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Notable

The Woman Who Mapped Labrador: The Life and Expedition Diary of Mina Hubbard was shortlisted for the prestigious Winterset Award. The three co-authors all have strong ties with Memorial: Dr. Roberta Buchanan is professor emerita in the English Department; Bryan Greene is an alumnus, graduating in Geology. They were responsible for editing Mina Hubbard’s diary, annotating it, and writing the introduction to it. Anne Hart, former head of the Centre for Newfoundland Studies and now Library Research Professor, wrote the biography of Mina Hubbard. The Winterset Award, for excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing, was established in memory of Sandra Fraser Gwyn. The winner was Memorial honorary graduate Joan Clark for her novel An Audience of Chairs.

Jeff Green, communications co-ordinator with Marketing and Communications, has been named a finalist in the Atlantic Journalism Awards. Mr. Green was nominated in the Arts and Entertainment Reporting category for a piece on Otto Kelland titled Striking a Chord which appeared in Saltscapes magazine. One of the three finalists will be honoured as the overall Gold Award Winner. The awards will be presented at the Halifax Marriott Harbour Front Hotel on May 6, 2006.

Dr. Mahmoud Haddara had his appointment as interim director of Co-operative Education extended for the period April 1 to Dec. 31, 2006, or until such time as a new director is appointed. The appointment was approved by the Board of Regents.

Karen Lippold had her appointment as head, Information Services Division, Queen Elizabeth II Library, renewed for a five-year period commencing April 1, 2006. The appointment was approved by the Board of Regents.

Dr. Magessa O’Reilly was appointed head of the Department of French and Spanish, Faculty of Arts, for a three-year period effective July 1, 2006, and ending June 30, 2009. The appointment was approved by the Board of Regents.

Dr. Wanda Parsons was appointed assistant dean of admissions, Faculty of Medicine, for the period commencing Dec. 12, 2005, and ending on May 30, 2006. The appointment was approved by the Board of Regents.

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