Alumni Events

Pizza & Pint Alumni Social 

On October 18, 2011, the JSGS Alumni Association held the first of what will be many successful alumni events at Skara Restaurant in Regina. About a dozen JSGS alumni, a handful of JSGS faculty and staff, and this year’s student association representatives gathered in the back room to share in a pint, enjoy some delicious pizza, and listen to a captivating presentation entitled Stem Cell Tourism: Issues & Implications.

Guest speaker Professor Amy Zarzeczny did a nice job of guiding attendants through the historical and current debates on stem cell medical treatment.  As the newest member of the JSGS faculty, she brings a wealth of knowledge in the health policy and health law fields.  I appreciated the condensed half hour presentation, which allowed for some great insight into the topic as well as a few thoughtful questions, followed quickly by pizza and pints of beer. The best of two worlds!

Networking never gets old.  The event was a great opportunity for alumni to reconnect with former colleagues, meet other graduates, and discover where life and work has taken people after graduation. The diverse group that attended the event were from many backgrounds and are working within and outside the public service. 

The opportunity to have a casual (even, dare I say, fun!) conversation with others about our careers, hot topics of the day, and personal interests was a welcomed experience.  A big thank you to the JSGS, as they continue to provide such worthwhile opportunities for students, both current and past. 

I am looking forward to participating in future alumni events, and hope others will consider coming out. 

Regards,

Charlotte Morrissette, JSGS Alumni