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By Sharon Miki, on May 9th, 2011
Jeff Chiba Stearns (Credit: Emily Carr University of Art + Design)
Emily Carr University of Art + Design alum Jeff Chiba Stearns has been awarded the Edith Lando Peace Prize for this documentary film—which focuses on perceptions of multiculturalism—”One Big Hapa Family.”
The Edith Lando Peace Prize was awarded at the recent Reel to Real International Film Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Jeff Chiba Stearns Wins the Edith Lando Peace Prize at the Reel to Real Film Fest [Emily Carr University of Art + Design]
By Sharon Miki, on May 4th, 2011
 Mortimer Zuckerman (Credit: McGill University)
Since earning a Bachelor’s degree from McGill University more than fifty years ago, Mortimer Zuckerman has been busy creating an empire of real estate, media and philanthropy. As such, the university will recognize Zuckerman with a special honorary degree at this spring’s convocation ceremories.
Zuckerman graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill in 1957. He currently chairs the real estate group Boston Properties, is editor-in-chief of the U.S. News & World Report, and publisher of the New York Daily News in addition to performing charity work in the areas of education, children’s causes, and cancer research.
Mortimer Zuckerman to be awarded honorary degree [McGill University]
By Sharon Miki, on May 1st, 2011
 Dr. Betty Anne Younker (Credit: University of Prince Edward Island)
University of Prince Edward Island alumna Dr. Betty Anne Younker has been appointed as the next dean of the University of Western Ontario‘s Don Wright Faculty of Music. [University of Prince Edward Island]
Ian Penny (Credit: Dalhousie University)
Ian Penny, a Dalhousie University MBA grad, has been appointed as the Chair of the Board of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Penny said of his new role, “I plan to talk a lot about the amazing place Halifax is and the assets we have,” he says. “We really pull together to make things happen in this community. I would like to influence decisions that will ensure there is choice for those graduating from university—choice to stay or choice to go and then come back to build their career.” [Dalhousie . . . → Read More: Alumni Updates: Ian Penny and the Halifax Chamber of Commerce
By Sharon Miki, on April 26th, 2011
 Kevin Dickie (Credit: Acadia University)
Acadia University has selected Kevin Dickie as its new Director of Athletics. Dickie—a long-time coach currently stationed as Director of Athletics at the University of New Brunswick—said of the appointment that “I’ll always appreciate the opportunity UNB gave me six years ago, but I’m really looking forward to taking my skills and experience to Acadia. The commitment Acadia’s senior leadership team has shown to make me a part of the Acadia family is a wonderful opportunity for me as well as Cindy and our two boys. We’re looking forward to coming to Acadia and back to the Valley. Acadia is headed in a very positive direction and it’s going to be exciting to be part of it.” [Acadia University] Chancellor Henry Champ has been approved to serve a second term at Brandon University. Champ, who is also a Brandon University alum and . . . → Read More: Movers and Shakers: Kevin Dickie Director of Athletics at Acadia, Henry Champ’s 2nd Term at Brandon
By Sharon Miki, on April 18th, 2011
Dubas Kyle (Credit: LinkedIn)
Kyle Dubas, a Brock University Alumnus,has been named the General Manager for the Ontario Hockey League’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds—the youngest GM in the league’s history. Dubas, 25-years-old, is a graduate of the Brock University Sport Management program. [Brock University] McGill University alumnus Dr. Ian C. Munro and his wife, Jayne Munro have gifted a $1.5-million donation to the The Ian and Jayne Munro Chair in Food Safety. The Chair in Food Safety will lead McGill’s new Food Safety and Quality Program (FSQP), which is a new interdisciplinary teaching and research initiative created to direct collaborative research, create undergraduate and graduate teaching programs and provide third-party expertise for the Canadian food industry. “The Ian and Jayne Munro Chair in Food Safety will be the cornerstone of an internationally recognized program in food safety and quality here at McGill,” said Principal and Vice-Chancellor Heather Munroe-Blum. . . . → Read More: Alumni Updates: Brock Grad Youngest GM for OHL’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, Ian and Jayne Munro Chair in Food Safety
By Sharon Miki, on April 15th, 2011
A former University of Waterloo student, 23-year-old Ted Livingston, has made a US$1-million dollar donation to help fund the University’s VeloCity residence project for student entrepreneurs. The donation will be used to fund student start-up ventures for several years to come. Livingston—founder and CEO of Kik Interactive Inc.—lived in the VeloCity residence in 2009. [University of Waterloo]
By Sharon Miki, on April 10th, 2011
 Pouria Ghods, a Carleton University alumnus, has been recognized with the 2011 Student Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 2011 Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) Gala. Ghods received the award in recognition for his spinoff from Carleton University-Giatec Scientific Inc. [Carleton University] University of Alberta alum Jane Ash Poitras has been recognized as a Lieutenant Governor’s Alberta Distinguished Artist. Poitras received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in printmaking from U of A and is now an acclaimed visual artist. [University of Alberta]
By Sharon Miki, on March 30th, 2011
 Marion Reid (Credit: UPEI)
The University of Prince Edward Island awarded a number of 2011 Distinguished Alumni Awards to past graduates including the Honourable Marion Reid, Paul Jelley (posthumously), and Carrie-Ann Matheson. Matheson received the inaugural ‘Inspiring Young Alumna Award.’ Kellylee Evans, a Carleton University alumna, was awarded a 2011 Juno Award for her album Nina. The album won Vocal Jazz Album of the Year and was a tribute to jazz vocalist Nina Simone. “I discovered jazz at Carleton,” said Evans, “when I got lost in the elevators of the Loeb Building and found the Music Department on the ninth floor of the A tower.” Evans earned two Bachelor’s degrees as well as a Master’s degree from Carleton. [Carleton . . . → Read More: Alumni Updates: Juno Winner, Distinguished Alumni
By Sharon Miki, on March 21st, 2011
 Tony Ingram (Credit: Andi Lo via Dalhousie University)
Dalhousie University alumnus Tony Ingram’s b-boy dance crew Concrete Roots has been named Best New Business of 2011 by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. The Concrete Roots organization, which Ingram formed with fellow DAL alum Igor Geshelin as well as Chris Beck and Michael Richard while a student at Dalhousie in 2007, strives to teach break dancing to school-aged youth. [Dalhousie University]
André Drouin (Credit: Saint Paul University)
André Drouin has been named as Saint Paul University‘s Alumnus of the Year 2011 for his studies, ministry and work with the poor, sick and destitute. [Saint Paul University]
By Sharon Miki, on March 1st, 2011
 Arcade Fire burning up the music industry: Montreal indie band Arcade Fire—which counts three Concordia University graduates as members—have made waves in the music scene with recent high-profile award wins including an Album of the Year Grammy award and a Best International Album BRIT award. Alumni from the band include Régine Chassagne (BA Communication Studies ’98), Richard Reed Parry (BFA Electroacoustic Studies ’03) and Sarah Neufeld (BFA Electroacoustic Studies ’03). [Concordia University] Dalhousie University alumnus and former Olympic gymnast David Kikuchi recently shared his experience as the head
Dalhousie Alum David Kikuchi (Credit: Dalhousie University)
coach of the Nova Scotia men’s gymnastics team at the Canada Games held in Halifax from February 11-27, 2011. Two of Kikuchi’s athletes earned medals at the games. [Dalhousie . . . → Read More: Alumni Updates: Concordia Alumni in Arcade Fire Burn up Music Scene
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