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Alumni Notes
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CALGARY BRANCH EVENT
The Calgary Branch of the York University Alumni Association hosted an author reading/book signing evening with renowned local authors on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000. The author reading was followed by a wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres reception. The event was held at Pages Books on Kensington, 1135 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary. Authors in attendance were Barbara Scott (
The Quick, Violet Shyness of Their Eyes
), Ken McGoogan (
Canada's Undeclared War, Kerouac's Ghost
), Aritha Van Herk (
No Fixed Address, Places Far from Ellesmere
) and Jackie Flanagan (
Grass Castles
). Alumni enjoyed the opportunity to meet and socialize with one another and expressed interest in hosting other events. If you are interested in volunteering with the Calgary Branch of the York University Alumni Association, please contact Mary Pawlus at 416-736-2100, ext. 20886, e-mail mpawlus@yorku.ca"
1. Authors (L to R) Ken McGoogan, Barbara Scott, Pages Books on Kensington owner Cathy McKay, and author Aritha Van Herk.
NEW YORK BRANCH EVENT
The New York Branch of the York University Alumni Association participated in the Canadian Club of New York Canadian University Alumni Reception. The Alumni Reception was held on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000 at the Penn Club in New York City. The event was well attended with over 300 alumni from universities across Canada. York was well represented with more than 25 alumni in attendance. York will be participating in this event annually, hoping to include a dinner to follow the reception in subsequent years. If you would like more information on the New York Branch of the York University Alumni Association or are interested in volunteering, please contact Mary Pawlus at 416-736-2100, ext. 20886, e-mail mpawlus@yorku.ca.
SCHOOL OF WOMEN'S STUDIES ALUMNI CHAPTER EVENT
The School of Women's Studies Chapter (the only one its kind in the world!) of the York University Alumni Association hosted its inaugural event on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000. The keynote speaker was the widely known and esteemed artist Dr. Helen Lucas. Dr. Lucas spoke on the subject of "Exploding the Security Myth". The inaugural event was very well attended and there is great interest in building the chapter. For more information on the School of Women's Studies Chapter or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mary Pawlus at 416-736-2100, ext. 20886, e-mail mpawlus@yorku.ca.
IN MEMORIUM: CAROL ANNE LETHEREN
On February 2, 2001, York alumna Carol Anne Letheren (MBA'77), chief executive officer of the Canadian Olympic Association, passed away.
Letheren was speaking at an alumni event for York's Schulich School of Business when she collapsed. Between 1970 and 1976, while Letheren was a professor and coordinator of undergraduate studies in the York Department of Physical Education, she fostered relationships with athletes, coaches and other prominent figures in Canada's Olympic movement. Her empathy with athletes and coaches was an important part of her effectiveness as one of Canada'a most powerful sport executives.
Letheren earned her MBA from Schulich, and was an active supporter of the school, serving as president of the Schulich international alumni association and as a member of the York University alumni association board of directors.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!
A capacity crowd filled the Northern Lights Ballroom at the Skydome Renaissance Hotel for the first annual Bruce Bryden Alumni Recognition Awards dinner on Oct. 17.
The award itself is named after the late Bruce Bryden, who served as founder of the York University Alumni Association (YUAA), as well as the first alumni Chair of the York University Board of Governors.
The evening included several tributes to the late Bruce Bryden and an impressive multi-media presentation by Astronaut, Dr. Steve MacLean, who flew directly from NASA to join his fellow YUAA Board members for the evening. Guests were provided with an insiders perspective on the mechanics and purpose of the international space station.
Award recipients for the evening included John Bankes, LLB/MBA'77 (Contribution Category), Minister David Collenette, BA'69 (Achievement Category), Margot Franssen, BA'79 (Leadership Category), and Seymour Schulich (Contribution Category - Friend).
All four of these individuals were selected for their proven spirit of selfless dedication and support of York University over numerous years.
Special thanks are extended to selection committee members Sandie Rinaldo, BA'73 (Fine Arts), Greg Sorbara (BA'78, LLB'81), and Michael Tulloch (BA'86, LLB'89).
Special thanks is also extended to the entire YUAA Board of Directors for their dedication in making this evening a tremendous success.
1. Raymond Décarie, Affinity Markets Group, Meloche Monnex Insurance; Award recipient Seymour Schulich, Franco-Nevada Mines.
BRUCE BRYDEN ALUMNI RECOGNITION AWARDS
Over the past four decades York University alumni and friends have brought honour to themselves and to York University in a multitude of ways. Their contributions, achievements and leadership have traced a long and important path in our progression towards becoming a community which encourages diversity and applauds the realization of individual and collective aspirations. These awards were established to recognize and celebrate these individuals in the memory of the founder of the York University Alumni Association, Mr. Bruce Bryden. CATEGORIES 1.Contribution 2.Achievement 3.Leadership 4.Contribution - Friend of York University To request a nomination package, please visit the York University Alumni Association Web site at WWW.YORKU.CA/ALUMNI or contact us at 416-736- 9675. Deadline for nominations is May 31, 2001. FOR INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.YORKU.CA/ALUMNI
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YORK ALUMNI SURVIVALPLUS CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE PLAN
No one wants to think about the possibility of becoming seriously ill, but it is a reality that illness will eventually affect each of us --directly or indirectly. The York University Alumni Association and Liberty Health have established a program to give you access to a unique critical illness insurance plan designed to help protect your quality of life and your peace-of-mind. The York Alumni SurvivalPlus program offers many unique benefits including: a tax-free lump sum cash payment of $25,000, $50,000 or $95,000 upon diagnosis of a covered illness, which you can use however you wish to help with your recovery, hospital funds to cover personal expenses while you are hospitalized, as well as extended healthcare benefits to cover medical services not fully covered by your government health insurance plan, such as home care and private nursing. If you'd like more information on the York Alumni SurvivalPlus Critical Illness insurance plan, please call 1-877-COVER ME™
TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH THE YORK ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM
What would you do if you won a million dollars? Pay some bills, buy that dream car, or pack your bags and head off on the longest vacation you've ever taken? Most of us would probably do all three, but before the cheque arrives, you can still go on a well-deserved vacation, without the millions. After eight months of research and program development, the York University Alumni Association is proud to present its new Alumni Travel Program in partnership with Carlson Wagonlit Victor Travel. York alumni will benefit from reduced rates and a host of options for both business and leisure travel. If you're looking to get away for a weekend, a week, or a month, with a special friend, the family, or an entire group, the York Alumni Travel Program will offer several options for the most selective traveller at competitive rates. The program will also offer a host of planned faculty/alumni tours, mainly in Europe and Asia, to offer alumni an opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful places on earth, in the company of some of the brightest minds in the world. For more information on this exclusive program for York alumni, please visit the York alumni Web site at www.yorku.ca/alumni.
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