Mohawk College Alumni In Touch Magazine - Spring 2003

In Touch

Spring/ Summer 2003

A Semi-Annual Magazine for the Alumni and Friends of Mohawk College

Mohawk College Alumnus wins prestigious Premier’s Award!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: • Nancy Heddle receives Premier’s Award • 25 Year Reunion • Peace Park Memorial Ceremony • Alumni Awards of Distinction

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S AG E Hello Fellow Alumni:

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR/ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 4 ALUMNUS RECEIVES PREMIER’S AWARD

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GRAD GRAPEVINE

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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2002 ALUMNI OF DISTINCTION AWARDS DINNER 10 CALL FOR 2003 ALUMNI OF DISTINCTION AWARD NOMINATIONS

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2002 ALUMNI OF DISTINCTION AWARD WINNERS 12 CLASS OF ‘77 REUNION

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MOUNTAINEER HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS

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PEACE PARK MEMORIAL

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LOST SOULS

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“SHAPING THE FUTURE” FUNDRAISING UPDATE

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SPRING/SUMMER 2003 In Touch is published semi annually by the Mohawk College Alumni Association in cooperation with the Alumni Relations Department & Mohawk Students’ Association.

SUMMER 2000 Inquiries and comments are welcomed; contact InMohawk Touch College is published twice annually by the Alumni Relations Office, Mohawk Alumni Association in P.O. BoxCollege 2034, Hamilton, ON L8N 3T2

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It is with excitement and pride that I write my first message as President of the Alumni Association.

Since taking office as President, we have participated in several events and functions. I would like to inform you about some of these activities.

On October 26th, the Class of ’77 celebrated their 25-Year Reunion.

More than 250 alumni, guests and speakers filled the Arnie. Many friendships were renewed and stories exchanged "from those student days", making the 25th Reunion Dinner & Dance a great success.

Plans for the class of ’78 Reunion are now underway. If you are from the class of ’78, please contact the Alumni Office.

If you know someone from this graduating year, please tell him or her about the 25th Reunion and ask them to contact the Alumni Office. We appreciate your assistance in tracking down our lost alumni.

The 11th annual Alumni of Distinction Awards event were held on Sunday, January 19th, 2003. Braving winter winds and harsh driving conditions, each recipient arrived to be honoured in the presence of their former instructors, fellow alumni, friends and family. After the presentations, a dedication ceremony was held at the Alumni Wall of Distinction, located in the front lobby of the College.

accomplishments in their fields. Mohawk College was very proud to have Nancy Heddle, Medical Laboratory Technician ‘69, Health Sciences recognized. Heddle was presented with this prestigious award by the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Ernie Eves. This is the fifth time that Mohawk College has been recognized for its alumni. Our heartfelt congratulations to Nancy!

“Shaping the Future”, Mohawk College’s Capital Campaign was launched this spring. The purpose of “Shaping the Future” is to raise awareness and funds for the new " X-Centre". Construction has been in full swing since the groundbreaking ceremony last fall; check out its progress near the southwest corner of the campus, on Fennell Avenue. Scheduled to open in fall 2003, the X-Centre, as it is affectionately known, will be a new state of the art technology centre. The Alumni Association will play an important role in the raising of capital for the Centre. It will be an excellent opportunity for us to give back to the College and invest in the future of our academic community.

The Alumni Office staff continues to work diligently to maintain and update alumni records but we need your help. Please contact us by telephone, mail or e-mail when you have a change of address or name. If you know of anyone not receiving the In-Touch magazine, please ask him or her to contact the Alumni Office.

In closing, I wish everyone a wonderful spring and a safe, fun filled summer.

Sincerely,

Presented with Alumni Awards of Distinction were: • Karen L. Prine, Health & Human Sciences, Nursing 1977 • Sherali Najak, Applied Arts, Television Broadcasting 1991 • Brian J. Mullan, Business, Business Administration 1991 • Len D. Sharpe, Technology, Industrial Management 1969 Our sincere congratulations to each recipient!

This past February, I had the pleasure of attending the Annual Premier’s Awards Gala Dinner held at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. This is a special evening to celebrate and recognize college alumni for all their

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Krysia Iwanek, President, Alumni Association Fashion Arts ‘87

ON THE COVER: Presentation of Premier’s Award.

(L to R) Education Minister, Dianne Cunningham; Ontario Premier, Ernie Eves; Nancy Heddle

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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR What an exciting year it has been!

Spring is finally here after what seemed like an endless winter. The college is growing with the addition of the "X" Centre, a beautiful state of the art technology centre. Thanks to the double cohort, the number of students that will be attending Mohawk in September 2003 will grow. Please read the story concerning our "Shaping the Future" Campaign in this issue of In Touch.

Please consider donating to our "Family" campaign to raise funds for the "X"-Centre.

Also, in this issue of In Touch, you will find a new column, named "Email Directory". Please take the time to update your email address. It will allow the Alumni Office to email you with exciting news about our college and alumni. It will inform you of any

programs and services which are of benefit to YOU. At the time of writing, the alumni office is preparing for VIP weekend, Spring Convocation, and other annual events such as the 25-year Reunion of the Class of ’78, the Alumni of Distinction Awards and of course the Annual General meeting on September 26, 2003, to name just a few events.

The Alumni Office will again be offering consignment tickets to popular summer venues and we are running another trip to the hit musical Mamma Mia on June 22, 2003. The trip to the Red Green Show in the fall was an astounding success, thanks to the help of Sandy Richardson, who is the production manager of the show. Sandy, who is also a director on the Alumni Board gave the two busloads of alumni, family and friends the VIP treatment. If there is enough interest, we will be running

another bus trip to the show! Stay Tuned for more information in the next issue of In Touch!

If there are any other programs and services which you would like from your Alumni Association, please do not hesitate to let us know. Phone numbers and addresses for the Alumni Office are listed in the front of the magazine. I also welcome any "Letters to the Editor".

Have a GREAT summer, and as usual KEEP IN TOUCH!

Rose Charmee, Manager Alumni Relations

MY MEMORIES OF THE ROOT CELLAR

BY ROB BEATTIE I'm probably the only Mohawk grad that can say I actually once lived in a house on the grounds of the college.

In 1958 my mom and dad and three sisters moved into a little house in Mount Hope. Dad got a promotion and was being transferred from the Ontario Hospital in St. Thomas to become the Manager of the laundry at the Ontario Hospital on Fennell Ave. I was born in October of that year.

The next summer we moved to a house on Fennell, owned by the Ontario Hospital. It was located right between the Arnold Centre and Fennell. There was another similar house just about 100 yards to the east, and a larger duplex type house across the lane to the west. I think I remember dad telling me they paid $25 per month for rent. Obviously Mohawk College was not built yet.

Our garage was about twenty five or thirty feet in front of the root cellar. Behind the root cellar was a former public works building, a blacksmith shop, and some other buildings but I can't remember what they were. Each of my three sisters claimed a building as their own.

Everything was vacant and they used the little buildings as playhouses. The laneways out back are where I learned to

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ride my little bike. I remember we all had lots of fun there.

The root cellar was fun too. My sisters, who in 1960 were seven, ten and fourteen years old, used to climb up right to the top of the roof in the winter and toboggan down both sides. The dirt was piled up against the walls so it would stay cool inside. This made the roof only a couple of feet off the ground, and easy to climb on. There also seemed to be more snow then. They also used to dare each other to ride their bikes through the cellar. It was quite frightening, as it was pitch black inside and the air was thick and almost hard to breathe. The stalls were filled with carrots and apples and turnips and watermelons and other vegetables grown in the surrounding fields. Some of them were rotting, although I don't remember seeing one, I was told there were rats too.

(Maybe that's why we had so many cats.)

Patients from the hospital across the street would come over to work the fields, picking carrots and raking leaves for us. I remember, mostly because I still have the home movies of me picking carrots with the patients and my mom. In the fall they would rake leaves onto huge tarps, and tie them up to be dumped over the edge of the brow. They would just get a nice neat pile of leaves and we would run through them, and they would have to start all over

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again. They just laughed. Sometimes, they would go and hide in the root cellar, or so I was told. I never knew whether to believe that or not, but I did try to stay out of there.

I was pretty young, but it was forty years ago. Back then, a six year old could leave the house in the morning and not come back inside till supper. Kids were let out on their own more in those days. Of course, I always had one of my sisters watching me. When we moved in, Fennell was just two lanes, and there was hardly any traffic, so we had lots of property to play on. I remember climbing up on the roof of the root cellar, which was covered with green asphalt shingles back then.

We would often rip shingles off and see how far we could throw them, or see if we could hit certain targets. Sometimes friends would come over and we would end up throwing them at each other.

"Shingle fight", we called it. I remember a few times being brought home by my sisters, bleeding profusely from a shingle inflicted head wound. I don't think my mom appreciated it much. Mom passed away a year ago and right up until then she would remind me how, in 1965, I got blood all over my new blue coat.

We moved out of that house in July of 1966 because Mohawk College was to be

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When they were building the College, the workers "lived" in our house and tore the other two down.

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remember lots of friends, music, green beer, and even some studying.

My memories of the old house and the root cellar come back every time I drive by on Fennell. I was fortunate enough to have taught a couple of sales and media courses, part time, at Mohawk last year. Whenever I drive in past The Arnold Centre I always feel a bit like I'm coming home.

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MOHAWK COLLEGE ALUMNUS WINS PREMIER’S AWARD Vancouver in August 2002, including organizing international speakers, planning the program and chairing the sessions. Nancy volunteered as a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of Canadian Blood Services.

She chaired the Standards Committee for the Canadian Society of Transfusion Medicine for ten years, overseeing the development and production of three editions of the Standards that are used by all hospitals in Ontario to ensure optimal transfusion practices and safe blood for Canadians.

Nancy Heddle Mohawk College is thrilled to announce that Nancy Heddle has been awarded the Premier’s Award for Health Sciences for 2002. The Province of Ontario annually acknowledges the important social and economic contribution college graduates make to Ontario with the prestigious Premier’s Awards.

Nancy was presented with the award at the Premier’s Award Dinner Gala on February 24, 2003 at the Westin Harbour Castle by Premier Ernie Eves, and Education Minister, Dianne Cunningham. A promotional video highlighting her accomplishments was also shown that evening.

A 1969 graduate of Mohawk’s Medical Laboratory Technology Program, Nancy has distinguished herself as a worldclass researcher. Since leaving Mohawk, Nancy has continued her life long learning, becoming a Certified Registered Technologist, then an Advanced Registered Technologist before going on to obtain her Masters Degree in Health Sciences, Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics from McMaster University. She volunteered to participate in the Scientific Program of the NORONT Convention for 10 years.

She planned three symposia for the International Society of Blood Transfusion for their meeting held in

Nancy joined McMaster University Medical Centre in 1975 as a Technologist in the blood bank. Nancy is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University and Director of Transfusion Medicine Trials.

In this role, Nancy is responsible for promoting clinical research in Transfusion Medicine by developing a Canadian Clinical Trials Network, in close collaboration with Canadian Blood Services. Nancy also served as a consultant for the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (Transfusion Medicine) coordinating a number of local and regional projects designed to improve transfusion practices within Canada.

She has received many awards, including the 25th Anniversary Award from the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists in 1988; a Trillium Award from the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists in 1990, and the Elmer L. DeGowin Lectureship in Blood Banking, University of Iowa in 1998. In 1998 she received The Ortho Award in Transfusion Medicine from the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine. In 1996, Nancy was honoured with the Gold Medal Award from the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which recognizes outstanding contributions at a national or international level. This is the highest recognition that the Society

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can bestow on a member. She won the Mohawk College Alumni Of Distinction Award for Health Sciences in 1999, and in 2002, was awarded the Distinguished Fellowship Award, Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, only the 9th person to receive this award during the 65 year history of the Society.

She will be featured in an upcoming edition of the CSMLS Journal related to winning this award.

Nancy Heddle is most noted for her pioneering research in transfusion medicine. In 1994, Nancy solved a transfusion allergy mystery, a 30-year old puzzle of why many people suffer an allergic reaction when they get blood transfusions. Of the half million Canadians receiving platelet transfusions each year, between one-third and one-tenth have allergies as a side effect. For some very sick patients, these allergic reactions can even be fatal. As a result of these studies, the frequency of platelet transfusion reactions have now declined from a high of 20-35% (pre Nancy ’s work) to a frequency of less than 2 %. Such an impact rarely occurs.

Nancy’s research, which was published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 1994, will completely eradicate allergic reactions to blood products around the world! "The nice part of the discovery," Nancy states," is that for the first time it is possible to prevent allergic reactions – either by separating the plasma from the platelets before transfusing them, or removing white cells on the first day so they can’t produce toxins while stored".

Due to Nancy’s discovery, special filters are now being manufactured to remove white cells. In the United States, an effort is being made to incorporate such filters into the blood collection base so that when blood is donated, white cells are automatically removed.

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Alumni Email Directory Have you ever tried to share exciting news with people you couldn’t find?

Welcome to the most difficult task in the Alumni Office! Every day we reach out to thousands of grads to tell them about the great events and offers we have for them. However, so many of our messages never reach them, and the events pass without news reaching the people who need to know.

The fastest and easiest way for us to let you know what great things are in store is through email. We do not share your information with anyone, and we only send email when an event or function warrants it.

Please take the time today to visit the Alumni Website at http://www.mohawkc.on.ca/alumni, and update your address and email so that we can let you know when a great event is coming your way.

YOUR MOHAWK ALUMNI CARD Don’t Leave Home Without It!

In recent years, the Alumni Association has introduced programs, services, and discounts to benefit its members. Most of these programs require you to show proof that you are a Mohawk College graduate your photo Alumni Card!

Your Alumni Card is your old Photo Student I.D. Card with an Alumni Sticker affixed to it (you should have received the sticker in your alumni package at graduation). If you don't have a sticker, just visit the Alumni Relations Office, Room C108, Fennell Campus and pick one up; or call the office at (905) 5752258 and we'll arrange to get one to you.

If you have lost or misplaced your card, you can get a replacement by visiting the Student Affairs Office, Fennell Campus, Room F111, or call (905)575-2081.

Brantford Alumni can visit the Brantford Student Life Office, Room B101, or call (519) 758-6022. You will have a photo taken, and a $10 replacement fee will be charged.

“Nancy Heddle” continued Nancy has volunteered hundreds of hours with the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists. She has recently agreed to volunteer with the Canadian Standards Association to sit on their Committee that is developing national standards for Hospitals and Blood Centres ; Chair of the CSLT’s Jubilee Congress; member of the CSLT examination panel, a Director of the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists serving on the Education Committee, and as Provincial Director.

As a board member of the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine, she played an active role on the Association’s standards committee. She has been an active member of several other professional organizations including The Ontario Antibody Club,

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The Canadian Association of Immunohematologists, as well as being an Advisory Committee member at Mohawk College. She is currently a member of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario.

Nancy has co-authored eight scientific papers. She has over 50 contributions to published books, over 80 journal articles and abstracts, and she is the author of the book, Blood Transfusion – A Conceptual Approach, which was published in 1984. She has given over 100 scientific presentations in several countries, including Canada, the United States, Spain, the UK, Japan and Malaysia. In 1994 she was a Delegation Leader for a Medical Technology Delegation to China through the Citizen Ambassador Program in Washington.

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15TH ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT GOLF TOURNAMENT

The fairways are green. Let’s polish those golf clubs to a trophy gleam.

Yes, it’s that time again; we’re putting out a call to all Industrial Management Alumni and Faculty for the IMT Golf Tournament.

Southbrook Golf & Country Club in Binbrook Tuesday, August 26, 2003 Price: $60.00 New faces are always welcome and great fun is had by all.

Invitations will be sent out shortly.

For more information, please contact Richard Alkerton at (905) 957-3237

Nancy Heddle is a true pioneer in her field. Her groundbreaking research has helped, and will continue to save people’s lives in Canada, and around the world. During her career, Nancy has secured over 4 million dollars in funding to do research studies related to blood transfusions. Many of these studies have changed the way that transfusions are given or provided, making this form of medical treatment much safer for Canadians. She currently holds two million dollars in research funding.

Mohawk College is very proud to call Nancy Heddle one of our own, and congratulate her for winning the Premier’s Award.

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GRAD GRAPEVINE Darren Hardenbrook Transportation Engineering Technology – 1995 Darren and wife Rita are excited to announce the birth of their first son Aidan Jay who was born December 16, 2002.

The little guy weighed 8 pounds. Darren is currently a Senior Project Coordinator, Transportation Planning Associate with Marshall Macklin Monaghan Engineering. Congratulations everyone!! Darren is also a Director on the Mohawk College Alumni Board.

Trevor Shaw Graphic Arts – 1992 Trevor is an Art Director with Urban Associates In Westdale, and has won two Advertising Creative Excellence Awards for 2002 for his Graphic Design Work and art Trevor Shaw direction. His awards include a gold for website design, a gold for point of purchase, and a silver for product packaging. His thoughts on advertising – "The message has to be king, ...designed in an execution that can relate to an audience, to create an effective, efficient ad."

Alex Paris Recreation Leadership - 1992 Alex has done great things right here in Hamilton. Alex was Mohawk’s Varsity Rugby Coach in 2000 when he took the team to the top as the Varsity Champs. Alex continues to serve the Emilee & Lyam Paris College in the Department of Athletics and Recreation. Alex has served as the SAC Chair, Basketball coach, and is presently the owner of Just in Time Events; an organization dedicated to supporting community groups developing special events. Alex married Lori Paris (nee Turville), a Mohawk ECE grad. We hope his children, shown here visiting Santa will have the chance to follow in their parents’ footsteps.

Jennifer Averink Applied Music –1992 Jennifer is thrilled with the success of Her school of music. "Performance School of Music" not only gives back to Mohawk College by hiring students from our music department, it also brings future students to the College. With enrollment of 180 aspiring musicians, and a new location opening soon Jennifer finds little time to rest.

Congratulations on your success Jennifer!

Chuck Mills Architectural Engineering Technology – 1979 Chuck has established his own design firm (Chuck Mills Residential Design & Development Inc.) in Nepean. After 24 years of working with Architects and Chuck Mills Builders, Chuck made the leap, and has proved his ability by winning 6 Design awards in Ottawa, 1 provincial design award and has been a finalist twice for the National S.A.M. Award all in the last 5 years. Chuck has also been featured in the Ottawa Citizen and Toronto Sun for his great work.

Mary Ann Caldwell Transportation Engineering Technology –1987 Mary Ann is just ecstatic about her new home and work in Britain. In fact, while vacationing near her new home, she had the opportunity to meet Tony Blair, Britain’s Mary Ann Caldwell and Tony Blair P.M. Prime Minister!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Alumni Association held its Annual General Meeting on September 13, 2002 in the Alumni Hall at Mohawk College. Attending the AGM were members of the College Administration, the Board of Governors, current and past board members, faculty and friends of the Alumni Association. Following dinner, a new slate of officers were elected to represent over 60,000 Mohawk College alumni members.

A special tribute was paid to the outgoing president, Pat Parker, by the new President-elect, Krysia Iwanek.

Pat has served as a Director, and the Vice-President of Finance and Development prior to serving her four-

year term as President. She was presented with a gift to thank her for her years of dedication to the alumni.

She will now serve her final two-year term on the Board, as Past President.

Krysia, who was the Vice-President of Programs and Services, will now begin serving her two-year term as President. Also elected to the board are Angela Barbas who has been elected as Vice-President of the Programs and Services Committee, Lee Desjardins who has been elected as Vice-President of the Finance and Development Committee. Jody Matheson who is continuing as VicePresident of the Marketing and Communications Committee. Tom

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Behroozi, Maria DiPalo, Louise Grant, Darren Hardenbrook, Dave Harris, Ellen McDonald, Susan McDonald, Stan Rees, Sandra Richardson, John Craig and Morgan Seele were all elected as Directors.

Krysia Iwanek, Alumni President; Pat Parker, past Alumni President; Rose Charmee, Manager, Alumni Relations

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ALUMNI AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

Brian Mullen, Karen Prine, Sherali Najak and Len Sharpe beside the Wall of Distinction

On January 19th, 2003 in a wonderful evening of music and friendship, this year’s Alumni of Distinction were recognized by the College and the Alumni Association. The recipients were Sherali Najak, Karen Prine, Brian Mullan, and Len D. Sharpe. The award winners were surrounded by colleagues, family, friends, faculty, representatives of the Alumni Association and the College.

After being warmly welcomed by Krysia Iwanek, President of the Alumni Association, the award recipients received recognition for their achievements during a dinner reception. Five of our past Alumni of Distinction winners were in attendance for the awards including: Carmine Domanico, Pat St. John, Alexander Williamson, Tom Cochren, and Patricia Leonard. The evening was one of warm comments, laughter, and enjoyment as the Awards of Distinction were presented. The recipients shared personal glimpses and offered thanks to those who have made their lives and careers so outstanding.

faces and great people whose images grace this display.

We wish them all continued success and look forward to seeing their opportunities increase as we wish all of our graduates.

If you wish to nominate an outstanding graduate for one of these awards, please see the nomination guidelines on page 11.

Following dinner, all the evening’s guests made their way to the front foyer where the new winners’ portraits were unveiled on the Wall of Distinction. This wall features the greatest achievers among our alumni.

Many have commented on the familiar

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Amos Key TV & Communication Arts, ’76

Glenn Gibson

Carrie Mines

Diane Barrafato

Don Granger

Juliet Hamilton

Patti Leonard

Kevin Dunn

Insurance, ’73

Nursing, ’78

Radiology, ’80

Community Planning, ’71

Nursing, ‘77

Social Service Worker, ‘76

TV Broadcasting, ’86

Brian J. Mullan

Len D. Sharpe

Karen Prine

Sherali Najak

Business Admin., ’82

Industrial Management Technology, ’69

Nursing, ’77

Television Broadcasting, ’91

Jay Pollack Communication Arts, ’76

Tom Cochren Business Admin., ‘71

2003 Alumni of Distinction Awards Does Your Picture Belong Among these Prominent Mohawk Alumni?

Kendra Gregson Child & Youth Worker, ’85

Ray Simmons

They are the 29 Mohawk College Graduates who have received the Alumni Association’s prestigious Alumni of Distinction Award.

Electronics Engineering, ‘78

Recipients of this award are recognized for their unique career achievements, their commitment to helping others, but most importantly for their extraordinary contributions within the communities they live in.

Their names and photos are proudly displayed on Mohawk’s Alumni Wall of Distinction.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Tony Young

Alison Murchie Computer Systems, ’86

TV Broadcasting, ’83

To help Mohawk select the best possible candidates, we invite you to nominate those individuals that you feel are deserving of this prestigious award.

All Mohawk Graduates are eligible.

Only one individual is selected from among the nominees in each of the categories of Business, Applied Arts, Health Sciences & Human Services and Technology.

Carmine Domanico Electrical Engineering Technology, ‘80

Marlene Conway

Individuals must demonstrate their involvement and dedication to their communities.

Business Admin., ’85

Each submission must include a two or three paragraph bio, their community involvement or accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized.

For more information or to read about past winners, visit our special Award of Distinction website at www.mohawkc.on.ca/alumni/awards.

Frank Peter Architectural Technology, ’88

Nominations must be submitted in writing to: Rose Charmee, Manager, Alumni Relations Department

by September 12, 2003.

Nancy Heddle

Alex Williamson

Pamela Bojeski

Medical Lab Technology,’69

Business Admin. ’69

Legal Secretary ’77

Pat St. John14 Communication Arts, ‘70

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Tony Battaglia

Connie Smith

Brenda Flaherty

Doug Harrison

Architectural Technology, ’76

Broadcast Journalism,‘80

Nursing, ’80

Business Admin., ’81

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INTRODUCING THE 2002 ALUMNI OF DISTINCTION AWARD WINNERS Karen Prine graduated from Mohawk College’s Nursing Program in 1977. Karen was awarded the Mohawk College Bronze Medal for Karen L. Prine outstanding contribution to the College and community and graduated on the Dean’s Honour List. Karen has continued her education, earning numerous post-graduate certificates from McMaster University and a

Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from Charles Stuart University in Australia, where she is currently working towards her Masters in Health Services Administration.

A 1991 graduate of Mohawk College’s Television Broadcasting Program, Sherali Najak is the Senior Producer/ Sherali Najak Director for Hockey Night in Canada. At 33, he is the second youngest producer in the show’s 51-year history.

went to work for the CBC as a Studio Technician and Video Tape Operator on "The National". He was News Director for various network newscasts and news specials including "The Journal", Quebec Referendum, National Election and Nelson Mandela’s Release to Freedom Special. Between 1990 and 1991, he was also statistician for CBS’s coverage of the National Football League. He worked with the CBC as Producer/Director on various music and entertainment programs.

He started off as a volunteer with Cable 14 Television in Hamilton. In 1988 he

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Ms. Prine is currently the Executive Director of St. Joseph’s Home Care. In 1977 she began her career in health care, working as an office manager for Dr. Lorin Harding, and as a nurse in Hamilton General Hospital until 1989.

She continued her career at St. Joseph’s Villa, as a registered nurse and then as the Unit Manager.

1998 – 2000. She was the Project CoLeader for the Alternate Levels of Care Discharge Planning Project, from 2000 – 2002. Karen was the Director of Operations for SEN (St. Elizabeth Nursing) Community Health Care, 1999 – 2002.

Karen has donated her time to numerous charities including the Hamilton Self-Help Centre and St. Joseph’s Villa, both of which she served as a board member, and the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice, where she is currently President.

Karen returned to Mohawk College as a Continuing Education Instructor, from

Sherali has also worked as a freelance Director with TSN and Sportsdesk. He is Concert Director for Molson

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Amphitheatre and also directs for the Canadian Hockey League including AllStar and Top Prospects shows, as well as at the 2000 Molson Indy for the Fox Sports Network.

He has volunteered with the Aga Khan Foundation since 1990, been on the Board of Directors of Partnership Walk Fundraiser, and was involved with the Ismaili Run for Charity. He involves himself with mentoring young kids, students and graduates, giving them advise on how to "break into" and thrive in the television business.

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Brian Mullan graduated from Mohawk College with a diploma in Business Administration in 1991 and a Certificate in Police Sciences in 1982. He earned a Brian J. Mullan Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from British Columbia Open University; completed training at the FBI Centre in Quantico, Virginia; graduated from the University of Toronto School of Management’s Police Leadership Program; and is presently actively participating in the Bay Area Leadership

Program. In 1995, he received the Ontario Police Exemplary Service Medal.

A 1969 graduate of the Industrial Management Technology Program at Mohawk College, Len Sharpe is currently Plant Manager for Len D. Sharpe Siemen’s Westinghouse in North Carolina, which employs over 900 people. It is the leadplant for manufacturing new electric generators. Under the firm leadership of Len Sharpe, the plant has quadrupled its production of electric generators from 18

to 87 per year between 1998 and 2002.

Mr. Mullan is Deputy Chief, Field Services with the Hamilton Police Service, the second-highest ranking officer. All uniformed officers, investigators, labour relations officers, the youth coordinators and the court services branch report to him - about 700 out of 1,000 employees.

He was the first to combine resources between police forces. He was instrumental in cost recovery that has resulted in revenue of approximately 1 million dollars.

Brian Mullan commanded police operations for the Grey Cup and for the Days of Protest, which drew 100,000 people to Hamilton. He also coordinated

Upon graduation, Mr. Sharpe joined Westinghouse as a Factory Engineer and held various job assignments: including Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Manager and was the Plant Manager for the Power Generation Plant in Hamilton, Ontario. In May 1993, Mr. Sharpe was presented with the "Eagle Award", for his outstanding contributions to Total Quality, at a special ceremony in Florida.

In 1997, Len D. Sharpe was appointed President, Westinghouse Canada Inc. He coordinated and represented Westinghouse’s interests in Canada and served as Chairman of the Board of

the police response to the Y2K bug. On September 11, 2001, Mr. Mullan rushed to John C. Munro Airport to coordinate security as diverted aircraft were grounded in Hamilton.

He is presently Chair, Hamilton Community Care Access; Governor, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Association; Director, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation; Assistant Director, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police; Member of the Ancaster Lions; Past Director, Community Care Access Centre; Director, Hamilton-Wentworth District Health Council; Chair, Central West Emergency Health Services Committee, and Founder / Executive, Hamilton Employment Equity Network.

Westinghouse Canada Inc. He also continued to act as Plant Manager for the Hamilton Plant.

Len has provided leadership and support in many activities including the local Lions Club, as a member and Past President.

He is a member of the Dundas Legion and St. Peter’s Hospital. He has served in an advisory capacity to the Mohawk College Foundation, and spoken at convocation several times. He served with the Canadian Militia, and is currently a member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Board of Director’s Advisory Board and Manufacturer’s Council.

IN TOUCH WANTS TO HEAR FR OM YOU We want to keep " In Touch" with all our Mohawk Grads. Please help us by filling out the following information form. You can also reach us on the internet at www.mohawkc.on.ca/alumni Name: __________________________

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WELCOME BACK CLASS OF ‘77!

On Saturday, October 26, 2002, over 250 graduates from the Class of ’77 and their guests reunited at Mohawk College’s Arnold Center "the Arnie" to reminisce about their college days at Mohawk. Many of these alumni had not set foot in Mohawk since their graduation day 25 years ago – and the memories came flooding back. 1977 – the days of Saturday Night Fever, when the Bee Gees’ disco music ruled the airwaves and white suits and bellbottoms were hot and not "retro."

Affinity Program); and a special Mohawk College Alumni Print of a Red Tailed Hawk, donated by the Alumni Association.

One of the evening’s highlights was the induction of all present alumni into Mohawk College’s 25-Year Club.

As each person’s name was called to the stage, they each were presented with a certificate, as well as a commemorative 25-year t-shirt and silver pin.

After the cocktail hour and a delicious dinner, the festivities began.

The official cake cutting, as per A special part of the tradition, evening was when the was entire group posed for performed an official photo.(see by the above) ts n alumni who e d tu gS Nursin traveled the Once the "official of ‘77 Class furthest to ceremony" was over, the fun really attend their began! People got down and reunion. danced till two in the morning to music from the "good old days."

Alumni Relations Manager, Rose Charmee played the ’77 trivia contest Thanks to everyone involved! If with the alumni. anyone knows the possible There were fabulous door prizes: a whereabouts of graduates from the getaway weekend to Niagara Falls, Class of 1978, please contact the donated by Mainway Insurance Alumni Office at (905) 575-2258 and Brokers; 500 Bonus Air Miles, donated let us know. by the Bank of Montreal (Mastercard

The alumni who came the furthest were invited to cut the Special Class of "77 cake were (l to r) Craig Thomson, Electrical Systems Technician: Calgary , Alberta;Kenneth Elmer, Computer Systems, Bridgeport: Conneticut;Dan Laubman, Computer Systems Technology: Calgary, Alberta, Michael Mancini, Architectural Technician, Edmonton: Alberta;Christine Feller, Nursing-Civic Hospitals: San Diego, California; Irene Henderson, Nursing-Brantford, Penticton B.C; Heather Hawthorne, NursingChedoke, Victoria, B.C.: Jane Servais, Nursing-Chedoke, Salem, Oregon

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The Class of ‘77

Plans are already underway for the 1978 Reunion on October 25, 2003.

Registration packages will be sent to all Class of ’78 Alumni in early September. Hope to see you there!

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MOUNTAINEER HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS SERGIO BOLZON Sergio Bolzon was a dominating player on the basketball court during his two years at Mohawk College. Sergio, a graduate of the Electronics Technician program, led the Mountaineers to a silver medal finish in his first year, 1984-85 and had an outstanding season his second year.

In his first season, Sergio averaged 17.9 points per game and was chosen an OCAA 2nd Team League All Star. He was selected his team’s Most Valuable Player and the Outstanding Male Freshman Athlete of the year for his accomplishments. In his second season, Sergio improved upon his previous year’s performance and continued his domination on the court, averaging 20.8 points per game. He was an OCAA 1st Team League All Star and once again, his team’s Most Valuable Player. In addition to these honours, Sergio was also selected a CCAA 1st Team All Star and a CCAA All Canadian. Sergio rounded off his accolades by being chosen the Outstanding Male Athlete in the 1985-86 season.

ELAINE PRINCIPI When you think of extracurricular involvement and the true meaning of student life at college and the role it plays in a person’s life, Elaine Principi is the ultimate personification of this. Elaine, a graduate of Physiotherapy in 1982, was involved extensively in the varsity tennis and badminton programs during her three years here, as well as being very involved in intramural programs and student leadership.

In her first year, Elaine was chosen as the Most Valuable Player for Tennis, as well as receiving the Co-ed Award and

All Round Female Athlete award for her dedication, involvement and achievements. In her second year, she was once again named the Most Valuable Player for Tennis and the All Round Female Athlete. In her final year, Elaine was chosen the Tennis and Badminton Most Valuable Player, as well as, receiving the Dr. Sam Mitminger Award – the highest academic and athletic achievement award given to a Mohawk student in their graduating year.

Elaine’s involvement also included her participation in several co-ed intramural, women’s intramural and Health Science Special event intramurals. In addition, she was the Health Science Representative on the Students’ Athletics Committee her first year and as a result of her commitment, dedication and involvement throughout her three years, Elaine was awarded a Mohawk College Bronze Medal at her convocation.

CRAIG PATERSON Craig Paterson was a golfer who knew what had to be done and knew just when to do it.

These accolades from his former Coach, set the stage for his success as a member of the varsity Golf Team in the 1973-74 and 1974-75 seasons. Craig, a graduate of the Business program in 1975 was an outstanding golfer, whose success was attributed mainly to his abilities.

In his first season, Craig won the OCAA Individual Gold Medal with a two round total of 145. He was named his team’s Most Valuable Player and also the Outstanding Male Freshman Athlete. In his second year, he continued his success, finishing second at the OCAA Championships and was once again named his team’s Most Valuable Player and was awarded the Outstanding Male Athlete Award.

Craig was a strong leader both on and off the course and had the uncanny ability to read the course and turn his

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game up a notch when necessary. It was this ability that was the key to his success, something that couldn’t be taught or coached.

DAVE LIGHTFOOT Dave was a gifted and versatile athlete, whose mere presence commanded the respect of his opponents, whether on the Basketball court, Volleyball court or Touch Football field. A graduate of Advertising in 1990, Dave managed to participate in three varsity sports and successfully complete his program of studies while doing so.

In his three years at the College, he was a member of the 1988-89 and 1989-90 Gold Medal winning Touch Football Teams. In his last year, he was also a member of the Bronze Medal winning Basketball team. In volleyball, his sport of excellence, he was named the team’s Most Valuable Player, two years running and was also selected an OCAA 1st Team All Star, two years in a row. For his participation and excellence in these three sports, Dave was selected the All Round Male Athlete for the College.

Annual General Meeting Call for Nominations Nominations are open for positions on the Mohawk College Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Elections, proposed constitutional amendments and special awards will be presented at the Annual General Meeting.

Friday, September 26, 2003 Alumni Hall Mohawk College Student Centre, Fennell Campus Cocktails (cash bar) 6:30pm Dinner (by RSVP only) 7pm Annual Meeting & Elections 8pm Please RSVP by September 12th Graduates from all Mohawk programs and campuses are encouraged to submit nominations. To pick up your nomination form, or to get more information, visit the Alumni Relations Office, Room C108, Fennell Campus, or call (905) 575-2080.

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MOHAWK COLLEGE PEACE PARK CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY 9/11. As a date, September 11, 2001 will remain in our memories forever. The events of that day will stay fresh in our minds, just as the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger and the assassination of John F. Kennedy have for those who are old enough to remember them. There is a difference between those events and the tragedy of 9/11, though. The latter affected almost every nation on the earth, and as such spawned global efforts to maintain peace and harmony even in the face of the resulting war on terrorism.

There were numerous ceremonies around the world to mark the first anniversary of the worst tragedy in history to strike the United States. At Ground Zero, political figures and celebrities read every name of the approximately 3,000 souls who were lost that day. People gathered at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania to remember lost loved ones. Moments of silence were observed on radio stations, in schools and offices. Television coverage lasted most of the day and evening, reviewing the images and events of September 11, 2001.

At Mohawk College, the anniversary of 9/11 was marked with the dedication of the Mohawk College Peace Park. Located near the main entrance of the Fennell Campus, the Peace Park is a nook where visitors can reflect on peace, multiculturalism or life in general. A Peace Pole with the inscription "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in 12 languages and in Braille was

erected in the centre of an accessible walkway. Peace Park is surrounded by the Matthew C. Daly (1) and Mark Garber (2) memorials.

Over 300 staff and students attended the Peace Park Dedication Ceremony on September 11, 2002, at which brief remarks were made

by Mohawk President, Cal Haddad; MSA President, Nathan Fehrman; MCACES President, Margaret Hart; and Alumni representative, Kendra Gregson. (Read Kendra’s poignant speech online. See below.) Flutist Alycia Farrauto performed a musical prelude, and she provided accompaniment to Jaime Harris who sang Let There Be Peace on Earth.

Professors Paul Fralick and Gerry Dion led the entire group in the singing of Blowin’ In The Wind, and Rachel Mathews, Director of Student Development offered a prayer. A bagpipe lament played by Pipe Major Tom Lee closed the half hour lunchtime ceremony.

Peace Park and the dedication ceremony were the culmination of months of effort by the Mohawk College Tragic Events Committee, which was formed immediately after September 11, 2001 to help staff and students deal with and get information about the tragedy that was unfolding at that time. The committee soon realized that it was not enough to simply respond to individual’s needs in this way, but that they needed to proactively promote and celebrate Mohawk’s multi-culturalism.

In the Fall of 2001, a fund-raiser was organized by the Committee. Using CARE (Compassion Acceptance Respect Empathy) pins and posters, voluntary

donations were collected and forwarded to SISO (Settlement Integration Services Organization) in Hamilton in the hopes that it would help some of the families supported by SISO who are survivors of traumatic events from around the world. The CARE concept and pins, which are based on the Medicine Wheel, were originally created by Mohawk’s Aboriginal Student Services and Human Rights departments, and were adopted by the Tragic Events Committee for the fund-raiser.

By the end of 2001, the idea of creating a Peace Park at Mohawk College to promote our multi-cultural student and staff population was developed. The dedication ceremony was planned to coincide with the first anniversary of 9/11 as a remembrance, but its purpose was also to promote the message May Peace Prevail on Earth, to honour our peacekeepers and military on duty around the world, and to celebrate Mohawk College’s cultural diversity.

May Peace Prevail on Earth (1) Matthew C. Daly was a Mohawk College Business Student from 2000 to 2001 when he died tragically.

(2) Mark Garber was a dedicated counselor in the Student Services department at Mohawk College from 1971 to 1992. He passed away in 2000.

For Kendra Gregson’s full Peace Pole Memorial Speech, please visit our website at www.mohawkc.on.ca/alumni

CHEMISTRY ALUMNI MEET AT MOHAWK It looks like this event is back on track. For many years The Chemical and Environmental Technology Department invited its alumni back to the annual "Chemistry Alumni Night" where several alumni spoke to the group outlining their career to date. They also provided advice to the present students. It was an opportunity for alumni, faculty, staff and students to get together in a social gathering. It has been my privilege to have students in my classes from all graduating years except the first class of 1971.

This year we mailed out close to six hundred notices. (There are over 1000 on the list but we lost contact with the others.) The event took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 with over fifty people attending. Four alumni spoke to the group about their careers, Samantha Waytowich,

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Rich Pinder, Ed Narejko and Don Bennie. The Chair of the Department, Ishwar Singh, brought everyone up to date concerning the programs including Applied Degrees. The evening ended with refreshments. The turnout was excellent considering the threat of a storm that evening.

Alumni from the first class of 1971 to the most recent class of 2003 attended.

Future events will be advertised via email only. In this regard I need your email address to put you on the list. Please send your e-mail to chemistryalumni@mohawkcollege.ca or tom.sutton@mohawkcollege.ca. Take a minute and email any other Mohawk chemistry alumni you know asking them to forward me their email.

There may be alumni at work you can inform.

There is some interest in keeping this event going on an annual basis. To do this we need to

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structure an active Chemistry Alumni Chapter.

Once this newsletter is mailed and your email addresses come to me I will call a meeting.

The Canadian Society for Chemical Technology is celebrating its 30th year by holding a conference in Hamilton on Wednesday, October 29, 2003. If you are interested in attending or making a presentation please contact Tom Sutton.

Thanks to the following for their support of this event: Mohawk College Alumni Association, Department of Chemical and Environmental Technology, Mohawk College Bookstore and the Student Chapter of the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology via the Student Association of Mohawk.

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LOST SOULS These are some of the 1978 Graduates we wish to invite to their 25-year reunion in October 2003. There are many others; space does not permit us a full listing. If you are a 1978 graduate (or know one), please call Alumni Relations at 575-2258 or log on to our web-site at www.mohawkc.on.ca/alumni.

209 - Law and Security Admin.

Adamczyk Lesley D. Heslop Donna M. Horobetz James J. King Mitchell J. Lemaich Michael P Macdonald Gary F. Malham Christine M. Martyn Lynne C. Moore Ambrose J. Murphy Kevin E. Murphy William R. Nalepa Ann Reid Randy S. Rutherford Carol M. Schott Grant Skakich Barbara Stjerneberg June 210 - Child Care Worker Alfano Salvina De Maeyer Rick O.J. Eaton Michael J. George-Purser Lindsey J. Hall Sara L. Hummel Kathleen G. Janssen Ida Keyes Melanie J. Mulder Marguerite C. Waller Susan L. Ward Jennifer M. Williams Mark H. 213 - Early Childhood Education Bartoszewicz Irene M. Beaven Bonnie D. Breit Wendy L. Coulter Judith P. Davis Linda D, Duncan Judith M. Farenhorst Marie C. Festing Catherine L. Fitzgerald Sandra M.E. Guha-Roy Margaret Hallet Cora J. Hutchinson Sharon M. Jeffery Louise M. Lewis Carolyn Lanois Patricia D. McFadden Stephanie A. Randell Joan M. Smith Janet P. Smith Sharon Stephens Lorie M. 214 - Recreational Leadership Bentley Carol J. Cowles Lawrence W. Costantin Roland E. Helgers Carol M. McMullen Christine L. McFarlane Debra C. Post Deborah A. Price Peter G. Roelands Jean M. Scime Nicholas C. Turner Peter J. Young John T. 215 - Social Services Bradshaw Wendy D. Brennan Kathleen A. Cox Tracy L.

D'Angelo Aurora Davidson Frances M. Davies Mary Jane Des Jardins David A. Elliott Maxine M. Gaudet Linda M. Helsby Marian M. Hepburn Linda G Larion Beverly J. Lugosi Marilyn A. Marshman Ruth A. Morgan Alfred T. McNaughton Hazel A. Reid Ann M. Ropotyn Maria Scandlan Melanie C. 327 - Office Administration (Executive) Chagnon Beverley J. Doucette Patricia A. Elhamzawi Maria V. Fall Laurie J. Hunt Joanne N. Keys Eleanor A. Lynch Kathryn B. Muraca Adriana G. Myles-King Joan B. Piczak Rosemary L. Ramelli Silvana M. Reaume Susan E. Rees Nancy E. Ryan Deborah Ann Santosuosso Tina Marie Schneider Evelyn I. Silverthorne Jane E. Stach Mary-Ann Thompson Mary L. Uniac Lynda M. Whiting Janet 328 - Office Admin. (Legal) Accadia Sandra M. Andrews Susan E. Ballantyne Brenda L. Berzaitis Ruth B. Cefaloni Maria Clark Esther E. Courtney Elizabeth Howarth Ellyn L. Mannen Janet M. Marchese Angela Martin Kelly L. Medeiros Maria L. Mellor Carolyn McKerracher Kim L. Newhouse Ruth A. Pothier Sandra L. Ruberto Teresa Steele Geraldene M. Sykes Kathleen P. Walker Gail J. Wannamaker Debbie M. Zielonka Michele E. 329 - Office Barrett Cosentino Depaola Gallo Harding Howard Irvine

Admin. (Med) Janine E. Elizabeth Rosetta A. Elena Joanne L. Laurie A. Janice L.

Kijonek Kelly J. Lanari Robin M. Makeff Janice L. McCormack Carole J. McDougall-Ikemoto Charlotte K McIsaac Gail A. Nero Theresa M. Niles Donna M. Rae Anne 711 - Radiography Ball Alison J. Benninger Yvonne M. Boyer Mary Elizabeth Brick Deborah M. Burke Wendy K. Chambers Maureen E. Cook Marion E. Ditomasso Eulalia Ellis Joan P. Ellison Denise M. Ferencz Elizabeth M. Fluit Marcia Fortune Murray C. Gingrich Wendy M. Gunn William G. Horst Deborah Anne Mac Donald Marnie MacKinnon Diane E. Mayhew Randolph C. Murray Lauretta M. Quinn Susan J. Schaefer Karen L. Semple Mary-Anita M. Smith Sandra J. 712 - Medical Lab. Technician Adam Caroline I. Akhtar Syed M. Andres Mary L. Baker Philip E. Bebenek George K. Beyer Linda M. Bonella Carol Browning Debra J. Cain Mary F. Carpenter Laura L. Charko Lorraine S. Churchill Shirley I. Dean Debra R. Eggert Karin D. Evelegh Carole M. Fehr Linda D. Girling Penny A. Goodale Marie A. Grainger Jane C. Johnson Maria T. Kaufman Barbara J. Lane Sandra M.C. Lemon Arthur J. Leslie Richard J. Mousseau Loretta A. Mundy Heather L. Murray Judith A. Peterson-Hills Janet S. Petta Pamela Rutherford Lloyd A. Sanders Norine M. Taylor Donna L. Vanderlaan Mary K. Wilton Fay H. Zalepa Deborah A.

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720 - Nursing (Brantford) Adshade Sue Ellen Atfield Andrea A. M. Atfield David J. Bingham Joanne B. Birley Deborah M. Campbell Nancy M. Cook Dawn J. Curtis Alice Dyer Ena A. Elliott Mary Jane Evans Karen L. Graham Sharon L. Greenwood Helen K. Hanrath Ingrid M. Mulder Birgit Jamieson Joanne P. Mackay Merilee Anne Martin Evelyn McBlain Caron A. O'Neill Anne M. Pearl Kathy P. Reeder Dale F. Rousseau Cheryl A. Sheppard Gary F. St. Denis Laureen (Laurie) F. Sweeney Kevin J. Woodley Barbara J. 721 - Nursing (Civic Hosp).

Anderson Elaine M. Beveridge Alison M. Bewsher Judith C. Clement Margaret Bernadette Cornell Patti-Lynn Depaulo Mary L. Dicenzo Pamela L. Duncan Lynda J. Fitchett Stewart M. Galan Michaelene O. Greenall Kathryn M. Gourlay Elizabeth J. Grieve Doreen E. Hall Barbara J. Hempstock Carol Ann' Joiner Nancy A. Klodt Sarah J. Latimer Anne C. Martin Anne C. Murray Eleanor J. Ng Sarjit Kor-Kathy Nicholson Marilyn Betty Nielsen Barbara S. Palleschi Rayanne Penfold Laura B.J. Peter Susan L. Raymond Jeannette P. Salvi Rita J. Side Elizabeth L. Taylor Janice L. Termeulen Christina M. Thomas Christine M. Tipper Janet M. Wheeler Susan L. Woehl Diane C. Yee Marilyn L. 722 - Nursing (Chedoke Campus) Astrop Carolyn L. Beale Eleanor M. Brady Mary Elizabeth Casagrande Laura J.

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Fund Raising Update These are exciting times at Mohawk College. As one of Ontario’s premier colleges, we are branching out dramatically into the latest technological fields that will influence the quality of our lives. Looming on the horizon are challenges that must be met if we are to maintain productivity and prosperity. Now more than ever, we must respond proactively and effectively to a stark reality:

facilities that will attract outstanding students, faculty, and staff. These dynamic initiatives will include: • a premier Information Technology Centre that – with the help of industry-leading partners – will be at the forefront of programs in the IT industry. It will feature: - an e-Learning Commons which will represent a creative blend of technology, architecture, and people.

Information seekers, in-house and remotely, will have 24/7 access to expert-selected, high quality, high relevance electronic resources.

- The Centre for Innovation and Applied Research that will enable faculty and staff to work collaboratively on new program research and development, new delivery methodologies, non-traditional assessment, and distance education development.

• by 2011, retirements from the workforce will exceed new entrants.

• In the next two decades, 40% of new jobs will be in skilled trades and technology – in 1998 that number was less than 20%.

• Skill shortages throughout southern Ontario are standing in the way of growth and the ability to attract new investment.

The top priority for any educational institution is preparing students to be able to live and succeed in an increasingly complex world.

This is of paramount importance here at Mohawk.

The College is determined to continue our long tradition of serving our students,

technology environment at each of our two campuses in Hamilton, as well as our campuses in Stoney Creek and Brantford.

community, and industry partners.

Our priorities are to expand the learning environment, create more student spaces, to provide the best equipped teaching and applied research

• A state-of the-art Industrial Process Automation Training and Applied Research Centre designed to meet the acute needs of manufacturing and process industries in implementing Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.

Our proven strength in the areas of technology, automation, media studies and health sciences will lead the way in shaping not only our own community’s and province’s future, but also our nation’s prosperity in the 21st century.

To realize this vision, we are undertaking an historic major fundraising and partnership initiative. The $10 million Shaping the Future Campaign will be Mohawk’s first capital campaign since our inception as a college more than three decades ago. The Campaign’s aim is to engage our Mohawk "family" which includes our students, faculty, staff, alumni and volunteers, along with our community, and our industry partners to support this ambitious plan for the future.

With the launch of our first-ever capital campaign in support of vital, crucial initiatives, Mohawk College is shaping the future of our community, province and country.

• Significant renewal of major equipment and the information

“Lost Souls” continued Clause Karin D. Comer Laura V. Davison Brenda G. Dick Karen A. DiStefano Lanis K. Downie Suzanne E. Ferley Valentina Flameling Margarita A. Grob Liselotte U. Hedley-Smith Barbara M. Holyk Catherine A. Hughes Barbara J. Lightheart Brenda McKinney Marlene McMillan Catherine A. Meikle Mary A. Miller Liesel Millington James Murphy Colleen M. Niblett Anthony (Tony) H. Norris Beverley L. Roach Cheryl F. Shaw Jocelyn E.G. Shepherd Linda R. Sherwin Debra F. Simpson Gayle A. Skal Mary J.

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Stephenson Cynthia D. Van Gageldonk Jackie M.P. Vida Sylvia Wrathall Glynis A. Yeager-Shaw Deborah A. Zalec Darinka 723 - Nursing (St. Jos. Campus) Agnew Dina R. Anthony Joan P. Barber Donna S. Bartens Mary I. Behr Deborah J.A. Cahill Catherine A. Chopik Claudia M. Coleman Nancy L. Dietrich Mildred P. Dube Hilda Dugas Marilyn A. Dumala Diane E. Dunn Susan Gail Enkin Rachelle G. Enriquez Teresita C. Foley Suzanne T. Foreman Lisa A. Fraser Carrie J. Gallant Mary M.

Gallen Gloria J. Goutier Maureen Greer Joan E. Gudgeon Margaret P. Halinda Elaine M Harde Brenda D. Hill Carol Ann Holmes Debra S. Johnson Carol Anne Labelle Denise R.M. Mammoletti Betty Ann Motley Judith L. Murfrees Nanci J. McGurk Terrance A. McWilliam Susan G. Saville Caroline R. Simpson Toni A. Somer Madelyn C. Sykula Jadwiga Thompson Diane P. Wickers Carol Ann Woodcroft Jo-anne G.

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SUMMER DISCOUNTS 2003 For ticket purchases, visit the Alumni Relations Office, Room C108 (Fennell Campus) or Brantford Campus B101. Personal shopping only.

Please call (905) 575-2258

Spring - May 4-June 30 Summer - July 1-August 24 Fall - August 25-October 12 Children (3-6)/Seniors (60+)

Sunday, June 22, 2003 Tickets: $120.00

inc. taxes

2003 Adult Regular Front Gate Admission $51.91 Discounted Ticket Prices are for guests 7-59 Children 2 years and under are FREE!

Sunday Matinee performance (starts at 2:00 p.m.)

Bus leaves Mohawk at 12:00 p.m.

Tickets are $120 and include deluxe bus transportation from Mohawk College to the Royal Alexandra Theatre.

$33.00 $37.00 TBA $25.00

VISA and MasterCard Accepted for Mamma Mia trip only.

Mohawk College Days June 29, 2003 $29.00 August 10, 2003 $31.00 September 28, 2003 $25.00 Children (3-6)/Seniors (60+) $25.00

www.canadaswonderland.com

Good Any Day tickets are valid any day of the 2003 season!

May 3 October 31 Adults - $25.00 Cdn. Anyone under 48” - $20.00 Cdn. Regular Prices: Adults - $31.99 US Anyone under 48” - $19.99 US

Adult (13+) $2050 Child (3-12) $1350 (under 3) FREE

Call 1-800-461-WILD (9453)

www.sixflags.com/darienlake

Good Any Day Passes Open June 7 - Sept. 1, 2003 General Admission $12.00 Children $6.50

Open everyday except Christmas.

1 • 888 • 696 • 1110 www.osc.on.ca

Valid Weekends May 17-June 3 Daily June 4 - Sept. 1 Weekends Sept. 6-Sept. 27

Ontario Science Centre

Price includes admission to the Ontario Science Centre and one film at the Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre.

Play All Day Pass - Any One Day Adult (6-54 years) Child (4-5 years)/ Senior (55+ years) Adult (Aug. 15 - Sept. 27) Child(Aug. 15 - Sept. 27) Child (3 & under)

Please pre-book your OMNIMAX® seats.

Adult (18-64 ) $14.00 Youth (13-17) $10.00

H20 Waterpark • ALOHA Water activities • Amusement rides • Off the Boards Basketball • Mini Golf • Batting Cages • Go Karts • Rock Climbing

Senior (65+) Child (5-12)

$21.00 $12.00 $12.00 $17.00 $11.00 FREE

$

8.00 8.00

$

www.ontarioplace.com

SAVE ON A 2003 POWER PASSPORT Regular Price

Adult • 12+: Child • 5-11: Toddler • 2-4: Under 2

$27.00 $24.00 $8.00 FREE

Passport Price

$21.00 $19.00 $7.50 FREE

www.sportsworld.on.ca

*Prices are correct as of time of printing and are subject to change without warning. Cash or Interac only. Credit cards are not accepted.

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Sincerely

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President, Mohawk College Alumni Association

Manager, Mohawk College Alumni Relations

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