These generous alumni are making a difference at Waterloo and around the world. Thank you for helping prepare a new generation of health leaders.
Jim and Jackie Frank
Jim and Jackie Frank (BSc ’73, MSc ’75, Kinesiology; and BSc ’74, Kinesiology) have deep roots at UWaterloo. The two met and married during their undergrad studies and have seen both their children graduate from UWaterloo. Both are recently retired, Jim from a distinguished academic career, including 29 years at Waterloo, and Jackie from teaching and principalships with the Waterloo Region District School Board.
“We’re proud to be graduates of what is still the finest kinesiology program in the country,” says Jackie. “We’re happy to give back to a place that contributed so much to our happiness and success,” adds Jim.
Thank you both!
Shelagh Maloney
Shelagh Maloney (BSc ’87, Health Studies) is now VP of Consumer Health, Communications and Evaluation Services at Canada Health Infoway, a government-funded agency that helps accelerate the use of digital health tools. Shelagh gives regularly to Applied Health Sciences (AHS) and has also made a gift to the Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program (MAREP) in honour of her father, lost to Alzheimer’s disease two years ago.
“I think we have a social responsibility to help others — plus I had such a great experience at Waterloo. I’m genuinely happy to support today’s students.”
Thank you, Shelagh!
Eric Celentano
Eric Celentano (BSc ’79, Kinesiology) has recently retired from a 35-year career in health-care equipment sales, ergonomics and health-and-safety consulting, and proudly states he used his Waterloo education throughout his entire career. Now living in Toronto, Eric has supported AHS/Kinesiology almost from the moment he graduated:
“I think it’s the best program in the country — maybe even in the world and I’m happy to support it because I’m proud of where I came from.”
Wow; thanks Eric!
Susan Dack
Susan Dack (BA ’84, Recreation and Leisure Studies) works as a community recreation co-ordinator for the City of Edmonton and has been a tireless advocate for recreation her entire life. She supports the Recreation and Leisure Studies Founders Entrance Scholarship and has also left a gift in her will for AHS.
“Recreation is my passion, and this is the perfect way to share that love with others who might need help financing their education.”
Thank you, Susan!
Murray Hunter
Murray Hunter (BPE ’67; MA ’73, History) retired in 1999 from a 30-year teaching career, spent mostly at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, Ontario. He later enjoyed a second career in employment services as a counsellor and vocational assessor. Born and raised in rural Ontario, Murray found his world opened up significantly once he arrived on campus in the 1960s.
“I give to make sure Waterloo can carry on providing students with the tools they need to find rewarding work and to explore the wider world.”
Thanks, Murray!
