UNews - Dean Gallimore /unews/person/dean-gallimore en Remembering Dean Gallimore /unews/article/remembering-dean-gallimore <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><span><span><span><span>Dean Gallimore (BMgt &rsquo;84) was the consummate professional. A respected member of the southern Alberta business community, he was a decorated chartered professional accountant leading one of the top accounting firms in the city. What he will be remembered for was how he leveraged his professional accomplishments to effect long-lasting change in his community, advocate for post-secondary education and create pathways to success for the next generation of students.</span></span></span></span><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:400px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/Gallimore-1.jpg" title="Dean Gallimore was appointed the 免费福利资源在线看片&amp;#039;s 11th Board of Governors Chair in 2022." alt=""><div class="image-caption">Dean Gallimore was appointed the 免费福利资源在线看片&#039;s 11th Board of Governors Chair in 2022.</div></div></p><p><span><span><span><span>Gallimore, Chair Emeritus of the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Board of Governors, passed away on Sunday, April 6, at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary at the age of 63. His passing is a profound loss to the 免费福利资源在线看片, to those who worked alongside him and to the students he ensured had a voice in the governance of the institution.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;The loss of Dean has deeply impacted many people in our community and for me it is especially painful as he was one of the first people I got to know well as the Chair of the search committee when I was hired as president and vice-chancellor,&rdquo; says Dr. Digvir Jayas. &ldquo;His generosity, warmth and humility showed me from the beginning that this was a place and an atmosphere I wanted to be involved in, and in my time working with him since, his sincerity for supporting the 免费福利资源在线看片 and its people always shone through.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Gallimore, an alumnus of the Faculty of Management (now Dhillon School of Business) was born in Edmonton and raised in Lethbridge, attending Winston Churchill High School before beginning a family legacy by attending the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge. Both he and his wife Bev (BA &rsquo;85, BMgt &rsquo;87) graduated from ULethbridge and their daughters, Lauren (BMgt &rsquo;15) and Amanda (BSc/BEd &rsquo;19), followed in their footsteps as alums.</span></span></span></span><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:350px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/Gallimore-3.jpg" title="Gallimore with President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Digvir Jayas." alt=""><div class="image-caption">Gallimore with President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Digvir Jayas.</div></div></p><p><span><span><span><span>Education was extremely important to Gallimore, and he was eager to give back to the 免费福利资源在线看片 through volunteer work and as a philanthropist, crediting his time as a student as the starting point of his professional success.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;Having my spouse, and two children also as alums, the 免费福利资源在线看片 has always been a big part of my life and helped launch my career here in southern Alberta,&rdquo; Gallimore said on being appointed the <a href="/unews/article/alumnus-dean-gallimore-appointed-chair-university-lethbridge-board-governors" rel="nofollow">免费福利资源在线看片&rsquo;s 11th Board Chair</a> in 2022. &ldquo;Its connection to community as a partner and driver of commerce and innovation is something that is continually expanding and I&rsquo;m excited to help steward in the coming years.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>He would make students a central focus during his time as Board Chair, advocating for student priorities and ensuring student representatives on the Board were heard. He welcomed student representation on the ULethbridge Budget Advisory Committee in 2021-22 as the 免费福利资源在线看片 engaged in critical financial planning discussions.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;The entire student community is deeply saddened by this loss,&rdquo; says Maleeka Thomas, President of the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Students&rsquo; Union. &ldquo;Dean Gallimore was a tireless champion for student causes at our university.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:350px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/Gallimore-2.jpg" title="Always a champion of student initiatives, here he is in the hot tub after taking a cold dip supporting the annual Chillin&amp;#039; for Charity fundraiser." alt=""><div class="image-caption">Always a champion of student initiatives, here he is in the hot tub after taking a cold dip supporting the annual Chillin&#039; for Charity fundraiser.</div></div></p><p><span><span><span><span>His time as Board Chair saw Gallimore involved in several major initiatives, including crucial work on the Budget Advisory Committee that tapped into Gallimore&rsquo;s vast financial acumen as the 免费福利资源在线看片 continued to navigate its substantial budget challenges. ULethbridge&rsquo;s major fundraising campaign for student scholarship support was initiated under his watch and the Board&rsquo;s significant matching campaign, where the Board pledged $10 million in match funds for the establishment of new endowed student scholarships</span></span>, was also created. The long sought <a href="/southern-alberta-medical-program" rel="nofollow">Southern Alberta Medical Program</a> (SAMP) was also realized, with the 免费福利资源在线看片&rsquo;s first medical students slated to begin their training on campus in June 2026. Most recently, Gallimore was excited to help launch the <a href="/strategic-plan" rel="nofollow">ULethbridge Strategic Plan</a>.</span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>In 2023, the family established the <a href="https://stories.ulethbridge.ca/a-legacy-of-leadership/" rel="nofollow">Gallimore Family Scholarship</a>, an endowed scholarship in support of outstanding students pursuing undergraduate education in the management field</span></span></span>. <span><span>Upon his passing, a specific scholarship is being established in his memory. </span></span><span><span>Due to his personal passion and involvement in the establishment of SAMP and the outstanding&nbsp;care he received from the medical team at Foothills Hospital, the endowed scholarship will support students pursuing medical training at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge.&nbsp;</span></span>Contributions to the Dean Gallimore Memorial Scholarship, which will be matched by the Board&rsquo;s matching program, can be made <a href="https://encompass.ulethbridge.ca/s/1938/bp2161/interior.aspx?sid=1938&amp;pgid=1288&amp;gid=2&amp;cid=2643&amp;ecid=2643&amp;post_id=0" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</span></span><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:350px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/Gallimore-4.jpg" title="Gallimore pictured with Wayne Lippa at Convocation." alt=""><div class="image-caption">Gallimore pictured with Wayne Lippa at Convocation.</div></div></p><p><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;Working on these various initiatives with Dean leading the way, he always had a clear vision of our mandate and how we could better support students so that they would be able to excel in their studies,&rdquo; says Toby Boulet (BEd &rsquo;89, MEd &rsquo;04), a fellow Board of Governors representative. &ldquo;His authenticity and willingness to lead by example really set a tone for the work we were doing, and I&rsquo;m grateful for the time we spent together. That he was also proud of being an organ donor and was always eager to support our family as we raised awareness around organ donations, suits his incredible character.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>As an organ and tissue donor, Gallimore saved three lives and improved the quality of life for countless others upon his passing.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Gallimore&rsquo;s professional achievements were many and his financial acumen was a major asset to his various roles with the Board of Governors. He spent 28 years with local accounting firm KPMG, the final 12 years as the office managing partner before retiring in 2012. An Alberta bronze medalist who placed on the Canadian Honour Role for the 1986 Uniform Final Examinations (having placed in the top 20 of approximately 3,600 candidates), his portfolio at KPMG consisted largely of primary agriculture, agriculture services and agriculture processing clients, as well as many other industries.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Deeply respected by his peers, Gallimore received the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta Distinguished Service Award (2001) and was honoured as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (2008).</span></span> In 2009, he was named to the 免费福利资源在线看片&rsquo;s Alumni Honour Society.</span></span><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:350px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/Gallimore-5.jpg" title="Green Shirt Day meant a lot to Gallimore, here supporting Toby Boulet making smile cookies." alt=""><div class="image-caption">Green Shirt Day meant a lot to Gallimore, here supporting Toby Boulet making smile cookies.</div></div></p><p><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;In working with Dean these past few years, we spoke a lot about relationships and specifically building bridges between the Board of Governors and the faculty,&rdquo; says Dr. Craig Coburn, a Board member and professor in the Department of Geography &amp; Environment. &ldquo;He worked hard to create a space where we could talk about some very difficult issues in a respectful and constructive manner, and I think we made great strides in terms of understanding each other and moving forward.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Gallimore was also deeply committed to strengthening his community, giving time to several organizations and chairing such committees as the Chartered Accountants of Alberta Education Foundation, the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Planned Giving Advisory Committee and Faculty of Management Advisory Committee.</span></span> He first joined the ULethbridge Board of Governors in 2019 and, among his other duties, was Chair of the Finance Committee.</span></span><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:500px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/Gallimore-6.jpg" title="The culmination of the 免费福利资源在线看片&amp;#039;s Strategic Plan launch marked a major milestone in Gallimore&amp;#039;s tenure as Board Chair." alt=""><div class="image-caption">The culmination of the 免费福利资源在线看片&#039;s Strategic Plan launch marked a major milestone in Gallimore&#039;s tenure as Board Chair.</div></div></p><p><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;Dean was someone I admired for embodying all that ULethbridge alumni aspire to be,&rdquo; says Cyndi Crane (BMus &rsquo;95, MEd &rsquo;01), president of the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Alumni Association. &ldquo;He made the most of his ULethbridge education, excelling as a student and going on to be a respected, highly successful member of the business community. He also understood how he could contribute to his community beyond his professional role and embraced volunteering, philanthropy and seeking ways to make people&rsquo;s lives better, all while raising a caring and engaged family with his wife Bev. He will be deeply missed.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Terry Whitehead (BA &rsquo;94) joined his fellow alum in a leadership position in 2023 when he was appointed ULethbridge Chancellor. He says the passion with which Gallimore advocated for the 免费福利资源在线看片 was ever present.</span></span></span></span></p><p><div class="video-filter"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/e4xwM79ZZLQ?modestbranding=0&amp;html5=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;loop=0&amp;controls=1&amp;autohide=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;theme=dark&amp;color=red&amp;enablejsapi=0" width="500" height="282" class="video-filter video-youtube video-right vf-e4xwm79zzlq" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div></p><p><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;He truly believed in the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge, what it had provided for him and his family and how it was creating graduates who were making a real difference in the world,&rdquo; says Whitehead. &ldquo;He cared about people, he cared about his community, and I&rsquo;ll miss our conversations, his warm smile and his generosity of spirit. He was a wonderful man whose impact was significant in every aspect of his life. Dean will be forever admired and deeply missed by all who knew him.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Those wishing to send condolences to the Gallimore family can submit by following this <a href="https://go.uleth.ca/condolences" rel="nofollow">link</a>. The family also </span></span><span><span>invites all those who knew Dean to share a short video (30 seconds to 2 minutes) reflecting on a special memory, an adventure shared or a meaningful lesson learned from him. Videos can be sent to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:deangallimoretribute@gmail.com" target="_blank" title="mailto:deangallimoretribute@gmail.com" rel="nofollow"><span>deangallimoretribute@gmail.com</span></a>&nbsp;by May 1. A selection of these will be shared at his Celebration of Life on Friday, May 23 (2 p.m.,<br />Science Commons Atrium)&nbsp;at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>The 免费福利资源在线看片 flag has been lowered in his honour and will remain down through Friday, April 18. It will then be lowered again on May 23, the day of his celebration of life event, and remain down through the end of Convocation weekend, June 2.</span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-op-related-nref field-type-node-reference field-label-above block-title-body"> <h2><span>Related Content</span></h2> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><article about="/unews/article/alumnus-dean-gallimore-appointed-chair-university-lethbridge-board-governors" typeof="rNews:Article schema:NewsArticle" class="node node-openpublish-article node-published node-not-promoted node-not-sticky author-trevorkenney odd clearfix" id="node-openpublish-article-11566"> <div class="content clearfix"> <div class="field field-name-field-op-main-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:associatedMedia schema:associatedMedia" resource="/unews/sites/default/files/styles/right-sidebar-thumbnails/public/main/articles/D-Gallimore.jpg"><a href="/unews/article/alumnus-dean-gallimore-appointed-chair-university-lethbridge-board-governors"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="/unews/sites/default/files/styles/right-sidebar-thumbnails/public/main/articles/D-Gallimore.jpg" width="116" height="80" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Alumnus Dean Gallimore appointed Chair of 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Board of Governors" class="rdf-meta"></span> <h3 property="rnews:name schema:name" datatype="" class="node-title"><a href="/unews/article/alumnus-dean-gallimore-appointed-chair-university-lethbridge-board-governors" title="Alumnus Dean Gallimore appointed Chair of 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Board of Governors">Alumnus Dean Gallimore appointed Chair of 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Board of Governors</a></h3> </div> </article> </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-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/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/dean-gallimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dean Gallimore</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/bev-gallimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Bev Gallimore</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/lauren-gallimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lauren Gallimore</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/amanda-gallimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Amanda Gallimore</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/digvir-jayas" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Digvir Jayas</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/terry-whitehead" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Terry Whitehead</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/maleeka-thomas" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Maleeka Thomas</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/cyndi-crane" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Cyndi Crane</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/craig-coburn" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Craig Coburn</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/toby-boulet" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Toby Boulet</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Remembering Dean Gallimore" class="rdf-meta"></span> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:59:57 +0000 trevor.kenney 12954 at /unews Dr. Digvir S. Jayas named as seventh 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge president and vice-chancellor /unews/article/dr-digvir-s-jayas-named-seventh-university-lethbridge-president-and-vice-chancellor <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><span><span><a href="https://stories.ulethbridge.ca/p/0bcd3d57-2221-41bf-b71d-a5dce356ad32/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Digvir S. Jayas</a>, an internationally renowned agricultural engineering researcher, decorated professor and experienced academic leader, has been chosen as the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge&rsquo;s seventh <a href="/president/president-announcement" rel="nofollow">president &amp; vice-chancellor</a>. Dr. Jayas will assume his new role on July 1, 2023.</span></span><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:500px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/Digvir-Jayas.jpg" title="Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, incoming ULethbridge president and vice-chancellor." alt=""><div class="image-caption">Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, incoming ULethbridge president and vice-chancellor.</div></div></p><p><span><span>Jayas comes to ULethbridge from the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Manitoba where he most recently was vice-president (research and international) for the previous 13-plus years. An accomplished researcher, Jayas is a former Tier I Canada Research Chair in Stored-Grain Ecosystems, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and in 2018 was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for &ldquo;his advancements to agricultural practices worldwide, and for his promotion of academic and scientific research in Canada.&rdquo;</span></span></p><p><span><span>ULethbridge Board of Governors Chair, Dean Gallimore (BMgt &rsquo;84), chaired the search committee for the new president, saying Jayas excelled in all the areas the group identified as priorities.</span></span></p><p><span><span>&ldquo;Throughout this process it became readily apparent that Dr. Jayas is an outstanding relationship builder who has an innate ability to bring people together, whether it be as a professor, researcher or administrator,&rdquo; says Gallimore. &ldquo;That he also conducts a research program of vital importance to the southern Alberta region and has continually gravitated to leadership roles within a comprehensive research university as well as external national agencies made him the ideal person to be at the forefront of the next era of the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge.&rdquo;</span></span></p><p><span><span>Jayas conducts research related to the drying, handling and storing of grains and oilseeds and digital image processing for grading and processing operations in the agri-food industry. He sees his background aligning with the strategic directives of ULethbridge.</span></span></p><p><div class="video-filter"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Y7uA6_ZE-cg?modestbranding=0&amp;html5=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;loop=0&amp;controls=1&amp;autohide=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;theme=dark&amp;color=red&amp;enablejsapi=0" width="500" height="282" class="video-filter video-youtube video-right vf-y7ua6zecg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div></p><p><span><span>&ldquo;Firstly, when I look at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge, I see values that align with my values. This is a place that is committed to liberal education, committed to creating a respectful work environment for students, faculty and staff, and committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion,&rdquo; says Jayas. &ldquo;I also see a desire to continue to grow research and further impact society through this valuable work, enhancing opportunities for researchers and the undergraduate and graduate students they mentor.&rdquo;</span></span></p><p><span><span>Born in India, Jayas earned a Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering at G.B. Pant 免费福利资源在线看片 of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar, India. He came to Canada for his graduate schooling, first at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Manitoba (master of science, agricultural engineering) and then the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Saskatchewan (doctorate in agricultural engineering). He began his professional academic career at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Manitoba as an assistant professor in the Agricultural Engineering Department in 1985.</span></span></p><p><span><span>As his career progressed, his reputation as an influential researcher and leading voice in agrology grew. He collaborated with researchers in several countries and has had significant impact on the development of efficient grain storage, handling and drying systems in Canada, China, India, Ukraine and the United States. He has authored or co-authored over 1,000 technical articles in scientific journals, conference proceedings, and books dealing with issues of storing, drying, handling and quality monitoring of grains and foods.</span></span></p><p><span><span>All the while, Jayas says he is guided by the simple principles imparted by his grandparents while growing up in India.</span></span></p><p><span><span>&ldquo;I grew up on a farm and spent a lot of time with my grandparents. My grandfather instilled in me a strong work ethic and a desire to serve my community,&rdquo; says Jayas. &ldquo;Growing up on a farm, I learned of the issues farmers were facing so I wanted to work in an area where I could help solve some of those problems. My research has always been driven from the user perspective, the impact my work would have on the users of the results.&rdquo;</span></span></p><p><span><span>Jayas and his wife Manju have been married for 40 years and have three sons and five grandchildren, all living in Winnipeg. He says he&rsquo;s looking forward to connecting with the southern Alberta community upon his arrival in Lethbridge.</span></span></p><p><span><span>&ldquo;Coming from a small town and a farming background, I&rsquo;m really interested in coming to southern Alberta and an agricultural community,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;I want to engage with the local community and continue to build the strong relationship the 免费福利资源在线看片 has within southern Alberta. When our students come to university, through their education their lives are transformed, and they become global citizens and contributors to the betterment of society. That is something I am excited to be a part of and something the entire community can take pride in.&rdquo;</span></span></p><p><span><span>The presidential search committee consisted of representatives from the Board of Governors, administrators, faculty and students. Jayas follows the tenure of Dr. Mike Mahon, who has served as president and vice-chancellor since 2010. A community welcome event for Jayas will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. in the Science Commons Atrium. The official presidential installation will take place as part of the Fall 2023 convocation celebrations in October.</span></span></p><p><span><span><strong>NOTE</strong>: Phonetic pronunciation of Dr. Digvir Jayas is DIG-veer JA-yes</span></span></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-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/office-president" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">office of the President</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/digvir-jayas" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Digvir Jayas</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/dean-gallimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dean Gallimore</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/manju-jayas" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Manju Jayas</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Dr. Digvir S. Jayas named as seventh 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge president and vice-chancellor" class="rdf-meta"></span> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:19:42 +0000 trevor.kenney 11902 at /unews Board of Governors pledges $10 million in match funds to support student scholarships /unews/article/board-governors-pledges-10-million-match-funds-support-student-scholarships <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><span><span><span>Acknowledging that increased financial support is critical in ensuring a university education remains an option for more students, the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Board of Governors is pledging $10 million in match funds for the establishment of new endowed student scholarships.</span></span></span><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:500px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/Scholarship-pic.jpg" title="The endowed funds will significantly increase the sustainability of the ULethbridge awards program." alt=""><div class="image-caption">The endowed funds will significantly increase the sustainability of the ULethbridge awards program.</div></div></p><p><span><span><span>The funds, which will be used to attract and inspire philanthropic support from the community in support of student awards and scholarships, will significantly increase the sustainability of the ULethbridge awards program and lay the foundation for future generations of students.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>&ldquo;Our students are at the centre of everything we do here, and student support and the student experience has long been a hallmark of ULethbridge,&rdquo; says Board of Governors Chair Dean Gallimore. &ldquo;What is available to our students is an enriching experience across a breadth of programs and majors, and one that prepares them as critical thinkers and global citizens. We see this endowment of funds as a means to remove barriers and allow more students the opportunity to pursue their passions and realize success.&rdquo;</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>By offering $10 million in match contributions, the 免费福利资源在线看片&nbsp;is aiming to build a significant base of support that will unlock&nbsp;opportunities for future&nbsp;generations of students. It will allow ULethbridge to further attract, retain and reward diverse and promising students now and for generations to come.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>&ldquo;I applaud the board for this substantial commitment, which will have both an immediate and everlasting impact on the 免费福利资源在线看片&rsquo;s mission to educate students as adaptive learners and strong-minded community leaders,&rdquo; says Dr. Mike Mahon ULethbridge president and vice-chancellor. &ldquo;This pledge is a vote of confidence in what we do, who we are as a university and the future that is before us.&rdquo;</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Scholarships and awards play a key role in student success. For some, scholarships are the incentive and reward for hard work and dedication, community service or athletic excellence. For others, scholarships relieve the financial burden post-secondary education can place on themselves and their families, and in some cases, scholarship funds create access and make the dream of attending university possible.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>&ldquo;I have had the opportunity to speak to many of our students who have received scholarships over the years and the difference it makes in their lives is substantial,&rdquo; says Mahon. &ldquo;So many speak of how scholarship support allows them to focus on their studies, pursue their passions and really embrace the full university experience.&rdquo;</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>ULethbridge is also pleased to announce a distinguished group of alumni and community leaders who have been chosen to champion this new initiative and help build a plan for it moving forward. Former chancellor Janice Varzari (BN &rsquo;90, MEd &rsquo;02), Terry Whitehead (BA &rsquo;94), Bernadine Boulet (BEd &rsquo;88) and Roland Labuhn (BMgt &rsquo;90) have all been selected as outstanding ambassadors for the 免费福利资源在线看片.</span></span></span></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-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/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/mike-mahon" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Mike Mahon</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/janice-varzari" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Janice Varzari</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/terry-whitehead" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Terry Whitehead</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/bernadine-boulet" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Bernadine Boulet</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/roland-labuhn" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Roland Labuhn</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/dean-gallimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dean Gallimore</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Board of Governors pledges $10 million in match funds to support student scholarships" class="rdf-meta"></span> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:21:00 +0000 trevor.kenney 11735 at /unews Alumnus Dean Gallimore appointed Chair of 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Board of Governors /unews/article/alumnus-dean-gallimore-appointed-chair-university-lethbridge-board-governors <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><span><span>Local business leader, respected chartered professional accountant and 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge alumnus Dean Gallimore (BMgt &rsquo;84) has been appointed Chair of the ULethbridge Board of Governors, effective June 29, 2022.</span></span><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:500px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/D-Gallimore.jpg" title="Dean Gallimore has served as a member of the ULethbridge Board of Governors since October 2019, most recently as Chair of the Finance Committee and Vice-Chair of the President &amp;amp; Vice-Chancellor Search Committee." alt=""><div class="image-caption">Dean Gallimore has served as a member of the ULethbridge Board of Governors since October 2019, most recently as Chair of the Finance Committee and Vice-Chair of the President &amp; Vice-Chancellor Search Committee.</div></div></p><p><span><span>Gallimore, who becomes the 免费福利资源在线看片&rsquo;s 11th board Chair, spent 28 years with local accounting firm KPMG, the final 12 years as the office managing partner before retiring in 2012. Born and raised in Lethbridge, he quickly made a name for himself in the accounting field. Gallimore was an Alberta bronze medalist and placed on the Canadian Honour Role for the 1986 Uniform Final Examinations (having placed in the top 20 of approximately 3,600 candidates).</span></span></p><p><span><span>Gallimore&rsquo;s portfolio at KPMG consisted largely of primary agriculture, agriculture services and agriculture processing clients, as well as many other industries. He has served as a member of the ULethbridge Board of Governors since October 2019, most recently as Chair of the Finance Committee and Vice-Chair of the President &amp; Vice-Chancellor Search Committee.</span></span></p><p><span><span>&ldquo;I am honoured to be appointed to this position and excited about the opportunities ahead,&rdquo; says Gallimore. &ldquo;Having my spouse, and two children also as alums, the 免费福利资源在线看片 has always been a big part of my life and helped launch my career here in southern Alberta. Its connection to community as a partner and driver of commerce and innovation is something that is continually expanding and I&rsquo;m excited to help steward in the coming years.&rdquo;</span></span></p><p><span><span>免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon says Gallimore&rsquo;s commitment to southern Alberta business and industry is testament to the significant contributions ULethbridge alumni make to their communities.</span></span></p><p><span><span>&ldquo;Dean&rsquo;s financial acumen is a major asset to the board and over the past three years, his service has been invaluable,&rdquo; says Mahon. &ldquo;His work supporting industry throughout southern Alberta is indicative of the impact our alumni have on communities throughout the world. We&rsquo;re thrilled he is willing to share his expertise as a board member and now Board Chair.&rdquo;</span></span></p><p><span><span>Gallimore follows previous Board Chair Kurt Schlachter, who served the last six years in the role.</span></span></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-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/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/dean-gallimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dean Gallimore</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/mike-mahon" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Mike Mahon</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/kurt-schlachter" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Kurt Schlachter</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Alumnus Dean Gallimore appointed Chair of 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Board of Governors" class="rdf-meta"></span> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:03:54 +0000 trevor.kenney 11566 at /unews Members identified for 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Hockey Advisory Committee /unews/article/members-identified-university-lethbridge-hockey-advisory-committee <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><span><span><span>The members of the committee that will look into the possible reinstatement of men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s hockey at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge have been chosen.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The Hockey Advisory Committee, which was established shortly after the U of L discontinued its men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s hockey programs in April, will be led by Chair Dan Laplante (BMgt &rsquo;88) and consist of 13 sitting members as well as three resource personnel. Its membership represents various viewpoints related to the hockey programs, the 免费福利资源在线看片 and the community at large.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>&ldquo;I think it was important for us to establish a committee that has broad representation and takes into account the many stakeholders connected to the hockey programs,&rdquo; says U of L President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon. &ldquo;Given Dan&rsquo;s reputation as a long-time supporter of the 免费福利资源在线看片 and Pronghorn Athletics, his appointment as Chair was very well received and elicited a lot of interest in the committee.&rdquo;</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Other committee members include U of L Board of Governors Finance representative Dean Gallimore (BMgt &rsquo;84); Board of Governors Advancement representative Terry Whitehead (BA &rsquo;94) and Pronghorn Athletic Director Neil Langevin (BA/BEd &rsquo;91, MEd &rsquo;10). Community members include Perry Neufeld (BSc &rsquo;01), Toby Boulet (BEd &rsquo;89, MEd &rsquo;04), Jerry LeGrandeur, Dino Caputo (BFA &rsquo;99, BEd &rsquo;01) and Kathy Hopkins. Sam Schneyder (BSc &rsquo;07) and Lesley Burton (BSc &rsquo;02) are members representing the women&rsquo;s hockey alumni group and PJ Lynch (BMgt &rsquo;05) and Reese St. Goddard (BMgt &rsquo;11) will represent the men&rsquo;s hockey alumni.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>&ldquo;From the committee list you can see we have alumni, former players, community representatives and original founders of the programs,&rdquo; says Mahon. &ldquo;It is an excellent group and I look forward to hearing their recommendations as they work through their process.&rdquo;</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The committee&rsquo;s purpose is to explore the re-establishment of both men&#39;s and women&#39;s hockey programs at the U of L supported by a solid and sustainable community-based funding model. The committee will consider other successful post-secondary community-based funding models. Its role is strictly advisory and will not revisit the decision to withdraw the hockey programs or conduct a review of the varsity athletic programs at the 免费福利资源在线看片.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The Hockey Advisory Committee will sit over the next 18 months before making its findings known. By withdrawing its teams from Canada West play, the U of L cannot be reinstated in the conference for two years, meaning the earliest possible date for the Pronghorns to return to play would be the 2022-23 season. Canada West requires applications for a new sport to be submitted in the summer prior to the new sport participation year, with the application process completed by the following March.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The committee will make recommendations to the President&#39;s Executive Council, and the President and Vice-Chancellor will decide and approve if any or which recommendations will be presented to the 免费福利资源在线看片&rsquo;s Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is the final decision body.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span>The Hockey Advisory Committee full terms of reference are available <a href="https://gohorns.ca/documents/2020/6/5/Hockey_Advisory_Committee_TOR_May_11_20.pdf" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</span></span></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-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/pronghorn-athletics" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Pronghorn Athletics</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/dan-laplante" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dan Laplante</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/toby-boulet" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Toby Boulet</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/neil-langevin" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Neil Langevin</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/dean-gallimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dean Gallimore</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/terry-whitehead" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Terry Whitehead</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/perry-neufeld" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Perry Neufeld</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/jerry-legrandeur" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Jerry Legrandeur</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/kathy-hopkins" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Kathy Hopkins</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/dino-caputo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dino Caputo</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/sam-schneyder" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Sam Schneyder</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/lesley-burton" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lesley Burton</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/pj-lynch" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">PJ Lynch</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/reese-st-goddard" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Reese St. Goddard</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/mike-mahon" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Mike Mahon</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Members identified for 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Hockey Advisory Committee" class="rdf-meta"></span> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:19:27 +0000 trevor.kenney 10741 at /unews Six new inductees to Alumni Honour Society /unews/article/six-new-inductees-alumni-honour-society <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-8434c320ef10caf1335411c512a78d97"> <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 28, 2009</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>Following are 2009 inductees into the Alumni Honour Society</p> <p>In celebration of the 免费福利资源在线看片's 35th Anniversary in 2002, the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Alumni Association established the Alumni Honour Society to recognize the achievements of successful alumni within the global community. The individuals inducted into this prestigious group serve as role models through success in their vocation, outstanding community service or superior accomplishment in their avocation.</p> <p><strong>Chris Burton (BEd '74, DPE '78)</strong> is a champion of youth who has dedicated her life to teaching, coaching and giving back to the community.</p> <p>The Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Teacher of the Year for 2008, Burton has been an active member of the Girl Guides of Canada and will take on the role of Chief Commissioner of Canada in 2009. Her commitment and enthusiasm to youth and the community is demonstrated through awards such as Lethbridge Woman of Distinction (1989), Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal (2002) and Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (2006).</p> <p><strong>Dr. Douglas Colwell (BASc '74)</strong> is a research scientist at the Lethbridge Research Centre and a valued adjunct professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge.</p> <p>Internationally recognized for his studies on the interactions between insect parasites and their animal hosts, Colwell was honoured as a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society in 2006. He is an active member of the community and serves on numerous editorial boards, professional associations and graduate student committees.</p> <p><strong>Delia Cross Child (BA '96, BEd '02)</strong> is a contemporary artist and educator whose creativity and compassion have brought pride to her community and awareness to First Nations issues.</p> <p>Known for integrating tradition and history with a modern sensibility, Cross Child's work has been exhibited at the Glenbow Museum, Walter Phillips Gallery and Southern Alberta Art Gallery.</p> <p>As a teacher, she has woven traditional visual literacy into her curriculum to successfully inspire and motivate learning in students.</p> <p><strong>Dean Gallimore (BMgt '84)</strong> is the office-managing partner for KPMG LLP in Lethbridge as well as a strong community advocate. Gallimore has generously chaired such committees as the Chartered Accountants of Alberta Education Foundation, the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Planned Giving Advisory Committee and Faculty of Management Advisory Committee.</p> <p>Dedicated to his profession and respected by his peers, he has received the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta Distinguished Service Award (2001) and was honoured as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (2008).</p> <p><strong>Cecily Kenwood (BASc '78)</strong> is a local lawyer who has devoted much time to improving the Lethbridge community. As a long-time member of the Lethbridge Regional Legal Aid committee, she received an award of recognition from Legal Aid Alberta in 2008.</p> <p>At the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge, Kenwood has served as vice-president of the Alumni Association and as a member of the Senate. In addition, she has been a board member with diverse organizations including the Lethbridge John Howard Society, St. Michael's Health Care Centre, Waterton Beargrass Festival and Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens.</p> <p><strong>Guy McNab (BASc '82)</strong> is a partner at MacLachlan McNab Hembroff, Barristers and Solicitors, in Lethbridge who has continued his strong association with the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge. As a member of the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Board of Governors, McNab was respected for his significant investments of time and effort on behalf of the institution.</p> <p>He has also served as counsel to the Federal Government of Canada on various provincial inquiries, volunteered his time providing public legal education workshops since 1990 and is an active member of the Lethbridge Legal Guidance Society.</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/kpmg-llp" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">KPMG LLP</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/glenbow-museum" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Glenbow Museum</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/southern-alberta-art-gallery" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Southern Alberta Art Gallery</a></div><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/institute-chartered-accountants" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Institute of Chartered Accountants</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge-planned-giving-advisory-committee" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Planned Giving Advisory Committee</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge-board" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Board</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/walter-phillips-gallery" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Walter Phillips Gallery</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-research-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge Research 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/lethbridge-planned-giving-advisory-committee" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge Planned Giving Advisory Committee</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/institute-chartered-accountants-alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/alberta-distinguished-service" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alberta Distinguished Service</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/lethbridge-collegiate-institute" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge Collegiate Institute</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/management-advisory-committee" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Management Advisory Committee</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/lethbridge-regional-legal-aid-committee" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge Regional Legal Aid 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skos:prefLabel">Senate</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/chris-burton" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Chris Burton</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/douglas-colwell" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Douglas Colwell</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/elizabeth-golden-jubilee" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Elizabeth Golden Jubilee</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/guy-mcnab" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Guy McNab</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/dean-gallimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dean Gallimore</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/cecily-kenwood" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Cecily Kenwood</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/elizabeth-golden-jubilee-medal" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal</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/local-lawyer" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">local lawyer</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/chief-commissioner" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Chief Commissioner</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/teacher" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Teacher</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/counsel" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">counsel</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/queen" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Queen</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/board-member" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">board member</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/research-scientist" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">research scientist</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/office-managing-partner" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">office-managing partner</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/vice-president" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Vice-President</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/valued-adjunct-professor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">valued adjunct professor</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/contemporary-artist" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">contemporary artist</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/strong-community-advocate" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">strong community advocate</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/member" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">member</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Six new inductees to Alumni Honour Society" class="rdf-meta"></span> Thu, 28 May 2009 15:40:07 +0000 trevor.kenney 5136 at /unews Alumni Honour Society /unews/article/alumni-honour-society <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-f0e79c97d52721cbc439217d36307c1c"> <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 13, 2009</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>Following are 2009 inductees into the Alumni Honour Society</p> <p>In celebration of the 免费福利资源在线看片's 35th Anniversary in 2002, the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Alumni Association established the Alumni Honour Society to recognize the achievements of successful alumni within the global community. The individuals inducted into this prestigious group serve as role models through success in their vocation, outstanding community service or superior accomplishment in their avocation.</p> <p><strong>Chris Burton (BEd '74)</strong> is a champion of youth who has dedicated her life to teaching, coaching and giving back to the community.</p> <p>The Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Teacher of the Year for 2008, Burton has been an active member of the Girl Guides of Canada and will take on the role of Chief Commissioner of Canada in 2009. Her commitment and enthusiasm to youth and the community is demonstrated through awards such as Lethbridge Woman of Distinction (1989), Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal (2002) and Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (2006).</p> <p><strong>Dr. Douglas Colwell (BASc '74)</strong> is a research scientist at the Lethbridge Research Centre and a valued adjunct professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge.</p> <p>Internationally recognized for his studies on the interactions between insect parasites and their animal hosts, Colwell was honoured as a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society in 2006. He is an active member of the community and serves on numerous editorial boards, professional associations and graduate student committees.</p> <p><strong>Delia Cross Child (BA '96, BEd '02)</strong> is a contemporary artist and educator whose creativity and compassion have brought pride to her community and awareness to First Nations issues.</p> <p>Known for integrating tradition and history with a modern sensibility, Cross Child's work has been exhibited at the Glenbow Museum, Walter Phillips Gallery and Southern Alberta Art Gallery.</p> <p>As a teacher, she has woven traditional visual literacy into her curriculum to successfully inspire and motivate learning in students.</p> <p><strong>Dean Gallimore (BMgt '84)</strong> is the office-managing partner for KPMG LLP in Lethbridge as well as a strong community advocate. Gallimore has generously chaired such committees as the Chartered Accountants of Alberta Education Foundation, the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Planned Giving Advisory Committee and Faculty of Management Advisory Committee.</p> <p>Dedicated to his profession and respected by his peers, he has received the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta Distinguished Service Award (2001) and was honoured as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (2008).</p> <p><strong>Cecily Kenwood (BASc '78)</strong> is a local lawyer who has devoted much time to improving the Lethbridge community. As a long-time member of the Lethbridge Regional Legal Aid committee, she received an award of recognition from Legal Aid Alberta in 2008.</p> <p>At the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge, Kenwood has served as vice-president of the Alumni Association and as a member of the Senate. In addition, she has been a board member with diverse organizations including the Lethbridge John Howard Society, St. Michael's Health Care Centre, Waterton Beargrass Festival and Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens.</p> <p><strong>Guy McNab (BASc '82)</strong> is a partner at MacLachlan McNab Hembroff, Barristers and Solicitors, in Lethbridge who has continued his strong association with the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge. As a member of the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Board of Governors, McNab was respected for his significant investments of time and effort on behalf of the institution.</p> <p>He has also served as counsel to the Federal Government of Canada on various provincial inquiries, volunteered his time providing public legal education workshops since 1990 and is an active member of the Lethbridge Legal Guidance Society.</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/kpmg-llp" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">KPMG LLP</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags 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skos:prefLabel">Senate</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/chris-burton" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Chris Burton</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/douglas-colwell" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Douglas Colwell</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/elizabeth-golden-jubilee" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Elizabeth Golden Jubilee</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/guy-mcnab" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Guy McNab</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/dean-gallimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Dean Gallimore</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/cecily-kenwood" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Cecily Kenwood</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/elizabeth-golden-jubilee-medal" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal</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/local-lawyer" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">local lawyer</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/chief-commissioner" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Chief Commissioner</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/teacher" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Teacher</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/counsel" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">counsel</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/queen" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Queen</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/board-member" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">board member</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/research-scientist" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">research scientist</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/office-managing-partner" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">office-managing partner</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/vice-president" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Vice-President</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/valued-adjunct-professor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">valued adjunct professor</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/contemporary-artist" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">contemporary artist</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/strong-community-advocate" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">strong community advocate</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/member" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">member</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Alumni Honour Society" class="rdf-meta"></span> Wed, 13 May 2009 22:09:14 +0000 trevor.kenney 5155 at /unews