The Retirees' Newsletter The Bi-Monthly Publication of the Retirees' Association (Faculty, Librarian, Administrator) The University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4 Vol X, No. 3, June 2000 First Published in July 1991 | |
Issue # 38 |
Editor : Datta Pillay |
Robert Joseph Doyle
1928-2000
One of the pioneers and the longest serving member at the University of Windsor and its predecessor Assumption University passed away on April 28, 2000. Dr. Doyle was a professor of biology for 45 years. He also served as Department Head for two terms - ten years. It was during his tenure that both Master's and Ph.D. programs were introduced in 1964-65
University 25 Years Service Lunch
The following are those who were honored at the 25 Year Service Luncheon Thursday, June 15, 2000.
Mrs, Elizabeth Abson Biological Sciences
Mr. Guy Allen Alumni & Development
Dr. Gregory Butler Music
Dr. Hugh Fackrell Biological Sciences
Mr. Michael Fuerth Chemistry/Biochemistry
Mr. Richard Girard Document Services
Dr. Edward Glass Physics
Mr. Edward Gwyther Technical Suppt Centre
Miss Joanne Johnston Div. Student Affairs
Mrs. Barbara Marion Bookstore
Prof. Julio Menezes Law
Mrs Petrona Parungo Physics
Mrs Rita Rivait Document Services
Mr. Roger Rivard Physical Plant
Dr. Frank Simpson Earth Sciences
Mrs. Margaret Smole Leddy Library
Dr. Paul Taylor Biological Sciences
President Stan Cunningham's Message
During this past year, we've been working steadily in the areas of health benefits and pension policy. The fact that our paid membership has now topped 200 means that the University and the Faculty Association are more inclined to listen to us.
We continue to voice retirees' pension interests on the Faculty Association Pension and Benefits Committee, and on the Joint University/Faculty Association pension review body--the D7 Committee. Within both these committees, we have played an active and originating role in pushing for independent pension-review mechanisms, in formulating issues, and in developing strategies such as comparison studies of other Ontario university plans. We hope to see these efforts translate into improvements in next year's contract proposals.
Members of your Executive have also been examining alternative health-benefits plans and arrangements with a view to reducing your monthly premium costs. In time for the fall general meeting, we expect to present you with a choice of options, which you will have the opportunity to discuss and vote on, and which, we believe, will mean savings for you.
In the meantime, I wish you all a relaxing and healthy summer.
You earned it!
Lois Smedick Receives Honorary Degree
On Sunday June 12 morning session of the Convocation, Retired Professor of English and Former Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Lois Smedick, was conferred the degree of Doctor of Humanities. She is now President of the Art Gallery of Windsor. In her convocation address, she charged students to follow their dreams and to be involved with efforts that will make a difference in the lives of others.
Bob and Jean Whitehurst
Host A Tea Party
You Are Invited to Bob And Jean Whitehurst's House
On July First For Tea And Perhaps a Glass of Punch
Or Sherry From Three to Five P.m.
Suggested Donation to Cover Expenses - 5$ / person
Please RSVP by June 28th
So Arrangements Can Be Made
Tel: 735-6134 or Email -- Rwhite@uwindsor.ca
PLACE: 11044 RIVERSIDE DR. E. WINDSOR
JULY 1ST, 3-5 PM
The Newsletter
The Retirees' Newsletter is put out by the Faculty, Librarian Administrator Retirees' Association of the University of Windsor, five times per year: -- in February, April, June, October and December. Its main purpose is to inform our retirees on matters of direct interest to them - such as their pensions, benefits, association activities, etc. and, equally, to provide a channel for retirees to keep in touch with each other and with outside groups, including the Faculty Association and the University. The Newsletter welcomes from readers their comments, arguments, contributions and creative work. Editor Datta Pillay Send items for inclusion, to Datta Pillay, Tel: (519) 972-1247 OR: Use his email address: |
What's Inside
P 1. President's Message P 9. Members Health Benefits Survey (not available in on-line edition) |