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KUDOSConcordia chair of theBoard of Governors NormanHébert Jr., BComm 77, washonoured by the CanadianAutomobile Dealers Association(CADA) in January. Normanreceived the 2012 CADA Laureatedealer recognition award in thecategory of Ambassadorship.Norman was one of three recipients selected from more than3,200 dealers across Canada. He is the long-time president andCEO of Montreal-area car dealership Groupe Park Avenue Inc.Lionel Perez, BA (poli. sci.)92, was elected by acclamationas borough mayor of Côtedes-Neiges–Notre-Damede-Grâceon November 22,after previous borough mayorMichael Applebaum becamemayor of Montreal. Lionelwas first elected in 2009 asmunicipal city councillor. Heis currently vice-president of the Commission of Examinationof Contracts, which reviews contracts to ensure compliancewith relevant legal tender rules and legislation. He also sits onthe Transportation and Public Works Permanent Commissionand the CMM Commission on Economic Development.Thomas Königsthal Jr.97Mirko Sablich, BComm(econ.), and BFA (musiccomp.) 09, born in Lima,Peru, earned a Masters inMusic Composition degreefrom Université de Montrealin 2011. “After working in thebusiness sector and studyingmusic for several years, I finallydecided to pursue an artisticcareer in music composition.I am a freelance experimentalcomposer based in Montreal.I also currently researchthe ethics and aesthetics ofmusic composition, whichincludes studies in creativity,imagination, intuition andmusical acoustics and tuningsystems. My music derives fromcreative applications of diversefields such as mathematics,visual arts, literature andpoetry, philosophy, musictheories, natural and urbanphenomena, among others.”mirkosablich.wordpress.com, emsis.ca/publishing01Juozas Cernius,BFA (studio arts), is adocumentary and fine artphotographer in London,Ont. Juozas is co-founder ofForward Factory, a web-basedenterprise. He is currentlyworking on a photographicdocumentary called TheHUMANitarians: The Faces,The Places, The Challenges, whichfocuses on the human side ofvoluntary aid work. cernius.comJoel Alexander Hampson,BEng (bldg. eng.), and DanyTremblay, BEng (bldg. eng.)91, started a professionalstructural-engineering servicesKEEP IN TOUCHNew job? Just moved? Just married? Or just want to let yourformer classmates know what you’ve been up to? Visitalumni.concordia.ca/keepintouchOr mail or email us any information about yourself — don’t be shy —you’d like to appear in Class Acts.Please include: your name (including name at graduation); year(s)of graduation and degree(s) from Concordia, Loyola or Sir George,and other universities; street address, phone number(s) and emailaddress; and any other relevant personal or business info.By email: alumni@concordia.ca Subject: Class ActsBy mail: Class Acts, Advancement and Alumni Relations,Concordia University, 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W., FB 520,Montreal, QC H3G 1M8Join the the Concordia University Alumni Association LinkedIn groupat alumni.concordia.ca/benefits/olc.Judith Baylin-Stern, BFA 71, presented her painting, Rwanda, asa gift to Senator and Lt. Gen. Roméo Dallaire (ret.) after his lectureat Concordia’s J.A. DeSève Cinema on November 2. Dallaire wasinvited by Concordia’s Department of History and the MontrealInstitute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies to speak aboutCanada’s role in protecting human rights around the world.Judith is a clinical psychologist in Montreal. baylinstern.com42 | spring 2013 concordia university magazine
Allan Ailo, BA (comm. studies) 76, right, was awarded theQueen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contribution toheraldry (the art and science of coats of arms) in Canada. KevinS. MacLeod, left, Usher of the Black Rod of the Senate of Canadaand Canadian Secretary to the Queen, made the presentation at the2012 national conference of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canadain Nanaimo, B.C., in May. Allan is a graphic artist and lives in NewWestminster, B.C. He is a popular lecturer and writer on variousaspects of heraldry and was the first to teach classes in heraldry forVancouver School Board Continuing Education. He serves as vicepresidentof the B.C./Yukon branch of the Royal Heraldry Societyof Canada and is also active at the national level. He is currentlyworking on a project for the Canadian Heraldic Authority.Cyd E. Courchesne, BSc (biophys. ed.) 81, was invested as anOfficer in the Order of Military Merit by Governor General ofCanada David Johnston, Commander-in-Chief of Canada,during an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa onDecember 12. The Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctivemerit and exceptional service displayed by the men andwomen of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve.company, Génie Structured’Ayiti (GSA), in Pétion-Ville,Haiti, in September. “GSA nowhas a range of projects: newschool construction for nongovernmentalorganizations,earthquake-damaged buildingrepairs, seismic retrofits,new high-end residentialconstruction and a veryinteresting historic building.Dany hired two local engineersand we are expanding to meetthe needs for our services.Furthermore, we keep theoffice open on weekends forlocal engineers who want todevelop their abilities, and I ammentoring about 20 Haitiansin structural design, whichI learned at Concordia.”07Julien Fréchette,BFA (film prod.), is aMontreal-based filmmaker,writer, director andcameraman. His documentary,Le prix des mots, premiered atMontreal’s Cinéma Excentrisand Quebec City’s CinémaLe Clap in February. Thedocumentary, produced by MC2Communication Média and theNational Film Board of Canada,tackles the legal battle thatresulted from Alain Deneault’scontroversial 2008 book, NoirCanada. The book examinedinternational observers’assertions of alleged abusesby dozens of Canadian miningcompanies. julienfrechette.com10Vladimir Cara, BFA(theatre), was the makeup/effectsdesigner — anintegral part of the show — forthe world-premiere productionof Infinithéâtre’s Kafka’s Ape.The play, adapted by directorGuy Sprung from Franz Kafka’sA Report to an Academy, ranfrom January 28 to February17 at Bain St. Michel inMontreal. The disturbing satirestarred Howard Rosensteinas keynote speaker, theprimate Mr. Redpeter.Laurier Chabot, BComm 05, left, was awarded the QueenElizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from Lt. Governor ofQuebec Pierre Duschesne in Montreal in November. Laurierwas honoured for his work during his tour of duty in Afghanistanfrom November 2010 to June 2011. He was the only NATOsoldier that was semi-fluent in several dialects of Pashto,using this to connect with local elders and village informants.Laurier is currently studying psychology at Concordia.concordia university magazine spring 2013 | 43
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