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W I N T E R 2 0 0 9 / 1 0 U N I V E R S I T Y M A G A Z I N E Therese Brisson, BSc 89, displays her 2002 Winter Olympics gold medal > CONCORDIA’S OLYMPIANS > HOSTING CONGRESS 2010 > PEER RELATIONSHIPS m a g a z i n e . c o n c o r d i a . c a GROUP HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE for members of the Concordia University Alumni Association and for Concordia students u n i v e r s i t y m a g a z i n e winter 2009/10 volume 32 number 4 m a g a z i n e . c o n c o r d i a . c a 8 Alumni profile Our Olympians Meet seven Concordia alumni who have played or coached (or both) at the Olympic Games. Cover: Therese Congregating at 22 Brisson, BSc 89, Concordia former Concordia Stingers star and Concordia will be centre stage Canadian women’s in May as 10,000 delegates hockey team arrive for the 2010 Canadian player, displays her Federation of the Humanities gold medal from and Social Sciences. the 2002 Winter by Patrick McDonagh Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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Cover: Therese Congregating at 22 Brisson, BSc 89, Concordia former Concordia Stingers star and Concordia will be centre stage Canadian women’s in May as 10,000 delegates hockey team arrive for the 2010 Canadian player, displays her Federation of the Humanities gold medal from and Social Sciences. the 2002 Winter by Patrick McDonagh Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Request a quote and you could PROTECTION MADE EASY... 26 GROUP RATES MADE EASIER! As a member of the Concordia University Alumni Family matters 3 EDITOR’S VOICE Association or as a Concordia student, you can save on The research of Concordia Psychology 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE your home and auto insurance through preferred group Professor William Bukowski uncovers surprising findings about children’s rates while enjoying high-quality insurance products 5 CONCORDIA NEWS peer relationships. and outstanding service. 30 HOMECOMING 2009 by Anna di Giorgio ENJOY SAVINGS THROUGH As the leading provider of group home and auto 34 ASSOCIATION NEWS PREFERRED GROUP RATES insurance, we offer a wide range of innovative products 40 CLASS ACTS so you get the coverage that’s right for your needs… www.melochemonnex.com/concordia and the peace of mind that goes with it! 1 866 352 6187 46 ENOUGH SAID 20 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Insurance program sponsored by the Faculty Spotlight Engineering and Computer Science We profile some compelling research and key events at Concordia’s Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. TD Insurance Meloche Monnex is the trade-name of SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY who also underwrites the home and auto insurance program. The program is distributed by Meloche Monnex Insurance and Financial Services Inc. in Quebec and by Meloche Monnex Financial Services Inc. in the rest of Canada. Due to provincial legislation, our auto insurance program is not offered in British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan. *No purchase required. Contest ends on January 16, 2010. Approximate prize value $15,000. Skill-testing question required. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Contest open to members of all eligible groups who benefi t from group rates from the organizers. Trips to be organized by the winners. Complete contest rules available at www.melochemonnex.com. Meloche Monnex is a trade-mark of Meloche Monnex Inc., used under license. TD Insurance is a trade-mark of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, used under license G-MM7977-09_MMI (8.125x10.75)•concordia_EN.indd 1 10/30/09 3:07:49 PM Projet : Annonce MMI 2009 Province : Québec Épreuve # :6 Client : Meloche Monnex Publication : Concordia Univ. Magazine Date de tombée : 21/10/09 No de dossier : Format : 8.125 x 10.75 G-MM7977-09_MMI (8.125x10.75)•concordia_EN Couleur : 4 couleurs Graphiste : MJ Proulx Hamelin Martineau • 505, boul. de Maisonneuve O. Bureau 300 • Montréal (Québec) H3A 3C2 • T : 514 842 4416 F : 514 844 9343 ATTENTION : Merci de vérifi er attentivement cette épreuve afi n d’éviter toute erreur. SettinganExample EEddiittoorr’’ssVVooiiccee Olympian efforts Toasting to 10 years When I was in high school in my native Hong Kong, the Concordia Hong Kong Foundation—since renamed the W I expected to work for the government after I Concordia University Hong Kong Foundation— hen the Montreal Alouettes won team at the 1928 Summer Games in graduated. But my parents wanted me to study in Canada to encourage and provide an opportunity for worthy Chinese the Grey Cup November 29 on a Amsterdam, Netherlands, and later even though they had a hard time financing my education. students to pursue a higher education at last second field goal, there was became the Mexican Ambassador to It turned out to be a worthy investment. I headed to Sir my alma mater. one victorious team on the field—and Canada; and 1930s Loyola College George Williams University in Montreal and my years there one loser. (Sorry, Saskatchewan.) Sports football star Frank Shaughnessy Jr., changed my outlook on life. On September 11, 2009, we held a gala to celebrate the can be brutal that way. L BA 32, who won a bronze medal Foundation’s 10th anniversary at a fundraising dinner in Hong But the Olympic Games are different. behind the scenes who helped them with the U.S. hockey team at the 1936 In 1970, I returned to Hong Kong and, two years later, Kong (see page 7 for story) and raised a further $195,000 True, failing to win a gold medal in a get there. While the seven Canadian Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch- launched a successful business career after I founded for scholarships and bursaries. I’m proud to report that since final match—and settling for a silver— athletes and coaches we profile in “Our Partenkirchen, Germany. Canada Land Limited. In 1994, the Australian its inception, the Foundation has awarded 42 scholarships can be devastating. Therese Brisson, Olympians” achieved differing levels While the Olympic ideal can bring out Stock Exchange listed the company. to appreciative students. We will have a sufficient number BSc 89, was a member of the 1998 of success at their respective games, the best in people, it can also bring out of both reserved and pledged funds to provide at least 10 Canadian women’s hockey team that they each said they were proud to the worst. Winning a gold medal can lead I have never forgotten the value of my Sir scholarships annually until 2015. was upset by the United States club in have competed and represented their to lucrative endorsement deals and other George Williams education. My daughter, the gold-medal game at the 1998 Winter country. Several Concordia Olympians financial opportunities. As a result, many Rosita Yip, BComm 93, my nephew, It’s a privilege to be able to give back to my alma mater in Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. When competed for other nations as well, athletes are tempted to cheat, mainly with Philip Yip, BComm 76, and my niece, a meaningful way and help the next generation of Chinese Therese spoke to our writer for the cover including Cammi Granato, attendee performance-enhancing drugs. That’s Winnie Yip, BComm 90, continued students benefit from the same, life-altering experiences story, “Our Olympians” (see page 8), her (sports admin.) 97, and Karyn Bye, why Richard Pound, S BA 63, helped the family tradition of studying at and top-quality education that shaped me both as an disappointment over the loss was still GrDip (sports admin.) 95, both of create the World Anti-Doping Agency in Concordia. individual and professional. evident. “You lose the gold. You win the whom helped the United States knock 1999 to fight rising drug use in sport. bronze. Silver is just hard to swallow,” off Brisson’s Team Canada to win Pound is better known for his I was also extremely grateful Brisson said. the gold medal at the 1998 Winter association with McGill University as its when the university presented William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98 But not always. Those of us who are, Olympics; Pedro Suinaga, L BA 26, who Chancellor Emeritus. But while studying me with an honorary doctorate President, Concordia University Hong Kong Foundation well, seasoned enough to remember played for the Mexican Olympic soccer for his law degree, he earned a BA at Sir degree in 1998. The following Chairman, Canada Land Limited the 1976 Olympic Summer George Williams University year, I helped establish Hong Kong, China Games in Montreal will recall and has retained strong ties the collective euphoria when to Concordia. For instance, Greg Joy won the silver— he recently stepped Canada’s only medal—on the into the role of cabinet final full day of competition. chair for the university’s For most athletes, simply Recreation and Athletics getting to the Olympics is a Campaign. (See his profile, monumental achievement “Olympian achievements,” that is the result of years on page 10.) The former of backbreaking training. Olympic swimmer joined William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98 The 2010 Vancouver Winter the Canadian Olympic Olympic Games, which Committee in 1968 and How to make a difference will be held February 12 to has spent much of the past February 28, will bring a cast 40-plus years involved of 2,500 athletes who will behind the scenes with the As a volunteer or donor to Concordia, you, too, can make a difference. compete in 15 sports and 86 Olympic movement—as an medal events. While most will unpaid volunteer. Pound’s Every year, thousands of Concordia alumni, parents and friends provide return home medal-less, they dedication to advancing support to Concordia students. Whichever area of Concordia you choose will be rewarded with fond both athletics and memories and the affection education reflects the true to support, your gift will help ensure our students enjoy the best possible of their fellow citizens. Olympic spirit, much like university experience and graduate as leaders in their fields. We know of about 25 that displayed by all of our Concordians who competed Olympic Concordians. Contact Advancement and Alumni Relations at 1-888-777-3330 or at the Olympics over the They set a shining 514-848-2424, ext. 4856, or visit giving.concordia.ca. years and many more example for the rest of us. concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 3 SettinganExample EEddiittoorr’’ssVVooiiccee Olympian efforts Toasting to 10 years When I was in high school in my native Hong Kong, the Concordia Hong Kong Foundation—since renamed the W I expected to work for the government after I Concordia University Hong Kong Foundation— hen the Montreal Alouettes won team at the 1928 Summer Games in graduated. But my parents wanted me to study in Canada to encourage and provide an opportunity for worthy Chinese the Grey Cup November 29 on a Amsterdam, Netherlands, and later even though they had a hard time financing my education. students to pursue a higher education at last second field goal, there was became the Mexican Ambassador to It turned out to be a worthy investment. I headed to Sir my alma mater. one victorious team on the field—and Canada; and 1930s Loyola College George Williams University in Montreal and my years there one loser. (Sorry, Saskatchewan.) Sports football star Frank Shaughnessy Jr., changed my outlook on life. On September 11, 2009, we held a gala to celebrate the can be brutal that way. L BA 32, who won a bronze medal Foundation’s 10th anniversary at a fundraising dinner in Hong But the Olympic Games are different. behind the scenes who helped them with the U.S. hockey team at the 1936 In 1970, I returned to Hong Kong and, two years later, Kong (see page 7 for story) and raised a further $195,000 True, failing to win a gold medal in a get there. While the seven Canadian Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch- launched a successful business career after I founded for scholarships and bursaries. I’m proud to report that since final match—and settling for a silver— athletes and coaches we profile in “Our Partenkirchen, Germany. Canada Land Limited. In 1994, the Australian its inception, the Foundation has awarded 42 scholarships can be devastating. Therese Brisson, Olympians” achieved differing levels While the Olympic ideal can bring out Stock Exchange listed the company. to appreciative students. We will have a sufficient number BSc 89, was a member of the 1998 of success at their respective games, the best in people, it can also bring out of both reserved and pledged funds to provide at least 10 Canadian women’s hockey team that they each said they were proud to the worst. Winning a gold medal can lead I have never forgotten the value of my Sir scholarships annually until 2015. was upset by the United States club in have competed and represented their to lucrative endorsement deals and other George Williams education. My daughter, the gold-medal game at the 1998 Winter country. Several Concordia Olympians financial opportunities. As a result, many Rosita Yip, BComm 93, my nephew, It’s a privilege to be able to give back to my alma mater in Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. When competed for other nations as well, athletes are tempted to cheat, mainly with Philip Yip, BComm 76, and my niece, a meaningful way and help the next generation of Chinese Therese spoke to our writer for the cover including Cammi Granato, attendee performance-enhancing drugs. That’s Winnie Yip, BComm 90, continued students benefit from the same, life-altering experiences story, “Our Olympians” (see page 8), her (sports admin.) 97, and Karyn Bye, why Richard Pound, S BA 63, helped the family tradition of studying at and top-quality education that shaped me both as an disappointment over the loss was still GrDip (sports admin.) 95, both of create the World Anti-Doping Agency in Concordia. individual and professional. evident. “You lose the gold. You win the whom helped the United States knock 1999 to fight rising drug use in sport. bronze. Silver is just hard to swallow,” off Brisson’s Team Canada to win Pound is better known for his I was also extremely grateful Brisson said. the gold medal at the 1998 Winter association with McGill University as its when the university presented William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98 But not always. Those of us who are, Olympics; Pedro Suinaga, L BA 26, who Chancellor Emeritus. But while studying me with an honorary doctorate President, Concordia University Hong Kong Foundation well, seasoned enough to remember played for the Mexican Olympic soccer for his law degree, he earned a BA at Sir degree in 1998. The following Chairman, Canada Land Limited the 1976 Olympic Summer George Williams University year, I helped establish Hong Kong, China Games in Montreal will recall and has retained strong ties the collective euphoria when to Concordia. For instance, Greg Joy won the silver— he recently stepped Canada’s only medal—on the into the role of cabinet final full day of competition. chair for the university’s For most athletes, simply Recreation and Athletics getting to the Olympics is a Campaign. (See his profile, monumental achievement “Olympian achievements,” that is the result of years on page 10.) The former of backbreaking training. Olympic swimmer joined William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98 The 2010 Vancouver Winter the Canadian Olympic Olympic Games, which Committee in 1968 and How to make a difference will be held February 12 to has spent much of the past February 28, will bring a cast 40-plus years involved of 2,500 athletes who will behind the scenes with the As a volunteer or donor to Concordia, you, too, can make a difference. compete in 15 sports and 86 Olympic movement—as an medal events. While most will unpaid volunteer. Pound’s Every year, thousands of Concordia alumni, parents and friends provide return home medal-less, they dedication to advancing support to Concordia students. Whichever area of Concordia you choose will be rewarded with fond both athletics and memories and the affection education reflects the true to support, your gift will help ensure our students enjoy the best possible of their fellow citizens. Olympic spirit, much like university experience and graduate as leaders in their fields. We know of about 25 that displayed by all of our Concordians who competed Olympic Concordians. Contact Advancement and Alumni Relations at 1-888-777-3330 or at the Olympics over the They set a shining 514-848-2424, ext. 4856, or visit giving.concordia.ca. years and many more example for the rest of us. concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 3 President’sMessage ConcordiaNews John Molson School of Business Building opens to much fanfare Appreciating our athletes O n September 22, Concordia celebrated the opening of the M any of you have surely tried innovative building that is the your hand at golf, hockey or new home of the John Molson School of similar activity in which you Business (JMSB). Michelle Courchesne, chase some small round thing and try to Quebec’s Minister of Education, hit it with a long thin thing. Most of us Recreation and Sports, several members hspaovert bs,e ienn s icnhvooolvl eodr ilnat ienrd iniv liidfuea. lA onrd t eam oBfC tohme Mm o7l8s,o cnh faaimr oilfy C, Ponetceorr Kdirau’yst B, oard of hotogRaPhy some of you may well have tried to break Governors, and Concordia President and l P B records or at least reach for new heights Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth took /Pau to achieve your personal best. part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bl n Personally, I have sweated on a squash Woodsworth recognized the Rya court and pushed myself to complete two leadership of the Molson family and At the ribbon-cutting ceremony (from left to right): Michelle Courchesne, Quebec’s Minister of kilometres of laps with a masters swim generosity of the Quebec government, as Education, Recreation and Sports; Jane Molson and Eric H. Molson, chairman emeritus of Molson Coors Brewing Company and chancellor emeritus of Concordia; Judith Woodsworth, Concordia club; I’ve paddled my heart out in a dragon well as the countless donors who helped president and vice-chancellor, and Peter Kruyt, chair of Concordia’s Board of Governors. boat race and lurched over the finish line pave the way for the new building. in Tanh eesigeh etx-ppeerriseonnc reosw hinavge s hgievlel.n me hotogRaPhy “a Tshymis bbouli lodfi tnhge neoxwce pllreonucdel yin s traensedasr acsh bear the name of his ancestor. “John through its academic excellence and infinite appreciation for athletes, l P and teaching that has earned the JMSB Molson was an entrepreneur . . . but he the contributions of its alumni across B particularly the ones featured in this /Pau its reputation around the world,” was also a philanthropist who helped the globe,” said Molson, who is also issue (see the story “Our Olympians” Bl Woodsworth said. build railways, hospitals and other Concordia’s chancellor emeritus. n on page 8), who have gone on to compete Rya Eric H. Molson, the Molson Coors institutions in Montreal and across To read more about the JMSB on the world stage. Concordia President and Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth, centre, with (from left to right) Brewing Company’s chairman emeritus, Canada. Concordia’s business school Building, read “Open for Business” at Student athletes have two sets of Stingers wrestling coach Victor Zilberman, Tamara Medwidski, CEO of the Canadian Amateur said he was proud to have this building now honours his entrepreneurial legacy magazine.concordia.ca. Wrestling Federation, Olympic wrestler Martine Dugrenier and Katie Sheahan, Concordia director responsibilities: Not only do they of Recreation and Athletics. put themselves through the paces of Concordia donors continue to support the university university life—working their way through an obstacle course of papers, Canadian Olympic women’s hockey Our women’s varsity rugby players had T class presentations and exams—but team as Hockey Canada’s director of an amazing season, winning the Quebec he past few months have seen VP, Advancement and Alumni Relations, they also practice on the court, field or female hockey. Anthony Brown, BA 02, championship and finishing fourth Concordia donors step up and told the guests who took part in a gift- ice and then exert additional hours of a former Stingers football player, is the at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport announce several important gifts announcement ceremony that the funds iwnidni,v fiodru tahl etmrasinelivnegs., T fohre yC aornec polradyiian agn tdo— ccuerlteumraoln cioe-sc.oordinator for the opening fitenaamls w inon V athnec oCuavneard, iBa.nC I. nOtuerrc boalsleegbiaaltle to Atht ea ucneriveemrosintyy .October 20, Christine wofi lalt atrlsaoc thinelgp t hfuer btheesrt athned ubnriigvehrtesistty m’s ignodasl KoRKidaKis in the cases you will read about—for We salute the achievements of all Baseball Association championship in a Marchildon, Senior VP, TD Canada Trust, to the business school. “Bob is a two- ny ho their country. athletes, past and present, who have thrilling finish in Oshawa, Ont. Quebec Region, announced a $500,000 time Concordia graduate who has never nt a A couple of Concordia graduates been associated with Concordia and its To our Olympians and to the Stingers gift from TD Bank Financial Group to the forgotten his alma mater. He’s been a Kevin Tierney, producer and co-writer of the will be involved in other ways at the founding institutions. We also express with competitions still ahead, know that JMSB. The gift will fund five annual PhD strong supporter of Concordia and the John 2006 hit movie Bon Cop Bad Cop, returned to his alma mater September 29 to speak to Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and our gratitude to them for building the we’ll be cheering you on, if not in person fellowships and five annual master’s- Molson School of Business,” said Assayag. about 85 students, staff and faculty members Paralympic Games. Julie Healy, BSc reputation of our school as they compete then in spirit. level scholarships. Marchildon said the On August 26, RSM Richter and announce a gift in honour of his parents. 83, a former Concordia hockey player, with their peers both near and far. TD is committed to supporting education Chamberland, through the Richter field hockey player and assistant And I’d like to add a note of Judith Woodsworth, PhD in Canada and recognizes the financial Charitable Foundation, contributed women’s hockey coach, oversees the congratulations to our current teams. President and Vice-Chancellor burdens students face. “We believe access $250,000 to the JMSB Building Fund. Centre for Native Education’s Elder to a high-quality education is one of the At a gift-announcement ceremony held in Residence Program; $20,000 from keys to a rewarding and productive life,” in the JMSB Building, RSM Richter Montreal-based, high-tech firm said Marchildon, adding that she’s the Managing Partner Stephen Rosenhek, Vigilant Futures that will fund annual degree(s) and year(s) of graduation necessarily reflect the views of the For advertising information, call for alumni. Letters may be edited for alumni associations or of the University. 514-848-2424, ext. 3819. “proud mother” of a Concordia graduate. MBA 84, thanked Concordia “for giving graduate scholarships for international university magazine length and clarity. No letter will be On September 16, Robert J. Briscoe, his firm a chance to contribute.” students in Computer Science; and published without the full name of the Please address editorial Editorial Board: Howard Bokser, editor correspondent. correspondence to: and chair. Members: Sami Antaki, S BA 67, S MBA 73, underscored his Other recent donations included $10,000 from Montreal’s Kevin Tierney, The Editor, Howard Bokser John Aylen, Susan Elias, Scott Concordia University Magazine commitment to the university after $65,000 from an anonymous donor to S BA 71, GrDip 78, producer and co- Concordia University Magazine is Concordia University Magazine McCulloch, Lucy Niro, Nicole Saltiel, welcomes readers’ comments. published four times a year for alumni 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Sandra-Lynn Spina, Donna Varrica. donating $400,000 toward an endowment support undergraduate scholarships; writer of the 2006 hit movie Bon Cop Bad Letters should include the writer’s and friends of Concordia University. FB 520, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8 Design: University Communications for PhD fellowships in Business $36,000 from the Henry and Berenice Cop, to create the Pat and Bill Tierney full name, address, school(s), Opinions expressed herein do not email: [email protected] Services P100527 Administration at the JMSB. Kathy Assayag, Kaufmann Foundation for the Concordia Scholarship, named after his parents. 4 | winter 2009/10 concordia university magazine concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 5 President’sMessage ConcordiaNews John Molson School of Business Building opens to much fanfare Appreciating our athletes O n September 22, Concordia celebrated the opening of the M any of you have surely tried innovative building that is the your hand at golf, hockey or new home of the John Molson School of similar activity in which you Business (JMSB). Michelle Courchesne, chase some small round thing and try to Quebec’s Minister of Education, hit it with a long thin thing. Most of us Recreation and Sports, several members hspaovert bs,e ienn s icnhvooolvl eodr ilnat ienrd iniv liidfuea. lA onrd t eam oBfC tohme Mm o7l8s,o cnh faaimr oilfy C, Ponetceorr Kdirau’yst B, oard of hotogRaPhy some of you may well have tried to break Governors, and Concordia President and l P B records or at least reach for new heights Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth took /Pau to achieve your personal best. part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bl n Personally, I have sweated on a squash Woodsworth recognized the Rya court and pushed myself to complete two leadership of the Molson family and At the ribbon-cutting ceremony (from left to right): Michelle Courchesne, Quebec’s Minister of kilometres of laps with a masters swim generosity of the Quebec government, as Education, Recreation and Sports; Jane Molson and Eric H. Molson, chairman emeritus of Molson Coors Brewing Company and chancellor emeritus of Concordia; Judith Woodsworth, Concordia club; I’ve paddled my heart out in a dragon well as the countless donors who helped president and vice-chancellor, and Peter Kruyt, chair of Concordia’s Board of Governors. boat race and lurched over the finish line pave the way for the new building. in Tanh eesigeh etx-ppeerriseonnc reosw hinavge s hgievlel.n me hotogRaPhy “a Tshymis bbouli lodfi tnhge neoxwce pllreonucdel yin s traensedasr acsh bear the name of his ancestor. “John through its academic excellence and infinite appreciation for athletes, l P and teaching that has earned the JMSB Molson was an entrepreneur . . . but he the contributions of its alumni across B particularly the ones featured in this /Pau its reputation around the world,” was also a philanthropist who helped the globe,” said Molson, who is also issue (see the story “Our Olympians” Bl Woodsworth said. build railways, hospitals and other Concordia’s chancellor emeritus. n on page 8), who have gone on to compete Rya Eric H. Molson, the Molson Coors institutions in Montreal and across To read more about the JMSB on the world stage. Concordia President and Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth, centre, with (from left to right) Brewing Company’s chairman emeritus, Canada. Concordia’s business school Building, read “Open for Business” at Student athletes have two sets of Stingers wrestling coach Victor Zilberman, Tamara Medwidski, CEO of the Canadian Amateur said he was proud to have this building now honours his entrepreneurial legacy magazine.concordia.ca. Wrestling Federation, Olympic wrestler Martine Dugrenier and Katie Sheahan, Concordia director responsibilities: Not only do they of Recreation and Athletics. put themselves through the paces of Concordia donors continue to support the university university life—working their way through an obstacle course of papers, Canadian Olympic women’s hockey Our women’s varsity rugby players had T class presentations and exams—but team as Hockey Canada’s director of an amazing season, winning the Quebec he past few months have seen VP, Advancement and Alumni Relations, they also practice on the court, field or female hockey. Anthony Brown, BA 02, championship and finishing fourth Concordia donors step up and told the guests who took part in a gift- ice and then exert additional hours of a former Stingers football player, is the at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport announce several important gifts announcement ceremony that the funds iwnidni,v fiodru tahl etmrasinelivnegs., T fohre yC aornec polradyiian agn tdo— ccuerlteumraoln cioe-sc.oordinator for the opening fitenaamls w inon V athnec oCuavneard, iBa.nC I. nOtuerrc boalsleegbiaaltle to Atht ea ucneriveemrosintyy .October 20, Christine wofi lalt atrlsaoc thinelgp t hfuer btheesrt athned ubnriigvehrtesistty m’s ignodasl KoRKidaKis in the cases you will read about—for We salute the achievements of all Baseball Association championship in a Marchildon, Senior VP, TD Canada Trust, to the business school. “Bob is a two- ny ho their country. athletes, past and present, who have thrilling finish in Oshawa, Ont. Quebec Region, announced a $500,000 time Concordia graduate who has never nt a A couple of Concordia graduates been associated with Concordia and its To our Olympians and to the Stingers gift from TD Bank Financial Group to the forgotten his alma mater. He’s been a Kevin Tierney, producer and co-writer of the will be involved in other ways at the founding institutions. We also express with competitions still ahead, know that JMSB. The gift will fund five annual PhD strong supporter of Concordia and the John 2006 hit movie Bon Cop Bad Cop, returned to his alma mater September 29 to speak to Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and our gratitude to them for building the we’ll be cheering you on, if not in person fellowships and five annual master’s- Molson School of Business,” said Assayag. about 85 students, staff and faculty members Paralympic Games. Julie Healy, BSc reputation of our school as they compete then in spirit. level scholarships. Marchildon said the On August 26, RSM Richter and announce a gift in honour of his parents. 83, a former Concordia hockey player, with their peers both near and far. TD is committed to supporting education Chamberland, through the Richter field hockey player and assistant And I’d like to add a note of Judith Woodsworth, PhD in Canada and recognizes the financial Charitable Foundation, contributed women’s hockey coach, oversees the congratulations to our current teams. President and Vice-Chancellor burdens students face. “We believe access $250,000 to the JMSB Building Fund. Centre for Native Education’s Elder to a high-quality education is one of the At a gift-announcement ceremony held in Residence Program; $20,000 from keys to a rewarding and productive life,” in the JMSB Building, RSM Richter Montreal-based, high-tech firm said Marchildon, adding that she’s the Managing Partner Stephen Rosenhek, Vigilant Futures that will fund annual degree(s) and year(s) of graduation necessarily reflect the views of the For advertising information, call for alumni. Letters may be edited for alumni associations or of the University. 514-848-2424, ext. 3819. “proud mother” of a Concordia graduate. MBA 84, thanked Concordia “for giving graduate scholarships for international university magazine length and clarity. No letter will be On September 16, Robert J. Briscoe, his firm a chance to contribute.” students in Computer Science; and published without the full name of the Please address editorial Editorial Board: Howard Bokser, editor correspondent. correspondence to: and chair. Members: Sami Antaki, S BA 67, S MBA 73, underscored his Other recent donations included $10,000 from Montreal’s Kevin Tierney, The Editor, Howard Bokser John Aylen, Susan Elias, Scott Concordia University Magazine commitment to the university after $65,000 from an anonymous donor to S BA 71, GrDip 78, producer and co- Concordia University Magazine is Concordia University Magazine McCulloch, Lucy Niro, Nicole Saltiel, welcomes readers’ comments. published four times a year for alumni 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Sandra-Lynn Spina, Donna Varrica. donating $400,000 toward an endowment support undergraduate scholarships; writer of the 2006 hit movie Bon Cop Bad Letters should include the writer’s and friends of Concordia University. FB 520, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8 Design: University Communications for PhD fellowships in Business $36,000 from the Henry and Berenice Cop, to create the Pat and Bill Tierney full name, address, school(s), Opinions expressed herein do not email: [email protected] Services P100527 Administration at the JMSB. Kathy Assayag, Kaufmann Foundation for the Concordia Scholarship, named after his parents. 4 | winter 2009/10 concordia university magazine concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 5 ConcordiaNews Second President’s Conference examines privacy and security Proponents pressure governments to implement better,” Chalk said. genocide-prevention recommendations In September, Dallaire, Chalk and MIGS researchers presented the BY RUSS COOPER A bout 40 invited guests gathered crimes against humanity. Dallaire said project’s report titled “Mobilizing the F October 28 at the elegant Jeanne the international community’s reluctance Will to Intervene: Leadership and Action or the second time in eight months, Concordia’s Sauvé House in Montreal to hear to act led to the Rwandan massacre. to Prevent Mass Atrocities” to officials President’s Conference united researchers, community Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire “The bulk of the international effort in Ottawa and Washington, D.C. The members and students for a discussion about an issue (Retired), Concordia History Professor on genocide has been about picking up report outlines genocide-prevention that has a profound impact on our everyday lives. Frank Chalk and others discuss the the pieces or crisis management—not recommendations for the Canadian and The conference, held November 4 in Concordia’s D.B. report and vital work of the university’s about prevention,” said Dallaire, who American governments. Clarke Theatre and titled “Every Breath You Take: Surveillance, internationally renowned Montreal was named to the Senate Security and the End of Privacy,” dealt with privacy and IRnigsthittsu tSet ufodri eGse (nMoIcGidSe) aanndd Hitus mWailnl to omf yC eaxnpaedrai einnc 2e0 o0f5 s.e “eIitn wga, s sweocruldri.ty in today’s increasingly wired seRviCes a Intervene project. smelling—and even tasting— Its three sessions provided a Medi In 1994, Montreal-born Dallaire genocide that motivated me forum for differing perspectives ative served as commander of the United to find ways to get leaders to from members of the university’s CRe Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda participate.” four faculties: The Institute Professors Ching Y. Suen and Kim Sawchuk at the President’s during the country’s genocide, among Chalk, who served as for Information Systems Conference November 4 in Concordia’s D.B. Clarke Theatre. history’s most heinous atrocities. the event’s master of Engineering’s Mourad Debabbi Dallaire, who was ordered not to ceremonies, introduced gave a chilling description of how people believe there’s a trade-off between privacy and intervene by his superiors, watched three Rwandan genocide nefarious hackers can exploit your security. “But in academic research, the two are linked helplessly as 800,000 ethnic Rwandans survivors who were in the every move online; Ching Y. Suen, and want to be balanced,” Sawchuk said. “We need a better were brutally slaughtered over 100 days. audience. He spoke of how director for the Centre for Pattern understanding of these terms and laws that oversee us. I think Since then, he has made it his life’s honoured he was to work with BRand Recognition and Machine Intelligence, the reason we’re here is understanding the questions we need mission to prevent future genocides. Dallaire, whom he described n discussed the science behind handwriting recognition; to ask.” In 2006, Dallaire became a senior as “a moral entrepreneur.” tRista Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor John Capobianco Building on the success of last spring’s first President’s fellow at MIGS. One year later, he and “He’s someone who comes Rwandan genocide survivors Gilbert Nshimyumukiza (far explained the potential for nanotechnology to improve public Conference called “Understanding Desire: The Addicted MIGS Director Chalk developed the Will onto the scene with vision, left), Jean-Baptiste Mukiza (centre) and Lieutenant-General safety and health; and History Professor Shannon McSheffrey Network,” the fall edition again welcomed hundreds of Roméo Dallaire (Retired) and Erica Adelson on October 28 at to Intervene project, which focuses on courage and skills to help provided a historical context of surveillance. students from local high schools and CEGEPs. Some schools Montreal’s Jeanne Sauvé House. the prevention of genocide and other others make the situation Communication Studies Professor Kim Sawchuk said most participated online, via webcast and Google video chat. Organizers were also virtually connected with students from Collège Edouard Montpetit in Longueuil, Que., and Stafford Middle School in Plattsburgh, N.Y. It was the first time French- Dignitaries help launch School of Canadian Irish Studies language and American schools participated. Olivier Dyens, BFA 86, Concordia’s vice-provost of Teaching C oncordia University inaugurated its School of Canadian role Irish immigrants have played in shaping Canada and, in and Learning, said the next President’s Conference will be Irish Studies October 19 during a ceremony marked by particular, their contribution to the unique fabric of Quebec held during Congress 2010 (see the story on page 22) and emotional tributes to its founders. society,” Kenneally said. focus on human rights while the fall conference will deal with Brian Gallery, chair of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation, Concordia President and Vice-Chancellor Judith sustainability. told about 200 guests that the School had come a long way since Woodsworth thanked Gallery and the Canadian Irish Studies its inception several years ago. “We had no stationery, no office, Foundation for setting the stage for the School and lauded Concordia University Hong Kong no trustees and no money,” said Gallery, who served as master Kenneally’s leadership and vision. “It’s such a pleasure to see of ceremonies. “And now, we have more than $5 million in the your wonderful work come to fruition,” Woodsworth said. Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary bank. It shows you what the Irish can do!” The School recognizes the influences of Irish people, as hotogRaPhy proIng r2a0m0s2., T Choen Sccohrdoioal cnroewat oefdf eCrasn 1a6d ciaonu rIsreissh— iSntu ad dieosz en wmeilnl iasst etrh ePiaru hl iMstaorrtyi na.n “dI tf’ust au rtreu, lsya irde mfoarrmkaebr lCea envaednita inn p oruimr e CoWnocoodrsdwiao rPtrhe,s Kidaethnyt aAnsdsa Vyiacge,- VCPh, aAndcveallnocre Jmudenitth a nd l P disciplines—leading to minor and certificate programs in history,” said Martin, adding that his ancestors immigrated Alumni Relations, and Frederick Lowy, LLD 08, B P faculties of Arts and Science and Fine Arts. Enrolment stands to Canada during Ireland’s famine in the mid-19th century. Concordia president emeritus, joined the festivities September /au Bl at about 700. “The Irish have great vision. They don’t give up.” 11 at the 10th Anniversary of the Concordia University Hong n Rya Michael Kenneally, the School’s principal, acknowledged Quebec Premier Jean Charest, who is honorary chairman Kong Foundation Fundraising Dinner at the Hong Kong From left, former Canadian prime minister Paul Martin; Concordia President and the contributions of professors, staff members, external of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation, said the School’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 200 people Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth; Quebec Premier Jean Charest; Brian Gallery, organizations and the wider community in helping to establish existence is proof-positive that Quebec has a “capacity to attended the event and raised about $195,000 for scholarships Canadian Irish Studies Foundation Chair; Michael Kenneally, Interim Principal of the School. “Their shared vision was to study, research and integrate” all its citizens. “The story of the Irish needs to be and bursaries. Woodsworth talked about the university’s latest the School of Canadian Irish Studies; and former Quebec premier Daniel Johnson teach the rich culture of Ireland and the highly influential told time and time again,” Charest said. developments to the crowd of friends and alumni, including joined the launch of Concordia’s School of Canadian Irish Studies October 19. Foundation President William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98. 6 | winter 2009/10 concordia university magazine concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 7 ConcordiaNews Second President’s Conference examines privacy and security Proponents pressure governments to implement better,” Chalk said. genocide-prevention recommendations In September, Dallaire, Chalk and MIGS researchers presented the BY RUSS COOPER A bout 40 invited guests gathered crimes against humanity. Dallaire said project’s report titled “Mobilizing the F October 28 at the elegant Jeanne the international community’s reluctance Will to Intervene: Leadership and Action or the second time in eight months, Concordia’s Sauvé House in Montreal to hear to act led to the Rwandan massacre. to Prevent Mass Atrocities” to officials President’s Conference united researchers, community Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire “The bulk of the international effort in Ottawa and Washington, D.C. The members and students for a discussion about an issue (Retired), Concordia History Professor on genocide has been about picking up report outlines genocide-prevention that has a profound impact on our everyday lives. Frank Chalk and others discuss the the pieces or crisis management—not recommendations for the Canadian and The conference, held November 4 in Concordia’s D.B. report and vital work of the university’s about prevention,” said Dallaire, who American governments. Clarke Theatre and titled “Every Breath You Take: Surveillance, internationally renowned Montreal was named to the Senate Security and the End of Privacy,” dealt with privacy and IRnigsthittsu tSet ufodri eGse (nMoIcGidSe) aanndd Hitus mWailnl to omf yC eaxnpaedrai einnc 2e0 o0f5 s.e “eIitn wga, s sweocruldri.ty in today’s increasingly wired seRviCes a Intervene project. smelling—and even tasting— Its three sessions provided a Medi In 1994, Montreal-born Dallaire genocide that motivated me forum for differing perspectives ative served as commander of the United to find ways to get leaders to from members of the university’s CRe Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda participate.” four faculties: The Institute Professors Ching Y. Suen and Kim Sawchuk at the President’s during the country’s genocide, among Chalk, who served as for Information Systems Conference November 4 in Concordia’s D.B. Clarke Theatre. history’s most heinous atrocities. the event’s master of Engineering’s Mourad Debabbi Dallaire, who was ordered not to ceremonies, introduced gave a chilling description of how people believe there’s a trade-off between privacy and intervene by his superiors, watched three Rwandan genocide nefarious hackers can exploit your security. “But in academic research, the two are linked helplessly as 800,000 ethnic Rwandans survivors who were in the every move online; Ching Y. Suen, and want to be balanced,” Sawchuk said. “We need a better were brutally slaughtered over 100 days. audience. He spoke of how director for the Centre for Pattern understanding of these terms and laws that oversee us. I think Since then, he has made it his life’s honoured he was to work with BRand Recognition and Machine Intelligence, the reason we’re here is understanding the questions we need mission to prevent future genocides. Dallaire, whom he described n discussed the science behind handwriting recognition; to ask.” In 2006, Dallaire became a senior as “a moral entrepreneur.” tRista Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor John Capobianco Building on the success of last spring’s first President’s fellow at MIGS. One year later, he and “He’s someone who comes Rwandan genocide survivors Gilbert Nshimyumukiza (far explained the potential for nanotechnology to improve public Conference called “Understanding Desire: The Addicted MIGS Director Chalk developed the Will onto the scene with vision, left), Jean-Baptiste Mukiza (centre) and Lieutenant-General safety and health; and History Professor Shannon McSheffrey Network,” the fall edition again welcomed hundreds of Roméo Dallaire (Retired) and Erica Adelson on October 28 at to Intervene project, which focuses on courage and skills to help provided a historical context of surveillance. students from local high schools and CEGEPs. Some schools Montreal’s Jeanne Sauvé House. the prevention of genocide and other others make the situation Communication Studies Professor Kim Sawchuk said most participated online, via webcast and Google video chat. Organizers were also virtually connected with students from Collège Edouard Montpetit in Longueuil, Que., and Stafford Middle School in Plattsburgh, N.Y. It was the first time French- Dignitaries help launch School of Canadian Irish Studies language and American schools participated. Olivier Dyens, BFA 86, Concordia’s vice-provost of Teaching C oncordia University inaugurated its School of Canadian role Irish immigrants have played in shaping Canada and, in and Learning, said the next President’s Conference will be Irish Studies October 19 during a ceremony marked by particular, their contribution to the unique fabric of Quebec held during Congress 2010 (see the story on page 22) and emotional tributes to its founders. society,” Kenneally said. focus on human rights while the fall conference will deal with Brian Gallery, chair of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation, Concordia President and Vice-Chancellor Judith sustainability. told about 200 guests that the School had come a long way since Woodsworth thanked Gallery and the Canadian Irish Studies its inception several years ago. “We had no stationery, no office, Foundation for setting the stage for the School and lauded Concordia University Hong Kong no trustees and no money,” said Gallery, who served as master Kenneally’s leadership and vision. “It’s such a pleasure to see of ceremonies. “And now, we have more than $5 million in the your wonderful work come to fruition,” Woodsworth said. Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary bank. It shows you what the Irish can do!” The School recognizes the influences of Irish people, as hotogRaPhy proIng r2a0m0s2., T Choen Sccohrdoioal cnroewat oefdf eCrasn 1a6d ciaonu rIsreissh— iSntu ad dieosz en wmeilnl iasst etrh ePiaru hl iMstaorrtyi na.n “dI tf’ust au rtreu, lsya irde mfoarrmkaebr lCea envaednita inn p oruimr e CoWnocoodrsdwiao rPtrhe,s Kidaethnyt aAnsdsa Vyiacge,- VCPh, aAndcveallnocre Jmudenitth a nd l P disciplines—leading to minor and certificate programs in history,” said Martin, adding that his ancestors immigrated Alumni Relations, and Frederick Lowy, LLD 08, B P faculties of Arts and Science and Fine Arts. Enrolment stands to Canada during Ireland’s famine in the mid-19th century. Concordia president emeritus, joined the festivities September /au Bl at about 700. “The Irish have great vision. They don’t give up.” 11 at the 10th Anniversary of the Concordia University Hong n Rya Michael Kenneally, the School’s principal, acknowledged Quebec Premier Jean Charest, who is honorary chairman Kong Foundation Fundraising Dinner at the Hong Kong From left, former Canadian prime minister Paul Martin; Concordia President and the contributions of professors, staff members, external of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation, said the School’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 200 people Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth; Quebec Premier Jean Charest; Brian Gallery, organizations and the wider community in helping to establish existence is proof-positive that Quebec has a “capacity to attended the event and raised about $195,000 for scholarships Canadian Irish Studies Foundation Chair; Michael Kenneally, Interim Principal of the School. “Their shared vision was to study, research and integrate” all its citizens. “The story of the Irish needs to be and bursaries. Woodsworth talked about the university’s latest the School of Canadian Irish Studies; and former Quebec premier Daniel Johnson teach the rich culture of Ireland and the highly influential told time and time again,” Charest said. developments to the crowd of friends and alumni, including joined the launch of Concordia’s School of Canadian Irish Studies October 19. Foundation President William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98. 6 | winter 2009/10 concordia university magazine concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 7 Therese Brisson waves the Canadian flag in celebration of Team Canada’s gold medal victory at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games As Vancouver, B.C., gears up to host the 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, we introduce you to a few of the many Concordia alumni who participated in past winter and summer Olympics. herese Brisson, BSc 89, has distinguished herself in sports and academics in a way few ever do. Brisson starred on defence for the Concordia Stingers women’s hockey team from 1986 to 1989, is a two-time Olympic medallist and a 1997 inductee to the Concordia University Sports Hall of Fame. She also holds an MSc and PhD in Physical Activity Sciences from Université de Montréal, taught motor and neural control and learning, research methods, statistics and kinesiology at the Faculty of Kinesiology of the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, and earned an MBA in 2004 from York University’s Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Brisson now serves as marketing manager for Procter & Gamble in Toronto. Brisson says she chose Concordia because its exercise science program was one of few in Canada at the time. But hockey was also part of the draw and her three years with the Stingers proved to be both successful and shining moments. “There were no national championships at that time but we won two provincial championships,” Brisson points out. Long-time Stingers women’s hockey coach Les Lawton has fond memories of and high praise for Brisson. “She is obviously a very high achiever in the classroom, on the ice and in the workforce,” Lawton says. He credits Brisson, in part, for strengthening the Concordia women’s hockey program over the years. “She was there at the start. And when you have good players, it attracts good players.” In 1994, Brisson joined Team Canada and played in the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. The team took home the silver medal that year—a bitter dfaivsoapuprioteins.t mWeen hta fdo rw tohne tchlueb m. “aWjoeri wtye orfe opuerr epnrenviaiol uwso graldm cehsa amgapiinosnts t.h We eU w.Se.r Be utht we e elissalde n didn’t play our best on the night it mattered most,” Brisson recounts. aRio M The team headed into the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, more determined and in better shape, Brisson says. “We trained on military bases to become better athletes. I remember one time at [Canadian Forces Base] Valcartier watching the Van Doos [the Royal 22nd Regiment] go through an obstacle course with rifles and 35 pounds on their backs. It was very humbling, very inspiring,” Brisson recalls. That year, Team Canada captured the gold medal, beating the United States 3-2 in the finals. While Brisson hung up her skates in 2005, she recently became a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s board of directors. And on December 7, she fulfilled a childhood dream by taking part in the Olympic torch relay in Longueuil, Que. “It’s 8 | winter 2009/10 concordia university magazine concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 9

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But my parents wanted me to study in Canada to encourage and provide an opportunity for worthy Chinese the Grey Cup November 29 on a Amsterdam, Netherlands, and later even though they had a hard time financing my education. students to pursue a higher education at last second field goal, there was became the Mexican Ambassador to It turned out to be a worthy investment. I headed to Sir my alma mater. one victorious team on the field—and Canada; and 1930s Loyola College George Williams University in Montreal and my years there one loser. (Sorry, Saskatchewan.) Sports football star Frank Shaughnessy Jr., changed my outlook on life. On September 11, 2009, we held a gala to celebrate the can be brutal that way. L BA 32, who won a bronze medal Foundation’s 10th anniversary at a fundraising dinner in Hong But the Olympic Games are different. behind the scenes who helped them with the U.S. hockey team at the 1936 In 1970, I returned to Hong Kong and, two years later, Kong (see page 7 for story) and raised a further $195,000 True, failing to win a gold medal in a get there. While the seven Canadian Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch- launched a successful business career after I founded for scholarships and bursaries. I’m proud to report that since final match—and settling for a silver— athletes and coaches we profile in “Our Partenkirchen, Germany. Canada Land Limited. In 1994, the Australian its inception, the Foundation has awarded 42 scholarships can be devastating. Therese Brisson, Olympians” achieved differing levels While the Olympic ideal can bring out Stock Exchange listed the company. to appreciative students. We will have a sufficient number BSc 89, was a member of the 1998 of success at their respective games, the best in people, it can also bring out of both reserved and pledged funds to provide at least 10 Canadian women’s hockey team that they each said they were proud to the worst. Winning a gold medal can lead I have never forgotten the value of my Sir scholarships annually until 2015. was upset by the United States club in have competed and represented their to lucrative endorsement deals and other George Williams education. My daughter, the gold-medal game at the 1998 Winter country. Several Concordia Olympians financial opportunities. As a result, many Rosita Yip, BComm 93, my nephew, It’s a privilege to be able to give back to my alma mater in Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. When competed for other nations as well, athletes are tempted to cheat, mainly with Philip Yip, BComm 76, and my niece, a meaningful way and help the next generation of Chinese Therese spoke to our writer for the cover including Cammi Granato, attendee performance-enhancing drugs. That’s Winnie Yip, BComm 90, continued students benefit from the same, life-altering experiences story, “Our Olympians” (see page 8), her (sports admin.) 97, and Karyn Bye, why Richard Pound, S BA 63, helped the family tradition of studying at and top-quality education that shaped me both as an disappointment over the loss was still GrDip (sports admin.) 95, both of create the World Anti-Doping Agency in Concordia. individual and professional. evident. “You lose the gold. You win the whom helped the United States knock 1999 to fight rising drug use in sport. bronze. Silver is just hard to swallow,” off Brisson’s Team Canada to win Pound is better known for his I was also extremely grateful Brisson said. the gold medal at the 1998 Winter association with McGill University as its when the university presented William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98 But not always. Those of us who are, Olympics; Pedro Suinaga, L BA 26, who Chancellor Emeritus. But while studying me with an honorary doctorate President, Concordia University Hong Kong Foundation well, seasoned enough to remember played for the Mexican Olympic soccer for his law degree, he earned a BA at Sir degree in 1998. The following Chairman, Canada Land Limited the 1976 Olympic Summer George Williams University year, I helped establish Hong Kong, China Games in Montreal will recall and has retained strong ties the collective euphoria when to Concordia. For instance, Greg Joy won the silver— he recently stepped Canada’s only medal—on the into the role of cabinet final full day of competition. chair for the university’s For most athletes, simply Recreation and Athletics getting to the Olympics is a Campaign. (See his profile, monumental achievement “Olympian achievements,” that is the result of years on page 10.) The former of backbreaking training. Olympic swimmer joined William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98 The 2010 Vancouver Winter the Canadian Olympic Olympic Games, which Committee in 1968 and How to make a difference will be held February 12 to has spent much of the past February 28, will bring a cast 40-plus years involved of 2,500 athletes who will behind the scenes with the As a volunteer or donor to Concordia, you, too, can make a difference. compete in 15 sports and 86 Olympic movement—as an medal events. While most will unpaid volunteer. Pound’s Every year, thousands of Concordia alumni, parents and friends provide return home medal-less, they dedication to advancing support to Concordia students. Whichever area of Concordia you choose will be rewarded with fond both athletics and memories and the affection education reflects the true to support, your gift will help ensure our students enjoy the best possible of their fellow citizens. Olympic spirit, much like university experience and graduate as leaders in their fields. We know of about 25 that displayed by all of our Concordians who competed Olympic Concordians. Contact Advancement and Alumni Relations at 1-888-777-3330 or at the Olympics over the They set a shining 514-848-2424, ext. 4856, or visit giving.concordia.ca. years and many more example for the rest of us. concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 3 SettinganExample EEddiittoorr’’ssVVooiiccee Olympian efforts Toasting to 10 years When I was in high school in my native Hong Kong, the Concordia Hong Kong Foundation—since renamed the W I expected to work for the government after I Concordia University Hong Kong Foundation— hen the Montreal Alouettes won team at the 1928 Summer Games in graduated. But my parents wanted me to study in Canada to encourage and provide an opportunity for worthy Chinese the Grey Cup November 29 on a Amsterdam, Netherlands, and later even though they had a hard time financing my education. students to pursue a higher education at last second field goal, there was became the Mexican Ambassador to It turned out to be a worthy investment. I headed to Sir my alma mater. one victorious team on the field—and Canada; and 1930s Loyola College George Williams University in Montreal and my years there one loser. (Sorry, Saskatchewan.) Sports football star Frank Shaughnessy Jr., changed my outlook on life. On September 11, 2009, we held a gala to celebrate the can be brutal that way. L BA 32, who won a bronze medal Foundation’s 10th anniversary at a fundraising dinner in Hong But the Olympic Games are different. behind the scenes who helped them with the U.S. hockey team at the 1936 In 1970, I returned to Hong Kong and, two years later, Kong (see page 7 for story) and raised a further $195,000 True, failing to win a gold medal in a get there. While the seven Canadian Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch- launched a successful business career after I founded for scholarships and bursaries. I’m proud to report that since final match—and settling for a silver— athletes and coaches we profile in “Our Partenkirchen, Germany. Canada Land Limited. In 1994, the Australian its inception, the Foundation has awarded 42 scholarships can be devastating. Therese Brisson, Olympians” achieved differing levels While the Olympic ideal can bring out Stock Exchange listed the company. to appreciative students. We will have a sufficient number BSc 89, was a member of the 1998 of success at their respective games, the best in people, it can also bring out of both reserved and pledged funds to provide at least 10 Canadian women’s hockey team that they each said they were proud to the worst. Winning a gold medal can lead I have never forgotten the value of my Sir scholarships annually until 2015. was upset by the United States club in have competed and represented their to lucrative endorsement deals and other George Williams education. My daughter, the gold-medal game at the 1998 Winter country. Several Concordia Olympians financial opportunities. As a result, many Rosita Yip, BComm 93, my nephew, It’s a privilege to be able to give back to my alma mater in Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. When competed for other nations as well, athletes are tempted to cheat, mainly with Philip Yip, BComm 76, and my niece, a meaningful way and help the next generation of Chinese Therese spoke to our writer for the cover including Cammi Granato, attendee performance-enhancing drugs. That’s Winnie Yip, BComm 90, continued students benefit from the same, life-altering experiences story, “Our Olympians” (see page 8), her (sports admin.) 97, and Karyn Bye, why Richard Pound, S BA 63, helped the family tradition of studying at and top-quality education that shaped me both as an disappointment over the loss was still GrDip (sports admin.) 95, both of create the World Anti-Doping Agency in Concordia. individual and professional. evident. “You lose the gold. You win the whom helped the United States knock 1999 to fight rising drug use in sport. bronze. Silver is just hard to swallow,” off Brisson’s Team Canada to win Pound is better known for his I was also extremely grateful Brisson said. the gold medal at the 1998 Winter association with McGill University as its when the university presented William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98 But not always. Those of us who are, Olympics; Pedro Suinaga, L BA 26, who Chancellor Emeritus. But while studying me with an honorary doctorate President, Concordia University Hong Kong Foundation well, seasoned enough to remember played for the Mexican Olympic soccer for his law degree, he earned a BA at Sir degree in 1998. The following Chairman, Canada Land Limited the 1976 Olympic Summer George Williams University year, I helped establish Hong Kong, China Games in Montreal will recall and has retained strong ties the collective euphoria when to Concordia. For instance, Greg Joy won the silver— he recently stepped Canada’s only medal—on the into the role of cabinet final full day of competition. chair for the university’s For most athletes, simply Recreation and Athletics getting to the Olympics is a Campaign. (See his profile, monumental achievement “Olympian achievements,” that is the result of years on page 10.) The former of backbreaking training. Olympic swimmer joined William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98 The 2010 Vancouver Winter the Canadian Olympic Olympic Games, which Committee in 1968 and How to make a difference will be held February 12 to has spent much of the past February 28, will bring a cast 40-plus years involved of 2,500 athletes who will behind the scenes with the As a volunteer or donor to Concordia, you, too, can make a difference. compete in 15 sports and 86 Olympic movement—as an medal events. While most will unpaid volunteer. Pound’s Every year, thousands of Concordia alumni, parents and friends provide return home medal-less, they dedication to advancing support to Concordia students. Whichever area of Concordia you choose will be rewarded with fond both athletics and memories and the affection education reflects the true to support, your gift will help ensure our students enjoy the best possible of their fellow citizens. Olympic spirit, much like university experience and graduate as leaders in their fields. We know of about 25 that displayed by all of our Concordians who competed Olympic Concordians. Contact Advancement and Alumni Relations at 1-888-777-3330 or at the Olympics over the They set a shining 514-848-2424, ext. 4856, or visit giving.concordia.ca. years and many more example for the rest of us. concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 3 President’sMessage ConcordiaNews John Molson School of Business Building opens to much fanfare Appreciating our athletes O n September 22, Concordia celebrated the opening of the M any of you have surely tried innovative building that is the your hand at golf, hockey or new home of the John Molson School of similar activity in which you Business (JMSB). Michelle Courchesne, chase some small round thing and try to Quebec’s Minister of Education, hit it with a long thin thing. Most of us Recreation and Sports, several members hspaovert bs,e ienn s icnhvooolvl eodr ilnat ienrd iniv liidfuea. lA onrd t eam oBfC tohme Mm o7l8s,o cnh faaimr oilfy C, Ponetceorr Kdirau’yst B, oard of hotogRaPhy some of you may well have tried to break Governors, and Concordia President and l P B records or at least reach for new heights Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth took /Pau to achieve your personal best. part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bl n Personally, I have sweated on a squash Woodsworth recognized the Rya court and pushed myself to complete two leadership of the Molson family and At the ribbon-cutting ceremony (from left to right): Michelle Courchesne, Quebec’s Minister of kilometres of laps with a masters swim generosity of the Quebec government, as Education, Recreation and Sports; Jane Molson and Eric H. Molson, chairman emeritus of Molson Coors Brewing Company and chancellor emeritus of Concordia; Judith Woodsworth, Concordia club; I’ve paddled my heart out in a dragon well as the countless donors who helped president and vice-chancellor, and Peter Kruyt, chair of Concordia’s Board of Governors. boat race and lurched over the finish line pave the way for the new building. in Tanh eesigeh etx-ppeerriseonnc reosw hinavge s hgievlel.n me hotogRaPhy “a Tshymis bbouli lodfi tnhge neoxwce pllreonucdel yin s traensedasr acsh bear the name of his ancestor. “John through its academic excellence and infinite appreciation for athletes, l P and teaching that has earned the JMSB Molson was an entrepreneur . . . but he the contributions of its alumni across B particularly the ones featured in this /Pau its reputation around the world,” was also a philanthropist who helped the globe,” said Molson, who is also issue (see the story “Our Olympians” Bl Woodsworth said. build railways, hospitals and other Concordia’s chancellor emeritus. n on page 8), who have gone on to compete Rya Eric H. Molson, the Molson Coors institutions in Montreal and across To read more about the JMSB on the world stage. Concordia President and Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth, centre, with (from left to right) Brewing Company’s chairman emeritus, Canada. Concordia’s business school Building, read “Open for Business” at Student athletes have two sets of Stingers wrestling coach Victor Zilberman, Tamara Medwidski, CEO of the Canadian Amateur said he was proud to have this building now honours his entrepreneurial legacy magazine.concordia.ca. Wrestling Federation, Olympic wrestler Martine Dugrenier and Katie Sheahan, Concordia director responsibilities: Not only do they of Recreation and Athletics. put themselves through the paces of Concordia donors continue to support the university university life—working their way through an obstacle course of papers, Canadian Olympic women’s hockey Our women’s varsity rugby players had T class presentations and exams—but team as Hockey Canada’s director of an amazing season, winning the Quebec he past few months have seen VP, Advancement and Alumni Relations, they also practice on the court, field or female hockey. Anthony Brown, BA 02, championship and finishing fourth Concordia donors step up and told the guests who took part in a gift- ice and then exert additional hours of a former Stingers football player, is the at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport announce several important gifts announcement ceremony that the funds iwnidni,v fiodru tahl etmrasinelivnegs., T fohre yC aornec polradyiian agn tdo— ccuerlteumraoln cioe-sc.oordinator for the opening fitenaamls w inon V athnec oCuavneard, iBa.nC I. nOtuerrc boalsleegbiaaltle to Atht ea ucneriveemrosintyy .October 20, Christine wofi lalt atrlsaoc thinelgp t hfuer btheesrt athned ubnriigvehrtesistty m’s ignodasl KoRKidaKis in the cases you will read about—for We salute the achievements of all Baseball Association championship in a Marchildon, Senior VP, TD Canada Trust, to the business school. “Bob is a two- ny ho their country. athletes, past and present, who have thrilling finish in Oshawa, Ont. Quebec Region, announced a $500,000 time Concordia graduate who has never nt a A couple of Concordia graduates been associated with Concordia and its To our Olympians and to the Stingers gift from TD Bank Financial Group to the forgotten his alma mater. He’s been a Kevin Tierney, producer and co-writer of the will be involved in other ways at the founding institutions. We also express with competitions still ahead, know that JMSB. The gift will fund five annual PhD strong supporter of Concordia and the John 2006 hit movie Bon Cop Bad Cop, returned to his alma mater September 29 to speak to Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and our gratitude to them for building the we’ll be cheering you on, if not in person fellowships and five annual master’s- Molson School of Business,” said Assayag. about 85 students, staff and faculty members Paralympic Games. Julie Healy, BSc reputation of our school as they compete then in spirit. level scholarships. Marchildon said the On August 26, RSM Richter and announce a gift in honour of his parents. 83, a former Concordia hockey player, with their peers both near and far. TD is committed to supporting education Chamberland, through the Richter field hockey player and assistant And I’d like to add a note of Judith Woodsworth, PhD in Canada and recognizes the financial Charitable Foundation, contributed women’s hockey coach, oversees the congratulations to our current teams. President and Vice-Chancellor burdens students face. “We believe access $250,000 to the JMSB Building Fund. Centre for Native Education’s Elder to a high-quality education is one of the At a gift-announcement ceremony held in Residence Program; $20,000 from keys to a rewarding and productive life,” in the JMSB Building, RSM Richter Montreal-based, high-tech firm said Marchildon, adding that she’s the Managing Partner Stephen Rosenhek, Vigilant Futures that will fund annual degree(s) and year(s) of graduation necessarily reflect the views of the For advertising information, call for alumni. Letters may be edited for alumni associations or of the University. 514-848-2424, ext. 3819. “proud mother” of a Concordia graduate. MBA 84, thanked Concordia “for giving graduate scholarships for international university magazine length and clarity. No letter will be On September 16, Robert J. Briscoe, his firm a chance to contribute.” students in Computer Science; and published without the full name of the Please address editorial Editorial Board: Howard Bokser, editor correspondent. correspondence to: and chair. Members: Sami Antaki, S BA 67, S MBA 73, underscored his Other recent donations included $10,000 from Montreal’s Kevin Tierney, The Editor, Howard Bokser John Aylen, Susan Elias, Scott Concordia University Magazine commitment to the university after $65,000 from an anonymous donor to S BA 71, GrDip 78, producer and co- Concordia University Magazine is Concordia University Magazine McCulloch, Lucy Niro, Nicole Saltiel, welcomes readers’ comments. published four times a year for alumni 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Sandra-Lynn Spina, Donna Varrica. donating $400,000 toward an endowment support undergraduate scholarships; writer of the 2006 hit movie Bon Cop Bad Letters should include the writer’s and friends of Concordia University. FB 520, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8 Design: University Communications for PhD fellowships in Business $36,000 from the Henry and Berenice Cop, to create the Pat and Bill Tierney full name, address, school(s), Opinions expressed herein do not email: [email protected] Services P100527 Administration at the JMSB. Kathy Assayag, Kaufmann Foundation for the Concordia Scholarship, named after his parents. 4 | winter 2009/10 concordia university magazine concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 5 President’sMessage ConcordiaNews John Molson School of Business Building opens to much fanfare Appreciating our athletes O n September 22, Concordia celebrated the opening of the M any of you have surely tried innovative building that is the your hand at golf, hockey or new home of the John Molson School of similar activity in which you Business (JMSB). Michelle Courchesne, chase some small round thing and try to Quebec’s Minister of Education, hit it with a long thin thing. Most of us Recreation and Sports, several members hspaovert bs,e ienn s icnhvooolvl eodr ilnat ienrd iniv liidfuea. lA onrd t eam oBfC tohme Mm o7l8s,o cnh faaimr oilfy C, Ponetceorr Kdirau’yst B, oard of hotogRaPhy some of you may well have tried to break Governors, and Concordia President and l P B records or at least reach for new heights Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth took /Pau to achieve your personal best. part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bl n Personally, I have sweated on a squash Woodsworth recognized the Rya court and pushed myself to complete two leadership of the Molson family and At the ribbon-cutting ceremony (from left to right): Michelle Courchesne, Quebec’s Minister of kilometres of laps with a masters swim generosity of the Quebec government, as Education, Recreation and Sports; Jane Molson and Eric H. Molson, chairman emeritus of Molson Coors Brewing Company and chancellor emeritus of Concordia; Judith Woodsworth, Concordia club; I’ve paddled my heart out in a dragon well as the countless donors who helped president and vice-chancellor, and Peter Kruyt, chair of Concordia’s Board of Governors. boat race and lurched over the finish line pave the way for the new building. in Tanh eesigeh etx-ppeerriseonnc reosw hinavge s hgievlel.n me hotogRaPhy “a Tshymis bbouli lodfi tnhge neoxwce pllreonucdel yin s traensedasr acsh bear the name of his ancestor. “John through its academic excellence and infinite appreciation for athletes, l P and teaching that has earned the JMSB Molson was an entrepreneur . . . but he the contributions of its alumni across B particularly the ones featured in this /Pau its reputation around the world,” was also a philanthropist who helped the globe,” said Molson, who is also issue (see the story “Our Olympians” Bl Woodsworth said. build railways, hospitals and other Concordia’s chancellor emeritus. n on page 8), who have gone on to compete Rya Eric H. Molson, the Molson Coors institutions in Montreal and across To read more about the JMSB on the world stage. Concordia President and Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth, centre, with (from left to right) Brewing Company’s chairman emeritus, Canada. Concordia’s business school Building, read “Open for Business” at Student athletes have two sets of Stingers wrestling coach Victor Zilberman, Tamara Medwidski, CEO of the Canadian Amateur said he was proud to have this building now honours his entrepreneurial legacy magazine.concordia.ca. Wrestling Federation, Olympic wrestler Martine Dugrenier and Katie Sheahan, Concordia director responsibilities: Not only do they of Recreation and Athletics. put themselves through the paces of Concordia donors continue to support the university university life—working their way through an obstacle course of papers, Canadian Olympic women’s hockey Our women’s varsity rugby players had T class presentations and exams—but team as Hockey Canada’s director of an amazing season, winning the Quebec he past few months have seen VP, Advancement and Alumni Relations, they also practice on the court, field or female hockey. Anthony Brown, BA 02, championship and finishing fourth Concordia donors step up and told the guests who took part in a gift- ice and then exert additional hours of a former Stingers football player, is the at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport announce several important gifts announcement ceremony that the funds iwnidni,v fiodru tahl etmrasinelivnegs., T fohre yC aornec polradyiian agn tdo— ccuerlteumraoln cioe-sc.oordinator for the opening fitenaamls w inon V athnec oCuavneard, iBa.nC I. nOtuerrc boalsleegbiaaltle to Atht ea ucneriveemrosintyy .October 20, Christine wofi lalt atrlsaoc thinelgp t hfuer btheesrt athned ubnriigvehrtesistty m’s ignodasl KoRKidaKis in the cases you will read about—for We salute the achievements of all Baseball Association championship in a Marchildon, Senior VP, TD Canada Trust, to the business school. “Bob is a two- ny ho their country. athletes, past and present, who have thrilling finish in Oshawa, Ont. Quebec Region, announced a $500,000 time Concordia graduate who has never nt a A couple of Concordia graduates been associated with Concordia and its To our Olympians and to the Stingers gift from TD Bank Financial Group to the forgotten his alma mater. He’s been a Kevin Tierney, producer and co-writer of the will be involved in other ways at the founding institutions. We also express with competitions still ahead, know that JMSB. The gift will fund five annual PhD strong supporter of Concordia and the John 2006 hit movie Bon Cop Bad Cop, returned to his alma mater September 29 to speak to Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and our gratitude to them for building the we’ll be cheering you on, if not in person fellowships and five annual master’s- Molson School of Business,” said Assayag. about 85 students, staff and faculty members Paralympic Games. Julie Healy, BSc reputation of our school as they compete then in spirit. level scholarships. Marchildon said the On August 26, RSM Richter and announce a gift in honour of his parents. 83, a former Concordia hockey player, with their peers both near and far. TD is committed to supporting education Chamberland, through the Richter field hockey player and assistant And I’d like to add a note of Judith Woodsworth, PhD in Canada and recognizes the financial Charitable Foundation, contributed women’s hockey coach, oversees the congratulations to our current teams. President and Vice-Chancellor burdens students face. “We believe access $250,000 to the JMSB Building Fund. Centre for Native Education’s Elder to a high-quality education is one of the At a gift-announcement ceremony held in Residence Program; $20,000 from keys to a rewarding and productive life,” in the JMSB Building, RSM Richter Montreal-based, high-tech firm said Marchildon, adding that she’s the Managing Partner Stephen Rosenhek, Vigilant Futures that will fund annual degree(s) and year(s) of graduation necessarily reflect the views of the For advertising information, call for alumni. Letters may be edited for alumni associations or of the University. 514-848-2424, ext. 3819. “proud mother” of a Concordia graduate. MBA 84, thanked Concordia “for giving graduate scholarships for international university magazine length and clarity. No letter will be On September 16, Robert J. Briscoe, his firm a chance to contribute.” students in Computer Science; and published without the full name of the Please address editorial Editorial Board: Howard Bokser, editor correspondent. correspondence to: and chair. Members: Sami Antaki, S BA 67, S MBA 73, underscored his Other recent donations included $10,000 from Montreal’s Kevin Tierney, The Editor, Howard Bokser John Aylen, Susan Elias, Scott Concordia University Magazine commitment to the university after $65,000 from an anonymous donor to S BA 71, GrDip 78, producer and co- Concordia University Magazine is Concordia University Magazine McCulloch, Lucy Niro, Nicole Saltiel, welcomes readers’ comments. published four times a year for alumni 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Sandra-Lynn Spina, Donna Varrica. donating $400,000 toward an endowment support undergraduate scholarships; writer of the 2006 hit movie Bon Cop Bad Letters should include the writer’s and friends of Concordia University. FB 520, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8 Design: University Communications for PhD fellowships in Business $36,000 from the Henry and Berenice Cop, to create the Pat and Bill Tierney full name, address, school(s), Opinions expressed herein do not email: [email protected] Services P100527 Administration at the JMSB. Kathy Assayag, Kaufmann Foundation for the Concordia Scholarship, named after his parents. 4 | winter 2009/10 concordia university magazine concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 5 ConcordiaNews Second President’s Conference examines privacy and security Proponents pressure governments to implement better,” Chalk said. genocide-prevention recommendations In September, Dallaire, Chalk and MIGS researchers presented the BY RUSS COOPER A bout 40 invited guests gathered crimes against humanity. Dallaire said project’s report titled “Mobilizing the F October 28 at the elegant Jeanne the international community’s reluctance Will to Intervene: Leadership and Action or the second time in eight months, Concordia’s Sauvé House in Montreal to hear to act led to the Rwandan massacre. to Prevent Mass Atrocities” to officials President’s Conference united researchers, community Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire “The bulk of the international effort in Ottawa and Washington, D.C. The members and students for a discussion about an issue (Retired), Concordia History Professor on genocide has been about picking up report outlines genocide-prevention that has a profound impact on our everyday lives. Frank Chalk and others discuss the the pieces or crisis management—not recommendations for the Canadian and The conference, held November 4 in Concordia’s D.B. report and vital work of the university’s about prevention,” said Dallaire, who American governments. Clarke Theatre and titled “Every Breath You Take: Surveillance, internationally renowned Montreal was named to the Senate Security and the End of Privacy,” dealt with privacy and IRnigsthittsu tSet ufodri eGse (nMoIcGidSe) aanndd Hitus mWailnl to omf yC eaxnpaedrai einnc 2e0 o0f5 s.e “eIitn wga, s sweocruldri.ty in today’s increasingly wired seRviCes a Intervene project. smelling—and even tasting— Its three sessions provided a Medi In 1994, Montreal-born Dallaire genocide that motivated me forum for differing perspectives ative served as commander of the United to find ways to get leaders to from members of the university’s CRe Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda participate.” four faculties: The Institute Professors Ching Y. Suen and Kim Sawchuk at the President’s during the country’s genocide, among Chalk, who served as for Information Systems Conference November 4 in Concordia’s D.B. Clarke Theatre. history’s most heinous atrocities. the event’s master of Engineering’s Mourad Debabbi Dallaire, who was ordered not to ceremonies, introduced gave a chilling description of how people believe there’s a trade-off between privacy and intervene by his superiors, watched three Rwandan genocide nefarious hackers can exploit your security. “But in academic research, the two are linked helplessly as 800,000 ethnic Rwandans survivors who were in the every move online; Ching Y. Suen, and want to be balanced,” Sawchuk said. “We need a better were brutally slaughtered over 100 days. audience. He spoke of how director for the Centre for Pattern understanding of these terms and laws that oversee us. I think Since then, he has made it his life’s honoured he was to work with BRand Recognition and Machine Intelligence, the reason we’re here is understanding the questions we need mission to prevent future genocides. Dallaire, whom he described n discussed the science behind handwriting recognition; to ask.” In 2006, Dallaire became a senior as “a moral entrepreneur.” tRista Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor John Capobianco Building on the success of last spring’s first President’s fellow at MIGS. One year later, he and “He’s someone who comes Rwandan genocide survivors Gilbert Nshimyumukiza (far explained the potential for nanotechnology to improve public Conference called “Understanding Desire: The Addicted MIGS Director Chalk developed the Will onto the scene with vision, left), Jean-Baptiste Mukiza (centre) and Lieutenant-General safety and health; and History Professor Shannon McSheffrey Network,” the fall edition again welcomed hundreds of Roméo Dallaire (Retired) and Erica Adelson on October 28 at to Intervene project, which focuses on courage and skills to help provided a historical context of surveillance. students from local high schools and CEGEPs. Some schools Montreal’s Jeanne Sauvé House. the prevention of genocide and other others make the situation Communication Studies Professor Kim Sawchuk said most participated online, via webcast and Google video chat. Organizers were also virtually connected with students from Collège Edouard Montpetit in Longueuil, Que., and Stafford Middle School in Plattsburgh, N.Y. It was the first time French- Dignitaries help launch School of Canadian Irish Studies language and American schools participated. Olivier Dyens, BFA 86, Concordia’s vice-provost of Teaching C oncordia University inaugurated its School of Canadian role Irish immigrants have played in shaping Canada and, in and Learning, said the next President’s Conference will be Irish Studies October 19 during a ceremony marked by particular, their contribution to the unique fabric of Quebec held during Congress 2010 (see the story on page 22) and emotional tributes to its founders. society,” Kenneally said. focus on human rights while the fall conference will deal with Brian Gallery, chair of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation, Concordia President and Vice-Chancellor Judith sustainability. told about 200 guests that the School had come a long way since Woodsworth thanked Gallery and the Canadian Irish Studies its inception several years ago. “We had no stationery, no office, Foundation for setting the stage for the School and lauded Concordia University Hong Kong no trustees and no money,” said Gallery, who served as master Kenneally’s leadership and vision. “It’s such a pleasure to see of ceremonies. “And now, we have more than $5 million in the your wonderful work come to fruition,” Woodsworth said. Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary bank. It shows you what the Irish can do!” The School recognizes the influences of Irish people, as hotogRaPhy proIng r2a0m0s2., T Choen Sccohrdoioal cnroewat oefdf eCrasn 1a6d ciaonu rIsreissh— iSntu ad dieosz en wmeilnl iasst etrh ePiaru hl iMstaorrtyi na.n “dI tf’ust au rtreu, lsya irde mfoarrmkaebr lCea envaednita inn p oruimr e CoWnocoodrsdwiao rPtrhe,s Kidaethnyt aAnsdsa Vyiacge,- VCPh, aAndcveallnocre Jmudenitth a nd l P disciplines—leading to minor and certificate programs in history,” said Martin, adding that his ancestors immigrated Alumni Relations, and Frederick Lowy, LLD 08, B P faculties of Arts and Science and Fine Arts. Enrolment stands to Canada during Ireland’s famine in the mid-19th century. Concordia president emeritus, joined the festivities September /au Bl at about 700. “The Irish have great vision. They don’t give up.” 11 at the 10th Anniversary of the Concordia University Hong n Rya Michael Kenneally, the School’s principal, acknowledged Quebec Premier Jean Charest, who is honorary chairman Kong Foundation Fundraising Dinner at the Hong Kong From left, former Canadian prime minister Paul Martin; Concordia President and the contributions of professors, staff members, external of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation, said the School’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 200 people Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth; Quebec Premier Jean Charest; Brian Gallery, organizations and the wider community in helping to establish existence is proof-positive that Quebec has a “capacity to attended the event and raised about $195,000 for scholarships Canadian Irish Studies Foundation Chair; Michael Kenneally, Interim Principal of the School. “Their shared vision was to study, research and integrate” all its citizens. “The story of the Irish needs to be and bursaries. Woodsworth talked about the university’s latest the School of Canadian Irish Studies; and former Quebec premier Daniel Johnson teach the rich culture of Ireland and the highly influential told time and time again,” Charest said. developments to the crowd of friends and alumni, including joined the launch of Concordia’s School of Canadian Irish Studies October 19. Foundation President William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98. 6 | winter 2009/10 concordia university magazine concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 7 ConcordiaNews Second President’s Conference examines privacy and security Proponents pressure governments to implement better,” Chalk said. genocide-prevention recommendations In September, Dallaire, Chalk and MIGS researchers presented the BY RUSS COOPER A bout 40 invited guests gathered crimes against humanity. Dallaire said project’s report titled “Mobilizing the F October 28 at the elegant Jeanne the international community’s reluctance Will to Intervene: Leadership and Action or the second time in eight months, Concordia’s Sauvé House in Montreal to hear to act led to the Rwandan massacre. to Prevent Mass Atrocities” to officials President’s Conference united researchers, community Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire “The bulk of the international effort in Ottawa and Washington, D.C. The members and students for a discussion about an issue (Retired), Concordia History Professor on genocide has been about picking up report outlines genocide-prevention that has a profound impact on our everyday lives. Frank Chalk and others discuss the the pieces or crisis management—not recommendations for the Canadian and The conference, held November 4 in Concordia’s D.B. report and vital work of the university’s about prevention,” said Dallaire, who American governments. Clarke Theatre and titled “Every Breath You Take: Surveillance, internationally renowned Montreal was named to the Senate Security and the End of Privacy,” dealt with privacy and IRnigsthittsu tSet ufodri eGse (nMoIcGidSe) aanndd Hitus mWailnl to omf yC eaxnpaedrai einnc 2e0 o0f5 s.e “eIitn wga, s sweocruldri.ty in today’s increasingly wired seRviCes a Intervene project. smelling—and even tasting— Its three sessions provided a Medi In 1994, Montreal-born Dallaire genocide that motivated me forum for differing perspectives ative served as commander of the United to find ways to get leaders to from members of the university’s CRe Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda participate.” four faculties: The Institute Professors Ching Y. Suen and Kim Sawchuk at the President’s during the country’s genocide, among Chalk, who served as for Information Systems Conference November 4 in Concordia’s D.B. Clarke Theatre. history’s most heinous atrocities. the event’s master of Engineering’s Mourad Debabbi Dallaire, who was ordered not to ceremonies, introduced gave a chilling description of how people believe there’s a trade-off between privacy and intervene by his superiors, watched three Rwandan genocide nefarious hackers can exploit your security. “But in academic research, the two are linked helplessly as 800,000 ethnic Rwandans survivors who were in the every move online; Ching Y. Suen, and want to be balanced,” Sawchuk said. “We need a better were brutally slaughtered over 100 days. audience. He spoke of how director for the Centre for Pattern understanding of these terms and laws that oversee us. I think Since then, he has made it his life’s honoured he was to work with BRand Recognition and Machine Intelligence, the reason we’re here is understanding the questions we need mission to prevent future genocides. Dallaire, whom he described n discussed the science behind handwriting recognition; to ask.” In 2006, Dallaire became a senior as “a moral entrepreneur.” tRista Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor John Capobianco Building on the success of last spring’s first President’s fellow at MIGS. One year later, he and “He’s someone who comes Rwandan genocide survivors Gilbert Nshimyumukiza (far explained the potential for nanotechnology to improve public Conference called “Understanding Desire: The Addicted MIGS Director Chalk developed the Will onto the scene with vision, left), Jean-Baptiste Mukiza (centre) and Lieutenant-General safety and health; and History Professor Shannon McSheffrey Network,” the fall edition again welcomed hundreds of Roméo Dallaire (Retired) and Erica Adelson on October 28 at to Intervene project, which focuses on courage and skills to help provided a historical context of surveillance. students from local high schools and CEGEPs. Some schools Montreal’s Jeanne Sauvé House. the prevention of genocide and other others make the situation Communication Studies Professor Kim Sawchuk said most participated online, via webcast and Google video chat. Organizers were also virtually connected with students from Collège Edouard Montpetit in Longueuil, Que., and Stafford Middle School in Plattsburgh, N.Y. It was the first time French- Dignitaries help launch School of Canadian Irish Studies language and American schools participated. Olivier Dyens, BFA 86, Concordia’s vice-provost of Teaching C oncordia University inaugurated its School of Canadian role Irish immigrants have played in shaping Canada and, in and Learning, said the next President’s Conference will be Irish Studies October 19 during a ceremony marked by particular, their contribution to the unique fabric of Quebec held during Congress 2010 (see the story on page 22) and emotional tributes to its founders. society,” Kenneally said. focus on human rights while the fall conference will deal with Brian Gallery, chair of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation, Concordia President and Vice-Chancellor Judith sustainability. told about 200 guests that the School had come a long way since Woodsworth thanked Gallery and the Canadian Irish Studies its inception several years ago. “We had no stationery, no office, Foundation for setting the stage for the School and lauded Concordia University Hong Kong no trustees and no money,” said Gallery, who served as master Kenneally’s leadership and vision. “It’s such a pleasure to see of ceremonies. “And now, we have more than $5 million in the your wonderful work come to fruition,” Woodsworth said. Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary bank. It shows you what the Irish can do!” The School recognizes the influences of Irish people, as hotogRaPhy proIng r2a0m0s2., T Choen Sccohrdoioal cnroewat oefdf eCrasn 1a6d ciaonu rIsreissh— iSntu ad dieosz en wmeilnl iasst etrh ePiaru hl iMstaorrtyi na.n “dI tf’ust au rtreu, lsya irde mfoarrmkaebr lCea envaednita inn p oruimr e CoWnocoodrsdwiao rPtrhe,s Kidaethnyt aAnsdsa Vyiacge,- VCPh, aAndcveallnocre Jmudenitth a nd l P disciplines—leading to minor and certificate programs in history,” said Martin, adding that his ancestors immigrated Alumni Relations, and Frederick Lowy, LLD 08, B P faculties of Arts and Science and Fine Arts. Enrolment stands to Canada during Ireland’s famine in the mid-19th century. Concordia president emeritus, joined the festivities September /au Bl at about 700. “The Irish have great vision. They don’t give up.” 11 at the 10th Anniversary of the Concordia University Hong n Rya Michael Kenneally, the School’s principal, acknowledged Quebec Premier Jean Charest, who is honorary chairman Kong Foundation Fundraising Dinner at the Hong Kong From left, former Canadian prime minister Paul Martin; Concordia President and the contributions of professors, staff members, external of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation, said the School’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 200 people Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth; Quebec Premier Jean Charest; Brian Gallery, organizations and the wider community in helping to establish existence is proof-positive that Quebec has a “capacity to attended the event and raised about $195,000 for scholarships Canadian Irish Studies Foundation Chair; Michael Kenneally, Interim Principal of the School. “Their shared vision was to study, research and integrate” all its citizens. “The story of the Irish needs to be and bursaries. Woodsworth talked about the university’s latest the School of Canadian Irish Studies; and former Quebec premier Daniel Johnson teach the rich culture of Ireland and the highly influential told time and time again,” Charest said. developments to the crowd of friends and alumni, including joined the launch of Concordia’s School of Canadian Irish Studies October 19. Foundation President William Yip, S BA 67, LLD 98. 6 | winter 2009/10 concordia university magazine concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 7 Therese Brisson waves the Canadian flag in celebration of Team Canada’s gold medal victory at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games As Vancouver, B.C., gears up to host the 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, we introduce you to a few of the many Concordia alumni who participated in past winter and summer Olympics. herese Brisson, BSc 89, has distinguished herself in sports and academics in a way few ever do. Brisson starred on defence for the Concordia Stingers women’s hockey team from 1986 to 1989, is a two-time Olympic medallist and a 1997 inductee to the Concordia University Sports Hall of Fame. She also holds an MSc and PhD in Physical Activity Sciences from Université de Montréal, taught motor and neural control and learning, research methods, statistics and kinesiology at the Faculty of Kinesiology of the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, and earned an MBA in 2004 from York University’s Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Brisson now serves as marketing manager for Procter & Gamble in Toronto. Brisson says she chose Concordia because its exercise science program was one of few in Canada at the time. But hockey was also part of the draw and her three years with the Stingers proved to be both successful and shining moments. “There were no national championships at that time but we won two provincial championships,” Brisson points out. Long-time Stingers women’s hockey coach Les Lawton has fond memories of and high praise for Brisson. “She is obviously a very high achiever in the classroom, on the ice and in the workforce,” Lawton says. He credits Brisson, in part, for strengthening the Concordia women’s hockey program over the years. “She was there at the start. And when you have good players, it attracts good players.” In 1994, Brisson joined Team Canada and played in the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. The team took home the silver medal that year—a bitter dfaivsoapuprioteins.t mWeen hta fdo rw tohne tchlueb m. “aWjoeri wtye orfe opuerr epnrenviaiol uwso graldm cehsa amgapiinosnts t.h We eU w.Se.r Be utht we e elissalde n didn’t play our best on the night it mattered most,” Brisson recounts. aRio M The team headed into the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, more determined and in better shape, Brisson says. “We trained on military bases to become better athletes. I remember one time at [Canadian Forces Base] Valcartier watching the Van Doos [the Royal 22nd Regiment] go through an obstacle course with rifles and 35 pounds on their backs. It was very humbling, very inspiring,” Brisson recalls. That year, Team Canada captured the gold medal, beating the United States 3-2 in the finals. While Brisson hung up her skates in 2005, she recently became a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s board of directors. And on December 7, she fulfilled a childhood dream by taking part in the Olympic torch relay in Longueuil, Que. “It’s 8 | winter 2009/10 concordia university magazine concordia university magazine winter 2009/10 | 9

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