tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9687180615156683692024-03-12T19:59:39.654-07:00StFX Alumni (Calgary)calgarychapter@stfx.caAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864661792352549979noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-89352751060155915812015-05-13T08:08:00.003-07:002015-08-24T12:28:18.440-07:00The newest recipients of the Dr. Ed O'Connor Scholarship<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We are pleased to introduce the latest recipients of the prestigious Dr. Ed O'Connor Scholarship. Each of the five deserving students has been awarded a substantial scholarship that is renewable for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate study at StFX.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Anica Bistretzan</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mackenzie Chaisson</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rachel Hawkins</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rebecca Mesay</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Benton von Muehldorfer</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">The Dr. Ed O'Connor Scholarship was established in 1974 by Alberta alumni of St. Francis Xavier University. Its purpose is to encourage outstanding Alberta high school graduates to attend StFX University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. One of Dr. O'Connor's mantras was </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">Community service or volunteering is the price you pay for the space you occupy!</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;"> He was greatly involved in Calgary community affairs. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">In recognition of his business and community involvement, Dr. Ed O'Connor received an honorary doctorate from StFX. The honour was bestowed in 1974.</span></span><br />
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fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-47741549068009742812015-05-06T13:39:00.000-07:002015-05-06T13:39:01.256-07:00Tickets are going fast for the 2015 Family Lobster Dinner<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have you secured your tickets yet to our next alumni event? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On Sunday 24 May, bring the family to the 2015 Family Lobster Dinner, hosted by the Calgary chapter! </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tickets are only on sale until 14 May 2015! </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Current StFX students: $45 each</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">**Recent StFX grads: $45</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Students are aged 18 years and under as of 24 May 2015<br />**Recent grads are classes of 2013, 2014 and 2015</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Proceeds will support the Leone Campbell Memorial Bursary and other alumni events put on by the chapter. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Non-lobster meals and vegetarian option are available upon request.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To reserve tickets for you and your guests, visit <a href="https://secureca.imodules.com/s/650/standard.aspx?sid=650&gid=1&pgid=1798&cid=3324"><span style="color: blue;">https://secureca.imodules.com/s/650/standard.aspx?sid=650&gid=1&pgid=1798&cid=3324</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">See you at the Family Lobster Dinner!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jeff Paddon '09 & Alexia Tedesco '09</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Emma Taylor of our national champion X-Rugby team is up for CIS Female Athlete of the Year! However, she needs all our help!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Visit <a href="http://en.cis-sic.ca/blg_awards/2014-15/poll"><b>http://en.cis-sic.ca/blg_awards/2014-15/poll</b></a> and vote for Emma today and everyday! Let's show Canada the power of the StFX Alumni network!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">#GoXGo</span>fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-8410461722085366892015-04-12T05:28:00.002-07:002015-04-12T05:28:22.817-07:00NOW AVAILABLE > Tickets to the 2015 Family Lobster Boil <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 14pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tickets are now available for the Family Lobster Dinner – hosted by the Calgary alumni chapter! Proceeds from the dinner support the Leone Campbell Memorial Bursary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The event is open to all StFX alumni, family and friends! Our special guest is coming from all the way from Antigonish: <b>Dr. Kent MacDonald ’86 ’93</b>, StFX President and Vice-Chancellor!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We have <b>early-bird pricing</b> for Adult admission – arrange your tickets before 30 April 2015!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">WHO:</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> All StFX Alumni, family and friends<br /><b>WHEN:</b> 5 PM, Sunday 24 May 2015<br /><b>WHERE:</b> <a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Below+Deck+Tavern/@51.0456493,-114.0664463,19z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x73580fa0fb6322f5" target="_blank">Below Deck (221 – 8 Avenue SW)</a></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">$65</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> each – beginning 01 May 2015</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Finally, if you know someone who’s not on our distribution, have them email us right away (<span style="color: blue;"><a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a></span>)! Nobody should miss this event!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">See you there! Hail and Health!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jeff Paddon ’09 and Alexia Tedesco ‘09</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">Web: <a href="http://stfxcalgary.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">stfxcalgary.blogspot.ca</a> | Email: <a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none;">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Join your Calgary chapter for some succulent lobster, crisp corn-on-the-cob and more! The Family Lobster Dinner is back!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This year, our special guest is <b>Dr. Kent MacDonald ’86 ’93</b>, President and </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Vice-Chancellor of StFX!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Prices and location will be communicated in a future email so if you know someone who’s not on our distribution, have them contact us right away (<a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a>). <b>We will have early-bird pricing</b> and deals for current StFX students and recent grads so you won’t want to miss out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>WHO</strong>: All StFX Alumni, family and friends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>WHEN</strong>: Sunday 24 May 2015</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>TIME</strong>: 5 PM</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Jeff Paddon ’09 and Lexi Tedesco ‘09</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">StFX Alumni Association</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Web: <a href="http://stfxcalgary.blogspot.ca/">stfxcalgary.blogspot.ca</a><br />Email: <a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/StFXCgyChapter">@StFXCgyChapter</a><br />Join us on Facebook and LinkedIn!</span>fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-29454978758981416572015-03-09T14:18:00.002-07:002015-03-09T14:18:15.842-07:00X-Women Hockey competes at the national championships in Calgary!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Calling all Xaverians and fans of X-Women Hockey!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Come to an alumni and friends reception and wish the X-Women well as they vie for a national championship!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The X-Women, 2015 AUS champions, are seeded #4 for the tournament. They open the championship tournament on Thursday 12 March at 3 pm against the University of Guelph. All the action takes place at the Markin MacPhail Centre at Winsport Canada Olympic Park.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Go X Go!</span>fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-90708677062896214282015-01-30T16:02:00.000-08:002015-01-30T16:02:01.244-08:00StFX Student Information Night<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do you know a student who is considering options for post-secondary education?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Join StFX Recruitment and Admissions at the annual Student Information Night in Calgary! Learn more about StFX, Canada's Premier Undergraduate Experience, including admission requirements and opportunities to apply for scholarships and bursaries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">To RSVP, contact Matthew Dolansky, StFX Admissions Advisor, at <a href="mailto:mdolansk@stfx.ca">mdolansk@stfx.ca</a>. </span>fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-79836045716423093962014-11-28T18:29:00.002-08:002014-11-28T18:29:56.603-08:00Celebrate StFX Day in Calgary!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">StFX Day 2014 is almost upon us! Have you RSVPed for either or both of our chapter events yet?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Details are on the graphic below. CLICK THE GRAPHIC (or CLICK <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JZ8RQ3X" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; line-height: 17.5636348724365px;" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>) to RSVP. For more information, please contact Oliver at 403 816 4904 or at calgarychapter@stfx.ca.</span><br />
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fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-44427812424260497242014-10-07T08:29:00.001-07:002014-10-21T17:30:42.923-07:00A Homecoming 2014 message from the local chapter President<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Fellow Xaverians,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On behalf of your local chapter team, I hope you had an excellent Homecoming weekend. Whether you were in Calgary or Antigonish, I hope this weekend was full of good times and fond memories of StFX.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">I was in Antigonish and believe me, there is a lot going on at StFX that is definitely worth sharing with you all. But how about hear it all from <strong>Dr. Kent MacDonald</strong> '86 '93, our newest President and Vice-Chancellor? Dr. MacDonald will be in Calgary on <strong>Friday 07 November</strong> and we are holding a reception in his honour in downtown Calgary. We're just putting the finishing touches on the venue but be sure to RSVP your spot on the guest list today.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong><a href="http://www.alumni.stfx.ca/s/650/standard.aspx?sid=650&gid=1&pgid=1633&cid=3107&ecid=3107&crid=0&calpgid=13&calcid=902" target="_blank">RSVP for the President's Reception<br />on Friday 07 November 2014</a></strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Congratulations to <strong>Val Turkunova-Rausch '18</strong>, who has been named the newest recipient of the Leone Campbell Memorial Bursary. Val is currently in a Bachelor of Science program with aspirations to pursue veterinary medicine after StFX.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thank you to <strong>Joy Romero '77</strong> for a generous gift to StFX that resulted in the purchase of much needed equipment in the Material Testing Lab, located in the Physical Sciences building. Over the weekend, StFX dedicated a lab in her honour at a ceremony on Saturday morning. So next time you're in Antigonish, check out the new Joy Romero Material Testing Lab.<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Congratulations to <strong>Dave Bernatchez '85</strong> who was inducted into the StFX Alumni Association's Hall of Honour. Dave has been an incredible mentor to so many Xaverians - including myself - and continues to live the values of our alma mater: Whatsoever Things Be True. Congratulations, Dave, on a well-deserved and long overdue honour.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To <strong>the current students attending StFX</strong>, many of whom took the time out of their busy schedules to meet with myself, Phil Markovich '85 and Lexi Tedesco '09 at the Golden X Inn. We were able to catch up on the first few weeks of the new year and, in the process, make the Calgary crew really make its presence known!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">To <strong>Andrew Gannon '06</strong>, for working with X-Athletics to organize a fantastic Homecoming celebration in Calgary on Saturday 04 October. The festivities included watching the game live at Booker's, followed by a spirited pub crawl that evening.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">To <strong>Phil Markovich '85</strong>, for completing his three-year term as a member-at-large on the Alumni Council. Phil's leadership and expertise are wonderful additions to the Council and he will certainly be missed. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">To <strong>Jay Donlevy '92</strong>, who has decided to step back from the chapter executive team after many years in a leadership role. Thanks for everything you have done for the chapter, Jay! Your leadership and ideas around the planning table will certainly be missed, although we know you won't be venturing too far.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><strong>Recommend more welcome additions to our Xaverian family!</strong> StFX thrives on attracting the best and the brightest students to grace its halls, and that process starts with all of us as alumni. Support our Recruitment effort with three simple steps: (1) Know the latest StFX facts, (2) Talk about StFX, and (3) Connect the student with our Admissions Team. <a href="http://www.stfx.ca/alumni/recruitment" target="_blank"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a> for more information about how you can help recruit.<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Recommend StFX on LinkedIn!</strong> Still love StFX? If you're on LinkedIn, write a recommendation for alma mater! LinkedIn is an incredible social media application that definitely helps to enhance the reputation of StFX. In addition, LinkedIn is a great resource for current students and recent grads to start networking, and we definitely need alumni support to make sure that our younger Xaverians can tap into the strong alumni network that separates StFX from the rest. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/edu/recommendations?id=10830&trk=edu-up-nav-menu-recommendations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>CLICK HERE to recommend StFX to your LinkedIn network.</strong></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><strong>Help us with our events!</strong> We have a strong crew of volunteers to help us with our events but many hands make for light work. Our events for 2014-15 include a President's Reception, StFX Day festivities, a Student Information Night, Student Send-off, and a National Dinner (details on the National Dinner will come soon enough...!). Contact the chapter at <a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a> if you can lend a helping hand.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Finally, after almost four years as your chapter leader, I have decided to pass the reins to a new team. I hope you'll join me in supporting <strong>Jeff Paddon '09</strong> and <strong>Lexi Tedesco '09</strong> as they bring their own flavour and energy to the chapter leadership. Jeff and Lexi will succeed me on 01 January 2015. Thanks to you all for your continued support of the chapter and its activities!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Hail and Health,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><strong>Oliver Munar '98</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As we embark on another Stampede, I have some great news to pass along. The Alumni Association has named Calgary's own <b>Dave Bernatchez '85</b> among the inductees to the StFX Alumni Association Hall of Honour this year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dave is a former chapter president in Calgary and a former member of the StFX Board of Governors. He remains highly active both in our local Xaverian community as well as with X-Athletics and the Coady International Institute.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday 04 October in Antigonish during the annual Homecoming festivities. Please join me in congratulating Dave on this incredible honour!</span></div>
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fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-56180111617291425832014-06-09T16:02:00.003-07:002014-06-09T16:49:21.988-07:00Student Send-off 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-6552812783067052522014-05-24T07:35:00.004-07:002014-05-24T07:38:06.136-07:00OFFER EXTENDED: Family Lobster Dinner (30 May 2014)<div class="p1">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Due to popular demand, we are extending the deadline for you to get tickets for the Family Lobster Dinner on Friday night! That means </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">tickets are still available</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><span class="s1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The event is open to all StFX alumni, current StFX students, and both their family and friends. Dinner is at 6:30 pm at the Crescent Heights Community Centre (1101 - 2nd Street NW). The event is perfect for:</span><span class="s1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Families who are considering sending their child/children to StFX in the near future</span><span class="s1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Families who can't find a babysitter - there's a huge park next to the hall where the kids can run and play</span><span class="s1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">General admission: $65</span><span class="s1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Send an INTERAC payment (via your respective online banking service) to </span><a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="s2">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Arrange to meet a chapter executive in person (their email addresses are below). We will accept payments in cash or by cheque (payable to StFX University Alumni Association - Calgary chapter)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Contact Oliver Munar at 403-816-4904 to arrange a payment via credit card</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ticket proceeds will go toward future chapter events and to the Leone Campbell Memorial Bursary, an award the chapter gives out annually to a deserving student entering his/her first year of post-secondary study at StFX.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oliver Munar '98, President (</span><a href="mailto:formerjourno@me.com" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="s2">formerjourno@me.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jay Donlevy '92, Past-president (</span><a href="mailto:donlevy@hotmail.com" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="s2">donlevy@hotmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phil Markovich '85 (</span><a href="mailto:p.markovich@shaw.ca" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="s2">p.markovich@shaw.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Claire Barry '01 (</span><a href="mailto:Claire.Barry@shell.com" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="s4">Claire.Barry@shell.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sarah Kinch '07 (</span><a href="mailto:kinchsms@gmail.com" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="s2">kinchsms@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jeff Paddon '09 (</span><a href="mailto:jeffpaddon@gmail.com" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="s4">jeffpaddon@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lexi Tedesco '09 (</span><a href="mailto:alexiatedesco@gmail.com" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="s4">alexiatedesco@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mike Brain '10 (</span><a href="mailto:mr.mikebrain@gmail.com" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="s4">mr.mikebrain@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></li>
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<br />fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-44588261451543453392014-03-21T11:42:00.000-07:002014-03-21T11:42:04.837-07:00Dr. Kent MacDonald '86 '93 named President and Vice-Chancellor of StFX University<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To the StFX Community,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On behalf of the Board of Governors and the Presidential Selection Committee, it’s my privilege to announce Dr. Kent MacDonald as StFX University’s 18th President and Vice-Chancellor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Board of Governors and the Presidential Selection Committee conducted a thorough and comprehensive search to identify a President and Vice-Chancellor who embodies the academic experience, values, and leadership skills necessary to be president of one of the best institutions in the country. The selection of Dr. MacDonald concludes an eight-month international search in which the Board received expressions of interest from across North America and beyond.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dr. MacDonald was born in Halifax and raised in New Glasgow. He is a graduate of StFX with a Master of Education in 1993, and a Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, in 1986. He completed his Doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania where his research focused on higher education management. He also holds an MBA from Université d'Ottawa.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dr. MacDonald is currently President and Chief Executive Officer at Algonquin College, an institution with over 20,000 students and campuses in Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke, Saudi Arabia, and a newly constructed campus in Kuwait that will be opening later this year. He has held increasingly complex roles within higher education, having served as an Academic Chair; Dean, School of Business; Executive Director, Strategy and Business Development; Vice President, Student Services and Development; and Vice President Academic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">He brings a deep understanding of higher education enrolment management and the pragmatic application of digital technologies in the learning environment. He has lectured and addressed audiences in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. In addition to his post-secondary academic pursuits, Dr. MacDonald has led private sector and not-for-profit organizations in Ontario and has been a teacher in the K-12 system in Canada and New Zealand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dr. MacDonald is married to Mary-Ellen MacPhee, also a StFX graduate, and they have four children: Adam, a 2013 StFX graduate; Matthew, a junior at Algonquin College; Meagan enrolled in her first year at StFX; and Patrick, a junior at Sacred Heart High School in Stittsville, ON.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dr. MacDonald assumes his duties as StFX President and Vice-Chancellor on August 1, 2014, after nearly two decades of unprecedented growth and momentum under the leadership of Dr. Sean Riley. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Finally, I wish to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the members of the StFX Presidential Committee for their tireless work over the last eight months. A very heartfelt thank you to Rob Bennett, Dr. William Sweet, Kim West, Angus MacIsaac, Dr. Charmaine McPherson, and Ben Gunn-Doerge. Working alongside such talented and dedicated individuals was truly inspiring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Your Calgary chapter team has a lot on the go over the coming months. Here's a sneak peek so you can book your calendars now!</span><br />
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<li><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">FAMILY LOBSTER DINNER: Friday 30 May</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Back by popular demand, we're holding another Family Lobster Dinner for StFX alumni, current students, family and friends. No need for the suit and tie - think bibs and a lot of newspaper - as you enjoy succulent lobster with your extended Xaverian family!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">$65 general admission, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">$40 for current StFX students, $40 for Class of 2014 graduates, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">$35 for volunteers - if you can volunteer, please drop the chapter a line at <a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />More details to come so stay tuned!<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>CASINO FUNDRAISER for the Dr. Ed O'Connor Scholarship: Friday 07 & Saturday 08 June</b><br />The Dr. Ed O'Connor Scholarship is a prestigious renewable scholarship offered to students from Alberta to attend StFX. The casino fundraiser helps the scholarship society to continue sending the best and brightest students from Alberta to attend StFX.<br /><br />We need volunteers to cover the various shifts over the course of the two days, from chip runner to cashier to count room. If you can spare a few hours on a Friday or Saturday (day or night), please email the chapter at <a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a>.<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>STUDENT SEND-OFF: Sunday 22 June</b><br />One of the anchors of our calendar, the Student Send-off is reserved for new StFX students, their families, and a smattering of alumni and current StFX students. Our special guest will be Matt Dolansky '13, the StFX Admissions Advisor based in Calgary. If you are a current StFX and would like to attend, please contact the chapter at calgarychapter@stfx.ca.<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>STAMPEDE PARTY: Wednesday 09 July</b><br />We have a date and we're just finalizing the venue! Come enjoy the 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth' with fellow alumni, family and friends! More details to come so stay tuned!<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>FAMILY HIKE & PICNIC: August</b><br />The chapter is currently investigating family-friendly trails in either Kananaskis Country or Banff National Park. Have any ideas? The trail should be accessible for wheelchairs and strollers and kids of all walking ages. Send your ideas to the chapter at calgarychapter@stfx.ca - we'll provide the watermelon and the bottled water!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Again, we could use some volunteers to help us with these events. If you have some time to spare, please contact the chapter at calgarychapter@stfx.ca and we'll put you on our 'will call' list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hail and Health,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Your Calgary chapter team</b><br />Oliver, Jay, Phil, Claire, Sarah, Jeff, Lexi & Mike</span></div>
fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-9976708939815156372013-11-06T17:09:00.002-08:002013-11-06T17:11:05.679-08:00NEXT EVENTS: StFX Day in Calgary<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Fellow Xaverians,<br /><br />You, your family and friends are cordially invited to celebrate StFX Day in Calgary!<br /><br />Your local alumni chapter has two different events for you to attend:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Feast Day of St Francis Xavier: Mass & Reception</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />Our annual tradition continues with Mass being celebrated at 7 pm. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This year, Mass will be celebrated at the newly renovated </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sacred Heart Parish</b> (1307 - 14 Street SW). The reception </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">will begin immediately following the Mass in the very spacious </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">narthex / hospitality area.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /><br /><b>Fr. Bill Stephenson</b> will again lead us in prayer, but we could </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">definitely use more volunteers for the various tasks during the Mass, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">including music ministry, readings and gift bearing. Please contact </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">the chapter at <a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a> if you can help.<br /><br />We'll also have some great StFX prizes to give away at the reception!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>StFX Day Alumni Pub Night</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />We have some space reserved at the Rose & Crown (1503 - 4 St SW) </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">for those who want to reminisce with fellow Xaverians and friends </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">on a Tuesday night. While the formal reception begins at 7:30 pm, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">feel free to show up anytime after 6 pm.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span id="goog_1462413461"></span><span id="goog_1462413459"></span>Please spread the word to your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you!<br /><br />Hail and Health,<br /><br /><br /><br />Your Calgary chapter executive team,<br />Oliver, Jay, Phil, Claire, Sarah, Jeff, Lexi & Mike</span>fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-12341080747891389182013-10-11T00:06:00.001-07:002013-10-11T00:06:02.757-07:00THANK YOU: President's Reception in Calgary (10 October 2013)<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A huge thank you to everyone who braved the rain to join us at a President's Reception on Thursday night. We had close to 130 people spend a casual evening with Dr. Sean Riley (StFX President & Vice-Chancellor), Tim Lang (VP Advancement) and Wendy Langley (Director of Development). </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A huge thank you to Geoffrey MacNeil '09 who helped the chapter set up the reception at the Chicago Chophouse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As head of the local alumni chapter, it is really heartwarming for me to see alumni from across so many generations come together. We had representation from the class of 1958 to the class of 2013 and even a prospective student! It's also great to meet alumni who are coming to their first alumni event. After all, the success of our events is because of your continuing support. And while there wasn't a lot of work that needed to be done to pull this event together, our hope is that you all had a great time mixing, mingling and reconnecting with Dr. Riley.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here are some pictures from my camera to commemorate the evening. If you have any to share, please email them to <b><a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a></b>. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A packed house at the Chicago Chophouse, despite the rain.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr. Riley reminding everyone that just because he's retiring, there's<br />still lots to do, and that he'll still be around.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Listening to Dr. Riley speak</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Listening to Dr. Riley speak</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Various generations of alumni came together for the<br />President's Reception. Part of Dr. Riley's magic, perhaps?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr. Riley with Oliver Munar, president of the local alumni chapter</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oliver Munar '98</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On behalf of Mark Wallace '80, Chair of the StFX Board of Governors, this is a friendly reminder that TODAY (27 September 2013) is the last day for you to have your say on what you'd like to see in the next President and Vice-Chancellor of StFX.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After 18 years of service, Dr. Sean Riley will step down as President and Vice Chancellor of StFX in the spring of 2014. A Presidential Selection Committee has been established to find a new president. One of the Committee’s first tasks is to develop a position profile for the next President and Vice Chancellor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To have your say, click the following link (or copy/paste it into your browser), which will take you to a site run by Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette, who have been retained to assist the committee: <a href="http://surveys.verticalresponse.com/a/show/255082/1e209725a1/0">http://surveys.verticalresponse.com/a/show/255082/1e209725a1/0</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If the link doesn't work, please visit <a href="http://sites.stfx.ca/presidentialsearch/Community_Feedback_E-Survey">http://sites.stfx.ca/presidentialsearch/Community_Feedback_E-Survey</a> and click <b>Community Feedback E-Survey</b> along the left-hand side.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thank you in advance for participating in this very important survey.</span><br />
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fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-10934728581100938622013-09-23T11:20:00.000-07:002013-09-23T11:24:19.594-07:00President's Reception in Calgary: Thursday 10 October 2013<br />
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<br />fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-50731833448513773042013-08-06T17:33:00.000-07:002013-08-06T17:35:04.570-07:00SAVE THE DATE: StFX Homecoming in Calgary<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello fellow X-Men and X-Women:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This year, <b>let Homecoming come to you</b>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On Saturday, October 5th, join fellow alumni and friends to watch the Homecoming game between StFX and Mt. Allison. <b>Kickoff is 11 am Calgary time</b> (2 pm in Antigonish). And after the game, we invite you to come with us to McMahon Stadium to watch the Calgary Stampeders battle the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, starting at 4:30 pm! It'll be a full day of football and fun times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stay tuned to the Calgary chapter website (<a href="http://stfxcalgary.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">stfxcalgary.blogspot.ca</a>), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/StFX-Alumni-Association-Calgary-Chapter/155918771147122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/StFXCgyChapter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter feed</a> (@StFXCgyChapter) as more details become available. But for now, <b>keep Saturday, October 5th free</b>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For more information, please contact either the chapter (<a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a>) or <a href="mailto:andrew.d.gannon@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Gannon '06</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We had a great turnout at Libertine Public House with a lot of alumni and current StFX students filtering in and out of the festivities throughout the evening. We hope you had a chance to speak with good friends as well as our special guests: Tim Lang '87, VP Advancement and Shawn Monahan '87, President of the StFX Alumni Association.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We also raised a little money for the Canadian Red Cross in support of flood relief efforts in southern Alberta. Thank you for your generosity! We raised $120 on the night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Special thanks to Libertine Public House for being a great host and to the organizing team who helped put this event together on such short notice. If you have any ideas on how we could make the event better, please drop the chapter a line at <a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you signed up and weren't able to make it, please contact the chapter at <a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a> at your convenience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oliver, Jay, Phil, Claire, Sarah, Jeff, Lexi and Mike</span>fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-8754901298464362592013-06-24T21:52:00.003-07:002013-06-26T18:51:04.947-07:00Chapter update: Student Send-off, Stampede Party and more<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Calgary chapter hosted its annual <b>Student Send-off</b> last night (Sunday, June 23). We had more than 100 people attending, including 24 new first-year students and their families, a smattering of current StFX students, Megan Cameron '09 of StFX Admissions and a smattering of alumni volunteers. It was a great event full of laughs, great food and excellent discussion. I'd like to personally thank the current StFX students who took time out of their busy schedule to help with the event. They add so much value by being able to relate a current StFX experience to the newest members of the Xaverian family. Also, thanks to our alumni volunteers who helped prepare the event: from securing the venue to getting the BBQ to buying the food and refreshments. Thank you for helping, despite the challenges our city is seeing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Speaking of the flood, we've received a number of questions with respect to our <b>Stampede Party</b>, scheduled for Tuesday July 9th at <b>Libertine Public House </b>(4 pm start). <b>The event is still a go!</b> Tim Lang (StFX VP Advancement) and Shawn Monahan (President, StFX Alumni Association) are still coming!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you haven't yet reserved your ticket(s), don't delay: space is limited! You're confirmed on the guest list once one of the chapter leaders receives your $5 for the RSVP. Alternatively, you can email your RSVP fee to the chapter at <a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</a>. Because of the buzz this event has generated, tickets will NOT be available at the door. We hope you can join us for our first Stampede event in a long time. If you can't make it, please spread the word among your respective networks of StFX alumni, family and friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Finally, to those affected by the flood, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The spirit of the Xaverian family is such that we are highly committed to the well-being of our community. We hope that if you were not affected by flood, you will consider finding a way to help someone in need with your time, your energy or more. And if you were among those hit, we hope you will reach out to us and let us know how we can help you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oliver, Jay, Phil, Claire, Sarah, Jeff, Lexi and Mike</span>fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-7201645190955339362013-06-20T16:26:00.003-07:002013-07-09T09:46:36.447-07:00StFX Stampede Party<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello fellow Xaverians! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We're long overdue for a party. Even more so, we're really overdue for a party during STAMPEDE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">All StFX Alumni, current StFX students (of drinking age, of course) and friends are welcome on Tuesday, July 9th on the second floor of the <strong>Libertine Public House</strong> (223 - 8 Avenue SW). <strong>Tickets are $5 each</strong> and will help to offset the costs of putting on the event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Special guests will include <strong>Tim Lang '87</strong>, VP of StFX Advancement and <strong>Shawn Monahan '87</strong>, President of the StFX Alumni Association, who are coming all the way out from Nova Scotia so you know there's going to be some pretty big news from StFX to pass along. And hey, the Libertine is downtown and reasonably close to Stampede Park, so what better way to 'ease' Tim into his first Stampede?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Also, as part of the Xaverian spirit to help our community, we will also be collecting loose change to benefit the Canadian Red Cross.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Space is limited so be sure to get tickets for you, your friends and family ASAP. You're considered on the guest list (i.e., reserved) once your ticket is paid. <strong>Tickets can be paid online</strong> (via Interac by emailing </span><a href="mailto:calgarychapter@stfx.ca"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">calgarychapter@stfx.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">) <strong>or arranged by contacting any member of the Calgary chapter executive</strong>. Because of the buzz this event has generated by word-of-mouth alone, tickets will not likely be available at the door.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oliver Munar 403-816-4904</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sarah Kinch 403-805-2226</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jeff Paddon 403-919-0374</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-52369326728137368672013-06-18T16:49:00.002-07:002013-06-18T16:49:29.977-07:00Mark Wallace elected Chair of StFX Board of Governors<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">ANTIGONISH, NOVA SCOTIA -- The Hon. Frank McKenna, Chair of the StFX Board of Governors, is pleased to announce that Mark Wallace, President and CEO of Medgate, Inc., and a StFX alumnus, has been newly elected to succeed him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“I’m pleased to be passing the baton to someone as tremendously talented and dedicated as Mark,” says Mr. McKenna. “He has demonstrated strong leadership in his distinguished career and we look forward to his continuing contributions to StFX.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mr. Wallace has been a member of the StFX Board of Governors for six years. He is President and CEO of Medgate Inc., a global leader in occupational health and safety software with offices in Canada, the U.S., England, and Australia. He has held that position since 2003 and also sits on the Medgate Board of Directors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Mark has long made significant contributions to his alma mater, including playing an instrumental role in the expansion of StFX’s Coady International Institute,” says StFX President Dr. Sean Riley. “On behalf of the StFX Board of Governors, I welcome Mark as Chair, and look forward to continuing great work together.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“It’s an honour to be elected to this position,” says Mr. Wallace. “I truly believe that StFX has a model of education that sets it apart from other institutions in Canada. It’s the right model and I consider it a privilege to be able to have a direct influence in its growth.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Prior to his position at Medgate, Mr. Wallace was President of ADB Systems International Ltd., a software and services company publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and in the U.S. Previous to this, he served as Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and a member of the executive management team of AT&T Canada Corp., a national telecommunications service provider now known as Allstream. While at AT&T Canada, he was a frequent speaker at conferences and in the media on telecommunications industry issues.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mr. Wallace is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University (1980) and the University of Victoria and is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. He has served as a member of the StFX Board of Governors, the Board of Directors of the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, and the Board of Directors of the Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club.</span>fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968718061515668369.post-76135338992597808402013-06-14T11:45:00.001-07:002013-06-14T11:45:08.250-07:00StFX President Announces Succession Process<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Earlier today Dr. Sean Riley, President of St. Francis Xavier University,
announced his desire to initiate a succession process for the president.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“It
has been a true honour to serve as President of St. Francis Xavier University.
It’s been my privilege to work with many of the best faculty and staff in the
country over the years to make StFX one of the best institutions in Canada,”
said Dr. Riley.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“I’m
humbled by the notion that I have had an opportunity to directly influence the
lives of thousands of young, bright leaders.”</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Chair
of the StFX Board of Governors, the Hon. Frank McKenna, said a search for a new
president will be launched by the Board of Governors in the near future. Dr.
Riley will serve until a new president is selected. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“On
behalf of the StFX Board of Governors, I thank Dr. Sean Riley for leading StFX
through a period of unprecedented growth,” said Mr. McKenna. “Entering his
18<sup>th</sup> year as President, he established StFX University on a national
and global stage as one of the best. His focus and dedication to the student
experience is legendary.”</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“On
a personal level, I want to thank Sean for being an incredible inspiration and a
dear friend.”</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A
native of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Dr. Sean Riley has had a remarkable career
dedicated to public service, education, and community development, both locally
and on the international stage. A graduate of StFX in 1974, and a Rhodes Scholar
with a doctorate in international relations from Oxford University, he returned
to Nova Scotia in 1996 after careers in government, finance, and business to
become the 17<sup>th</sup> President of StFX.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Over
his term, Dr. Riley has been instrumental in implementing an aggressive
infrastructure and campus renewal program. Under his stewardship, over a quarter
of a billion dollars was generated and invested in StFX to build academic
spaces, classrooms, programs, and residences. He also worked tirelessly to
enhance an experiential learning model, one that provides students with exchange
and service learning opportunities around the globe. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“StFX
was extraordinarily fortunate to have Dr. Sean Riley at the helm,” said the Rt.
Hon. Brian Mulroney, a StFX graduate. “It is amazing to witness the growth and
national recognition StFX has achieved during Sean’s tenure. This is a true
testament to his leadership.”</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Recent
graduate and student leader, Nick Head-Petersen said “Dr. Riley is involved and
extremely engaged with students. He was always interested in our progress and
encouraged us to push our own boundaries.”</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Dr. Sean
Riley's contributions to StFX are too numerous to list,” said Shawn Monahan,
President of the StFX Alumni Association. “We have been so fortunate to have one
of the greatest University presidents in Canada leading StFX. On behalf of StFX
alumni, I thank Sean for all he has contributed to StFX.”</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dr.
Riley is a member of Order of Canada. Dr. Riley recently has been national Chair
of Canada World Youth, and an institutional board member of the Royal Society of
Canada. He currently serves on the Premier's Advisory Council on the Economy, on
the Nova Scotia Research and Innovation Trust, the Board of the Pierre Elliot
Trudeau Foundation, and on the Board of Directors of Agnico-Eagle Mines. He is a
former board member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada as
well as a member of provincial and regional university organizations.</span></span>fOrMerjournohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02019204065852794867noreply@blogger.com0