FTPD - January 13, 2023

Winter Term Enrolment

Now that the registration deadline for classes is over, we have the official opening enrolment for Winter Term which stands at  356 students. This is seven less than Fall Term. There were six degree and four certificate program graduates at the end of Fall Term.

Congratulations to Dr. McDowell

Congratulations to our Dean of Arts and Social Sciences and Professor of English, Dr. John McDowell who has recently been voted into membership of the Sculptors Society of Canada. This society s a charitable organization of professional artists who have completed their art training and are working as sculptors. Jurying of membership takes place annually and this year they invited John to join. The Society has a gallery in Toronto, and Dr. McDowell has been invited to submit work for its spring show for the month of March. Once again, John, great work in attaining this significant accomplishment and recognition in the Canadian art world.

Congratulations to Dr. Herr

And congratulations to Dr. Larry Herr, Professor of Religious Studies Emeritus. Not only has Larry completed a 10-volume review of his archaeological work in Jordan on the Madaba Plains Project and is working on the next volume, he has also been recognized by the Society of Biblical Literature through its publication, Review of Biblical Literature. Dr. Piotr Bienkowski, from the University of Manchester as well as the Cultural Heritage Museums, wrote a complimentary book review for volume 10 in the series, titled The 2006 Season at Tall al-ʿUmayri and Subsequent Studies Madaba Plains Project 10. His comments include, “another fine volume in this indispensable series. Very impressive”. These volumes represent a lifetime of work for Dr. Herr and his archaeological colleagues and are well-received in broader archaeological circles.

Senior Development Officer

We welcome Adam Deibert back to campus as our Senior Development Officer. As mentioned in an earlier FTPD, he comes to us from the Sherwood Park Care Centre. He will be working in the areas of advancement and development for the university. We are excited at the potential opportunities that exist in this area and he is also excited about being back on campus and exploring the possibilities in the areas of advancement and develoment in strengthening our campus and ties through alumni and other donors and friends.