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A life to CelebrateThe Mount community is mourning the loss of DyrickMcDermott, BBA ’94, Athletics Recreation Assistant andWomen’s Basketball Coach, who passed away suddenly in April.Dyrick was passionately devoted to all of the Mount’s studentathletes and, in particular, the women’s basketball teams thathe coached since 2001.Dyrick entered the doors at the Mount as a student andbasketball recruit in 1989, graduating in 1994. The followingyear he began his career as Head Coach of the women’s varsitybasketball team at the University of King’s College. He foundhis way home to the Mount in 2001 and started to work inthe Athletics Department. His dedication to the athletes wasregionally and nationally recognized when he was named ACAACoach of the year six times and received CCAA Coach of theyear for women’s basketball in 2007.Over the years, Dyrick made many profound contributionsto his teams, volunteer coaching and his work at the IWK.Basketball, physical fitness and students were his passions.His on-going relationships with players, even after graduation,demonstrated that many valued him as more than a Coach.He was a respected mentor and friend, who was there forstudents and shared many lessons about integrity, hardwork, and fairness. He is survived by his wife Jeanette andchildren Chloe and Hayden.Memorial donations can be made to the Dyrick McDermottMemorial Endowed Leadership Award. To donate, pleasecall 902.457.6470 or 1.888.678.2586 (toll free in Canada/US/Bermuda) or donate online at www.msvu.ca.Future site of Teaching, Learning and Research CentreAdvancement HouseOn January 15, 2009 the Department ofUniversity Advancement moved into new digson campus. Alumnae and friends can nowfind alumnae relations and development inAdvancement House.In the spring of 2008, the Mount acquired the church propertyadjacent to campus. The Rectory for Our Lady of PerpetualHelp Church has undergone an extreme makeover and nowhouses offices for all the staff of University Advancement.“We are delighted to have a space that is so open andinviting,” states Jone Mitchell, Associate Vice-President,Advancement. “Plus the entire staff is now physically located inone area, making it easy for our alumnae and donors tofind us.”Brought in on time and on budget, the renovations wereundertaken by Mount’s Department of Facilities Management.According to Bruce MacNeil, Director, Facilities Management,“Changing what was essentially a residence into a professionaloffice space was an exciting project for all the staff involvedand we are very proud of the work done by the employees atthe Mount.”The basement level of the church building, also affectionatelyknown as ‘the garden level’, is undergoing renovations andis transforming into offices to accommodate the increasedresearch activity on campus. This office space should becompleted in June 2009.Advancement House is located at 8 Melody Drive. Alumnaeand friends are invited to stop by for a visit.4 Folia Montana