Profiles
We are always pleased to hear about the diverse experiences and accomplishments of our alumni and to share these stories with you.
Darcy Rhyno
By SMU Alumni |
Darcy Rhyno BEd ’85 has another book out! Frommers Easyguide to Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick is widely available. Check out Amazon for this title and also his latest novel for young readers, called Monsters of Suburbia. For other titles, visit www.darcyrhyno.com.
Dean Jobb
By SMU Alumni |
Dean Jobb’s MA ’08 latest book—Empire of Deception: From Chicago to Nova Scotia – The Incredible Story of a Master Swindler Who Seduced a City and Captivated the Nation (HarperCollins Canada)—has won the Chicago Writers Association and Crime Writers of Canada awards for nonfiction. Dean is a professor in the MFA in Creative Nonfiction program at the University of King’s College…
A Legacy of Discovery
By Suzanne Robicheau |
Harry Roberts wasn’t surprised at Yarmouth County’s designation as an internationally-recognized Starlight Reserve. As a young boy, Harry would climb to the top of a hill near his home in Argyle, Nova Scotia and scan the heavens with his homemade telescope. Thanks to a generous bequest in Harry’s will, a new scholarship at Saint Mary’s will inspire other naturalists of the night sky.
“My…
Paying Tribute
By Suzanne Robicheau |
Speaking at the funeral of his good friend wasn’t an easy task for Senator Wilfred Moore, but it presented an opportunity to gather support for a lasting legacy to Graham Leo Downey, Senior, Halifax’s first African Nova Scotian Councillor and Deputy Mayor.
“Service was at the heart of everything Graham did,” said Senator Moore. “From coaching bantam hockey and assembling a multi-racial…
A Shared Commitment to Student Support
By SMU Alumni |
In a ceremony on May 11, 2016, Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray and two representatives of the Lebanese Chamber of Commerce in Nova Scotia—Norman Nahas and Joe Metlege—signed a scholarship agreement that formalizes an existing partnership between Saint Mary’s University and the Lebanese Chamber.
Beginning in the 2016-17 academic year, it increases support for the Lebanese Chamber Scholarship…
Sport Hall of Fame Inductees
By SMU Alumni |
David Sykes BA’94, BComm’94, a starting quarterback in the early 90s, led the Huskies to 25 wins and only 6 losses, and helped Saint Mary’s compete in both the Atlantic Bowl and the Vanier Cup. Sykes received back-to-back Russ Jackson awards for “best exemplifying the attributes of academic achievement, football skill, and citizenship.” He was also the first SMU student and football player…
Group Travel to Costa Rica
By Lynn Redmond |
Join a SMU Alumni group tour to tropical Costa Rica on April 1-9, 2017 with Collette Tours! Tour highlights include visits to San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, the National Theatre, and more! The trip includes airfare, ground transportation, accommodation, and 13 meals. Double occupation $3,289. For more information contact Loly Crowley BA’74 at 902-443-7851 or lcrowley@tpi.ca.
Alumni Loyalty Program Spotlight
By SMU Alumni |
An iconic landmark of downtown Halifax, The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites invites visitors from around the world to experience its history. Located across from the Public Gardens at the corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street, the hotel is downtown, but a close walk to the SMU campus!
The hotel’s guestrooms are currently being remodelled to enhance guest experience and will…