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JumpUpdate
JUMP takes off
The largest campaign in our history, JUMP Mount
Allison, is helping our university extend its aspiration of
providing a world-class undergraduate education —
where a challenging curriculum intersects with mean-
ingful hands-on learning experiences.
To date, Mount Allison’s generous supporters have
pledged more than $73 million toward our $86-million
goal. And our committed donors are as varied as the
projects they support.
There are dedicated alumni such as Michael Gibbons
(’93) who makes a donation every year to enable a
group of fourth-year Commerce students to travel to
Toronto. There, he and others in the investment bank-
ing industry give of their time by showing students how
to be successful on Bay Street.
Our Science students are enjoying the benefits of reno-
vated teaching and learning spaces in the Barclay
Chemistry and Biochemistry Building, thanks to the
federal and provincial governments’ $4.3-million
Knowledge Infrastructure Program (KIP) investment in
Mount Allison.
Former philosophy professor Dr. Ross Stanway, with his
plane, in 1975.
All students will benefit from the repairs and upgrades
that will soon take place as the result of a $2.25-million
investment in the University’s Athletic Centre. In
January, the Government of Canada committed $750
thousand to the project as part of its Recreational
Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program — funds that
will result in improvements to the pool and other recre-
ational facilities. The stimulus funding is being provided
through ACOA and covers a third of the total projected
cost of the project. Mount Allison will cover the remain-
ing $1.5 million.
Friends, too, are central to providing our students with
the kind of experiences that will ensure their successes
after graduation. Dr. Nanciellen Davis recently estab-
lished a scholarship for students pursuing a Bachelor of
Science in Aviation, the University’s newest degree in
partnership with the Moncton Flight College, in mem-
ory of her late husband. The Ross Stanway Entrance
Scholarship honours a man who spent nearly 40 years
teaching philosophy at Mount Allison. Dr. Stanway’s
other passion was flying, and he spent decades helping
to shape the vision and direction of the Moncton Flying
Club (now the Moncton Flight College). He was
President of the Board when he passed away in 1999.
As a former student, staff or faculty member, or friend,
you know the value of a Mount Allison education. You
can help our students in 2010 by contributing to an
existing endowment, such as the Ross Stanway
Entrance Scholarship, or by establishing your own.
Donate online at www.mta.ca/jumpcampaign
University Advancement (506) 364-2343
E-mail: jump@mta.ca
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InMemoriam
Pearl M. (Weeks) Brooks 1928 Julie Albert 2000 continued to do so until 2008, especially
Euphemia (West) Bain 1932 Marc V. Ricketts 2006 attending the World Figure Skating
Douglas Tupper 1932 Muriel Duckworth Championships each year. Dorothy is
Ulrica (Strum) Davis 1933 Honorary Degree Holder gratefully remembered and deeply
Lewis M. Murray 1936 missed by George, her husband of 53
Jean (Cameron) Parsons 1936 Dorothy F. (Hoyt) Thomson years. She is held in affection by friends
Harold Warwick 1936 Former Faculty and colleagues for her quiet, friendly,
Elsie E. (Estabrooks) Roberts 1937 and firm character.
Jean (Callbeck) Johnston 1938 Costanzo M. Turchi
Frederick Gerald Elkin 1939 Former Faculty LORNA MACPHEE (’68)
Helen (Baldwin) Filliter 1939 Submitted by her sister Jean Doane
H. Edgar (Duff) MacDonald 1939 Gertrude (Allen) Barnhill Friend
Evelyn (Patterson) MacDougall 1939 Mona Campbell Friend Lorna MacPhee passed away peacefully
Phillip MacDonald 1942 Oliver H. Manuel Friend and surrounded by family at East York
John M. Butler 1943 Thelma B. Milner Friend General Hospital in Toronto on
Harry B. Fleming 1943 November 24, 2009. A versatile musi-
June (Palmer) Forrester 1943 cian, she taught in Montreal, Toronto,
Elizabeth (Nethercoat) Boston, Halifax, and Vancouver. In
MacCharles 1943 DONALD HARRIS SNOW (’61) Langley, BC, she pioneered ukulele in the
Murray V. Jones 1944 Submitted by his wife public school system — a program that is
Ruth (Raymond) Bendall 1945 Jean (Bishop) Snow (’62) still thriving. In recent years she turned
Barbara L. Shaw 1945 her talents to proofreading and editing,
J. Donald Logan 1946 Donald Harris Snow passed away at working for various periodicals, includ-
Kenneth R. Mosher 1946 Arborstone Enhanced Care on August ing The Walrus and the Literary Review of
Marion (Woolfrey) Pitt 1946 23, 2009. Don held many positions over Canada. With her gregarious personality,
Alberta M. White 1946 the years, including senior loan officer boundless appetite for humour, and gift
Ernie Ross 1947 for the Nova Scotia Loan Board. Don was for making speedy, empathetic connec-
Barbara (MacQuoid) Paisley 1948 a past commodore and life member at tions with people of all ages, she brought
Elizabeth F. Brown 1949 Armdale Yacht Club where he was active merriment to any occasion. Her life was
Arnold Austin Fillmore 1949 in the sailing programs for many years. filled with people, music, and art. She is
Anna L. Belyea 1951 He will be remembered for his skills in deeply missed.
Elizabeth (Stephens) Miller 1952 building sailboats and kayaks. Family
J. Reginald Miller 1952 outings, sailing, camping and skiing will H. EDGAR “DUFF” MACDONALD (’39)
Wilson R. Siddall 1952 always be cherished memories with his Submitted by his wife Jean (MacDonald)
Peter C. Coltas 1953 family and friends. Interested in life, he MacDonald (’44)
Shirley (Wilson) Fletcher 1957 was active up to the last few years with
Donald M. Watt 1957 outdoor activities, building projects, and H. E. “Duff” MacDonald passed away in
William Fraser 1959 traveling. He is greatly missed by his August 2009. He graduated with a
Martha (Killam) MacDougall 1959 family. Bachelor of Science and spent two years
Stephen R. Seepersad 1960 as a teacher at Mount Allison Academy.
John George Thompson 1960 DOROTHY FRANCES (HOYT) THOMSON He then joined the Royal Canadian
Donald H. Snow 1961 (former faculty) Artillery and served in Canada and
Carol Ann (Gaskin) Baker 1963 Submitted by her husband George H. Europe during the Second World War.
Elspeth Anne (White) Smale 1964 Thomson (former faculty) Returning to Canada, he studied at
Lorna MacPhee 1968 University of Toronto and spent his
Percy W. Lawrence 1969 Dorothy died on September 28, 2009 at teaching career as a principal and mathe-
Paula (Hart) Mann 1969 the Ottawa General Hospital after an matics teacher in New Glasgow, NS.
Audrey M. C. Tory 1970 illness. She taught secretarial science at During his teaching years he was
Susan J. (Porter) Hurst 1971 Mount Allison. There she met and, in involved in school curling, army cadets,
Robert S. Boyle 1972 1956, married George Henry Thomson. and many civic activities.
Allan C. Snyder 1972 The couple eventually moved to Ottawa
J. A. Bruce Moulton 1973 where Dorothy rose to the rank of
Wynn E. Wilson 1978 associate librarian at the University of
Shannon Timmons 1983 Ottawa. She retired in 1989. The
Lieselotte Marks 1987 Thomsons traveled widely during their
Jeffrey D. Bostick 1994 working years, and after retirement

The above list is compiled from information sent to University Advancement from August 14 ’09 to December 15 ’09. Please feel
welcome to submit memories of departed Allisonians you have known and loved and we will be happy to print short versions in the
Record and longer versions online (http://alumni.mta.ca).

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ClassNotes
1950s
In the fall 90-year old Clive Roberts (’51) held
a watercolour exhibit in a Yarmouth, NS gallery.
In August, Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell
(’54) was awarded the Canadian Medical
Association 2009 Sir Charles Tupper Award for
Political Action in recognition of her tireless
efforts to advance health-related public policy.
Some friends from the Class of ’54 enjoyed a
mini-reunion recently in Dartmouth. Liz
(Foster) Corkum, Ann (MacKay) Connor,
Kay (Ross) Love, and Isabel (Smith) Steeves
had the opportunity to re-connect with
Marilyn (Smith) Henderson, who was visit-
ing from North Reading, MA.
Baird Judson (’55) is living on Prince Edward
Island. He graduated with a Master’s degree
from MIT in 1960 and later formed Engineers
Inspectors and Designers with a partner in
Truro. He instructed at UPEI for 31 years and
became well known for using models in his
geology and earth science courses. He was a
candidate for the Christian Heritage Party in
seven elections.
On June 24 George L. Parker (’55) was awarded
the Marie Tremaine and the Watters-Morley Prize
of $500 by the Bibliographical Society of Canada.
The citation mentioned his “outstanding service
to Canadian bibliography,” especially his
“groundbreaking monograph” The Beginnings of
the Book Trade of Canada (1985), his edition of
Thomas Chandler Haliburton’s The Clockmaker,
Series One, Two, and Three (1995), and his contri-
butions to the three-volume History of the Book
of Canada (2004-07). George is Professor
Emeritus of the department of English at the
Royal Military College of Canada, and lives “in
working retirement” in Halifax.
Elizabeth (Moore) Armour (’57) was hon-
ored by the NB Registered Music Teachers
Association with an honorary life membership
award at the Canadian Federation of Music
Teachers Association National Convention, held
at Mount Allison in July.
1960s
So hard to be sad
in this sweet
little town.
Too much laughter,
too much bird song swirling
in morning mist,
too many drivers slowing so
you can cross the street,
too many characters,
too much conversation,
too many fiddle tunes,
too many people who can
sing Henry Purcell,
too many chickadees,
too many interesting women,
too many understanding men,
Robert (Bob) Ross (’60) retired in April after too much fair trade coffee and
almost 45 years with the New Brunswick West African peanut soup,
Department of Justice as the first resident proba- too much art, too many poets,
tion/parole officer, Family Court counselor, and too many people writing plays,
mediator serving the Miramichi area. Previously too many people acting in them,
too many people strolling
Robert was employed as a geologist with Heath
on the marsh,
Steele Mines in Newcastle for almost four years.
too many people falling in love,
He served 14 years on the District 8 Board of too many people falling in
School Trustees and two terms as Newcastle town the Swan Pond,
councillor. He chaired many committees, includ- Over 365 events go on every year
ing the Save the old Court House Committee, the in sweet little Sackville.
Citizen’s Advisory Committee, the Newcastle Makes it so darn hard to be sad.
Investment Club, the Arthritis Society, the Heart So come back to see us,
Fund, and was a member of the Miramichi and rewind your creative
Hospital Board, among others. Robert enjoys the mainspring.
sound of a “real” pipe organ, his two antique cars, Sweet little Sackville
and spending time with his four grandchildren.
Rob is pictured here with his wife Farideh Nasseri.
on the marsh.
NEW BRUNSWICK
The Cultural Crossroads of the Maritimes
1-800-249-2020
www.sackville.com
Recently released in Halifax, Nimbus Publishing’s
156-page hardback From Land and Sea: Nova
Scotia’s Contemporary Landscape Artists, features
70 Nova Scotian artists including Mount Allison
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Fine Arts graduates (from left to right) Alice
Reed (’80), Roger Savage (’63), Don Pentz
(’66), and Susan Paterson (’80).
This past summer Maurice Tugwell (’68) and
a cycling friend flew with their bikes to
Vancouver, and over the next 53 days made
their way back the 6,700 km to Wolfville, NS.
He writes, “What an experience, a delightful
way to ‘take the pulse’ of this vast country!”
Newfoundland will be a future trip.
Marilyn MacDonald (’69) has retired from the
Department of Women’s Studies at Simon
Fraser University and has moved to the west
coast of Vancouver Island to start a small busi-
ness combining art (botanical illustrations), and
science (science and society).
1970s
On Oct. 18 ’09, Brent Hawkes (’72) received an
Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from York
University.
Don Lawrence (’72) was awarded the Ontario
Business Educators’ Association (OBEA) 2009
Robert Hillmer Award. The award is presented
annually to an outstanding business educator.
This is the highest honour awarded by OBEA
and it represents a career-long contribution to
education focusing on professional leadership
in the school, the community, and the province
(photo and speech are available at www.obea.ca).
On Oct. 22 Justice Nancy (Smythe) Bateman
(’72) of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal was
honoured as a recipient of the Frances Fish
Women Lawyers’ Achievement Award, recog-
nizing those who have achieved excellence in
the law and have demonstrated a commitment
to women’s equality in the legal profession.
Christan Nicholson (’73), who painted the
official portrait of Romeo Leblanc, has also been
commissioned to do the official portrait of Jean
Chrétien that will hang in the Parliament of
Canada. Christan’s portrait of Romeo Leblanc is
also being reproduced in the form of a stamp to
be released in 2010 by Canada Post.
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Annette Verschuren (’78), President of Home
Depot Canada, has been inducted into the
Marketing Hall of Legends 2010.
1980s
Joe Clements’ (’80) son John is in first year at
Mount A, studying science. “A real chip off the old
block.” Joe and his wife Anna-Mae (Kincaid)
(’83) are also busy organizing (with some help of
course) a Bigelow House Reunion, to be held in
August 2010. The idea is to get the pioneers of co-
ed to return for even more fun. Bigelowites from
’75-’85 are invited to contact Joe at bigelowre-
union@gmail.com for more information.
Donald A. MacLeod (’80) has worked as a sen-
ior executive with Secunda Marine Services in
the marine and offshore oil business for 20 years.
This past year he assumed the Chairmanship of
the marine mutual insurer, Shipowners, with
offices in Luxembourg, London, Singapore, and
Vancouver. He had served on the Board of
Shipowners for the past 12 years. Don was also
appointed to the Board of Export Development
Canada (EDC) in 2008 and has served on the
Board of Regents at Mount Allison University for
the past four years. His daughter Elizabeth
enrolled at Mount A this fall in the Bachelor of
Arts program. Don and his wife Mary Alice Ryan
live in Bedford, NS.
Patricia McKinna (’83) is delighted to share
news that she has joined the staff of the Royal
Conservatory of Music as general manager of
the new Performing Arts division, housed in the
brand-new Telus Centre for Performance and
Learning in Toronto. Patricia writes, “This
September we inaugurated the Koerner
Concert Hall with a Grand Opening Festival fea-
turing 10 unforgettable concerts, celebrating
all genres of music with both professional
artists, students, and faculty of the Royal
Conservatory’s historic programs. For complete
details visit www.rcmusic.ca
Rick Colbourne (’84) is Executive Director of
the Learning Strategies Group (LSG) at Simon
Fraser University’s Segal Graduate School of
Business. He and his team have partnered with
the Industry Council for Aboriginal Business to
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launch a pilot project to partner corporate and
native leaders in a business-education initia-
tive. From the ‘boardroom’ side, company lead-
ers might learn about traditional aboriginal
enterprise and culture. And from the aboriginal
end, the program could provide invaluable
insight into how corporate decisions are made
and how private enterprise operates. For more
information about LSG and its objectives visit
www.business.sfu.ca/lsg
1990s
Globe and Mail sports reporter Michael Grange
(’90) writes, “Happy to announce the publica-
tion of my first book, co-authored with Dave
Feschuk of the Toronto Star — Leafs
AbomiNation: the dismayed fan’s handbook to
why the Leafs stink and how they can rise again.
The price is right: $19.67, get it?”
The latest book by K.V. (Krista) Johansen
(’90) was published in September. Torrie and
the Dragonslayers is the fifth in the award-win-
ning Torrie series for children ages 8-12.
In July Eleanor McCain (’91) celebrated her
40th birthday. She writes, “There were a few
Mount A grads in attendance so we took a
photo. It was a great party and fun to get
together with old friends!” Pictured here from
left to write are Andrew Brennan (’91),
Heather (Creighton) Spriet (’91), Sarah
(Lank) Dyack (’91), Brenda (MacLean)
Kilfoil (’90), Margaret Norrie McCain (’54),
Eleanor McCain , Cindy Townsend (’90), and
Wallace McCain (’52).
Stefan Rose (’91) has been named the 2010
Artist-in-Residence for the City of Kitchener.
During the year-long program he will look at
landscape and the Grand River, using photogra-
phy, poetry, and video to explore the effects of
FOR
landscape and geography on people’s commu-
nity-building experiences.
Since graduating from Mount Allison, Patrick
Lo (’92) has obtained his Masters of Library and
Information Science from McGill (2002), a
SEVEN
Master of Arts in Design Management from
Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2004), and in DECADES
May ’09 he earned his Doctor of Education from
we have had a special relationship
University of Bristol. Patrick has been working as
an academic librarian in Hong Kong since 1994. with the people of Mount Allison
He has presented close to 60 research papers University. We have welcomed
and project reports focusing on librarianship, prospective students and parents;
humanities, and education at seminars, confer-
celebrated graduations; hosted
ences, and workgroup meetings in countries
reunions; and accommodated
around the world. He is pictured here with
Mauro Gurrini (left), President of the National alumni, visiting lecturers, hon-
Committee of the 2009 World Library and orees, and board members. We are
Information Congress in Milan.
a pre-Confederation Victorian
home with 18 rooms and a fine
dining room. We are a proud sup-
porter of Mount Allison.
Why get a room,
when you can get a home?”
MARSHLANDS INN
55 Bridge, Sackville, NB E4L 3N8
\
John Lindsay-Botten (’93) writes, “I am going
to be playing the lead in Trudeau: Long March, 1-800-561-1266
Shining Path in June at the Neptune Theatre.
Aside from that, I am busy performing at the See us at
Halifax Club, have my caroling company, (cele- www.marshlands.nb.ca
brated five years this Christmas and I wouldn’t
mind auditioning Allisonians some time if they
E-mail:
are around through mid-to-late December and marshlds@nbnet.nb.ca
available for engagements in Moncton,
Sackville, and Amherst), am now music director
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at Woodlawn United Church, and teaching
piano and voice privately in the Halifax area.”
Mark Staples (’98) is living and working in
Halifax as a technology consultant with T4G
Limited. In September he married Karen
MacDonald (’00) in Creignish, NS (Cape
Breton). Karen works as a sign language inter-
preter in the HRM as well. But Mark writes, “We
did not meet at Mount Allison; only in the past
two years.” After the wedding the couple flew to
Switzerland and Germany for their honeymoon.
and several stories have appeared in well- Pictured here is Amy Dryer (’02)with her painting
known Canadian literary journals. It is published “Notes for Henry.” The piece was auctioned off
by Oberon Press, and available at most book at The Feast of Song — an annual event at
stores. Find out more at ryannicholasturner.com Calgary’s Mount Royal University that raises
funds to support young upcoming musicians
Tricia (Copp) (’00) and Tim Wood were wed and other talented youth in the arts. Amy says,
on Aug. 15 ’09 at St. James United Church in “It was an exciting event to be a part of! I try to
Baie Verte, NB. They celebrated with family and support the arts as much as possible.”
friends, many of whom traveled to share their
special day. Other alumni at their wedding
included Stacey (Small) McQueen (’00) and
Jaime (MacAulay) DiDonato (’00). Tricia
graduated from ABU with her BEd in 2002 and
she is currently teaching French Immersion at
the middle school level in Rothesay, NB after
spending the past six years teaching in
Vancouver and Moncton.

Stephanie MacQuarrie (’00) writes, “Matt,

Braydon, and I welcomed baby Sophie to our
family July 7 and I started as an Organic
Chemistry Prof at CBU in September.”

Darryl Johnstone (’99) writes, “I had the
privilege to carry the Olympic torch in Moncton,
NB on its cross-country journey to Vancouver.”
2000s
Kathy Ann (Turner) (’01) and Adam Rainforth
(’99) are pleased to announce the arrival of Jack
Oliver Rainforth, born on July 24, weighing 8lb4oz.
Kathy Ann writes, “He is such a happy little guy,
and fills our days full of smiles and happiness.”
Mike Fisher (’01) and his wife Katrina
welcomed their son, Aidan Robert Edwin
Fisher on Sept. 6. The Fishers currently reside
in Houston, Texas.
Amy (Strang) Rector (’03) writes, “Chris and I
are pleased to announce that on June 27 ’08 our
son Owen Jeremy Rector was born. Owen was
born at the IWK in Halifax and was 6lb8oz.”
Nick Porter (’04) writes, “I would love to
announce that I have recently become
engaged to another Mount A grad, Stephanie
Boudreau (’05). We are both living and work-
ing in Amherst, NS in the school system.”

Ryan Turner (’00) has written a book of short
stories entitled, What We’re Made Of. The book
offers a younger take on age-old themes — the
fear of loss, the uncertainties of love. It was
shortlisted for the 2008 Metcalf-Rooke Award
Matt Brennan (’02) and his Scottish-based
indie band, Zoey Van Goey, recently released
their debut album. Titled The Cage Was
Unlocked All Along, the album features contri-
butions from members of Bell and Sebastian.
Ryan Francis (’04) has been accepted to 21
Inc.’s 21 Leaders for the 21st Century program.
The 10-month experience provides some of
New Brunswick’s most promising young people
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networks with peers and established leaders
committed to New Brunswick’s future. Ryan is
also working on an MA in political science at
Acadia and is a communications officer at
Communications New Brunswick.
Norah Lorway (’07) recently completed her
Master of Music degree in composition at the
University of Calgary. She is working toward
completing her PhD in 2010 at the University of
Birmingham.

Laura Reinsborough (’05) is the Founder and

Co-ordinator of Not Far From The Tree, an urban FACULTY/STAFF
fruit-picking project in Toronto. She has devel-
oped community arts programming for a variety Retired Music professor Dr. Janet Hammock
of cultural institutions such as the Art Gallery of was recognized as one of 50 outstanding
Ontario and the Toronto District School Board. Canadian performers and conductors who have
Laura now applies her creativity to issues of played exceptional roles in shaping the
urban agriculture and food security through Not Canadian music scene and raising the profile of
Far From The Tree. The program was selected as Canadian music by the Canadian Music Centre
a finalist for a Green Toronto Award after its first (CMC) at its 50th anniversary celebration in
year of operation and was featured in Toronto
Life as one of 50 reasons to love Toronto now.
Ottawa on Nov. 9. Dr. Hammock is a well-known
concert pianist. She returned to Mount Allison
recently to perform two recitals at the Owen’s
What’s new?
Matthew Zamora (’06) has had a great first Art Gallery as part of CMC’s “Portraits of Sound” Graduation was just the
three years at the University of Alberta, where concert series. beginning. Keep the
he is completing his PhD in chemistry. He has
held a position with one of the University’s top University and your
researchers, won (multiple times) its Teacher We’re always looking for fellow grads up to date
Assistant Award, and has earned multiple
great story ideas. If you on the exciting things
scholarships from NSERC.
know an Allisonian who happening in your life.
Alec Jenkin (’07) and Beth Milligan (’08) were is doing amazing things, Send us your Class
married on June 14 ’08 in the town of Corbyville. contact our communica- Note and photo.
They are in Ottawa, with Alec working at
tions office
Canadian Heritage and finishing up a Masters of
public administration at Carleton, and Beth work- alumni@mta.ca
ing at Canada Post and as a practicing artist. E-mail: tbell@mta.ca

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A superior
scientific
approach
M
ount Allison takes great pride
in its academic and program
excellence and student-cen-
tered approach to education. Our
science programs live up to that
standard by offering our students
premier, hands-on research oppor-
tunities. In fact, approximately 40
percent of our science students are
directly involved in research projects
with real world implications, a figure
that exceeds that of many of our
competitors.
Mount Allison students annually
organize a forum to share their
research at a peer-reviewed Summer
Undergraduate Research Fair (SURF),
encompassing campus-wide disci-
plines. The presentations and posters
this year were top notch. Beyond
campus, our science students regularly
present their work at regional,
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national, and international confer-
ences, earning an impressive number
of “best paper” prizes in the process.
Faculty members are constantly
renewing our curriculum and imple-
menting new initiatives like the addi-
tion of a Minor in GIS (Geographic
Information Systems) and our BSc in
Aviation, as well as an evolved
Environmental Science program and
the expansion of our Biochemistry
program, which has doubled in size
over the past three years.
Mount Allison also delivers high-
quality international experiences. For
example, Dr. Khashayar Ghandi
(Chemistry/Biochemistry) has taken
undergraduate students to Japan for a
conference. Dr. David Hornidge
(Physics) regularly takes undergradu-
ate students to Germany to conduct
research. And these are just a couple
of examples.
We strive to give our students an
education that will serve them well
wherever they go and whatever they
do. Our science graduates go on to
exciting and innovative endeavours
both in the professional and post-
graduate worlds, as evidenced in this
issue of the Record.
I am proud to represent our science
departments and programs. We are
among the best in the country —
and we are not about to rest on our
laurels.
Dr. Jeff Ollerhead
Dean of Science
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Mansbridge ONE on ONE

Engaging with leaders has always fascinated me. Throughout my career, I have
gone one on one with business, cultural, political, and world leaders and to that list
I add another; Mount Allison University — an institution that continues to set the
standard for undergraduate teaching and research.

Nestled along the banks of the Tantramar marshes, in scenic Sackville, New
Brunswick, Mount Allison is a place that attracts and cultivates leaders from all walks
of life. The stately campus is home to a community engaged in
creative and intellectual pursuits that nurture unique
talents and interests, a process vital for self-
discovery and self-fulfillment.

I have always been driven by an

insatiable curiosity that has pushed me
to keep asking questions. It has taken
me to faraway places and put me in
front of some of the most interesting
and influential people on the planet
and I have learned from each
interaction. This rich diversity of
experience has defined who
I am and Mount Allison’s
unique mission offers the same
opportunity to its community.
I am honoured to accept the
appointment of Chancellor
for this truly great university
and am proud to call
myself an Allisonian.

Peter Mansbridge, O.C.

Chancellor
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TIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY who also underwrites the home
and auto insurance program. The program is distributed by Meloche Monnex Insurance and Financial Services Inc. in Quebec and by
Meloche Monnex Financial Services Inc. in the rest of Canada.
Due to provincial legislation, our auto insurance program is not offered in British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan.
Certain conditions and restrictions may apply.
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*No purchase required. Contest ends on January 14, 2011. Total value of each prize is $30,000 which includes the Honda Insight EX and a $3,000 gas voucher. Odds of
winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Skill-testing question required. Contest organized jointly with Primmum Insurance Company and open to members,
employees and other eligible people of all employer and professional and alumni groups entitled to group rates from the organizers. Complete contest rules and eligibility
information available at www
Honda is a trade-mark of Honda Canada Inc., who is not a participant in or a sponsor of this promotion.
Meloche Monnexx is a trade-mark of Meloche Monnex Inc., used under license.
TD Insurance is a trade-mark of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, used under license.