Alumni Achievement Award recipients to be recognized
Congratulations to the 2013 Alumni Achievement Award recipients.
By Derrick KunzThis year’s recipients are (view biographies and photographs):
• Dr. Farrah J. Mateen, MD’05 (young alumni recipient), for her internationally recognized research and scholarship in global health and neurology.
• The Hon. Charles (Charlie) Mayer, BSA’64, for his lifetime of commitment and contributions to the agricultural industry in Canada as a public servant.
• Professor Emeritus Dufferin (Duff) Spafford, BA’59, MA’61, for his significant work unearthing history and archival information on the U of S and its people.
• Donald (Don) A. Mitchell, BA’69, MA’73, for his public service and contributions to community-based social and sustainability initiatives.
• Dr. James Ogloff, MA’86, for his ground-breaking contributions to criminal justice and pioneering efforts in education and the practice of clinical forensic psychology.
A reception to recognize our distinguished alumni will be held on October 24, 2013, at TCU Place in Saskatoon. The Honouring our Alumni reception begins at 5:30 pm, and the award presentations will begin at 6:15.
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We will also recognize the following honorary alumni at the reception:
• Professor Emeritus David Kaplan
• Professor Emeritus Brian and Laurel Rossnagel
• Professor Emerita Lucy Willis
Each year, the Alumni Achievement Awards are presented to U of S graduates who advance the reputation of the University of Saskatchewan and the Alumni Association. Award recipients are chosen for their outstanding achievements and innovation; commitment to excellence; community engagement and leadership; and contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of society.