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BISHOP’S Bishop’s Alumni Magazine No. 55 Spring 2021 GAITERS ABROAD IN THIS ISSUE: RESEARCH MATTERS + OLNEY FAMILY INTERNSHIP + BISHOP’S CAREER CAFÉ + WHY I GIVE + LOTS MORE…
What Will be Your Legacy at Bishop’s? K athryn Noel met Bob Macmillan at Bishop’s in 1977 when, in prepa- ration for their careers in teaching, they enrolled in the Diploma in Education program, under the direction of the late Alan Jones. Coincidentally, they were offered jobs in the same school and so began their teaching careers at Queen Elizabeth High School in Sept-Îles, Quebec. Kathryn and Bob married in 1981 and both went on to achieve the highest level of scholarity, their PhDs. As their careers progressed they were recognized for their contributions in teaching and in administration at several Canadian universities including St. Francis Xavier University, Western University, and the University of Manitoba. Sadly, Bob passed away in 2012. In his memory, Kathryn created the Dr. Robert Macmillan ’78 Memorial Award to rec- ognize a full-time Education student who through leadership, demonstrated compassion, and service to others, has contributed to the larger community. Kathryn Noel ’78 and the late Bob Macmillan ’78 In parallel, she created a second award at Bishop’s, the Dr. Kathryn Noel ’78 Award to recognize a full-time Education student who has overcome adversity and who has contributed to the betterment of the lives of others through demonstrated service in the local and/or global community. These two awards are symbolic of Bob and Kathryn’s partnership in education and in life, which began on the third floor of the Hamilton building. Kathryn is generously providing annual funding for these awards and will ensure they are available to students in perpetuity through a bequest to Bishop’s in her Will. Truly a wonderful Bishop’s story, a story of love and generosity, and the ultimate definition of “paying it forward”! Remembering Bishop’s in your Will is an excellent way to create a lasting legacy. A gift in your Will, big or small, is a gift to future generations... for generations to come. Thank you for considering an estate gift to Bishop’s University! For a confidential discussion on how you can make a lasting impact at Bishop’s, contact: Bruce Stevenson ’76, Estate Giving and Donor Relations 2 bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021 Tel: 819-822-9600, x. 2264, Toll-free: 1-866-822-5210
CONTENTS 7 8 10 19 25 RESEARCH MATTERS 7 A graduating student presents her findings at a prestigious research conference OLNEY FAMILY INTERNSHIP 8 A family of graduates link their two favourite charities BISHOP’S CAREER CAFÉ 10 Bishop’s mentoring and networking moves online GAITERS ABROAD 19 Bishop’s alumni making a difference around the world WHY I GIVE 25 A recent graduate supports the very scholarship fund that helped him REGULAR FEATURES AVP Advancement’s Note 2 Principal Issues 3 Campus News 11 Athletics 15 Alumna Profile 18 Appointments 26 Retirements 27 Through the Years 31 Births 36 In Memoriam 37 Alumnus Perspective 39 Are you receiving our email messages? Update your e-mail address so you don’t miss out. Please write to us at alumni@ubishops.ca so we can make sure we have your latest contact information. Also check your junk/spam mail folder, as our emails may end up there. bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021 1
AVP ADVANCEMENT’S NOTE WHEREVER YOU ARE, STAY SAFE, STAY WELL AND STAY IN TOUCH Bishop’s Alumni Magazine I Published twice yearly t has been a long year – full of be able to welcome all alumni and by the Advancement Office twists, turns, and sacrifices. Yet friends back to campus for “Hoco” on our students persevered, contin- September 24–26 but if life in the era No. 55 Spring 2021 ued their educational journey of COVID-19 has taught us anything, and now, most have gone home to it’s that the future is far from clear. EDITORIAL BOARD summer jobs while others go home Based on directives from local and Robert Burns ’99 as new Bishop’s graduates, ready to provincial health authorities, that Jacqueline Scott ’90 begin the next step in their journey. decision will be announced no later Bruce Stevenson ’76 Did you know that Bishop’s counts than August 15. CONTRIBUTORS alumni in at least 90 countries around Should it be impossible to proceed Dr. Andrew Johnson the world, from Andorra to the United with a Fall Homecoming 2021, we Amelia Krallis ’21 Arab Emirates? As such, we have peri- may break tradition and plan for a Dr. Andrew MacDonald odically considered devoting an issue long overdue spring celebration. Sterling Mawhinney ’89 to graduates living and working out- And to the Class of 2021, welcome Dr. Stuart McKelvie William McMahon ’19 side Canada. With so many doing so, to the Bishop’s Alumni Association. Drs. Michele Murray & often in exotic locations and with My message to you is the same as it Daniel Miller fascinating careers, the dilemma has was to the Class of 2020. While you Peter Nixon ’83 been about who best to profile. In missed out on several “last times” in Martin Rourke this issue we have chosen a cross sec- your Bishop’s journey, please know we Clare Webb ’17 tion of six Bishop’s alumni you will join you in celebrating your many and undoubtedly enjoy reading about but varied accomplishments. Nothing can ADVANCEMENT OFFICE TEAM Tom Allen ’69 knowing there are countless other take them away from you. Now is the Robert Burns ’99 graduates, with captivating stories, time to take what you have learned Linda Gauvin available to feature in future issues. at Bishop’s and move forward, with Sarah Langham ’17 While the pandemic and related excitement and pride, into the next Emily Prangley Desormeaux ’14 restrictions have stymied cross-border Anne Marie Rompelman chapters of your lives. Lorna Ruemper ’11 travel we hope these international To all of you, I urge you to be Jacqueline Scott ’90 stories bring you some inspiration. cautious until the last wave of this Bruce Stevenson ’76 In this issue you will also read pandemic has subsided. Stay safe, about an exciting student internship be well, and don’t be a stranger to DESIGN opportunity created by the Olney Bishop’s. Please keep in touch with us Tim Doherty, VisImage family, the distinguished accom- and your classmates by submitting a plishments of some of our students, note, or several notes, to the Through CONTACT INFORMATION 2600 College Street the launch of the Bishop’s Career the Years section of the Bishop’s Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z7 Café online networking and men- Alumni Magazine. This publication is Tel: 819-822-9660 toring platform, and the results of for you, about you, and to keep you Toll free: 1-866-822-5210 our recent alumni survey. We are informed and in touch with all things Email: alumni@ubishops.ca also pleased to feature a longer-than- Bishop’s. We would love to hear from Web: alumni.ubishops.ca usual message from Principal Michael you, whether you have observations Goldbloom in which he addresses or comments on the content of this SUBMISSIONS BUmagazine@ubishops.ca both recent developments on cam- magazine, or you have an idea for pus and current challenges faced by an alumni event, or have any other Canadian Publications the University. ideas for keeping our community Mail Product Sales Agreement No.40027187 Several of you have asked: “What connected. Contact me any time at about Homecoming?” and/or “Can jscott@ubishops.ca or by calling 1-819- Cover photo: my Class have a reunion?” The truth 822-9600, extension 2266. NASA, The Blue Marble taken by the Apollo 17 crew is, for Fall 2021, we simply don’t Go Gaiters! on December 7, 1972. know. As you will see on the back —Jacqueline Scott ’90 cover of this issue, we are hoping to Associate Vice-Principal, Advancement 2 bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021
PRINCIPAL ISSUES BISHOP’S PUSHING THROUGH UNCERTAIN TIMES R unning a university is a daunt- campus to be carbon neutral by 2030. ing task in the best of times. The Board of Governors has also Many things are routine and struck a committee on responsible are guided by rules, orders, and investment which is being led by the regulations that have been established Chair of the Board, Robert Hall ’79. over time. But in any given year there The committee will be guided by are always unusual events or unfamiliar the University’s ambition to be a problems that arise requiring community leader in sustainability, while ensur- wide engagement and “outside-the-box” ing that the funds invested by the thinking in their solutions. For the cur- Bishop’s University Foundation and rent Bishop’s administration, faculty, and have maintained a balanced budget. the Bishop’s Pension Plan Committee staff, and perhaps above all our students, Although the University has achieve optimal long-term results. the year of the pandemic is one with- responded well to this unique situa- The committee will present its ini- out comparison and not to be forgotten. tion, the experience of this past year tial report at the Board’s retreat in June. Principal Michael Goldbloom, through a has served to reinforce the value of question and answer format, summarizes Bishop’s model of education. One of Q. What is the University doing the past year, and how the Bishop’s com- the significant lessons of COVID-19 to advance equity, diversity, and munity has grown stronger, together. is the value of direct personal inter- inclusion (EDI) on the campus? action. And I know that our whole Last spring, the Board of Governors Q. The COVID-19 pandemic community is looking forward to and Senate established a joint Task started a year ago. What has this being back on campus next fall and Force on EDI which tabled an interim year been like for the University? re-establishing the relationship-rich report in November. It’s been a challenging and stressful experiences that Bishop’s provides. The Task Force has identified a year for everyone at Bishop’s as it has wide variety of issues which need to been for all Canadians. Q. Beyond dealing with COVID, be addressed. Its priority recommen- We have been faced with difficult what have been the biggest dation is that we should hire an EDI and complex decisions throughout challenges? specialist. That recruitment process is the year and I’m pleased to say that Two of the biggest challenges of our now underway. the whole community has risen to time are sustaining our planet and A second key recommendation these unique challenges. creating a truly equitable world. is that we should undertake a com- Our professors pivoted to teaching With respect to environmen- prehensive review of all our hiring online or a combination of in-person tal sustainability, I am very pleased practices to determine how best to and online. Our students adapted to that our new Sustainable Agriculture recruit and support a much more taking many of their courses remotely and Food Systems program, which diverse faculty, staff, and student and our staff and administrators took will include the creation of an edu- body. on the challenges of working from cational farm on the home. southeast portion of the Because of good planning, self-dis- campus, is moving for- cipline, and some luck we did not ward well. have any COVID-19 cases on campus We have created a new from March through to November Sustainable Development 2020. We did have an outbreak which Committee which will Photo: Krystel Morin affected approximately 20 students oversee the implemen- in November. Fortunately, we were tation of our sustainable well prepared for it and the outbreak development policy was quickly brought under control. and recommend actions The good news is that our students governing sustain- have been able to complete their able development and Dr. Darren Bardati ’94, Professor and Department courses. All our full-time employees environmental manage- Chair, Environment and Geography, one of the have remained employed and we ment. Our goal is for the forces behind the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems program. bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021 3
PRINCIPAL ISSUES group to articulate their concerns and aspirations. They have worked hard with Trygve and the architects to develop a design that responds to their vision and priorities. The process has been forthright and constructive, and I am confident that together they will propose a great plan for the building and the site. Photo: Jessica Ford Photography Q. How are the other infrastructure projects going? The Student Centre project is well advanced and will be completed by the time our students return to the campus next fall. The project consists of renovating the Student Services Michael Goldbloom, C.M., Principal and Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Kerry Hull, area in Marjorie Donald House, the Dean of Science; Dr. Michele Murray, Dean of Arts; Dr. Corinne Haigh, former campus bookstore and convenience Dean of Education; Reena Atanasiadis, Dean of the Williams School of Business; store (Doolittle’s Co-op), the Porter’s Dr. Claire Grogran, Associate Vice-Principal Academic; Office, the food kiosks, as well as Dr. Miles Turnbull, Vice-Principal Academic and Research offices for the Students’ Representative Council and student clubs. A third recommendation that we In particular, we need to intensify The renovation will not only hope to implement soon is that we our efforts to be a truly inclusive insti- improve all the spaces in the build- should provide mandatory EDI train- tution for Indigenous people, persons ing, it will allow us to move the ing for all employees. of colour, persons with disabilities Recruitment, Admissions and Registrar The effort to achieve true equity and other equity-seeking groups. offices as well as the Print Shop into is an ongoing one. At a recent Senate We will look to the EDI Task Force this central location on the campus. meeting one of the Senators noted and the new EDI specialist to iden- The Student Centre will include an that our five academic deans are tify the most effective ways to redress attractive space for prospective stu- all women, our VP Academic and this situation. We will not be able to dents and their families when they Research is a member of the LGBTQ2+ effectively address the challenges of come to visit and a centralized service community and the Principal is systemic racism in our own institu- for student accounts and records. Jewish. tion if we do not have a much more The most exciting change will With respect to gender equality diverse community. be the new food court, which will the University has come a long way. include a terrace on the south side For the first time in our history 51% Q. How is the Kwigw8mna project of the building so that students can of our employees are women. We going? gather outside on nice days. were recently advised that Bishop’s Last fall several of our Indigenous We also recently started building a has received a Silver certification in students raised concerns about the new residence adjacent to Mackinnon the Women in Governance Parity project to renovate Divinity House Hall, opposite the Dewhurst Dining Certification process. Bishop’s is one into an Indigenous Gathering Space facility. The building will have 93 of the first two universities in Canada and Research Centre. So, under the bedrooms in an updated layout of to receive this recognition. leadership of our Secretary General, the New Side residences. The bog- So, we have evolved from the Trygve Ugland, who is the Project style, which is preferred by students, almost exclusively white, male, and Director, we decided to slow the is composed of single rooms in pairs Anglican institution that we once process down and take the time for that share a common vestibule and were, but we have a long way yet to go. members of the project’s stakeholder washroom facilities. 4 bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021
PRINCIPAL ISSUES Bishop’s participants in the JDC Central Business Case Competition The new residence will also Q. What are the plans for would require people to travel to include several common areas such Convocation this year? Lennoxville from across Canada and as study rooms, lounges, a kitchen, a The current state of the COVID-19 around the world. large multipurpose room, and a mul- pandemic means that we will We will make a definitive deci- timedia room. We are planning for not be able to hold an in-person sion about the August dates by July the new residence to be open for the Convocation in June. 1, 2021. Fall 2022 semester. We have decided to reschedule Should we not be able to hold an With respect to accessibility, we the in-person Convocation ceremo- in-person Convocation this August, frequently face constraints when ren- nies for the Class of 2021 from the we will hold a two-part Convocation ovating existing buildings. However, beginning of June to the last week of for the Class of 2021 beginning with this will the first completely new August. a virtual Convocation on Sunday, building on the campus since Our hope is to hold a Chancellor’s August 29th and concluding with an Paterson Hall was inaugurated in Graduation Dinner for the Class of in-person ceremony in June 2022. 2004 and it will be the most accessi- 2021 on Saturday evening, August 28 In that case, we would also hold ble residence on the campus. and two Convocation ceremonies on the in-person Convocations for Sunday, August 29. the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 We also intend to hold a during a great Convocation week in Chancellor’s Dinner for the June 2022. Class of 2020 on Friday, August 27, and their Convocation Q. Is there other news on campus? ceremonies the following day. Despite the pandemic, it has been We know that even if most a very active year. There are many Canadians are vaccinated things I could highlight, but I will by the end of the summer, it focus on some recent student and may still not be possible to faculty achievements. The new residence will be built hold a large gathering which across from Dewhurst. Continues next page bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021 5
PRINCIPAL ISSUES Students in the Williams School of post-secondary institutions who Business competed in several virtual have demonstrated outstanding case competitions this year, reaching leadership in their lives, at their post- the podium on an impressive 15 out secondary institution and in their of 16 occasions. Student teams took communities. Five Bishop’s students part in the JDC Central Business Case have been awarded the 3M prize in Competition, the largest undergrad- the last six years. Georges-Philippe uate business school competition in has contributed significantly to stu- Central Canada, the University of dent leadership and advocacy on Vermont Grossman School of Business campus and beyond through his role Family Case Competition, ‘Battle on as Vice-President Academic Affairs of Bay’, hosted by Ryerson University’s the Students’ Representative Council. Finance Society and the Ted Rogers Georges-Philippe was also instru- Dr. Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé School of Management, and most mental in helping to establish the recently the Van Berkom and Atlantic Online Learning and Technology Consulting Competitions. to share her work experience in Consultants, an innovative response It is a great tribute to the men- international conflict resolution and to COVID-19. Alongside Dr. Jessica torship of their coaches and the peace processes with her students. Riddell (Jarislowsky Chair of hard work of the students that they Her students and colleagues are fortu- Undergraduate Teaching Excellence) excelled at these events. nate to have her as a member of our and Scott Stoddard (Director of Bishop’s has also developed a rep- University. Information Technology), Georges- utation as a strong participant in And just before press time, we Philippe hired and trained 23 the National Model United Nations learned that Georges-Philippe undergraduate students in pedagogy simulation. This year, the Bishop’s Gadoury-Sansfaçon, one of Bishop’s and technology to work with faculty delegation, representing Ireland, first Chancellor’s Scholars and a grad- on building COVID-19 classrooms joined teams from over 200 univer- uating student in Mathematics and for this academic year. sities from around the world. The Applied Psychology from Bedford, On May 1, 2021, Dr. Corinne Haigh, Bishop’s team won the honour of Quebec, has been awarded a 3M Dean of the School Education, took Outstanding Delegation and took National Student Fellowship. on a new role as Dean of Professional home six Outstanding Delegates and T h e 3M N at io nal St ud e nt Studies at Acadia University. We wish Position Paper awards. Fellowship recognizes up to ten Corinne well as she begins this new Dr. Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé, full-time students at Canadian challenge at one of our Maple League of the Department of Politics and partner universities. Dr. Anthony Di International Studies, has been Mascio has been appointed Interim selected as one of this year’s ten 3M Dean of the School of Education. National Teaching Fellows. The 3M National Teaching Fellowship was Q: What are you most looking created in 1986 by the Society for forward to? Teaching and Learning in Higher Like everyone around the world, I Education to recognize exceptional look forward to having this pandemic teachers in post-secondary education. behind us. I’m particularly looking In addition to leading the Model forward to having our students, UN Practicum course, Dr. Martin- faculty, librarians, and staff back on Brûlé works closely with students campus in September. on research and experiential learn- ing opportunities, notably through —Michael Goldbloom, C.M. the annual Quebec Undergraduate Principal and Vice-Chancellor Security Conference which she ini- Georges-Philippe tiated. She has an exceptional ability Gadoury-Sansfaçon ’21 6 bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021
RESEARCH MATTERS BISHOP’S UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTED AT A PRESTIGIOUS CONFERENCE B ishop’s prides itself in creat- tons of great universities ing research opportunities looking to take on smart for its undergraduate stu- ambitious students who dents. Gemma Camara is one are hardworking and of them. A third-year Neuroscience who put themselves out student minoring in Environmental there.” studies, Gemma participated in Gemma is a promis the Neurodegenerative Diseases: Biology ing student researcher and Therapeutics meeting orga- interested in olfactory nized by the Cold Spring Harbour function and post-con- Laboratory (CSHL) in December cussion effects on the 2020. During the meeting, Gemma brain. For her current presented her research findings on research project, she “The relationship between cogni- is working under the tive scores and detection of specific supervision of Dr. Rona odours in the elderly”. CHSL is a lead- Graham at Université ing international centre for research de Sherbrooke, and Dr. and education and presenting at their Jonathan Carriere from meetings is a considerable achieve- the B.U. Department ment for anyone in the field! This of Psychology. Gemma event also gave her the opportunity is also involved in B.U. to connect with other researchers. school life as the current environmental sustain “I could not possibly mention ability representative, former leader of the Gemma Camara ’21 all the mentors at Bishop’s, Environmental Club, it is a community, and and former co-lead of the Running Club. Plante are two of the many profes- everyone contributes “Bishop’s University has helped sors who have continuously taken differently. Whichever me become the person I am today. a modern approach to their teach- The community helps foster growth, ing methods.” Gemma concluded, university I next attend, for those seeking it. I have always “I could not possibly mention all Bishop’s will always be set ambitious goals for myself; I was the mentors at Bishop’s, it is a com- home in my heart.” never told “no, that’s unfeasible” but munity, and everyone contributes rather redirected. Both Bishop’s and differently. Whichever university I Université de Sherbrooke have enabled next attend, Bishop’s will always be Gemma recalled: “During the me to enter the field as a student home in my heart.” first night’s social event, one of the researcher. My research project has professors from Stanford asked me allowed me to put into practice what if I had applied to Stanford. I never I have learned at Bishop’s.” thought to push myself to be a part of “The Psychology Department at any of the “Ivy Leagues” before, but Bishop’s has great faculty that have his question made me think about gone the extra mile to adapt their the limitations I’ve set for myself. teaching methods. Notably, Dr. The sky’s the limit, and there are Jasmeen Sidhu and Dr. Courtney bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021 7
OLNEY INTERNSHIP WHAT LINKS B.U. AND THE ROCKIES? THE OLNEY FAMILY INTERNSHIP A mong Bishop’s core priorities is the creation of Limits!” is more than just a phrase, it is a mentality. It experiential learning possibilities through intern- motivates RMA to reduce barriers and provide successful ships and co-op placements. The University was sport and recreational experiences. For adaptive guests, therefore thrilled earlier “No Limits!” comes from a this year when the Olney family determination to overcome any siblings, formerly of the Eastern obstacle when achieving goals. Townships, launched an innova- The benefits of participation tive internship program pairing in sport and recreation extend Bishop’s with Rocky Mountain beyond the social aspects of Adaptive (RMA) in Canmore, equality and inclusion, and Alberta. The first internship will involve personal benefits that be awarded in 2021. include increased indepen- Each summer, The Olney dence, self-esteem, strength, Family Internship at Rocky coordination, mobility, more Mountain Adaptive will see a successful motor planning and current Bishop’s student partici- movement execution, and over- pate in an experiential learning all physical health and mental opportunity in the Canadian well-being. Rockies. The internship will “There are no can’ts, only focus on a project reflecting the cans we haven’t tried yet,” student’s degree program while is the axiom co-founder and meeting the needs of RMA. Marie Olney ’83 Executive Director of RMA, Once back at Bishop’s, the stu- Jamie McCulloch. A small and dent will complete their RMA project as an independent very passionate staff along with numerous dedicated vol- study while earning six credits toward their degree. unteers live by Jamie’s beliefs. The Olney siblings, Andy ’72, Monica ’74, Chris ’79 and Marie ’83 are all proud Bishop’s alumni. Their mother Allene, who also took courses at Bishop’s, and their dad ALL IN THE FAMILY Andrew were regular chauffeurs shuttling their children This internship was Marie Olney’s brainchild, so she between their home in Sherbrooke and the campus. approached Bishop’s with the offer of a family donation to fund a student and, at the same time, provide support to another of her family’s preferred charitable organizations. ABOUT ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADAPTIVE The family hopes that other donors will follow their lead RMA, an adaptive sport organization, is a registered in supporting not only Bishop’s but also other charitable charity that enables individuals of all ages with physical organizations by creating similar internships. or neurodivergent disABILITIES to participate in all the The enthusiasm among deans and faculty at Bishop’s unique sporting and adventure activities the Bow Valley/ was robust and details of the five-year commitment Canadian Rockies has to offer. RMA’s programming, were quickly established. Applicants must apply by late ranging from multi-week programs to single-day lessons February each year and a five-member selection committee and experiences, offers opportunities in 22 different will choose the successful candidate by the end of March. winter and summer sports to both locals and residents A three-way agreement (the student intern, Bishop’s from around the world. University, and RMA) will outline the various expec- The dream at RMA is to promote adaptive sport, cre- tations of the student. The funding, totalling $12,000 ate independence, and develop opportunities, making annually, will be disbursed at an agreed upon schedule the outdoors accessible to everyone. Their motto, “No and is contingent upon the successful completion and Continues next page 8 bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021
OLNEY INTERNSHIP evaluation of the internship. “Everyone who knows me, even just a little, learns very quickly that I’m a walking, talking, marketing brochure for the Eastern Townships and that I bleed a wonderful Bishop’s purple,” notes Marie who moved to Alberta in 2011 and is an active participant and volunteer with RMA. “RMA has become a very important part of my life, helping me and so many others get that wonderful ‘I Did It!’ sense of accomplishment.” The entire Olney family is proud of this initiative. Chris ’79, Andy ’72, Marie ’83, and Monica Olney ’74 “Each of Marie’s siblings, along with other family mem- bers, have witnessed the excellent instruction, inclusive nature, and raison d’être of RMA,” Andy reflects. Chris adds, “We’re also very pleased this internship will allow the student a chance to spend time in a different region of our amazing Canada!” “All of our family love sports, both as participants and as spectators, and both Andy and I played for the basketball Gaiters,” laughs Monica. “It’s great that stu- dent interns from Bishop’s, through their involvement with RMA, will learn the importance of extending the opportunity to participate in sports to individuals of all ABILITIES.” We look forward to reporting on the first intern and project on our website and social media channels. bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021 9
RESEARCH 10,000 COFFEES MATTERS BISHOP’S LAUNCHES ONLINE RESOURCE FOR NETWORKING AND MENTORSHIP T here is no question that net- working is key to finding a job today. But how does one proceed It is very simple and all you have to do is sign up! Matches are created automatically, every month, based to network in the face of pandemic, on the common interests, skills and stay-at-home guidelines? And even goals of the mentors and mentees. in “normal” times, networking can Participants then agree on a time to be daunting – especially when one is chat by phone or online – and hope- just starting out. fully one day soon, in person. In September, thanks to the gen- Whether you’re a student, a new erous support of RBC Future Launch, graduate, or a more seasoned grad- “As a young alumna, the University initiated the Bishop’s uate interested in career growth or Career Café – an online platform giving back, the Bishop’s Career Café is I simultaneously wanted to powered by Ten Thousand Coffees – a great opportunity to gather advice help students, and talk to designed to encourage students and on career planning and decision mak- alumni to network and exchange ing. Mentors share valuable lessons other alumni who can help knowledge and advice. from their personal career journey and me on my own path. Now I inspire mentees to find their own solu- have a platform to do that. I tions and path forward. In addition, monthly webinars deliver information hope I am able to provide the on topics such as mastering network- kind of helpful information ing skills, the challenges related to specific careers, and how to best bene- I have received from some fit from a mentoring relationship. fantastic, mentors at the The online platform allows flexi- Bishop’s Career Café.” bility for mentors and mentees alike —Rachel Newcombe ’17 with a simple “opt-out” or “opt- back- in” option, at any time. Interestingly, Associate Project Manager and Content “My Bishop’s Career Café Coordinator, Brain Injury Canada 72% of members said they felt more connection was a great confident after connecting with their match. I felt very comfortable match. If you are looking for a more “Bishop’s graduates span the globe asking questions and in in-depth and recurring mentorship and are employed in almost every turn received a lot of great and networking arrangement, be industry and profession. The B.U. sure to check out our complementary alumni network provides an invalu- advice. It was very valuable JUMP Mentorship and Networking able resource on which they can rely.” to connect with someone who Program. Founded in 2009, to help says Jacquie Scott ’90, Associate understood my position and recent graduates take their first leap Vice-Principal, Advancement. into life beyond Bishop’s, alumni has great success mentors are paired with recent grad- To register for the Bishop’s Career Café as in their career.” uates for one-on-one mentoring and either a mentor or mentee, and/or to find —Maigan Newson ’15 are introduced to a broader alumni out more about the JUMP Mentorship Manager Corporate Projects, network through an in-person net- Program please contact us at: alumni@ Department of Economic Growth, working Speaker Series. Some of ubishops.ca. these mentoring relationships have Tourism and Culture, endured and flourished for more Prince Edward Island than ten years. 10 bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021
CAMPUS NEWS S.R.C. WINS BIG VICTORY I n the midst of a pandemic, where nothing seemed to progress, a new traffic light was installed on College Street at the intersec- tion of Little Forks in Lennoxville. Featuring a pedestrian crossing button, this installation was the culmination of four years of lobbying by the Student Representative Council (S.R.C.) with Quebec’s Ministry of Transport (M.T.Q.) to provide a safe crossing for students at this intersection. Previous attempts to create a safe crossing on College Street had been the topic of conversation for decades where dozens, if not hundreds, of automobile accidents had The new pedestrian crossing on College Street. taken place, sometimes including injury to pedestrians. Kudos are extended to the S.R.C. for their relentless letters to the M.T.Q. and a student protest, the realization efforts to provide a safe environment for the thousands of the campaign spearheaded by 2019-20 S.R.C. President of Bishop’s students and community members who use Marilyn Hardy ’21 came to fruition in September 2020. the College Street crossing daily. Through hundreds of AUTOROUTE 410 EXTENDED TO BISHOP’S CAMPUS P hase II of Autoroute 410, which started in the sum- mer of 2018 and opened to traffic in December 2020, now bypasses Lennoxville with a new bridge over the Quebec Ministry of Transport which sees the new divided highway, with two lanes in each direction, cut through Bishop’s 500-acre campus. Massawippi river and culminates on Glenday Road at the This $75 million road improvement will free down- Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre (known town Lennoxville of most large transport trucks making to most as the Experimental Farm) below Alexander Galt pedestrian movement safer while alleviating traffic con- Regional High School. The completion of the southern gestion at rush hours. In addition, the highway extension bypass road for Sherbrooke was made possible through will provide easy access to Bishop’s main entrance from an agreement between Bishop’s University and the Route 108. bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021 11
CAMPUS NEWS KEEPING MENTAL HEALTH TOP OF MIND T he pandemic has been hard on everyone’s men- BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY tal health, but it has been especially difficult for COMMUNITY CUPBOARD students. Research has shown that the stress and The latest addition to isolation of the pandemic have students expe- BUnited’s offerings is riencing levels of trauma seen in survivors of natural the B.U. Community disasters, and students without previous mental health Cupboard, which pro issues are suffering more than their peers with pre-existing vides free groceries and conditions. Despite their own hardships, Bishop’s donors essential supplies to have been unwavering in their support and thanks to students in need. This them, our students haven’t had to suffer in silence. is another initiative made possible by Bishop’s donors whose BUnited PEER SUPPORT CENTRE UPDATE outpouring of support, Located in the recently renovated Student Union especially given the Building, BUnited was made possible by donors to the context of the second 1980s Reunion Special Class Gift and Giving Tuesday wave of the pandemic, 2019. And as the pandemic wreaks havoc on students’ was impressive and heartwarming. On Giving Tuesday mental health, it could not have come at a better time. 2020, donations over $138,000 were received allowing $95,000 to be directed to the B.U. Community Cupboard. A 2016 study estimated that the number of university students living with food insecurity (meaning irregular access to nutritious food) in Canada is as high as 39%. Students can be forced to choose between meals and pay- ing for books, tuition fees and rent. Food insecurity also brings about social isolation and stigma. This can prevent people from accessing the support they need, and puts students at greater risk for physical illness, and mental health problems. The B.U. Community Cupboard was created to meet all these needs. It ensures all Bishop’s students have access to healthy foods and basic household items regardless of their financial situation. Because social stigma can dis- BUnited functions with four Peer Supporters (trained courage students from accessing support, the Cupboard students), six student volunteers and Jordi Hepburn of the operates in a discreet and confidential manner. By ensur- Student Services team. They offer one-on-one sessions, ing students are eating properly, lessening the stress of mental health workshops and community activities, for their financial burden, and offering one-on-one support students requiring additional support and referrals to when necessary, the Cupboard and the team behind it are resources on campus and in the community. Throughout working toward better student mental health, and pro- the pandemic, BUnited has adapted its services to meet viding the necessities for academic success. Hopes for the students where they are: predominantly at home. Peer future include providing school supplies and financial Supporters meet with students on Microsoft Teams for support for expensive textbooks, as well as warm winter one-on-one sessions, and organize online events on clothing. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Activities have As of March 2021, almost 1,000 items had been dis- included a mental health awareness interview with Dr. tributed with 51 students receiving support. Demand is Daniel Miller, a stress management seminar, and pump- expected to increase significantly as awareness grows, kin painting. The goal is to bring people together, even if as students become more comfortable asking for help, this can only be done online. and when all students finally return to campus. In the 12 bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021
CAMPUS NEWS “I so clearly remember my first Thanksgiving away from home at B.U. It took me 20 minutes to find cranberries at Provigo because I didn’t know the word for cranberries in French. I never forgot ‘les canneberges’!!!” Another message read, “In my first semester on campus, my biology professor invited the Maritimers to his house for Thanksgiving. I still remember how that positively impacted me Members of the Community Cupboard team and made me feel wel- comed. In the spirit of meantime, the Community Cupboard team is doing community, I’m happy to sponsor a Thanksgiving meal for fel- everything they can do to build a robust program low Gaiters.” A 2016 alumna wrote, “Happy Thanksgiving that meets students’ needs now, and down the line. Gaiters. Some of my best B.U. memories are holidays where A HUGE thank you is extended to all our wonderful a bunch of us stayed in Lennoxville together. Our chosen donors who have made all this possible and shown the family! Enjoy this meal on me.” An alumnus from 1972 students that despite these hard times, the Bishop’s com- remembered fondly the beautiful autumn countryside munity is behind them every step of the way! There truly of the Eastern Townships while a former exchange stu- would be no B.U. without YOU! dent remembered sharing a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends. Students, in turn, responded by sharing pictures of their home-cooked meals and by sending their own THANKSGIVING BASKET APPEAL messages of thanks. The extended Bishop’s family is always there and generous when supporting special campaigns. In October 2020, in response to the latest wave of COVID-19, Student Services and the S.R.C. launched an effort to “keep the BUbble in town” by encouraging students to stay in Lennoxville and avoid travelling Thanksgiving weekend. Sodexo (Bishop’s resident food supplier) prepared 107 “baskets” for groups of 4 to 6 students, which included ingredients and recipes for a chicken (or a vegetarian alternative) Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings and dessert. Baskets were free for students and were funded mostly by alumni with support from faculty and staff. In just one week, donors gave more than $6,000 and fed 524 students. This campaign was a huge success and surpassed the fundraising goal, allowing the surplus to be directed to the Community Cupboard. Many donors added extra warmth by choosing to leave encouraging messages and sharing their own B.U. memories. Along with many messages of “Raise a toast!” and “Stay safe Gaiters!”, a 2001 graduate reminisced, bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021 13
CAMPUS NEWS GRAD FORMAL AT HOME By Amelia Krallis ’21 Ivy Denham ’21, Anya Munro ’21, Milia McKee ’21, and Natalie Nichol ’21 Sally Cunningham ’21’21,, Rachel Morgan ’21 ’21,, W ith a second school year coming to a close under COVID restrictions, the S.R.C. worked hard to make one last special event for the Class of 2021. Traditionally, Isabelle Vaux ’21 ’21,, and Loch Baillie ’21 Grad Formal is held in a large hall, with catered food and The kindness and support from alumni helped us celebrate the class of 2021 in a fun and safe way, allowing us to commemo- dancing. Under most unusual circumstances this year, the rate our time here with joy and a sense of unity. Thank you so graduating class worked hard to emulate just that. much for everything you have done for the B.U. community! Thanks to the generous support of Bishop’s alumni, the —María Clavelli ’21 Principal’s Office, and Student Services, the Grad Formal committee was able to organize a roast beef or Tofurkey I was so excited to get to celebrate Grad Formal and trans- roast dinner. With additional support from Sodexo forming the tradition was elevating, fun, and truly authentic to the Bishop’s Experience. Made possible in part by the and a celebratory beverage compliments of Doolittle’s generosity of alumni, the event helped grads to feel the com- Coop, graduates dressed up, set up home photo booths, munity spirit at Bishop’s, as a whole! and posed for photos with their housemates in front of —Sally Cunningham ’21 McGreer and in the Quad. The evening wrapped up with a virtual slideshow Dear Alumni, thank you so incredibly much for your dona- and awards ceremony while highlighting some of the tions to this cause! A challenging year for our final lap at Bishop’s was relieved key graduating personalities. The event helped to unite through an extremely a “physically distant” graduating class through vir- impactful evening with tual smiles and shared memories and led to these kind our roommates and our observations: “small bubbles.” We were I am grateful to all the alumni who donated to help us realize so inspired and grate- our plans for Grad Formal. The dinners were a means for us ful for your gifts that we to connect students by sharing a meal, despite being apart. decided to go all out on Through the generosity of former Bishop’s students, we got to decorations and made it celebrate our time at B.U. properly and give each other more truly a night to remem- than just a virtual send off. —Casey Hebert ’21 ber – with yummy food and lots of love. From Our graduating year has been different than we expected it one Gaiter to another, to be. I’m very grateful for the support of the alumni in help- thank you for everything ing us facilitate a socially distant Grad Formal, allowing us to and we all look forward celebrate the work we’ve put in getting to this point. The din- to joining you in the ners, gifted by alumni, made this a truly special event amidst Ophelia Welsch ’21, alumni pool very soon! the stress and emotions of finals and graduation. Jackson Parr-Macdonald ’21, —Anika Malone ’21 —Rachel Morgan ’21 and Anika Malone ’21 14 bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021
ATHLETICS STUDENT-ATHLETES THRIVE IN MANY WAYS DESPITE THE PANDEMIC T he 2020-21 season was like none we have seen before. The fall opened with uncertainty and a mix of hope and unease. Training camps were pushed back but optimism that “some sort of season” would be possible remained. As time progressed though, it became clear that competition was not going to be possible so the student-athletes made the most of it, practicing when permitted, in September, October and part of November. As the second wave of the virus gained momentum in mid-November, teams were forced to stop training. It was tough, but again the Gaiters persevered. Student-athletes were united – off the court, course, field, floor, ice, and pitch. The Student-Athlete Leadership Council (SALC) took form and began regular meetings. At the same time, a group of student-athletes, coaches and alumni formed the Anti-Racism and Discrimination Committee (ARDC) with the mission of “uniting as student-athletes to be advocates for anti-racism and discrimination.” bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021 15
ATHLETICS COMMUNITY SERVICE The pandemic altered the way many community events took place but did not stop the Gaiters from giving back. Our athletes lent a hand at youth soccer and golf camps, and contin- ued the annual “Pumpkin Patrol” tradition, helping Lennoxville chil- dren have a safe and fun Halloween night. They collected bags upon bags of groceries for the Moisson Estrie food bank and helped bring in a record number of donations for the Alexander Galt Christmas Basket Fundraiser – no small feat seeing it was held virtually. They also helped bag and distribute Christmas bas- kets for the Fondation Roch Guertin that distributes food to families in need in the Greater Sherbrooke area Graphics: Clare Webb during the holiday season. In addi- tion, student-althletes raised funds for the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health to support education, awareness, and research initiatives that encourage Canadian youth to 16 bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021
ATHLETICS talk openly about mental illness and to ask for help when Looking forward, Bishop’s will ensure that mental they need it. health remains a year-round topic. Thanks to the In the new year, the giving back continued as the SALC, generosity of Bob Goldberger ’79, a position in the led by women’s soccer and women’s basketball players, Athletic Department has been created to support student- tweaked the traditional Kick and Shoot for the Cure events, athletes with their mental health. The incumbent will electing instead for an online lip-sync battle all the while work closely with Student Services to provide numerous raising funds for the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. resources for Gaiters, allowing them the opportunity to thrive – another Gaiters’ victory! ACADEMICS Student-athletes thrived in the classroom thanks to the guidance of Academic Support Coach Mike Andrews ’16. And we were very proud when the list of 2019-20 Academic All- Canadians or Academic All-Stars was released and included 84 stu- dent-athletes from B.U. SALC Virtual Trivia Night MENTAL HEALTH Mental health continues to be a front-burner topic. Special attention is needed in the best of times and in a GRADUATING global pandemic the need is further underscored. Once GAITER again this year, Bishop’s participated in #BellLetsTalk DRAFTED TO initiatives. An add- ed feature this year CANADIAN ELITE was TSN’s host, BASKETBALL Michael Landsberg, LEAGUE delivering a virtu- al presentation to Nervens Demosthene student-athletes in ’21, a Sociology major what was an open from Te r r e b o n n e , and honest con- Quebec, is the first versation about his Gaiter to be drafted in personal experience the CEBL (Canadian with mental illness. Elite Basketball League). The SALC also He was selected first overall by the Saskatchewan ran a virtual trivia night for student-athletes that gar- Rattlers and was the only player selected from the nered many laughs. Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec. This is a coveted Throughout the year, student-athletes have access to opportunity for top U SPORTS student-athletes to get a variety of support services on campus, offered through a taste of professional basketball by practicing and Student Services. Individual psychological counselling is playing alongside veteran professional players from available at any time while the Health Clinic features a the NBA, NBA G League, Canadian national team, and number of medical professionals who are ready to help top international leagues. out. bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021 17
ALUMNA ON THE FRONTLINE WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES – AN O.P.P. JOURNEY J acqueline ”Jackie” Entwistle ’93 had a plan. She had done The last three years have seen her posted to Orillia, to work her research and knew in Staff Training and her future career would Development and Traffic require a university and Marine Operations, degree, so she elected to and now as Staff Sergeant major in Geography, but in the Bracebridge with another purpose in Detachment. Her detach- mind. She would pursue a ment has faced many career in teaching if things challenges during the didn’t work out with her pandemic, from busloads first career choice – law of shoppers arriving from enforcement. outside the commu- Her focus in high school nity to shop at the local had been to join the Royal Walmart to non-locals Canadian Mounted Police returning to their cot- (R.C.M.P.). Jackie learned Jacqueline Entwistle ’93 tages during pandemic that although the min- travel restrictions. As imum requirement for front-line workers, the acceptance into the R.C.M.P. training Her two northern postings put O.P.P. are under great pressure to academy was a Grade 12 diploma, her in direct contact with the local enforce both provincial laws and pro- the unwritten rule was that a univer- Indigenous communities. Jackie cred- vincial pandemic regulations. sity degree was required. So, Jackie its her minor in anthropology with Jackie’s career path will include enrolled at Bishop’s. one final transfer, to the Ottawa At Bishop’s, Jackie joined the region, to be closer to family as she Alpha Delta Pi sorority and that “Like any job, I have prepares for her retirement after 30 involvement would play a critical experienced ups and downs, but years with the O.P.P. role in how her career played out. Jackie says, “Like any job, I have the positive days and moments She faced major disappointment after experienced ups and downs, but the graduating because of an R.C.M.P. far outweigh the bad.” positive days and moments far out- hiring freeze but a conversation with weigh the bad.” She credits the small one of her sorority sisters led her in class sizes and personal attention at an alternate, yet related, direction. providing her the foundation to bet- B.U. as two of the greatest contrib- “The O.P.P. is recruiting”, she told ter understand the history, dynamics, uting factors to her success in law her, “and I’ve joined. You should and challenges of the Aboriginal enforcement. “The ability to com- look into it.” communities. These experiences municate, listen and analyze are all The die was cast, and in 1995 Jackie led to her next posting in Orillia to crucial attributes needed in my job.” began her career with the Ontario work with the Indigenous Policing Jackie feels truly fortunate to be part Provincial Police in Hornepayne in Bureau and then to Dryden, in 2009, of the Bishop’s community and to Northern Ontario. Three years later, where she was promoted to Staff have many lifelong Bishop’s friends Jackie was transferred to the Lanark Sergeant. Her career path, working who have been there to support her (Perth) Detachment as a Constable, with Aboriginal communities, culmi- throughout her career and life post and seven years later she was on the nated with a promotion to Provincial B.U. move again, this time to Armstrong, Manager, First Nations Policing, a Jackie lives in Muskoka, Ontario another northern posting, but now as position she would hold for seven and can be reached at jacqueline. Sergeant, Detachment Commander. years. entwistle@gmail.com. 18 bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021
GAITERS ABROAD AN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL – A KIWI ADVENTURE Doug Calhoun ’65 straight there, they decided to quite – Wellington, New Zealand literally “see the world”. Their adven- ture would take them across Europe, D oug Calhoun ’65, played foot- ball on the first teams coached by Bruce Coulter. The highlight of his the Middle East and Asia over a four- month period. Doug says they passed through countries that today would Gaiter career at Bishop’s was winning be less receptive to their cross-conti- the Ottawa-St. Lawrence Conference nent trek. Championship in 1964. Coulter was Doug and Ann arrived in an innovator who had his offensive Wellington in December of 1973 and line play in an unbalanced forma- Doug has lived there since. Doug tion. Doug credits the teamwork and secured employment with AJ Park, The late Bruce Coulter not wanting to let Bruce down for an IP law firm. At their suggestion, and Doug Calhoun ’65 their success in 1964. he enrolled in the law program at Doug’s degree was in Chemistry, Victoria University on a part time friends. Unfortunately, because of but he credits his liberal arts educa- basis. By 1976 he was also qualified travel restrictions, he was not able to tion for paving the way in his career. as a New Zealand patent attorney. He visit this past summer, but is looking Classes in English Literature, Divinity became a licensed lawyer in 1980. forward to returning when they are and Political Science were among his Doug has travelled the world for lifted. favourites. Doug went on to obtain work many times over the years to In his retirement Doug continues his master’s degree in Inorganic attend conferences and meetings rep- to edit an industry newsletter and an Chemistry at Queen’s after his grad- resenting his clients. His first time IP journal and is a member of the Law uation from Bishop’s. back to Canada was for the 1976 Society’s IP committee. He proudly A family friend suggested he apply Montreal Olympic Games. Doug had acts as a mentor now to recent gradu- for work with the intellectual prop- many government, academic, pri- ates just starting out in the field of IP. erty (IP) law firm, Smart & Biggar in vate, and corporate clients over the When not working as an editor, com- Ottawa. And so began his long career years. The largest one was the dairy mittee member or mentor, he can be in the field of IP. It was also in Ottawa co-operative company, Fonterra, found on the golf course enjoying where Doug would meet his future that accounts for about 20% of New another of his sporting passions. wife, Ann. Ann was the daughter of Zealand’s export income. Doug has kept in touch with other a New Zealand diplomat who, as a After he retired in 2006, he had Bishop’s alumni from his years, both child, had lived in Canada and the a cottage built on Lac-des-Îles in football teammates and classmates. U.S. They married in 1970 and in the Lanaudière region of Quebec He has connected and visited with 1973 made the decision to move to and has returned to Canada each Richard Devereaux ’65, Steve Prest New Zealand. But instead of going summer joining many relatives and ’65 and Roy Cullen ’65, to name but a few. (Steve Prest is also a part-time resident of New Zealand, enjoying endless summers.) Doug currently lives in Wellington with his daughter, son-in-law, grand- daughter, and a Golden Retriever puppy. He can be reached at doug.calhoun0@gmail.com and would enjoy hearing from fellow Gaiters and former classmates. 1963 Gaiters bishop’s alumni magazine | spring 2021 19
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