Degrees : vol. 25, no. 01 Spring/Summer 2013

Abstract

The fine art of the business of arts -- After a lifetime of practical experience in the arts and a U of R executive MBA, alumna Marian Donnelly MBA’08 finds herself right where she wants to be – in the centre of the Regina arts and culture scene. The class of 2013 -- Meet this year’s honorary degree recipients: Frank Flaman, Art Opseth and Linda Rankin BA’68. Community connections -- The Faculty of Art’s Community Research Unit is taking the University’s expertise to Regina communities. Regina’s North Central neighbourhood, once called Canada’s worst neighbourhood in a 2007 Maclean’s magazine article, has been a major focus of the unit’s work. Never lose hope -- In January, alumna Denise Batters BA’91 realized a lifetime ambition when she was appointed to the Canadian Senate by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Now, Batters is using her national profile to bring awareness to mental health issues like those that led to her husband’s suicide. Drive for five -- Christopher Gbekorbu BA’01, BA(Hons)’01, MA’05, BSC’11 will walk across this year’s spring convocation stage to receive his fifth degree or diploma from the University of Regina. And he has his eyes on a sixth. Designs on a career in New York -- Vanity Fair’s design director credits his U of R arts degree as one of his springboards to success. departments -- Feed Back; President’s Note; Around Campus; Spot Light; Focal Point; Alumni President Message; 360 Degrees; Class Notes;