2022-2023 Class Notes
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is re-imagining lending in India through his company Asset Direct of Canada Inc. Read more here.
Professional Accomplishments - 2010Huron University College
passed away in March 2021.
In Memory - 1950passed away on September 22, 2021. Read more.
In Memory - 2010Social Science

finished 47 years of law practice and continues to act as general counsel to a private educational college.
Professional Accomplishments - 1970Law

won the 2022 Lieutenant Governor's Award by the Alberta Museums Association, in recognition of her research and excellence in the museum community.
Professional Accomplishments - 1970Social Science

became engaged to Grant Dawson at Schloss Kronberg in Frankfurt, Germany.
Western Weddings - 2010Arts & Humanities
joined the Ivey Business School as their new Research Officer.
Professional Accomplishments - 2020Science
was appointed as a judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Family Branch in May 2022.
Professional Accomplishments - 2000Arts & Humanities
started a new position as the retail operations manager of Cannabis Xpress in July 2022.
Professional Accomplishments - 2010moved to Pasadena, California with his wife, Nivin Nystrom, PHD'20, and joined KJMLAW Partners PLC. Nivin joined Caltech as a post-doctoral fellow.
Professional Accomplishments - 2010Huron University College

won a leader award during Women Business Enterprises Canada’s 2022 Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate the accomplishments of distinguished women entrepreneurs.
Professional Accomplishments - 1990Social Science
has become a TikTok creator reporting on Chicago architecture and culture with a sprinkle of humour.
Personal Achievements - 2010Ivey Business School

published a biography This is War and I Ain't Kiddin': A Collection of World War II Letters From Dad, honouring her father and everyone affected by the war.
Literature - 1970King's University College

won the Canadian Screen Awards 'Best Local Reporter 2022'.
Professional Accomplishments - 1980Information & Media Studies

has been appointed as the 14th president at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, effective January 2023.
Professional Accomplishments - 1990Social Science

was selected by The Women Leaders magazine as one of 20 Most Inspiring Women Leaders of 2022.
Professional Accomplishments - 1980Law

married Harjot Bhandal, BMOS'16, in May 2022 in Hamilton, On.
Western Weddings - 2010Social Science
was selected as this year’s emerging laureate by the Ontario Arts Council Indigenous Arts Award in 2022.
Literature - 1990Social Science
is now the Chief of Oncology for Hamilton Health Sciences (Juravinski Cancer Centre).
Professional Accomplishments - 2000Science

leads Canada's Agency team at Google.
Professional Accomplishments - 1990Social Science

published The Rosetta Mind, the second novel in her science fiction series.
Literature - 2000Science

was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame as a journalist for his decades of covering motorsports in North America and Europe.
Professional Accomplishments - 1970Ivey Business School

published his ninth book, a collection of playful verses titled What If Jack Wasn't So Nimble? Mother Goose Characters Reimagined in 2022.
Literature - 1960Law

wrote a young adult fiction novel titled Magic at the Rink, which explores grieving the loss of a loved one.
Literature - 2010Social Science

won the 2022 Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer's Award for New Girl in Little Cove, published in 2021.
Literature - 1990Law
celebrated practicing law for 50 years in March 2023 and currently works in Calgary at DD West LLP.
Personal Achievements - 1970Law
and Jason Grier launched a startup called Delphic Research to help support government affairs professionals.
Professional Accomplishments - 2020Science

released his latest album of original folk-rock music, Free Times.
Professional Accomplishments - 2010Law

won the prestigious MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award in 2022. Read more here.
Professional Accomplishments - 2010Don Wright Faculty of Music
passed away in March 2022. David had a life-long passion for athletics, from his days on the Mustangs football team and as a dedicated and well-respected teacher, coach and basketball referee. Read more.
In Memory - 1950Arts & Humanities

began showrunning after more than a decade of directing. David’s recent project, MTV's unscripted TV series 'Hip Hop My House' is available worldwide on MTV International and Paramount+ (streaming).
Professional AccomplishmentsKing's University College

and Ben Robertson, BA'12, were purple and proud at their wedding on September 10, 2022, along with bridesmaids other King's grads Rachel Sterling and Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries.
Western Weddings - 2010King's University College
has recently accepted a faculty teaching position at Fanshawe College where he will teach Law to business and accounting students.
Professional Accomplishments - 1980Science

retired from her career as a lawyer to be a writer. Her second book, Grief and the Spirit World: A Search for Comfort, was just released.
Literature - 1980Social Science

published her first book, Demystifying Grief: What You Need to Know to Heal, in 2022.
Literature - 1980Social Science

joined the National Board of Directors for The Sunshine Foundation of Canada.
Professional Accomplishments - 2000Health Sciences

and Laird Weagant, BA'73, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 2022.
Celebrations - 1970Social Science

published his first book of poems, Insomnio de Fogones.
Literature - 2010Arts & Humanities

published her debut book of poetry Safety Razor. These poems are shaped by her education at Western and her subsequent studies at the University of Cambridge in Old Norse language and Literature.
Literature - 2000Arts & Humanities
began a new job as the research project director for Young London, that seeks to empower a generation of leaders through community engagement.
Professional Accomplishments - 2020Social Science

and Lauren Waite (Costella), BSc’12, wrote a book called Back In My Day: Evelyn’s 1920s to educate children about the bygone era.
Literature - 2010Social Science

published her debut novel, Tear, a layered, lyrical tale dealing with contemporary feminist issues set in London, Ontario.
Literature - 2010Arts & Humanities

was appointed as the Finance Committee Chair/Secretary/Treasurer for Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario.
Professional Accomplishments - 1970Social Science

was promoted to Assistant Principal at Corvallis High School in Corvallis, OR,USA and was selected as scholar in the prestigious Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms program.
Professional Accomplishments - 2000Science

published her first book, Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future, in July 2023 through W.W. Norton. The book is a global exploration of the eight remaining species of bears and the dangers they face, from polar bears in the Arctic to the spectacled bear of the Andes.
Literature - 2010Information & Media Studies

A group of MBA'72 alumni came together in summer 2022 for a 50th reunion celebration. [L to R] Hugh Willis, David Mitten, Gregory Katchin, Mac Benoy and James Hodgins.
Celebrations - 1970Ivey Business School

retired from a project management career and is now traveling the continent with the goal of visiting 52 cities, 39 states, and 8 provinces.
Professional Accomplishments - 1980Social Science

published his first book Clinking Outside the Box, The World in a Glass. The book is an offbeat, humorous look at the world of wine, beer and spirits from the perspective of an industry veteran.
Education

published her first children's book, Music Is All Around Me, about enjoying music through nature and the five senses.
Education

became the youngest national showrunner at Sportsnet for the audio series 'Painting the Pitch Red'. The series looks at the rise, fall and eventual triumph of the Canadian men’s soccer team.
Professional Accomplishments - 2020Information & Media Studies

retired as supervisor from the Hydro Services group at Southern Company-Georgia Power in Atlanta, Georgia in March 2021.
Professional Accomplishments - 1980Engineering

won the 2023 G. Randy Roberts Service Award, awarded by the Ontario Association of Architects and exceptional contributions to the membership and profession.
Professional Accomplishments - 1970Ivey Business School
Deryn Rizzi, GDipPA'18, Jody Becker, BA’96, LLB’99, Karen Chan, EMBA’10, Rebecca Kacaba, BA’03, Priscilla Luna, EMBA’19, Erica Nielsen, MBA’02, Karen Peesker, HBA’92, MBA’97, Eva Salem, HBA’93, Oricia Smith, HBA’95, MBA ‘98, Nitsa Staikos, BA’97, and Nurin Thawer, HBA’05, were selected by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) as some of the 2022 Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Read more here.
Professional Accomplishments - 2010Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

published True Tales of Medical Physics: Insights into a Life Saving Specialty featuring short stories from scientists and medical professionals.
Literature - 1970Science
passed away on October 14, 2022 in St-Lazare, Quebec. He enjoyed a 38-year career with The London Life Insurance Company. He played with the Montreal Alouettes football club in 1954/55/56 and the Western Mustangs football and hockey teams.
In Memory - 1950Ivey Business School

and Vasiliki McInnes, MScN’15, opened a vegan food manufacturing facility in London, Ontario. Read more here.
Professional Accomplishments - 2000Science

and family welcomed baby Hartley Muriella Rocco in June 2022.
Mini Mustangs - 2010Education

had her business The Canadian Barley Tea Company featured in the February 2023 issue of Women's World Magazine.
Arts & Humanities

and Kyle Tan, BSc'18, met at Western and were married in June 2022.
Western Weddings - 2010Science

published a young adult novel Cultivating Sunshine in March 2023.
Arts & Humanities
produced a virtual music album The Stochastics & Friends with 13 other amateur international physicist-musicians. Learn more here.
Personal Achievements - 1970Science

and Thomas Wong had a private wedding in August 2021 and renewed their vows with family and friends in August 2022.
Western Weddings - 2010Don Wright Faculty of Music

published her first book Speak Kindly, You're Listening, teaching high achievers to navigate their inner voice.
Literature - 2010Social Science
passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022 in her 88th year.
In Memory - 1950Arts & Humanities

Joel, his wife Kim, and their son Samuel welcomed baby Isla Jade to their family in May 2022.
Mini Mustangs - 2010Information & Media Studies

won the 2022 Prairie Fire McNally Robinson Booksellers Short Fiction Contest for his story Excavations, which will appear in the summer edition of Prairie Fire.
Literature - 1980Arts & Humanities

and Amar Gupta, MBA’17, founded the functional coffee company brüst in 2018 and have recently partnered with Denis Shapovalov. Read more here.
Professional Accomplishments - 2010Ivey Business School

was elected Mayor of the Town of Perth and celebrated 30 years in municipal politics in 2022.
Professional Accomplishments - 1970
released her fourth work of fiction, Our Forever Place, under her pen name Maren Hill. A retired chiropractor, she now writes women's fiction, romance, and children's literature.
Social Science

got engaged to Colin Duck in December 2021 during a walk at Western. They are looking forward to their wedding in July 2023.
Western Weddings - 2000Social Science

will retire in 2023 after more than 32 years at London Life/Canada Life.
Professional Accomplishments - 1980Arts & Humanities

launched his AI business; Jackrabbit Ops.
Arts & Humanities

headlined the It's You I Like: The Music of Mr. Rogers concert in April 2023.
Information & Media Studies

won Season 10 of Big Brother Canada.
Personal Achievements - 2010Arts & Humanities

was installed as Nipissing University’s President in June 2022. Read more here.
Professional Accomplishments - 1980Social Science

passed away from breast cancer on December 3, 2022. She was a loving, wonderful friend. She leaves behind her husband Scott and two beautiful daughters, Sophie (age 5) and Olivia (age 2). Read more.
In Memory - 2000Health Sciences

published a debut novel, The Paths We Never Took, in March 2023. The book explores the themes of love, self-sabotage, and commitment while navigating young adulthood.
Social Science

married Adam Miller in June 2022 near Elora, Ontario.
Western Weddings - 2010Information & Media Studies

published Writers’ Words Volume II, a collection of interviews with 10 Canadian poets.
Literature - 1970Arts & Humanities
was promoted to Chief Information Officer at Ontario College Application Service in May 2022.
Professional Accomplishments - 2000Science

retired as a family physician in 2019 and self-published a novella called Hearts Of Wax in 2022.
Literature - 1980married Scott Burton, HBA'13 in March 2022.
Western Weddings - 2010Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

published her second book, Glimpses: Sundown Manor, through Austin Macauley Publishing. Her third book is expected in 2024.
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
welcomed a baby girl in May 2021.
Mini Mustangs - 2000King's University College
is a 2022 inductee to the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame which celebrates those who have made extraordinary contributions to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities.
Law
passed away on July 4, 2022 at the age of 89 after a 37-year nursing career in Ottawa, ON. Read more.
In Memory - 1960passed away on July 20, 2022, after a long teaching career in Petrolia, Ontario. Read more.
In Memory - 1970Arts & Humanities

and John Noel, were granted a US patent for "Phase-change Material and Method for Producing Same".
Professional Accomplishments - 1970Science
filmed an episode of House Hunters International for HGTV which documented their house buying process in Ireland.
Education

was selected by canfitpro as Canada’s Top Fitness Professional for 2022.
Professional Accomplishments - 2000Health Sciences

is the Adjunct Professor at Nazareth College School Of Business Rochester, NY and new Board Member with Volunteers Of America Upstate NY.
Professional Accomplishments - 1980Science

and family welcomed baby Kylian in 2022.
Mini Mustangs - 2000Engineering

began as the Chair of the University of New South Wales Galleries Advisory Board. For more than 20 years, Natalia has been a pre-eminent advocate, advisor and benefactor for Australia's visual arts, culture, and design sectors.
Professional Accomplishments - 1970Arts & Humanities
passed away October 4, 2022. Neville was an educator, athlete, coach and actor who inspired many people. Read more.
In Memory - 1980Social Science

was appointed as the 13th President of Paul Smith's College, in northern New York State.
Professional Accomplishments - 1980Arts & Humanities
Anthony Giugno, BSc’19, Paige Martin, BA’18, MMJC’19, Ian Rake, BMOS’16, and Justin Tiseo, BA’16 were recognized as trailblazers in the 2022 Business London's Twenty in the 20s. Read more here.
Professional Accomplishments - 2010Health Sciences
joined the Department of Justice Canada as counsel.
Professional Accomplishments - 2010Law

recently was married.
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

published Cinema's Original Sin: D.W. Griffith, American Racism, and the Rise of Film Culture. The book details the history of Griffith's racist epic The Birth of a Nation from 1915 to the Trump era.
Literature - 1990Education