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SUMMER 2008 THE MAGAZINE FOR MSV ALUMNAE AND FRIENDS

Celebrating Student Success

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EDITORDonna Redmond Gates, BPR ’95

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENTAssociate Vice-President, Advancement:

Jone E. Mitchell, CFREAdministrative Assistant: Erin HemeonManager, Alumnae Relations: Shani PearsonProgram Administrator, Alumnae Relations:

Beth Pyesmany ArsenaultManager, Development: Lori Scott, BPR ’86Program Administrator, Development:

Debbie McIntosh, BPR ’95Campaign Researcher/Communications Assistant:

Heather Haynes, BBA ’06Systems Analyst: Kathleen Brown, BSc ’98

EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEEMary Lou LeRoy BA ’79, BSc ’83Jone MitchellShani PearsonJudith Scrimger

CONTRIBUTORSJeff Britton, MEd ’06Beth Jackson, Class of ’08MSVU Public AffairsMSVU ArchivesMSVU AthleticsMSVU University Advancement

COVER PHOTOMarc Pike

Folia Montana maintains and strengthens theconnection among alumnae, friends and theUniversity through coverage of newsworthyaccomplishments, discussion of campus issues,information on Alumnae Association activities, andthe sharing of class notes. It appears twice a year.

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Contents3 Destination 2012 – MSVU’s New Strategic Plan

8 A Banner Year for MSVU Athletics

9 Student Success

13 Alumnae Weekend Details

16 Donor Report 2007/2008

On the cover

Jake Yorke, BSc ’08, MSVU’s first Rhodes Scholar, and his professor andmentor Dr. Aibing Xia.Photographer: Marc Pike

THE MAGAZINE FOR MSV ALUMNAE AND FRIENDS

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EDITOR’S NOTEAs always, our students continueto do the Mount, and thealumnae proud. What a terrificyear. Congratulations to JakeYorke, BSc ’08, a new alumnusand our first Rhodes Scholar.

This is proof positive of what weall know to be true – that MSVUstudents can excel at home andaround the world. I hope you

enjoy reading about other examples of how those on campusnow and years ago are making a difference everywhere.

As another academic year ends, you’ll see something new forFolia Montana. This is our first-ever, full colour issue. We workextremely hard to make this publication something you’ll beproud to read and share. And, we appreciate hearing from you.

Enjoy a safe and adventurous summer.

Donna Redmond Gates, BPR ’95

DEAR EDITORI intended to write this sooner, but then December came... you know the rest!

I really liked the Fall issue of Folia Montana. I particularlyfound The Mount in the Community a wonderful article. Itsaid so clearly to me that the traditions of mycongregation, the Sisters of Charity who founded MountSaint Vincent, live on with vigor in the Mount community.While few of those mentioned may know it, or have evenheard the word, they are carrying on the charism of theSisters of Charity. Their work for the aging, for women,for children; their promotion of social responsibility, ofresponse to disaster, of accessible education – these allmirror the work we have done through the more thanone hundred fifty years of our presence in Halifax.Reading the article made my heart glad; thank you!

Over the years, I have been associated with the Mount asa student (BA, BEd, MA), as a lecturer, and as a Boardmember. I am proud of that affiliation; this article makesme even more so.

Sister Maria (Mary) Sutherland, BA ’53, BEd ’57, MA ’64

Do you have a comment to share? Contact us at [email protected].

This year is one that will make the history books.

Mount students have excelled in all areas of campus life,from academics and sports to social responsibility. Ourfirst-ever Rhodes Scholar, Jake Yorke, BSc ’08, heads toOxford University in September, and Christine Whitehouseand Sarah Sullivan’s outstanding academic performanceswere recognized with Millennium Scholarships.

For the first time, both the men’s and women’s Mysticsbasketball teams brought home silver medals from theCanadian Colleges Athletic Association Championships andwrapped up a second consecutive perfect season. Thewomen’s Mystics soccer team also captured gold at theAtlantic Colleges Athletic Association Championships.

The University itself has made achievements worthy of thehistory books. Our new strategic plan, Destination 2012,was approved in the fall by Senate and the Board ofGovernors, and implementation is now underway. Thisplan will guide us into the future as a national leader increating the best university experience and in deliveringthoughtful, engaged citizens who make a positive impacton their world.

Students are living this vision, from campaigning forcrosswalk changes to make the trip the Mount safer tocollecting sneakers and cleats for needy children in TheGambia.

Our Capital Campaign is in full swing and has received anoutstanding contribution of $714,000 from the studentbody. Building Tomorrow Together is the Mount’s mostambitious campaign ever, and through donations fromalumnae, students and the community we are movingcloser to the realization of our goals. But we still havework to do, and the support of our alumnae is a proudpart of our legacy.

Keep in touch as we embark on an exciting future – theMount is on the move!

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STRATEGIC PLANDestination 2012

As we move into the 21st century, theeducational landscape is shiftingdramatically. Technology isrevolutionizing the classroom andcreating options for academicengagement that are borderless,immediate, and consumer-driven. In the globalized economy, geographicboundaries are rapidly disappearing.These emerging societal trends makeway for the future development of Mount Saint Vincent University at a time when higher education has neverbeen so important.

When it comes to planning for thefuture, the Mount is “ahead of thecurve”. Under the direction of Presidentand Vice-Chancellor Kathryn Laurin, aninnovative strategic planning process wasset in motion in 2006 to involve theMount’s entire community – faculty, staff,students, alumnae, and even businessand community leaders. Over 12 months,more than 75 per cent of faculty andstaff participated in excess of 55 focusgroups, town halls, information sessions,workshops and committee meetings. The result is Destination 2012, theUniversity’s new strategic plan which setslong-term objectives, measurable goals,and focuses resources. The plan wasoverwhelmingly adopted by Senate andthe University’s Board of Governors inlate 2007.

“Much has changed since our inception135 years ago, but I believe our founderswould no doubt recognize ourcommitment to transforming livesthrough education and research and ourcommitment to social responsibility,”said President Laurin. “They would beproud that we are still an innovativeinstitution whose external researchfunding has quadrupled in the last fiveyears. And our founders would be happyto see that we honour our heritage whilelooking to the future.”

But just as some things will neverchange, others simply must. In this time

of institutional renewal, the Mount has anew vision: to become the nationalleader in creating the best universityexperience and in developing thoughtful,

“I hope that the alumnaewill continue to support theefforts of the University inremaining relevant anddynamic. I also hope thatthere are many alumnaewho, like me, see their ownexperience at the Mountreflected in the new mission;to be the national leader increating the best universityexperience for all membersof our community and indeveloping thoughtful,engaged citizens who makea positive impact on theirworld; and will supportDestination 2012 with theirown engagement.”

engaged citizens who have a positiveimpact on their world.

The best university experience meanscreating an environment where lives aretransformed through academic excellenceand opportunity, where modern spacesare equipped with innovative tools forteaching and learning, and where theclassroom is invigorated by interactionand ideas.

Mount Saint Vincent University Chancellorand Congregational Leader for the Sistersof Charity, Sister Donna Geernaert, BSc’64, said the new plan is the right movefor the University. “I am confident thatthe new strategic vision for the Mountwill position it well for the future.”

To build on an already exceptionallearning environment, four central goalsemerge in Destination 2012: Quality;Advancement of Women; Engagement;Accessibility.

Lara Ryan, BPR ’92, President of theMSV Alumnae Association and memberof the Strategic Planning SteeringCommittee sees Destination 2012 as anexample of an inclusive process that setsthe Mount apart. “There was a level ofpassion for the University and its historyand legacy that was inspiring,” she said.“To move an institution successfully intothe rapidly changing 21st century is anoverwhelming feat. The strategicplanning process allowed us to examinestrengths and identify opportunities over a huge range of issues.”

While the University has long been opento both men and women seeking anarts, science, or professional education,the commitment to education as a rightfor all people, the direction to nurtureknowledge and spirit, and the dedicationto social responsibility burns as brightlytoday as it did in 1873. As the Mountmoves into its future, it is preparing totransform an academic environment that will ultimately transform lives.


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PATBAKER

It was with great sadness that the MSVU community learned ofthe passing of Dr. Patricia Baker on December 1, 2007.

Baker completed her undergraduate degree at the University ofManitoba, then her Masters and PhD at the University of Torontoand came to the Mount in 1989 to join the Department ofSociology and Anthropology.

She made many contributions to that Department and to theDepartment of Women’s Studies, as well. Baker served on manyuniversity committees and inter-university committees, many ofthe latter associated with the Joint Women’s Studies graduateprogram.

Baker served on the Senate and she was very actively involvedwithin the Mount Saint Vincent Faculty Association, representingthe Association in various capacities, such as the CanadianAssociation of University Teachers, the National Union of theCanadian Association of University Teachers and the Associationof Nova Scotia Teachers Council.

Baker was the Association’s representative on the President’sAdvisory Committee on The Status of Women and she very ablyserved as Faculty Association President from 2001 to 2004. Lastyear, she was the co-recipient of the Sarah Shorten Award, givenin recognition of outstanding achievement in the promotion ofthe advancement of women in Canadian universities and colleges.

A respected teacher and mentor, Baker was the recipient of theAlumnae Award for Teaching Excellence in 1992. She was afeminist scholar and a feminist activist – a dedicated advocate ofsocial justice both on and off campus. She was exceedinglyconscientious, extremely tactful, kind and wise.

She is survived by her husband Dr. Malcolm Stebbins, of theDepartment of Business Administration & Tourism and HospitalityManagement, his sons, Colin and Brooke, her brother Doug andher mother, Margaret.

A lifeto Celebrate

Destination2012VisionWe will be the national leader in creating thebest university experience for all members ofour community and in developing thoughtful,engaged citizens who make a positiveimpact on their world.

Mission• At Mount Saint Vincent University, we are

committed to academic excellence, andour passion is a rich and rewardinguniversity experience.

• We are dedicated to the pursuit ofknowledge: scholarship, teaching, andintellectual endeavour of the highestquality, and we promote accessibilitythrough flexible learning opportunitiesand services.

• We are inspired by our strong tradition ofsocial responsibility and our enduringcommitment to the advancement ofwomen.

• Our people are our foundation and ourrelationships are built on respect andaccountability.

Goals• Quality: to provide the highest quality

teaching, learning and research experiencefor students, faculty and the community.

• Advancement of Women: to create andmaintain programs and activities whichdemonstrate our enduring commitment tothe advancement of women.

• Engagement: to create a universityexperience in which all members of thecommunity are engaged in achieving theUniversity’s mission and reflecting itsvalues.

• Accessibility: to increase opportunities forstudents to participate in MSVU programs.

Values• Academic Freedom• Accountability• Creativity• Engagement• Professionalism• Respect


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5 June through 10 August 2008

Kyla Mallet: MarginaliaOrganized by MSVU Art Gallery Ingrid Jenkner, Curator

Vancouver-based artist Kyla Mallett borrows fromthe systematized aesthetics of 1960s conceptualart and applies pseudo-sociological samplingand archiving to reveal networks ofcommunication within various social milieus.

21 June through 10 August 2008

Donigan Cumming: Prologue and EpilogueOrganized by MSVU Art Gallery

The celebrated Canadian media artist DoniganCumming is known for his staged portraits ofthe aging, ill and socially assisted poor, in theform of photographs, videos and photographiccollages. His disturbingly intimate but humorousimages have been influenced by Artaud’s“theatre of cruelty”, Surrealism and cinemaverite, among other historical art forms.

25 August through 5 October 2008

Anthem: Perspectives on Home and Native LandOrganized by Carleton University Art GalleryRyan Rice, Curator

Seven artists from diverse backgrounds presenttheir responses to forms of Canadian identity,nationhood and nationalism. Artists: K.C. Adams,Fastwurms, Cynthia Girard, Dana Inkster, AlisdairMacrea, Shirley Moorhouse and Eric Robertson.The results counter stereotypes by presentingideas that Canadian multiculturalism policies failto encompass. The artistic media include digitalphotographs, video, painting, textiles andinstallations.

MSVU Art GalleryExhibitionsSummer 2008

“You can take everything away from someone, but you can'ttake away their spirit.” – Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.

It’s that kind of compelling sentiment that Atlantic Canadianscan look forward to hearing at a landmark speakers’ series –World Podium – being launched by Mount Saint VincentUniversity.

“The Mount is pleased to embark on a one-of-a-kind speakers’series, beginning with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York andbringing in many internationally-renowned women speakers,”said Kathryn Laurin, President and Vice-Chancellor, who isspearheading the initiative.

The Duchess, who will speak at events in St. John’s, NL onSeptember 15 and Halifax, NS on September 16, is aninternational personality, mother, businesswoman, advocate,philanthropist, and author.

She has represented leading companies such as WeightWatchers International, Waterford-Wedgwood and CompexTechnologies. Ferguson is internationally recognized for hersupport of health-related causes around the world andhumanitarian work for children in need. Her books include anautobiography, My Story; several self-help and dieting bookssuch as Reinventing Yourself with The Duchess of York andDieting with The Duchess; and children's stories, including theBudgie the Little Helicopter series and Little Red books.

“World Podium is designed to highlight the growth in theinfluence, engagement and power of women in the world to impact social, political, economic and other areas,” saidPresident Laurin. “The Mount has a strong tradition of social responsibility and an enduring commitment to theadvancement of women – and we think this series fits wellwith advancing those goals.”

The World Podium series plans to feature at least fourinfluential women speakers with events in centres throughoutAtlantic Canada. The Mount will announce specific speakers asthey are confirmed.

WORLDPODIUM

Women and their GrowingInfluence


RETIREMENTSON CAMPUS

A Loyal and Dedicated Member of the MSVU Community Retires

Margaret McKeeReceives GraduateStudent Award of Merit

The Mount Community would liketo extend best wishes to thefollowing individuals on theirretirement:

• Colleen BrownPayroll

• Harriet Field Associate Professor, Child & Youth Study

• Dr. George Gasek Associate Professor, FamilyStudies & Gerontology

• Dr. Jane Gordon Professor, Sociology &Anthropology, and Women's Studies

• Dr. William Hare Professor, Education

• Raymond Krulicki Facilities Management

• James MacAulay Associate Professor, Business Administration &Tourism and HospitalityManagement

• Diane Moore Registrar’s Office

• Denise Nevo Associate Professor, Modern Languages

• Violetta PorterFacilities Management

• Dr. Marie Riley, BA’65, DipJ ’65Associate Professor, Public Relations

• Judith Scrimger Associate Professor, Public Relations

• Paul Zwicker, BA ’00Information Technology & Services

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A familiar face – and voice – is leavingthe Mount after 37 years this December.Violetta “Vi” Porter has decided to retireand she takes with her many fondmemories and the admiration ofcountless students, parents andcolleagues.

In 1971, Porter’s sisters were working inhousekeeping and told her of an openingon the switchboard. “I had an interviewin the morning and they called me atnoon,” she recalled. “I started the nextday.”

Over the years, she has seen manychanges at the University. Before callerscould direct dial to individuals oncampus, Porter and her colleagues

answered up to 1500 to 1600 a day.There are still few hundred calls everyday.

Many will recognize Porter in her role atAssisi Hall, where she will end her careerat the Mount. “The changes here havebeen incredible. Sometimes, I still can’tbelieve it. When I started, the Sisters (of Charity) lived in residence. Males wereonly allowed in ‘dating rooms’ for onehour.”

Today, Assisi has floors for male students.“I think this has worked out really well.It’s truly a sign of the times.”

Former MSVU students continue to bringtheir children in to see her. Even asecond generation of students living inAssisi has parents who are pleasantlysurprised to see Porter still at her desk.

She is looking forward to spending moretime with her husband of 47 years, Scott,and their grandchildren in her retirementbut the departure will be bittersweet. “Itwill be a sad day when I leave. I love ithere. I know everyone and I love themall. This is home for me.”

Margaret McKee, BPR ’84, Assistant Professor of the Department of PublicRelations, received the 2008 Graduate Student Award of Merit from the SeniorWomen Academic Administrators of Canada.

This is awarded annually to female graduate students who have demonstratedoutstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintainingexemplary academic records.

The presentations rotate annually around the country and 2008 was the time torecognize Atlantic Canadian graduate students, of which McKee was one of three.Women registered in Master's or PhD programs must demonstrate outstandingacademic performance and evidence of leadership to be considered.

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The Department of University Advancement is pleased towelcome Heather Haynes, BBA ’06 and Brigid Savage BA ’95to the Capital Campaign Team.

Heather Haynes is the new Campaign Researcher/Communications Assistant. Previous to this role, Haynesworked in Distance Learning & Continuing Education as thecoordinator for the Management Development for Womenprogram. A proud alumna, she has her Bachelor of BusinessAdministration from the Mount and is also a part-time gradstudent in the Master of Public Relations program.

In March 2008, Brigid Savage took on the role of CampaignDirector. Savage brings expertise in the areas of major gifts,capital campaign management and senior volunteerrecruitment. Before joining the Building Tomorrow Togethercampaign, Savage worked with Pheonix Youth Programs andthe QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation. Savage is aconsultant with Ketchum Canada Inc.

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MSVUStudents Giving Back - Again In March of 2007, MSVU students overwhelmingly votedto generously support the University’s $16 millionCapital Campaign, Building Tomorrow Together.

This is the second, consecutive time the student bodyhas made this supportive gesture. The most recent voteto support the campaign will translate into a gift of$280,000. To date, MSVU students have donated$714,000 to the Capital Campaign.

“This act sends a powerful message to our externalcommunity,” said Jeremy Neilson, Students’ UnionPresident. “Mount Saint Vincent University is endorsedby its students and great things are happening here.”

The $16 million will go towards reaching the campaign’sthree goals:

• Expanding campus with the construction of a $12 million Teaching, Learning and Research Centre

• $2 million towards enhancing academic excellencewhich includes a new endowed Chair in LearningDisabilities, the only one of its kind in Canada

• $2 million toward scholarships, bursaries, researchassistantships and awards

The campaign is only the third of its kind in MSVU's135 year history.

“Mount Saint Vincent University is a community ofstudents, professors, administrators and alumnae all ofwhom stand behind one another and who share aunified vision for the future,” said Dr. Martha L. Jodrey,National Campaign Chair. “Our students have investedheavily in their university and want to ensure thatfuture students will have the best possible universityexperience here at the Mount.”


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The Mystics made history this year.

“Our student athletes should becommended for their effort, dedication,commitment and professional decorum asthey strive to achieve excellence andrepresent Mount Saint Vincent University,”said June Lumsden, Director of Athletics.

WOMEN’S SOCCERThe MSVU Women’s Soccer won their fifthAtlantic Colleges Athletic Association(ACAA) title under the guidance of HeadCoach Jacques Boudreau. And this year,the Mount played host to the CanadianCollege Athletic Association (CCAA) SoccerNational Championship for the first time.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALLThis year’s edition of the MSVU women’svolleyball team enjoyed a solid season.They were still extremely competitive andsadly lost a hard-fought match in theAtlantic College Athletic Association (ACAA)semi-finals to Mount Allison.

MEN’S SOCCERThe team battled throughout the seasonto qualify for the playoffs but missed outby one point. Now in a rebuilding phase,the team is looking forward to nextseason.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLA truly amazing year for Women’sbasketball at MSVU. For the secondconsecutive year, the team wentundefeated in the ACAA and won theirfourth title in six years.

They traveled to Truro to compete in the(CCAA) National Championships. The teamwon the Silver Medal at the nationals.

MEN’S BASKETBALLThis team also made MSVU history bybecoming the first men’s basketball teamto go 23-0 in ACAA action for the secondyear in a row. This was the Mystics’ tenthconference title and certainly their mostimpressive. Winning the Silver Medal atthe CCAA National Championships was an amazing feat.

THE COACHES“I believe that our success comes fromthe hard work of our student athletes butalso from our coaches. There is no doubtin my mind that we, MSVU, have anoutstanding team of coaches who arehere to share their passion and love ofthe game and life,” said Lumsden.

Dyrick McDermott, BA ’94 Head Coach ofour Women’s Basketball team continues to

demonstrate his remarkable leadershipskills – the unprecedented winning streak of 23-0 for the second year in a row andthe first national medal that MSVU hasever received. McDermott was alsorecognized as the ACAA Coach of the Yearand has previously been the recipient ofthe CCAA Coach of the Year.

Rick Plato, Head Coach of the Men’sBasketball Team, was also named anACAA Coach of the Year. With the Mountfor 19 years and with the assistance ofDavid Brien, BBA ’97, Mark Forward, BBA’93 and Anton Berry, the Men’s basketballteam went undefeated in the regularseason with 23 wins. MSVU was delightedto learn that Plato was also named CCAACoach of the Year.

“To be nationally acknowledged by yourpeers is truly significant,” said Lumsden.“Not only has Rick had great successthis season but he has earned thisrecognition over the past 19 years incollege athletics.”

Three of MSVU’s Head Coaches areleaving this year with the thanks of theUniversity community: James Sawler, Men’s Soccer, Susanne Dittmer, Women’sVolleyball and Jacques Boudreau, Women’s Soccer.

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A Banner Year for MSVU AthleticsVarsity sports combined for 16all-conference awards

Teams qualified for the finalfour

Championship banners won

Teams participated in CCAANational Championships

All Canadians

Academic All Canadians

ACAA Coach of the Year

CCAA Silver Medals Awarded

CCAA Coach of the Year

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JAKE YORKE, BSc ’08, is Mount SaintVincent University’s first Rhodes Scholar.The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldestinternational scholarship for post-graduate study. First awarded in Canadain 1904, the scholarships are funded bythe Rhodes Trust and provide fullfunding for up to two years of study,with an option for a third year, at OxfordUniversity.

To qualify, applicants must not onlydemonstrate academic achievement butalso show integrity of character,dedication to their community andleadership qualities. Only two positionsare available for students from theregion.

Dr. Della Stanley, Associate Professor andCoordinator of the Canadian StudiesProgram, who had experience with theRhodes application process, mentoredYorke at every step. “It was an extremelyextensive process,” recalled theParsborro, N.S. native. “She wasinstrumental and assisted me witheverything, including interview tips.”

Upon hearing he was a finalist, Yorkeheaded to Moncton, N.B. for a “lengthybut enjoyable” interview stage withseven fellow rising academic stars fromAtlantic universities. The decision was aquick one and Yorke was reached on hiscell phone as he rode the bus homefrom Moncton with the news. “I wasstunned. There I was, all by myself, justhearing this on the phone. I couldn’tbelieve it.”

Yorke attributes must of his success tohis decision to study at the Mount. “Eversince I stepped foot on campus, I knewit was the right fit for me.” Yorke wasalso a President’s Scholar, having earneda four-year $36,000 scholarship at MSVU.

He also feels it was his exposure toimportant and intensive research duringhis undergraduate degree that propelledhim. Yorke has been working with Dr.Aibing Xia, assistant professor in theDepartment of Chemistry and Physics.“He took a chance on me and I amincredibly grateful,” said Yorke. Hisresearch, which focuses on improving theefficiency of the Suzuki and Heckreactions, (widely used in the

pharmaceutical industry) was honouredwith three Natural Sciences andEngineering Research Council of CanadaUndergraduate Student Research Awards.Yorke recently received many honours atthe Mount’s Spring Convocation. Besidesbeing named Valedictorian, he wasawarded the President’s Prize and theSenate Medal for highest aggregate. Hewill begin studying at Oxford in October.

FRANCES MYKETYN DRISCOLL is anotherMount student has been recognized witha prestigious award. Frances MyketynDriscoll, a first-year Chemistry studentfrom Dartmouth, N.S., was honoured withthe gold level of the Duke of EdinburghYoung Canadians Challenge award. Shereceived her gold-level status at aceremony in Halifax in October of 2007,which featured Prince Edward of Britain'sroyal family.

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StudentsuccessFor well over a century, stories of outstanding student success havedefined the Mount’s legacy. The academic year of 2007/2008 is nodifferent and featured an historic milestone for the University.


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The Duke of Edinburgh Young CanadiansChallenge program is open to Canadiansbetween the ages of 14 and 25. Thereare three levels in the program (bronze,silver and gold), and four parts to eachlevel (volunteer service, skills, physicalactivity and expeditions). Myketyn Driscollstarted the program in February 2003,knowing it would be challenging.

“The first summer in the program, we dida hike in Cape Chignecto, and it washard!” she exclaims. “I was not mentallyor physically prepared for it. But Irealized that you can’t just stop halfwaythrough doing something: you have tocomplete it. And once you do all thework for something, you feel better whenyou're done.”

She chose to work her way through allthe levels of the program on a semi-independent basis, in conjunction withher Scout group First Woodlawn. Shediscovered the program through herScout leader, who is one of the program’sadvisors. Some of the activities thatMyketyn Driscoll performed to completeher levels included volunteer and skilldevelopment through music and coachingswimming for the provincial SpecialOlympics.

SARAH COSTELLOE, BTHM ’08 has broughther success with her from her home inTrinidad. Costelloe was recently“absolutely overwhelmed” to learn shewas the recipient of this year’s Alumnae-Students’ Union Leadership Award.

The award is co-sponsored by the MSVAlumnae Association and the MSVUStudents’ Union, and recognizesoutstanding student leadership at theMount. Students considered for thisaward must make significantcontributions to the University experiencefor Mount students.

Costelloe attended the Student AwardsNight ceremony not knowing she wouldbe presented with the award. “My heartwas racing. It was truly a wonderfulmoment.” Her roommate, LaurenMirabelli, also a student in the Bachelorof Tourism and Hospitality Managementprogram, secretly submitted her name.

Later, she told Costelloe that she hadseen her do so much for others that it was “time for her to get noticed”.

Costelloe has demonstrated dedication,guidance and accomplishment whileworking with the International Students’Society, the World University Service ofCanada, Student Refugee Program, andthe Business & Tourism Society.

Her enthusiasm, passion and positiveoutlook was very evident to thecommittee comprised of alumnae andstudent. “She rolls up her sleeves, jumpsin and gets the job done,” said LaraRyan, BPR ’92, President of the MSVAlumnae Association when presenting theaward. Costelloe’s satisfaction in helpingothers was demonstrated in her role inthe passing of a student levy for refugeestudents and then bringing a refugeestudent to campus to speak. This levywill be used to sponsor one refugeestudent at the Mount every year. The firststudent will arrive in the fall of 2008.

The Mount sees great potential inCostelloe, especially when it comes to motivating and inspiring her fellowstudents. That’s why she was namedValedictorian for the 2008 graduatingclass.

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Our student athletes continue to show us their leadership on and off the court.

Mystics player and fourth-yearpsychology student Shelagh Abrielvisited The Gambia during this pastacademic year. The result was MysticsSole Search – players calling on thelocal community to gather new andused sneakers and cleats that will besent to children in The Gambia.

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L-R: Jenna Dunn; Katherine Brien; Dyrick McDermott, BA ’94, Head Coach; Dianna Keddy; Jenn Kenndrick, BA ’07


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Abriel was in The Gambia working onbehalf of Dr. Stephen Perrott, AssociateProfessor of Psychology and ProjectDirector for the Community-basedPolicing in The Gambia project. Duringher three-month visit, she learned thatdespite poverty and illness, sharing is a way of life for Gambians.

“In The Gambia, the idea of sharing isunconditional – no matter how much orhow little you have, you share it withyour family, your neigbhours and yourfriends,” said Abriel. “It’s a contagiousspirit of giving, and I guess you couldsay that the Mystics have caught thespirit.”

After sharing her overwhelmingexperience in The Gambia with herteammates, it didn’t take long for themto decide they wanted to make adifference. Knowing that, even withoutmodern equipment or proper gearGambian children embrace sport andplay, the idea of donating sneakersseemed like an obvious choice. Women’sMystics coach Dyrick McDermott, BA ’94,wasn’t surprised to see how inspired histeam was by Abriel’s story.

“As part of our training, we focus onnurturing our players to recognize theprivilege they enjoy as varsity athletes,”said McDermott. “Shelagh’s verypersonal experience showed us thatsomething as simple as a pair ofsneakers could make a difference to a child who is used to playing sportsbarefoot.”

The Mystics Sole Search collected over250 pairs of sneakers and cleats whichare on their way to the Port of Gambia.

It’s true that when you give, you receive.

It was an amazing year for bothWomen’s and Men’s basketball at MSVU.For the second consecutive year thewomen went undefeated in AtlanticCanadian Athletics Association (ACAA)play and won their fourth title in six years.

Contributing to this success wasKatherine Brien, a third-year businessadministration student and MVP of theACAA and a Canadian College AthleticsAssociation (CCAA) All-Canadian. Theteam capped off the year with a silvermedal at the national championships inTruro. “It was an experience I will neverforget,” she said. Brien will be back toplay with the Mystics next year.

The Brien family is well-known on thebasketball court at the Mount. In fact,Katherine was not the only Brien tobring home a CCAA silver medal thisyear. Her brother Mark was the Mount’sMVP and CCAA Nationals First Team AllStar. Mark Brien, BBA ’08, played on thisyear’s history-making men’s basketballteam, becoming the first team to go 23-0 in ACAA action for the secondconsecutive year. Their brother Dave,BBA ’97, as Assistant Coach of the Men’sbasketball team (and a former Mystichimself ), enjoyed the feel of a silvermedal around his neck as well.

Mark feels his time as both an MSVUstudent and Mystic have well preparedhim to tackle joining the workforce. Hegraduated in May of this year with hisBachelor of Business Administrationwith a major in Marketing. “I reallyenjoyed my time at the Mount,” he said.“It was a great change from a largeruniversity. I truly felt I got to know my fellow students and playersextremely well.”

Mount Students:• Have made valuable

contributions toenhancing the quality of student life.

• Have raisedthousands of dollarsfor local charities.

• Have achievedacademic excellencein many fields.

• Are championshipathletes.

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It has been an honour torepresent the alumnaeperspective at the University. Asalumnae, we are keystakeholders in the future of theMount and ensuring theUniversity’s reputation foracademic excellence.

The MSVAA has had a busy fewmonths making sure that we are

offering opportunities for alumnae to be more engaged andsupporting student success. Our wine tasting at Vin Art beforeChristmas was a great opportunity for alumnae to catch up witheach other and to stock up on a few last minute presents. InMarch we welcomed Patrick Sullivan BBA ’85, President ofWorkopolis back to campus as the guest speaker for the HalifaxChapter dinner. His heartfelt address was funny and sincere andcertainly made me proud of the role that the Mount has playedin helping to build leaders in our community.

We continue to support the University as it moves into theimplementation stage of the new strategic plan Destination 2012.We also applaud the Board of Governors, the Universityadministration and the Capital Campaign Cabinet as they moveforward in their efforts to raise $16 million for Building TomorrowTogether. The MSVAA is pleased to support the campaign as anorganization and through the personal gifts of individual boardmembers.

You will see information in this edition of Folia about the AnnualMSV Golf Classic scheduled for August 14th, 2008 at GraniteSprings. Please mark your calendar and help us to make this atrue alumnae event. It will be a great opportunity to catch upand meet some other members of the Mount community.

You may also notice that we’ve changed plans for AlumnaeWeekend. Instead of a series of events during the summer,Alumnae Weekend will be held in the fall. I hope you will alsotake advantage of this great opportunity to be engaged both oncampus and with other alumnae.

Best wishes for a happy and safe summer. I hope to see yousoon.

Sincerely,

Lara Ryan ’92President

MSVAAPresident’sMessage

Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Association Board of Directors2007-08ExecutiveHonorary President: Kathryn E. Laurin, M.MusPresident: Lara Ryan, BPR ’92Vice President: Kelli Smith, BBA ’95Past President: Nancy Zwaagstra, BScHE ’83Secretary: Stephanie Hale, BOA ’03Treasurer: Tracey Newman, BBA ’00

Members at LargeSue Drapeau, BSc ’80, BPR ’83Angela Dufour, BScHE ’95Jill Hurlbert, BTHM ’93Velma Kaiser-Whitlock, BEd ’79, MEd ’06Mary Lou LeRoy, BA ’79, BSc ’83Gary Logan, BA ’02Sheldon Miller, BBA ’99Kevin Sanford, BBA ’03Alison Stark, BBA ’95Verity Turpin, BPR ’93Lisa Whynott, BOA ’94

Student RepresentativesBruno Perron, Class of 2008Ashley Hurley, Class of 2009

Alumnae Representatives onMSVU Board of GovernorsLara Ryan, BPR ’92Kelli Smith, BBA ’95Sheldon Miller, BBA ’99

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ALUMNAE NEWS

MOUNT SAINT VINCENT ALUMNAE ASSOCIATIONThis year, like the University, the MSVAA Board ofDirectors developed and approved a new strategic planfor the Alumnae Association. To view the full plan, goto www.msvu.ca/alumnae.

Vision – We will be an association that is active andinclusive of all alumnae committed to the promotion ofMount Saint Vincent University and connected tostudents, alumnae and the community.

Mission Statement – The MSVAA is a group ofcommitted alumnae that pursue and strive to engageother members of the Mount community to stayconnected and support the mission of the University.


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Alumnae Weekend 2008

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11:00 am Wine Tour in the Valley

Join fellow alumnae for asampling of Nova Scotiawines

5:30-7:30 pmMartini Night at Vinnies

7.00 pmMount Beach BashLobster dinner withgames, prizes and lots offun. Still own nostalgicbeach wear? Pull out yourold flip-flops, capris andBermuda shorts.

12.00 noon50th Class Luncheon

College and Academy classes of 1958 are invited tojoin Kathryn Laurin, President and Vice-Chancellor,Mount Saint Vincent University and Lara Ryan, BPR ’92,President, Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Associationfor a golden jubilee celebration.

9.30 amMass at the Mount

Join us in the Our Lady ofWisdom Chapel, EvaristusHall.

11.00 amBrunch

Gather to say good-bye tofriends, new and old.

Celebrating a Special Reunion?The Classes of 1948, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1983, 1998 and 2003

are encouraged to join together to celebrate their milestone class reunions.

Campus tours available

Accommodations at an Alumnae Weekend 2008 rate are available at theHoliday Inn Express on Kearney Lake Road. Call 902.445.1100

For more information about Alumnae Weekend 2008 call 902.457.6433 or 1.888.678.2586 (toll free), email [email protected] or check out our website at www.msvu.ca/alumnae for more details.

ALUMNAE NEWS

Get ready to cheer for the Mount Mystics Soccer teams on Saturday, September 20, 2008. Game schedule: TBD


By Jeff Britton, MEd ’06January, 2008

This morning we had a class meeting on the grounds that willsoon be Orkeeswa Secondary School in Lashaine, a smallMaasai village in northern Tanzania. This was a special day for the students as they were meeting their new teachers, meand my girlfriend Jenny Walker, for the first time. A few of thestudents recognized Jenny and I, as we had visited theirfamilies’ bomas earlier this week. For the past four days I’ve feltas if I’ve fallen into the pages of National Geographic magazine.After pinching myself a few times I’ve come to realize this is infact reality.

Jenny and I weren’texpecting to spend fourmonths in Tanzania. In fact,our plans were quitesolidified – we were meantto be volunteering with theInternational HumanityFoundation (IHF), a smallNGO based in the UnitedStates which operates sixorphanages and educationcenters in Kenya, Indonesiaand Northern Thailand.Jenny had already spenttime volunteering with IHFand together we wereexcited to give as much aswe could to the 53 childrenliving in IHF’s Kenya Center based in Nakuru.

We began fundraising in mid-October, with 100 per cent of ourdonations going directly to our humanitarian initiatives on theground in the Rift Valley province of Kenya. We called ourproject “Climbing 4 Kenya”. The basis of our fundraising wasthat Jenny and I would climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highestpoint on the African continent and the tallest free-standingmountain rise in the world. We sold our car, sold our furniture,gave up our apartment and cashed in our savings to afford ourtravel expenses and climbing fees, however, our plans weresuddenly flipped upside-down.

Kenya’s controversial Presidential elections were held in lateDecember, resulting in political unrest that evolved into tribalviolence and ethnic cleansing, leaving more than 1,000 Kenyansdead, and over 300,000 homeless within the span of one

month. After postponing ourdeparture for three weeks wereceived the horrific news thatIHF’s Kenya Center had beendestroyed by the rioting andthat the children wereevacuated to a village a fewhours north. Althoughassistance was needed morethan ever, we were told not to enter Kenya. Flights into Nairobiwere being cancelled and we had a difficult decision to make.

After considering our options Jenny and I decided we wouldleave as scheduled in early February, arriving directly inTanzania. We summated Mount Kilimanjaro at 6:25 am onFebruary 19th after four and a half days of trekking. With theclimb finished, we continued our search for humanitarianprojects in Tanzania to keep us busy in hopes that at somepoint soon it would become safe enough to enter Kenya andhelp rebuild IHF’s Kenya Center. The need for humanitarianassistance in Tanzania was overwhelming, as the country isranked one of the world’s poorest nations and is home to overtwo million orphans. We were contacted by a very small NGOcalled the Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania (IEFT),and were invited to assist with their project, building OrkeeswaSecondary School, the village of Lashaine’s first secondaryschool. With less than five per cent of all Tanzanians having theoption of attending secondary school, this was a project Jennyand I were immediately interested in.

We’ve now had the opportunity to meet the majority of ourstudents and look forward to beginning tutoring in hopes ofincreasing their level of English by the April 14th opening day ofschool. As we read through our students’ profiles and meet theboys and girls in person it’s impossible not to feel a pang inour hearts … the chance to attend Orkeeswa Secondary Schoolis a golden opportunity to break the cycle of poverty.

As we, prepared to leave for Eastern Africa I began sharing anew message in my profession as a motivational speaker andyouth leadership consultant, entitled “Be the Change!” I believeit takes great courage to create positive change within our lives,as well as in our communities and within the global community.I encourage you to consider how you can become involved inyour local and/or the global community.

Asante Sana!

Being the ChangeBritton graduated as valedictorian in October 2006 with his MEd in Educational Psychology specializingin Human Relations. Find out more about his work, visit www.climbing4kenya.com

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ALUMNAE NEWS


ALUMNAE NEWS

Sonya HorsburghAwarded CAFCE’sHighest HonourSonya Horsburgh, BBA '91, Manager, Co-operative Education, recently receivedthe Albert S. Barber Award from theCanadian Association for Co-operativeEducation (CAFCE). The Albert S. BarberAward is CAFCE's highest honour. Horsburgh is a past president of CAFCE(2004 to 2005).

“I always feel proud to represent the Mountco-op program and enjoy meeting co-oppractioners from across the country.” statedHorsburgh in accepting the award. “It’s veryrewarding to hear them speak aboutwonderful reputation our co-op programhas.” Horsburgh went on the explain, “Theyare usually surprised to hear about the sizeof our program and University, as ouraccomplishments and the quality of theprogram rivals some of the largerinstitutions in Canada. In fact, since 1999,the Co-op Team has been nationallyrecognized with three CAFCE Service Awardsand now a second Barber. The Mount isone of four institutions to have multiplerecipients of the Barber – the other threebeing UVic, Waterloo and MUN. That’spretty impressive company and reallyspeaks to the commitment the Mount hasto providing quality education to itsstudents.”

The Albert S. Barber Award recognizes therecipient's outstanding contributions to theadvancement of the philosophy and practiceof co-operative education in Canada. Thisaward is named in honour of Albert (Bert) S. Barber, the “Father of Co-operativeEducation in Canada”, who played a majorrole in paving the way for the promotionand advancement of co-operative educationin Canada. He was instrumental in thecreation of the CAFCE in 1973.

Beth Jackson, Class of ’08

Over 150 Mount Saint Vincent alumnaeand students gathered for a night ofnetworking and reuniting with oldfriends at the 9th Annual HalifaxAlumnae Dinner held on March 6, 2008.The event took place in the Multi-Purpose Room in Rosaria StudentCentre. Verity Turpin, BPR ’93 kept theevening moving which included remarksfrom Lara Ryan, BPR ’92, President ofthe Mount Saint Vincent AlumnaeAssociation and Kathryn Laurin,President and Vice-Chancellor, MountSaint Vincent University.

A highlight of the evening was whenNancy Zwaagstra, BScHE ’83 spokeeloquently about the former Chair of theBoard of Governors, Gwen Halliburton.Haliburton was awarded an HonoraryMembership in the Mount Saint VincentAlumnae Association for hercontributions to the AlumnaeAssociation.

Patrick Sullivan, BBA ’85 was this year’sguest speaker. Sullivan is the Presidentof Workopolis, Canada’s leading providerof recruitment and job-search solutions.The crowd enjoyed his entertaining andinformative speech as he spoke abouttoday’s multigenerational workplace andthe challenges this presents to

organizations. “This is a fascinating andchallenging time,” said Sullivan. “Inmanaging groups or raising children,look for commonality rather than thedifferences and be open to thepossibility that ‘kids today’, as well as those older, might be able to showeveryone a newer, better way ofworking.”

Sullivan spoke with admiration as heremembered his days at the Mount andthe life lessons the University gave him.Sullivan referenced the University’ssibling tuition plan as one of thereasons he chose the Mount as a non-traditional student. Both his sisters,Anne Marie Laing, BA (Hon) ’83, BEd ’86and Elizabeth Daley, CertBusi ’92 wereattending at the time. During hisremarks, Sullivan referenced his sisters,his mother and his daughter, who wereall in attendance at the dinner, makingit a truly multi-generational evening.

“I am grateful for this University forbeing so flexible in accepting a studentwho was NOT the current demographic –for making room and making welcome arelatively old married family guy. ….I amproud to be able to say I am a MountSaint Vincent alumnus. You gave me the means to the life I have now, and Iam grateful.”

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It is with great pleasure that I share the 2007-2008 DonorReport with you. This has been a wonderful year for TheMount, but in particular I am especially delighted with ourgenerous donors who continue to support us as we strive toprovide the best possible university experience to ourstudents.

The report includes the names of individuals, companies andassociations who made a gift(s) between April 1, 2007 andMarch 31, 2008. The Mount community comprises alumnae,students, family, past and present Board of Governors’members, staff, faculty and honorary degree recipients. The piechart included in this reports demonstrates the major areas,programs and initiatives that were supported.

Thank you for your continued investment in Mount studentsnow and in the future.

Jone E. Mitchell, CFREAssociate Vice-President, Advancement

Thank You Each and every gift to MSVU, whatever the size, makes animmediate difference. We want to show our appreciation foryour generosity. Our new giving circles recognize all ourdonors. Thank you for being a part of our success.

Fiscal Giving Recognition

Chancellor’s Circle $ 25,000 – 49,999+President’s Circle $ 10,000 – 24,999Deans’ Circle $ 5,000 – 9,999Scholars’ Circle $ 1,000 – 4,999Learned Circle $ 500 – 999Ambassadors $ 100 – 499Friends $ 1 – 99

Mystics’ Society

Recognizes alumnae who have made their first gift to theUniversity within two years of graduation.

Can’t Find Your Name?

It’s possible that your gift fell outside the parameters of ourreporting period (April 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008) or you hadpreviously requested to remain anonymous. If you havequestions, or are concerned that your name was missed,please contact University Advancement at 902.457.6470 oremail [email protected].

DONOR REPORT

Donor Report 2007/08


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We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. If you are aware of any errors or omissions, please call University Advancement at 902.457.6470 or toll free at 1-888-MSV-ALUM.

DONOR REPORT

CHANCELLOR'S CIRCLE

Louise Hunt ................................1974Martha & Bruce JodreyJane M. Smith

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Amanda Whitewood

DEAN'S CIRCLE

Susan Patten ............................1997 Rosemarie Sampson................1968

SCHOLARS' CIRCLE

Stephen Allt Sonja Bata..................................1989 Russell Boyd Hugh Brown

& Linda Brown......................1968Sheila A. Brown Catherine Butler Julie Carroll................................1963 Katherine Darvesh Craig Ennis ................................2000 Jeremy FreedmanE. Margaret Fulton....................1994 Tom Hayes Kathryn E. Laurin Dennice Leahey ........................1964 Mary MacEachern-

Fitzgerald................................1968 Janet MacMillan ......................1981 Bruce Mansour ........................1993 Scott McCreaRose McGinn ............................1978 Jone Mitchell Elizabeth Parr-Johnston Suzanne Reynolds ....................1966 Peter Schwenger Ward & Madge Skinner Annette Verschuren ................1996 Donna Woolcott

LEARNED CIRCLE

Ninette Babineau ....................1995 Ilya Blum Gerard Buckley ........................1985Mike Foran................................1989

& Kathy Keating....................1997 Elizabeth Fountain ..................1979 Jane Gordon Clare Goulet Gwen Haliburton Mary Lyon Ann MacGillivary Cathy MacGregor Peggy MacKinnon ..................2000 Peter Malloy Claire Milton Marial Mosher Janet Murray............................1956 Mary O'Regan ..........................1965 Shani Pearson Rick Plato Barnett Richling Elizabeth Roscoe ....................1971 Marilyn Schnare......................1964 Sylvia Sharp..............................1984 Mary Sparling ..........................2004 Nancy Spencer ........................1994 George Steeves Valerie Thompson

AMBASSADORS

Louise Abraham Pace ............1978 & Robert Pace

Raymond Adekayode..............1994 George Anderson

& Charlotte Gray ..................1995 Suzanne Anderson Doris Ashfield ..........................1969 Catherine Bagnell....................1981 Elizabeth Baillie........................1976 Tex Barkhouse Ryan Barry

Robert Batherson ....................1997 & Catherine MacIsaac........2005

Chris Beckett Jo-Anne Belliveau ..................1975 Robert Berard Wendy Boisvert ......................1991 Isabel Bonnyman ....................1936 Donna Bourne-Tyson Jill Bradley ................................2003 Noella Brennan Fisher ..........1962 David Brien ..............................1997

& Theresa Rath ....................1996 Janet Brisse ............................1963 Brenda & Tremaine Brownell Marjorie & Hugh Brownell Geraldine Burke ......................1964 Evelyn Burnham ......................1982 Margaret Busche ....................1974 Erin Campbell ..........................2000 Sarah Carlos ............................2005 Jane Carman ............................1976 Linda Carnell Swinwood ........1992 Lorraine Carroll ........................1987 Judith Carson ..........................1968 Karen Carter ............................2000 Barbara Casey ........................1971 Cheryl Catt ................................1969 Carmen Chaddock ..................1972 Lily Chan ....................................1961 William Chappell......................1982

& Shelly Chappell ................1996 Phyllis Clark ..............................1954 Colleen Clarke ..........................1975 Marie Cluney ............................1982 Pamela Cochrane....................1981 Frances Cody............................1981 Michael Collicott ....................1984 Joy Collins ................................1984 Rose-Ann Comeau ..................1962 Marcelle Comeau....................1970 Clarice Comeau........................1963 Simone Comeau Geddry ........1963 F. Anthony Comper ..................1995 Mary Cossitt ............................1952 Teresa Cossitt ..........................1958

Kaireen Crichton......................1943 Sheila Cummings ....................1968 M. JoAnn Cunningham ..........1983 Marlene Dahlgren ..................1981 Barbara Darton ........................1997 Sharon Davis ............................1982 Beverley Daye Linda DeGrace ........................1990 Katherine DeVan......................1937 Kenneth Dewar Scott Deware ..........................1986 Chris Dewolfe ..........................2005 Keoki Dickinson ......................2000 Catherine Dorais-Plesko........1988 Louise Doran ............................1971 Helen Doucette ........................1958 Brandy Dowdall ......................1984 Wendy Doyle ............................1970 Susan Drain Patricia Drake Anita Dubinsky ........................1983 Dianne Dubowski ....................1978 Margaret Ellis ..........................1976 Vera Fennell D. Fennell Frederick Fennell Earl Ferguson ..........................1984 Wendy Fesmire ........................1974 Sandra Findlay ........................1985

& Bruce Thompson..............1997 Randall Fisher Natalie Fisher-Spalton............1987 Barbara Fitzgerald ..................1972 Jeanne Flemming ....................1965 Jill Flinn......................................1957 Lorraine Floody ........................1979 Mark Forward ..........................1993

& Deanne MacLeod ............1992Paul Forward ............................1987Teresa Francis..........................1987 Linda Franks ............................1982 Heather Fraser-Davey ............1968 Kevin Gass ................................1983 Normand Gendron Peter Glenister


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AMBASSADORS

Dorothy Grady ..........................1952 Janice Graham-Migel ............1983 John Gratwick Arlene Gravelle ........................1989 M. Shirley Greenshields ........1974 Susan Gunn ..............................1969 Margaret Haliburton ..............1978 Treena Hansen ........................1999 Alex Hargrave ..........................1987 Mary Harnish............................1970 Vicki Harnish ............................1974 Krista Harrigan ........................1994 Jean Hartley Elizabeth Hartnell ....................1973 Karen Hatcher..........................1991 Donald Hatcher........................2004 Alan Havill ................................1990 Lourdes Heber..........................1975 Heather Hello ..........................1978 Paul Henderson ......................1989 Jean Hennigar Maureen Hickey ......................1968 Carol Hill Donna Hillier ............................1988 Becky Hong ..............................1989 Anne Marie Horne ..................1967 Norma Hoyt ..............................1978 Jean Inkpen..............................1947 Johanna Jodrey

Frances Johnson E. Joyce Jones ........................1991 F. Marie Jones..........................1955 Barbara Jones ........................1955 Barbara Kane ..........................1966 Monica Kangley ......................1958 Cindy Keddy Claudette Kehoe ......................1992 Brent King Anita Kingdon ..........................1964 Janet Kline................................1971 Jean Knickle ............................1951 Ella Chung Wah Lam ..............1990 Daryl Langille Larry Langley Elizabeth Larmond-Elliot ........1961 Martha Laurence ....................1960 Jennifer Lavoie ........................1993 Terry & Margie Lawrence Janet LeBrun............................1964 Lori Leger ..................................1981 Margaret Legere ....................1937 Sharon Lloyd ............................1965 Veronica Loree ........................1960 June Lumsden Anne MacCleave ....................1980 Alan Macdonald Barbara MacDonnell-Covey 1974 Joy MacKay-Williams ............1975 Valerie MacKinnon..................1965 M. Marlene MacLellan ..........1996

Tanya MacNeil ........................1997 Elaine MacNeil ........................1963 Rose Macneill ..........................1937 Mary MacPhee........................1968 Adrienne Malloy Linda Mann ..............................1972 Yvette Martin ............................1989 D. Gail Matthews ....................1983 Stephanie McCandless-Reford Suzanne McCarron ................1986 Robert McDonald V. Francine McIntyre ..............1982 Robyn McIsaac........................1994 Elizabeth McIver......................1971 Elspeth McLean-Wile ............1979 Doris McNamara Andrew McNeil ......................2004 Anthony McNeil ......................1993 Antje McVeigh ........................1984 Mary McVey ............................1984 Robert Milburn ........................1985 Susan Mills ..............................1977 Aftab Mohammed....................1980 Marilyn Montgomery ..............1992 Marguerite Muise ..................1965 Joyce Munroe..........................1995 Julie Murdoch..........................1997 Mary Murphy ..........................1957 M. Linda Murray ......................1968 Scott Murray Jacqueline Neck ....................1999

Ruth Nelligan............................1962 Edith Nelligan ..........................1962 Shirley Nicholson ....................1988 Deborah Norris ........................1979 Sharon Northup ......................2004 Judy O'Dea-Oliver ..................1969 Marianna O'Gallagher............1962 Adrienne O'Pray Iris Owen ..................................1969 Stefanie Pavlin ........................1952 Marguerite Peddle ..................1952 Isabel Blackmore Petch ........1964 Georgina Phillips......................1971 Susan Picchione......................1959 Janet Piers Patricia Pike ............................1986 Mary Pothier ............................1969 Debra Prescott ........................1972 Patricia Quinn ..........................1961 Lorna Randall ..........................1971 Elizabeth Raum ........................2004 Donna Redmond Gates ..........1995

& Allan Gates........................1998 Maureen Reid ..........................1998 Hazel Reyno..............................1964

& Paul Reyno Gerald Rice ..............................1991 Gary Richard ............................1985 Joanne Rivest ..........................1986

& Dayle Harrington ..............1983Wallace Robinson ..................1991

DONOR REPORT

CALL CENTREHave you talked with a Mount student this year? BetweenOctober and May, current Mount students reached out tomore than 14,000 alumnae. This phone campaign servesmultiple purposes. Students are able to highlight importantfunding needs for Mount Saint Vincent University, keepalumnae informed about developments on campus, invitethem to events in their area and update contact information.

The phone centre is run by the Annual Fund program andcontributions help support a wide variety of projects acrossthe university. The generosity of our donors assists the Mount in attracting the top students and faculty, provide thebest learning environment and maintain our reputation asone of Canada’s top academic institutions.


AMBASSADORS

Joan Rogers ............................1972 Beverly Ross ............................1983 Linda Rowe Fitch ....................1976 Lara Ryan ..................................1992 Barbara Ryan ..........................1971 Claudette Sapp ........................1980 Gladys Savard ..........................1952 Lori Scott ..................................1986 Barbara Shea ..........................1984 Nancy Sheehan ......................1957 Jean Sloan................................1990 Janis Sobey-Hames................1976 Janet Sollows ..........................2005 Corrine Sparks ........................1974 Patricia Spaulding ..................1971 Adah Spencer ..........................1967 Andrew Stanley ......................1996 Della Stanley Maura Sullivan ........................1978 Margaret Swan........................1989 Errol Taylor .............................. 1989 Annette Thibodeau..................1970 Theresa Tobin ..........................1981 Evelyn Tucker ..........................1948 Patricia Turner ........................1993 Joanne Turner..........................1984 James Unsworth ....................1987 Sarah & Gordie Veinot June Verrett..............................1979 Ann Vessey ..............................1992 Genevieve Vest ........................1966 Deborah Wade ........................2006 David Wainwright Barry Waldman........................1984 Richard Walkden ....................1984 Arleigh Watson ........................1981 Margaret Watts Isobel Wesley ..........................1993 Sybil & Earl Weston Michael Whalen Florence Whitby ......................1952 Patricia Whitman ....................1969 Cher Whynot Heather Wile ............................1995 Dorothy Wills .......................... 1956 Opal Wilson ..............................2000 John Young Patricia Yourkavich-Moore ..1975 Mary Anne Yurkiw ..................1977 Patricia Zinn-Butter ................1967

FRIENDS

Crystal Aboud-Mahar ............2005 Suzanne Adamkowski ............1985 Mary Akin Rita Alati ....................................2006 Cicely Alfonso ..........................1964 Gail Allen ..................................1973 Carol Anderson Carol Ando ................................1972 Emily Andrew Shirley Aresenault Gladys Ascah ..........................1989 Janet Ashe................................1963 Nancy Aust ..............................1963 Janet Austin-Pearson ............1990 Sharon Avery............................1996 Randy Baker Corina Balcom..........................1966 Josephine Balet ......................1963 Myrlane Ball ............................2004 Deborah Barker-McIntosh ....1996 Lorraine Barnes Janet Barney............................1981 Marie Bartlett ..........................1951 Carolen Beairsto......................1958 Douglas Beall .......................... 2007 Lila Beaton................................1987 Todd Bechard ..........................1993

& Joanne Bechard ..............1991 Marie Belliveau........................1969 Georgina Bent ..........................1973 Madeleine Berrigan................1964 Barbara Berringer ..................2002 Kathy Bessette ........................1995 K. Nicole Billard ......................1996

& Jeffrey Billard ..................1998 Lynda Birks Sandra Bishop..........................1980 Barbara Bisson ........................1980 Kelly Blair ..................................2002 Wanda Bluefort ......................1979 Patricia Bonang ......................1959 Glenda Borowski Robin Boudreau ......................1996 Patricia Bowie..........................1971 Anne Bowie ..............................1968 Darlene Bragg-Hounsell ........2002 Kosha Braun Theodore Bravakis..................1994 Judy Brennan ..........................1989 Jody Brian ................................1997 Elizabeth Brideau-Asbridge ..1960

Judith Brockie..........................1963 Zelee Broomhead....................1986 Deborah Brown ......................1993 Susan Brown............................1968 Treva Brown ............................1986 T. Burgess Barbara Burke..........................1966 Diane Burns Elaine Burrows ...................... 1974 Kimberly Burstall ....................1994 Margaret Burt ..........................1979 M. Butler....................................1985 Rosemary Butler-Cuming ......1977 Ena Butt ....................................1985 Jacqueline Cajolais ................1995 Beverly Cameron ....................1975 Marilyn Campbell ....................1957 Beverly Campbell ....................1968 L. Karolyn Carr..........................1957 Christine Carroll ......................1982 Betty Carter ..............................1972 Charlotte Carter ......................1972 Jane Cawley ............................2004 Michael Cayley ........................1990 Patricia Chambers ..................1973 Mary Ruth Cochrane ..............1980 Sharon Collins ..........................1972 Andre Comeau ........................1997 Eleanor Conrad ........................1999 Valerie Conrod..........................1980 Cynthia Cooper ........................1999 Rhonda Cooper ........................1984 Christine Cotaras ....................1992 M. Joan Covey ........................1933 Gerald Cowley..........................1994

& Ann Cowley ......................1999 Eric Craig ..................................1984 Nancy Crane Karen Creaser ..........................1986 Tanya Crouse Edwards ..........1996 Gerald Crowell ........................1984 Sheila Crummell ......................1979 Patricia Curry ..........................1957 Anne Cuvelier ..........................1974 Katherine Dakai-Jollimore ....2002 Amber Daley Catherine Dallaire....................1981 Dawn Dalley ............................1991 Laurie Daniels ..........................1990 Nicole Dauz ..............................1996 Keith Davis ................................1990 Agnes De Felice ......................1963 Cathryn De Rome ....................2002


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FRIENDS

Tyler Deacon Patricia Delaney ......................1950 Jennifer Dennis........................2001 Wanda Deschamps Marion Devereaux ..................1957 Ruth Dewis................................1975 Patricia Dill................................1964 J. Colin Dodds W. Alexander Doggett ............1998 Fae-Marie Donathan ..............1990 Elizabeth Donnelly ..................1968 Edwina Doucet ........................1984 Jessie Dow ..............................1981 Suzanne Drapeau....................1983 Margaret Driscoll ....................1958 Joan Driscoll ............................1959 Pamela Duncan ......................1977 Amy Eaton Felicia Eghan Heather Elliot-Laybolt ............1988 Juliana Elsinga ........................1981 Joan & Don Embree Christy English..........................1998 Sherri Ettinger ..........................1990 Eileen Farrell ............................1957 Shirley Faulkenham ................1982 Krista Ferguson........................1991 Shelley Fergusson ..................1987 June Ferla Harriet Field M. Alberta Findlater ................1934 Ann Finlayson ..........................1969 Gloria Finnigan ........................1969 Edwina Fitzgerald ....................1950 Heather Fitzpatrick ..................1984 Marguerite Flinn ......................1957 Susan Forbrigger ....................2006 Shirley Forde ............................1962 Linda Fougere ..........................1991 Sandra Frain ............................1980 Amy France ..............................1981 Janet Francis............................1999 A. Maureen Freeman..............1977 Denise Freeman-Poirier ........1998 Zoe Ellen Furzeland ................1997 Michelle Gailey ........................1980 Lisa Gallant ..............................1993 Sharon Ganong Janice Gaudet..........................1988 Angela Gillis..............................1997

John Gillis..................................2000 Christena Gillis ........................1983 Yvonne Gillis ............................1981 Kofo Gill-Iziomon......................2000 Theresa Glanville ....................1973 Catherine Godwin....................1961 Lisa Gogan ................................2002 Helen Gordon ..........................1981 Deborah Gosbee......................1978 Dianne & Rick Goulet Beverly Grace ..........................1999 Ashley Grace............................2005 Denise Graham ........................1980 Vicky Graham ..........................1980 Fiona Grant ..............................2003 Michelle Grattan......................1993 Beverley Gray ..........................1974 Dianne Gray..............................1964 H. Wanda Greek ......................1994 Elizabeth Guinan ......................1958 Betty Hall ..................................1983 Gwendolyn Hampe..................1959 Kimberly Harnish ....................1981 Rhonda Harrington..................1990 Doris Harrison ..........................1986 Shirley Haslam ........................1994 Heather Haynes ......................2006 Gloria Henderson Tracey Hennessey ..................1992 Elizabeth Hessian ....................1982 Joanne Hickey ........................1955 Elizabeth Hicks Jeanne Hodgkins ....................1987 Carole-Anne Holmes-Lauder 1975 Maureen Hope ........................1966 Norman Horrocks Cynthia Horvath ......................2000 Simon Hui ..................................1981

& Cynthia Hui ........................1982 Debbie Hum Marlene Huntley ......................1998 Jill Hurlbert ..............................1993 Jennifer Hutchinson ..............2000 Michael Ingram........................1986 Todd Jackson ..........................1999 Marilyn & Garth Jackson Linda Jacobs Starkey ............1971 Jennifer James ........................1991 Alan Jean-Joyce ....................1993

& Marie Jean-Joyce ............1987 Tina Jeffery ..............................1998 Johanne Jell ............................2005

Patricia Jennex........................1989 Ruth Jeppesen ........................1985 Signe Jeppesen ......................2001 Cecilia Johnson ......................1957 Sandra Jolly..............................1975 Naomi Judah ............................1974 John Judson Nargess Kayhani Lynn Kazamel-Boudreau........1998

& John Boudreau..................1999 Heather Keaveny ....................2000 Allen Keeping M. Claire Keindel ....................1951 Tony Kelly ..................................1980 Nancy Kempton ......................1979 Patricia Kennedy ....................1966 Erin Kerman ..............................1979 Freida Kernaghan Sandra Kerr ..............................1977 Catherine Kilvert ......................1962 Sandra King Webster ............1982 Patricia Kirby............................1985 A. Maureen Kokoska ..............1970 Maruita Kupoluyi ....................1984 Norma Landry Margaret Lapp ........................1981 Jean Larsen..............................1965 Mary Lavers..............................1965 Buddy Lawrence Sheila & Alan Leard Barbara LeBlanc ....................1987 Johanne Leclerc......................1961 Stephanie Leggat ....................1970 Valerie Leonard........................1992 Jill Logan

Margaret Logan-Graham ......1999 Canda Long ..............................1973 Marion Lytle..............................1937 Jody MacArthur ......................1997 Margaret MacAskill ................1987 Carol MacAskill........................2004 Joan MacDonald ....................1990 Susan MacDonald ..................2006 Mary MacDonald ....................1985 Bonita MacDonald ..................1983Heidi MacDonald ....................2005 Judith MacDonald ..................1973 Margaret MacDonnell............1974 Anne MacEachern ..................1968 C. Gertrude MacIntyre ..........1970 Linda MacIsaac ......................1961 Robert MacKay Mary MacKenzie ....................1981 Shirley MacKenzie ..................1981 Donalda MacKenzie................1981 Sue Mackin ..............................1994 Shoshanna MacKinnon..........2001 Lara MacLean Corinne MacLellan..................1996 Morris MacLeod Susan MacNaughton ............2002 Cheryl Madden ........................1981 Ronald Mailman Elizabeth Maloney ..................1950 Terri Mann ................................2003 M. Marlie Manning ................2004 Timothy Mansfield Muriel & George Marshall Barbara Martell ......................1987 Sheilagh Martin ......................1963

DONOR REPORT

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FRIENDS

Mary Martin Rowe..................1971 Jean Mathers ..........................1942 Victoria Mathias-Coolen ........1984 Patrick Matthews....................2005 Neville May ..............................2004 Andre Mazerolle ......................1994 Beryl McDonald ......................1944 Helen McDonald......................1958 Susan McGowan Geraldine McGuire..................1958 Shelley McKeown ..................1987 Linda & Karl McNamara Nancy & Joseph McNamara Donna Meagher-Stewart ......1970 Nadia Medeiros ......................2007 Connie Meister Jeannette Melanson ..............1963 Patricia Meskill ........................1965 Tammy Moffat ..........................2004 Shirley Moir ..............................1942 Ruth Moldon ............................1981

Paul Moore ..............................1996 Barbara Moore ........................2001 Diane Morgan ..........................1993 Melba Morrison* ....................1938 Theresa Morrison....................1979 Margaret Morton ....................2006 Barbara Morton-Winters ......1996 Sandra Mosher ........................1977 Cindy Moss ..............................1986 Helen Moulton..........................1992 Alice Muir Patricia Mulatz ........................1972 Susan Mumm Joyce Munroe Shelley Murphy........................1987 Beverly Musgrave ..................1971 Barbara Myers ........................1957 Donna Myers Keating ............1990 Ethel Nelson ............................1981 Tracey Newman ......................2000 Matthew Nichols ....................1990 Douglas Nicholson Carolyn Nobes..........................1997

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SCHOLARS’ LUNCHEON

The opportunity to say thank you in person is the basis for the Mount’s Scholars’ Luncheon.

The date for this year’s Scholars’ Luncheon is Thursday, November 20, 2008.

Mark your calendar ...Wednesday, November 12, 2008

For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact

University Advancement at 902.457.6470

Student success is celebrated and donor generosityis applauded. This annual event recognizes theacademic achievements of the University’s scholarswhile providing an opportunity for students and

University faculty and staff to personally thankscholarship donors. Donors of named endowedand/or expendable scholarships and bursaries andawards are invited to attend this annual event.


DONOR REPORT

FRIENDS

Mary Nugent-Ellis ..................1964 M. O'Brien ................................1939 Lucille O'Connor ......................1963 Helen O'Halloran Natalie Oldfield ........................1992 Marie O'Malley ........................1952 Isabel O'Neill ............................1979 Anita Opalka ............................1990 Margaret O'Rourke ................1961 Robyn Osgood ........................1986 Beverley Oulton ......................1978 Pamela Paquet ........................2003 Patricia Parks ..........................1979 Patricia L. Parks ......................1987 Lisa Paschal ............................1995 Olive Pastor ............................1986 Madeline Patton ......................1978 Lea Pelletier ............................ 1992 Bruno Perron Stacey Pineau ..........................1994 Cheryl Pink ................................1971 Robert Pinto..............................1989 James Pistone Jeffrey Pittman ........................2004 Janet Plowman........................1979 Suporn Poolsawat ..................1974 Charmaine Pope ......................1990 Terri Pothier ..............................1942 Elaine Power ............................1982 Margaret Power ......................1971 Beverly Prevost........................1972 E. Jane Pryor ............................1983

Frances Purcell........................1978 Marilyn Pye ..............................1998 Beth Pyesmany Arsenault Heidi Radford-Legg ................1993 Rashpal Rai ..............................1997 Kim Raine ..................................1998 Mary Ralston ............................1942 Beula Rasmussen....................1989 Patricia Ratteray......................1955 Ellen Redden ............................1987 Margaret Redden ....................1981 Carole Redmond ......................1982 Barbara Redmond ..................1968 Barbara Regan ........................2004 John Reid Debra Reid ................................1974 Eileen & Bart Reinders Claudine Renault......................1971 Christene Reynolds ................1982 Delnora Rice ............................1988 Dorothy & Larry Rice Trudene Richards Kathleen Ridout........................1975 E. Marie Riley ..........................1965 Susan Ringrose........................1966 Nathalie Ripley ........................2000 Margaret Ritchie......................1984 Hazel Robar ..............................2003 Colleen Robbins ......................1985 Danette Robinson Trina Rogers..............................2001 Gloria Rondeau ........................2001 Kelly Rose..................................1998 Alison Rose ..............................1999

Sharon Ross ............................1980 Thomas Rudolph......................1977

& Debby Rudolph ................1976 Elizabeth Rumley......................2002 Annette Ryan............................2002 Mary Ryan ................................1976 Angela Ryan Margaret Samson ..................1962 Michelle Scott..........................1982 Denyse Senneville ..................1952 Susan Settle ............................1986 Anne Shaw ..............................1969 Coleen Shepherd ....................1966 Aimee Sheppard......................2000 Marion Sheridan......................1957 Donald Shiner Gillian Sim ................................1974 Natalie Simmons ....................2004 Geraldine Sloan ......................1971 Carolyn Smith ..........................2003 Virginia Smith ..........................2004 E. Diane Smith ..........................1964 Linda Smith ..............................1965 Elizabeth Sovie ........................1996 Deborah Sowerby ..................1976 Valerie Spurr ............................1981 Monique St. Amand ................1999 W. Bruce Steeves....................1986 Arleen Stevens ........................1991 Joan Sullivan............................1961 Sara Tanner ..............................1968 Sheila Taylor ............................1987 K. Anne Taylor ..........................1953 Cheryl Taylor Sacamano........1988 Judith Thackray ......................1963 Jennifer Theriault ....................2005 Andrew Thistle ........................2005 Janet Thomas ..........................1991 Michelle Thomason ................1999 J. Roderick Tilley M. Diane Tinkham....................1973 Lynn Tomlinson ........................1986 Eren Torbacioglu......................2007 Mary Turnbull ..........................1986 Patricia Uthe ............................1989 Dora Vaughan ..........................1989 Shirley Vaughan ......................1976 Deanna Vautour ......................1996 Jana Voight ..............................1990 Egon Wallet ..............................2006 Marilyn Watson ......................1983 Kathryn Watt ............................1982 Heather Watts..........................1982

Verna Lynne Weeks ................1992 Helen Weir ................................1969 Stephanie Wells ......................1990 Lola Wheeler ............................1960 Michelle Whelan ....................1988 Mary White ..............................1985 Jennifer White ........................1986 E. Diane Wile ............................1991 Mary Wile ................................1961 Lise Wilhelmy-Steele..............1983 Peter Williams..........................1990 Allan Williams Cheryl Williams ........................1980 Harolyn Wilson ........................1995 Kimberly Wilson ......................1996 Marilyn Wilson ........................1974 Kwan Wong Shirley Yabsley ........................1981 Wei Yang ..................................2006 H. Kris Yeates ..........................1993 Rannveig Yeatman ..................1984 Caroline Yeh..............................2002 Mildred York..............................1976 Gloria Younker..........................1981 George Zinck ............................1976

* deceased

ESTATES

The Estate of Dorothy H. Egan The Estate of John Knodell The Estate of Elizabeth Kathleen

Manthorne The Estate of Marguerite I. Vernon The Estate of Mary Young

and 335 donors who wish to remain anonymous

MYSTICS’ SOCIETY

Crystal Aboud-Mahar ............2005 Rita Alati ....................................2006 Douglas Beall ..........................2007 Gail Creaser..............................2006 Amber Daley ......................student Tyler Deacon ......................student Amy Eaton ..........................student Susan Feltham ........................2007 Susan Forbrigger ....................2006 Normand Gendron ............student

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Students Today are Building Tomorrow TogetherWe are very proud of Mount students

who have committed to a gift of $280,000toward the current Capital Campaign, bringing

their total contribution to an outstanding

$714,000


DONOR REPORT

MYSTICS’ SOCIETY

Jill Helmkay ............................2007Heidi MacDonald ....................2005 Susan MacDonald ..................2006 Tara MacDonald ....................2006 Patrick Matthews ..................2005 Neil McGrath ..........................2006 Nadia Medeiros ......................2007 Morris MacLeod ..............student Margaret Morton ....................2006 Shannan Murphy ....................2007 Bruno Perron ....................student David Tavares ..........................2005 Jennifer Theriault ..................2005 Andrew Thistle ........................2005 Eren Torbacioglu ....................2007 Jesse Vuksanovich ................2007 Deborah Wade ........................2006 Egon Wallet ............................2006 Wei Yang ..................................2006

CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONSAND ORGANIZATIONS

A.G. Brown & Sons Limited A-1 Auctioneers & Evaluation

Services Ltd. Aliant Building and

Real Estate Services ARAMARK Campus Services ARAMARK Canada Ltd. Armour Group Ltd. Association of Fundraising

Professionals - NS Beacon Securities Limited

Bell Aliant Regional Communications

Big Picture Conferences Inc. BMO Bank of Montreal Bristol Group Inc. Burnside Curling League Canadian Association of

Gift Planners Canadian Centre for

Energy Information Canadian Coast Guard ITS/OPSCanadian Public Relations

Society - NS Career File Inc. CKF Inc. CMA Canada CNW Group Colour Communications & Public Relations

Foundation DeloitteDelta Hotels Halifax Port Authority Halifax Protestant Infants’

Association Harrison McCain Foundation High Liner Foods Incorporated Ketchum Canada Inc. KPMG LLP Kraft Canada Inc. Macdonald Chisholm Trask

InsuranceMake It Happen Inc. Maritime Broadcasting System McDonald's Restaurants of

Canada Ltd. Minas Group Ltd.

MSV Alumnae Association MSVU Advancement Department MSVU Faculty Association MSVU Residence Council MSVU Student Alumnae

AssociationMSVU Students’ Union MT&L Public Relations Limited Nova Scotia Film Development

Corporation Nova Scotia Power Inc. O’Regan's Automotive Group Overstock Outlet Inc. Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Pepsi-Cola Canada Beverages QEII Foundation RBC Financial Group Foundation RBC Royal Bank Saint Mary’s University Scotia Investments Limited Scotiabank Scotsburn Dairy Group Semaphor Design Company Inc. Seton Spirituality Centre Siemens Building Technologies Sisters of Charity, Walsh House TD Insurance Meloche Monnex The Chemical Institute of Canada The Edwards Family Charitable

Foundation The McCain Foundation The Sobey Foundation Theodore R. & Vivian M. Johnson

Scholarship Foundation Inc. Touch of Gold WBLI Chartered Accountants

A gift was made to MSVU to honourDr. Susan BoydProfessor Emeritus of Chemistry

Kathryn E. Laurin President and Vice-Chancellor

A gift was made to MSVU in memory of

Margaret BaggPatricia BakerDiana S. CarlinoIrene CrookshankM. L. DonahoeJoao FerreiraWillie FisherAllyson KinleyFay C. Spencer

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Building Tomorrow Together

Scholarships

Departments/Programs

Bursaries, Prizes & Awards

Unrestricted

9% 3%

41% 44%3%

Our donors directed their funds to the following...


1966MARIA (JIMENEZ) TAYLOR, BAAfter ten years traveling and workingwith Opportunity International, aglobal network of MicrofinanceOrganizations, Maria is returning toHalifax this upcoming summer.

1977ANGIE HARWOOD, BScHEAngie has accepted the position ofsenior director, Regional HumanResource Services with CapitalHealth in Alberta. Having worked withCapital Health Nova Scotia and itspredecessor organizations for morethan 23 years, Angie played asignificant role in the emergence andrecognition of Human Resourcemanagement as a critical successfactor of the organization. She wasinstrumental in the successfulreorganization of Human Resourcesat Capital Health Nova Scotia and hasbeen a strong advocate for increasedemphasis on Occupational Healthand Safety.

1979KATHRYN (KAYLA) GLYNN, BScHEKayla would like to say “hi to fellow1979 graduates in the nutritionprogram”. She is currently working at the University of Western Ontario.You can get in touch with Kayla [email protected].

1981STEPHEN HALL, BAStephen was featured in Readers'Digest (February 2007 edition) - Aweek inside 'Max". He was alsoawarded the Exemplary ServiceMedal on Oct 19, 2007 by the Lt.Governor of BC. Steve recentlycompleted 26 years in the field ofcorrections and is looking forward toretirement. He and wife Janecelebrated the marriage of theirdaughter Victoria in May 2007and areawaiting their 1st grandchild. SonTristan is attending UCFV andyoungest son Adrian is in Grade 7.Jane will be graduating from UCFV inJune 2008 with a Nursing Unit ClerkCertificate. Mount Alumnae arewelcome to drop Steve a line [email protected]

PAUL MCNAIR, BPRPaul was elected President of theAssociation of FundraisingProfessionals (AFP), Nova ScotiaChapter for 2008.

1983SUSAN (MOSHER) CURTIS, CDCSusan has been employed withMiddleton & District Day Care for 24years and has been the AssistantDirector for 11 years.

1984LORRAINE (STIVEN) MACNEIL, BScLorraine is living in Edmonton withher husband and four children, threeboys and a little girl.

1985SHARON FREEMAN, BHEcSharon retired and has moved to RedDeer, AB to be close to her kids andgrandkids.

1986YOLANDE (DEVEAU) GOODINE, BSAYolande is currently living inRothesay, NB with her husband andtwo children ages 6 and 2. She hasbeen employed by NBTel/xwave/Aliant/Bell Aliant since graduating in1986. She writes, “MSVU was good tome and I look forward to a 25threunion with old friends”.

1988ALISON MACDONALD, BPRAlison has been appointedCommunications Manager at theHalifax-Dartmouth BridgeCommission. As part of themanagement team, Alison will leadthe communications effort inimplementing innovative solutions totake strategic communications for theCommission to a new level. She is anaccredited business communicator(ABC) with the InternationalAssociation of BusinessCommunicators (IABC).

1990JOHN TILLMAN, BBAAfter graduating from the Mount,John spent several years in Russiaduring the 1990's. He operated streetkiosks in Moscow and opened up anImport/Export business there. He nowoperates Prussia Import & Export Inc.from Halifax and deals with Russiaand other nations in regard toindustrial equipment and luxuryautomobiles.

1992DEANNE MACLEOD, BBADeanne MacLeod is Chair of theBoard of Governors of the Art Galleryof Nova Scotia (AGNS). Deanne, apartner with Stewart McKelvey,practices corporate commercial law.

1993JACQUELINE (MORRISON)KARSEMEYER, MEdIn January 2008, Jacqueline started asecondment with the ElementaryTeachers Federation of Ontario asExecutive Assistant, Equity andWomen’s Services. She writes,“Hurrah for the Mount for itscontribution to my success!”

HARVEY WILLIAM MCCARTHY, BAHarvey recently celebrated five yearsof marriage. He has almost finishedhis first novel which he hopes to getpublished this year. He writes, “Ithank Dr. Brook Taylor and Dr.Kenneth Dewar for helping me tobecome a better writer.”

LORALIE SHUPE LATOUR, BCSLoralie married Guy in September2003 in Ottawa, ON. She has spenther professional career travelling throughout Canada in avariety of capacities, and particularlyenjoyed her time in the Arcticworking for the Government ofNunavut. She currently resides inCalgary, AB, and travels the world asan Executive Nanny. She would loveto reconnect with BCS '93 grads andcan be reached [email protected].

1995SARA NAPIER, BPRSara is now Director of Marketing & Communications with the IWKFoundation. Her position will focus onraising profile and publicunderstanding of the IWK, and inturn, support the goals of theFoundation.

1996JAMIE NIESSEN, BPRJamie has recently taken a new roleas the Manager, CommunityInvestment for TransCanadaCorporation, a leading NorthAmerican energy infrastructurecompany located in Calgary.

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The Elizabeth AnnSeton Award 2008

Sister Evelyn Williams, BSc ’65

Congratulations to Sister Evelyn Williams, a 2008recipient of the Elizabeth Ann Seton Award. Sister Evelyntaught elementary school and worked with youth groupsin Cape Breton from 1965 to 1979. She was Chaplain atMSVU for five years and a probation officer for 10 years.Sister Evelyn was instrumental in the establishment ofSeton Spirituality Centre in Terence Bay and has beenits director since 1994. Along with serving hercongregation in many capacities, Sister Evelyn hasvolunteered extensively with local and nationalorganizations. Her vision helped create MargueriteCentre, a residential centre for women in recovery fromaddictions and abuse. She chaired its first Board for five years and is still a Board member.

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1998ANNE (CLARK) MCDONAH,CertBusi, ’97, BTHMAnne and husband D'Arcy are thrilledto announce the birth of theirdaughter, Olivia Caroline, onNovember 1, 2006. Olivia is a sister forEvan, Alexander and Sarah. TheMcDonahs reside in Truro whereAnne operates The Belgravia Bed &Breakfast and sits on the Board of theNS Bed & Breakfast Association. Sheand D'Arcy received an Award ofVolunteer Excellence from Lt.Governor Mayann Francis, May 2007,on behalf of the NS Heart & StrokeFoundation, and Anne was named"Outstanding Young Person ofColchester County" by the JuniorChamber International, September2007. Anne can be contacted [email protected]

2000NANCY BARONE, MEdNancy married Lou Van Hezewyk.Both are teaching with the TorontoCatholic District School Board. Theywelcomed baby Luke, born May 18,2007, a brother for Livia, born August 3, 2005.

JOHANNA (FRALICK) MACLEOD,BScAHN,Johanna and her husband Dannywelcomed the arrival of their sonJacob Ryan on October 30, 2007.Jacob is a brother for their daughterKate (2 years). Johanna is currentlyon maternity leave from her work as aRegistered Dietitian at the Workers'Rehabilitation Centre and AtlanticSuperstore in Saint John, NB.

PAUL ZWICKER, BAPaul retired from MSVU in March2008 after 36 years as a member ofthe Mount community. He began as astudent at the Mount in 1972, one ofonly four males attending at that time.In 1974 he joined the Mount as anemployee. Paul has played asignificant role in shaping AVservices during his time here and asthe technical coordinator for theTechnology Research Centre.

2002ARWA MOTHANA, BSc, CertSc ‘07Arwa got married in the summer of2007 to Shumon. She is currentlydoing her BEd program at MSVU.

KRISTA SWANSON, BEdKrista would like to announce thebirth of her son, Trudeau LeopoldSwanson Gulati on June 1, 2007.

2003STEPHANIE HALE, BOA Stephanie has been recentlyappointed to the role of AssistantRegistrar - Records, Registrar’sOffice, MSVU. Stephanie started inthe Registrar's Office as a studentworker, has been a permanent part ofthe Registrar's Office for the past 12years. Stephanie will be responsiblefor the areas of front-counter/customer service, exams andscheduling, receiving/entry of gradesand all issues dealing with recordsand registration processes.

2005KELLY CRAWFORD, CertBusi, BPR Kelly has been working in Calgarysince graduation. She is gettingmarried this summer (June 2008) inHalifax, to John Kimber, who is alsofrom NS. She writes, “two of mybridesmaids are also MSVUgraduates, Katie MacDonald, BPR ‘05 and Jenine Kerrivan, BPR ’05. We'veremained the best of friends despitethe distance.”

DARCY SYMONDS, BBADarcy recently received her CAdesignation and was recognized atthe Chartered Accountants of NovaScotia convocation. She works forGrant Thornton LLP in Yarmouth, NS.

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2006JILL BRADLEY, BSc ’03, BBAJill recently passed the CanadianInstitute of Chartered Accountants’Uniform Evaluations (UFE) and receivedher CA designation. She wasrecognized at the CharteredAccountants of Nova Scotiaconvocation, where she was also arecipient of the David Hope HonourRole. At her MSVU graduation in 2006,Jill was a recipient of the GovernorGeneral’s Medal and Senate Award of Distinction. Jill is employed by theOffice of the Auditor General of Nova Scotia.

PAMELA COATES, BBAPamela recently received her CAdesignation and was recognized at theChartered Accountants of Nova Scotiaconvocation. Pamela works with LevyCasey Carter MacLean, and hascontinued to do so since her co-opterms at MSVU.

KRISTA MEAGHER, BBAKrista recently received her CAdesignation and was recognized at theChartered Accountants of Nova Scotiaconvocation. Following graduation fromMSVU, Krista joined Grant ThorntonLLP’s Truro Office where she currentlyworks.

DANA RICHTER, BBADana recently received her CAdesignation and was recognized at theChartered Accountants of Nova Scotiaconvocation. Dana was also a recipientof the David Hope Honour Roll. Uponcompletion of her BBA at MSVU, Danabegan working for KPMG LLP inHalifax.

EMMA WHITLEY, BTHMDuring the summer of 2007 Emmastarted a new position with IntergyTravel (a division of Pacrim Hospitality)as a Bilingual Reservation Sales Agent.She was the top sales agent for themonths of September and November,and is currently completing a majorspecial project with the company tohelp increase sales.

2007MICHELLE BAIKIE, MEdMichelle is currently teachingIntroduction to Photography I at SirWilfred Grenfell College, in CornerBrook, NL.

CHERYL BALL, BACheryl is attending Cape BretonUniversity studying for her BEd at thesecondary level.

BENJAMIN BOUDREAU, BPRBenjamin was one of five finalists onSurvival of the Wittiest, CBC Radio’sNational Writing Challenge inNovember 2007. Relying on versatility,creativity and speed, the contendershad to pen their best work in the formof blogs, songs, advertisements,humour or movie pitches to stay in thegame. The semi-finalists went througha rigorous audition process with timedwriting challenges and an interviewwith Canada Writes producers.

LESLIE EARLE, BPRLeslie is currently working as aCommunity Resource Coordinator withthe Canadian Cancer Society, CornerBrook, NL.

JACKIE EVERETT, BBAJackie is currently working with JDIrving as an Accountant in the SawmillDivision.

DIANA IKKI, MEdIn September 2007, Diana started herPhD in Clinical Psychology.

HEATHER KING, BTHMIn June 2007, Heather started workingat the Fairmont Chateau in Whistler, BC,in the Management Training Program inrooms division.

SARAH MACVICAR, MEdAfter living and working as a teacher inHong Kong for 11 years, Sarah movedback to Halifax.

SANDRA MADER, BASandra is a working as a Stats Officerwith Capital Heath, NS, in the MentalHeath Program.

ANNE MCKENNA, CertBusiAnne is a Bank of Montreal (BMO)Financial Group Financial Planner inDartmouth, NS.

JILL MCKENZIE, BPRJill is a Public Affairs Officer withAlberta Justice in Edmonton, AB.

DAVID MERCER, MEdIn August 2007, David was promotedfrom Special Policy Advisor to DeputyMinister of Education on HealthProfessionals, NS Department ofEducation.

MARLIES TRIM, BTHMAfter graduation, Marlies worked in theDominican Republic. She hopes towork for one year in Canada, and thenstudy for two years in Switzerland forher Masters in Hospitality Marketing.

BARBARA RYBIAK, MEdBarbara is a Grade 1 Teacher with theDistrict School Board of Niagara(DSBN) and is in her 24th year ofteaching.

Kathleen Brown, BSc ’98

The Department of University Advancementat the Mount is pleased to welcomeKathleen Brown to the position of SystemsAnalyst. Brown is responsible for databasesupport and reporting for alumnae relationsand development. Brown is a familiar faceon campus having served as DepartmentSecretary for Psychology and Sociology &Anthropology since June 2005.

MountGrads Land CabinetPostsIn October 2007, The Honourable Danny Williams,Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador appointedtwo Mount alumni to his cabinet.

Thomas J. Hedderson, MEd ‘93The Honourable Thomas J. Hedderson is Ministerfor Intergovernmental Affairs and Ministerresponsible for the Volunteer and Non-ProfitSector. In the previous legislature Hedderson wasMinister of Education (2004) and Minister ofTourism (2005).

Clyde Jackman, MEd ‘93The Honourable Clyde Jackman is Minister ofTourism, Culture and Recreation. Jackman was theParliamentary Secretary for Education in 2005 andMinister of Environment and Conservation in 2006.


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Help uskeep youconnected WINLOBSTER

You could win a $100 giftcertificate for lobster.

Email your name, address, mailingaddress and preferred emailaddress to [email protected] orgo to msvu.ca/alumnae to updateyour contact information.

To be eligible, entries must bereceived no later than October 31,2008. Full details available on ourwebsite at msvu.ca/alumnae.

Out latest winner of lobster is: Sonja Pritchett, BSc ’06

You do know the face.Crisp uniforms and ready smiles!

Thank you once again to Claire Keindel, Life President for the Class of 1951, for writing us with the identities of the women in the photo“Crisp uniforms and ready smiles!” in the Fall 2007 issue of FoliaMontana.

Claire writes, “I’m not sure when the picture was taken and I don’tknow where (back stair?) and I don’t know why – except we are all‘Home Ec’ people.”

Front: Margaret Kelly, Anna Dunn, Greta Conrad, Maria Garretto,Catherine McGovern

Back: ??, Eileen Quinlan, ??, Betty Doolan, Joan Keefe, Evelyn White, Kathryn Veinot

Do you know the face?

Can you help identify the faces, when exactly the photo was taken,and what they were up to? Please let us know. Contact: Editor, FoliaMontana, [email protected], or Mount Saint Vincent University,Halifax, NS B3M 2J6


1930s

Agnes (Rodriguez) Cosgrove, ACAD ’30December 14, 2007

Mary Johnston, BSc ’33March 24, 2008

A. Melba (Callow) MorrisonFebruary 23, 2008

1940s

Sister Gertrude Patrice Johnson, BA ’49November 21, 2007

Joyce (MacDonald) MacLellan, ACAD ’46November 28, 2007

Sister Rita Gertrude MacMillan, BLS ’49October 30, 2007

Heather (MacKinnon) Marks, ACAD ’48January 18, 2008

Jane (Young) Watson, ACAD ’48April 1, 2008

1950s

Sister Nora Deal (Louis Augustine), BA ’56January 16, 2008

Sister Evelyn Therese Goslin, BA ’56November 5, 2007

Sister Dorothy MacPhee (Marie Gonzaga),BA ’54, DipL ’64

Sister Therese Moore (Sheila Patrick),ACAD ’52, BA ’56, BEd ’57December 17, 2007

Sister Joseph Bernadette Moran, BA ’59March 2, 2008

Sister Anne Francis Pettie, BA ’56October 7, 2007

Sister Florence William Ryan, BA ’55October 9, 2007

1960s

Mary-Elizabeth Beazley, DipOA ’61October 2, 2007

Sister Catherine Laboure Bigley, BSc ’65January 17, 2008

Ellen (Cherry) Booth, BA ’69November 8, 2007

Sister Evelyn Donohoe (Margaret Marie),BSc ’64, BA ’68October 18, 2007

Bonita SimmonsJanuary 21, 2008

Paula Mary Vickers, BA ’66January 21, 2008

Pauline Frances (Polly) Vail, BA ’69January 13, 2008

Sister Maria Wittenborn (John Rosanne),BSc ’64January 28, 2008

1970s

Elizabeth (Beth) Manthorne, BA ’71November 21, 2007

1980s

Terry (Keddy) Goode, BA ’81April 17, 2008

Rosalyn Ann Lloy, BA ’88February 17, 2008

Edith Frances (Hill) Thorne, BA ’83January 11, 2008

2000s

Jennifer Horne December 28, 2007

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The MSV Golf Classic is the major revenue generator for the Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Association. Revenue generated allows the MSVAlumnae Association to support student scholarships, bursaries, activities and the University’s Capital Campaign, Building Tomorrow Together.

Thursday, August 14, 2008Granite Springs Golf Club

Registration: 11.30 am – 12.30 pmDinner and Prize Presentations: 6.00 pm

Fee: $170.00Includes: golf cart, dinner, prizes,

18-hole scramble format and lots of fun!

Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Associationc/o Alumnae Relations

University AdvancementMount Saint Vincent University

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