Issue #26: Spring 2010

In this issue...

Editor's Letter

by Chris Petty, MFA'86

CiTR, the Blue Brigade and the Rise of the Volunteers

Tales from the Old Auditorium

Alumni Recollections

The Old Aud is where students graduated, trod the boards, played music, heckled with enthusiasm, gasped with delight, staked their claim on cafeteria tables, sweated through exams, and fell in love.

On Writing On the Art of Being Canadian

by Sherrill Grace

Sherrill Grace’s book explores what the arts can tell us about being Canadian.

Blythe Eagles: Volunteer Extraordinaire

By Michael Awmack, BA’01, MET’09

Community builder, UBC stalwart, gardener. Blythe Eagles set the bar for volunteering.

Academics and Avocations

By Hilary Feldman

UBC's finest indulge in some hobbies you might find surprising.

The Advocate: Wes Shields

By Mark C. Sollis

Wesley Shields, BA'89, is committed to leading the way.

Marie Earl took it up a notch… and then some.

After five years transforming alumni services at UBC, Marie Earl is heading back to California (with a tear in her eye).

The Last Word with Norm Young

Norm Young, BA'52, wants to be Miss America (and other secrets).