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cAMpus BeAt commencement day at Mount Allison (L-R) The Hon. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell, President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Robert Campbell, Chancellor Emeritus Purdy Crawford, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, The Hon. Margaret McCain, Chancellor Peter Mansbridge, and Lieutenant Governor Graydon Nicholas The Class of 2015 received a unique welcome to Mount Allison with Canada’s Governor General, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston receiving an honorary degree during a special Commencement and Convocation Ceremony this fall. Referring to Mount Allison as ‘magic,’ Johnston addressed the incoming class, their families, friends, and the University and surrounding community, encouraging students to take advantage of all the opportunities Mount Allison has to offer and using these to learn and make change in their own communities. He said, “There is no doubt you can make a difference and transform our society — the only question is: how you will go about it?” orientation 2011 — Born to Be Orientation 2011 was in full swing in the first weeks of September. Enjoying perfect weather on move-in day and a special Commencement celebration, the Class of 2015 was welcomed with open arms by a large team of Mount Allison students, as well as faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. Orientation Chair, fourth-year honours psychology student Aleka MacLellan, says, “Orientation is so much more than just a fun week of activities and events; it is the start of the next four (or more) years of students’ lives. I am so happy with how the week turned out. It was a wonderful collaborative effort between our Orientation committee, the University community, and the Town of Sackville.” First-year student Taylor Losier of Quispamsis, nB echoed this sentiment. During her move into Hunton House she shared her impressions of Mount Allison thus far. “I’m really excited. I woke up really early this morning and the whole drive here 6 / Fall 2011 / RECORD Johnston was also joined by two of his daughters, Mount Allison graduates Debbie (’90) and Jennifer (’97), who presented the senior class cane at the ceremony. Johnston drew laughs when he said, “Quite apart from my profound gratitude for the outstanding education they received at Mount Allison, I am also grateful to you for trying to put me on an equal footing with them by granting me this degree!” University President and vice-Chancellor Dr. Robert Campbell opened Commencement, welcoming the incoming class and officially launching the Year of Science and Discovery at Mount Allison, while Chancellor Peter Mansbridge offered insight on making the transition for both students and their families. I was thinking, ‘Are we there yet?’ I chose Mount Allison because of the English program; many people have told me it’s great. I also heard good things about the swim team, which is important to me. My sister went here, so I am familiar with the campus and I know Mount Allison has a really good meal hall, which is always a bonus.”
Year of science and discovery kicks off at Mount Allison Mount Allison has declared 2011-12 is the Year of Science and Discovery and is celebrating its role in this region and beyond. The year-long endeavour will not only celebrate the innovative and award-winning teaching and research taking place on campus, but also the concept of discovery in other fields, including the humanities, and the social sciences. The flagship campus events include the President’s Speakers Series, which brings world-renowned researchers and academics from a number of disciplines to present and engage with the University and surrounding community. This year’s speakers include: University of Oxford professor, neuroscientist, broadcaster, and author Baroness Susan Greenfield; University of Alberta professor and international expert on climate change effects and public policy Dr. David Schindler (pictured on campus); University of Oxford and Mansfield College scholar and astrophysicist instrumental in the nobel Prize-winning research on the discovery of pulsars Prof. Jocelyn Bell Burnell; playwright, mathematician, and educator Dr. John Mighton, OC; and world-leading expert on bonobos and research scientist in evolutionary anthropology at Duke University vanessa Woods. Renowned expert in climate change, weather, and public policy, Dr. David Schindler commerce professor receives 2011 AAu Award for excellence in teaching Dr. Rosemary Polegato, in Mount Allison’s Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies, celebrated the beginning of this school year with an extra bit of good news. Polegato is a 2011 recipient of the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) Distinguished Teaching Award for excellence in teaching. Polegato, who teaches courses in marketing, is known for her exceptional teaching approach and style. She has developed courses that explore arts and culture management, as well as the relationship between consumer behaviour and environmental consciousness — unique offerings in Atlantic Canada. Her lessons have been described as those that “stay with you for life” by students, and colleagues describe Polegato as a “leading force” in the development of community-based learning and collaboration to encourage cultural engagement at the local level. The only regional award of its kind, the AAU Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes professors from its 17 universities across Atlantic Canada. Polegato is the sixth Mount Allison professor to receive the award. / 7
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