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INSPIRING EDUCATION
HOW BISHOP’S IS TRANSFORMING THE UNDERGRADUATE
EXPERIENCE.
IN THIS ISSUE: GAITERS MOVE TO AUS + LIBRARY RENOVATION +
JARISLOWSKY CHAIR + TONY HARRIS ’87 + DONALD LECTURE SERIES
Annual Fund gifts, big and small,
amounted to more than $900,000 last
year. This allowed us to offer the gift
of education to students in financial
need; recognize and reward
outstanding academic achievement;
fund internships, projects, travel
opportunities and other one-of-a-kind
experiences; support athletics; and
make the modernization of our library
a reality.
Whether you want to “pay forward”
your own wonderful BU experience or
simply to Build a Better Purple —
consider a gift to the Annual Fund. This
creates a cycle of giving that keeps on
giving ... for generations to come.
Thank you for supporting
the Annual Fund!
Thank you donors! I loved every minute
of my Bishop’s experience!”
- Ashley Doherty
B.A. Finance, Class of 2016
To learn more about making a difference at BU, contact Allison Verville ’14, Development Officer
Tel: 819.822.9600, x2762, Toll free: 1.866.822.5210
To make a secure online donation, visit ubishops.ca/gift
CONTENTS
Page 32
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Bishop’s University Magazine is published
twice a year by the Advancement Office.
inspiring education PAGE 24
Bishop’s and the Jarislowsky Foundation celebrate a new
endowed chair in support of the Bishop’s model
Managing Editor
Fraser Lockerbie ’09
Copy Editors
eastbound for downs PAGE 26
Sarah Haddon ’01 How the search for a level playing field led Gaiters’
Rob Burns ’99
Football to the East Coast and the AUS
Staff Writers
Ronan O’Beirne ’11 beyond bricks PAGE 32
Rachel Newcombe ’17 A first look at the library renovation and how the new
Contributors Learning Commons will be more than just a building for books
Phil Rich ’17
Ben Lewis ’11 stroke of genius PAGE 36
Dr. Greg Brophy
One Fine Arts grad’s recent commission from the NHL
Dr. Adrianna Mendrek has him painting the game’s 100 most influential players
Alumni Office Staff
Matt McBrine ’96 REGULAR FEATURES
Bruce Stevenson ’76 Principal’s Note PAGE 5
Bonnie Kay ’07
Jacquie Scott ’90
Big Picture PAGE 8
Lorna Ruemper ’11 Campus News PAGE 14
Allison Verville ’14
Weddings PAGE 40
Linda Gauvin
Alura McMorran ’17 Births PAGE 41
Simone Goloven ’17 Through the Years PAGE 42
Contact Information:
In Memoriam PAGE 44
1-866-822-5210 Perspectives PAGE 46
alumni@ubishops.ca
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“Through our bequest, we hope generations of students will enjoy and appreciate a beautiful campus.”
- Mrs. Paule Scott and Dr. Hugh M. Scott, DCL 1999, Principal and Vice-Chancellor 1986-1995
Remembering Bishop's in your Will is an excellent way to create a lasting legacy.
You can decide how you will be remembered — through scholarships,
bursaries, awards, improved athletics facilities, or in whatever way is most
meaningful to you. A gift in your Will, big or small, is a gift to future
generations... for generations to come.
Thank you for considering an Estate Gift to Bishop’s University!
For a confidential discussion on how you can make a lasting impact at Bishop’s, contact:
Bruce Stevenson ’76, Estate Giving & Donor Relations
Tel: 819.822.9600 x2264, Toll-free: 1.866.822.5210
PRINCIPAL’S NOTE
STRENGTH & COURAGE
mitted to supporting excellence at Ca- grads.
nadian universities. It has established 32 Clinton was a talented athlete and a
endowed chairs in Canada in a variety of charismatic person who had a remark-
fields including governance, democracy, able zest for life. As one of his friends
public sector management, the arts, the said, “Clint’s optimism and ability to light
humanities, business, environment and up a room were a spectacle to witness…
medicine. “He was a true embodiment of what it
It says a lot about the quality of our means to be a Bishop’s student.”
faculty and our model of education that Dr. Gerry Coulter, a sociology pro-
the Jarislowsky Foundation chose to es- fessor, suffered a heart attack in Novem-
tablish a chair in undergraduate teaching ber 2016 at the age of 57.
at Bishop’s. On the morning after he died when
This will be the first fully endowed we gathered in the Cleghorn room, a
chair in Bishop’s history. (See the article group of his film students were huddled
on page 24.) in one corner.
This year has been one of progress Through her tears one student told
and achievement, but, tragically, it has me that Dr. Coulter had helped her see
I
also been marked by three sudden and film in a new and critical way which would
n a discussion about professional de-
devastating losses. stay with her forever.
velopment, a wise Human Resources
In January, Tuan Luu, a 2nd year Sci- One of his former students wrote:
executive once told me that I should
ence student from Hemmingford, Que- “Gerry’s teaching allowed students to
identify my strengths and weaknesses
bec, was struck down by a brain aneu- challenge their own assumptions in ways
and focus my energy on strengthening
rysm while training at the gym. that pointed them not toward a predeter-
my strengths.
Tuan was a reserved young man mined end, but toward developing confi-
It was good advice which has helped
when he came to Bishop’s. His parents dence in their own critical thinking ability.
shape our priorities at Bishop’s.
told me that Tuan had few close friends This generous, infinite gift – developing
We are a multi-dimensional institu-
during his time in high school. But that one’s inner well of strength – will stay
tion but our key strength is the teaching
changed when he came to Bishop’s. He with me my entire life.”
of undergraduate students.
developed a close circle of friends who We have all been in awe of, and in-
In the 2016 Maclean’s magazine uni-
cared deeply about him. spired by, the courage, determination and
versity rankings, Bishop’s ranked first in
Tuan was a kind and gentle soul who positive spirit of his wife and Sociology
Canada for Student Satisfaction and for
his friends described as a good listener. Department colleague, Dr. Mary Ellen
Quality of Instructors in the Primarily Un-
Mens sana in corpore sano would Donnan.
dergraduate category.
have been his watchword. He lived in On page 45 Dr. Cheryl Gosselin,
The National Survey of Student En-
Munster but our fitness centre was his Chair of the Sociology Department, de-
gagement, a survey of 1,000 universities
second home. scribes Gerry’s many contributions to the
in North America, ranks us in the Top 10
Tuan is survived by his father, Dr. Bishop’s community.
for Supportive Environment, Student-Fac-
Chinh Duc Luu, his mother, Dr. Chi Vu At its meeting in May, our academic
ulty Interaction, High Order Learning,
and his sister Nha-Thi Luu. Senate voted to bestow posthumous de-
Quality of Interaction, and Collaborative
Clinton Munkittrick also died in Janu- grees on Tuan and Clinton.
Learning.
ary in a swimming accident in Thailand. We mourn the premature loss of
So although we already excel at un-
Clinton was completing a Bachelor these three well-loved members of the
dergraduate teaching, we want to get
of Arts with a Major in Sports Studies and Bishop’s community. May their lives be
even better at it.
a Minor in Entrepreneurship. an inspiration and may their memories be
That is why I am so pleased about
The Munkittricks are a Bishop’s fam- a blessing.
the creation of the Stephen Jarislowsky
ily. Clinton’s mother Judy ’98, his father
Chair for Undergraduate Teaching Excel-
Michael ’73, his sister Kira ’99 and his - Michael Goldbloom, C.M.
lence at Bishop’s.
twin brother Patrick ’15, are all Bishop’s
The Jarislowsky Foundation is com-
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BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY INVITES YOU TO
HOMECOMING
SEPTEMBER 21-24
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22:
Donor Appreciation Event - TD Terrace - 4:30 PM
Gaiters Lacrosse - Coulter Field - 7:30 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23:
Alumni Golf Tournament - Old Lennoxville Golf Club - 2:00 PM
Gaiters Soccer & Rugby - Coulter Field - 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Live Music & Party - The Lion - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24:
Pancake Breakfast - Griffififfiin House - 10:00 AM
8th Annual Gaiter Walk for ALS - The Quad - 10:00 AM
Tailgate - Coulter Field - 12:00 PM
Gaiters Football - Coulter Field - 2:00 PM
90’s Night at the Gait - The Gait - Post Game
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:
Morning Service - St Mark’s Chapel - 10:00 AM
Brunch - Dewhurst Dining Hall - 7:30 - 11:30 AM
Join the Party Online Using #ubishops
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
WHAT YOUR
SUPPORT MAKES POSSIBLE
W
ith the close of another fis- tive they are of the support that enriches
cal year, once again I their Bishop’s experience on a daily basis.
am so impressed by and We make it a priority to reach out to every
grateful for the incredi- donor personally, and students are active
ble support for philanthropy shown by participants in the Advancement Office’s
Bishop’s community of donors. During efforts; you may have had the opportu-
the 2016-17 fiscal year, $7.3 million nity to speak directly with a student who
was receipted through the Bishop’s benefits from your support through our
University Foundation, with donations go- student calling program, or perhaps you
ing to an astonishing 260 designations met a student at a campaign event or at
on campus. When you choose to make a the new home of the Advancement Office
gift, we always say that you can support on campus, Griffin House. I am privileged
anything on campus that ignites your pas- to witness so many interactions between
sion, and we mean it! Donors this year students and alumni donors, where the
“AS A GRADUATE OF have helped to fund internships, research, shared Bishop’s experience sparks an in-
experiential learning opportunities, travel stant connection.
BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY, bursaries and student exchanges, lectures, As a graduate of Bishop’s University,
YOU CAN BE VERY athletics, drama, music, the library, depart- you can be very proud of what your support
mental initiatives and countless other pro- makes possible. Bishop’s at 173 is healthy
PROUD OF WHAT YOUR grams. Many annual fund donors chose to and thriving, with outstanding students and
SUPPORT MAKES direct their gift to the University’s highest strong leadership. Visitors to campus are
priority, enabling Bishop’s to continue to consistently excited and impressed when
POSSIBLE... THE SPIRIT build a healthy scholarship program that they see what has been accomplished in
helps us attract and retain high caliber recent years. Our belief in the Bishop’s
OF BISHOP’S IS RICHER students. We are indeed fortunate to have model of a liberal arts education is unwav-
AND STRONGER THAN such strong support from Bishop’s alumni ering, and we know that it helps to shape
and friends, ensuring that we can contin- young graduates who will go on to make
EVER, AND THE STAGE IS ue to enhance all aspects of the Bishop’s great contributions as citizens. In this issue
SET FOR ANOTHER 173 experience and that the incredible campus of the magazine you’ll read about those
environment that our alumni remember so who exemplify the qualities we nurture at
YEARS OF SUCCESS.” fondly just keeps getting better. Every gift Bishop’s and who are making a difference
truly does make a difference – thank you. in their communities and careers.
We are entering the final stretch of our The spirit of Bishop’s is richer and
historic Leading the Way capital campaign, stronger than ever, and the stage is set for
to which many annual fund donors have another 173 years of success. On behalf
also contributed. This fall will mark the of- of the Bishop’s family, I’d like to invite you
ficial closing of the $36-million campaign to join us this September 21-24 at Home-
(which we increased from $30 million when coming as we celebrate the closing of our
we reached our original target a year ahead campaign and all that it has allowed us to
of schedule). The campaign has made it achieve for our great University. We would
possible to undertake enormous changes love for you to come and visit. Thank you
on campus, from modernizing the Sports for your continued support.
Centre, Library, science labs and residenc-
es to funding new student learning oppor- - Matt McBrine ’96
tunities, innovative academic projects and Director, Alumni Relations &
activities to enhance campus life (see page Development
18). I see firsthand how your generosity
benefits our students, and how apprecia-
bishop’s magazine | spring/summer 2017 7
DONALD
LECTURE
SERIES
Terry Mosher, better known
as Aislin, the Montreal Ga-
zette’s political cartoonist,
wrapped up the 2016-2017
season of the Donald Lecture
Series in March. Made possi-
ble by the generous support
of alumnus John Donald ’60,
DCL ’12, the series is de-
signed to bring speakers of na-
tional and international renown
to the Bishop’s campus to pro-
vide insight, provoke thought,
and stimulate debate on the
most compelling issues and
events in the world today. This
year’s edition was no excep-
tion; joining Mosher this year
were Maureen Dowd and Carl
Hulse discussing the 2016
American election; TV reporter
and hostage survivor Amanda
Lindhout on her experienc-
es and the value of freedom;
and renowned criminal lawyer
Marie Henein, who garnered
considerable attention for her
defense of Jian Ghomeshi.
The Donald Lecture Series
will return for its 10th season
in the fall. The series is free
to the public and available to
alumni and parents of current
students to stream live online.
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TRUDEAU
VISITS
CAMPUS
On January 20th, Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau
paid a visit to the Tim
Horton’s on campus, taking
time to talk with students,
staff and faculty as part of
the Quebec leg of his cross-
Canada tour. While the Prime
Minister did not make a ma-
jor announcement during his
visit, Bishop’s was the recipi-
ent of a $24.5M infrastructure
investment to help renovate
the John Bassett Memorial
Library (see more on page
32) and several laboratories
in the Andrew S. Johnson sci-
ence building. Principal Mi-
chael Goldbloom said of the
investment, which is shared
between the federal and pro-
vincial governments: “These
infrastructure investments will
dramatically impact the student
experience and campus life at
our University for decades to
come. We will be able to car-
ry out these projects thanks to
the support of the federal and
provincial governments, as
well as the financial contribu-
tions of our students, faculty,
staff, alumni and partners.”
bishop’s magazine | spring/summer 2017
11CONVO
2017
On Saturday, June 3,
Chancellor Brian Levitt, O.C.,
presided over the 189th con-
vocation for the class of 2017.
The University conferred de-
grees on 672 members of the
graduating class and recog-
nized four notable individu-
als for their outstanding pro-
fessional achievements and
their service to society. Hon-
orary doctorates in Civil Law
were conferred on: William
Mitchell, B.A. ’68, D.Ed. ’70,
educator and former princi-
pal of Selwyn House School
and Bishop’s College School;
Kathy Reichs, forensic anthro-
pologist, academic, bestsell-
ing author and a producer of
the television series Bones;
Reginald Allatt, B.A. ’90, CEO
of Global Excel Management;
and Lynn Pasquerella, Presi-
dent of the American Asso-
ciation of Colleges and Uni-
versities and 18th President
of Mount Holyoke College.
Graduating students Domi-
nique Lavoie and Kate Hal-
liday were selected as vale-
dictorians. Also, on April 5,
the graduating class enjoyed
a ‘Grad Send-Off’ that was
hosted by the Advancement
Office and provided the op-
portunity for the class of 2017
to network with alumni and
faculty. The Advancement Of-
fice looks forward to hosting
this event next year.
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The Bishop’s NIBS team (from left to right): Cameron Albert, Maria Paula Gonzalez, Coach Bill Robson, Natasha Paikin, Alexander Lambert.
BISHOP’S Maria Paula Gonzalez (Montreal, QC)
— was joined by Laurentian, Memorial,
held in Guatemala City.
For McRae, the New Zealand victory
MEANS
Carleton, and Concordia — the school was the most memorable win. “I would
Bishop’s would ultimately lose to in the say that the win at [Auckland University
BUSINESS
semi-final round of the competition. Led of Technology] was the most satisfying,”
by longtime coach and retired professor she wrote in an e-mail exchange. “Fol-
Bill Robson, as well as professor Rob- lowing the final presentation, the judges,
BY PHIL RICH ’17 ert Palmer, the Bishop’s team qualified several of whom were top level managers
A
in first place for the tournament, but with the company on which the case was
n annual competition that couldn’t make it to the finals in the cham- written, congratulated our team and every
brings together the best pionship round. student on our team was offered a job!”
and brightest undergraduate Robson, his wife Lissa McRae, and Canadian universities have in fact
business students, the NIBS Palmer, the current Williams’ School of dominated the championship rounds, ul-
(Network of International Business Chair, have been the driving timately bringing home many accolades
Business Schools) Worldwide Case forces behind BU’s involvement in the and awards since the event’s inception in
Competition is an event that is attended competition. Robson is considered a leg- 1996. Memorial and Bishop’s share the
by students, faculty and staff from all cor- end of the competition, a veteran voice record for having won the championship
ners of the world. whom even the other schools’ coaches six times, while Carleton University has
In its 22nd year, the NIBS competi- seek out for advice. emerged as the winner for the past two
tion continues to thrive, with 16 teams Bishop’s celebrated its initial first years.
competing in the 2017 event. Bishop’s place finish in 1999 at home in Lennox- Robson attributes this to the Cana-
was one of five Canadian teams partic- ville, and has since won NIBS competi- dian approach to teaching business.
ipating in this year’s competition, which tions in New Zealand, Norway, and Den- “We’re big on presentations,” he told me
was held from February 26th to March 3rd mark. The school’s most recent victory on a sunny morning in his Bishop’s of-
at the Satakunta University of Applied occurred in Leuven, Belgium, in 2013 fice. “We place a big emphasis on case
Sciences in Rauma, Finland. when it defeated Memorial University in studies, and the European schools don’t
This year’s BU team — Alex Lambert the final round. The business department teach as much case in their undergradu-
(Saco, ME), Natasha Paikin (Burlington, hopes to return to the finals in the 2018 ate classes. They tend to focus on pre-
ON), Cameron Albert (Aurora, ON), and edition of the competition, which will be sentations at the graduate level.”
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The BU team’s participation in this
prestigious event was funded this year by
donations from Bombardier Recreational
Products (BRP) and alumni, a person-
al contribution by Bill Robson and the
Williams School of Business. Donations
such as these are crucial to the proper
development of the NIBS program at
Bishop’s.
Preparing to take on the best busi-
ness students from around the globe
takes time, dedication, and money, and
the organizers hope to be able to count
on more and more of these for future
competitions.
Interestingly, the NIBS competition
has taken on a new light within the last
year. With populism increasingly gaining
traction in Europe and North America,
and the concept of globalization under
threat, international competitions such as
these assume a new role in the interna-
tional business community.
The competition is an exercise in
competitive camaraderie; a chance for
aspiring entrepreneurs, accountants,
and investors to present new ideas in a ZEN & meditation. The notion that performance
improves with practice is a prevalent one
THE BRAIN
competitive environment and form new in the Western world. The practice of
relationships in the process. It inspires meditation, however, is often non-linear.
cooperation, ultimately promoting a col- Meditators can experience a blockage
laborative and practical approach to BY DR. ADRIANNA MENDREK with time, encounter physical or psycho-
I
solving the problems of the business logical obstacles that must be dealt with,
world in an approachable setting. am a psychology professor, research- and can perceive such instances as a
It is also a chance for participants to er and neuroscientist. I am also a long- regression in their meditation practice, a
form valuable connections with fellow time yoga and meditation practitioner perception that can be troubling or dis-
business students, and create relation- and instructor. Although these two couraging for some. Moreover, long-term
ships with other schools from around the passions may appear to be mutually meditators can attain states where their
world. exclusive, they are in fact closely related perception of time and space is altered
“We pick kids who you know can and I’ve had the pleasure, over the past or disappears completely, and where
compete at this level, and work as a few years, of delving further into the mys- they feel completely interconnected or
team,” explains Robson. “The competi- teries that remain to be solved where fully merged with the universe. This is an
tion allows us to maintain connections meditation and the brain intersect. agreeable and desirable experience for
with other universities. This way we have The benefits of meditation have most meditators, but can be distressing
easier access to exchanges for students been reported in multiple studies: med- for those who feel scared and threatened
and faculty [at the other participating uni- itation seems to decrease physiological by a sense of dissolving ego and identity.
versities].” and subjective stress, diminish anxiety Without the support of strong meditation
In the end, presenting in front of a and depression, and improve quality of leadership and a supportive community,
panel of established professionals from sleep. It has also been associated with such experiences can leave meditators
all facets of the business world can be elongation of telomeres, increased cor- in an unstable and vulnerable state. My
challenging. But the NIBS competition is tical thickness and enhanced brain plas- research ultimately aims to explore these
a unique and rewarding experience, and ticity, that is, reorganization of the brain in phenomena and inform thorough and
is an opportunity that both Bishop’s stu- healthy ways. However, very little research proper training of meditation teachers.
dents and professors alike can take pride has examined the rare – but nonetheless The first step in examining the un-
in. possible – negative or unusual effects of usual effects of meditation was to sur-
bishop’s magazine | spring/summer 2017 15CAMPUS NEWS
vey individuals who practice meditation
and compare them to individuals who FORMER GAITERS HONOURED
exercise. Although no major differences
were found between the two groups,
the survey did reveal that those who ex-
ercised and meditated experienced less
stress, increased mindfulness, and in-
creased suggestibility (that is, they were
increasingly likely to believe what others
told them, which may lead us to explore
the possibility of a decrease in critical
thinking following some forms of medita-
tion) than those who only exercise.
My interest therefore turned to de-
termining how individuals with different
personality traits responded to different
types of meditation: to be good medi-
tation leaders, instructors must be able
to identify the technique that will be the
most appropriate and the most effective
for each individual (for example, in indi-
viduals suffering from a variety of phys- BY MARTIN ROURKE Johnston was a star from the first
ical or mental health problems, some
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time she stepped onto the Mitchell Gym
meditation methods, particularly those revor Bennett ’82 , Cynthia John- court and became one of the best ath-
involving very long hours of stillness and ston ’91 and Steve King are letes to ever attend Bishop’s University.
sensory deprivation, sometimes com- the newsest inductees into the She was a five-time conference all-star
bined with fasting and lack of sleep, Bishop’s University RBC Wall of from 1987-1991, four-time Bishop’s Uni-
could be harmful). There is a whole range Distinction. Bennett and Johnston each versity Female Athlete of the Year, three-
of different styles and types of medita- left their mark on the basketball court time CIAU all-Canadian and two-time
tion including focused attention (con- while King was the long-time head athletic conference Most Valuable Player.
centration on a specific object), mind- therapist at the University. Following graduation in 1991, she
fulness (awareness of bodily sensations, Bennett was a star for the Gaiters went to Europe and played professionally
thoughts and feelings), loving-kindness men’s basketball teams from 1977-82. and semi-professionally. She was also a
(wishing others and ourselves health He led the team in rebounding for five member of the Canadian National pro-
and happiness), mantra recitation (for straight years, twice grabbed more re- gram for 14 years and in 1996 competed
example in transcendental meditation), bounds than anyone else in the confer- for Team Canada at the Atlanta Olympics.
visualization or the contemplation of dif- ence and in 1980-81, he was the nation’s King found his way to Bishop’s after
ferent abstract concepts (such as love, leading rebounder. His contributions went graduating from the University of Western
compassion, death), to name a few. beyond cleaning the glass; he led Bish- Ontario. He started at Bishop’s in 1984
Most people are unaware that there op’s in scoring on four occasions. For his and was the head athletic therapist until
are all these different styles available efforts he was named team MVP on three 2013. Along the way he was part of nu-
and often get discouraged after trying occasions and Bishop’s University Male merous conference championships and
something that perhaps does not fit their Athlete of the Year twice. in 1998 was a member of the national
personality. Thus, the future studies will After leaving Bishop’s, Bennett be- championship men’s basketball team.
examine these associations. One study came a police officer and worked his way His career stretched outside of Len-
in particular, which is in preparation in through the ranks to where he is today, noxville as he was a part of seven different
collaboration with UdeS and UQAM, will a sergeant in the Prime Unit. In 1994 he Olympic Games. At the 2006 Olympics
examine changes in brain connectivity in created a basketball league for youth in in Torino and 2008 Games in Beijing he
individuals with attention deficit hyperac- disadvantaged communities. The program was the head therapist for the Canadian
tivity disorder (ADHD) who are undergo- involves over 400 youth and in 2002 he delegation. King also worked directly with
ing mindfulness-based intervention. Ide- received the Queen’s Jubilee Medal from gold medalists Ross Rebagliati and Rosie
ally we would like to examine the effects the Governor General for his initiative. In MacLennan at the Nagano and London
of two types of meditation to see which 2003 he was awarded the Black History games respectively.
one works best in this population. Month award for exemplary service.
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FILM B.U.F.F. dent films, many of which were produced
through the English Department’s new
which took home the Audience Choice
Award, along with prizes for Best Cine-
Digital Filmmaking course. Fourteen short matography and Best Non-Narrative Film.
BY DR. GREGORY BROPHY films were screened in competition for Fournier’s film has since screened at the
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nine prize categories, with winners taking Festival de Cinéma du Monde in Sher-
his April, Bishop’s University home a range of cash prizes and camer- brooke, and will be featured at Montréal’s
Film Festival (BUFF) held its as generously provided by the Office of 2017 Festival du Nouveau Cinéma in Oc-
third annual Gala in Bandeen the Dean of Arts and Science. The eve- tober. You can find all of the festival’s fan-
Hall. The “purple carpet” event ning’s grand success was Sarah Fourni- tastic films (including those featured in
featured the year’s crop of stu- er’s “Postmeridiem Alligator Lemon,” past years) on BUFF’s YouTube channel.
SHOOT FOR Breast Cancer Foundation) and cheer
on the 2016-17 team. The Shoot for the
THE CURE Cure fundraiser, which has its roots in
Mitchell Gym, raised $3,277 in support
C
of Ruban Rose. This was made possible
entred around the annual thanks to the collaboration of both the
Shoot for the Cure event, the women’s basketball and women’s soc-
Bishop’s women’s basketball cer teams at Bishop’s and the generous
team hosted an alumni reunion support of #GaiterNation. Special thanks
on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Over 20 to Stephan Elkas who matched dollar for
former Gaiters returned to Mitchell Gym shot prior to the game at the alumni foul
to support a great cause (the Quebec shooting contest.
bishop’s magazine | spring/summer 2017 17Thank You!
Alumni and Friends
of Bishop’s are making
a difference.
LEADING THE WAY CAMPAIGN
PROGRESS
REPORTLEADING
ON SIX
CAMPAIGN
PILLARS
MESSAGE FROM
THE CO-CHAIRS
Student Support and
Academic Initiatives
Funding for scholarships
and bursaries that attract
the most talented
We set a high bar with the $30 million goal for the students regardless of
Leading the Way campaign. their financial capacity,
and programs that enrich
the student experience.
In 2016, four years into this five-year campaign, we
had met our financial goal, but specific pillars like
the library and business and entrepreneurship were Residence
Revitalization
not fully funded. So we raised the goal to $36 Giving our students’
million. “home away from home” a
much-needed makeover.
With gifts and pledges now totaling more than $34
million, much remains to be done, but we are Modernization of
confident that the powerful momentum we are the Library
experiencing, thanks to the generosity of alumni Reinventing the Library
and friends like you, will carry us to successful for today’s modern world.
completion by Homecoming 2017.
Business Education
As campaign donors ourselves, we’re thrilled to and Entrepreneurship
see our gifts help Bishop’s, and to meet so many of Empowering tomorrow’s
business leaders for the
you who, like us, want to do more. global workplace through
renovations to the
With your support, we will see a university increas- Hamilton Building,
ingly defined by an enriched student experience increased experiential
learning opportunities for
and impactful engagement with its communities. students and ongoing sup-
port for entrepreneurship
Thank you for joining us in Leading the Way. at Bishop’s and in the
Townships community.
Sports Centre and
Athletics
Equipping the newly-
renovated “Plex” with
fitness and sports equip-
ment, and supporting
Daniel Fournier Tim Griffin ’71 athletic programs.
Parent & Chairman/CEO, Chair, Connor, Clark &
Ivanhoe Cambridge Lunn Private Capital
New Initiatives
Addressing new
challenges and
opportunities.LEADING THE WAY CAMPAIGN
THE BEST WAY TO GIVE BACK
One of Ross’s lifelong passions is hockey: watching, still playing, coaching and following. He has fond memories of outdoor rinks
in Sawyerville and Northern Quebec, and had always wanted to build one, but outdoor ice is becoming a rarity these days.
Through the ‘Bleu Blanc Bouge’ program, the Montreal Canadiens Fondation des Canadiens pour l’enfance has begun building
outdoor rinks with refrigerated systems in areas where children might not otherwise have the means to play; this past January the
first such rink outside Montreal was inaugurated in Sherbrooke, with support from Ross’s family. Ross (left) and his older brother
Hugh (right) were present for the opening with Habs alumnus Guy Lafleur.
BY SARAH HADDON ’01 arrived at Bishop’s to study accounting, At the time, the student population
A
but he found the small campus and close- was roughly 875, with about 500 or so
lthough Ross Hunt ’81 has knit community immediately endearing. living on campus. Ross remembers well
been living in Ottawa for Coming to Bishop’s in the late the unique atmosphere in residence,
nearly two decades, Bishop’s 1970s from one of Quebec’s remote ar- where students formed strong bonds
and the Eastern Townships eas, living in residence made the most and developed lasting friendships; he still
remain close to his heart, not sense; a welcome bonus was the natu- counts fellow Bishop’s graduates among
just because of his time in Lennoxville as ral sense of belonging and engagement his close friends and loves any chance
a student, but also through his family’s Ross was pleased to discover (first in to catch up with them. He is grateful for
roots and background here. With family Norton, then in Kuehner), which defines both his experience on campus, which
ties in Sawyerville and Sherbrooke, Ross Bishop’s for so many Gaiters. “Living in allowed him to take full advantage of
wasn’t unfamiliar with the area when he residence was a blast”, recalls Ross. the many opportunities to get involved
20 bishop’s magazine | spring/summer 2017ers tuition and residence expenses for a
Quebec student from outside the Mon- Sports Centre &
treal region who demonstrates financial Athletics
ROSS CONSIDERS need and maintains an average of 70%
HIMSELF FORTUNATE or better (as Ross will admit to not nec-
“I am grateful to continue
essarily having had the highest average
at Bishop’s in 2017-2018
TO BE PART OF AN himself!).
As Ross describes it, the Costco and to engage in my
ORGANIZATION THAT brand’s practical, down-to-earth, com- new role as the Director
mon-sense approach and work environ- of Soccer. This exciting
VALUES GIVING BACK ment is a good fit with his personality opportunity has been
SO HIGHLY. and working style, and the company’s made possible due to the
support for philanthropic initiatives aligns generous support of Bob
well with Ross’s beliefs. Among oth- Goldberger ’79 and other
er programs, Costco supports United
valued alumni. It is my
Way, the Children’s Miracle Network and
in campus life — indeed, with the student Breakfast Clubs of Canada; Ross con- passion to make Bishop’s
body so small, almost everyone was in- siders himself fortunate to be part of an the pinnacle destination in
volved in something! organization that values giving back so Canada for soccer players
The course of Ross’s life, through highly. Costco is nearing completion of a who aim to become cham-
his studies and career, has likewise nationwide campaign to set up scholar- pions on and off the field.”
shaped and influenced his views on ships in every community where there is
giving back. Ross was serving as a VP a Costco location; over 35 have been set - Paul Ballard
with Price Club when it was acquired up so far. With such a scholarship already Head of Soccer,
by Costco approximately 25 years ago; in place at the Université de Sherbrooke,
today, Ross is the VP Finance and head Ross petitioned for an opportunity to es- Bishop’s University
of Human Resources for Costco Cana- tablish one at Bishop’s as well. Thanks to
da. Ross credits both his bilingualism, his efforts and Costco’s commitment to
acquired in French-language primary the Leading the Way Campaign, a gen-
schools, and his early interactions with erous renewable Costco scholarship has
Costco while serving as an auditor with been in place since 2015 to assist a stu-
Coopers & Lybrand (now Pricewater- dent demonstrating financial need, who
houseCoopers) as factors that contribut- is a full-time resident of Sherbrooke and
ed to his present-day success — it was interested in studying business.
his accounting studies at Bishop’s that From his time organizing intramurals
gave him that initial auditing opportunity and acting as the football stadium manag-
in the first place. er to working part-time, at Bishop’s Ross
Growing up in Northern Quebec, developed a taste for getting involved, Student Support &
Ross was also familiar with the reality of along with multitasking and organization-
Academic Initiatives
students needing to leave home to pur- al skills, that he continues to apply today
sue post-secondary education, and in in both his professional and personal life,
some cases even for high school. With where he’s just as busy as ever — as Ross “Scholarships are one of
first-hand experience of the benefits of puts it, the ‘social streak’ he developed the many ways that
living on campus and having come to at Bishop’s is still going strong! Both the Bishop’s donors provide
Lennoxville from such a distance himself, Jean Robinson Hunt Award and the Cost- outstanding support to
he understood that the financial burden co Scholarship are reflective of the im- students, and I was happy
of university studies could prove difficult portance Ross places on giving back. As to hear these were a top
for some students to overcome without he describes it, Bishop’s provided Ross priority of the Campaign.
assistance. To provide access to funding with an environment in which to grow and They make studying at Bish-
and in recognition of their parents’ com- mature both as a student and as a per-
op’s a reality for many of us
mitment to supporting their education, in son, affording him many opportunities to
2000 Ross and his brothers established thrive outside the classroom and develop Gaiters, and I’m so grateful
the Jean Robinson Hunt Memorial Award the foundation for his career, and it is vital to have been a recipient
in memory of their mother, which cov- to him to pay that forward. throughout my four years
here.”
- Eva Margo-Dermer ’17
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YOU CAN HELP US
Library
“As a second-year
student, there are numer-
MAKE AN IMPACT!
ous opportunities to excel AS OF MAY 2017, WE HAVE RAISED $34 MILLION
at Bishop’s. I am proud to
be part of a strong com- TOWARDS OUR GOAL OF $36 MILLION.
munity that encourages
students to be part of an
interactive and collabora-
$700,000
tive environment. With the
renovation of the library
underway, it makes me
happy to know that I, along
with many fellow Gaiters, STILL NEEDED FOR
contributed to making a
difference in the lives of
THE LIBRARY
future students.”
$1,200,000
- Alex Myrie ’18
NEEDED FOR BUSINESS
& ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Residence Revitalization
“Living in residence has
$300,000
really brought home the STILL NEEDED FOR
spirit of Bishop’s for me – I
love knowing that if I feel THE SCIENCE LABS
like hanging out or just
need a chat, there’s always
someone there. Abbott Hall
is the best residence on
campus – especially since RESIDENCES AND DIRECT STUDENT SUPPORT WILL
it was renovated! We REMAIN IMPORTANT PRIORITIES BEYOND THE
have great spaces like the
common kitchen and the
CAMPAIGN, AS WILL OTHER INITIATIVES AIMED AT
lounges. It’s definitely home IMPROVING THE BISHOP’S EXPERIENCE
away from home”
- Noah Jepson ’18
22 bishop’s magazine | winter 2014HELP US IMPROVE THE
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
AT BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CAMPAIGN, OR TO MAKE A
DONATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
MATT MCBRINE ’96
819-822-9600 X. 2266
MATT.MCBRINE@UBISHOPS.CA
JACQUIE SCOTT ’90
819-822-9660
JACQUELINE.SCOTT@UBISHOPS.CA
Leading the Way Campaign Cabinet
Honorary Chair: Scott Griffin ’60. Co-Chairs: Daniel Fournier & Tim Griffin ’71. Executive
Cabinet: Peter Dunn ’66, Tom Godber ’85, Robert Goldberger ’79, George Hendy ’68,
Philip Johnston ’59, Nadia Martel ’90, Wilfrid Morin. We are very grateful for the additional
support of other Bishop’s graduates who are assisting with the Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto,
Townships and Eastern and Western Canada Divisions of the Campaign.
TO MAKE A SECURE ONLINE DONATION
VISIT ALUMNI.UBISHOPS.CA bishop’s magazine | winter 2014 23JARISLOWSKY CHAIR
INSPIRING EDUCATION
CELEBRATING A NEW ENDOWED CHAIR IN SUPPORT OF THE BISHOP’S MODEL
B
ishop’s University has the opportunity to transform one’s academic field does not necessarily translate into excel-
undergraduate teaching through the new Stephen lence in teaching, and that unlike elementary and high school
A. Jarislowsky Chair in Undergraduate Teaching teachers, few university professors are ever taught how to
Excellence. The Chair will be held by Dr. Jessica teach. For some, effective teaching skills come naturally. How-
Riddell, Associate Professor in English Literature. ever, most academics benefit from support in learning how to
Dr. Riddell was a founding member of the University’s Teaching excel as teachers.
and Learning Centre (TLC) in 2012 and has acted as Chair on Dr. Riddell will focus on research into effective practices in
a voluntary basis since 2015. teaching, student academic success, and mentoring faculty and
Central to this Chair is the recognition that excellence in students. She will also collaborate with institutions in Canada
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and beyond, and disseminate key re- ties that increase enrollment and grow information technology services staff.
search findings through conferences and class sizes. In short, many universities Current members include Dr. Jessi-
publications. have diverted their attention from their ca Riddell, Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair
The Chair was made possible by a principal client base. Bishop’s remains in Undergraduate Teaching Excellence
donation of $1 million from the committed to a teaching model that puts and Associate Professor, English Depart-
Jarislowsky Foundation to the Leading undergraduate education first, in support ment; Dr. Miles Turnbull, Vice-Principal
the Way campaign, that will be matched of our vision that a liberal education is the Academic; Dr. Michele Murray, Dean of
by the Bishop’s University Foundation. optimal preparation for an increasingly Arts and Science and Full Professor, Reli-
Stephen Jarislowsky C.C., G.O.Q., is complex world. gion Department; Dr. Cathy Beauchamp,
Founder, Director and Chairman Emeritus Dr. Riddell received her PhD in 2009 former Dean of Education; Dr. Antonio Di
of Jarislowsky Fraser Limited and Presi- from Queen’s University. She joined Bish- Mascio, Associate Professor, School of
dent of the Jarislowsky Foundation. The op’s the same year, and in 2015, she Education; Dr. Corinne Haigh, Associate
mission of the Foundation is the promo- became the youngest ever recipient of a Professor, School of Education; Dr. Kerry
tion, support and advancement of excel- 3M National Teaching Fellowship, Cana- Hull, Full Professor, Biology Department;
lence in education, medicine and the arts. da’s highest teaching honour for univer- Dr. Heather Lawford, Associate Profes-
It has established 32 endowed chairs in sity professors. Her disciplinary research sor, Psychology Department; Dr. Michael
Canada in a variety of fields including theorizes that sixteenth-century drama Teed, Associate Professor (Human Re-
governance, democracy, public sector provides well documented intersections sources), Williams School of Business;
management, the arts, the humanities, between politics, performance, and Eliza McKnight, Librarian; Scosha Mer-
business, environment and medicine. power. She has held a SSHRC Insight itovitz, Contract Faculty, Department of
“I believe that a liberal education Development Grant to investigate how Mathematics; and Morgan Gagnon, Stu-
builds a strong foundation of critical technologies in the sixteenth century (the dent Representative Council.
thinking, effective communication, knowl- printing press, illuminated manuscripts, Through research, scholarship,
edge synthesis and leadership develop- heraldic scrolls, portraits) recorded and knowledge sharing, faculty and student
ment,” says Mr. Jarislowsky. “Bishop’s fo- shaped identity and gender, especially mentoring, conferences and profession-
cus on an interdisciplinary undergraduate pertaining to political leadership in Eliz- al development, they have fostered a
education and its deep commitment to abeth I’s court. She believes that there vibrant and collaborative teaching and
excellence in this area make it a strategic are remarkable parallels between the 16th learning culture.
choice for this position.” and 21st centuries: in both periods new Up to now, the TLC has been operat-
“We are very grateful to the Jaris- technologies create and critique political ed on a volunteer basis by committee
lowsky Foundation for this generous gift,” spectacles, and both periods see women members with full course loads. None-
says Principal Michael Goldbloom. “Most taking on increasingly powerful roles. theless, they have undertaken a number
of Canada’s undergraduate students do “I am honoured to be the first holder of initiatives to improve teaching, includ-
not go on to graduate school. Their un- of a Chair that not only celebrates under- ing the mentoring of faculty who are fac-
dergraduate degree is their final degree. graduate teaching excellence but that is ing challenges in the classroom, as well
Consequently, the ability to concentrate also imbued with the Jarislowsky Foun- as workshops, retreats and roundtables
on how best to teach at the undergradu- dation’s fundamental values of integrity, aimed at building capacities for teaching
ate level is a critical priority for Bishop’s loyalty, mentorship, and ethical and moral excellence and educational leadership.
and undergraduate programs across the reasoning,” says Dr. Riddell. Committee members have also support-
country.” “I am passionate about designing ed professors in identifying research
“The Jarislowsky Foundation’s dona- and implementing programs that will sup- questions, designing systematic studies
tion will enable us to focus on our core port, mentor, and guide a future genera- of teaching and learning, and dissemi-
mission – excellence in teaching and tion of ethical and responsible citizens. nating their research. Finally, they have
research at the level where the greatest The Jarislowsky Foundation has created helped faculty explore internal and exter-
number of students stand to benefit.” the support necessary for us to strive for nal funding opportunities to help them
Bishop’s is an ideal incubator for de- excellence.” enact change and inspire innovation in
veloping effective teaching practices. university teaching and research.
Bishop’s professors have always put About The Teaching & The landmark donation from the
great emphasis on personal contact with Learning Centre Jarislowsky Foundation to create an en-
students through small classes, semi- dowed Chair in Undergraduate Teaching
nars, laboratories and tutorials. The Uni- The Teaching and Learning Centre is Excellence will allow the TLC to build
versity has made the strategic decision to a grassroots initiative begun in 2012 by upon its work, and will enable Bishop’s to
resist “massification” in an environment a group of young faculty members from become a leader in improved teaching at
where funding models reward universi- several disciplines, as well as library and the undergraduate level.
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EASTBOUND
FOR DOWNS
HOW THE SEARCH FOR A LEVEL
PLAYING FIELD LED THE GAITERS TO
THE EAST COAST
BY BEN LEWIS ’11
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he Quebec rivalries are no against their Quebec counterparts. season was in 1994, before many of the
more. For the upcoming season The decision was not made in haste. undergraduates now attending Bishop’s
and at least three years beyond, “It’s been on my mind for probably were born.
the Bishop’s Gaiters football five or six years,” said Principal Michael While the spirited Gaiter fanbase has
program will undergo a change Goldbloom. been present for the tremendous highs,
in conferences, moving from the RSEQ to “I’ve been concerned about the di- it’s predominantly seen demoralizing lows.
compete in the AUS (Atlantic University rection of university football in general.” For the Gaiter football program, the
Sport conference) against against univer- That concern lies in parity. The Gai- baseline has been low for a long time.
sities in Atlantic Canada ters have only produced a winning record Unlike the Cleveland Browns’ extended
Bishop’s will now challenge Saint in three of the past 20 seasons. By com- NFL drought, the mediocrity of the Phil-
Mary’s, St. Francis Xavier, Mount Allison, parison, Laval has hoisted eight Vanier adelphia 76ers, or the Arizona Coyotes’
and Acadia for a path to the USports (for- Cup trophies in the past 14 seasons. playoff futility, Bishop’s failures are not
merly CIS) playoffs, a route that is far less The playoffs have been an even more a product of management wrongdoings,
daunting and perilous than what they have frustrating stretch of mediocrity. The last draft missteps, failed trades or bloated
faced for the better part of two decades win from the team beyond the regular player contracts.
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“I REALLY THINK THE
LEAGUE NEEDS TO
TAKE A LOOK AT HOW
UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL
IS BEING PLAYED IN
OUR COUNTRY.”
- MATT MCBRINE
In this case, it is more akin to Major take a look at how university football is Meanwhile, USports has not imple-
League Baseball’s San Diego Padres at- being played in our country.” mented any guidelines or regulations to
tempting to stay on par with the Boston Larger universities are better address the problem; there are no spend-
Red Sox. equipped to perform well due to more ing caps or entry drafts to level the playing
“We’ve been operating with a bud- significant funding, coaching and other field.
get of about $350,000 per year,” says In- human resources and financial incentives The Gaiters’ 2013 season had the
terim Athletic Director Matt McBrine. for athletes. That is reflected in the suc- makings of what should have been a mag-
“That was by far the lowest in the cesses and failures of many universities ical run. The team included QB Jordan
conference. There are a few schools in across USports. Heather, the CIS Player of the Year, and
Quebec spending more than a million.” “If you look at the standings, you can Coach of the Year Kevin Mackey.
McBrine was also deeply involved in plainly see the issue,” stated McBrine. In just eight games, Heather posted
the decision to move, and views it as cru- The same powerhouses continue to a single-season record 3,132 yards,
cial to maintaining a working football pro- reign at the top, while universities who are pushing Bishop’s to a 6-2 season and a
gram at the school. unable to fund or recruit to the same abil- berth to the playoffs.
“I really think the league needs to ity have continually fallen short. Cont’d on next page
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That amounted to a playoff home those other teams though, other than be- tive at Bishop’s is not to train professional
game for the first time in 19 years; it end- ing from the same province.” athletes.
ed in a 51-8 defeat at the hands of Uni- Now more than ever, sports and pol- Nevertheless, those doors have
versité de Montreal. itics are intertwined and the current cli- been broken through by several Gaiter
A playoff showdown with fellow mate of university sport in Canada, partic- football alumni, 10 of whom are active on
Quebec universities is still possible going ularly in football, is imbalanced. CFL rosters.
forward, but now the path goes through That makes administrators begin to Now, there’s no longer the proverbi-
the Atlantic. ask, what is the purpose of varsity sport? al mountain to climb against Laval or Uni-
The operating budget entering the “I believe that sport, and particularly versité de Montréal.
AUS will change. Bishop’s is raising an team sport, is an important life lesson to As of 2015, Bishop’s had 2,347 stu-
additional $180,000 as it prepares for be learned,” said Principal Goldbloom. dents enrolled in a full-time capacity. The
the transition. Football alumni have been “I don’t think you learn much when next lowest enrollment in the RSEQ was
“
incredibly gracious in donating $100,000 the result is 66-2. I don’t think the win- Université de Sherbrooke with 10,022.
of that over the next two years to cover ning team or the losing team learns the As the Gaiters move to the AUS,
the additional travel costs. value in sport.” they will no longer be the little guy.
The Gaiters also have a new Head Their Maritimes competitors have
Coach to preside over the franchise enrollment between two thousand and
during this move in Chérif Nicolas, who
arrives with a confident, well-rounded “I DON’T THINK six thousand students. Similar in size,
each university will be operating with
pedigree.
He spent seven years coaching the
YOU LEARN comparable budgets, academic require-
ments, and fundamental values for its var-
Cégep de Vieux Montréal Spartiates with MUCH WHEN sity athletes.
remarkable success. They compiled a How will fans react to the dynamic?
56-26 record over that span, and just THE RESULT IS Exciting, quality football games (and
three years ago captured the RSEQ Divi- wins) can always serve to quiet the nay-
sion 1 Bol d’Or. 66-2. I DON’T sayers.
He is now tasked with taking over a
Gaiters program that is starved for wins.
THINK THE Former Gaiters QB and current
President of the Alumni Assocation Trev-
It’s a role that McBrine says Nicolas has
taken in stride.
WINNING TEAM or Lovig ’96 admits it wasn’t easy to di-
gest the decision at first.
“He’s outstanding,” said McBrine. OR THE LOSING “The competitor part in me does say,
“He started in early January… he’s ‘C’mon, I wanna beat these guys!’ But of
taken full control of this football program. TEAM LEARNS course, I had to look at it from a different
He’s a player’s coach.”
Nicolas is already creating plans to
THE VALUE OF angle.”
That moment of realization for Lovig
establish a disciplined, strong culture out
of his program.
SPORT.” occurred last season.
“When it became clear to me this
“We believe in our process,” said - MICHAEL GOLDBLOOM was the right decision was when we
Nicolas. played Saint Mary’s last year. Bishop’s
“We believe that if we do these came back and won that game in the final
things, that will lead to victories. If it Particularly in the RSEQ, Bishop’s minute (30-29). You could see players
doesn’t, what we’re going to review is the athletes, often just out of high school, and students react with such joy and ju-
process.” were up against 23- or 24-year-old ath- bilation.”
Nicolas has produced results quick- letes who had earned years of experience While fans may miss the bus trips to
ly, earning close to 20 new football re- playing football through CEGEP. Montreal, there may still be available
cruits. Goldbloom believes in a multi-lay- spaces for friends, family and others to
Overseeing the change to the AUS ered student-athlete experience, one join Bishop’s on their chartered plane
is one he views with excitement. where academics are first and foremost rides to road games. And alumni out east
“To have the opportunity to join the highest priority but with an under- will get to enjoy the Gaiters roar in their
teams that have similar institutions as us, standing that talented, driven athletes own backyard.
both academically and athletically, I think can grow in their field of competition and As the program embarks on its new
is nothing but positive for this program.” sport at this university with every possibil- era, therein lies opportunities to reshape
“We were competing with fellow ity to succeed. the tradition of football at Bishop’s into a
Quebec teams… we didn’t look like He also understands that the objec- more competitive one.
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