A Magazine for Alumni and Friends
John Varley (BA ’69) received the Etobicoke Outstanding Community Volunteer Service Award for his years of dedicated service to the Out of the Cold program.
Cheryl Regehr (BA ’78) was re-appointed as vice-president and provost at the University of Toronto.
Ed Devlin (BBA ’88) received the prestigious Lipper Fund Award. This award honours funds that have excelled in consistently delivering risk-adjusted performance.
Frank Erschen (BBA ’81) was named GTAN’s 2014 David Borges’ Community Builder of the Year. A not-for-profit corporation, Golden Triangle Angel Network members provide financial support and mentorship to dynamic and innovative local early-stage companies.
Walter Hachborn (OC, LLD ’85) was inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. Hachborn’s work in the Waterloo region and his commitment to Laurier is longstanding.
Jack Jackowetz (BBA ’81) displayed 21 of his pieces at Brantford’s Yellow Brick Wall art exhibit in February. Jackowetz’s photographic style is known for capturing history and reflecting emotions. The exhibit featured many Brantford landmarks.
Andy Macaulay (BBA ’80) was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Legends. For more than 30 years, Macaulay has worked to refine the smartest, most effective way to build brands in Canada. He also helped launch and build two of the most innovative and celebrated advertising agencies in the industry.
Stacey Mowbray (MBA ’84) was appointed president of Weight Watchers Canada.
Charmeli Naraine (BA ’89) was named to the Women’s Executive Network 2014 Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women.
Berry Vrbanovic (BA ’88, BusDip ’89) was elected mayor of the City of Kitchener. Prior to running for mayor, Vrbanovic served six consecutive terms (1994-2014) on Kitchener City Council.
Dave Addison (BA ’86, BusDip ’87) has joined Toronto City Mission as Executive Director. TCM is the oldest and longest running mission in Toronto and is celebrating its 135 anniversary this year. TCM serves families impacted by poverty in five priority neighbourhoods across the GTA. Dave lives in Toronto with his wife, Tracey and their sons, Jason and Michael.
Kelly Murumets (MSW ’96) was featured in the Financial Post Magazine’s article “Leveling the Playing Field” where she was celebrated for her continued work of sport and activity in Canada.
Dave Bigioni (BBA ’95), vice-president of marketing for Molson Coors Canada, was part of the team behind theMolson Canadian “travelling beer fridge” advertising campaign, which recently won Grand Prix award at the 2015 CASSIES, which are Canada’s premier advertising awards.
Paul Maxwell (BBA ’07) celebrated the grand opening of Maxwell’s Concerts and Events at 35 University Ave. East, Waterloo. Maxwell grew up loving music — both playing and going to shows. He credits his entrepreneurial training and support at Laurier to his success in this new venture.
Lisa LaFlamme (LLD ’06) was named to the Women’s Executive Network 2014 Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women.
Kelly Merrifield (B. Ed. ’08) received the prestigious Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario’s (EFTO) 2014 New Member Award. As a kindergarten teacher at Dundalk and Proton Community School, Dundalk, Ontario, Merrifield was instrumental in implementing and facilitating a summer literacy camp for at-risk students.
Brandon Snow (BA ’03), Greg Dean (BA ’08) and Stephen Groff (BA ’07) received the prestigious Lipper Fund Award. This award honours funds that have excelled in consistently delivering risk-adjusted performance.
Shadrach “Shad” Kabango (BBA ’05) has been named the full-time host of CBC Radio show Q. The Juno Award-winning rapper was named to the high-profile position in March after a week-long guest hosting stint in January.
Rev. Dr. E. Earl Anderson (BA ’50, DIPL ’53), Jan. 18. A respected pastor and community leader, Earl is remembered for teaching in positive, nurturing and oftentimes humours ways.
Margaret A. Evans (nee MacLaren), Dec. 20. Respected and valued member of the Laurier community, Margaret was a past lecturer, librarian and dean of women. Based on her significant contributions, she was made an honorary member of Laurier’s Alumni Association.
Gordon McDougall, professor emeritus, Jan. 23. Recipient of the first School of Business and Economics’ Outstanding Teacher Award, Gordon first began teaching at Laurier in 1977. For more than 30 years, Gordon could be seen teaching and enjoying a variety of sports at Laurier. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to Laurier in his memory.