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Sean Mallen
Journalism ’78
He writes: “I’ve produced a book, a memoir of my time as London correspondent for Global News. When I was offered the position in 2011 my wife and daughter were adamant that they had no interest in moving to another country just because I happened to land my dream job as a foreign correspondent. Falling for London is, I hope, a funny and touching account of how I convinced them to go and how we collectively learned to live in – and love – the world’s greatest city. It includes accounts of some of the stories I covered: the Arab Spring, Costa Concordia, Putin’s election, and the Royal Wedding, among others.”
Robert Paxton
Architectural Science ’75
He writes: “I’ve been retired for nine years now from Parks Canada, Atlantic regional office in Halifax, as a landscape architect responsible for National Parks and National Historic Sites for all four Atlantic provinces. It was a dream job, but after 33 years of service, it was time to hang it up and travel: to the Caribbean extensively, as well as Costa Rica, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Livin’ the dream!”
Patti Pokorchak
Business Management ’74
She writes: “I’ve published my fourth book, The Accidental Farmer: Adventures of a Serial Entrepreneur and How to Live Without Regrets! This book is not about farming but rather about how to build a thriving business in the middle of nowhere, when you know nothing about the business of farming. (But I knew how to sell and market, the essential skills every entrepreneur must master).”
Parasram (Paras) Ramoutar
Journalism ’75
Paras holds degrees in journalism, public relations, and business communications, and is a recipient of more than 35 national and international awards, including the Humming Bird Medal, which he received from the president of Trinidad and Tobago for community service and enhancement. He is a justice of the peace in Trinidad and Tobago, and has been an international journalist/communications consultant for more than 50 years, writing for national and international media houses. He was also a local government representative for 10 years.
1980s
Dave Landry
Photographic Technology ’88
Dave has been a fulltime photographer since graduation, specializing in equine photography. He was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in August in the communicators category. He writes: “I wouldn’t be where I am today without having chosen Ryerson as my university. It was instrumental in preparing me for the real world. My daughter Nicole attends Ryerson, currently in her fourth year in Media Studies.”
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
If you graduated in a year ending in a 4 or 9, celebrate with a class reunion at Alumni Weekend, May 3-4, 2019! Contact Adrianne Kenmir at akenmir@ryerson.ca, or 416-979-5000, ext. 7863.
(Major) James Simiana
Journalism ’83
James is now in his 29th year as a public affairs officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, and currently in Ottawa for a final posting.
1990s
Kelly (Anderson) Gauthier
Image Arts ’98
Kelly is a professional art and photo therapist, specializing in the use of photographs and projected imagery in therapy. She writes: “I help those who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally to do so visually. I am also an educational programmer and creator of new and innovative photography programs designed to take the photographer to the highest level both personally and professionally. I have recently written a children’s book about a little girl called Birdie Sprocket who learns through her camera. This book is a wonderful example of how photographs can be so much more than just something to look at.”
Winter 2019 / Ryerson University Magazine 43
