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2 FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews•Spring 2010
CastofFalcons: TheAthleticClub 3
CoverStory: RandyZupanski 5-7
Entrepreneur: HeatherWeaver 8
AlumniSuccess: MarkLuciani 9
BiotechnologyApplied DegreeProgram 10-11
AlumniProfile: StevenSouthgate 12-13
KristenO’Halloran MemorialBursary 14-15
MentoringforSuccess 16
AlumniProfile:KateYoung 17
AlumniProfile:BrianLee 18
AlumniPERKS 19-21
DistinguishedAlumniAwards2009 22-26
ClassNotesandInMemoriam 27-29
LostGrads:Areyouonthelist? 30
AlumniBoard 31
Managing EditorMichaelWickettEditorSimoneGrahamGraphic DesignPhilipWong,SiDesignAlumni PERKSJoshWestgateFanshawe PhotographerJohnSing
Fanshawe College Alumni Association
Board of DirectorsJoeMorrison–PresidentJordanHobbs–Vice-PresidentPaulineBessagato–TreasurerJonAristone–President-ElectBettyHolme–Past-President
Directors:MikeBessagato,ColleenCollier,JabariCooper(FSUPresident),CatherineFinlayson,GailMalcolm,RoxanneMcClenaghan,BevRobinson,MichaelWickett,GlendaCummingandJohnYandreski.
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OurCastofFalconsphotoforthisissuecombinesmembersfromboththenorthandsouthlocationsofTheAthleticClubinLondon,Ontario,manyofwhomhavestudiedFitnessandHealthPromotion(F&HP)atFanshaweCollege.
SincetheAthleticClubGroupwasfirstestablishedinLondon,Ontarioin1997,theclubhasprovidedhealth,wellness,andfitnessservicesfortensofthousandsofmembers.Itoffersfunsolutionstothoseembarkingonthejourneytobetterhealthandthecompanyisrelentlessinthepursuitofexceptionalcustomerservice.
TheAthleticClubGroupcurrentlyoperatesachainofhighqualityfitnessclubswithlocationsinLondon,Amherstburg,Kingsville,Guelph,ThunderBayandBrantford,andtwonewonesindevelopmentforOttawa.Eachofthefacilitiesprovidesmemberswithstate-of-the-artequipment,firstclassservice,qualitypersonaltrainers,women’sonlysections,family-friendlyoptions,childcareandawiderangeoffitnessandeducationalprograms.
Cast of Falcons
The Athletic Club – For the Love of your Health!
From left to right, back row:
Natalie Pittam (F&HP ‘01);
Leisa Bubel (F&HP ‘01);
Lindsay Schmidt (F&HP ‘08);
Jessica Kipp (Business Marketing ‘05)
and Kim Whalen (F&HP ‘08).
In the front row are: Alex Mikler
(General Arts and Science ‘04);
Paul Tavares (Recreation and Leisure
Services ‘02); Tavis Wabich (F&HP ‘07);
and Brent McKenzie (F&HP ‘00).
Spring 2010 • FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews 5
Managing a career in hotel management
When General Manager Randy Zupanski looks out from the newly opened Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, BC, he has a chance to reflect on a career path that took him across the globe and back again. The trip from Fanshawe student in the early 80s to a top level industry strategist in 2010 is one that he wouldn’t have missed for the world.
Randy Zupanski(Hotel and Restaurant Management ‘82)hasspentmorethan30yearsinthehospitalityindustryandthelasttwoyearsoverseeingconstructionintheheartofVancouver.Underhiswatchfuleye,theFairmontPacificRimhotelopenedinFebruary2010.
Perchedontheedgeoftheocean,this377-roomluxuryhotelprovidesspectacularviewsofStanleyPark,theBurrardInlet,theNorthShoreMountains,andthecityofVancouver.AsGeneralManager,Randycouldbarelycontainhisenthusiasmwhenhe,andhisnewlymintedandwelltrainedteamof350,openedthehoteljustintimetowelcometheworldtoVancouverfortheOlympicGames.
“Theexcitementinthecitywaselectricandafteryearsofplanning,wewerereadytocelebrate,”saysRandy,whostillthrillstoanewopening,eventhoughhehasdonethismanytimesbeforeinhiscareer.“Ourstaffandservicepartnersmadeourfirsttwomonthsanamazingsuccessandwearecontinuingtowelcomeguestsfromsomanydifferentcountriesandcultures.”
Nostrangertoworld-classcustomerservice,Randyhasheldleadershiprolesatmorethan15different
propertiesacrossNorthAmerica,inHongKongandinShanghai,China.Itwasastrategicmovethathemadeearlyinhiscareerthatsetthestageforsuccessstartingatarelativelyyoungage.
“WhenIgraduatedFanshawe,IwentstraighttoTorontoandtookajobwiththeWestinHotelstartingoutasaBarSupervisor,”recallsRandy.“Evenfromthestart,mygoalwastobeahotelgeneralmanager,butafteronlyashorttime,Icouldseemyoptionswithinabigchainwerelimited.ItwouldtakeforevertogetonaleadershiptracksincethemanagementtraineesatthattimewereprettywellallcomingfromlargeAmericanprogramssuchastheSchoolofHotelAdministrationatCornellUniversity.
“Theindustryhaschangednow;collegediplomasarewell-regarded,especiallyfromFanshawe’shospitalityprogram,butwhenIstartedout,Ijustcouldn’tprovemyselfquickenoughformytaste,”explainsRandy.
SoRandylookedaroundandthoughthecouldgainquickerandmorewellroundedexperienceworkingforasmallerindustryplayer.HechoseKanataHotels,acompanythatfocusedondoingmanagementchangeovers.Basically,theytook
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overproperties,renovatedthem,andrepositionedthem.
HesoonfoundthatwithinthesmallerKanatacompany,hewasabletogainupperlevelmanagementexperienceatamuchyoungerageandwithmoreintensity.“Withinjustafewyears,Igainedexposuretoeveryareaofthehotelbusinesswhereasatalargerchain,Iwouldhaveonlygainedexperienceonedepartmentatatime,”saysRandy.
Itwasgettingexposuretothoseleadershipactivitiesandbeinghands-onwithprojectsatalllevelsofthepropertiesthatallowedhimtobecomeageneralmanagerforthefirsttimeatage28.
“TherealitywasthatImovedmorequicklythanmaybeIevenshouldhavebutIaccomplishedmygoalonmyownterms,”saysRandy.“Itookthepathlesstraveledandsincethen,I’vetraveledandworkedinsomeprettyspectacularmarkets.”
WhilehisfirststintsasGMwereinsmallerhotels,hemovedfromKanataHotelstoCaraOperationsLimitedin1989tobuildonhisskillsandportfolio.
“AttheDaysInnattheTorontoAirport,Iledahighlysuccessfulconversion,renovationandreorganization,boostingoccupancyandleadingourcompetition,”saysRandy.ThatledtoasimilarleadershiproleattheDeltaTorontoAirportHotel
andthatopenedthedoortoanoffertogotoHongKong.
“ThiswasastrategicmoveformeandabitriskyinthatitinvolvedmovingbothmyselfandmyyoungfamilyoverseassoIcouldtakeontheroleofResidentManageroftheRegalAirportHotelinHongKong,”saysRandy,whofeelsveryfortunatethathiswife,MaryEllen,andtheirtwindaughters,CourtneyandMorgan,havesupportedhimeverystepoftheway.
Itwasaleapoffaithbecausethatpositionwasmorefocusedinoperationsanditcouldhavebeenseenasastepdownfromhispreviousroles,buthetookitbecausehereallywantedtogainexperienceinhigh-endluxuryhotels.Itworked.
Randylearnedboththecultureandthenuancesofhigh-endcustomerservicewithinthatinternationalsettingandfromdealingwithclientelefromallovertheworld.Fromthere,hewasofferedandtookonthechallengeofGMinchargeofthehotelopeningoftheRegalShanghaiEastAsiaHotelinShanghai,China.
Whileoverseas,MaryEllenandthegirlsalsolearnedsomuch.Whiletheadjustmentstoanewplacealwaystaketime,hiswifeenjoyedthevariousmovesandlearnedtobeflexibleandopenwhenmeetingnewpeopleandlearninganewculture.
“Insomecountries,likeHongKong,Icouldworkandthatwasgreat,”remembersMaryEllen.“Wetooktripstoothercountrieswiththegirlsandasaresultofourtravels,thetwinshavegrownuptobeflexible,acceptingandopentonewchallengesintheirlivesaswell.”
Afterfiveyearsoverseas,Randy,MaryEllenandthegirlsmovedbacktoCanada,sohecouldacceptachallengingroleattheSheratonSuitesCalgaryEauClaire.From1998to2005,Randyledthemthroughtheopening,operationandpositioningofthenewhotel,toapointwheretheyweresettingthemarketstandardandwinningprestigiousawardsyearafteryear.
“IlovedthatpropertyandwehadafantastictimeinCalgary.Itwasoneofthehardestplacesweeverhadtoleave,”remembersRandy,butthelureofpalmtrees,warmsunshineandtheCalifornialife-stylewascallingthem.
RandyspentthenextthreeyearsoverseeingthetransitionoftheSuttonPlace,renovatingittothetuneof$35million,andre-brandingitastheFairmontNewportBeach.“Thatwasa444-roomluxurypropertywith15functionroomsandalltheamenitiesyoucouldwant,”saysRandy“Itwasadreamtorenovateandrepositionthatgreatproperty.Imustsay,weenjoyedtheCaliforniasunshinealongtheway.Theoceanbreezesandthefishing–itwasglorious.”
Whenhewrappedupthatchallenge,theymovedbacktoCanadainMay2008tobeginplansfortheambitiousFairmontPacificRimbuildandtheFebruary2010openingthathejustmaneuvered.
I never had an issue with the moving
around. I thought it was exciting and it
was one of the aspects of the business
that drew me to this career.
Cover Feature
Spring 2010 • FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews 7
Fairmont Pacific Rim: Count down to opening day
TheopeningoftheFairmontPacificRimwentrighttothewire.Usuallyhotelshavea“softopening”firstwherebythehotelopenswithlimitedguestroominventoryandlimitedfoodandbeverage.Colleagueshavethechancetogetusedtothebuilding,systemsandprocedures,andthereistimefortroubleshootingandadjustmentsbeforeafullguestcomplementarrives.
ButattheFairmontPacificRim,itcamedowntothelast14daysandtherewerestillbasicallysixweeksofworktocomplete.Itwasahugechallengebuttheyworkedaroundtheclocktomakethedeadline.Thefirstguests-30ofthem-arrivedonFebruary5andthehotelwasatfulloccupancysixdayslater.
“Therewasalotatrisk.Weknewthatguestswerearrivingforaneventofalifetimeandwewantedtoensurethatitwasapositiveexperience,”saysRandy.“TheguestswewereexpectingwereallVIPs.Atanyothertime,theywouldeachhavehadtheredcarpettreatmentandherewewereexpectingafullhouseofthemandallatthesametime.”
Thelogisticsandplanningwerekey.“Addingtoourchallengewasthefactthatthedowntownareawassecure,duetotheOlympics,somanyofourlast-minutedeliveriescouldonlytakeplaceaftermidnight,”explainsRandy.“ThenwehadawarehouseinNorthVancouverhousingover$5millionofgoods,andwhenouroccupancywasdelayed,wewereabletopackitemsthatwererequiredforeachroom,sothattheyweresimplydroppedinandsetup.Itsavedanenormousamountoftime.
“AnotherreasonwewereabletohitthegroundrunningwasthehighlyskilledFairmonttransitionteamwhoaremastersatopenings.Wealsobroughtinemployeesfromacrossthechainwhowerebilletedwithourcolleagues.ORU,ourdiningroom,wasthelasttoopenandArnoldSchwarzeneggerandhiswifeMariaShriverwereamongthefirstguests.Theycameinforbreakfastafterheraninthetorchrelay,butIdon’tthinktheyrealizedwehadjustopened.Evennow,guestsaresurprisedwhenwetellthemthatwejustopened–theycan’tbelieveit.”
Inhiscurrentrole,Randysayshewearsanumberofhats.“Ageneralmanagerisinchargeofmakingthewholeoperationsuccessful.Wearethestrategicplannerforthebusiness;wearethecoach;wearegeneralistsinourfield,”heexplains.
“Really,anylargeluxuryhotelismadeupofanumberofdifferentbusinesses–restaurants,lounge,spa,fitnesscentre,businesscentre,giftshop,eventrooms,andsoon.SoIdealwithanumberofdifferentprofessionalsinallthoseareas.Idon’thavetobeanexpertoneverything,butIdohavetoknowenoughaboutalloftheminordertocoachandhelpthemmanagethosepartsofthebusiness,tomeettheoverallstrategicgoalsofthepropertyitself.”
Thisisdonethroughone-on-onemeetingsandthroughthesettingofhotel-widegoalsandstrategiesthatalldepartmentstieinto.Successismonitoredintermsof
guestsatisfactionratings,employeeengagement,andanumberofothermeasurements.
Asforthefuture,Randyisnotsurewherethewindsofchangemighttakehimnext.Hisdaughtersarenow20andstudyingtowardscareersoftheirown.
“Icouldseeusmaybegoinginternationalagain…whoknows?”saysRandy.“Ineverhadanissuewiththemovingaround.Ithoughtitwasexcitinganditwasoneoftheaspectsofthebusinessthatdrewmetothiscareer.
“Evenafter30years,IlovewhatIdo.Igetagreatdealofsatisfactionfromit,”saysRandy.“Thisissuchadiversebusinesstobein–withsomanybusinessunitsunderoneroof–it’squiteuniquethatway.We’veonlyjuststartedtoestablishthisnewpresenceinVancouver,sothisismycurrentfocusandoneI’mhappytostickwith.”
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WhenIlookatmycareerandmylife,alotofwhatIhaveaccomplishedhastodowithtakinginitiative,beingaleader,andinspiringteamsthatwork.EveninmyfirstjobworkingforCanada’slargestvideoduplicationhouse,VTRVideoinToronto,Iwasdeterminedtogetahead.Afteronlysixyearswiththem,IwasDirectorofProduction,responsibleformorethan150peopleinacomplexandgrowingmanufacturingoperation,beingbothaleaderandamentortoemergingleadersaroundme.
Fromthere,IwentontomanagelargeproductionfacilitiesinCanada,theUSandtheUK,combiningstrategicvisionwitheffectiveactionimplementation.Inalogicalprogression,Ico-foundedQualityWorks,Inc.,aCaliforniaconsultingcompany,whereIspecializedinimplementingbestpracticesininnovativemanagementmethodsacrosstheUS.Istilltravelandcompletecontractseachyearasaconsultantinthisareaofexpertise.
However,forthepast12years,Ihavehadthedelightofraisingmyyoungdaughter.Sheinspiredmetostartasecondcareerpathinaglobalhome-basedscrapbookingbusinesscalledCreativeMemories(CM).SinceItakealotofphotographsasaMom,IwasdrawntoCMbecausetheybelieveincelebratinglifethroughphotographsandstories–showingpeoplehowtoputtheirphotostogetherinalbumswithcaptions–sothememorieswilllastforcominggenerations.
In September 2009, Heather helped host a Creative Memories event at the London Convention Centre that saw 250 people working on their photo albums together for 12 happy and productive hours –
and it served as a fundraising event for Make-a-Wish Foundation too!
Balancing career and family is difficult enough, but Heather Weaver balances her family with two careers and makes incredible memories while doing it. Here’s how she does it – in her own words!
By: Heather Weaver (Television Broadcast ’83)
Making a career full of Creative Memories
Entrepreneur
MycurrentrolewithCreativeMemoriesisasaSeniorUnitLeaderandIamenjoyingeveryminuteofit.IamusingthecreativityandleadershipskillsIgainedatFanshaweandmybusinessexperiencetomakeithappen.Ishowothershowtheycanbecomehappilyself-employedwithCMandinthepastfiveyears,Ihavebuiltateamofmorethan35independentconsultants.Iearnawards,incentivesandfreetrips–mostrecentlytoDublin,Ireland–whichwasfabulous.
ButthebestthingaboutCMisthatIcanbalancemyfamilyandcareerinasustainableandhappyway.Iamthrilledwhencustomerstellmehowscrapbookinghasmadeatremendousdifferenceintheirlife.Itistherapeuticwhentimesaretoughtorelivespecialmemoriesfoundinphotographs.Customersalsolovetosocializewithotherpeoplewhoscrapbook.Plusourdigitalscrapbooksoftwareisabsolutelyincredibletooandidealforpeoplewhosephotosonlyexistontheircomputer.
Thetruthiseveryonetakesphotographsandtherearenotenoughconsultantstoservetheentirepopulation,soCreativeMemoriesisalwayshiring.FormoreinformationonCreativeMemories,pleasevisitwww.mycmsite.com/heatherweaverorgivemeacallat(519)268-0096.
Spring 2010 • FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews 9
In 2008, Mark Luciani of Tillsonburg knew he had to make a change. As a 39-year-old single father about to be laid off from his job in a bad economy, he faced an uncertain future. Then something unexpected happened.
MarkLucianihadalwaysdreamedofbecomingapoliceofficer,butdidn’thavetheeducationtomakethatdreamcometrue,untilanunexpectedbitofnewscamehisway.
“Iheardfromafriendthattherewasaone-yearPoliceFoundationsprogrambeingofferedatFanshaweCollege’sWoodstockcampusforthefirsttime,”Markremembers.“OnceIlookedintoit,Iknewthetimingwasrighttogobacktoschool.”
Afterquiteaprocessandalongyear,inOctober2009,MarkgraduatedfromPoliceFoundationsinWoodstock.Heimmediatelyputhisnameintomovethroughthehiringprocesswithalocalpoliceforce.
Atgraduation,headmittedthepastyearhadnotbeenaneasyone.Whilehesharescustodyofhistwoyoungchildren,theyarewithhimalotofthetime.Healsohadtoworkextrahardtocomeupwithfundingthroughprovincialprogramsandbursaries.Evenwithfundingfinallysecured,hestillhadtofindextratimetodothecoursework.
“IstudiedwhenIwasinschool,andwhenmykidswereinschoolorinbed,”Marksays.“SomenightsIwouldonlybeabletomanagethreeorfourhoursofsleep.Ineededtoattainstronggrades,butalsospendtimewithmykids.ItwasabalanceIknewIhadtoachieve,becausefailurewasnotanoptionforme.Iwastoldbyapolicerecruiterthatmygradeswouldmatter,andItookthatadviceveryseriously.”
Markdidmorethanjustgetgoodgrades.HemadetheDean’sHonourRollandalsogotinvolvedasStudentCouncilPresident.Throughitall,hiskidsgavehimtheinspirationtokeepgoing.
“EverytimeIgotagoodgradeonanassignmentIwasmotivatedtodomore,”hesays.“EverytimeIwasdiscouraged,IwouldhearmykidsaskifIwasapolicemanyetanditwouldmotivatemetoworkevenharder.”
Markwasoneofmorethan300graduatesfromtheWoodstockcampusin2009.Heencouragesotherpeoplelikehim–adultswhohavebeenoutofschoolforyears–togoforit.AsMarksays:“Youcanbesuccessfultooifyoustaypositive,workhard,andarecourageousenoughtotakeonthechallenge.”
Law Enforcement dream starts at
Fanshawe’s Woodstock campus
By: Karrie Burke
Mark Luciani thanks his parents and his children for helping him get through college.
Spring 2010 • FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews 9
Fromenvironmentalprioritiestoeconomicrealitiestoethicalconcerns,thegrowingfieldofbiotechnologyismakingabigimpactonourlivesandourfutures.Drivenbytheneedexpressedbyindustryformoreprofessionalstoenterthisfield,FanshawedevelopedaBachelorofAppliedTechnologydegreeinBiotechnologyandlauncheditin2005.
“Therewasaneedforpeoplewithadvancedskillstofillroleswithinbiotechnologybusinesses,researchinstitutesandtoworkwithscientists,”saysCherylKetola,professorandcoordinatorofthebiotechnologyprogramatFanshaweCollege.“Whileuniversitiesofferbiotechnologyasafieldofstudy,thisapplieddegreeinbiotechnologyatFanshaweistheonlyoneofitskindinOntario.”
ThefirstFanshawegraduatescompletedtheirdegreesinJune2009andarenowestablishingcareersinthefield.Theyenteredthejobmarketwithnotonlytheoreticalknowledgebutalsopracticalskills.Alongwitheightacademiclevelsofstudy,studentsparticipatedinamandatoryfour-monthco-operativeworkplacementandsomechosetotakeanadditionalfourmonthco-operativeworkoption.
Withintheprogram,coursesincludebiotechnology,genetics,bioinformatics,
molecularbiology,microbiology,virology,andpharmacologyandtoxicology.Theyalsoexplorerelatedsocietal,economic,ethical,legal,andenvironmentalissues.Throughclassesandlabs,studentsdevelopskillsinexperimentaldesign,statisticaldataanalysis,andthehandlingofmicrobial,plant,andanimalgeneticmaterialandproteins.
Inthisway,Fanshaweispreparingstudentsforopportunitiesinmedicine,pharmaceuticals,nutraceuticals,researchanddevelopment,qualityandregulatorysettings,andtechnicalsalessupport.Infact,someofthesejobsaresonewanddiverse,theyareonlyjustnowbeingdefinedandfilled.
“Thebiotechnologyindustryissomuchmorethanjustthedrugdevelopmentindustry,”explainsLeeSmithsonwhoisGeneralManagerofTheStillerCentreforTechnologyCommercializationinLondon,Ontario.“Whilethatisstillthemostrecognizableindustrialsectorwhichemploysbiotechnologyworkers,othersectorsareincreasinglyturningtothesewell-trainedknowledgeexpertswhoareadeptinsomanyapplications.”
Smithsongoesontosaythatbiotechisahighgrowthindustrywithlargeamountsofpublicandprivatedollarsandbusiness
When students complete the four-year applied degree program in biotechnology at Fanshawe, they are confident in taking ideas from a lab stage to the marketplace. They are stepping into career-building positions within this expanding field and already making their mark.
Biotechnology grads give the industry a boost
Spring 2010 • FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews 11
expertisebeinginvested.“TheapplieddegreeprograminbiotechnologyatFanshawedeliversskilledgraduateswiththeproblem-solving,results-orientedapproachesthatarehighlyvaluedbycompaniesinthesediversesectors,”saysLeeSmithson.“Theyneedgoodpeopletobeabletocompeteinglobalmarketsandtoensuretheycancapturethemarketshareneededtobesuccessful.”
CurrentlyinLondon,itisestimatedthatabout2,000peopleworkinthebiotechsector,accordingtoStatisticsCanada.Withinweeksoftheprogram,theFanshawegraduateshadjoinedthatpoollastJunebylandingjobsorplanningtocontinueuniversitystudies.
Oneofthem,ChristinaKeller,chosetogototheUniversityofCalgary,wheresheenteredtheMaster’sprograminBiomedicalTechnologyinSeptember.Christinawasthrilledtobeacceptedtotheuniversityandtofindoutthatshewasoneofeightpeopletoalsobenominatedforafullscholarship.
FormoreinformationonthisdegreeprogramatFanshawe,call(519)452-4419orvisitourwebsite:http://www.fanshawec.ca/en/BIO1/
Alumni profiles of recent Biotechnology Grads
Jennifer Dawe(Applied Technology-Biotechnology ’09)istheManageroftheConvergenceLaboratoryatTheStillerCentreforTechnologyCommercialization.
“My job is to manage the Convergence Lab and oversee the day-to-day laboratory activities, including the smooth operation of essential scientific equipment and laboratory automation. I also use my lab skills directly on projects for new companies which operate within our Centre but don’t yet have their own technologist on staff.”
What is biotechnology?
Biotechnologyistheuseofmicroorganisms,suchasbacteriaoryeasts,orbiologicalsubstances,suchasenzymes,toperformspecificindustrialormanufacturingprocesses.Biotechnologyhasapplicationsinfourmajorindustrialareas:healthcareandmedical;cropproductionandagriculture;non-foodindustrialusesofcropsandotherproducts(suchasbiodegradableplastics,vegetableoil,andbiofuels);andenvironmentaluses.
David Andrew (Andy) Prince(Applied Technology-Biotechnology ’09)workswithtwoPh.D.researchersinaresearchlabwhichishousedatTheStillerCentreforTechnologyCommercialization.
“I completed my co-op work placement at Stiller and made some great connections. Since graduation, I have been working as a biochemical engineer under the supervision of two researchers on industrial applications of new biotechnologies that are intended for the marketplace. It is an exciting place to be and it is exactly what I was hoping to be doing.”
Lauren Burdick (Applied Technology-Biotechnology ’09)worksattheMSGeneticsLab(MultipleSclerosis)atLondonHealthSciencesCentreinLondon,Ontario.
“I had two really interesting co-op work placements – one was working in bioinformatics in a lab at UWO and the other was doing analysis of the chemical components of a food product – wild-flower honey. My current position is a contract one with the Canadian Collaborative Research Project on MS. I like that this role is in the research field. Coming out of the program, I felt very well prepared.”
Nadjib Faci (Applied Technology-Biotechnology ’09)hassecuredafull-timejobasalabtechniciantestingrawmaterialsandfinishedproductswithinamanufacturingsetting.
“During the program, I gained invaluable co-op work experience at a microbiology lab within the beverage industry in Montreal. It was a tremendous learning experience since I got to apply so much of what I learned at Fanshawe to the practical work of the day. I’m enjoying my current job very much, being able to put my skills to work.”
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WhenSteven Southgate (Interior Design 95)graduatedfromFanshaweCollege,hesetouttoclimbthedecidedlychicladderoftheinteriordesignworld.OriginallyfromWoodstock,Ontario,hemovedtoTorontoandnotlongafter,landedthegigofalifetimeonDivine Design with Candice Olson,adecoratingshowhostedbyCanadiandesignguruCandiceOlson.TheshowwrappeditslastepisodeinFebruary2010,aftereightgreatyearsthatSteventhoroughlyenjoyed.
Duringitsrun,theshowwasbroadcastacrossCanadaonWNetworkandreachedanother80millionhomesonHGTV-US,burninguptheNorthAmericanairwaves,bringinggreatdesigntothemasses.StevenservedasDesignSupervisorformostofthatrun,butittooksomefortunatetimingandalotoftalenttolandhimsuchacovetedspot.
HisfirstjobwasatalocalLondonfurnituredesignstorebutwhenthestoreclosed,hedecidedtoheadtoTorontotowavehismagicdecoratingwandovertheunsightly,outdatedandunwelcoming.Atfirstheworkedataninteriordesignstore,andthenasajuniordesigneralongsideanestablishedinteriordesigner.
LandingaTVgigwasnotsomethinghehadeventhoughtofuntilaproductioncompanyannounceditwaslookingforafewsavvydesigners.SteveninitiallypitchedhisresumeforanothershowthatwasbeingproducedbythesamecompanyasDivine Design,andasithappened,oneimpeccablydecorateddoorclosedandanotherformidableonewasflungopen.
Whentheproducerscalledhimback,itwastoauditionfortheroleoftheon-cameraDesignAssistantonDivine Design.“Reallyyouknow,Ijusthappenedtodropmyresumeatatimewhenlotsofnewdesignshowswerebeingdevelopedandproduced,”recallsStevenmodestly.HeeagerlyacceptedtheopportunitytorevelindesigndécorworkingalongsidesomeofCanada’sbest.
WhiletheroomsonDivine Designweredecidedlyglamorous,Steven’sdayswerenotexactlyspentnibblingbonbonsandsippingchampagne.HedescribestheroleasbeinglikeaProjectManager(butworkinginTVland),responsibleforcoordinatingallthetradespeopleanddesignelementsfortheshow.Hehadtoworkoutallthetiming,theorders,deliveriesandinstallations,andbeavailableonsitewhentheshowwasbeingshot.
When Steven Southgate was growing up, he should have had wheels installed on the furniture in his bedroom because he was always moving it around. Just completing a stint as a key player on a wildly successful decorating show, he hasn’t looked back - or stopped decorating - since.
By: Monica de Wit
Steven Southgate – Designing a divine career
At left, Steven Southgate and Candice Olson on set.
Spring 2010 • FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews 13
RepresentingdesignerCandiceOlson,healsohadtocheckinatalltheworksitestomakesureeverythingwasonscheduleandofcourse,perfect.“Ilovedthefreedomandthetrustthatwasgiventometogetthejobdone,”saysStevenaboutthiscreativecareer,buthealsomentionsthatthingsdidgettensesometimeswhenworkinganddealingwithsuppliersandtrades,especiallywhentheydidn’talwaysunderstandtheurgencyoftheprojects.
“ItwasagreatrunandImetsomanyinterestingandinspiringpeopleinthisindustry,”saysStevenwhojustlaunchedhisowncompanycalledStevenSouthgateI.D.“ThebestthingisthatIcannowgobacktomyoriginalplans–tohavemyowndesignconsultingfirm–butnowIhaveamassedadesignportfoliowithdetailsofanadditional212rooms,30kitchensand19bathroomsthatIhadahandindesigning.”
Whenhelooksback,StevensaystimespentatFanshawewastimewellspent.“Fanshawegavemeawell-roundededucationthatpreparedmefortherealworld.Ilearnedhowtosharemycreativevisionwithclients.”StillabelieverinFanshawe,hehashiredFanshawegradstoworkwithhimovertheyears,includingAlison Pugh (Interior Design 03)whowaswiththetelevisionshowforfiveyears.(Seesidebar).
Sincestrikingoutonhisown,Stevenhascompletedseveralfullkitchenrenovationprojects,abathroom,abrandnewloftcondo,andafullyremodelledbasementfamilyroom.Soevennowthatthecamerasaren’trolling,Stevencontinuestomaketheimpossibleseemeffortlessandcontinuestoincorporateeachclient’sownpersonalityandpersonalitemsintotheirrooms.
“Roomswithoutpersonalitemslookliketheyweredesignedbysomeoneelseandjustsetinyourspace,”saysSteven.“Itellclients-Iwantyourhometolooklikeyou,notlikeme.Iliketotakethingsthatmeansomethingtoyouandusethemasajumpingoffpoint.Ibelievethiswillgroundthespaceandhelpcreatearoomthatisasoriginalasyouare.”
It’sworkingwellandwhiletherestillmaybeanotherdivineinterventioninhisfuturesomewhere,fornowthiscreativesoulisperfectlyhappydetermininghisowndestiny.
Alison Pugh – Life in TV LandLikeSteven,Alison Pugh(Interior Design 03)
alwaysknewshewantedacreativecareer.GrowingupinacenturyhomeinTottenham,Ontario,shewassurroundedbybeautifulantiquesandthankstoherparents,shedevelopedanearlyappreciationforartanddesign.
Rightoutofhighschool,FanshaweCollegewasaperfectchoicebecauseshedidnothaveexperienceoranykindofportfolio.“AtFanshawe,Igainedextensivetechnicalskillsandwhileitwasallgreat,IfoundthefurniturehistorycoursewasactuallyoneofthemostvaluablethingsIlearned,”sherecalls.
SheworkedintheresidentialdesignfieldbeforeapplyingtoTVlandandlandingajobasaDesignAssistantonDivine Designfiveyearsago.ShewasinvolvedintakinginitialsitemeasurementsandprovidingbasedrawingsfortheleaddesignerandhostCandiceOlsontoworkfrom,plusprocuringitemsneededfortheshow.
“Iworkedverycloselywiththeretailersandsuppliers,selectingfinishesandstylesthatwouldfitwithinthedesignplans,”explainsAlison.“Itwasatechnicaltypeofjobbutsomuchfunbecausewegottoseesomanynewproducts.WegotsamplessenttousbymanufacturersfromacrossNorthAmericawholovedseeingtheirproductsfeaturedontheshow.”
Divine DesignwasmostlyshotinCanada,with26showsperyear,butAlisonwasthrilledwhenshegottoparticipatewithCandiceOlsonandtheteamonaspecialsegmentpreparedfortheLIVE! with Regis and KellyshowandtheyalsodidamakeoverambushinManhattan,NYthatwasbroadcastonThe Oprah Winfrey Showlastyear.
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“IhopeonedayIwillbeabletogiveback.”ThiswasthelastlinespokenbyKristenO’HalloranassheacceptedherFanshaweCollegePracticalNursingdiploma.Sheutteredthislineinaspeech–whichwouldseemlikeacommonoccurrenceonagraduationday.Theuniquetwist,however,isthatKristenhadnovoice.Well,atleastnotananatomicalvoicebox.Shelostitduringoneofhermanysurgeriesinoneofthemanyyearsshebattledcancer.
Althoughshewaswithoutavoicebox,hermessagehasbeenheardincountlessstoriesandchangedanenormousnumberoflives.Wewanttocontinuetotellherstory…wewanttocontinuespreadinghermessageof
courageandhope.Wehadtheprivilegetobetouchedbyanangelhereonearth.KristenO’Halloranepitomizedthemeaningofperseveranceandcourage.Shedefinedcompassionandsheembodiedthespiritofhopeeverysingledayofherlife.
Kristenwasdiagnosedwithararetypeofcancerattheageof7.Herjourneybegan–yearsofsurgeries,doctor’svisits,chemotherapy,radiationandhospitalstays.Herchildhoodcouldveryeasilyhavesufferedasaresultofthedifficultiessheencountered,butKristensawthingsdifferently.Shefought.Shehoped.Shesurvived.Shewasachildbutshewaswisefarbeyondheryears.
Kristenalwayslivedherlifetothefullest.Thedoctorstoldhershewouldn’tbeabletoplaysportslikeeveryoneelse–yetsheplayedbaseball,ringetteandhockeyoncountlessteams,includingastintasthegoalieforthechampionship-winninghighschoolgirls’hockeyteam.Thedoctorstoldherthatduetothepermanentholeinherthroatthatallowedhertobreathe,shewouldbeunabletoswim.ButshespenteverysummerinthewateratWasagaBeachorinabackyardpool.ThatwasKristen–alwayswillingtodotheimpossible,tochallengetheboundaries,toachievetheinsurmountable.Sheneverstoppedfighting.Shenevergaveuphope.
Memorial bursary established for a courageous young woman
Against all odds, an incredibly positive young woman named Kristen O’Halloran received her college diploma in Practical Nursing at a special ceremony on September 10, 2007. Shewastooilltoattendtheregulargraduationbutsheremaineddeterminedtoseethisgoalthrough–agoalshesetasayounggirl.Sheknewallaboutthehealthcaresystemandthetremendousneedforcareproviders–sheherselfhadbeeninandoutofhospitalspracticallyallofherlife,battlingcancerandseriousillnesswithcourageandhope.
KristenO’Halloranfinishedherjourneyonthisearthatage25afteracourageousandgenerouslifewelllived.Hersister,ErinO’Halloran,gaveanincrediblymovingspeechattheCelebrationofKristen’sLifeonJuly11,2008,andErinhasagreedtoshareitwithyou.ItexplainshowspecialKristenwastoallwhoknewherandhow,afterdeath,herstorycontinuestoinspirethosewhohearit.
In tribute to my sister - Kristen Leigh O’Halloran - August 24th, 1982 – July 7th, 2008
By: Erin O’Halloran
Spring 2010 • FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews 15
Herlastyearsoflife,andtheonesfilledwiththemostpainandchallenge,werebyfarherfullest.Shewentparasailingandzip-cordinginHawaii,skiedWhistlerBlackcombinBritishColumbia,cruisedtheCaribbean,andsaidaspeechasthemaid-of-honoratherbestfriend’sweddingintheBahamas…allwhilebalancingschool,work,chemoandmultiplesurgeries.Shecontinuedtofight.Shecontinuedtohope.
WhenpeoplemetKristen,theywereastoundedbyherstrength.Theywereinspiredbyhercourage.Teammatesandchemobuddiesalikeallfoundsolaceinherundyingcommitmenttoembracelifeeveryday.Shenevergaveup,sheneverlosthope,andbecauseofher–manyotherpeoplefoundtheirinnerstrengthtofighttheirownbattles.Kristengavepeoplethemostpreciousgiftofall–shegavethemhope.
Herworldandourscamecrashingdownwiththerealizationthatshewasgoingtoloseherbattle.KristendiedonJuly7th,2008.Welostadaughter,sister,friend,teammate,soldierandnurse,butwegainedanangel.Itiswithherinspirationandcommitmenttoeternalhopethatweasagroupwanttocontinueherfightsothatotherscanbenefitfromthecomfortofknowingthatanythingispossible.ShewasaDeterminedAngeltoSustainHope.Wewillcontinuetotellherstory–wewillcontinuetosustainhope.
OnAugust24,2009,thefirstbursaryrecipienttobenefitfromtheKristen O’Halloran Memorial BursarywasRobynThomson,aNursingstudentatFanshaweCollege.AboveareKristen’sparents,MarshaO’Halloran(left)andDougO’Halloran(right)presentingthebursarytoRobyn(centre).
AsKristen’slovingparentsmadethepresentation,theysaid,“Wearehonouredtopresentthefirstawardtodaytoyou,Robyn,andwishyouallthebestasyouembarkonyournursingjourney.WehopethatKristen’slegacywillempoweryoutobecomeanincrediblecaregiver,friendandhealthcareprovider.”
Fromthispointon,thisbursarywillbegivenouteveryyeartoaFanshaweNursingstudentwhoembodiesthe
samequalitiesthatKristendid–hope,perseverance,courageandstrengthinthefaceofadversityorchallenge.ThebursaryfundwassetupfrommemorialdonationsandfundraisingthefamilydidbecausetheywantedtokeepKristen’smemoryaliveandgiveabursaryeachyeartoaFanshawestudenttoassistwithcollegecosts.
Undertheprovincialgovernment’sOntarioTrustforStudentSupportprogram,donationstoFanshaweCollegetocreateendowedstudentbursariesqualifytohavetheprincipalamountmatched.ThatiswhattheO’HalloranfamilydidanditmeantthattheamounttheygatheredandgrantedtoFanshaweforKristen’sMemorialwasmorethandoubledbytheProvinceandthenthefullamountinvestedsothateachyear,interestearnedcouldbepaidoutintheformofabursary.
Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformationaboutsettingupamemorialbursaryforalovedone,pleasecontacttheFanshaweCollegeFoundation,phone:(519)452-4112oremail:cfinlayson@fanshawec.ca.
About the DASH Foundation:
KristenO’Halloranwasaveryspecialpersonwhoepitomizedthemeaningofhopeeverydayofher25years.Whenyouhearherstory,youwillunderstandtheimportanceofhope.Amidstyearsofbadnews,operations,challenges,chemotherapy,setbacks,obstaclesandradiation,sheneverlosthope.Whenshelostherhair–sheneverlosthope.Whenshelosthervoice–sheneverlosthope.Duringhertimehere,Kristenwasacourageousgirlfullofhope.
Nowthatsheisgone,shehasbecomeaDeterminedAngeltoSustainHope–DASHforshort.TheDASHKristenO’HalloranMemorialFoundationisanincorporatedorganizationandfundthatwasdevelopedinhermemory.Thegroupiscommittedtosupportingavarietyofindividualsandorganizationsthatrequireassistanceintheirownquesttosustainhope.Formoreinformation,visitwww.thedashfoundation.org
The Kristen O’Halloran Memorial Bursary at Fanshawe College
16 FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews•Spring 2010
16-Mentoring Feature
Students are seeking mentors – can you be there?
For the past five years, students and alumni have been participating in the Mentoring for Success program. Maybe this is your year to get involved?
TheMentoring for Successprogramisamatchingservicewherebyactiveworkingalumnimembersgivetheirtimetoprovideadviceandencouragementtosomeonewithlessexperienceinthatsamecareerfield.
OnesuchmatchthathasreallybenefitedfromtheprogramisAlex Kamps,acurrentstudentintheBachelorofAppliedTechnology,BiotechnologyprogramandAnne (McKay) Rigg(Medical Lab Technology ’78).Anneworkedinthemedicalfieldbeforebecomingateacher.ShecurrentlyworksasaninstructoratWesterveltCollegeinLondonandsheisalsoanactiveadvisorandassessorwithinherprofessionalassociation.
“Thishasbeenanexcellentmatchtobepartof,”saysAlex,whowouldliketobecomeahighschoolscienceteachersomeday.“Anneseesthiscareerfromseveralangles–working,teachingandadvising–andshehasbeengenerousinsharingherexperiencesandgivingmesomegreatnetworkingideas.”
WhentheywerefirstmatchedinFall2008,AnneRiggwasn’tquitesurewhattoexpect,butshewasopentotheidea.“Iwassurprisedthatweendeduphavingsomuchincommonanditwassoeasytostrikeupafriendship,”recallsAnne.“Duringourmatch,wemetforcoffeeandwetalkedaboutbothlifeingeneralandspecificcareerquestionsthatAlexhad.Alexwasverymotivatedtoget
asmuchaspossibleoutofoursessionswhichIfoundrefreshingforsuchayoungperson.”
Nowthattheofficialmatchperiodisdone,thetwostillkeepintouchandtheyaresoldonthevalueofmentorship.“Ireallyencourageworkingalumnimemberstobecomementorsiftheycan,”saysAlex,whowillgraduatefromhisprogramin2011.“Youcanreallymakeadifferencetosomeonejuststartingout.IplantobecomeamentorinthefuturemyselfbecauseIhavegottensomuchoutofit.”
Anneagreesthattherearemanybenefitstotheprogram.“IhavelearnedfromAlexaboutwhatheisstudyinginbiotechnologythesedaysanditisinterestinghowthecurrenttechnologiesarebeingtaughtandbeingused.Thisisfieldwherethepaceoftechnologicalchangeisreallyfastsoweallhavetokeeplearningjusttostayontopofthings.”
MentorsaregraduatesofFanshaweCollegewithatleastfiveyearsworkexperience,postgraduation,inarelatedfieldofstudyandtheyagreetogiveabouttwotofourcontacthourspermonthtoacurrentstudentoverasixmonthperiod.Formoreinformation,pleasecontacttheMentoring for SuccessprogramcoordinatorCarolynMcCabebyemail:cmccabe@fanshawec.ca,orbyphoneat(519)452-4285.
Spring 2010 • FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews 17
Managing current affairs and so much moreIt takes nerves of steel and true professionalism to balance the many public faces of the Thames Valley District School Board. Fortunately Kate Young is up to the challenge.
HavinggrownupinLondonandhavingreportedthenewsdailyhereformorethan20years,Kate (Anderson) Young (Broadcast Journalism 75)isuniquelyqualifiedtowearanumberofhatsandtakeonanumberofchallenges.ShelovesthiscityandknowsLondonandMiddlesexinsideout,soitnotsurprisingthatwhenshewasofferedahighprofilejobwithoneoftheregion’slargestemployersin2008,shejumpedatthechance.
Indoingso,KateYoungbecameManager,PublicAffairsandCommunityRelationsfortheThamesValleyDistrictSchoolBoard(TVDSB).TheTVDSBisoneofthelargestpublicschoolboardsinOntariocoveringmorethan7,000squarekilometersandresponsiblefor76,000studentsin154elementaryschoolsand30secondaryschools.Italsoemploysmorethan8,000fullandpart-timestaff,overhalfofthemteachers.ShetookonthisroleafterservingasManagerofCommunityRelationsforTDBankFinancialGroupinLondonforthreeyears.
HerrolewiththeTVDSBiswideranging,sinceshenotonlymanagesmediarelations,butshealsooverseestheThamesValleyEducationFoundationandthecommunityuseoffacilitiesdepartment.Inherrole,shealsomanagestheonlinecontentfortheBoard,andgetsinvolvedinspeechwriting,specialeventsandceremonies.
“Thisisapositionwithalittlebitofeverythingandnotwodaysarethesame,”
saysKate.“Ourteamisalwaysreadytorespondtowhateverishappeninginourschoolsandinourcommunities.Iknowverywellthemedia’sdeadlinesandchallenges,soweworkwiththemdailytostayontopofthepressingissuesoftheday.”
KateYoungisalsooneofFanshaweCollege’sbestallies.In2000,KatereceivedaDistinguishedAlumniAwardfromFanshaweCollegeandwasnominatedforthePremier’sAwardforheroutstandingcareerachievementsandhermanycontributionstothecommunity.
Overtheyears,Katehasbeeninvolvedwithawiderangeofcharitableorganizationsandcommunitygroups.InSeptember2009,sheacceptedathree-yeartermtoserveontheFanshaweCollegeBoardofGovernors.
“MyhearthasalwaysbeenatFanshaweCollege.Ihadfamilyandsomanyfriendswhoattendedtooandmyfatherworkedthereyearsago,”recallsKate,whocreditshercollegeeducationforgivingherthecareerskillstobesuccessful.
“Sonowitismyturntocontributeaswell,bybringingmyperspectivesandexperiencetotheBoardofGovernors,andinturnIcanbringbackcollegeissuestotheThamesValleyDistrictSchoolBoard.Iseesomanywayswecanworktogethertobringtheschoolsystemandpost-secondaryinalignmentforthegoodofallourstudentsandtobuildstrongercommunities.”
Building stronger communities together.
18 FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews•Spring 2010
Imagine a 12-year-old boy in Michigan in a darkroom, mixing chemicals and developing photographs as if by magic, and you will see where Brian Lee developed his love of photography. This article celebrates his distinguished and creative career.
Brian Lee: The very picture of a professional
WhenBrian Lee(Photography 74/Advanced Photography 75)washonouredwitha2009President’sDistinguishedAchievementAwardinthecategoryDistinguishedTeacher,itmadeperfectsense.ItwasafittinghonourforsomeonewhohasspentmorethanthreedecadesatFanshaweCollegeandwhohasbeensodedicatedtodeliveringthebestforthestudentsallthoseyears.
DuringhistimeatFanshawe,Briansawthecampusfromjustabouteveryangle–asastudent,technician,teacher,andadministrator–andhelivedthroughadizzyingarrayoftechnologicalchanges.
Brianwasalwaysastrongproponentofinnovativeideasandinitiativesandheservedasthedrivingforcebehindthemovetodigitalphotographyin1992.HerecognizedtheimportanceofkeepingpacewiththerapidchangesinhisdisciplineandhisworkensuredthatFanshaweremainedthemostrelevantcollegeforaspiringprofessionals.
FollowingontheheelsofthepioneeringworkdoneatFanshawe,Brianhimselfwascalledupontogiveworkshopsandbeaconsultanttoprofessionalphotographersandotherinstructorsastothecapabilitiesandlimitationsofdigitaltechnology.
OutsideofFanshawe,BrianoperateshisownfreelancephotographybusinessandhehasbeenanactivememberoftheProfessionalPhotographersofCanada(PPOC)andtheProfessionalPhotographersofOntario(PPOC-ON)sincehisgraduationin1975.
Briantookkeyleadershippositionswiththosegroupsovertheyearsandin1994,heachievedrecognitionbythePPOCasaMasterofPhotographicArts.Ayearearlier,BrianwasdesignatedasrecipientofthePPOCSpecialistPhotographeroftheYearAward.
InJune2009whenBrianretiredafter34yearsfromfull-timeworkatthecollege,heleftfromtheroleofCoordinatorofthePhotography,AdvancedPhotography,andMediaTheoryandProductionPrograms.However,inSeptember,hereturnedtoteachtwodaysaweektosecondandthirdyearphotographystudents.
“Thisallowsmetokeeptheverybestpartofmycareer–theclassroomteaching–butleavesplentyoftimeforoutsidepursuitsincludingphotographyprojects,travel,locationshoots,givingworkshops,speaking,judgingandadjudicating,”saysBrian.Theseareaspectsofhiscareerthathavebeentremendouslyimportanttohim,andvaluedhighlybyhispeers,sowefullyexpectthathewillbejustasbusyinretirementashewasforsomanyyearsatFanshaweCollege.
Spring 2010 • FanshaweCollegeAlumniNews 19
Accommodations
The Airport Inn and SuitesDundasSt.E.andAirportRd.,London(519)457-1200Fanshawe alumni receive corporate rates.
Campus Living Residences and Conference CentresAvailableatcommunitycollegesacrossOntario1-877-225-8664$74.95 per night, double occupancy.
Choice Hotels CanadaOver270hotelsinCanada;over5,400hotelsworldwide.1-800-4-CHOICEchoicehotels.caID#00088263Receive up to 20% off standard rates.
Residence Inn by Marriott383ColborneSt.,DowntownLondonFortoll-freereservations,call1-877-477-8483www.marriott.comReceive 15% off corporate suite rates.
Quote booking code as follows: OGEX for a Queen Suite OGEZ for a Double Queen Suite OGEY for a King Suite
Station Park All Suite Hotel242PallMallSt.,London(519)642-4444or1-800-561-4574Receive the rate of $125 with your PERKS card (regular rate $189).
Automotive and Car Rental
Alamo Car Rentals1-800-354-2322www.alamo.caQuote contract ID# 7011846 for your Fanshawe alumni discount rate!
Auto Parts Centres63ClarkeRd.,London(519)451-1100Specializinginafter-marketautoparts,bumpertobumper,foreignanddomestic.Receive 10% off with your PERKS card.
National Car Rentals1-800-CAR-RENTwww.nationalcar.caQuote contract ID# 3816862 for your Fanshawe alumni discount rate!
OK Tire Huron ParkUnit6-10WashburnDr.,Kitchener(519)895-8632Receive 15% off service and parts (incl. tires).
ClothingBud Gowan Formal WearInLondon,SarniaandWoodstock(519)672-6210
10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise. Not valid with any other promotional discounts.
A Star Is Born8FrontSt.W.,Strathroy(519)245-8181Children’s outfitters. Receive 10% off our regular prices.
Electronics & Computers
Core Technologies & Telecom Ltd.Wecarrytelecommunication,networkingandITequipment.(519)690-2673info@ctnt.caorvisitwww.ctnt.ca10% off regular price with your PERKS card.
Power Flower Web DesignLondon,Ontario(519)461-0871Receive $100 off a custom designed website.
Start Communications1200-383RichmondSt.,London(519)434-5888High-speed Internet from only $24.95 per month. Includes personal email, web space, newsgroups and technical support. Get a 10% discount with your PERKS card!
Optical Services
LenscraftersMasonvillePlace,London(519)660-1104Receive 20% off your purchase with your PERKS card!
Personal Services
Aladdin Wet Cleaners & Tailors797YorkSt.,London(519)642-0878Fabriccarespecialists.Environmentallyfriendlycleaning!Professionalalterationdepartmenton-site.Receive 15% off the regular price with your PERKS card.
Beta Photos Co. Ltd.www.betaphotos.com(519)438-7195,info@betaphotos.comReceive a 10% discount with your PERKS card: wedding photos, family events, family portraits or restoration of family photos.
Visit our Web site for complete details of each PERK. www.fanshawec.ca/alumni/perks
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Chromata Hairstyling419OldWonderlandRd.,London(519)474-7988chromate@rogers.comhttp://ca.geocities.com/chromata@rogers.comReceive 25% off your first visit, 15% off after that.
Elite Ocean Spa305CommissionersRd.W.London,ON(519)471-3095www.eliteoceanspa@bellnet.caReceive $20 off esthetic services of $100 or more or bring a friend and both will receive a 25% discount on services totaling $180 or more.
Healthy Home Caregiver Services143WestmountRd.E.,Kitchener(519)894-4772www.thhcanada.comProvidinglive-innannies/caregiversforfamilies.No agency fee for PERKS card holders.
Johnson Insurance Inc.1-800-563-0677Preferred rates on home and auto insurance.
Johnstone Family ChiropracticDr.KenJohnstone105–1555GlenoraDr.,London(519)434-1080Convenienthours,includingSaturdays.FREE initial consultation to alumni and current students.
Just In Time Solutions“Weorganizeandbeautifyyourhomeorofficesoyoucanspendmoretimedoingwhatyoulove!”(519)227-2241www.justintimesolutions.com.Receive 15% off any four-hour session.
Royal Le Page - Matthew Santagapita (519)318-7543www.buyinlondon.caBuying a Home? Receive a complimentary Home Inspection. Selling your Home? Receive a pre-listing home inspection.
Restaurants & Food Services
CinnabonWhiteOaksMall,LondonSave $2.00 when you buy a large Cinnapak.
Hamilton’s Bakery12FrontSt.W.,Strathroy(519)245-0741Receive 10% off novelty cakes.
Kelsey’s RestaurantAllLondonlocationsReceive 15% off your meal.
Kernels PopcornWhiteOaksMall,London(519)686-1986Buy a medium/large bag and get a second med/large bag for free! Free bag excludes cluster items.
Retail Services
Bijan’s Art Studio673RichmondSt.(atMillSt.),London(519)439-1340www.bijansartstudio.comReceive 10% off all art supplies, 25% off custom framing.
Flowers LondonYourlocalfloristonline.Allmajorcreditcardsaccepted.(519)601-0787www.flowerslondon.caReceive 10% off local delivery orders to London and area (not wire services).
Labatt Retail StoreLocatedatRichmond&HortoninLondon(519)667-7212Receive 25% off clothing/merchandise.
New Image Mounting and Laminating Inc.AdelaideSt.N.atPrincess(lower),London(519)432-0341Pay no taxes with your PERKS card!
SoftMocRetaillocationsinmajorcentresacrossCanada,includingMasonvillePlaceandWhiteOaksMallinLondon.Fanshawe alumni receive 15% off all in-store or online footwear purchases (includes sale and regularly priced items). For online shopping, go to www.softmoc.com and enter the code FCAA on the checkout page.
Southwestern Pet Centre1641DundasSt.(atSaskatoonSt.),London(519)451-7279Receive 10% off accessory items.
Speed City Records299SpringbankDr.,London(519)858-2680www.speedcityrecords.comReceive 10% off any purchase. Offer excludes ticket sales.
That Party Place109FanshaweParkRd.–(519)667-9660Save 10% when you show your PERKS card at London locations.
Walter’s MusicMasonvillePlace,London(519)660-1460Guitars,pianos,amps,PAsystems,repairs,sheetmusicandmusicbooks.Receive 15% off all regular price items.
Sports & Family Entertainment
Circle R Ranch3017CarriageRd.,Delaware,DingmanCreekValley(519)471-3799Save $2.00 on a horseback ride.
Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf3316St.LaurentSt.onValleyViewRoad,SudburySixdifferentcoursestochoosefromonatotalof54uniquecustom-builtholes.OpenMay1sttoSeptember8th,sevendays/week.www.dinosaursudbury.comjrainville@can.rogers.comReceive 10% off Monday to Friday.
Entertainment Tonight18FrontSt.W.,Strathroy(519)245-2326Over35,000titlesavailable.Rent any movie or game, get one of equal or less value for free.
Head 2 Head Games246DundasSt.,London(Open24hours)(519)434-5591Receive a day pass (10 hours) for $25.00.
McIntosh Power & LeisureSt.Mary’s,Ontario(519)229-8210www.mcintoshpower.comYourski-doosnowmobileandCan-AmATVadventurestore!10% off any clothing or helmet purchased at regular price (sale items excluded).
Paramount Canada’s WonderlandDiscounted tickets available through the Fanshawe College Alumni Office.(519)452-4285
Spike’s Indoor Beach Volleyball120WestonSt.,London(519)673-6847Receive 25% off court rentals.
Visit our Web site for complete details of each PERK. www.fanshawec.ca/alumni/perks
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Travel Services
CruiseShipCenters11BaselineRd.E.,London(519)690-2488,askforBettywww.cruiseshipcenters.ca/BettyPickeringReceive $25 shipboard credit per cabin.Goliger’s TravelPlus234KingSt.S.,WaterlooAskLindafordetailsat(519)741-0770,Ext.239or1-800-465-4437.Specializing in cruising with the benefits of exclusive group rates, weddings on the beach and honeymoons. Use your Air Miles to book your vacation. Added bonus with your PERKS card: receive double Air Miles.
Sherwood Travel ServiceSherwoodForestMall,London(519)471-9348sherwood.travel@bellnet.caReceive $25 off your vacation package.
Fanshawe College: On-Campus
Fanshawe College Community Fitness CentreLondonCampus,JBuilding(519)452-4477Alumni membership: $32/month.
Fanshawe ResidenceLondonCampusroomsavailableMay-Augustmonths(519)452-4440$49.95 per night for alumni, double occupancy.
Counselling and Student Life(519)452-4282Fanshawe alumni receive 10% off career counselling and testing services. Landlords who are Fanshawe alumni and wish to post vacancies in our office receive 10% off the listing fee.
Fanshawe Library and Media Services(519)452-4236Borrower’s cards are free for Fanshawe alumni!
Visit our Web site for complete details of each PERK. www.fanshawec.ca/alumni/perks
TheFanshaweCollegeResidenceandConferenceCentreexpandedonceagaininSeptember2009withtheadditionofathirdstudentresidence.MerlinHousejoinedFalconHouseandPeregrineHouseinofferingaccommodationtostudentsthroughouttheyearandacost-effectivealternativetothepublicduringthesummermonths.
Idealforfamilies,conferencedelegatesorbusinesstravelerswhoareplanningstaysinLondon,OntariofromMaytoAugust,therearetwotypesofresidencesuitestochoosefromofferedat$49.95toFanshawealumnimembers,basedondoubleoccupancy.
Thefirststyleofsuitehastwoindividualbedroomswithkitchenette(fullfridgeandmicrowave)and3-piece
bath.Thesecondalsoofferstwoindividualbedroomsbutiscombinedwithaliving/sittingarea,bar-sizerefrigeratorand3-piecebath.Forlargerfamiliesorgroups,bothsidesofthesuitecanopentoeachothertocreateafourbedroom,twobathalternative.CableTVandinternetconnectionsareincludedandbarrier-freesuitesareavailable.
FanshaweCollegehashostedmanyseveralsuccessfulconferencesandyoucanchoosefromanumberofconvenientamenitiesincludingconferencerooms,lecturetheatres,classroomsequippedwithVDPequipment,breakoutrooms,computerlabs,gymsandfitnesscentreaswellasrestaurantsandcatering.
IfyouareplanningastayinLondonfrommid-Maytomid-August,contacttheconferencecoordinatorformoreinformation:CarolynMitchellat(519)452-4430ext.5002,oremail:confcentre@fanshawec.ca.
TheFanshaweCollegeResidenceandConferenceCentreisproudlymanagedbySodexoCanadaLtd.TheyalsomanagetheResidenceatSt.LawrenceCollegeinKingston,soifyouaretravellingforthesummer,besuretocallandrequesttheSodexoTravelerRate.Theycanbereachedat1-613-544-6600ext4999.
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The Fanshawe College 2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards Program
Introducing seven highly successful individuals who are making their mark in their careers and their communities every day.
The recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2009 represent seven amazing individuals who stand out among their peers in terms of leadership, inspiration and success. They use their skills to improve themselves, their career field, their community and their world.
To celebrate these impressive alumni members, a wonderful gala awards dinner was hosted by the Fanshawe College Alumni Association, in conjunction with generous sponsors, on November 19, 2009 in the James A. Colvin Atrium.
In the company of friends, faculty, administrators, past DAA recipients and community leaders, we were able to thank them personally for their contributions and it is now our pleasure to share their stories with you.
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Debra Bodkin (Law and Security Administration 82)
2009 Award - Community Service
Learning and sharing – lessons of hope
DebraBodkindidn’texpecthercareerinlawenforcementtoleadwhereitdid.Apoliceofficersince1987,shehasbecomeanexpertininvestigationsandinterviewing.TheseskillswereputtogoodusewhenshetravelledoverseastoworkoncommissionsinKosovo,Chad,andDarfurandsawtheworstofhumancrueltyandsufferingfirst-hand.
Herexperienceschangedher,profoundlyandpermanently.“ThepeopleImethadgonethroughsomuchmorethanIwilleverhavetoandyettheystillmanagedtobekind,generous,andcaring,”shesaid.
Inspiredbywhatshesaw,shebegansharingherexperiencesandinsightsthroughpresentationstothepublic.“IreallybenefitedfromthepublicspeakingbecauseitseemedtobejustwhatIneededatthattime,”sheexplains.“ShortlyaftercominghomefromDarfur,Ihadabadcaseofdepressionandwasdiagnosedwithsignsofpost-traumaticstressdisorder.Talkinginfrontpeopleofallagesandseeingthatmywordsmovedthemenoughtotakesomeactionthemselvestotryandstopthegenocide,IfeltlikeIhadregainedabitofmomentum.”
Thatmomentumallowshertobalanceherinternationalinterestswithherprimaryfocus,beingafull
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timeSergeantintheMajorCaseUnitfortheWaterlooRegionalPoliceService.ShesaysFanshawelaidthefoundationforhersuccessinlawenforcement.
“AtFanshawe,Iwasluckyenoughtohavehadsomeamazinginstructorswhohadpreviouslybeenpoliceofficers.Theywereabletoattachtheirlessonstoreallifeincidents.Everyclasscontinuedtofiremydrivetowardsmychosencareer.”
“When I went to Kosovo, Chad, and Darfur, I saw and heard horrific things, but I also learned some life-changing lessons that have made me a better person.” –DebraBodkin
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John Davies (Respiratory Therapy 83)
2009 Award - Health Sciences
Breathing new life into respiratory care
Asaleadingmedicalresearcherandspeaker,JohnDavieshasbeenusinghisknowledgeandpassiontoimproverespiratorycareacrossNorthAmericaformorethan25years.
AfterworkinginOntarioearlyinhiscareer,Johnacceptedanopportunityatoneoftheworld’smostrenownedmedicalinstitutions:DukeUniversityMedicalCentreinNorthCarolina.HestartedatDukeasastafftherapistin1992,andeventuallymovedintohiscurrentpositionasClinicalResearchCoordinator.HesaysthatDuke’sresearchfocuswasabigdrawforhim.
“Researchrelatedcareersinrespiratorytherapytendtobefewandfarbetween,”hesays.“Iwasfortunateenoughtolandoneandithasgivenmetheopportunitytobeonthecuttingedgeoftechnology,labresearch,andcriticalcare.MyresearchisfocusedmainlyonAdultCriticalCare.Iaminvolvedbothwiththenewtechnologyandnovelwaystomanagepatientsintheintensivecareunits.CertainlywiththeH1N1pandemic,thisisahugechallenge.”
Hehasalsotakenactiveleadershiprolesinprofessionalassociationsandenjoysvolunteerworkwithlocalcharitiesandyouthsports.“Ifeelthatdoingcommunityserviceisawaytogivebacktosociety,”heexplains.“Agoodmajorityoftoday’srespiratorymentorsareapproachingretirementageanditisvitalthatthe‘upandcomers’beprovidedwiththeknowledgeandexperiencetocontinuetocarrythefieldforward.”
Heisdefinitelydoinghisparttopassonthatknowledgeandexperience.Hehasbeeninvitedtolectureatmorethan37professionalconferences,andhaspublishedsevenpapersand32abstractsinvariousmedicaljournals.
“Having traveled extensively in North America, as well as overseas, I have been able to observe a wide variety of educational programs for respiratory care clinicians. I view the Fanshawe program as being at the top of the list.” –JohnDavies
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Steven Done (Architectural Technology 79)
2009 Award - Technology
Building a better Fanshawe
SteveisaFanshawebuilder,literallyandfiguratively.AsaSeniorAssociatewitharchitectsTillmannRuthMocellin,hehascontributedtoredevelopmentprojectsattheCollegeworthmorethan$100-millioninthepastdecade.HeevenwonanUrbanDesignAwardin2005forhisworkontheFanshaweStudentCentre.
OtherhighprofileprojectshaveincludedfacilitiesatSt.Joseph’sHealthCareLondon,RobartsResearchInstitute,TheUniversityofWesternOntario,andParkwoodHospital.Currentprojectsincludeworkat
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Fanshawe,StratfordGeneralHospital,andNiagaraCollege.
It’sappropriatethatSteveshouldhaveachancetobuildpartoftheCollege’sfoundation,giventherolethatFanshawehadinbuildinghis.“Fanshawe’sArchitecturalTechnologyprogramgavemethetoolstounderstandtheimportanceandcomplexityofthearchitecturalfield,”hesays.“Itfuelledmylife-longdesiretocontributetoourarchitecturalenvironment.
“Myclassmateswereexceptionalandveryfocused,”Steveadds.“Wewereverycompetitiveandpushedeachothertoraisethebaroneverytask.Theyhaveallachievedsuccessfulcareersaroundtheworld.”
AspartoftheleadershipteamataTRM,Stevesaysitisaprivilegetoworkonprojectsthatservethepublicandheisalsoanactivecommunitysupporter.Hehascontributedtoseveraladvisorycommittees,coachedyouthbasketballandbaseball,andtakenaleadershiproleinlaunchingandrunningtheFanshaweCollegeGolfClassicsinceitsinceptionin2003.Todate,theGolfClassichasraisedmorethan$450,000forstudentbursaries–yetanotherexceptionalbuildingprojectthatSteveisdevelopingatFanshawe.
“I have been fortunate to work with a team of skilled professionals who share my passion, integrity, and strong work ethic. It is rewarding to provide high quality architecture for all of our health care and educational clients.” –SteveDone
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Sheri Knott (Human Resources Management 91)
2009 Award - Business
Following the road, leaving a trail
SheriKnottbeganhercareeratFanshawein1973,whenshewasofferedaclericaljobinContinuingEducation.Overthenext35years,shemovedsteadilyuptheladder,earningqualificationsincludingaHumanResourcesManagementcertificatefromFanshawe.ThesecredentialshelpedhereventuallybecomeprincipalofFanshawe’sOxfordCountyCampus–apositionsheheldfrom1996toherretirementin2008.ShesaysheracademicworkatFanshawewasakeytohersuccessasanadministrator.
“Manyofthecourseswithinmyprogramrelatedtomanagingstaffandinteractingwithpeopleingeneral,”sheexplains.“Ifoundthecoursestoberelevanttotheday-to-dayoperationofthecampusandmanagementofstaff.Theprogramalsohelpedmetorelatetobothstudentsandfacultyfromauserperspective.”
Sheri’sfocusonprovidingexceptionalopportunitiesandserviceturnedouttobeamajorboostforstudentsinherregion.Underherleadership,programminginOxfordincreasedfromonepost-secondaryprogramtonine,basedonspecificdemandsinthearea’seconomy.
AsdedicatedasshewastoFanshawe,Sheristillmadetimetoservehercommunity.Overtheyears,shetookactiveleadershiproleswiththeWoodstockHospitalFoundation,theUnitedWayofOxford,theWoodstockEconomicAdvisoryCommittee,andmanyotherorganizations.
Nowthatsheisretired,Sheriistakingfulladvantageoftheopportunitytoindulgeoneofhergreatpassions:travel.Sheandherhusbandspentthefirstfourmonthsof2008drivingthroughTexasandtheyhavealsovisitedtheAmazon,Panama,Hawaii,andGreece.
“Each community in the Fanshawe catchment area has unique needs. Satellite campuses are ideally suited to provide educational opportunities close to home that meet the needs of both students and businesses in those smaller communities.” –SheriKnott
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Jeff Malpass (Municipal Management 89)
2009 Award - Business
A legacy of leadershipJeffMalpassenjoyedalong
anddistinguishedcareerinpublicadministrationbeforemovingtotheprivatesectorasGeneralManageratSiemensin2002.BeginningasaCommitteeCoordinatorfortheTownofOakvillein1984,hemovedsteadilythroughtheranks,eventuallybecomingCityClerk,DeputyCityManagerandCommissionerofCorporateServices,andActingCityManagerfortheCityofLondon.
AlongthewayhealsoearnedaMunicipalManagementcertificatefromFanshawetogowithcredentialsfromTheUniversityofWesternOntario,MichiganStateUniversity,McMasterUniversity,andWilfridLaurierUniversity.
JeffsaysthatFanshawe’sMunicipalManagementprogramwasessentialinhelpinghimprepareforacareerinpublicadministration.“Thepositionofmunicipalclerkisunique,even
withinpublicadministration,”heexplains.“FanshaweCollegeisoneofonlyafewpost-secondaryinstitutionsinCanadathatoffersaprogramspecificallydesignedtoprovidethetrainingnecessarytobeasuccessfulmunicipalclerk.”
Today,JeffcarriesagreatdealofresponsibilityatSiemens,overseeingbusinessactivities,managingseveralcompanyfacilities,andleadingalargeteam.HeisVicePresidentandGeneralManagerleadingthecompany’saudiologybusinessinCanada.Jeffservesonthecompany’sgloballeadershipteamwhichhas400,000employeesoperatingin192countriesaroundtheworldwithannualsalesover$100billionCDN.
Despitehisdemandingcareer,Jeffhasalsoaccumulatedanimpressivecommunityservicerecord.HehasheldboardpositionswiththeFanshaweCollegeFoundation,theSt.Joseph’sHealthCareFoundation,theLondonEconomicDevelopmentCorporation,theLondonConventionCentreandLondonConnects.
“I believe that volunteer service is a learning experience that enriches your life. Community service provides an opportunity to meet many new and interesting people who you otherwise would not get to know.” –JeffMalpass
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David Moore (Landscape Design 94)
2009 Award - Creative Art & Design
Business is blooming ThesameyearDavidMoore
graduatedfromFanshawe,helaunchedEssentialLandscapeServices.In2001,hemergedhiscompanywithClintarLandscapeManagement,andathrivinggroundsmaintenancecompanywasborn.
Today,Clintarhasgrownfromatwo-manoperationtoabusinesssupporting50year-roundemployees,plusacontingentofseasonalstaff.Thankstoanannualgrowthrateof40%between1994-2005,itisthelargestof22ClintarfranchisesinOntario,AtlanticCanadaandtheUSA.
“Ourfranchisegrewthroughaggressivemarketingandastrongsenseofcustomerservice,”Davidexplains.“Havingagreatgroupofemployeesplayedakeyroleaswell.Ourfrontlinestaffarereallythefaceofourcompanyandwehaveagreatgroupthatleadus.”
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Overtheyears,thatgrouphasachievedanimpressive98%customerretentionrateandhaswondozensofawardsfromClintar,theindustryandtheLondoncommunity.In2006,ClintarearnedtheCityofLondon’sUrbanDesignAwardandtheChamberofCommerceSmallBusinessoftheYearAward.In2007,theywerehonouredwiththeChamber’sBusinessIntegrityAward.
Davidandhisbusinesspartner,MikeMalleck,maintainclosetiestoFanshawe.TheysponsortwoFanshawesafetyawards,aswellastheSkillsCanadateam.DavidsaysheisproudtogivebacktotheCollegeasanindustrypartner.Asithasgrown,Clintarhasmadecommunityserviceapriority.InadditiontoworkingwithFanshawe,thecompanyhassupportednumerouscharitablehealthcausesinLondonandarea.
“Fanshawe has been a great resource for me. When I was going through college, there wasn’t much industry support, which showed me that this was an area where I could help.” –DavidMoore
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Andrew Rosser (Broadcasting Television 05)
2009 Award - Recent Graduate
Making a big difference on the small screen
AsproducerofdaytimeonRogersTV,Andrewhasfoundtheperfectwaytoblendtwoofhispassions:televisionandcommunityservice.Thedailytalkshowhighlightslocalgroupsandcharities,anddrawsattentiontoeventsthatserveLondoners.
UnderAndrew’sguidance,thedaytimeshowhasgivenaplatformtotheAnimalRescueFoundationofOntario,BigBrothersandBigSistersofLondon,theMiddlesex-LondonHealthUnit,CommunityLivingLondon,andmanyotherserviceorganizations.
Inadditiontodaytime,hisproductioncreditsincludetheSt.ThomasEasterSealsTelethon,LondonKnightshockeygames,FirstLocalNews,andthe2007Under-17WorldHockeyChampionships.Hehasalsobeen
aleaderincoveringLondonPrideactivitiesandheproducedLondonPride2009whichhesayswasoneofthemostsatisfyingprojectshehaseverworkedon.
“IwillneverforgettheveryemotionalinterviewthatIwassofortunatetodowithMr.RichardHudler,awellknownactivistandadvocateforgayandlesbianrights,”recallsAndrew.“HistearsabouttheoverwhelmingsupportforthefirstPrideMarchin1995remindedmeofhowfartheLGBTcommunityhascome.”
WhileAndrewcontinuestogrowandexplorenewopportunitiesasaproducer,hesaysFanshawegavehimthefoundationheneededtobesuccessfulintelevision.“FanshawehelpedmetodevelopalotofthetechnicalskillsthatIuseatmycurrentjobatRogersTV,andhelpedmetofocusonwhichpartofthetelevisionindustryIwasmostinterestedin:producing.”
“I think being involved in the community is something that has always been important to me, and I feel very lucky that my job allows me to help promote great community organizations in the city.” –AndrewRosser
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Class Notes
Margot Glatt(Musical Industry Arts 81) Margothasreleasedachildren’smusicCDcalled“AroundtheHousewithMaggieG.”ItcanbeheardonGalaxieKidsandthetrack“Let’sBakeCookies”hasbeenselectedforaPutumayoRecordscompilation.Today’sParentMagazine(April2009)publishedaverypositivereviewofthe18originalsongprojectwhichfeatureslivemusicians.Maggieandhermusicalpartner,AidanMason,arewritingandperformingintheTorontoarea.
Kim (Stafford) Crawford(Accounting Assistant 91)In1992,IreceivedmyOfficeAdministrationCertificate.In2003-04,IimprovedmyphototakingabilitieswithAdultContinuingEd.classesandin2004-05,IfinishedWebDesignLevelI&IIwitha92%onmyfinalproject!!Lookingforwardtomoreinterestclassesinthefuture!!
Darryl Henry(Health Care Aide 88) IwouldliketosendahappyhellotoallofthefineguysandgalsofFanshaweCollegefortheyearof1982M.H.R.C.Andabighowdoyoudotostaff.Asofthiswriting,IamcurrentlyemployedwiththeOntarioMinistryofCorrectionalServices.Wishinggreatsuccesstoallofyourendeavours.
Gina Lupson(Academic and Career Entrance 08) FanshawewasaHUGEsteppingstoneforme,Thankyou!
Kristine Hamilton (Child Care Worker 84) PlanninganupcomingreunionforthoseintheclassthatbeganJanuary1983andendedDecember1984.
Gina Holstead (Recreation Leadership 78) HI!Iretiredat50,andun-retiredat52–c’estlevie.Thejoblookedliketoomuchfuntopassup.GrahamandIarestillmarried,andlivehappilywithourdaughterHolly(16yearsold)andourtrustydogAggie.Cheers.Gina
Brian Cross (Business Administration Marketing 75) ToallmyfriendsfromRetailMarketingprogramatFanshawe1972-1974andBusinessAdministration-MarketingMajor1975,IwouldlovetohearfromyoufolksespeciallyBarbKecknieorPeterKosmackormembersofthefalconbasketballteamsfrom1972-1975andmydearfriendMr.BarryMoncrieffandhiswifeWendy-aWestministerHighschoolBasketballstarundercoachMr.DougMarshall,HockeyMr.PeterMorningstar,andlastbutnotleastMr.VinceWeaver.
Jennifer Josephson (Recreation and Leisure 97) HeyallyouRecandLeisureGradsfrom1997,Iaminterestedinhearingwhateveryoneisdoingandtryingtoplanagettogether.Letmeknowifyouareinterested.jjosephson@brockchc.ca
Barb (Attenborough) Elver(Professional Secretarial 85) AsagraduateoftheProfessionalSecretarialcourse,Ihaveusedmytrainingtobecomeasupervisorandalsoownourownbusiness.MyhusbandDarrelandIopenedWiseAthleticDevelopmentAcademy(WADA)inOctober2008.ThisnewsportstrainingfacilityisstateoftheartandlocatedveryclosetoFanshaweCollege.WearelocatedatCulverandClarkeSideroomandwetrainineverytypeofsportsincewehaveanartificialsoccer/footballfieldandthreesyntheticicepads.Wealsohavesixdifferencework-outrooms.Youcantakeatourofthisfacilityatwww.wadacanada.com.FanshaweCollegeandGeorgeBrownCollegegaveDarrelandIagoodeducationsothatwecouldopenourownbusiness.
Andrew Cornell (Business Administration Marketing 08)IgraduatedfromtheadministrativemarketingprogramatFanshaweCollege.InevertookhospitalitymanagementbutIhadgoodhotelexperienceandIknewIhadtogetintoFairmont’sLeadershipDevelopmentProgram.Iwaspersistent,Ididn’ttakenoforananswerandIworkedhard.Thereisnosetpathtoyourcareer:ifyouwantsomethinggoforit;attheveryleastyou’llgainvaluableexperienceoutoftheprocess.
marriages moves career
changes new jobschildren travels
We’dlovetohearfromyouwithanythingyou’dliketosharewithyourformerclassmates.
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Our31stRecReunion,whichtookplaceatmyhomeonAugust29,2009wasagreatsuccess.Wehad17inattendancewhichincludedgradsandspouses.WehavemadestrongbondswithmanyspouseswhoarepartofourRec.78familyandwhohaveattendedthereunions,includingTerryPeacock,KimSmale,HeatherLamont,EdCotnamandLesTervit.WemissedourfriendandwifeofDavidMcDonald,Rosemary,whopassedawaysinceourfirsttworeunions.
Thisyear,ourreunionwelcomedgradswhotravelledfromOttawa,Niagara,Listowel,Tillsonburg,AlymerandMooretown.Festivitiesbeganat3p.m.withappetizersandmunchies,followedbyaBBQsteakdinnerandcontinueduntilwaypastmostofourbedtimesthesedays!!!Wedidnotwanttheeveningtoendandhavedecidedthatweshouldplantomeetonceayearsoplansareunderwayfornextyear’sreunionbutthistimeinNiagara-on-the-LakewithhostsDannyDegazio&DeniseArkell!Can’twait!
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Recreation Leadership graduates from 1978 together once more in 2009. Front row (left to right): Joanne Jones, Donna (Muxlow) Cotnam, Kate (Gaukel) Tervit. Middle Row: Francee Ender, D.J. (Johnston) Smale, Denise Arkell, Diane (O’Neil) Peacock. Back Row: Dave McDonald, John Lamont, Peter Jones, Danny Degazio. Missing from this photo: Terry DeActis.
Tiffany May (Arena) Evered(Fitness and Health Promotion 04) Aftergraduationin2004fromFHP,IworkedforayearasaFitnessConsultantandPersonalTrainerforawomen’sfitnesscentre.In2005,IreturnedtouniversitypursuingmyBAinPhys.Ed,KinesiologyandBiology.Igraduatedwithhonorsin2008fromBrock.In2006,ImarriedJonathanEveredandinSeptember2008,wehadason,GabrielJon,bornonthe19th.StartinginSeptember2009,plansaretoattendtheUniversityofWesternOntarioforteacher’scollegepursuingmyBAinEducationforIntermediate/Seniorgrades.
Douglas Crich(Broadcasting Television 77) GraduatedinTelevisionBroadcastingin1977.Can’tfindhardlyanybodywhotookthecourse,butwouldcertainlyliketogetintouchwithsomeofthem.
Thomas R. Lamey(Behavourial Science Mental Health 79) Lookingtohearfromanyclassmates.Pleasesendanemail,andhellofrombeautifulNovaScotia.tlamey@gmail.com
Luong V. Dao(Radiography 95) WouldliketocontactGradsfromRadiography95,viaemail(luongdao@
email.com).Wouldliketoarrangeforreunion@LondonnextJuly/August.
Odette Shoucair Khoury(Early Childhood Education 81) MybestyearswereatFanshaweCollegewhereIgotmydiplomainEarlyChildhoodEducation.I’mnowbackinJamaicawhereIamfrom.Thankstoyouguys,andallthatIlearnedfromyourdynamicprogram,Iownmyownschoolwhichisoneofthebestpre-schoolsandkindergartensinJamaica.ItiscalledRainbowLandNurserySchoolandKindergartenandIhavehaditfor24years.Priortothat,ItaughtatanotherexcellentschoolcalledHillelAcademy,ateachingpositionIgotrightafterreturninghome.I’llneverforgettheincredible‘BoothTimes’wherewehadtodocasestudies,northe‘Bibles’thatweworkedonexchangingallourideas,northeFieldPlacementswehadtogooneveryotherweek.ItwastheBEST!
Donny DaSilva(Musical Industry Arts 96) WorkingasFacilityManageratPhaseOne,whichisamongsttheoldestprofessionalrecordingstudiosinCanadahavingfirstopeneditsdoorsin1974.Sincethattime,countlessCanadianmusicianshaverecorded,mixedormasteredtheiralbumsatthestudio.Withmorethan125goldand
platinumalbumstoourcredit,PhaseOnehasprovenoverandoverthatthehighestqualityrecordingsareattainablewithinourwalls!Checkusoutatwww.phaseonestudios.com!
Jesse Davidson (Hotel Management 02)– November6,2009.
Edward Day (Construction Engineer Technology Management) – 2009
Diane Edelman (Nursing 81) –March16,2009
Kyle Gerber (Electrician – Construction and Maintenance 05) –December21,2008
Richard Hewitt (Construction Engineering 79) –May2009
Orah Medzon (Medical Laboratory Technician) –September2009
Andrew Shamas -RetiredBusinessAccountingprofessor–2010
T. George Stewart (Personnel Management) –June3,2009
Reginald (Reg) Waddingham -RetiredBusinessprofessor–2010
IN MEMORIAM
Recreation Leadership Reunion – Class of 1978
ThecommunityatFanshaweCollegewassaddenedtohearofthedeathofJesseDavidson,wholosthisbattlewithDuchenneMuscularDystrophyattheageof29onFriday,November6th,2009.
JessestudiedatFanshawefrom1999to2002,andgraduatedinAugust2002withaCo-opEndorsedDiplomainHotelManagement.In2006,JessewashonouredasoneofsixDistinguishedAlumniforhisdetermination,courageandinspiration.Jesselovedsports,computersandcookingandhewasalwaysquickwithajokeandasmile.Hehandledhisfamewithgraceanddignity.
In1995,Jesse,withhisfatherJohnpushinghiswheelchair,travelled3,300kilometresacrossOntariotoraiseresearchdollarstofightDuchenneMuscularDystrophy.TheOntariotrekof“Jesse’sJourney”raised$1million.In1998,afurther$2millionwascontributedbyCanadiansfromcoasttocoastwhenJohnwalkedover8,000kilometresacrossCanadafor“Jesse’sJourney,aFather’sTribute”.
Asaresult,JesseDavidsonLaboratorieshavebeenestablishedacrossNorthAmericaforDuchenneMuscularDystrophyresearch.ThegrowingJesseDavidsonEndowmentFundhasnowgeneratedmorethan$3milliontowardsresearch.
ThefamilyhasaskedfordonationstoJesse’sJourneywhostillbelievesinacure.Pleasevisitwww.jessesjourney.com.
TheFanshaweCollege,St.ThomasCampus,NursingClassof1984celebratedits25threuniononJune5-6,2009.Itwasanincredibleeventthattookseveralclassmatesayeartoplan.We’vecelebratedour5th,20th,22ndandnowour25threunion.Wewereaclassof50;fourclassmateswe’veneverbeenabletofindsincegraduation.Twohavepassedawaysince.Everyoneelsehasbeenintouch.That’squiteanaccomplishment.
OnFriday,June5,wegottogetheratTheBeaneryrestaurantinSt.Thomas.Twenty-sixclassmatesandtheirsignificantothersenjoyedahighspiritedeveningwithlotsofscreamsofjoyandwalksdownmemorylane.OnSaturdayJune6,wegatheredinBelmontatthefarmofoneofourclassmates,MarciaGartly.Itwasapot-luck,pizzaparty,bonfiretheme.Wehadenoughfoodtofeedseveralclasses.
MarciaandherhusbandScottdidatremendousjobhostingourevent.Marciatookouryearbookandcopiedeverypictureandstapledthemtotwotrees.Itgaveusanopportunitytoreliveourtwoyearstogetherthroughthosepictures.Oneofourteachers,EdytheAnnFleming,wasinattendanceonSaturday.Itmeantsomuchtoallofustohaveherthere.Shewasanintegralpartofoursuccess.
Asaclass,wecollectedmoneytoplantatreeontheGartlyfarmtohonourourclassandclassmateswho’vepassedaway(RickJewell).Thetreewillbeplantedthissummerandaplaqueplacedonthetree.
AreporterfromtheSt.ThomasTimesJournalcameoutandtookpicturesofourclassonthefrontstepsoftheGartlyfarm.ThepicturesraninthepaperJune9-10th.Weworkedsohardduringthosetwoyearsofschooltostayoutofthelocalpaper.Lookatusnow!
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Alumni members from Nursing 1984 at the 2009 reunion: Ruby Allen, Dorinda (Auckland) Voegtle, Cindy Blancher, Nancy (Brazeau) Debie, Lori Brown, Kelly (Byrne) Verhoeve, Ana Correia, Cathie (Dale) Crawford, Marcia (Dance) Gartly, Ruth (Ellis) Baskey, Anne (Enns) Quiring, Dan Gallagher, Denise Haun, Lesley (Langford) Bloetjes, Jana (MacDonald) Masfrank, Deborah (Martin) Smith, Tasha Charlene McCaig, Deb McFadden, Nancy (Newman) Harms, Karen (Olbach) Knip, Irene (Panhuis) Goossens, Heather (Pinylo) Desautels, Rosemarie (Platteeuw) Robilliard, Cathy Pressey, Charlena (Rupple) Donaldson, Kathy (Smit) Vanderlinde, Heather (Smith) Waholz, Tony Smith, Annette (Straatman) Martens, and Mary VandenNeucker.
Saying goodbye to
Jesse Davidson
Nursing, St. Thomas Campus - Class of 1984
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Executive Secretarial DianneHunkingKarenValentiPatriciaSchotschLindaPordanMicheleMorris-
BowdridgeAnnMarieAartsJanetFraserKarenWongJanetLange
Legal Secretarial CathrynLittleColleenHaaseConnieBurnsTracyFitzpatrickAntoniaPalmerConnieEaston
Professional Secretarial BarbaraElverMariaMerucciChristineRomanoMoniqueClarkeJosephineBakkerGwendolynRierLindaRobertsLynnGerbigPamelaHorlockKimberleySchaefer
Legal Secretarial - Dictatypist DeborahFullertonPieraDegrandisLindaNicholsBonnieSquirePatriciaHillAletaVandenBrinkLindaVanderheydenLauraThomson
Medical Secretarial - Dictatypist JacquelineCadyShelleyAveyRhondaChappellDeborahDixonVictoriaCruickshankTerriHewerdineKristineMunroeKimParkerJosiePipicelliCharleneRoseRitaSimonSandraBoughnerSandraFletcherKimberleyWantVivianHollandMaryChristiaansKathrynSmithSherryGibsonRoxanneMercerBrendaMcDonaldBarbaraThompson
LoraleePettigrewJacquelineDen
DekkerValerieTaylorSheilaRaycraftColleenO’Bright
Law and Security Administration JamesWaltersJamesMurtlandLucyGrzechowskiDouglasBalchCathyGoossensDavidBonnemaLarsMalbrechtJuliaMurphyRonLeeuwenburgPaulLewisDebbieLindsayDaleWebsterRobertWharryJohnJenkinsChrisSarre
Legal Office Administration (Certificate) AlisonCarrLaurieDobsonRosemaryMilesMaryTownshendJo-AnnSaloMariaDeamaralJaneBeckerChristineGeertsen-
AndersonTrudyHolmesDaleBrownLindaStalkerLouiseAttleseySherriCrewson
Legal Office Administration (Diploma) BrendaNicholsSheelahChelchowskiRuthSalmJeffJohnsonMicheleMarkleMichaelLosBethAshmoreLindaCampbellMarilynChantDebbieMaydanKimMiniellyCherylPlowrightCatherineIoannidisRobinDavisSharonSmileyElizabethLeesonAnitaLangeLaurieMackieDianneRyanCarolKuzmaski
Legal Assistant – Diploma KatherineHagias
Travel and Tourism CounsellorAngelaWiensTerriWilcoxMelanieCampbellJuliaHartPatriciaLangloisSandraPaveyGitteHansenSarahMayneKellyElieJaneForringtonKerryGreggJacquelineFosterVenettaFarajje
Hotel and Restaurant ManagementLeanneGabelMichaelCallaghanKarenSmithLauraDettaGeorgeTsakosMaryPletschKelleyHallAnneZokJuergenFoerchMary-AnnSchoutenCynthiaVanMeterMarySchadeConnieCharltonShellyMcCormick
Hotel and Restaurant Management EdwardBroome
Broadcasting Television RichardHelinskiBroadcasting - Radio DuaneDuckRussMillerBasic Training for Skill Development MichaelSchoonheyt
Farm Business Management (Oxford Campus) GeorgeFisherClarenceVanderdeenLloydFretzTeresaWynenGreggSutton
Industrial Management Certificate W.JoeSchroederFrancisPalenBertVensJamesParkinsRobertWistow
Marketing CertificateMichaelGajdosAndyStevensGordonMathisonSiegBochenskiLindaMageeLindaWalters
Business Administration CertificateLornaFlemingJennySmeekensDaleTaskerStefanieSzabo
Data Processing CertificateCarolWaunJamesVincentJoanneGattMargaretThorntonRobertBergmannDebbieWalkerDouglasFrerichs
Secretarial Science CertificatePatriciaOldhamJudyLediet
Personnel Management CertificateStevenCooperNormGriggMiaDoucetJeanHoodJoanGiletchukMarieSawaEvelynCloutierDianeWeberAngeliqueGajdosDavidHalfkennyDouglasSpettigue
General Business CertificatePatriciaMcCormickMarionRiversLloydStireJarmilaPazitnyCarolDaleyDagmaSpeechlyAnnSterkenburgIsabelMcBrideDorothyAnderson
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