Alumni Notebook
Our rec centre is known as the friendliest gym in town

The 10k running clinic is being facilitated through the RRU Recreation Centre, in preparation for the annual Times Colonist 10k Run or Walk, one of the largest road races in Canada.

by Christine Gross, manager, alumni relations

The Royal Roads campus is so staggeringly beautiful; it leaves a lasting impression with every person who’s been here. I used to feel that not a bad word could be said about it, until I joined a 10k running clinic through the Royal Roads Recreation Centre.

The wooded trails and spectacular views take on an entirely different perspective when you’re running uphill. Half-way up steep wooded pathways, I’m amazed at the bad words I can come up with, if only I could breathe.

The 10k running clinic is being facilitated through the RRU Recreation Centre, in preparation for the annual Times Colonist 10k Run or Walk, one of the largest road races in Canada. Our recreation centre is known as the friendliest gym in town, and for good reason. The staff and trainers there know almost every member by name, and work hard to personalize all of their services, including this particular clinic.

Running is one way to gain whole new appreciation for campus

As Royal Roads alumni, you’re entitled to a membership discount – the same discount as staff. Many staff members take full advantage of the centre and its programs, which is how approximately 20 RRU staffers, three times a week, find themselves gaining a whole new appreciation for this beautiful campus, while cursing it at the very same time.

We have a tremendous number of alumni in the Victoria area, and I invite all of you to drop by the Recreation Centre and see what’s new.

I’d challenge Victoria-area alumni to enter a team in the Times Colonist 10k to compete against the RRU staff team, but that’s just asking for trouble. I know our alumni are over-achievers by nature, and so I fear losing badly.

For our alumni who don’t live in the Victoria area, watch AlumNet to join the RRU Recreation Centre group for tips and advice from RRU trainers and fellow alumni and a blog I’ll be keeping about my experience from cubicle potato to fleet-footed 10k racer – if I last that long.

Alumni Updates

Congratulations to

Bruna Martinuzzi, alumna of the Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching on the publication of her book, “The Leader as a Mensch: Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow.” Information about the book can be found at www.leaderasamensch.com. 

Scott Hough (02), Julie Lutner (05), Adam Quesnel (04) and Richard Van Leeuwen (04). BCom alumni who successfully completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Uniform Final Exam.

Annalea Krebs (BCom 07), winner of this year’s BC Export Awards – International Business Studies Awards. Annalea was recognized for her leadership and excellence in international business studies and her contribution to BC’s export community.

Richmond Graham (MBA 04) on the publication of Achieving Sustainable Value – Sustainability Portfolio Assessment in the recent issue of Greener Management International (GMI 54), a special theme issue on “Consulting for Business Sustainability.”

Kingston's Tom Hoppe (MALT 04), for publishing his first book, A Journey of Leadership. A retired soldier, Hoppe served for 20 years - including in Bosnia in 1994 where his rescue of three children from sniper fire earned him the Meritorious Service Cross and the Medal of Bravery.

Alice MacGillivray, (MALT 04), on the completion of her PhD in Human and Organizational Systems. Alice is also the author of two forthcoming publications: Metaphors from Nature for Knowledge Work in a Complex World. In A. Tait & K. Richardson (Eds.), Complexity and Knowledge Management: Understanding the Role of Knowledge in the Management of Social Networks and Knowledge intensive work in a network of counter-terrorism communities. In J. Kociatkiewicz & D. Jemielniak (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Knowledge-Intensive Organizations.

It is with great sadness that we announce

the passing of Michael Leif Kristiansen (MBA 03) in December 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.
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As an RRU alumnus or ex-cadet, you are an important member of the Royal Roads community; a community comprised of alumni, learners, faculty, staff, and volunteers. Your fond memories, friendships, experiences, and academic accomplishments are valued elements of Royal Roads' history - and an essential part of its future. Please keep us up-to-date. Send your news to rru-alumni-relations@royalroads.ca