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King’s Herald King’s Connect............................................... 4 Events.......................................................... 16 Features....................................................... 18 Campaign Update........................................ 26 Homecoming................................................ 28 Milestones & In Memoriam........................... 30
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hen David Sylvester and I travel around the country, meeting with alumni and renewing King’s connections, we are often asked, “what can I do for King’s?” The most important answer is to speak well of King’s. We hope that the common experience of our graduates, after the initial glow of pride and accomplishment when they cross the stage at Alumni Hall, will be an understanding and appreciation of the unique value of a King’s education. May the lessons learned here lead to a full, rich and rewarding life. We hear it in the stories our alumni tell us of the paths they took after King’s. They speak of lifelong learning, critical thinking, and the ability to write and read and positively engage in local and global communities. I appreciate that many of our recent graduates will need some time to find this path, but take heart that these skills will take you far beyond the
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economic fluxes and changing employment market of the time. It matters to King’s that you proudly include King’s University College at Western University on your CV’s and in descriptions of your skills and educational progress. We often hear how well our recent graduates are treated by alumni as they seek employment. Thank you for considering King’s applicants and offering your help as mentors. The most tangible sign we have that our alumni speak well of King’s is the influx of students who are arriving here because King’s alumni encouraged them to look at King’s before making a decision about postsecondary education. We love to welcome second and even third generation King’s students to Epworth Ave. It is also nieces, nephews and neighbours who are finding their way to King’s because they have heard about its uniqueness from someone who
has experienced a King’s education. Most importantly, our alumni and friends are sending us incredible young women and men who will grow and thrive at King’s. I am pictured with some of the amazing team in our Registrar’s office. The welcome they give to high school students who are considering King’s and the guidance and support they provide throughout the process of choosing King’s is very much the personal and friendly attention our alumni remember. Let the Alumni Office know when you will be on campus showing King’s to a potential student so that we too can welcome them and bring out the red carpet. I look forward to seeing many of you at Homecoming and for the official opening of the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre on September 28. You have made the King Centre a reality and we are looking forward to thanking you for choosing, supporting and speaking well of King’s.
King’sConnect King’s University College Students’ Council Update By Jen Carter, KUCSC president
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ing’s University College Students’ Council (KUCSC) is gearing up for yet another exciting year. As the largest donor to the Student Life Campaign, the students at King’s have donated approximately $2.6 million in support of the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre and student financial aid. The KUCSC will also leave its legacy by donating the gym equipment for the new fitness facility. We could not be more excited to make the move into our new offices on the second floor of the King Center. Our new space will allow Council to be more visible to
the students. This is not just a building to our students, but a symbol of growth and of cooperation. The King Centre will become a living legacy for the KUCSC, as a constant reminder of the things we are capable of if we work together and put our minds to it. We have an exciting year ahead of us, not only because of the new building, but also because of the many new initiatives this year’s executive will put forth. The King’s community can look forward to the ability to harness student opinion like never before. Faculty representatives on the KUCSC will now be able to reach their entire faculties through an on-line webpage being created
specifically for students. Academic forums will also be held throughout the year, giving a voice to students and a platform for change. The King’s community can also look forward to an amazing speaker series, student open mic nights in the King Centre, and charity events, such as Relay for Life. All of this would not be possible without the KUCSC’s executive team: Jen Carter, president, Bilal Javaid, vice-president finance, Jon Lesarge, vice-president student issues, Elise Ritchie, vice-president events and Jacky El-Chaer.
Photo from left: Jon Lesarge, Jacky El-Chaer, Jen Carter, Bilal Javaid and Elsie Ritchie
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King’sConnect Faculty News Norton’s students and colleagues describe him as personable and empathetic; and his teaching style as familiar and conversational in a friendly and welcoming environment that promotes a high level of student engagement. He eschews modern technology in the classroom in favor of transparencies and an overhead projector – only fitting for a History professor. He focuses intently on skill development, often working with students one-on-one, educating, transforming, empowering and instilling his infectious enthusiasm for his discipline.
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His department chair writes, “The many hours that Professor Norton spends advising students on a range of academic matters, from library research to essay organization and writing, reflects the simple belief that nothing can take the place of human interaction and the exchange of ideas in a supportive and cooperative learning environment.”
Excellence in Teaching Award for a Part-time Faculty Member Part-time faculty make enormous contributions to the University and carry a significant portion of the teaching load. Many are outstanding teachers and David Norton is one of the best having taught a variety of History courses at various levels over many years, making the Dean’s Honor Roll of Teaching Excellence without fail. Norton specializes in First Nations History and has had a strong connection with local First Nations reservations for decades.
Norton is an Anglican Priest and so it is onlyfitting that he has his own “Ten Commandments of Teaching” that encapsulate his teaching philosophy: 1. Enjoy teaching 2. Be vulnerable 3. Have fun 4. Encourage investigation 5. Appreciate students’ contributions 6. Be approachable 7. Clearly state expectations 8. Mark reasonably 9. Keep things simple 10. Be honest
Excellence in Teaching Award Erin Hannah, Department of Political Science Award to be presented at Fall Convocation, October 2013.
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Michelle Hartley
English professor Michelle Hartley was recognized by her students and colleagues for doing what she loves the most: encouraging students to be active, engaged, creative and independent thinkers. With over 12 years teaching experience in the Western community, Hartley received Western’s Arts and Humanities Angela Armitt Award for Excellence in Teaching. Hartley teaches at Western and instructs part-time at King’s and Huron. The Arts and Humanities Angela Armitt Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates a level of excellence in the areas of classroom and seminar teaching at the undergraduate and/ or graduate level, course design, curriculum development, thesis supervision and educational outreach.
King’sConnect Faculty News Rob Ventresca
Cathy Chovaz Cathy Chovaz, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, is the recipient of the 2013 Western University Autism Centre of Excellence Research Award. Chovaz is Canada’s first Deaf clinical psychologist and teaches courses in clinical psychology, focusing her area of expertise on mental health and deafness. For more information about Chovaz’s work, please visit www.deafkidspsych.com/.
Rob Ventresca ‘93, associate professor in History, was selected as one of eight distinguished alumni of the Niagara Catholic District School Board.
in 1993. He obtained his Masters Degree the following year and a Doctorate in History in 2004.
He was selected for his commitment to creating a better understanding of the cultures and faiths that comprise Canada’s multicultural fabric.
In December 2012, Ventresca, published his book Soldier of Christ: the Life of Pope Pius XII. Ventresca presents an objective account of the fascinating life and career of Pius XII, a contradictory figure who has sparked debates known as the “Pius Wars”.
A graduate of St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and Notre Dame College School, Ventresca went on to attend King’s and graduated with an Honors Degree in History
For more information about this book, please visit the Harvard University Press website at www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog. php?isbn=9780674049611.
to remember things like rationing, shortages, cars put up on blocks “for the duration”, scrap metal drives and Victory Bond parades. And all this really was part of life on the home front. But it’s also true that the war put Canadians back to work after a decade of Depression.
hit home. Mobilization for total war meant shortages, rationing, and propaganda urging people to buy Victory Bonds rather than spend. Canadians had to navigate these tensions – between having more money than ever, but being faced with fewer things to buy and a government urging them to save.
Graham Broad A Small Price to Pay, written by Graham Broad, Department of History, will be released in early October 2013. This book is a study of Canadian consumers and consumer culture in a time of war. When people Graham think of the BR O AD home front, they tend
e A Small Pric to Pay Culture on Consumer Front, an Home the Canadi 1939-45
Most people had more money than they’d ever had, and for the first half of the war there were very few restrictions on the availability of goods, so people spent like mad. It was the biggest consumer boom in Canadian history. They bought all the things that advertisers had been harping about for years but they could never afford: cars, appliances, fine clothes, and dinners out. In early 1942, the war really
This book is the first study of Canadian consumers in wartime and one of the first major studies of consumer culture in any nation at war. In addition, the book was selected by the University of British Columbia Press and the Canadian War Museum to be part of their Studies in Canadian Military History series.
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King’sConnect Faculty Bookshelf What I’m reading
focused on human rights advocacy and history in Canada and the United States, immigration experiences in North America, as well as social movements and political history in Canada. An alumna of King’s herself, she is happy to be teaching at her Alma Mater. Professor Bangarth is passionate about educating students on the history of rights’ movements. Through her classes, such as HIST 2187 Power to the Peoples: Rights in North America, she hopes to encourage students to become active participants in the world around them. Each of the following books is a true representation of the types of history that Bangarth likes to research and produce.
Professor Stephanie Bangarth ’95, Department of History, admits that her current favourite books may seem like a scholarly reading list, but insists that she would be happy to bring any of them along for a good beach read. Professor Bangarth’s research interests are
n Lawrence Hill, Dear Sir, I Intend to Burn Your Book: An Anatomy of a Book Burning (2013): I have read everything that Larry Hill has written, most notably his award-winning book, The Book of Negroes (2007). Dear Sir is actually a text of a speech that Hill gave to the Canadian Literature Centre in Edmonton as part of the Henry Kriesel Lecture Series. Hill tells the story of an email he received in 2011 from a Surinamese man in the Netherlands who informed Hill that he intended to burn The Book of Negroes. Hill’s reaction to this news, along with his historical and current exploration of censorship and free speech,
Principal’s luncheon recognizes families of graduating international students All families of graduating international students were invited to a luncheon in honour of their achievements. The luncheon was held on June 12, the day following King’s Convocation ceremonies. The following students attended with their families visiting from China: Renfang Tian, Tao Wang and Tianqui Xu.
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as well as his attempts to understand his book burner’s motives, are what makes this short book so compelling. n Scott Neigh, Resisting the State: Canadian History Through the Stories of Activists (2013): Scott Neigh also has a companion book to this one on gender and sexuality, but I find the range of the above-noted book to be more fascinating. It profiles a number of Canadian activists whose everyday accounts of their strategies to overcome racism, sexism and poverty, for example, are so incredibly inspiring. In editing these accounts, Neigh also nicely contextualizes the histories of these various social movements, providing an alternative to the “usual” narrative of Canadian history. This is exactly the kind of thing I do in my classes on Canadian history. n Carmela Patrias, Jobs and Justice: Fighting Discrimination in Wartime Canada, 1939-1945 (2013): This book is both historical and incredibly timely. I love books that have this kind of broad appeal, and in examining how racism can undermine capitalism in times of crisis, Patrias’ research moves beyond the Second World War to provide context for today and encourages us as citizens not to be complacent and to confront sources of inequality in Canada.
King’sConnect
By David Sylvester
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This has not always been the case, however, and public service has, historically, been considered a higher calling, one that demands commitment, skill and, most importantly, personal and professional integrity. Social critics, from Socrates to Aquinas, to Jon Stewart (yes, even Jon Stewart) have spilled much ink on the necessity for ethical leadership and have had cause—alas, on too many occasions—to lament its absence. To my mind, if we are to encourage the kind of skilled and principled leadership we hope to have, we should take every opportunity to ensure that our representatives (elected or otherwise) are accountable, but we should also take the time to celebrate those who are getting it right.
Building up the Common Good Politics is a noble activity. We should revalue it, practise it with vocation and a dedication that requires testimony, martyrdom, that is to die for the common good ~ Pope Francis I We are very pleased to share with you in this edition of the King’s Herald the profiles of three distinguished alumni who, to put it simply, are working for you and me. They represent a growing number of King’s graduates who are choosing career paths that require tremendous personal sacrifice and commitment, often with little prospect of gratitude for their efforts. When they do their job well, however, we all benefit. These graduates are men and women who seek to lift up the common good through their work in public service. Clearly, there is no shortage of news stories these days chronicling the inadequacies of our elected officials and civil servants. As a result, we have witnessed a marked increase in the cynicism we all hold towards those in politics and public service. I see it in our current students, and I see it in my own children.
These King’s graduates, along with many others I have recently met, are indeed ‘getting it right’. Through their work they are helping to break down this cynicism, whether their leadership is political or behind the scenes in policy development. More than one of them cut their teeth while at King’s through their involvement in the King’s Students’ Council. All of them recognize how their studies and teachers at King’s helped them prepare for their current responsibilities. In many ways they embody the integrity King’s hopes to instill in all its students. Readers of the King’s Herald will have encountered in past editions the diverse profiles of inspiring grads, young and not so young, who strive to make a difference through their work and through their lives. King’s doesn’t simply exist to prepare graduates for a ‘job’; we invite, challenge and prepare students to explore how they might make a real difference in the world. We hope, also, that during their time at King’s, they will meet others who seek to leave a meaningful mark. The graduates we have profiled in these pages, as well as many others working in public service, are, through their commitment to building up the common good, making a difference for us all.
Sisters of St. Joseph honoured at Convocation At King’s Convocation on June 11, Sister Margo Ritchie, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of St. Joseph London, was presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.) in recognition of a life dedicated to service. Sister Margo accepted on behalf of her entire religious community which includes Peterborough, Pembroke, Hamilton and London. PHOTO: steve grimes
From the Principal’s Desk
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph (CSJ) has been a force in shaping social change in the city of London since arriving in 1868. Sister Margo, a London native and Western alumna (BA ’71, Brescia), joined the community in the early 1970s and led many initiatives through the work of the Sisters. She is a teacher, community builder, and leader. Her work in the schools of London, the streets of Colombia and the many different areas served by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph has truly made a difference. Recognizing Sister Margo’s wisdom and talent, the Sisters elected her as their Congregational Leader in 2007, and later elected her as President of the CSJ Canadian Federation in 2009. An ardent environmentalist, Sister Margo was instrumental in the CSJ London’s 2007 move to a new home, which was the first LEED ® Gold Certified building in the Forest City. Soon, the Sisters in London will open two wings of their residence on Windermere Road as a new residential hospice for members of the London community in the final stages of their life.
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King’sConnect Social Networking Social Work students support Homeless Memorial through community outreach In April, fundraising was completed for a London Homeless Memorial which King’s students played a significant part in bringing to reality. Third year students in the Social Work in the Community course contributed $2,645 to help build the rock monument and plaque. It will be erected later this year. “It’s a direct link between classroom and community,” says Dermot Hurley, School of Social Work. “Our students need to be concerned about poverty and homelessness.”
Photo from left: Trevor Johnson, Jackie Sharzer, Dermot Hurley, Massah Tarrawalley, Tendai Utete, Jackie Schindler, Val Hopkins, Abe Oudshoorn
Later in the April, at an event held at the Covent Garden Market, The London Homeless Coalition announced the completion of their fund-raising goal to build the London Homeless Memorial. A total of $11,850 was raised to build the monument, pay for upkeep and also to develop a process for tracking and recognizing the deaths of homeless individuals in the community.
Professor Trevor Johnson along with students Massah Tarawalley, Tendai Kambasha, Jackie Schindler, Jackie Sharzer and Val Hopkins attended the event and applauded the efforts of the coalition to build the monument. “The Social Work in the Community course moves beyond the theoretical and gives students practical ways to engage with the community. It is a different opportunity and
they have worked very hard together to help this cause,” says Johnson. For more information about the School of Social Work, please visit www.kings.uwo.ca/ academics/school-of-social-work/. To learn more about the London Homeless Coalition, please visit www.londonhomeless.ca/.
Dr. Peter McMahon Award
Nicole Clarke and Trish McMahon
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Dr. Peter McMahon dedicated over 35 years of service to King’s University College teaching and mentoring students in the School of Social Work. Trish McMahon, daughter of Peter McMahon, was at spring convocation to hand out the inaugural award to this year’s co-recipients Sarah Strasler and Nicole Clarke.
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King’sConnect President’s Message By Natalie Mak ’10, president, King’s University College Alumni Association
to generate funds which we donate directly to student and alumni programming and services at King’s. Since the launch of the Student Life Campaign in 2007, the Alumni Association has provided $75,000 in funding to the Student Life Centre and directed over $40,500 to student awards.
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While we are happy to do our part, we are indebted to the generous members of the alumni community who continue to support the growth and development of King’s for generations to come.
I am excited to report on a few initiatives launched by the Office of Alumni Affairs in cooperation with the Alumni Association. One of the ways we endeavor to support students and alumni is through the Life After King’s Mentoring Program. Those who are interested in connecting with an established professional from our alumni community can contact the Office of Alumni Affairs to be matched with a mentor. Mentoring provides a valuable opportunity to build a network and develop business skills necessary to succeed in the workforce. We are very excited about a new event that will launch in 2014. The first annual King’s Development Day will take place on Friday, May 2 in the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre. This day will include a keynote speaker, concurrent sessions and an opportunity to network with fellow alumni and friends from the wider King’s community. This event promises to provide attendees with access to insider tips and best practices on a variety of topics, such as leadership, career development, and work-life balance. Through our affinity partnerships with TD Insurance Meloche Monnex and Canada Life Insurance, the Alumni Association is able
In preparation for the upcoming months, the Alumni Association has organized a fabulous line-up of events – the Toronto Blue Jays Game on August 28, the Romeo & Juliet performance at the Stratford Festival Theatre on September 22 and Homecoming September 27-29. We hope to see you there!
Discover the benefits of mentorship The Life After King’s Mentoring Program aims to connect alumni with both students and alumni who are interested in career exploration. This service provides an informal opportunity to network with graduates who are established in their field. These mentors are able to provide advice on a range of topics whether you are entering the workforce, or looking for insight on a career transition.
King’s Alumni Association Board of Directors •• Natalie Mak ‘10, president •• Jen Carter, King’s University College Students’ Council representative •• Daniel Cuevas ’11, director •• David Ducharme ‘64, King’s University College Board representative •• Gordana Cvetkovic ’02, director, School of Social Work representative •• Richard Dixon ‘78, director •• Shauna Eastman ’11, director •• Kahlil Hamzo ’10, director •• Ryan McMurray ‘08, director •• Mary O’Connor ‘10, director •• Jeremy Santucci ‘12, director •• Katrina Clarke ’06, ex-officio member, College Council representative (maternity leave) •• Erin Lawson, ex-officio member, executive director, office of development & alumni affairs •• Kaleigh Rodgers, ex-officio member, alumni & development officer
Mentorship offers an opportunity for students and alumni to explore potential career paths and begin to develop their professional networks. Regardless of your stage of career readiness, mentorship is a valuable learning experience and a proactive opportunity for discovery and exploration. Students and alumni who are interested in a mentorship opportunity should contact the Office of Alumni Affairs (kcalumni@uwo.ca).
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King’sConnect King’s Gives Back Hospitality dinner well served Thanks to the generosity and hard work of the wider King’s community, 145 hot meals were served at the Hospitality Centre on Dundas Street East, London, on Saturday, April 13. The bi-annual event is organized by the Office of Campus Ministry with assistance from King’s staff, faculty and students along with members of Christ the King University Parish. The hot meal service occurs at Christmas and following Easter. This year, 32 volunteers worked two shifts serving hot meals, fruit, beverages and dessert at the centre. As well, guests enjoyed listening to music, playing cards and making crafts – all supplied by the King’s team. One of the many donors of food was King’s student Caleb Chan. He arranged to donate the balance of his meal plan via fruits and non-perishable items. It certainly was a creative way for a student to support and assist others!
Photo from left: Caleb Chan and Luisa Iarusso, food service director
King’s also supports the Hospitality Centre on the second Saturday of each month by providing “a safe environment”, including sandwiches, beverages and baked goods along with card playing. These evenings are organized by Annette Donovan Panchaud of Campus Ministry. She welcomes your on-going support! She can be reached at adonova5@uwo.ca.
Leave a Legacy Sherry Nowlan, BA ‘84 (History), currently a senior trade officer at Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, chose King’s as one of two organizations that will benefit from her estate. She believes that King’s will realize a more sustained impact through her targeted giving than she would be able to provide by gifting her estate to multiple organizations. She will also target her annual giving to King’s by creating the Nowlan Award in Political Science, which will benefit a fourth year student with the highest average in Honors Political Science. Nowlan credits King’s commitment to financial accountability for creating a credible and well managed organization that is a leader in undergraduate education. Nowlan feels that investing in education is extremely important, as it is regularly underfunded by government and overlooked by many donors. While there are other good causes, such as health care and child welfare, these areas could not provide services without the expertise and education King’s provides. Specifically, King’s is close to her heart, as she fondly remembers studying with Dr. Goutor, working for Dr. Tozun Bahcheli, and taking an Honors Political Science class with William Dawson during his work on the repatriation of the constitution. Photo from left: Tozun Bahcheli, Sherry Nowlan, David Sylvester and Erin Lawson
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Consistent core values, commitment to interfaith dialogue and excellent stewardship are just some of the values that Nowlan considered when she chose to entrust King’s with her legacy.
King’sConnect Book Report The Good Doctor by Vince Agro ’62
both oppose Mussolini’s regime in Italy and champion the interests of Hamilton’s ItalianCanadians against anti-Italian persecution.
The Good Doctor is a compelling tale set in Hamilton, Ontario’s Italian community during World War II. It follows the efforts of Doctor Vincenzo Arcone, or Doc Vince as he is known in Hamilton’s Little Sicily, as he struggles to
Written by King’s alumnus Vince Agro ’62, The Good Doctor is a fictional story based on the recollections of Agro’s family and others who formed one of the first Italian communities in Canada. The story parallels much of Hamilton’s history and includes autobiographical references from Agro’s youth.
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Vince Agro
The Good Doctor gained nationwide acclaim when it was announced as a finalist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize Reader’s Choice contest in 2012. It was also awarded the 2012 F.G. Bressani Literary Prize for Fiction. Like Doc Vince, Agro has also been a longstanding leader in his community. While at
King’s, Agro was elected frosh representative in ‘58, and founded the Italian Club under the guidance of Professor Dante Lenardon. Agro served as club president in both ‘58 and ‘59. After graduation, Agro worked as a teacher in Hamilton before entering municipal politics, serving as alderman, regional councillor, controller, deputy mayor and mayor. Today, along with his writing pursuits, Agro is a life insurance agent. Now in its second printing, The Good Doctor is available at bookstores across Canada. Join the Hamilton Chapter on November 7 and hear Vince Agro speak about his novel. See page 15 for more information.
An Art Show for the benefit of
University College Please join us for this special Toronto Event featuring the work of artists from the Alton Mill. alton mill.ca
Thursday, November 14th, 2013 from 6 to 10 p.m. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres 94 Riverwood Parkway, Toronto, Ontario M8Y 4E9 RSVP to sbrolla@rogers.com
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Spring Convocation – The King’s Alumni Association welcomed 641 new alumni to the family at spring convocation on June 11. Despite a rainy spring, the weather held out for the graduates to enjoy their day in the sunshine.
Events Recap
Toronto Networking Lunch at Barclays – Alumni working in downtown Toronto gathered for lunch at Barclays Capital on February 22. The event was again hosted by Tim Wasik ’92 and was attended by Erin Lawson, David Sylvester, and BMOS Professor Trevor Hunter ’92.
Photo from left: Carlo Ammendolia ‘07, Patrick Searle ‘11, Victoria Cacioppo ‘12 and Michael Badeau ‘11
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June
International Women’s Day – On March 8, alumni, staff, and friends of King’s gathered for the 14th annual luncheon celebrating International Women’s Day. Attendees were touched by the talk given by Cathy Chovaz, Assistant Professor of Psychology at King’s. Chovaz, who is Canada’s first Deaf clinical psychologist, shared her inspirational story of perseverance in the face of adversity.
Cathy Chovaz
Alumni Association Board Retreat – Members of the Alumni Association Board met for their strategic planning retreat on April 6. The retreat was a productive opportunity for the Board to discuss a variety of initiatives for the coming year. The Board also pledged gifts towards student and alumni awards. These donations were made possible through a partnership with TD Insurance Meloche Monnex. (Photo from left: Mary O’Connor ‘10, Natalie Mak ‘10, Gordana Cvetkovic ‘02, Katrina Clarke ‘06, Erin Lawson, Khalil Hamzo ‘10, Shauna Eastman ‘11, Jen MacRae ‘96 and Richard Dixon ‘78)
London alumni view a demonstration of the roasting process
London Chapter Coffee Tasting – The second annual coffee tasting event took place on April 13, at The Fire Roasted Coffee Co. at the Western Fair Farmer’s Market.
Greg Marshall speaks to Hamilton alumni Principal David Sylvester speaks to London alumni
London Networking Lunch at Bertoldi’s – This event, held on March 21. The event allowed alumni working in downtown London to connect, and provided the opportunity to discuss how to deepen connections in our alumni community.
Greg Marshall visits the Hamilton Chapter – Hamilton alumni met at Tailgate Charlie’s for a talk with Western Mustang’s football coach Greg Marshall on May 16. Marshall discussed his career as an athlete and coach at Western, as well as the special relationship shared by King’s and the Mustangs.
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Upcoming Alumni Events
For further details, please visit the King’s University College alumni events page at www.kings.uwo.ca/alumni or contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at kcalumni@uwo.ca or 1-800-265-4406 x4502
August n Toronto Blue Jays game with Alumni Western – Wednesday, August 28. Enjoy one of the most anticipated games of the Toronto season as the Jays take on the Yankees. Alumni will be seated together in section 130 – Field Level Bases. Tickets are available for purchase at www.alumni.uwo.ca/connect/events/. Registration is limited.
Golfers from left: Rick Perreault ‘82, Leanne Perreault ‘82, Marie Horman ‘82 and Barry Horman
September n Romeo & Juliet at the Stratford Festival – Sunday, September 22. Join us at the fifth annual Stratford Festival event hosted by Professor Paul Werstine ’70. Enjoy A+ seating for the matinee performance, a catered lunch in the Marquee Room and a talk about the play by King’s own resident Shakespeare expert. Werstine will be joined by Professor Ian Rae who will speak about the Stratford Festival as a cultural icon. Spaces will book fast. Registration is limited, so get your tickets soon!
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n 18th Annual King’s Golf Classic – Monday, September 23. For registration or sponsorship information, please contact Kelly Schaus at kschaus2@uwo.ca or 519-433-3491 x4565. golf classic Signature sponsor:
Homecoming – September 27 – 29.
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October n Toronto Networking Breakfast at Denton’s – Tuesday, October 29. Back by popular demand, the Toronto chapter will present a networking event for the second time this year. Join us for this event generously hosted by Alana Walker Carpenter ‘96, CEO of Intriciti. This will be a unique opportunity to stay connected with local alumni, and learn about the development of our Life After King’s Mentoring Program. Attendance is limited.
November n Hamilton Chapter Event – Thursday, November 7. Vince Agro ’62, author of The Good Doctor, will speak about his novel, which focuses on the treatment of Italian Canadian immigrants in the WWII era. Stay tuned to the alumni events webpage for more details.
Romeo & Juliet at the Stratford Festival – September 22
n Toronto Art Show – Thursday, November 14. James Sbrolla ‘90 will host the Toronto Art Show featuring the work of artists from the Alton Mill. Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, as well as a silent auction benefiting the King’s University College Foundation. RSVP to Sbrolla@rogers.com. n Christopher Perrin Beatty Lecture – Wednesday, November 20, 6-7 p.m. Featuring, Erin Hannah, Department of Political Science, 2013 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award. RSVP to nfurniva@uwo.ca or 519-433-3491 x4500.
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From King’s to Mayor of Toronto? Karen Stintz, BA ’92, Dipl ’93, has her sights set on Toronto’s top municipal job
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Karen Stintz loves football. A devoted Baltimore Ravens fan, her Toronto City Hall office has several bronzed footballs on the shelves. She inherited the love of the game from her dad, Henry, who hails from Baltimore, the city where her cousin still has season tickets. Now, Stintz, a three-term municipal politician representing Eglinton-Lawrence, and chair of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), is about to kick off another exciting game in her life: a drive for Mayor of Toronto against predicted heavy weights, such as NDP MP Olivia Chow and incumbent Mayor Rob Ford. Written by Jane Antoniak
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has been a journey,” she says from her office while reporters are camped out in the hallways hoping to speak with Mayor Ford. “And I thank Mayor Ford because he has provided me with the biggest political challenge of my career. Through it, I have learned a great deal about my colleagues, about myself, and about what I value about the city and why I think it is worth fighting for.” Stintz is referring to the drawn out battle she endured with Ford over a multi-million dollar expansion of the TTC. He wanted underground while she wanted above ground. In the end, after a period where Stintz resigned as chair and then was re-appointed, her plan to add a line that will connect Toronto from end to end was approved. “It’s the right mode of transit for the neighbourhoods they are serving,” she says with confidence. Now, Stintz admits she is ready for some bigger plays. She agrees that she has grown beyond her ward and wants to do more for the entire city. “I think it (mayor of Toronto) would be a great job,” she says. “I’ve had a great run. I think I need to make some decisions. People do grow out of their role and I am thinking of what the next step is for me.” “There’s room to improve how we deliver services in the city, make them more customerfriendly and more accessible to users.
I think we need to invest more in transit, infrastructure and our parks.” Her two children, Jackson, 9, and Hailey, 6, agree wholeheartedly when it comes to spending on parks. The family enjoys the improvements recently made to Lytton Park, including a playground. “My son was saying, ‘oh it’s such a great park, you should see what they are doing mom!’ And I said, ‘I know what they’re doing, sweetie, that’s my job!’ And then my husband said, ‘that’s what Mommy does. Mommy makes sure that the park gets rebuilt.’ My son looked at me, it was so cute, and it was the first time he understood why I go to work. I was so grateful that there was a bit of pride in there.”
“I was going to school at a time when we were debating free trade, GST, Quebec sovereignty. It was a very interesting time in our history which made me interested in politics.” Clearly Stintz is proud to be a professional politician. It’s been a tough year as she watched top-level municipal mayors in Ontario and Quebec face legal charges and media bloodbaths, all of which she says discredits a role she would be proud to hold. “Everyone has flaws and I don’t think we should expect
politicians to be flawless. But, I think that there is every reasonable expectation that they (mayors) will operate within the rules of personal conduct and financial responsibility. From a professional level it’s disappointing to see my profession discredited.” Stintz says if she runs a campaign from January to October (2014) for mayor it will cost 1.6 million dollars. She muses that she’s come a long way from being a 17 year old in first year university at Western. She transferred to King’s after an “overwhelming” experience at main campus, finding the smaller classes and closer knit community at King’s a better fit for her personality. “People at King’s noticed if you didn’t come to class. It was a smaller campus, more connected to the professors and my classmates. I really enjoyed King’s.” She jokes that she was a shy teenager who didn’t participate in political clubs. “I was going to school at a time when we were debating free trade, GST, Quebec sovereignty. It was a very interesting time in our history which made me interested in politics.” From King’s Stintz went on to earn master’s degrees in both journalism and public administration. Now, 20 years later, and still very much interested in politics, Stintz says her values are clear. “I am proud of what I do. I’m proud of my city. And, I think politics is important.” As a side note – she hopes to see her fellow alumni at Homecoming this fall to watch a little football with her family.
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Finding his Passion for Politics
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Patrick Searle, BA ‘11 (Religious Studies) shares his journey at King’s and how it inspired him to join Queen’s Park with the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and make a difference in the lives of Torontonians. Written by Agnes Chick
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rowing up in London with a worldclass university basically in his backyard, it was a no-brainer for Patrick Searle to attend Western with the rest of his high school friends. It wasn’t until he accepted his offer at King’s and started classes in the fall that he realized he had made the right choice. From joining the Soph team in his second year to launching a YouTube show called “Fuss on the Bus” – a concept that provided information to students in an easy to understand and accessible manner – Searle was actively involved during his university career. “From day one of Orientation Week when I taught cheers to rally up my classmates, to when professors would say hello to me by name, I knew I was becoming a part of the greatest community I could have ever asked for,” reflects Searle. As King’s Students’ Council president from 2009-2010, Searle got a taste for running a not-for-profit, including managing a budget, making risky decisions, human resources directives, and ultimately doing it all in the name of his fellow students. He describes it as a “one-of-a-kind experience” that helped the KUCSC executive learn the true importance of making a decision they believed in, and facing the consequences of their actions. Searle excelled academically at King’s. He was named Valedictorian and graduated with a Major in Religious Studies and a Minor in Political Science. His drive for knowledge led him to courses in Religious Studies, Political Science, History and English. Searle jokes that by the time he finished his education at King’s, he should have received degrees from every program. Before attending university, Searle never imagined he would one day be working in Queen’s Park. Initially, he dreamt of being a teacher and helping others in front of a classroom. It was Patrick Dunne’s Politics of Childhood Education course that changed everything for him.
“Patrick Dunne single-handedly opened my eyes to the realities of public education, government decision-making, the impact of public policy on the classroom, and how things really work in education,” says Searle, who quickly became fascinated with education policy. “My interests in life shifted from being in front of a classroom of students to talking about what was happening in that classroom.” After graduation, Searle served as vicepresident University Affairs for Western’s University Students’ Council, and subsequently served as vice-president of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, an education advocacy organization that lobbies the Government of Ontario. Once Searle had finished his position with Students’ Council, he landed an entry-level job with Glen Murray, Toronto Centre MPP, who was Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities at the time. Since Murray’s appointment to Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Searle’s position as press secretary has given him the opportunity to influence and make an impact on policy decision-making in Toronto. In this role, Searle helps develop, coordinate and deliver the Ontario government’s vision for transportation and infrastructure policy to the public. He seeks out the issues facing citizens and tries to find solutions for them. Looking back on his student experience and how far he’s come since his first year at King’s, the 23-year old feels truly blessed with how much he’s accomplished so far in his career. He confesses that sometimes he has to pinch himself when he walks up to Queen’s Park. “To be this young and help a political leader make decisions on behalf of Toronto continuously humbles me. I’m in a position where I get to make an impact on one of the greatest populations of people,” says Searle. “One of the things that King’s taught me is to live with morals and help everyone you cross paths with. When you work for a government that really cares about families, everything you do is to help improve the lives of others.”
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Serving the Public with Integrity Written by Agnes Chick Photo: Craig Scorgie
Tom Teahen, BA ‘90 (Political Science) will never forget the year he spent with the seminarians at St. Peter’s Seminary during his studies at King’s. For him, it was the idyllic Catholic experience he was looking for while pursuing a Political Science degree. At the Seminary, Teahen was surrounded by people who cared for the common good and instilled in him a sense of camaraderie and compassion – values that he still carries with him today as the Chief of Staff to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. Growing up with parents Roberta, BSW ‘90 and Gerry Teahen, former mayor of St. Marys, Ontario, Teahen became fascinated with public service at a young age and enrolled in Political Science at King’s. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1990, and subsequently earned his Honors designation at Western University the following year. He then went on to earn his Bachelor of Laws from Queen’s University in 1995. Teahen defines his King’s experience as the foundation to his 18-year legal and political career. “King’s teaches people to be critical thinkers, to approach education and life with 22
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integrity and concern for the well-being of others,” says Teahen. “One of the things that a Catholic education encourages is an understanding of how to deliver to the common good of people. That’s what I’ve always brought to the different jobs I’ve had over the years.” After graduation, Teahen worked as a labour lawyer in Toronto before turning to politics. From 2005–2007, he served as Chief of Staff to the Minister of Labour at the time, former Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Steve Peters. This position pushed him to run for political office in the 2007 Ontario election as the Liberal candidate in Beaches-East York. Although he did not win the election, Teahen continued to seek out public service opportunities and, from 2007-2010, served as chief of staff to Wynne, minister of education at the time. In 2010 Teahen was presented with a new opportunity as chief corporate services officer for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Serving in an executive role within a large government agency, Teahen was able to get hands-on experience in a variety of departments, including human resources, IT, policy and communications. When the time came for Wynne to select her chief of staff as the Ontario premier, Teahen was her top choice. In the two and
a half years working together at the Ministry of Education, they developed a trusting relationship and collaborated on many labour issues in the education sector. “I know Kathleen on a personal level – she is a person with credible integrity and passion for how to make society better,” says Teahen. “Because of her commitment to building a stronger economy, as well as improving education and health care in the province, people are able to achieve every potential they have.” In Teahen’s new role as one of Wynne’s most senior advisors, he provides her with political and policy advice, managing her office’s staff, and working with Cabinet ministers to facilitate their communication with the premier. As one of 11 people in Canada to hold this position, Teahen feels honoured to have a job he loves waking up to every morning. When Teahen is not advising Ontario’s premier and working diligently on the government’s public policy agenda, he spends as much time as he can with his wife Aileen Page and their two-and-half-year-old daughter Alexandra. Reflecting on a successful career and a growing family, Teahen believes the values and skills he learned at King’s help put him in the right direction to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at Queen’s Park.
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Family Ties: Generations who study together at King’s
Chris McDonell ‘83, graduate Leah Travaglini ‘13 and Anne McDonell ‘84 celebrate following the June convocation ceremony.
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ften the allure of going away to university is simply that: going away. Leaving behind family and striking out for an adventure in a new place with new faces. That’s what Chris McDonell, BA ’83 (English) thought he was doing as he climbed into his parents car and left Toronto for his first year at King’s. As the eldest of seven children, he says he was anxious for his own space. After he arrived, he was having such a great time he decided to invite his sisters for a visit. Before he knew it, both Anne and Carolyn were sharing the campus with him too! Both Carolyn McDonell, BA ‘84 (Economics) and her sister Anne McDonell, BA ’84 (English/History) ended up graduating in the same year causing some people to think they were twins, when in fact Chris is only 13 months older than Anne and Carolyn followed 18 months after her older sister. “As we grew up, it was us three older kids as a group,” says Carolyn. “Being from Toronto we had this idea that none of us wanted to go to Queen’s. The plan was always to go
west of Toronto. King’s is a great school, a beautiful campus and only two hours from Toronto. We were away from home, but we could go back for the weekend or see each other on campus,” she adds. The good vibes continued along the family tree resulting in their younger sister, Marjorie MacIsaac, BA ’87 (Economics) continuing the McDonell family tradition at King’s. “I think it was providential that I went to King’s because it felt like the right place to be,” says Chris. “Not the most informed decision in hindsight, but it worked out fantastically well.” Today, Chris is the founder and publisher of eatdrink magazine in Southwestern Ontario. Like many, the McDonell clan was drawn to the culture of King’s: close community ties and personal connections with other students and professors. “There is actually a relationship there, people are not a number,” says Chris. “We have a very cohesive family and I think we appreciate the closeness of community.”
Their family culture rubbed off on the next generation as, so far, three children of the McDonell alumni have also made King’s their home. Two of Chris’ children: Tara McDonell-Gordon, BA ’12 (History) and Quinn McDonell-Gordon made King’s their post-secondary school of choice. Tara laughs that King’s was one of the first places her father showed her when the family moved to London. They ended up living just a few streets away from campus. Tara chose King’s and decided to move into residence for the “full university experience”, even though it was a stone’s throw from the family home. “I had a great time and I wouldn’t have changed it. If I had the option to do it again I wouldn’t choose another school,” says Tara. She is now in the Master of Library and Information Science program at Western and she works part-time at the Cardinal Carter Library. Anne’s daughter Leah Travaglini ‘13 is a new graduate of King’s with a BA in English and History. Her Mom and Uncle Chris proudly watched her convocation in June. “For me it was an easy choice to come here,” says Leah. “It was the tradition, it seems. King’s is such a great campus because it is small and you have small classes and fantastic profs, but you get to experience the atmosphere of Western. It was just the best choice I could make,” she says. Leah is now working at the Bank of Montreal as an assistant to the head of foreign exchange. “King’s has been an unforgettable experience and I’m so glad to have spent four years here,” she says. The McDonell siblings say they are thrilled that their children are now choosing King’s and predict that more will be coming. “It’s scary how it seems like yesterday that I was here,” recalls Anne. “To think I have a child here is kind of surreal. It really makes it extra special.”
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A lumni Awa r d of D istinctio n
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For John Regan, BA ’84 (History), receiving the Alumni Award of Distinction is a full circle moment. Regan was one of the founding members of the King’s Alumni Association in the 1980s and served as the president of the Board of Directors from 1989-2000. During his tenure with the Alumni Association, he was instrumental in laying the foundation for the Association, including the development of the terms of reference and the Alumni Award of Distinction. During his time at King’s, Regan became involved on campus as a member of the JMS Careless History Club executive, and was also an active member of the campus social scene. Regan notes that the campus social activities in the 1980s facilitated many close and lasting relationships for himself and others. As an alumnus, he was eager to join the Alumni Association in order to ensure that all graduates would continue to feel connected to the community throughout the years. Regan has been a teacher with the London District Catholic School Board for over 25 years, during which time he has been recognized as an inspirational teacher, an encouraging coach, an intuitive mentor and a supportive colleague. He began his career teaching at Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School in London and later joined the teaching team at St. Jude Catholic Elementary School. In 2004, he became a secondary school teacher at St. Joseph’s High School in St. Thomas, Ontario, where he teaches history, religion, and vocal music. In recent years, Regan was recognized by the Faculty of Education at Western University as the Associate Teacher of the Year. His dedication to his students extends beyond the classroom, as he spends time after hours coaching the football team, as well as directing the choir and assisting with musical productions. Both athletics and music have long been personal passions for Regan. When he isn’t spending time with his wife and two young children, Regan can be found playing softball with the Canada Men’s Slow Pitch Championship team or lending his fine musical talents to Orchestra London’s Jeans ‘n Classics band. Regan has been seated at the piano for Jeans ‘n Classics for almost two decades, and has travelled across North America with the group sharing a fusion of classic rock set to orchestral music. With their unique blend of these genres, Jeans ‘n Classics is committed to engaging a younger audience in orchestra culture —a mission which clearly resonates with Regan. As a proud Londoner, Regan also finds the time to lend his talents to help others in his community. He has performed at many charitable benefit events, including the Grand Gala for the Women’s Community House. Regan has also supported King’s philanthropically through the creation of two academic awards in honor of his grandparents, and his mother. An ambassador of King’s, leader in the community and mentor to many, Regan embodies the qualities that are recognized in Alumni Award of Distinction recipients. It is a fitting tribute for Regan to be recognized with the award that he helped establish during his many years of service to the King’s community.
Youn g Alum n i Award Recipient
You ng A lum ni Awa r d Recipie nt
Kevin Van Lierop
Paul Wilton
Written by Kaleigh Rodgers
Written by Kaleigh Rodgers
As a native Londoner, Kevin Van Lierop, BA ’04 (History) is dedicated to fostering citizen engagement and promoting development in his hometown. After graduating from King’s, he spent a year in Paris and was inspired by the abundant level of cultural engagement in the city. This trip became the impetus for Van Lierop to make his community at home a better place.
As a young man living with hemophilia, Paul Wilton, BA ’07 (Political Science) was fortunate to be surrounded by mentors who proved that it is possible to live a good life in spite of the challenges of the disease. While some would simply take comfort in this message, Wilton responded by stepping out to be an advocate himself.
Van Lierop views his many projects as non-traditional community development. He is continually searching for ways to fill the gaps left by traditional efforts, which he feels to be unresponsive at times. He enjoys the challenge to take on projects to affect change with limited resources, and emphasizes that a positive attitude and willingness to make personal connections locally goes a long way. Van Lierop continued his education with a Diploma in Geographical Information Systems and Urban Planning at Fanshawe College, and also completed his Bachelor of Education at Althouse College. Van Lierop believes that all aspects of his education were important building blocks that help him every day with critical thinking and communicating with diverse groups of people. Professionally, Van Lierop has had a varied career notably holding positions as a research associate at Western University, and a crossappointed faculty member at Fanshawe College. Currently, Van Lierop is open to new opportunities in the community development sector. His most recent community project is the creation of a ‘Block Party in a Box’ kit, an endeavor that was funded through an Awesome London grant. The kit, which is currently in production, will encourage Londoners to get to know their neighbors, a small gesture which Van Lierop believes is the key to all innovation. Using his creativity to identify venues for community improvement, Van Lierop is quite literally helping Londoners to think outside the box to build a stronger city.
While completing his undergraduate studies, Wilton demonstrated his commitment to the King’s community as a soph, assistant soph, head soph, and member of the King’s University College Students’ Council. As a student who wasn’t involved in his own orientation week, Wilton took special care as an upper-year mentor to identify students who were struggling to fit in. He found his time as a soph to be highly rewarding and valued the opportunity to help students transition smoothly into university life. After graduating in 2007, Wilton was hired as a liaison officer at King’s. He felt this role to be a natural fit as he was already spreading the word about his experience at the University. Wilton has held several liaison positions at King’s and Western in the past six years, and earned his Bachelor of Education at Althouse in 2011. He is currently an admissions and liaison officer at King’s. In his field, he enjoys the opportunity to coach students through challenging academic decisions.
Photo: Claus Andersen
He has volunteered for a lengthy list of community driven projects, including acting as a director for the London Short Film Showcase Board, a social media documentarian for LOLAfest, a co-organizer for Hack the Vote, and a member of the City of London Community Engagement Task Force. Van Lierop is also an active member of the Emerging Leaders London Community Network, and the Pillar NonProfit Network via the UnLondon Digital Media Association where he is a member and director of the Board.
Today, Wilton holds numerous volunteer positions with local, national and international hemophilia organizations. He is vice-president of the Canadian Hemophilia Society, president of Hemophilia Ontario, and also sits on the World Federation of Hemophilia Blood Safety Supply and Availability Committee. In these roles, he acts as a leader and spokesperson for those whose lives rely on safe and reliable sources of blood and blood products. During his vacation time, Wilton often volunteers at Pinecrest Adventures, a summer camp that provides the necessary support for children with hemophilia.
In addition to his professional and volunteer commitments, Wilton takes a keen interest in municipal politics. He notably spearheaded a petition against the development of Reservoir Hill, a natural and historic site in West London. Finding hope in adversity through the support of his mentors, Wilton is now a role model for youth and families affected by hemophilia. Wilton continues to offer support to many students at King’s to ensure that they enjoy the caring community that he feels offered him so much.
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Student Life Campaign Update Opening in Fall 2013! Artist renderings of King Centre
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^ Brent Shea ’80, chair of the King’s University College Foundation Board and his wife Becky Shea ’79, toured the King Centre and extended their commitment to the Campaign. The Brent & Becky Shea Study Room will be named in recognition of the Shea’s support.
^ Incoming College Board Chair, Lynne Cram, tours the King Centre. Cram recently extended her pledge to the Student Life Campaign. The Cram Family Gathering Place has been named in recognition of her campaign contribution. (Photo from left) – Michael Tattersall, director of physical plant, Erin Lawson, Lynne Cram, David Sylvester. < On July 17, Dr. J.D. Han and Dr. Hae Ryun Park made a donation in support of the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre. In recognition of this generous contribution, a classroom in the King Centre will be named for Han and Park. Ewhan and Susie Han attended the lunch with their parents. (Photo from left) – David Sylvester, Erin Lawson, Hae Ryun Park, Sauro Camiletti, Susie Han, J.D. Han and Ewhan Han.
Reverend Edward Jackman is pictured below in the Reverend Edward J.R. Jackman Reflection Room. This room has been named in recognition of Jackman’s donation to the King Centre. (Photo from left) – ClaireCallaghan ‘71, Reverend Edward Jackman and Erin Lawson. < The Jenya Hayhoe Award in Support of Volunteerism was established by Silvercrest Foundation Limited, Caleb Hayhoe, founder, in memory of his wife, co-founder, Jenya Hayhoe ’85 (pictured left). A loving heart and passionate volunteer, Jenya was dedicated to helping disadvantaged children and mothers in developing countries. The aim of the award is to promote volunteer work among the students at King’s University College. The first award will be given out at the Feast of Christ the King celebration in November 2013.
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Homecoming 2013 Friday, September 27 7:00 p.m.
Forum with Fr. Raymond J. de Souza and Professor Robert Ventresca about Soldier of Christ: The Life of Pope Pius XII Elizabeth A “Bessie” Labatt Hall
Join Professor Ventresca in conversation with Fr. Raymond J. de Souza about Ventresca’s book Soldier of Christ: The Life of Pope Pius XII.
7:30 p.m.
Alumni Association Annual General Meeting Vitali Student Lounge Extension, Lester A. Wemple Building
All King’s alumni are welcome to attend the annual general meeting of the Alumni Association. Get the inside scoop on the Association, the plans for 2013-2014 and how you can be involved!
8:30 p.m.
Friday Night Bash featuring Rick McGhie Vitali Student Lounge, Lester A. Wemple Building
Meet up with your fellow alumni, faculty, staff and friends at the annual Friday Night Bash. Enjoy musical talents of the legendary Rick McGhie while you’re here. Free admission, cash bar.
Saturday, September 28 9:30 a.m.
Registration Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Labatt Hall
Registration for the Alumni Brunch will begin at 9:30 a.m. In addition, you will be able to pick up your tickets for the football game.
10:00 a.m.
Alumni Brunch Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Labatt Hall
Enjoy a delicious brunch while we honour the distinguished recipients of our alumni awards, the Alumni Award of Distinction and the Young Alumni Awards. The brunch will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Brunch tickets, $20.
Western Mustangs Football Game TD Waterhouse Stadium (Mustang Corral Tent, North End Zone)
10:30 a.m.
Celebration of the Eucharist Christ the King University Parish
Cheer on the Western Mustangs as they take on the Queen’s Gaels! Seating in our exclusive field-level end zone tent is limited, so get your tickets today. Tickets will be available for pick up in the King Centre following brunch. Buses will leave at 12:15 p.m. to take all King’s ticketholders to TD Waterhouse Stadium.
The Chapel, Windermere on the Mount 1486 Richmond Street (on the southeast corner of Richmond and Windermere).
5:00 p.m.
Evening Eucharist The Worship Space, Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Labatt Hall
Tickets are $25 and include bus transportation.
Calling all anniversary classes!
Food and drinks are available for purchase in the end-zone tent!
All class years ending in 3 or 8 have a special incentive to attend this year, as they will be celebrating anniversary years. Please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs for more information, and don’t forget to pick up your anniversary pin at the Friday Night Bash or at Saturday’s alumni brunch.
4:00 p.m.
Social Work Alumni Wine & Cheese Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Labatt Hall
RSVP by Friday, September 20, to Julie Siverns 519-433-3491 x4445 or jsiverns@uwo.ca
5:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
Post-Game Wings & Things at King’s featuring Gareth Bush ‘13 Vitali Student Lounge Lester A. Wemple Building
Please join us in Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Labatt Hall where we will gather and proceed as a group for a sneak peek of the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre.
Enjoy live music from alumnus and local acoustic musician Gareth Bush ’13. Win or lose, come raise a pint to your Alma Mater! All ages are welcome, appetizers provided.
King Centre Grand Celebration Meet at Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Labatt Hall
Sunday, September 29
1:00 p.m.
To register King’s Homecoming events, please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 519-433-3491 x4502 or kcalumni@uwo.ca
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Milestones
April 30, 2013, weighing 8lbs, 1.5oz, and was welcomed to the family by her adoring big sister Adelaide.
Share your latest milestones (job, marriage, birth announcements, etc.) in the next issue of the King’s Herald by emailing your news to kcalumni@uwo.ca. Photos are welcome, space permitting.
Peter Brent ’69 received the Canadian General Counsel Award for Mid-Market Excellence in 2013. Kevin McIntyre ‘75 graduated from McMaster University with a certificate in Social Work in 1980, while working with the Ontario government. He is pleased to announce his daughter’s completion of university and recent marriage, and also that his son will graduate in May 2014 with a degree in Criminal Justice. After 36 ½ years, Kevin will retire January 2014 as the area manager of Kitchener Probation and Parole.
helped organize the King’s BSW 10 year and 20 year reunion parties. Planning has begun for the 25th anniversary party to be held at Homecoming 2013 and she looks forward to meeting up with friends and colleagues.
^ Keri-Lee Mullan ‘98 and her husband Luke are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Rose Faustina (8lbs, 1oz) who was born on October 3, 2012, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. She was named after Saints Rose of Lima and Faustina Kowalska. Rose Faustina is a sweet little sister for Maximilian and John Paul!
Monsignor Stephen Jensen ’76 Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Vancouver Msgr. Jensen was appointed as Bishop of the Diocese of Prince George by Pope Benedict XVI on January 3, 2013. Sheila Toivonen (nee Cresswell) ‘81 recently moved from Newfoundland to British Columbia, driving across the country with only her dog for company. She is now enjoying her new home with ocean views in the front and mountain views at the back. Valerie Fox (nee Gleason) ‘86 retired after 32 years with Canada Post in Ottawa, and moved back to London, ON. Jennifer Wilson ‘88 has spent 25 years committed to the profession of social work in the field of child welfare. She completed an MSW at Memorial University in Newfoundland in 1994. After four years in Sudbury as the local director/director of services at the Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin, she assumed the role of executive director of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society in early 2012. Jennifer has
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^ Francis Doyle ‘07 and his wife Janine welcomed their first child, Margaret Louise Doyle, into the world on March 14, 2013. Weighing 8 lbs, 5 oz. and sporting a thick mop of black hair Maggie is hopeful she will be part of the King’s graduating class of 2035.
^ Julien Hammond ‘92 was granted the degree of Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa) from St. Stephen’s College at the University of Alberta on November 5, 2012, in recognition of his work over the past decade to promote unity among Christians and better understanding among different religions. Daniel Walker ‘96 works in the school board archives for Grand Erie District School Board and the Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk Catholic District School Board. Robin Harding ‘98 has completed a post-diploma program in Human Resources Management, an MBA and certificate in Volunteer Management, and has worked in both the legal and not-for-profit industries in a human resources capacity. Currently, she is the office manager of a mid-sized law firm in Hamilton, and enjoys great worklife balance with her high school sweetheart and young son.
Cyril Bagin ‘00 received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and was invested a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre by Cardinal Collins in September 2012. This Catholic Order of Knighthood is headquartered at the Vatican and supports the Church in the Holy Land.
^ Mark Wareing ‘07 and Rachel Wareing (nee Fowler) ‘09 welcomed their first child on February 2, 2013. Aria Karen Wareing was born at LHSC in London, ON, and was a healthy 7lbs 4oz. They couldn’t be happier!
Betty Sanchez (nee Da Rocha Camarinha) ‘03 is an academic counsellor at King’s, enjoying the opportunity to be part of the King’s family and to work with her incredible professors.
^ Katrina Clarke (nee Marr) ’06 and her husband Jason are pleased to announce the birth of their second daughter, Rosemary Geneva Clarke. Rose was born on
^ James New ‘09 and Meghann McLachlin ’09 were married on September 1, 2012, by Reverend Michael Béchard at Windermere on the Mount Chapel in London, ON. James and Meghann met at King’s. Following graduation, Meghann obtained her CMA designation and James his CA designation. Both are now employed with KPMG in Toronto where they also reside. Danielle (nee DeVincenzo) ‘09 and Michael Peter Van de Ven ‘11 were married in August 2012.
YWCA Women of Excellence Associate alumna Thérèse Quigley and Helen Spriet, co-chair for the King’s Student Life Campaign were named YWCA Women of Excellence on May 7 in London < Thérèse Quigley, director of sports and recreation services at Western University, received the Sport, Fitness & Recreation Award for her leadership in interuniversity sports and recreation. Quigley’s undergraduate studies began at King’s, and she later transferred to main campus for the Physical Education program. A standout student-athlete and an all-Canadian volleyball player with the Mustangs, Quigley fondly remembers her time at King’s. Throughout her career, Quigley has gained national recognition as a passionate advocate for athletic and academic excellence. She is a three-time Ontario coach-of-the-year in university volleyball, the past chairperson of the board of Canada Basketball, and in 2012, she was inducted into the Kitch McPherson Hall of Fame by the Ontario University Basketball Coaches Association. Quigley was recognized with a Western Women’s Athletic Alumnae Award in 1993, Hamilton’s Woman of the Year in Sport, Health and Fitness in 1994, and she was selected for the International Athletic Director of the Year Award by the National Association of College Directors of Athletics in 2003. This past year, Quigley received a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her leadership in the field of sport.
This year’s Outstanding Achievement Award recipient was Helen Spriet, an avid philanthropist and compassionate woman, who takes joy in helping others and offering a hand to those in need. Spriet is also a successful and well-respected woman in the London business community, having operated her own furniture and design store, Yorkville Interiors, for 21 years, before retiring in 2009. < Helen and her husband Andy have supported many charities and organizations over the years, and have had a considerable impact on the King’s community since they became involved in 1999. Helen and Andy serve as co-chairs for the Student Life Campaign and are excited to provide students with a positive learning environment that will further their academic, social and spiritual growth. Helen’s generous spirit is shared by her three children and nine grandchildren who are involved in their communities, donating their time and expertise to various charities. Through their commitment to their community and their chosen field Thérèse and Helen are inspirations to all and a testament of what women in our community can achieve. Congratulations Thérèse Quigley and Helen Spriet!
iPad draw The next alumni address update draw will take place December 1, 2013. This year’s prize will be the newest version of the iPad. Keep us informed for your chance to win! One entry allowed per person. The winner will be contacted by e-mail. Update your contact information at www.kings.uwo.ca/alumni
King’s Remembers < Dr. Arnold McKee, professor emeritus and former King’s principal, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2013, in London, ON. Born in Petone, New Zealand, and completing his graduate studies at La Sorbonne, and London School of Economics, Dr. McKee arrived in Canada in 1961. He taught Economics at Laurentian University before coming to King’s where he served as principal from 1971-1976. As a professor of Economics, Dr. McKee always sought to link the problems of economics with the transformation of the human person. The transformation of social structure, he insisted, started with the inner transformation of the human person.
Dr. McKee was married to Christiane Dauchez for 58 years, and they had four children: Fr. Francis McKee (Jesus Light of the World Parish in Montreal) Sister Kathy (Little Sisters of Jesus, Rome), Jim (living in London with wife Mary) and Barb (living in Ireland with husband Albert). He had nine grandchildren of which he was very proud. Dr. McKee was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Birthright, a member of the London Community Orchestra, and also a sharp bridge player. He loved his vegetable garden, which he dug up, planted and cared for each summer.
In memoriam We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of: Philip Charrette ‘60, who passed away peacefully on August 6, 2012, at Windsor Regional Hospital. Eva Gulbinowicz ‘72, who passed away suddenly on December 5, 2012. Gayle Elston (nee Mardlin) ‘74, who passed away on April 19, 2013, at London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus. Richard (Rick) Maloney ‘79, who passed away suddenly on April 3, 2013. Edward “Joe” Kennedy ’61, who passed away peacefully on July 22, 2012. Laura Carter ’96, who passed away on September 17, 2012, with her family by her side.
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