Profiles

We are always pleased to hear about the diverse experiences and accomplishments of our alumni and to share these stories with you.

Shinerama

By SMU Alumni | spring 2014

This marked the third year that Saint Mary’s has participated in the largest post-secondary fundraiser in the country, raising money for cystic fibrosis research and patient care. The Alumni Office was able to help both monetarily and in person, as one of our Alumni Officers, Sarah MacDonald, along with other alumni volunteers, were able to help deliver lunch on Shine Day to all of the student…

Jamaica

By SMU Alumni | spring 2014

Five graduating students-Amy Su, Colten Steele, Cameron MacKenzie, Alex McInnis, and Allison Taylor-participated in a teaching opportunity in Jamaica this past semester. They were involved in organizing educational games, teaching, providing one-on-one care, assisting with daily activities, chores and helping with improvements to the orphanage and community. They described their time as providing…

Catching Up With Alumni

By SMU Alumni | spring 2014

Hi fellow Saintamarians. My name is Sarah Ferguson. I graduated from Saint Mary’s in 2009 with a Bachelor of Commerce and went on to complete my CMA in 2011. I loved my time at SMU. I split my time between hanging out at the pub, studying in the commerce lounge and on the sidelines of the football field.

For the last 4 years, I’ve been a member of the SMU Alumni Council. The Alumni…

A Taste for Competition

By Suzanne Robicheau | spring 2014

Ask Cyra Belbin MBA’08 how she came to parlay leftover pasta into more than a quarter of a million dollars in prize money, and the Saint Mary’s MBA grad is surprisingly brief. “Laziness,” says Belbin. “Sheer laziness.”

The longer version of the story begins one evening when Belbin returned home from her job as a marketing specialist with NSLC. “We had guests coming over and…

Alumni Loyalty Card Program

By SMU Alumni | spring 2014

Perry Falconer, BComm’05, is not only a local business owner looking to give Saint Mary’s Alumni opportunities to save with their pets, he’s also an alumnus himself. Having graduated from the Sobey School of Business in 2005, Perry carried on the Saint Mary’s entrepreneurial spirit by creating a very unique business and service for those in Nova Scotia. Petride Halifax offers a special experience…