UNews - Joshua Og /unews/person/joshua-og en Adventures in philanthropy /unews/article/adventures-philanthropy <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-5d786be6694b2c2e1c89f9ae548812d3"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">July 7, 2010</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p><em>Actions speak louder than words &ndash; it&#39;s an old adage and the message is repeated in numerous phrases such as &quot;practice what you preach&quot; and &quot;put your money where your mouth is.&quot; These sayings reflect the understanding that, at its very essence, philanthropy is personal and intimate, something that requires individual sacrifice.</em></p><p>Together, 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade and his wife, Elsa, are a living testament to this truth.</p><p>When they came to the 免费福利资源在线看片, Elsa expressed a desire to be part of the U of L team. Now, with 10 years of service coming to a close, it&#39;s undeniable: these philanthropists believe in their cause.<div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:300px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/main/articles/philanthropy_2.jpg" title="Elsa Cade with members of the U of L&amp;#039;s Rotaract Club as they help raise money for the purchase of shelterboxes to send to Haiti." alt=""><div class="image-caption">Elsa Cade with members of the U of L&#039;s Rotaract Club as they help raise money for the purchase of shelterboxes to send to Haiti.</div></div></p><p>As the presidential couple, Bill and Elsa have served as front-line fundraising ambassadors; encouraging community members, government officials, faculty, staff and even students to support the goals of the 免费福利资源在线看片. But what made their requests so powerful, and ultimately successful, was the example they set themselves.</p><p>&quot;Bill and Elsa have been incredibly generous volunteers and donors at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge and in their community,&quot; says Dan Laplante (BMgt &#39;88), the president of CTE Ltd. and Chair of the U of L&#39;s Legacy of Leadership Campaign, which wrapped up in 2007. &quot;Their support has been given quietly, but has not gone unnoticed by the many students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members who have seen the impact of this philanthropy. The Cades have inspired many to give back.&quot;</p><p>To date, the couple has contributed more than $100,000 personally and supported initiatives as diverse as student awards, athletics and the library. This past spring, the Cades donated their long-loved BMW to the Students&#39; Union to be raffled off in support of student scholarships. Michael Nolan, as the car is affectionately named, illustrates the playful energy and enthusiasm characteristic of Bill and Elsa, who have always made students their priority.</p><p>Christine Michell is one such student who has benefited first-hand from the Cades&#39; generosity. As a recipient of the Bill Cade and Elsa Salazar Cade Scholarship in Evolutionary Ecology, Michell was able to move her interest in animal ecology from the classroom to the field.</p><p>&quot;I&#39;ve spent three summers doing field work in animal ecology,&quot; explains Michell, who graduated in June with a combined degree in biology and education. &quot;These were great experiences and they wouldn&#39;t have been possible without the scholarship I received.&quot;</p><p>In addition, as a fellow biologist, Michell is flattered to be funded specifically for her work in evolutionary ecology.</p><p>&quot;It&#39;s an honour to be recognized for my work in an area that&#39;s obviously so important to Dr. Cade,&quot; says Michell, who jokingly hopes the president isn&#39;t too disappointed that she studies birds instead of insects.</p><p>Michell emphasizes that she admired Bill&#39;s dedication to students throughout her time at the U of L.</p><p>&quot;He&#39;s been a visible presence on campus. As a biology student, I saw him in the department and at the seminar presentations for the students who work in his lab. He says hello in the halls and attends as many student events as he can,&quot; says Michell, who admits his approach isn&#39;t what she expected.</p><p>The Cades&#39; philanthropy is driven by the spirit of generosity that Michell describes. The role of the presidential couple is a busy one, but Bill and Elsa have graciously volunteered countless hours to both the 免费福利资源在线看片 and the broader community, going above and beyond the call of duty to help.</p><p>No matter what the project or initiative, whether raising funds for a new building or a new student program, the Cades don&#39;t just talk the talk, they walk the walk, creatively making their gifts and believing in the results of the support they provide.</p><p>&bull; The endowment for the Bill Cade and Elsa Salazar Cade Scholarship in Evolutionary Ecology has reached close to $130,000, providing tangible opportunities for students like Christine Michell.</p><p>&bull; Bill and Elsa have shown their Pronghorn Pride by sponsoring a male and a female athlete through the Adopt-a-Horn program each year. &quot;The financial support Bill and Elsa have provided to athletics over the years is substantial,&quot; says Executive Director of Sport and Recreation Services Sandy Slavin. &quot;But more importantly, they&#39;ve helped foster a sense of pride in Pronghorn athletics. Their enthusiasm for giving back is contagious, and they have encouraged many others to get involved.&quot;</p><p>&bull; In support of the recovery and disaster relief efforts underway in Haiti, Elsa encouraged the support of ShelterBox, a Rotary International campaign aimed at providing necessities in times of disaster. As a result of Elsa&#39;s efforts, 130 ShelterBoxes, each worth $1,000 US, were purchased and sent to Haiti.</p><p>&bull; The Cades&#39; BMW, Michael Nolan, made appearances on campus and brought in ticket sales from faculty, staff, students and community members. With matching money from the Government of Alberta&#39;s Access to the Future Fund and an additional contribution from the U of L Board of Governors, the campaign raised more than $30,000 toward a student scholarship in honour of Bill and Elsa. As for Michael Nolan, the car found a new home with student winner Joshua Og.</p><p><em>To view the entire issue of SAM in a flipbook format, follow this <a href="http://issuu.com/ulethbridge/docs/sam_issuu_final/1?zoomed=&amp;zoomPercent=&amp;zoomX=&amp;zoomY=&amp;noteText=&amp;noteX=&amp;noteY=&amp;viewMode=magazine" rel="nofollow">link</a>.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/playful-energy" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">playful energy</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/government-alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Government of Alberta</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/future-fund" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Future Fund</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotary-international" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotary International</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/students-union" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Students&#039; Union</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/board-governors" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Board of Governors</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/sandy-slavin" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Sandy Slavin</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/michael-nolan" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Michael Nolan</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/dan-laplante" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dan Laplante</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/christine-michell" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Christine Michell</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/bill-cade" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Bill Cade</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/joshua-og" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Joshua Og</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/elsa-cade" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Elsa Cade</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Adventures in philanthropy" class="rdf-meta"></span> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:23:23 +0000 trevor.kenney 4386 at /unews Campus is a better place because of people such as Jane O'Dea /unews/article/campus-better-place-because-people-such-jane-odea <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-80d91a379a9d24af49e1d1431af04a70"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">May 7, 2010</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>As I approach the final weeks of my tenure as President of the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge, it's hard not to reflect on my 10 years here in southern Alberta and more specifically, on the many remarkable people I have met over that time.</p> <p>Dr. Jane O'Dea is one of those people and it is both ironic and fitting that we would begin our positions on the same day, 10 years ago, and will now be leaving these positions on the same day at the end of June.</p> <p>As the new Dean of the Faculty of Education, Jane had already been at the 免费福利资源在线看片 for 10 years when she began her role. I was coming in from the outside and was fortunate to have Jane, among others, as a valuable resource to help learn about the U of L community.</p> <p>Jane was very generous in her time to me early on, and I remember fondly accompanying her on my first visit to the Blood Reserve and Red Crow Community College. That was just the beginning of the Niitsitapi Teacher Education program, one that she supported, built and encouraged her colleagues to work on diligently.</p> <p>Congratulations Madam Dean on all that you were able to accomplish during your term, and I know we will continue to see great things from you in the future.</p> <p>The spring is a time for congratulations as we honour the many people who make the U of L such an exceptional place to work and study. Dr. Leah Fowler, this year's Distinguished Teacher, is to be commended for her wonderful work in the Faculty of Education, as is<br> Dr. Dave Morris, the Ingrid Speaker Medal recipient.</p> <p>Dr. Fowler will be honoured at Spring Convocation while Dr. Morris will be recognized at the fall event.</p> <p>I also want to make particular mention of the President's Award winners, Cal Toth from the Curriculum Re-Development Centre, Kim Fowler from Housing Services and the Major Building Construction Team from Facilities. This team is led by Brian Sullivan and includes Bill Hudgins, Jason Baranec, John Federkeil, Will Tietz, Dan Sullivan, Jim Vanderzee, Rick Baceda and Al Mueller. I am satisfied especially that these awards have recognized such a distinguished group over the years.</p> <p>Now that the Michael Nolan campaign has concluded, I want to say a special thank you to Vice-President Advancement Chris Horbachewski for initiating what was the most satisfying fundraising experience with which I have ever been associated. It was a wonderful success, both in terms of money raised for student scholarships and the great amount of fun we had with the project.</p> <p>I was very happy that a student, Joshua Og, won Michael Nolan, and I've heard that he has been putting the car to good use since he took ownership. My only advice to him, other than to enjoy the car and treat it well, was to never change its name.</p> <p>I look forward to seeing many of you at the Farewell Fiesta in May, where I can<br> express my gratitude personally to all of you for how wonderful you have made my time here at the 免费福利资源在线看片.</p> <p>Lastly, I will be presiding over my final convocation ceremonies next month, and I urge everyone to take some time to attend one of the four ceremonies. It's an excellent way to reaffirm why we work so hard to make the 免费福利资源在线看片 all that it is for our students.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-company-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Company:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/company/housing-services" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Housing Services</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/red-crow-community-college" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Red Crow Community College</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/curriculum-re-development-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Curriculum Re-Development Centre</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/blood-reserve-and-red-crow-community-college" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Blood Reserve and Red Crow Community College</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a 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odd"><a href="/unews/person/al-mueller" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Al Mueller</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/leah-fowler" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Leah Fowler</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/jane-odea" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Jane O&#039;Dea</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/jim-vanderzee" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Jim Vanderzee</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/bill-hudgins" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Bill Hudgins</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/cal-toth" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Cal Toth</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/kim-fowler" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Kim Fowler</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/will-tietz" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Will Tietz</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/dan-sullivan" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dan Sullivan</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/brian-sullivan" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Brian Sullivan</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/rick-baceda" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rick Baceda</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/joshua-og" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Joshua Og</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/dave-morris" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dave Morris</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/jason-baranec" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Jason Baranec</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/vice-president-advancement" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Vice-President Advancement</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/major" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Major</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/ingrid-speaker" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ingrid Speaker</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/president" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">President</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/niitsitapi-teacher" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Niitsitapi Teacher</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/dean" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">dean</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-provinceorstate-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ProvinceOrState:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/province-or-state/alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alberta</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Campus is a better place because of people such as Jane O&#039;Dea" class="rdf-meta"></span> Fri, 07 May 2010 17:47:45 +0000 trevor.kenney 4500 at /unews