The change for existing staff (both academic and support staff) must be significant. I can only imagine the range of emotions they have been and continue to experience. I hope that the closing of this door leads to the opening of many other doors (and perhaps some windows).
I am taking this opportunity to recognize a number of people at the Faculty who had a positive influence on my early career. Drs Margaret Morton, Susan Turnbull, and Ruth Berry played a significant role in my developing as a professional. Mrs G, Mrs Shannon, and Mrs Bones were wonderful teachers. Dr Jill Oaks was a thrilling storyteller (which, for me, made for a wonderful teacher). Dr King always kept us all on our toes. Dr Clayton-Gouthro ( http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-105388/name-Cecile_Phd/) was wonderfully creative and inspiring.
More recently, Dr Javier Mignone (a Family Social Sciences professor) and Dr Joyce Slater (a Human Nutritional Sciences professor) supported my volunteer activities at Agape Table (www.agapetable.ca). Well-known Manitoban dietitian Phyllis Reid-Jarvis, with two degrees from the University of Manitoba (one from Human Ecology) also helped Agape Table with a nutrition project.
I'm adding a sad photo, as a symbol of my sadness today.
Below is an excerpt copied from http://news.umanitoba.ca/hats-off-to-human-ecology/ on July 16, 2015.
Please forward this information to anyone you might know who would be interested.
Hats off to Human Ecology
Celebrating 105 years of education, research, rewarding careers and friendship
JULY 14, 2015 —
Join us during Homecoming Week as we honour the contributions of Faculty of Human Ecology students, faculty, staff and alumni and look forward to new opportunities in the faculties of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Health Sciences.
Open House
Human Ecology Building
September 29 – October 4, 2015
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Human Ecology Building
September 29 – October 4, 2015
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Passing the Baton Ceremony and Reception
Human Ecology Building
October 1, 2015
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Speeches start at 4:30 p.m.
Optional tours at 2:30 p.m.
Farewell Dinner
Manitoba Room, University Centre
October 1, 2015
Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $65
Human Ecology Building
October 1, 2015
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Speeches start at 4:30 p.m.
Optional tours at 2:30 p.m.
Farewell Dinner
Manitoba Room, University Centre
October 1, 2015
Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $65
Visit umanitoba.ca/homecoming by September 25, 2015 to RSVP for Passing the Baton and to purchase tickets for the Farewell Dinner.
Ph: 204-474-9946 or 1-800-668-4908
Ph: 204-474-9946 or 1-800-668-4908
Please advise of any dietary or mobility restrictions.
Thank you for your post. It seems like the end of an era. It is very sad.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pam. I working with a volunteer team to help to organize part of the celebration and we have a great team and are having fun reminiscing... that part is rather fun. But what is especially sad for me is visiting the building that I spent SO many hours in and seeing rooms being emptied, offices being closed, and classrooms being taken over by students from other faculties.I guess this is like moving out of a home where you've lived for a long time and knowing that it will never be the same again.
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