Alumni News | 2013-2022
ALUMNI NEWS MAGAZINE | 100th Anniversary Edition
VOL. 24, NO. 2 | SPRING 2015
In September 1964, UNB Saint John students attended their first classes in Beaverbrook House, and over the next so years the campus because larger and louder. In celebration of its golden anniversary, the campus and the Saint John community held yearlong festivities and events that brought together old friends and showcased how much the campus has grown.
VOL. 24, NO. 2 | SPRING 2015
UNB's Institute of Biomedical Engineering marks its 50th anniversary this year by paying tribute to its founder R.N. (Bob) Scott, taking a look back at a remarkable history and hosting events that showcase its accomplishments. Founded in 1965, the institute has evolved from an informal, technical assistance and research group for physical rehabilitation to a worldrenowned, multi-disciplinary research unit involved in the broad spectrum of activities related to biomedical engineering.
VOL. 21, NO. 1 | WINTER 2013
Soudeh Oladi returned to UNB in 2011 to pursue a PhD in education - 15 years after she enrolled as a first year student. At the age of 15, Soudeh could very well have been the youngest student ever accepted to UNB. She came to Canada when she was 11 years old while her father, Djafar Oladi, obtained his PhD in forestry.
VOL. 26, NO. 2 | SPRING 2018
Nathan McNally came to UNB from Wolfville, NS, last September to study mechanical engineering. He moved into residence, joined UNB's Engineers Without Borders student club, the Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, and the UNB Concert Band as a French horn player. Pretty standard for a motivated undergraduate.
But, even with all these commitments, McNally wanted to do more. Early into his first term, he founded the UNB Water Club, an interdisciplinary club with the goal of ensuring access to clean drinking water for Indigenous communities across Canada.
VOL. 28, NO. 1 | FALL/WINTER 2019
He is a born New Brunswicker who grew up on Fredericton's northside, but Paul Mazerolle (BA'89) is bringing a little Aussie influence to his new role as president and vice-chancellor of his alma mater, the University of New Brunswick. Mazerolle has returned to New Brunswick 30 years after he graduated from UNB with a bachelor of arts degree in sociology, and has come back with an ambitious vision for the university as a key player in the economic, social and cultural life of the province and Canada.
"Universities exist to change the world, says Mazerolle:' We need to deliver that social dividend using our knowledge, our research, our ingenuity, and the achievements of our students to make a difference.”
VOL. 29, NO. 1 | FALL 2020
UNB's newest student residence in Saint John will honour two key figures in the campus' history, Barry Beckett (PhD'70) and the late Flora Beckett. The Becketts joined UNB Saint John in 1966. Barry was a chemistry professor and campus registrar. Flora was a mathematics instructor and director of the Math Help Centre. They helped build an identity for the campus based upon research excellence and community engagement.
"When our first classes opened, families were struggling to send even one child to university," he says. "UNB Saint John has become a force for professional development and growth in our city, attracting students from around the world." Flora and I fell in love with this remarkable community that was developing around the university. To be recognized together in this way is a great honour.”
VOL. 29, NO. 1 | FALL/WINTER 2020
UNB’s Integrated Health Initiative (IHI) is a program focused on health education and research, coupled with social innovation and greater collaboration. Its aim is to achieve systemic health
care reform in New Brunswick and Canada. This multi-faceted program was launched on the Saint John campus in September with the introduction of a new bachelor of health degree.
A complementary extracurricular certificate in health, as well as a master in business administration in health management and a master of health in public policy will follow.
VOL. 30, NO. 1 | FALL 2021
Spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and a lifelong dedication to propelling New Brunswick and its people forward, Frank McKenna (LLB'74, LLD'88) is advancing a bold, actionable vision to seize a pivotal moment for a prosperous technology-enabled province.
Officially announced on Sept. 7, McKenna has invested $5 million in UNB to establish the McKenna Institute and will lead a campaign to raise $50 million for it to fulfill its mission of fuelling economic growth and social progress in New Brunswick through digital means. The McKenna Institute will serve as a catalyst and a connector for academia, industry and government to foster a globally competitive digital economy and society. It is rooted in driving abroad, multi-faceted agenda for digital transformation, while maintaining a strong outward gaze and seeking best practices.
