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The VC Alumni Association would like to inform you of a meet and greet with VC alumnus, Kevin Falcon (’81), who is running for the leadership of the BC Liberal Party. The event is being organized by fellow alumni and will be held at the residence Hector McKay Dunn (’68), on January 31st from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at 1606 Laurier Avenue, Vancouver. More information is available at the VC Alumni websi ...

Rob Weitemeyer '00 rowing for the Dark Blued helped Oxford win their fourth in five famed Oxford Cambridge Race by 3 lengths with a power surge in the second half of the race reminiscent of last year.  Cambridge led after one minute and had stretched the lead to a third of a length after another minute.  Oxford though drew back by the Mile and led by half a second in a time which was only thr ...

Clean off the clubs for one last swing at the links this summer.  We’re back at beautiful McCleery but we are limited to 72 spots and tee times will assigned on a first come first serve basis.  Get your registrations in early.  This event is open to everyone – you don’t have to be an alumnus, you don’t have to be any good.  We just want you to come out and have some fun.

Everybody gets a roun ...

VCAA President, Tom Crean, was in the Vancouver Sun a few days ago.  Below is an excerpt from the article.

Keep up the Good Work Tom!!!

Tom Crean reluctantly agreed to join the family funeral business and found a calling 

By Doug Ward, Vancouver Sun, 17 March 2009

The undertaker steps outside a Vancouver church and to catch his breath as a priest inside begins a funeral ...

Ray Sawada graduated from VC in 2003.  He was a rising star hockey player and was drafted to the Dallas Stars in 2004.  He was their second round draft pick, 54th overall.

Last night he made his NHL debut... on his birthday no less.  Not only did he play a great game, but he SCORED A GOAL.

Here is an excerpt from the game recap.

DALLAS - In another crucial contest against a team in the middle ...

Patrick Rogers ('97) is working as a corporate lawyer in Dubai with DLA Piper LLP, one of the world's largest legal service providers. Life in the Middle East is treating Patrick and his fiancee Nicki well and no, they are not missing Canadian winters in the least.

Best of luck to you and Nicki!!

If you have any updates on other VC Alumni, please contact info@vcalumni.com.

Vancouver College Alumni, Archie McDonald, has been inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.  Archie graduated from VC in 1955 and went on to an extraordinary carreer in sports journalism.  He is a perfect example of the Vancouver College spirit of excellence.  On behalf of the entire VC Alumni Association, I would like to say, congratulations Archie!

The following was taken from the BC Spor ...

Steve Jagger '96, co-founder of Combustions Labs Media Inc. (DBA Ubertor.com) and Reachd.com, was the center piece of an article in the Vancouver Sun yesterday.  The article was about online Social Networking, particularly an online tool known as Twitter.  Jagger is renowned for being on the cutting edge of technology, especially as it relates to his two tech companies. 

Jagger is an avid blo ...

Laurence Nixon '02, the quarterback for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, led the team to victory on Saturday over Simon Fraser University.  The win puts the Huskies in a position to finish first in the west going into the last week of the season.

Below is an excerpt from the game article with a highlight video at the bottom of the page.

If you have any information on other VC Grads and ...

Derrick Ng '05 and his older brother Toby NG '03 both won medals while representing Canada at the 2008 Pan-American Badminton Championships in Peru this past month. Derrick won Gold in the team event and Bronze in the Men's Doubles event while his brother Toby won gold in Men's Doubles and silver in Mixed Doubles.

The two family members both played prominent roles on the Vancouver College/Li ...