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<strong>HK</strong><br />
newsletter<br />
Summer 2012<br />
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST<br />
• Dr. Dick Moriarty: 60 years<br />
at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
• Farewell to Dr. Marge Holman<br />
• Celebration <strong>of</strong> Excellence<br />
in Research, Scholarship<br />
and Creative Activity<br />
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:<br />
Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2<br />
Dean’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2<br />
Kinesiology Update . . . . . . . . . . . .3<br />
2011 and 2012 Graduates . . . . . .4<br />
Kinesiology News . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />
ARS Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12<br />
Research Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14<br />
Faculty News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />
Alumni Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
<strong>HK</strong><br />
Editorial<br />
W<br />
elcome to the 2012 Summer<br />
edition <strong>of</strong> the <strong>HK</strong> Newsletter!<br />
A special welcome is<br />
extended to our graduating classes in the<br />
fall <strong>of</strong> 2011 and spring <strong>of</strong> 2012, creating<br />
our newest cohort <strong>of</strong> <strong>HK</strong> Alumni. We hope<br />
that you enjoy the latest edition, and encourage<br />
you to send us updates on your<br />
successes to include in future editions.<br />
This Summer edition <strong>of</strong> the <strong>HK</strong> Newsletter<br />
is especially exciting, as this is the inaugural<br />
year <strong>of</strong> the electronic version. From this<br />
point forward alumni will receive their <strong>HK</strong><br />
Newsletter via email. It will also be available<br />
on the Human Kinetics Website and<br />
on the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Kinesiology<br />
Facebook page, so please share this information<br />
with any <strong>HK</strong> Alumni who we may<br />
not have current email addresses for.<br />
Thank you once again to Ms. Diane Du-<br />
Dean’s Message<br />
A<br />
fter spending 12 wonderful<br />
years in North Wales, it is certainly<br />
an uplifting experience<br />
to see the blue skies and smiling faces <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
My first year as Dean <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics<br />
has been filled with excitement that<br />
surpasses my expectations. As we were<br />
finding our way around <strong>Windsor</strong> during our<br />
first week in the city, it became very apparent<br />
how highly regarded and popular<br />
Human Kinetics is in the community. The<br />
principle by which we integrate activities<br />
puis, Ms. Pat McTaggart, and Ms. Cathy<br />
Greenwell—the <strong>HK</strong> Secretaries whose hard<br />
work and dedication make this Newsletter<br />
possible. Throughout the Newsletter you<br />
will have the chance to read about our current<br />
Faculty, Alumni and Students. Special<br />
features in this edition congratulate Dr.<br />
Marge Holman on her upcoming retirement<br />
and Dr. Dick Moriarty on his 60th year at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. Additionally, we celebrate<br />
the recent successes within the Department<br />
at the Celebration <strong>of</strong> Excellence<br />
in Research, Scholarship and Creative<br />
in research, teaching and community service<br />
in an environment that is enjoyable to<br />
work and study is clearly the hallmark <strong>of</strong><br />
our outstanding reputation. The success<br />
<strong>of</strong> our athletics teams and campus recreation<br />
programs is staggering and is receiv-<br />
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Activity; where we had winners in three<br />
categories: Outstanding Undergraduate<br />
Student (Renee Meloche-Sarah Woodruff<br />
(Advisor)); Outstanding Graduate Student<br />
(Timothy Burkhart-David Andrews (Advisor));<br />
and Outstanding Staff (Don Clarke).<br />
This year we also welcomed Dr. Michael<br />
Khan to the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics in<br />
the position <strong>of</strong> Dean. You will have the<br />
chance to learn about some <strong>of</strong> the new<br />
initiatives that he has created, as well as<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the most loved <strong>HK</strong> events that<br />
he has maintained. Students, Faculty and<br />
Staff continue to reap the benefits <strong>of</strong> the<br />
new facilities. If you still have yet to tour<br />
our new building, labs, and classrooms, we<br />
welcome you to stop in for a visit, or join us<br />
during the <strong>HK</strong> Alumni Weekend this fall.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Adriana Duquette<br />
duquette@uwindsor.ca<br />
ing increased recognition at national levels<br />
and on the international stage.<br />
As the new Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>HK</strong>, I look forward<br />
to building on the success nurtured by Dr.<br />
Bob Boucher as we continue to merge the<br />
talents and resources in Kinesiology and<br />
Athletics and Recreation Services. Most<br />
importantly, the quality <strong>of</strong> our graduates<br />
and their ability to pursue successful careers<br />
is our number one priority.<br />
It has been a pleasure meeting many <strong>of</strong><br />
you in my first year and I look forward to<br />
exciting times ahead during my tenure as<br />
Dean.<br />
Michael Khan
Kinesiology Update<br />
Greetings once again from the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Kinesiology. I think<br />
this is the fourteenth or fifteenth<br />
time I have had the pleasure <strong>of</strong> up-dating<br />
you on departmental activities and I always<br />
look forward to writing about what I consider<br />
to be the best Kinesiology program<br />
in Canada. Over the past several years, I<br />
have met with hundreds or even thousands<br />
<strong>of</strong> prospective students and their parents.<br />
During these meetings I always brag about<br />
our faculty and student accomplishments<br />
and quite <strong>of</strong>ten name specific graduates<br />
who are now in productive, interesting, and<br />
important careers. I tell all <strong>of</strong> them how Kinesiology<br />
has led the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
in many ways and how the <strong>Windsor</strong> “Kinesiology<br />
Family” has grown and prospered.<br />
Our program reviews have resulted in A+<br />
ratings, our undergraduate and graduate<br />
programs are at all-time highs in terms <strong>of</strong><br />
enrolment and we are about to launch a<br />
PhD program within the next few months.<br />
As I have said many times, it is easy to sell<br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> Kinesiology. I just point to our faculty,<br />
our students, and our graduates. We<br />
know the impact we have on our students<br />
and seeing them succeed is the most important<br />
reward a faculty member can earn.<br />
More recently, as I complete my 35th<br />
year in Human Kinetics, I have been thinking<br />
about the larger picture and about the<br />
impact that <strong>Windsor</strong> Kinesiology has had<br />
on our field both nationally and worldwide.<br />
In the early days, our faculty members<br />
were instrumental in the formation<br />
<strong>of</strong> important organizations like CCUPEKA<br />
and the Canadian Association <strong>of</strong> Sport Sciences.<br />
Over the years we have had several<br />
faculty members serve as founding<br />
members <strong>of</strong> various sub-disciplinary organizations,<br />
presidents, board members,<br />
journal editors, and scientific committee<br />
members. Beyond those contributions,<br />
many former faculty members, undergraduate<br />
students and graduate students have<br />
gone on to success in senior administrative<br />
positions in various universities and<br />
colleges both in Canada and around the<br />
world. Dr. Bob Boucher and I came up with<br />
a list, which we know is only partial, that<br />
included 35 names <strong>of</strong> people who have left<br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> and gone on to become leaders in<br />
our field at universities like, Alberta, Manitoba,<br />
Saskatchewan, McMaster, Queens,<br />
Western, Waterloo, York, Ottawa, Toronto,<br />
Brock, Laurentian, Winnipeg, Lethbridge,<br />
Concordia, Dalhousie, and several others.<br />
There is no doubt that <strong>Windsor</strong>’s Human<br />
Kinetics Faculty has been instrumental in<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology as a recognized<br />
field <strong>of</strong> higher education, not only on<br />
our own campus but well beyond.<br />
As we move forward into the future, I am<br />
confident that our outstanding faculty and<br />
staff, our current programs and our new<br />
PhD program will keep us at the forefront<br />
<strong>of</strong> our field. We will continue to value our<br />
alumni and will count on your support to<br />
spread the word far and wide that Kinesiology<br />
at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> is a terrific<br />
program. There is no doubt that there will<br />
be significant challenges due primarily to<br />
budget realignments but, as with challenges<br />
in the past, the “Kinesiology Family” will<br />
deal with them and continue to move forward.<br />
Our hallmark has always been student<br />
centred education based on a foundation<br />
<strong>of</strong> cutting edge research and teaching<br />
excellence. The department will continue<br />
to strive for success in both <strong>of</strong> those important<br />
areas. As always, I wish all <strong>of</strong> you<br />
continued success in your careers and personal<br />
lives. Please come and see us any<br />
time you are in the area and please make a<br />
special effort to visit at Alumni Weekend.<br />
All the best,<br />
Wayne Marino<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Department Head<br />
<strong>of</strong> Kinesiology<br />
wmarino@uwindsor.ca<br />
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EDITOR<br />
Adriana Duquette<br />
duquette@uwindsor.ca<br />
LAYOUT<br />
Diane Dupuis<br />
ddupuis@uwindsor.ca<br />
& Curtis JK Printing<br />
NEWS ITEMS<br />
Alumni News<br />
hk@uwindsor.ca<br />
Kinesiology News–Cathy Greenwell<br />
cathyg@uwindsor.ca<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Sylvia Jimenez<br />
jimenez@uwindsor.ca<br />
PHONE<br />
(519) 253-3000, ext. 2429<br />
FAX<br />
(519) 973-7056<br />
KINESIOLOGY WEB PAGE:<br />
www.uwindsor.ca/kinesiology<br />
LANCERS WEB PAGE:<br />
www.windsorlancers.ca<br />
<strong>HK</strong> ALUMNI WEEKEND:<br />
www.uwindsor.ca/hk (under<br />
<strong>HK</strong> Alumni/Anniversaries/Weekend)<br />
U <strong>of</strong> W ALUMNI WEB PAGE:<br />
www.uwindsor.ca/alumni<br />
PHOTOS ON COVER<br />
Dr. Richard Moriarty<br />
Kin One Team Leaders at Welcome Week<br />
Orientation 2011<br />
Back row (L-R): Michael Ayotte, Andrew<br />
McManus, Zach Nickels, Anthony Menei, Shawn<br />
McDonald, Shane Freeman, Kyle Bendell, Adam<br />
McMahon, Nico Ringeling, Rama Mustafa, Deirion<br />
Sookram, Vincenzo Liburdi<br />
Middle Row (L-R): Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tiffany (Quinn) Martindale<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ’05, M<strong>HK</strong> ’07), Andrew Patterson, Chelsea<br />
Paterson, Brianna DeSantis, Samantha Langan,<br />
Bridget Jeffray, Stephanie LeBlanc, Melissa<br />
Leffelhoc, Katie Giahatzis, Melanie Hicks, Daina<br />
Sablinskas, Carly Meyer, Bianca Civerio, Angel<br />
Renaud<br />
Front Row L-R: Amanda Martinello, Shannon<br />
Mueller, Teresa Lohonyai, Jessica Bukovac,<br />
Carleigh Lalonge<br />
Missing: Kamar Anglin, Pam Mailloux, Chelsea<br />
Wade
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2011/12 Faculty <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics’ Graduates<br />
October 2011<br />
MASTER OF HUMAN<br />
KINETICS<br />
Michael Angelidis<br />
Tara Diesbourg<br />
Martina Kovacevic<br />
Sergio Perciballi<br />
Daryl Stephenson<br />
Lindsay Walsh<br />
Philip Wick<br />
BACHELOR OF HUMAN<br />
KINETICS<br />
HONOURS LEISURE AND<br />
SPORT MANAGEMENT<br />
Cory Fernandes<br />
Marc Jean<br />
Adam Powell<br />
HONOURS MOvEMENT<br />
SCIENCE<br />
Marina Glavas<br />
Lemar Green<br />
Bridgit Hindermeier<br />
Eric Jackson<br />
Cecilia MacDonald<br />
Dana Pizzo<br />
HONOURS MOvEMENT<br />
SCIENCE<br />
CO-OPERATIvE EDUCATION<br />
Danielle Beaudet<br />
HONOURS SPORT<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
Neil Pettit<br />
June 2012<br />
BOARD OF GOvERNORS<br />
MEDAL<br />
Renee Meloche<br />
MASTER OF HUMAN<br />
KINETICS<br />
Alison Divine<br />
Michelle Dotzert<br />
Brandon Finn<br />
Kalin Shepherd Gawinski<br />
Seanne Goodfellow<br />
Matthew Kanters<br />
Srdjan Lemez<br />
Jacqueline Liffiton<br />
Paul Little<br />
Kyle Nishizaki<br />
Ian Osei Owusu<br />
Samantha Pang<br />
Svein Piene<br />
Hannah Roukema<br />
Celina Shirazipour<br />
Sabrina Slama<br />
Kristy Smith<br />
Can Wu<br />
BACHELOR OF HUMAN<br />
KINETICS<br />
HONOURS LEISURE AND<br />
SPORT MANAGEMENT<br />
Marshall Bondy<br />
Stephanie Dixon<br />
Jimmy El-Turk<br />
Joshua McFadden<br />
Laura Mullins<br />
David Pinard<br />
Ryan Tatar<br />
HONOURS MOvEMENT<br />
SCIENCE<br />
Jeffrey Ackersviller<br />
Michael Ayotte<br />
Melanie Azevedo<br />
Glen Baker<br />
Ryan Banerd<br />
Curtis Bannon<br />
Michael Baran<br />
Brittany Becker<br />
Marybeth Beechey<br />
Francois Bernatchez<br />
Amy Blencowe<br />
J. Tyler Briffa<br />
Mitchell Broser<br />
Lewis Bryant<br />
Jessicaukovac<br />
Kyle Busch<br />
Mathew Charron<br />
Shu Anne Chen<br />
Amber Cooper<br />
Christopher Corrente<br />
Emma Coulombe<br />
Ryan Crouch<br />
Anthony Dandie<br />
Amanda Decaire<br />
Matthew Dennis<br />
Mackenzie Devin<br />
Danielle DeVries<br />
Christopher Di Lorenzo<br />
Milan Dobric<br />
Natasha Gasparin<br />
Katie Giahatzis<br />
David Haradyn<br />
J. Craig Harwood<br />
Melanie Hicks<br />
Megan Houlahan<br />
Mary Houle<br />
Deborah Ivey<br />
Richard Johnston<br />
Christopher Johnstone<br />
Charles Kahelin<br />
Piotr Karas<br />
John Korkees<br />
Sara Kox<br />
Randy Kuefler<br />
Maja Kujundzic<br />
Elizabeth Lamers<br />
Samantha Langan<br />
Samantha Langstaff<br />
Peter Lanni<br />
Stephanie LeBlanc<br />
Melissa Leffelhoc<br />
Tanya Lefrancois<br />
Adam Linka<br />
Mackenzie Liska<br />
Selma Ljeti<br />
Adam Ludolph<br />
Stephen Lussier<br />
Wilson Ly<br />
Aaron Karl Ma<br />
Kevin Mageto<br />
Samuel Malian<br />
Garrison Matte<br />
Adam McMahon<br />
Morgan McNaughton<br />
Heather McNeely<br />
Kevin McRae<br />
June 2012 Convocation, B<strong>HK</strong> Grads (L-R) Melissa Lefelhoc, Michael Ayotte,<br />
Vincenzo Liburdi, Morgan McNaughton, Teresa Lohonyai, and Nico Ringeling.<br />
Renee Meloche<br />
Katherine Mitchell<br />
Shannon Mueller<br />
Rama Mustafa<br />
John Nickels<br />
Adam Norman<br />
Leo Obeid<br />
Keenan O’Brien<br />
Kevin Overholt<br />
Andrew Patterson<br />
Jessica Perissinotti<br />
Nicholas Peters<br />
Stefan Puchnatyj<br />
Nico Ringeling<br />
Daina Sablinskas<br />
Saeed Serbeh<br />
Vanessa Seu<br />
Matthew Shafer<br />
Christopher Shaw<br />
Julia Snihurowycz<br />
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Jennifer Tomayer<br />
Dejana Trninic<br />
Tina Vagnini<br />
Ana Vrcelj<br />
Cassandra Wilbur<br />
Ashely Wirth<br />
Justin Woods<br />
Hai Chuan Yu<br />
Debora Zegrean<br />
Alaina Zvric<br />
HONOURS MOvEMENT<br />
SCIENCE<br />
CO-OPERATIvE EDUCATION<br />
Jeremy Cousineau<br />
Roberto Di Natale Jr.<br />
Beau Dubois<br />
Lyla Ellens<br />
Teresa Lohonyai<br />
Eric Skene<br />
HONOURS SPORT<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
Andrew Boyes<br />
Brett Bulmer<br />
Kelsey Connor<br />
Rene Dewachter<br />
James Donoghue<br />
Ivo Frankovich<br />
Lisa Headley<br />
Mark Hebert<br />
Christopher Jones<br />
Kaitlyn Koning<br />
Jenna LaMantia<br />
Vincenzo Liburdi<br />
Milana McNamee<br />
Sarah McPhail<br />
Kevin Moran<br />
Hayley Ostrowski<br />
Alicia Phillips<br />
Andrew Rawlinko<br />
Britton Stanbury<br />
Alexandra Thomas<br />
HONOURS SPORT STUDIES<br />
Kamar Anglin<br />
Sucipto Buchan<br />
Jason Gander<br />
Sophie Gartner-Manzon<br />
Bridget Jeffray<br />
Heather Kurpe<br />
Amanda Martinello<br />
Collin Morton<br />
Ashley Noel<br />
Kasandra Peeters<br />
Daniel Sutton
Kinesiology News<br />
Among the Best in the World<br />
Recent rankings have proven what those<br />
who work in the Master <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics<br />
program in sport management have quietly<br />
known all along: their’s is among the best<br />
in the world.<br />
Mike Thompson stands in the players’ bench at the<br />
Air Canada Centre. A graduate <strong>of</strong> the M<strong>HK</strong> program in<br />
sport management, he’s now the coordinator <strong>of</strong> fan<br />
services for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.<br />
The program, with six faculty members<br />
and an average <strong>of</strong> about 15 to 20 graduate<br />
students a year, was recently ranked<br />
in third place worldwide by the SportBusiness<br />
International 2012 Postgraduate<br />
Sports Course Guide.<br />
Kinesiology pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jess Dixon said<br />
considering that<br />
U<strong>Windsor</strong> is on the<br />
same list as firstplace<br />
Ohio <strong>University</strong><br />
and the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
at Amherst—which<br />
he says are two <strong>of</strong><br />
the most highlyregarded<br />
schools in<br />
the world for post<br />
graduate sports management programs—<br />
his department, and the entire campus,<br />
should be extremely honoured.<br />
“To be in the company <strong>of</strong> those two<br />
schools alone is very impressive,” said Dr.<br />
Dixon, who earned his own PhD at U-Mass.<br />
“I’m very proud <strong>of</strong> these rankings.”<br />
Jess said a major contributing factor to<br />
scoring so high on that list was the fact<br />
that 85 percent <strong>of</strong> the program’s grads find<br />
jobs in their field.<br />
Mike Thompson, who graduated from<br />
the program in 2010, landed the job <strong>of</strong><br />
his dreams as coordinator <strong>of</strong> fan services<br />
for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment,<br />
owners <strong>of</strong> the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto<br />
Raptors, the Toronto Marlies and the<br />
Toronto F.C. soccer team. Also a graduate<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Odette School <strong>of</strong> Business, he said<br />
he was thrilled to hear about the award,<br />
but not necessarily surprised.<br />
“It’s a department that really cares<br />
about its students and what they do when<br />
they graduate,” said Mike, who oversees a<br />
staff <strong>of</strong> 25 people devoted to ensuring fans<br />
have a top-notch experience when they attend<br />
any <strong>of</strong> the company’s venues, which<br />
include the Air Canada Centre, BMO Field<br />
and the Ricoh Coliseum.<br />
An Oshawa native, Mike scored a placement<br />
working with the communications<br />
department for the Toronto Blue Jays while<br />
still a student under Jess’ tutelage. He supported<br />
baseball writers in the press box,<br />
providing them with creative games notes,<br />
lineups and other team information.<br />
“When I was working with the Blue Jays<br />
it never felt like work and it still doesn’t<br />
now that I’m here at Maple Leaf Sports,”<br />
he said.<br />
However, pr<strong>of</strong>essional sports teams<br />
aren’t the only places the program’s grads<br />
can find employment, Jess said. They’ve<br />
found success in such diverse areas as in<br />
municipal parks, recreation, culture and<br />
tourism programs; the sporting goods and<br />
apparel industry; international, national<br />
and provincial sport governing bodies;<br />
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2011 Community Inclusion Award Community Living Essex County<br />
The Community Living Essex<br />
County hosted their 50th annual<br />
general meeting on June 21, 2011<br />
in McGregor, Ontario. The Community<br />
Inclusion Award was presented<br />
to the Department <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology for<br />
their role in implementing a fitness<br />
program and an adapted physical<br />
activity manual for participants <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Community Living Program.<br />
Accepting the award on behalf <strong>of</strong> the department was Chad Sutherland, Applied Learning<br />
Coordinator; Deborah Wolf, B<strong>HK</strong> candidate; and Dr. Wayne Marino, Department Head <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology<br />
sport media; athletic facilities and venues;<br />
management and marketing agencies; intercollegiate<br />
athletics; campus recreation;<br />
and public and private sport and recreation<br />
camps and resorts.<br />
Human Kinetics dean Michael Khan<br />
said the program’s success can be directly<br />
attributed to a collective effort from all the<br />
faculty and staff who work there.<br />
“We’ve got a tremendous team here and<br />
everyone is devoted to ensuring that our<br />
students get everything they need to help<br />
them succeed,” said Dr. Khan. “There’s a<br />
great tradition here <strong>of</strong> student centred excellence<br />
in which we integrate activities in<br />
research, teaching and community service<br />
and these rankings are a validation <strong>of</strong> all<br />
our efforts.”<br />
<strong>HK</strong> Students Win CIS Awards<br />
(L-R): Future <strong>HK</strong> grad student Jessica Clemencon<br />
being honored as a first team CIS All-Canadian;<br />
kinesiology student Laura Mullins (B<strong>HK</strong> ’10) captured<br />
the CIS Tracy MacLeod Award for her determination<br />
and perseverance; and Miah-Marie Langlois<br />
was honored as a first team CIS All-Canadian.
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Outstanding<br />
undergrad<br />
among research<br />
honourees<br />
Renee Meloche, left, straps a skin surface temperature<br />
monitor on to the arm <strong>of</strong> volleyball player<br />
Paige MacDowell.<br />
Volleyball players like Paige McDowell<br />
have a little more spring in their step<br />
out on the court these days thanks to the<br />
award-winning research <strong>of</strong> undergraduate<br />
Renee Meloche.<br />
“It was great to do a study that was really<br />
practical that could help the girls to<br />
perform better,” said Renee, a fourth-year<br />
kinesiology major who received one <strong>of</strong> two<br />
outstanding undergraduate student awards<br />
at the Celebration <strong>of</strong> Excellence in Research,<br />
Scholarship and Creative Activity.<br />
Under the supervision <strong>of</strong> assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Sarah Woodruff, Renee conducted a<br />
week-long study last year with the Lancer<br />
women’s volleyball team. Using the department’s<br />
recently-acquired Bod-Pod,<br />
she measured each player’s body composition.<br />
Then, for the entire week, players<br />
wore a device that constantly records skin<br />
surface temperature—directly related to<br />
caloric energy output—and kept a log <strong>of</strong><br />
everything they ate and drank. At the end<br />
<strong>of</strong> the week, their body composition was<br />
recorded again.<br />
According to her results, the players<br />
weren’t consuming nearly enough calories for<br />
the amount <strong>of</strong> energy they were expending.<br />
“Overall the girls were expending significantly<br />
more calories than they were<br />
taking in, so they had a negative energy<br />
balance,” said Renee, who noted that on<br />
game days they were burning an average<br />
<strong>of</strong> 4,000 calories.<br />
After the study was complete, the players<br />
received an individualized record <strong>of</strong><br />
their data and nutrition counselling.<br />
Renee had her work ranked as the highest<br />
abstract when it was presented at the<br />
Western Society for Kinesiology and Wellness<br />
conference in Las Vegas last fall.<br />
Kinesiology Health and Wellness<br />
students joined CBC <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Walking Group<br />
Dr. Woodruff’s first year Health and<br />
Wellness class joined Susan Pedler, news-<br />
Thumbs up<br />
Enthusiastic well wishers from<br />
the <strong>University</strong> community cheer as<br />
kinesiology student and captain <strong>of</strong><br />
the Lancer golf team, Michael Aylotte<br />
(far right) passes the medal<br />
to the next runner, Rita Jacques, in<br />
the foyer <strong>of</strong> Lambton Tower.<br />
Michael is involved in a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> community initiatives to support<br />
services to individuals with epilepsy<br />
and is involved in the care <strong>of</strong> a<br />
sibling with a disability. He is an Ontario Scholar who has served as co-chair <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Leadership Camp Committee at R.S.McLaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute; is<br />
a member <strong>of</strong> the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s STARK Ambassador Program in the<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics; and is an executive committee member <strong>of</strong> the KIN 1 Program<br />
in the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics.<br />
The two were among 7,000 runners who recreated the Canadian segment <strong>of</strong> Rick<br />
Hansen’s 1986 Man in Motion tour between Aug. 24, 2011 and May 22, 2012. This<br />
journey <strong>of</strong> more than 12,000 kilometres visited over 6000 communities and celebrated<br />
the achievements <strong>of</strong> everyday heroes.<br />
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Adriana Duquette,<br />
kinesiology<br />
laboratory<br />
coordinator,<br />
demonstrates a<br />
speed stacking<br />
exercise to a group<br />
<strong>of</strong> students attending<br />
Academie Ste. Cecile<br />
on exchange from<br />
Columbia that were<br />
on campus in July<br />
2011.<br />
caster for CBC News, on her daily walk at<br />
the riverfront on January 19th. The class<br />
also got to meet Dr. Kimmerle, who walks<br />
regularly with Susan.
Amsterdam experience helps<br />
student researcher learn the<br />
value <strong>of</strong> relationships<br />
<strong>HK</strong> graduate<br />
student Samantha<br />
Pang spent her entire<br />
summer working<br />
in the Netherlands<br />
researching how to<br />
build a marketing<br />
strategy to increase<br />
the number <strong>of</strong> visits<br />
sport enthusiasts<br />
and tourists make<br />
to the Olympic Experience, an attraction at<br />
the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam.<br />
The stadium where Pang spent her summer<br />
was built for the 1928 Games and the<br />
city is currently preparing a bid to host<br />
them again in 2028 to mark the facility’s<br />
100th anniversary. The building is now<br />
mostly a monument but it is still used for<br />
various activities, from national sporting<br />
events to music festivals, Pang said. A bid<br />
for the Games would have to include upgrades<br />
and expansion, she added.<br />
Her summer research project, done under<br />
the direction <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jess Dixon,<br />
will aid in future marketing strategies for<br />
the Olympic Experience.<br />
<strong>HK</strong> Book Award recipient Natalie Ethier (centre)<br />
accepts congratulations from Anna Marano (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
’10) <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics Publishers and U<strong>Windsor</strong><br />
kinesiology pr<strong>of</strong>essor Scott Martyn, an editor <strong>of</strong><br />
Tarnished Rings: The International Olympic Committee<br />
and the Salt Lake City Bid Scandal. Natalie<br />
plans to study kinesiology at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> in September and said she can’t wait.<br />
2012 <strong>HK</strong> Book Award winners:<br />
• Sarah Wong, Academie Ste. Cecile<br />
International School<br />
• Steven Kulesza, Assumption College<br />
School<br />
• Johny Krahn, Belle River District High<br />
School<br />
• Jordan Deneau, F.J. Brennan High School<br />
• Katrina Paty, Cardinal Carter Catholic<br />
Secondary School<br />
• Jenna Diamante, Catholic Cental High<br />
School<br />
• Jessika Veigli, Essex District High School<br />
• Natalie Ethier, École Secondaire L’Essor<br />
• Christina Mo, J.L. Forster Secondary<br />
School<br />
• Michael Mallender, General Amherst<br />
High School<br />
• Jenna Wright, Harrow District High<br />
School<br />
• Brandon McBride, W.F. Herman<br />
Secondary School<br />
• Christian Ieraci, Holy Names High School<br />
• Travis Durocher, Kennedy Collegiate<br />
Institute<br />
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Golf Championship<br />
<strong>HK</strong><br />
A member <strong>of</strong> the Lancer golf team,<br />
Kinesiology student Kaella McLellan got<br />
a chance to learn how the pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
play when she caddied during the<br />
Canadian Tour Championship, August<br />
25 to 28, 2011 at <strong>Windsor</strong>’s Ambassador<br />
Golf Club. Prior to the tournament, she<br />
was the co-chair for the event’s volunteer<br />
committee, which gave her practical<br />
experience to complement her studies in<br />
leisure and sport management.<br />
(L–R): Kaella McLellan, Dan Haldorson,<br />
Deputy Executive Director Canadian Golf<br />
Tour, Shayne Whiting<br />
• Caitlyn Longmuir, Kingsville District High<br />
School<br />
• Nicholas Marentette, École Secondaire<br />
E.J. Lajeunesse<br />
• Danielle Vandervecht, Leamington<br />
District Secondary School<br />
• Kevin Victor, Maranatha Christian<br />
Academy<br />
• Alexandra Moore, Vincent Massey<br />
Secondary School<br />
• Britney Hawkins, Riverside Secondary<br />
School<br />
• Anthony Valeri, St. Anne High School<br />
• Derek Murphy, St. Joseph’s Catholic<br />
High School<br />
• John Travo, St. Thomas <strong>of</strong> Villanova<br />
Secondary School<br />
• Jordyn Severin, Sandwich Secondary<br />
School<br />
• Nadia Green, Walkerville Collegiate<br />
Institute<br />
The awards recognize students who<br />
have maintained outstanding academic<br />
performance and have made exceptional<br />
contributions to their schools and communities<br />
through athletics, leadership and<br />
volunteer activities.<br />
Each honoree received a sports- or<br />
health-related book to keep, and their<br />
school libraries will receive a copy <strong>of</strong> Tarnished<br />
Rings: The International Olympic<br />
Committee and the Salt Lake City Bid Scandal,<br />
with a book plate acknowledging the<br />
honoured students. U<strong>Windsor</strong> kinesiology<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor Scott Martyn is one <strong>of</strong> the book’s<br />
editors.
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“Wii-Habilitation”<br />
Jeremy Butler is a 4th year B<strong>HK</strong> student<br />
on internship placement at Hotel Dieu Hospital<br />
and proud creator <strong>of</strong> the “Wii-Habilitation”<br />
program at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital<br />
in conjuction with Thom Morris. The<br />
average age <strong>of</strong> participants in the program<br />
were between 80 and 90 years old. After<br />
the initial leaning curve, they caught on<br />
to the games quickly with loads <strong>of</strong> enthusiasm<br />
and laughter. The games (bowling,<br />
golf, Wheel <strong>of</strong> Fortune) proved so popular<br />
(and effective) the hospital administration<br />
has developed the pilot into a full time<br />
program.<br />
Triathlon fuels athletic dreams<br />
Morgan McNaughton can’t imagine having<br />
a childhood without sports.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Human Kinetics<br />
Society president said that’s why a<br />
program for low-income families called AS-<br />
SIST - Putting Kids in Sports, was selected<br />
to receive the contributions from the society’s<br />
annual Tri-For-Life Triathlon.<br />
Morgan McNaughton (B<strong>HK</strong> ’12), president <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Human Kinetics Society at the 7th Annual Tri-for-Life<br />
Triathlon, St Denis Centre, Sunday, April 1, 2012.<br />
Grad Students/Faculty & Staff Christmas Bowling 2011<br />
Dr. Paraschak’s Annual <strong>HK</strong> Current & Former Staff<br />
Christmas Luncheon<br />
(L-R) Vicky Paraschak, Pat McTaggart, Diane Dupuis, Elisa Mitton, Sheila Daudlin, Anne Dawson, Shari<br />
Turcotte, Cathy Greenwell, Sylvia Jimenez<br />
The all-day event at the St. Denis Centre,<br />
now in its seventh year, consisted <strong>of</strong><br />
multiple 15-minute races in the pool, on<br />
stationary bikes and running on land.<br />
“Sports play a key role in a child’s and<br />
adolescent’s development, not only with<br />
their motor skills, but social circles,” said<br />
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McNaughton, 22, who grew up playing soccer,<br />
football, badminton and volleyball.<br />
ASSIST president Mike Dugal and public<br />
relations <strong>of</strong>ficer Stephen Fields said the<br />
program has helped more than 100 families<br />
since it began in 2007.
Not everyone gets to be an Olympian,<br />
but thanks to a trip to Montreal and Lake<br />
Placid, New York, in April 2012, students<br />
in Dr. Scott Martyn’s graduate course on<br />
“Crises, Politics, and Commercialism in<br />
the Modern Olympic Movement,” got to<br />
feel like world-class athletes for a couple<br />
<strong>of</strong> days.<br />
In Montreal, the students met with<br />
Dick Pound, a former president <strong>of</strong> the Canadian<br />
Olympic Committee and the World<br />
Anti Doping Agency, who said the inspirational<br />
and international nature <strong>of</strong> the<br />
modern Olympics ensures their continued<br />
popularity: “New heroes emerge at every<br />
Olympic Games.”<br />
During a tour <strong>of</strong> the facilities that<br />
hosted the 1976 Montreal Olympics, the<br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> delegation saw the ski jumping,<br />
speed skating and sliding venues, as well<br />
as the US Olympic training facility, where<br />
they lunched with luge and bobsleigh athletes,<br />
and members <strong>of</strong> the women’s national<br />
hockey team.<br />
2011-12 <strong>HK</strong> Society members<br />
Front Row L-R: Teresa Lohonyai, Pam Mailloux,<br />
Morgan Mcnaughton, Kyle Bendell, Doug Koomson<br />
Back Row L-R: Melissa Leffelhoc, Evan Bett, Ben<br />
Phalavong, Alex Corken, Vincenzo Liburdi, Mike<br />
Ayotte, Nico Ringeling, Sam Khanafer, Megan<br />
Contini, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tiffany (Quinn) Martindale (B<strong>HK</strong> ’05,<br />
M<strong>HK</strong> ’07).<br />
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The Kinesiology Co-Operative<br />
Education Program<br />
<strong>HK</strong><br />
The Kinesiology Co-operative Education Program <strong>of</strong>fers students the opportunity to combine<br />
their classroom experiences with related work experiences. The Program is based on the<br />
principle that the pr<strong>of</strong>essional preparation <strong>of</strong> undergraduate students can be enhanced by<br />
blending career-related work experiences with a quality curriculum. The experience gained<br />
while participating in these structured and supervised work placements is viewed as an integral<br />
component <strong>of</strong> the student’s educational program.<br />
Students interested in obtaining a marketable degree and career related experience should<br />
seriously consider this program. Supporters <strong>of</strong> the co-operative education concept suggest<br />
that co-op graduates are better prepared to meet the demands <strong>of</strong> a competitive job market.<br />
Furthermore, studies have determined that graduates <strong>of</strong> co-operative education programs<br />
secure entry positions that have more challenging job responsibilities and higher salaries.<br />
For further information:<br />
Mr. Chad Sutherland, Applied Learning Co-ordinator<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>, ON N9B 3P4<br />
Phone: (519) 253-3000, Ext. 4050, Fax: (519) 973-7056<br />
Please see below for experiential pr<strong>of</strong>iles <strong>of</strong> two Human Kinetics students who were supervised<br />
by Mr. Chad Sutherland in the Co-operative Education and/or Internship Programs.<br />
Movement Science Co-operative Education Student: Carly Meyer<br />
Carly is a third year Human Kinetics Co-op student with a major in<br />
Movement Science. After testing out Physical Therapy and Chiropractic<br />
through Co-operative Education placements, she contacted Renee<br />
Hopes in the Occupational Therapy Department at the <strong>Windsor</strong> Regional<br />
Tayfour Campus. The placement turned out to be the right fit<br />
for Carly, as she loves helping people and this gave her the chance to<br />
see first-hand how Occupational Therapy can improve a person’s life.<br />
The hands-on experience was invaluable. Carly worked with individual<br />
patients but she also learned how to integrate service into the community.<br />
She was assigned specific patients who had impairments ranging<br />
from cognitive or motor skill difficulties to issues involving daily challenges<br />
in maintaining a moderate level <strong>of</strong> independence. Using exercises<br />
like arm bikes, dexterity clips, counting methods and dressing<br />
techniques, patients started gaining back independence. Carly stated that she couldn’t think<br />
<strong>of</strong> a better place than <strong>Windsor</strong> Regional Hospital Tayfour Campus to be placed at. The staff<br />
welcomed her, trained her thoroughly and she felt like part <strong>of</strong> the team. Carly now plans on<br />
pursuing her Masters in Occupational Therapy; and in the meantime continuing to volunteer<br />
to help patients in our community.<br />
Sport Management Co-operative Education Student: Brock Martin<br />
Brock Martin is currently in his third year <strong>of</strong> studies in Human Kinetics with a major in<br />
Sports Management and a minor in Business. Brock just completed his second Co-op placement<br />
at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> as a Sports Manager. During his Co-op placement Brock<br />
helped run, <strong>of</strong>ficiate and organize many different intramural leagues at the <strong>University</strong>. He was<br />
also awarded rookie <strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>of</strong> the year at the Intramural banquet. His placement included<br />
helping with the set-up <strong>of</strong> athletic events and banquets. Brock’s Sport<br />
Management courses provided him prior knowledge to accomplish<br />
these tasks efficiently. This was Brock’s second placement; his first<br />
being with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Brock plans to continue<br />
down the Sport Management path, rather than Physiotherapy, after<br />
having a very positive experience with his last placement. Brock stated<br />
that this is an example <strong>of</strong> the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> the Co-op program,<br />
by providing him with the first-hand experience needed to pursue his<br />
future ambitions.
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Dr. Richard (Dick) Moriarty<br />
arrived at the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, then<br />
Assumption College, as a<br />
student in 1952. A small<br />
campus at the time, Dick<br />
became involved in university<br />
politics immediately. One <strong>of</strong> his major contributions was in the<br />
administration <strong>of</strong> the athletic department which eventually parlayed<br />
into a long and illustrious career. Dick’s involvement became a selfless<br />
commitment to a life for the benefit <strong>of</strong> others.<br />
Upon graduation, Dick <strong>of</strong>ficially began his career. He was a pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
and Athletic Director in the School <strong>of</strong> Physical and Health Education.<br />
The connection <strong>of</strong> the two roles was critical in his philosophy that<br />
the athletic experience must have an academic grounding. Dick the<br />
educator, has always been open to those who needed assistance at<br />
any time. He communicated incessant confidence in, and encouragement<br />
to others. While he had high expectations <strong>of</strong> those around him,<br />
he was always positive, exuding optimism that was contagious. With<br />
this successful man conveying a message that a goal, task, or project<br />
could be accomplished, individuals left his presence with all doubts<br />
eradicated, energized to continue.<br />
During Dick’s years as a Lancer administrator (1957-1985), he<br />
was immersed in the operation <strong>of</strong> Ontario university athletics (OUAA<br />
& OWIAA) and the National interuniversity athletic association (CIAU).<br />
His most significant contributions may be associated with his leadership<br />
in the development and ongoing guidance <strong>of</strong> organizational constitutions,<br />
bylaws and operational procedures. He also was known as<br />
the league historian, maintaining records for many years. As women’s<br />
sport grew in the late 60s and early 70s, Dick was a leader in advocating<br />
for equity in programs based upon sex. He was vocal in standing up<br />
for what he believed was right, regardless <strong>of</strong> the anticipated response<br />
from others. His values, strength <strong>of</strong> conviction, and integrity are to be<br />
admired. His work ethic and his passion for his work and for people are<br />
evident in everything that he does.<br />
Dick’s most significant community work has been in founding the<br />
Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa Association here in <strong>Windsor</strong> in 1983<br />
along with his wife Mary. After the tragic death <strong>of</strong> his daughter Erin, he<br />
converted his sorrow in a positive way by deciding that he would do<br />
everything in his power to prevent families from having to go through<br />
the grief that his family experienced with the loss <strong>of</strong> a loved one. He<br />
recruited the right people, developed a structure, pursued its incorporation,<br />
and solicited funding to accomplish the organizational goals.<br />
Today’s existing Association is testament to Dick’s success <strong>of</strong> creating a<br />
Dr. Richard Moriarty:<br />
Congratulations on 60 Years<br />
at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
dream and converting it to a reality. Even today in his retirement, Dick<br />
continues to lecture about the prevalence <strong>of</strong> eating disorders and the<br />
critical role that sport and physical activity can have in prevention.<br />
His commitment, dedication and energy are second to none.<br />
Dick has seen enormous change during his 60 year presence<br />
on our campus and has been a major contributor to many <strong>of</strong> these<br />
changes. His influence will be felt throughout the history <strong>of</strong> the institution<br />
as it continues to unfold for years to come.<br />
Submitted by<br />
Dr. Margery Holman<br />
Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
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Dick Moriarty 1957
Dr. Margery Holman Retires<br />
With the arrival <strong>of</strong> September 2012, incoming Kinesiology students<br />
will face a future that hasn’t been seen for 42 years—a university<br />
experience without the benefit <strong>of</strong> one or more classes from<br />
Dr. Margery Holman, who will be <strong>of</strong>ficially retiring on August 31st.<br />
Marge holds the unique distinction <strong>of</strong> being a student in this university’s<br />
first graduating class in Physical & Health Education. She<br />
then went on to teach in that program for her entire <strong>University</strong> career<br />
in a variety <strong>of</strong> courses, such as Principles <strong>of</strong> Coaching, Ethics,<br />
and graduate and undergraduate Sport and Law. She created and<br />
began teaching a landmark course on Gender in Sport and Physical<br />
Activity in 1988. Marge’s love <strong>of</strong> sport and her commitment to<br />
excellence and equity have thus been stamped on each Kinesiology<br />
alumni since 1970. The Faculty Association and <strong>University</strong><br />
administration have benefitted from her talents, including a threeyear<br />
secondment by the <strong>University</strong> President to have Marge create<br />
the first Employment Equity <strong>of</strong>fice on campus, including the task<br />
<strong>of</strong> developing the <strong>University</strong>’s first Sexual Harassment Policy.<br />
Her work has extended beyond our walls to benefit sport across<br />
campus and externally from the local to the international level.<br />
She served as the first Director <strong>of</strong> Women’s Sport at the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> for 18 years. Volleyball has remained a constant in her<br />
life – coaching the <strong>University</strong> women’s team, establishing the first<br />
women’s volleyball league and travel team in <strong>Windsor</strong>, serving as<br />
juror at the World Student Games, and being president <strong>of</strong> the CIAU<br />
Women’s Volleyball Association for years. She exemplifies an active<br />
personal life with weekly activities that include squash, dragon<br />
boat racing, golf, roller blading and multiple walks daily with<br />
her dog, Princess. Appropriately, she is a CAAWS facilitator for<br />
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<strong>HK</strong><br />
their Women 55-70 & Physical Activity Initiative. Her wide-ranging<br />
efforts to increase equity and to decrease harassment and abuse<br />
in sport have made her a go-to person on these issues in academics,<br />
in athletics and in the media. A few <strong>of</strong> her recent awards include<br />
the <strong>Windsor</strong> Woman <strong>of</strong> the Year, the WESPY Builders Award<br />
(2010), and the Mary Lou Dietz Equity Leadership Award (2011).<br />
Faculty members in the Department <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology have decided<br />
to create the Margery Holman Legacy Award for Gender in Sport<br />
as a retirement tribute to ensure that her legacy <strong>of</strong> caring endures.<br />
This annual award will honour a Kinesiology student who excels<br />
in the study <strong>of</strong> gender. If you wish to honour Marge’s outstanding<br />
efforts in creating a sport world that is positive and accessible to<br />
all, please donate to this Legacy Award by following the donation<br />
link (http://www.uwindsor.ca/hk/tribute-to-dr-margery-holman).<br />
A charitable tax receipt will be issued to all donations over $10.<br />
We also hope you can join us at the Penalty Box for an open house<br />
luncheon/retirement party/fundraiser on Sunday, September 9th,<br />
anytime between 1-5pm ($25 ticket price, with proceeds going to<br />
the Legacy Award). You can contact me (parasch@uwindsor.ca) if<br />
you wish to buy a ticket and/or provide a comment by email that we<br />
will share with Marge at this event. Let’s make this Legacy Award<br />
a reality and ensure that Dr. Margery Holman will retire knowing<br />
that her work has made a difference in our lives, and that we will<br />
continue to support her efforts to improve sport in the future.<br />
Submitted by<br />
Dr. Vicky Paraschak,<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology<br />
Wednesday, May 17, 2012: Dr. Margery<br />
Holman was presented with a gift at her<br />
last Academic Standing Meeting.<br />
Front row (L-R): Dr. Kevin Milne, Adriana<br />
Duquette, Pat McTaggart, Dr. Cheri<br />
McGowan, Dr. Margery Holman, Dr. Dick<br />
Moriarty, Dr. Marijke Taks, Sylvia Jimenez<br />
Back row (L-R): Dr. Sarah Woodruff, Dr.<br />
Wayne Marino, Dr. Vicky Paraschak, Dr.<br />
Nancy McNevin, Dr. Kenji Kenno, Diane<br />
Dupuis, Linda Barson, Dr. Jess Dixon, Dr.<br />
Krista Chandler, Dr. Dave Andrews, Dr.<br />
Todd Loughead, Tiffany Martindale, Dr.<br />
Sean Horton, Dr. Alan Metcalfe, Don Clarke
<strong>HK</strong><br />
ARS Update<br />
Lancers Capture Two CIS<br />
National Titles in 2011-12<br />
The Lancer women’s basketball team<br />
captured a second straight Bronze Baby<br />
Trophy at the 2012 CIS women’s basketball<br />
champions this past March thanks to<br />
a 69-53 gold medal win over the No. 2 UBC<br />
Thunderbirds at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Calgary’s<br />
Jack Simpson Gymnasium.<br />
The Lancer women’s track & field team<br />
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took home their fourth straight CIS women’s<br />
national championship title this past<br />
March in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
women extended its CIS record for the<br />
most team championships to 11 women’s<br />
titles in 32 years <strong>of</strong> the championships.
Coaching News...<br />
The 2011-2012 Lancer season saw<br />
many coaching hires and awards in the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Athletics:<br />
Joe D’Amore was named the new head<br />
coach <strong>of</strong> the Lancer Football program. In<br />
2011-12, he served as the interim head<br />
coach leading the Lancers to a 5-3 record<br />
and back into the play<strong>of</strong>fs for the first time<br />
since 2006. Joe was named the Tuffy Knight<br />
Award winner as the OUA Football Coach <strong>of</strong><br />
the Year and he was a finalist for the CIS<br />
Football National Coach <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />
Lucas Hodgson was<br />
hired as the Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Volleyball Operations<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Windsor</strong> Lancers,<br />
where he will oversee<br />
the day to day operations<br />
<strong>of</strong> both the men’s<br />
and women’s volleyball<br />
programs, in addition<br />
to his head coaching<br />
duties for the Women’s<br />
Volleyball team.<br />
Track & Field head<br />
coach Dennis Fairall<br />
was named the CIS Women’s Track & Field<br />
coach <strong>of</strong> the year. Coach Fairall led the<br />
Lancer women to their fourth consecutive<br />
national title after heading into the championships<br />
as the third ranked team overall.<br />
Coach Fairall was also named the men’s &<br />
women’s OUA Track & Field coach <strong>of</strong> the<br />
year leading the Lancer men to their 14th<br />
consecutive OUA title, and the women to<br />
their third straight banner (and seventh in<br />
eight years).<br />
For the third time in the past four seasons,<br />
head coach Chantal Vallée was<br />
named the OUA West women’s basketball<br />
coach <strong>of</strong> the year. Vallée’s Lancers finished<br />
atop the west standings for the fourth consecutive<br />
year and had been ranked No. 2 in<br />
the country for 11 <strong>of</strong> 13 weeks.<br />
Lancer basketball coaches Chris Oliver<br />
and Chantal Vallée have once again made<br />
Lancer history. In just six and a half years,<br />
each <strong>of</strong> them has won 100 regular season<br />
games with the Lancers as the head coach<br />
<strong>of</strong> their respective programs - and they did<br />
it just one game apart! The milestone victories<br />
came on January 7th in the Lancers<br />
70-59 win over the Guelph Gryphons for<br />
Coach Oliver and in <strong>Windsor</strong>’s 91-41 win<br />
over Guelph on January 11th for Coach<br />
Vallée.<br />
In Other Lancer & Kinesiology<br />
News...<br />
The Canadian Intramural Recreation Association<br />
awarded the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
with the 2011-12 CIRA Award for Outstanding<br />
Intramural Achievement.<br />
Josh Leeman (B<strong>HK</strong> ’04), Intramural Coordinator<br />
The following Kinesiology students were<br />
honoured by the Department with Student<br />
Staff Awards at the annual luncheon this<br />
past March:<br />
Athletics & Recreation Services Student<br />
Employee <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
– Mark Hebert<br />
St. Denis Centre Employee <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
– Zack Nickels<br />
Intramurals Employee <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
– Mike Naraine<br />
Forge Fitness Centre Employee <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
– Scott Van Hende<br />
Outstanding Customer Service Award<br />
– Danielle Carter<br />
Instructional Fitness Award<br />
– Tabitha Hudson<br />
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2011-12 Evening <strong>of</strong><br />
Excellence Award Winners<br />
Olympic Shield (Male<br />
Athlete <strong>of</strong> the Year)<br />
– Matt Walters (Cross Country/<br />
Track & Field)<br />
Banner Shield (Female<br />
Athlete <strong>of</strong> the Year)<br />
– Miah-Marie Langlois<br />
(Women’s Basketball)<br />
DeMarco Award<br />
– Steve Ferry (Men’s Hockey)/<br />
Nicole Sassine (Track & Field)<br />
Gino Fracas Coach <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Year<br />
– Joe D’Amore (Football)<br />
Rookie <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
– Evan Stibbard (Men’s Hockey)/<br />
Sarah Swain (Track & Field)<br />
Leadership & Development<br />
Award<br />
– Matt McCready (Men’s Hockey)/<br />
Sara Kox (Women’s Soccer)<br />
Super Sophomore Award<br />
– Austin Kennedy (Football)/<br />
Korissa Williams (Women’s<br />
Basketball)<br />
Dr. Moriarty Academic Team<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
– Women’s Track & Field<br />
Dave West Student Manager <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
– Richard Johnston<br />
(Cross Country/Track & Field)<br />
Bill Mitchell Student Therapist <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
– Kaitlyn Swartz<br />
Lancer Leader Award<br />
– Jay Gander, Wilson Ly, Sam Malian
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Research Notes<br />
Kinesiology Research: Looking to the<br />
Future<br />
We just received word that our PhD program<br />
proposal was accepted by the Ontario Universities<br />
Council on Quality Assurance. This wonderful<br />
news comes right on the heels <strong>of</strong> our<br />
recent successes at the Celebration <strong>of</strong> Excellence<br />
in Research, Scholarship and Creative<br />
Activity on campus in February. At this event,<br />
Kinesiology was very well represented with<br />
research award winners in three categories:<br />
Outstanding Undergraduate Student<br />
(Renee Meloche-Sarah Woodruff<br />
(Advisor)); Outstanding Graduate Student<br />
(Timothy Burkhart-David Andrews (Advisor));<br />
and Outstanding Staff (Don Clarke). The success<br />
<strong>of</strong> our PhD program proposal and these<br />
research awards provide confirmation that all<br />
the hard work <strong>of</strong> the past at all levels within<br />
the department is paying <strong>of</strong>f. The foundation<br />
<strong>of</strong> research culture and support that we have<br />
developed and nurtured within the department<br />
is firmly and broadly laid, which allows<br />
us to build and plan for the future.<br />
Continuing and<br />
enhancing our research<br />
success as<br />
we move forward<br />
requires us to be<br />
strategic with our<br />
resources in all areas<br />
and consider<br />
new ways <strong>of</strong> generating<br />
revenue for<br />
the department and<br />
university, while maintaining our strong commitment<br />
to the student learning experience.<br />
There are increasing pressures to contribute<br />
to the university through the development <strong>of</strong><br />
unique programming and services in order to<br />
increase enrolment. Our PhD program helps<br />
in that regard, as its focus on the community<br />
will undoubtedly attract students that are<br />
interested in applying knowledge to help<br />
others; an underlying guiding principle for us<br />
in Kinesiology and the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Pressures also exist on all researchers to continue<br />
to apply for external funding in order to<br />
attract students, support them during their degrees,<br />
and provide equipment, supplies and<br />
research support that are critical for healthy<br />
and growing research programs. Members <strong>of</strong><br />
Kinesiology are meeting this challenge head<br />
on by submitting to and planning applications<br />
for all three Tri-Council funding agencies<br />
(Social Sciences and Humanities Research<br />
Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes<br />
<strong>of</strong> Health Research (CIHR), and the Natural<br />
Sciences and Engineering Research Council<br />
(NSERC)), foundations, and other government,<br />
private and corporate sources.<br />
Internal and external funding has also been<br />
targeted in order to develop infrastructure that<br />
aligns with the strategic priorities <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> and generate additional<br />
funds on an ongoing basis to support our research<br />
and community endeavours. Human<br />
Kinetics was recently successful in obtaining<br />
a <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Strategic Priority Fund<br />
grant <strong>of</strong> over $100,000 to establish a Centre<br />
for Human Performance and Health (CHPH),<br />
that will, as one <strong>of</strong> its primary objectives,<br />
provide the framework for research driven<br />
Don Clarke: Departmental<br />
“go-to guy”<br />
Don Clarke, left, helps master’s student Evan<br />
Brydges, standing, harness master’s student<br />
Danielle MacIntyre into an elaborate piece<br />
<strong>of</strong> research machinery he built to better<br />
understand how tissues absorb shock impact<br />
when people slip and fall.<br />
Sit in Don Clarke’s <strong>of</strong>fice for any length <strong>of</strong> time and it won’t take long to see why he’s<br />
considered kinesiology’s “go-to guy.”<br />
The department’s lone research technician, he can program computer s<strong>of</strong>tware, make<br />
sensors for a wide variety <strong>of</strong> ergonomic measurement applications and build or repair<br />
elaborate pieces <strong>of</strong> equipment for all manner <strong>of</strong> projects. Don was the first-ever recipient <strong>of</strong><br />
the university’s inaugural outstanding staff researcher award at the Celebration <strong>of</strong> Excellence<br />
in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity which was held on February 6th. “He can fix<br />
anything and he can build anything, and he’s so friendly” stated a colleague.<br />
“I can honestly say that none <strong>of</strong> the research<br />
labs in our building would have been developed<br />
or would be operating at the level they are without<br />
Don’s expertise, dedication and infectious<br />
enthusiasm about research and helping us achieve<br />
our goals,” Dave Andrews, the faculty’s Research<br />
Leadership Chair said. “He is irreplaceable.”<br />
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community initiatives and experiential learning<br />
opportunities for students. Through the<br />
CHPH, performance and health focused initiatives<br />
will be developed, supported and promoted<br />
around three key strengths <strong>of</strong> staff and<br />
faculty within the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics:<br />
sport performance, active and healthy living,<br />
and workplace training and injury prevention.<br />
It is our intent that the CHPH will eventually be<br />
able to operate on a cost-recovery basis (minimally),<br />
and that any revenues beyond this<br />
level will be reinvested into Human Kinetics<br />
to grow and further enhance the student and<br />
community experience through program and<br />
facility advancement.<br />
The examples highlighted above provide a<br />
glimpse <strong>of</strong> a few key initiatives and directions<br />
that we are headed in as we move forward<br />
with our research. Our newly founded Kinesiology<br />
Research Group is tasked with providing<br />
strategic directions for our individual and collaborative<br />
research activities, and supporting<br />
and fostering research excellence in the faculty.<br />
Given all <strong>of</strong> our recent successes, we have<br />
never looked to the future with more optimism<br />
and excitement.<br />
Yours in research,<br />
David Andrews<br />
Dr. Alan Wildeman congratulates Don at the<br />
Celebration <strong>of</strong> Excellence in Research, Scholarship<br />
and Creative Activity reception.
Faculty News<br />
Dave Andrews<br />
Dave had a memorable fall term with<br />
the first year Functional Anatomy class.<br />
Students achieved the highest grades ever<br />
in his class, and Dave remembered the<br />
names <strong>of</strong> all 220 students in attendance<br />
on the last day. He also helped raise over<br />
$800 with another faculty member on<br />
campus during Movember. The response<br />
was mixed about the moustache, but Dave<br />
plans to raise more next year. Dave’s first<br />
PhD student, Tim Burkhart, successfully<br />
defended his dissertation in December<br />
and is now doing a post doctoral fellowship<br />
at Western <strong>University</strong>. Recent news<br />
<strong>of</strong> success with his NSERC Discovery and<br />
RTI grants has set Dave up for another 5<br />
years <strong>of</strong> funded research related to upper<br />
and lower extremity impacts. Dave’s<br />
Research Leadership Chair position was<br />
also renewed at the senior level in 2011,<br />
and will continue to support and foster<br />
student, staff and faculty research initiatives<br />
for another three years. At home,<br />
the bathroom renovation is now complete,<br />
but the plaster work in the stairwells continues.<br />
Additional plans to convert the remaining<br />
grass in the back yard to gardens<br />
is percolating, given how well things went<br />
in the front yard last year. No more grass<br />
to cut … sounds like a great plan to Dave!<br />
Trish and the kids are doing very well and<br />
continue to be busy with supply teaching,<br />
school work and athletic activities. Dave’s<br />
eldest, Rachel, is now learning to drive and<br />
is starting to consider university programs<br />
for fall 2013. Hard to believe!<br />
Nadia Azar<br />
Another year has come and gone! Summer<br />
2011 ended with two grad students<br />
moving on from Nadia’s lab, and one new<br />
graduate student beginning his program<br />
(co-supervised by Dr. Sean Horton). The<br />
2011-2012 academic year was spent getting<br />
back into the swing <strong>of</strong> teaching (after<br />
nearly 18 months out <strong>of</strong> the classroom),<br />
attending conferences and applying for<br />
grants. The Stapp Car Crash Conference<br />
was particularly exciting for Nadia, as the<br />
The Great Name Game<br />
Dr. Dave Andrews certainly isn’t trying to create a bar-like atmosphere<br />
in his classroom, but there is a line in the theme song from<br />
the old television show Cheers that probably resonates with the kinesiology<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor: “You want to go where everybody knows your<br />
name.”<br />
Wanting to dispel the notion planted in many high school students’<br />
heads that they’ll be just another number when they go to<br />
university, Dr. Andrews sets out to memorize the names <strong>of</strong> each and<br />
every one <strong>of</strong> the more than 200 students in his first-year anatomy<br />
class by the end <strong>of</strong> the semester.<br />
“One <strong>of</strong> the things we pride ourselves on here is that it is a family and we will get to<br />
know you,” Andrews said. “It makes them feel pretty good and if that’s a little thing that I<br />
can do to keep them coming back here and enjoying the program, then I’m glad to do it.”<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> the semester, Andrews creates a master list <strong>of</strong> all his students and<br />
keeps meticulous notes on such details about them as their height, whether they wear<br />
glasses or specific articles <strong>of</strong> clothing. He takes the list home and studies it and then<br />
during the final class <strong>of</strong> the semester, quizzes himself by going through the entire class,<br />
rattling <strong>of</strong>f each student’s name and explaining to them how he remembered them.<br />
“I try to link every person I can with something to help me remember and then I just do<br />
it over and over again,” he said. “It’s a lot <strong>of</strong> work but I’m trying to get them to memorize<br />
a ton <strong>of</strong> information in anatomy so this is like my way <strong>of</strong> showing them that I can do the<br />
same thing.”<br />
This year he scored 100%, correctly naming each <strong>of</strong> the 220 students who attended<br />
the final class. Andrews began the “The Great Name Game” initiative a few years ago<br />
because he wanted to improve on the interaction with his students in a large class.<br />
“The Faculty <strong>of</strong> Mo”<br />
study she presented there (from her PhD<br />
research) was awarded first prize in the<br />
Student Paper competition. Also exciting<br />
was the news <strong>of</strong> a successful grant application,<br />
spearheaded by grad students Phill<br />
McKeen and Kelly Carr and co-supervised<br />
with Dr. Sean Horton and Mr. Chad Sutherland.<br />
Nadia enjoyed her first trip to Vancouver<br />
this June, to present at the Canadian<br />
Society for Biomechanics Conference. The<br />
rest <strong>of</strong> the summer was spent wrapping up<br />
several research projects, writing grant applications,<br />
and preparing for the arrival <strong>of</strong><br />
two new graduate students in September.<br />
On the home front, Ellis is now 5 years old,<br />
and Juno is 2; and both are healthy, happy,<br />
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They called themselves the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Mo. Dave<br />
Andrews and Phil Graniero (Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor,<br />
Earth and Environmental Sciences) teamed up to<br />
raise funds for prostate cancer research by growing<br />
their moustaches during the month <strong>of</strong> “Movember”.<br />
Funds from the event went to Prostate Cancer<br />
Canada which provides support resources for men<br />
and their families, and strives to improve patient<br />
care and develop a national research strategy.<br />
incredible kids (they’re pretty cute, too!).<br />
Nadia has joined her first running clinic,<br />
and is hoping to run in her first 5K event<br />
soon. Ellis was excited to play soccer this<br />
summer, and wants to start running with<br />
Mom. Dory is planning to run the half-marathon<br />
in the Detroit Free-Press Marathon<br />
again this fall. With a couple <strong>of</strong> family trips<br />
(most notably, to Italy in May!), the family<br />
had a fun (and run…and sun)-filled summer.
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Krista Chandler<br />
Krista had a busy 2011 Fall semester<br />
teaching the 240 first year students in 95-<br />
211, while also preparing for a new course<br />
entitled “The Effects <strong>of</strong> Imagery on Performance”.<br />
In addition to examining imagery<br />
use in sport and exercise, the course tackled<br />
some new domains for Krista- imagery<br />
use in rehabilitation, music, surgery and<br />
academics. Also in the Fall, Krista and her<br />
four graduate students travelled to Winnipeg<br />
for the SCAPPS conference, hosted<br />
by one <strong>of</strong> her former graduate students,<br />
Dr. Leisha Strachan. In addition, the Sport<br />
and Exercise Psychology Lab had a strong<br />
showing at the annual NASPSPA conference<br />
held in Hawaii in June. Krista continues<br />
to collaborate with Craig Hall on her<br />
SSHRC funded research examining children’s<br />
use <strong>of</strong> imagery during active play.<br />
In February, Krista, Bryce and Mera<br />
vacationed in Orlando. Meeting Cinderella,<br />
Snow White and Sleeping Beauty was<br />
memorable and certainly a highlight <strong>of</strong> the<br />
trip for Mera. Krista continues to consult<br />
with businesses and athletes. This past<br />
year has been especially busy as the athletes<br />
prepared for London 2012. Krista<br />
continues her work with Olympic and Paralympic<br />
athletes, helping them mentally<br />
prepare for the Games.<br />
Joel Cort<br />
Joel continues his research in the area<br />
<strong>of</strong> Biomechanics with his goal to reduce<br />
workplace injuries. At the undergraduate<br />
level, Joel resumed his teaching <strong>of</strong><br />
Ergonomics while at the graduate level,<br />
he conveyed his knowledge in the area <strong>of</strong><br />
Instrumentation and Biomechanical Modeling.<br />
At home, Joel enjoys spending time<br />
with his wife, Christina, their 2 year-old<br />
Shea Cort<br />
daughter, Leah, and their newest addition,<br />
baby boy Shea.<br />
Jess Dixon<br />
The past year has been another exciting<br />
one for Jess. In September, Jess welcomed<br />
a new graduate student into the <strong>HK</strong><br />
Family (Amanda Morrison) and saw three<br />
graduate students (Ian Flaxey, Paul Little,<br />
& Samantha Pang) convocate in June. He<br />
wishes them all the very best in their future<br />
endeavours and knows that they will serve<br />
as tremendous ambassadors <strong>of</strong> the M.H.K.<br />
program!<br />
In addition to his regular teaching duties<br />
within the Department <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology,<br />
Jess ventured over to Amsterdam for<br />
a third time to lecture at the Johan Cruyff<br />
<strong>University</strong> (JCU) in September and brought<br />
two students back with him to study on<br />
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Kinesiology pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jess Dixon (centre) bids a fond<br />
farewell to exchange students Tom Turley and Alle<br />
Koperdraad.<br />
“Dr. Dixon gave two lectures in the Netherlands<br />
last year, and they were very interesting,” said<br />
Koperdraad, a sports marketing student at<br />
Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Institute. “I was looking<br />
for a new experience, and learned we had an<br />
exchange agreement with the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.”<br />
exchange during the Winter semester (Alle<br />
Koperdraad & Bart Van der Voort). By all<br />
accounts, they had a great time studying<br />
<strong>HK</strong> research could spell pain<br />
relief for truck drivers,<br />
earth-mover operators<br />
Anyone who’s ever driven a truck, a bus or a bulldozer<br />
for a long period <strong>of</strong> time might have considered<br />
what kind <strong>of</strong> long-term damage the constant rumbling<br />
and bumping <strong>of</strong> those massive machines under them<br />
might be doing to their bodies.<br />
A pair <strong>of</strong> researchers in Kinesiology are using<br />
movie and video-game grade technology paired with<br />
robotics to get the answer. Master’s student Danielle MacIntyre and Dr. Joel Cort, her<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor and academic supervisor, are studying the effects <strong>of</strong> constant vibration and<br />
sudden movements on people’s muscles.<br />
“Our muscles were never designed to go through these constant vibrations so they<br />
become less optimal at responding to sudden movements,” explained Dr. Cort.<br />
Dr. Cort’s hypothesis is that muscle spindles — the sensory receptors that detect changes<br />
in the length <strong>of</strong> muscles, as well as the rate <strong>of</strong> that change, and send that information<br />
to the central nervous system — become damaged if they’ve been exposed to chronic vibration<br />
for long periods <strong>of</strong> time. That damage impairs the ability for those muscles to react<br />
the way they normally would to protect the body from abrupt disturbances, heightening<br />
the likelihood <strong>of</strong> further, more serious muscle and joint injuries, he believes.<br />
In their second-floor lab in the Human Kinetics Building, they secure research participants<br />
to a car seat perched atop a six-legged hexapod robot. Those not in the control<br />
group experience vibration levels similar to those in an earth-mover or a tractor-trailer.<br />
After 10 minutes they suddenly “perturb” the subjects with a slight jerking movement to<br />
the left or right, or front to back.<br />
Electrodes strapped to the participants’ body record the bursts <strong>of</strong> electrical activity<br />
that come from the muscles as they respond to the mechanical disturbances. Using motion<br />
capture technology, the researchers strap reflective silver balls to the subject so the<br />
video cameras situated around the room can record digital images, providing a complete<br />
picture <strong>of</strong> how the skeleton and muscles are reacting and interacting.<br />
“We want to know why there’s such a higher rate <strong>of</strong> back injuries for those who drive<br />
trucks, buses, large earth movers and that kind <strong>of</strong> equipment and to see if anything can<br />
be done to prevent them,” Dr. Cort said.
LAWS – Organization gets boost to promote<br />
female athletes as tomorrow’s leaders<br />
LAWS Trillium Thank You Luncheon, Aug.<br />
2011, Project Coordinator Elaine Weeks reads<br />
the plaque presented by Pam Fenchak (second<br />
from right) <strong>of</strong> the Ontario Trillium Foundation<br />
to founder Dr. Marge Holman (second from<br />
left) as former MPP Sandra Pupatello looks on.<br />
Dr. Marge Holman was awarded a<br />
$110,000 grant provided through the Trillium<br />
Foundation to Leadership Advancement<br />
for Women in Sport, an organization<br />
she helped found over ten years ago. LAWS<br />
was created to address barriers facing girls<br />
at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> (see attached<br />
photo). Jess looks forward to lecturing in the<br />
Netherlands again in September in hopes <strong>of</strong><br />
further building this relationship.<br />
Other noteworthy highlights from the<br />
2011-2012 academic year include: being<br />
awarded tenure at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>,<br />
claiming the 2012 Winter Indoor Golf<br />
League championship with his partner, Dr.<br />
Sarah Woodruff, and seeing his brother’s<br />
Florida Panthers finally claw their way back<br />
into the NHL play<strong>of</strong>fs for the first time in<br />
more than a decade.<br />
Adriana Duquette<br />
The Undergraduate Laboratories are<br />
fully functional and running smoothly (the<br />
majority <strong>of</strong> the time!). This year saw the first<br />
group <strong>of</strong> students complete the new laboratory<br />
course in Motor Learning and the<br />
Psychology <strong>of</strong> Physical Activity (Fall 2011)<br />
and a second group <strong>of</strong> students complete<br />
the laboratory course in Human & Exercise<br />
Physiology (Winter 2012). The Biomechan-<br />
and women in sport and fitness and to empower<br />
them by sharing opportunities, resources,<br />
right to play info, and leadership<br />
mentoring.<br />
Dr. Holman said the funding allowed<br />
the organization to hire a full-time project<br />
coordinator, Elaine Weeks, a <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> alumnus and two-time best female<br />
athlete Banner Shield recipient. Since May<br />
2011, Elaine has been raising the pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
<strong>of</strong> LAWS by developing promotional materials<br />
such as a web site, www.leadingwomeninsport.com,<br />
a Facebook group, a<br />
Twitter presence and a Flickr photo site <strong>of</strong><br />
local females in sports and physical activities.<br />
In addition, various networking and<br />
outreach events have been held.<br />
To ensure the sustainability <strong>of</strong> the organization,<br />
the second year will see a greater<br />
push to recruit volunteers who can help<br />
develop and implement goal-based initiatives.<br />
There will also be additional focus<br />
on partnering with local sport and recreation<br />
organizations. Alumni are welcome<br />
to join LAWS and to serve on the board<br />
<strong>of</strong> directors. For details, please go to the<br />
LAWS website.<br />
ics & Ergonomics laboratory course will<br />
be <strong>of</strong>fered this coming Fall. On a personal<br />
note, Adriana is still enjoying her home in<br />
Lasalle, although she wishes she had more<br />
time to spend there!<br />
Marge Holman<br />
This year Marge made the tough decision<br />
to <strong>of</strong>ficially retire in August. However,<br />
it is expected that she will maintain her<br />
university and community connections to<br />
continue much <strong>of</strong> the work that does not<br />
have academic boundaries. For example,<br />
her project with Ontario Trillium Foundation<br />
funding is entering its second year so<br />
she will continue this work to ensure LAWS<br />
- Leadership Advancement for Women in<br />
Sport, will have an impact in the community.<br />
She will also continue assisting with<br />
Sandwich Secondary School’s volleyball<br />
program for another year. More leisure<br />
time will be a welcomed change to enjoy<br />
neglected pleasures.<br />
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Sean Horton<br />
The Motor Learning and Control labs<br />
continue to flourish, with a number <strong>of</strong><br />
students on the verge <strong>of</strong> completing their<br />
master’s degrees, and a number <strong>of</strong> others<br />
working diligently ahead on their respective<br />
projects. We said goodbye to<br />
Chantelle Lachance, who is heading to<br />
Simon Fraser <strong>University</strong> for her PhD. Good<br />
luck Chantelle!<br />
In a collaborative effort with Chad<br />
Sutherland, Nadia Azar, and graduate students<br />
Phillip Mckeen and Kelly Carr, we<br />
managed to secure funding to run a program<br />
this coming fall that will provide fitness<br />
and motor skill training to adults with<br />
Autism and an Intellectual Disability.<br />
On a personal note, knee surgery over<br />
the Christmas holidays has taken a toll on<br />
Sean’s squash game. His surgeon has actually<br />
recommended he give up the game,<br />
although Sean probably isn’t smart enough<br />
to do that. He is, however, reluctantly on<br />
the sidelines for now.<br />
Kenji Kenno<br />
The Kenno family: after graduating from<br />
the concurrent education/ECE program<br />
at <strong>Windsor</strong> last year, Kristen completed<br />
her Honours degree this year and may be<br />
teaching overseas next year with her significant<br />
other, Paul. Staci is working on her<br />
PhD dissertation at Queen’s in Kingston<br />
and hopes to finish in the next year or so<br />
and find an academic position at a university<br />
teaching managerial accounting. She<br />
is planning on returning home later this<br />
summer to complete her PhD writing and<br />
be able to see her significant other, Adam,<br />
and her dog, Sarge, on a more regular basis.<br />
Sara is also completing her Ph.D. in<br />
Civil Engineering at <strong>Windsor</strong> and was happily<br />
married on New Year’s Eve to Ryan<br />
Grondin with a reception at Ambassador<br />
Golf course (a good time was had by all!).<br />
Sara and Ryan have purchased a home in<br />
LaSalle and are enjoying the challenges <strong>of</strong><br />
being new home owners! Claire has moved<br />
to Queen Victoria Public School as the<br />
school librarian and is enjoying her new<br />
position and the challenges <strong>of</strong> being at a
<strong>HK</strong><br />
new school. Suki, the Kenno’s cockapoo<br />
dog, is doing well and has trained all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Kenno’s to her wants/needs for a comfortable<br />
lifestyle. Kenji finally broke 90 in golf<br />
and hopes this year to be more consistent<br />
at the game (ha ha). He is considering new<br />
golf grips, enjoying his teaching as always,<br />
and looking forward to the upcoming year<br />
with new graduate students.<br />
Michael Khan<br />
The last year has certainly been an exciting<br />
adventure for the Khan family. Michael,<br />
wife Martha, their two girls Michaela<br />
and Madison, and three rabbits made the<br />
big move across the Atlantic from Bangor,<br />
North Wales to <strong>Windsor</strong>. While it was sad<br />
leaving their friends and home for twelve<br />
years, they have enjoyed the warm welcome<br />
from the friendly people <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
The girls’ Welsh accents were a big hit in<br />
their schools and they keep up their Welsh<br />
language skills at home whenever they do<br />
not want mom and dad to know what they<br />
are saying. Although Michael’s competitive<br />
days on the squash court are over, he<br />
spends his spare time coaching the girls<br />
and other juniors at the <strong>Windsor</strong> Squash<br />
and Fitness Club. Martha spends her time<br />
sorting out their new home and hopes to<br />
finally unpack some <strong>of</strong> the boxes that were<br />
never unpacked when they moved to Wales<br />
12 years ago. Since last year was busy with<br />
the move to Canada, the Khan’s had two<br />
major trips this summer. The first was to<br />
Trinidad to see Grandpa who turned eighty<br />
this year. The second was back to the U.K.<br />
to see the Olympics and visit friends in<br />
Wales who owed them a meal but missed<br />
out prior to their departure last year.<br />
Todd Loughead<br />
“Life is more fun if you play games”-<br />
Roald Dahl. This quote summarizes the<br />
fun that Todd experienced over the last 12<br />
months. This past year Todd had fun teaching<br />
his group dynamics and applied sport<br />
psychology courses. In these courses the<br />
students kept Todd on his toes with great<br />
questions and thoughtful insights. This fun<br />
carried over into the research side <strong>of</strong> things<br />
Keeping Olympic venues ad-free key to preserving<br />
purity <strong>of</strong> games, researcher says<br />
With the amount <strong>of</strong> money it takes to stage the Olympics, it<br />
might be natural to assume that commercial advertising would be<br />
increasingly more apparent at the games as a source <strong>of</strong> revenue<br />
to help sustain them.<br />
And while corporate sponsorship was highly visible at this<br />
summer’s London Olympics – which cost more than $12 billion<br />
to stage – keeping overt signs <strong>of</strong> advertisements out <strong>of</strong> the actual<br />
athletic venues is one way the International Olympic Commission strives to maintain<br />
the purity <strong>of</strong> the games, according to an Olympics researcher.<br />
Dr. Scott Martyn (has attended 14 Olympics), said the IOC allows plenty <strong>of</strong> corporate<br />
sponsorship outside the venues but does a good job <strong>of</strong> making sure it’s far less<br />
visible inside.<br />
“Thus far, the relationship seems to be balanced,” said Scott, who has already<br />
traveled to London three times to scope out the Olympic facilities and plans to travel<br />
back now that the games are finished.<br />
(L-R): Current grad students Justin Bacchus, Matt<br />
H<strong>of</strong>fmann, Michelle Peters, Todd, and Anthony<br />
Vander Laan in front <strong>of</strong> Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall<br />
in Taipei, Taiwan.<br />
with the addition <strong>of</strong> Matt H<strong>of</strong>fmann from<br />
Laurentian <strong>University</strong> and Michelle Peters<br />
from our program. In addition, both Anthony<br />
Vander Laan and Justin Bacchus are<br />
in the home stretch <strong>of</strong> their thesis work. It<br />
has been fun working on various research<br />
projects with these four talented graduate<br />
students. However, the most fun is sharing<br />
great moments with these people. Todd,<br />
along with Anthony, Justin, Matt, and Michelle,<br />
had the opportunity to attend several<br />
conferences including the Asia South<br />
Pacific Association for Sport Psychology<br />
conference in Taiwan. It was fun sharing<br />
the lab’s research with those from Asian<br />
sport psychology programs and it was incredible<br />
hearing about the research that is<br />
being conducted in this region. Todd and<br />
the lab will welcome two new students in<br />
September: Ashley Duguay from Virginia<br />
18<br />
Commonwealth <strong>University</strong> and Ge<strong>of</strong>f Hackett<br />
from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Victoria. On the<br />
home front, Todd finished up coaching<br />
hockey and has started coaching with his<br />
wife Krista their son Travis’ soccer team.<br />
Lastly, Todd is looking forward to another<br />
summer <strong>of</strong> playing baseball with members<br />
<strong>of</strong> the faculty—Go Master Batters Go!!<br />
<strong>HK</strong> Baseball Team at<br />
Kirincic-Leighton<br />
Wedding, Sept. 2011<br />
Front row (L-R): Jody Crawford, Mark Atkinson,<br />
Sarah Woodruff, Steve Kirincic, Heather Leighton,<br />
Adriana Duquette, Elizabeth Dixon<br />
Middle row: John Rossi, Patti Weir, Trish Andrews,<br />
Dave Andrews, Jason Codling, Jess Dixon<br />
Back Row: Tim Campbell, Todd Loughead
Wayne Marino<br />
Wayne is just completing his 35th year<br />
<strong>of</strong> teaching, research and administration<br />
in the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics with no<br />
end in sight. Although he thoroughly enjoys<br />
his role as Department Head <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology,<br />
the favourite parts <strong>of</strong> the day for<br />
him are still, and will always be, in the<br />
classroom teaching biomechanics and statistics.<br />
He will tell you that the very best<br />
thing about his job is seeing many <strong>of</strong> his<br />
students go on to great success in a wide<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essions and Kinesiology related<br />
careers. Wayne’s research activities<br />
have decreased significantly over the past<br />
few years due to administrative responsibilities<br />
but he did manage to spend a bit <strong>of</strong><br />
time last summer with Dr. Blaine Hoshizaki<br />
in the Neuro-trauma Impact Lab at the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Ottawa assisting with the testing<br />
<strong>of</strong> various types <strong>of</strong> protective helmets.<br />
Highlights <strong>of</strong> the year on the home front<br />
were another family trip to New York for<br />
a couple <strong>of</strong> Yankee games and two outstanding<br />
Broadway musicals; and a quick<br />
trip to Collingwood during Reading Week<br />
for a couple <strong>of</strong> days <strong>of</strong> non-stop, top to<br />
bottom skiing. For those who have seen<br />
the pictures in his <strong>of</strong>fice, the 35th Annual<br />
Hermiston-Marino fishing trip occurred in<br />
June. Wayne, Ray Hermiston (former Dean),<br />
and Dennis Hastings (former <strong>HK</strong> staff and<br />
<strong>University</strong> Director <strong>of</strong> Facilities) have never<br />
missed the trip. Other names from the past<br />
who regularly attend are: Paul Taylor (Kinesiology<br />
and Biology), Kenji Kenno (Kinesiology),<br />
Peter Powell (Athletics), Earl Noble<br />
(former <strong>HK</strong> faculty and now Director <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology<br />
at Western) and Bert Taylor (former<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> Health Sciences at Western).<br />
Tiffany Martindale<br />
Tiffany has had an enjoyable and busy<br />
second year as Undergraduate Coordinator.<br />
She had the pleasure <strong>of</strong> joining our group<br />
at the Ontario Universities Fair (Toronto) in<br />
the fall, meeting many great prospective<br />
students. This year we initiated the “Kin<br />
One Program” for our first year students;<br />
which included assigned team leaders<br />
(upper year kinesiology students), study<br />
support and workshops. It was a great first<br />
run <strong>of</strong> the program and she looks forward<br />
to more fine tuning for this September. In<br />
addition to recruiting and advising, Tiffany<br />
thoroughly enjoyed teaching Special<br />
Populations in Physical Activity and Human<br />
Performance this year. At home, the<br />
renovations seem to be coming to an end...<br />
finally! This allowed some free time to take<br />
a spring vacation in Portugal with her husband,<br />
Scott.<br />
Scott Martyn<br />
The 2011-2012 year has been a busy<br />
time for Scott, both personally and pr<strong>of</strong>essionally.<br />
Along with the help <strong>of</strong> his wife,<br />
Rebecca, and the constant support <strong>of</strong> their<br />
son William, he has continued work on their<br />
new house. William, now three, is still enjoying<br />
his outdoor play set and spends an<br />
ever increasing amount <strong>of</strong> time on his new<br />
two wheel “Lightning McQueen” bike.<br />
As the Kinesiology Graduate Coordinator,<br />
Scott is extremely pleased to announce<br />
that the long awaited Ph.D. Program in<br />
Kinesiology was approved. We look forward<br />
to launching the program in September<br />
2013. On the conference front, Scott<br />
and his current graduate students have<br />
been busy presenting papers throughout<br />
North America, Europe and Asia. Speaking<br />
<strong>of</strong> Asia, having amassed four trips to<br />
China this year, he continues his role as a<br />
Distinguished Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Beijing<br />
Sport <strong>University</strong>. On the publication front,<br />
along with some exciting new initiatives,<br />
Scott is pleased to announce the release<br />
<strong>of</strong> his second book entitled “Tarnished<br />
Rings: The International Olympic Committee<br />
and the Salt Lake City Bid Scandal”<br />
written with colleagues and published by<br />
Syracuse <strong>University</strong> Press. With four new<br />
graduate students this September, Scott is<br />
looking forward to another productive, but<br />
enjoyable, year.<br />
Cheri McGowan<br />
Cheri just celebrated her 3rd anniversary<br />
in the Department <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology, and<br />
still very much enjoys being a member <strong>of</strong><br />
the “<strong>HK</strong> Family”. Cheri welcomed two M<strong>HK</strong><br />
students (Josh Seifarth and Andrew Friesen)<br />
and four undergraduate students from<br />
the Departments <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology (Shane<br />
Freeman) and Biology (Dan Brown, Sarah<br />
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Hanik, Matt Pfaff) into her lab. They, along<br />
with current M<strong>HK</strong> students Mike Gregory<br />
and Mark Badrov have kept busy perfecting<br />
research techniques, and conducting<br />
studies in healthy and clinical (pre-hypertension,<br />
hypertension, chronic obstructive<br />
pulmonary disease, and/or cardiac rehabilitation)<br />
populations. We have enjoyed<br />
the opportunity to work closely with the<br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> Essex Community Health Centre<br />
and are grateful for their continued support<br />
<strong>of</strong> our research and student volunteers.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the lab celebrated the graduation<br />
<strong>of</strong> our second M<strong>HK</strong> student (Martina),<br />
and also travelled to the Canadian<br />
Society <strong>of</strong> Exercise Physiology meeting to<br />
support Mark and Mike as they presented<br />
their research. They made the PACR Lab<br />
very proud! Additionally, Cheri’s former<br />
student, Cassandra, had her M<strong>HK</strong> thesis<br />
work accepted for publication (Blood Pressure<br />
Monitoring), while Mark published an<br />
invited review (Critical Reviews in Physical<br />
and Rehabilitation Medicine). Cheri continues<br />
to collaborate with colleagues at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> Health Network (Toronto) and<br />
Western <strong>University</strong> (London). Cheri also<br />
immensely enjoyed the opportunity this<br />
Winter to teach a new course that perfectly<br />
combined her research and teaching passions:<br />
Chronic Disease & Exercise Rehabilitation.<br />
On the family front, Cheri’s three<br />
year old daughter Anne, a “long-time” fan<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Lancer Women’s basketball team,<br />
still wants to grow up to play basketball for<br />
“her friend Chantal”!<br />
PACR lab (R-L): Don Clarke (lab technician), Mark<br />
Badrov (M<strong>HK</strong> ’12), Michael Gregory (current M<strong>HK</strong>),<br />
Dr. Cheri McGowan, Andrew Friesen (current M<strong>HK</strong>),<br />
Shane Freeman (current B<strong>HK</strong>)
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Nancy McNevin<br />
Nancy had a busy year, culminating in<br />
two papers being accepted for publication,<br />
and a third paper in review. The collaborative<br />
project with <strong>Windsor</strong> Regional<br />
Hospital, examining attentional focus effects<br />
on post-stroke gait, was finally approved<br />
and M<strong>HK</strong> student Jecy Kunju-Kunju<br />
is eager to begin data collection. Over the<br />
winter semester, Adam Norman completed<br />
an undergraduate independent study that<br />
looked at the role ambient and central vision<br />
plays in a manual tracking task. A<br />
follow-up to this project will be carried out<br />
by M<strong>HK</strong> student Farbod Partow-Dezfouli,<br />
and a paper detailing the findings will be<br />
submitted by summer’s end. Finally, M<strong>HK</strong><br />
students Kelly Carr and Neb Zacharias<br />
completed data collection for their independent<br />
study examining the use <strong>of</strong> feedback<br />
in a rehabilitation setting. This project<br />
was in collaboration with Dr. Patti Weir,<br />
and the paper documenting their findings<br />
is in preparation. Sadly, Nancy reports that<br />
Beaux, her long time furry friend and frequent<br />
<strong>HK</strong> visitor, passed away. She has<br />
since adopted a little Siamese to fill the<br />
gap he left, and she and Res (“Bailey”) are<br />
getting along well.<br />
Kevin Milne<br />
Kevin is trying to catch up on a whirlwind<br />
<strong>of</strong> a year. He graduated three <strong>of</strong> his Masters<br />
students (Kali Gawinski, Michelle Dotzert<br />
and Svein Piene) at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the<br />
summer and has a cabinet full <strong>of</strong> writing to<br />
catch up on and attempt to publish. As a<br />
pleasant surprise, he was honoured for his<br />
teaching by both the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Undergraduate Student’s Association and<br />
the Ontario Undergraduate Student’s Association<br />
at awards banquets in <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
and Toronto this past year. On the home<br />
front, his girls have started soccer and as<br />
soon as they realize that friendly discussions<br />
and grass picking should not happen<br />
during the game, he is sure they will<br />
be all-stars. Marcy’s Cakes has been open<br />
for almost one year and is getting busier<br />
every day, keeping his wife, Marcia, well-<br />
occupied. Kevin is looking forward to the<br />
new crop <strong>of</strong> students, both graduate and<br />
undergraduate, in September. However, a<br />
nice family ‘staycation’ this summer was at<br />
the top <strong>of</strong> his list.<br />
Vicky Paraschak<br />
Vicky was commissioned to write a report<br />
on the state <strong>of</strong> recreation on Aboriginal<br />
Communities in Canada (see it at www.<br />
lin.ca) as a foundation paper for the first<br />
National Recreation Conference, which<br />
was held in Lake Louise in October. She<br />
used the Strengths Perspective as a framework<br />
for that report. Outdoor recreation<br />
students are all ready for their late August<br />
2012 trip, after a winter term <strong>of</strong> 7:15am<br />
meetings! Last year’s class tried something<br />
new – they produced a 2012 calendar with<br />
photos from the trip. Vicky thought it might<br />
be neat to send alumni a free calendar if<br />
they are directing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
donations to the Outdoor Recreation program,<br />
since they’d probably appreciate<br />
seeing what today’s students are up to on<br />
our trip. Please email Vicki if you’re donating<br />
to the course and she’ll send you out<br />
a free 2013 calendar when they’re ready.<br />
Once again, thanks to any contributing<br />
Kinesiology alumni—your donations help<br />
keep this course running at a fee that is<br />
accessible to undergrad students (all 30 <strong>of</strong><br />
them this August!). Vicky hopes you had a<br />
great summer with lots <strong>of</strong> outdoor time!<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Student Alliance<br />
Teacher <strong>of</strong> the Year Award.<br />
Each year, the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance Award<br />
for Teaching Excellence recognizes educators who excel at unlocking<br />
the potential <strong>of</strong> Ontario’s young people. Successfully engaging<br />
individuals in the learning experience is highly dependent<br />
on an instructor’s ability to spark the desire to learn in students.<br />
We are pleased to report that Dr. Kevin Milne was presented the award by past OUSA Campus<br />
Coordinator Krystal Chan at a ceremony held in April. Kevin was this year’s recipient<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Student Alliance Teacher <strong>of</strong> the Year Award.<br />
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Chad Sutherland<br />
Chad has been on paternity leave since<br />
September and thoroughly enjoyed the<br />
days with his daughter Quinn Aleese (Sept<br />
18th, 2011). When Chad returned to the<br />
department in August, he picked-up from<br />
where he left <strong>of</strong>f working with the Co-op<br />
and Internship programs. The Co-op program<br />
recruited another strong class and<br />
the Internship program is continuing to<br />
add new positions. Chad is thrilled to report<br />
that his work with Community Living<br />
just received another grant, which will<br />
provide funding for a second 12-week<br />
training study looking at motor skills and<br />
self-efficacy for individuals with an Intellectual<br />
Disability and Autism. Chad and<br />
Dr. Frank’s study on Whole Body Muscle<br />
Activation Patterns When Supporting an<br />
Unstable Load was accepted to the Joint<br />
World Congress <strong>of</strong> International Society for<br />
Posture and Gait Research & Gait and Mental<br />
Function conference in June in Norway.<br />
On a personal note, Chad and Rachelle<br />
enjoyed spending time outside with Quinn<br />
this summer.<br />
Quinn Aleese Sutherland
Marijke Taks<br />
New Year’s Eve<br />
A highlight for Marijke and family was<br />
their road trip to New York City during the<br />
Christmas break; and yes, they stood on<br />
46th street when the ball dropped (see<br />
photo). More family travel was in store, as<br />
all five went to Europe this summer to celebrate<br />
a grandma’s 80th birthday. During<br />
this trip, they took advantage <strong>of</strong> the family<br />
cottage in Ile d’Oleron (an Atlantic Ocean<br />
Island in the south-west <strong>of</strong> France).<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essionally, the highlight this past<br />
year was the expert panel which Marijke<br />
organized in collaboration with research<br />
team members, Laura Misener, Laurence<br />
Chalip and Chris Green in April 2012.<br />
Twelve experts from academia as well as<br />
practitioners in the realm <strong>of</strong> marketing,<br />
event management, and sport development<br />
were brought together to help identify and<br />
develop strategies and tactics to leverage<br />
sport events for sport participation. The<br />
International Centre for Sport and Leisure<br />
Studies was used for this occasion and it<br />
served the purpose exceptionally well. The<br />
next step in this project will be action research<br />
where the research team plans to<br />
implement the findings by working in close<br />
collaboration with a sport event.<br />
More pr<strong>of</strong>essional related travel occurred<br />
during the summer months, beginning<br />
with the NASSM conference in Seattle<br />
in May. In June, Marijke spent a couple <strong>of</strong><br />
weeks at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Bayreuth in Germany,<br />
where the university established a<br />
bilateral agreement in 2008. Since then,<br />
the department has welcomed German<br />
students in our undergraduate program every<br />
year. From Bayreuth, Marijke also travelled<br />
to Bern (Switzerland) where she gave<br />
a keynote address at the conference <strong>of</strong> the<br />
European Association for Sport Sociology.<br />
Patti Weir<br />
Patti has spent the academic year as<br />
the Acting Dean <strong>of</strong> the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Graduate<br />
Studies and Office <strong>of</strong> Quality Assurance.<br />
This position allowed her to get “her feet<br />
wet” in the world <strong>of</strong> administration. Working<br />
on the PhD proposal at the departmental<br />
and university level was very rewarding.<br />
On the home front, Erica (11) and Julia (9)<br />
are involved in many clubs and sports at<br />
Kinesiology pr<strong>of</strong>essor named<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> Graduate Studies<br />
Patricia Weir (B<strong>HK</strong> ’86, M<strong>HK</strong> ’88) began a five-year<br />
term as dean <strong>of</strong> graduate studies on July 1, 2012. Patti<br />
has been acting in that capacity over the last year.<br />
“In her new role, Dr. Weir will continue to work on<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the goals identified in the review <strong>of</strong> graduate<br />
studies last year,” Dr. Groarke said. “I look forward to her engagement with students<br />
and faculty in graduate programs across campus--and her peers across the province--to<br />
promote programs and practices that enhance the graduate experience and<br />
student research opportunities that build on the <strong>University</strong>’s many academic and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional strengths.”<br />
Dr. Weir joined the U<strong>Windsor</strong> faculty in 1991. Her research interests include addressing<br />
motor behaviour and lifespan development, in particular patterns <strong>of</strong> engagement<br />
in Canadian seniors within the framework <strong>of</strong> successful aging.<br />
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school which keep them busy and happy.<br />
John, Patti and the girls travelled to Waikiki<br />
Beach for a conference in June 2012 and<br />
had a wonderful Hawaiian experience.<br />
Laura Wood<br />
After completing her PhD at the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Western Ontario in June, Laura started<br />
her journey with the <strong>HK</strong> Faculty in August<br />
2011. Having completed her M<strong>HK</strong> here in<br />
2006 Laura felt right at home. Teaching upper<br />
year undergraduate courses she had<br />
the opportunity to get to know a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> students from the graduating class <strong>of</strong><br />
2012. Laura taught some new courses in<br />
sport management this year, introducing<br />
the students to areas such as sport tourism<br />
and sport communication. In the course on<br />
sport communication students created a<br />
sport blog on a topic <strong>of</strong> their choice and<br />
integrated multiple forms <strong>of</strong> social media<br />
into the blog. During her year here Laura<br />
also continued with her research program<br />
travelling to Quebec to present at the Sport<br />
Canada Research Initiative Conference in<br />
November as a part <strong>of</strong> her doctoral funding<br />
from SSHRC and Sport Canada. Laura<br />
enjoyed her year here with the <strong>HK</strong> family<br />
and is excited about the opportunities that<br />
lie ahead.<br />
Additionaly, at the 2010 NASSM conference<br />
held in Tampa, Florida, Laura was<br />
awarded the NASSM Student Research<br />
Award. Her research into the role <strong>of</strong> social<br />
groups in women’s loyalty to sport participation<br />
earned her this award in a competition<br />
with doctoral students from across<br />
North America.
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Sarah Woodruff<br />
Current grad students Jillian Ciccone (B<strong>HK</strong> ‘11),<br />
Ashley Kirby (B<strong>HK</strong> ‘10), Neil Pettit (B<strong>HK</strong> ‘11),<br />
Dr. Woodruff, and Brad Harrop (B<strong>HK</strong> ‘11)<br />
Sarah has had quite a year! In the fall,<br />
she (and current graduate student Ashley<br />
Kirby) welcomed 3 new grad students<br />
(Jillian Ciccone, Brad Harrop, and Neil<br />
Pettit) and developed two new courses including<br />
Health and Wellness (undergrad)<br />
and Nutrition and Chronic Disease (grad).<br />
On the research side, work is progressing<br />
nicely on the Kinect-Ed nutrition and cooking<br />
education program alongside Food<br />
Network Host Sandi Richard (to be rolled<br />
out in several GTA schools this upcoming<br />
year) and a two year grant was obtained<br />
from the Healthy Communities Fund called<br />
‘Zoomers in Motion’ (promoting physical<br />
activity among those 55+ years). Sarah<br />
was recently in Orlando, FL, and Austin, TX,<br />
this summer to present research findings.<br />
On a personal note, Sarah joined the<br />
‘Straight Shooters’ women’s hockey team<br />
this year. Teammates included current<br />
<strong>HK</strong>’ers Stephanie Bonneau, Laura Gillett,<br />
and Ashley Kirby; <strong>HK</strong> alumni Jessica Casey;<br />
former Varsity Lancers Jodilyn Brown and<br />
Ashley Drouillard; UWin students/alumni<br />
Sam Field, Kim Jee, Sarah Loebach, and<br />
Heather Mackenzie; and Courtney Molnar<br />
and Averil Parent. What a fun and exciting<br />
season – thanks ladies for all the laughs!<br />
Jules Woolf<br />
Jules Woolf joins us in a three-year LTA<br />
after having worked at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Texas in Austin and Western Illinois <strong>University</strong>.<br />
His research is focused on sport<br />
development and the ways in which sport<br />
impacts human development - particularly<br />
health outcomes. Jules has been working<br />
on two grants from the World Anti Doping<br />
Agency. He is currently leading a research<br />
group from John Hopkins <strong>University</strong> that is<br />
Local study results help health<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials<br />
Sarah Woodruff, along with Kathy Fryer (Nursing), hopes<br />
their recent study findings on local childhood obesity rates<br />
will help area health <strong>of</strong>ficials hammer home their message<br />
that kids need to eat healthier and get more physical activity.<br />
The team surveyed more than 1,000 grade 7 students from<br />
26 local schools and found that 42% were either overweight or obese (compared to the national<br />
average <strong>of</strong> 34%). The study also found higher than average rates <strong>of</strong> blood pressure and<br />
measures <strong>of</strong> waist circumference; only 66% eat breakfast regularly; lower than recommended<br />
consumption <strong>of</strong> fruits, vegetables, and milk; lower than provincially mandated participation<br />
rates in daily physical activity; and high sedentary activity time.<br />
The <strong>Windsor</strong>-Essex County Health Unit, one <strong>of</strong> the research partners (along with BANA and<br />
Southwestern Ontario in motion), is currently doing a great job at <strong>of</strong>fering programing to area<br />
schools to increase activity, promote proper nutrition, and combat obesity. However, the<br />
health unit can reinforce the urgency <strong>of</strong> the messaging now that it has more focussed local<br />
data that demonstrates the extent <strong>of</strong> the problem here.<br />
“We have been advocating in schools, but it’s very helpful to have local data,” said Theresa<br />
Marentette, former manager <strong>of</strong> the health unit’s comprehensive school health team. “So<br />
our population can personalize that information and say, ‘Yes, it is happening here and we<br />
need to act on it, we need to take this seriously and look at the state <strong>of</strong> our children and try to<br />
prevent the progression <strong>of</strong> chronic disease in the future’”.<br />
investigating anabolic steroid use in high<br />
school sports. In addition, he is working<br />
with a team from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New<br />
South Wales, Australia on another steroid<br />
related study. This year, some <strong>of</strong> his work<br />
was published in the Journal <strong>of</strong> Sport Management.<br />
Jules is currently developing a<br />
project with researchers from the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Texas and Victoria <strong>University</strong>, Australia,<br />
that will examine the global development<br />
<strong>of</strong> mixed martial arts.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Emeriti<br />
Bob Boucher<br />
Bob’s first observation on retirement<br />
is that he is amazed at how the morning<br />
flies by with two newspapers and a good<br />
cup <strong>of</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee! He would like to thank the<br />
over 150 card and letter writers from all<br />
over Canada, U.S.A., Europe, Australia,<br />
New Zealand, Great Britain and Japan who<br />
sent best wishes on his retirement. It was<br />
22<br />
especially fun to hear from former students<br />
and what they remember about catering to<br />
his many idiosyncrasies. Sue and Bob are<br />
having a great time with the three granddaughters.<br />
Twins Kenley and Rylee are<br />
Jess Dixon, Golf Pro Phil, Kenji Kenno, and Bob<br />
Boucher<br />
based in Calgary and are on the junior ski<br />
circuit EVERY weekend. All this at 8 years<br />
old! The youngest, born last August goes<br />
by “Miss Molly” and may be the happiest<br />
baby imaginable. Bob and Sue spent four<br />
weeks in Florida this winter, most <strong>of</strong> it on<br />
Sanibel Island.<br />
Bob was delighted to be a Visiting Guest<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Brock <strong>University</strong> in February,<br />
spending time with the “<strong>Windsor</strong> Connections”:<br />
Cheryl Mallen, Joanne Maclean,<br />
Lisa Kikulis, Kirsty Spence and Phil Sullivan.<br />
He was also a Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the
Sport Management Institute in Groningen<br />
Holland for the 14th year in May. Sue and<br />
Bob took a two week Rhine River cruise<br />
with former VP Eric Harbottle and his wife<br />
Merry this summer. Finally, after months<br />
<strong>of</strong> searching the Bouchers are pleased to<br />
announce they recently got a new puppy,<br />
a golden retriever <strong>of</strong> course, almost pure<br />
white in colour, and an IQ <strong>of</strong> 120!<br />
Marliese Kimmerle<br />
Marliese is enjoying retirement and<br />
only visited <strong>HK</strong> briefly this semester to<br />
teach Practice, Theory & Analysis <strong>of</strong> Dance<br />
between Kayaking in Sarasota this winter,<br />
and a paddle board yoga trip to Northern<br />
Edge Algonquin this summer.<br />
Alan Metcalfe<br />
Al congratulates granddaughter Mckenna Lumley<br />
who completed her annual walk with the “The<br />
Pajama Witches” with funds raised going to the<br />
Brain Tumor Foundation.<br />
Fourteen years into retirement and Alan<br />
is still located in the corner <strong>of</strong>fice he had<br />
for 43 years. He still comes into the Faculty<br />
nearly every day and is still trying to get<br />
his manuscript finished. Alan must admit<br />
that it is getting more difficult; however,<br />
he does enjoy interacting with the young<br />
faculty members - they are a fine group <strong>of</strong><br />
academics. Alan also still enjoys driving<br />
and last year drove to California—a great<br />
experience.<br />
Dick Moriarty<br />
It is almost the 50th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> (2013) and is Dick<br />
Moriarty’s 60th year at the school (Assumption<br />
College 1952-1956, Assumption<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> 1957-1962, and <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> 1963-2012). He says<br />
he has been lucky to have known many<br />
faculty, staff and students during this<br />
time. He has fond memories <strong>of</strong> many <strong>of</strong><br />
you. His remembrances <strong>of</strong> these years in<br />
school and sports are recorded on the Human<br />
Kinetics website. Included with these<br />
are great sections on Women’s Sports by<br />
Dr. Marge Holman and exciting post 1985<br />
years recorded by Dr. Bob Boucher during<br />
his years as Athletic Director and Dean.<br />
Dick thanks the current Dean, Dr. Michael<br />
Khan for authorizing this web site as well<br />
as Sylvia Jimenez, Richard Dumala and Diane<br />
Dupuis for setting up the web site with<br />
the assistance <strong>of</strong> work study students over<br />
the years including Danielle McGibbon,<br />
Emily Duncan and Mona Davis. If you wish<br />
to add some <strong>of</strong> your own interesting or historical<br />
facts on school and sports, send updates<br />
to dickm@uwindsor.ca.<br />
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<strong>HK</strong><br />
Dr. Pat J. Galasso<br />
Founding Dean <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics<br />
Fifteen years ago I lost a member <strong>of</strong> my family to the dreaded disease, cancer.<br />
That same year, another member <strong>of</strong> my family was struck by the same issue. In this<br />
latter case, to make a long story short, after a lumpectomy, radiation was recommended<br />
and rejected. Instead, a list <strong>of</strong> nutrients, obtained from Dr. Abram H<strong>of</strong>fer,<br />
a practitioner in Orthomolecular Medicine, was imbibed from the point <strong>of</strong> detection<br />
and served to support this family member who is still alive ten years beyond the point<br />
when individuals are designated as survivors.<br />
Over the past fifteen years, I have spent thousands <strong>of</strong> hours collecting information<br />
dealing with health issues. I am a member <strong>of</strong> both the Canadian Society for<br />
Orthomolecular Medicine and the International body. What I have found is that<br />
there are solutions for the vast majority <strong>of</strong> health issues through nutrition, nutrients<br />
and lifestyle management. In simple terms, nutrients are taken to enable the<br />
body to heal itself. Dr. H<strong>of</strong>fer’s books and the Journal <strong>of</strong> Orthomolecular Medicine<br />
are excellent sources <strong>of</strong> information. For career purposes, this approach is taught<br />
at the Canadian Naturopathic College in Toronto.<br />
For personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional reasons I would like to recommend that Human<br />
Kinetics students and graduates would be well served by conducting their own investigation<br />
in this area <strong>of</strong> wellness. All the very best to all <strong>of</strong> you who have shared<br />
a Human Kinetics experience with me. We owe it to ourselves and to others never<br />
to stop learning!<br />
Dick invites you to drop in at Room<br />
#119 to visit with him and new arrivals<br />
Bob Boucher and Marge Holman as well<br />
as ‘hold overs’ Cec Eaves and Marliese<br />
Kimmerle.<br />
Mike Salter<br />
This June saw Mike finish a five-year<br />
term as the Director <strong>of</strong> The Centre for Inter-<br />
Faculty Programs (Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts & Science,<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Environmental Studies<br />
and Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Forensics Science) at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. He continues in his<br />
position as Coordinator <strong>of</strong> The Centre for<br />
Educational Pathways at Lambton College<br />
and as a member <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
with the Ontario Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health and<br />
Long-Term Care’s Ontario Problem Gambling<br />
Research Centre.<br />
The past year saw business trips to<br />
Qingdao and Beijing, China for Lambton<br />
College; conference participation in Havana,<br />
Cuba (Sport Sociology) and Gozo,<br />
Malta (Arts & Science); and pleasure visits<br />
to Australia, Grand Cayman Island and the<br />
Canary Island <strong>of</strong> Tenerife. And, still racing<br />
sail boats and practicing retirement. . . .
<strong>HK</strong><br />
The Class <strong>of</strong> 1986 Reunion<br />
The 2011 <strong>HK</strong> Alumni weekend<br />
began with the 25th<br />
Anniversary Reception for<br />
the Class <strong>of</strong> 1986, which was held at<br />
the Dominion House on Friday Sept<br />
30th. Approximately 25-30 <strong>HK</strong> Alumni,<br />
Current Faculty/Staff and their families<br />
thoroughly enjoyed the stories <strong>of</strong> their<br />
Undergraduate experiences. On Saturday<br />
October 1st, during the reception,<br />
tour and demonstrations in the new<br />
research and teaching labs in the <strong>HK</strong><br />
Building, the Alumni were amazed by<br />
the changes that have taken place over<br />
the past few years. Many commented<br />
on the wonderful new facilities and the<br />
vast opportunities that our current students now have available<br />
to them. <strong>HK</strong> Alumni, Current Faculty/Staff and their families enjoyed<br />
the reception and tours before braving the windy evening to<br />
witness the Lancer Football team defeat the Guelph Gryphons!<br />
A special thank you is extended to Dr. Jim Potvin, who served<br />
Alumni Sports Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame adds five members<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Alumni Association welcomed five<br />
new members at the 26th annual induction ceremony. Three recipients<br />
were inducted into the Athlete category: Lancer track &<br />
field standouts Jennifer (Graham) Schutz (B<strong>HK</strong> ´95, BEd ´97, M<strong>HK</strong><br />
´98) and Andy Buckstein (LLB ´83); and Lancer volleyball player,<br />
Jodi Beaugrand<br />
(BA ´93). Jennifer<br />
Schutz competed<br />
on the Lancer track<br />
and cross country<br />
teams, winning six<br />
Jennifer Schutz, Athlete Category, and Track &<br />
Field Coach, Gary Malloy<br />
(L-R) Joanne Mailloux (B<strong>HK</strong> ´87), Gord Olafson (former faculty), Jim Potvin, (former faculty, B<strong>HK</strong> ´86), Brenda<br />
Taylor (B<strong>HK</strong> ´86, M<strong>HK</strong> ´88), Dick Moriarty (Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Emeritus), Ed Woelk (B<strong>HK</strong> ’86), Kenji Kenno (M<strong>HK</strong> ´77),<br />
Richard Coughlin (B<strong>HK</strong> ´86), Bruce Berriman (B<strong>HK</strong> ´86), Patti Weir (B<strong>HK</strong> ´86, M<strong>HK</strong> ´88), Kevin Milne (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´99), Pam (Seeman) McDonald (B<strong>HK</strong> ´86), Jess Dixon (M<strong>HK</strong> ´03), Adriana Duquette (B<strong>HK</strong> ´03, M<strong>HK</strong> ´05),<br />
Wayne Marino (MPE ´72), Joel Cort (M<strong>HK</strong> ´04), Bob Boucher (former faculty and Dean), and Michael Khan<br />
(Dean <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics).<br />
on the <strong>HK</strong> Alumni Weekend Committee as the Liaison to the Class<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1986. Thank you also the Office <strong>of</strong> Alumni Affairs, the <strong>HK</strong> Society,<br />
and the <strong>HK</strong> Alumni Weekend Committee for their efforts in<br />
creating another successful and memorable Alumni Weekend!<br />
national titles—the most by one athlete in school history! She<br />
was selected five times as an all-star in track, once as an all-star<br />
in cross country, and three times as an all-Canadian.<br />
Dr. Richard Peddie (B.Comm ´70, LLD ´01) Past President and<br />
CEO <strong>of</strong> Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, and proud supporter<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> and Lancer Athletics, was recognized in<br />
the Builder/Coach Category. Joe Bowen (BA ´73), the “voice <strong>of</strong><br />
the Toronto Maple Leafs” was recognized with a Sport Achievement<br />
Award. This year’s Team Achievement Award went to the<br />
1975 West Division and Co-Yates Cup Champion Lancer football<br />
team.<br />
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“Meeting <strong>of</strong> four <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>HK</strong> Deans” – The <strong>HK</strong> Four<br />
represented the Faculty at this year’s<br />
induction ceremony.<br />
Dr. Michael Khan (2011-present),<br />
Dr. Jim Weese (2000-04),<br />
Dr. Mike Salter (1985-97) and<br />
Dr. Bob Boucher (2005-11)
Alumni<br />
Updates<br />
In Memoriam<br />
Judith (Green)<br />
Sarver<br />
Former Faculty<br />
William Bond<br />
BPE 1976<br />
Daniel Lewis<br />
BPE 1976<br />
Dennis Hastings (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´74, M<strong>HK</strong> ´78), Executive<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Facility Services,<br />
retired June 30, 2011. Dennis<br />
served as the Administrative<br />
Assistant to the Dean in the<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Human Kinetics and<br />
was the Manager <strong>of</strong> the St.<br />
Denis Centre previous to his<br />
position in Facility Services.<br />
Don Hollerhead (BPE<br />
´75) was the co-recipient <strong>of</strong><br />
the Father Armstrong Leadership<br />
in Coaching Award,<br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>-Essex Catholic District<br />
School Board. Don retired<br />
in September, 2011 and<br />
was previously the Department<br />
Head at St. Joseph’s<br />
High School, <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Richard Shaban (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´80) was named to the 2011<br />
Lexpert Canadian Ranked<br />
Lawyers, Toronto. Richard<br />
practices in public infrastructure<br />
procurement, construction<br />
law and surety matters.<br />
Richard was called to the Ontario<br />
Bar in 1985.<br />
GUY LACHANCE (B<strong>HK</strong> ´81) is<br />
a certified management accountant<br />
for Danruss Contracting<br />
Inc. in <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Lynn Hutchinson (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´82) retired from the Greater<br />
Essex County District School<br />
Board on June 30, 2011, following<br />
27 years <strong>of</strong> service.<br />
Lynn’s daughter, Ashley, completed<br />
her second year in kinesiology;<br />
her son, Matthew<br />
completed his MBA exchange<br />
at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Florida;<br />
and son Aaron graduated<br />
from Fanshawe College and<br />
is employed in London. Lynn<br />
aspires to travel, volunteer,<br />
and is considering her Masters<br />
degree in Human Kinetics<br />
in the future.<br />
SUE (HRYCAY) NOvOSAD<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ´82) and husband relocated<br />
to the beautiful Maritime<br />
province <strong>of</strong> Nova Scotia<br />
in May, 2011. Sue’s career<br />
with the Government <strong>of</strong> Canada<br />
has taken her to a new department<br />
and the career move<br />
fit perfectly into their plans for<br />
their retirement as they are<br />
now residing on the fabulous<br />
shores <strong>of</strong> the Bay <strong>of</strong> Fundy.<br />
Sue is presently employed as<br />
the Integrated Service Manager<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Atlantic Food and<br />
Horticulture Research Centre,<br />
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.<br />
Sue continues to participate<br />
in the women’s acapella<br />
barbershop singing with the<br />
local group in Kentville.<br />
Quin Tang (M<strong>HK</strong> ´82) is<br />
the Assistant Director-General<br />
<strong>of</strong> Education at the United Nations<br />
Educational, Scientific<br />
and Cultural Organization,<br />
Paris, France.<br />
Jan (Osborne) Wilson<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ´83) is the Executive<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Recreation and<br />
Cultural Affairs for the City<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. Jan is responsible<br />
for overseeing all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
city’s community centres,<br />
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swimming pools and arenas,<br />
including the WFCU Centre,<br />
heritage centres such as Willistead<br />
Manor and Mackenzie<br />
Hall. In her “spare time”, Jan<br />
plays hockey with her team,<br />
“Chix with Stix”, and cites the<br />
weekly game as a great stress<br />
release.<br />
Sue Williams (B<strong>HK</strong> ´85,<br />
M<strong>HK</strong> ´88) is the Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Corporate Services, <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Essex Community Health Centre,<br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>. Sue is presently<br />
the President <strong>of</strong> Alumni Affairs,<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Brian Rakoczy (B<strong>HK</strong> ´90)<br />
is teaching at Loyola College,<br />
Mississauga. Brian was the<br />
Department Head in Physical<br />
Education and Athletics for<br />
seven years.<br />
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Janice with volunteers (L-R): Kelly Carr (B<strong>HK</strong> ’11, current M<strong>HK</strong>), Alex<br />
Presello (current B<strong>HK</strong>), Janice, Stephanie LeBlanc (B<strong>HK</strong> ’12), Phil McKeen<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ’11, current M<strong>HK</strong>), Chantelle Lachance (B<strong>HK</strong> ’10, M<strong>HK</strong> ’12).<br />
Janice (King) Funkenhauser (B<strong>HK</strong> ´81) Recreational<br />
Therapist with the Active Aging Program, also known as the<br />
Chronic Disease Management Program, retired in April 2012.<br />
Janice was the head <strong>of</strong> the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at<br />
the St. Denis Centre, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, for the past 30<br />
years. The program initially began as an informal extension<br />
<strong>of</strong> health research about exercise. After funding ended, the<br />
20 men involved wanted to continue and a program grew from<br />
there. People who have worked with Janice stated she has<br />
inspired so many, and hope they can carry on with the same<br />
passion that Janice brought to the program. Immediately following<br />
retirement, Janice and husband, Herb, enjoyed a cruise<br />
to the Orient, stopping in Korea to visit their son. Janice may<br />
return as a volunteer or work part-time, but for now she will<br />
enjoy visiting family, playing squash, and catching up on<br />
reading. She will be missed!<br />
David Legg (M<strong>HK</strong> ´93)<br />
was recently promoted to Full<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Physical Education and<br />
Recreation Studies at Mount<br />
Royal <strong>University</strong>, formerly<br />
Mount Royal College, Calgary,<br />
Alberta. David is an educator,<br />
a researcher and a volunteer<br />
in sport management<br />
and adapted physical activity.<br />
David is currently President<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Canadian Paralympic<br />
Committee, a board member<br />
for the 2015 Pan Parapan<br />
American Games in Toronto,<br />
and a leadership team member<br />
<strong>of</strong> Canadian Sport for Life.
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Rob Scherer (B<strong>HK</strong> ´93)<br />
was recently promoted to Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> Sales for Eastern Canada.<br />
Rob recently celebrated<br />
his 10th year anniversary with<br />
Stryker Canada Orthopaedics<br />
and his 15th year in the Medical<br />
Device Industry. Rob and<br />
his wife Andrea welcomed<br />
their first child, Harrison, on<br />
April 21, 2011. Congratulations<br />
Rob and Andrea!<br />
Brenda Mallat (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´94) married her ‘triathalon<br />
training’ partner Paul Dubois<br />
in June 2010. Brenda has<br />
been working for WSPS (formerly<br />
IAPA) for the past five<br />
years as an Ergonomist, providing<br />
ergonomic consulting<br />
services to employers across<br />
southwestern Ontario.<br />
Monique (Toutant) van<br />
Ho<strong>of</strong>t (B<strong>HK</strong> ´94) is currently<br />
a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Health Sciences, Lambton<br />
College, Sarnia.<br />
Jennifer (Graham)<br />
Schutz (B<strong>HK</strong> ´95, M<strong>HK</strong><br />
´98) is currently teaching<br />
at North Surrey Secondary<br />
School, Surrey, British Columbia.<br />
Jennifer also enjoys her<br />
position as Assistant Coach<br />
for the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> British<br />
Columbia’s Cross Country and<br />
Track & Field teams. Jennifer<br />
was inducted into the Alumni<br />
Sports Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame, Athlete<br />
Category, this past October.<br />
Cherrie-Lyn (Bacon)<br />
verWoert (B<strong>HK</strong> ´97,<br />
M<strong>HK</strong> ´03) was recently recruited<br />
for a new position as<br />
a Principal Human Factors Engineer<br />
at the Toyota Technical<br />
Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan.<br />
Cherrie has returned to the<br />
Lawrence Technological <strong>University</strong><br />
in the capacity <strong>of</strong> an<br />
Adjunct Pr<strong>of</strong>essor teaching<br />
a junior level Human Factors<br />
class in the Transportation<br />
Design Department.<br />
Leslie Bottrell (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´98) is a general practitioner<br />
with Global Health Care,<br />
Shanghai, China.<br />
Derek Schroeder (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´98) is the head coach <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Samford <strong>University</strong> volleyball<br />
team, Birmingham, Alabama.<br />
Derek has taken the program<br />
to new heights, as his team<br />
won the Southern Conference<br />
Championship for the first<br />
time in school history, earning<br />
an automatic bid to the NCAA<br />
Championships. The Wheatley<br />
native began his volleyball<br />
career at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> in 1993.<br />
Jean-Pierre (B<strong>HK</strong> ´99)<br />
and Sherri Chartrand<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ´99) were the recipients<br />
<strong>of</strong> the 2011 Alumni Odyssey<br />
Award, which recognizes<br />
alumni who are in the early<br />
years <strong>of</strong> their career path, having<br />
distinguished themselves<br />
through a significant or innovative<br />
achievement in their<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional or personal life.<br />
Both Jean-Pierre and Sherri<br />
are owners <strong>of</strong> Active Body<br />
Physical Therapy in LaSalle<br />
and Lakeshore, where they<br />
pass their knowledge and expertise<br />
on to current <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> co-op students,<br />
and feel that this program is<br />
invaluable to them as employers.<br />
Jean-Pierre and Sherri are<br />
both passionate about giving<br />
back to their community, and<br />
they especially like to support<br />
activities that keep people active<br />
through sponsorship <strong>of</strong><br />
baseball, hockey and soccer<br />
teams, as well as the walk for<br />
Mental Health, the Canadian<br />
Cancer Society’s Relay for Life<br />
and health fairs.<br />
Duane Kemp (B<strong>HK</strong> ´99)<br />
is the Director <strong>of</strong> Co-operative<br />
Education at the District<br />
School Board <strong>of</strong> Niagara,<br />
Thorold.<br />
Amy Richardson (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´99) is a certified kinesiologist<br />
with the Ontario Kinesiology<br />
Association, Mississauga.<br />
Stephen Brown (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´00, M<strong>HK</strong> ´03) is an Assistant<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Human Health and<br />
Nutritional Sciences, <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Guelph.<br />
Scott Adams (B<strong>HK</strong> ´01)<br />
has been an Assistant Athletic<br />
Trainer with the Pittsburg<br />
Penguins for the past six seasons.<br />
He has worked in over<br />
500 pr<strong>of</strong>essional games, including<br />
one year <strong>of</strong> East Coast<br />
Hockey. He has been fortunate<br />
to participate in two Winter<br />
Classics, win two Eastern<br />
Conference Championships<br />
and the Stanley Cup in 2009.<br />
Scott also presented for the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pittsburgh Medical<br />
Center and the National<br />
Athletic Trainers Association<br />
National Convention.<br />
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Aaron Cowan (B<strong>HK</strong> ´01)<br />
was formerly employed at<br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> Regional Hospital in<br />
an adult psychiatry unit, and<br />
decided to return to school<br />
in 2003 to pursue a nursing<br />
degree. Aaron graduated<br />
from Wayne State <strong>University</strong><br />
in 2003 and commenced his<br />
nursing career in 2005 at St.<br />
John Hospital and Medical<br />
Centre, Detroit, Michigan. He<br />
works on the adult cardiology/telemetry<br />
floor, specializing<br />
in myocardial infarctions,<br />
congestive heart failure, and<br />
other cardiac diseases.<br />
Claudio Gandaio (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´01) is currently working for<br />
Wellness Coaches USA, based<br />
out <strong>of</strong> Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<br />
Dave Greig (B<strong>HK</strong> ´01,<br />
M<strong>HK</strong> ´06) and Teresa Skinner<br />
were married on October<br />
2, 2011 in Golden, British Columbia.<br />
Dave reports it was a<br />
great weekend celebration in<br />
the Rockies with families and<br />
friends. Congratulations Dave<br />
and Teresa!<br />
Dave Greig and Teresa Skinner<br />
Tony Nurse (M<strong>HK</strong> ´02)<br />
and Sue (Wachhaus)<br />
Nurse (B<strong>HK</strong> ´98, M<strong>HK</strong><br />
´01) attended the <strong>HK</strong> Book<br />
Awards as representatives<br />
for their respective schools,
Kennedy Collegiate Institute<br />
and Kingsville High School.<br />
Tony and Sue are the proud<br />
parents <strong>of</strong> Hayden and Katie!<br />
Kelly (Amlin) Welsh<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> 02) and Jorin Welsh,<br />
sister Ashlyn and brother Colton<br />
welcomed Brinley on April<br />
10th. Kelly is a dispatcher for<br />
the <strong>Windsor</strong> Fire Department.<br />
Tanya Witty (B<strong>HK</strong> ´02)<br />
is currently the manager <strong>of</strong><br />
sponsorship & events, Rogers<br />
Communications, Toronto.<br />
Gail (Steele) Edgeworth<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ´03) married Daniel<br />
Edgeworth on August 13,<br />
2011 in Waterloo.<br />
Aaron Lowe (B<strong>HK</strong> ´03,<br />
M<strong>HK</strong> ´07) and Meghan<br />
Wing celebrated the arrival<br />
<strong>of</strong> twins, Keauna Auburn and<br />
Tayson Pierce on October 6,<br />
2011. Congratulations Aaron<br />
& Meghan!<br />
Tayson Pierce, Aaron Lowe,<br />
Meghan Wing, Keauna Auburn<br />
Daniel Sweeney (M<strong>HK</strong><br />
´03) is an Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Arkansas,<br />
Little Rock, Arkansas.<br />
Celeste (Courneya)<br />
Trepanier (B<strong>HK</strong> ´03) and<br />
J.P. Trepanier (B<strong>HK</strong> ´03)<br />
were married in August 2007<br />
and are very busy raising their<br />
two sons, Nathan and Owen.<br />
Celeste and J.P. are elementary<br />
school teachers with<br />
the <strong>Windsor</strong>-Essex Catholic<br />
School Board.<br />
Tim Burkhart (B<strong>HK</strong> ´04,<br />
M<strong>HK</strong> ´07) completed a multi-<br />
Tim, Hudson, and Amanda<br />
Burkhart<br />
disciplinary Ph.D. in Industrial<br />
and Manufacturing Systems<br />
Engineering under the supervision<br />
<strong>of</strong> Dr. David Andrews<br />
in December 2011. The research<br />
that resulted from his<br />
dissertation was awarded<br />
the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Outstanding Graduate Award<br />
for Excellence in Research,<br />
Scholarship and Creative Activity.<br />
In January 2012, Tim’s<br />
work was awarded the best<br />
paper and presentation at the<br />
Symposium on Computational<br />
Methods in Orthopaedics and<br />
Biomechanics at the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> California, Berkeley, California.<br />
Tim is currently working<br />
as a Post-Doctoral Fellow<br />
at Western <strong>University</strong> in the<br />
Jack McBain Biomechanics<br />
Testing Laboratory where he<br />
is conducting orthopaedic<br />
biomechanics research.<br />
Beth (Hornblower)<br />
Evans (B<strong>HK</strong> ´04) became<br />
Mrs. Evans in June 2011. Beth<br />
is currently working as a physiotherapist<br />
in Ridge Meadows<br />
Hospital as part <strong>of</strong> the Fraser<br />
Health Authority.<br />
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vicki Gray (B<strong>HK</strong> ´04)<br />
completed her Ph.D. in Physiotherapy<br />
at the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Western Ontario, London.<br />
Vicki will be doing a postdoctorate,<br />
mainly in the areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> biomechanics and motor<br />
control related to retraining <strong>of</strong><br />
postural muscles following a<br />
stroke.<br />
Michelle Hebert (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´04) is a Chiropractor at Midtown<br />
Chiropractic Clinic in<br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Warren Hindermeier<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ´04) and Kelly<br />
Roberts (B<strong>HK</strong> ´03) were<br />
(L-R) Mark Hindermeier, Bridgit<br />
Hindermeier (B<strong>HK</strong> ´11), Rick<br />
Hindermeier, Kristy Harron-<br />
Targach<strong>of</strong>f, Steve Roberts, Lauren<br />
Roberts, Kelly Roberts (B<strong>HK</strong> ´03),<br />
Warren Hindermeier (B<strong>HK</strong> ´04),<br />
Rob Duncan (B<strong>HK</strong> ´04), Andre<br />
Levesque, Adriana Duquette (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´03, M<strong>HK</strong> ´05), Neil Gomer (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´04), Mara Delaroche (B<strong>HK</strong> ´04).<br />
married at Assumption Church<br />
in <strong>Windsor</strong>, Ontario on July<br />
1, 2011. The Wedding Party<br />
was filled with <strong>HK</strong> Alumni.<br />
Congratulations Warren and<br />
Kelly!<br />
Jonathan Paul (M<strong>HK</strong> ´04)<br />
and Krista announced the arrival<br />
<strong>of</strong> their second daughter<br />
Grace Barbara on March 27 in<br />
Eaglesham, Alberta.<br />
Olan Scott (B<strong>HK</strong> ´04)<br />
began lecturing in January<br />
2012 in Sport Management at<br />
Edith Cowan <strong>University</strong>, Perth,<br />
Australia.<br />
<strong>HK</strong><br />
Arjei Franklin (B<strong>HK</strong> ´05)<br />
visited the faculty in April with<br />
son Miles. Arjei is a Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Slotback for the Calgary<br />
Stampeders, Canadian<br />
Football League.<br />
Arjei and Miles Franklin<br />
Anthony Meo (B<strong>HK</strong> ’05)<br />
recently opened the Seven<br />
Lakes Chiropractic & Wellness<br />
clinic at Seven Lakes Golf<br />
Course in LaSalle. Anthony<br />
is also the <strong>of</strong>ficial chiropractor<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Windsor</strong> Stars Pro<br />
Soccer team.<br />
Katie (MacPherson)<br />
Misener (M<strong>HK</strong> ´05) commenced<br />
a position as Assistant<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Waterloo on March 1, 2012.<br />
Katie teaches Sport Management<br />
in the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Recreation and Leisure Studies,<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Applied Health<br />
Sciences. Katie and her husband<br />
Mike Misener welcomed<br />
their first child, Owen Laing<br />
Misener on June 6, 2011.<br />
Owen Misener
<strong>HK</strong><br />
Greg Stewart (M<strong>HK</strong> ´05)<br />
is the Manager <strong>of</strong> the Athletics<br />
and Recreation Department,<br />
Wilfrid Laurier <strong>University</strong> in<br />
Brantford. Greg and Mary Ann<br />
Ceponis were married in July<br />
2006, and welcomed their<br />
daughter, Abbey, in February<br />
2010. In his spare time,<br />
Greg participates locally in<br />
soccer, s<strong>of</strong>tball and volleyball<br />
leagues, and is an avid<br />
golfer. Greg is President <strong>of</strong><br />
the Brantford Co-Ed Volleyball<br />
team, and Head Coach for the<br />
Brantford Under 21 Women’s<br />
Soccer team.<br />
Dean Tapak (B<strong>HK</strong> ´05) is<br />
“Your In-Home Chiropractor”,<br />
bringing chiropractic services<br />
to your home or <strong>of</strong>fice. Dean<br />
graduated from the Canadian<br />
Chiropractic College in Toronto<br />
in 2009. Dean has volunteered<br />
chiropractic treatment<br />
at Street Health, a program<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Windsor</strong>-Essex Community<br />
Health Centre that<br />
provides care for homeless<br />
and low income individuals<br />
without health benefits.<br />
Dean stated he was inspired<br />
by his experience growing up<br />
in <strong>Windsor</strong> and working at the<br />
YMCA, and that it is a privilege<br />
to assist individuals living<br />
in discomfort with limited<br />
resources.<br />
Trevor Dinham (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´06) and Shannon Dinham<br />
welcomed Brooklyn on July<br />
24, 2011 in <strong>Windsor</strong>. Trevor<br />
is an Alumni Officer (Communications<br />
& Marketing),<br />
Alumni Affairs, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Tom Hazell (M<strong>HK</strong> ´06)<br />
graduated with a doctorate in<br />
Kinesiology from the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Western Ontario, London,<br />
Ontario in 2010. Tom is<br />
currently a Postdoctoral Fellow<br />
in Dietetics and Human<br />
Nutrition at McGill <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Tom acknowledged Dr. Kenji<br />
Kenno for his continued guidance<br />
and support.<br />
Leah (Peck) Ho<strong>of</strong>t (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´06) completed her Bachelor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Education, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> in 2008. Leah married<br />
Ryan in 2009 and they<br />
reside in Tecumseh. Leah is<br />
currently teaching 4th year<br />
at École Élémentaire Pavillon<br />
des Jeunes, Belle River.<br />
Sarah Simison (B<strong>HK</strong> ´06)<br />
is a chiropractor at the Peak<br />
Health and Wellness Centre,<br />
Brooklin, Ontario.<br />
Diane valerio (B<strong>HK</strong> ´06)<br />
graduated from the Canadian<br />
Chiropractic College, Toronto<br />
in 2011. Dr. Valerio welcomes<br />
new patients at Walls<br />
Chiropractic, <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Lindsay Armstrong<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ´07) graduated with<br />
her Masters <strong>of</strong> Science, Physician<br />
Assistant Studies<br />
from Wayne State <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Detroit, Michigan in 2011.<br />
Lindsay has accepted a position<br />
as a Surgical Physician’s<br />
Assistant, Mount Sinai Grace<br />
Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.<br />
Mark Ianni (B<strong>HK</strong> ´07)<br />
graduated from the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Western Ontario with<br />
a Masters <strong>of</strong> Physical Therapy<br />
in 2011. Mark also achieved<br />
his Medical Acupuncture Certificate<br />
from McMaster <strong>University</strong><br />
in 2011. Mark joined<br />
LifeMark Physiotherapy (Centric<br />
Health) in January 2012,<br />
Tecumseh.<br />
Jasmine (villavecer)<br />
Plante (B<strong>HK</strong> ´07) and<br />
Nicholas Plante welcomed<br />
son, Edward Elliot, on April<br />
17, 2011.<br />
Nikki (Nolte) Reiter<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ´07, M<strong>HK</strong> ´11) mar-<br />
Nathan and Nikki Reiter<br />
ried Nathan Reiter on September<br />
16, 2011 in a beautiful<br />
setting at the Gellatley Nut<br />
Farm, in the Okanagan Valley,<br />
British Columbia. Nikki is the<br />
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Lab Coordinator at the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> British Columbia,<br />
Okanagan campus, and they<br />
presently reside in Kelowna,<br />
British Columbia. Congratulations<br />
Nikki and Nathan!<br />
Kevin Savard (B<strong>HK</strong> ´07)<br />
is a teacher with the Ottawa<br />
Carleton District School<br />
Board, Ottawa.<br />
Lynette Singh-Peters<br />
(M<strong>HK</strong> ´07) in addition to<br />
raising three little girls (Abigail,<br />
6; Elle, 4; and Hailey,<br />
2) and improving her French<br />
fluency, Lynette has started<br />
a charity, Sugar for Minds,<br />
where she has been raising<br />
funds to purchase educational<br />
books, games and toys<br />
for rural schools in Guyana,<br />
South America. She is busy<br />
baking and raising money by<br />
selling her cakes and other<br />
baked goods, and working<br />
Meghann with the<br />
Larry O’Brien Trophy at<br />
the American Airlines<br />
Center, when the Dallas<br />
Mavericks won the NBA<br />
Championships vs. the<br />
Miami Heat in June 2011.<br />
Meghann Schlaff (M<strong>HK</strong> ´08) accepted the Event Coordinator<br />
position at the American Airlines Center in Dallas,<br />
Texas, February 2010. The Center was voted one <strong>of</strong> the Top<br />
Ten Arenas in the World in 2010, and is home to the Dallas<br />
Stars, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Vigilantes, and hosts a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> third party events. Meghann was fortunate to be able to<br />
be a part <strong>of</strong> the 2011 NBA Finals when the Mavericks won the<br />
World Championship!<br />
In June 2011, Meghann graduated from Venue Management<br />
School (International Association <strong>of</strong> Venue Management<br />
at Oglebay). Meghann and daughter, Madison, now 10 years<br />
old, have adjusted well to Texas and the extreme heat.
(L-R): Joshua Jarvis-Peters, Lynette<br />
Peters, Hailey Peters, Abigail<br />
Peters, Colin Peters, Elle Peters—<br />
Summer 2011, at the ceremony<br />
for promotion <strong>of</strong> Colin from Sub<br />
Lieutenant to Lieutenant.<br />
on executing the final parts <strong>of</strong><br />
her website. Lynette and family<br />
welcomed two additions<br />
this year, a son in July, Tristan,<br />
and Oskar, an active german<br />
shepherd, who is quickly making<br />
a nuisance <strong>of</strong> himself.<br />
Craig Campagna (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´08) is one <strong>of</strong> 24 students to<br />
graduate from the first class<br />
<strong>of</strong> The Schulich School <strong>of</strong><br />
Medicine & Dentistry – <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Program. Craig will be doing<br />
his residency in <strong>Windsor</strong>,<br />
and his ambition is to do an<br />
extra year in emergency training<br />
and potentially to be certified<br />
in sports medicine. He<br />
would be pleased to work in<br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>-Essex County upon<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> his residency.<br />
Christopher Cindric<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ´08, M<strong>HK</strong> ´11) is<br />
currently working as a Human<br />
Factors Engineer for the<br />
Customer Research and Human<br />
Machine Interaction<br />
team within Mercedes-Benz<br />
Research & Development<br />
North America in Portland,<br />
Oregon. Chris has worked on<br />
numerous projects involving<br />
customer research as well as<br />
usability testing, allowing him<br />
to travel to various parts <strong>of</strong><br />
the United States and Canada.<br />
Chris is thoroughly enjoying<br />
his new position, and the<br />
outdoor activities that<br />
Portland <strong>of</strong>fers.<br />
Justin DePelsmaeker<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ´08) is a Personal<br />
Trainer at GoodLife Fitness in<br />
Toronto. Over the past two<br />
years Justin has taken several<br />
certification courses from top<br />
strength coaches; namely,<br />
former NBA and NFL strength<br />
coach, Al Vermeil, and Charles<br />
Poliquin at the Elieko Sport facility<br />
in Halmstead, Sweden.<br />
Recently, Justin commenced<br />
working as an instructor for a<br />
new personal training education<br />
provider, Darby Training<br />
Systems, with a program that<br />
assists trainers assessing<br />
clients for Upper Cross and<br />
Lower Cross syndrome with<br />
simple movement screens<br />
and gives them the tools to<br />
address postural issues.<br />
Andrea Ferguson (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´08) achieved an Advanced<br />
Graduate Diploma in Chiropody<br />
from the Michener Institute<br />
for Applied Health Sciences.<br />
Andrea is presently a Chiropodist<br />
at Active Body Physical<br />
Therapy, LaSalle.<br />
Natalie John (B<strong>HK</strong> ´08)<br />
completed her Master’s program<br />
in Clinical Science—<br />
Speech Language Pathology<br />
at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Western<br />
Ontario, London. She is now<br />
employed as a Speech Pathologist<br />
at Children First in<br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Christina Mayea (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´08) is a registered nurse at<br />
Montfort Hospital, Ottawa.<br />
Michael Patella (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´08) recently opened Sweat<br />
Personalized Training Solutions<br />
in Tecumseh. Michael is<br />
both a certified kinesiologist<br />
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<strong>HK</strong> Alumni Julie Hamilton (B<strong>HK</strong> ’10) and Cagla<br />
Baktiroglu (B<strong>HK</strong> ’10)<br />
pictured in Turkey playing<br />
for the club team “GSIM”<br />
from January to March 2012.<br />
In regular season play they<br />
remained undefeated only<br />
to finish second in the play<strong>of</strong>fs.<br />
Cagla received the MVP<br />
award. Julie and Cagla stated<br />
that hockey is still growing<br />
in Turkey and the experience<br />
was both rewarding<br />
and educational.<br />
and Strength and Conditioning<br />
Specialist. He is very excited<br />
about his new personal<br />
training studio and welcomes<br />
new clients.<br />
Sergio Perciballi (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
’08, M<strong>HK</strong> ’11) was being<br />
trained by Major League<br />
Soccer as an Account Executive<br />
when he was <strong>of</strong>fered a<br />
full time position with the<br />
LA Galaxy (David Beckham’s<br />
team). He has been in Los<br />
Angeles since the beginning<br />
<strong>of</strong> February. According to reports,<br />
things have been going<br />
great... aside from the team’s<br />
standing in the league table.<br />
Daryl Stephenson (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´08) was signed by CFL’s<br />
Hamilton Tiger-Cats in February,<br />
2011. Daryl played three<br />
seasons with the Winnipeg<br />
Bombers, and is a native <strong>of</strong><br />
London.<br />
Emily (Ross) Flett (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´09) is a staff member with<br />
Athletes in Action who travelled<br />
to East Africa this past<br />
summer. Athletes in Action<br />
staff bring teaching, compassion,<br />
leadership development,<br />
and sport training to the<br />
countries <strong>of</strong> Rawanda, Kenya<br />
and Uganda. A considerable<br />
<strong>HK</strong><br />
amount <strong>of</strong> time was spent in<br />
a school in Kiberia, the largest<br />
slum in Africa, providing humanitarian<br />
and medical aid,<br />
as well as building a basketball<br />
court in partnership with<br />
a local church.<br />
James Howieson (M<strong>HK</strong><br />
´09) is the Communications<br />
Coordinator, Athletics & Recreation<br />
Department, at Wilfrid<br />
Laurier <strong>University</strong>, Waterloo.<br />
James was the previous Assistant<br />
Sport Information Officer<br />
at Queen’s <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Kingston.<br />
Colin van Dam (B<strong>HK</strong> ´09)<br />
is a Technical Sales Support<br />
representative with Shoppers<br />
HomeHealth Care, Chatham.<br />
Alysha verhoeven (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´09) assumed the position <strong>of</strong><br />
Lifestyles Services Manager,<br />
Seasons Retirement Communities,<br />
Strathroy.<br />
Christopher Beausoleil<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ´10) achieved his B.Ed.<br />
at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
in the fall 2011. Chris is currently<br />
continuing his studies<br />
in the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Business,
<strong>HK</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> campus. He has<br />
been recognized with several<br />
national awards, including<br />
the Top 20 Under 20 Award,<br />
Terry Fox Humanitarian<br />
Award, and Urban Leadership<br />
Award. Christopher was also<br />
the 2011 recipient <strong>of</strong> the Educational<br />
Grant, Friends for Life<br />
Foundation, presented annually<br />
to a young Cystic Fibrosis<br />
or Cancer patient who had<br />
shown bravery and courage<br />
despite being affected by a<br />
life threatening illness.<br />
Carly Erina (B<strong>HK</strong> ´10) is<br />
the membership coordinator at<br />
Lifestyle Fitness in Tecumseh.<br />
Jennifer Kobielski (B<strong>HK</strong><br />
´10) is a student in the brand<br />
new Medical Diagnostic<br />
Sonography program at St.<br />
Clair College. Jennifer was<br />
previously employed as a Chiropractic<br />
Assistant at Flood<br />
Chiropractic, <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Anna Marano (B<strong>HK</strong> ´10)<br />
is the new Academic Sales<br />
Manager <strong>of</strong> <strong>HK</strong> Canada. Anna<br />
is thoroughly enjoying her<br />
new position.<br />
Mike Noetzel (M<strong>HK</strong> ´11)<br />
is the Marketing and Group<br />
Sales representative with<br />
Global Spectrum in Toronto.<br />
Mike visited the Faculty in<br />
March as a speaker in the<br />
Sport Management series.<br />
Erika Reiser (B<strong>HK</strong> ´11)<br />
was the recipient <strong>of</strong> the 2011<br />
President’s Medal. This<br />
award is given to a graduating<br />
student who has made significant<br />
contributions to campus<br />
and community activities<br />
while maintaining a superior<br />
academic record. Erika was<br />
on both the Dean’s Honour<br />
Roll and President’s Honour<br />
Roll every semester. Erika<br />
was a member <strong>of</strong> the Lancers<br />
Track and Field Team, a former<br />
Lancer pole vaulter, and a four<br />
The Walker – Harrison Wedding<br />
(L-R): Jacqueline Beres (M<strong>HK</strong> ’10), Lisa Cooke (M<strong>HK</strong> ’10), Ben Walker (M<strong>HK</strong><br />
’09), Tennille (Harrison) Walker (M<strong>HK</strong> ’10), Inge Derom (M<strong>HK</strong> ’09), Jamie<br />
Howieson (M<strong>HK</strong> ’09), Karen (Maini) Howieson (M<strong>HK</strong> ’10), Beike Gils (M<strong>HK</strong> ’09)<br />
Fans rally in support <strong>of</strong> Lancer Olympian<br />
time Academic All Canadian.<br />
She was a medalist at both the<br />
OUA and CIS championships<br />
and won the Demarco award<br />
as the university’s outstanding<br />
female student athlete. In<br />
volunteer work with the Cardiac<br />
Program and at <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Regional Hospital, Erika was<br />
recognized as the “perfect”<br />
hardworking, intelligent, and<br />
hands on student volunteer.<br />
Recently, Erika was one <strong>of</strong> 19<br />
top female scholar-athletes<br />
from across the province to be<br />
honoured as a “Woman <strong>of</strong> Influence”<br />
by Ontario <strong>University</strong><br />
Athletics. Erika is presently<br />
enrolled in medical school at<br />
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Dr. Andrea (Page)<br />
Steen (B<strong>HK</strong> ’79),<br />
Melissa Bishop<br />
(B<strong>HK</strong> ’10) and<br />
Coach Dennis Fairall<br />
About 200 people—former track teammates, coaches,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors, university <strong>of</strong>ficials, friends and family members—<br />
turned out at the St. Denis Centre on Friday, July 20 to wish<br />
alumni Melissa Bishop (B<strong>HK</strong> ´10) godspeed on the next leg <strong>of</strong><br />
her journey to the London Olympics.<br />
Melissa competed in the 800 metre race after becoming just<br />
the third Canadian woman to beat the two-minute mark in the<br />
event.<br />
Lancer track and field head coach Dennis Fairall said he was<br />
proud <strong>of</strong> Bishop, the first athlete he has personally coached to<br />
qualify for the Olympics in his 40-year career.<br />
“Her performances this summer have been truly remarkable<br />
and her hard work and dedication have helped her to achieve<br />
her Olympic dream much faster than I could have imagined,”<br />
he said. “Melissa will make an outstanding ambassador for the<br />
Lancer track and field program. It will be an extremely proud moment<br />
to be on hand in London to share her Olympic dream.”<br />
the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Toronto with<br />
a goal <strong>of</strong> becoming a doctor<br />
with a specialization in sports<br />
medicine.<br />
Lance Strong (B<strong>HK</strong> ´11)<br />
has recently become a supervisor<br />
at Chrysler Canada,<br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>. Lance was formerly<br />
a temporary part time student<br />
employee during his university<br />
years.<br />
Lindsay Walsh (M<strong>HK</strong><br />
´11) is the new Technical<br />
Director in Coaching and<br />
Community Development for<br />
Ontario Basketball, Toronto.
<strong>HK</strong> Alumni Weekend<br />
Friday, Nov. 9th, 2012<br />
Honouring the<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> 1987<br />
Saturday, Nov. 10th, 2012<br />
Honouring<br />
ALL <strong>HK</strong> Alumni<br />
• View our new building<br />
• Food & Refreshments<br />
• Lancers vs. Gee Gees Basketball<br />
Please see the <strong>HK</strong> Alumni Weekend website for more information: www.uwindsor.ca/hk<br />
FREE DRAW<br />
Alumni Business Cards<br />
Mail us your business card and you will be automatically<br />
entered in a draw to win <strong>HK</strong> memorabilia.<br />
CONGRATULATIONS to Mark Ianni (B<strong>HK</strong> ’07) who was the<br />
lucky winner <strong>of</strong> our draw!!<br />
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