BRANDON UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE – SUMMER 2018 forever blue & gold From a common beginning, members of the Class of 1968 have followed very different paths doorway into yesteryear homecoming 2018 24 13 20 Fifty Years of Growth Photo: Sandy Black Photo: S.J. McKee Archives, Brandon University Aerial photos taken in the late 1960s and earlier this year show a familiar scene but also the dramatic growth that has taken place on the Brandon University campus over the past 50 years. As the University’s footprint continues to grow, so does its effect in the community, with generations of BU graduates contributing to the local economy and culture, while also extending BU’s impact worldwide. Serious Illness. Critical Coverage. Brandon University 2 DEGREE FRAMES If serious illness interrupts your life, don’t let worries about money get in your way of getting better. Critical Illness Insurance provides a tax-free cash payment to spend any way you need. 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IN THIS ISSUE 4 President’s Message 13 Homecoming 2018 30 Discovery 5 Convocation 2018 18 Alumni 32 Support 9 Campus 20 Features 34 Donations FIRST CLASS 20 doorway into yesteryear 24 Courting Success 28 OUR TE A M Produced by BU Marketing & Communications Writers – Tyler Crayston, Carla Eisler, Shawna English, Grant Hamilton, Rob Henderson, Diane Nelson, Perry Bergson, Dr. Steven Robinson Photographers – Grant Hamilton, Rob Henderson, Keywest Photo, Sandy Black On the Cover – Left to right: Bill Myers, Lana Myers and Bill Hillman; Photography by Sandy Black Layout & Printing – Leech Printing Ltd., Brandon, Man. This magazine is printed on paper stock obtained from sustainable sources. 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To date, thousands of alumni have supported the Brandon University Alumni Association (BUAA) through participation in alumni programs, affinity products and service offerings. If you do not wish to be provided with product or service offers or do not wish to receive Clark in the future, please contact the Alumni Office. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Brandon University Alumni Association 270–18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Our Tradition of Ambition A MBITION IS AT THE HEART of many activities at a university campus. Each year thousands of students arrive at Brandon University to fulfil their ambitions of building a bright future, for themselves, for their families and for the world they will inherit. past for us and for future generations, as well as a soon-tobe member of our Athletics Wall of Fame, who came to Brandon University for basketball and went on to spread a legacy of dedication and attention to detail to generations of students across Western Canada. Those who work at Brandon University hold great ambition as well. They take pride in helping our students achieve their dreams, and they are committed to advancing BU as an institution that fosters success academically and drives growth and development in the community. Herein also is a glimpse into our plans for Homecoming 2018. With the theme of Forever Blue and Gold, this is will be our biggest homecoming ever, and I hope that you will join us for a celebration that is not only for our alumni, but also for our community. Our faculty are working on countless ambitious projects, shaping our world and how we interact with it through innovation. This same ambition was present in the founding of Brandon College in 1899 and was exemplified when Brandon University became an autonomous institution in 1967, initiating a period of rapid growth and transformation. We are celebrating that golden anniversary through Homecoming 2018 as we pay tribute to the Class of 1968, the first to graduate with BU degrees, as well as all those responsible for 50 years of accomplishment. This issue of Clark looks at just a small sample of individuals who have carried on BU’s illustrious traditions through the years. We read about the proud members of the Class of 1968, who bridge from our past to our present, as they graduated from being active and dynamic members of our campus to enjoy tremendous success professionally, culturally and as community leaders. We also learn about BU’s S.J. McKee Archives, which open a doorway into the 4 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 While BU50 has been about celebrating our history, it also gives us an opportunity to take stock of where we are and look forward to what we will become. Brandon University is currently experiencing a tremendous period of vitality. Another notable increase in our student population is projected for the coming academic year, which would mark a sixth consecutive year of enrolment growth. The exemplary work of our faculty continues to be recognized through strong results in research funding awards, and I am moved by your generosity, which has been displayed through an excellent reception to our new 50th Fund as well as a significant increase in donations to our Annual Fund. As these successes show, ambition continues to drive us at Brandon University, and I am excited to see where it will take us next. DR. STE VE ROBINSON Interim President of Brandon University CONVOCATION 2018 Honorary Doctorate BU grad keeps growing Dr. Linda Hutcheon Brandon University celebrated its largest graduating class in six years on June 1, 2018 as 583 students received their degrees at Spring Convocation. Linda Hutcheon is a specialist in postmodernist culture and in critical theory, especially irony, parody and adaptation, publishing nine books in this field. She has also co-authored four books with her spouse, physician Michael Hutcheon, on the interdisciplinary links between operatic and medical history. Linda holds the rank of University Professor Emeritus of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Toronto. While in her early years as an educator at Seneca College and McMaster University, Linda began teaching—and then publishing—in the field of Canadian literature. She translated the work of Québec writers Félix Leclerc and Madeleine Gagnon and co-edited a book of interviews and stories on the topic of multiculturalism. Later she wrote two books on Canadian culture. Since 2002 she has been a co-organizer of “Opera Exchanges” under the auspices of the Munk School of Global Studies Humanities Initiative and the Canadian Opera Company. These Opera Exchanges offer the broader cultural and historical context for an opera being performed in Toronto. Along with graduating students, several others are also recognized at Convocation each year, including those receiving honorary degrees, and awards that honour significant accomplishments. They are highlighted here. For those who weren’t able to attend the ceremonies, a video archive is available at BrandonU.ca/Convocation. Linda has received major awards from the Canadian Council for the Arts, including the Molson Prize for social sciences and the humanities, and the Killam Prize, in recognition of her distinguished academic career. In 2016, she was awarded the Lorne Pierce Medal of the Royal Society of Canada. She has also been the recipient of major fellowships and honorary degrees in Canada and Europe. Linda was elected the 117th President of the Modern Language Association of America in 2000, becoming only the third Canadian and the first Canadian woman to hold this position. In 1990, she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and in 2010 she was named an Officer of the Order of Canada. Lifetime Achievement Award Richard Pass Richard Pass has directed his career to building strong communities and providing much-needed support for families through his dedicated tenure at two of Canada’s top charitable organizations: the YMCA and Ronald McDonald House. For the past 12 years Richard has supported thousands of families living with seriously ill children as CEO of Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon. An accomplished leader and passionate advocate for families, Richard found his calling when he developed a Brandon YMCA summer day camp program while studying for his undergraduate degree at Brandon University. After graduation, his passion to help others led Richard to various senior roles including Program Director for the YM/ YWCA of Moose Jaw, Sask., Senior Manager of the Outdoor Education and Camping Division for the YMCA of Greater Vancouver, and General Manager & Annual Giving Director of the Downtown Vancouver YMCA. He has held the role of Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon, since 2006. SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 5 CONVOCATION 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Steve Dzubinski Steve Dzubinski spent more than 40 years at Brandon University. During his tenure, he served as the Athletic Therapist, treating students, including varsity Bobcat student-athletes, faculty, staff and members of the public. His skill set allowed him to provide medical care to athletes at the local, provincial, national and international levels. Among the major events that Steve took part in as an athletic therapist were the Olympic Summer Games on three occasions: in 1976 in Montreal, in 1992 in Barcelona and in 2000 in Sydney. Steve has also provided care at the Commonwealth Games, the Pan American Games, the Canada Games, the World University Games and numerous local and provincial sporting events. Steve was also an instructor in the Department of Physical Education where he developed and taught courses for the Bachelor of Physical Education Studies degree and served on many committees in the Faculty of Education. He was inducted into the Canadian Athletic Therapists Assocation Hall of Fame in 2015. Lifetime Achievement Award Doris Pratt Elder Doris Pratt is from Wikoza Wakpa, or Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. She has amassed a great deal of wisdom through a combination of traditional education, including teachings from her family and community knowledge carriers, as well as degrees from Brandon University and the University of Manitoba. Doris has been involved in school administration for three decades and has shared her knowledge as a volunteer and also professionally, serving as an Educational Elder Advisor for the Sioux Valley Education Department and teaching the Dakota language at Brandon University. She has published widely acclaimed books in the Dakota language and collaborated with Eli Taylor to write a Dakota Word Dictionary as well as a children’s book on modern life. Doris has developed educational materials that have been used as resources at Dakota schools and included in treaty relations learning packages distributed to schools across Manitoba, and she has been a mentor and a role model to many successful alumni. Lifetime Achievement Award Al Rogosin Al Rogosin joined Brandon College in the early 1960s as the lone botanist in the newly established Department of Botany. He encouraged field work and the building of the herbarium, a reference plant collection, which was of great use to both students and the public. Al fosters the development of local partnerships for exploration 6 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 and study with those who share their interest in biology and ecology with academics. He believes universities should continue to treasure connections with the broader community. Al is a board member of the Mixedwood Forest Society, an organization that participates in conservation of and education about natural areas, offering education sessions and field trips from its base in Duck Mountain Provincial Park. In his retirement Al has maintained his interest in natural history and enjoys spending hours in the herbarium working on the sometimes-pesky problems in taxonomy of plants. CONVOCATION 2018 Senate Award for Excellence in Research Dr. Sarah Plosker Born and raised in Regina, Sarah Plosker received her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Guelph in 2013 before joining the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Brandon University. Sarah’s research interests straddle the line between pure and applied mathematics and involve using matrix analysis and operator theory to answer questions in quantum information science. She has received numerous awards including the Governor General’s Gold Medal (2014), a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Discovery Grant (2014–19), a Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund Award (2017), and a postition as the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Quantum Information Theory (2017–22). Sarah’s research takes her all over the world to collaborate with mathematicians and physicists, and to give lectures on her results at national and international conferences. Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching Denise Hardy Denise Hardy is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science degree from Brandon University as well as a Clinical Instructor Nurse Educator Certificate from the University of Saskatchewan. She joined the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Heath Studies at BU in 2004 and currently holds an Instructional Associate IV position. Denise has a broad clinical background, primarily in acute medical-surgical nursing, which has enhanced her work in nursing education. She has employed a variety of creative teaching methods in the classroom, laboratory and clinical learning environments. Most recently, Denise led the development of a new Trauma Simulation experience in collaboration with STARS Air Ambulance. Denise’s teaching is motivated by a passion to assist students in becoming future nursing professionals who are knowledgeable, resourceful and committed to high standards in practice. BU Alumni Assoc. Award for Excellence in Teaching Dr. Jacqueline Kirk Jacqueline Kirk is a professional teacher, an enthusiastic learner, an Associate Professor, and the Chair of the Department of Leadership and Educational Administration at Brandon University. Jacqueline’s study of Educational Administration is driven by an intense obsession with understanding what brings people together to create positive change. Her background in the field of education includes experiences in both rural and urban schools and in both public and private school systems. In the Faculty of Education, she currently teaches Classroom Management, Leadership, and the Graduate Summative Seminar. Before pursuing her Ph.D. in Educational Administration, she worked as a high school principal and as an educational consultant assisting schools with capacity building and technology integration. Jackie is passionate about helping students to explore their boundaries and to develop a greater understanding of their personal identities. SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 7 CONVOCATION 2018 Distinguished Teacher Awards KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 6 – Mary Jane Napolitano GRADE 6 TO GRADE 9 – Don Cuggy GRADE 9 TO GRADE 12 – Cameron Watson For 35 years Don Cuggy has worked as a classroom and literacy support teacher, a staff develop­ment coach and a teacher-librarian in the Brandon School Division. Don taught a social studies methodology course at Brandon University for a number of years. Cameron Watson grew up in Killarney and held teaching roles in Thunder Bay, Ont., Lashburn, Sask., and Langruth, Man., before obtaining his current position as a high school teacher at William Morton Collegiate in Gladstone. Mary Jane is part of the mentorship program for her school division, the school leadership team, and the Parent Advisory Council. Each role in his career provided Don with an opportunity to work in environments jam-packed with wonderful students, teachers and administrators. Don feels that he has been truly blessed to have had these experiences. Cameron encourages students to fulfill their potential and broaden their worldview, having taken three Education First tours. An avid environmentalist, he founded the WMCI Green Warriors environmental action group. She also helps new immigrants gain volunteer experience in a school setting, providing them opportunities to improve skills needed for their desired careers. Don has been involved in a wide variety of literacy initiatives. He is a firm believer in the power of language, of kindness and in the potential of every child. Cameron is also a longtime crosscountry and track-and-field coach. He currently serves as the local President of the Pine Creek Teachers’ Association. Mary Jane Napolitano is an internationally trained teacher from the Philippines and taught high school there for 12 years. Mary Jane started her Canadian educational career in Winnipeg at Dufferin School, where she is now in her fourth year teaching Grades 5/6. Valedictorians Rebecca Storey Abby Ziprick Rebecca Storey is a proud university student and has been a resident of Brandon since the age of four. Abby Ziprick was born and raised in Winnipeg before starting her Music Education degree at Brandon University in 2013. Abby has participated in many extracurricular activities, including holding executive positions on the BU Music Students Council and the BU Student Music Educators Association. Rebecca graduated from École secondaire Neelin High School and attended l’Université de Saint Boniface for one year before transferring to Brandon University. This spring, Rebecca graduated with her 3-year Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Mathematics and a minor in French. This fall, she will continue at Brandon University in the Faculty of Education as she pursues her career goal of being a French Immersion high school teacher. 8 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 In May 2017, Abby represented Brandon University at MusicFest Nationals in Niagara Falls, Ont. Following her graduation from BU, Ziprick hopes to teach music or drama in Winnipeg, and work toward getting a master’s degree in music education. CA MPUS Dr. David Docherty to be new BU President B RANDON UNIVERSIT Y WILL WELCOME as its next President and Vice-Chancellor an accomplished academic and administrator who has a distinguished history of leading institutions through growth and transformative change. Dr. David Docherty will commence a five-year term on May 1, 2019. “The success of any university is measured by the success of our students, our faculty and our staff, and by that measure I am privileged to be joining an extremely successful institution,” said Dr. Docherty. “I am eager to contribute as President to Brandon University’s continuing success, to meeting the challenges and opportunities of growth, and to celebrating and deepening BU’s collaborative and collegial campus culture.” Dr. Docherty will be coming to BU from Mount Royal University in Calgary, where he is concluding an extended term as President. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Toronto as well as degrees from McMaster University and Wilfrid Laurier University. of the BU Board of Governors. “Perhaps most importantly, Dr. Docherty has demonstrated commitments — to diversity, to transparency, to personal accessibility, to communitybuilding, and more — that make him a perfect fit for our closelyknit campus.” Dr. Steven Robinson will remain as Interim President until April 30, 2019. Dr. David Docherty The BU Board of Governors confirmed Dr. Docherty’s selection at a special meeting in early August. “We are pleased that Dr. Robinson will continue to serve the University for a few more months in this demanding role. His guidance and hard work have been essential over the past year,” Stewart said. “Brandon University will continue to benefit from his leadership both through the coming academic year and as he returns to his ongoing duties as Vice-President (Academic).” “This is an exciting time for Brandon University, rich with opportunity as we grow in size and in ambition. Dr. Docherty brings the right mix of experience and enthusiasm to be a visionary and effective leader for BU,” said Derrick Stewart, chair The appointment of Dr. Docherty is the result of an extensive national search by the BU Presidential Search Committee, supported by executive search firm Perret Laver, who are specialists in educational leadership. Cheers! BU uncorks a new beer to celebrate our 50th anniversary A GOLDEN ALE is the perfect way to toast a the cork on a custom bottle of beer is a fun and festive way to cheer our anniversary.” Brandon University has teamed up with awardwinning Nonsuch Brewing Co. to create a customcrafted brew in honour of BU’s 50th anniversary. The first batch sold out in days, with additional batches being brewed through the summer and fall. They are exclusively available at Manitoba Liquor Marts and beer vendors in the province. The BU50 Anniversary Ale pours a golden hue, with fruit and fresh bread aromas that enhance its crisp malt flavours. It is ever-so-slightly bitter, at 24 IBU, and is presented in a 750 mL bottle that is sealed with a Champagne-style cork and cage. It retails for $19.68 in honour of the anniversary year, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the BU Foundation. golden anniversary. “During this special anniversary year, we are celebrating everyone who has been a part of Brandon College and Brandon University,” said Interim President Steve Robinson. “Along with special events and commemorations, popping The beer reunites BU with alumnus Mark Borowski, head brewer at Nonsuch and winner of a pair of 2018 Canadian Brewing Awards silver medals. SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 9 CA MPUS Student and Educational faculty members honoured for research T HREE MEMBERS OF THE BU COMMUNIT Y have earned national recognition this year for their research in the field of educational administration. From left to right, Parker Easter, Filsan Abdullahi, Margaret De Jager, Brandy Robertson and Angie Nor Addin of the BU WUSC local committee are joined by Michelle Manks with WUSC-Ottawa). BU committee receives recognition at National WUSC forum in Ottawa THE WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF CANADA (WUSC) committee at Brandon University (BU) has been presented with a national award this year. The BU WUSC Local Committee was recognized for Outstanding Contribution to the Student Refugee Program (SRP) at the national WUSC Forum awards ceremony in Ottawa. The BU WUSC committee was singled out from more than 80 Local Committees for the implementation of its Mentorship Program, which pairs a current BU student with a newly arrived SRP student. Every year about 130 students from refugee camps in Kenya, Malawi, Thailand, Jordan, and Lebanon are sponsored through the SRP to come to Canadian post-secondary institutions. Brandon University has been a part of this legacy for nearly 40 years, typically sponsoring one or two students each year. Ebenezer Duncan-Williams is the recipient of the Margaret Haughey Award for the best master’s thesis in Educational Administration, presented by the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration (CASEA). It is the second time in three years a BU student has won the award, which was earned by Ayodeji Osiname in 2016. Duncan-Williams’ thesis focused on developing an educational framework for young people who are in the justice system or are at risk of offending. With experience working in community corrections, youth intervention and education, Duncan-Williams had found resources in place for people with diagnosed medical conditions but none for those with no diagnosed root cause for their behaviour. Dr. Alysha Farrell, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education, was the recipient of the T.B. Greenfield Dissertation Award by CASEA. Farrell conducted an arts-based inquiry into leaders and how they are shaped by their formative relationships. Her dissertation included the writing and analysis of a three-act play called Sincere Liars. Another Education faculty member, Assistant Professor Breanna Lawrence, has received the David Bateson New Scholar Award. The award recognizes the best paper presented by a graduate student in a Canadian Educational Researchers’ Association session at the annual Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference. In 2016, when the humanitarian crisis in Syria occurred, displacing millions of people, WUSC put out a call out for increased student sponsorship specifically to help the relief effort. Brandon University agreed to sponsor a third student, and the generosity of BU alumnus Russell Lusk, BA ’65, and his wife Corinna Lusk brought the sponsorship number up to four for the 2016–17 academic year. For the 2017–18 year BU again sponsored three students through the SRP, with a commitment to sponsor three more for the 2018–19 school year. The Lusks have extended their support in each of those years as well. 10 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 Left: Alysha Farrell and Ebenezer Duncan-Williams display their awards. Right: Breanna Lawrence is recognized by Dr. Louis Volante after winning the David Bateson 2018 Award. CA MPUS Researcher sheds light on Gabriel Dumont, North-West Resistance T HE RESEARCH OF A BRANDON UNIVERSITY professor has provided new insight into Métis leader Gabriel Dumont and the North-West Resistance. Dumont was a key general in the Métis forces commanded by Louis Riel during the North-West Resistance, which took place from March 26 to June 3, 1885. Also known as the North-West Rebellion, the Resistance was a watershed moment in the recognition of Métis rights, but was also pivotal in the development of a sociopolitical climate and marginalization of the Métis that persist to this day. Dr. Denis Combet After reading the unpublished journal of Father Gabriel Cloutier, housed in the archives of La Société historique de SaintBoniface, BU professor Dr. Denis Combet realized the document brought perspective to his research on Dumont’s life. Combet incorporated 120 pages of Cloutier’s recollections into his new book, Gabriel Dumont, Mémoires et Récits de vie, a significant update on his previous publication of Dumont’s memoirs. “Gabriel Cloutier’s journal provides key witness accounts from Métis involved in the NorthWest Resistance,” said Combet, an Associate Professor in BU’s Depart­ ment of Classical and Modern Languages. “They complement Gabriel Dumont’s memoirs, as they are showing the burden and danger the Métis families were facing during the fights. The role of Métis women, their courage and initiative, their controversial treatment by the soldiers, and the suffering of the children and the Elders are of great importance in understanding one of the most dramatic episodes of Canadian history.” Book by professor highlights experiences of Filipino community in Canadian life A NEW BOOK BY BRANDON UNIVERSIT Y professor Dr. Alison Marshall is the first of its kind: Bayanihan and Belonging (University of Toronto Press, 2018) explores the experience of Filipino people in Canada, paying special attention to the importance of religion and belief as well as migration. “Filipinos make up one of the largest immigrant groups in Canada, and the majority continue to retain their Roman Catholic faith long after migrating,” Dr. Marshall Dr. Alison Marshall says. “Drawing on archival and ethnographic research in Canada and the Philippines from 1880 to 2017, my book aims to understand the role of religion within present-day Filipino Canadian communities.” Drawing on extensive research among the Filipino community in Canada, Dr. Marshall’s new book details how many Filipino people who migrated to Canada continue to define themselves religiously. “Religious belief is often manifested through public and private devotion and practices and through affiliations to certain churches, deities, saints, groups, and festivals,” Dr. Marshall says. “I also pay particular attention to what we call the religious underside—the beliefs and practices that are often hidden. These might be a special coin conferring blessings and protection (an “antinganting”) that is buried deep in a pocket.” Early reactions to the book are glowing and sales have been very strong. It is available online at UTorontoPress.com. SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 11 CA MPUS Brittany Bruinooge, right, works with athletes such as Olympian Isabela Onyshko at the High Performance Centre. Elite athletes train at Healthy Living Centre M ANY TOP ATHLETES in Western Manitoba are training at the Healthy Living Centre (HLC), thanks to a partnership between Sport Manitoba and Brandon University. The collaboration has resulted in the development of the High Performance Centre (HPC), where athletes have access to top-quality equipment and training. Used by national and provincial team athletes, as well as members of the BU Bobcats athletic teams, the HPC is Sport Manitoba’s first regional high-performance training centre. Brittany Bruinooge, a Coach/Athlete Development Coordinator with Sport Manitoba provides a collection of services and mechanisms at the HPC, targeting athletes in the Learn to Train and in the Train to Train stages of Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development framework. Bruinooge works with the athletes to develop the mental, physical, technical and tactical requirements they need to achieve their desired performance outcomes. 12 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 A new joint program in Public History through Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College will be the first in Western Canada. From left are Graham Street, instructor in Interactive Media Arts at Assiniboine; Dr. Rhonda Hinther, Associate Professor of History at BU; Dr. James Naylor, Professor of History at BU; and Derek Ford, instructor in Interactive Media Arts at Assiniboine. Joint program in Public History will help BU and Assiniboine students future-proof their careers T HERE’S A FUTURE IN HISTORY, and a new Public History program will prepare students to take full advantage of that future by accessing the unique strengths of both Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College. The new program is the first undergraduate program in Public History in Western Canada and gives students a total of four new options to earn a degree. Two of these are new four-year majors from Brandon University, with two new 3+1 options also available that combine three-year degrees from BU with a fourth year at Assiniboine to develop media skills. The new program formalizes a relationship that has been ongoing between BU and Assiniboine for several years. “Many of my students are very interested in telling the stories of the history they learn and we have worked closely with Assiniboine students to bring these historical stories to life,” says Dr. Rhonda Hinther, an associate professor of history at BU and one of the organizers of the new program. “The result has been rich and rewarding for students at both institutions as well as for the museums and archives that we have worked with.” Students in the program will take general history and specific public history courses through BU. At Assiniboine, they will gain valuable practical experience, through the media arts programs, in public history production through film, television, website, and video game design and development. “Today’s media environment offers an incredible number of options for students to pursue, from traditional broadcast storytelling to interactive ondemand and immersive experiences,” says Graham Street, an instructor of Interactive Media Arts at Assiniboine. “Through this partnership, we are able to combine hands-on technical skills with meaningful content.” Hinther and Street have previously collaborated on joint student projects that have produced oral histories of Westman and television commercials for regional museums. Those, as well as new and ongoing projects, will be featured on a new website to be launched this year. We’re having a party, and you’re invited It’s been 50 years since the first class graduated from a newly-chartered Brandon University, and we’re putting on a celebration for everyone. Throughout 2017–18, we have been marking this BU50 golden anniversary and it culminates this fall at Homecoming 2018. This year’s Homecoming will welcome thousands back to BU, as we celebrate all alumni and their connections with our biggest Homecoming weekend yet. Join us as we welcome alumni and friends for a weekend of fun and friendship through October 11–14, 2018. This anniversary is an opportune moment for us to reflect on the accomplishments of the past 50 years, on the history of cherished traditions of Brandon College, and on our opportunities and ambition for our new period of growth. Homecoming 2018 will be a milestone reunion for many of our alumni. We’re especially thrilled to mark the 50th anniversary of the first-ever class to graduate with Brandon University degrees, the Class of 1968. We are also marking special anniversary years for everyone who graduated in a class year that ends in -8 or -3. Since Homecoming 2018 will be our largest event yet, we are also hearing from many alumni who are looking to plan special reunions. If you’re interested in participating in a reunion of anything from Psychology to Philosophy, from BUSU to The Quill, reach out and learn how we can support your efforts to connect and reunite. A major celebration is planned to recognize Brandon University’s rich basketball history at Homecoming. BU Athletics is inviting both men’s and women’s basketball alumni to celebrate the proud history of College Cap and Bobcat basketball with a reunion and Hall of Fame weekend. All alumni are invited to Homecoming, as well as their family and friends. Every year we also welcome many former faculty members, staff, and community members who are connected to Brandon University or Brandon College in various ways. This year, our big 50th anniversary party, is the perfect year to join us at Homecoming! Be a part of BU50 Homecoming with special sponsorship opportunities Homecoming 2018 will be our biggest and best yet — a truly community celebration that brings together thousands of people touched by their experience at Brandon College and Brandon University for a weekend of awards, fellowship and fun. You can be an important part of this special atmosphere and you can help show your support for Brandon University’s deep and ongoing impact to the lives and communities of Westman. Limited sponsorship opportunities are available for you to help make this celebration the most it can be, while also showcasing your proud support of BU. For details, contact Shawna English by calling 204-727- 7374 or 1-877-282-4483 or email Homecoming@BrandonU.ca. FOREVER BLUE & GOLD SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 13 BU50 Homecoming 2018 Highlights ALL WEEKEND The campus is waiting — see what’s changed, and what’s still the same. We’re freshening everything up for the big event, with special displays, gallery shows, exhibitions and more. Take a spin around the city, too! Powerhouse on the Prairies For three seasons at the tail end of the 1980s, the Brandon University Bobcats men’s basketball team cemented its reputation as one of the dominant varsity powerhouses in Canada. Brandon University’s Craig Cesmystruk looks back at their legacy with this powerful documentary. Limited seating. Multiple shows this weekend. Under the stars Get an extremely close-up view of the splendour of the night’s sky through the BU Observatory. On a newly renovated deck area atop McMaster Hall, crisp fall skies will reveal the secrets of the stars and our solar system. The moon will be in a perfect position for observing! Weather permitting. Homecoming Info Booth — All weekend at the Healthy Living Centre. Gallery shows and exhibitions Take a pause to explore the many art and cultural exhibitions available on campus. Ensure you set aside time to visit the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art, the Tommy McLeod Curve Gallery, and the George and Mary Gooden Gallery. Many areas will also have additional displays set up, including fascinating artifacts, cutting-edge research and enthralling books from faculty members and alumni. THURSDAY, OC T. 11 Homecoming 2018 gets underway! Find out what’s happening at the Homecoming Information Booth at the Healthy Living Centre, and take in one of the exciting social and entertainment events we have planned for you. Arts Speaker Series Hear from one of Brandon University’s faculty experts or a special guest, as they explore a topic that’s near and dear to their heart. This popular annual speakers series kicks off this year at Homecoming. Concert & Reception Enjoy a casual evening of popular jazz tunes performed live by Greg Gatien, Dean of the BU School of Music, and faculty member Michael Cain, an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist. Meet and greet reception to follow. Limited seating. Celebration of Authors Help us honour authors who have been featured in the BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education. This year we are focusing on authors from volume 10, issues 1 and 2, and we will hear short presentations by several authors. All guests are welcome. FOREVER BLUE & GOLD 14 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 BU50 Homecoming 2018 Highlights FRIDAY, OC T. 12 Homecoming continues with a day of reunions! Be sure to catch the energy of the BU campus as you stop by the Information Booth at the HLC. Food trucks will dish out filling fare through the afternoon and into the evening for a real tailgate experience ahead of the evening games. Champagne celebration Join members of the Brandon University community, past and present, and share a slice of our birthday cake as we toast 50 years of Brandon University. Keynote Speaker Be on the lookout for an exciting announcement very soon as we reveal a very special keynote speaker. Details will be released online at BrandonU.ca Homecoming Kick-Off Reunite with classmates and friends over a light meal in the alumni lounge while you take in a Bobcats game. Show your colours and wear your BU gear — old and new — as you cheer on our teams. Class Reunions Enjoy a get-together with former classmates and renew the friendships that will last a lifetime. Basketball Reunion Reconnect with friends and former teammates as the BU Bobcats celebrate basketball teams from all eras. There’s plenty of history to recount, from the free-throw line to the trophy case. Cheer on the ’Cats Our women’s basketball team hits the court at 6 p.m. to take on the Dickinson State Bluehawks. Stick around for the men’s game to follow at 8 p.m., as they battle the Winnipeg Wesmen. JOIN US It’s never been easier to join us for Homecoming! We have secured you great rates on accommodations and flights. Best Western Plus – Brandon Inn 204.727.7997 or 1.800.780.7234 Group name: Brandon University Group booking #2117 Available until Sept. 10, 2018 Clarion Hotel & Suites Brandon 204.728.5775 or 1.800.852.2709 Group name: BU Homecoming Available until Sept. 11, 2018 Victoria Inn 204.725.1532 or 1.800.852.2710 Group name: BU Homecoming Group booking #384059 Available until Sept. 11, 2018 WestJet Flights 5% off Econo and Flex fares 10% off Plus base fares For domestic travel into and out of Brandon or Winnipeg to and from anywhere WestJet flies in North America. Book online: westjet.com/conventions Coupon code: V53RV8S Travel period: Oct. 4–22, 2018 FOREVER BLUE & GOLD SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 15 BU50 Homecoming 2018 Highlights SUNDAY, OC T. 14 SATURDAY, OC T. 13 There’s so much to see and do! Bring family and friends for a full day of fun and fellowship. Check out the BU Bookstore for all your blue-and-gold garb, stop in for a coffee or a catch-up at the Forbidden Flavours, visit the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre or see a little bit of everything with a guided campus tour. Cartoon Cereal Bar Something for the young, and the young at heart! Join us in the Evans Theatre for animated amusements — but instead of popcorn, we’re serving a variety of cereal and milk to satisfy your morning munchies. Athletics Wall of Fame Brunch A highlight of this year’s BU Bobcat basketball reunion, this brunch will feature inductees into the Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wall of Fame. Open Campus & Tours Come see what’s different, and what’s still the same. For the self-directed, most buildings are open for you to explore the BU campus and see what’s around every corner. Or, current BU students will lead guided tours throughout the afternoon. Campus Comes Alive Come on by and take in one of the many family-friendly events, incluing food trucks, a classic car show, alumni Bobcats games, research displays, and an Indigenous celebration. Alumni Authors & Faculty Book Launch Paging all alumni authors! We are hosting a book fair for all alumni who are also published. Join us at this book fair to promote your publication and to celebrate your success. All alumni authors are eligible to participate, and to sell their own books. Homecoming Banquet and Awards The highlight of every Homecoming, this year’s banquet will be better than ever. Register early — last year we nearly sold out. Help us celebrate award-winners Nathan Peto ’08 and Gerald Brown ’56, ’63, gather with your classmates and friends, and renew the bonds you forged at Brandon College and Brandon University. Fifty Fest The evening is rocking! We are shutting down the street and pitching a tent to host energetic musical entertainment and so much more. Whether you like to sing, dance, or catch up with your besties, tonight we’re putting the party back into anniversary party. Take it easier today, as Homecoming 2018 concludes with a lighter schedule of events. Farewell brunch Share your stores and memories during the open mic as you bid farewell to fellow classmates … at least until next year! AND MORE! What you see here are some of the highlights. There is much more planned than could ever fit on a few pages, and we are adding even more events all the time. Be sure to stay up to date with the full schedule at BrandonU.ca/Homecoming You can find us on social media as well. Search Facebook for “Brandon University Homecoming 2018” to show your friends that you’re coming, and to connect with the Homecoming community. FOREVER BLUE & GOLD 16 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 BU50 Homecoming 2018 Registration REGISTRANT Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Dr. Prof. Rev. SPOUSE / GUEST Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Name Name Maiden Name (if applicable) Maiden Name (if applicable) Graduation Type(s) / Year(s) Graduation Type(s) / Year(s) Dr. Prof. Rev. (e.g. B.A. 1993) (e.g. B.A. 1993) Mailing Address City Prov. Postal Code Country Phone (home) Phone (cell) Email May we include your name(s) and class year(s) on our website as an attendee of Homecoming 2018? At the Dinner & Awards event, please seat me/us with the Class of . Yes No I/WE WANT TO REGISTER FOR: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Time Place Under the Stars 6:30-11:00 pm Pro Series Homecoming Concert 7:30–9:00 pm FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Number Louis Riel Room / Observatory School of Music – Lorne Watson Recital Hall Time Place Cost No Charge Number Cost Champagne Celebration Homecoming Kick-Off 3:00-5:00 pm 5:00 pm Harvest Hall Healthy Living Centre No Charge No Charge Under the Stars 6:30-11:00 pm Louis Riel Room / Observatory No Charge SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Time Place Number Cost Athletics Wall of Fame Brunch Cartoon Morning and Cereal Bar 8:30 am-12:00 pm 10:00 am-12:00 pm Victoria Inn - Grand Salon JRC Evans Theatre $50.00 No Charge Guided Campus Tours 2:00-4:00 pm Clark Hall Room 104 No Charge Philosophy Reunion & Celebration of Dr. May Yoh 2:00-4:00 pm He Oyate Tawapi (Ceremony Room), Health Studies Complex, Room 141 No Charge Dinner & Awards Cocktails: 5:00 pm Dinner: 5:30 pm Harvest Hall Under the Stars 6:30-11:00 pm Louis Riel Room / Observatory SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Farewell Brunch PAYMENT METHOD Credit Card # Expiry Date (mm/yy) Signature Time Cheque Enclosed Visa Harvest Hall MC Total Total $40.00 Place 10:00 am-12:00 pm Total No Charge Amex No Charge Number Cost Total $20.00 TOTAL ENCLOSED $ All prices include applicable taxes. MAIL TO: Brandon University Alumni Association 270 – 18th St., Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9 Canada SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 17 ALUMNI CL ASS NOTES Craig Shearer, BA ’78 – Craig has recently retired and is living in Coquitlam, BC. Any old friends from the class of 1978 can contact him at craigshearer@shaw.ca . Marilyn Slawinsky BSc ’84 – After graduating from BU, Marilyn obtained a law degree from the University of Manitoba in 1987. She practised law in Alberta for 25 years before leaving private practice for public service. After spending time with Alberta Justice, the Calgary Police Commission and the City of Red Deer, Marilyn was appointed as a Judge to the Provincial Court of Alberta in 2015. In 2017, she was appointed a Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. Marilyn and her husband Jack enjoy golfing and travelling, and proudly share a blended family of four accomplished children and (so far) two super cute grandchildren. John Gilbert, BA ’85 – John is pleased to announce that he is a new father to Alexander Nelson Gilbert, born Nov. 16, 2017 – 7.2 pounds. Edward Aquin, Assoc. ’94 – Edward is a Nursing Lecturer currently employed with Central Queensland University’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences located in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. He is responsible for the writing, course coordination and delivery of mental health nursing content within the undergraduate and postgraduate stream. His experience in mental health settings spans over 25 years, across clinical and educational roles held in Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Following the completion of his Masters of Nursing (Clinical) in 2010 at the Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, he returned to BU and undertook the role as an Assistant Professor with the Psychiatric Nursing program. The adventures of the ‘Sunburnt Country’ beckoned and he returned back to Australia. In his current role he facilitates mental health nursing learning activities and co-facilitates lab teaching and assessments in their simulation learning space on campus (e.aquin@cqu.edu.au). David Williamson, Grad.Dip. ’03, M.Ed. ’05 – David is the dean of the Faculty of Education for University College of the North, where he completed two terms as chair of the Learning Council. His most recent poetry was featured in Aesthetica magazine’s 2016 international Creative Writing annual, Contemporary Verse 2 and the 2016 Winnipeg Free Press’ National Poetry Month. He is now an associate member of the League of Canadian Poets. David is married to Elizabeth (Sinclair), also a BU graduate (BEd ‘86, MEd ’11). Elizabeth has worked in early years and special education for Frontier School Division for over 30 years and regularly runs in the Manitoba Marathon relay with her students. They live in Norway House. 18 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 Joanne Roberts, Assoc. ’10 – Training from a young age, Joanne has studied with many teachers including David Playfair, Elizabeth Rotoff, Jim Forsythe and Joy Lazo. She studied music and acting at Brandon University as well as dance at Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Flexing her acting skills and venturing into comedy, Joanne will be joining Théâtre Cercle Molière for their tour of “De Bouche à oreille”. Joanne is most proud of the music studio where she teaches voice and piano, and coaches for auditions and performances. Her students regularly perform at the Winnipeg Music Festival, have gone on to win scholarships and awards, and move onto professional work in music, stage and film. Jeremy Roberts, BA ’12 (Hon)/BEd (AD) ’14 – Moving to Brandon from Flin Flon, Jeremy moved to Brandon to attend university. After graduating and travelling to several parts of the world, he accepted a permanent position in Rolling River School Division. He now resides in a small community outside Brandon with his wife Louise. Brittani Enns, BN ’15 – After graduation, Brittani worked in the emergency room in Steinbach Hospital for two years. She then pursued continuing education through the Winnipeg Critical Care Nursing Education and received her ICU certification, working in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. Her husband, Cael Enns, is also a graduate of BU and is a medical student at the University of Manitoba. They are now moving back to Brandon to continue their careers and look forward to getting involved in the professional and educational community. David Stasica, BBA ’16 – David, a former setter for the men’s volleyball team, is now a realtor with Royal Lepage Alliance in Winnipeg. He says, “I can’t thank Brandon University enough for teaching me the value of getting to know and working within my community. BU provided not only academic skills for my career, but also taught me important skills on how to work with people and how to connect as a unit to reach a common goal.” David would love to assist fellow alumni and their families with their real estate needs: 204.898.1566 or david.stasica@royallepage.ca. Gertrude Bear, BEd (AD) ’17 – Gertrude is now teaching kindergarten at the Northern Lights School Division in Saskatchewan. Gertrude says she had a great experience at BU. “The University was welcoming and the PENT (Program for the Education of Native Teachers) program is a wonderful program. The PENT and library staff were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout my university experience. I was fortunate to meet many friends. Thank you for the wonderful experience!” ALUMNI In Memoriam ALUMNI Keith W. Angus, BA ’71 April 19, 2017 Darlene (Way) Arnott,TTC ’58 May 29, 2017 Sandra H. Arthur, BT ’77, BEd ’85 April 5, 2017 Ronald Chalmers,BA ’70, BEd ’72 February 5, 2018 Patricia M. (Frith) Chefurka, BSc ’45 — January 21, 2018 William R. Currie, BSc ’69 Walter G. Kruse, BA ’78 Stanley H. Searle, BA ’41 May 6, 2017 May, 2018 FACULT Y/ STAFF Charles P. McKinnon, BSc ’52 Frank Senkow, BA ’70, BEd ’70 September 20, 2017 August 11, 2017 Beryl (Thompson) McLeod, Murray R. Shelton, BA ’68 Associate ’44 – October 15, 2017 December 26, 2017 Charles O. Meighen, Pauline Stanko, BA, BEd ’75 Associate ’61 – June 21, 2018 June 24, 2018 Gwendolyn D. Merrick, BT ’75, BEd ’88 – February 14, 2018 Heather M. Stewart, BA ’58, Pre BEd ’61 – December 25, 2017 Bruce J. Mintenko, Hilton Stewart, BSc ’56, TTC ’59, BA ’67, BEd ’69 April 29, 2017 November 1, 2017 Karel Moravek, BGS ’88 Betty (Birch) Dempsey, TTC ’59 February 9, 2018 March 8, 2018 Frederick K. Mowat, Florence I. (Fleming) Dunseath, Associate ’73 – September 5, 2017 BGS ’88 – December 29, 2017 Robert C. Nelson, BSc ’58 Cert. of Ed. ‘61 — August 9, 2018 Lori E. (Draper) Stewart, BA ’84 January 17, 2018 Eleanor V. Stubley, MMus ’85 August 1, 2017 William A. Sutherland, BA ’51 December 26, 2017 John C. Easter, BA ’58, Pre BEd ’60 December 24, 2017 June 17, 2018 Clarence V. Pettersen, BA ’75 Margaret L. (McKay) Eggleton, March 28, 2018 BA ’41 – September 25, 2017 Joan (Donald) Pitcairn, BA ’63 Ruth A. (Watson) Emisch, January 29, 2018 September 17, 2017 BT ’75, BEd ’82 – April 17, 2018 Nelson Poets, BSc ’70 Michael J. Vaira, BSc ’69, BEd ’72 Janice Florida, BGS ’85 November 12, 2017 Donovan D. Gayle, BPES ’12 December 15, 2017 Linda M. (Nault) Henry, BEd ’93, MEd ’07 – April 8, 2017 Vivianne (Riddell) Howard, TTC ’60, BA ’71, BEd ’82 August 1, 2016 Francisca Tungcul, BT ’74, BEd ’80 R.P. Jean Claeys, Faculty of Education, 1980 - 2003 December 25, 2017 Dr. William T. DeHaney, Associate Professor, Sociology, 1971 - 2003 February 28, 2018 John “Jack” H. Dodds, Physical Plant, 1974 - 2007 August 12, 2017 Doris Mayoh, School of Music, EckhardtGramatté Conservatory of Music, 1979 - 2013 April 5, 2018 Dr. Sherry Lynn Peden, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, 1991 - 2013 January 8, 2018 December 16, 2017 David Rehaluk, Patrick Turner, BSc ’69, BEd ’72 Inter-Universities North/ Campus Manitoba, 1993 - 2014 June 2, 2018 January 16, 2018 September 17, 2017 Robert A. Rennie, BEd ’00 Patrick Turner, BGS ’75 Dr. Susan M. Roddy, Professor, Faculty of Science, 1987 - 2017 October 5, 2017 April 11, 2016 April 14, 2018 Catheryn (Corrigal) Rodger, David B. Westdal, BEd ’06 Associate ’83 – January 12, 2018 March 10, 2017 Daniel R. Roy, BSc ’92 Deborah Wright-Nantel, BA ’74 June 18, 2018 January 1, 2018 John W. Russell, BA ’66, BEd ’69 Margaret A. Young, BGS ’79 December 29, 2017 September 7, 2017 David C. Westfall, Library, BUNTEP, Faculty of Education, 1988 - 2006 January 13, 2018 SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 19 Success takes many forms, and Brandon University has been a reliable starting point for its development. Fifty years after they attended Brandon College as it transitioned into Brandon University, Bill Hillman, Ron Westcott and Bill and Lana Myers are fine examples of the different ways that lives can diverge from a single starting point. Hillman became an outstanding educator with a long musical career as a recording artist. Westcott is 48 years into a career in the education publishing industry, while his sporting sideline has earned him a spot in the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame and on Brandon University’s Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wall of Fame. And as Bill Myers established a long career as a surgeon Lana Myers taught, raised four children and made a significant contribution to the community with her volunteer work. All of them point to their time at Brandon University as a meaningful start to their later success. STORY BY PERRY BERGSON “It’s a huge part of our lives and a huge part of the community,” Bill Myers said. “I don’t think people, generally speaking, realize what a gem it is to have here. Not only the opportunity of going to university in your hometown or home area, it’s relatively small so you’re not lost.” Westcott agrees. “I think it was a great stepping stone into business,” Westcott said. “You learn a little bit of confidence, you learn how to cope and be 20 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 Photo: Sandy Black forever blue & gold an independent learner. In a way it helped shape my career in publishing, and it’s been a great career.” Hillman was the first on campus, leaving Strathclair in 1961. “It was close to home,” Hillman said. “I had never really been away from home and it seemed like a logical progression.” He took science courses, finding his passion in geography under his mentor, John Langton Tyman, who established the department in 1962. Hillman also played football with the Caps, who played at the former Kinsmen Stadium. and operated Soo’s restaurant in Brandon until 2002 and the couple also released 12 albums, first as Western Union and later under their names, touring across Canada and Europe. In one of their England recording sessions they were joined by Alan Clark, who later earned a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits, and the Hillmans were entertainers of the year in Manitoba in 1980. Sue-On is also a BU graduate, with a Bachelor of Arts and a B.Ed., and taught English for Academic Purposes at the University. The couple has three children, China-Li, Robin, and Ja-On, all of whom attended Brandon University before going on to successful careers. “I was a football nut but eventually something had to give,” Hillman said. “I couldn’t do football as well as carry on with my hectic music schedule.” Hillman played in four bands, including one with classmate Barry Forman. They earned a daily gig performing during CXX-TV’s noon show with future BU lecturer Larry Clark on drums. “The atmosphere is great and it’s a nice, small, compact university compared to a lot of them, which are really sprawling,” said Hillman. Bill Hillman “We were doing noon shows every day and it clashed with the geography class with John Tyman,” Hillman said. “He gave me his notes and let me skip all the classes.” They now travel the world, and Bill works on websites, with more than 15,000 pages online. Westcott also remains busy, but in very different pursuits. Hillman needed money, so he returned to Strathclair without a degree to teach high school, staying three years on permit. This year he coached his daughter and daughter-in-law for Team Canada at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts national women’s curling championship in Penticton, B.C. His path in the roaring game also can be traced back to BU. After he married Sue-On, his wife of 52 years, Hillman resumed his education, earning an elementary teaching degree. He carried on to earn a Bachelor Science and Bachelor of Education degrees, as well as a Silver Medal in Geography in 1971. Westcott wasn’t sure what to do after he graduated from high school, although his mother, Jemima, who lives in Brandon’s Fairview Home and remains active at 107, encouraged him to continue his studies. He said he loved the educational dynamic at Brandon University. “Being a small-town boy, I was quite happy to stay in the area and go to Brandon College,” Westcott said. “It’s always a big adjustment. In high school ... the teachers kind of guide you through everything. They make sure your homework is done. At Brandon College, you realized ‘Oh my God, I’m on my own.’ The profs were there if you asked for extra help but it was a big learning experience.” “There were a lot of bull sessions,” Hillman said. “Profs weren’t afraid to speak out controversially … You could speak your mind and have different topics. It was a great experience.” Hillman returned to Strathclair and taught for 30 years, but continued his studies and received his master’s from BU in 1991. He joined the faculty at BU in 2000, and after a decade there in which he battled cancer and CIDP, a nervous system disorder, Hillman retired at 65. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BU Senate at Convocation in 2013. I t’s a nice, small, compact university.” The Hillmans have a couple of claims to fame. They co-owned SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 21 Westcott’s first real taste of curling glory came in 1965. He played third for skip Gary Lumbard’s team, and, in an unprecedented bit of success for a university team, they captured the Brandon Men’s Bonspiel. He would later skip a BU team to a Manitoba small colleges championship in 1968. Westcott graduated in 1967 with a Science degree with majors in Chemistry and Geology, and then took a year of Education in 1968. After graduation, he taught in Neepawa for two years, but a curling opportunity led him to Winnipeg and into a career as a salesman in the educational publishing industry. “It was a perfect fit,” Westcott said. “I had the teaching background and it was exciting to be providing solutions for schools.” Westcott balanced his day job with an outstanding curling career that include 42 appearances in provincial championships at the men’s, senior (ages 50 and over), masters (ages 60 and over), and mixed divisions. As skip, he won the 1999 Manitoba senior men’s title, four provincial masters men’s championships and the 2015 Canadian masters’ crown. A lot of it was just discussions, and it was terrific.” He was also a terrific softball player, winning a world masters’ (ages 35 and over) slo-pitch title in 2005. He still umpires fastball and is on a committee to establish an International Curling Centre of Excellence in Winnipeg. Westcott and his wife, Flora, have three children, daughters Raunora and Shea, and son Brandy. While he admits a busy life has kept him from maintaining a closer bond with the University, Westcott has attended some alumni events. He certainly hasn’t forgotten what BU meant to him. “I think what you learn is much, much more than what’s in the books,” Westcott said. “You learn the social aspect, how to communicate. From a personality point of view it just helps your growth so much.” Bill and Lana (née Kunyckyj) Myers 22 Bill and Lana Myers also fondly remember their time at the school. Bill was born and raised in Brandon, while Lana (née Kunyckyj) was born in Germany and, after CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 stops in Australia and Ontario, relocated to Brandon as a teenager. Bill did two years of pre-med studies before heading to the University of Manitoba to complete his medical degree. Lana graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in 1968 and would go on to complete an Education degree at the U of M after the pair moved to Winnipeg. Both found Brandon College a fun place to be. “It was a fabulous class,” Lana said. “It was great. We had such a good time. I don’t know how we ever got any marks.” Photo: Curling Canada The Myers’ both graduated in 1965 from Brandon Collegiate Institute and began dating that summer. Both would attend Brandon College that fall, but they had different goals in mind. Ron Westcott with Team Canada (left to right: Michelle Englot, Kate Cameron, Leslie Wilson, Raunora Westcott) at this year’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Penticton, B.C. She said there were lots of dances, and the Sigma Mu fraternity had many parties. After each formal event, there would be a “hail to the college,” class yells and even faculty yells. “It was just fabulous because we just sat around a table and talked,” she said. “(The professor) did some teaching but a lot of it was just discussions, and it was just terrific.” Bill was also an active athlete, playing two seasons with the football team as a six-foot, 155-pound tight end. and also playing basketball. There wasn’t a formal football league, so the Caps would meet different squads in exhibition games. The school changed from Brandon College to Brandon University in 1967, and the Class of 1968 had the option of choosing which institution would grant their degree. Most, including Lana, chose Brandon University. He remembers playing a small American college team in their opponent’s home­ coming game. The Myers’ returned to Brandon in 1978, and Bill worked as a surgeon for more than three decades. He retired from full-time surgery in 2011 and part-time work at the end of 2014. The couple has four children, Will, Christine, Peter and Melanie. “We underwhelmed them 72-0,” Bill deadpans, noting the Caps had to stop at the hospital on their way out of town to pick up their starting and backup quarterbacks. While Bill took mostly science classes, Lana concentrated on English and history classes. She recalls taking a seminar-type History class with a dozen others. Lana would earn an Education degree from BU in 1991, with Will and Peter also finishing their schooling at BU. “I have nothing but good things to say about Brandon University,” Bill said. That’s apparent in their continued service. Lana has volunteerd with a wide range of local organizations and was involved with the BU Alumni Association for 17 years. She has also been a member of the Board of Governors and the Brandon University Foundation. Lana was named to the BU Order of Merit in 2009 and was the recipient of the BUAA Exceptional Service Award in 2014. Bill has been a part of the BU Foundation board since 2011, and received the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award in 2014. All four graduates found their way at Brandon University on different paths that led to separate success. Westcott said he loves when he drives into Brandon that he sees the same brick facades on the Clark and Original buildings he first encountered in the 1960s. The tradition is important to him, even if it doesn’t feel like he left 50 years ago. “It just seems like yesterday that I was at Brandon University,” Westcott said. “Time flies.” SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 23 Doorway into Yesteryear S . J. MCKEE ARCHIVES STORY BY DIANE NELSON PHOTOS BY KE Y WEST PHOTO 24 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 The past just won’t go away. It shows up in many places­—street names, old letters, unpublished autobiographies, historical postcards, and formal historical writing. We know the past is important. It can be a source of inspiration and pride, regret and shame. It cannot be ignored. Unresolved historical trauma—personal or collective—troubles our present, demanding attention, resolution, and closure. Historical accomplishments, unfinished business … individual lives, and collective struggles may serve as moral exemplars to those searching for a compass in the disorder of the present. So a history that embraces all human possibility and seeks a full and satisfying account of the past is fundamental to healthy societies.” – Tom Mitchell, University Archivist Emeritus Documents, photographs, and the occasional artifact can all be found in Brandon University’s S.J. McKee Archives. But while the tall, narrow stacks house material relevant to the University and its history, the McKee Archives are also home to records of import for the city of Brandon and much of southwestern Manitoba. While many might think of an archives as a museum of sorts, that’s not an accurate interpretation. “Archives, as institutions at least, exist to acquire, preserve, and make accessible records deemed to have enduring value,” said Brandon University Archivist Christy Henry. “The enduring value can be related to cultural or historical value, but it can also relate to accountability, or evidence, or social justice, or all kinds of things like that. So that’s basically what an archives, as an institution, exists to do.” And in this day and age, when citizens around the world are demanding transparency and responsibility from their political leaders, it’s interesting to note it was that same expectation that led to the creation of archives in the first place. “The modern archives date back to the French Revolution because the peasants, one of the things they wanted was access to government records to see what the government was doing with the money—accountability and stuff like that,” Henry said. “Archives, in some ways, are foundational to democracy. It makes things transparent—it allows you to see what’s happening.” SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 25 Technology has increased access to the archives, but has also created extra demands on the profession.” Funding is always an issue, and Henry said there are fewer external resources available now than there were when she took over from Mitchell in 2011. The S.J. McKee Archives, like Brandon University and Brandon College before it, has an intriguing history of its own. It began in the mid-1970s, when journalist and local historian Fred McGuinness and Reg Forbes, Principal of the Agricultural Extension Centre in Brandon, convinced Pool Elevators to place their records at Brandon University and fund the creation of the Rural Resource Centre. When that entity became the BU Archives in the early 1980s, Eileen McFadden, the first professional librarian at Brandon College, became its first archivist. The archives was named after S.J. McKee in 1991 when his papers were donated to the institution. Archivist Emeritus Tom Mitchell said that McKee, who had been teaching at Woodstock College in Ontario, came west when Prairie College was established in Rapid City as a Baptist seminary. “Prairie College shut down, S.J. stayed, set up the Rapid City Academy, moved it to Brandon in 1891, and the Rapid City Academy — the McKee Academy — became Brandon College in 1899,” said Mitchell, who became University Archivist in 1996. “It was a big deal. So everyone who’s ever attended Brandon College and Brandon University owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to S.J. McKee.” While things have certainly changed at the McKee Archives over its 35-year 26 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 history, one thing that remains the same is the struggle for adequate space and resources. Because the research component of archiving materials can be challenging and time-consuming there’s much more work than can be accomplished by a single archivist. And Henry is the only one in Brandon. “The challenge in describing archival records is they are unlike books, which will come with a title and an author and a table of contents and maybe an index,” Henry said. “We will literally just be handed a box of negatives. So you have to figure out, what is it? What is the history of the negative?” When collections, such as those of renowned Brandon photographer Lawrence Stuckey, are donated to the archives, that sets in motion a whole chain of events — applying for a grant in order to hire someone to process and catalogue each item. And that sort of work can take six or seven years. “It can be overwhelming,” Henry said. “But at the same time, whenever a new collection comes in, we get excited. What is there? Who are we going to tell about it? And there’s a lot of satisfaction when people come into the archives and you’re able to help them find the thing that they’re looking for. I think at the root of it, we are passionate—we believe in the work. We believe that the work is necessary.” The National Archives Development Program was cut in 2012, and while it’s been revived to some extent, university archives are no longer eligible for its grants. One might think the advent of more modern methodology helps streamline the archival process — and it does — but it also creates an entirely new workflow that takes additional time. “Technology has both sort of hindered and sort of expanded the work,” Henry said. “It’s a good and a bad thing. Technology — digital records — a great deal more effort has to be put into preserving them. And we’re not just saying for five years or 10 years or even our life span. We’re talking hundreds of years. “But what it does do is get the archives to more people, because we have a website. So technology has increased access to the archives, but has also created extra demands on the profession. Digitizing things doesn’t eliminate the archival work. It’s another step. So as labor-intensive as the work is, digitizing adds extra layers to it, so it actually takes longer.” Consequently, maintaining the archives now requires even more money and extra storage. “And that’s an issue,” Henry said. “Each archives generally has a collecting mandate. Our mandate is quite large because we started as a community archives and then became the University archives as well.” While technology has some advantages, Henry said paper materials are probably the easiest items to care for. But certain conditions are essential for their preservation, and those are features the McKee Archives doesn’t have. “We need a vault,” Mitchell said. “We’ve got no temperature and humidity control that are archival grade. So in terms of the progression of this place, that is pretty seminal.” The good news is that the archives continues to grow as people donate materials, access records, and seek advice. While space is an issue, both Henry and Mitchell enthusiastically encourage people, especially alumni, to keep contributing to the collection, and to extending the reach and ability of the archives to grow and improve. Henry feels there’s a misconception that archives are only interested in very old photos and writings, such as those from the Second World War and earlier. But more recent records are also worthy. only to donate material but to come here for advice and research materials.” Both Mitchell’s and Henry’s experience and long-time connections to the community are invaluable when it comes to doing what they do so well. “Being an archivist is kind of a life sentence in the sense that there are two kinds of control that an archivist has in a place like this,” Mitchell said. “Administrative control, so you’ve got a number on everything and you know where it is. But the other part is intellectual control. You need to know the content of the records, and that takes a very long time. So you cannot have archivists coming and going in archival institutions because they have no institutional memory.” “It helps me a great deal, I think, that I’m from this community,” Henry said. “I’m a BU grad. I wasn’t born here but I was raised here from the age of two. My great-grandfather was on the board of Brandon College. So I’m connected to the place, which I think helps. Not just in recognizing things but in being passionate about the history of the community.” While the archives is essentially about collecting, preserving and filing information, Mitchell said verbal exchanges and the interactions between people are the most important part. “What we’ve got is basically a kind of terrain for us to talk about the past with people, and help them get where they want, whether it’s trying to find a dead relative, or trying to figure out what a photograph is about,” Mitchell said. Records and artifacts from decades ago have a sort of “mystique” about them, Mitchell said. And they serve to connect the past with the present—and the future. “What this place is is a big site of memory about things that are salient and important in the culture,” Mitchell said. “That’s what an archives is about. We’re a doorway into the past. We have sites of memory that people can come and explore. And the more you think about that, the more you appreciate how important that is.” To contact the S.J. McKee Archives, email HenryC@BrandonU.ca or call 204‑727-9634. “Stuff from the ’50s, the ’60s, the ’70s— people think, ‘Well, that’s just stuff from my life so nobody’s going to care about that,’” Henry said. “But those are archival material too.” To that end, both she and Mitchell have purposely made themselves ultraapproachable and welcoming when people make inquiries. “When somebody has the courage to pick up the phone and call the archives to say, ‘I’ve got this map,’ you have to be very receptive to people and appreciate their interest,” Mitchell said. “I’m really proud of the record of the S.J. McKee Archives in developing a profile, which Christy’s continuing to do, that invites people not SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 27 COURTING SUCCESS LINDA FORSYTH’S DEDICATION TO PERFECTING HER CRAFT ON THE BASKETBALL COURT SERVED HER WELL OVER A 30-YEAR TEACHING CAREER RACTICE M AKES PERFECT. Linda Forsyth (née Edwards) P did not coin the phrase, but she suggests taking that advice to the bank. She believes it whole-heartedly. Training is a grind, but you have got to love it because if you do not love the training you are not going to stay in the game. You have got to love the grind.” Forsyth made her first trip to Brandon in 1979 for the Canada Winter Games where she represented Ontario in basketball. Edwards and the team earned a silver medal after finishing runnerup to Quebec in the final. “We got these beautiful winter coats from Ontario and I needed it because it was darn cold. I had no idea that I would end up in Brandon the next year.” Story by Tyler Crayston Shown above – Linda (née Edwards) Forsyth, member of the Bobcat women’s basketball team, 1979–82. Former Bobcat coach Bill Moody and Athletic Director George Birger quickly went to work after the Canada Games to bring the best prospects back to BU. Forsyth, from Ottawa was at the top of their recruiting list. “Coach Moody just made a cold call really. Let’s pull all of these players together and have a bit of an adventure.” Quickly, she established herself as a top scorer and rebounder in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. She was named a league all-star 28 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 BOBCATS all three years she played, from 1979 to 1982. She was recognized as BU’s Female Athlete of the Year, team MVP and earned the prestigious H. Stuart Perdue Award for sportsmanship over the course of her career. In 1980-81, Forsyth and the Bobcats finished in second-place with a 12-and-4 record and narrowly missed a trip to nationals after a two-point loss to the Winnipeg Wesmen in the GPAC Final. “Stepping up and competing is what I would like to be remembered for. We played a lot of two-point games against teams that went to nationals. We became very competitive overnight.” Forsyth earned her teaching certificate and an academic scholarship at BU. She used that to complete her master’s degree at the University of British Columbia. She also played one season with the UBC Thunderbirds and finished second on the team in scoring. She married fellow basketball star, Robert Forsyth, who is also a former Canada West all-star and Male Athlete of the Year at UBC. The Forsyth family has three daughters, Genevieve, Louise and Isabelle. Louise is playing NCAA Division 1 basketball with the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Before that, she was named B.C.’s top high school player in 2016-17 and spent two summers with the Canadian national team. A return trip to Brandon was nearly booked when Isabelle qualified for the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships last summer. At the same time, Isabelle was among the top-30 prospects in North America invited to an evaluation camp in Washington, D.C. and the Forsyths chose to attend that event instead. Regardless of the sport, Forsyth has encouraged her daughters to succeed with a familiar old adage. “Every practice is more important than any game. Whatever you practice in a team setting you have to practice on your own. The girls have done that in preparation for their success, so there is a work ethic there and that is really important. Also, make sure you are grateful to the coach; develop a relationship with your coach based on mutual value and respect. Let them see your work ethic and every coach will respect that.” Forsyth recently retired after a 30-year teaching career. She started in North Vancouver and later Calgary and Yellowknife before returning to the west coast. She taught in Victoria and then Vancouver for the final 13 years of her career. “Have passion for what you are doing and show your passion in that moment. That is what carried me through all of those years.” Filmmaker’s look at powerhouse Bobcat basketball team available for purchase AT T H E TA I L E N D O F T H E 1980 s , the Brandon University Bobcats men’s basketball team was dominant, winning the national title three years in a row. Craig Cesmystruk, a Web Content Editor at BU, looks back at their legacy in Powerhouse on the Prairies, a documentary done in cooperation with BellMTS TV that combines thrilling game footage with interviews with key Bobcat figures. Powerhouse on the Prairies is available for order on DVD or Blu-ray at PrairiePowerhouse.ca. A portion of sales will be directed to the Jerry and Marnie Hemmings Award. The documentary will also be screened at the Evans Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m., during BU’s Homecoming 2018 celebration. Wall of Fame inductees announced THE DICK AND VERDA McDONALD Sports Wall of Fame at Brandon University will welcome nine new individuals and two teams during Homecoming 2018. Joining the fall in the Athlete category will be six basketball players: Courtney Bailey (1983-88), Lynda Kidd Chorley (1964-66), Earnest Bell (1999-2001), Linda Edwards Forsyth (1979-82), Euan Roberts (1991-96) and Marie Rohleder (1983-87, 1988-89). Bob Caldwell (hockey, 197375), Bruce Gullett (hockey, football, 1961-65) and Brian Pallister (basketball, 1974-76, 1979-80) will be honoured in the Community Leader category, while the Bobcat men’s basketball team of 1979-80 and the BU women’s basketball squad of 1980-81 will also be enshrined. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13. SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 29 DISCOVERY New Canada Research Chair studies rural mental health A REAS THAT DON’T HAVE ACCESS to adequate mental health care will be receiving greater attention from researchers at Brandon University following the appointment of BU professor Dr. Rachel Herron as a Canada Research Chair (CRC). Herron has been named the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Rural and Remote Mental Health, a five-year appointment that is accompanied by $500,000 in funding from the national CRC program. Herron’s research will be used to develop supportive environments for mental health in rural and remote Canada, as well as internationally. “People living in rural places face a lot of challenges getting the care they need,” Herron said. “Research on rural mental health has tended to focus on what is missing: health professionals, specialized health services, public transportation systems, education about mental health issues, and support for family caregivers. We need to work with rural communities to build on what they have and create better places for mental health.” Herron is an Assistant Professor in BU’s Department of Geography. Her interest in rural health and well-being stems from her experience growing up on a farm in Midwestern Ontario. Her previous projects have focused on the needs of people living with dementia, and their caregivers, in rural Ontario and Manitoba. Herron’s work through the CRC program will focus on caregiving, social inclusion and engagement, as well as the diversity of lived experiences, and how they impact mental health and wellness. Herron has also received funding for the development of a Rural and Remote Mental Health Laboratory at BU. The Canada Foundation for Innovation will Dr. Rachel Herron support the lab with $35,725 through the John R. Evans Leaders Fund, while Research Manitoba will match that amount. In addition to the insight gained through research, the new lab will offer training and employment opportunities for the next generation of rural and remote mental health researchers. “Here in Western Manitoba we can truly appreciate the value of Dr. Herron’s research,” said Dr. Heather Duncan, BU’s Associate Vice-President (Research). “Many of us know people in rural areas, or live in small communities ourselves, and we can see the gap in services available compared to larger centres. This research is going to significantly benefit many people in these areas, allowing them to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.” Rural Development Institute helping to attract soybean processing facility to Westman T HE CIT Y OF BRANDON is working with the Rural Development Institute at Brandon University to conduct two research projects: a Soybean Industry Supply Chain Assessment and a Regional Assessment of Community Information. Both will advance the efforts of the Westman Opportunities Leadership Group (WOLG) to attract a world-class soybean processing facility to Manitoba. The Soybean Industry Supply Chain Assessment will compare the competitive advantages and disadvantages of locating a processing facility in either Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or North Dakota. It will also describe the current soybean supply chain in Manitoba and the potential 30 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 market for a full line of products that would be generated by a soybean processing facility in the region. The second RDI project, the Regional Assessment of Community Information, has delivered an Investment Readiness Community Assessment Tool to five Westman communities: Brandon, Carberry, Neepawa, Russell, and Virden. Economic development officers will complete reports based on this tool. Funding for these RDI projects is provided by the Government of Canada’s Invest Canada – Community Initiatives (ICCI) program and the Westman Opportunities Leadership Group. DISCOVERY Professors celebrate $2.5 million grant funding multi-university project on Indigenous education B RANDON UNIVERSIT Y RESEARCHERS ARE part of a major collaborative research project on sustainable post-secondary education for Indigenous communities in remote locations. Dr. David Greenwood The project, “Mino Bimaadiziwin: Reconciliation in Action,” teams BU researchers Dr. Patricia Harms, Dr. Serena Petrella and Dr. Wilder Robles with partners from across the province, and was recently awarded a prestigious Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Grant in the amount of $2.5 million. This research project closely follows the call to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to “ensure that Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the corporate sector, and that Aboriginal communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects” and also aligns with BU’s commitment to First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. It will bring post-secondary education into communities that lack programming due to their remote location. First Nations students participating in the project will be able to attend entrylevel certificate programs on sustainable housing design, Indigenous food systems and adult education in their communities. Rather than learn entirely from a classroom, students will directly address the systemic problems in their communities through supported projects-based learning, building 12 sustainable houses in Island Lake, Manitoba, over the six years, and introducing food security programs to alleviate the problem of unreliable food access in the region. For more information on the research project, see EcoHealthCircle.com. Research Connection hits milestone 50th edition A Brandon University publication that highlights ongoing research in an accessible and easy-to-read way now has more than 50 editions available. Each Research Connection is a two-page synopsis of research that highlights the purpose of the research, how it is being conducted, the findings so far, and why it is important. Many showcase immediate applications for the findings, or propose intriguing questions for followup research. All editions are available online at BrandonU.ca/Research-Connection. Greenwood’s research links palm trees’ progression north with climate change A RESEARCH PROJECT conceived by a Brandon University professor on the northward spread of palms has been featured in the prestigious science journal Scientific Reports and on Columbia University’s Lamont Earth Institute State of the Planet blog. Dr. David Greenwood of BU’s Department of Biology co-authored the paper with project leader Dr. Tammo Reichgelt of New-York based Columbia University and Greenwood’s PhD student, Christopher West, of the University of Saskatchewan. Found primarily in the tropics, palm trees can only become established in climates that don’t freeze. This sensitivity makes palm trees indicators of changing climates both in the remote past and the present day, where their progression north is made possible by increasing temperatures. The full research paper is open access and can be read at the Nature.com website. Greenwood and West’s research is supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, through a Discovery Grant to Greenwood, and a scholarship to West. SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 31 SUPPORT Celebrating 50 Years F OUNDED AS BRANDON COLLEGE in Anonymous Donors Provide Generous Birthday Gift to BU 1899, Brandon University received its charter as a university in 1967, and is spending the 2017-18 year celebrating this 50-year milestone. To mark the occasion, the 50th Fund is offering donors an opportunity to give to any of the University’s faculties (Arts, Education, Health Studies and Science) or the School of Music. To date $41,703 has been raised. ONE COUPLE HAS FOUND a fitting, and very generous, way to recognize Brandon University’s 50th year. A number of donors have also contributed to the new Brandon College Heritage Fund. Spearheaded by George ’62 and Patricia ’63, ’64 Hickling , this fund will support the preservation of the history and archives of the College. Thanks to their generous gift, and contributions from fellow alumni, this fund is already well established with a balance of more than $13,000. “Brandon University is a high-quality jewel, a treasure,” said one of the donors, who wish to remain anonymous. “I wanted to honour the quality of the people at BU—the staff and faculty, as well as the students. The students are extraordinary!” Student awards commemorate Classes of ’65 and ’67 Alumni Mitch and Anne Taylor, Russell Lusk, Treva and Laurie Ricou, and Don Sherritt have spearheaded an initiative to establish the Class of ’65 Scholarship-Bursary. Joined by a number of fellow alumni, the Class of ’65 has to date contributed nearly $50,000 in support of this endowed fund. Approximately $2,200 will be awarded annually to entering students who have the academic requirements to study at BU, but perhaps not the financial means to do so. Jim and Karen Doak and Gary and Angela Brawn have made an appeal to fellow members of the Class of ’67 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brandon College’s last graduating class by contributing to a bursary. The Class of ’67 Bursary will be given to students with financial need. Members of the Class of ’65 at Homecoming 2015 32 CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 The couple has gifted shares to the University valued at approximately $50,000. Written on their Annual Fund donation form was, “Happy Birthday BU!” The donors have asked that $15,000 be used to establish an endowment that will support student needs in the School of Music. The endowment will fund initiatives such as student travel, instrument repair and maintenance, practice studios and more. The remaining $35,000 will be used to create an endowment fund to support travel opportunities and experiences for students in all disciplines across BU. The donation is one of two significant gifts made to the University specifically in honour of its 50th anniversary. Members of the BU President’s Administrative Council also pledged a total of $50,000 in response to the BU50 staff and faculty fundraising appeal. Members of the Class of ’67 at Homecoming 2017 SUPPORT BU Football, circa 1970 Kickoff held for new Football Legacy Scholarship DURING LAST YEAR’S HOMECOMING 2017 celebrations, former players gathered for the Brandon University Bobcats/Brandon College Caps Football Reunion. Many of them contributed to the new Brandon College Caps–Brandon University Bobcats Football Legacy Scholarship. This award will be given annually to a student-athlete in good academic standing who is a returning player on a Bobcat team. The recipient must be active in the community and demonstrate strong leadership skills as a member of his/her respective team. New piano will ‘celebrate Liz’ A B R A N D -N E W GRAND P I A N O for the Brandon University School of Music will provide quality music for students, faculty and the community for decades to come, and will permanently recognize the legacy of Dr. Elizabeth Grant at BU. In 1981 Grant founded the Brandon Conservatory Chorale as a project for her Master of Music degree. Since then, it has grown from just 14 members to peak at well over 100 choristers, and has been subdivided into various youth choirs, with singers ranging in age from 5-18, both male and female. The Chorale has also added an adult choir, Bel Canto, in the past five years. For generations of students, Grant has been known fondly as Liz. Now, ‘Liz’ is also the name that will be bestowed on the new piano, a Steinway & Sons Model B semi-concert grand. The new piano will be installed in the R. D. Bell Hall, Grant’s home as chorale director. Grant’s daughter, Deborah Grant, along with husband, Srdjan Tanjga, and children Marko, Luka and Nikola have announced a generous commitment to anchor fundraising Dr. Elizabeth Grant for the piano, partially matched by Deborah’s employer. The BU School of Music and the Brandon Conservatory Chorale have launched a campaign to raise the rest of the piano’s cost through the sponsorship of individual keys at $900 apiece. Donors who buy a key will be recognized in the choral hall. For learn more or to contribute to one of the remaining keys, contact the BU Office of Advancement at 204-727-7374 or 1-877-282-4483. Donations may also be made online at BrandonU.ca/Give, by mail or in person to “Brandon University Foundation”, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 6A9. All donations are tax-deductible. George and Mary Gooden Bequest will support George and Mary Gooden Gallery of Art FO R MO R E T H A N 47 Y E A R S , George and Mary Gooden con­ tributed to the betterment of Brandon University. George provided leadership to the Foundation until he was 89 years of age and served as President of the Alumni Association and Chair of the Board of Governors. With Mary’s support, George actively served on every BU Campaign Cabinet, assisting in raising funds to promote the advancement of higher education at BU. Both George and Mary were associates of Brandon College, 1942. George later returned to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1964, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 1993. Prior to their passings (George in 2011 and Mary in 2017), they established a bequest to fund an endowment in support of the George and Mary Gooden Gallery of Art. This fund will be instrumental in helping offset the costs of art shows and general upkeep of the gallery. SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 33 DONATIONS Thank you to the following alumni who supported Brandon University in 2017. Many of these donors gave through the Annual Fund appeal, which raised more than $228,000. These gifts help us fulfill our academic mission: To be a leading, engaged, and innovative university. Class of 1933 Christina E. Storey Class of 1941 Margaret L. Eggleton Class of 1942 Estate of George & Mary Gooden Class of 1946 Christine H. Coltart James G. Lindsay Class of 1948 Harlaine I. Armstrong Class of 1949 Tena I. Gough Class of 1950 Ramona G. Simpson Ida M. Wyllie Class of 1951 Patricia A. Coleman Angus W. Juckes Ivey G. McNeill Class of 1952 Donna J. Agnew John M. Andrews Murray J. MacDonald Kenneth H. McNeely Jack C. Medd Don H. Rousell Class of 1953 Patricia A. Gaye Kevin Kavanagh James McKibbon Class of 1954 John D. Blackwood Albert Gogol Margaret I. Tjaden Audrey J. Waddell Ivy M. Young Class of 1955 Stephen A. Magnacca Barrie T. McLeod Helen E. Mitchell Gordon D. Williams Harvey R. Young A Generous Person 34 Class of 1956 Dorothy M. Burch Allen E. Hattie Marina L. Laking Jean M. McIntosh Mary E. Roach Harold C. Stewart A Generous Person Class of 1957 Barbara A. Bannatyne Garth M. Bray Barrie C. Burch Michael P. Czuboka Mina J. Dyck Lorraine A. Kaczor Jean Mitchell Joyce Myska Irene Pettapiece James M. Simmons A Generous Person Class of 1958 James L. Callander Bernice W. Campbell H. V. Davies Ian W. Dickson John C. Easter William J. Friesen Myrna Hall Marion Kreshewski Carman F. Rust Jean E. Rust Brian D. Thorkelson Class of 1959 Kathleen Antrobus Norman K. Brown Evelyn R. Currie Cameron B. Davreux James B. Donaghy Ian O. Hamberg Louise Leask Linda E. McDowell Elaine Moggey Joan Y. Nuttall Wayne Pettapiece Glenyce I. Tweed William A. Tweed Class of 1960 Eleanor I. Abra Nancy Birch Donna I. Dickson Sandra G. Donin CL ARK M AGA ZINE SUMMER 2018 Alvin Jones Warren K. McKinnon Donna M. Vrooman Class of 1961 Nona J. Chlan W. D. Goodfellow Margaret Hanulik Margaret E. Johnston R. M. Letts Lloyd McCabe Brian J. McKenzie Shirley M. Moore Mary-Ella Proven Marion A. Robinsong Alan W. Wells Class of 1962 Donald G. Axford Margaret M. Borotsik Ronald E. Borotsik Martha E. Fair Cora L. Fisher George G. Hickling Dennis V. Holmlund H. W. Johnston William H. McRuer Robert A. Rodgers Glennis Scott Bruce Smirl Dolores Sneesby Daniel C. J. Warnez Lelonie M. Whitmore Class of 1963 Gerald R. Brown Gerald R. Butler Malcolm W. Davidson Marjorie Leach Kenneth L. May Larry E. McCrady Eldon M. Montgomery Allan W. Robertson A Generous Person Class of 1964 Garry R. Atchison Janice R. Barton Clark Brownlee Anthony W. Chow Frances M. Clayton Jeannette M. Dawes Carole E. Dence James E. Gretz Patricia Hickling Patricia G. Lee Isabelle M. Mills Norman V. Peterson Elizabeth J. Sprott Patricia C. Thorn Eleanor E. Tilton Glenn E. Tweed Class of 1965 Faye E. Arthurson Christina E. Cassels Clare W. Cawston Clair H. Davies Donna R. Gamache Clarice Gilchrist Margaret Hannah Elizabeth Kozakiewicz Jean M. Kustra Russell W. Lusk Sandra L. Margetts Barbara J. Martin Robert Arthur J. McDonald David J. McDowell Garry T. Miller Alan Murdoch Robert L. Neumann Robert Oldcorn Laurence R. Ricou Treva C. Ricou Donald W. Sherritt J. Anne Taylor Mitchell J. Taylor Robert J. Wilkins A Generous Person Class of 1966 Kenneth R. Daniels Gary R. Evans Henry P. Klassen Richard G. Lawford Charles A. McMillan Nancy M. Miller Carol M. Milne Freda North Roland P. North Carol M. Popplewell Marguerite E. Yung Class of 1967 Edward G. Agnew Cleotilde Aytona Angela Brawn Gary D. Brawn Prema Bursa David S. Clement Barry C. Danard James A. Doak Karen A. Doak Barbara Evans Bryan J. Fuhr Helen M. Hayward Cheryl Johnston James McAllister Marjory E. McNair Alice J. Oswald Morna Paterson Brian C. Phillips Richard W. Rosenman Marlene M. Schenk Rose L. Whidden A Generous Person (4) Class of 1968 Brenda J. Birks Judy L. Danard Lavonne R. Graham William J. Henderson Mary Kalberg Audrey McCrady Lana M. Myers William E. Myers Joan Neumann Kenneth R. Penton Gerald R. Titus Margaret A. Yorke A Generous Person Class of 1969 Brenda L. Anderson Elizabeth J. Armstrong Lon F. Brandon Alison F. Clement Pamela Forsyth Charles E. Gorrie Bernard D. Hill John B. Irvine David E. McInnes Sharon L. McInnes Arnold Novak John W. Russell John A. Yeboah Class of 1970 Henry Bissoon Marguerite L. Campbell Ida M. Hallatt Linda Hart Murray Hart Menno Isaac Murray Martin Barry O. Minish Hellar E. Nakonechny Clarence J. Prawdzik Leonard G. Sitter Marilyn B. Skelton John E. Stonehouse A Generous Person Class of 1971 Donald L. Berry Elaine A. Bollman Rick N. Borotsik Patricia E. Bowslaugh Jane G. Cole Terrance M. De Roo Stephen R. Dmytriw Emmett J. Elves Barbara Fraser Robert Fraser Arnold P. Grambo Norman Koe Marjorie E. McCamis Robert H. McCamis Patricia E. Moldowan Edward D. Sklar Class of 1972 David E. Bauman Guy E. Dobbyn Karen E. Elves Alvin Friesen Robert J. Gladstone Derek E. Kindrat Myrna I. Miller-Tait Larry W. Rodenbush Tonia A. Rushall Class of 1973 Betty-Anne Aitken Deborah J. Berkan Jan J. Brancewicz Robert G. Deveson David R. Fairlie Phyllis M. Ferguson Linda E. Friesen Ina D. Hyndman David M. Judson Ann E. Lyons Joan MacKay Livia G. McGregor Barry A. Oswald Donna L. Reid Joan E. Rodenbush June L. Thompson Donald E. Tully Boyd Van Aggelen Catherine L. Wilkie Lorraine Griffiths Eilleen G. Thompson John Tropin Class of 1974 Winnifred A. Baird Robert D. Campbell Lorene K. De Silva Margo F. Foxford Bonnie J. Grahame David J. Green Melvin R. Ham Colleen R. Jury Dona M. Keys Richard S. Marshall John F. Nowitski Joyce Tureski Carol Wilkie Class of 1978 Brad W. Coe Jeffrey G. Cristall Patricia Cristall Donald R. Hurton Jacqueline P. Hurton Anne Matiation Garry K. Rainnie Gerald J. Rocan Mervin Tweed Class of 1975 John R. Dawes Patricia G. Heuchert Lorne V. Lagimodiere Robert R. McLennan James D. McManes Karen E. McNeill Paulette Pow Amelia S. Reid Kathryn L. Richard Class of 1976 Debra Carnegie Bruce A. Craig Cheryl J. Craig Dale Harvey Christopher W. Kennedy Lynne McCarthy Donna M. Shorrock Elizabeth M. Stewart A Generous Person Class of 1977 Gerald M. Beaubier Lorna J. Coe Blaine T. Donald Faye G. Douglas Class of 1979 L. J. Cawston Terri E. Deller E. K. Dobson-Golletz Jeffrey D. Harder Sherry L. Helwer Marie L. Matheson Douglas F. McArthur Joseph S. Osinski Douglas G. Pedden David M. Petrinack Rogene V. Sisk Sharon L. Tropin Daphne Elizabeth M. Wagner Class of 1980 Randy M. Macdonald Patricia G. McKenzie Margaret McNuttReichelt George Reimer Nancy E. Smith Martin Alma E. Toms A Generous Person (2) Class of 1981 Anne L. Dickson Richard N. Golletz Catherine I. Pedden Bruce M. Waldie Class of 1982 Frederick R. Bruce E. A. Dunthorne Judy A. Osinski Enid J. Suderman Todd O. Jackson Margaret P. MacLennan Gordon F. Rust Karen Skinner Wing Kay A. Szeto Class of 1983 Darlene Bright Vaughn E. Karpan Alice M. Sklar Douglas M. Vanbeselaere Class of 1988 E. M. Barnett Dean M. Beaubier Richard L. Graham Murray Kerr Darlene C. Wilkinson Class of 1984 Jane Gilbertson Daniel B. Nicholson Ravishankar Sharma Catherine V. Snitka Claren Turner Class of 1989 Lisa J. Cobbe Shannon L. Graham Leila A. Kerr Nancy B. Lewis Frances E. Racher Class of 1985 Elvira S. Castaneda Kristi M. GrunstenYonda Jennifer S. Harrison Kathleen M. Moquin Kelvin G. Nachtigall Brenda L. Rust Len J. Rust Peter H. Stovel Edna I. Wells A Generous Person Class of 1990 Melanie J. Colquhoun Lisa M. Cruse Melanie H. Wrobel Class of 1986 Perri L. Gardner Jane L. Keeling-Ribbel Beng K. Lim Robert W. McDougall Agostino A. Scaletta Mark T. Storen Class of 1987 Katherine Mary C. Bridgett Patricia A. Britton Carole D. Hyndman Yvonne C. Inniss Every effort has been made to ensure that this listing is accurate and complete. Please report any errors or omissions to the Office of Advancement & External Relations at 204.727.7374 or 877.282.4483. Donors of $1,000 or more in cumulative gifts Class of 1991 D’Arcy E. Barker Barbara L. Jones Dale M. Lakevold Donna A. Lowe Class of 1992 Pamela S. Hill Doris D. Hiscock Kathleen M. Nichol David Rehaluk Patricia M. Turner Class of 1993 Michael L. Brandon Kathleen M. Depass Grant S. Wilson Class of 1994 Gordon L. Ransom Blaine R. Sautner Kimberley R. Sautner Class of 1995 Jill Hannah-Kayes Barbara E. Rice Hugh H. Russell Bonnie J. Talbot Weiming Zhao Class of 1996 Nonkini G. Cancade Jeffrey P. Fawcett Beverley J. More John H. Simpson Class of 1997 Michelle M. Gushulak Ryan B. Hehn Betty M. Peloquin Class of 1998 Neil C. Gushulak Morlene J. Mogan K. Ringland Class of 1999 Sasha D. Brown Po-Chuan P. Chen Christa P. Harder Sabina Sormova A Generous Person Class of 2000 Peter J. Adamo Heather E. Duncan Sandra J. Vanderzee A Generous Person Class of 2001 Jane E. McCannell A Generous Person (2) Class of 2002 Daniel F. Vodon Candice M. Waddell A Generous Person Class of 2005 Lori A. Blore Jillian L. Decosse A Generous Person Class of 2006 Carolynn C. Cancade Brian A. Kayes Class of 2007 Tilda A. Fortier William Heuchert Bradley D. Zander A Generous Person Class of 2008 Lori D. Carlson-Judson Class of 2009 Marcy Jo Goetz Lonnie R. Patterson Erlin J. Zurawski A Generous Person (2) Class of 2010 Helen H. Pong Cheryl M. Racine Class of 2011 Chad D. McNish Nadine L. Smith Class of 2012 Christopher F. Hunt Class of 2014 Robert Hopkins Class of 2003 Carla L. Eisler Associate Maida D. Neilson William C. Wilkie Class of 2004 Chad H. Cobbe Honorary Degree William R. Morrison are also listed as members of the Order of the Sheaf in the Brandon University Foundation Annual Report. Request a copy by calling one of the numbers listed above, or, view it online at BrandonU.ca/Give/Foundation/Report. SUMMER 2018 CL ARK M AGA ZINE 35 GOLD FOREVER BLUE &GOLD join us at BRANDONU.ca/HOMECOMING CLARK: Brandon University 270 – 18 TH STREET, BRANDON, MB CANADA R7A 6A9 If this issue is addressed to someone no longer a permanent resident of your home, please notify us so we can properly forward future issues. 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