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ALGOMA U TODAY3CONTRIBUTING EDITORSJoanne Nanne, Canada Post Publicaons Mail Agreementno. 40005450 Staying Connected: Message from the Alumni Council Chair 4 Moving Forward During Unprecedented Times: The President’s message 5 Algoma U Becomes a Family Affair 6 Truth and Reconciliation: Algoma U commied to moving forward 8 Shifting Our Perspective 11 Brampton Showcase a Huge Success 12 Sault Ste. Marie Campus Master Plan Update 13 The New School of Life Sciences & the Environment: 14 The next evoluon of programming at Algoma U Environmental Science Program Offers Opportunities to Algoma U Student 16 Dr. Jenna Congdon: Pursuing her love of science 17 Experiential Learning at Algoma U Bridges the Skills Gap 18 Algoma U Celebrates Graduating Students 20 Algoma U’s Brampton Campus Applauds Graduate Achievements 22 Graduate Success in the North 23 Algoma U Grads Powering the Sault’s Economic Development 24 Algoma U Community Promotes Diversity Beyond Campus 26 Drs. Payandeh Create a Lasting Tribute 28 Prince Women’s Institute & Prince Township Pay it Forward 29 2019 John R. Rhodes Dinner Honours McDougall Family and Scholarship Recipient 30 Annual Homecoming Festivities Reconnect our Growing Alumni Family 32 University Partners with Ontario Colleges on 2+2 Agreements 34 Partnering to Make Social Work Accessible in Remote Northern Communities 35 A Member of the Algoma U Family Retires After Decades of Service 36 Algoma University Appoints Mario Turco as Second Chancellor in School History 37 Alumnus Creates New Bursary to Help Black Students 38 Tremendous Response to Algoma University Student Emergency Fund 40 Exciting Varsity News 41 Looking Back at Our Events 42ALGOMA U TODAYIn is Issue PAGE 82020SUMMERPHOTOS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
ALGOMA U TODAY4ALUMNI CHAIR’S MESSAGEMessage from the Alumni Council ChairIPatrick Murray – BBA STAYING CONNECTED
ALGOMA U TODAY5PRESIDENT’S MESSAGETAsima Vezina, MOVING FORWARD DURING UNPRECEDENTED TIMESThe President’s message2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY6ALUMNI PROFILEPHOTO COURTESY OF DARREN TAYLOR/SOOTODAY
ALGOMA U TODAY7T“He was very proud and put a lot of work into his studies. I remember being at his graduaon and seeing the accomplishment on his face, especially as a mature student in his mid-fores, who came to the Sault with nothing, from Toronto.” “I was hooked. I took classes with Drs. Jan Clarke, Harvey Briggs, and Deborah Woodman. I like to say that I got a major in Woodman, and a minor in Psych.”“I was also almost starstruck with Dr. Linda Savory Gordon. She has had such an impact on the community. I feel very fortunate to now be working with a mentor.” “I loved being at Algoma, so I took as many courses as I could, and I parcipated in the summer instute credit programs as well.” “Such low turnout and complacency gave me my mandate to get people engaged.” “we”ALGOMA U BECOMES A FAMILY AFFAIRWrien by Nadine Robinsonn“It was a signicant victory, and I saw it as a testament to the work we were doing. I negoated a resource revenue sharing agreement as the lead negoator on tribal council with the Ontario government and negoated a substanal federal selement. We also got our land back aer 112 years. That said, my biggest accomplishment is maintaining family at the same me as making this happen. Every chance I have, I am with them.”“It’s nice to be able to give back and inspire the students to think dierently. Algoma was a very accommodang, safe place to learn. It is also special because of the recognion of the First Naon relaonship with Shingwauk University, and the history of the building itself as a residenal school.”ALUMNI PROFILEIt’s nice to be able to give back and inspire the students to think dierently.2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY8TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION: Algoma U committed to moving forwardWrien by Rick McGeeUNIVERSITY SUCCESS
ALGOMA U TODAY9G“to advance healing and reconciliaon.”“This didn’t just happen overnight. The grammas and grandpas that I’ve been working with have been doing this work for 44, 45 years now. They are the ones who came here when it was a residenal school. They are the same ones who gathered in 1981 and said we need to UNIVERSITY SUCCESS“It’s been a huge, huge opportunity but it’s one that had a foundaon that’s already been established. The great work that’s been done by Algoma University and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig over the last few years has been based on the work of the Truth and Reconciliaon Commission and that has been aributed directly to the Survivors of Shingwauk and the role that they have played here not just locally and regionally but also naonally.”Isadore Day,gure out a place to come together, to reconnect, to share our stories and talk about these experiences.”“Teaching Wigwam.”“Culvate cross-cultural learning between Aboriginal communies and other communies, in keeping with the history of Algoma University College and its geographic site.”...connued on page 102020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY10“The most important thing that I wanted to highlight was that just because residenal schools are closed, it doesn’t mean that the ugliness sll isn’t present in day-to-day lives. I am the second generaon out. I had three grandparents that went to residenal schools. I wanted to really share the perspecve of being second generaon out — it sll aects me. I was chosen to represent my school and that was a big honour.”Makayla Webkamigad, Connued from page 9...“I was so happy and thrilled to learn that so many university presidents were coming from across Canada. To me, that was a giganc thing. I think from some of the ones I’ve spoken to, they learned so much in the short me they have been here. Educaon is so fantasc. Everything went so well. It couldn’t have been beer.” Shirley Roach, “Given our special mission, Algoma University has increasingly assumed a leadership role in supporng naonal truth, reconciliaon and healing eorts. The recent success of the 5th Annual Naonal Building Reconciliaon Forum is one key example. Furthermore, the Reclaiming Shingwauk Hall project has helped Algoma share the historical signicance of our site and the true history of Canada’s residenal school era with an ever-increasing number of visitors. Our eorts are making a posive dierence to this important naonal dialogue.” Asima Vezina, “unique Indigenous pillar of Ontario’s publicly supported post-secondary educaon and training system.”“Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig can provide those land-based and culture-based experiences, while Algoma provides opportunies for students to study psychology, business, social work and the various other programs that we currently oer,”“This has been an A-plus-plus event — really outstanding with a deep rich context, terric people and beaufully organized. It’s been an outstanding naonal event. People are impressed by Algoma. They’re deeply touched by talking and meeng with Survivors and hearing their stories. They’re impressed by Sault Ste. Marie and how the city has also embraced reconciliaon.”Paul Davidson, UNIVERSITY SUCCESS...connued on page 11“calls to acon”
ALGOMA U TODAY11A“equitable, respecul and trusng relaonships”“All police ocers and civilian sta — about 200 people in total — will have gone through the training by the me we nish,”SHIFTING OUR PERSPECTIVEUNIVERSITY SUCCESS“We heard stories of terror and sadness in the past, and stories of unbelievable resilience,” “The residue Survivors live with is quite real and palpable. I shared what we learned with our team. Our partnerships with Algoma and the Centre are vital.” “I thought the Forum was very much needed as part of the journey towards reconciliaon,”“In the halls of academia, we have the makers of the future. This whole reconciliaon process started with a group of Shingwauk Residenal School Survivors who wanted to move their issues forward. To be where we are now is another step forward towards our goal. It will take many, many years for truth and reconciliaon to happen. It is essenal if Canada is to have peace and harmony with Aboriginal people.”“I think the most important part of this is that we shared stories, because not many Canadians appreciate the tragedy, the outcomes and the ramicaons of the residenal schools. So, that to me is probably the biggest takeaway.How do we now start to heal? How do post-secondary instuons and leaders in educaon help nd our true place in society? It started with educaon and it will end with educaon. It’s ongoing.”“I think this eort to reclaim the memory of the residenal school in the University is awe-inspiring. I have never seen anything like this. This is important for teachers, students and visitors. The exhibit is meaningful not just at Algoma but for the history of Canada.” “The Forum visitors’ comments were overwhelmingly posive with many reecng on the importance of sharing the history of the Shingwauk site and the history of residenal schools, and the importance of this informaon being available to teach students and the broader public across Canada. Likewise, some folks remarked on the uniqueness of the space and the impact of centring Survivor voices and narraves throughout the Reclaiming Shingwauk Hall exhibit.”“To do what they’re doing here at Algoma is a great thing,” “To do what they’re doing here, you have to have the right heart. To me it’s an educaonal facility learning about the true history of Canada and they’re willing to teach everyone else about it. You need to know the truth before you can reconcile. This whole country is on a healing journey. We need to forgive each other. That’s a huge part for me. You have to forgive to move forward.”Wrien by Rick McGee“I think the most important part of this is that we shared stories, because not many Canadians appreciate the tragedy, the outcomes and the ramicaons of the residenal schools.”2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY12BRAMPTON CAMPUS SHOWCASE A HUGE SUCCESSWrien by Brian LeahyI“We are celebrang the next phase of the City of Brampton and its partnership with Algoma University. We have the world in this city, and it is the perfect mosaic for Algoma to succeed.”Mayor Patrick BrownUNIVERSITY SUCCESS
ALGOMA U TODAY13FUTURE PLANNINGSAULT STE. MARIE CAMPUS MASTER PLAN UPDATEWrien by Brian LeahyO• • • • • • 2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY14D “a great opportunity,” “a lot of say in how we would shape the new Biology program,”“When I began, the rst-year biology class had seventeen students, many of which were taking the course as an elecve in Psychology. This fall, there are over seventy-ve students in that class, and most of them are compleng majors in Biology or Environmental Science,”“The three programs represent strengths at the university, with Biology and Psychology programs having strong enrolment, and with the Environmental Science program already up to over thirty students before we’ve even run the program for a full three years,” PROGRAM PROFILE...connued on page 15THE NEW SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES & THE ENVIRONMENT: The next evolution of programming at Algoma UWrien by Jessica Ferlaino
ALGOMA U TODAY15“The School arose out of a series of meengs and discussions we held regarding how we wished to proceed and grow as a group of like-minded sciensts and educators,” “Students learn to become sciensts while taking their degrees,”“we can drive posive outcomes for students and consequently increase the aracveness of our programs to prospecve students,” “with the natural growth of our environmental sciences program, our expanded opons for students pursuing the health sciences, and our expectaon that we will have a master’s program in biology, it is reasonable to expect the School to grow to ve-hundred majors within the next ve to ten years.” “There is tremendous support in the community for the School,”PROGRAM PROFILE“has connually supported researchers in the Biology department, allowing us to use their research Arboretum for projects spanning over ten years.”“Addionally, as we move along in our development of a Master of Biology, we have received considerable support from a number of external groups, including the Sault Ste. Marie Innovaon Centre.”“Students learn to become sciensts while taking their degrees.”2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY16KBecause of the guidance of the professors, classmates, and friends I’ve met here, I denitely have a beer idea about what I’d like to do in my future.” “I read scienc literature and compiled a list of forage species (plants grown to feed livestock). Then I collected data from ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PROGRAM OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALGOMA U STUDENTWrien by Nadine Robinsona variety of databases on herbaceous plots in northeastern North America, and determined the proporons of these forage species in comparison to other vegetaon species. I really enjoyed the independence given to me during my internship, and the experience I gained on working with databases and spreadsheets. ( . . . ) I feel a lot more prepared for what it will be like to work on my honours thesis, and for what it might be like to conduct database research as a potenal job in the future.” “There’s a lot of plants and large windows that really make a comfortable atmosphere. The people who work or volunteer there are so friendly and make it a calm space for me to do work, including on my connued work with forage species.”“I learned a lot about so many dierent species and the importance of protected areas. It also showed me how a seemingly simple soluon can have such a large impact on wildlife. It’s inspired me toward the potenal path of working in conservaon as a future career.” “I want to do my part in protecng our earth, and I knew that by choosing the Environmental Science program I would be one step ahead.”“In addion to language classes, I took a World Polics and Global Issues class and an Introducon to Korean History class. I really loved learning Korean, and it’s something that I want to connue. I learned a lot of things from that experience that I’ll keep with me for the rest of my life.” “I would recommend Algoma U to people who are looking to get something extra out of their university educaon. You truly get to know your teachers and your classmates, and there’s plenty of volunteer opportunies for you to gain experience in the things you’re interested in. Addionally, Algoma U prides itself in its diversity of students, sta, and partners, so there’s many dierent perspecves to learn if you have an open mind.”STUDENT PROFILE“I want to do my part in protecng our earth, and I knew that by choosing the Environmental Science program I would be one step ahead.”
ALGOMA U TODAY17ALUMNI PROFILEJ“Algoma U oered everything that other universies did, but without having to move away from home when I was sll trying to gure out what I wanted to be when I grew up.” “the female Dave Brodbeck.” “I have never met a more passionate instructor, and he later became my honours supervisor.”“The small class size allowed me to get to know my professors, and that landed me a volunteer research posion in Dwayne Keough’s laboratory rst. Then DR. JENNA CONGDON: Pursuing her love of scienceWrien by Nadine RobinsonCheryl Reed-Elder proposed that I work as a paid Teaching Assistant (TA), and I later became the head TA under Laurie Bloomeld’s supervision. I likely wouldn’t have had these opportunies in larger classes at another university.”“I thank her for choosing me as a volunteer research student as well as an NSERC USRA student. She prepared me well for work in the lab and experience with studying songbirds.” “People like Dave Brodbeck, Laurie Bloomeld, and Paul Dupuis taught me that being a scienst is the greatest job, meant for some very cool people. They guided me throughout, oering experiences which allowed me to gure out what I liked… and thanks to that experience I saw my future. I was never a number.”“I cannot say enough good things about my experience at Algoma U -- it made me who I am. I would not have had the opportunies I did if it were not for Algoma U and the close-knit community it provided. I can’t believe that I ever considered going elsewhere and am so thankful I didn’t. At Algoma, I started dang my now husband, I met some of my best friends, I saved a lot of money and have an even beer relaonship with my parents because I stayed at home. And I got all the informaon, skills, and reference leers to be successful in geng into graduate school and beyond. … My husband and I wear our matching Algoma U grad rings with pride.”“They guided me throughout, oering experiences which allowed me to gure out what I liked… and thanks to that experience I saw my future. I was never a number.”2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY18EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT ALGOMA U BRIDGES THE SKILLS GAPWrien by Jessica FerlainoB “The priority responded to an enhanced focus by students, parents and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universies on the importance of fostering career preparedness and the development of career skills in university students,” “One of Algoma’s strengths is the PROGRAM PROFILE...connued on page 19
ALGOMA U TODAY19opportunies students have to conduct research and complete project work with faculty.”“There were forty-eight students on campus this past summer working with faculty on research projects. In many academic programs, students complete hands-on research projects to fulll capstone thesis requirements.” a, “mission to help students navigate meaningful career paths by facilitang learning experiences that build professional skills, knowledge, and values and to connect academic learning to real-world experiences,”“bridge the gap and prepare graduates to thrive in diverse careers of the twenty-rst century.” “RBC is also providing support for Algoma U to run its own network through Ten Thousand Coees. Ten Thousand Coees is an online networking plaorm that pairs students with working professionals,”“Without the support of the Government of Ontario through its Career Ready Fund,”“Faculty are reaching out to community partners to incorporate projects and service learning into courses. Faculty are also reaching out for support as they explore new opportunies for their students. I am impressed with the level of commitment and creavity as faculty lead the EL work,” “In the long-term, the goal is to have all students at Algoma, regardless of which program they are in, have opons to parcipate in hands-on learning opportunies. The aim is for all graduates of Algoma U to possess the professional skills, knowledge, and experse needed to navigate meaningful career paths based on their individual interests and areas of experse,” PROGRAM PROFILE 2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY20GUNIVERSITY SUCCESSALGOMA U CELEBRATES GRADUATING STUDENTS
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ALGOMA U TODAY22ALGOMA U’S BRAMPTON CAMPUS APPLAUDS GRADUATE ACHIEVEMENTST “Convocaon is a special me for the University as we recognize student achievement and scholarship,” “The University has made student success a strategic priority and today, we acknowledge academic excellence as we honour the graduang class of 2019.” “It is an excing day for the Algoma University School of Business & Economics graduates here in Brampton,” I am honoured to have been asked to speak at Convocaon today. I want to extend best wishes to the graduates in their next pursuit. I encourage you to pursue a business career in Brampton!”UNIVERSITY SUCCESS
ALGOMA U TODAY23GRADUATE SUCCESS IN THE NORTHA“We are delighted to parcipate in the Northern College Convocaon ceremony and to share as a partner in the celebraon of the success of both Northern College and Algoma University students. Congratulaons to each and every one of the graduates celebrang today!”Congratulaons to all 2019 and 2020 Algoma U graduates! UNIVERSITY SUCCESS2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY24T“In a nutshell, if a company is looking to establish or expand, we’ll help them assess the business model to idenfy potenal funding opportunies and other resource requirements,” “A large part of our me is spent meeng and interacng with current and aspiring business owners. When we meet with clients, one of the rst quesons we ask is: ‘What can we do to help you succeed?’”“A thriving post-secondary sector is vital for the local economy,”Over the years, I’ve been pleased and proud to have worked with the Algoma U team on a number of growth iniaves. It’s great to see things come full-circle. In my economic development roles, I have partnered with local post-secondary instuons on projects. It’s great to work with the university I graduated from.”ALGOMA U GRADS POWERING THE SAULT’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTWrien by Marc Capancioni“In my economic development roles, I have partnered with local post-secondary instuons on projects. It’s great to work with the university I graduated from.”ALUMNI PROFILE
ALGOMA U TODAY25“My university educaon helped teach me social interacon skills,” “Through my program at Algoma U, I not only learned the fundamentals of the ne arts and design, but I also learned how to develop a career in the arts, culture and heritage sector,”“The problem-solving skills I developed while in university have connued to be a constant asset to my career, and I have found that they are fully transferable to any discipline.” “The problem-solving skills I developed while in university have connued to be a constant asset to my career, and I have found that they are fully transferable to any discipline.”ALUMNI PROFILE2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY26A“Robert and I were instrumental in changing a lot of things when it came to diversity at the University,” “We started a club called the Algoma Mulcultural Students Associaon. Robert was President and I was Vice-President. We were instrumental in developing cultural acvies, bridging the gap between domesc students and internaonal students so they could experience some of our culture.”“We were trying to inuence changes in the University’s culture,”“So, we kind of started a pathway for things to change. We were very, very acve in the student government. The University learned a lot from us and we learned a lot from them. It also opened up pathways for us to travel to other parts of Ontario and engage with the Canadian Federaon of Students. We learned a lot from that, as well.”“go-to guy” “I’ve had so many opportunies to grow as a person and on this diversity porolio in three sengs — Algoma University, Sault College and the city of Sault Ste. Marie,”“There are so many opportunies for domesc and internaonal students to learn from each other.” “The University has a lot of internaonal students,” Everyone helps each other make Brampton their home. The sta is also very supporve and they are always open to helping.”“It is very important for me to connect with my professors and aer some extensive research, I determined Algoma best met my requirements. It is also really excing to be studying in the heart of Brampton.“The mulcultural environment of Algoma, Brampton has really helped me learn new ways of approaching situaons. ALGOMA U COMMUNITY PROMOTES DIVERSITY BEYOND CAMPUSWrien by Rick McGeeUNIVERSITY SUCCESS
ALGOMA U TODAY27The addion of new perspecves has really helped me rene my crical thinking and grow as a person, as well as professionally. I would recommend Algoma, Brampton to other internaonal students as I believe the culture and atmosphere are truly unique. It has a pure feeling of ‘home,’ and everyone helps each other to grow, which is one of the best environments to be part of.”“Last fall, Algoma welcomed a record number of students to our University,” “Including those of Anishinaabe descent, these students represent 53 dierent countries from across the globe helping to create a rich and vibrant cross-cultural learning environment both inside and outside the classroom. Chief Shingwauk’s vision is coming to life at Algoma — many cultures coming together to learn from and with each other. It is beauful to see and an inspiraon for us all!”“We are working on having a very diverse internaonal student body for lots of reasons,”“Part of it is managing risk, but it’s also important in terms of campus culture. You want to be as diverse as possible. The heart of it (diversity) is probably around educaonal experience. It’s great to have as many points of view in a class as you can.”“It’s a 10-year agreement that we’re working on with the college. So if it goes well — if students come here, enjoy their me and are successful — that would be 20 students a year for 10 years.“Algoma is a welcoming University, small and friendly. That makes a big dierence. If you’re sending your kids across the world, you want to be sure they’ll be taken care of. That’s the concern of parents. Will they be safe? Are they going to succeed? Is their mental health going to be okay? Algoma answers a lot of those quesons. The Sault is a good t for them.” “We’re exible and open-minded. I would say in Ontario we are experts in working with colleges. That’s what we do well — we recognize college credits. We also have the ability to move prey quickly. There aren’t that many levels of bureaucracy.”“recognizes a business or organizaon that embraces, celebrates and applies holisc inclusion and parcipaon of a diverse people, making the workplace a beer environment in which to work, and the community a beer place in which to live, work and raise a family.”“Algoma U has been very supporve,” “Normally, they invite us to their orientaon sessions at the beginning of the semester. So, we go there and have a presentaon about the services we provide and how important they are for the students.“Students come here (SCCC) for various reasons. We have students coming because they are looking for employment or because they have immigraon-related concerns and they are looking for support. We have students coming here because they are new and they are looking for ways to make connecons. Somemes they are looking to make connecons with other cultural groups that they idenfy with. So that’s how we come in, because we have partnerships with the other cultural groups.”UNIVERSITY SUCCESS2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY28Thanks to the altruism of an exemplary Sault Ste. Marie couple, select high-achieving Algoma U students in two disciplines will receive recognition and financial support for years to come.Drs. Bijan and Simin Payandeh have funded new scholarships in their name. Their donation creates two $2,500 awards for presentation annually, beginning in 2020.Born and raised in Iran, both Payandehs were gifted learners who excelled academically. Their accomplishments led to many rewards, including being selected for scholastic medals from the late Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.Simin earned the top marks in her class for five straight years while completing D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) studies in her native land. Meanwhile, merit-based scholarships helped Bijan fulfill Ph.D. requirements in forest biometry during seven years of study at Oregon State University.Just over 50 years ago, the young, newly married immigrants relocated to Sault Ste. Marie to begin a new life together. In 1968 Bijan had accepted a research scientist post with the Great Lakes Forestry Centre, where he worked for three decades.Major barriers, however, delayed the start of Simin’s career. She first needed to learn English, including the complex terminology of her profession. Next came the matter of qualifying for a provincial licence. That meant passing two weeks of rigorous examinations administered by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.“It was very difficult,” Simin recalled. “It was in Toronto and I was on my own.” But the determined young woman came through with flying colours. When Dr. Lou Lukenda provided an opportunity in his practice, Simin became Sault Ste. Marie’s first female dentist. She later established her own solo practice and, overall, served patients for 38 years.Unusually compelling life experiences and deeply held values shaped the Payandehs’ largesse and the awards that have emerged from it.“The main reason for this scholarship is that Simin and I came to this country with very little money and although our families could have helped us — especially hers — they didn’t offer any and we didn’t ask for it,” Bijan said. “We decided that we were going to do it on our own depending on our dedication, relying on our own perseverance and so forth.“We were fortunate enough to be blessed with three children who were healthy and bright. We brought them up the way we were used to back home with extreme love and attention, following the Zoroastrian traditions of ‘Good Words,’ ‘Good Deeds’ and ‘Good Thoughts,’ in addition to working hard to set an example. They grew up to be very successful and very hard working.”The children are: Nina, a Sault Ste. Marie registered massage therapist with a master’s degree in nursing education; Jubin, a Thunder Bay orthopedic surgeon; and Jian, a Lead Scientist in Structural Biology with Genentech Pharmaceuticals in California.“Both Simin and I are so dedicated to higher education that we decided to provide these scholarships as a lasting tribute to our name for individuals who should be able to benefit from it for their future progress and families,” Bijan continued. “We would like to see younger people follow our example.”Simin cited the influence of her father.“He sent us all (including her two sisters and one brother, who also became highly respected professionals) to private schools when he didn’t have to. He did so because he believed in education. Bijan and I worked hard. We saved and we started from nothing. We are so glad that we can do this.”AU President and Vice-Chancellor Asima Vezina underscored the new scholarship’s significance: “Access to top-quality undergraduate programs in areas such as Biology and Computer Science continues to be a challenge for many students. Algoma University is grateful for the generous support provided by Dr. Bijan and Dr. Simin Payandeh that will help ensure the academic dreams of worthy recipients from these academic disciplines become a reality.”DRS. PAYANDEH CREATE a lasting tribute Written by: Rick McGee“Both Simin and I are so dedicated to higher education that we decided to provide these scholarships as a lasting tribute to our name for individuals who should be able to benefit from it for their future progress and families.”Dr. Bijan PayandehEducation is an investment for a lifetime. Pictured above: Drs. Simin and Bijan Payandeh
ALGOMA U TODAY29PRINCE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE & PRINCE TOWNSHIPpay forward Written by: Marc CapancioniThe Prince Women’s Institute has a mandate – to help improve the quality of life for its community and residents by promoting personal development through education and partnerships.A few years ago, the Institute saw an opportunity to further deliver on its mandate. The charitable organization partnered with Prince Township to establish a scholarship at Algoma U.The Prince Women’s Institute and Prince Township Scholarship Award provides $500 annually to a first-year, full-time student who’s a resident of the area township. If a first-year student does not meet this criteria, the award is made available to an upper-year student who does.“Our goal is to build a better livelihood for our community, and we see education as a great way to do that,” said Sandy Fulcher, a member of the Prince Women’s Institute who previously served as the organization’s President and Chair. “That’s why our members established the scholarship award at Algoma University. We wanted to give back to our community by supporting and promoting education.”These sentiments were echoed by Prince Township. Its Council also saw the scholarship as an opportunity to give back to citizens. “It’s really important that students have support,” said Peggy Greco, the township’s Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk-Treasurer. “Our Council felt that it was important to provide support to students attending Algoma University. If we can help them – even a little bit – the support goes a long way.”“Our Council felt that it was important to provide support to students attending Algoma University. If we can help them – even a little bit – the support goes a long way.”Past recipients of the Prince Women’s Institute and Prince Township Scholar-ship Award are Graham Slater (2019) and Trista Curran (2018).Meanwhile, to undertake its charitable work and give back to the community, the Prince Women’s Institute delivers a number of programs and activities throughout the year, including bake sales and other fundraising events. The organization is part of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada, a regis-tered charity dedicated to serving cities and townships across the country through advocacy and educational programs.With a rich and storied history of giving back, the first Women’s Institute was founded in 1897 in Stoney Creek, Ontario. Since then, the organization spread worldwide with chapters open-ing up in countries throughout the British Commonwealth, including the United Kingdom, South Africa, New Zealand and Zimbabwe.To learn more about the Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada please visit www.fwic.ca. “Our goal is to build a better livelihood for our community, and we see education as a great way to do that.” Sandy Fulcher, Prince Women’s Institute memberPictured above, left to right: Margaret Christenson, Prince Women’s Institute; Jenna Bannister, student recipient of the Prince Women’s Institute & Prince Township Scholarship; and Peggy Greco, Prince Township.Peggy Greco, Prince Township
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ALGOMA U TODAY34S “Our objecve is to make the transion as seamless as possible,”“In smaller communies like Sault Ste. Marie, it’s more natural to see collaboraon instead of compeon between post-secondary instutes. We see the 2+2 agreements as a great opportunity UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH ONTARIO COLLEGES ON 2+2 AGREEMENTSWrien by Marc Capancionito work with our college partners while providing more opportunies for students.”“We entered into the 2+2 agreements to provide students with accelerated degree compleon opons aer nishing the requirements of a college diploma,”“The pathways agreements provide students with an opportunity to obtain both a college and university credenal in the me normally required to complete only a university degree.”“The 2+2 pathways are the result of a lot of work on both sides,” are “many points of access to a university educaon,”“We’re not ‘one size ts all.’ We want everyone who wants to learn to have that opportunity.”“We’re very open to collaborang with college partners,”“Our goal is to be creave and exible with our program oerings and pathways agreements. Removing barriers for students is what guides and movates us.” NEW INITIATIVES
ALGOMA U TODAY35“I have a strong aachment to the city,” “It’s been an interesng journey to now be living and working in my late-father’s hometown. I get to visit places that I know my dad used to spend me in, like the curling rink. We have strong family roots in Timmins.”“There’s a connecvity in Timmins that you don’t get in the G.T.A.,” “When I moved here, I was overwhelmed by how welcoming everyone was – from my work colleagues and students, to my neighbours and landlord. It was quite lovely.” “Our goal is to make social work credenals, such as the BSW, more accessible for people who live and work in remote northern communies,”PARTNERING TO MAKE SOCIAL WORK ACCESSIBLE IN REMOTE NORTHERN COMMUNITIESWrien by Marc CapancioniEMILENE DUMOULIN“It’s all about student sasfacon,” “I love everything about my job, especially interacng with students. I come from a helping eld, and I constantly remind the students to take care of themselves rst. Self-help is very important.”“These acvies bring students together and helps them to get to know each other,” “It’s immensely important to bring the dierent groups together.”“We’re a smaller university, which allows us to provide more engagement with students,”“There’s nothing beer than learning that a graduang student recommended to a friend or family member to enroll in Algoma University,”“That always puts a smile on my face.”JOANNE AZEVEDOUNIVERSITY SUCCESS2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY36I “to help them computerize the accounng system,” A MEMBER OF THE ALGOMA U FAMILY RETIRES AFTER DECADES OF SERVICE Wrien by Jessica Ferlaino“As a student, I remember the computer science classes taking place at Sault College as we had no computer labs. The Wishart Library, the GLC, the residence building, the Convergence Centre were all built during my me here,”“It’s sll small enough to know everyone. Mind you, in recent years with the expansion, it’s become harder to know everyone.” “I will miss the sta, faculty and the students that make up the wonderful Algoma family,”STAFF PROFILE
ALGOMA U TODAY37A“Mario is a community champion who truly understands the importance of educaon both to the individual and community,”“He will be an excellent Chancellor for Algoma University; parcularly in this period of program and enrolment growth where we will welcome increasing numbers of students and employees locally, provincially, naonally and from across the world.” “I am honoured and pleased to be chosen as Chancellor of Algoma University,”“Working in educaon has been my life calling. I have been fortunate to be associated with students, educators, and other stakeholders from the elementary, ALGOMA UNIVERSITY APPOINTS MARIO TURCO AS SECOND CHANCELLOR IN SCHOOL HISTORYWrien by Brian Leahyto the university level advocang the importance of educaon to the individual and to society in general. Algoma University has exemplary leadership, faculty, and sta. I am impressed with their great work, their many accomplishments and ambious direcon for the future. I look forward to working with all members of the university and its partners to advance its vision and mission to provide rst-class educaon while at the same me culvang cross-cultural learning through partnerships with Indigenous communies, organizaons and groups. I thank the Algoma University Board of Governors, the selecon commiee, and my nominators for their condence and support in my appointment.”“Our University community is excited to have Mario Turco appointed to the role of Chancellor,”“His skill set will be an important asset as we move forward with our Special Mission, new programming, an aggressive capital plan and targeted enrolment growth on all three campuses. He is a wonderful choice to help the University connue the tremendous work done by Chancellor Horn to raise the prole of Algoma University within the communies we serve.”“I have been fortunate to be associated with students, educators, and other stakeholders from the elementary, to the university level advocang the importance of educaon to the individual and to society in general.” UNIVERSITY SUCCESS2020SUMMER
ALGOMA U TODAY38M“I established a new award to help Black students nance their post-secondary educaon,” “I am a rm believer in educaon. The more we educate people, the more our world is made a beer place. Nelson Mandela once said, ‘Educaon is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ I believe that.” “My experience as a university student has shown me the importance of educaon and how I can make wise decisions in my life,” “Being part of the Business program at Algoma has set me up for many successes throughout my career. Now as a faculty member, I want to give back the knowledge and experience I have gained and help students so that they can have success in their careers and lives.“I wanted to alleviate the stresses of the costs so that Black students can concentrate on their studies and excelling in their chosen programs. I have noced too many Black students within my community dropping out of post-secondary educaon and their primary reason is cost and I want to help. By providing these types of bursaries this allows more Black students to nish university and excel in their chosen future careers.”ALUMNUS CREATES NEW BURSARY TO HELP BLACK STUDENTSWrien by Rick McGee“I wanted to alleviate the stresses of the costs so that Black students can concentrate on their studies and excelling in their chosen programs. I have noced too many Black students within my community dropping out of post-secondary educaon and their primary reason is cost and I want to help.” ALUMNI PROFILE
You can change the life of a student. Your donation today will help a student who one day may change our community or change the world! Your donation will provide an Algoma U student with a learning experience that will be cherished for a lifetime. You can give a deserving Algoma U student the chance to reach their goals and dreams; to become the very best that they can be. Our students are future teachers, business leaders, scientists, doctors, programmers and creators of new knowledge. The possibilities and opportunities are endless!For more information on how you can invest in the life of an Algoma University student, please contact: Bev Teller, CFRE, Alumni & Development OcerAlgoma University, 1520 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4Phone: 705-949-2301, ext. 4125 E-mail: bev.teller@algomau.caEducation is an investment for a lifetime.Your gift changes lives. Invest in an Algoma U student today! MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAMm Preauthorized bank deduction (Please attach a VOID cheque) deducted on the 15th of each month.m I would like to become a monthly donor by debiting my credit card. (Please complete credit card information.) Please indicate the amount that you wish to donate monthly: m $20 per month m $10 per month m $5 per month m $ per monthName: Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Yes, I would like to invest in an Algoma U student! I wish to contribute by:m From time to time, Algoma U may publish the names of donors to the Annual Campaign. If you do not wish to have your name publicly listed as a donor, please check here. I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATIONm Cheque enclosed for $ . (Please make cheque payable to Algoma University.)m Credit card payment in the amount of $ . m VISA m MasterCardName on card: Card Number: Expiration Date: Cardholder’s Signature: Donations can also be made online at www.algomau.ca/giving/Please direct my donation to:m Algoma U Fund (unrestricted gift) m Arthur A. Wishart Library m Scholarship & Bursaries program m Varsity Sportsm Student Emergency Fundwww.algomau.caCharitable Registration #: 8266 30865 RR0001
ALGOMA U TODAY40ATREMENDOUS RESPONSE TO ALGOMA UNIVERSITY STUDENT EMERGENCY FUNDWrien by Megan Parlowe“During these mes of uncertainty, these funds not only helped with the essenals but they brought back a sense of security I was lacking, thank you,”“Come Together”“our students are the future, we can’t abandon them when their needs are the greatest.” Our students are the future, we can’t abandon them when their needs are the greatest.NEW INITIATIVES
ALGOMA U TODAY41EXCITING VARSITY NEWS “Before this year, I had never raced,”“I came out for a couple of pracces and I just fell in love with skiing. This weekend was a blast.”ALGOMA U THUNDERBIRDS WRESTLERS RANK IN U SPORTS TOP TENNEW LOOK FOR UNIVERSITY MASCOT “BOOMER”COMMUNITY COLLABORATION CO-HOSTS 2020 OUA NORDIC SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS.“The U Sports rankings help us to rearm with our athletes that what we are doing is working. They have made a lot of progress technically but the most improvement has been seen with their own mat intelligence”The team has also been working extremely hard to increase physical tness, with the focus on maintaining explosiveness in the later minutes of a match.”ATHLETICS UPDATES2020SUMMER
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lanning is such a major part of our lives. We plan for our daily activities, upcoming events in our personal or professional lives and unexpected situations. Planning is both prudent and responsible. Planning is also a thoughtful and important way of approaching our charitable giving. Planning gifts to charity through a gift in your will or through life insurance ensures that the causes and organizations that you have deemed important during your lifetime continue to benet from your support in perpetuity. There may also be tax benets and implications that are important considerations for your family and heirs, both now and in the future. There are many options available to you which can help to meet your philanthropic goals today and possibly provide you and your estate considerable tax savings in the future. Such options include gifts through:• Bequests • Life Insurance• RRSP/RRIF Funds• Securities• Charitable Gift Annuities• Charitable Remainder TrustsYour commitment to excellence in education can continue with a gift that is planned today to prepare for the future. Please consider discussing with your nancial advisors today, how you can plan to maintain your legacy and commitment to Algoma University.For information on how you can leave your legacy, and possibly receive considerable tax benets please complete the following form and return it to:Bev. Teller, CFRE Alumni & Development OfcerAlgoma University 1520 Queen St, East Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4Ph: 705-949-2301, Ext. 4125In May 2006 the Federal govern-ment removed the obligation to pay capital gains tax on donations of marketable securities to charities. Gifts of marketable securities (stocks, mutual funds) receive the benet of a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value of the security without the requirement to pay tax on the capital gain. The elimination of the capital gains tax creates many opportunities and advantages for donations of stocks rather than cash, whether for a gift today or as part of an estate plan.Please provide me with information on making a planned gift to Algoma University through:o Bequests o Securitieso Life Insurance o Charitable Gift Annuities o RRSP/RRIF Funds o Charitable Remainder TrustsoMr. oMrs. o Ms. o Miss oDr.Name: Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Tel # (Home) Tel # (Work) E-Mail: oI have already included Algoma University in my estate planning and/or will. Algoma University encourages you to explore the options that best suit your personal philanthropic goals. The information provided will outline the benets of making a planned gift to Algoma University. We strongly recommend that you consult with your nancial and/or legal advisor prior to making your gift to determine specic tax advantages and requirements.reating a legacy by investing in futuresDid you know:
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