king’s herald King’s University College Office of Alumni Affairs London, Ontario, Canada The King’s Herald is published semi-annually by the King’s University College Office of Alumni Affairs. We welcome your letters, suggestions or comments about the Association and the College. Please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs: London: (519) 433-3491 Long distance: 1-800-265-4406 ext. 4565 Fax: (519) 963-1334 E-mail: kcalumni@uwo.ca Mail: King’s University College Office of Alumni Affairs 266 Epworth Avenue, London, ON N6A 2M3
14 “The Cement that Binds” A reflection of Dr. Gerry Killan’s 36 years at King’s
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18 Tell us about Dr. Gerry Killan Thoughts and comments from Dr. Killan’s friends and colleagues 22 The Student Life Campaign –
At the Centre of It All An introduction to the College’s $6.9 million campaign
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24 Thank you Student Life Campaign donor listing
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Upcoming Events
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From the Principal’s Desk
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Messages from the founding Board Chairs and Alumni Association President
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Writers: David Estok ’79, Carrie Gubesch Designer: Hill Street Ad & Design
king’s herald Spring 2009
A magazine for alumni and friends of King’s University College at The University of Western Ontario
Front cover photo: John Tamblyn
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Executive Director’s Column
10 Alumni event recap
Associate Editor: Kelly Schaus, Manager, Annual Giving & Stewardship
Editorial Advisory Committee: Tania Testa ’98 Francis Doyle ’07 David Elias ’90 Jim Zucchero ’82
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The Cement that Binds – A tribute to Principal Gerry Killan www.uwo.ca/kings
On the cover
Milestones
Linda Killan Marilyn Mason Dr. Dante Lenardon Dr. Gerry Killan Mavis Killan Dr. Tozun Bahcheli Dr. Des Dutrizac ’69 Barbara Belbeck Anne Marie Peirce ’84 Dr. Nicholas Skinner Penny Arvai Dr. Paul Werstine ’70 Henry Thuss Tania Testa ’98 Betty Miszczyk Michael Tattersall Claire Callaghan ’71 Mary Carol Watters Brent Shea ’80 Johnny Fansher ’90 Ronald J. Logan Dr. Barbara DeckerPierce David Nash Leanne Perreault ’82 Sandy Anderson
Father Jim Mockler Sister Susan Glaab ’87 Professor John Orange Erma Jacob ’94 Lydia Li Stacey Pitcher Sandy Swartz Dr. Sally McNamee Dr. Lesley Harmon Dr. Allan Irving Dr. Sid Noel Professor Laura Melnyk Claire Mortera Erin Lawson Bennett Brown Sam Pearson ’07 Jane Borecky ’97 Dr. Paul Webb ’66 Tony Vergilio Dr. Glen Copplestone Shirley Bratscher Janet Menard Teresa Ferreira Debbie Gibson Kevin Collins Kate Stephenson
Dr. Ruth Compton Brouwer Susan Evans Dr. Siu-ming Kwok Chris Bishop Brent Niculovic Professor Dermot Hurley Doug Thompson Susan Ackland Lynn Burke Sarah Lucas Meaghan Shannon Ewa Czachorowski Jamy Brodt Dr. Jim Zucchero ’82 Veronika Elsie David Thuss ’05 Tim Bugler Pat O’Connor Russell Braley Craig Mitchell Martha Gordon Kelly Schaus Francis Doyle ’07 Father Michael Bechard ’91