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it takes a community When I think about what defines our university, community is always top of mind. Made up of students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and friends, this diverse group of individuals has made the U of L what it is today.

This community supports the U of L in many ways – as volunteers, advocates and donors. Regardless of how you show your support, your generosity has an impact and the stories in this issue of SAM, along with the donor list, demonstrate the breadth of individuals and organizations that share our vision and are committed to making a difference.

stay informed Your official U of L news source: www.ulethbridge.ca/unews Photos of your University: www.flickr.com/ulethbridge

Spring has finally sprung and with just a few weeks until Spring Convocation 2013, I would like to congratulate all the graduands for their achievements. I would also like to recognize our Alumni Honour Society inductees and encourage you to read about this group on page 42 of the magazine.

Again, thank you for your continued support. I hope you enjoy this special issue of SAM.

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Tanya Jacobson-Gundlock, Editor

On the cover: Horace Champagne, Western Sunrise Near Cochrane, 1982 From the University of Lethbridge Art Collection; Gift of Jim Coutts, 2010.

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4 Functional Flows U of L professor Dr. Stewart Rood and his team of researchers are in the midst of a critical study investigating Alberta’s fresh water supply.

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The faces of history

The man behind the portraits

Earlier this year, BMO Financial Group donated 67 original pastel portraits by acclaimed artist Nicholas de Grandmaison to the U of L’s Art Gallery.

Nicholas de Grandmaison was inspired to document an important part of Canadian history. The artist himself also has a fascinating history.

36 | Significant And Mentionable Catch up on what happened at the U of L this spring, and read a few extraordinary stories about students and alumni who are making important contributions on campus and in communities around the world.

41 | Alumni News And Events

Wondering how you can get your official U of L

alumni ring or what alumni events are taking place

this summer? Read on.

43 | Alma matters U of L alumni are always up to amazing and exciting things. Alma Matters features news and notes from

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A love of learning 2012 report to remembered donors This spring, the U of L dedicated the Dr. Foster James Penny Building, honouring a young man and his love of learning.

U of L students, faculty and staff say thank you to the donors of 2012.

EDITOR: Tanya Jacobson-Gundlock ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Alesha Farfus-Shukaliak DESIGNERS: Stephenie Karsten Three Legged Dog Design FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS: Jason Jones Leslie Ohene-Adjei CONTRIBUTORS: Laurelle Brown Bob Cooney Kristine Carlsen Wall

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your former classmates.

2013 Alumni Honour Society Inductees Dr. Robert Morrison is the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. Read more about this year’s Alumni Honour Society inductees.

Jane Edmundson Natasha Evdokimoff Betsy Greenlees Trevor Kenney David Kirby Kali McKay Jana McFarland Josephine Mills Julia Mitchell Jaime Morasch Michael Perry Chris Schultz Maureen Schwartz Leah Strand Richard Westlund Dana Yates Katie Young U of L Advancement Office

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With each Infinite possibilities arise

If you’ve ever visited the U of L campus in the early morning hours and watched the sun rise over the rolling coulees, you’ve seen our campus illuminate.

The day is new – full of infinite potential.

New discoveries to make. New knowledge to learn. New people to engage.

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new day Over the last 46 years, the University of Lethbridge and its students, faculty, staff and alumni have accomplished amazing things.

In 2012, RE$EARCH Infosource named the U of L Canada’s Research University of the Year (Undergraduate Category) and Maclean’s magazine ranked us as one of Canada’s top-three undergraduate universities. What began as a

vision nearly five decades ago has grown into one of Canada’s most influential universities.

These extraordinary accomplishments wouldn’t be possible without the support of individuals and organizations that share our commitment to students and research.

The stories that follow are just a few examples of the inspiring gifts that have helped shape the University of Lethbridge.

Thanks to the support of donors, the possibilities for tomorrow are endless.

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By Trevor Kenney

Standing knee-deep in a crisp, clear mountain stream, casting a fly as a rainbow trout flashes by, it’s hard to imagine the province’s water supply in jeopardy. We take for granted that when we turn the tap for a glass of water, it will be there, that when we flip the switch for our sprinkler, water will flow.

Alberta is fortunate – its rivers are fed by rain and blessed with mountain snowmelt and water that cascades down to the drier regions of the prairie and parkland zones. It is there where the majority of Albertans live and work, consuming water that has been dammed, stored and diverted off-stream for agricultural irrigation, municipal and domestic use, and to support industrial practices, including vital industries such as oil and gas production.

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water sources as they come under increased demand from growing human populations and industrial expansion.

“It’s critical for the environmental health of our aquatic ecosystems that we understand the ecological impacts from river damming and water diversions,” says Rood, who is a U of L Board of Governors Research Chair in Environmental Science and a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. “We need to create and implement strategies for environmental flow regimes that will ensure that our rivers continue to sustain high water quality, as well as the fish and floodplain forests that we value.”

None of this exists without water, and researchers like Dr. Stewart Rood from the University of Lethbridge’s Water Institute for Sustainable Environments (WISE) are developing strategies to keep our water flowing in a responsible and sustainable manner.

As the human population grows and industrial expansion continues, the demand for Alberta’s surface water progressively increases. This raises fundamental questions: how much water must be left in our rivers to ensure healthy environments; and how can we manage our limited water resources to provide economic prosperity without sacrificing healthy natural environments?

Rood and his team of researchers, many of whom are undergraduate and graduate students at the U of L, are in the midst of a critical study – titled Functional Flows – of the province’s

“The focus of this project is to define the instream flow needs, or environmental flows, for Alberta’s rivers and further to develop strategies to deliver these environmental flow regimes, and

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U of L professor dr. stewart Rood and his team of researchers, many of whom are undergraduate and graduate students at the U of L, are in the midst of a critical study

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“We see this as an opportunity to engage the research expertise at the University of Lethbridge.”

Lloyd Visser

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thus prevent further overuse of our most critical of resources, water,” says U of L Vice-President (Research) Dr. Dan Weeks.

The research projects associated with Functional Flows bring together biologists, geographers and other natural and social scientists affiliated with WISE, working in collaboration with other academic and government researchers. The collaborations also engage regional agencies such as Alberta Environment, the Alberta Conservation Association and the public Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils.

In addition, the research activities also involve a substantial student-training component. Combining classroom work with practical field experience that supports vital research in an area of great need for Albertans is a win-win scenario for the project.

It’s also a key reason why ConocoPhillips Canada (CPC) supported the project with an initial $250,000 contribution.

A leading global exploration and production company, CPC looks to support not only the economic vitality of the province, but add to the development of the next generation of environmental researchers. CPC has been a strong supporter of the U of L for more than 15 years through extensive participation in the co-operative education program as an employer.

As well, since 2008, CPC has funded 126 U of L scholarships that have recognized the academic achievements of management, arts and science, and Aboriginal students. The company has also provided financial support for students gaining work experience through international placements or in the non-profit sector.

“We see this as an opportunity to engage the research expertise at the University of Lethbridge in a manner that will benefit everyone from students and faculty members involved in the research, to industry, agriculture, municipalities, Aboriginal communities and end users of Alberta’s water resources,” says Lloyd Visser, VP, Environment and Sustainable Development, CPC. The Government of Alberta also sees Functional Flows as a critical study that could eventually shape how the province manages its water sources, adding a $1 million funding boost to the

project through Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (AIEES).

The Functional Flows project was one of 18 provincial projects selected for the Water Resource Sustainability Program that will support the Government of Alberta’s Water for Life strategy.

“With a growing population and expanding economy, it is critical that Alberta has accurate, reliable and useful information and a suite of practical approaches for managing our water resources,” says Eddy Isaacs, CEO of AIEES. “These projects will provide the crucial information we need to support an actionable strategy for safe, secure and sustainable water for Albertans.”

For Rood and his research team, they are already starting to see exciting results from the project.

In 2011, a convergence of favourable conditions allowed for the deliberate implementation of Functional Flows for the three dammed rivers of the Oldman Basin, and the Oldman, Waterton and St. Mary rivers. The prior summer had been wet and consequently crop fields had abundant soil moisture. Winter snows were heavy, creating deep snowpacks and spring rains provided more water.

Following the approval of the major irrigation districts that hold the oldest and largest water licenses, Rood and his team worked with Alberta Environment to prescribe and implement flows regimes intended to benefit trout and whitefish and enable the reproduction of cottonwoods and willows.

“The 2011 implementation was very successful as the late spring flow pattern allowed for the seedling establishment of millions of new cottonwoods and willows and there were abundant flows through the warm weeks of summer to benefit the fish,” explains Rood.

“There was also abundant water for irrigation and other human uses, and thus no reduction in the economic objectives.”

By connecting industry and leading water researchers, Functional Flows takes important steps to maintain Alberta’s growth and prosperity while ensuring our most valuable resource continues to flow.

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Faces of History Each face, with its deep lines, juxtaposing colours and gentle strokes, tells a story – a story of honour, dignity and character; joy and sorrow; life and death – a story of a people in the midst of transition.

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By capturing the faces of Canada’s First Nations people, renowned artist Nicholas de Grandmaison (1892-1978) left a deeply personal record of history.

His documentation was grounded in the belief that the soul of a person was found in the face, and many of the individuals he painted during his prolific career were from the southern Alberta area, in particular the Blackfoot Confederacy and the Kainai and Piikani communities.

The U of L Art Gallery has long been recognized for its de Grandmaison collection. Recently, that collection

underwent a considerable expansion.

In February 2013, BMO Financial Group donated 67 original pastel portraits by de Grandmaison to the U of L’s Art Gallery, along with $50,000 to care for and create access to the works.

that were purchased by BMO in 1978 from the artist’s family following his death. To that end, the collection now has an ideal home at the U of L, says Robert Hayes, senior vice-president, prairies division of BMO Bank of Montreal.

The collection spans a period of more than 30 years and traces the development of de Grandmaison’s talent and facility as one of the most important painters and portraitists of western First Nations people in Canada.

“The University already owns one of the most comprehensive collections of artworks and artifacts by this important Canadian portraitist. We are excited to enhance this collection with a gift that will allow it to continue to serve as a resource for students, faculty and independent scholars,” says Hayes.

The donated portraits are part of a portfolio of works by de Grandmaison This gift of works from BMO

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Nicholas de Grandmaison, Shot Both Sides (Atso’toah), 1949 From the University of Lethbridge Art Collection; Gift of BMO Financial Group, 2012.

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Nicholas de Grandmaison, Wolf Tail (Apisoh’soyi), 1960 From the University of Lethbridge Art Collection; Gift of BMO Financial Group, 2012.

Financial Group joins more than 170 works and artefacts of outstanding significance and national importance, already housed by the U of L Art Collection and Archives, which the de Grandmaison family previously donated to the U of L. “The University takes seriously what it means to be entrusted with these cultural treasures,” says U of L President Dr. Mike Mahon. “These pieces hold special meaning for the U of L as most of de Grandmaison’s work was created in this area. I find it fascinating that the communities Nicholas de Grandmaison was

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passionate about are the same communities the University remains passionate about today.”

Being chosen as the keeper of the additional portraits is a testament to the University’s overall approach to art.

“The gallery does a great deal with its works,” says Director/Curator of the U of L’s Art Gallery Dr. Josephine Mills. “We exhibit them, send them on tours, loan them to other galleries and use them to generate research.”

In addition to using the works as teaching and research tools for faculty One of the most significant art and students across the University, collections in Canada, the U of L Art the recent acquisitions will be on Gallery’s holdings number over 14,000 display May 2 to June 27, combined objects from Canada, the United States with an oral history project. Mills and Europe – and those works are not has also commissioned First Nations simply kept in storage on campus. artists, including Jeff Thomas, to

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Robert Hayes, Senior vice-president, prairies division, BMO Addresses the audience at the gift announcement in February.

Nicholas de Grandmaison, Blackfoot Child, 1936 From the University of Lethbridge Art Collection; Gift of BMO Financial Group, 2012.

create new works in response to de Grandmaison’s artwork, and there are future plans to loan the collection to other museums and create a touring exhibition.

“This generous gift will significantly enhance our collection, exhibitions and public programs and thus be an excellent resource for our community,” says Mills.

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“The face of humanity is a prerequisite of good art…it reflects the joys and sorrows of humanity.”

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Nicholas de Grandmaison: Recent Acquisitions May 2 to June 27 U of L Art Gallery, Main Gallery

Drawn from the 67 artworks donated

by BMO Financial Group, this exhibition features 28 pastel portraits that provide a range of the Aboriginal subjects represented in the gift.

The works demonstrate de Grandmaison’s deep respect for the people whom he painted and his exceptional skill at capturing the individual character of his sitters.

The exhibition also includes a resource area focused on a newly launched oral history project.

The U of L Art Gallery and the University Archives are partnering to gather stories on the artist and on the subjects of his paintings. These oral histories will be added to the existing research holdings of archival material on the artist and will help provide context for future audiences attending exhibitions of his works.

The gallery has extended hours for the run of this exhibition: Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit the U of L Art Gallery’s website (www.ulag.ca) for details on a planned informal series of presentations “Conversations about Nicholas de Grandmaison.” These will occur on select Thursday evenings throughout the exhibition.

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Nicholas de Grandmaison, Stolen Different Things (Aka-kamoosaki), 1955 From the University of Lethbridge Art Collection; Gift of BMO Financial Group, 2012.

Nicholas de Grandmaison, Riding at the Door, 1955 From the University of Lethbridge Art Collection; Gift of BMO Financial Group, 2012.

Nicholas de Grandmaison, One Gun (Nitai’namuka), 1953 From the University of Lethbridge Art Collection; Gift of BMO Financial Group, 2012.

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Man Behind the Portraits By focusing on individuals and their stories, NicHolas de Grandmaison documented an important part of Canadian history.

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By Dana Yates

Nicholas de Grandmaison travelled across the Canadian Prairies documenting history through the faces he painted. Recognized as one of the most significant portraitists of First Nations people in Canada, de Grandmaison’s own story began across the Atlantic.

Born in Russia in 1892, de Grandmaison’s roots trace back to France and a great-grandfather who was rescued during the French Revolution. Because of his heritage, de Grandmaison’s early years were privy to upper-class privileges his forefathers had been afforded by Catherine the Great a century earlier, including art lessons and learning about social graces as part of his schooling. After graduating from college, he attended a military school and was trained as an officer.

When the First World War broke out, de Grandmaison, who was in his early twenties, served as a soldier in East Prussia where his unit suffered a terrible defeat and he was sent to Germany as a prisoner of war. He spent a number of years as a prisoner of war in Germany where he put his artistic talent to work, drawing his fellow prisoners and even some of the camp’s officers.

creative journey, however, did little to ease de Grandmaison’s constant fear of deportation. So, using the winnings from a horse-race wager, he set sail for Canada in 1923.

Eventually, de Grandmaison regained his freedom, but his life was far from worry-free upon returning to Russia.

As a monarchist, he ended up fleeing his civil war-ravaged homeland and escaped to Poland/Germany.

After performing multiple odd jobs, de Grandmaison secured work at a large commercial art firm in Winnipeg. There, in addition to joining the Winnipeg Arts Club, he spent the next few years illustrating catalogues, painting portraits of chief justices, politicians and the children of local business leaders. But it wasn’t until de Grandmaison ventured to northern Manitoba in 1930 that he

In time, de Grandmaison made his way to England. In London, with support from his friends, he attended St. John’s Wood School of Art. That

Upon arriving in Quebec City, de Grandmaison connected with some harvesters who were headed to Manitoba. His career as a farm labourer, however, was not to be.

found his true calling in life: capturing portraits of First Nations people.

He once wrote that the First Nations people he saw inspired him “to forget the past and look forward to see and paint them all.”

Wanting to paint First Nations people in an authentic setting ultimately compelled the artist to move to Alberta where he set out to paint First Nations people who lived far away from cities and towns, and consequently had managed to retain their customs.

While in Alberta, de Grandmaison married Sonia (Sophia) Orest Dournovo, a talented sculptor in her own right, and together they had five children, all of whom grew up to become artists or work in some facet of the art world.

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When the children were young, de Grandmaison worked on a number of commissions as a way of supporting his growing family. Despite these everyday responsibilities, he remained devoted to drawing First Nations people.

Specifically, de Grandmaison was fascinated with his subjects’ faces.

In them, as he once described, he saw “…all the sorrow, oppression and history…indelibly written. They have character, colour and history in their blood.”

But a rich past wasn’t the only thing that de Grandmaison saw in his subjects; he was also keenly aware that their cultural practices were under great pressure from assimilation.

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In fact, by the time the artist had first arrived in Canada, First Nations people had been moved onto reserves and were being taught how to farm.

This dramatic shift, as de Grandmaison came to understand, posed a serious threat to First Nations people’s traditional way of life. So while first-hand memories were still vibrant, de Grandmaison felt dutybound to document the history of First Nations people.

He accomplished this goal in two ways: by recording First Nations people as they told stories in their own languages, and by preserving their features in pastel drawings.

Today those recordings and works of art – many of which are housed at the University of Lethbridge –

serve as proof of de Grandmaison’s unwavering loyalty to Canada’s First Nations communities.

“There are not many paintings that actually depict First Nations people as individuals,” says Dr. Josephine Mills, director/curator of the U of L’s Art Gallery. “De Grandmaison’s paintings focus on the honour, dignity and character of each person. He didn’t see First Nations people in a stereotypical light; he tried to show their individual personalities and life stories.”

Not only was he a technically skilled artist, Mills says, de Grandmaison possessed the exceptional ability to capture an individual’s unique personality. Through careful colour selections, precise compositions and

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“…all the sorrow, oppression and history…indelibly written. They have character, colour and history in their blood.”

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gentle lines, he was able to depict subjects’ expressions as well as their character.

De Grandmaison’s attention to detail was evident in every aspect of his work. For example, he recognized the importance of portraying First Nations people in authentic clothing. It was a commitment to accuracy that stood de Grandmaison apart from other portraitists who chose to dress First Nations people in ornate and often culturally inaccurate costumes.

Instead, de Grandmaison was deeply deferential toward First Nations people, and this approach did not go unnoticed by First Nations communities. In fact, as a symbol of the respect and affection that First Nations people felt for de

Grandmaison, he was named Chief Little Plume, honorary chief of the Piikani Nation. When de Grandmaison died in 1978, he was laid to rest in Brocket, Alta., on the Piikani Reserve.

Thirty-five years later, the gestural, unfinished qualities of de Grandmaison’s drawings continue to intrigue viewers and tell an important part of the Canadian story. And thanks to BMO’s recent gift to the U of L, even more people will now be able to appreciate the late artist’s work.

“De Grandmaison’s paintings focus on the honour, dignity and character of each person.

He didn’t see First Nations people in a stereotypical light; he tried to show their individual personalities and life stories.”

Editor’s note: This article references Drawn From The Past – Nicholas de Grandmaison by Gordon Snyder, Introduction by Joan Murray, as a factual resource.

Josephine Mills

To view the digitized collections, visit: http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/landingpage/collection/grandmaison

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A Love of Learning Remembered

In 2012, W. James (Jim) and Hazel Penny donated the landmark Capital Furniture Building in downtown Lethbridge to the University.

The building represents an important part of the city’s history and thanks to the Pennys, will now be part of the University’s future. For the Pennys, the U of L Dr. Foster James Penny Building has a deeply personal significance: it honours their late son and his love of learning.

Photo Above: Dr. Foster Penny, Circa 1980s

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BY Alesha Farfus-Shukaliak (BA/BMgt ’01)

Longtime Lethbridge resident W. James (Jim) Penny carries a small black stone in his pocket that he and his wife Hazel found in the River Jordan more than 25 years ago. Today, the stone is smooth and shiny, polished from decades of laughter, tears and the countless steps the couple has taken together.

Partners in life and in business, Jim and Hazel spent their careers developing restaurant franchises in Canada and the United States.

Originally from Saskatchewan, the couple lived in Estevan and later Medicine Hat, Alta., for a number of years while raising their two children: daughter, Aarol, and son, Foster.

With a young family and growing business interests, the couple’s early years were filled with

long hours, a few lucky breaks and a strong work ethic passed down from generation to generation.

in Capital Furniture, which we operated for 20 years,” says Jim.

“We started off as Dairy Queen franchisees in Estevan, Medicine Hat and Edmonton, and as Dairy Queen franchisors in northern Idaho and northeastern Washington,” recalls Jim. “We built our first store in 1954 with the intention of opening one store, and then just took advantage of new opportunities as they presented themselves over the years.”

In the 1990s, however, a fire destroyed the building, and although it was rebuilt, the Pennys sold the Capital Furniture business in order to concentrate their efforts on founding TacoTime Canada.

After living in Medicine Hat, the Pennys moved east to develop A&W franchises in Ottawa. In 1968, they moved to Lethbridge and set roots in their new community.

“We purchased a partnership with Jack Belzberg

In 2012, the Penny family generously gifted the landmark Capital Furniture building to the University of Lethbridge. Since then, the building has undergone extensive renovations. Although the walls still hold years of history and memories, new life has been breathed into the building and it has a new face and purpose – it will immerse the University into the community and provide new opportunities for those who pass through its doors for years to come.

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The building’s true significance, though, rests in its namesake: The University of Lethbridge Dr. Foster James Penny Building, and the young man’s life it honours.

Tragically, the Pennys’ son, Foster, passed away in 1992 after a five-year illness with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was only 44 years old.

The building now stands as a testament to Foster and his love of learning.

“Foster said to me once,” recalls Hazel, “Every time I pick up a book I want to learn everything that’s in it.”

And with a zest for life and a kind heart, he did.

After completing his bachelor’s degree in science at Carleton University, Foster went on to the MBA program at Queen’s University.

“About halfway through his MBA he phoned us one day and said, ‘I’ve looked at science and I’ve looked at business, and I prefer science,’” says Hazel. “He finished his MBA and then went on to study medicine, and he really, really loved it.

Thank goodness we supported him in his choice.

He got to do what he loved, even if it was just for a short time.”

After completing his MD, Foster specialized in anesthesiology. With a long list of accreditations to his name – BSc, MBA, MD, FRCPC – Foster practised medicine and taught at the University Hospital in London, Ont., where he was part of an association of anesthesiologists devoted to research and teaching.

“He was a medical doctor, he was a teacher and with a business degree, he was the go-to guy at the association for business and investment matters,” says Jim. “He loved life and he was happy,” Hazel adds.

“He would be so proud to see his name on a building pertaining to education.

I can see him smile.”

Hazel Penny

And so the downtown U of L building will fittingly display Foster’s name for generations to come, creating a lasting legacy for a young life cut far too short.

“It’s a wonderful memory for our boy,” says Hazel.

“He would be so proud to see his name on a building pertaining to education. I can see him smile.”

The Dr. Foster James Penny Building will create new and exciting opportunities for the University, its students, faculty and staff, and the community well into the future. In addition to providing a gallery space for Fine Arts students, the Penny Building is home to the U of L’s alumni relations and annual giving programs, and the U of L Call Centre. The Penny Building also provides an ideal space for community-related events.

For Jim and Hazel, gifting the building to the U of L was simply doing what’s right.

“We’ve always believed in education. The building is payback for all the years of education our children and grandchildren received. It’s a token of appreciation for all the good things our family got out of university,” says Jim. “The world has been kind to us, and every once in a while there needs to be a payback. It’s that simple.”

“We’ve always believed in education. The building is payback for all the years of education our children and grandchildren received. It’s a token of appreciation for all the good things our family got out of university.”

JIM Penny

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Discover your passion

A curiosity about how things work has always driven Harland Brandon.

“I had such an exceptional experience at the U of L as an undergraduate – I connected with Dr. Wieden and discovered my passion for research – staying at the U of L for graduate studies was the ideal option for me.”

Harland Brandon (BSc ‘12)

Originally from Lethbridge, it was a given Harland Brandon (BSc ’12) would attend the University of Lethbridge for his undergraduate education. It was the world-class university experience, hands-on research and support from professors he discovered here that kept him at the U of L for his master’s.

Today, Harland is a grad student at the U of L studying under mentor and leading biochemistry professor Dr. Hans-Joachim (HJ) Wieden. Although his options for grad school were vast, Harland says he wouldn’t be anywhere else.

education, counselling and health sciences, as well as PhDs in multidisciplinary areas in the sciences.

At the U of L, you can create your own opportunities, and work side by side with some of the best minds in the world, giving you an extraordinary experience that cannot be duplicated at a larger institution.

For more information or to apply, contact: sgsinquiries@uleth.ca or call 403-329-5194.

The U of L offers master’s degrees in arts, fine arts, music, sciences, management,

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FOR SHARING OUR VISION

Lifetime donors In recognition of contributions of $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 and abov e These listings recognize our lifetime donors and the many dedicated individuals, corporations and organizations that generously supported the University of Lethbridge in 2012.

Anonymous (22) 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union Ltd. Agrium Inc. Evelyn Aimis Alberta Health Services - AADAC Alberta Blue Cross Alberta Lottery Board Alberta Natural Gas Alberta Real Estate Foundation Alberta Society of Professional Biologists ALCOA Foundation Christopher Allen Illana Aloni AltaGas Ltd. Gisele Amantea AMOCO Canada Anderson Exploration

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Anderson’s Medical Dental Pharmacy Ltd. Estate of Teresa Andrus APEGA Arthur J. E. Child Foundation AstraZeneca Canada Inc. ATB Financial ATCO Group Courtney Atkinson Lottie Austin and George Evelyn Walter Bachinski Mowrie Baden Lawrence and Wilma Barany Randy Bardock Troy and Karen Basarab BDO Ron Bell Bennett Jones LLP Reginald Bennett

Raj Bhogal Reginald and Lita Bibby Black Velvet Distilling Company BMO Bank of Montreal Peter Boyd BP Canada Energy Company Roland Brener Jacqueline Brien Irwin Browns Erwin Buck Burbridge Farm Ltd. Bill Burden Burlington Resources Canada Brent and Niki Button Feike and Margaret Bylsma Bill and Elsa Cade Calgary Flames Limited Partnership Calgary Foundation Eric Cameron

David and Vivian Campbell Rick and Ellen Campbell Canaccord Capital Corporation Canada Life Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Canada Safeway Limited Canadian Council for the Arts Canadian Pacific Charitable Foundation Canbra Foods Ltd Hartford Cantelon CanWest Global Foundation Janet Cardiff David Carpenter and Cheryl Arelis Ian Carr-Harris Carthy Foundation Catwalk Salon Spa Cenovus Energy

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Certified General Accountants of Alberta Certified Management Accountants of Alberta CGA Alberta Research and Education Foundation Pierre Chamberland Charlton and Hill Ltd. Chartered Accountants’ Education Foundation Christian Chouinard Winston Wing-Tat Chow Family CIBC-Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce City of Lethbridge Pamela and Joseph Clark Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd. CoCo Pazzo Italian Cafe Ronald Coleman

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Your generosity, combined with that of hundreds of others, makes it possible for the U of L to increase educational opportunities for students, ex pand physical spaces on campus and prov ide necessary resources for research – all resulting in impacts far greater than we can begin to imagine .

Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta Community Spirit Grant Program Dennis and Catherine Connolly ConocoPhillips Canada Jim Coutts Harry and Mildred Cox Levi Cox and Ryan Juss John Crabb Chris Cran Jean-Charles Crombez Elizabeth Crone G. Sidney Cross DA Electric Ltd. Dayna B. Daniels John and Myrna Daniels Davidson and Williams LLP Bart and Cynthia Davies John and Karen Davies Nicholas de Grandmaison Sonia de Grandmaison Rene Despres Devon Canada Corporation Estate of Arthur and Annie Dorigatti Estate of Leopoldine Dorner Dorot Foundation Dave Duckett David Duffin Robert Dufresne William Eakin Gordon Eberts William Elichen Ellison Milling Company Peter and Carol Emerson

EnCana Corporation Enercon Water Treatment Ltd. Estate of Islay Erickson Ernst & Young LLP Paterson Ewen Ivan Eyre Fairmont Foundation Terry and Sheila Fenton Estates of Keith and Hope M. Ferguson Ferrari Westwood Babits Architects Rick and Rita Filanti Flanagan Foundation Jacqueline Flanagan Clair and H. Elaine Forestell Elizabeth Forrest Patrick Forrest Howard Forsyth Stefanie and Bill Forward Foster and Sons Jewellery Ltd. Graham Fowler and Catherine Perehudoff Fowler E. C. Fredericks Guy Gagnon Galt School of Nursing Alumnae Society Urs E. Gattiker James Gellman Genus Capital Management Inc. Gershon Iskowitz Foundation Joe and Bertha Ghert Mira Godard Gold and Gold Productions Government of Alberta William Gracey

Graduate Students’ Association Gary Gray Great-West Life, London Life, Canada Life Peter and Olive Green Bert W. Griffin Martin and Sonya Grypma Myron Gushlak Paul Hacker Frederick Hagen Einard and Kay Haniuk Gregory Hardy Estate of Alice Harper John Hartman Douglas Haynes W. Vaughan and Marilyn Hembroff Helen Henderson and Dennis Neufeldt Ben Heppner M. P. Hess Peter Hide James Hill and Karen Reid Barb and Eric Hillman Bob Hironaka Home Oil Family of Richard Martin Howell Laurence Hoye Estate of Harley Hotchkiss David W. and Shirley Hughes IGM Financial Inc. Imperial Oil Foundation Liz Ingram Investors Group Financial Services Rita Irwin Avrom Isaacs

Judy Jaeger Geoffrey James Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Albert Johnson Terence Johnson Kent Jones Gordon and Elizabeth Jong Emerich Kasper Kawneer Company Ltd. Garry Kennedy Kay Kerr Mushtaq and Catherine Khan Robert A. Kimmitt and Family Christopher Kostyniuk KPMG Foundation KPMG LLP Blaine A. Kunz Wayne and Rhonda Kwan Chantal Laberge Claude Laberge Louise-Marie Laberge Laidlaw Foundation Alain Lamoureux Lantic Inc. Dan and Karen Laplante Cindy LaValley Mona LaValley Leslie Lavers Lethbridge Community Lottery Board #75 Lethbridge Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ltd. Lethbridge Iron Works Company Limited Lethbridge Public School Local 41 ATA

Lethbridge School District No. 51 Lethbridge Senior Men’s Soccer Association Jacques Libersan A. Lielmanis Leon Liffmann Kenneth Lochhead John and Maybelle Lockhart Syd Lovell Lowther Consultants Limited Estate of Dorothy Lundstad MNP LLP William MacDonnell Allan MacKay Landon MacKenzie Glen Mackey Ian MacLachlan and Diane Clark Alex and Norrie MacMillan Memorial Gordon MacNamara G. MacNeil Liz Magor Allan Markin Dale and Colleen Martin Vincent Martino Richard Masson Val and Flora Matteotti Billy McCarroll McDonald Auto Group Estate of Phyllis Mary McDonell Catherine McGilly-McCoy Edward and Linda McNally Allan McWilliams Melcor Developments Ltd. E. F. Anthony Merchant

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Here are some noteworthy numbers from 2012 that give a glimpse into the impact of your support:

Métis Education Foundation - an affiliate of the Métis Nation of Alberta Dan and Gail Michener Robert Michener Edward Mikhail Mathilde Miller Walter Joseph Mitchell Molson Inc. Monarch Corp.

Kim G. C. Moody Cherie Moses Mountainview Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ltd. Muttart Foundation Douglas Myhre Nat Christie Foundation Nexen Inc. N G Campbell Holdings Ltd. Norlien Foundation Nova Gas Eric Newell Kevin and Katharine Nugent Toni Onley Edward Orchard David Ornstein Lyndal Osborne Seamus and Judy O’Shea Pahulje Enterprises Ltd. Ludvik and Danica Pahulje Majda Pahule and Malcolm Lowings Bruce Parsons Warren Pashkowich Lorne Patzer

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981 first- time u of l donors

Graham Peacock and Wendy C. Rollins Pen-Bro Holdings Limited Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Harry Penner and Irene Klassen Penner Estate of Kathleen Pepper Dale Percy William Perehudoff and Dorothy Knowles-Perehudoff Anil and Sheri Pereira Z. Perler Knud Petersen Petro-Canada J. Christopher Pratt Estate of John Digby Prentice John and Connie Prentice PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Provident Energy Stephen Pustil RBC Financial Group through RBC Foundation Richardson Oilseed Ltd. Ricoh Canada Inc. Robert J. Turner Professional Corporation David Roberts Art Robinson Rogers Broadcasting Limited Robert and Minda Rogerson Roloff Beny Foundation Fred Romanuk Richard Rooney Catherine Ross Royal Host Hotels and Resorts

Randy and Jane Royer Terrance and Maureen Royer Earl Rumm Estate of Victor Ruryk Jared Sable Ron and Joyce Sakamoto Kevin Sassa Tony Scherman Scotiabank Robert Scott Brian Scully Yosh and Florence Senda Dean and Natalie Setoguchi A.W. Shackleford Robert and Mildred Shackleford Max Shafir Kelly R. H. Shannon Stan Shapson Shell Canada Limited Miriam Shiell Shoppers Drug Mart Muriel Shortreed Ron Shuebrook David Silcox and Linda Intaschi T. Gordon Sim Sandra Simpson Simpson-Markinch Charitable Foundation Leo and Phyllis Singer Melissa Singer Estate of Mary T. Skelton Stephen Smart Southern Stationers Limited Raymond and Ingrid Speaker Bill and Shannon Spenceley

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David and Jo Spinks Evelyn Springer Maxine Stephens Leila Sujir Sun Life Financial Roger Swierstra James and Tanya Szarko T & E Ventures Inc. A.D. Taliano Talisman Energy Inc. TD Bank Financial Group Teck Coal Limited TELUS Communications Inc. Howard and Sharon Tennant Rex and Jean Tennant David Thauberger The Ralph Klein Foundation The Spenceley Group Tim Rollingson Professional Corporation Claudio Tocchio Robert Tocchio TransAlta Corporation TransCanada Corporation TSX Venture Exchange Robert and Dawn Turner U of L Foundation Douglas Udell University of Lethbridge Alumni Association University of Lethbridge Faculty Association University of Lethbridge Students Tony Urquhart Peter Valjas

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Thorpe Van de Mark Dave and Marilyn Van Gaalen Della Van Gaalen Tony and Lorraine Van Lewken Glenn and Janice Varzari W. Garfield Weston Foundation Nancy and Paul Walker Ian Wallace John and Barbara Warren George Webber Simon Weinberg Wesbridge Construction Limited Edward White Estate of Ida Wiens Darol and Evelyn Wigham Wigham Resources Ltd. John Will Mary Shannon Will Lela Wilson Warren Wilson Mark Wiltshire Wind River Glass Ltd. Clive Wulwik Anne Wyse Xerox Canada Ltd. Maurice Yacowar Ronald and Kathryn Yoshida Robert Youds George A. and Kathleen Young Young Parkyn McNab LLP Young’s Securities Limited Tim Zuck Irving Zucker

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2,173

donors

2,977

gifts for student awards

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DIFFERENT areas supported

The Fiat Lux Legacy Society honours donors who have left a legacy gift or are planning a legacy gift that will benefit the University of Lethbridge in the future.

Anonymous (42) Palmer and Lise Acheson Rheta and Andy Anderson Estate of Teresa Andrus Courtney Atkinson Estate of John Babick Estate of C. B. Beaty Estate of Rolof Beny Cheryl Binassi Martin and Sylvia Brice Jim Coutts Harry and Mildred Cox Estate of Arthur and Annie Dorigatti

Estate of Leopoldine Dorner Estate of Bernd Ebel Estate of Islay Erickson Estate of Keith and Hope Ferguson Eugenia Friebe Roderick and Marie Gaunt Estate of Stanley John Gregory Estate of Corrine Hamilton Einard and Kay Haniuk Mat and Anita Hanrahan Estate of Alice Harper Estate of Cora Hastings Estate of Clarence L. Hill Estate of Margaret Ann Hornsby

Estate of Harley Hotchkiss David W. Hughes and Shirley Hughes Estate of Sydney Wayne Jackman JP Christopher Jackson and Raymond Robertson Estate of Walter Jessop Mushtaq and Catherine Khan Pam Lavers Estate of Dorothy Lundstad Kathryn MacFarlane Richard F. Mallory Estate of Phyllis Mary McDonell Estate of Robert J. McDowell

Dan and Gail Michener Estate of Maurice Mitchell Estate of Louis Moser Estate of Kathleen Pepper Knud Petersen Estate of John Prentice Estate of Gwendolyn W. Pullen Estate of Victor Nicholas Ruryk Estate of Leo and Phyllis Singer Estate of Bill and Mary Skelton David and Jo Spinks Elke Sundstrom Estate of Norman Swyers Howard and Sharon Tennant

Robert and Dawn Turner Estate of Peter and Margaret Veer Cindy Venhuis Estate of George Watson Jean Wells Kathleen Wells Terry Whitehead Estate of Ida Wiens York Estate

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2012 donors Anonymous (73) 1505649 Alberta Ltd 1512040 Alberta Ltd 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union Ltd. 297154 Alberta Ltd. 335383 Alberta Ltd 740721 Alberta Ltd. A.G. Livingstone Professional Corporation Terry and Suzanne Aardema Ryan Abulmona Palmer and Lise Acheson Robert Ackerman Joyce Adachi Carly Adams Dave and Pamela Adams Darren Adamson Janet Adamson Grant and Rebecca Adamson Advantage Oil and Gas Ltd. Lori Ahart Stu Aiken Airtech Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. Shamsul Alam and Mariam Begum Georgina Albanis Alberta Blue Cross Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions Alberta Motor Association Alberta Professional Planners Institute Alberta Society of Professional Biologists ALCOA Foundation Bruce Aleman Val ALexander Ken Allan Dennis and Dee Allen Don Allen Scott Allen Karla Alliban Judy Alook Jody Alston Hiroko Amano Lynn Ambedian Eric Amundsen and Carolyn Penniket Chris Amyot Raymond and Gigi Anchan Karen Ander Caprice Andersen Bruce Anderson Byron Anderson Justin Anderson Linda Anderson Oscar Anderson Shirley Anderson 24

Kim Andras Andrea Andreachuk Craig and Cheryl Andres Pete Andres Kwame Andrews Robert Androkovich Alan Andron Alan Ankutowicz and Laura Horton Annapolis Capital Ltd. Christopher Anton Rick and Carol Appleton Archaeological Society of Alberta Cheryl Arelis and David Carpenter Sally Arnold Art Batty Enterprises Inc. Judy Arvidson ASC Applied Solutions and Consulting Ebenezer Asem Ashcroft Master Builder Ltd. Doug Ashmore ATB Financial ATCO Structures and Logistics Ltd. Chase Atkinson Courtney Atkinson Ruth Atwood Kilmeny Auringer AUVI Insurance Corporation Allison Avery Olu Awosoga Albert Azzara B.G. Enterprises Shelley Bacheldor Backstreet Pub and Pizza Anthony Baer Abhijeet Bahl Joyce Bainbridge Haelie Baird Jason and Tracy Baker Andrew Bakker Janet Balderson Sean Balderson Madeleine Baldwin Analea Balint Doug Balla Mark Ballermann Becky Balog Cole Balog Baltyk Investments Inc. Jason Baranec Joey Baranyay Randy Bardock Nicole Barnett Adam Baron Inma Barrajon Bevan Bartley Sidney Barwegan Marcus B. Troy and Karen Basarab Christina Basedow

Mike, Debra, Lisa and David Basil Kelly Baskerville Phyllis Baskin Victoria Baster Vishaal Baulkaran Bill Baum Anne Baxter Bayer CropScience Inc. BCT Structures Chris Bean Dennis Beasley Lorraine Beaudin Lisa and Warren Bechthold Behrends Bronze Inc. John and Naomi Beke Hessina Bekkering Brenda and Tim Bell Julie Benci Bryce Bennett Dennis Bennett Michael and Diane Bennett Rodney Bennett Kathy Benson Russell Benson Lanny Berand Cory Beres Jim and Jean Berezan David and Salma Bergen Dorin and Helen Berlando Kelvin Berntson and Cynthia Badura Berntson Bert and Mac’s Source For Sports Lara Bertsch Jennifer Best Michael Bester Reginald and Lita Bibby Jeanette Bigford Jason Bil Diane Billay Cheryl and Bruno Binassi Leonard Binning BioAlberta Brigid Bishop Noreen Blachly Jodie Black John Black Black Velvet Distilling Company April Blackmer Greg Blair Carol Blinn Randy and Sheila Bliss Brandon Block Connie Blomgren BMO Bank of Montreal BMO Financial Group Katherine Boast Jochen Bocksnick Cheryl Bodell Faye and Hank Boer

Robyn Boere Clayton Bohmer John and Jeraldine Bolton Bonavista Energy Corporation Cornell Bond Bone Crushers Hockey Club Ray and Tina Bonetti Glenda Bonifacio and Family Dorothy Boras Julie Boras Diane Bosman Daniel Bosters Robert Boudreau Toby and Bernadine Boulet Stacey Bourque Ali Bowden Brenda Bower Alison Bowes Crystal Bowman Lizanne Boyachek Lisa Boychuk Donna Boyd Stadelmann Tim Boyle BP Foundation Inc. Tyler Brack Brad K. Hembroff Professional Corporation Jessica Bradley Conner Brady Dave Brady Sarah Brandvold Douglas and Sharon Bray Brian Breen Bridge City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc. Annette and Michael Bright Annette Bright Robin and Glenn Bright Susan Brims Deanna Britton-Rumohr Jennifer Brodoway Steve Brodrick Rhae and Albert Bromley Glenda Bron Geri & Andrew Bronson Andrew Brooks Dick Brooks Heather Brookwell-Reuber and Brian Brookwell Jeff Brose Chris and Chantelle Broughton Arlene Brown Griffen Brown Kirk and J’Nan Brown Lance and Janice Brown Larissa Brown Lesley Brown Victor and Catherine Brown Morgan Brownjohn Ray and Karen Brownlee

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Eric Bruce Katie Bruce Jodi Bruhn Roch Bruneau Shannon and Jonathan Brunning Michael and Laverne Bryant Jennifer Brydges Shawn Bubel Gary Buchanan Wanda Buckberger Tom and Tracy Budd Kristin Buhrmann Deb Bullock Robert Bullock Burbridge Farm Ltd. Teresa Burles Susan and Craig Burrows-Johnson Dennis and Christine Burton Loralee Burton Leah Bush Dillison Buteau Brent Butler Jenifer Butterfield Donna Butterwick Brent and Niki Button Bob and Brigitte Byers S. Byers C & C Drywall Ltd. Bill and Elsa Cade Ron Cadez Maureen Calder Heather Caldwell Calgary Flames Limited Partnership Calgary Foundation Cambridge Bay Youth Basketball Landon Cameron Samantha Cameron Scott Cameron Audrey Campbell Debora Campbell Janet Campbell Michael Campbell Sandra Campbell Sylvia Campbell Tory Campbell Canada Life Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Canadian Petroleum Tax Society Doug Canadine Kevin Card Cardtronics Canada Brett Carlson Elaine Carlson Carla Carnaghan Shawn Carpenter Chris Carr Melissa Carson Terrence and Beverley Carson

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legacy gift supports brain research Just as his life left an everlasting, positive impact on Calgarians, Albertans and beyond, the late Dr. Harley Hotchkiss’s (LLD ’07) $1 million gift in support of brain research will leave a permanent legacy at the University of Lethbridge.

Helping advance important research at the U of L’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN), the gift establishes a permanent endowment in Dr. Hotchkiss’s name to support research conducted by the CCBN’s world-leading researchers. In addition, the endowment supports a lecture series that

Jim Carter Crystal Carver Jody Caskey Jehan Cassis and Ludvik Pahulje Charlotte Caton Levi Cox and Ryan Juss and Catwalk Salon and Spa Leah Cavanaugh Barbara Cavers David Cavilla and Mona Cassis Caitlin Ceal Linda Cerney Certified General Accountants Association of Alberta Certified Management Accountants of Alberta CFUW-Lethbridge Chapter CGA Alberta Research and Education Foundation CH International Equipment Ltd. Wim Chalmet Joyce Chambers Maddy Chambers Mitch Champney George Chan Man Chan Pui Ki Chan Donald and Nadine Chandler Vikash Chandra Connie Chaplin Bill and Debra Chapman Esther Chapman Guy and Kim Chapman Charlton and Hill Ltd. Ashley Charlton Chartered Accountants’ Education Foundation

Brett Chell Jessica Chen Brian Cheung Chireen Chick Wilson Chiem Michael Chikinda Jamie and Laurie Chinn Dennis and Sylvia Chinner Chinook Auto Upholstery Chinook Outdoor Club Winston Wing-Tat Chow Family Karen Chown Michael Chrapko Casey Christensen Darryl Christiansen Monique Christofferson Kevin Chubb CI Investments CIBC-Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce City of Lethbridge Terry Clark Andrea Clarke Jeff and Lisa Clarke Barbara Marshalsay Clay Clear Sky Radio Inc. Karen Clearwater Jennifer Clevette Cloverdale Paint Inc. Susan Clowe CLT Farms Ltd. Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd. Tom and Grace Cockburn CoCo Pazzo Italian Café Brenda Cohen Sheryl Collens Melville and Flo Collier

Karen Collin Shaun Collins George Combe Commercial Factory Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta Community Spirit Grant Program Diane Conley Kansus Connellan Dennis and Catherine Connolly ConocoPhillips Canada Brian and Evelyn Conrad Derek Conte Alex Cook Margaret Cook Tracy Cook Valerie Cooke Jerry Coolidge Pamela Coolidge Glynda Coop Brett Cooper Wesley Cooper Sheila Cooper-Bikman Jennifer Copeland Ron and Laurel Corbiere Elizabeth Cormier Lori Corns Marie Corns Dawna Coslovi Vaughan Coupland Jeff Course Donna Court and Family Bill Cousineau Linda Cousineau Barry Cousins Todd and Karen Coverdale

will bring prominent speakers to Alberta and provide enhanced learning and interactive opportunities with students and researchers.

The gift to the U of L is consistent with the encouragement Dr. Hotchkiss gave others about being involved in their communities. In his 2007 honorary degree address at the University of Lethbridge convocation ceremonies, he stated, “At the end of the road you will look back on how you lived your life and how you treated others. Be a contributor, and wherever you can, leave things a little better.”

Gail and Fred Coward Carolyne Cox Geoffrey and Andrea Cox Harry and Mildred Cox Tami Cox Ashley Crabb Scott Crabb Terry and Mervin Cradduck Braden Craig Jim & Lorelli Craig Naomi Cramer Erin Crane Kevin and Jayme Crawford Robert Cressman Jeffery and Stephanie Crighton Marilyn Crisp Regan Crone Amy Cronquist Crop Life Canada - Alberta Patrick Crosman Jonathan Crowder Deborah Cryderman Judy Cudrak Jenae Culp Jim and Barbara Cunningham Deb Currie Myron and Pat Currie Custom Delivery Solutions Joelle Czuy D. S. Brickwork and Stone Inc. DA Building Systems Ltd. DA Electric Ltd. Penny D’Agnone Sierra Dakin Kuiper John Daniel Dayna B. Daniels Corrie Danielson

Robin Dann and Dixie Koenig Helena and Troy Danyk Amber Darroch Davidson and Williams LLP Caroline Davidson Peter Davidson Richard and Denise Davidson Barbara and George Davies Bart and Cynthia Davies Darren Davies Gina Davies Victoria Davies Davis Buick GMC Michael Davis Randy Davis Scott Davis Peter Davis-Imhof Leslie Dawn George Day Dallas Days Daniel De Castro Dylan de Peuter Dead Dog Café Productions Inc. Darcy Dean Mark James DeBlois John and Laurie DeBoer Melanie Dechant Kara DeClark Flora and David DeCock Sandra DeGroot Bruce DeJong Marjorie Dekker Colette Delaney Lorena deLange Oriano Delbello Howard Dell Jeff Dell

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PHOTOS BY BUD MOORE

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Staying in the game When Margie Gal (BMgt ’90) looks back to her time at the U of L, basketball was an important part of her university experience. A member of the Pronghorns women’s basketball team that brought home the bronze medal in 1986, Gal says her time as a Horn was a formative period in her life.

“I really believe playing team sports made a huge difference in my life. So many of the lessons I learned on the court transferred to the work world,” says Gal, who is currently a CA working in Calgary.

Today, Gal remains highly involved in the U of L’s game. She has volunteered her time with U of L alumni initiatives and just this past year established the Gal Family Athletic Award, an endowment to support student athletes and acknowledge the role that sports have in helping students develop leadership skills.

“Southern Alberta has some of the most fantastic athletes and the fact that some of them might consider staying at the U of L if there are more scholarships available to them means something to me,” explains Gal. “Establishing the award was a way to give back to the game for all it has done for me.”

Gal’s donation has an added benefit for students – her employer, Annapolis Capital Limited, agreed to match her contribution, doubling its impact.

“When team members at Annapolis, like Margie, have something they believe in passionately, like U of L sports, we share in that passion by partnering with them,” says Annapolis Managing Partner and CEO Peter Williams. “Like singer Michelle Shocked sings, ‘Joy shared is joy made double.’”

(L-R) Jody Forsyth, managing partner, and Peter Williams, managing partner, CEO.

David Demian Thomas Demkey Chelsea Demler Kara Dennis Jeff Deringer Brad Dersch Sharon Dersch Joanne Des Roche Roberto DeSandoli Richard Desjardins Felix Desmarais Bruce Desmond Jacqueline and Jim Deurloo Diamond K Marketing Devin Diano Cheryl Dick Jonathan Dick June Dick Janice Dickie Cate Dickman Lesia and Alan Dickson Sherry Divins Cameron Dixon DMT Mechanical Ltd. Jon Doan Chantelle and Mike Dobay Brian Dobing Rajko and Amy Dodic Stephanie Doherty-Stamer Douglas and Teresa Dolman Barbara Dombowsky Donald K. Miller Professional Corporation

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Keane Donaldson Pat Dore Heather Dorie Andy Dormaar Karen Dow-Cazal Renee Dowling Brendan Downey Tom and Cheri Doyle Dr. Gary Fong Professional Corporation Lana Draper-Caldwell Heather Driedger Lynne Driessen Bhagwan and Swarn Dua Dudas Painting Inc. Brian Dudley Howard and Janet Dudley Dell Dueck Sharon Dueck Gary and Beverly Duell Everett Duerksen Guy and Gaylene Duke Kris Duncan Clint Dunford Jenae Dunlop Dunlop Sterling Truck Centre Ltd. Darren DuPerrier Judith Duthie Terry Dyck Anne Dymond Keith and Ellie Dys and family Eagle Commodities Ltd. Gerry and Rita Easthope

Charles Eastly Darrell and Marion Eastman Candace Ebrey Economic Development Lethbridge Ariana Edelman Brian Edelman Edmonton Strikers Soccer Club Education Undergraduate Society Harriet Edwards EECOL Electric Ltd. Tammie Efraimson-Hiraga Barry Ehlert Eldorado RV Sales Ltd. Elements Physical Therapy and Acupuncture Ltd. Tim Elhatton Harold Elke Ruby Elliott Sheila Elliott Bessie Vroom Annand Ellis Denise Ellis Robert Ellis Ellison Enterprises Ltd. Auke and Ruth Elzinga Peter Emberley Linda Embury Blaine Emelson Margie Emes EnCana Cares Foundation Tamara Endo Enercon Water Treatment Ltd. John Eng Aaron and Lorena Engen

Janz Engen Engravers Rhonda Enns Kyle Ens Leslie and Linda Epp Christopher Epplett Jaden Epplette Roy and Lila Erasmus Judy Erickson Matt Erlandson Barb Erler Joelene Ervin Ken and Karen Esau Luigi and Elaine Esposito Christopher Evernden Executive Women International, Lethbridge Chapter Exhibition Park Mike Faber Kenny Falconer Alesha Farfus-Shukaliak Kristi Farrier Andrew Farrow Clifford and Gail Faszer Catherine Fayto Larissa Featherstone Barrie and Beverley Ferguson Cara Ferguson Elizabeth Ferguson Irene Ferguson Shane Ferguson Carla Ferrari Ferrari Westwood Babits Architects

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Mike Ferrett Carolyn (Paetz) Fetaz Mashal Fida Terri Fikowski Karen Filbert Michelle Filipenko Eileen Filthaut David Findlay Alysa and Michael Fisher Brenda Fisher Kaye Fisher Michael and Teresa Fitzsimmons Diane Fjordbotten Don Flaig Mike Fleischhauer Jeff Flemming Brandon Fletcher Flexahopper Plastics Ltd. Jennifer Flexhaug Lisa Fluit Jan Foerster Arnold and Dorothy Follinglo Alex Fong Cody Fong Larry Fong Kate Forbes Charlene Forrest Patrick Forrest Norman and Ruth Forsberg Asteid and Nathan Forster Doug Forsyth Vicki Forsyth Foster and Sons Jewellery Ltd.

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Neil Foster Steve and Tanya Foster Stewart Foster Kim Fowler Leah Fowler Merrilyn Fowler Jamie Fox Wendy Fox Shannon Francis Ken Franko Bre Frasca Carrie Fraser Jacob Fraser Mark Fraser Jeff Frayn Jesse Frederick Tyson Frederickson Allan Friesen Kelly-Ann Friesen Al and Karen Fritz James Froehler Gideon Fujiwara Shannon Fulton Richard Funk Marty Gadd Frederic Gagnon Sarah Gagnon Margie Gal Nick Gale Todd Gallais Gallant Productions Inc. Shandra Gallant Dean and Bev Gallimore Clint Ganes Denise Gannon Brian Gardner Pam Garner Ron and Bev Garnett Melissa Gartly Josh Gatner Joe and Leslie Gatner Joanne Gedrasik Ulf Geerds Chris Geldert and Christy Hanson Tom and Truusje Genesis Joey Gentile and Tara Engel Geomatic Attic Bryden Geremia Laine Geremia Robbin Gibb Gita Gholamrezaei Gibbs Insurance Service Inc Audrey Gibson Clara Gibson Glen Giduk Barb Giesbrecht John Giesbrecht Tammy Giesbrecht Todd Giesbrecht Colin Gilker Don Gill Corey Gillespie Diana Gillespie

Deveney Gillies Sandy Gillis G-K Reimer Farms Corp.

Glenboro Building Centre Jennifer Glennie Andrea and Tom Glover Herbert and Shannon Glover Jacki Glover Carolyn Goddard Natalie and Robert Godden Mary-Anne Going Gold and Gold Productions Joanne Golden Caitlin Gomke Graham Good Greg Goodman Jody Gorai Fraser Gordon Anna and Henry Gouwenberg Joey Grace Rachelle Grad Graduate Students’ Association Erin Graham Bart and Rumi Graham Tanner Grandberg Erin Granigan Kate Granson Andrea Grant Judith and Morris Grant Ruth Grant Kalischuk Graystar Analytics Inc. David Green Peter and Olive Green Fred Greene Darren Greenfield Pauline Greenidge Betsy Greenlees Michael and Dianna Greer Allan Greeves Teresa Grice Roy Griffen Bert W. Griffin Nancy Grigg Jason Grigor Arlene Grimes April Grindheim Vicki Grisack Luke Grismich Cindy Groten Cameron Grove Vivian Grover Don Groves Elsie Groves Guillevin International Co. Kriss Gunther Duane Guzzi H-5 Holdings Ltd. o/a Taco Time Gerry Haagsma Marli Hadden Pam Hahn Patricia Hake The Hakin Family Andrew Hale

Geoffrey Hale Troy Hale Gregory and Patricia Hales Anthony Hall Brenda Hall Darren and Michelle Hall Richard Hall Richie Hall William Halley Spencer Halluck Rita and Clarence Halma Nadine Hamabata Christopher Hamel Jaime Hamilton Jessie Hamilton Susan Hanlon Nicole Hanna Roger Hanna Terry Hanna Bente Hansen Lorraine Happ Rick and Lynette Harder John Harding David Hardy Colin Harfman Chris Hargreaves Jennifer Harker William Harker and Dereka Thibault Joanne and Craig Harle Tanya Harnett Harold F. G. Elke Professional Corporation Harold’s Auto Service Ltd. Andrea Harper Trish Harper Ken Harrie Cole Harris Gordon and Judy Harris Leanne Harris Gail Harrison Matt Harrison Ot Harrison Pamela Harrison Mary Hatcher C. Yanover and Lynda Hartley Teri and Chris Hartman Jody Hartung Lisa Harvey Shylo Harvey Dee Anna Haun Cal and Brenda Hauserman Art Hawkins Craig Hawkins Dean Hawkins Jacqueline Hawrelak Eric Hawthorne Chris and Jen Hay David Hay Nicki Hay Hay River Elks Charity Fund Sean Hayes Helen Haynes Health Science Class

Lori Healy Garett Heath Heatherbrae Builders Co. Ltd. Frank and Geri Hecker James and Kattherine Hegedes Carole Heggedal George Heggenstaller Jordan Heggenstaller Karl Heggenstaller Pete Heggenstaller Shelley Heggenstaller Corinne-Jo Heggie Howard and Suzanne Heil Bart Heine Roelof Heinen Brad and Trudy Hembroff Tracy Hembroff W. Vaughan and Marilyn Hembroff Faith Hemter Catherine Henderson Helen Henderson and Dennis Neufeldt Sharla and Mike Herauf Wendy and Daryl Herbers Allen Herman Fern Hicken Lorne Hickey Jason Hieb Mike Hiebert Sharon and Ron Hierath Colton Higgins Highland Family Dentistry Barbara and David Hignell Jim Hill Nyna Hill (Dodd) Richard Hill Robin and Barbara Hill Val Hill and Keith Boschee Nicole Hillary Barb and Eric Hillman Brian Hills Max Himsl Bob Hironaka Wesley Hironaka Frances Hiscocks Kathryn Hinman Stephanie Hlady and Rob Van Roessel Nathan Hodgson Cindy Hoerger Amanda Hofer Duane Hoffman Wendy Hoffman Christine Hohn Christie and Howard Holan John Holesworth Maurice and Deborah Hollingsworth Owen Holmes Kristien Holtby Mark Holthe Scott Holtman Rick and Yvonne Homan

Dean Homulos Robin and Sharon Hood Elaine Hoon Jeff Hope Robin Hopkins Chris Horbachewski and Lana Wicentovich Horns Hockey Alumni Association Cindy Horrigan Terry Horrii Chris and Nancy Hosgood Estate of Harley N. Hotchkiss Didar Hossain Renae Hougen Keith Houston Kyle Houston Tweela Houtekamer Brett Houweling Rosemary Howard Christie Howe Dalton Howe Judy and Paul Howe Laurence Hoye Kevin Hronek Yuan Huang Todd Hubka Ryan Huculek Apryl Hudson Cassandra Hueser Phillip Huff and Sherry Foran David W. Hughes Hans and Diana Hulstein Human Resources Institute of Alberta Bernie Hummel Ruth M. Hummel Dorothy Humphrey Hungarian Canadian Old Timers Society Avis Hunt Cory Hunt Hunt Insurance Agencies Ltd. Douglas Hunter Geoffrey Hunter James and Christine Hunter Karen and Lawrence Hunter Kevin and Nancy Hunter Scott Hunter Nick Huoseh Erin Hurkett T. Andrew Hurly Barbara Huston Phyllis and Lynden Hutchinson John and Jacalyn Hvizdos HyTech Production Ltd. Ian H. Miller Professional Corporation Tiffany Ignatiuk Greg Imeson Immanuel Christian High School Ryan Indzeoski Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

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Integrity Dental Intrigue Lingerie Boutique James Ion Shayne Ireland Rita Irwin Elaine Isaacson Mandel Isac Ayumi Ishikawa Ann Ivan J.P. Kelly Ranching Ltd. Byron Jackson Catherine Jackson Katrina Jackson Kenneth Jackson Shannon and Don Jackson Trish Jackson Ron and Mariette Jacobson Judy Jaeger Catherine Jaffray Derick Jaffray Amornthep Jaidee Geoffrey James John James Ryan James Nickolas Jamieson Jeffrey Jansens Victor Januszewski Jenn Janzen JARS Consulting Ltd. Michelle Jarvis Jody Jensen Shawn Jensen Rodney Jerke Dennis Job Brent and Lucy Johnson Brett Johnson Brian Johnson Dan Johnson Janie Johnson Jordan Johnson Krystal Johnson Lori and Dean Johnson Martha and Rick Johnson Patricia and Brian Johnson Peter Johnson Tamara Johnson Tracey Johnson Debi Johnston Michelle Johnston Albert and MaryAnn Joly David and Tammy Jones Jeff and Marianne Jones Gordon and Elizabeth Jong Jeff Josey Dragoslav and Rose Jurisich Edward Jurkowski Lianne Kading Chandy Kaip Van Kala Derrick and Cathy Kanashiro Ann Kanig Rahim Kanjiyani Malcom Kano

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Kappa Sigma Barbara Karbashewski Louise Karl Anne Karst Bodika Kanyinda Thomas Kauhaahaa Mary Kavanagh and Edison del Canto Bettina Kawa Dan Kazakoff Kevin and Patricia Keith Tami and Steven Keiver Peter Kellett Helen and Peter Kelley Margaret and Kevin Kelly Lynn Kennedy Tammy Kennedy Trevor Kenney Yvonne and Dick Kerber Terry and Barb Kerkhoff John Kerr Lorne and Lyn Kester Kathryn Yamashita Rick Kiers Melissa Kim Russell Kimber Marilyn Kimmitt Brian Kinahan Graham Kinahan Kindersley Management Corporation Jennifer King Brenda Kingston Janet Kirk Randy Kirk Terry and Shelley Kirkvold Nicki Kish Leanne Kiss Cory and Cathy Kitagawa Denise Kitagawa Sachi Kitazaki Linda Kitt Adam Klint Leanne Kloppenborg Dawn Kluk Jasmine Klym Gayle Knapik Barry and Jody Knapp Jill Knapp Carol Knibbs Gregory F. Knight Linda Knodel Rainer Knopff Aaron and Stephanie Koegler Gayle and Jeff Koep Pam Koetse Lyndon and Levina Kok Bryan Kolb John Kolk William and Sandra Kolysher Len Komanac Yenukwa Kombian Jane Konrad Kurt Konschuk

Tiha Konyves Kerri Koop Kelsey Koots Debbie Kooy Doreen Kooy Hildie Kornelsen Mary Koskowich John and Doris Kostiuk Lynette Kostiuk Jill Kotkas Scott Kovacs Igor and Olga Kovalchuk Richard and Lenore Kowalchuk Landon Kowalzik KPMG Foundation KPMG LLP Karen Krammer Jesse Kramps Lia Kreft Leslaw Krysiak Gabe Krywolt Joseph Krywolt Alexi Kubeczek Kubik and Company Stephanie Kubik and Dan Toews Judith Kulig Blaine A. Kunz Peter Kusalik Julie Kutsch Marvin Kwan Lucille Labrecque Harvey Labuhn Barbara Lacey Kerry Lacey Tayyab Ladha Ron Lagemaat Marilyn Lamb Jay Langager James and Kate Langston Dena Lanktree Owen Lanktree Lantic Inc. Bev Lanz Judith Lapadat Chantelle Lariviere Norman Larkins Steve and Vanessa Larocque Kara Larson Karen Larson Barbara and Fritz Lasante Sean Lat William and Nancy Latta Rino and Helen Lattanzio Terry Lauder Jason Laurendeau Robert Lauzon Leslie Lavers Pam Lavers Joanne Lavkulich Rhonda Lawrence Sharon Lawson Diane Layng Howe and Lina Leam

David Learmonth Chase Leavitt Ryan Leavitt Tina Leavitt Zealand Leavitt JP Leclair Brandon Lee Christopher Lee Glenda Lee Shani Lee Lana Leeb Patti Leeb Susan Lefaivre Legacy Ridge Jonathan Legg Hugh Lehr Dawn Leite and Gregg Samuel Cole Lencucha Marnie Lento Emma Lenz Susan Lenz Cheryl Leroux Tracy Lester Lethbridge and District Humane Society Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Lethbridge College Lethbridge Football Club Lethbridge HIV Connection Lethbridge Hockey Hounds Lethbridge Iron Works Company Limited Lethbridge Marine Inc. Lethbridge Orthotics Lethbridge Public School Local 41 ATA Lethbridge Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd. Lethbridge Registered Music Teachers Association Lethbridge Ringette Assoc.

Conditioning Camp and House League Lethbridge School District No. 51 Lethbridge Senior Men’s Soccer Association Lethbridge Soccer Association Lethbridge/Fort Macleod Bar Association Mark Leskow Darlis Letwinetz Stanley M.T. Leung Anne Lewis Kathy and Ken Lewis Margaret Lewis Yoyo Li Liberty Security Dave Liddell Evone Liew Aletta Lightfoot Ted Likuski Susanna Lin Erica Lind

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New home for U of L Conservatory Thanks to the many individuals and organizations that contributed more than $650,000 to the U of L’s Music in the Making campaign, the U of L Conservatory of Music is taking stage at its new downtown CASA location.

Encompassing approximately 42,000 sq. feet of studio and presentation space, CASA will connect the community through positive experiences in the arts.

The unique facility sets a new standard for interdisciplinary arts centres. As the main tenant in the new space, CASA also provides space for

Mike and Maureen Mahon Bill Mains Majo Holdings Inc. Lola and Ted Major Rikki Makin Claudia Malacrida Inez and Karlo Malik Jesse Malinsky Steve and Laura Maloney Damaris Malpica J. Maltby Elliot Manary Melissa Manieri George and Nellie Mann Lynn Manning Kathryn Manson Alvin Manychief Helen Manyfingers Gary Marcellus Ernest and May Mardon Deb Marek Hank A. Margolis Diane Marin Adrian Marinelli Julia Marjerrison Poul and Michelle Mark Sylvia Mark Nathan Marks Marvin Maronda Rob and Leanne Marriott Donald Marshall Valerie Martens Annie Martin Bobby-Jo Martin Martin Bros. Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Ltd. Caroline Martin Cindy Martin

Dale and Colleen Martin Gary Martin Kevin Martin Linda and Jerry Martin Cathie Martin-Weersink and Brian Weersink Brian and Cathie Weersink Tsuaki Marule Jeremy Mason Denise and Dennis Masse Richard Masson Jennifer Mather Cindy and Mark Matheson Don and Alice Matisz Ben and Marie Matkin Aaron Matlock William and Linda Matsumoto Jenn Matt Val and Flora Matteotti Selena and Joe Mauro Mark Mauthner Doris Maxwell Michael Maynes Doug and Rita McArthur Jennifer McArthur Kevin McBeath Erin McColl Joan McComber Gerald McConaghy Lise and Jim McCormack Kendall McCowan Diane and Brian McCreary Janice McCullam-Campbell Susan A McDaniel McDonald Auto Group McDonald Nissan Steven McDougall Brent McDowell

James McDowell and Sheila Rogers Jessica McDowell Norm McEwan Lee McEwen Darren McFadden Farrah McFadden Kyla McFadden Kevin and Michelle McFadzen Judith McFarlane Darin McGee Kiyomi McGee Matthew McHugh Raymond and Sheila McHugh Ty McIlwraith Ken McInnes Sean McInnes Kristen McIntyre Alexander McKay Kali McKay Robert and Sandra McKay Sandy and Carol McKay Brad McKenzie Brian McKenzie Rory McKeown Bruce McKillop Kristi McKinnon McLean Insurance Agencies Ltd. Patty McLean Keith McLennan Sheila McManus Dave McMurray Ken McMurray Guy and Tracy McNab J. McNabb Stephanie McNabb Lawrence and Jackie McNamara Alysha McNeil Sharon and Richard McNiven

the U of L Conservatory of Music program to expand and grow.

In order to make the move to CASA possible, the U of L Conservatory launched the very successful Music in the Making campaign, co-chaired by Lottie Austin (BEd ’87) and professor emeritus Dr. George Evelyn, which wrapped up in 2012.

By bringing people together to support music education in our community, the Music in the Making campaign helped provide greater opportunities for aspiring musicians throughout southern Alberta, creating a lasting impact for generations to come.

Brian McPherson Amanda Meador Beau Mecham Tommy Medoruma Norm Meek and Carol Labelle Leanna Meers Corrie Mekar Melcor Developments Ltd. Craig and Jennifer Meldrum Muriel Mellow Shea Mellow Brock Melnyk Dale Merchant Meridian Manufacturing Group Gordon Merrick Rod and Barbara Merrill John Metcalfe Métis Education Foundation - an affiliation of the Métis Nation of Alberta Gerlinde Metz Cathy and Glen Metzler Margaret Mezei and Robert Moffat Sharon Mezei Terry and Anne Michaelis Janeal Mick Hazel Middleton Karen Miers Lydia Miljan Scott Millard Kirby Millar Brent Miller Douglas B. and Anne Miller Kalvin Miller Nathan Miller Patricia Miller Scott Miller and Rita Lal-Miller Shelley Miller

Vickie Miller Wayne Miller Shauna Milligan R. Vance Milligan Glenn Mills and Eleanor Livingstone-Mills J. Laurie Mills Megan Milne Bill and Jacqueline Mines Vincent Minifie Heather and Neil Mirau Perry and Sharmaine Mirkovich Susan Mitchell Shaundra Mitchener Tamara Miyanaga MNP LLP Fan Mo Joseph Mogensen Jeff Moker James Moller Monsterj Holdings Inc. Jim Monteith Jenna Montgomery Janice Monts Jeffrey Moore Robbie Moore Jaime and Shawn Morasch Goldie Morgentaler Ricky Morin Chris Moroz Marianne Morrell Gregory and Nancy Morris Zakk Morrison Cal Morstad Kelly Morstad Terri Mort Ella Mortemore Brad and Mandy Moser

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Paying it forward It was at an early age in a University of Lethbridge laboratory that Dave Schwass (BSc ’88) first caught the science bug. He was only nine when, on more than one occasion, he found himself in the neuroscience lab with his older brother.

Dave’s early familiarity with, and fondness for the U of L made it easy for him to feel at home as a chemistry student several years later.

“The U of L gave me a great education,” he says. “It was a tremendous learning environment that prepared me for the world beyond the classroom.”

Schwass is currently senior advisor-environment, with NOVA Chemicals Corporation in Calgary, and is Chair of Canada’s Professional Chemists.

Ron Moser Taylor Moser Deborah Moshenko Jackie Motokado Movie Mill Inc. Katie Mucha Don Muirhead Irene Muldoon Kelsey Muldoon Marlene Muldoon Marty Muldoon Glen and Lois Mumey Doug and Pam Mundell Mary Anne Murphy Laura Murphy-Burke Murray Chevrolet Cadillac Dave Murray Lisa Murray Austin Muryn Jason and Tracie Mutschler Marlene Myles N. Brian Electric Evan Nadeau Misty Nagy Kyle Nakagama Shig and Katie Nakagawa Aaron Nakama Maureen Nakama Kazuo Nakamura Maureen Nakamura James and Mika Nakashima Sonny and Kimiko Nakashima Kevin Nakonechny Steven Namocatcat

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National Bank Financial National Salvage Co. Ltd. Marco Navarro-Genie Lukas Neamtu Farshad Nemati Edward Nedza Fallon Nedza Renae Nedza Christyn Nelis Leah Nelner Doug Nelson Gerry Nelson Jason Nelson Julia Nelson Sean Nelson Bradley Nemetz Dianna Nephew Netook Construction Ltd. Cheryl Neufeld Jeff Neufeld Bernice Neuman Celina Newberry Janice Newberry Eric Newell Erin Newell-Lupien Cathy Newman John and Sheila Newman Kenneth Newsham Angela Ng Mark Nicholson Sherrie and Roy Nickel Yvonne Nickel Chris and Lorraine Nicol Cregg Nicol

Trudy Niggli Nikkei Cultural Society of Lethbridge Jim and Diane Nikkel Brett Niles Stuart Nish Brenda Nixon Mic Nootley Norbridge Pharmacy (1981) Ltd. Ann Norford Dale Norlin Lorry Norman Daniel Norris Spencer Norseworthy North and Company Faye North Peigan Phil and Freda North Claudia Notzke Gabriela Novotna Janay Nugent and Jason Moulton Kevin and Katharine Nugent Mary and Ryan Nugent Alison Nussbaumer Nyrose & Company LLP Troy Oakes Louise Odell Don O’Donell Tracy Oetelaar Riley Ohler Dale Ohno John O’Keeffe Stepheny Olan Dan and Erin Olesen Kathy Oliver

He also serves as president of Alberta Plastics Recycling Association and has engaged in various activities with his local gas co-operative. Previous work with the Canadian Society for Chemistry (he served as president in 2006/07) got him thinking about giving back to the institution that provided him with the skills and knowledge he needed to build a notable career in a field he loves. Together with his wife Darla Bruns (BASc ’86) Schwass decided to include a bequest to the University of Lethbridge in his will.

“It’s about paying it forward,” Dave says. “I’m not sure I would have had the career I’ve had if I’d gone to another school. Leaving a legacy through my will is a way of helping to ensure that future generations of students have the same opportunities that I did.”

Erin Olsen Jim Olsen Nolen Olsen Lana Ontkean Rod and Tracy Oosterbroek Kim Ordway Lamidi Oreagba Cory Orich Brittany Orr Debra Orr Doug Orr Mike Orr Lucinda Oseen Seamus and Judy O’Shea Valentine Osoke Nancy Ostaficiuk Mike and Alison Ostergard Carmen Ostero A. K. Otsuka Rob Owens Deanna Oye Dick Pahl Shauna Pahl Danica Pahulje Pahulje Enterprises Ltd. Paladin Services Inc. Stephanie Palechek Adrienn Palinkas-Bellett Courtney Palmer Erin Palmer Pamac Investments Ltd. Ketan Panchmatia Ron Panchuk Roberto and Jodi Paoletti

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Jahliele Paquin Brian Paranica Luke Parenteau Gavin Parker Trenton Parks and Lillian De Vetten-Parks Jarret Parkyn Parrish and Heimbecker Limited Evelyn Parsons Kevin Paskal Craig Paskuski Tammy Paskuski Dino and Theresa Pasquotti Bridget Pastoor Nancy Pastoor Colin Paterson Janine Paterson Dale Paton Darin Paton Patricia A. McMillan Professional Corporation Lorne Patzer Chris Paul Paula Paulgaard Susan Paul-Trechka Todd Pawsey Debbie Payne Meghan Payne Lorna Peacock David Pearce David Pearson Pete Pelletier Sergio Pellis Pen-Bro Holdings Limited

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Harry Penner and Irene Klassen Penner Kim Pennifold Jim and Hazel Penny Maureen Perlich Marcie Perrault Marilyn Perron Carole Perry Jill and Harold Perry Randi Perry Scott Perry Knud Petersen Patricia and Wayne Petersen Peterson and Purvis LLP Erin Peterson Jacqueline Peterson Peterson Walker LLP Petroleum Accountants Society of Canada Petia Petrova Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill Stefanie Pfeiffer Michael and Lucia Pfeuti PGA M2M Inc. Patti and Paul Pharo Roy Phelps Kelly Philipp Carmen Phillippi James Phillips Lori-Anne Pickerell Tod Pickerell Anna Pickering Penny Pickles Kelly Pierce Mark Pierce Michael Pierce Kathy Pierzchala Erin Pike Quintin Pike Ryan Pinder Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited Mildred Piper Dal Pirot Laurel Pitcher Darcel Pittman Trevor Pittman Quentin Pittman and Jody Wood Ronald Plesko Melissa Pockar Roy Pocza Abhijit Ghose and Indrani Poddar Stephen Poettcker Jean Point Du Jour Paulette Poirier Julie Polczer Amy Pollard Krista D. Polley Melody A Polych Diane Pommen Anna Ponomar Shaela Ponsford Brad Ponto Kendra Poole

Timothy Pope Bernie Popp Holly Portas Ellenor Porter Gary Poulsen Richard and Margaret Powell Shelly Prawdzik James Prentice Vikki Presakarchuk Randy Prete Kathryn Preuss Angie Price PwC Rose L. Primachuk Carolyn Primrose Matt Primrose Ryan Proceviat Lori Proehl Darcia Provost Dale M. Ptycia Keith Pushor Beth and Randal Quan Ree Quan Vizza Quinto R W Barr Professional Corporation R.V. Johnston and I.M.O. Vicas Prof. Corp.

Marion Radke Raincity Housing Support Society Valerie Rajcic Carla Ranson Grant Ranslam Lecky Rasheed RBC Financial Group through RBC Foundation Read Jones Christoffersen Consulting Engineers Recreation Excellence Ashelyn and Derek Redman Connor Redman Logan Reece Rhoda Reeves Regent Restaurant Inc. Karen Reid and Jim Hill Toni Reid Trevor Reid Scott Reiling Kevin Reiter Relics Basketball Club Brenda Rennie Jane Renyk Melissa Rhodes Robert E. Rice Marcia Rich Richard A. Low & Company Richard E Hill Professional Corporation Richard G. Harder Professional Corporation Amanda Richardson Brad Richardson Iris and Ted Richardson Richardson Oilseed Ltd.

Valerie Richardson Paul Richie Candace Richter Blake Ricker Ricoh Canada Inc. Tara Riehl Denise Riewe Marjorie Rigaux M. Rigaux Laura Riley Rimrock Construction Meghan Rindero Ring Container (Canada) ULC Johanne Riva Cambrin R J Accounting Service Robert Roach Deb Robb Krista Roberts Monica Robertson David and Laura Robin Keith and Jean Robin Wendy Ann Robison Deane Robly Desmond Rochfort Rocky Mountain Dealer Group Partnership Rocky Mountain Diesel Ltd. Lesley and Lyle Rode Hillary Rodrigues Rocio Rodriguez Juarez Heather Roest Allison and Shane Roest Jen Rogan Ken and Christine Rogers Cindy Rogers Roberta Rogers Tammy Rogness Gregory Rohovie Tim Rohovie Todd Rolfson Raymond and Carol Romses Romulus and Remus Italian Canadian Club Ronbern Farms Ltd Stewart Rood Deborah Rop Heather Rose Nicholas Rosendal Roy and Janet Rosentreter Catherine Ross David Ross Rotary Club of Lethbridge Rotary Club of Lethbridge East Jerome and Michelle Roth Terry and Sheila Roth Scott and Heather Rowland Charles Rowley Royal Canadian Legion AlbertaNWT Command Royal LePage South Country Real Estate Services Ltd. Frances Rude Jarrod Ruff

Randy Ruff Runners Soul Inc. Dustin Russell Frank and Katharine Russell Allan and Kelly Rypien Shannon Sabey Marie Saddleback Shani Sahian Lyal and Dawn Sakamoto Ron and Joyce Sakamoto Joyce Sakon Anthony W. Salekin Anne Saliwonbhuk Glenn Salomons Jose and Jennifer Samayoa Nick and Marina Sand Chris Sanden Mark Sandilands Sandman Hotels, Inns and Suites Debi Sandul Jarrat Sanheim Heather and Gordon Santaga Amanda Sapieha Dave Saretsky Kevin Sassa Pat Sassa Brent Sato Naomi Sato Rob Savage Aly Sayani Dino Scavo Lynne Schaaf John Schelesnak Schenley Distilleries Inc. Lesley Schimanski Kurt Schlacter Ashlee Schmidt Charity Schmidt Katherine Schmidt Robin Schmidt Janelle and Cameron Schmitt Donna Schneider Rhonda Schneider Karen Schoenbrunn Chelsey Schofield Sipke Scholten Marie and Hank Schooten Peter Schori Werner and Kathy Schrage and Family Evaline Schultz Shannon Schultz Leo and Donna Schulz Irene and Gordon Schussler Maureen and Randy Schwartz Scotiabank Barb Scott Chris Scout Kelly Scoville Doreen and Ken Seaman John Seaman Dave and Linda Sebastian Monique Sedgwick

Dale Seeman and Marie Vander Linden Dean Seiz Elsa and John Sekulic Keely Kavanagh Joan and Dirk Senneker Evelyn Sera Shaun Serafini Servus Credit Union Dean and Natalie Setoguchi Darla Seward Oliver and Joanna Seward Behnam Seyed Mahmoud Peter Seymour Diane Shanks Kelly R. H. Shannon Gleb Shaposhnik Frank Sharp Norma and Noel Sharp Cody Sharpe Amy Shaw Dave Shaw Jeff Shaw Mariah Shaw Shelly Shaw Helen Jane Shawyer Angela Sheen Tyler Shellenberg John and Constance Sheriff Charles Shewen Hillary Shields Cliff Shigemi Janice Shigemi Scott and Kelly Shimp Jacky Shockey Rod Shockey Todd and Wendy Shury Alan Siaroff David and Harriet Siemens Nathan Siler Anita Siljak Laura Sillanpaa Silver Slate Arena Cheryl Simkin Mark Simkin Sheena Simpkins Douglas Simpson Leonard Simpson Simpson-Markinch Charitable Foundation Beulah Sinclair Marilyn J. E. Sinclair Avanish Singh Robert Skelly Jenny Skinner Kale Skory Mike and Bea Slavich Sandy Slavin Ryan and Joanna Sleik Marc Slingerland Allan Slomp Anno Slomp Elisabeth Slomp

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Ena Slomp Brian Smith Christine Smith Doug Smith Eleanor Smith Eric Smith Karen Smith Lorne Smith Margaret C. Smith Marilyn Smith Melissa Smith Richard Smith S. M. Smith Taylor Smith Robert Smythies Jessie and Jay Snow Barbara Snowdon Society of Friends of the Lethbridge Public Library Ryan Sommer Don and Susan Sommerfeldt Mikulas Somos Sheri Sondrol Louis and Dorothy Soop

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South Western Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association Southern Alberta Art Gallery Southern Alcare Manor Southern Chiropractic Family Wellness Lisa Spanners Dustin Spate Ray and Ingrid Speaker Bill and Shannon Spenceley Elizabeth Spencer Randall and Renee Spohn Doug Spoulos SRI Homes Inc. Rhonda St. Amand St. Augustine’s Anglican Church St. Michael’s Housing Association St. Patrick’s Fine Arts Elementary School Marian and Richard Stamp James Standen Joleen Standish Kim Stanford Barry and Mavis Stannard Christopher Stapleton

Leanne Starkey Gary and Kathy Stauffer Gerry Ste Marie Emily Stearns Sheila Stearns Grant Stecyk Corinne Steele Terry and Carol Steen Larry Steinke Jeniffer Stenbeck Stephure Family Rhys Stevens Karri Stewart Matt Stewart Cory Stock Joe Stott Matthew Straight Stranville Management Ron Strate Strategic Charitable Giving Foundation Wayne and Erika Street Herman Stroeve Frances Strom Karen Stukoski

Joan Stunden Michael Stunden Paula Stunden Erin Stusick Kesty Sudo Michelle Sudo Brian and Colleen Sullivan Donald and Elsie Sullivan Nick Sullivan Hao Sun Wing Yee Sun Elke Sundstrom Elizabeth Surridge Darlene Sutherland Robbin Sutherland Robert Sutherland Rosemary Sutherland Patricia Swan Laura Swart Roger Swierstra Marlee Swihart Sharon and Ric Swihart Nancy Synnott Bruce and Kathy Szarka

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Aniko Szojka-Parnell T & E Ventures Inc. Taber Minor Hockey Teams James and June Tagg Anil Tahiliani and Terry BourassaTahiliani Jim Tailfeathers Bruce Tait Jeff and Carrie Takeyasu Trent Takeyasu Andy and Siew Tan Kari Tanaka Donald Taniguchi Angela and Robert Tarleck Debbie Tarnava Marie Tarrant Pamela Tasker Wayne and Barbara Tate Jean Taylor Joan Taylor Kent Taylor Lorraine and Brian Taylor Allison Taylor McBryde David Townsend

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Sustaining a legacy In May 2009, Chi Ho (Patrick) Chan (BSc ’09) and his sister Patty Chan (BSc ’09) proudly convocated from the University of Lethbridge together.

On that day, a picture taken of the duo captured the young graduates in cap and gown, full of optimism and high on life.

Patrick had every reason to look to the future with anticipation; he was engaged to be married and had recently secured a job working with his mentor, U of L biogeography professor Dr. Dan Johnson, as a research technician in the Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building.

“Patrick was always enthusiastic and interested in new ideas,” recalls Dan. “In addition to our main biocontrol research in sustainable crop protection, he was also thinking about things like hydroponics, natural soil additives and multiple cropping, all in harmony with the environment.”

The young scientist’s life, however, was tragically cut short. In September 2009, only four short months after graduation, Patrick died suddenly at only 29 years of age. The news came as a shock. Patrick’s family and friends were devastated, and Dan was particularly struck by the loss.

“We were pretty close because we worked long, hard hours together,” recounts Dan, who not only lost a former student, but a trusted friend and colleague.

“We made a good team. It seemed like we were always laughing. Patrick was the person I spent the most time talking to in my life and certainly shared the most intellectual discussion with because of our research.

He was loyal to his friends and was totally on your side. He was the kind of guy who always came through for people.”

Paying tribute to Patrick and his passions, Dan along with Patrick’s family and friends established the Patrick Chan Award in Sustainable Agriculture.

“Patrick cared a lot about scientific agriculture and improving its environmental sustainability. His vision of a sustainable future was not just something for a few people to work towards, but for thousands to share,” says Dan. “Patrick’s case illustrates that a short life does indeed make very significant contributions to the world by affecting others. His enthusiasm for work and his positive attitude continue to be an inspiration.”

Recognizing students’ unique contributions to the field, the annual award will provide additional financial support to undergraduate students studying similar areas of research and help to cover some of the costs associated with a university education.

For Patrick’s sister, Patty, it has brought comfort knowing that Patrick’s memory and influence live on.

“Establishing the scholarship was a very personal way of contributing back to the University and remembering our roots. My brother had a vision to help improve the quality of life on earth as a whole by protecting the environment via the practice of sustainable agriculture.

It means a lot to us for the legacy to continue.”

“Patrick’s vision of a sustainable future was not just something for a few people to work towards, but for thousands to sharE.” Dr. Dan Johnson

TD Asset Management Inc. Team Heninger Ltd. Yvan and Kathryn Teasdale Teck Coal Limited Tee Time International Inc. Sonya and Tim Teel Philippe Teillet Lynn Telford TELUS Communications Inc. Regan Tenesson Howard and Sharon Tennant Ron Teramura Dylan Tetrault Loretta Tetzlaff Adele Thacker The Cash Store The Kinmark Family Trust The Signpost The Spenceley Group Jonathon Theaker Danny Thepsouvanh Vera Thiessen Shelley Thom Brenda Thomas

Fred and Terri Thomas Garry and Karen Thomas James Thomas Taylor Thomas Angela Thompson - Sotiropoulos Aaron and Shannon Thompson Marselle Thompson Robert and Iris Thompson Warren Thompson Barb Thomsen David Thomsen Hailey Thomsen S. Bruce Thomson Brian and Teri Thorlacius Lisa Thornborough Ryan Thornley Corrine Thorsteinson Amber Tigen Blake and Kathy Tillotson Timber Tech Truss Systems Ltd. Melanie Timmons Brandi Tindall Brian Titley Nikki Titt

Jesse Todd Lorraine Toews Beatrice Tolley Torak Express Bret Torok-Both Jesica Torres Bethany Torrice Torry Lewis Abells LLP Cindy Toth Elaine Toth Vicki Tougas Glen Trafford Trap\Door An Artist Run Centre Rado and Pauline Travnik Evelyn Tregidgo Frederique Tremblay Marc Tremblay Fred Trinh Dave Trockstad Gina Troskot Kim Trotman Virginia Trotter Breanne Trumball Wille and Gail Tschritter

Mitra Tshan Jeremy Tuff Jillaine Tuininga Dan Turmel Jason and Lindy Turner Patricia Turner Susan Turner Tara Turner Two Guys and A Pizza Place Ltd. John Tymensen Fred and Gail Umeris Al Unger Elaine Unger-Pengilly United Way of Calgary and Area United Way of Greater Toronto University of Lethbridge Faculty Association University of Lethbridge Students University Profs Hockey Team Dale Unrau Phil Uren John Usher Kevin Vadnais Marguerite Vallee

Kris Van Apeldoorn Gwen Van De Lagemaat Kathy Van Dellen Heidi van der Lee Jen van der Lee Marlies van Dijk Brandi Van Eeuwen Dave and Marilyn Van Gaalen Della Van Gaalen Loretta Van Haarlem Susan Van Hell Joan Van Housen Shari Van Rijn Steve Van Tetering John and Natalie Van Tryp Travis Vandebrink Glenn and Grace Vanden Dool Marcel Vanden Dungen M. Vanden Elzen Brian and Nicole Vandenberg Jason VandenHoek Brenda Vanderbeek Gerda and Adrian VanderFluit Jim VanderSloot

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Harry Vandersteen Annie Vanhell Leslie Vanrootselaar Angela Van’t Land Vantage Trailer Sales Inc. Laura and Robert VanTol Kelly Varga Varsteel Ltd. Cara Varzari Janice and Glenn Varzari Rory and Brandee Vaselenak Veldman Masonry Ltd. Mike Velhuizen Velji Family Shanda Venier Ebony Verbonac Versacold Group Kristopher Versteeg Sophia Verzosa Layton Veverka Holden Vincent Steven A. Vincett Moanna Vineyard Pheng Kim Ving Garry Vinje Anita Virginillo George and Carole Virtue Lesley Visser Amy von Heyking John and Sonya von Heyking Anine Vonkeman Rick and Darlene Vornbrock Darren Vucurevich Michael Vucurevich WA Enviromental Services Ltd. Jeanette Wachtler Olene Wagstaff Richard Wahl Judi Walker Laurence Walker Nancy and Paul Walker Denise Wall Fred Wall Herb Wall and Kristine Carlsen Wall 34

Wallis Agencies Ltd. Allan Walowetz Mark Walton Mike Walton Freeman Wang Shaun and Pat Ward Stephen Ward Ken Warne Jeff and Kathy Warren Jason Waselenak Edwin and Katherine Wasiak Donna Watchel Timothy and Bev Waters Jennifer Watson Kerry and Greg Watson Stephnie Watson Wayne Shaw Enterprises Ltd. Gregory and Joanne Weadick Deryck Webb Don Webb Bill Webber Christina Webster Kelly Week Daniel Weeks Bill Weiler Matt Weir Christine Weisgerber Malcolm Weisgerber Jean Wells Julie Wells Jason Wengel Daniel Wenham Werklund Capital Corp.

Kayla Werler Steve Wesley Greg West Marion West Westglass Insulations Ltd. Sommer Westman Caroline Westwood Gerard and Terry Westwood Tim Westwood Mace Wetter Michael Wevers

In 2012, for the fourth year in a row, every member of the U of L history department contributed to the Supporting Our Students (SOS) campaign, an annual fundraising campaign for faculty and staff.

McManus hopes her department’s ongoing participation in SOS shows students how much the department cares and empathizes with the financial struggles students face.

“This is a real point of pride for our department,” says U of L history professor and SOS spokesperson Dr. Sheila McManus. “No other department has hit 100 per cent participation four years in a row.

We are so proud!”

“Any financial support we can get directly into students’ hands means less stress, fewer hours working a part-time job and more time spent on being students and learning,” says McManus.

David and Kari Whan Joan Wheat Jacquie Whiffen John and Patricia Whimster Ian and Susan Whishaw Blaine Whitaker Bonnie White Terry Whitehead Lorne Whittles Marlene and Bradley Whyte Andrew Wiacek Marvin Wideen Sandra Wideen Ute Wieden-Kothe Estate of Ida Wiens Michael Wiens Cory Wiest Stephanie Wiest Pati Wigelsworth Audrey Wilcox Chris Wilde Bernard and Judy Williams Carol Williams Catherine Williams Dave Williams Lorne and Wendy Williams Stephen and Patt Williams Vivian and Tom Williamson Kathleen Willms Kevin Willoughby Christina Wills Fred and Kelli Wilson Jeff Wilson Jessica Wilson Nicole Wilson Allan Winarski Robert Windrum Susanah Windrum Joel Windsor Leslie Wingerter Ila Wingfield Winston Churchill High School Trust S. Wismath Karina Witbeck

Dinesh Witharana Dieter and Margita Witzke Bernadine Wojtowicz Greg Wolcott Jonathan Wolfe Dolores Wolosuk Barbara Wolstoncroft Jay Won Allen Wong Ilsa Wong Stan and Trish Wong Craig Wood and Catherine Woolfrey Kevin Woolf Peter and Shelly Woolf Paula Woynarowsky Kim Wright Ryan Wright Garnet Wronko Rhianna Wrubleski Randy and Brenda Wurzer Nate Wutzke Irwin and Doris Wyrostok Liang Xu Wei Xu John and Tara Yagos Geary Yamashita Sharon Yanicki Ponti Yau Jilliane Yawney Patricia Yellow Horn Greg Yip Ronald and Kathryn Yoshida Diane Young Young Parkyn McNab LLP Jace Young Pine Tabitha Young Janet Youngdahl and Shoja Mazidi Karen Younie Renette Yunting Allison Yurko Joanne Zaborowski Sajjad Zahir Rita Zak Alvaro and Lorell Zanolli

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Frank Zappone Mohammad Zehtabi Oskuie Earle F. Zeigler Michelle Zeller Han Zhang Minying Zhang Shanshan Zhao Shuheng Zhao and Sonya Xu Jing Zhu Colin Zieber Jaret Zielke Lori Zillman Jana Zoeteman IN HONOUR OF Grant and Rebecca Adamson Russell Glover Aleah Kostiuk Marlene Pittman Grandchildren of Douglas Smith IN MEMORY OF Bernard and Frank J. Ackerman Kalen Brown John F. Dormaar Eldon Erickson Arthur Ferrari Honourable L. D. Maclean, Q.C. Charles Anthony Munson Masuo Oshiro Arvid Schultz

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If your name is missing or listed incorrectly, please accept our sincere apologies and contact University Advancement at 403-329-2582.

Thank You

“I am so grateful for the scholarships I have received and the generous donors who made them possible.�

Karissa Patton

Each day, students like Karissa are able to pursue their studies, thanks in large part, to the support the University of Lethbridge receives from donors like you.

The students, faculty and staff at the U of L extend our sincere thanks to the 2012 donors.

The results of your gifts are not only evident in our labs and classrooms, but extend well beyond campus when students graduate and go on to make important contributions in communities around the world.

Thank you for your support.

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RESEARCH RECAP The University of Lethbridge continues to make great strides as one of Canada’s most influential research universities. Over recent months, we proudly welcomed three new research Chairs: Dr. Chris Hopkinson, Campus Alberta Innovates Program (CAIP) Chair in Terrestrial Ecosystem Remote Sensing; Dr. Greg Pyle, CAIP Chair in Aquatic Health; and Dr. Locke Spencer (MSc ‘05, PhD ’09), Tier II Canada Research Chair in Experimental Astrophysics.

Spencer was the U of L’s first graduate in the Earth, Space and Physical Science PhD program.

This spring, the University also approved the creation of three new collaborative – and diverse – research centres: The Centre for Oral History and Tradition; The Centre for Culture and Community and The Canadian Centre for Research in Advanced Fluorine Technologies.

Growth of research centres and institutes in strategic areas, and the continued development of those that currently exist, is a key feature of the Strategic Research Plan of the University of Lethbridge.

“The new centres bring the number of specificallyestablished groups to 13, all of which involve a significant number of cross-faculty or crossdepartmental collaborations,” says David Hill, the U of L’s director of Centre and Research Institutes.

“These three new groups have exciting plans for growth in their respective research areas that involve students at all levels, develop enhanced relationships with colleagues on campus and internationally, and also showcase the U of L as an interesting and innovative place to work and learn.”

Canada’s brightest scientistS flock to the U of L The University of Lethbridge was thrilled to welcome Canada’s top young scientists to campus for the 2013 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) in May. Approximately 1,100 students, chaperones, judges, sponsors and dignitaries took part in the weeklong event, which included project judging, social

activities, tours and hands-on science activities at the U of L and other locations throughout southern Alberta. Close to $1 million in cash, prizes and scholarships was awarded to the top students from Grades 7 through 12.

Students homeless for five days This year’s 5 Days for the Homeless team raised approximately $10,000 for the Wood’s Homes Emergency Youth Shelter, a local organization that supports youth at risk in the community.

This amount brings the total U of L student groups have raised over the past six years to nearly

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$60,000. The students sacrificed technology, routine meals, a warm bed and their own personal hygiene to contribute to the cause.

(L-R) Back row: Heather Harty, Brenna Kelly, Katie Kalmar and Jana Clark Front row: Sean Glydon, Felipe Ferreira and Aaron Gilbert (centre)

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The Power of One For Alexandria (Ally) Kopp, travel has been a consistent theme throughout her entire life.

At just three-months old, her parents took her on her first international excursion to Hawaii.

In Grade 4, the family spent a month in Mexico and shortly thereafter, toured across Canada with a Boler trailer in tow. When she was 12, they backpacked around Costa Rica, and just last year, Kopp spent two months globetrotting through Europe.

Although the sites she’s visited are vast, the lessons she’s gained have a common thread.

“Since I was little, my parents helped me realize how fortunate I am in my life,” says Kopp. “Since then, I have sought the opportunity to travel and help others.”

In her third year as a nursing student at the University of Lethbridge, Kopp was one of 18 students selected to go on a month-long field study to Malawi with the goal of conducting culturally relevant health promotion activities related to blood pressure, malaria and HIV/AIDS. While there, she met 19-year-old Seleman at the Chowe School near Mangochi, Malawi.

“At first I noticed how shy and soft-spoken he was. He also had a disability impeding his ability to walk,” she recalls. “When I had the chance to talk one-on-one with him, I realized he was very smart and determined. He was fluent in English and dedicated to learning.”

Nursing student Alexandria (Ally) Kopp travelled to Malawi, where she met Seleman and helped him regain his mobility.

Through conversation, Kopp discovered that Seleman had cut his foot and after a resulting infection, could no longer walk. The story resonated with her, and she offered to do whatever she could to help Seleman regain mobility. Word quickly spread about her commitment, and Kopp was able to arrange a visit for Seleman to see a specialist in a hospital more than an hour away.

Unfortunately, nothing medically could be done to help Seleman, but Kopp remained committed to her promise. After returning to Canada, she and her parents wired money to a trusted contact in Malawi for the purchase of a hand-powered wheelchair for Seleman.

In November 2012, Kopp received the Lethbridge YMCA Peace Medal for her work in Malawi, an award that recognizes contributions to peace, understanding and making the world a better place.

“In Malawi, I learned that one individual can have a great impact,” says Kopp. “If I could help Seleman have just a little bit better quality of life, then I felt that was something I should do. This trip reaffirmed feelings and beliefs I had before, making me more dedicated and interested in actively seeking further humanitarian-aid opportunities.”

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Be the change incident,” he says from his Edmonton office where he works as an IT professional for Alberta Human Services. “Even when I go to bed, I think about this. When I’m in the LRT I think about it.

What if I could go back to that day, what could I try differently? I can either sit here and hope that this will pass, or I can stand up and help other people by raising awareness among them to speak up against bullying. I want bullying to be stopped – period.”

On what was otherwise a regular December afternoon this past year, University of Lethbridge alumnus Manwar Khan (BSc ’07) witnessed a brutal event that altered his life forever.

But rather than try to put that day behind him and move on, he’s using his experience as the impetus for change.

Khan, a 37-year-old father of two-year-old twins, was on the Edmonton LRT when one passenger attacked another just a few metres away and began a ruthless beating. Shocked by the savagery of the assault and the daunting task of stopping it, Khan appealed to other passengers for assistance, but no one came forward.

Although Khan desperately tried to stop the attack, one man died and the other now sits in a jail cell, awaiting trial on second-degree murder charges. Khan, with the images of that day still fresh in his mind, is launching a provincialwide anti-bullying initiative in an effort to raise awareness of bullying and empower bystanders.

“Since that day, I have been haunted by that

For his heroic efforts, Khan received significant media attention along with letters of support from the public, Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Minister Dave Hancock.

Khan’s first anti-bullying rally was held in Edmonton on Apr. 27, with a second event staged in Calgary in May. He plans to bring his message “home” to Lethbridge on Sept. 14.

“I want to encourage people to stand up against bullying, not just stand by,” says Khan. “I thought of my own kids that day, what if something like this was happening to them, who is going to help them? People actually have the power together, they just don’t know.”

Khan came to study at the U of L in 2001 as an international student from Bangladesh. He met his wife, Nashid Sultana (BSc ’06), on campus and looks back on his U of L experience as a springboard to the life he leads today. It also helped shape his character, something that was tested that December afternoon.

Kilt up for Cancer

New deans

Steve Firth, a native of Scotland and fourth-year philosophy major, has pledged to wear a kilt every day and will organize a number of kilt-themed events over the next 12 months in order to promote awareness of male cancers and to raise funds for cancer-focused organizations.

As of July 1, 2013, the Faculties of Arts & Science and Fine Arts will have new leaders at the helm with the appointment of new deans: Dr. Craig Cooper and Dr. Ed Jurkowski, respectively. Cooper, who comes to the U of L from Nipissing University in North Bay, Ont., succeeds longtime dean Dr. Chris Nicol, while Jurkowski, who has been at the U of L for 17 years, most recently as associate dean of the Faculty, succeeds Dr. Desmond Rochfort.

“I have seen a lot of friends and family cut down with cancer recently – and all of them men,” says Firth.

With a team of supportive bagpipers, Firth kicked off his campaign, and his pants, in late March.

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“My education at the U of L sharpened my selfawareness and moral values,” he says. “These values have guided me throughout my career and now stimulate me to organize this campaign and to stand up against bullying.”

PHOTO BY ANNALI SE KLI NGBEI L – METRO EDMONTON

Manwar Khan (BSc ’07) stands up against bullying, and asks you to too.

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Gallagher caps rookie season with CIS gold In only her first year of eligibility, Kayla Gallagher burst onto the track scene and served notice that she will be a force on the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) throwing scene for years to come.

First-year Pronghorn thrower Kayla Gallagher continues the long tradition of excellence in the Horns’ throws program.

At the Canada West Championship meet, the Truro, N.S., native earned two medals, winning her first Canada West weight throw title with a throw of 16.85 metres, nearly a metre further than her closest competitor. She also earned a silver medal in the shot put event. With her gold medal in the weight throw, Gallagher was a

first-team Canada West All-Star.

Heading into the CIS Championship meet in Edmonton, Gallagher was ranked fifth in CIS, but a new personal best throw of 18.24 metres earned her the gold medal.

The throw was nearly two metres better than her previous personal best and she won the event by almost a metre.

The throw was also the furthest ever by a first-year thrower in CIS history. The win also earned her a first-year All-Canadian award. Gallagher is the 2013 Pronghorn Female Athlete of the Year.

WaldNer makes Horns history In his final season as a Pronghorn, senior basketball player Derek Waldner capped his career with an exceptional season and will go down in Horns history among the best to ever don the blue and gold.

Named a second team Canada West all-star, Waldner led the nation in rebounding and rebounding average with 252 rebounds and an average of 11.5 boards per game. The 252 rebounds also set a new Pronghorn singleseason record. Waldner was also seventh in Canada West scoring, averaging 16.6 points per game.

Waldner finishes his five-year career with the Horns as the school’s all-time leading rebounder with 874 and leader in games played with 108. He also sits fifth in scoring with 1,139 points and compiled 29 double-doubles (double figures in both points and rebounds) in his career.

The consummate student-athlete, Waldner has been a four-time Academic All-Canadian and is well on his way to finishing his degree with a fifth Academic All-Canadian Award. Waldner is the 2013 Pronghorn Male Athlete of the Year.

Derek Waldner, left, won the majority of these position battles over the course of his five-year career with the Pronghorns.

Bow Valley College South Campus Grand Opening

2013 Honorary Degree Recipients

In May, the U of L celebrated the official opening of Bow Valley College’s LEED Silver certified South Campus, the new home of the U of L Calgary Campus. As part of Campus Alberta South, the U of L is proud to partner with Bow Valley College, Olds College and Athabasca University to provide greater access to post-secondary programs in Calgary.

From the sporting field to the boardroom, the concert hall and the halls of parliament and justice, the 2013 Honorary Degree Recipients represent a cross section of the local, national and international community. The following individuals will receive their degrees at the Spring 2013 convocation ceremonies: Richard Lloyd Casson, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa As a municipal councillor, mayor and member of parliament, Rick Casson has dedicated years of service to the people of southern Alberta.

Neil Charles Wittmann, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa Neil Wittmann is the Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench in the Province of Alberta and a noted litigator, teacher and mentor.

Rivka Golani, Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa A world-class musician, performer and teacher, viola player Rivka Golani draws students from across the globe to her master classes and has helped promote classical music in southern Alberta.

Robert Joseph Turner, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa As a member of the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors and as the Board Chair, Robert Turner served as a distinguished volunteer and remains a strong advocate for the University of Lethbridge.

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Time to Hit the Links Join us this summer at these two tournaments:

Friday, June 14 Henderson Lake Golf Club (Lethbridge) Registration: $150 1 p.m. shotgun start

Thursday, August 22 MacKenzie Meadows Golf Club (Calgary) Registration: $175 2 p.m. shotgun start

Registration fees for both tournaments include 18 holes of golf, power cart, use of driving range, a deluxe dinner banquet and prizes.

To register or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, e-mail: alumni@uleth.ca.

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U OF L ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COUNCIL President Kathy Lewis BN ’83, MEd ’99 Vice-President Grant Adamson BSc ’03 Treasurer Jason Baker BMgt ’02 Secretary Sara Breedon BA ’08, BN ’11 Past President Don Chandler BASc ’73 Directors Neil Boyden BASc ’73, BEd ’85, MEd ’94 Greg Imeson BA ’04 Randy Kobbert BMgt ’86 Ted Likuski BEd ’74 Jeff Milner BFA ’06, BEd ’12 Jan Tanner BA ’04, MA ’06 Board of Governors Reps Kathy Lewis BN ’83, MEd ’99 Kevin Nugent BMgt ’88 Senate Reps Rachel Caldie BMgt ’07 Sharon Malec BEd ’73 Students’ Union Rep Shuna Talbot Graduate Students’ Association Rep Fahid Naeem

Upcoming alumni Events To RSVP or for more information on any of these events, e-mail alumni@uleth.ca or call 403-317-2825.

Fiat Lux Ring Ceremony May 29 | 6 p.m.

Markin Hall, University of Lethbridge Annual presentation of the Fiat Lux Ring to new graduates and current alumni.

RSVP by May 23.

Alumni Celebration May 29 | 7 p.m.

Markin Hall, University of Lethbridge In recognition of the 2013 Alumni Honour Society inductees.

RSVP by May 23.

John Gill Memorial Golf Tournament June 14 | 1 p.m.

Henderson Lake Golf Club Registration: $150 RSVP by May 31.

Calgary Chapter President Jeff Wilson BMgt ’05

ULAA Annual General Meeting June 19 | 7 p.m.

Dr. Foster James Penny Building RSVP by June 12.

Calgary Chapter Scholarship Golf Tournament August 22 | 2 p.m.

MacKenzie Meadows Golf Club (Calgary) Registration: $175 RSVP by August 8.

Call For Volunteers The Alumni Association and its chapters are seeking volunteers to assist with their many initiatives and events. If you are interested in becoming involved, whether for just a few hours or by joining a committee, please e-mail alumni@uleth.ca or call 403-317-2825.

For more information on these and other upcoming events, please visit: www.ulethbridge.ca/alumni.

Edmonton Chapter President Shannon Digweed PhD ’09 First Nations, Métis and Inuit Chapter Chair Leroy Little Bear BASc ’72, DASc ’04 Contact us: University of Lethbridge Alumni Association 4401 University Drive West Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 Phone: 403-317-2825 Toll-Free: 1-866-552-2582 E-mail: alumni@uleth.ca

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2013 Alumni Honour Society Inductees Introduced in celebration of the University’s 35th Anniversary in 2002, the Alumni Honour Society recognizes the achievement of successful alumni within the global community. The alumni inducted into this prestigious group have served as role models to our students and the broader University community through success in their vocation, outstanding community service or superior accomplishment in their avocation.

Sarah Amies (BASc ’88) A vigorous and compassionate human rights advocate, Sarah Amies has more than 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit and education sectors.

Since becoming the program director of Lethbridge Family Services – Immigrant Services in 2001, Amies has had a positive impact on new immigrants in the Lethbridge community. Under her leadership, Lethbridge Family Services has grown in programming and services, and expanded its resources. She has worked closely with a long list of professional volunteer boards, such as the Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies and Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination, and was recognized by the YWCA in 2012.

Sylvia Campbell (BEd ’79) Through her many years as an educator and mentor, Sylvia Campbell has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to environmental issues and human rights. She has served on numerous committees and boards, including the Lethbridge branch of the Canadian Federation of University Women; the Southern Alberta Group for Environment; and the Lethbridge Network for Peace.

Campbell was a long-time member of the Raging Grannies, a group through which she worked to raise awareness of social justice issues related to peace, the environment, gender, human rights, world equality, Canadian unity and social programs. In 2003, she was recognized by the YWCA. Frank Gnandt (BASc ’74, BEd ‘79) Frank Gnandt has been an exceptional educator in Lethbridge School District No. 51 for more than 30 years and has instilled a passion for the arts in many students. Currently the choir director for Chinook High School in Lethbridge, Gnandt is recognized by his peers as an accomplished adjudicator, instructor and conductor. His influence and passion for music have spread to students and audiences locally, provincially, nationally and abroad. Gnandt has been a guest conductor and performed at numerous prestigious venues, including Carnegie

Hall and at the Vatican. Gnandt is a recipient of both the Governor General’s Award for Community Service and the ATA Teacher of Excellence Award.

Michelle Hogue (MEd ’04) An assistant professor and coordinator of the First Nations Transition Program at the University of Lethbridge, Dr. Michelle Hogue has helped ensure the success of many students at university, particularly in science-related programs. Hogue’s research blends required curricular and institutional demands with narrative and arts practices that, with holistic knowledge, have the potential to change science education for Aboriginal learners.

In addition to her research, Hogue develops new and innovative teaching practices with high school students, educators and administrators on the Blackfoot (Kainai) Reserve in southern Alberta. Hogue has been the recipient of many awards and scholarships, including most recently the Canadian Education Association Pat Clifford Award.

Douglas McArthur (Mgt Certificate ’90) Douglas McArthur is well known for his enthusiastic support of the University of Lethbridge and particularly the U of L Alumni Association (ULAA).

An investment advisor by profession, McArthur served as ULAA president

from 2003 to 2005. His leadership played a key role in advancing the ULAA, strengthening its affinity with alumni and establishing a foundation that the association has continued to build upon.

McArthur remains an active member of the ULAA and is currently serving on the U of L Board of Governors. McArthur has invested in his community by volunteering his time with organizations such as Rotary, Crime Stoppers and the Lethbridge Symphony Association.

Diane Randell (BN ’91) Throughout her career, Diane Randell has worked diligently to make a difference in her community. Since beginning her career in nursing in the 1970s, Randell’s care and compassion for others has expanded from individual patients to entire communities. Currently the manager of the community and social development group at the City of Lethbridge, Randell’s work addresses large-scale issues such as social policy, homelessness, poverty and racism.

Randell is a founding member of the Abreast of Bridge Dragon Boat Team; a founding board member and past Chair of the Lethbridge Dragon Boat Festival; and a member of the U of L Senate. She has been recognized by Rotary International, the YWCA and is a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.

Robert Morrison (BASc ’83) 2013 Distinguished AlumnUS of the Year Recognized for his passionate approach to teaching, Dr. Robert Morrison’s energy and enthusiasm for English literature has established his position as an outstanding scholar and educator.

After completing a Bachelor of Arts & Science at the University of Lethbridge in 1983, Morrison continued his education in the UK completing a Master of Philosophy at the University of Oxford in 1987 and a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh in 1991.

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Currently a professor in the Department of English at Queen`s University, Morrison is well-respected by both colleagues and students and has been recognized with numerous research and teaching awards. His clear and thought-provoking approach to literature has earned him international praise and he is often quoted as an expert in his field.

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association will celebrate Dr. Robert Morrison’s outstanding academic achievements at the fall 2013 convocation ceremony.

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M atters 1970 Trevor Bennett BASc ’71, BEd ’73 “This year I am the president of the Calgary Chapter of the Royal Conservatory of Music Alumni Association. We are a small group of music teachers who attempt to support talented young music students.”

Lissa D’Amour BEd ’79, MEd ’08 “I’m not quite to the finish line yet, but I recently sent out my doctoral dissertation (University of British Columbia doctorate in Curriculum and Pedagogy)

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to committee members. It looks like I might earn a PhD designation in the not too distant future.” D’Amour is a sessional instructor and interim director of curriculum coordination and program planning at the University of Calgary.

Lorraine Harrison BEd ’79 “While viewing the University’s web page, I was very impressed with the growth over the past 45 years. I am teaching in East Texas and share information about the University and Canada with my high school students during my English classes. I visit Lethbridge every summer, and plan to

tour the University during my 2013 visit.

Keep up the good work.”

1980 Robert Hamilton BASc/BEd ’81 “After 17 years at DuPont and then 10 years at the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council, I am now working as the Temple Recorder at the beautiful new Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Calgary. We have five children and just welcomed our sixth grandchild. I started lane swimming when taking a U of L swim class in 1977

and I am still doing it!”

Dale Wagner BN ’82 “I retired from a full-time teaching position at Thompson Rivers University on August 31, 2012. I am a grandmother of two lovely boys and looking forward to what is next.”

Denise (née Larochelle) McDougall BEd ‘84 “I have been teaching Grade 4 at Ross Glen School in Medicine Hat since 1983.

I have had a wonderful teaching career at a great school. I am looking forward to retirement in two or three years.”

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Cast in sterling silver, the ring is available in a wide or

narrow band and features a number unique to each owner engraved on the inside. For more information or to order, visit www.ulethbridge.ca/alumni.

Those who purchase a ring are invited to the annual Fiat Lux Ring Ceremony. This year’s event is at 6 p.m. on May 29.

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alMA MATTERS Anita Lethbridge-Gross BEd ’88 Lethbridge-Gross is a teacher and counselor at St. Francis Junior High.

She has been selected as the Division’s recipient of the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta’s Excellence in Catholic Education Award for 2012-13.

(L-R) U of L alumni and business partners Owen Brown (BSc ‘09) and Steve Myshak (BSc ‘10) will both complete their Master of Science degrees at the U of L this summer.

The Sky’s the Limit for Myshak and Brown Steve Myshak (BSc ’10) and Owen Brown (BSc ’09), co-owners of Isis Geomatics Incorporated, are having fun using UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) in a nontraditional way.

“When I was doing my master’s, I was working with Agriculture Canada and I spent a lot of time in the field using ground-based remote sensing. I thought there had to be a better way to get the data and came up with the idea to attach sensors to UAVs instead,” says Myshak.

That idea led Myshak and Brown to establish Isis Geomatics Incorporated, a company that is quickly breaking into

the agriculture industry and targeting the oil and gas industry next.

“We use UAVs to acquire imagery and then transform that imagery into data using geographic information systems.

UAV’s have been used in police and military applications but there are many applications for it in the commercial world,” explains Myshak.

For example, Brown explains, “We do vegetation health mapping for remediation, livestock counting and even measuring volumes of gravel piles for municipal audits.”

Dave Urquhart BMgt ’88 “I have been working at Encana for the past 12 years and currently lead the organization’s human resource advisory, talent management, and staffing and development teams. I live on an acreage in the Priddis area with my wife Carmen and two sons.”

1990 Marilyn Smith BFA ’96 Smith, executive director of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, announced that she will retire in mid-July of this year.

Succeeding Smith is Ryan Doherty (BA ’97) who will take on the position of director/curator on July 13.

Jill Yates Dahlgren BSc ’98 “I am a lawyer, practicing commercial litigation with a focus on class actions in Vancouver. I recently became an equity partner at the firm of McCarthy Tetrault.

My husband, David, is also a commercial litigator at the firm of McMillan LLP. I have one stepson, Darius (15), and one son, Eric (3).”

2000 Tony Christensen BA ’00 “In June 2010 I completed a PhD in sociology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont. I’m now an assistant professor in the Criminology Department at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus.

I married in June 2008 and we are the proud parents of two children aged three and one.”

Lai Ying Lam BMgt ’02 “We recently moved and are so excited and thankful. My daughter Abigail is turning 10 this July and daughter Audrey will be nine in October. They were both born in Lethbridge. My husband Andrew and I miss Lethbridge because it is a very memorable place for my family due to the University of Lethbridge.”

John Bowers BFA ’03 “I am now a journeyman electrician and work for a local contractor. I have two sons, Jack (8) and Eric (4), and a daughter Cora (10 months).”

Mike Pollard BA ’03 “On March 1, my colleague, David van Moorsel (BMgt ’04), and I opened Lethbridge’s newest law firm, Twin River Law LLP. Our firm’s practice areas are business, employment, intellectual property and litigation law.”

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On March 15, U of L President Dr. Mike Mahon hosted a luncheon for the many U of L alumni who work for The City of Calgary. The event drew graduates from all sectors of the city – a number of whom are photographed here.

Mahon. “While Lethbridge is in our name and we are proud of our location and roots, we are Calgary’s university too and take great pride in the success of our students and alumni in this city. Thank you to everyone who attended on March 15.”

“I was thrilled to connect with so many U of L alumni who are making significant contributions to The City of Calgary,” says

Read more about the contributions of U of L alumni working at The City of Calgary at www.uleth.ca/alumni/news.

University of Lethbridge alumni are making a big difference in the big city, with a number of alumni, such as those pictured here, working for The City of Calgary.

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alMA MATTERS Audra Foggin BA ’04 “I am now working as a case worker at Child and Family Services in Siksika Nation, just east of Calgary, Alta.”

Jonathon Wescott BA/BMgt ’04 Wescott is the executive director and general legal counsel for the Wildrose Party of Alberta. He and his wife welcomed their first child in February.

Ruodan (Teresa) Shao MSc ’05 Shao is an assistant professor at City University of Hong Kong where she is involved in the research areas of organizational justice, corporate social responsibility/business ethics and cross-cultural studies. This past March, The Globe and Mail published an article titled “One way or another, you’ll pay for your rude attitude,” which was the result of a research study co-authored by Shao.

Jay Whitehead BFA ’05 Whitehead won first place in Third Street Theatre’s New Queer Playwriting Competition in Calgary for his play UNSEX’d, which he co-wrote with Daniel Judes.

Dave Brady BSc ’06 “I am working for Telltale Games. We recently shipped The Walking Dead video game.”

Corey Mottus BMgt ’06 “In 2007, I relocated to Victoria, B.C., to be with, and eventually marry, my wife, Kendera. While living in Victoria, I worked for a CA firm, Hulko Cameron Wellburn LLP, and registered with the Chartered Accountants School of Business. My wife and I married in January 2010 and welcomed our son, Ethan, in October of that year. In 2011, we relocated to Three Hills, Alta., to purchase our first home. I now work for White & Company Professional

Women of Distinction Congratulations to a mostdeserving group of alumni who were recognized as the YWCA’s 2013 Women of Distinction:

Kristin Ailsby-Wood (BA ’96); Belinda Crowson (BEd ’92, BSc ’99); Wendy Fox (BEd ’77, MEd ’94); Sharon Prenevost (BEd ’81, MEd ’95) and Madison Webber (Current student, future alumna).

Ondrus to Lead Horns Rugby JJ Ondrus (BSc/BEd ’04) has taken on the role of interim head coach of the Pronghorns women’s rugby team as former head coach Neil Langevin (BA/BEd ’91) takes a one-year leave. Ondrus has been with the program since its inception, first as a player, and most

recently as Langevin’s assistant coach for the past 10 years.

A science teacher at Winston Churchill High School, she has also coached at the high school level and has played a big role in establishing the vibrant rugby culture in southern Alberta.

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alMA MATTERS Accountants and obtained my CA designation in 2012.”

Greg Dorosh BSc ’07 “I’ve had a few careers since graduation, the longest of which was my employment at Biomira, where I completed my co-operative education.

I am currently a programmer analyst with Elk Island Public Schools and look forward to a long career here. I am thankful for the combined efforts of the staff at the U of L and their BSc program.”

Sean Guist BFA ’07, MFA ’12 In February, Guist directed Side by Side

by Sondheim in Victoria, B.C. Fellow alumnus, Joey Bulman (BMus ’09), performed in this musical review that featured work by Stephen Sondheim.

Matthew Henderson BMgt ’08 Henderson is the marketing manager for Southport Aerospace Centre and recently became the new president of the Portage Chamber of Commerce.

Mark Anderson BA/BEd ’09 “The Peigan Board of Education hired me directly out of University, and I’m now in my fourth year teaching Grade 4. Since coming into the community, I have gained a great appreciation and respect for the rich Piikani culture, learning traditional skills such as hand

drum and rattle making, and in turn passing that knowledge on to the First Nations students.

“Last year our school piloted an exchange program with Sunnyside Elementary of the Palliser Regional School Division. We each spent one full day at one another’s school, sharing cultural backgrounds and having fun. The exchange was met with great success and we plan to continue the program this year with the hopes of expanding it to other Lethbridge area schools.”

Corinne Thiessen Hepher BFA ’09 Hepher has recently had her work published in the peer reviewed on-line Cultural Studies Journal “Reconstruction: Studies in Contemporary Culture.”

2010 Ashley Costigan BHS ’10 Costigan is attending the University of Calgary and received the Louise McKinney Scholarship for exceptional academic achievement.

Gianna Isabella Magliocco BFA ’10 Rosalind Revenge, a film directed and written by Magliocco, has been entered into the nationwide CineCoup

Setting the Barr High Aaron (BFA ’02) and Catherine Roscoe Barr (BSc ’02) have turned their dreams into reality.

Aaron is a technical artist for Pixar Canada. As a multimedia student, he remembers having the opportunity to interview John Kahrs, a senior animator for Pixar, regarding Kahrs’ work on the animated film Monsters Inc. “I loved what he was doing and how passionate he was,” remembers Aaron, who recently ran into John at Pixar. “I told him how I had met him at the University and how he had inspired me.”

A few of Aaron’s major projects over the years include: Partysaurus Rex, Legend of the Guardians, The Thing, The Wild, The Ant Bully and Escape from Planet Earth.

Catherine has a successful career writing about her passions: fitness, health, food and travel. She writes for publications such as the Vancouver Sun, The Province, BC Home and Garden, Homes and Living, Western Living, Real Weddings, and BCLiving.ca.

Her writings and adventures can be found at: thelifedeliciousblog.com.

Merchant Stays Focused on the Goal Jay Merchant (BA ’05) is an alumnus with a very busy schedule. Recently admitted as a member of the Australian legal profession by the Supreme Court in Queensland, Merchant is also a player-coach with the Australian National Curling Team.

After graduating from the U of L, he moved to Australia to pursue a master’s of business law at Bond University, which he completed in 2007. That same year the Australian Winter Olympic Committee asked him to migrate to Australia on a distinguished talent visa, but because curling is self-funded in Australia, Merchant had to return to Canada to earn enough money before he could take advantage of the AWOC

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proposal. He returned to Australia in 2010 to coach and play with the Australian National Team and pursue his law degree at Bond, which he completed in 2012.

“I did my Postgraduate Diploma of Legal Practice, with a placement in criminal law. I loved it. I plan to go into prosecution and later become a barrister. As for curling, Lyn Gill, my partner in mixed doubles and I competed at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Fredericton, N.B., in April,” says Merchant. “My long-term focus is on continuing to develop the sport in Australia and to qualify teams for the 2018 Olympics.”

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alMA MATTERS contest for a chance to win $1 million in production financing. Many U of L new media and drama students were involved in the making of this film, including producers Scott Sikma and Daniel Howard.

Amy Whipple (BA ’07) baked more than 1,000 cupcakes for U of L residence students as part of the second annual cupcake delivery program.

A Little Gift From Home As end of semester exam time loomed, U of L residence students received a sweet surprise thanks to U of L alumni, parents and community partners.

On March 21, more than 1,000 gourmet cupcakes were hand-delivered to residence rooms across campus. Each box contained a personal message from a parent or supporter, offering encouragement from a distance.

Managed entirely by Alumni Association volunteers, the service is available to parents and guardians of students living in residence, and is proudly supported by community partners, like ATB Financial and local bakeshop, Sugar, which

is owned by U of L alumna Amy Whipple (BA ’07).

This year, U of L Alumni Association volunteers, along with staff from Housing Services, and ATB handed out 262 boxes of cupcakes to surprised students all over campus. The cupcakes came at a particularly critical time in the semester and went a long way in cheering up burnt-out, homesick and stressed out students.

As U of L mom, Lori Fournier, said in a note to the Alumni Office, “I wanted to say thankyou. The cupcakes were great.

Ashley was so surprised and they came on a perfect day!

Something that seemed like a little gesture became so much more for my daughter and me.”

Dan Juhlin BSc ’10 “After living in northern Alberta for two years, my family and I moved from Whitecourt to Calgary last July as I took a position with Cenovus Energy as a contract GIS analyst.”

Jessica McDowell BN ’10 McDowell, a pediatric nurse at Claresholm General Hospital, is volunteering in West Africa with Mercy Ships to provide primary medical care, relief aid and community support. She also volunteered as a school nurse at a boarding school in India in 2010.

Donna Bilyk BFA ’11 Bilyk presented her MFA thesis exhibition, Traces, at the University of Saskatchewan’s Gordon Snelgrove Gallery in March 2013.

Alex Dahbour BMgt ’12 “I advanced through my previous posting at Scotiabank to a new position in business development/advising, which is much more in line with my educational background. This involves career development onward to and past

commercial-sized banking, which I hope to attain in two years or so.”

Chelsea Fiege BN ’12 “I am working full-time as a registered nurse on the obstetrics ward at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. If you would have told me in high school that one day I’d be working as an RN on the exact same unit where I was born...I’d never have believed you!”

Josh Inhaber BMgt ’12 Inhaber is working towards his CGA accounting designation.

Cynthia Stratulat MEd ’12 Stratulat has begun her education doctorate at the University of Alberta.

Ryan Walker BMgt ’12 “I’m now working at Haul-All, where I had previously worked as a co-op student. I am also an official volunteer with the Kappa Sigma Chapter at the U of L.” Brenda Wang BA ’12 Wang is the assistant development officer for the Town of Crossfield.

Read more alumni stories at: www.uleth.ca/alumni/news

Anderson Proud to be Number One Not many people can truly say that they are number one, but Wayne Anderson (BASc ’73) can. In fact, Anderson holds the honour of being the very first student registered to attend the University of Lethbridge back in 1957.

Anderson decided to enroll at the U of L once again.

Balancing a full-time job with a young family and part-time studies, he eventually graduated with a BASc in geography in 1973.

“I started out in education,” remembers Anderson.

“Although we were within the college, we were actually the first University of Lethbridge students.”

Now 75 years young, Anderson still visits the University to participate in the Walk for Wellness group. On May 29, 2013, he will be on campus to attend a special ceremony to receive his Fiat Lux Alumni Ring.

After his first year, Anderson took a break from school to work at the research station in Vauxhall. He married his sweetheart in 1966 and later moved back to Lethbridge to accept a job at the Lethbridge Research Centre.

“One of my proudest accomplishments is graduating from the University. The ring is something to always remind me of that,” says Anderson.

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IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam The U of L’s founding president Dr. W. A. Sam Smith (LLD ’90) always maintained, “people matter ultimately.”

This sentiment has remained at the heart of the U of L over the last 46 years. We are deeply saddened by the loss of the following members of our community. We thank each of them for letting the U of L be part of their story, and we extend our sincerest condolences to their family and friends.

Marilyn Mochoruk BEd ’82 Passed away on August 7, 2012.

Jack Hunter BEd ’71 Passed away on December 6, 2012.

Diane Fomradas BN ’85 Passed away on February 11, 2013.

Tetsuo (Ted) Aoki LLD ’88 Former faculty member Passed away on August 31, 2012.

Kendra Zuehlke, Student Passed away on December 11, 2012.

Elizabeth Kozbial BEd ’79 Passed away on February 18, 2013.

Anna Elgby, Student Passed away on December 19, 2012.

Grace Korth BEd ’69 Passed away on February 26, 2013.

Ted Karolak BMgt ’81 Passed away on December 25, 2012.

Edwin Webking, Professor Emeritus Passed away on February 28, 2013.

Xiaodong (Don) Li, Employee Passed away in September 2012.

Russell Gillespie BASc ’82 Passed away September 22, 2012.

Tatiana Arjannikova, Academic assistant Passed away on September 25, 2012.

Judy Ivison BEd ’80 Passed away on March 2, 2013.

Wendy (née MacFarlane) Lipinski, Student Passed away on December 28, 2012.

Laurence Walker, Professor Emeritus Passed away on March 12, 2013.

Gregory Wiedemann BMgt ’84 Passed away on October 10, 2012.

Laurin Mann-Swanson BASc ’77 Former instructor Passed away on December 31, 2012.

Kim Gravelle Mgt Certificate ’95, BMgt ’01 Passed away on March 13, 2013.

Marc Huggard BMgt ’08 Passed away on October 11, 2012.

John Norgard BEd ’81 Passed away on January 4, 2013.

Frank Cross DSc ’90 Passed away on October 16, 2012.

Charles Kiely BEd ’84 Passed away on January 9, 2013.

Richard Mrazek BASc/BEd ’79 Associate Dean Passed away on March 17, 2013.

Leslie Siska BN ’95 Passed away on October 29, 2012.

Jean Robertson BEd ’75 Passed away on January 10, 2013.

Michael Johnston BASc ’86, BEd ’90 Passed away on November 9, 2012.

Willis Bell BEd ’72 Passed away on January 14, 2013.

Shirley DeBow LLD ’08 Chancellor Emerita Passed away on March 25, 2013.

Ken Baker BASc ’71 Passed away on November 13, 2012.

Pat Sarsfield BASc ’85, BMgt ’89 Passed away on January 18, 2013.

Dennis Laurin BASc ’78 Passed away March 25, 2013.

Curtis Dodd, Campus construction Passed away on November 14, 2012.

Evelyn Soltys BEd ’82 Passed away on January 25, 2013.

Anthony Pomahac, Former Health Centre physician Passed away on October 1, 2012.

Mitsutoshi Arikado, Retired staff Passed away November 17, 2012.

Arvid Schultz, Professor Emeritus Passed away on November 21, 2012.

Ken Enander BASc ’72 Passed away on November 30, 2012.

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Vernon Dravland, Professor Emeritus Passed away on December 27, 2012.

Onkar Prasad Dwivedi LLD ’88 Passed away on January 29, 2013.

Cecil (Eric) Johnson BASc ’71 Passed away on January 29, 2013.

Gregory McLellan, Former Senate member Passed away on January 30, 2013.

Richard Mrazek BASc/BEd ’78 Dr. Richard (Rick) Mrazek was a proud U of L graduate, a past president of the U of L Alumni Association and Distinguished Alumnus of the Year (1993). He began his academic career at the U of L in 1986 as a lecturer and progressed through the academic ranks to his most recent position as associate dean of the Faculty of Education. A natural teacher, Rick’s influences in the education community extended from the Grade 3 classes he once taught in Coaldale to being internationally recognized as a leading science and technology educator, researcher and conservationist.

Robert Low, Former Senate member Passed away March 24, 2013.

List as of March 31, 2013. We take every effort to ensure the accuracy of this list. If you note an error or omission, please accept our sincere apologies and contact Alumni Relations at 403-317-2825 or alumni@uleth.ca.

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Shirley DeBow LLD ’08 Dr. Shirley DeBow, a beloved chancellor emerita, was a community volunteer, social worker and educator. She served as the U of L’s 10th Chancellor (2003 to 2007), was a member of the U of L Senate (1993 to 2001) and received an honorary degree from the U of L in 2008 for her extensive community service efforts. During her time as chancellor, Shirley helped establish the Senate Volunteer award, an endowed Senate Scholarship for students and congratulated more than 6,000 students as they crossed the stage at convocation.

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