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Spring 2005 Volume 9 No.1

As a project manager for the City ofSeattle Parks and Recreation Services,Virginia Hassinger (BASc ’79) has fused herlove for the outdoors with her backgroundin cartography and is uniting Seattle’scommunities, restoring its green spacesand preserving the environment.

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A Lasting ImpressionJeff Carlson (BFA ’92), Arlene Bedster (BFA ’94),Erica Hunt (BFA ’00) and Kelly Roberts (BFA ’91) areamong a talented collection of U of L alumni whohave made their way to the New West stage andhave left a lasting impression.

Uniting CommunitiesAfter studying cartography at the U of L in the1970s, Virginia Hassinger (BASc ’79) moved toSeattle, WA, where she began working for the Cityof Seattle. Over the years, she has mapped her waythrough various positions and expanded her knowl-edge of drafting, engineering and construction.

Alumni Honour SocietySix individuals have been chosen for 2005. The indi-viduals inducted into this prestigious group serve asrole models through success in their vocation or out-standing community service.

Editor

Tanya Jacobson-Gundlock

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Contributors

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Jaime Morasch

Alesha Farfus-Shukaliak

Kara Graham

Bob Cooney

Mike Perry

Katherine Wasiak

Photography

Bernie Wirzba, unless otherwise credited

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F E AT U R E SDEPARTMENTS

2 Campus Updates

3 Through the Aperture

8 The Alumnac

16 Alumni News

18 Alma Matters

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E

These soldiers and locals slashed the dense equatorial jungle

in Rwanda while my Rotary host counsellor, Kevin Dersley,

and I trekked up a volcano to find the largest remaining

family of mountain gorillas. A classmate from my program

was from Rwanda, and he invited us to visit him in Kigali.

One of the new features, Through theAperture, tells the U of L’s storythrough its people. This edition of theJournal profiles Anita Ryder, internalauditor; Dr. Dennis Connolly, mathe-matics professor; Sandy Slavin, man-ager, Sport and Recreation Services;and Bill Krysak, security supervisor.

The Photo Journal also makes its debutin this edition of the Journal with U of L alumnus Matthew McHugh(BA ’03). Matthew shares his journeyto South Africa and how the experi-ence changed his perspective onAfrica, the world and his own life.

From Africa, the Journal takes us toSeattle, WA, where we catch up withtwo alumni, Caralyn Boh (BMgt ’98)and Virginia Hassinger (BASc ’79),in the new On Location section. Wehave also included a section wherethe old is new. From the Archivescaptures snippets of the U of L’s history and presents a personal side tothe story.

I hope you enjoy this issue of theJournal, and I look forward to seeingyou at upcoming alumni events.

Dr. William H. CadePresident and Vice-ChancellorUniversity of Lethbridge

Excerpt from The Photo Journal by Matthew McHugh (BA ’03)

Welcome to the Spring 2005 edition of the Journal.

I am proud to announce the Journal will make its

way to more than 16,000 alumni worldwide this

May sporting a spring makeover as well as a few

new features.

P R E V I E W See page 8 for full story


C A M P U S U P D A T E S

Regional Health andWellness CentreWith the support of the City ofLethbridge and private investors, con-struction of the new Regional Healthand Wellness Centre is expected tostart this spring. It will take 14 months

to complete. Renovations on the exist-ing PE Building will start early in2006 and will be completed inDecember of that year. For moreinformation about the Regional Healthand Wellness Centre, visit the web siteat http://www.uleth.ca/hwc.

2005 Alberta BudgetProvides Base FundingIncrease for U of LThe University of Lethbridge willreceive an estimated $8.8 millionincrease in its base operating grant overthe next three years and an opportunityto gain more funding through specificprogramming and performance meas-ures as part of the Alberta government’s2005 budget.

A compounded six per cent increase inbase funding over the next three yearsmeans an additional $2.7 million thisyear, $3 million in 2006 and $3.1 mil-lion in 2007. Additional funds foradding new classroom spaces, meet-ing performance measures and anincrease in operating funding forbuildings will also be provided.

Water for LifeThe University of Lethbridge is onstream to becoming a world leader inwater research. This was reaffirmedthis spring when the UN GeneralAssembly proclaimed the period from2005 to 2015 as the internationaldecade for action on “Water for Life”and the University of Lethbridge asthe Canadian location for this initia-tive. The proclamation presents a sig-nificant opportunity to build on thepartnerships and successful program-ming developed during the UnitedNations International Year of FreshWater and Wonder of Water initiativein Canada.

This new initiative builds on theUniversity of Lethbridge’s expandingrole in water research. The Universityis presently a key player in severalwater research programs, includingthe Alberta Ingenuity Centre for Water Research and the WISE (WaterInstitute for Semi-arid Ecosystems)partnership, and holds collaborativearrangements with researchers at otheruniversities and industrial partners.

Former PronghornMakes the CutA former Pronghorn hockey player,James DeMone, was one of the morethan 4,000 players who took part inthe new CBC reality show entitledMaking the Cut this past winter.Participants competed for a chance tobe one of the six players who would“make the cut” and have the opportu-nity to attend an NHL team’s trainingcamp. DeMone made the cut and was invited to attend a VancouverCanucks camp when the NHL labourdispute is resolved. DeMone finishedthe season playing for the TexasWildcatters in the East Coast HockeyLeague (ECHL).

Supporting OurStudents(l-r) Campaign Chairs Diane Boyle,Dennis Connolly and Kathy Lee

In February, the U of L launched a one-month campaign entitledSupporting Our Students to raisefunds for scholarships and bursaries.Participation was the goal of the cam-paign, and the results were impres-sive. Forty per cent of the U of L fac-ulty and staff have turned in pledgeforms, which is an increase of 35 percent over previous participation.Along with the pledges from alumni,retirees and past/current U of L Boardof Governors and Senate members,the commitment has generated resultsthat will speak volumes as theUniversity continues to seek alternatefunding from government and the pri-vate sector. Your support is greatlyappreciated.

Athletic AwardsU of L students, coaches and profes-sors are succeeding in the athleticsarena. Ilsa Wong (Kinesiology &Physical Education) was named thePrairie Baseball Academy (PBA) pro-fessor of the year for her work withthe U of L students enrolled in theacademy. Pronghorn Track & FieldTeam Head Coach Larry Steinke wasthe recipient of the Athletics AlbertaCheemo High Performance Coach ofthe Year award for the second year ina row. At the Canadian InteruniversitySport (CIS) Swimming Nationals in

Edmonton in February, PronghornRichard Hortness won a silver medalin the 50-metre freestyle event and agold medal in the 100-metre freestyleevent. At the 2005 CIS Track andField Championships in Winnipeg inMarch, both Kate Forbes and JimSteacy won CIS gold medals in shotput and weight throw and set new CISweight throw records.

Women of DistinctionU of L Chancellor Shirley DeBow andalumna Jill Kotkas (BEd ’77) havereceived the YWCA Lethbridge andDistrict 2005 Women of Distinctionawards in the YWCA turning point andcommunity commitment categories,respectively.

Celebration of BookAwardsU of L faculty members have contin-ued to be recognized for their scholar-ly and creative work. This spring, the

University Bookstore honoured 21faculty members who authored, co-authored or edited books published in2003 at its Celebration of ExcellenceBook Awards. Congratulations to thefaculty for their literary efforts and tothe Bookstore staff members whoorganize this annual event.

You can read more about what's happening atthe U of L by reading the campus newspaper,The Legend, online at www.uleth.ca/legend.


T H R O U G H T H E A P E R T U R E

A look through the aperture will provide you with a glimpse of

how educational excellence is defined and accomplished at the

U of L. You’ll learn more about the extraordinary work that

goes on here each and every day, and the contributions that

faculty and staff make to the University and the community.

Through the Aperture tells the University’s story as it’s best told

– through the people.

The Aperture is a 20-foot-high concreteart structure. It was unveiled at a specialConvocation in September 1972 whenthe University of Lethbridge campuswas officially opened.

a p e r t u r e : a s p a c e t h r o u g h w h i c h l i g h t p a s s e s i n a n o p t i c a l o r p h o t o g r a p h i c i n s t r u m e n t

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“I have a lot of fond memories of student life and just hang-ing out in U-Hall during my first degree. I appreciated myliberal arts education because it introduced me to new andinteresting subjects, which I otherwise would not have beenexposed to.

“The thing I like about this institution is that it is alwayschanging and growing. There is no such thing as the statusquo. It’s a complex organization and difficult to keep upwith most days, but I wouldn’t want it any other way.

“As internal auditor, I assess the barriers that prevent peoplefrom achieving the U of L’s goals in much the same way thata gardener prunes the unproductive branches to rejuvenateher plants. My job exists to promote continuous improve-ment in the way we do things here at the U of L.

“The University is accountable to many stakeholders: stu-dents, the government, granting agencies, donors and thecommunity. Internal audit is a check and balance activityintended to help staff and faculty achieve the U of L’s goalsand satisfy stakeholder expectations.

“An internal auditor is thorough, disciplined, systematic andimprovement-oriented, but I wouldn’t be able to accomplishanything if I wasn’t also people-oriented. My job allows meto get to know the people who make this place tick. Theycare very deeply about what they do, and it shows. I feelvery proud about working here.”

• Born and raised in Lethbridge • Completed her bachelor of education and

bachelor of management at the U of L in 1989 and 1994, respectively

• Met her husband, Dan (BA/BEd ’89, MEd ’95), while completing her BEd

• Changed professions after recognizing teaching wasn’t a good fit for her personality

• Obtained her chartered accountant designation in 1997 and began working at the U of L in 1998

• Preferred methods of relaxation include gardening, singing, cooking, camping, cycling, hiking and listening to CKUA and CBC radio

ANITA RYDERInternal Auditor



“In May of 1967, I was travelling to Vancouver to fly back toAustralia after studying for a year at the University ofWestern Ontario. There was a snowstorm, so we stoppedhere in Lethbridge for a few days. I read in the paper thatthere was a new university opening up. I applied, and whenI got to Vancouver there was a telegram from Laurence Hoyeoffering me a job. I said, ‘Yes, that would be wonderful.’

“The one thing I regret in 38 years of teaching is that I did-n’t take the students’ photos from day one. At first, theclasses were small and I knew everybody. When the classesgrew to 50 and 100 students, I tried to learn as many namesas I could. About 10 years ago, I thought I’d start taking aphoto of everybody in the class and just see how it goes.

“I try and learn all of their names in the first week of thesemester, and I also like to remember where they are from.I have a bond with them that makes teaching really marvel-lous for me. I look forward to coming to class and seeingtheir faces.

“I knew in my undergraduate program in Sydney that beinga professor was the life for me. I just loved university, and Ithought this was the way to stay on campus forever. I tellthe students to join some of the clubs, go to the Pronghorngames, go to the Faculty of Fine Arts performances and real-ly make the most of university life.

“Unfortunately, some students have to work 20 or 30 hoursa week. I was really pleased to get involved with theSupporting Our Students scholarship campaign. I’d be reallyhappy to see more students receive scholarships so theydon’t have to work while they're going to school. This is thetime to enjoy university.”

• His hometown is Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, Australia

• He has taught at the U of L since it opened its doors in 1967

• Served as one of the campaign Chairs in the recent Supporting Our Students campaign to raise money for student scholarships and bursaries

• Gets to know his students by giving them a questionnaire and taking their photos on the first day of class

• Rarely misses a Pronghorn basketball or hockey game

• He and his wife, Kate, have two children — Helen and David, both at university

DR. DENNIS CONNOLLYMathematics Professor



“A healthy university experience is about more than attending classes. Sport and Recreation Services givesstudents the opportunity to meet a variety of people withsimilar interests while competing in a favourite sport, tryinga new activity or enjoying a Pronghorn game.

“There aren’t many Pronghorn home games that I miss. Ihave a lot of respect for the time that the student athletesput into their sport and how they perform given everythingelse that they have going on. University sport is a greatproduct.

“The competitive sports and recreational activities open theUniversity’s doors and draw people to campus who may nototherwise associate with the U of L. The programming thatwe’re going to be able to offer students and communitymembers in the new Regional Health and Wellness Centre isincredibly exciting.

“Being active is just part of my life. After I finished compet-itive swimming at the university level, I played water polo atthe provincial level and did a fair amount of running. Whenmy knees gave out, I started playing golf. I will always bedoing something.”

• Taped up Olympians as a physiotherapist aide at the 1976 Olympic Summer Games in Montreal

• Swam for the University of Alberta Pandas from 1977 to 1980

• Began working at the U of L in 1991• Serves as the U of L’s ambassador in the Canada

West and Canadian Interuniversity Sport athletic conferences

• Can often be found at the U of L Fitness Centre and local golf courses

SANDY SLAVINManager, Sport and Recreation Services



“Security Services’ role is to provide a safe, secure environ-ment for faculty, staff and students. When there is a prob-lem, people can come to us and we will try to work withthem to resolve it. I have always felt that my job here is towork with the U of L community and the public. My door isalways open.

“You get to know a few of the students who come through.It’s nice when I run into them years later and they say, ‘Iremember you,’ and we talk about the past and whatthey’re doing now. It is rewarding to be able to get to knowthese people and see them get started and mature in life.

“Gail and I have three boys. Lawrence is a student here atthe U of L, Stevin is studying at LCC and Andrew is in Grade12 at Winston Churchill High School. We get complimentsabout how our sons behave themselves from people all ofthe time, and that makes my wife and me very proud.

“Lethbridge has been a great place to raise my family, andI’ve really enjoyed the University. People are very good towork with here. If you have a problem, there are people youcan fall back on and work with. Lethbridge and theUniversity are truly the only places I want to be.”

• Met his wife, Gail, when they were students at Warner School in 1972

• Works with a team of 13 security officers and two investigations officers

• Began working at the U of L 23 years ago • Serves as the campus fire safety officer• Encourages people not to take parking tickets

personally• Has been bowling in a mixed league from

September through May for 18 years and plays golf in the summer

B ILL KRYSAKSecurity Supervisor

Photos and Journal by Matthew McHugh (BA ’03)

Matthew with wild camels: The opportunity to see wild animals in Africa is

incredible. These are wild camels that we drove past while travelling on the

back roads in Namibia.

South Africa and its bordering countriesmake up one of the most beautiful and cul-turally diverse regions in the world.

I chose to study in South Africa because it isan incredibly diverse nation that has facedmany challenges in its time and continues toface many challenges today. Furthermore, I chose to study in the city of Port Elizabethbecause it is located in one of the mostbeautiful regions of South Africa and one of the poorest regions of South Africa – theprovince of the Eastern Cape.

Township church: This is a church located in Motherwell

Township just outside of the city of Port Elizabeth. I conducted

peace and conflict resolution workshops for youth groups

inside buildings like this throughout the Eastern Cape.

Although rich with beauty, the region is also plagued with poverty.


Sousoussi Vlei

AFRICAIn January 2004, Matthew McHugh (BA ’03) went to South Africa on a one-year RotaryAcademic Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in conflict and conflict transformation andto explore the country. He returned home to Lethbridge a year later with a graduate degreeand a new perspective on Africa, the world and his own life.

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Baviaans Kloof Nature Reserve

Aloe at Tsikama National Park


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My experience as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to Africa was incredible.

The journey of learning and discovery will stay with me for a lifetime.

Elephant in BotswanaLion Cub in Sanctuary

Sand Boarding Dune 7

Through my involvement with Rotary andRotaract, my post-graduate studies and myinternship with the Project for ConflictResolution and Development (PCRD), I was ableto meet many incredible people and becomeinvolved with a number of exciting initiatives.

Abakwetha: Twice a year, Xhosa boys go to the bush to become men. They are circum-

cised and live in the bush by themselves for a period of two to six weeks. Some of the

youth I worked with underwent this ceremony and invited me to visit them in the bush.

Rotaract Garden Project: Rotary and

Rotaract (a youth wing of Rotary) support

numerous development and assistance

projects in South Africa. In this photo,

youth from the town of Addo are learning

how to till, plant and maintain their own

gardens. Many of these communities are

devastated by AIDS, and a healthy diet is

essential for people living with HIV. In

many cases, the children need to provide

for the entire family.

The Rotary Scholarship has changed my life andmy perspective on many things. I always want-ed to go into international development, butactually living in Africa for a year and beinginvolved with these organizations has given menew ideas that I want to take forward inCanada and elsewhere.

McHugh is now applying the knowledge of his experiencesabroad to southern Alberta with initiatives like the Prairie PeaceEducation Centre, which is a not-for-profit organization whoseaim is to generate interest for a culture of peace and providesouthern Alberta youth with the skills necessary to prepare themto be autonomous, participative and responsible members ofsociety. The Prairie Peace Education Centre was established in2005. Its founders are Matthew McHugh and fellow U of L alumni Bill Baum (BA/BEd ’01) and Scott Holtman (BA ’99).

PCRD Group: This is one of the youth

groups that I worked with. I facilitated

action-learning exercises that aimed to

improve their communication skills and

conflict resolution skills. This photo was

taken during traditional dress day. I am

wearing my Canadian hockey jersey in

30 above heat. The youth loved it and

had many laughs.


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Back row (l-r): Jeff Carlson (BFA ’92), Erica Hunt (BFA ’00) and Kelly Roberts (BFA ’91)Front row: Arlene Bedster (BFA ’94)

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On a night in the mid-1980s, when livetheatre was a summer staple in FortMacleod, AB, Jeff Carlson (BFA ’92)was preparing for a double-header per-formance with Great West Theatre(now New West Theatre). “We had alineup of more than 1,000 people out-side the tiny Empress Theatre, so wedecided to do two performances. Itwas crazy,” says Carlson. As a youngfine arts student at the University ofLethbridge, he never imagined that hissummer fling with the theatre wouldeventually lead to a long-term career.

“When I was in university taking the-atre, I said, ‘This is going to be a lark.I’ll do it until I’m 30. If I’m not makingmoney by then, I’ll go back to school.’”Fifteen years later, Carlson is doingwhat he set out to do – making a livingin the theatre. As the associate directorof New West Theatre in Lethbridge, heis involved in writing, performing ordirecting each new show.

New West Theatre, which launched inthe summer of 1990, has earned a sig-nificant reputation across WesternCanada and attracts upward of 20,000patrons over its summer and Christmasseasons. Carlson is among a talentedcollection of U of L alumni who havemade their way to the New West stageand left a lasting impression.

“A life of theatre is a life of variety,”says Arlene Bedster (BFA ’94), whodescribes her own life as a patchworkof paid theatre and other jobs that pay

so she can play. Since joining NewWest in 1991, she has appeared inannual summer and Christmas produc-tions as well as non-musical dramaticworks. “I’m not really sure whatChristmas is like outside of doing theChristmas show,” she laughs. “Thetheatre is a big part of who I am. It hasshaped my life, and it’s been a greatjourney so far.”

Bedster, along with fellow alumnaErica Hunt (BFA ’00), also enjoysseasonal work with the criminal justicedepartment at Lethbridge CommunityCollege. Acting out scenarios from sui-cides to domestic disputes, they help totrain future police and conservationofficers in responding to emergencycalls. “We try to make it as real as pos-sible for the students,” says Hunt.

A 10-year veteran of the cast, Huntcredits New West with teaching her tosing and play instruments – somethingshe feared at her initial audition.“Going in, I was so scared aboutsinging that I sang a song I wrote sothey wouldn’t know if I sang it wrong,”she says. Ironically, the aspiringsinger/songwriter was recently fea-tured on the College of Music JournalMagazine’s CD compilation – her firstprofessional recording opportunity.

As it turns out, Hunt’s guitar playingmentor and former cast mate, KellyRoberts (BFA ’91), is a professionalmusician in his own right. He sharesvocal and guitar duties with the popu-

lar band The Passion Lizards. “We’relike guerilla entertainers – you neverknow when we’re going to strikenext,” says Roberts.

After joining the cast of Great West(New West) Theatre in 1985, and laterserving as the New West Theatre musi-cal director, Roberts left the stage in1999 to pursue an opportunity at theUniversity of Lethbridge. As the headof sound for the Department ofTheatre and Dramatic Arts, Roberts isinvolved in editing, recording andsound design in addition to trainingstudents. “I have the attention span ofa five-year-old,” he jokes. “This job isvery task-oriented, and once a task isdone you can move on. You don’t havea chance to get bored.” This fall, hewill head to London, England, for ayear to gain certification in a musicand sound-editing program.

Roberts has nothing but rave reviewsfor his former New West Theatre castmates and friends. “Just imagineworking with the funniest people onfeet,” he says. “The thing I miss themost is the people.”

Luckily, faithful New West Theatrefans can expect to see the other threeveteran actors return to the stage soon– possibly more often than before.Carlson says the company’s ultimategoal is to support a full-time year-round troupe and keep talented castand crew right here in Lethbridge. Itlooks like they are off to a good start.

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Jeff Carlson (BFA ’92), Arlene Bedster (BFA ’94), Erica Hunt (BFA ’00)and Kelly Roberts (BFA ’91) are among a talented collection of U of Lalumni who have made their way to the New West stage and haveleft a lasting impression.

Barb Tate (BEd ’85) has been the mar-keting and communications coordina-tor for New West Theatre since 1998.“It’s a flexible year-round positionwhich allows time for travel and otherinterests,” says Tate. She also contin-ues to teach in the Fashion Design andMerchandising program at LethbridgeCommunity College as well as substi-tute teach for Lethbridge Public andPalliser Regional schools.

New West Theatre’s ties with the U of L are very strong. In this summer’s production, all but one ofthe cast and crew hail from the U of L.The Artistic Managing Director andProduction Director Brian Parkinson isa long-time U of L professor of direct-ing and acting.

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Seattle is also home to U of L alumni like VirginiaHassinger (BASc ’79) and Caralyn Boh (BMgt ’98). ThisFebruary, we caught up with Virginia and Caralyn tofind out what they’ve been up to since their U of Ldays and what they’re doing in this city they now call home.

Special feature on U of L alumni inLOCATION

The U of L Journal crew on location inSeattle, WA, while attending a conferencefor the Council for Advancement andSupport of Education (CASE).

(l-r) Bernie Wirzba (BASc ’82), photographer;Alesha Farfus-Shukaliak (BA/BMgt ’01), asso-ciate editor; and Tanya Jacobson-Gundlock,editor; outside the Pike Place Market.

Seattle is a spectacular city. It’s home to world-famousattractions like Mount Rainier, the Space Needle andthe Pike Place Market along with big names likeStarbucks, Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon.com and, ofcourse, Dr. Frasier Crane.

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When Caralyn (Orser) Boh (BMgt’98) left for a road trip to Seattle, WA,with her sister, Tara Orser (BA/BEd’96), she never expected that the highway to the Pacific Northwestwould also lead her to her future husband and home.

“We were going down to Seattle tovisit my sister’s friend, Michael, andhis roommate for Canada Day,” saysBoh. “I met Michael for the first timeon this trip, and it was the beginning ofmany phone calls and many miles.”

At the time, Boh was an accountant atGetty Images in Calgary, AB. Thelong-distance relationship left her,well, sleepless in Calgary. But when

Getty Images closed all of its NorthAmerican accounting offices in 2001,Boh was presented with a whole newset of possibilities.

“Michael and I had talked about memoving to Seattle to join him, but Iwas nervous to just quit my job andgo. But when I was laid off, the oppor-tunity was there to take,” says Boh.

Boh moved to Seattle in October 2001and shortly after found a position asan accountant at Vulcan Inc., a com-pany that oversees Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s various businessand charitable projects as well as personal endeavours. Boh works inpersonal asset operations where she

does the accounting for Allen’s resi-dences and other personal assets suchas yachts and cars.

“I have learned so much at Vulcan,”says Boh. “I’ve had so much exposureto all aspects of accounting – tax, mul-timillion dollar projects, budgets,fixed assets, operations, reporting, etc.– in such a unique and ever-changingenvironment. I’m kept on my toes andhave been given the opportunity totake on more responsibility.”

The move to Seattle turned out to be the right decision for Boh profes-sionally and personally. She andMichael, who are both originally fromLethbridge, were married in June 2004.

Although the couple loves the PacificNorthwest’s beauty and laid-backlifestyle, they travel every chance theyget. Their passports are filled withstamps from countries across Europe,South America and Africa. Last year,they climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, thehighest mountain in Africa, withCaralyn’s sister, Tara, and father,David Orser (BEd ’94).

When she’s not travelling to far-offdestinations, working or enjoying thePacific Northwest’s hiking, biking andkayaking opportunities, Boh is busystudying for her MBA. “I am turning30 this year and am proud of what I’veaccomplished so far in my life,” she says.

Caralyn Boh (BMgt ’98) with pup Nanuük atKerry Park located in Queen Anne, Seattle, WA.

Caralyn and Michael Bohenjoy an afternoon stroll with Nanuük. Michael is achemical engineer and worksfor Bechtel National, Inc.

Caralyn Boh (BMgt ’98)followed her heart toSeattle where she hasfound love, happinessand success.i n S e a t t l e


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Seattle, WA, is a city rich with culture,history, attractions and beauty. Thecity is also actively engaged in restor-ing and preserving its parks and greenspaces – something U of L alumnaVirginia Hassinger (BASc ’79) hasplayed a key role in. As a project man-ager for the City of Seattle Parks andRecreation Services, Hassinger hasfused her love for the outdoors withher background in cartography and isuniting Seattle’s communities, restor-ing its green spaces and preserving the environment.

Originally from Philadelphia, PA,Hassinger came to Lethbridge in 1974to visit a friend who was taking class-es at the U of L. “I went to a few class-es and thought, ‘Wow. If they teachclasses like this at a new university inthe middle of the Prairies, then signme up,’” says Hassinger.

After studying cartography (mapping)at the U of L, Hassinger moved toSeattle, where she began working forthe City of Seattle. Over the years, shemapped her way through various posi-

tions and expanded her knowledge ofdrafting, engineering and construction.

In 2000, Seattle introduced a $198.2million parks levy to improve thecity’s parks and recreation systems,and Hassinger was promoted to hercurrent position. As a project manager,she coordinates contractors, designers,park landscape artists, property man-agers, surveyors, district managersand community volunteers.

“Every project is different, and there areno typical days – that’s one of the great

things about my job,” says Hassinger.

Over the last four years, Hassinger hasworked on more than 25 projects. One particular project that’s close to her heart is the Longfellow CreekTrail, which runs along one of the few remaining creeks in Seattle. The project’s goal was to create pedestrian opportunities for the neigh-bourhood and increase connections tothe natural areas.

“I came to know this neighbourhoodwhen I was the construction engineer

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“Every project is different, and thereare no typical days – that’s one ofthe great things about my job.”

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for a storm drain project 15 yearsago,” says Hassinger. “The creek was polluted, the green spaces werefull of trash and invasive plants, and many of the streets had no sidewalks.”

It took years of effort by communityvolunteers to improve the creek, restorenative plants and obtain funding for thetrail. The trail is now a destination, andthere are more than three times as manypeople who frequent the area. But theproject’s benefits are more far-reachingthan its four-mile trail.

“The project brought people of differ-ent economic and ethnic backgroundstogether,” says Hassinger. “I care somuch about this area and the creek.It’s a joy to see how much we coulddo, how much we could bring backand how much we could improve theneighbourhood.”

Although Hassinger’s projects are allindividual and unique, they have onecommon thread – community involve-ment. “Working with the public can bea challenge, but it can also be the bestpart. People are so passionate about

their parks and their neighbourhoodsin Seattle that it’s not unusual to seepeople put in a dozen volunteer hoursa week,” says Hassinger.

Hassinger shares in this passion forSeattle’s parks. She is devoted to herprojects, is at home in the outdoorsand places great importance on herconnections to other people. She alsohas a love for botany, which she isable to explore through her variousprojects as well as in her (limited)spare time. Last year, she squeezed ina hiking tour in Switzerland with

medicinal botanists to study classicalmedical plants used by European andNorth American naturopaths.

As Hassinger looks to the road ahead,she plans to continue her study of theBuddhist dharma and do a lot morehiking, camping and kayaking withher husband, Scott Moore, and their 10-year-old-son, Alden.

“I want to be outdoors and enjoythe weather and enjoy the world,” saysHassinger.

Virginia Hassinger (BASc ’79) atGreenwood Park, which is one of morethan 25 parks that she has worked onas a project manager for the City ofSeattle Parks and Recreation.

Hassinger has fused her love for the outdoors with herbackground in cartography and is uniting Seattle’s communities, restoringits green spaces andpreserving the environment.


A L U M N I N E W S

My term as president of the U of LAlumni Association will end in June,and a new executive will be sworn in.I am honoured to have been a part of such an outstanding AlumniAssociation council, and I am proud of our accomplishments. I am also

proud of the significant contributionsU of L alumni made to the SupportingOur Students scholarship campaignthis spring.

The response from alumni was out-standing. Pledges were received fromall over the world and are continuingto arrive today. Your participationclearly shows your support and pride for our alma mater. I thank every alumwho helped in any way – your effortsare making a difference!

These are exciting times for theUniversity of Lethbridge. Many proj-ects are in the planning stages, and ina few years from now, we will beamazed at how different the campuslooks. But amidst the change, therewill be constants: the focus on a high-

quality education experience, the driveto remain innovative and the pressureon the institution to remain accessible.

So the opportunities for each of us to serve our University continue. I hope you will support the AlumniAssociation as we move forward. Joinus as we celebrate the Alumni HonourSociety inductees on June 1, come outto the annual general meeting on June8 and check the web site to find outabout other upcoming social events.

Above all, be proud of the University ofLethbridge and your fellow graduates.

Doug McArthurPresident, Alumni AssociationUniversity of Lethbridge

2004/05 U OF L ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COUNCILPresidentDoug McArthur Mgt Certificate ’90

Vice-PresidentGuy Pomahac BEd ’81, MEd ’03

Past PresidentArt Ferrari BASc ’72

TreasurerKen McInnes BA ’91, BMgt ’97, Mgt Certificate ’02

Board of Governors RepresentativesAaron Engen BASc ’86Doug McArthur Mgt Certificate ’90

Senate RepresentativesCarol Griffiths-Manns BSc ’93Doug McArthur Mgt Certificate ’90Cheryl Pollmuller Mgt Certificate ’97Guy Pomahac BEd ’81, MEd ’03

DirectorsSarah Amies BA ’88Kate Connolly BEd ’95John Gill BA ’94Reid Hollander BASc ’89Doug Hudson BA ’71Trish Jackson BASc ’03Kelly Ngo BMgt ’04Rebecca Remington BSc ’90

Students’ Union RepresentativeTyler Tanner

2005/06 U OF L ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CALGARY CHAPTER COUNCIL PresidentKatherine Furgala BMgt ’02

Vice-PresidentDave Bulloch BMgt ’00

Acting Past PresidentAaron Engen BASc ’86

TreasurerChristie Allen BMgt ’01

SecretaryChristine Miller BMgt ’03

DirectorsJillian Erlandson BMgt ’03Karen Filbert BMgt ’90Tara Rutherford BMgt ’03Julie Tremblay BMgt ’00

Faculty RepresentativeTerry Harbottle

Student RepresentativeMark Hudson

Contact Us:University of LethbridgeAlumni Association4401 University Drive WLethbridge, AB T1K 3M4Phone: (403) 317-2825E-mail: [email protected]/alumni

ULAA – Calgary ChapterJ203 1301 - 16 Avenue NWCalgary, AB T2M 0L4 E-mail: [email protected]/alumni/calgary

Welcome to a new feature in theJournal – From the Alumni Office. Ineach edition, this section will provideyou with updates from the Office ofAlumni Relations, new services,alumni news and other fun tidbits justto keep things interesting.

Over the past two years as the alumnirelations officer, I have had the won-derful opportunity to meet a few thou-sand U of L alumni. Whether at analumni event, through e-mail corre-spondence or over the phone, it hasbeen great connecting with each of youone by one. However, as the U of Lnow boasts more than 21,000 alumniand will be adding approximately1,400 more graduates this spring, it isclear that I have many more of you tomeet! I look forward to this and hopethat you will also connect with me.Give me a call or send me an e-mail.Tell me what you are up to or shareyour experiences while attending theU of L. I would love to hear from you!

Jaime Morasch (BMgt ’01)Alumni Relations Officer

- to find out how to reconnect with former classmates

- to get your ID or PIN number to access the alumni feature on The Bridge (www.uleth.ca/bridge)

- to update your address/contact information

- to get assistance with organizing an alumni event in your area

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

FROM THE ALUMNI OFFICE

DID YOU KNOW: The University of Lethbridge is only 38-years-oldand has 21,593 alumni living in more than 55 countries worldwide.

www.uleth.ca/alumni

If you are interested in starting a U of L alumni chapter in your area, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations.

It’s nice to go out with a win.

A few more reasons to contact our office:

Phone: (403) 317-2825E-mail: [email protected]


A L U M N I N E W S ALUMNIEVENTS

John Bolton BEd ’72John Bolton served as superintendent for thePalliser Regional School District for nine

years and served in asimilar capacity with theCounty of Lethbridge forthree years. Bolton coor-dinated the regionaliza-tion of three school juris-dictions and, in doing so,

served with distinction.

Bolton, who recently retired, currently servesas program administrator for the ChinookCountry Student Health Partnership as well asthe coordinator for the Regional ComplexCase Review Team. Both positions focus onsupporting students with special health needs.In his spare time, Bolton is a volunteer Chairof the Lethbridge Revitalization Committee.

Don Chandler BASc ’73After obtaining a bachelor of arts and sciencedegree from the U of L, Don Chandler

acquired his charteredaccountant designation in1977 and his charteredfinancial planner desig-nation in 1999. He is asuccessful partner atWatkinson, Hanhart,

Duda and Dorchak LLP and an active volun-teer in his profession. In 2001, the Institute ofChartered Accountants of Alberta (ICAA)recognized his commitment to others and totheir vocation with the ICAA DistinguishedService Award.

Chandler has also dedicated much of his timeto the local sports community (curling in par-ticular) as a volunteer, board member andcoach. As a result, the Canadian CurlingAssociation honoured Chandler with theAlberta Volunteer of the Year Award in 2000.

Ryan Johnson BSc ’98, MSc ’00Ryan Johnson is the president and co-founderof Iunctus Geomatics Corp. This leading-

edge firm provides opticalsatellite imagery andassociated services toclients in Canada andworldwide. Among itsmany strategic partner-ships, Johnson’s compa-

ny has recently aligned with the U of L toestablish the Alberta Imaging Centre as aresearch centre of excellence. Johnson’smaster’s thesis was recognized by theCanadian Aeronautic and Space Institutewith the National Best Thesis Award.

He was the founding president of the U of LGraduate Students’ Association. In April2005, he was recognized by Alberta Venturemagazine as one of 13 Leaders of the NextGeneration.

Carol Steen BASc ’73, BEd ’78Carol Steen is a highly respected principalwho received both her bachelor of arts and

science and bachelor ofeducation degrees fromthe University ofLethbridge. Steen hasserved as a principal in Lethbridge SchoolDistrict No. 51 since 1990.

For the past five years, she has been the prin-cipal of Lethbridge Collegiate Institute,which is the largest high school inLethbridge. In 1994, Steen was honouredwith a YWCA Woman of Distinction Award.More recently, she received the Queen’sGolden Jubilee Medal in 2002.

Steen is also on the Board of Directors forJunior Achievement, a charter member ofthe Lethbridge Sunrise Rotary Club and aformer U of L Senate member.

Pauline Van Roessel BEd ’89Pauline Van Roessel earned her bachelor ofeducation degree from the U of L. After

teaching high school forsix years, Van Roesselwent on to attend theUniversity of Alberta,where she pursued row-ing and completed abachelor of design degree.

In 2004, she realized her dream to be anOlympian when she represented Canada atthe Olympic Games in Athens as a member ofthe women’s eight rowing team. Van Roesselis also an accomplished speaker who bringsher inspirational message to students and edu-cators. She is currently speaking on behalf ofthe Alberta Pulse Growers and focusing onpromoting a healthy lifestyle. Her goal is toignite an enthusiasm for learning in studentsand others.

Lorne Williams BMgt ’98Lorne Williams has distinguished himselfboth professionally and personally since

receiving his bachelor of management degreefrom the University ofLethbridge.

Williams began hiscareer at the U of L as anassistant manager of

Housing Services and was the first recipientof the Outstanding Service Award from theResidence Life Professional Association.

Today, Williams is the director and a ses-sional instructor for the U of L Calgary cam-pus, and he continues to be honoured for hiswork and volunteerism. He is noted for hisoutstanding ability to motivate, team buildand develop leadership skills in his students.Williams has received the U of L Calgarycampus Instructor of the Year Award forthree consecutive years.

THE ALUMNI HONOUR SOCIETY2005 INDUCTEES

In celebration of the University’s 35th Anniversary in 2002, the University of LethbridgeAlumni Association established the Alumni Honour Society to recognize the achievements ofsuccessful alumni within the global community. Continuing this tradition, six individualshave been chosen for 2005. The individuals inducted into this prestigious group serve asrole models through success in their vocation or outstanding community service.

Join us in congratulating the 2005 Alumni Honour Societyinductees at our Alumni Celebration event on Wednesday,June 1, 2005.

Reception begins at 7 p.m. in the University of LethbridgeStudents’ Union Ballroom. RSVP by May 27 by calling (403) 317-2825 or e-mail: [email protected].

To nominate an individual as the DistinguishedAlumnus/Alumna of the Year or to the Alumni HonourSociety, visit our web site at http://alumni.uleth.ca and clickon “Distinguished Alumni.” There you can download a PDFof the nomination form, read more about these recogni-tion awards and learn about past recipients.

May 26, Calgary: May Event 2005Come out and meet your fellow alumni inCalgary. Catch up with friends and learnabout the upcoming events planned inyour area. There is no cost to attend, andappetizers will be provided. Location: Metropolitan Grill (880 - 16 Avenue SW, Calgary)Time: 5:30 p.m.RSVP by May 24 by e-mailing: [email protected] by the Calgary Chapter of theUniversity of Lethbridge Alumni Association

June 1, Lethbridge: Alumni CelebrationPlease join us in congratulating the 2005Alumni Honour Society inductees. Location: U of L Students’ Union BallroomTime: 7 p.m.Wine and cheese reception. Please RSVPby May 27 by calling (403) 317-2825 or e-mail: [email protected].

June 8, Lethbridge: Alumni AssociationAnnual General MeetingGet involved and find out what yourAlumni Association is planning for2005/2006.Location: Andy’s Place (AH100), Anderson Hall, University of LethbridgeTime: 7 p.m.If you are interested in volunteering orwould like more information, call (403)317-2825 or e-mail: [email protected].

June 25, Calgary: Celebration DinnerAlumni, instructors, family and friends are invited to celebrate with graduatingstudents from the U of L Calgary campus.Re-connect with former professors andclassmates and help welcome new alumni.Location: The ATCO Centre, CanadaOlympic ParkTime: Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.To purchase your tickets, e-mail Jen Latreille at [email protected].

June 25, Lethbridge: Alumni GolfTournamentLocation: Picture Butte Golf CourseFor updated information, please visit thealumni web site.

August 12, Calgary: 4th Annual CalgaryChapter Alumni Golf TournamentSave the date for this popular fun-filledtournament. Includes 18 holes of golf, aputting contest, buffet dinner and prizepresentation.Location: Fox Hollow Golf Course (999 - 32 Avenue NE, Calgary)Early bird: $95 (before June 15)Regular: $105To register or for more information, call (403) 317-2825 or e-mail: [email protected]. Registration deadline is August 1.

Watch for more details on these andother upcoming events by visiting:www.uleth.ca/alumni.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events, e-mail:[email protected].

A L M A M A T T E R S

Mike Jarvis BASc ’71“I would love to hear from the physical edu-cation majors who received their degreesfrom courses at the old college site andwent on Dr. Hans Buhrmann's trips to theCrowsnest and Bowron Lakes! The experi-ence in the Caribou Mountains has stayedwith me after three decades. Vladimir withhis guitar and George dislocating his shoul-der, burning his boots and then winning thelottery – what a microcosm of life!”

Helen (Snicer) Franklin BEd ’72“Over the years, between a marriage, twosons and a career, I have lost touch with myclassmates. My life changed drasticallymore than three years ago when my hus-band of 29 years passed away suddenly.Both my boys have grown and left home –one is in Kelowna, BC, and the other is inCalgary, AB. At present, I am teaching a 4/5class in Kamloops, BC. I am also responsiblefor the French programme at my school.”

Karen Brownlee BASc ’76Brownlee painted a series of watercolourstitled Rural Prairie Communities that arefeatured in a travelling Alberta centennialexhibition called Back Home 2005, whichpremiered at the Provincial Museum ofAlberta in January 2005.

Mary Rabbit BEd ’76, Diploma in Education ’82Rabbit is currently teaching Grade 1 atLevern School (Aahsaopi) in Glenwood, AB.

Rajko Dodic BASc ’78Dodic was elected as an alderman on theLethbridge City Council in the fall of 2004.

Karina (Younk) Fallon BASc/BEd ’82“I have recently returned to Nanaimo, BC,after completing a master’s degree in educa-tional leadership at McGill University (2004).Currently, I am leading the student supportservices in French and English at my schooland loving the chance to work with a verydedicated team of teachers. I am working on a special education certification atMalaspina (possibly an MEd) and am realiz-ing how lucky I was to have chosen the U ofL as my teacher training university. I leftLethbridge feeling very well trained andready to tackle any teaching challenge – atthe elementary, high school and lately eventhe university level. Thank you for helpingme re-connect to a place that holds manyfond memories!”

David Burchill BASc ’83Burchill is graduating in spring 2005 withan LLB from Queen’s University in Kingston,ON. He will be articling with the OntarioMinistry of the Attorney General, CrownAttorneys Office, North Bay, ON, inSeptember 2005.

Merv Cradduck BMgt ’83Cradduck is the Region 14 district directorfor Wild Rose Agricultural Producers.

Lee Cutforth BASc ’83“I recently returned to Lethbridge with mywife and three daughters (ages 15, 11 and 6)after an absence (in Saskatchewan) of morethan 20 years. This was something of ahomecoming for me as Lethbridge is mybirthplace and where members of my fami-ly have lived for four generations. I recent-ly joined the firm of Dimnik & Company,and I am looking forward to re-establishingmy roots in the region.”

Deri Latimer BMgt ’84Latimer achieved professional status withthe Canadian Association of ProfessionalSpeakers and has co-authored a book titledExperts Who Speak...Speak Out!, Volume 5.This is the first Canadian collaborative workof women professional speakers, trainersand coaches.

Susan (Sieppert) Dewald BEd ’86“I have recently remarried (December 5,2004) and continue to live in Hanna, AB. Isubstitute teach for the Prairieland SchoolDivision and do residential and commercialpainting on a part-time basis. My daughtergraduates from Lethbridge CollegiateInstitute (LCI) in May. My son is in Grade 4in Hanna, and my stepson is in Grade 7.”

Duane Kindt BA ’89“On December 10, 2004, I received a PhD inapplied linguistics from the University ofBirmingham, UK. Currently, I am an associateprofessor at Nagoya University of ForeignStudies, teaching with two other U of Lgrads, Leslie Good (BSc/BEd '03) and CherylBarnard (BA/BEd ’04).”

Narda McCarroll BFA ’89McCarroll is the resident designer forWorkshop West Theatre where she mostrecently designed 17 Dogs (by U of L profes-sor Ron Chambers) and The Bus Project.Other recent projects include The SyringaTree, Blue/Orange (Citadel Theatre, Calgary)and The Red Priest (Globe Theatre, Regina).

Roger Schultz BFA ’89Schultz will be heading to Winnipeg, MB,to design for Prairie Theatre Exchange andwill then return to Edmonton, AB, todesign for the Mayfield Dinner Theatre.

Richard Hill BMgt ’90 Hill has recently been made partner atWatkinson, Hanhart, Duda and DorchakLLP in Lethbridge.

Richard Kowalchuk BMgt ’92Lenore Kowalchuk BEd ’92“We were married in 1998 and now havetwo children, Grace (2000) and Ben (2002).

I am working for CIBC Wood Gundy inMedicine Hat, AB, and Lenore is taking aleave from teaching to raise our children.Previously she was teaching in the fine artsprogram for both elementary and juniorhigh in Medicine Hat. Previous to that,Lenore was teaching at St. Thomas in RedDeer, AB.”

Doug Ford BMgt ’93Ford is a real estate agent and relocationspecialist for Exit Realty.

Felix Irwin BASc ’93“Well, it has been 12 years sinceConvocation. In 1993, I moved to Victoria,BC, to pursue graduate studies at theUniversity of Victoria. In 1999, I was desig-nated a chartered accountant. I operate anaccounting practice in Sooke, BC, where Ilive with my daughter, Olivia.”

Christopher Cinnamon BA ’94Cinnamon has been busy working in film,television and theatre in Calgary, AB.

Duane Froese BSc ’94“My wife and I moved to Edmonton fromVancouver, BC, in 2003 and had our firstchild in January of this year. As for me, Istarted a faculty position at the Universityof Alberta (earth and atmospheric sciences)in July 2003. I still remember great fieldtrips and adventures from the U of L years– but now I get to lead them!”

David Hoffos BFA ’94Hoffos is one of 24 artists whose work hasbeen selected for the 2005 Alberta Biennialof Contemporary Art Exhibition, which willbe on display at the Edmonton Art Galleryfrom May 20 until September 4, 2005.

Barbara Longair BEd/BMus ’94Longair is a music and multimedia librarianat the Arkansas Tech University’sPendergraft Library.

Diane (Wilson) Billay BN ’95“After graduating with my bachelor ofnursing degree, I worked in isolated FirstNations communities as a nurse practition-er in British Columbia. After those wonder-ful life-altering experiences, I returned toEdmonton and obtained my master’sdegree in nursing (MN) at the University ofAlberta in 2001. Actually, 2001 was a verybusy year as I also married Byron and begana new job as a clinical nurse specialist at aleading rehabilitation hospital in Alberta.In 2003, I began doctoral studies in theFaculty of Nursing at the University ofAlberta and continued my research in thearea of preceptorship. I look forward toexperiencing the next 10 years for severalreasons: to live life to its fullest and rolemodel the art and science of nursing.”

Gordon Bourgoin BSc ’95“Sheri and I got married on October 25,2003, and had our son on September 24,2004.”

Karen Hunter BSc ’95, BMgt ’98“After completing an MBA at the Universityof Alberta in 2003, I began working

towards a PhD in human resource manage-ment (HRM) and industrial relations at theUniversity of Alberta. I started the programin fall 2003 and received a SSHRC CanadaGraduate Scholarship Doctoral award inspring 2004. My area of interest occurs atthe intersection of HRM and organizationalbehaviour. My broad interest is employeeattitudes.”

Sheena Jackson BA/BEd ’95Jackson is a principal at Piikani NationSecondary School and currently resides inBrocket, AB.

Brad Krizan BA ’95“I have been in Calgary, AB, since graduatingfrom the U of L in 1995. My career path hasbeen in the area of commercial real estate,and I have recently been promoted to therole of director, office leasing with OxfordProperties Group. In October 2003, I marriedmy wonderful wife, Adonica Marchand, whois a native of Cape Breton, NS.”

Kelly Moore BA ’95“Along with my husband, I was recentlyconsecrated as a presbyter in the MoravianChurch order of ministry.”

Miguel Galy BA ’96“I have returned back to Canada –Lethbridge in particular!”

Patti M. Macdonald BA ’96“I completed my LLB at the University ofAlberta in 2003, and I am now an associateat the law firm of Bishop & McKenzie LLP inEdmonton, AB.”

Jodi Preston-Overacker BA ’96“I am currently working for the City of RedDeer in the communications and corporateplanning department as a communicationsofficer – web services. My husband and I areexpecting our first child in July 2005.”

Brenda Matkin BFA ’98Matkin provided the costume and setdesign for the U of L production of SixCharacters in Search of an Author. She currently teaches at the LethbridgeCommunity College and has her own bridalwear business called Brendesigns.

Mary-Anne McTrowe BFA ’98McTrowe is one of 24 artists whose work hasbeen selected for the 2005 Alberta Biennialof Contemporary Art Exhibition, which willbe on display at the Edmonton Art Galleryfrom May 20 until September 4, 2005.

Rob Wilson BA ’99Wilson is a recreation programmer for theYMCA and YWCA of Greater Victoria.

Cory Armfelt BA ’00Armfelt is a city planner in Grande Prairie, AB.

Lee Brocklebank BA ’00“I completed my bachelor of arts degree inpsychology in 2000 and have been workingin financial services since that time. InSeptember 2004, I decided to return toschool to complete a bachelor’s degree insocial work. I am presently completing year

A Meeting of Alumni in Medicine Hat

(l-r) Grant Pisko (BASc ’70), Cal Hauserman (BEd ’79), Blaine Kunz (BMgt ’88), Richard Kowalchuk (BMgt ’92)and Dan Thompson (BMgt ’88)



A L M A M A T T E R S

IN MEMORIAM

Raymond Irwin passed away on November 15,2004. Irwin was an employee ofthe University of Lethbridge untilhis retirement in 1983.

Dr. Eva Brewster LLD ’86passed away on December 3,2004. Brewster, a long-time resi-dent of Coutts, AB, was aUniversity of Lethbridge HonoraryDegree recipient in 1986.

Brewster was an author, a colum-nist for the Raymond andCardston newspapers, an addic-tions counsellor, a physiothera-pist, a veteran local politician anda community activist who was along-time member and supporterof the Southern Alberta Councilon Public Affairs. Brewster wrotean award-winning book abouther experiences as a Holocaustsurvivor.

Philippe Deane Gigantespassed away on December 9,2004. Gigantes was a member ofthe Senate of Canada and a for-mer dean of the Faculty of Artsand Science at the University ofLethbridge in the early 1970s.

Dr. Lois Hole LLD ’04passed away on January 6, 2005.The Honourable Lois Hole, theLieutenant Governor of theProvince of Alberta, was aUniversity of Lethbridge HonoraryDegree recipient in 2004.

Hole was a successful business-woman, best-selling author, andadvocate for education andnumerous community organiza-tions. Born in Saskatchewan,Hole and her late husband, Ted,started a mixed farm thatbecame a major retailer of plantsand garden supplies. Her commu-nity service included severalterms as a school trustee, a direc-torship at the Farm CreditCorporation, service to the post-secondary education communityas a board member of AthabascaUniversity and a term as chancel-lor of the University of Alberta.

Norma French BEd ’80passed away on January 13, 2005.

Robert Hickspassed away on February 27,2005. Hicks was a former employ-ee of the University of Lethbridge.

ALUMNI HONOURED

Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference(ACAC) Women’s Hockey Coach of the YearScott Rivett BMgt ’02Head coach of the SAIT Trojans Women’sHockey team in Calgary, AB.

Canada’s Outstanding Principals - 2005Holly Godson BEd ’80, MEd ’04Principal of Erle Rivers High School in MilkRiver, AB.

Canadian Remote Sensing Society and theCanadian Aeronautics and Space InstituteNicole Rabe MSc ’03National Best Thesis award for her MSc thesis, which was supervised by Dr. Derek R. Peddle.

Institute of Chartered Accountants ofAlberta - 2005 Merit Awards:Leslie Gehrke BMgt ’80Distinguished Service AwardMarianne Gray BMgt ’89Distinguished Service AwardMark Lencucha BASc ’74Fellow of the Chartered AccountantsKim Moody BMgt ’92Early Achievement Award

Alumni in Toronto gathered at a dinner hosted by Jaime Morasch, U of L alumni relations officer.

(l-r) Dr. Marie Sanderson (DSc ’00), Dr.Cheryl Misak (BASc ’83), Thor Hervieux(BMgt ’99), Jaime Morasch (BMgt ’01),Andrew Staniland (BMus ’00), TaunaStaniland (BMgt ’00), Jennifer Perry, JayBiernaskie (BSc ’01) and Dr. Jeff Biernaskie(BSc ’98)

three of the four-year program and work-ing in adoptions and permanency place-ment of children in care.”

Dean Haug BMgt ’00“After graduating in 2000, I worked in theoil and gas sector for a major Canadian oilcompany for several years. This was a greatexperience and helped prepare me for mycurrent career as an investment advisorwith Nesbitt Burns. It is a great feeling get-ting up every morning and doing some-thing you love. Although my careerrequires continuous education, it is myexperience at the U of L that has preparedme for the road ahead.”

Jaime (Boyle) Warn BFA ’00, BA ’02Warn is currently working on a master ofarts degree in Native American studies atthe U of L with Dr. Alfred Young Man. Sheheld an exhibition, Nana’b’oozoo inProgress, in the U of L Helen ChristouGallery in March 2005.

Erinn Evdokimoff–Roberts BMus ’01Evdokimoff-Roberts has undertaken doc-toral studies at the University of BritishColumbia with full funding and will besinging Dorabella in Cosi van Tutte byMozart in Prague this summer.

Freda (Chiefmoon) Scout BA/BEd ’01Scout is a Grade 3 Blackfoot immersionteacher at Aahsaopi Elementary School andcurrently resides in Glenwood, AB.

Kelly Cardwell BA ’02Cardwell is a crime analyst for theLethbridge Regional Police.

Martijn Koldijk BMgt ’02Koldijk is currently an English teacher forInlingua, a language centre, in Düsseldorf,Germany.

Milo Lowry BFA ’02Lowry is working towards her master’sdegree in opera performance at theUniversity of British Columbia. She was fea-tured in a Christmas production calledOrpheus in the Underworld, in Eugene, OR.She will be performing the title role ofXreses (Handel) in Usti, Czech Republic, thissummer.

Jamieson R. Sylvester BMgt ’02“I moved to Houston, TX, in November2002 to work for Ernst & Young LLP as asenior staff accountant. I married EricaClark of Corpus Christi, TX, in July 2004, andwe now reside in Houston. Erica is a CPAwith Halliburton. My e-mail address [email protected]. I hope to hearfrom any of y’all from the U of L Edmontoncampus.”

Allison Fotheringham BSc ’03“After returning to Ontario after graduat-ing, I moved back to Alberta in December2003 to accept the job I have wanted mywhole life – a technician doing field and labwork for the Royal Tyrrell Museum ofPaleontology. It is everything I thought itwould be and more!”

Josh Jones BFA ’03Jones is working for Blatant Media inCalgary, AB.

David Aaron Koegler BSc ’03Stephanie Koegler BA/BEd ’03David Koegler is currently studying phar-macy at the University of Toronto. Theirfirst daughter, Madeleine, was born August15, 2003.

Shandra Pritchard BFA ’03Pritchard is a professional stage manager inCalgary, AB.

Laura (Richardt) Sommerville BA ’03Sommerville is currently finishing a bache-lor of education degree at the University ofCalgary.

Melissa Whitlock BFA ’03Whitlock has been accepted into the mas-ter’s degree program in art history at theCourtauld Institute, which is the prestigiousEuropean art history school.

Aynsley Baker BA/BMgt ’04“After graduating this fall (October 2004), Iwas introduced to the possibility of work-ing for GE-Rail by my previous employer,Lafarge Canada Inc. I am now an accountrepresentative with GE Equipment Services– Capital Rail in Calgary, AB. As Calgary is asatellite sales office for this huge multi-national, I will be working very closely withour Chicago office in helping to expandand maintain GE’s reputation and positionit as one of North America’s largest rail leasing and services operations.

Amanda Cochrane BMus ’04Cochrane continues her graduate studies atMcGill University in the opera program andrecently sang in the Canadian revival ofSommers opera, Louis Riel.

Erin Hildebrandt BMgt ’04Hildebrandt is a project leader for TobaccoReduction. Her position is part of theAlberta Government Young Adult TobaccoReduction Strategy, which provides grantsto post-secondary institutions in an effortto increase awareness and education abouthealth and marketing issues surroundingtobacco.

Ben Meuser BFA ’04Meuser acted in the national premiere ofMourning Dove by Emil Sher in Lethbridgeand is now performing for The GreatCanadian Theatre Company in Ottawa, ON.

Neal Pilger MSc ’04Pilger is currently pursuing a doctorate atQueen’s University in remote sensing in theDepartment of Geography.

Suzanne Sauer BA/BEd ’04“I have just started a drama teaching postin an upper school in England!”

Sara Turner BFA ’04Turner is a full-time stage manager for NewWest Theatre in Lethbridge.

Josh Van Deurzen BMgt ’04“After completing my studies at the U of Lin December 2003, I worked for FidelityInvestments in Toronto, ON. I am now backin school pursuing a juris doctor and mas-ter’s degree in business administration atthe University of Toronto.”

Jessie Van Rijn BFA ’04Van Rijn was recently hired as the arts co-ordinator for the Chemainus TheatreFestival on Vancouver Island.

Michael Wasiak BFA ’04Wasiak is living in Calgary, AB, and workingfor Blatant Media as well as doing freelancedesign work.


The Alumni Association offers four types of frames for graduation parchments.All mats are acid free and tastefully emblazoned with the University ofLethbridge crest. All frames fit the standard parchments and feature an easyload system (no tools required).

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In 1982, Reed Spencer (BEd ’83) was astudent in Carl Granzow’s (Art) AdvancedSculpture course when he created Buffalo,which is the sculpture that now resides onthe south coulee on the University campus.

Students in the class were asked to createsomething that related to the history of thearea that would stand up in the environ-ment. One night after dark, Spencer and afriend clandestinely placed Buffalo in apickup truck, drove along the coulee and setit up. Buffalo was an instant success. When

Spencer received a call from the President’sOffice a few days later, he wasn’t asked totake it down. Spencer was pleasantly sur-prised to hear that they really liked it.

Numerous faculty members from acrosscampus collected $450 and bought thesculpture from Spencer to ensure that itremained with the University in perpetuity.

“I wanted to create an image of somethingthat was once there, but is now gone,” says Spencer.

“I wanted to create an image of

something that was once there,

but is now gone.”

The Buffalo sculpture was created as an art project in 1982 by U of L alumnus Reed Spencer (BEd ’83). Art professor Carl Granzowrefers to the piece as a drawing on the horizon in space or a contour drawing.

From the Archives is written by University Archivist Mike Perry. If you have any questions about the history of the U of L or story ideas for this column, please contact Perry at [email protected].

F R O M T H EA R C H I V E S

Spencer is now a computer science andart teacher at Willow Creek CompositeHigh School in Claresholm, AB. He ishappy that his Buffalo still providesenjoyment to the University community.

The value of a post-secondary education is immeasurable, but the costcan often be prohibitive to many students. Without financial support,many talented students are not able to complete their degrees.

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, however, more U of L students than ever before will receive scholarships and bursaries tohelp them focus on their studies and realize a bright future!

Thank you for supporting our students.

Our Hats Off

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