The First Spectrum Distinguished Alumni Dinner was a great success on Friday, October 13, 2017.
It was a night of celebration honouring the first four inductees to the Spectrum Distinguished Alumni Wall.
Wendy Tilby Class of ’78
Wendy Tilby, a three-time Academy Award nominee for Animation, graduated from UVic and Emily Carr. With Amanda Forbis, she has worked on major ad campaigns and their own animation.
They have won a number of awards for their films including Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or.
Bob Downie Class of ’79
Bob Downie, Saanich Police Chief Constable, is a 35-year veteran of the Saanich Police force. Bob is a member of a number of Police Chief Associations, a VP of both the John Howard Society of BC and Victoria and is a faculty member of Royal Roads University and the Justice Institute.
Andre Eng Class of ’88
Andre Eng, a graduate of Malaspina College’s chef’s training program, is the President of House of Knives.
Andre is presently working on expanding his business in western Canada to become a national retail brand with online, corporate and culinary sales.
Shanice Marcelle Class of ’08
Shanice Marcelle, a graduate of UBC Kinesiology, Athlete of the Year UBC, and MVP National Volleyball Championships.
Shanice is a global competitor in Brazil, China, Europe and Russia, a member of the Canadian Beach Volleyball Team and an aspiring Olympic Volleyball player.
In addition, the four alumni came to Spectrum and spoke to selected students. You can see their talks here.
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