Spring/Summer 2011 - St. Jerome's University

Volume 30. Number 1 • Spring/Summer 2011How do you liveout your values?Sexuality, Marriage and Family StudiesProfessor Toni Serafini encouragescritical thinkersINSIDETHIS ISSUEDistinguished AlumniAward WinnerDavid MorrellPG 9Sister JoanCronin, g.s.i.c.,Honouredat St. Jerome’s FeastPG 11SJU ProfilesAlumni VisionariesPG 12

SJUUPDATEAs we wrap up another term at St. Jerome’s University andprepare to celebrate the class of 2011 at June convocation,I’m reflecting on the amazingly skilled and talented studentsat SJU and the great accomplishments we’ve achievedtogether over the past year. I am proud of the educationthat our students receive at SJU and the leadership theyexhibit in our community and in society. As I look forwardto 2015 – our 150th Anniversary, I know that engagingwith our supporters who invest in the unique brand ofeducation we provide is the cornerstone to our continuedsuccess. Our students, staff, faculty, alumni, and donorsgather together to contribute their ideas, energy, and supportto a goal that they are personally passionate about –the transformative experience at SJU – where we igniteintellectual passion, engage creativity, and developcommunity and church leaders. We communicate throughteaching, pursue knowledge through theoretical researchand practical experiences, and serve our community andsociety – to build bigger, brighter and better futures forour students.The future will be shaped in part by two new visionarieswhom we welcome into our community on July 1, 2011.James (Jim) Beingessner will join us as Chancellor, andJames S. Frank will become our eleventh Vice-Presidentand Academic Dean.You may know of Jim Beingessner’s work in theKitchener-Waterloo region, as his commitment andsupport of community affairs is the foundation of hisleadership. Jim is a local retired entrepreneur and activeDavid B. Perrin, President & Vice-ChancellorOur past gives us a strongfoothold for an exciting futureSt. Jerome’s UniversityShow your school spirit.philanthropist. He firmly believes that the success of anorganization lies in the passions of the leaders – who mustgenuinely care about the success of the organization – inorder to truly achieve the vision. Dr. James Frank has beendevoted, for over half his academic career, to universityleadership through building trust, supporting values, andrespecting others. Dr. Frank is currently Professor andDean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, at the University ofWindsor, but is no stranger to us here at SJU. He is agraduate of St. Jerome’s High School, was a member ofthe SJU Catholic Community for 36 years, was a longservingand respected faculty member of the Universityof Waterloo (1991–2005), and was a member of theSt. Jerome’s University Board of Governors (2001-2005).Dr. Frank brings to his new position his academicknowledge, a passion for SJU, and his great appreciationfor a strong liberal arts undergraduate education.We look forward to welcoming Jim Beingessner andJames Frank to St. Jerome’s University.I would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitudeto Dr. Peter Naus, who has served as Chancellor sinceFebruary 2007, and to Myroslaw Tataryn, the Vice-President and Academic Dean since July 2005, for theirgenerous and exemplary service to St. Jerome’s University.As we look forward to our 150th Anniversary in 2015,I know that our future success is possible only because ofthe solid foundation of our past, which gives us a strongfoothold for an exciting future.Purchase St. Jerome’s apparel and gifts online.Follow the link to “SJU Memorabilia” on the “Graduates & Friends” page at www.sju.ca.2Volume 30. Number 1 • Spring/Summer 2011

SJUUPDATESpring is here, and new beginnings are all around us.It’s also an exciting time of growth for the St. Jerome’sAlumni Association, as we welcome several newmembers to our executive team. Our new membersbring energy, innovative ideas, and leadership to alumnievents and beyond. I’m eager to work with them as wefind new ways for you – our alumni – to connect withyour alma mater!During the upcoming year, the Alumni Association willredefine alumni involvement with SJU by fostering newopportunities for our alumni community to contributeto the lives of others. Whether it’s by being mentorsto students, helping SJU recruit students, or evendeveloping international opportunities (similar to thegreat work that SJU students have been doing in placesMark Greco (MMSc ‘05, BASc ‘04) – Alumni Association ChairSJU Alumni Association –Enriching the Alumni Experiencelike Peru), we are looking for ways to involve you thatgo beyond social events. We want to offer our alumniways to get involved with SJU that bring growth andlearning opportunities, help you stay connected andpassionate about SJU, and also help support St. Jerome’sUniversity and our students.As we move forward with these many initiatives, wewill need your help to make them happen –your ideas,creativity, suggestions, and support. We are always opento alumni offering a bit of your time and your talentsWith SJU’s 150th Anniversary approaching, we want tohear your SJU story! Photos and updates are welcome.You can send them to Mari-Beth Davis at 519-884-8110ext. 28277 or mbdavis@uwaterloo.ca.Nadine Collins, University Advancement OfficerOver the past year, Ihave met many alumniand supporters whoare enthusiastic andwilling to give timeand energy to theuniversity. It’s beenan exciting reminder of the importance of our partnersand the amazing opportunities we can conquer whenwe work together. St. Jerome’s University’s upcoming150th Anniversary is inspiring, and encouraging for ourcontinued growth. I can’t wait to get started.To help us get there, the Advancement office welcomestwo new staff members. Kelly Macnab and Mari-BethDavis joined us in March 2011. As AdvancementCoordinator, Events and Annual Giving, Kelly is theperson you’ll connect with for event registration.She will also appeal to you for your support forfuture SJU initiatives. As Advancement Coordinator,Communications and Donor Relations, Mari-Beth willspend her time working on communications (like SJUUpdate!) along with enhancing life-long opportunities forour SJU alumni. We welcome Kelly and Mari-Beth tothe St. Jerome’s University community!How many SJU gradsare in YOUR family?One of the 150 unique aspects of SJU is the number of members ofthe same family who have lived in residence or graduated from SJU.We want to hear about how SJU connected your family –spanning generations, grandparents – to parents – to students.Send your story to Mari-Beth Davis at mbdavis@uwaterloo.ca.3

SJUUPDATEHow doyou liveout yourvalues?“The Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies program influenced my belief and valuesystem in a way that showed me how to use them in the world around me.”— SMF student Larissa CurrahThis isn’t the kind of question you expect to answer inSexuality, Marriage and Family Studies (SMF) – rather,it’s the foundation of the interdisciplinary program offeredat St. Jerome’s University. Through self-analysis, studentsare challenged to reflect on their own values and beliefs.They examine their own biases and judgments andcritically analyze the foundation of who they are and whatthey believe. From there, Professors Tracy Penny Lightand Toni Serafini believe their students are better able todevelop a broader lens with which to approach the world– using critical thinking to interrogate the world aroundthem – and in turn be more inclusive and accepting asthey live out their own values. Now that’s a powerfulapproach to understanding the role of sexuality, marriageand family in our community.Once offered at St. Jerome’s University as a flagshipsummer program to provide Family Life education toteachers within the Catholic school system, SMF Studieshas come a long way from its roots. As Dr. Penny Lightexplains, “The SMF program is now a rigorous academicHonours program.” The goal of SMF is to promoteinterdisciplinary scholarship and research in fields suchas gender, maintenance of relationships and the impactof culture on sexual and family-related values andattitudes. Dr. Serafini reflects that in 2007, the departmentoverhauled its entire curriculum to facilitate an Honoursprogram – and can proudly report that the first Honoursclass graduated in June 2010. During the analysis of thecurriculum and of the program overall, Dr. Serafini andDr. Penny Light relied heavily on feedback and inputfrom students and from interdisciplinary colleagues toensure the department was meeting students’ needs. Todate, SMF is one of the only programs in North Americathat provides equal treatment of the topics of Sexualityand Family Studies in an Honours or General Majorprogram. The Honours program has a required practicumand a thesis option and includes core research methodsand statistics courses.In Fall 2008, a group of SMF students was awarded a$12,000 grant from the Arts Endowment Fund to create adocumentary film exploring issues of inclusivity to ensurea campus that includes marginalized and underrepresentedgroups. The student group responsible for thedocumentary – Jenn Wunder, Laura Madden, FaithCameletti, Kayla Orr and Alexandra Wendel – hopes thatthe film will be used as a training and educational tool for4Volume 30. Number 1 • Spring/Summer 2011

SJUUPDATEfirst-year students during orientation week. Jenn Wunderdescribes the BeInclusive Documentary Project as “such anincredible way to learn about our campus environment,and also to apply everything we were learning in the SMFprogram. It really has been something that exemplifies thenotion of research, theory and practice that is emphasizedso strongly in SMF, because everything we were learningabout our campus would inform what we were learningin our classes and vice versa, and this would also affecthow we put this knowledge into practice.”Putting knowledge into practice became a formalizedaspect of the SMF program in 2009. Since then, overthirty-five students have been involved in four oreight-month practicum placements at a variety of localcommunity organizations, such as Early Years centres,sexual health and education services, agencies andshelters servicing homeless youth, counseling services andcommunity outreach.Students in SMF mustalso complete ePortfolios(electronic portfolios)as a tool to capturetheir historical learningthrough the program andreflect on the connectionbetween research andtheoretical learning – inessence, demonstratingwhat they’ve learnedand how the worldaround them has beenimpacted. Through both the practicum placements andthe ePortfolios, students use critical analysis and integratethe knowledge and experiences obtained during theSMF undergraduate degree, with a view to transferringthis learning to work or educational pursuits beyondgraduation as leaders within their communities.Over the past few years, interest in the SMF programof study has been on the rise. This might be in partbecause the SMF professors link their own research toSMF, creating more awareness about the program andthe learning approach. Dr. Penny Light was recentlyrecognized for her co-authorship of a successful CanadianInstitutes of Health Research (CIHR) grant application,Gender and Health: Histories. In 2008, she publishedan article entitled “Making Connections: DevelopingStudents’ Historical Thinking with Electronic Portfolios.”She was also featured in February on CTVs ProvinceWideas an expert in dating and relationships. Dr. Serafini,meanwhile, published “The Functions of Identity Scale:Validation in Italian Late Adolescents and EmergingAdults” in 2010, and recently co-authored an article“Undergraduate Students Identify What Fosters CriticalSelf-reflection in Higher Learning”, in an edited volumeon Canadian scholarship of teaching and learning, withfellow SMF Adjunct Professor, Carm De Santis. She isalso working on co-authoring a book on current issues inadolescence and working on an interactive website projectabout sexuality, relationships, and social issues concerningadolescents and their families.Coming up in the year ahead, for the first time, theFlorence Fleming Award will be given to an upper-yearstudent in Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies.The award was created by SJU student Ted Fleming inSMF students andprofessors MarlenePfaff (former sessionalinstructor), CarmDe Santis, andToni Serafini withinternationallyrecognized parentingexpert Barbara Colorosomemory of his grandmother, Florence Fleming, whostrongly supported post-secondary education, particularlyfor women and for sex education.As the SMF program continues to grow, it’s importantto see how it fits within the tradition and vision of St.Jerome’s University. Dr. Penny Light explains, “It allcomes back to the very concept of social justice andempowering students with the knowledge, compassionand leadership skills to impact and change the worldaround them. The SMF program is all about inclusivity,being accepting of others, practicing ethical behaviourand fostering sensitivity – and that’s all about SJU’scommitment to learning and academic excellence throughthe gospel values of love, truth and justice, and theformation of leaders for the service of the communityand the Church.”5

SJUUPDATEBeing GreenIt IS easy being GreenThere is a lot of hype and education out there aboutreducing energy consumption. Implementing morecost-savings techniques and introducing energy-savingprograms and educational resources have becomemore important to SJU than ever. Facility ManagerJim Robson is working towards realizing a SustainabilityProgram at SJU to minimize our environmentalfootprint. The Sustainability Program focuses on threekey areas: reduction of energy consumption, wastereduction, and natural regeneration.SJU Facilities is developing an aggressive threeyearplan that will measure and ultimately reduce ourkilowatt consumption through promoting energyconservation. The plan will be designed with inputfrom our energy provider, Waterloo North Hydro, andwill be implemented at SJU with plenty of educationand awareness-raising about the role all students, staff andfaculty will play in reducing our carbon footprint.Despite the many recycling bins around campus, largeamounts of paper and metal are still making their way tolocal landfill sites. Facilities will complete a “waste audit”in August to find out how waste is being managed andwhether more can be done to encourage recycling andreduce the impact on landfills.To lessen our impact on the environment, a “no mow”or natural regeneration area will be set aside in July toreduce the amount of grass that needs to be cut oncampus. The naturalized area will support plant speciesthat represent those that would have been found on campusprior to human settlement.6Volume 30. Number 1 • Spring/Summer 2011

SJUUPDATENEWS8SJU Distinguished Teachers AboundProfessors Steven Bednarski (l) and Ted McGee(r) win the 2011 Distinguished Teacher AwardOur leadership strengths lie not only with our students,but with our professors who continue to win accoladesfor academic excellence. Dr. Steven Bednarski (History)and Dr. Ted McGee (English) were named two ofUW’s four 2011 Distinguished Teachers and werehonoured with the Distinguished Professor EmeritusAward in recognition of a continued record ofexcellence in teaching.SJU Professor Ryan Touhey travels toVienna with Fullbright ComissionOn November 18-19, 2010, Dr. RyanTouhey (History) joinedinternational colleaguesin Vienna for theFulbright Commission’spanel discussion “DoesAcademic ExchangeMatter?” The Austrian-American EducationCommission includedacademic representativesfrom the University of Paris; La Trobe University,Melbourne; Leiden University, The Netherlands; andthe University of Innsbruck, Austria.Volume 30. Number 1 • Spring/Summer 2011Spring Celebration HonoursFaculty AuthorsAt the 2011, Spring Celebration and Author Event, held onApril 6, President David Perrin highlighted the aims ofthis event: to acknowledge the work of SJU professorsand to share it with the community. Here are this year’sSJU authors:• Tristanne Connolly (English): Queer Blake• Whitney Lackenbauer (History): A CommemorativeHistory of Aboriginal People in the Canadian Military• Kerry Lappin-Fortin (Italian and French Studies):Traduire? Avec Plaisir!• Alexander Shvarts(Sociology and LegalStudies): TransnationalEntrepreneurs: Ethnicity,Class and Capital• David Williams(English): DefendingPoetry: Art and Ethics inJoseph Brodsky, SeamusHeaney, and Geoffrey HillChancellor Peter Naus andAnke Naus (BA ’75).SJU Librarian LornaRourke, who was anevent organizer, shares,“This year’s eventcelebrated six books, thirteen articles, six book chapters,and one journal edited and/or written by Faculty. For auniversity the size of SJU, the quality, variety andquantity of work is very impressive.”Dr. Kieran Bonner on Power, Parentingand the Human ConditionDr. Kieran Bonner, Chair of SJU’s Department ofSociology and Legal Studies and Director of the HumanSciences Initiative, joined two members of SacredHeart University (Connecticut), Dr. Kathy LaFontana(Department of Psychology) and Dean Seamus Carey(College of Arts and Sciences) in April 2011, to discuss“Power, Parenting and the Human Condition” fromthree distinct points of view. We are certain that anintriguing conversation ensued.

SJUUPDATEAn Evening with David MorrellRecipient of the 2011Distinguished Alumni AwardDespite the chilly January temperatures, Dr.David Morrell (BA ’66) joined alumni andfriends at St. Jerome’s for a wonderful eveningof sharing stories of SJU in the 1960s and incelebration of the 50th Anniversary of theUniversity of Waterloo’s English department.He inspired the audience with anecdotes ofhis career as an award-winning author of morethan 30 books and reflected fondly on hisbeginnings as an SJU English graduate in 1966.His message was simple – the St. Jerome’scommunity provided a solid foundation for hiscareer. His academic studies with professorssuch as Dr. Laurence Cummings and hisfriendship with fellow English student RobertWiljer (BA ’66) (who turned up to see him atthe event), gave him the support he neededduring his time at St. Jerome’s. It was greatto hear Dr. Morrell’s enthusiasm and fondreflections about his time on campus.In his line of work, research is key to strong andaccurate plot and character development. He is trainedin wilderness survival, hostage negotiation, assumingidentities, and defensive driving. All of this research goesinto the writing of his bestselling books. His first novel,First Blood, featured the character John Rambo, whichspawned the movie Rambo, starring Sylvester Stallone.There are 18 million copies of his work in print, and hisbooks have been translated into 26 languages. No smallfeat for the Kitchener-born writer.Dr. Morrell shares his thoughts following the event: “I thoughtit was a wonderful group, and I thoroughly enjoyed catchingup with everyone.”He is a three-time recipient of the coveted Bram StokerAward. During the SJU event, he received anotherhonour: the Fr. Norm Choate 2011 DistinguishedAlumni Award. This award recognizes thecontributions Dr. Morrell has made to the literary world,with action thrillers such as The Naked Edge, Creepers,and The Spy Who Came for Christmas, as well as hisachievements in community life.Dr. David Morell now lives in New Mexico with hiswife, Donna (BA ’65) – a fellow SJU grad.St. Jerome’s University 2011 Memorial MassMonday, October 31, 2011 at 12 p.m. ~ Notre Dame ChapelJoin us at this annual event where members of the SJU community celebrate the livesof their loved ones who passed away in the previous year. A memorial service and aninscription of names in our Memorial Book are followed by a light lunch. To attendthe 2011 Memorial Mass or to have a loved one celebrated, please contact NadineCollins at ncollins@uwaterloo.ca or 519-884-8111 ext. 28255.9

SJUUPDATEWhat do SJU alumni have incommon?2011 SJU Alumni-Student Career MixerOur Alumni-Student Career Mixer tradition continues!Every year a great lineup of presenters from both SJUand the UW Center for Career Action, and a fantasticgroup of students and inspiring alumni presenters cometogether for another successful event.perpetrators. Bruce Rodrigues’ passion for his careerstems from his joy of teaching and being with students.Margaret Steel Farrell and Greg O’Connor have foundthat personal and professional networks can lead tocareer opportunities and satisfaction.All of our exceptional alumni presenters use their talentsand skills to find passion and fulfillment in their careers.The message to all was simple – follow your heart.We are always looking for talented, knowledgeablealumni to be presenters at the Alumni-Student CareerMixer. You, too, can give something back to thestudents of St. Jerome’s! For information on gettinginvolved in the SJU Alumni Association or volunteeringas an alumni presenter, contact Mari-Beth Davis atmbdavis@uwaterloo.ca or 519-884-8110, ext. 28277.Thank you to our 2011 alumni speakers pictured herewith David Perrin and Mark Greco. From left to rightthey are:• Mary Ellen Cullen (BA ’78, French) – Deputy CrownAttorney for the Province of Ontario• Bruce Rodrigues (BMath ’83) – Superintendent ofEducation, Waterloo District Catholic School Board• Ali Asaria (Former SJU Resident) – founder of well.ca• Margaret Steel Farrell (BA ’94, English) –Communications Specialist, Manulife Financial• Greg O’Connor (BA ’87) - Marriage and FamilyCounsellor specializing in Wilderness Therapy• Jeff Woodrow (BA ’02, Fine Arts) – founder of JoyApparel (on teleconference)To kick off the event, representatives from the SJURegistrar’s office and UW Centre for Career Actionshared career planning tips and offered direction for currentand graduating students. Then the presenters shared theirstories. So what do our SJU alumni have in common,besides their link to SJU? A passion for what they do.Entrepreneurs Ali Asaria and Jeff Woodrow saw aneed they could fill using their connections and skills.Mary Ellen Cullen carved out a niche in her lawpractice, helping women and children, both victims andtweet this!How to Make Social MediaWork for YouOn November 18, 2010, MarthaJack, Head Consultant witheCONVERSE Social MediaConsulting, gave an insightfulpresentation to SJU alumni on how to make the mostof social media tools. Jack, a local entrepreneur, sharedtips on using social media to spread the word about yourbusiness or career, to find employment, or to promote acause that you are passionate about. The session focusedon giving alumni the skills and knowledge they needto be active and effective social media participants –especially important in a community where technologyis part of everyday life.Alumni who attended the event learned about how toget the most from their social media content; about thevarious platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter; andabout how to cater to different types of media users(tailoring the message to your audience). The sessionalso served as a starter lesson for alumni seeking ways tointegrate a social media strategy into their business – andto use social media when it makes sense, not just to bethere because it’s the place to be.10Volume 30. Number 1 • Spring/Summer 2011

KITCHENER, 1953 WATERLOO, PRESENT DAY OUR VISIONSJUUPDATEJoin us atSt. Jerome’s Feast!Support Catholic higher educationProceeds from this event supportfirst-year entrance scholarships at SJU.St. Jerome’s Universityhas the vision to build for the futureSTRATEGIC VISION2 0 1 5 A N D B E Y O N DWhen: 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2011Where: D.R. Letson Community CentreSt. Jerome’s University290 Westmount Road N.,Waterloo, ON N2L 3G3Sister Joan CroninThis year’s honouredguest and recipient of theChancellor John SweeneyAward for Leadership inCatholic Education is SisterJoan Cronin, g.s.i.c.,Executive Director ofthe Institute for CatholicEducation and a member ofthe Grey Sisters communityof Pembroke, Ontario.St. Jerome’s University is pleased to announce thecompletion of the University’s strategic vision,Strategic Vision 2015 and Beyond, which was approvedby the University’s Board of Governors earlier this year.The Vision has been built over the past three yearsthrough information gathering with St. Jerome’s Faculty,staff, students, board members, donors and alumni.Sister Joan has worked as a classroom teacher, viceprincipal,principal, consultant, coordinator andsupervisory officer with various Ontario Catholic schoolboards. She holds B.A. and B.Ed. degrees, as well asMaster’s degrees in Theology, Education andAdult Education.The Chancellor John Sweeney Award was created to“honour the historical contribution and continuingcommitment of Catholic institutions, leaders, and educatorsto the cause of post-secondary education in Canada. Italso recognizes the ongoing need for a Catholic presenceand voice in shaping future leaders and engaging in thechallenging issues facing the world today.”Sister Joan joins other recipients who have received thishonour: Congregation of the Resurrection (Ontario-Kentucky Province), Fr. Jacques Monet, s.j., The Hon.Allen J. MacEachen, Margaret Visser, School SistersThe Strategic Vision is now available on our website at:www.sju.caof Notre Dame (Canadian Province), Rev. Dr. JamesMcConica, C.S.B., Craig Kielburger, John Milloy,Fr. Bernie Hayes, C.R., and Senator Noël Kinsella.We look forward to celebrating with you at St. Jerome’sFeast and honouring Sister Joan Cronin together in oursupport of Catholic higher education.To reserve your seat or table of eight,or for more information, contact Kelly Macnab atkmacnab@uwaterloo.ca or 519-884-8110 ext. 28301.Tickets are $125 each.11

SJUUPDATEAlumni Profiles: Visionary SJU Alumni12Since the last issue of SJU Update, several of our alumnihave been recognized for their outstanding contributionsas visionaries. Their contributions and accomplishmentshave raised local and national awareness about their work.Ali Asaria Former SJUresident Ali Asaria is changingthe way Canadians shop for healthand beauty products with hisinnovative company well.ca – astart-up that began in his livingroom. Ali, began his career as asoftware engineer at Research in Motion Inc., but gaveit all up to start his own online store in 2008. His visionwas to offer Canadian shoppers an e-commerce store thatfocuses on a friendly approach to the online experience.With the company doubling its sales revenue every fourmonths, site traffic indicates that well.ca is the onlineleader in the health and beauty category. Asaria has bigplans for the future, “Well.ca’s customer promise is to providethe kindest, most friendly shopping experience. I know that myteam follows through on this promise.” (source: Canada Postmagazine, Fall 2009)Well.ca has been touted by The Globe and Mail, TheNational Post and the The Record as one of the fastestgrowingstart-up companies in Canada. Asaria, whowas also named one of the Top 40 under 40 in Guelph,takes it all in stride. Returning to his roots at SJU, he iseager to share his experience with others in the start-upcommunity, organizing networking events and writing ablog. He knows the importance of giving back.Michelle DiEmanueleMichelle DiEmanuele (BA ’87)was recently recognized as oneof Canada’s Most Powerful Women– Top 100 Awards (2010) for thecountry’s highest-achieving femaleleaders in the private, public andnot-for-profit sectors. Michelle, who is President andCEO of The Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, wasalso honoured in 2006 and 2007 as one of Canada’s 100Most Powerful Women and in 1999 as one of Canada’s Top40 under 40. She is the 2002 recipient of the Fr. NormVolume 30. Number 1 • Spring/Summer 2011Choate Award, given to an SJU grad for outstandingleadership in professional and community endeavours.After graduation, DiEmanuele was the Senior PolicyAdvisor to the Ontario Government Caucus, and thento the Premier. She also served as the Associate Secretaryof Cabinet and as Deputy Minister of Government andConsumer Services (MGCS). She held several seniormanagement positions in eight government ministries,real estate, banking and the private sector. Apart fromher career, she still finds time for her community as aboard member on the Conference Board of Canada andhas served as a member of the Board of Trustees for theGreater Toronto United Way. (source: Credit Valley Hospital)Michele MoscaFaculty member MicheleMosca (BMath ’95) hasbeen named one of thecountry’s Top 40 Under40. The award, announced in The Globe and Mail (April),recognizes the achievements of 40 young Canadianswhose vision, innovation and leadership is making apositive difference in their communities across Canada.Mosca is recognized for his outstanding contributionsto science as a professor of quantum physics at theUniversity of Waterloo. He graduated from SJU in 1995with a mathematics degree.As one of the founding leaders of Waterloo’s Institute forQuantum Computing, and a founding researcher at thePerimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Mosca hasplayed a key role in placing Waterloo and Canada at theforefront of research and innovation. UW PresidentFeridun Hamdullahpur says, “His incalculable contributionsto science in Canada make him an ideal recipient of the Top40 Under 40 Award.” Through his research andleadership, and his efforts to create a collaborativegraduate studies program in quantum information, he hashelped build Canada’s reputation as a worldwide epicentrefor quantum research. (source: Colin Hunter, Institute forQuantum Computing)These profiles are only a few highlights of our exceptional SJUalumni. To share your milestones and accolades in SJU Update,send your news and photos to Mari-Beth Davis atmbdavis@uwaterloo.ca or call her at 519-884-8110, ext. 28277.

SJUUPDATECatching up with AlumniPhoto: Waterloo Region RecordArchbishop ThomasCollins (BA ’68) celebrated theMarch launch of his book Pathwayto our Hearts, which draws on hispopular monthly lectio divinaseries at St. Michael’s Cathedral inToronto. His engaging style andhis deep understanding of Scripture is an introductionto the ancient Christian tradition of lectio divina (sacredreading) and meditation on the Word of God.Melissa (née Latour)Hammell (BA ’05) andJonathan Hammell(BMath ’06) are proud new parentsof a baby boy! Fenton Lawrencewas born on May 10, 2011,weighing a healthy 8 lbs 9 oz.With his mother’s communication skills and his father’spassion for numbers, Fenton is sure to be a perfect fit forthe Knowledge Integration class of 2033.Brian Orend BrianOrend (BA ’94), a professor ofphilosophy at the Universityof Waterloo and a human rightsauthor, was honoured thisyear by The Record as one of theTop 40 Under 40. The awardrecognizes young leaders who know how to bringideas to life to build a better future for the Waterlooregional community.Orend, a 1994 graduate of SJU is the renowned authorof five books on such topics as war, human rightsand happiness. His upcoming book, Seizure the Day:Happiness in Spite of Illness, was inspired by his beingdiagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 30. Orend, whois the creator and director of the International Studiesprogram at UW, is also the youngest professor ever tobe hired at UW, achieving tenure as an associate professorat age 30 and becoming a full professor at 35. “I reallylike the students…,” he says of his teaching methods.“It’s the high-energy aspect of my job, and I like that.”(source: The Record, February 24, 2011)Bishop Peter Hundt (BA ’78)was appointed Bishop of Corner Brookand Labrador by His Holiness PopeBenedict XVI in March 2011. BishopHundt, born in Hanover, Ontario in1956, had served as Auxiliary Bishopof Toronto since April 2006. He holdsa Bachelor of Arts from St. Jerome’s College, and aMaster of Divinity from St. Peter’s Seminary, Universityof Western Ontario. He was ordained a priest of theDiocese of Hamilton in 1982.Tom Mayberry (BA ’10)has recently had his artistic workpublished from his master’sthesis on William Blake. Mayberrycombines creative prose withconcepts of celebrity culture andworks with a team of aestheticartists to construct the performances and images.His work follows in the vein of Canadian conceptualartists such as David Buchan and General Idea, but atits centre is a fusion of William Blake and Lady Gaga.More of Mayberry’s works can be viewed atwww.callastudio.ca. Mayberry is currently a graduatestudent at McMaster University.Thomas McDaries (BA ’69) and his wife,Nancy McDaries (BA ’69), initially attendedResurrection College before they transferred to St.Jerome’s. While studying literature with Professor PeterHinchcliffe, Thomas was asked to read a particular poem.When he had finished, Professor Hinchcliffe said he haddone a wonderful job, except it wasn’t the poem theywere studying. Little did Professor Hinchcliffe knowthat Thomas had just fallen in love with girl sitting nextto him (Nancy) and was somewhat distracted! Theymarried a month later, in November 1967. Thomas isnow retired after a 35-year career in consumer relationsand Nancy is an educator with Weedsport High School.They have three children. Thomas and Nancy reflecton their time at SJU: “[It] was much more than a greatschool, it was the foundation of love as well as learning.Looking back we are truly indebted to the inspirationalfaculty – Fr. Finn, Dr. Cummings, Dr. Hinchcliffe, Dr.Levitsky, Dr. Ledbetter, and Dr. Rosenberg.” Thomasand Nancy can be reached at mcdaries911@yahoo.com.13

SJUUPDATEJohn Morley (BMath ’04) and hisHamilton band Live How You Live havetaken the international music world bystorm with their song “One Life.” Thesong was personally selected by YokoOno to commemorate her late husbandJohn Lennon’s vision for peace and lovein the world. In honour of Lennon’s 70th birthday, Onoand the Lennon Songwriting Contest selected “OneLife” from among countless submissions from across theglobe. The band is inspired not only by this recognitionof the song, but by the fact that it was selected by Ono asa testament to Lennon’s vision of peace. “One Life” willnow compete for a grand prize to become one of thefinal 12 John Lennon Award winners that will competefor Song of the Year.Frank O’Connor(BA ’80) recently received aprestigious award as one ofCanada’s outstanding principalsfor 2011. O’Connor, who isprincipal at North Park Collegiatein Brantford, was honoured forhelping to implement the Turning Point program whileprincipal at Valley Heights Secondary School in 2006.O’Connor, who was Director of Residence at St.Jerome’s from 1985 to 1989, is credited by his colleaguesas changing the face of education for Valley Heightsthrough his strong leadership and his ability to find waysto reach out to an isolated community by designing aprogram to support them. He was recognized by TheLearning Partnership, a charitable organization dedicated tochampioning a strong public education system in Canada.Sara Pendergast (BA ’88)and her husband John Milloywelcomed their new son, MichaelMilloy, on October 16, 2010.Baby Michael is pictured herewith big brother John PatrickMilloy, age five.Bruce Rodrigues (BMath ’83) was recently electedPresident of the Ontario Catholic Supervisory Officers’Association (OCSOA) by the Waterloo Catholic DistrictSchool Board (WCDSB). Rodrigues, who also has aMaster of Divinity, has had a distinguished career inWaterloo Region’s Catholic schools since 1986. He isalso the Board’s Associate Director of Education. “Bruceis not only one of the leading educators in the province ofOntario, he’s also one of the finest people you could ever hopeto meet,” said WCDSB education director Roger Lawler,himself a former OCSOA president.Recognize anyone from theSJU 1971 Bagbiters IntramuralFootball Champions?Photo courtesy of Paul MorleyBack: (Left to Right) Mike Dore; Pete Burns; Bob Gaudreau; Vic Kuraitis;Paul Benninger; Frank Spagnola; Bob SharpeMiddle: (L-R) Tom Potter; Chris Gadula; Rick Skibinski; Paul Morley;John Forestell ; Bill Webster; Paul Brophy; Pat Gibbons; Brian JugglerFront: (L-R) Jim Ferney; Larry O’Brecht; Al Denardis; Pat Greaney;Bob Stephenson; Pete Galligan; Stan MacDonnel; Joe Bartolacci;Pete Visser (Coach)SJU grad Paul Morley (BA ’71 and MA ’75) sentus this photo and we’d love to see more! We’ll becreating an online photo gallery of SJU memories forour 150th Anniversary and we need your help!14Volume 30. Number 1 • Spring/Summer 2011Keeping in touch - Send yourmemories, photos, stories and updates to Mari-BethDavis at mbdavis@uwaterloo.ca or give her a callat 519-884-8110, ext. 28277.

SJUUPDATEShape the Future … Today!As the world becomes increasingly complex, we need business and community leaders who can foreseeand care about the impact their actions will make.St. Jerome’s University develops leaders informed by love, truth and justice. Our professors teach students tomake connections that are not obvious at first glance. Students experience the meaning of “responsible citizenship.”You can see from our alumni profiles the types of graduates we produce.You can shape the future by supporting St. Jerome’s and giving today’s students the opportunity to experienceour unique brand of education. You can help the leaders of tomorrow by providing them with:• interactive, technologically accessible space by donating to the Capital Building Fund• financial aid by supporting SJU scholarships• the chance to engage with the world by supporting the Centre for Responsible CitizenshipHow?Give Online – It’s Fast!Visit www.sju.ca and click on the “Donate Now” button. Use your credit card to make an online donation today!Donate your publicly-traded securities – it can save you money.If you donate shares, you are given a tax receipt for the value of the shares on the day you donate themand pay NO capital gains tax. If you cash in your shares and donate the money, 50% of the taxable gainmust be reported as income. Here’s an example:Sell shares(no donation)Sell shares& donate proceedsDonate sharesProceeds of Sale $50,000 $50,000 $50,000Adjusted Cost Base $10,000 $10,000 $10,000Capital Gain $40,000 $40,000 $40,000Taxable Capital Gain $20,000 $20,000 n/aTax on Capital Gain $9,200 $9,200 n/aGross Tax Savings n/a ($23,000) ($23,000)*Net Savings $9,200 ($13,800) ($23,000)*Based on marginal tax rate of approximately 46%Leave a Lasting Legacy – It doesn’t affect your current income.Make a bequest to St. Jerome’s University in your will. You can designate your gift to the general purposesof the University or restrict your gift for a specific purpose. Here is some sample wording for your will:“I give to St. Jerome’s University, Province of Ontario the sum of $_______ (or percentage of residual estate or specific gift,securities, etc.) to be used for the general purposes of the University.”For more information about making donations to St. Jerome’s University, please contact Nadine Collins,University Advancement Officer, at nacollins@uwaterloo.ca or 519-884-8111 ext. 28255.15