Alumni updates
BILL HAND (BA) of Rockwood, Ont., and TESS MADIGAN (BSc’88) of Fredericton, N.B., met up in Kruger Park, South Africa, in September 2023. You meet UNB graduates everywhere.
DAVID LYNCH (BScChE, DSc’18) of Edmonton, Alta., was invested as an officer of the Order of Canada in 2022 for his contributions to the science and technology of environmental engineering in Canada and for his visionary leadership in engineering education. He was presented with his insignia at the 2024 investiture ceremony held in May.
PHILOMENA WALSH (BPE) of St. John’s, Nfld., is proud to announce that her son Brendan James Walsh, a kinesiology graduate from Memorial University, and an honours degree with distinction from Western University, has opened an orthotic franchise, Bioped, in Bedford, N.S. Drop by if you are in the area and get fitted for some great orthopedic footwear. Tell him his mom sent you! Her daughter KELLY SWEERS (JD’17) graduated from UNB with a law degree and is working with the RCMP detachment in Calgary, major crimes division.
After almost three years with the Office of the Registrar, W. R. RAMSAY ANDERSON (BA) of Fredericton, N.B., accepted a position as one of three academic advisers, student support coordinators with the faculty of management in Singer Hall. “I was entering the fall term in my third year at UNB, when Ethel Singer Hall opened that September 1987. I never had much opportunity to use this new state-ofthe- art building at the time, as most of my classes were in Tilley and Carleton. After 32 years working in sales and the hospitality/tourism industry, I feel very fortunate to be back at UNB in my new advising role. I have tried to make my office a safe and inviting space, as well as show how proud I am to be a UNB alum. On my office wall, I have proudly hung my UNB diploma and a collage of my UNB family photos: my grandmother Millicent Anderson (BA’38), her 1938 grad class, and the cover of her 1938 Up The Hill yearbook; my grandfather William Royce Anderson (BScEE’34) and his 1933 – 1934 class; my great aunt Jean Ramsay, dean of women 1965 1966, her memorial forest plaque is near Kidd/Dunn/ Tibbits; my great great grandfather James Harvey Ramsay (1912 — I believe science or engineering); me, William Royce Ramsay Anderson, my Encaenia program and cover of my Up The Hill yearbook.”
KEVIN ENGLEHART (BScEE, MScEE’92, PhD’99), professor of electrical engineering and associate dean of the school of graduate studies at UNB, has been made a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, in recognition of his "contributions to myoelectric signal processing in rehabilitation engineering."
ANDREW MARK FRANCIS (BPE, BEd’94, MARSA’09, MBA’09) of Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A., accepted an exciting new role as Woodard Family Foundation fellow and senior sports business instructor at the University of Oregon. He will also be retaining his part-time role as a sports business consultant and senior sports business instructor at UCLA. “I’m also pleased both of these great schools are heading to the Big Ten Athletic Conference in Fall 2024!”
NEIL VIBERT (BScCE, DTME) of Miscou, N.B., joined the mining corporate team of SNF for North America. In 2023, Neil completed an executive MBA from the London School of Economics, and currently sits on UNB’s Board of Governors, the Provincial Judicial review board, the board of Museum NB, and recently received a Queens Platinum Jubilee Medal for his work to preserve and restore the historic Miscou Lighthouse.
CHRISTOPHER BOYSE (BA, BBA’04) of Calgary, Alta., joined Admiral Markets Canada as chief compliance officer, helping the firm expand into North American financial markets by providing investors with innovative solutions that are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
STACIE SMITH (BEd) of Halifax, N.S., received the Emerging Leader Award for Atlantic Canada as part of the Canada Volunteer Awards. “As someone who lives with mental illness, this is an example of how you can persevere and overcome any challenges you face. Receiving this award is very special to me, as it showcases my passion for improving the lives of young people across the country. Recognizing this work and the organizations I’ve collaborated with will help bring awareness to these issues affecting youth.”
As co-director of the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health, Stacie leads a team of about 50 young Canadians. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stacie’s focus shifted towards initiatives like ScienceUPFirst and Children’s Healthcare Canada. The goal was to encourage vaccination among Canadian youth and improve their mental health. Under Stacie’s leadership, the YCRH has experienced remarkable growth. It has expanded its youth membership by 50 per cent, introduced innovative workshops, and created new employment opportunities for young members. This expansion has gained national attention, highlighting the importance of young people’s perspectives in public discussions. Stacie is also involved with the Coalition for Healthy School Food to reduce food insecurity. This initiative aims to give students healthy meal options and improve their well-being.
