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A Magazine for UNBC Alumni and Friends – Spring 2010

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A Magazine for UNBC Alumni and Friends – Spring 2010 UNBCSuccess Spring 2010 1 Continued in foldout. After the gold medal game, the Timberwolves celebrated with the supporters whose cheers (and thunderous drums) propelled them to victory. Inderbir Singh Gill was ultimately named CCAA Male Athlete of the Year across all sports.

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  • A Magazine for UNBC Alumni and Friends Spring 2010

  • Spring 20101 Spring 2010 3

    award and a reflection of the great guys I have on this team. They

    proved themselves again tonight.

    The national championship capped an amazing year for both

    UNBC basketball teams. The mens and womens teams both

    finished the regular season with 17 wins and one loss and while

    the women were upset in the Provincials, the men captured the

    provincial title in Nanaimo in a prelude to the Nationals. 2009-10

    was also a season of individual awards: Mike Raimbault (BC

    and Canadian coach of the year), Inderbir Singh Gill (CCAA Male

    Athlete of the Year, BC player of the year, Academic All-Canadian,

    Provincials and Nationals MVP), and Christine Kennedy (BC

    player of the year and All-Canadian) were among those...

    UNBCSuccess UNBCSuccess

    rewarded for impressive personal performances.

    Im the happiest player in Canada right now, said Gill after the gold

    medal game. This is the best team Ive ever played on; every player

    is like a brother to me.

    Nearly 100 UNBC fans including students and staff from Prince

    George, a dozen local First Nations drummers, the Timberwolf

    mascot, and alumni now living in Calgary were on hand for history-

    in-the-making. Despite making up a small portion of the 1000 fans

    in attendance at the game, they were easily as loud as the fans for

    the hometown Trojans and they were the talk of the tournament.

    Were used to this type of crowd in Prince George, said Gill after

    the game. Theyre the best fans in Canada.

    It was an amazing set of games, added UNBC President George

    Iwama, who was in Calgary for all three UNBC games at Nationals.

    The coaches and players kept their composure, played hard, and

    brought home the gold. Its what UNBC is all about: a strong team

    striving to be nothing but the best.

    Awards SeasonInderbir Gill

    CCAA Male Athlete of the Year CCAA Academic All-Canadian CCAA All-Canadian BCCAA Player of the Year BCCAA 1st Team All Star

    Christine Kennedy

    CCAA Academic All-Canadian CCAA All-Canadian BCCAA Player of the Year BCCAA 1st Team All Star

    Jose Araujo

    BCCAA 1st Team All Star

    Kady Dandeneau

    BCCAA 2nd Team All Star

    Kevan Madsen

    BCCAA Rookie of the Year BCCAA Rookie Team

    Mercedes Vankoughnett

    BCCAA Rookie Team

    Michael Raimbault

    BCCAA Coach of the Year CCAA Coach of the Year

    Timberwolves Triumphant!

    Continued in foldout.Inderbir Singh Gill was ultimately named CCAA Male Athlete of the Year across all sports.

    After the gold medal game, the Timberwolves celebrated with the supporters whose cheers (and thunderous drums) propelled them to victory.

    F ollowing a 17-1 season and five more wins at the provincial and national championships, the UNBC Northern Timberwolves lived up to their #1 ranking and

    captured a Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA)

    championship for the first time in the history of UNBC Athletics.

    The Timberwolves took on the host Southern Alberta Institute

    of Technology Trojans in the gold medal game and showed why

    they entered the tournament as the team to beat. The final

    score was 96-63.

    We were in attack mode from start to finish.

    It started from defensive intensity and

    we made some great shots, says Mike

    Raimbault, the Timberwolves head coach

    who earned Canadian coach of the year

    honours earlier in the week. Its a team

  • Spring 20101 Spring 2010 3

    award and a reflection of the great guys I have on this team. They

    proved themselves again tonight.

    The national championship capped an amazing year for both

    UNBC basketball teams. The mens and womens teams both

    finished the regular season with 17 wins and one loss and while

    the women were upset in the Provincials, the men captured the

    provincial title in Nanaimo in a prelude to the Nationals. 2009-10

    was also a season of individual awards: Mike Raimbault (BC

    and Canadian coach of the year), Inderbir Singh Gill (CCAA Male

    Athlete of the Year, BC player of the year, Academic All-Canadian,

    Provincials and Nationals MVP), and Christine Kennedy (BC

    player of the year and All-Canadian) were among those...

    UNBCSuccess UNBCSuccess

    rewarded for impressive personal performances.

    Im the happiest player in Canada right now, said Gill after the gold

    medal game. This is the best team Ive ever played on; every player

    is like a brother to me.

    Nearly 100 UNBC fans including students and staff from Prince

    George, a dozen local First Nations drummers, the Timberwolf

    mascot, and alumni now living in Calgary were on hand for history-

    in-the-making. Despite making up a small portion of the 1000 fans

    in attendance at the game, they were easily as loud as the fans for

    the hometown Trojans and they were the talk of the tournament.

    Were used to this type of crowd in Prince George, said Gill after

    the game. Theyre the best fans in Canada.

    It was an amazing set of games, added UNBC President George

    Iwama, who was in Calgary for all three UNBC games at Nationals.

    The coaches and players kept their composure, played hard, and

    brought home the gold. Its what UNBC is all about: a strong team

    striving to be nothing but the best.

    Awards SeasonInderbir Gill

    CCAA Male Athlete of the Year CCAA Academic All-Canadian CCAA All-Canadian BCCAA Player of the Year BCCAA 1st Team All Star

    Christine Kennedy

    CCAA Academic All-Canadian CCAA All-Canadian BCCAA Player of the Year BCCAA 1st Team All Star

    Jose Araujo

    BCCAA 1st Team All Star

    Kady Dandeneau

    BCCAA 2nd Team All Star

    Kevan Madsen

    BCCAA Rookie of the Year BCCAA Rookie Team

    Mercedes Vankoughnett

    BCCAA Rookie Team

    Michael Raimbault

    BCCAA Coach of the Year CCAA Coach of the Year

    Timberwolves Triumphant!

    Continued in foldout.Inderbir Singh Gill was ultimately named CCAA Male Athlete of the Year across all sports.

    After the gold medal game, the Timberwolves celebrated with the supporters whose cheers (and thunderous drums) propelled them to victory.

    F ollowing a 17-1 season and five more wins at the provincial and national championships, the UNBC Northern Timberwolves lived up to their #1 ranking and

    captured a Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA)

    championship for the first time in the history of UNBC Athletics.

    The Timberwolves took on the host Southern Alberta Institute

    of Technology Trojans in the gold medal game and showed why

    they entered the tournament as the team to beat. The final

    score was 96-63.

    We were in attack mode from start to finish.

    It started from defensive intensity and

    we made some great shots, says Mike

    Raimbault, the Timberwolves head coach

    who earned Canadian coach of the year

    honours earlier in the week. Its a team

  • Spring 20101 Spring 2010 3

    award and a reflection of the great guys I have on this team. They

    proved themselves again tonight.

    The national championship capped an amazing year for both

    UNBC basketball teams. The mens and womens teams both

    finished the regular season with 17 wins and one loss and while

    the women were upset in the Provincials, the men captured the

    provincial title in Nanaimo in a prelude to the Nationals. 2009-10

    was also a season of individual awards: Mike Raimbault (BC

    and Canadian coach of the year), Inderbir Singh Gill (CCAA Male

    Athlete of the Year, BC player of the year, Academic All-Canadian,

    Provincials and Nationals MVP), and Christine Kennedy (BC

    player of the year and All-Canadian) were among those...

    UNBCSuccess UNBCSuccess

    rewarded for impressive personal performances.

    Im the happiest player in Canada right now, said Gill after the gold

    medal game. This is the best team Ive ever played on; every player

    is like a brother to me.

    Nearly 100 UNBC fans including students and staff from Prince

    George, a dozen local First Nations drummers, the Timberwolf

    mascot, and alumni now living in Calgary were on hand for history-

    in-the-making. Despite making up a small portion of the 1000 fans

    in attendance at the game, they were easily as loud as the fans for

    the hometown Trojans and they were the talk of the tournament.

    Were used to this type of crowd in Prince George, said Gill after

    the game. Theyre the best fans in Canada.

    It was an amazing set of games, added UNBC President George

    Iwama, who was in Calgary for all three UNBC games at Nationals.

    The coaches and players kept their composure, played hard, and

    brought home the gold. Its what UNBC is all about: a strong team

    striving to be nothing but the best.

    Awards SeasonInderbir Gill

    CCAA Male Athlete of the Year CCAA Academic All-Canadian CCAA All-Canadian BCCAA Player of the Year BCCAA 1st Team All Star

    Christine Kennedy

    CCAA Academic All-Canadian CCAA All-Canadian BCCAA Player of the Year BCCAA 1st Team All Star

    Jose Araujo

    BCCAA 1st Team All Star

    Kady Dandeneau

    BCCAA 2nd Team All Star

    Kevan Madsen

    BCCAA Rookie of the Year BCCAA Rookie Team

    Mercedes Vankoughnett

    BCCAA Rookie Team

    Michael Raimbault

    BCCAA Coach of the Year CCAA Coach of the Year

    Timberwolves Triumphant!

    Continued in foldout.Inderbir Singh Gill was ultimately named CCAA Male Athlete of the Year across all sports.

    After the gold medal game, the Timberwolves celebrated with the supporters whose cheers (and thunderous drums) propelled them to victory.

    F ollowing a 17-1 season and five more wins at the provincial and national championships, the UNBC Northern Timberwolves lived up to their #1 ranking and

    captured a Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA)

    championship for the first time in the history of UNBC Athletics.

    The Timberwolves took on the host Southern Alberta Institute

    of Technology Trojans in the gold medal game and showed why

    they entered the tournament as the team to beat. The final

    score was 96-63.

    We were in attack mode from start to finish.

    It started from defensive intensity and

    we made some great shots, says Mike

    Raimbault, the Timberwolves head coach

    who earned Canadian coach of the year

    honours earlier in the week. Its a team

  • Spring 20107

    Garrett Fedorkiw (BComm 07) and his

    business partner, current UNBC student

    Eoin Foley, are catering to the lunch and

    dinner needs of workers and residents in

    downtown Prince George. The born-and-

    raised Prince George residents opened

    Nancy-Os restaurant to fill a gap in the

    Citys culinary and entertainment scene.

    Hard-working people need a fast, healthy,

    hot lunch and we can provide it. After work,

    folks can come by to sample our food and

    take in live music or comedy.

    Get involved with the UNBC Alumni Association! Call 250-960-5873, email [email protected], follow us on Twitter, or become a UNBC Fan on Facebook.

    The masters degree project of Ryan James

    (MEd Counselling 09) has led to a place

    where Prince George residents can go for

    affordable counseling. James used the idea

    for the Community Care Centre as a way of

    fulfilling a project component of his graduate

    degree in Educational Counseling. The

    Calgary native has worked as the Clinical

    Supervisor at the downtown site since it

    began operations in January.

    Lonnie Eckhart (BComm 02) manages a

    not-for-profit company that is distributing

    new software used by physicians to manage

    and share information on everything from

    billing to patient medical records. Not many

    people know this was developed in northern

    BC by local doctors, says Eckhart. This

    year we are looking to take it nationwide.

    Eckhart is CEO of the Applied Informatics

    UNBC student Marguerite Colli (BA

    International Studies 10) has started a

    bursary for students who come to the

    University from Africa the first award of

    its kind in Prince George. When I came to

    Canada from the Republic of Guinea twelve

    years ago, I had to depend on bursaries

    until I got on my feet, says Colli. This is

    just my way of paying it forward! Students

    can begin applying for the African Heritage

    Bursary this fall.

    Efficient Healthcare

    Paying it Forward

    Social WorkSuccess

    Spring 2010 8

    and left quietly, as cries echoed in the village

    throughout the night and into the morning.

    The scene in Port au Prince will last forever

    in my mind. Bodies of children and the

    elderly were tangled in piles of concrete and

    rebar. Residents with bloodshot eyes and

    dusty clothing searched for friends. I could

    visualize what the deceased were doing

    the moment they

    died, the clothes

    they wore, the

    unborn babies some

    women carried.

    The air was dusty,

    smoky, stale, and

    humid. The smells

    were horrific - people put toothpaste under

    their noses and jammed leaves up their

    nostrils. We had no communication with the

    outside world and no idea what was going

    on.

    We left the city to help organize a relief

    effort. Haiti Outreachs can-do mentality and

    ability to handle logistics was immediately

    applied to mobilize trucks to deliver water

    D uring my time in Haiti, I spent many nights gazing at the vast expanse of Port au Prince. As a geologist, I grimaced

    at the susceptibility of the capital city to

    earthquakes: a disaster always seemed

    inevitable. I prayed whenever I walked

    beneath a concrete overhang or entered a

    shoddy-looking building.

    I was in a small boat

    off the southwest

    coast of the

    Haitian island of la

    Gonave when the

    earthquake struck.

    I had been working

    on a water supply

    project with Concern Worldwide and Haiti

    Outreach and was about 20 miles from the

    epicentre.

    That first night was one of terrifying tremors

    and of listening to names of the dead being

    read on the radio. The entire country slept

    outside for fear of aftershocks and concern

    for loved ones not yet found. Members of

    our team learned of deaths in their families

    and facilitate medical teams to arrive via the

    Dominican Republic. We worked tirelessly

    for weeks.

    When it came time for me to leave, I found

    the most pressing issue in Haiti to be

    related to shelter and housing. Most of the

    residents have been forced into makeshift

    tent cities, which are becoming permanently

    dependent on international food aid, water,

    and sanitation. This dependency needs

    to be stopped by constructing affordable

    housing on a massive scale.

    Haitis future also depends on an

    international response focused on rebuilding

    and encouraging private investment. It is my

    hope that Haiti will become less centralized

    through Port au Prince and able to lead their

    rebuilding with the help of the international

    community. Hopefully this rebuilding effort

    will reestablish Haiti as the Pearl of the

    Caribbean it once was.

    I will do what I can to make this happen.

    The scene will last forever in my mind.

    AffordableCounseling

    Culinary Entrepreneurs

    Jackie Stokes (BSW 96), a long-time child

    protection advocate and one of the first

    graduates of UNBCs Social Work program,

    was honoured recently by the northern

    branch of the Association of BC Social

    Workers. Stokes received the Bridget Moran

    Award for her commitment to children

    and for her Social Work leadership. She

    began her career at Mackenzie Counseling

    Services and was an early advocate for

    for Health Society (AIHS) based in

    Prince George.

    establishing UNBC and the School of Social

    Work in northern BC.

    UNBCAlumni UNBCAlumni

    James Adamson (BSc Geography 04)

    is the manager of geosciences at V3

    Companies, a consulting and engineering

    firm, and has been working extensively on

    water supply and hydrogeology projects in

    Haiti since 2006. James lives in Chicago

    with his wife Amy and makes annual trips to

    Northern BC to explore the wilderness with

    his friends at UNBC.

    UNBC grad James Adamson (BSc Geography 04) survives the Haitian earthquake and helps the Pearl of the Caribbean rebuild.

    Success Stories Rising from the Rubble

  • Spring 20107

    Garrett Fedorkiw (BComm 07) and his

    business partner, current UNBC student

    Eoin Foley, are catering to the lunch and

    dinner needs of workers and residents in

    downtown Prince George. The born-and-

    raised Prince George residents opened

    Nancy-Os restaurant to fill a gap in the

    Citys culinary and entertainment scene.

    Hard-working people need a fast, healthy,

    hot lunch and we can provide it. After work,

    folks can come by to sample our food and

    take in live music or comedy.

    Get involved with the UNBC Alumni Association! Call 250-960-5873, email [email protected], follow us on Twitter, or become a UNBC Fan on Facebook.

    The masters degree project of Ryan James

    (MEd Counselling 09) has led to a place

    where Prince George residents can go for

    affordable counseling. James used the idea

    for the Community Care Centre as a way of

    fulfilling a project component of his graduate

    degree in Educational Counseling. The

    Calgary native has worked as the Clinical

    Supervisor at the downtown site since it

    began operations in January.

    Lonnie Eckhart (BComm 02) manages a

    not-for-profit company that is distributing

    new software used by physicians to manage

    and share information on everything from

    billing to patient medical records. Not many

    people know this was developed in northern

    BC by local doctors, says Eckhart. This

    year we are looking to take it nationwide.

    Eckhart is CEO of the Applied Informatics

    UNBC student Marguerite Colli (BA

    International Studies 10) has started a

    bursary for students who come to the

    University from Africa the first award of

    its kind in Prince George. When I came to

    Canada from the Republic of Guinea twelve

    years ago, I had to depend on bursaries

    until I got on my feet, says Colli. This is

    just my way of paying it forward! Students

    can begin applying for the African Heritage

    Bursary this fall.

    Efficient Healthcare

    Paying it Forward

    Social WorkSuccess

    Spring 2010 8

    and left quietly, as cries echoed in the village

    throughout the night and into the morning.

    The scene in Port au Prince will last forever

    in my mind. Bodies of children and the

    elderly were tangled in piles of concrete and

    rebar. Residents with bloodshot eyes and

    dusty clothing searched for friends. I could

    visualize what the deceased were doing

    the moment they

    died, the clothes

    they wore, the

    unborn babies some

    women carried.

    The air was dusty,

    smoky, stale, and

    humid. The smells

    were horrific - people put toothpaste under

    their noses and jammed leaves up their

    nostrils. We had no communication with the

    outside world and no idea what was going

    on.

    We left the city to help organize a relief

    effort. Haiti Outreachs can-do mentality and

    ability to handle logistics was immediately

    applied to mobilize trucks to deliver water

    D uring my time in Haiti, I spent many nights gazing at the vast expanse of Port au Prince. As a geologist, I grimaced

    at the susceptibility of the capital city to

    earthquakes: a disaster always seemed

    inevitable. I prayed whenever I walked

    beneath a concrete overhang or entered a

    shoddy-looking building.

    I was in a small boat

    off the southwest

    coast of the

    Haitian island of la

    Gonave when the

    earthquake struck.

    I had been working

    on a water supply

    project with Concern Worldwide and Haiti

    Outreach and was about 20 miles from the

    epicentre.

    That first night was one of terrifying tremors

    and of listening to names of the dead being

    read on the radio. The entire country slept

    outside for fear of aftershocks and concern

    for loved ones not yet found. Members of

    our team learned of deaths in their families

    and facilitate medical teams to arrive via the

    Dominican Republic. We worked tirelessly

    for weeks.

    When it came time for me to leave, I found

    the most pressing issue in Haiti to be

    related to shelter and housing. Most of the

    residents have been forced into makeshift

    tent cities, which are becoming permanently

    dependent on international food aid, water,

    and sanitation. This dependency needs

    to be stopped by constructing affordable

    housing on a massive scale.

    Haitis future also depends on an

    international response focused on rebuilding

    and encouraging private investment. It is my

    hope that Haiti will become less centralized

    through Port au Prince and able to lead their

    rebuilding with the help of the international

    community. Hopefully this rebuilding effort

    will reestablish Haiti as the Pearl of the

    Caribbean it once was.

    I will do what I can to make this happen.

    The scene will last forever in my mind.

    AffordableCounseling

    Culinary Entrepreneurs

    Jackie Stokes (BSW 96), a long-time child

    protection advocate and one of the first

    graduates of UNBCs Social Work program,

    was honoured recently by the northern

    branch of the Association of BC Social

    Workers. Stokes received the Bridget Moran

    Award for her commitment to children

    and for her Social Work leadership. She

    began her career at Mackenzie Counseling

    Services and was an early advocate for

    for Health Society (AIHS) based in

    Prince George.

    establishing UNBC and the School of Social

    Work in northern BC.

    UNBCAlumni UNBCAlumni

    James Adamson (BSc Geography 04)

    is the manager of geosciences at V3

    Companies, a consulting and engineering

    firm, and has been working extensively on

    water supply and hydrogeology projects in

    Haiti since 2006. James lives in Chicago

    with his wife Amy and makes annual trips to

    Northern BC to explore the wilderness with

    his friends at UNBC.

    UNBC grad James Adamson (BSc Geography 04) survives the Haitian earthquake and helps the Pearl of the Caribbean rebuild.

    Success Stories Rising from the Rubble

  • Spring 20109

    UNBCGiving

    Givingto UNBC

    Profile: John MacDonaldUNBC DonationsDevelopment Office

    UNBC, 3333 University WayPrince George, BC V2N 4Z9

    Phone: 250-960-5750Toll-free: 1-866-960-5750Email: [email protected]

    We are located in Room 1065 on the main floor of the Administration building.

    www.unbc.ca/giving

    UNBC Leaders: A New Chancellor

    Medical MilestoneTen years ago, residents of northern BC

    demanded a response to a crisis in local

    health care. One of the events saw more

    than 5,000 people pack into the arena

    in Prince George. The Northern Medical

    Program was born that day. What a

    difference a decade makes: the medical

    program has produced two grad classes,

    a nurse practitioner program is now

    being offered, Nursing enrolments have

    increased 300%, and the Northern Medical

    Programs Trust has raised $6 million to

    support students. This incredible decade

    will be celebrated on June 22 when the

    communities, individuals, and corporations

    that have supported the expansion will be

    recognized. Plan to attend.

    A Carnival for 2010Donors, students, and alumni were among

    the attendees at a winter carnival that

    was held on campus to coincide with the

    opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter

    Olympics. The Northern University Student

    Centre was packed for the event, which

    included a donation from RBC of artwork

    that was created when the Olympic torch

    came to Prince George. The painting

    (below), created while the canvas was

    spinning, is now on display in the Charles

    Jago Northern Sport Centre.

    Giving BackThe 900+ students who will be graduating

    from UNBC this spring are starting a new

    tradition and making UNBC better in

    the process. The Class of 2010 will be

    the first to give something back through

    a class gift, which, this year, will involve

    the establishment of an alumni lounge.

    This lounge, located in the Bentley Centre,

    will be a place for studying, socializing,

    and displaying photographs of UNBCs

    graduating classes going back to 1994.

    The renovation will raise the profile of the

    alumni among current students and provide

    an opportunity for grads to come back and

    reminisce about their time at UNBC. New

    grads are being asked to contribute $20.10

    and their efforts are being supported by

    UNBC President George Iwama and his

    wife, Marilyn, who are contributing $2,010

    to the cause.

    Endowment Funds ReboundLast year, in the wake of the financial crisis,

    the value of the UNBC endowment fund

    which supports many student awards and

    some research activity had lost millions of

    dollars in value. Remarkably, much of the

    17% decline has been made up through

    2009-10. Nevertheless, some endowment

    funds are still underwater, meaning that

    they are currently worth less than the

    original amount donated. For 2010, any

    endowment funds unable to support the

    disbursement of student awards at their full

    value will be supplemented by donations

    that are made to UNBC in support of the

    Universitys greatest needs. Last year, the

    University also adjusted the annual pay-

    out from endowment funds to 3.5% of the

    value of the fund; down from 5%. In 2009,

    students received $1.2 million through 486

    awards created by donors.

    UNBC President George Iwama and his wife Marilyn (far right) are helping the class of 2010 raise the funds for the first-ever Class Gift.

    Angela Ricketts is pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and has received the Pulp & Paper Technical Association of Canada Western Branch Bursary. Above: Angela shows her appreciation for the support she has received.

    Who:John S. MacDonald; co-founder of

    MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates, a

    leading Canadian company and a world

    leader in space science and technology;

    CEO of Day4 Energy Inc., a BC solar

    company; PhD in Electrical Engineering from

    MIT; Officer of the Order of Canada.

    UNBC has the potential to play a major role in renewable energy.

    What:UNBCs fifth Chancellor. The Chancellor is

    the ceremonial head of the University and a

    primary duty is granting degrees at annual

    Convocation ceremonies.

    When:To be officially installed as Chancellor at

    the first of UNBCs three convocation

    ceremonies on May 28th in Prince George.

    Where:After the Prince George ceremony,

    Dr. MacDonald will join other UNBC

    dignitaries at a series of regional graduation

    celebrations. One of these will occur in Dr.

    MacDonalds childhood hometown of Prince

    Rupert, where he graduated from Booth

    Memorial high school.

    Why:UNBC is changing the northern region and

    Im especially looking forward to visiting

    places like my old hometown and presenting

    degrees to people who will make important

    contributions to their community and our

    country. One of the things I discovered

    during my retirement (from MacDonald

    Dettwiler) is the importance of renewable

    energy and the special opportunity BC has

    to be a global leader in this field. Renewable

    energy has the potential to define the 21st

    Century the way the automobile defined

    the last century. If that ends up happening,

    an institution like UNBC has the potential

    to help the North play a major role in

    developing new forms of renewable energy

    technology. This university can produce and

    attract the brainpower necessary to move

    northern BC into the mainstream of a new

    21st century industry.

    - John MacDonald

    UNBCs biggest renewable energy project so far: A bioenergy facility that will open later this year.

    Spring 2010 10

  • Spring 20109

    UNBCGiving

    Givingto UNBC

    Profile: John MacDonaldUNBC DonationsDevelopment Office

    UNBC, 3333 University WayPrince George, BC V2N 4Z9

    Phone: 250-960-5750Toll-free: 1-866-960-5750Email: [email protected]

    We are located in Room 1065 on the main floor of the Administration building.

    www.unbc.ca/giving

    UNBC Leaders: A New Chancellor

    Medical MilestoneTen years ago, residents of northern BC

    demanded a response to a crisis in local

    health care. One of the events saw more

    than 5,000 people pack into the arena

    in Prince George. The Northern Medical

    Program was born that day. What a

    difference a decade makes: the medical

    program has produced two grad classes,

    a nurse practitioner program is now

    being offered, Nursing enrolments have

    increased 300%, and the Northern Medical

    Programs Trust has raised $6 million to

    support students. This incredible decade

    will be celebrated on June 22 when the

    communities, individuals, and corporations

    that have supported the expansion will be

    recognized. Plan to attend.

    A Carnival for 2010Donors, students, and alumni were among

    the attendees at a winter carnival that

    was held on campus to coincide with the

    opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter

    Olympics. The Northern University Student

    Centre was packed for the event, which

    included a donation from RBC of artwork

    that was created when the Olympic torch

    came to Prince George. The painting

    (below), created while the canvas was

    spinning, is now on display in the Charles

    Jago Northern Sport Centre.

    Giving BackThe 900+ students who will be graduating

    from UNBC this spring are starting a new

    tradition and making UNBC better in

    the process. The Class of 2010 will be

    the first to give something back through

    a class gift, which, this year, will involve

    the establishment of an alumni lounge.

    This lounge, located in the Bentley Centre,

    will be a place for studying, socializing,

    and displaying photographs of UNBCs

    graduating classes going back to 1994.

    The renovation will raise the profile of the

    alumni among current students and provide

    an opportunity for grads to come back and

    reminisce about their time at UNBC. New

    grads are being asked to contribute $20.10

    and their efforts are being supported by

    UNBC President George Iwama and his

    wife, Marilyn, who are contributing $2,010

    to the cause.

    Endowment Funds ReboundLast year, in the wake of the financial crisis,

    the value of the UNBC endowment fund

    which supports many student awards and

    some research activity had lost millions of

    dollars in value. Remarkably, much of the

    17% decline has been made up through

    2009-10. Nevertheless, some endowment

    funds are still underwater, meaning that

    they are currently worth less than the

    original amount donated. For 2010, any

    endowment funds unable to support the

    disbursement of student awards at their full

    value will be supplemented by donations

    that are made to UNBC in support of the

    Universitys greatest needs. Last year, the

    University also adjusted the annual pay-

    out from endowment funds to 3.5% of the

    value of the fund; down from 5%. In 2009,

    students received $1.2 million through 486

    awards created by donors.

    UNBC President George Iwama and his wife Marilyn (far right) are helping the class of 2010 raise the funds for the first-ever Class Gift.

    Angela Ricketts is pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and has received the Pulp & Paper Technical Association of Canada Western Branch Bursary. Above: Angela shows her appreciation for the support she has received.

    Who:John S. MacDonald; co-founder of

    MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates, a

    leading Canadian company and a world

    leader in space science and technology;

    CEO of Day4 Energy Inc., a BC solar

    company; PhD in Electrical Engineering from

    MIT; Officer of the Order of Canada.

    UNBC has the potential to play a major role in renewable energy.

    What:UNBCs fifth Chancellor. The Chancellor is

    the ceremonial head of the University and a

    primary duty is granting degrees at annual

    Convocation ceremonies.

    When:To be officially installed as Chancellor at

    the first of UNBCs three convocation

    ceremonies on May 28th in Prince George.

    Where:After the Prince George ceremony,

    Dr. MacDonald will join other UNBC

    dignitaries at a series of regional graduation

    celebrations. One of these will occur in Dr.

    MacDonalds childhood hometown of Prince

    Rupert, where he graduated from Booth

    Memorial high school.

    Why:UNBC is changing the northern region and

    Im especially looking forward to visiting

    places like my old hometown and presenting

    degrees to people who will make important

    contributions to their community and our

    country. One of the things I discovered

    during my retirement (from MacDonald

    Dettwiler) is the importance of renewable

    energy and the special opportunity BC has

    to be a global leader in this field. Renewable

    energy has the potential to define the 21st

    Century the way the automobile defined

    the last century. If that ends up happening,

    an institution like UNBC has the potential

    to help the North play a major role in

    developing new forms of renewable energy

    technology. This university can produce and

    attract the brainpower necessary to move

    northern BC into the mainstream of a new

    21st century industry.

    - John MacDonald

    UNBCs biggest renewable energy project so far: A bioenergy facility that will open later this year.

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    UNBCPeopleUNBC

    A Good Haul: Team UNBC winners pose with their awards after a successful JDC West Business Competition.

    www.unbc.ca/releases

    T he teams representing the University of Northern British Columbia at this years JDC (Jeux de Commerce) West Business Competition gave the

    University its most successful showing to date. UNBC,

    which hosted the event with the City of Prince George,

    took home two first place awards as well as a second

    and third place finish. The contest involved nearly 550

    students from top universities across western Canada and

    included academic competitions, athletic challenges, a

    social competition, and a charity initiative.

    The overall consensus was that this was an extremely

    positive event for all participants, says UNBC student

    Evan Dusdal, one of the team captains. Achieving

    an overall ranking of fourth out of ten teams is a great

    achievement, considering UNBC was the smallest school

    to participate.

    JDC West ended with a Gala Dinner and Awards

    Ceremony and a keynote address by Lieutenant-General,

    the Honourable Romo Dallaire, who currently serves in

    the Senate of Canada.

    UNBC Stands up For HaitiUNBC students organized a day of

    fundraising for victims of the Haitian

    earthquake. UNBC Stands Up

    for Haiti: A Day of Fundraising and

    Awareness was held at UNBCs

    Prince George campus on February

    24, and featured a variety of events

    as well as presentations from University president George Iwama,

    International Studies professor Heather Smith, and Becky Row from

    the Canadian Red Cross. The more than $7,400 collected went to

    Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti.

    Best in the WestThe 19th annual Macleans

    magazine ranking of Canadian

    Universities confirmed UNBC is

    the best small university in western

    Canada, and one of the best in the

    country. Macleans ranked UNBC

    third in its category of primarily

    undergraduate universities.

    As in other years, UNBC achieved the high ranking on the strength

    of its students, high quality faculty, research activity (number one in

    Canada) and its growing national reputation.

    Iwama Installed as 4th PresidentHundreds of local residents,

    students, UNBC employees,

    and even the Consul General of

    Japan were in attendance for the

    installation of Dr. George Iwama

    as he became UNBCs fourth

    president. The ceremony was

    held at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre and included the

    unveiling of the convocation robes, the oath of office, and greetings

    from representatives of universities and colleges across Canada.

    National Teaching AwardUNBC Mathematics professor

    Jennifer Hyndman has been

    awarded the Excellence in

    Teaching Award by the Canadian

    Mathematical Society. The

    award recognizes sustained and

    distinguished contributions in

    teaching at the undergraduate level and will be presented at the

    Societys 2010 Summer Meeting in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

    Cancer Research StudentshipUNBC student Dustin King won a

    Studentship from the BC Cancer

    Agency to conduct research

    at UNBC this summer. The

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

    student will research cancer with

    Chemistry prof Chow Lee, and

    investigate the way certain molecules help spread the disease.

    UNBCs 9th Canada Research ChairDr. Margot Parkes was recently

    named Canada Research Chair in

    Health, Ecosystems, and Society

    the Universitys ninth CRC

    appointment. Dr. Parkes research

    examines the effect of changing

    ecosystems on the health of

    communities, with a focus on water as a common resource.

    Excellent PaperUNBC Forestry professor Chris

    Opio and grad student Zhengzhe

    He received an Excellent Paper

    Award at the 2nd International

    Conference on Strategy and

    Marketing in Beijing recently. Out

    of the nearly one hundred entries,

    their paper on trade restrictions to

    softwood lumber was one of only two to receive such distinction.

    Carbon Footprint ProjectThe Stellaten First Nation recently

    recruited UNBC environmental

    scientist Stephen Dry to help their

    community become greener. Rural

    First Nations communities face

    many pollution problems that larger

    cities dont have to deal with, says

    Dr. Dry. Im trying to help the community overcome factors such

    as the remoteness of the region, lack of public transportation, the

    harsh climate, and high energy use for heating.

    PGRH Now University HospitalPrince George Regional Hospital

    has been renamed the University

    Hospital of Northern British

    Columbia. The new name better

    reflects the current role of the

    hospital as the main teaching site

    for the Northern Medical Program,

    said BCs Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon. The NMP

    welcomed its first students in 2004 and is a partnership between

    UNBC and UBC.

    Best JDC West Ever

    Peoplein the News

    UNBCin the News

  • Spring 201011 Spring 2010 12

    UNBCPeopleUNBC

    A Good Haul: Team UNBC winners pose with their awards after a successful JDC West Business Competition.

    www.unbc.ca/releases

    T he teams representing the University of Northern British Columbia at this years JDC (Jeux de Commerce) West Business Competition gave the

    University its most successful showing to date. UNBC,

    which hosted the event with the City of Prince George,

    took home two first place awards as well as a second

    and third place finish. The contest involved nearly 550

    students from top universities across western Canada and

    included academic competitions, athletic challenges, a

    social competition, and a charity initiative.

    The overall consensus was that this was an extremely

    positive event for all participants, says UNBC student

    Evan Dusdal, one of the team captains. Achieving

    an overall ranking of fourth out of ten teams is a great

    achievement, considering UNBC was the smallest school

    to participate.

    JDC West ended with a Gala Dinner and Awards

    Ceremony and a keynote address by Lieutenant-General,

    the Honourable Romo Dallaire, who currently serves in

    the Senate of Canada.

    UNBC Stands up For HaitiUNBC students organized a day of

    fundraising for victims of the Haitian

    earthquake. UNBC Stands Up

    for Haiti: A Day of Fundraising and

    Awareness was held at UNBCs

    Prince George campus on February

    24, and featured a variety of events

    as well as presentations from University president George Iwama,

    International Studies professor Heather Smith, and Becky Row from

    the Canadian Red Cross. The more than $7,400 collected went to

    Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti.

    Best in the WestThe 19th annual Macleans

    magazine ranking of Canadian

    Universities confirmed UNBC is

    the best small university in western

    Canada, and one of the best in the

    country. Macleans ranked UNBC

    third in its category of primarily

    undergraduate universities.

    As in other years, UNBC achieved the high ranking on the strength

    of its students, high quality faculty, research activity (number one in

    Canada) and its growing national reputation.

    Iwama Installed as 4th PresidentHundreds of local residents,

    students, UNBC employees,

    and even the Consul General of

    Japan were in attendance for the

    installation of Dr. George Iwama

    as he became UNBCs fourth

    president. The ceremony was

    held at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre and included the

    unveiling of the convocation robes, the oath of office, and greetings

    from representatives of universities and colleges across Canada.

    National Teaching AwardUNBC Mathematics professor

    Jennifer Hyndman has been

    awarded the Excellence in

    Teaching Award by the Canadian

    Mathematical Society. The

    award recognizes sustained and

    distinguished contributions in

    teaching at the undergraduate level and will be presented at the

    Societys 2010 Summer Meeting in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

    Cancer Research StudentshipUNBC student Dustin King won a

    Studentship from the BC Cancer

    Agency to conduct research

    at UNBC this summer. The

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

    student will research cancer with

    Chemistry prof Chow Lee, and

    investigate the way certain molecules help spread the disease.

    UNBCs 9th Canada Research ChairDr. Margot Parkes was recently

    named Canada Research Chair in

    Health, Ecosystems, and Society

    the Universitys ninth CRC

    appointment. Dr. Parkes research

    examines the effect of changing

    ecosystems on the health of

    communities, with a focus on water as a common resource.

    Excellent PaperUNBC Forestry professor Chris

    Opio and grad student Zhengzhe

    He received an Excellent Paper

    Award at the 2nd International

    Conference on Strategy and

    Marketing in Beijing recently. Out

    of the nearly one hundred entries,

    their paper on trade restrictions to

    softwood lumber was one of only two to receive such distinction.

    Carbon Footprint ProjectThe Stellaten First Nation recently

    recruited UNBC environmental

    scientist Stephen Dry to help their

    community become greener. Rural

    First Nations communities face

    many pollution problems that larger

    cities dont have to deal with, says

    Dr. Dry. Im trying to help the community overcome factors such

    as the remoteness of the region, lack of public transportation, the

    harsh climate, and high energy use for heating.

    PGRH Now University HospitalPrince George Regional Hospital

    has been renamed the University

    Hospital of Northern British

    Columbia. The new name better

    reflects the current role of the

    hospital as the main teaching site

    for the Northern Medical Program,

    said BCs Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon. The NMP

    welcomed its first students in 2004 and is a partnership between

    UNBC and UBC.

    Best JDC West Ever

    Peoplein the News

    UNBCin the News

  • Spring 201013 Spring 2010 14

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