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Congratulations MacEwanClass of 2007

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Distinguished Alumni Awards

Events in Review

in the DesertAdventures

Reflections of My

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MOV I N G ON M a c E w a n A l u m n i N e w s l e t t e r 1

EditorSarah Edwards

Mailing AddressAlumni Association

Grant MacEwan College P.O. Box 1796, EdmontonAlberta, Canada T5J 2P2

Moving On is the official publication of the MacEwan AlumniAssociation. The Alumni Association

Office provides Moving On three timesa year for alumni and friends of theMacEwan Alumni Association. Theeditor reserves the right to select,

edit, and position submitted copy. Views expressed inMoving On do not necessarily reflect

those held by MacEwan College.

All inquiries and correspondence should be directed to the AlumniOffice at the above address or by calling (780) 497-4273. Alumni are

welcome to visit our offices at: Room 7–103, City Centre Campus,

MacEwan College 10700–104 Avenue,Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Design, Layout & Production Co-ordination

Halkier + Dutton Strategic Design

ContributorsWade Benfeld, Janet Laurie,

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C O V E R S T O R Y

2 Letter from the Editor

3 A Message from Dr. Paul Byrne

4 What’s Up On Campus

5 Focus on Alumni

7 Foundation

10 Bulletin Board

11 WhereAbouts

12 Distinguished Alumni Awards

14 Events in Review

15 Benefits Just for Alumni

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8 Reflections of My Adventuresin the Desert

IssueIn this

Ever heard of Qatar and wondered what it mightbe like to live there? One MacEwan alumnus is

doing just that with her husband and young child.Read on to get a feel for what living in the

Arabian Peninsula is really like.

2 M a c E w a n A l u m n i N e w s l e t t e r MOV I N G ON

from the Alumni Office

Message from the Executive Director

The cover story in this issue of Moving On is about an alumnae’s experiences living in Doha,Qatar. When Janet Laurie emailed me, she was expecting her first child and living in theMiddle East. I thought–now that would be an interesting story for alumni who may bethinking of working abroad. Janet has been honest in sharing with us the challenges andadventures of living in another culture with a baby. I hope you enjoy the story.

The Alumni Association has its own news to tell. As of July 1, 2007, alumni operations willbe merged with the college administration. With this change, the board and associationfunctions will cease. All of the services and programs will continue to be available throughthe Alumni Office of MacEwan. All contact numbers will be the same.

The association has run as a not-for-profit organization for 22 years. I have been involvedfor the past 10 years. With committed volunteers, we have developed programs, annualevents, a great magazine and many other benefits for our alumni over the years. Our alumnibase is growing at a rate of over 4,500 new alumni a year. This past year, the college and thealumni association board decided together that it was time the association became an officialdepartment of the college. This change will help provide the resources required to enhancethe existing benefits and also provide a wider scope of services in the future to our alumni.This is a very exciting time for our alumni and the college.

As for me, this will be my last issue of Moving On. The past 10 years have been amazing.My current and past board members have been great to work with–always looking forward,always supportive. I thank them and all alumni who I have hadthe opportunity to work with in the past.

Now it is my turn to Move On. I will beleaving my position as Executive Directorof the Alumni Association, effective July 1,to focus on my other full-time job,raising my two teenage sons.

Your fellow alumnus,

Sarah Edwards,

Executive Director, Grant MacEwanCollege Alumni Association

President’s MessageThis is an exciting time for the MacEwan Alumni Association. As you’ve read above,alumni operations will be integrated into the College’s; Student Services Division asof July 1, 2007. Some might say this change is a long time coming in order to providethe best possible services and support to alumni; most alumni associations are partof their college’s or university’s administration. In essence, this change is just followingin the footsteps that many post-secondary institutions have already taken.

Often one change initiates another. As you’ve read, Sarah Edwards, ExecutiveDirector, will be stepping down from her post at the helm of the AlumniAssociation. Ms. Edwards has been the one constant in the growth of the alumniassociation over the past 10 years. I know the Board of Directors joins me in thanking her for all her hard work and dedication, and wishing her well in herfuture endeavors.

The Board of Directors will be defunct when the association becomes part of thecollege. However, in order for MacEwan to keep alumni involved and in touch withthe college, an Advisory Board is being formed to help guide the college’s new alumni office.

As this will be the last message from the President, I would like to thank all theBoard members and volunteers – past and present – for their work and dedicationto the MacEwan Alumni. Although the Alumni Association as we know it will ceaseto exist, I hope you’ll find away to still keep in touch and involved in the MacEwancommunity.

Scott Kashuba, President


Dr. Paul Byrne

from thepresident

This spring, I will congratulate MacEwan’s Class of 2007 with the knowledge and

confidence that they are tomorrow’s leaders. Whether they become business

managers or health professionals, actors or scholars, everyone at the college will

celebrate our students’ successes as if they were our own.

And these successes, in large part, are thanks to you – the MacEwan alumni who came

before. When these new graduates seek opportunities in the workforce, they will

quickly learn the value of their MacEwan credential. Employers will immediately

recognize them as smart and dedicated, with the poise to rise to the top of their fields.

As alumni, your talent and commitment has paved the way for future graduates to

make their mark – and to become real contributors to our province. Together, we can

all celebrate the success of MacEwan’s Class of 2007 because, by making a name for

yourself, you’ve made a name for MacEwan.

Sincerely, Paul Byrne President & CEO

Growth


On Campus

MacEwan adds a fourth baccalaureate degree to its roster

MacEwan is pleased to announce thata fourth baccalaureate degree, aBachelor of Commerce, will begin inSeptember 2007. With this degreeapproval, MacEwan will be offeringand funding the third year of thedegree beginning in September 2007and the fourth year in September 2008.Students can choose third year coursesin the areas of international businessor management. Years one and two ofthe Bachelor of Commerce UniversityTransfer program will continue inSeptember 2007.

One of Canada’s literarygreats visits MacEwan

Each year, a book of contemporaryCanadian fiction is chosen as theCollege Book of the Year. The 2006-07book is Margaret Atwood’s Oryx andCrake. The Canadian literary icon paida visit to MacEwan and spoke abouther book to an audience of nearly 2,000on January 25. At the end of the discussion, Ms. Atwood had a questionand answer period and a book signing.A framed Oryx and Crake book covernow hangs on the College Book Wall ofFame, located at the City CentreCampus Learning Resources Centre.

MacEwan names 2007 AllardChair in Business

The Allard Chair in Business is namedafter prominent Alberta businessmanDr. Charles Allard. An honourary teachingposition was established in his name in1984 and is offered each year to arespected leader in the business community. Robert Rosen, Presidentand CEO of City Lumber Corporation, isthe 2006-07 Allard Chair in Business.Mr. Rosen’s business style and uniqueexperience have made him successfulin the business world. During his timeat MacEwan, Mr. Rosen’s goal is topass on his experiences to the futureleaders of tomorrow, the students at MacEwan.

Global College Week 2007 celebrated at MacEwan

Global College Week, held the week ofJanuary 29-February 2, was a week ofactivities and events that highlightedintercultural and international issues,as well as MacEwan’s role in the fieldof international education and develop-

ment. The week saw numerous activi-ties at all four MacEwan campuses,and had a special guest, CraigKielburger, as the week’s keynotespeaker. Craig Kielburger, founder ofFree the Children, the world’s largestnetwork of children helping childrenthrough education, is an accomplishedchild rights activist, award-winningauthor and a popular speaker.

MacEwan alumni and friendsenjoy a night at the theatre

On February 1, MacEwan held anAlumni and Friends Night of Theatre inappreciation of the Board of Governors,Board of Governors alumni, MacEwanalumni and friends of MacEwan.Guests were treated to a special per-formance of Crazy for You, a main stagemusical presented by the MacEwanTheatre Arts and Theatre Productionprograms. Members of the audienceleft with the performance’s toe-tappingsongs stuck in their ears!

Provincial governmentannounces additional spacesfor MacEwan’s nursing program

Announced in mid-March, an addition-al 22 spaces have been added toMacEwan’s four-year Bachelor ofScience in Nursing program. The pro-gram, which begins in September2007, will see its total number ofspaces raise to 207 in 2007-08. Theadditional spaces have been madepossible by $3 million in additionalfunding from the Alberta government.Total enrolment in the degree programwill be 1,023 students by 2010-11. Theadditional spaces will significantly addto the number of qualified nurses grad-uated to the workforce.

What’s UpGriffins host the CCAAWomen’s NationalBasketball ChampionshipsMacEwan hosted the CCAA Women’s National

Basketball Championships from March 15-17. In

addition to MacEwan, seven other teams from British

Columbia, Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes trav-

eled to Edmonton to compete for the CCAA Gold medal.

“The Championships presented MacEwan with an

opportunity to show off our fine institution and our

city,” said Mark Mahl, MacEwan Athletics director.

“The women were extremely proud to have the

opportunity to play in front of MacEwan support-

ers, family and friends.” In other Griffins

news, the women’s volleyball team

made MacEwan history in March when

they became the first MacEwan team

to bring home a CCAA gold medal title.

Congratulations!


“We needed a location to fit 300 to 400conference attendees and a guest speaker,and somewhere we could open to the publicand have seating for up to 800 in addition tooffering separate spaces for eight to 11 con-current sessions, ” says Peggy Bergmann,conference director.

The annual two-and-a-half day technologyconference covered topics like technologicalsupport in the classroom and schools, assistive technology, and multimedia used for communication and learning. It bringsteachers, systems analysts and technicians,students, parents and the community together to showcase the latest tools forinteractive teaching and researching, bestpractices in education, videoconferencing,and discovery of future trends and emergingtechnologies.

Since many of the conference delegatescame from outside of the Edmonton region,accommodations were also a major factor in deciding where to hold the conference.

“The conference committee preferred to look at a venue that offered its delegatessomewhere to stay with convenient access to the conference sessions” says SheilaThirlwell, senior conference consultantresponsible for the conference. “WithMacEwan Residence on campus and open to conference delegates and groups duringthe summer, the college became a natural fit for this group.”

While Susan Cooper and the conferenceservices staff are used to planning and delivering special events, meetings and conferences with tight deadlines and budgets,the varied components and specific

When the Educational Technology

Council of the Alberta Teachers

Association called MacEwan

Conference Services to inquire

about hosting and planning its 2007

annual conference, the request was

more intricate than just booking

a few class rooms, supplying an

overhead projector and ordering

some coffee from catering.

focus onAlumniMacEwan alumni use their creativetalents to meet their clients needs

Right: The MacEwanConference Servicesteam: Sheila Thirlwell,

Joette Forcier,Shelley Josey,

Heather von Bloedeau,Susan Cooper (not pictured: Wendy Brost,

Samantha Kelch)


technological needs of this particular confer-ence meant that many college departmentshad to work together to ensure the best valueand service levels for the client. (i.e., Alongwith the usual team of MacEwan departmentsworking together like Conference Services,Catering, Facilities and Audiovisual Services,the event also called upon Telecommunications,Security, Parking, MacEwan Residence andInstructional Media and Design videoconfer-encing technicians, and both ITS networkand software specialists.)

“This conference challenged our staff toput together a complex mix of space sup-ported by the most advanced technologiesand specialists the college has to offer,” saysSusan Cooper, manager of conference andfood services. “Sheila (Thirlwell) reallystretched the boundaries of creativity andcollege space to plot out how we could meetthe ATA’s needs for this conference.”

“Once the conference committee took us through its vision and desire to includethe latest technology available, we knewMacEwan was one of the few venues thatcould handle all the requirements with ourown in-house team.”

Susan and Sheila are not only MacEwanConference Services staff, but they’re alsoMacEwan Alumni. Susan, who graduatedfrom the Voluntary Sector Management program, Volunteer Management major in1991, says her MacEwan education gave hera very solid base of skills and problem-solv-ing methods that she still uses every day.

“I learned so much from my program andfrom the people in it that no matter what I’mdoing, either with our staff or with a client, Ican recall and use some piece of informationto enhance what we’re working with.”

The skills Susan developed and practicedin her program prepared her for working ina field that revolves around listening to theclient’s event’s objectives and vision, andtranslating that into space and equipmentservices from MacEwan. In her role as theoverall event coordinator, Susan’s job is to

piece various college technological servicestogether, communicate the client’s vision for the event and use her management andcommunications skills developed throughthe program to ensure the event is rolled outto exceed the clients’ expectations.

Sheila, who graduated from MacEwan’sPublic Relations program in 2003, says she would never have been able to developher skills without the experience from thePR program.

“In my position, I’m directly involvedwith communicating many different messagesto just as many different audiences,” saysSheila. “The public relations program gaveme the skills and experience to understand as well as communicate event details to and from very high level audiences.Everyone benefits when the message is clearand concise. That can sometimes be overlooked when dealing with all the detailsand intricacies of planning a large event.”

focus onAlumni

Above: A display at a recent conference.

The annual ATA Technology Council’s conference was a natural fit for a

Cyber Bullying Symposium that the Boys and Girls Clubs were planning.

The two groups joined and offered some joint sessions where the

content complemented each other. By working together, they had the

opportunity to share keynote speakers’ expertise and bring together

educators, parents and youth in a shared learning experience.


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Contributions to the MacEwan Alumni Business Bursary havetopped the $20,000 mark – the magic number needed to generateenough interest to award one $1000 bursary every year.

In less than two years — this project began in fall 2005 — ourSchool of Business Alumni have doubled the Business Bursary – agreat example of how every donation, large or small, can make ahuge difference. On behalf of the MacEwan business students whowill benefit from this bursary for years to come, many thanks!

Real Results!

This year, the Fund Development officepartnered with your Alumni Association andthe MacEwan Students’ Association for thefirst-ever Alumni Matching Gift Campaign.Thanks to MacEwan alumni, the campaignhas been a great success. To date, over$68,000 has been raised toward scholarships,bursaries and awards - funds that will make areal difference in the lives of MacEwan’s stu-dents. A strong scholarships, bursaries andawards program can not only relieve some ofthe financial pressures that students face, itcan also give the college a valuable tool toattract the best and brightest studentsthrough its doors.

“The Fund Development office is alwayslooking for innovative ways to increase thecollege’s ability to offer financial assistance toour students. This matching opportunitywith the Alumni and Students’ Association isa perfect example of how working togetherbrings success on many levels,” says DaleBayley, Vice President, Fund Development.“This partnership has been a financial suc-cess, but we’re also very pleased with theincreased levels of involvement of MacEwangrads - in fact, over 25 percent of the donorsto the campaign were contributing for thefirst time. On behalf of our students, we’d

like to thank all of our alumni donors, bothreturning and new, for their generosity.”

Even though the campaign is drawing toa close, the good news continues: once theinitial phase is complete, alumni donationsand the funds contributed by Alumni andStudents' Associations will be matched againby money from the Alberta Government’sAccess to the Future fund – effectively quad-rupling the initial alumni donations.

“This has been an exceptional result for afirst-time partnership,” says Bayley. “Andwe’re looking forward to developing moreproductive partnerships with the extendedMacEwan family: our Alumni, current stu-dents, faculty and staff.”

If you would like more informationabout the matching gift campaign, contactCindi Berg at (780) 497.5590 or [email protected].

And the results are in...


Another feature for which it is steadilygaining notoriety is Education City, brain-child of the Emir, Sheikh Hamad binKhalifah Al Thani and chaired by his wife,Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser AlMissned, through Qatar Foundation, whichdemonstrates the emphasis placed on educa-tion. Education City is home to the onlyinternational branches of several prominentAmerican schools (Georgetown University,The Weill Medical College of CornellUniversity, Virginia CommonwealthUniversity, Texas A&M University andCarnegie Mellon University, etc.) and is an important part of the Emir’s vision forthe future.

Located on the Arabian Peninsula, Qataris a member of the Gulf CooperationCouncil and – thanks to the discovery of oilin 1939 – is one of the wealthy Arab states.In fact, Qatar is in the highly desirable posi-tion of having one of the highest per capitaincomes in the world. As a result, jobs areguaranteed and college education is free fornationals, public services are free and healthcare is provided by the government, andthere is no income tax. Sounds like a greatplace, right? Well it might be for Qatari

Ever heard of Doha, Qatar? A rising metropolitan centre in the

Middle East, home of Al Jazeera, the controversial Arabic language

satellite television news channel, and recent host to the 2006 Doha

Asian Games (one of the world’s largest sporting events – second

only to the Olympic Games), Doha is the capital city of the State of

Qatar. The unofficial world headquarters for Toyota Land cruisers

and shopping malls, the city-state boasts few intersections, many

round-abouts (traffic circles) and seemingly never-ending construction.

in the DesertAdventures

Reflections of My by Janet Laurie


nationals, and its petroleum-based jobs andtax-free status certainly attracts skilled pro-fessionals and labourers alike, but there isgrit lying just below the surface in thissometimes sleepy Arab State.

With a population of just under900,000, Qatar's demographics are unusualas more than 80 percent of the populationlive in Doha and the majority of residents inthe city are expatriates, with Qatari nationalsforming a minority. The largest portion ofexpatriates in Qatar is from South Asiancountries, with large amounts of expatriatesalso coming from the Levant Arab countriesand East Asia. Doha is also home to westernexpatriates from the United States, SouthAfrica, United Kingdom, and many othercountries. There is a fairly large Canadiancontingency, due in part to the College ofthe North Atlantic, a precursor to EducationCity, which operates as the premier technicalschool in Doha.

My husband Shane and I arrived herefrom Kuwait last February, full of excitementand hope about this new opportunity: oursecond overseas placement; an exciting newjob with a first-rate company; a new countryto explore; new culture and customs tolearn; and many new people and friends tomeet. It seemed there was so much more todo in Doha as compared to Kuwait; a PGAgolf course, legalized alcohol (though only inmajor hotels and for private consumption), amore vibrant expat community, a theatre

group, and generally more entertainmentopportunities. And for us personally, thechance to build a safe and comforting home for our first child who was due inearly September.

I guess as with anything, you learn moreand more as you go along. Our hopes andexpectations may have been unrealistic forDoha. Our experience isn’t terrible, but wecertainly don’t feel that we have landed atthe gates of heaven. 2006 represented somany life changes for us personally, and itmay only be human to tie any challengesyou’ve experienced to the place where youlive. Quitting your job, moving to a newcountry, being pregnant for the first time,looking for work/trying to keep busy beforethe birth, putting your beloved dog to sleep,coping with 50+ heat through the lasttrimester, struggling through the first fewmonths getting used to caring for this newlife, and all the while being half way aroundthe world from your friends and family. Allof these things can be tough, and certainlywere for me.

So my take on Doha is still a work inprogress, much as Doha is itself. I certainlydon’t love it, but I am trying very hard tokeep an open mind to the place. Shane’s jobis very demanding and generally means mostof my time is on my own with Parker, ourdaughter. I truly love the opportunity tospend this time with her and am so thankfulthat we are able to do this, but there is no

doubt that it can be a hard shift to go frombeing a fairly career-minded person tobecoming someone’s mother. I am still doinga little freelance work here and there, but lifeis very different.

Having lived in the region for almostthree years, making connections with Arabsthat go beyond cordial work or social rela-tionships has been one of the most difficultthings for Shane and me to do. The oppor-tunities to learn more about this interestingculture have been few and far between,which is disappointing because we bothmoved to this region hoping to learn more.

The other thing that has been really chal-lenging is living in a society that is so hierar-chical. There is almost a status placed on dif-ferent nationalities, with some treated asthough they can do no wrong and othersvery dehumanized. This class system goeshand in hand with a society of haves andhave nots. I know that such ranges of livingstandards exist in Canada as well, but it is soevident on the surface here that it is hard tolive without feeling you are a part of it,regardless of how you conduct yourself orconnect with the people in your life.

Despite some of the draw backs to livinghere, like the sheer aggression of many driv-ers and the generally artificial or ‘newmoney’ feel of the city, Doha has many won-derful features as well: the stunning cornicheor seaside boulevard and the unbelievablelove nationals have for children and babies.Parker and I are blessed by people almostevery time we are out and about, and it fillsyou with a very warm feeling.

We are not sure how long we will stay inQatar, or in the region for that matter, butwe are working hard to focus on the goodthings that Doha brings to our lives andoverlook many of the less positive aspects ofliving as an expat in the Middle East.

So my take on Doha is

still a work in progress,

much as Doha is itself.

I certainly don’t love it,

but I am trying very

hard to keep an open

mind to the place.

Above: Janet Laurie, Public Relations grad (1998), with husband Shane and daughter Parker.


new programs, courses, workshops and camps

On CampusBulletin Board

Summer Workshops atCentre for the Arts Exploring Watercolour – IntermediateJune 11 – 15

Landscapes in Acrylics July 9 – 13

Introduction to Encaustic Painting July 30 – Aug 3

Intro to Painting Flowers withWatercolour Aug 13 – 17

Landscape Painting in WatercolourAug 20 – 24

Vocal Workshop July 9 – 13

Guitar Workshop July 23 – 27

Drum Workshop July 23 – 27

Studio Recording Techniques July 23 – 27

MacEwan Summer Jazz WorkshopAug 12 – 17

Finale for Music Educators Aug 13 - 17

Creative Music Summer WorkshopAug 20 - 24

Children’s Theatre (Ages 8 – 12)July 16 – 20, Aug 13 – 17

Macromedia FlashJuly 9 – 13

Web Site Design and DevelopmentJuly 16 – 20

Workshops at Alberta CollegeConservatory of MusicCollaborative Voice and Piano July 3 – 7 and July 9 – 13

Teen’s Musical Theatre Workshop(Ages 14 - 18) July 9 – 21

Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop(Ages 9 – 12)July 4 – 8

Band CampsAug 20 – 24

Summer Piano and String MusicRetreat (Ages 13 & up)July 22– 28

Summer Vocal Music RetreatJuly 23 - 28

Gilbert and Sullivan Vocal WorkshopAug 4 – 11

Summer Saxophone WorkshopAug 20 – 24

Sing! Sing! Sing! (Ages 7 – 10)Aug 20 - 24

Summer Music TheoryJuly 3 - Aug. 2

For more information, please call 497-5000

NEW CAMPSJunior Squash Camps $99.00

Learn the basics of squash in a fun,encouraging setting. For those whohave some squash experience, thiswill be a great chance to practice yourskills and take your game to newheights. Our instructor will guideathletes through fundamental skills,drills and specific game situations.

Includes an importance of healthyliving (nutrition and exercise) sessionled by a certified Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant.

27622 Mon - Fri July 23 - 279:00 am – 12 noon11 to 14 yrs

27623 Mon – Fri Aug 20 – 249:00 am – 12 noon11 to 14 yrs

Swim Camps $99.00

Are you interested in becoming a competitive swimmer or a lifeguard?Designed for young swimmers whohave completed swim lessons, ourSwim Camp is the ideal place toimprove your technique under theguidance of an experienced instructor.Includes an importance of healthyliving (nutrition and exercise) session

led by a certified Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant.

27624 Mon - Fri July 23 - 271:00 pm – 4:00 pm11 to 14 yrs

27625 Mon – Fri Aug 20 – 271:00 pm – 4:00 pm11 to 14 yrs

For more information, please call 497-5300.

Griffin Basketball Camps $185.00

Basketball Camp (Boys)27601 Mon-Fri July 16 - 20 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 11 to 13 yrs

Basketball Camp (Girls)27602 Mon - Fri July 23 - 27 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 11 to 13 yrs

Basketball Camp (Co-ed)27620 Mon - Fri July 30 - Aug 3 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 14 yrs

Basketball Camp (Co-ed)27621 Mon - Fri Aug 21 - 25 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 15 & 16 yrs

*GST will be added to the price for athletes aged 15 years and older.

Griffin Volleyball Camps $185.00

Volleyball Camps (Co-ed)27617 Mon – Fri August 13 - 17 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 11 to 13 yrs

27618 Mon – Fri August 20 - 24 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 14 yrs

27619 Mon – Fri August 20 - 24 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 15 & 16 yrs

**GST will be added to the price for athletes aged 15 years and older.

Combo Volleyball, Basketball Camps (Co-ed) $185.0027614 Mon - Fri July 9 - 13 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 11 to 14 yrs

*27615 Tues - Fri August 7 - 10 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 11 to 14 yrs

*$148.00 for 4-day camp

Schedule for Griffin Sport Camps – 2007

Griffin Sport Camps


Whereaboutskeeping track of macewan alumni

1990’sTamara RichardCorrectional Services 1990

After graduating from the CorrectionalServices program in 1990, Tammyworked as a probation officer in Ft.McMurray for one year covering amaternity leave position. When theposition expired, Tammy began work-ing as an addictions counselor for theAlberta Alcohol and Drug AbuseCommission (AADAC). She and herhusband Ron moved to Camrose afterthe birth of their first child and theynow have three children. Tammy hascontinued to work at AADAC inCamrose and is recognized for her workwith youth in that community.

Kathy Morin (nee Labach)Advertising & Public Relations 1994

Since graduating in 1994, Kathy hasadvanced rapidly through a variety ofcorporate communications positions inthe public, private and not-for-profitsectors. Her previous employersinclude: Canada Mortgage andHousing Corporation, AGT, TELUS and Videotron. Most recently, sheworked as Regional Director ofCommunications for the Government ofCanada in a number of departments:Health Canada, CommunicationCanada and the Privy Council Office.

In 2006, Kathy launched GreystoneRecruiting, Alberta's only firm special-izing in corporate communications andpublic relations staffing solutions. The opportunity to create a businessthat is unique to Alberta’s recruitingand communications industries hasallowed Kathy to actively pursue her continued commitment to the communications industry.

2000’sChristian StennerPolice & Security 2000

Christian was recently promoted toManager, Security & Surveillance forthe Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary,AB–Calgary's newest hotel, conventioncentre and casino. Any alumni going tothe hotel should feel safe as Christianwill be on duty.

David CormicanTheatre Arts 2001

David would like to let all his fellowtheatre arts friends know that on the23rd of December, 2006, he got married to the most beautiful womanin the world: Sheeba Ahmad. The intimate ceremony was attended byclose friends and family at the MuttartConservatory in Edmonton.

Today, David and Sheena live inToronto where David works as an actor,writer, television series creator and aspir-ing producer. Congratulations David!

Jo-Anne SutherlandSocial Work 2001

Jo-Anne would like to inform all herclassmates that she has recently takenon a new position as an addictionscounselor on Vancouver Island at theCedars at Cobble Hill, B.C.

Since graduating from the Social Workprogram in 2001, she worked withAADAC. Jo-Anne feels very fortunateto have been offered a position withAADAC so soon after graduation. Hercareer with AADAC started in the DayProgram before moving on to TheHenwood Treatment Centre where sheworked up until February, 2007.

Today, Jo-Anne’s life-long dream ofworking on Vancouver Island has cometrue and she looks forward to this newadventure. “Thanks to my training atMacEwan and my hard work, I wasable to move on in my career.” Jo-Annewould like to say hello to her fellowgrads and her instructors in the SocialWork program....”you all know who youare” and she hopes that your travelstake you where you want to be as well.All the best Jo-Anne!

Ashley KumarManagement Studies 2004

Ashley is self-employed with WorldFinancial Group Insurance Agency of Canada. Her job involves teaching,leading and inspiring others to take control of their financial futures. Ashley’s motivation is as aresult of her family’s personal inexperi-ence towards financial planning andshe is determined to assist othersaway from the black abyss of financialplanning ignorance. Unlike regularbankers, Ashley doesn’t shy away from

letting her clients know what all theiroptions are.

Her scholastic experience at MacEwanequipped her with a variety of leader-ship skills: working in a team environ-ment, learning to build off each other’sstrengths and learning to be independ-ent while playing a major role towardsthe expansion and success of a busi-ness. Today, Ashley controls her time;time and money don't control her.

Although Ashley attended universityprior to MacEwan, she still believesthat the skills she took away fromMacEwan are invaluable. “What aworld of difference it is!” She is proudto have been part of the 2004 graduating class as it really enhancedher business skills.

Donald RobertManagement Studies (1998), Child & Youth Care (2006)

Donald has spent the last six yearsworking at the Beaufort Delta Healthand Social Services Authority inNorthwest Territories. Prior to this, heworked in Tsiigetchic, Sachs Harbour,Colville Lake, Fort Good Hope and finally Fort McPherson.

Donald attributes all the opportunitiesand doors that have been opened to histraining at MacEwan. With this, he hasbeen able to increase his experience inchild and youth care.

Grant MacEwan College regrets to announce that Dr. George Naylor, former Dean of Performing, Visual and Communication Arts passedaway on Friday, March 3, 2007.

George will be greatly missed by all members of the college community,particularly students and his colleagues in the Performing, Visual andCommunications Arts. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family andfriends during this difficult time.

In Memoriam


Convocation 2007

Distinguished Alumni Award

Andrew RossAfter finishing his

first two years in theuniversity transferprogram at GrantMacEwan College in 1999, AndrewRoss completed hisBachelor ofCommerce with the

University of Alberta, majoring in strategicmanagement and organization. He has sincefinished the Project Management Institute

certificate program through Mount RoyalCollege, and is currently a member of theHuman Resource Institute of Alberta, working towards his CHRP designation.

Since 2003, Mr. Ross has been a partnerat Conroy Ross Partners Ltd. His experienceincludes work in both privately-held andpublicly-traded organizations in the Albertamarket. He works closely with clients in the development of organizational and business process design, operations and project management, succession planning,and executive recruitment.

Throughout his career, Mr. Ross has keptclose ties with the college. He was a commit-tee member (2001) and committee chair(2002-2003) of the MacEwan Tournamentof Aces, and vice president (2003-2004) andpresident (2004-2006) of the MacEwanAlumni Association.

Showing a commitment to his communi-ty, Mr. Ross has held a number of positionswith the Youth Emergency Shelter Society(YESS) and other organizations. His resumeincludes: director, board of directors, YESS(2003-2006); founder and committee co-chair, YESS 2 Success Charity Fundraiser(2003-Present); campaign cabinet member,Women Building Futures (2006-Present);and vice chair, board of directors, YESS(2006-Present).

In 2004, Mr. Ross organized a Guinness World Record-setting 30-hour ball hockey game that raised over $40,000for YESS. The following year, he was awarded the title of YESS Board Member of the Year.


Deb CautleyDeb Cautley has

enjoyed a diversecareer since graduat-ing from MacEwan’sAdvertising andPublic Relations program in 1980. Shehas filled positionswith Edmonton’s

Phoenix Theatre; the 1988 Winter Olympicsin Calgary; and as the marketing director atEaton Centre – where she helped raise over$3 million for charitable organizations.

Today, as the executive director of theYouth Emergency Shelter Society (YESS),she shows her passion for helping youth atrisk. She understands what youth are goingthrough, as she experienced difficult times inher youth and appreciated those who werethere to help her out. Through YESS, Ms.Cautley has a history of offering practicumsand positions to MacEwan graduates.

In her spare time, she has served on sev-eral boards and committees, including theEdmonton Klondike Days Association, theEdmonton Arts Council, the Junior LeagueCommunity Advisory Committee, and theMacEwan Advisory Committee for thePublic Relations program. For her work anddedication, Ms. Cautley has been awardedthe YWCA Woman of Distinction – PublicAffairs and Communications (2005), AlbertaCentennial Medal (2005) and GlobalWoman of Vision (2006).

The Distinguished Alumni Awards

Convocation Ceremonies 2007 April 20 & 21

The Distinguished Alumni Award

is presented to a college graduate

who exhibits outstanding

achievements or make a significant

contribution in one or more of the

following areas: service to the

community, business, the arts,

human development, the environment,

life-long learning, post-secondary

education, and government.



Bridget RyanRaised in a “the-

atre family,” BridgetRyan was born inPainsville, Ohio, andmoved to Edmontonwhen she was nineyears old. After grad-uating fromMacEwan’s Theatre

Arts Program in 1993, and the prestigiousCincinnati College Conservatory of Music in1996, Ms. Ryan was immediately acceptedby one of New York City’s top talent agen-cies, Duva Flack. She spent five years in theBig Apple, nabbing roles in touring andcabaret shows, and earning the title of MostPromising New Talent at the Straw HatAwards. She was also instrumental in startingup the New York Fringe Festival, an eventtargeted at young audiences.

Upon her return to Edmonton in 2000,Ms. Ryan landed a job as the weather pre-senter on what was then A-Channel. Thisled to a permanent position as remote hoston what is now called Citytv’s BreakfastTelevision. This job has allowed her to stayinvolved in theatre, where she continues tocollect acting, writing and directing creditsto her name. It has also allowed her to reach

out and connect to the Edmonton commu-nity, especially non-profit organizations. Sheis the spokesperson for Kids with Cancer; onthe board of Success by Six, the UnitedWay’s program that ensures preschool chil-dren in Edmonton have the necessary devel-opment and support for a lifetime of growthand achievement; has worked closely withthe Canadian Breast Cancer Society; and isalso a board member of the Catalyst Theatre.

Ms. Ryan has donated her time as Masterof Ceremonies for the Tournament of Aces,one of the college’s key fundraising events.And last year, as the keynote speaker atMacEwan’s new student orientation, sheencouraged 1,400 students to make the mostof their college experience.


Lawrence (Lorne) Gladue

Lawrence (Lorne)Gladue was born inElk Point, Alberta,and raised at thenearby Fishing LakeMétis Settlement.After finishing highschool in 1974, Mr.Gladue held positions

as an RCMP constable, a small businessowner in construction, an Edmonton Transitoperator, and a project officer with theGovernment of Canada.

He pursued post-secondary studies in1991, and in 1996, was awarded diplomas inManagement Studies and Arts and Sciencefrom MacEwan. He also went on to com-plete two years toward a degree in politicalscience at the University of Alberta.

Today, Mr. Gladue is Director of LabourMarket Development for the Métis Nationof Alberta. This program is recognized forstrategic leadership, innovation, accountabili-ty and client results in providing employ-ment and training assistance to Métis peoplethroughout the province. He participated ona national committee that negotiated clause-by-clause terms and conditions of the cur-rent $1.6-billion commitment to theAboriginal Human Resources andDevelopment Strategy. The strategy’s mainobjective is to help Aboriginal people preparefor, find and retain employment.

Currently, Mr. Gladue is involved inspearheading the development of a MétisCentre of Excellence in partnership with theUniversity of Alberta, and is working withMacEwan officials to establish a partnershipthat will increase Métis student participationin the college’s management-related andhealth careers programs.

New portrait of Dr. MacEwan isunveiled at MacEwan DayMacEwan guests, employees and studentsfilled the 106 Street Foyer at the City CentreCampus at noon on MacEwan Day to watch asa new portrait of Dr. MacEwan was unveiled.The new portrait was made possible with support from the MacEwan Faculty Researchand Scholarly Activity Fund.

MacEwan alumni and friends enjoy a nightat the theatre

On February 1, MacEwan held an Alumniand Friends Night of Theatre in apprecia-tion of the Board of Governors, Board ofGovernors alumni, MacEwan alumni andfriends of MacEwan. (Above left) Centrefor the Arts students Kristen Barlow(“Polly Baker”) and Brennan Cuff (“BobbyChild”) treat guests to the Theatre Artsand Theatre Production programs’ per-formance of Crazy for You. The MacEwanAlumni Association would like to thankour special sponsor Meloche Monnex formaking this event possible.


EventsinReviewA glance at alumni and college events

Kristen Barlow (“Polly Baker”) andBrennan Cuff (“Bobby Child”)

Left: Caroline Davis, CathyMacDonald and MacEwanAlumni Board member AlvaShewchuk enjoy the receptionprior to performance

2007 Fine Art Program Graduates' Exhibition

Special General Meeting and Spring BBQMay 30, 2007. Call 497-4273 for more information or see the ad on page 1.

Tournament of Aces June 13, 2007. For more information or to volunteer, call Cindi at 497-5590.

One of Canada’s literary greats pays a visit to MacEwanEach year, a book of contemporary Canadian fiction is chosen as the College

Book of the Year. This year’s book is Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake. The

Canadian literary icon paid a visit to MacEwan and spoke about her book to

an audience of nearly 2,000 at the City Centre Campus Gym on January 25.

At the end of the discussion, Ms. Atwood held a question and answer peri-

od and a book signing. The MacEwan Alumni Association were proud to help

sponsor this amazing event.

Left to Right: Rose Clancy and Connie Nagy Student fine art

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annum fee. Alumni can have borrowing privileges and access to computers (computer use after 4:00 p.m. weekdays and anytime on weekends). For further information,call Margaret Lariviere at (780) 497-5852.

Access to College FacilitiesThere are special facility rental ratesfor MacEwan alumni. Take advantageof reduced rental rates when holdingmeetings, workshops, seminars, publicforums, conferences or specialactivities at the college (John L. HaarTheatre, MacEwan Centre for Sportand Wellness, and Conservatory ofMusic excluded). Call (780) 497-4273for information or to request a guideto facilities and services.

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The alumni association provides opportunities foralumni to maintain an activeaffiliation with the collegeand its communities. As astudent who has completed a MacEwan diploma, university transfer or certificate program, you area member of the AlumniAssociation and can beinvolved in several ways:

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Grant MacEwan CollegeAlumni Association Homeand Automobile InsuranceProgramMeloche Monnex offers preferredrates for home, automobile, travel andsmall business insurance to MacEwanalumni. To request an on-line quote, visit: www.melochemonnex.com/macewan or call 1-888-589-5656.

Student Resource Centre Alumni have access to the followingservices: Job postings are now onlineat www.macewan.ca. Check out thejob postings by clicking on students,college resources, then MacEwan JobBoard. This service is available 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week. Postings areupdated daily. If you are an alumnuswho graduated in the past two years,you can take advantage of morepersonalized services, such as resumecritiques (individual appointments toassist with resumes), interviewpreparation and job search strategies.

Moving OnTo keep our alumni up to date on fellow graduates and college

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Diploma FramesSpecially designed frames with theMacEwan logo can be purchased atConvocation, through any campusbookstore or by contacting the AlumniAssociation Office at (780) 497-5543.

LRC Computer and Material AccessMacEwan alumni who have graduatedfrom a MacEwan program or havecompleted a two-year university transfer program have the option ofpurchasing a LRC card for a $60 per


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