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CORNER BROOK, NL, CANADA Vol. 9, Issue 1 

Rememberer PAGES 2-7 

Builder PAGE 11 

Connecter PAGES 18 & 21

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Memorial University and its campus in Corner Brook had a visible 

presence during activities at the city’s Remembrance Square. 

The Forget Me Not Campaign, which is being driven by a group 

of local volunteers, has as its goal to ensure Newfoundlanders 

and Labradorians do not forget the sacrifices of the province’s 

veterans. To that end, the committee has established statues of 

a caribou and two soldiers at the war memorial. 

The soldiers, which depict a present-day Royal Newfoundland 

Regiment infantry soldier on patrol in Afghanistan, and a First 

World War era Lewis gunner after the Battle of Monchy-le-Preux 

in April 1917, were unveiled on Nov. 10, followed by a Forget 

Me Not Gala in the evening. The soldiers flank the caribou, which 

was unveiled earlier this year. The statues were created by former 

Grenfell fine arts student Morgan MacDonald. 

Memorial president Gary Kachanoski delivered remarks at both 

the unveiling ceremony and the gala. In addition, he and Dr. Mary 

Bluechardt, vice-president, Grenfell Campus, laid a wreath at the 

Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11. 

MEMORIAL SUPPORTS 

FORGET ME NOT 

CAMPAIGN 

ABOVE: 

Dr. Gary Kachanoski delivers remarks at the unveiling ceremony. 

ON THE COVER: 

On Nov. 10 a large crowd gathered for a special ceremony 

to unveil two bronze soldiers. Lori Lee Hollett photo.

Corner Brook‘s Remembrance Square now features three bronze statues by former Grenfell student Morgan MacDonald. 

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E DITORIAL 

Pamela Gill, Lori Lee Hollett 

(graphic design), Jo-Anne Philpott, 

and Melanie Callahan 

P HOTOS 

Renee Baldwin, Melanie Callahan, 

Tom Cochrane, Gerald Ford, 

Pamela Gill, Robert Hall, 

Lori Lee Hollett and Charles Pender 

WINTER 2013 ISSUE 

A LEGACY FOR 

THE FALLEN: 

EXCERPTS 

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Excerpts from the remarks of Dr. Gary Kachanoski, president 

and vice-chancellor, Memorial University, at the Forget Me Not 

Gala, Nov. 10, 2012: 

“This (event) is a legacy of respect and remembrance that 

resonates at the very heart and purpose of the university that I 

serve as president, the Memorial University of Newfoundland.” 

“Ordered to carry the first line of enemy trenches, the 

Newfoundlanders assaulted independently at 9:05 a.m., on a 

1,000-yard front. As they walked into the hail of machine gun 

and artillery fire, it was said that many of them tucked their 

chins in, almost like they were walking into a blizzard back 

home.” 

“This is service and leadership at its most profound – 

volunteers who served king and country when called, who 

proved themselves worthy of the respect they earned . . . 

Respect and remembrance we continue today.” 

“And so they created Memorial University College in 1925 . . . 

to create a living legacy that honoured the sacrifices of the past, 

while helping to shape the future. Where young people would 

have the freedom to learn and better themselves . . . and make 

the world a better, safer and more peaceful place.”

Items from Grenfell‘s collection of the historical studies program. 

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Robert Hall photo 

Memorial University was established as a living memorial to 

those who fought and died in the First World War. As the 100th 

anniversary of the beginning of the First World War approaches 

in 2014, the university is making plans to commemorate this 

significant period in our history. 

The university has sought province-wide community input to 

assist in developing its program of commemorative activities 

to take place during 2014-2018. Members of the public across 

the province were invited to share their advice and suggestions 

on the nature of these commemorations. 

MEMORIAL 

PLANNING 

FIRST WORLD WAR 

COMMEMORATIONS 

The university is considering ideas ranging from commemorative 

events (talks, ceremonies, displays) and academic offerings 

(courses, symposia, publications), to legacy projects such as 

structures or scholarships. 

Since the institution's doors first opened in 1925 as Memorial 

University College, honouring those for whom it stands has 

been a central theme. In 1961 Memorial was rededicated to 

include those Newfoundlanders and Labradorians killed in 

the Second World War. In commemorations over the years, 

particular honour has been paid to the 30 Memorial University 

alumni who were lost in that war.

An ensemble from the Salvation Army Corner Brook Temple Band plays while Officer Cadet Jason Fontaine reads the names of 

Memorial students who did not return from the Great War. 

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Lori Lee Hollett photo 

GRENFELL 

RECOGNIZES 

REMEMBRANCE DAY 

Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 

hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony that paid tribute to 

Memorial students lost in the First World War. 

The ceremony involved members of the Salvation Army Corner 

Brook Temple Band, as well as Grenfell nursing student Officer 

Cadet Jason Fontaine, who read the names of 30 Memorial 

students who lost their lives during the First World War. 

David Sullivan, a graduate of Grenfell's theatre program, 

performed a touching monologue that he originally developed 

and performed in Beaumont Hamel, France. Titled "Sandpaper: 

The Life of Sergeant Michael Francis Kelly," the piece 

tells the story of a Newfoundland soldier whose life was cut 

short in the fields of the Somme in July 1916. 

Remembrance Day is significant within Memorial as evidenced 

by a plaque erected by the Newfoundland Command of the 

Royal Canadian Legion in the Arts and Administration Building 

at Memorial's St. John's campus. The dedication reads: 

“This university was raised by the people of Newfoundland 

as a memorial to the fallen in the Great Wars, 1914-1918 

and 1939-1945, that in freedom of learning, their cause and 

sacrifice might not be forgotten.”

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Archivist Bert Riggs from Memorial’s Centre for Newfoundland Studies shared the stories of the local men who made up the 

Newfoundland Regiment at the inaugural event of the Alumni Affairs and Development speaker series. 

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Charles Pender photo 

ARCHIVIST SHARES 

HISTORY OF 

NEWFOUNDLAND 

REGIMENT 

Bert Riggs, archivist at the Centre for Newfoundland Studies 

Archives, Queen Elizabeth II Library, Memorial University of 

Newfoundland, presented a lecture on the Royal Newfoundland 

Regiment to an engaged audience. 

The talk included a discussion of the events that followed Great 

Britain's declaration of war on Germany and its allies on Aug. 4, 

1914. The Newfoundland government announced the 

formation of a fighting force, the Newfoundland Regiment, 

to aid in the war effort. A call was relayed throughout the 

Dominion seeking volunteers and within days men were 

travelling to St. John’s to enlist. A number of these men came 

from communities around the Bay of Islands, some of which 

now make up the City of Corner Brook. One, Private Hugh 

McWhirter of Curling, was the first member of the 

Newfoundland Regiment to be killed in action, at Gallipoli, 

Turkey, on Sept. 22, 1915. But there were many others from this 

area who fought and died. This talk examined their lives, their 

contributions to the war effort and the sacrifices they made for 

King and Country in a far away land. 

Mr. Riggs was the inaugural speaker of the Grenfell Campus’s 

new Alumni Affairs and Development Office.

Sean St. George, manager, Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre, and Adam Anderson, CEO Resource Innovations Inc., helped to 

celebrate the successes of Navigate. 

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In November the Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre, a partnership 

of Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 

and the Corner Brook campus of the College of the North 

Atlantic, participated in an Open Doors event. 

Organized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of 

Canada, the event showcased how university partnerships are 

driving local innovation. The theme of the 2012 Open Doors 

program was “putting ideas to work for Canadians.” There is no 

better example of this than the work being done by Navigate, 

said Dr. Mary Bluechardt, vice-president, Grenfell Campus. 

OPEN DOORS EVENT 

EXHIBITS SUCCESS 

OF NAVIGATE 

“It’s my sense that the alumni of Navigate overwhelmingly 

contribute their successes to the foundation provided by the 

centre, whether through assessment tools, business planning, 

marketing, financing, product development, networking – or 

simply being listened to as they work out their business ideas – 

helping them make their ideas become reality,” she said. 

At the event, entrepreneur Adam Anderson spoke about the 

support of the Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre and how it 

helped to develop his company, Resource Innovations Inc.

From left, Dr. David Peddle, associate vice-president (Grenfell Campus) academic; Dr. Rainer Baehre, chair, Aboriginal Initiatives 

Committee; guest speaker Dr. Alanis Obomsawin, Dr. Angela Robinson, past chair, Aboriginal Initiatives Committee, and western 

vice-chief Kevin Barnes, Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation, posed for a photo prior to Dr. Obomsawin's talk. 

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ABORIGINAL 

FILMMAKER 

VISITS GRENFELL 

Grenfell Campus welcomed renowned Aboriginal filmmaker 

Alanis Obomsawin, who presented a talk titled Wabanaki 

people: from where the sun rises. 

Dr. Obomsawin, a member of the Abenaki Nation, is one of 

Canada's most distinguished filmmakers. For more than four 

decades, she has directed documentaries with the National Film 

Board of Canada that chronicle the lives and concerns of First 

Nations people and explore issues of importance to all. 

Groups gathered at Memorial's St. John's Campus and the 

Labrador Institute in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to watch a webcast 

of the event. 

It is appropriate that Grenfell Campus has been chosen to be 

the site of what is hoped to be the first of a series of Aboriginalthemed 

talks at Memorial University said Mary Bluechardt, vicepresident, 


"We welcomed Dr. Obomsawin to our campus at a pivotal time, 

as we are making strides on a number of initiatives related to our 

Aboriginal student population," said Dr. Bluechardt.

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Grenfell's new residence, which will provide rooms for an additional 200 students, is expected to open in fall 2013. 

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Pamela Gill photo 

GRENFELL CAMPUS 

CONTINUES TO GROW 

Construction is booming at Grenfell Campus, with work 

continuing on the Arts and Science Extension atrium, the new 

residence and the new environmental labs. The atrium is now 

adding to the esthetics of the Arts and Science Extension, with 

large panes of glass lining the front portion. Concrete slabs and 

structural steel are now completed, and interior partitions are 

nearing completion. Mechanical systems, electrical “rough-in” 

and the building envelope are also in the works. The project 

is scheduled for completion during winter semester 2013. 

Meanwhile the new residence’s exterior and interior walls will 

soon be completed, with electrical and mechanical rough-ins 

ongoing. Tenders for chairs and lounge seating as well as 

laundry equipment are underway. The project is scheduled for 

completion summer 2013. And behind the Forest Centre, work 

is continuing on the new environmental labs. As of publication 

time, the labs’ foundations and footings are complete and 

underground services are nearing completion. Electrical and 

mechanical rough-ins are ongoing throughout the building and 

exterior. The project is expected to be completed by May 

2013.

Grenfell staffer Lucas Poole receives his bachelor of arts hood from Dr. Mary Bluechardt, vice-president, Grenfell Campus, as Dr. Gary 

Kachanoski, president and vice-chancellor, Memorial University, looks on. 

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Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland, held 

its annual fall convocation ceremony at the Arts and Culture 

Centre in Corner Brook in October. 

Memorial University conferred just under 60 undergraduate 

and graduate degrees in areas such as arts, education, fine 

arts, nursing, philosophy, resource management, science and 

technology. 

MEMORIAL HOLDS 

CONVOCATION IN 

CORNER BROOK 

In her address to convocation, Dr. Mary Bluechardt, vicepresident, 

Grenfell Campus, challenged the graduates to 

make a difference in the world. “It is my wish that you, our 

graduates, meet your realities head on,” she said. “Come 

forcibly into contact with the challenges and opportunities you 

face. And have a marked effect – influence – on everyone and 

every prospect you encounter. Engage with the community 

around you.” 

The graduation and awards ceremony for Western Regional 

School of Nursing, bachelor of nursing (collaborative) program 

− fast-track option, followed at Western Memorial Regional 

Hospital. Copies of the convocation ceremony DVD are 

available for sale at the Grenfell Campus Bookstore.

GCSU president Robert Leamon got "pie-ed" at I Fell for Grenfell's annual Pie the Prof event. 

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CELEBRATING OUR 

UNIQUENESS 

The annual I Fell for Grenfell activities in October included fun 

events for students, staff and faculty to celebrate together, and 

ways for Grenfell to connect to the greater community. 

I Fell for Grenfell is part of Memorial University’s “I Love MUNdays” 

festivities celebrating Grenfell’s diversity, ingenuity, 

excellence and community service. 

As captured in the campus’s new brand, Grenfell’s corner of the 

world is special. The brand reflects the notion that people at 

Grenfell are “doers.” I Fell for Grenfell recognizes all the great 

things being accomplished at the Corner Brook campus of 

Memorial University. People in the Grenfell community are, for 

example, leaders in educating the citizens of our region and 

beyond, fighters for sustainability and environmental research, 

and creators of visual art and theatre. 

Events such as Rant like Rick, the Campus Dash and barbecue, 

Western Regional School of Nursing’s health fair, Pie the 

Prof, a Bonne Bay Marine Station touch tank demonstration, 

family art day, parade of flags, swimming and skating, and 

International Night are just some of the activities which took 

place throughout the week.

Brad Eilliott, student affairs officer for students with disabilities, prepares a computer for an invigilated exam for a student with unique 

needs. 

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Melanie Callahan photo 

The introduction of a new disabilities position at Grenfell is 

streamlining academic assistance for students with disabilities. 

Brad Elliott is Grenfell’s new student affairs officer for students 

with disabilities. Mr. Elliott is responsible for co-ordinating and 

implementing academic and physical accommodations 

for students with disabilities. This could range from assisting 

students in their transition to university to scheduling and 

implementing academic accommodations including reading, 

scribing and invigilating. 

NEW DISABILITIES 

CO-ORDINATOR 

AT GRENFELL 

Mr. Elliott liaises with instructors on academic and classroom 

accommodations for students as well as adaptive equipment 

and software. 

“We’re pleased to have someone in this position who is aware 

of the issues and challenges facing students with disabilities,” 

said Lorna Payne of Student Services. “We’re looking forward 

to helping others recognize these challenges – Brad will be 

involved in organizing events and activities that promote 

disability awareness on campus, as well as researching best 

practices regarding student disabilities.”

Melanie Taylor is the recipient of the City of Corner Brook J.R. Smallwood Scholarship and the Memorial University of the 

Newfoundland Endowment Fund Scholarship. Here, she poses with Councillor Priscilla Boutcher, who represented the City of 

Corner Brook at the scholarship event. 

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STUDENTS 

RECOGNIZED 

FOR ENTRANCE 

SCHOLARSHIP 

AWARDS 

Grenfell Campus students garnered almost a quarter of a 

million dollars in entrance scholarships this year. They were 

recognized at the Grenfell’s annual Entrance Scholarship 

Reception. This year, 109 students were honoured for having 

been awarded more than $240,000 in Memorial University 

Entrance Scholarships – an increase of $10,000 from last year. 

The event was attended by students, donors, faculty and staff. 

Dr. David Peddle, associate vice-president (Grenfell Campus) 

academic, noted that the faculty and staff at Grenfell Campus 

are eager to support students in their journey to academic 

success. He also acknowledged that the majority of student 

scholarships are provided by people who are not personally 

connected to students who receive them. “The community has 

shown genuine commitment to our institution and to you, our 

students,” said Dr. Peddle. “These are people who may not 

know you but who nonetheless contribute to your education. 

Folks like these support you out of a sense of duty and from a 

recognition of the extraordinary power of higher education. 

These are strangers who contribute to scholarships and awards 

because they know that in some sense we’re all in it together 

and that your success is the success of our city, province, 

country and world.”

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From left, students So-jeong Kim from South Korea, Cristian Felipe Griebler from Brazil and Miri Lee from South Korea, were among 

the first group to study in Grenfell’s Intensive English Bridging Program. 

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INTERNATIONAL 

STUDENTS BENEFIT 

FROM ENGLISH 

BRIDGING PROGRAM 

The first students of Grenfell’s Intensive English Bridging 

Program have clued up a successful semester on campus. 

The IEBP-G program helps students to strengthen their English 

language skills in preparation for undergraduate study. In its 

first semester, eight students from Brazil and South Korea were 

registered. The program work included lessons in speaking, 

writing, listening and reading academic English. Students also 

enrol in one credit course as part of the program. 

“I could speak English before I came; now I can speak it so 

much better,” said Cristian Felipe Griebler, a Brazilian student. 

“When I started the program, I would think in Portuguese then 

translate that to English. Now I listen in English, think in English 

and speak in English.” 

Some students are staying on in the winter semester to 

continue their studies at Grenfell Campus while others have 

returned to their home countries to build on the educational 

foundation they established while here at Grenfell.

From left, Amy Cull, Jordan Gale, Hamza Ballouk and Chantal Rochon, represented Grenfell athletics at the Campus City Connect event 

at Margaret Bowater Park in September. 

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All post-secondary students in Corner Brook were welcomed in 

September through Campus City Connect − an all-encompassing 

orientation initiative of the recently formed Campus 

City Committee. 

The Campus City Committee (CCC) is a voluntary organization 

of Corner Brook’s three post-secondary institutions − Grenfell 

Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland, College of the 

North Atlantic and Academy Canada − and the City of Corner 

Brook. The goal of the CCC is to transform Corner Brook 

into the “campus city” of choice for students pursuing postsecondary 

education (PSE) through the fostering of a better 

understanding of the role the post-secondary institutions play 

in the economic, social and cultural fabric of the city of Corner 

Brook and the western region. 

CAMPUSES AND 

CITY WELCOMED 

STUDENTS 

The Campus City Connect events included a business fair in 

Margaret Bowater Park and a community concert at the Pepsi 

Centre. These events allowed businesses and the community to 

connect with post-secondary students. In particular, businesses 

availed of the opportunity to meet students who might be 

interested in part-time work while they study here as well as 

informing them of incentives available to students.

The members of Grenfell Campus's Women's Volleyball Team posed for a few team photos recently. From left are (front) Rebecca 

Carter, Katie Parsons, Hanna Bradbury and Sarah Wentzell and (back) Brittany Costello, Jillian Wells, Alicia Power, Kelsey Furey and 

Kelsi Rogers. 

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GRENFELL 

WARRIORS 

HAVE A 

SUCCESSFUL 

SEASON 

Grenfell Warriors athletes are now being recognized for their 

commitment to their sport through a new Athlete of the Month 

program. 

Nominations are reviewed by a panel of university and 

community members to find the Grenfell athlete who best 

embodies the spirit of sportsmanship and commitment to their 

sport. To date, Ryan Rose and Brittany Costello have been 

awarded the distinction. 

On the courts, Grenfell athletes had a successful fall season. 

The women’s volleyball team played in the bronze medal game 

at the Atlantic Canada Athletics Association’s (ACAA) tournament 

and are training for the provincial championship in March. 

The men’s basketball team has an overall record of 12 wins to 

eight losses, based on tournaments in Charlottetown and at 

home. The women’s basketball team is competing in a new 

women’s league, earning a 5-3 record from ACAA play and 

success on their home court. Both teams are gearing up for 

the provincial championships in March. 

The growth of Grenfell’s athletes is the result of several new 

initiatives developed to increase the capacity of the Warriors 

to be more competitive in league play.

Moderator Dr. Gail Wideman facilitated a discussion on reflections, feedback and advice on a Newfoundland and Labrador Centre of 

Aging. 

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Aging and research on aging were the focuses of renowned 

keynote speakers, researchers, health care professionals and 

community representatives at a conference in Corner Brook in 

September. 

Newfoundland and Labrador currently has one of the highest 

proportions of seniors of any province; Statistics Canada 

has recently projected that by 2031 this province will have the 

highest proportion of seniors in Canada. 

AGING CONFERENCE 

HIGHLIGHTED 

ACHIEVEMENTS 

AND PROSPECTS 

A research conference titled “Aging Research in Newfoundland 

and Labrador: Achievements and Prospects,” featured 

several internationally recognized experts as keynote speakers: 

Dr. Howard Bergman, geriatric medicine, McGill University; Dr. 

Neena Chappell, Canada research chair in social gerontology, 

University of Victoria; Dr. Janice Keefe, director of the Nova 

Scotia Centre on Aging, Mount Saint Vincent University; 

and Dr. Anne Martin-Matthews, Department of Sociology, 

University of British Columbia (former scientific director of the 

Institute on Aging). 

A coinciding symposium to discuss a provincial centre on aging 

included panel discussions on centres on aging across Canada 

as well as recommendations for a provincial centre on aging.

Dean Strickland of Grenfell's Research Office, left, and Dr. David Peddle, associate VP (Grenfell Campus) academic, are co-chairs of the 

program committee for CU Expo 2013. The committee is reviewing submissions for presenters, workshops, panel discussions and more. 

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CU EXPO 2013 

RECEIVES GLOBAL 

SUBMISSIONS 

The 2013 Community-University Expo has received 230 

submissions from all over the world. CU Expo 2013: Engaging 

Shared Worlds, will take place in Corner Brook June 12-15. 

The submissions – including joint proposals – were received 

from some 570 people representing all the Canadian provinces 

the United States, and countries such as Germany, England, 

Israel, Qatar, South Africa, Uganda and Brazil. The proposals 

include suggestions for workshops, round table discussions, 

panel discussions, poster sessions and more. 

Each proposal is being reviewed by two reviewers – one 

from the community, and one from a university. There are 88 

reviewers in total from all over Canada and the United States. 

Once the proposals have been chosen, the CU Expo program 

committee will begin the process of putting together the 

program. CU Expo 2013 is a joint initiative of Grenfell Campus, 

Memorial University of Newfoundland, and the City of Corner 

Brook, with support from the provincial Rural Secretariat. 

The conference will bring together more than 500 individuals 

from all over the world, who will network, learn and more fully 

participate in community-university engagement. For more 

information or to submit your proposal online visit 

www.cuexpo2013.ca.

Dr. Antony Card, Grenfell’s associate vice-president research, centre, joined students Glen Keeling and Matthew Brockel at the recent 

provincial agriculture symposium. Mr. Keeling and Mr. Brockel were participants in the poster presentations portion of the event. 

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Renee Baldwin photo 

Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 

partnered with the Department of Natural Resources, Agriculture 

Development Branch and the Research Development Corporation 

in a one-day agrifoods symposium in Corner Brook. 

On Nov. 23, Our Food, Our Future: Growing the agriculture 

industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, took place at the 

Greenwood Inn and Suites. Dr. Gary Kachanoski, president and 

vice-chancellor of Memorial University, opened the event and 

participated in a panel presentation. Dr. Kachanoski is a 

renowned soil scientist, who has been inducted into the 

Canadian Conservation Hall of Fame for his work with rural 

communities and farm organizations. 

GRENFELL PARTNERS 

IN PROVINCIAL 

AGRICULTURE 

SYMPOSIUM 

“Memorial is making strides to be a leader in research and 

development in this field,” said Dr. Kachanoski. “With our 

recent announcement of the new environmental and 

agricultural lab for Grenfell Campus, we are well positioned to 

support the research needs of this industry.” Participants in the 

symposium heard about current agricultural research being 

conducted in the province as well as provincial agricultural 

research priorities. The symposium aimed to foster partnerships 

among various agencies and organizations and to generate 

next steps and actionable items.

As part of the Reunion 2012 activities, Western Regional School of Nursing hosted an open house. Here from left, are Linda Norman- 

Robbins, director, WRSON, nursing instructor Peggy Hancock, nursing students Cheryl Thorne, Erin Noseworthy, Philip March and 

Sarah Mercier, Teresa Kachanoski, Dr. Gary Kachanoski, president, Memorial University, and Dr. Mary Bluechardt, vice-president, 


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GRENFELL 

CELEBRATED IN 

REUNION 2012 

In August Grenfell Campus alumni and friends enjoyed events 

and festivities in conjunction with the pan-university havin’ a 

time: reunion 2012. 

“The havin’ a time reunion is about celebrating the shared 

successes of our alumni and Grenfell Campus,” said Dr. Mary 

Bluechardt, vice-president, Grenfell Campus. “This institution is 

critical to the achievements of so many people: our alumni, our 

students, our faculty and staff, and the people of our communities 

and our province. During these days, we celebrated the 

goals we’ve reached, the lives we’ve touched, and we listened 

to the stories of our graduates and friends – we’ve learned 

more about where our alumni’s lives have taken them.” 

Events included outdoor endeavours like kayaking, hiking and 

golfing; entertainment courtesy of Swig Away and a tour on 

Crystal Waters; and family events like swimming, barbecue and 

games. 

“Grenfell Campus has a great future lying ahead,” said 

Dr. Bluechardt. “The reunion is important, because not only is 

it fun and worthwhile, it will create a foundation and legacy for 

future reunion events.”

Dianne Noseworthy, an artist from St. John’s, has organized the Healing Artwork Exhibition currently on display at Western Memorial 

Regional Hospital. Here she stands next to Senses by Grenfell visual arts student Leanne Ward. 

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A new exhibit at Western Memorial Regional Hospital encourages 

patients and their families to explore the topic of healing 

through artwork produced by visual arts students at Grenfell 

Campus. 

The Healing Artwork Exhibition is an effort of artist Dianne 

Noseworthy of St. John’s, who seized the opportunity to pursue 

a project that combined her love of art with her interest in 

healing. 

HEALING 

THROUGH 

ARTWORK 

Ms. Noseworthy’s efforts resulted in the Healing Artwork 

Exhibition − a collaboration between Western Health and eight 

visual arts students. It is a group exhibition containing 12 pieces 

of artwork created using acrylic, oil, water colour, pencil, ink and 

mixed media. The pieces are placed strategically throughout 

the halls of Western Memorial Regional Hospital. 

Work in this show has been created to portray elements of 

healing for the viewer; each artist has expressed healing upon 

the canvas in unique ways. Some work evokes healing through 

jovial caricature, some encourages thought from childhood, 

some pieces help foster abstract thought, and others encourage 

healing through touch and scent.

The late Tina Dolter is seen here with two of her paintings, one of which is a portrait of Gordon Pinsent, one of the last portraits she 

painted. This photo was taken at the Reunion 2012 official launch and visual arts silent auction in August 2012. 

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REMEMBERING 

TINA DOLTER 

Grenfell Campus lost a cherished member of its alumni community 

last year. Visual arts graduate Tina Dolter passed away 

on Sept. 4, 2012. Ms. Dolter, an accomplished portrait artist, 

graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in 2002 and received the 

University Medal for Academic Excellence. 

Ms. Dolter worked largely in the media of oil painting and drawing. 

Her recent work involved a 10-year painting project titled 

The Sensuality of the Maturing Woman, a series of portraits and 

biographies of women over 40. The project won Ms. Dolter 

several Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council and Cultural 

Economic Development Program (CEDP) grants from the 

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Ms. Dolter's work is held in many corporate and private 

collections, as well as the permanent collection of the Grenfell 

Campus Art Gallery, the teaching collection of the print 

department of Grenfell Campus Visual Arts Department, and 

the Art Procurement Program of the Art Gallery of Newfoundland 

and Labrador (The Rooms). In addition to being a gifted 

artist, Ms. Dolter was an advocate for the artistic community 

and a dedicated volunteer. She co-founded of the League 

of Artists of Western Newfoundland (LAWN) in 2004 and was 

involved with the boards of several organizations.

Bachelor of education graduate Joclyn Sceviour posed with "her" pop-up at Memorial University's convocation in Corner Brook in 

October. Ms. Sceviour was one of several models featured on pop-up displays which showcase Grenfell's new brand. 

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Pamela Gill photo 

Marketing, recruitment and communications professionals at 

Grenfell Campus are in the midst of rolling out the campus’s new 

brand. A launch party was held at Grenfell Campus in October, 

the culmination of two years of planning, consultation and 

creative work. The new brand asks students, faculty and staff to 

‘Find your corner.’ 

GRENFELL 

LAUNCHES 

NEW BRAND 

The new brand comes to life through photography by nationally 

renowned photographer David Howells, who captured Grenfell’s 

personality through images of students, faculty and staff in a 

unique, raw style. 

“These are real people in their natural settings – an authentic 

picture of the Grenfell experience,” said Joann Fitzgerald, 

marketing manager, Grenfell Campus. The primary piece of the 

new brand is the viewbook. It features the unique photography 

and uses “er” words to describe the people at Grenfell Campus 

– those who are action oriented: “doers.” 

A multi-media campaign is continuing. The faces of Grenfell 

students are on buses and mall posters, and are part of an 

online, television and cinema campaign at various cities throughout 

Atlantic Canada.

THROUGH THE LENS ... 

Grenfell's new brand is on the move! Clockwise from left: Giant wall decals adorn 

the walls leading into the Arts and Science Building; one of several signs used 

in shopping malls in the Maritimes; Grenfell graduate Aaron Smith branded 

himself for Hallowe'en; and Jessica Dawe, Molly Noseworthy and Libby 

Blaxland donned their favourite "-er" words for the Corner Brook Santa Claus 

Parade. Photos by Tom Cochrane and Pamela Gill 

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