September 3, 1999
by Lucianna Ciccocioppo
Folio Staff
Community spirit with a little bit of cheerleading sums up the U of A's participation in the 1999 Klondike Days Parade. Chancellor Lois Hole was at the helm of our championship athletes' car, which included members of the Pandas volleyball, basketball and wrestling and Golden Bears' hockey.
The Office of Alumni Affairs rallied some troops for the Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival.The results?
Second in the Borealis C Division!
The 2nd Annual President's Staff Appreciation Picnic on August 12 drew about 3000 hungry staffers, 45 volunteers and one U of A Golden Bear Pet Band. Pharmacy Dean Franco Pasutto takes a break while Dr. Peter Robertson, Mary Hamblin and Dr. Roger Smith have a go at the grill.
While staff members ate their way through 3000 hamburgers, 1500 hot dogs, 450 veggie burgers and 200 veggie dogs, President Fraser made his way through the crowd. For many in attendance, this was their first chance to meet the president and enjoy a brief chat.