Retired university president, French language professor, political candidate remains active with Harvest Algoma
The former Algoma University president's newest passion is serving on an advisory board for Harvest Algoma.
“We had hundreds of pumpkins to be used for casseroles and bread. It’s a real privilege to be able to have the health and stamina to work in the kitchen and also to have the knowledge and experience to work on the advisory council.”“Having food is at the heart of being happy. If we can go around to the grocery stores and bring it in here, store it in our freezers or fridges or warehouse, the agencies that distribute it can come and pick it up and give it out to people.
“What I often told students when I was a professor was pick what you love, pick what you’re good at. I had spoken French since I was a young girl. I was good at languages. I worked in Germany at a children’s hospital for a summer as a volunteer so my German was fairly good too. “It was really comfortable. Tony and Bob were very welcoming, as was everybody, and all of a sudden I thought ‘yeah, this is where I want to be.’ It was the building, the people, the warm welcome that totally sold me. I was very happy when I was offered the job.”“It was lovely. It was a great teaching environment.”“The good memory that always sticks with me was the basement of Shingwauk Hall. That was the old student lounge. I always remember the atmosphere.
“Independence allowed us to have our own identity. We are now Algoma University. Period. Recruitment became a lot easier. We became eligible for research grants. All of that allowed us to build quality education, research and communications because it became clearer who we are. All of that has allowed this growth that we’ve seen. It’s very rewarding to see that growth.”
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