King's Herald - Spring 2010 by King's University College

king’s herald Spring 2010

A magazine for alumni and friends of King’s University College at The University of Western Ontario

Be the Change

King’s School of Social Work: making a difference in the world www.uwo.ca/kings

Staying connected through Social Media Event Recaps

Remember when raising a family was the last thing on your mind? Now it’s the first! How quickly things change from those carefree days at King’s University College. You still have the same spirit, but there’s a whole lot more to think about. Having enough life insurance to protect the lifestyle you’re providing for your family is one of these essential responsibilities. Whatever your class year, the King’s Alumni Term Life Insurance Plan provides outstanding coverage and some of the most affordable rates you will find anywhere. Alumni members and their spouses, ages 18 to 60, are eligible to apply for up to $250,000 in coverage, usually with no medical exam required! And there is a risk-free 30 day inspection period to ensure that you are completely satisfied. Call Canada LifeTM today to see just how affordable financial protection really is.

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2009 Annual Fund Success Continues A special thanks to alumni and friends of King’s for supporting the 2009 annual fundraising campaign. We are grateful for the funds donated to support the King’s Fund, the new Student Life Centre and the student awards program. To date, over $34,000 has been raised to benefit King’s students. The fundraising continues as we reach out to our parents and members of the King’s community in the Spring. Your support is particularly important in ensuring the success of these initiatives. No gift is too small: your participation is what counts. If you would like to make a gift to the Annual Fund, please visit www.kings.uwo.ca/foundation/donate

king’s herald King’s University College Office of Alumni Affairs London, Ontario, Canada The King’s Herald is published semi-annually by the King’s University College Office of Alumni Affairs. We welcome your letters, suggestions or comments about the Association and the College. Please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs: London: (519) 433-3491 Long distance: 1-800-265-4406 ext. 4502 Fax: (519) 963-1334 E-mail: kcalumni@uwo.ca Mail: King’s University College Office of Alumni Affairs 266 Epworth Avenue, London, ON N6A 2M3

13 Being the Change Meet Suzanne Book, BSW ’83 and MSW ’07, Richard Vedan BA ’68 & Karen McLennan, BSW ’81; three graduates who are working on changing the world

19 Thank you Student Life Campaign donor listing

19 Project Hero A new initiative that awards scholarships to sons and daughters of fallen Canadian Forces personnel 20 Keeping it Green We all want King’s to stay green and beautiful. Dr. Sid Noel has established a fund to do just that

For additional information about the Alumni Association, please visit our website: www.uwo.ca/kings/alumni Parents: If you are receiving mail for your son or daughter, we would appreciate his or her current address. Please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at one of the numbers above.

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Opinions expressed in the Herald do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or the University’s administration. To contact the editor, phone (519) 433-3491 or 1-800-265-4406 Ext. 4500. E-mail: kcalumni@uwo.ca Editor: Erin Lawson, Executive Director of Development & Alumni Affairs

Associate Editor: Carrie Gubesch, Campaign Assistant/Researcher

The Editor Writes

From the Principal’s Desk

Upcoming Events

10 Message from Alumni Association President 11 Alumni event recap 12 Homecoming Recap

Writer: Carrie Gubesch

Designer: Hill Street Ad & Design

Milestones

Editorial Advisory Committee: Tania Testa ’98 David Elias ’90 Jim Zucchero ’82

The winner of the iTouch is Elaine Quinlan ’01 Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement No. 40019616. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Kings University College, Office of Alumni Affairs, 266 Epworth Avenue, London ON N6A 2M3

Elaine submitted her address update online at www.kings.uwo.ca/alumni/ to win the iTouch. We are running the contest again. Keep us informed for your chance to win, too! The next draw is July 1, 2010.

King’sConnect The Editor Writes

Erin Lawson

It is an interesting process to watch the development of each issue of The Herald. As David Sylvester and I visit with alumni across the country, we are amazed by Editor Erin Lawson with Kelly Schaus, all of our graduates who Andy Thibodeau ’93, Katrina Clarke, are “being the change they Carrie Gubesch & Nicole Furnival want to see in the world.” Our alumni are teachers, priests, corporate leaders, social workers, lawyers, community leaders and entrepreneurs. They are raising families, participating in their communities and generously “paying it forward” in many ways. In this issue, we highlight some of our alumni who are involved in Social Work and their journey and commitment underline variations on a path followed by many of the King’s alumni we have met.

EBM Career Day The Economics, Business and Mathematics Department provides a student information session each year. The 2009 speakers provided information on career choices and opportunities, the critical first months at work, and building a resume through summer employment and extracurricular activities. In the photo, from left to right, are Joe MacDonald ’80, Sophia Fu ’06, Lisa Shackelton ’05, Trevor Delaire ’05, Sondra Stewart ’92, Dr. Peter Ibbott, Dr. Sergio Janczak, Julie Raes ’08, Mark Wareing ’07.

The most encouraging stories we hear from our recent graduates to those who attended during the time of Monsignor Wemple is that the experience of a King’s education is a significant factor in the path they chose and the success they attain. Small classes, high levels of class participation, engaging professors who carry on the discussions after class, warm and caring administrators, skills in critical thinking, group study, and an active student body all contribute to the challenge of a King’s education – and the resulting growth of the graduate. There is a unique learning experience only provided by a small, liberal arts college and no one does it better than King’s. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the Student Life Campaign. On page 19 you will find a listing of all those who have supported the Student Life Centre and student awards in the past year. Thank you for helping to ensure that future King’s students will enjoy this unique experience and opportunity. Look for more details on the Student Life Centre in the next issue. Be sure to reconnect with King’s at some of the exciting events we have planned – a trip to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival with Professor Paul Werstine to see Christopher Plummer in The Tempest, meet Dr. David Sylvester in a vineyard on the Niagara escarpment, picnic with other alumni in Toronto or join us on Parliament Hill in the Chambers of the Speaker of the Senate. Homecoming continues to grow – music, football, and the gathering of friends and faculty! I hope you are able to attend some of the events we are planning for our alumni but please do give me a call anytime you get to London, so that we can give you a tour of the campus and reconnect you with the special people and places that are such an important part of King’s. The campus has matured and grown beautifully! We also welcome your children and any students you know who are considering a university education. Let’s share this special place with them!

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McGrattan now Bishop In January 2010, the Most Reverend William T. McGrattan ’86 was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Father William McGrattan was born in London, Ontario, in 1956. He entered St. Peter’s Seminary in 1982 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1987, serving in parish ministry in Chatham, Ontario. Father McGrattan studied in Rome and earned his Licentiate in Fundamental Moral Theology from the Pontificio Universita Gregoriana, Rome, in 1992. He returned to London, joining the faculty of St. Peter’s Seminary, teaching theology courses and then serving as Vice Rector and Dean of Theology. He has served as Rector of St. Peter’s Seminary since 1997.

Principal’s Installation On October 30, 2009, the installation of Dr. David Sylvester as Principal of King’s University College was held at the Chapel on the Mount.

Western Idol King’s student Samantha Chang Gardner won the 2009-10 Western Idol competition. Samantha may look familiar; she has appeared in advertising for King’s. Samantha is also a Campus Tour Guide.

Memos of Understanding King’s University College is dedicated to internationalization and encourages international students to attend the College. In addition to this, our students are encouraged to study abroad. Studying at a sister university, which creates a safe and focused environment, is a rewarding experience. To this end, King’s continues to create partnerships with universities around the world. Most recently, Memos of Understanding were signed with Malmo University in Sweden, Moscow University and Universidad de Los Andes in Columbia. These partnerships will foster research collaboration, faculty and student exchange and the opportunity to learn the cultural, economic, ethical, legal, political and social standards of our societies in the context of a contemporary global world.

Ambassador King’s student Rebecca Rivers was chosen to represent the Thames Valley Children’s Centre as Ambassador at the Rogers Sports Celebrity Dinner and Auction in London on January 18, 2010. Rebecca has been a leading member of the Centre’s cancer campaign committee while at Saunders Secondary School, and each year she helped Saunders to raise over $50,000 to help send kids to Camp Trillium.

martin photo: Paul Mayne, Western News

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Faculty News Retiring Faculty: Dr. Gary Paterson, Modern Languages, is retiring in June 2010. Gary completed his undergraduate degree at St. Michael’s College and also his MA and PhilM at the University of Toronto. He spent two years teaching at the University of Manitoba and returned to the University of Toronto to finish his PhD. He applied for a teaching position at King’s College and began working in 1968. Dr. Paterson’s focus is on Victorian Literature and he also teaches Children’s Literature.

I recall in particular a seminar on Pre-Raphaelite poetry that found many of us searching enthusiastically for double meanings. We tried to appear sophisticated as we began pointing out once hidden but now apparently obvious sexual innuendoes within various passages. As our increasingly reddened faces betrayed the surprise and first blush of discovery, Gary sat at the head of the table with what appeared to be a cherubic smile. With hindsight, I now think there was likely more of the imp than the angel in that smile. I owe my lifelong appreciation of Victorian literature to those delightful classes with Gary Paterson in his first year at King’s.” Dr. Paterson received the King’s College Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1997-98. His publications include numerous articles and reviews on Children’s Literature and various late Victorian writers including Oscar Wilde, John Gray, Lord Alfred Douglas and Lionel Johnson. His book, At the Heart of the 1890s: Essays on Lionel Johnson appeared in 2008.

Dr. Gary Paterson

Gary’s first impression of King’s, of course, was that it was small with everything contained in the Wemple Building and just 300 students. He found a great deal of spirit on campus and, because of the small number of faculty, there was much conviviality between departments. Dr. Snyder and Dr. Lenardon took him under their wing. In his first class were Des Dutrizac ’69 and Paul Werstine ’70. Paul commented: “The class, a thirdyear seminar in Victorian Literature, is still vivid in my mind. Gary was the first professor in my limited experience who encouraged us as his students to learn from each other; we all presented many seminars to the class. He also taught me a lot about how to write; he was very mild and patient (as is always his manner) in doing so, and also quite firm and uncompromising about just how essays ought to be done. These lessons remain with me.” “I was in Dr. Paterson’s first Victorian Literature seminar in 1968/69,” said Des Dutrizac. “There were only 7 or 8 students in the class and we had a wonderful time. The King’s Herald | page

For over twenty-five years, Dr. Paterson coordinated and performed in “A Little Night Music,” a quality variety show featuring King’s students, faculty and staff. Gary said that although there have been some upheavals at King’s through the years, he has never considered leaving. “I absolutely love it here.” He went on to say that, “we have been blessed with some very fine administrators and David Sylvester is sure to aptly fill their shoes.” “Gary Paterson came to King’s in 1968, a very troubled time in the College’s history,” said John Snyder. “He, like others at the time, worked hard to keep King’s in existence. His excellent teaching, numerous piano concerts, direction of many college plays, and warm social relations with faculty and students gave life to the College in those years and were instrumental in the growth of the College. Gary has continued to be a significant asset to the College over the years. When he retires this year, he will be sorely missed by faculty, students and staff.” In his retirement, Dr. Paterson plans on concentrating on travelling, reading, playing the piano, writing children’s literature, volunteering and spending plenty of time with his six grandchildren.

News & notes: Antonio Calcagno announced that the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will host a session in June of the International Association of Woman Philosophers Conference being held at UWO on the theme of Women, Value, and Science. Throughout the 2009-10 school year, the Department has been hosting a series of lectures on the theme “The Human.” Lesley D. Harman, Sociology, published the book We Are Never Alone: Healing Lessons From the Camino. The book is a chronicle of her 31-day pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.

Megan Shore, Philosophy and Religious Studies and Social Justice and Peace Studies, published her book called Religion and Conflict Resolution: Christianity and South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission in October 2009. David MacGregor, Chair of the Department of Sociology, has been asked to serve as an external reviewer for the review team of the Department of Sociology and Social Studies at the University of Regina in March. This is in recognition of the strong teaching and research reputation in Canada of King’s Sociology Department.

Rick Csiernik, School of Social Work, and Joanna Bedgood, MSW graduate, published an article in the Journal of Evidence Based Social Work: “Appointment choice and outcome at a supported employment agency.” Jane Moore, Thanatology, and her husband, Dr. Clint Moore III published the chapter “Talking with Children about Death Related Issues” in the book Children’s Encounters With Death, Bereavement and Coping by C. Corr and D. Balk. Wendy E. Ellis, Psychology, received an SSHRC Standard Research Grant for her research in children’s peer group interactions and implications for social, psychological and academic adjustment. Wendy also published the following articles: “Relational aggression in peer and dating relationships: Links to psychological and behavioral adjustment” in Social Development and “A universal school-based program to prevent adolescent dating violence” in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Pamela Cushing, Social Justice and Peace Studies, recently published her five-year longitudinal, global study of the emerging, interdisciplinary field of Critical Disability Studies (CDS). It was the feature piece in the area’s major, international journal. Her study tracks the scope and scale of the exponential growth in CDS over the last three decades and showcases the meaning of these changes for scholars and people with disability. Tyler Smith ’08 worked as her Research Assistant on the project. Dr. Laura Beres, School of Social Work, received an anonymous research funding donation to further development of approaches to researching the process and effects of narrative therapy practices. She will also begin her first sabbatical in July and will begin new research regarding “thin places,” which are sacred sites where the boundary between the physical and spiritual worlds are considered “thinner.” Ken Bowlby was interviewed for the article World Trade: A Tale of Two Chinas in Canadian Business magazine, March 1, 2010. The article outlined China’s marketing campaign “Made in China, Made with the World.”

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King’sConnect From the Principal’s Desk By Dr. David Sylvester

Across disciplines, across Canada and around the world, King’s alumni are making a difference, in the communities they serve and in academe. Among our most dynamic change makers are graduates from the King’s School of Social Work. The School of Social Work was established more than 40 years ago with the mission to provide a learning environment characterized by teaching excellence and the development of principled and competent professional practitioners who recognize the interrelatedness of human needs, social structures and oppressive conditions in their work with diverse populations and who want to help people live better lives. Each March, the School hosts Social Work Week, sponsored by the Association of Social Work Field Practice Educators and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (Western Branch). This year’s theme was Poverty: Voices Across the Lifespan with keynote speaker Marvyn Novick, Professor Emeritus of Social Work at Ryerson University. Dr. Novick addressed the prevailing understandings and approaches to poverty, including the Ontario strategy, and outlined basic policies essential to poverty eradication. A panel was also held in which two of our alumni participated: Trevor Johnson ’06, City of London, and Heather Barclay ’95, Family Service Thames Valley. Several of our Social Work alumni have returned to King’s to share their professional experience with the next generation of social workers, faculty members like Professor Judith Belle Brown ’74, Assistant Professor Laura Lewis ’87, Instructors Carole Echlin ’88, Rhonda Hallberg ’79, Andrew Mantulak ’91, Amanda Topham ’89, Rebecca Vann ’86 and Nancy Wardrop ’81. The Coordinator of Field Instruction, Suzanne Book, BSW ’83, MSW ’07, is featured in this issue of the King’s Herald. An even greater number of King’s graduates are distinguishing themselves through their professional efforts to eliminate injustices in the world. Let me share with you but a few examples: Chris Morris ’96 is involved with the John Howard Society, an organization committed to understanding and responding to issues of crime and the criminal justice system; Leonard Kushnier ’79 and Chantel Cassidy ’03 are part of a long-line of graduates working with the London Children’s Aid Society, protecting and caring for children at risk and promoting the healthy development of children, families and communities. In this issue, you will also read about Karen McLennan ’81 who has worked for many years by the adage that we need to give people “wings, not chains,” to empower them to live lives of fulfillment. Finally, I hope you enjoy reading about Dr. Richard Vedan ’68, who teaches at the University of British Columbia on cross-cultural issues, literacy, and the unique needs of First Nations individuals and communities in health and social development, child protection, corrections and in post-secondary education. At King’s, we are very proud of our School of Social Work and the transformative work of our graduates here in our immediate community and across the country. The King’s Herald | page

Who is the greatest King’s alumnus you know?

King’s University College Alumni Award of Distinction r 2010 Call fo ns Nominatio The King’s University College Alumni Award of Distinction celebrates achievement, commitment and service to the community. There are many talented King’s alumni who deserve to be recognized for their outstanding achievements. If you know a King’s graduate whose contributions enhance his or her community and who is an inspiration to those who know them, please take a few minutes to submit a nomination. Past Recipients:  2009: Richard Dixon, ’78  2008: Deb Comuzzi, ’78  2007: Stephen Dunn ’81  2006: Robert Paterson ’72  2005: Sheila Copps ’74 and

Sally VandeSompel ’97  2004: James Scarfone ’70  2003: Barbara Tiessen ’86  2002: Gary Comerford ’73  2001: John J. Callaghan ’67  2000: John (Jack) Petch, Q.C. ’60

For detailed information on the nomination and the selection process, please visit our website kings.uwo.ca/alumni, or call the Office of Alumni Affairs at (519) 433-3491 x4502 or (800) 265-4406 x4502.

Upcoming

Alumni Events

For further details please visit the King’s University College Alumni Events page www.uwo.ca/kings/ alumni/events/or contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at kcalumni@uwo.ca or Katrina Clarke at (519) 433-3491 x4502 to RSVP.

May: Ottawa Chapter Senate Visit – Wednesday, May 12, 5 to 7 p.m. The Honourable Noel A. Kinsella, Speaker of the Senate, will be hosting a King’s alumni reception in the Senate Chambers. Senator Kinsella received much of his education in Rome, including St. Thomas Aquinas University and Pontifical Lateran University. He was a faculty member at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick for 41 years. He has been very active in the field of human rights and was appointed to Senate in 1990. Please contact us to be sure you receive an invitation to this event. Toronto Chapter Family BBQ – Saturday, May 15 – David Elias ’90, Past-President of the Alumni Association, is looking for volunteers to help out at this event. If interested please contact David at: dimsumdave@gmail.com. Calgary Event – Monday, May 17, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Petroleum Club.

June London Alumni Event – Saturday, June 3 – John Liston ’66 and Elaine Liston will be hosting an alumni event at their beautiful home by Fanshawe Lake in London, to welcome David Sylvester and Allyson Larkin to the King’s community. Please contact us to be sure you receive an invitation to this event.

July Young Alumni Event in Toronto – Saturday, July 17 – please check the Alumni Events page for more information.

August Saturday, August 14 – John Howard Cellars of Distinction produces the wines called Megalomaniac. John Howard ’71 is the former owner of Vineland and is a partner in Chateau Haut-Pontet in Bordeaux, France’s famous St. Emilion region. He creates wines that reflect the land, the weather and the people. John will welcome alumni to meet our principal David Sylvester at his beautiful home in Vineland, surrounded by 110 acres of prime vineyard. Please contact us to be sure you receive an invitation to this event.

September The Tempest – Sunday, September 12 – Join us for the second annual Stratford Trip hosted by Professor Paul Werstine. This year we will be enjoying a performance of The Tempest, with Christopher Plummer in the lead role as Prospero. We will again be enjoying lunch in the Eaton Room at the main Festival Theatre, followed by an enlightening talk about the play by Dr. Werstine – and then we will move into the theatre to enjoy the magic. This event sold out quickly last year – please contact us to be sure you receive information, or to RSVP! The 15th Annual King’s Golf Classic – Tuesday, September 21, Forest City National Golf Club, London, Ontario. Cost: $215 per golfer. Barbecue lunch, shotgun start at 1:00 p.m., buffet dinner, silent auction.

October

Homecoming – Special Anniversary Reunions for classes ending in ’5 or ’0. Want to help? please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs (519) 433-3491 x4502 or (800) 265-4406 x4502 or kcalumni@uwo.ca

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King’sConnect President’s Message Jen MacRae ’96, President, King’s University College Alumni Association

Recently, my husband and I welcomed our second child. It was a fairly routine birth, much like the first one; except this time, social media was along for the ride. Three years ago, my husband chronicled the birth of our son on his website so that our family and a few close friends could follow along. What a difference three years – and Facebook and Twitter – can make. This time, his blog captivated a few hundred family members, friends, colleagues, and yes, even the odd stranger. The event brought a community of people together who had one thing in common: rooting for the safe arrival of our daughter. It was like having every single one of them in the delivery room with us. The support was overwhelming. Social media works because it connects us as much or as little as we want to be connected. As alumni, we all have King’s in common; social media gives us the chance to continue the King’s experience throughout our lives and build on the connections we’ve made. What brought us together as students can continue to help us learn, support each other and succeed as King’s alumni. Join us on Facebook.com at King’s University College at The University of Western Ontario Alumni and follow the latest King’s news on Twitter (@KUCalumni). Reconnect with old friends and make new ones. No matter where you are, you can still experience the sense of community that King’s is known for. It’s the next best thing to being back on campus (or in the delivery room).

Event

Recap Stratford Shakespeare Festival

On September 13, 2009, alumni joined Dr. Paul Werstine 70 for lunch in the Eaton Lounge at the Festival Theatre. Dr. Werstine presented a talk on Macbeth prior to the performance and he also signed copies of the New Folger Library edition of Macbeth in which he is co-editor. Alumni enjoyed the performance starring Colm Feore.

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The 14th Annual King’s Golf Classic

On September 15, 2009 at the Forest City National Golf Club in London, Ontario, approximately 110 alumni, faculty, staff and friends participated and approximately $29,000 was raised to support the highest priority needs of King’s.

Hamilton Event

On October 17, 2009, Alumni and their families from the Hamilton area enjoyed hay rides, apple picking, pumpkin races and more at Brantwood Farms. The sun was shining and the apple cider was plentiful. It was a great day of outdoor fall fun for the whole family.

Ottawa Event – November 24, 2009

Ottawa area alumni welcomed Dr. David Sylvester for his inaugural visit to the area as King’s Principal.

Jack Frost Cup – January 23, 2010

Fall Convocation – October 23, 2009

The Alumni Association was pleased to welcome approximately 180 new King’s graduates to the alumni family. Dr. Sylvester, along with many staff and faculty at King’s, celebrated with the graduating class at a congratulatory reception in the Wemple Student Lounge.

The London Alumni Chapter was on hand to cheer on the Western Mustangs men’s hockey team as they defeated the UOIT Ridgebacks at the John Labatt Centre, 4-1. With 15 current King’s students on the team, there was a lot to cheer about.

Alumni Hockey Tournament Toronto Event – November 30, 2009

The Toronto Alumni Chapter welcomed Dr. David Sylvester to the King’s community with a pub reception at Fionn MacCool’s. Mike Lawless ’02 entertained the group as he took requests on the piano.

On February 6, 2010, alumni, students, faculty and staff came head-to-head in the first ever Alumni Hockey Tournament for the Killan Cup. The event brought many alumni back to the King’s campus for a friendly tournament on our own outdoor rink. There were more than 70 participants. Congratulations to Alumni Team McMurray who took home the honour of the Killan Cup! Spring 2010 | page 11

King’sConnect Homecoming October 2 & 3, 2009 The 2009 Friday Night Bash was a real hit, and provided a great opening to a weekend of fun. Alumni were treated to music from Second Stage performers, Blaise ’10 and Jay Dunn. During a break in the set another pair of siblings, Stephen Dunn ’81 and Colleen Gamble ’83 took the stage. The Saturday morning AGM included a changing of the guard for the King’s University College Alumni Association. Past-President, David Elias ’90, led the meeting at which our new President, Jen MacRae ’96, was voted in. David and Jen co-emceed the Alumni Award of Distinction Brunch that followed. The delicious brunch was very well attended, and recognized the 2009 Alumni Award Recipient, Richard Dixon ’78. The Alumni Association recognized the dedication of Dr. Alan Pomfret, Dr. Hunter Brown and Dr. Kenneth Gordon. The three professors have each taught King’s students for 30 years, demonstrating commitment to the institution and their respective areas of specialization. The brunch was followed by a musical tailgate party in the courtyard. Alumni were treated to musical entertainment by Kyle Geraghty, who was joined by alumnus Sean Adams ’00. It was a fun, casual morning, with alumni and their families enjoying a slideshow, popcorn & nachos, ping-pong, singing, dancing and casual mingling. The bus was boarded at 1:15 p.m. and headed to the stadium. More than 80 alumni, family and friends filled the King’s alumni tent to cheer on the Mustangs as they took on the McMaster Marauders. It was a close game, with the Mustangs losing 35-42. Despite the rain and the loss, spirits were high and good times were had by all.

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Our school’s vision is that we become a community of learners who are making a difference in the world. Every year we encounter wonderful students who have a passion to become effective agents of change; who truly want to make a difference in our very troubled world. We believe that social work education must prepare these students to take on this difficult but important work. At the same time, we also need to nurture a love of learning in our students so they are prepared to face the challenges of an ever-changing future. Prepared for today; prepared for tomorrow. These are the qualities of a King’s Social Work graduate. ~Barbara Decker Pierce, Director, School of Social Work One of the many factors which makes the School of Social Work at King’s an exceptional place for students to learn is the spirit which informs every aspect of their educational experience. This spirit comes from faculty, staff and alumni who are true believers in the worth of every person and in the value of social work to society and to the individuals, families and groups we serve. Spirit and inspiration blend to become the motivating force for excellence in social work practice, a quality for which King’s grads are noted. ~Dr. Rose Marie Jaco, Professor Emerita Spring 2010 | page 13

Suzanne Book, BSW ’83 and MSW ’07

Coordinator of Field Instruction, School of Social Work at King’s University College

One of the things I tell new students when they come into the undergraduate program is: Look around the room – and remember, someday you will be sitting around a different table with your classmates – I know because it has happened to me many, many times. It may be a team meeting table at a school to talk about a child struggling because of family or learning problems; it may be a community meeting table where residents are asking for help in changing what’s happening in their neighbourhood; it may be at a national inter-professional health care conference, a planning meeting on services for new Canadians, a lobby group for homelessness, a municipal government policy table, or a provincial youth justice forum. You may be responding to a crisis, or preventing one. And if you are working in policy development, or program development, or health care with older adults, I am particularly invested in your success. It won’t be that long before I will be one of your primary stakeholders. Social work can take you many places, but the network of helping professions is well-connected and that starts here. ~Suzanne Book The King’s Herald | page 14

Suzanne Book started her university life at Western. One of her first-year courses was Social Work 020 at King’s. She took this course just out of interest but found she enjoyed the social policy aspect and the thought of helping people inspired her. She also enjoyed taking the class at King’s and the sense of community at the smaller campus. She switched her program from Western to King’s and actually graduated with a BA and her BSW in 1983. As part of the BSW program, Suzanne completed a field placement at what is now known as the Thames Valley District School Board and subsequently was employed there. Suzanne kept in contact with King’s by supervising Social Work students. She worked her way into a management position with the Board and continued to come back to King’s for events like Homecoming and for professional development. Suzanne is dedicated to life-long learning; she feels it is important to model that for other social workers and the people she worked with. In 2004, she began her Masters of Social Work part-time and worked full-time as the Coordinator of Attendance and Social Work Services with the Thames Valley District School Board.

Prior to completing her MSW, Suzanne worked as an MSW Intern at the School of Social Work. In conjunction with Professor Dermot Hurley, she taught Social Work 463b and guest-lectured in other courses. Her lectures focused on Crisis Intervention and Traumatic Events Response Teams, Violence Prevention programs, and Social Work with Latency Age and Preadolescent Children. When the MSW program expanded from part-time to fulltime, Suzanne accepted the position of MSW Practicum and Program Liaison at King’s. “I have a lot of respect for the integrity of the Social Work program, the people and the work that they do at King’s. This was all very important to me in making this career change.” She worked with Mary Lou Karley, Coordinator of Field Education, developing and evaluating the MSW practicum program. Suzanne discovered Mary Lou to be a wonderful mentor. “I had known Mary Lou in my previous role, and was so appreciative of her knowledge of the field, her organizational skills, and her wonderful sense of humour.” Mary Lou Karley passed away unexpectedly in March 2009. Though difficult to fill Mary Lou’s place, Suzanne moved into the position of Coordinator of Field Education. “This was a very sad and difficult time for us all. We still miss her lovely smile, and I would often think during that transition time, What would Mary Lou say about this? She has left us a great legacy and a new student award is being created in her name.” As Coordinator of Field Education, Suzanne, and Kylene Dube, BSW ’83, who has joined King’s as the new MSW Practicum and Program Liaison, assist 120 to 130 students per year to find placements with community service organizations, mostly in Southwestern Ontario, but also in places as far away as Belize and Scotland. The program matches students, based on interests and skills, with agencies in London, Woodstock, St. Thomas, Toronto and other locations. “We are fortunate to have great partnerships with the social service organizations in our broader community. There are many social work alumni who continue to contribute to our program and Suzanne Book and Kylene Dube

the profession by supervising our students and giving input to our curriculum and governance processes. The commitment of the organization leaders in the hospitals, Children’s Aid Societies and community agencies is a tremendous source of support for creating learning opportunities for our students. Our partnerships with all of these agencies are critical to our students’ success. Practicum is the place where theory is integrated with practice and students develop and test their skills in direct social work practice.” “In turn, our field instructors tell us that they learn as well through the relationships, and are challenged to reflect more on their own practice. Students also contribute by providing services and through the development of new ideas or knowledge through their research. “One of our recent grads completed her practicum right here at King’s with Father Michael Bechard ’91. They have now published an article together entitled: Furthering parish wellness, including social work as part of a Catholic pastoral team.” Another student created her own practicum as a social worker in a student residence at Western, dealing with issues such as stress, suicide and relationships. This was so successful that it resulted in the creation of a permanent position. “Our graduates do well, whether they move into work with individuals, groups or communities. Their passion for social justice and eagerness to create positive change is what makes this work such a joy.” In a recent survey of MSW grads, about 50% had a new or advanced position following graduation, some as a direct outcome of their practicum experience. King’s has always been committed to the Social Work program. In the community, King’s has a reputation as a great place to go. “I was always proud to say that I was from King’s,” said Suzanne. “I also felt confident, as an administrator, in hiring graduates from the program. Like many of our Field Instructors, I continue to learn a great deal from the students. I keep this excerpt from a T. S. Elliott poem, Little Gidding V, on my desk. It reminds me of my journey since first leaving King’s as a new BSW grad: We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time."

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Richard Vedan, BA ’68

Associate Professor, School of Social Work and Family Studies at the University of British Columbia I believe it was Justice Rosalie Abella, who some years ago, remarked that education is the single most effective factor in improving people’s quality of life. Others have noted that exposure to post-secondary education has a singularly dramatic impact on quality of life. King’s provided me with that exposure and that opportunity. I happened into a social work career in a serendipitous manner, at least in the initial phases. Along the way and at important junctures, I have been fortunate to have people put into my path that have provided support, guidance and encouragement. From this I have learned that there is no such thing as a casual encounter. ~Richard Vedan

Neskonlith Indian Band Administrator. Senior Social Work Officer for Air Command. Director of First Nations House of Learning. Senior Advisor on Aboriginal Affairs to University of British Columbia President. Researcher. Teacher. Social Worker. These are only some of the incarnations of Richard Vedan. When Richard first thought about attending King’s University College, he was working in construction with John Liston ’66. John was already taking classes at King’s and suggested Richard go to university. Richard had not considered attending because of the expense; however, when he found out how much it would cost to attend King’s, he had that same amount of money saved up. Richard is the oldest of five children. His father, Hector was First Nations and met his mother, Mary Hall, in England during World War II. The family lived in Stoney Creek. Although Hector described himself as Catholic, he did not attend church. Richard felt the need to connect with faith and the community and, when he was 13 years old, he and his brother would ride their bikes to church each Sunday. At the time Richard started at King’s, the School of Social Work did not exist. In fact, it was not established until the year after he graduated. Richard focused his studies on Psychology. Meanwhile, he was involved in the Royal Canadian Air Force, training to be a navigator, where he had the good fortune of being associated with colleagues in the Social Work Branch who were mentors and provided exceptional professional leadership. His military superiors also provided him support and encouragement when he made the decision to retire from the military after 11 years in order to work on behalf of his First Nations people in Shuswap territory. In 1965, Christ the King College was a close-knit and welcoming community of young men from a variety of The King’s Herald | page 16

backgrounds. There was a great enthusiasm for all aspects of university life from the classroom and the student lounge to the playing field. Father Paul Crunican who taught history became a good friend through Newman Club activities. Richard met his wife Barbara, an alumna of Huron University College, while they were in high school. “Father Crunican officiated at our wedding in 1968; 42 years later we have a son and daughter both married, and two granddaughters,” said Richard. Richard has had a varied career including Band Administrator for the Neskonlith Indian Band, Director of Health and Social Development with the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and Special Projects Officer with the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (BC Region). He also completed his MSW at the University of British Columbia. He has been a Registered Social Worker in the Province of British Columbia since 1978. Richard gained teaching experience at the School of Social Work at Lakehead University in the early 1970s while working with the Air Force and the Canadian Armed Forces. Richard decided that he would come into contact with more people as a social work educator than in clinical practice and taught at Langara Community College in Vancouver for 16 years before moving to the University of British Columbia in 1995. In 1998, Richard began his PhD studies in Education at Simon Fraser University. His dissertation was entitled: How Do We Forgive Our Fathers: Angry/Violent, Aboriginal/First Nations Men’s Experiences with Social Workers. He received the Dean of Graduate Studies Convocation Medal for Excellence in Education. His findings have been integrated into teaching curriculum on First Nations social issues. Richard explained that he pursues interests in cross-cultural issues, literacy, needs of first generation learners and the unique needs of First Nations individuals and communities in health and social

development, child protection, corrections and in postsecondary education. He has had “the opportunity to be actively engaged at the local, provincial and national level in developing and implementing needed resources as well as developing educational programs of study for First Nations individuals, communities and organizations in these areas.” In examining issues of intergenerational post-traumatic stress disorder and violence, First Nations men, many of whom were Residential School survivors, shared their stories for the research Richard undertook. In undertaking participant observer research, Richard also reflected upon his father Hector’s experience in the Cariboo Indian Residential School at St. Joseph’s Mission in Williams Lake. The shame instilled by his Residential School experience was such that Hector did not return to his traditional territory for 30 years. A fluent speaker of Shuswap, he did not pass language or culture on to Richard and his four siblings.

he is associated brings together Indigenous scholars, healthcare professionals and community members from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States every two years to discuss all aspects of healthcare provision and research. “It has been my experience that difficulties arise in individual’s lives when there is a prolonged imbalance in the realms of intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical self,” said Richard. “As a Social Worker, I regard my role as one which empowers or facilitates the individual’s awareness, acceptance and action towards addressing imbalances, once the individual has made a complete assessment of the circumstances and alternatives in each of the realms.” The First Nations House of Learning is located in the First Nations Longhouse at the University of British Columbia. The Longhouse reflects the architectural traditions of the Northwest Coast. It provides a “home away from home” where First Nations students can study and learn in a surrounding that reflects their traditions and culture.

Richard is involved in several Aboriginal research initiatives at the national and international level. The International Collaborative Indigenous Health Research Partnership’s Project includes colleagues from Canada and New Zealand in examining factors that contribute to a resilient workforce among Canadian Aboriginal and Maori health care professionals. The International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge Development with which

Karen McLennan, BSW ’81 “I feel so blessed. I would have done every single step of my career as a volunteer.” ~Karen McLennan Karen McLennan’s career has been amazing, from her field placement at the Boys & Girls Club of London while a 3rd year student, to helping young pregnant women, to assisting in the adoption process.

Karen with her children – Trevor, Megan (2nd-year Western student), and Liam

Karen came to King’s because of the Bachelor of Social Work program. She loved the campus and the small community-feel. She took an elective on main campus to experience the larger university, but felt that attending King’s was like a continuation of high school in Spring 2010 | page 17

many ways, except at a higher level of learning. Karen was born and raised in Toronto, and she stayed in residence at King’s and made life-long friends. “Being at King’s remains a highlight of my life to this day.” Karen felt the faculty was incredible. Each member had a unique specialty and interest to share. “Allan Irving really made an impression on me. His classes were fun and unpredictable. He arranged field trips to go along with the theory from class.” Allan encouraged Karen in her writing and career. Karen was drawn to working with troubled youth. After her third year of study, Karen worked a field placement at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of London assisting with development and facilitation of the program. “A busy kid is less likely to get into trouble,” she said. Her initial career interest was in juvenile corrections and her second placement was with the London East Probation and Parole. She carried a caseload of 15 to 20 youth age 16 to 18.

“If we could have a level playing field in which we all have the same opportunities, then the issues of poverty, hunger, gender inequality and injustice would gradually disappear from the world.” ~Karen McLennan Following graduation with her BSW, Karen’s first job was working with young offenders at a half-way home in Toronto. She only worked there for a few months as she did not feel it was the safest job. Although she enjoyed her work with the teenagers, many times she was the only staff member in the house and she worked overnight shifts. Four months after graduating, a colleague told her about a position at the Catholic Children’s Aid Society, working with pregnant teens. “I knew right away I wanted that job,” said Karen, who went on to work at CCAS for almost four years. Karen’s next transition was as a Residential Social Worker at a home for pregnant teens: Rosalie Hall in Scarborough, Ontario. She worked there until she became pregnant with her first child in 1988. As some of the girls, dealing with unwanted pregnancies, looked to her as an older sister, she did not feel it was fair to them if she stayed on in the role. She then spent two years at Big Sisters of York. It was a different environment and she loved working with the young female clientele. In 1990, the Women’s Health Centre at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto opened and Karen accepted a sixmonth contract to establish a program for women with post-partum depression. She finished the contract one The King’s Herald | page 18

month before her second child was born. At this time, Karen decided to return to school for a Masters in Social Work. Throughout this time, she also continued to run bereavement groups for women whose children had been placed for adoption, a unique service that she had provided in Toronto since 1985. “There is a shared grief for all parties involved in adoption,” said Karen, “including the adoptive parents, the adoptee, and the birth parents.” With her second son just one week old, Karen was informed she had been accepted into the MSW program at York. While taking MSW courses part-time, Karen worked on contract with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society and the York Children’s Aid Society. Once she had completed the MSW program, Karen set up a private consulting business, and obtained her Ministry approval as an Adoption Practitioner. She provides adoption assessments, home studies and assistance in the adoption process. Karen explained that adoption in Canada is provincially mandated. In Ontario, people can adopt publicly through the Children’s Aid Society or privately; however, there are not as many newborn adoptions taking place now as there were in the past. There is not as much stigma now associated with teenage pregnancies and more young women are keeping their babies. Karen noted that the majority of domestic adoptions are now of older children, generally around the ages of 2 to 4, and often up to age 10 or older. Karen also assists in international adoptions. Because of the Hague Convention, international adoptions have opened up over the past 10 to 20 years. Karen informed that of the home studies she performs, 60 to 70 percent are planning international adoptions. She has received many recent inquiries about adopting from Haiti following the earthquake there; however, she clarifies with people that the children from Haiti that are being adopted now were already in orphanages and awaiting adoption prior to the earthquake. Karen stressed that all efforts are made to enable orphaned children to stay in their birth country, from living with extended family to being adopted by someone from that country. “The preference is to have children stay in their own country and culture.” She noted that if an adopting couple is of mixed race this increases their odds for adopting a mixed race child. “When and if possible,” said Karen, “you want to maximize the similarities between the child and the adopting family. It makes things easier for the child in the long run.” Karen has thoroughly enjoyed her career so far. She enjoys helping to empower people who are less privileged to maximize their opportunities. “If we could have a level playing field in which we all have the same opportunities, then the issues of poverty, hunger, gender inequality and injustice would gradually disappear from the world.” Karen’s mantra is “Give wings, not chains.”

Thank you We would like to take this opportunity to thank the individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations that have made a gift to King’s University College in support of the Student Life Campaign.

Visionary Society ($1,000,000.00 + )

Sisters Of St. Joseph, London

John J. Callaghan ’67 & Linda Callaghan

King’s University College Students’ Council

Innovators’ Society ($25,000.00 + )

In Memory of Jeffrey Cormier

Darryl J. King ’97/ Logikor Inc.

Karl Arvai & Penny Arvai

David Convery ’73 & Patricia Convery ’75

Benefactors’ Society ($100,000.00 + ) Mitchell and Kathryn Baran Family Foundation Joanne Kenny & Peter Kenny Don Smith & Joan Smith Andy Spriet & Helen Spriet John Vitali and Frances Vitali Patrons’ Society ($50,000.00 + )

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Gary Comerford ’73 & Cathy Comerford ’73 Paul J. Hogan & Barbara Hogan Gerald Killan & Linda Killan

Lynne Cram CultureWorks ESL Des Dutrizac ’69 & Martha Dutrizac The Jack and Barbara Hay Foundation

Paul D. Stevenson ’80

John C. Kennedy ’65 & Terri Kennedy & Family

Henry Thuss & Rosemary Thuss

Mavis Killan

Vanderwesten, Rutherford, Mantecon

BMO Financial Group

Partners’ Society ($10,000.00 + )

In Memory of Joan Mason Grant

The Estate of William Francis Barnicke

Lowell B. Mason Jr. & Elizabeth S. Upjohn – Mason

The Late Reverend Angelo Dominic Bovenzi, C.S.B.

Michael F. O’Hare ’80 & Rosemary O’Hare ’81

Cahill Financial Inc. J. Claire Callaghan ’71

King’s University College Staff Association

Project Hero Scholarships King’s University College is proud to participate in Project Hero, an initiative co-founded by Honorary LieutenantColonel Kevin Reed and Retired General Rick Hillier to provide support to the children of fallen Canadian Forces personnel. The Project Hero Scholarships will be awarded annually to undergraduate full-time students in a first-entry degree program who are the sons and daughters of Canadian military killed while serving in an active mission.

The Lord Family Joe MacDonald ’80 & Anita Kain ’80 Joseph A. Madill ’69 Marilyn Mason & Leonard Segall McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP

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Reverend Terrence R. McNamara John C. Nash ’58 & Margi Nash Nexen Inc. Sidney J. Noel John (Jack) Petch ’60 Patrick Phelan ’78 & Family Tom Peirce ’82 & Anne Marie Peirce ’84 Brent Shea ’80 & Becky Shea ’79

Jane Borecky ’97 Shirley Bratscher Mark D. Browning ’77 Antonio Calcagno Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry Michael (Jim) Conroy ’67 Richard Csiernik Tracy Cunningham ’97 & Calum Cunningham ’97 Robert Deane Stephen B. Deighton ’91

Bruce R. Shewfelt ’87 & Claire M. Shewfelt ’88

Richard J. Dixon ’78

Mary Carol Watters

Veronika Elsie

Principals’ Society ($5,000.00 + )

Susan Evans

Elizabeth A. Drewlo ’88

Laura Béres

Daniel Ferguson & Kathleen Ferguson

Bill Brennan ’74 & Judy Brennan

Paul Fox ’70 & Nancy Fox

Sauro Camiletti Hye Yeon Cho F.K. Morrow Foundation Ryan M. Gauss ’08 & Haley Gauss Tom Jory ’87 & Margo Jory Erin Lawson & Ted Lawson Don McDougall & Marion McDougall Mary McLaughlin Julie Michaud George Murray

King’s Green Campus Beautification Fund Dr. Sid Noel, Professor Emeritus and Senior Fellow at King’s in the Department of Political Science, wants King’s to stay green and beautiful. He has generously established a fund to ensure that the natural environment of the campus contributes to nurturing the spirit of all who study, live and work at King’s. The use of the investment income from the fund will be determined by the Director of Physical Plant, in consultation with the Groundskeeper and one or two members of the campus community with horticultural knowledge and interest. The primary use of the funds will support the care and maintenance of existing trees, shrubs and flowers and the planting of new ones. Mike Tattersall, Director of Physical Plant, Erin Lawson, Executive Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, Dr. David Sylvester, Principal, and Dr. Sid Noel

Frank Franciosa ’00 Nicole Furnival & Cory Bowman Suzanne Loranger Grenke ’84 Karen L. Holmes ’78 Dermot Hurley

Christopher Makuch ’93

Allan Irving

Carolyn Mason

Rose Marie Jaco

Denson McDonald ’66

John W. Jarrell & Mary Margaret Jarrell

Most Reverend William T. McGrattan ’86

Lindsay Kennedy Raegan Kennedy

William McKercher & Sue McKercher

Robin Kennedy

Sally McNamee

Bob Paterson ’72 & Angie Ina C. Kevins ’81 Paterson Mina LaRocca Margaret J. Pressey ’75

Fred Meek Hugh Mellon

Ken J. Regan

Joseph A. Lassaline ’69

Betty Miszczyk

Rival Office Solutions Inc.

George J. Leon ’65

Reverend James Mockler

$1,000 – $4,999 ($1,000.00 + )

Terry Leon ’72 & Mari Jo Leon ’72

Erika L. Mozes ’00

Sean P. Adams ’00

Frank J. Linsdell & Joan Linsdell

Tozun Bahcheli

Philip J. Mueller & Elizabeth Anne Mueller Linda J. Neal ’99

Bank of Montreal

Bill Mackenzie & Shelley Mackenzie

Jerry O’Brien & Maria O’Brien

Reverend Michael Bechard ’91

Jeff Major

Patrick E. O’Bright ’87

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Michael S. O’Neil ’86 & Jill M. O’Neil ’84 Cosmo Oppedisano & Teresa Oppedisano John M. Paulo ’99 & Yuki Paulo James S. Pender ’81 James Peterson ’89 John Regan ’84 Michael Rolland ’78 Michelle Samways James J. Sbrolla ’90 & Ann M. Tavares ’91 Kelly Schaus & Todd Schaus Frank T. Schlichtherle ’62 Megan Shore Nicholas Skinner Peter C. Spruce

Jeannette Staples Michael Tattersall & Carol Tattersall Frances M. Vitali ’91 Linda Weber Philip Weinstein ’78 & Judy Weinstein Paul Werstine ’70 The Estate of Earl G. Williams $500 – $999 ($500.00 + ) Tina E. Bax & Mike Bax Renato M. Berlingieri ’80 Marlon L. Biollo ’01 David Breech & Joan Breech Jamy Brodt & Angela Brodt Mary Cappuccitti

Gregory F. Child ’90

Jacquetta Newman

Deborah A. Comuzzi ’78

Ana Ning

Linda D. Cornish – Goodwin ’80

nuskule inc.

Pamela Cushing Francis A. DeSantis ’72 Stephen J. Dunn ’81 Robert Gunn

William D. Payne Robert D. Plexman ’72 Joseph A. Radocchia ’90 Henry G. Rawlinson ’90

John E. Hall ’59

Jennifer Regan & Gareth Davies

James T. Hardy ’61

Regional Social Forum

Mary Henri

Dino N. Rocca ’83 & Mary J. Rocca ’84

Elizabeth Hewitt Lisa L. Houghton & Scott R. Houghton Diane Humphrey Lynne Jackson Don Kerr William J. Kienapple ’59 & Mary Kienapple Larry Langan

William A. Ruth & Susan Ruth David Scandiffio James A. Scarfone ’70 Marc Sorrenti Andrew J. Stockwell ’79 James E. Tangney ’62 Jill Thompson

Tim J. Lee ’77 & Babs Lee Jennifer Thwaites Darlene M. Leon – Tiftickjian ’84

Bernie Villeneuve ’64

James R. McCarney ’78 & Lorraine McCarney

Christopher G. Whelan ’82 & Linda D. Whelan ’82

William McCloskey ’65

Jill A. Whelan ’93

Daniel L. McCowell ’81

Valerie Zawilski

Janet E. McEwen

In Memory of

Antonio Morano ’89 & Jacqueline Morano ’88

Jeffrey Cormier

Kathleen A. Morris ’86 Rick Naranowicz & June Naranowicz Euro J. Narduzzi ’63

Mary Lou Karley Joan Mason – Grant In Honour of Joan Smith

Donor Listing: The donor listing acknowledges contributions to King’s University College by individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations for the period September 1, 2007 until December 30, 2009. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing, errors and omissions may occur. Please accept our apologies and bring any corrections to the attention of King’s University College Foundation at (519) 433-3491 ext. 4500 or (800) 265-4406 ext. 4500, so we can correct this for our donor wall and future listings.

“Leave a Legacy”

by Chris Cahill ’80

Maximizing giving. Minimizing tax. Many of us reach a point in our lives when we think about how we want to be remembered by our friends and loved ones. We want to leave a legacy – something that lasts beyond our own lives. For those of you who have been touched by King’s, perhaps you might consider the College in your estate plans. There are many ways to approach the subject. The first and simplest way to plan a gift to King’s is through your last will and testament on your death or the second death of you and your spouse if you are married. Knowing that you’ll have no further need of the money, you can send almost half of your RSP/RIF to Canada Revenue Agency or, slightly more inspiring, send all of it, 100 percent, to King’s. Such a donation through your will, will provide your estate an offsetting receipt to your final tax return. Ordinarily, RSP/RIFs are fully taxable to your final return, currently taxed at 46% in Ontario. Donating these assets through your will to King’s can result in a very favourable tax credit for your final bequest. A second way is to give the proceeds of a life insurance policy on death. You could gift an existing life insurance or purchase a new policy and designate King’s as the beneficiary. King’s will receive the proceeds of the life insurance upon your death. If you choose not to deduct the premiums today, your Estate will receive a 100 percent charitable receipt for the amount given to charity. For example, Jane and John, both aged 70, can purchase a permanent life insurance plan for an annual deposit of 1.8 percent. A $100,000 policy would require an annual deposit of $1,800 or for $1 million an annual deposit of $18,000. If they were to both die at age 85, the internal rate of return would be 16 percent. At age 90, the internal rate of return would be nine percent, and at age 95 the internal rate of return would be six percent. This is without including the tax benefits of 100 percent deduction at death. A simple way to create a tax free estate is to leave your taxable assets to King’s and the tax free life insurance to your family. Another interesting way to benefit your charity and yourself is through a “charitable annuity” also known as a “gift plus annuity.” This approach allows you to make a gift today while creating a stream of income to yourself. Charities can arrange a charitable gift annuity and a number of charities will issue a charitable gift annuity directly. Most charities will arrange to buy an annuity from an insurance company. The annuity provides set payments for a specific number of years or for life. The charity retains 25 or 30 percent of the donation and uses the balance to purchase the annuity. Once the charitable gift annuity is set up, it cannot be changed. If you are interested in further exploring ways that you can Leave a Legacy to King’s University College, please contact Kelly Schaus, Manager of Development, at kschaus2@uwo.ca or (519) 433-3491 x4565. We would also love to hear from those who have already included King’s in their estate plans. Spring 2010 | page 21

Milestones Brandon Agnew (associate alumni) – Co-creator of 4triple5: Niagara’s Living Arts Space through work with NGO Celebrate Old Downtown on a downtown revitalization project (2007/08). Musician, Integration Worker, Photographer, Youth Group Leader, Ottawa Organics Employee.

and living away from home. It was worth the time and effort! I’m in my fourth year of teaching in London, and enjoying my new career. I recommend returning to school as a mature student to anyone who is willing to take on the challenge. It’s never too late to fulfill your dreams!

Tania Balverde ’00 – I have moved around a bit since living in London. I have finally settled on living and working east of the GTA and loving it! We bought a house about 2 and half years ago now, 2 days before we moved in, we got engaged. We were married a year ago September.

Nelson Couto ’94 – My third daughter, Evora Grace, was born on September 13, 2009. On September 25th, I started my new job as Development Coordinator at St. Peter’s Seminary Foundation, right next door to my alma mater.

Paul Castonguay ’88 – Paul married Leslie Ann in 1994 and they have two children: Nicole born in 1995 and Mark born in 1997. Paul helped engineer the Lance Armstrong cycling fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundation, raising $2.4 million in 1997. He is the founder of the Canadian Oncology Winter Conference, Canada’s premier meeting for medical oncologists. He has completed dozens of marathons, including Boston, and road cycled over Europe, including the Pyrenees. Julie Choja (nee Baldock) ’85 – I have been working full-time since graduating from King’s. Twenty years later, I returned to university in the Faculty of Education at Windsor University. Upon completion of my Bachelor of Education in 2006, I was thrilled to be hired as a parttime teacher for September 2006! I began my full-time teaching career in a grade 3 class the following year. It was a challenge to return to university after 20 years, especially with the responsibilities of being a wife, a mother of 2 active boys, The King’s Herald | page 22

EVERYTHING at King’s! The independent work, the lecture rooms, the campus, the profs – everything! Laura Fishwick ’06 – I spent a year in South Korea in 2006-07 teaching ESL following my graduation. I am now in the process of applying for teacher’s college in Ontario. I loved my classes with John Heng – what a great teacher! Mandy Hartman ’06 and Christopher Brittain 2005 were married on November 14, 2009.

John Howard ’71 received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from McMaster University. John operates the John Howard Cellars of Distinction, a winery that includes the distinctively branded “Megalomaniac” wines. This project supports The Kids’ Health Link Foundation which provides access to computer technology to children in hospitals. Jay Jackson ’01 – Proud husband and father of two boys, Cole 2 and Brayden 5 months. Heading into my 7th year with Maple Leaf and still proud to sell great tasting products! David Elias ’90, past-president of the Alumni Association, volunteered during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, BC. Nicole Elliott ’09 – I’m working as a mental health worker, and taking the Social Service Worker (fast track) program at Fanshawe College. Compared to college – I miss

Cathy Johnson (nee Nasato) ’96 – I am married with two young daughters. I have lived and worked in New York City, Chicago, Cincinnati and now Kansas City since graduation. I work full-time in Human Resources focused on performance management and compensation.

Adam Malloy ’09 sends thanks to the King’s community: It is with sincere and humble gratitude that I would like to thank all of you for your recent generosity. In the aftermath of what was a horrifying and traumatic experience for my family, when we lost our home in the Dundas (Ontario) bakery fire of January 2, my family was overwhelmed by the outpouring of generous support offered by the community. Chantal Marczinski ’05 – Since my graduation 4 years ago, I have moved out west with my parents to be closer to my sister and for better job opportunities for me and my parents. I am currently in the first year of the Library Information Technology at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology after a rough start last year. I am enjoying it immensely, though I miss the King’s Campus Mininistry community a lot. Heck, I miss King’s a lot too. I hope to come back for a visit during Reading Week, but we’ll see. Carl O’Brien ’04, who is the son of former MP, Pat O’Brien ’71, has been very busy since graduating from Kings with his honours B.A. in Political Science. He earned his LL.B. in June 2007 from the University of Ottawa, earning first class honours in 2006-07. After articling in North Bay 2007-08, and completing his Bar exams, he was called to the Bar in June 2008. After a short stint as a defence lawyer in Callandar, ON, he joined the Crown Attorney’s office in North Bay and Haileybury as an Assistant Crown Attorney. Currently, he is in his first year in a permanent position as Assistant Crown Attorney in Kenora, ON. Carl is enjoying his new position, and living in a vibrant city surrounded by such a beautiful region offering a plethora of outdoor activities.

Patrick W. O’Brien ’71 – Since retirement as the MP for LondonFanshawe after 12 years, I have been working part-time as a political consultant. My focus is pro-life, profamily issues, and I meet at least monthly with MPs in Parliament. I’m enjoying helping my wife, Evelyn [1970 graduate from Western], with childcare of our beautiful 3 1/2 year old granddaughter. More time at the cottage is also welcome. Sandra Savage ’79 was appointed executive director of Family Service Thames Valley. She was formerly director of the organization’s community counseling program and former executive director of Family Services York Region. Sandra received her Masters in Social Work from Smith College in Northampton, Mass. Emily Slowikowski ’04 and Patrick Martin, who also attended King’s, recently became engaged. On February 19, 2009, Fr. Michael Smith ’80 became pastor of St. Theresa’s Parish in Témiscaming, Quebec, and St. William’s Mission in Kipawa, Quebec. Rev. Romeo Tolentino ’97 is the Priest-Chaplain for Sunnybrook, Toronto East General and Baycrest Hospitals. Susan Truscott ’79 was appointed Director General Military Personnel Research and Analysis at DND in 2007. She resides in Ottawa with husband Roy Jones (1979 and1982 graduate from Western). Sons are Devin (Dentistry 2010 Dalhousie) and Brett (working in Calgary). David VanDamme ’94 – Married Jennifer Ellis ’92. Jennifer is a grade 2 teacher. Have two boys Joshua born in 2002 and Benjamin born in 2005. David is a Manager for a farming/vegetable operation located in Paincourt, ON, specializing in carrot production and grocery store distribution.

Graham Walsh ’01 and Emily Munro ’02 are pleased to announce that they welcomed their first child in November. Emily and Graham were married in the King’s College Chapel on July 14, 2007. Graham currently works at RIM in Waterloo and Emily is a teacher of the Deaf in Durham region. Timothy Weaver ’74 and his wife currently live and work in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Sandy White ’91 is running for the City of London 2010 Civic election in Ward 14. She was elected to city council in 2003-2006 in Ward 5. Ward 14 covers a large area of the old Ward 5.

In Memoriam Richard Vernon Burrows ’66 passed away on August 23, 2009. Dennis John Allen passed away on August 24, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Dow (Pittaway) of Sidney, BC (’73 and SW Field Coordinator). Dr. Frank D. Zingrone ’58 passed away December 13, 2009. Frank was a professor emeritus and co-founder of the Communications Department at York University. Frank taught courses in media, culture, technology and 20th century literature. Mary Mitchell (Drew) BSW ’72 passed away on February 26, 2010. Joseph Smolders ’62 passed away on February 27, 2010. Christina Smith BSW ’99 passed away on March 1, 2010.

Should you have any Milestones to share (job announcements/changes/ promotions, marriages, birth announcements etc.) please let us know and we’ll include them in The Herald. Please e-mail kcalumni@uwo.ca Spring 2010 | page 23

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