Quilt artist Laurie Swim

It’s easy to see what Laurie Swim (’71) loves if you look at her art. She loves the rocky barrens on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, the glittering sea, the mark of human endeavour on a hostile — but gorgeous — landscape.

Originally from Lockeport, Laurie lived in Toronto for over 20 years before returning home with her husband, Larry Goldstein, in 2004. Today the couple lives in Blue Rocks and Swim’s studio is on Lincoln Street in Lunenburg, next door to a gallery the couple opened this spring.

Laurie, who has written three books on quilt art, started sewing on a machine when she was 10 and studied fine art at Mount Allison and NSCAD, where she started weaving.

Visit her website!

Prof. John Macfarlane

I am writing to inform you that Professor John Macfarlane passed away peacefully in Guelph, Ontario on Saturday, August 14, 2010.

Prof. Macfarlane was an Associate Professor and then Professor in Physics at Mount Allison from 1965-1991, including a term as department head.

The recipient of the Herbert and Leota Tucker Teaching Award in 1991, he also served as Financial Aid Officer, Acting Associate Dean, and Assistant to the President at Mount Allison. Prior to coming to Mount Allison Professor Macfarlane was part of the research team at Defence Research Board Valcartier, Quebec that developed the high power TEA CO2 laser, a major Canadian scientific achievement. He made significant contributions to education in the developing world, working with CIDA and other organizations. He served terms as Dean of Science and Principal at University College in Ethiopia, as Physics Department Head at University College of Science Education in Ghana and as Vice-Rector at Université Nationale de Rwanda. The Vatican awarded him the Knight Commander of the order of St. Gregory (KCSG), their highest civilian honour, for his contributions to the development of education in Africa. For many years he was Mount Allison's representative for Canadian Crossroads International and WUSC.

Prof. Macfarlane will be remembered by his colleagues and former students as a caring, innovative and effective teacher who taught with passion and energy.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Crossroads International, 49 Bathurst Street, Suite 201, Toronto, ON M5V 2P2,www.cciorg.ca would be appreciated by the family.

Robert M. Campbell, Ph.D
President and Vice-Chancellor

In-Flight Safety returning to campus

A concert by Mount Allison-born band In-Flight Safety will be one of the many GAME DAY ACTIVITIES during Homecoming Weekend 2010.

Homecoming Weekend Schedule:

Friday, September 10, 2010
1:30 pm	2nd Annual Homecoming Golf Classic Amherst Golf & Country Club Support Mount Allison University Athletics, register now! See more details.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
12:30 pm	Game Day Activities Outside the McCain Student Centre There will be Game Day activities for all ages! Tickets only available at the door (details available soon). Activities include: A concert by Mount Allison-born band, In-Flight Safety Face painting and dunk tank in support of Shinerama BBQ Outdoor beer tent The Pub and Gracie's Café will also be open
2:30 pm	Football: MTA vs StFX MacAuley Field After enjoying live music, food, drinks and entertaining activities, move to MacAuley Field to cheer the Mounties football team on to victory. Body-painting and noise-making is encouraged!