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A gift that goes on giving Sons give their father a special surprise for his 80th birthday By Fred Sgambati (’83)
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f you were to ask J.W.K. (Jake) Moores, he’d tell you: when it comes to birthday presents, they just don’t get much better than this.
Moores, an Acadia alumnus (BSc-Engineering, Class of ’51), celebrated his 80th birthday last August and says he was ‘tickled pink’ by the gift his three sons gave him to celebrate the milestone. Jim (’79), Mark and Keith (’81) and their families have established the James W.K. Moores Engineering Scholarship, awarded annually to an entering student in the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program at Acadia. With preference being given to a student from the Campbellton/Northern New Brunswick or Middleton/Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia areas, the first scholarship of $1,000 was presented during the 2010-11 academic year. The boys had been in a quandary leading up to the family birthday celebration. Jim says his father has done well in life and it was getting more and more difficult for the family to find something for the man who seemingly had everything.
Never dreamed of going to university Jake says he never dreamed of going to university growing up. He thought it was reserved for doctors, lawyers and ministers and he had no desire to do any of those occupations.
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“Dad grew up in Cambellton, NB, (and later lived in Middleton, NS) so I contacted the high school there and thought I’d make a donation to them. I had it in my head that it would be a graduation from high school award.” But a lady at Campbellton High suggested he call Acadia instead and establish an endowment for incoming students. Everything clicked after that. “Our family has fairly significant history at Acadia,” Jim says. His father, the first in his family to attend post-secondary school, went to Acadia, as did Jim’s brother Keith. Jim’s wife Laura (Myers, ’80) and oldest daughter Kaitlin (’09) are Acadia grads and Keith’s ACADIA BULLETIN Spring 2011
Jim says his younger brother Mark attended university also, but lived in Venezuela with his Mom and Dad when he was growing up and later moved to North Africa with them. He settled in Ontario eventually, attended Western and then was admitted to medical school at University of Toronto.
They felt they wanted “ to do something that had
Initially, Jim thought that a donation in his father’s name to a Third World country would be a good idea. However, though he believes that’s certainly a worthwhile gift, he couldn’t see a direct tie-in to his father. “Then out of the blue, I came up with an idea for a scholarship to Acadia.
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His oldest sister, however, saw his potential and she encouraged him to give it a try. He filled out the forms, sent them in and was accepted. He adds that his sister gave him financial and moral support throughout and was instrumental in his success.
After high school, he worked for the Department of Transportation for a year-and-a-half and managed to save some money, which he used for his tuition. “I had no idea what I was getting into,” he says. “I had $800 rolled up and put it in my pants pocket. My mother said that would never do, so she reached into my pocket and put a safety pin there to secure the cash.” He took the train to Halifax and caught the DAR to Wolfville. He stayed at the Evangeline Inn that night. He remembers it was pouring rain the next morning when he went out onto Main Street and started walking east. He had never been in Wolfville before and figured out by the time he got to the duck pond that he was probably headed in the wrong direction. He got his bearings, went up the hill at last and found the Registrar’s Office. “When I went in,” he says, “the person asked me how I’d like to pay: cheque or cash? I said cash, she told me how much and I reached my hand into my pocket. I come up against the safety pin and then wondered how I was going to get out of this.” He was wearing a Navy Burberry at the time, which
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has side pockets. “I went in through the side, had to undo my pants and the safety pin.” He adds after a brief pause, “anyway, we got it paid.” Jim says his father has told that story to all his sons. “He had to disrobe to pay the fee. It’s a classic story of the small-town boy coming to the big university.”
Give a young person a chance Jake’s Acadia experience and his successful career as an engineer after that are also fine examples of a young person making good on an opportunity. That’s why Jim and his brothers believe this scholarship can make a real difference to a student coming into Acadia. “We want it to be thought of as my Dad supporting them. If Dad hadn’t been given that little push, there’s a real possibility that none of us boys would have gone on to post-secondary education. “It’s a trickle-down effect,” he adds. “If my Dad hadn’t gone to university, it would have had a profound effect on our lives and our family’s lives. I’m quite certain we wouldn’t be as fortunate or as privileged.
“Giving another young person a chance or extra push that gives them a start completes the circle and that’s the beauty of this. I talked to my two brothers about setting this up and then talked to (Acadia Office of Advancement Development Officer) Donnie Ehler. We’re giving another family in some small way a chance to get started and we think this is hopefully going to make a difference. That’s our philosophy.” The boys told Jake during the birthday celebration that they had all been able to go to university and come out debt-free, and the scholarship was their way to say thank you to him and their mother, JoAnn. “It was an emotional moment for us and we were overwhelmed,” Jake says. “To think the three of them had gotten together to do this; my wife and I were terribly honoured and couldn’t think of anything more meaningful to us. They felt they wanted to do something that had meaning and I think they hit the nail on the head.” Jim says his Dad was flabbergasted and is proud to tell people what his sons have done on his behalf. “If you saw the tears in my Dad’s and Mom’s eyes,” he adds. “It’s a win-win situation right along.” For more information on ways to give, visit: http://giving.acadiau.ca/Ways_to_Give.html
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Rewards for well-rounded students from the West Kevin Mullen: “All students have the opportunity to apply for these awards as long as they’ve been accepted by Acadia.” By Rachel Cooper (’89)
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hase Ellestad is a business student on the move. When he finished high school in his hometown of Calgary, he took a trip around the world, hopping continents on a one-way ticket. This spring, after he graduates from Acadia with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, he’ll be on the move again, heading to Toronto to look for a marketing internship. “A lot of students I’m graduating with are actually from there, so it’s nice to keep that good network going,” he says. How did a Calgary-based world traveller end up at Acadia? In large part, because of the generosity of a fellow Western Canadian and Acadia alumnus. Ellestad was the first recipient in 2007 of the Roland and Leona
Mullen Business Award, an endowed award from Calgary entrepreneur Kevin Mullen (BA ’86). Mullen named the award in honour of his parents, who started and grew a successful business in Western Canada. The award is renewable, with preference to a BBA or BA student majoring in Economics from Western Canada (Manitoba to British Columbia). In particular, Mullen wanted to help a student who demonstrated financial need and a well-rounded approach to education. “Kevin wanted to encourage someone who was giving back to the community in some way,” says Donnie Ehler, Acadia Development Officer. According to Ehler, Mullen also wanted to honour his parents’ values of entrepreneurship,
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For Ellestad, the Business Award helped him to choose Acadia. “The award definitely factored into my decision to come here. Year-by-year, it was constantly a big support for me.”
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community service, fairness, and a strong work ethic. Mullen says many entrepreneurs did not start out with high marks or even a university education. “Entrepreneurs are the ones who create jobs for this country and opportunities for people. My dad has a Grade 8 education. Along with great employees and his family, he built a very large business.”
is nothing new. Competing against other Acadia students, he placed third in the Wes Nicol Business Plan Competition. Nationally, he placed tenth in Canada’s Next Top Advertising Executive competition hosted by McMaster University. In the fall of 2010, he was part of Acadia’s pilot program to help students develop leadership skills. The pilot was run by ACSBE, the Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship, to build on Acadia’s new co-curricular transcript.
He and friends played in a band at Acadia also, not just on campus but in other towns. In their third year, they entered the Atlantic Canada Battle of the Bands competition and came second. “We lost to a band that had pylons on Getting high marks used their head,” he says with a laugh. to be the only way to win
Now that Ellestad is graduating, Acadia is in the process of selecting the next Business Award recipient.
Created a new award Meanwhile, Mullen has created a second award that will reach many more students. The Roland and Leona Mullen Entrance Award will provide financial aid to 16 students, starting with the 2011–2012 academic year. Like the Business Award, the new award will help students from Western Canada come to Acadia. Each Entrance Award is $2,500, renewable annually for four years.
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The thing is, they had entered the local contest the year before and played badly. They polished their act, tried again, and made the finals.
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“What makes this award so unusual is that it’s impacting so many students,” says Ehler. “Sixteen students get these awards. If they’re here for three or four years, as long as they’re meeting the criteria, they’re going to receive financial aid.” Mullen emphasizes that these are awards, not scholarships. “Not all students who require assistance are A students,” he says. “When I went to university, there weren’t many opportunities to get financial support for students who didn’t have grades above 80 per cent. “All students, regardless of their academic capability, have the opportunity to apply for these awards as long as they’ve been accepted by Acadia.” To Ellestad, a well-rounded entrepreneurial mindset
As he pursued extracurricular activities along with his studies, Ellestad says he kept in mind the Mullen Award’s principles. “Just having the support helps you achieve a little bit more,” he says. “You know you have a helping hand.” Acadia actively recruits students from Western Canada, in part because of shifting demographics, Ehler says. “As a university, we need to make sure we’re reaching out to other parts of the country and internationally,” he adds. “I wanted to give students from Western Canada a chance to see the country, to enjoy Eastern Canada,” says Mullen. “And Acadia is a great university. That’s really the reason that I want to support it. Acadia needs the support, universities need the support, and students need the support. That’s why we’re doing it.”
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Keeping connections alive One couple’s legacy to the Manning Memorial’s Endowment Fund By Laura Churchill Duke (’98)
“Here are a few more ‘pennies’ in loving memory of Curry,” wrote Beatrice (Innes) Spidell (’23) to Winnie Horton (’64), then-Director of Alumni Services. Those few pennies, collected here and there, amounted ultimately to combined estimated donations of over $190,000 – a legacy for Curry and Beatrice Spidell. Curry Spidell, from Parkdale, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, graduated from Acadia in 1924 after having served in the Canadian Army in World War I. After a career as a Baptist minister, Spidell entered the U.S. army as a chaplain and went on to become a chaplain at several correctional institutions in the United States. Upon his retirement at the age of 70, the Spidells moved to Nanaimo, B.C., where they took part in many community activities and revived their connection with Acadia. In 1980, at the age of 87, Curry Spidell decided to come to his class’s 56th year reunion, having missed the 50th because of illness. To get there, he traveled by himself by train across the country. Horton met him at the bus after receiving a letter from Beatrice to keep an eye on Curry. This exchange between Beatrice Spidell and Winnie
Horton kindled an enduring correspondence and friendship that lasted until Beatrice’s death in 2006 at the age of 105. Because of this renewed connection to Acadia, over the years Beatrice sent frequent donations to the Chaplaincy Endowment Fund. According to retired chaplain Roger Prentice (’69), this fund supplies money for the operation of the Acadia University Chaplaincy and includes payment for an Assistant Chaplain, program development and chapel supplies. The Spidells were great supporters of the Chapel. “In my will,” wrote Beatrice to Horton, “there is a substantial legacy for Acadia. This is in loving memory of Curry.” Acadia leaves lasting impressions on its students, faculty and staff. Keeping those connections and memories alive is what helps make Acadia what it is today. The Spidell legacy – as characterized by Beatrice; a penny here and a penny there saved over time – has made its mark and stands as a shining example of kindness, faith and an enduring spirit of giving and goodwill.
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AAAU, Acadia to upgrade alumni database Acadia’s alumni and friends can look forward to a new way to stay in touch, with one another and the University.
Beatrice Spidell with Acadia alumnus Winnie Horton (’64).
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Acadia University and the Associated Alumni of Acadia University (AAAU) are working together to upgrade and improve the alumni database. This will lead to enhanced communication between and amongst alumni and the University. The impetus for this initiative came from Acadia’s desire to better track and communicate with its alumni. It has been a collaborative, multiyear effort between numerous stakeholders, specifically the AAAU and the administration. Several members of the AAAU, with backgrounds in technology, formed a Technology Committee and offered their collective experience to support what has been identified as a critical need by the school. The AAAU approved funding for the project in two streams: the first was a feasibility and needs assessment; the second was the implementation. Ultimately, the goal is to assist in transitioning current students to engaged ‘alumni for life’ and to create a hub of information that serves old and new alumni alike. Look for more on this exciting development in the Fall edition of The Bulletin.
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Alumni help incoming students experience Acadia! By Fred Sgambati (’83)
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f first impressions are lasting, then Acadia University expects to see many of the more than 200 high school students who visited campus March 11 back again in September.
Students from across Nova Scotia and some from as far away as Bermuda arrived for Experience Acadia Day 2011 to get an inside look at university life. A number cited strong alumni connections as a primary factor in their decision to consider and choose Acadia for their postsecondary education. In addition to welcomes, presentations and mini lecture halls, students were treated to lunch and offered on-the-spot admission and assistance with course registration. For fun, they assembled in teams and competed in an Acadia-version of The Amazing Race, running around campus to gather clues as they vied for iPod shuffles. “Making the decision to attend a university can be a difficult process,” says Leigh-Ann Murphy, manager of Student Recruitment. “At Acadia, we like to make it simple and straightforward. Attending an information session lets students and their families not only
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understand what Acadia can offer, but how they can make a smooth transition and embark on the next step in their education.” Jessie and Hannah Sinclair live in Coldbrook, N.S. and attend Northeast Kings Educational Centre (NKEC) in Canning. The two Grade 12 students are not only sisters, but twins, and both 17-year-olds are registered to attend Acadia in the fall. While having lunch at Wheelock Hall, Jessie says Experience Acadia Day, “has been really awesome. I came here for the open house and I really love how they make you feel not like a number. We went to many open houses at other places, but the one here was so organized and so good.” “It definitely feels like you’re family here,” Hannah adds. “It feels like you’re part of something and that you’re going to leave with more than just a degree - a lot of memories. It’s really good to boost opportunities to learn in that environment.” Their mother, Patty Rose, who is now a psychologist at Kings Physiotherapy Clinic in New Minas, is a double graduate, earning a BA(H) in 1986 and her Master’s
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degree in Psychology in 1989. Hannah says she really wants to be successful like her mother and believes that Acadia is a good starting point. “You really have to come here to experience it,” Hannah notes. “You have to come here and get the sense of it. It’s a nice place visually, too, just gorgeous.” Kalana Schoonhoven (Acadia Class of ’92) of Cambridge, N.S. brought her daughter Rebecca to the event. She says she had a very positive experience while a student at Acadia and wants to share that with the next generation. Acadia’s size is a plus for her because “it’s a small community that really cares about the student,” she says. Schoonhoven has been involved also in the Stayhome Program at Acadia, hosting for the past four years a student from China and another student from the Bahamas. “Both of them had very positive experiences,” she says. “We’re so proud of them!” She added that Rebecca is very interested in nutrition and dietetics and the program at Acadia is one of the best.
I loved the school, loved the area and the school atmosphere.” He says he made enduring connections with fellow students while at Acadia and “with the small-town feel, I made immediate friendships during Frosh Week.” Bailey says her Dad told her lots of good stories about Acadia and she was excited to see the campus: “what it looks like, how big it is. It’s really interesting to come.” Rebecca Pacheco came all the way from Bermuda to participate. Two of her aunts attended Acadia and a university tour last year helped to convince her that Acadia was the place for her. A prospective music student, Pacheco planned originally to be in Wolfville Saturday, March 12 to audition for Applied Music courses, but when she learned Experience Acadia was the day before, she jumped at the chance to join in.
Rebecca says, “I’ve loved it so far. It’s small and I feel like I’ll be able to get to know everyone around me.” Echoing her mother’s sentiments, she says she chose to explore Acadia because it has one of the best schools of nutrition and dietetics in Canada.
“It’s like home,” she says of the atmosphere. She finds the campus size agreeable, there’s a sense of familiarity and “they don’t e-mail me with just a number. They answer my e-mails in less than a day.” She says her name is on all correspondence and she likes that. “I’m safe, it feels comfortable and it really is like I’m at home. To come to a different country and still be like that, it’s pretty cool.”
Mike Clements (’90) brought his daughter Bailey from Moncton, NB. Why? He says his Acadia experience “was fantastic, obviously. That’s why I’m back here.
For those who missed Experience Acadia Day 2011, the campus offers personal tours. Just visit http:// 4u.acadiau.ca for details.
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Six degrees, no separation Rafih family proud of strong community and academic ties to Acadia By Maura Ryan (’88)
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hen it comes to Acadia University and the Rafih family in Wolfville, there are plenty of degrees and very little separation.
“They are lonesome, they miss what is familiar. We try to give them good food that reminds them of home,” Joe adds.
Joe and his wife Rauda have settled and thrived in this small Annapolis Valley town, operating successful businesses and watching each of their children earn degrees from Acadia.
The Rafih family has always supported Acadia’s students and student-athletes. Joe and Rauda would attend varsity games, kids in tow, and Joe established a special deal for teams before and after athletic events that continues to this day.
In 1977, Joe and Rauda, with their 11-day-old baby Nowam, moved to the Valley to start a business. They fell in love with Wolfville. The university culture, the humble buzz of the people and the multicultural flavour helped them decide that this was the place for their new family and family business. It’s a story of hard work, strength and an unwavering belief in the power of a good education. All six of the Rafih children are Acadia grads: Nowam (2000); Samira (2002); Hanan (2003); Hussein (2006); Nahla (2007 and 2009); and Hassan (2009). Unquestionably, six degrees have forged solid links between the Rafih family and Acadia University. The first Rafih business was Elmer’s, a popular sub and pizza shop on Main Street. Always on the look-out for new opportunities, Joe later bought the business next to Elmer’s. It became Casa Blanca, a fine dining restaurant that changed into what is known today as Joe’s Food Emporium. Then, in 1991, the Anvil, known affectionately as The ‘Vil, joined the family business.
Happy to deliver The young couple worked long hours to ensure it was successful. Many mornings Joe would be found firing up the oven because students who had pulled all-nighters would come in looking for pizza. He was happy to deliver. One of the keys to Joe’s success is an abiding commitment to give customers what they want. Hussein, who has returned from Calgary to help run the family business, says his Dad will often spend late nights in the family kitchen trying to improve a recipe. Usually it’s in response to a new international student who has just settled in town. 26
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The year the women’s soccer team won its first national championship, Joe stayed open until 4 a.m. and waited for the team to return from B.C. When rugby was still a club sport (and The ‘Vil was their clubhouse), the team won the university championships, but couldn’t afford to go to nationals. Joe knew how hard the players had worked so the Anvil sponsored the team and sent it to London, Ontario. Anyone who has ever been in Joe’s or The ‘Vil will notice the many pictures of Acadia student-athletes on the walls. Each has pride of place and there is no doubt they all live in Joe’s heart. In fact, Joe can name or recall a personal story about many of those represented.
A good example Always ready to further her practical understanding of the business and determined to be a good example to her children, Rauda enrolled in the Continuing Education Program at Acadia. She was captivated by the place with the small class sizes, the professors who knew her name and challenged her in business discussions. “Once I became a part of this dynamic academic community, I knew it was a place I wanted my children to be a part of,” she says. Joe couldn’t imagine his kids going anywhere else. “Where else could they get a better education?” he asks. “I love Acadia. Our children were always part of this community and they chose to stay. The kids wanted to be an active part of the business – the restaurant was their home – and Acadia allowed them to stay connected to their family, the business and the community.”
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Above from left to right: Rauda and Joe Rafih, with son Hussein and his wife Jessica, at Joe’s Food Emporium in Wolfville in front of the many pictures of Acadia studentathletes that adorn the walls. Left, the Rafih family (from left): Hassan; Hussein; Rauda; Samira and her husband, Talib; Joe, with Tarek in front; Hanan; Nahla; Nowam and her husband Kassem, who is holding Zeinaldean.
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leave home to come home The Province February 28, 2011
Kara Westlake of Delta, B.C. did everything a student should do when looking for a university: she compiled a list of her favourites then went to visit them; a lot of them. One trip stood out in her mind because of the eight-hour flight and incredible February snowstorm. “I heard about Acadia from a friend from home who had made the trip east and she was so passionate about her experience, I had to find out for myself what the hype was about,” says Kara, who graduated this May with her psychology degree. “As a 17-year-old, I expected to be intimidated by the students and the professors I had arranged to meet, but I was wrong. I was instantly treated like one of their own. By the end of my weekend stay on campus, I absolutely knew Acadia was where I was meant to be.” Acadia is one of Canada’s most well-respected undergraduate universities, having been ranked in the top three in the annual Maclean’s university rankings 18 times in the last 20 years. Kara’s exceptional experience during her visit, and throughout her entire
academic career at the 172 year-old institution, is an Acadia hallmark. “Acadia feels like a big family,” Kara says. “The hardest thing about getting to Acadia from Vancouver is the day of flying, but with technology like Skype, keeping in touch with people back home is easy. It was hard to make the decision, but if I had to go back, I’d do it again. I’m lucky now to have two families and I am going to have a very hard time leaving Wolfville at the end of my degree.” With a student body of approximately 3,000 and more than 200 faculty members, students, as Kara says, “are on a first-name basis with every one of their professors, unlike my friends who are at larger institutions.” Acadia encourages cross- or multi-disciplinary study and offers more than 200 degree programs in the arts, sciences and professional studies: business, education, kinesiology and recreation management and community development. © Copyright (c) The Province
“Win-win situation”: Rafih family The children agree. Hanan says that being raised in a Canadian-Lebanese family, cultural heritage was very important. “My parents wanted us to get a great education that was literally a few feet away and help shape our values. It was a win-win situation; we were able to work full-time with our parents, get a great education and be connected to our roots. It wasn’t easy by any means, but with a lot of hard work, focus and time management, we all learned it was possible.”
Fond memories Nowam, the eldest, felt the importance of setting an example for her younger siblings. ”Often there were many all-nighters that involved writing papers, studying for exams and then pulling an early shift at Joe`s the following morning. “This was quite normal in the Rafih household. It was called, ‘taking one for the team,’” she adds. Samira says that a fond memory of going to Acadia
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was taking classes with her siblings. “If I missed a class, I had my sis there taking good notes. But she would always tell Mom and Dad when I missed.” Hassan enjoyed the relationships with the staff, who were often other Acadia students. “I felt like I was a tour guide for the staff because most of them would stick around for the summer. I would take them to local hot spots around the Valley: Three Pools, Cape Split and the famous drive-in theatre.” “While many students have made Joe’s and The Anvil two of their favourite places, and alumni have made it a must-stop when they come back, it has been my home,” says Hussein. “It is my hope moving forward with the family business that all Acadia students and alumni know they are always welcome in my home.” Synonymous with good food, community and commitment, Joe Rafih and his family have forged an enduring relationship with Acadia that works on many levels, remains as strong as the day he and Rauda came to town, and will continue for years to come.
Alumni Gala a huge success!
1. From left to right: Margie Parker (‘57), Distinguished Alumnus Joan Clark (’57), Sandra Bishop (’56), Gerry Parker (’59), David Parker (in back, ’84), Joan Parker (’57), and ‘Mr. Acadia’ Bill Parker (’56). 2. Jodi Hutchinson and her husband, Peter Misheal, purchase raffle tickets from student-athlete volunteers Devin Tetlow (men’s soccer) and Christine Manning (women’s cross-country). 3. Acadia University President and Vice-Chancellor Ray Ivany; Distinguished Alumni Joan Clark (’57 and ’99) and Henry Demone (’76); and Associated Alumni of Acadia University (AAAU) President Charles Coll (’84). 4. Acadia’s Chancellor, Libby Burnham (’60). The Gala was Ms. Burnham’s first public appearance in her new role as the University’s sixth Chancellor. 5. University President Ray Ivany and Gala Dinner MC Peter Armstrong of CBC’s World Report had fun picking the Ambassatours raffle winners. Prizes were donated by Wines of Nova Scotia and Ambassatours Gray Line.
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The 9th Annual Acadia Alumni Gala Dinner and Silent Auction was held May 7, 2011 at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax. Approximately 300 alumni and friends enjoyed a first-rate evening, raising funds to support student award programs and to applaud extraordinary alumni achievement.
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Acadia leading research New tools will help reduce threats posed by insects on Canadian crops and forests
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pose significantly less risk to human health and the environment than traditional chemical insecticides. “By using insect pheromones, we may safely monitor pest populations in the field and use non-toxic methods such as mating-disruption to control populations,” Hillier says. “Mating-disruption uses pheromones to confuse male insects and prevent mating, which can reduce overall management costs and pesticide usage.” The funding will provide Acadia University and its partners with critical infrastructure and personnel to springboard these environmentally-friendly tools into the marketplace, Hillier explained. “The result will be national and international sales of a commercial range of new or improved low-risk products. This will include novel, non-toxic pheromone development and student training opportunities in the academic sector, as well as contract research for public and private sector clients, including employment opportunities and direct economic benefits for Atlantic Canadians.” This multi-institution, pan-Atlantic collaboration is unique in scope and draws on regional expertise in both forestry and agriculture. It will capitalize on the existing strengths of its partners in pheromone and biopesticide research and development to develop new tools to detect, monitor and manage invasive insect pests.
Partners include: Acadia University (Wolfville, NS) Forest Protection Limited (Fredericton, NB) University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB) Nova Scotia Agricultural College (Truro, NS) Canadian Forest Service Atlantic Forestry Centre (Fredericton, NB) Agriculture and AgriFood Canada Atlantic Cool Climate Crop Research Centre (St. John’s, NL)
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On hand for the announcement were, from left to right: Dave Davies, Managing Director, Forest Protection Ltd.; Chris Riley, Agrifor Consulting; Graham Thurston, Canadian Forest Service; Honorable Peter MacKay (’87); Dr. Kirk Hillier, Associate Professor, Acadia University; Ed Hurley, Canadian Forest Service; Ray Ivany, President and Vice-Chancellor, Acadia University; and Dr. Tom Herman, Vice-President Academic, Acadia University.
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hile wine may grow in vintage the longer it is kept in the bottle, it’s only when the cork is popped and the wine is shared does it fulfill its true purpose and value. The same can be said for research. Research is important, but its real power lies in sharing information and results.
Association of Nova Scotia (WANS) and Brock University, the trip included 17 participants with representation from local wineries, vineyards and WANS as well as Springboard network members from Acadia, Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC), Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) and Holland College.
For Acadia University’s Office of Industry and Community Engagement (ICE), the sharing of information and experience is at the heart of its development work with the fledgling wine industry in Nova Scotia. Over the past two years, ICE has fostered an open dialogue with members of the Grape Growers and Winery Associations of Nova Scotia in an effort to understand their needs for industry growth. One of their most recent initiatives involved facilitating an educational field trip of industry representatives to the mecca of the Canadian wine industry - the Niagara region.
Coordinated by ICE and NSAC’s Industry Liaison Office with assistance from CCOVI, the two-day trip was comprised of an overview session at Brock about research collaborations at CCOVI; a visit to Niagara College to discuss their programming and research relationships; a meeting with the Ontario Grape Growers’ Association; as well as tours of various wineries to view the results of specific research projects and partnerships.
“Brock University and its Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) are recognized internationally for their expertise and research collaborations within the Canadian grape and wine industries,” says ICE Director Leigh Huestis. “In addition, the wineries and vineyards of the Niagara region are sophisticated in terms of their level of industry development. We were confident that our Nova Scotia industry members could benefit from seeing these types of partnerships in action.” Funded by Springboard with additional support from Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, the Winery
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“From the perspective of industry development for wineries in Nova Scotia, this trip will have a profound legacy,” says Janice Ruddock, Managing Director of WANS. “The opportunity for our members to network with other wineries and learn from their experience with research partnerships was invaluable.” The trip also spawned discussions among Springboard network members about the possibility of further joint projects with Brock University, two new industry-wide research programs and the potential for an Atlantic Canadian wine/grape centre for excellence. “There is rich opportunity for the wine industry in Nova Scotia and research can play a key role in its success,” says Huestis. “The Niagara trip helped solidify our ties with industry and together we’re working toward a common vision of sustainable growth and commercial success.”
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The Acadia Florida Luncheon took place March 22 at the Holiday Inn Harbourside, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. Organized for Acadia alumni and friends by Gary Bruce (’66), Gordon Lummis (’59), Norm McIntyre (’60) and Tom Prescott (’58), participants enjoyed salad, beef stroganoff over fettuccini and key lime pie in addition to plenty of fun and fellowship. Also on hand was 94-year-old Marion Garber (’37), who comes to the luncheon annually. Here are just a few of the Acadia alumni and friends who turned out for the occasion.
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1 The Holiday Inn Harbourside provided a picture-perfect setting for this year’s Florida Luncheon. 2 Lois Fisher (left) with Gordon Lummis and his wife, Beth Wade. 3 Visiting from New England, Edwin Jacobs and his wife Rebekah. 4 From left to right: Stephen Gates, Muriel Lucenti, Sandy Young and Jack Young. 5 Kirby and Deborah Nowlan. 6 Tom Prescott chats with Nancy Logue (left) while Gary Bruce shares conversation in the background. 7 Norm McIntyre addresses the crowd.
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1970-71 Axemen Reunion AThletics
A special team, a special time By John DeCoste (’77)
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he 1970-71 season was a special time for men’s basketball at Acadia and for members of that year’s team, it’s like yesterday.
Acadia not only won the second of the school’s three national men’s basketball championships that season, the Axemen did it in front of a partisan hometown crowd at War Memorial Gymnasium, winning each of their tournament games by large margins and defeating Manitoba 72-48 in the final. “To my mind, what that team had has never been duplicated,” says Kentville native Gary Folker, one of nine (of 10 remaining) members of the 1970-1971 team who gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their national title in conjunction with the CIS Final Eight March 11-13 in Halifax. “There have been other great Acadia teams over the years, but the rapport we had as a group, both on and off the court, was something special,” Folker said. Folker, who now lives in Toronto, and his former Horton District High School teammate Freeman Schofield, were the two ‘Valley boys’ on the 1971 Axemen. “It was the biggest thrill in the world, coming to Acadia” and getting to play with the Axemen, he says. “Growing up locally, I never really knew if I would be able to play at that level, but everything fell into place.” After spending his Grade 12 year at Horton and winning a provincial championship, Folker was recruited by coach Al Yarr (a former Axemen) to play at Dalhousie, where he spent the 1968-1969 season. “I realized my heart was at Acadia so I transferred schools, which was kind of a controversial thing at that time.” He played three seasons at Acadia, returning to nationals for a second time as a senior in 1972. He describes the 1970-1971 season as “one of the highlights of my life. I can’t imagine having more fun.” Acadia “was as exciting a place to play as there could have been,” and to host the nationals was a truly memorable
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experience. “The gym was packed and the atmosphere was electric.” Schofield, who still makes his home in the White Rock area of Kings County, agrees. “It was big-time back then,” he says. “As a local kid, even making the (Acadia) team was a great honour.” Schofield, now retired after nearly 30 years with Nova Scotia Power, spent only one year at Acadia, but what a year it was! “The one year I played we won nationals on our home court. It was literally a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I was only 18 and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.” Team captain Rick Eaton, the MVP of the national tournament, recalls with fondness the togetherness and camaraderie of a special group. “We had a bunch of players with a lot of heart – Folker, Jon Beausang, Bruiser (Jerome McGee) - they were all great team players. I’m sure Steve (Pound) and I could have scored pretty much any time we wanted, but we all realized that in order to win, we had to win as a team.” Eaton and Pound were the leading scorers on the 1970-71 Axemen, but the secret to success for the Axemen was how well they played as a team. “Everybody was a good player before he came,” Pound said, “but everybody was able to put his ego aside for the good of the team.” Eaton also cited the importance to the team’s success of assistant coach Dr. Jim Logue, whom he described as “our moral compass. “Our goal every year as a team was to win our final game,” he said. “Jim wouldn’t tolerate anyone going off the rails. He made sure the rookies all got the message very early. His guidance was very important in terms of chemistry and vision.” Prior to the season, head coach Gib Chapman had identified the need for a little more physical type of
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Members of the 1971 national champion Acadia basketball Axemen gathered for a 40th reunion during the CIS Final Eight March 11-13 in Halifax (in which this year’s Axemen team were participants). Nine of 10 surviving players were on hand for all or part of the reunion as well as at least three Acadia cheerleaders from that season. The cheerleaders pictured are: (left to right) Val Evans, Joanne McDermid and Sue (Young) Mitton. The team members pictured are: (left to right) Steve Pound, Rick Eaton, Terry Condon, Jon Beausang, Freeman Schofield, Gary Folker and Tom Staines. Missing when the photo was taken: Peter Phipps and Paul Talbot.
player, so he brought in McGee, who according to Eaton, “lived up to his nickname. Bruiser was great. He made us the physically toughest team in every game we played.” But as tough as McGee was, Tom Farrington, another freshman, “was even tougher. He and Bruiser used to have contests, and Tom would always win.” Farrington and McGee have since passed on, but are definitely not forgotten by their former teammates.
Respected one another Beausang, who played four years at Acadia and competed at three nationals, was also a freshman on the 1970-71 team. “One thing I remember is the amount of respect we all had for each other,” he says. “Rick and Gary and Steve were the leaders, and they all had such an incredible work ethic.” Tom Staines, another first-year player on the 1970-71 squad, recalls that year as “a tremendous experience for an 18-year-old freshman. Our goal, from day one, was to win a championship. We were a great team, and we all got along so well. We still do, and we’re always getting together.” In fact, nine of the surviving team members – Pound, Eaton, Folker, Schofield, Beausang, Staines, Terry Condon, Peter Phipps and Paul Talbot – attended all or part of the reunion. Fred Moczulski and coaches Chapman and Logue were unable to make it, though they have been at past gatherings. To Beausang, who maintains close ties to Acadia from his home near Portland, ME, the reunion was great. “How many teams do this?” he asked. “Come together like this, and from so far apart? I have friends who are
really envious of us, and how close we’ve been over the years and still are.” Folker agrees. “I made good friends at Acadia 40 years ago who are still friends today,” he says. “I speak to Rick Eaton on the phone every week; he’s in Atlanta and I’m in Toronto.” Pound is back in his native Maine, where he remains involved in education, a field in which he holds a Masters and a Doctorate. “To me, it’s not necessarily the winning, though that part was nice. The emotional part for me is that we’ve all managed to remain friends for all these years, and that we’re all pretty talented and successful people in our own right.” As basketball players, he added, “the biggest thing was that we were all very focused. We knew teams win games, not individuals and, as the saying goes, there’s no ‘I’ in team. We all knew what we had to do to be as successful as we can be.” Pound was also pleased that a number of the Acadia cheerleaders from the 1970-71 season attended the reunion, including Val Evans, Joanne McDermid and Sue (Young) Mitton. “They were such an important part of our team and our season, and I’m so glad they were able to be here and celebrate and remember with us,” he says. Pound is pleased also that he and his teammates have retained their ties to Acadia, even into the next generation. Both his children are Acadia graduates, as are two of Staines’s sons; Beausang’s daughter; and at least two daughters of Peter Phipps, the team’s point guard. Folker’s son Michael not only attended Acadia, but also played two years of basketball for the Axemen.
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Football alumni plan to converge at Homecoming 2011! By Fred Sgambati (’83)
Calling all former Acadia Axemen football players! Homecoming Weekend 2011 is shaping up to be a time to shine, with three alumni initiatives in the works to honour Acadia’s gridiron tradition and support the football program. Slated for Oct. 14-16, Homecoming will feature a variety of athletic and social events on campus and in Wolfville. But football alumni can look forward to the second annual Kristin Pipe Memorial Golf Tournament; a reunion with Coach Bob Vespaziani; and being part of Football Rally 2011, which encourages players of all eras to come together and participate in the weekend’s events. Organizers are hoping for a big turnout and encourage former football Axemen and friends to make plans to come together during Homecoming Weekend. This year’s Kristin Pipe Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for a 12 p.m. start Friday, Oct. 14 at KenWo Golf and Country Club in New Minas. Derek Smith (’05) is one of the event organizers and he says that following the incredible success of last year’s tournament in Toronto, “we felt it would be great to stage the tournament around Homecoming to attract a broader group of alumni.” The coincidental occurrences of Rally 2011 and the Vespaziani reunion add to the fun and he expects a great turnout for the tournament. “We’ve made a significant amount of progress raising funds for the Kristin Pipe Memorial Award over the last 36
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five years and this tournament should provide a big step toward ensuring sustainable funds for an annual award to a deserving Acadia student-athlete for many years to come,” Smith says. Pipe was an outstanding student-athlete who played quarterback for the Axemen from 2000-04. He was a true warrior who fought a private, personal battle with leukemia while at Acadia before passing away in July 2005 at the age of 26. The Kristin Pipe Memorial Award is an initiative that was established shortly after his passing to commemorate his legacy while at Acadia. The award and golf tournament are a valuable contribution to Acadia and its students as it promotes Pipe’s work ethic and character, which made him a remarkably positive influence at the school and to those around him. The award recognizes the valuable contribution he made to the Acadia campus during his tenure. “I was very fortunate for my rewarding Acadia experience and the funding assistance I received from various programs,” Smith says. “Now that I’m in a position to contribute, I’m honored to be able to do so while preserving Kristin’s legacy and promoting his character to young athletes to provide a positive, longterm difference. “Alumni participation is very important as it helps establish a culture of giving back that is vital to the success and sustainability of Acadia and varsity football.”
back row – Paul O’Leary (90), Jody LeClaire (’89), Blaine Meek (’89), Carig Holub (’89), Paul Wilson (’90), and Darren Payne (’89).
Ready to Rally! Rally 2011 really started last September when 10 former Acadia football players from the mid- to late-eighties went to Fayetteville, Arkansas as part of an event they dubbed ARK2010. Paul Wilson (’90) lives in Arkansas with his wife Jeannie (a native Arkansan) and two children. He is a football coach and teacher at Rogers Heritage High School. The 10 former players visited Wilson for the weekend and attended his Friday Night Lights Rogers Heritage High School War Eagles game and then the University of Arkansas vs. University of Alabama game on the Saturday (with 75,000 other fans). It had been 25 years since these alumni members (classes of 1988 to 1990) showed up at Acadia as freshmen for football training camp in August 1985 and they had a great time in Arkansas. Mike Kingston, one of several football alumni organizing Rally 2011, says the group decided it would be fun to connect with Head Coach Jeff Cummins at that time too since some had never actually met him. After a hotly contested game of 3-on-3 football, they sat around Greg Bakeeff’s cell phone and put Cummins on speaker. Many questions were asked and answered, but a resounding issue, Kingston says, was funding. When the conversation with Cummins concluded, the group decided it was time to do something to help. They spent the rest of the weekend discussing how and then hit upon the idea of the Acadia Axemen Football Rally 2011. Bakeeff (’89) says they decided to meet this year at Homecoming and try to get as many former Acadia football players and friends of Acadia football from all eras to come back to rally support for the program. Kingston has set up a Facebook group comprised of about 130 people who have an association with Acadia football – friends, family and players. They have also come up with a campaign: 100@1K.
It’s a broad-based initiative that encourages participation at all levels. “We felt it was important to get a message out to those that want to be part of Rally 2011 that it is the ‘collective number’ or a ‘strength in numbers’ approach that we need to take. It’s not the amount of money donated, but the importance of participation.”
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However, putting an actual number forward as a target was challenging. Kingston says, “I felt that if we could rally 100 alumni to give $1,000 then we would have a decent start on our efforts. It seems possible and if people can afford to give more, fantastic. The idea is, ‘give what you can.’” The critical element is involvement. A good way to get started is to contact Kingston at: mkingston@rlfoothills. com; on his Twitter account, @AcadiaKinger75; or join the Facebook group, Acadia Axemen Football Rally 2011.
Acknowledge contributions The initiative for a Coach Vespaziani reunion started with Andy Currie (’76), a former player, assistant coach and member of the Acadia Sports Hall of Fame, and Dan Palov, also an Acadia Sports Hall of Famer and an offensive coordinator under Vespaziani. Former player George Crookshank (‘73) got involved to help organize the event. The purpose, he says, “is to recognize the contributions of Coach Ves both on and off the field during his time at Acadia, and for former teammates to connect.”
Coach Bob Vespaziani (Photo: courtesy Queen’s Athletics and Recreation)
Crookshank notes that Vespaziani took a football program that had previously had only one winning season in its history to national prominence, culminating in successive College Bowl appearances in 1976 and 1977. Although denied on those occasions by the University of Western Ontario, the Axemen returned to Varsity Stadium in 1979 and prevailed at last, posting a 34-12 victory over the Mustangs to win the national title. For more information on the reunion, contact: George Crookshank: g.crookshank@shaw.ca; Bob Smye: BSmye@McKellar.com; or George Hallett: g.hallett@ns.sympatico.ca Players from all eras and generations are invited to participate in these and other Homecoming events, with the ultimate goal to promote Acadia football, celebrate the university’s strong tradition of athletic excellence and encourage alumni to get involved in a meaningful and tangible way to support the Axemen.
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given to the player who exhibits the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability. Dionne played for Canada in the 1972 Summit Series and the 1976 and 1981 Canada Cup.
Organizers have announced that Hall-of-Famer Marcel Dionne will be guest of honour. Joining him, and making an encore appearance, will be Dennis Hull as after-dinner speaker. Hull was a special guest at the dinner in 2004.
Hull is a former NHL star who also played in the Summit Series and distinguished himself as one of the best left-wingers of his era. He is perhaps equally as celebrated as an after-dinner speaker with a sharp wit and an impeccable sense of timing.
Dionne spent most of his career with the Los Angeles Kings. He retired in 1989 as the second-leading scorer in NHL history with 1,771 points, only 79 behind then all-time leader Gordie Howe.
Bruce Rainnie of CBC Charlottetown will MC the dinner, which begins at 7 p.m., preceded by a 6 p.m. reception. It is a major fundraising event organized by community volunteers and the Acadia Axemen hockey team.
The native of Drummondville, Quebec, had eight 100plus points season (behind only Wayne Gretzky’s 14 and Mario Lemieux’s 10); led the NHL in scoring in 1979-80; was voted NHL MVP by his fellow players in 1979 and 1980; and twice won the Lady Byng Trophy,
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Friends of Acadia hockey gathered on Nov. 6, 2010 to celebrate the 31st Annual Acadia Hockey Honour Roll Induction Ceremony. Following the evening varsity hockey game, Ken Cullihall (’94), Mark McFarlane (’95) and Jeff MacLeod (’96) and Dr. Jim MacLeod, head athletic therapist and Interim Director, Varsity Athletics, were inducted to the Hockey Honour Roll for their contributions to the Axemen hockey team and to Acadia.
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Tickets are now available. Contact Krista Robertson at Acadia Athletics at (902) 585-1552 or krista. robertson@acadiau.ca for more information and to purchase tickets.
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and 2004. He was an Assistant Coach with Canada’s World Junior Team in 2000-2001 and with Canada’s Under-18 National Team in 2000.
Dickie had been Director of Athletics at the University of New Brunswick for the past six years and returns to Acadia where he coached the University’s men’s varsity hockey team to three successive appearances in the AUS finals between 1997 and 2000.
“I’ll always appreciate the opportunity UNB gave me six years ago, but I’m really looking forward to bringing my skills and experience to Acadia,” said Dickie. “The commitment Acadia’s senior leadership team has shown to make me a part of the Acadia family is a wonderful opportunity for me as well as Cindy and our two boys. We’re looking forward to coming to Acadia and back to the Valley. Acadia is headed in a very positive direction and it’s going to be exciting to be part of it.”
“Acadia is pleased to welcome Kevin Dickie back to campus and to a varsity athletics program that is gaining positive momentum,” said Darrell Youden, Acadia’s Vice-President of Finance and Administration. “The University of New Brunswick, under Kevin’s leadership, has established an enviable reputation for sustained student-athlete success both on and off the field. Kevin has considerable experience both as a coach and administrator at all levels of competition that will serve him well at Acadia. He knows our conference well, understands the Canadian varsity sports environment and, most importantly, respects Acadia’s proud tradition of combining athletic and academic achievement.” Dickie earned his Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan and holds a Level IV C.H.A./N.C.C.P. Coaching Certification Master Coach designation. In addition to his experience at UNB and Acadia, Dickie was Head Coach of the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League between 2000
Acadia Athletics has a tradition of excellence that includes 27 regional and 10 national championships during the past 30 years. Award-winning coaching and support staff work in an environment that emphasizes both academic and athletic success. Last year, 72 Acadia student-athletes were named Academic All-Canadians by Canadian Interuniversity Sport, representing better than one out of every four of the University’s 225 varsity athletes. Acadia’s alumni are among the most dedicated and supportive in Canada, having helped Acadia complete a $1.7 million renovation of historic Raymond Field in 2008. This commitment to performance, both inside and outside the classroom, positions Acadia Athletics for an exciting and rewarding future.
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CLARKE FRASER (’40), Professor Emeritus of Human Genetics at McGill University, was awarded an Honorary DSc by McGill at its Spring Convocation on June 1, 2010. At the end of the month, he was the first recipient of the Teratology Society’s Distinguished Service Award (teratology is the study of birth defects).
ANDRA FOLKS (’94) and Chris Milk were married on July 11, 2010 at White Point Beach, Nova Scotia. The couple currently resides in Ottawa, ON.
1970s SUSAN MEINDL (’77) says she has reinvented herself at mid-life after a 30-year career as a ceramic artist. She returned to university in 2003 to create a new career as a psychotherapist. She did undergraduate prerequisites in Psychology at Concordia University, where she was recognized as a 2005 Arts and Science Scholar (top 10 per cent of the Dean’s list). She graduated with an MA in Counselling Psychology from McGill University and became a member of the Quebec Order of Psychologists in 2008. In 2010, she completed three years of specialized post-Master’s training and received a certificate in Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Argyle Institute in Montreal. Currently she has a growing practice as a psychologist and psychotherapist in downtown Montreal.
1980s COLIN CAMPBELL (’86) joined the National Hockey League Players’ Association’s (NHLPA) Business Affairs Department from MKTG Marketing, where he was General Manager/Vice President of their Los Angeles office. Campbell will work with the NHLPA’s business partners while helping to grow the NHLPA’s sponsorship business.
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TARA DICKIE (’95) is currently working in Bermuda for the Fairmont Southampton Hotel as the Assistant Director of Conference Services. She just returned from a trip to Kenya, where she spent 19 amazing days touring the country and staying at fellow Fairmont hotels in Kenya. While visiting this incredible destination, she decided to “adopt” the future care of a six-monthold baby Sykes Monkey at the Mount Kenya Animal Orphanage (http://www.animalorphanagekenya. org/). As part of the adoption process, she was able to name the monkey and is happy to say she decided to name it Acadia, in honour of her University. SALLY PIMENTEL (’96), has been named VP Financial Controller for Arch Reinsurance Ltd. in Bermuda. As VP Financial Controller, Sally will have primary responsibility for Arch Re Ltd.’s Finance department, including all financial and management reporting. She joined Arch Re Ltd. in 2004 as Assistant Controller and has over 12 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry. Prior to joining Arch Re Ltd., Sally was with ACE Tempest Reinsurance Ltd. Sally holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Acadia and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bermuda.
GEOFFREY KOTT (‘96) was promoted to Managing Director in the Fixed Income Division at Morgan Stanley. Geoffrey resides in New York City. Riley Lorraine Dart was eight pounds, six ounces when she was born in Oakville, Ontario on Oct. 1, 2010 to JOEL DART (‘98) and Jacqueline Dart. Joel and Jacqueline reside in Oakville, Ontario.
KEVIN BISHOP (’99) and his wife Tanya would like to announce the arrival of twins, Hannah and Braedan, born Feb. 9, 2011. Mom and the twins are at home and doing fine. CHARMAINE RICHARDS (’99) tells us her son Caden turned two on March 2, 2011 and she is currently teaching math at Harriet Curtis Collegiate (her old high school)in St. Anthony, NL. Pictured is a family photo and recent photo of Caden.
DOUG JACKSON (‘99) and MELANIE (MANNING) JACKSON (‘99) are thrilled to announce the early arrival of their second son, Ewan Ross, on Nov. 9, 2010. Ewan and his big brother, Keagan, are also proud to share that their Daddy recently graduated with his Master of Science in Chemistry from Dalhousie University. The Jacksons reside in Curry’s Corner. Doug is a Vice-Principal at Northeast Kings Education Centre and Melanie works in the Alumni Affairs Office at Acadia.
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JEFF SMITH (‘96) was recently awarded Top 40 Under 40 by Business In Vancouver magazine. He is currently the Vice President Commercial at CHC Helicopter, the world’s largest provider of helicopter services to the offshore oil and gas industry. Jeff lives in Vancouver with his wife, AMANDA SMITH (WARD) (‘96), and their two daughters Madeleine (6) and Katherine (4). Amanda works as a communications consultant for the life sciences sector. Amanda and Jeff are also heavily involved with Anaphylaxis Canada as a result of Madeleine’s severe food allergies.
2000s MARISA (CAVERHILL) (’00) and PAUL PELKEY (’98) are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Jackson Paul, on March 17, 2010. (Proud first-time Uncle BRENNAN CAVERHILL (’03 & ’05) took this family photo on New Year’s Day 2011.) Marisa graduated from UNB in 2009 with her M.Ed. Counselling Psychology and continues to work as a Victim Services Coordinator for the Department of Public Safety. Paul is the 4th generation in the family insurance business, W.C. Porter Insurance, which he purchased from his father in 2002. The Pelkeys reside in their hometown of Woodstock, NB. SHANNON (LELIEVRE) PIERANGELI (’00) and her husband, Terry Pierangeli, welcomed their daughter, Aurelia Grace, on June 15, 2010. The family current resides in Ottawa, ON, where Terry is posted as a member of the Canadian Forces. Shannon and Terry were married at the Manning Memorial Chapel on July 19, 2008.
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2000s TIM BURLEY (’02) and Karla Greek were married and enjoyed a reception Aug. 7, 2010 in the Bluenose Ballroom at the Delta Halifax. Pictured from left to right are: Heidi Greek-Hilchie, Karl Greek, Tim Burley (Business Administration grad), Karla Greek, Ingrid (Menssen) Greek BSc(Hec) (’67) and Joel Greek. The bride is an engineer with ExxonMobil in Halifax and the groom is the Atlantic Canada/New England Sales Manager with Pointstreak Sports Technologies.
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Burgess, Margaret A. (’35), Killingworth, CT Eaton (Blenkhorn), Barbara (’35), Wolfville, NS Barss, Gordon D. (’36), Dartmouth, NS Beattie (Creed), Enid (’36), Fredericton, NB Orne (Bowen), Catherine Lamont (’36), Chapel Hill, NC Langille, Greta A. (’37), Pictou, NS Chipman, Eugene W. (’38), Kentville, NS Beveridge (Eaton), Jean Francis (’39), Wolfville, NS Landymore (Fairn), Eleanor (’40), Halifax, NS Lincoln (Howe), Elizabeth B. (’40), Ware, MA Lockhart (Wright), Marion (’41), Canterbury, NB Tupper, R. Carl (’41) Gomez (Clark), Helen M. (’44), Port of Spain, Trinidad Reddin (Haines), J. Estelle (’44), Cornwall, PE Tower, A. MacLean (’45), Montreal-Ouest, QC Thomas, A.R.H. “Dick” (’45), Pulborough, West Sussex, England Emenau, Frederick C. (’46), Liverpool, NS Amos, M. Frederick (’47), Burlington, ON King (Stronach), Joyce (’47), Dartmouth, NS MacVicar, Charles (’47), Glace Bay, NS Baker, David M. (’48), Halifax, NS Borden (Bishop), Marjorie A. (’48), Kentville, NS Hamilton (Walsh), Margaret (’48), Sarasota, FL Thurber, Lillian Francis (’48), Bridgetown NS Holmes, Donald C. (’49), Windsor, NS Irvine, Thomas Ellison (’49), St. Stephen, NB Magarvey, Raymond H. (’49), Middleton, NS Whitehead (Manzer), Mary (’49), Pointe-Claire, QC Wong, Gene Don (’49), West Vancouver, BC Clements, Charles Andrew (’50), Calgary AB Kitson, Fulton G. (’50), Newark, DE McKinney, John E. (’50), Bathurst, NB Richardson, Gordon H. (’50), St. Stephen, NB Kennie, Donald Herbert (’51), Gaspereau NS Jones, Clifford S. (’51), Windsor, NS Woolaver, Phillip R. (’51), Bear River, NS Robertson, Kathleen Elizabeth (’52), Cambridge ON Marshall, Harry A. (’53)
Atkinson (Hillman), M. Gloria (’54), Charlottetown, PE Caldwell, R. Quincy (’55), River Denys, NS Chandler, William A. (’58), St. Andrews, NB Long (Hunter), Claire V. (’59), Springhill, NS Sawh, Gobin (’60), Halifax, NS Clarke, Harold D. (’61), Chester Basin, NS Merriam, Donald B. (’61), Middleton, NS Kent, George Thomas (’64), Bridgewater NS Burdick, David L. (’64), South Deerfield, MA Taylor, William Gordon (’69), Dartmouth, NS Perry, Douglas Joseph (’70), Sheet Harbour, NS MacLeod (Smith), Sheila Elizabeth (’71), Amherst, NS Tutty, Linda Estelle (’76), Dartmouth, NS Pyke, John Winston (’78), Halifax, NS Skabar (Webster), Sandra Joyce (’80), Amherst, NS Jennings, Mary Margaret (’83), Kentville, NS Steele, Phillip Leonard (’89), Halifax, NS MacInnis, Nancy Marlene (’89), Glace Bay, NS McNabb, Robert Gordon (’90), Windsor, NS Eagles, Margaret Evlyn (’94), Parrsboro NS Bryson, George M. (Horton Academy), Toronto, ON Bligh, J. Harley (Horton Academy), Berwick, NS Kennie, Donald Herbert (Horton Academy), Wolfville, NS Walker, Anne Winsby (Horton Academy) Dryden, Donald Irving (Horton Academy), McKee’s Mill, NB McFetridge, John G. (Horton Academy), Kentville, NS Davies, John E., Wolfville, NS, former Economics Professor VanderKloet, Sam, Wolfville, NS, Honorary Research Professor, Dept. of Biology Amy, Edward, Halifax, NS Tuck, Frank, Hillsborough, NB Mosher, Donald Inglis, Berwick, NS, former Manager of the Acadia Bookstore Allen, Clara Elizabeth “Betty”, Wolfville, NS, former long-serving employee in the business office MacDonald, Ruth, Riverview NB
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Starting in this edition of The Bulletin, we are reserving space on our final page for a fond look back at the way we were. Do you know the woman in this photo? If so, send me an e-mail at fred.sgambati@ acadiau.ca. First person to identify her correctly will win an Acadia sweatshirt (valued at $70.00). Please include your name, address and phone number in your response. We will reveal the answer, the winner and have another image for you in the fall edition. Look forward to hearing from you. Have fun!
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