1981 Fredericton Encaenia
Gillin, Mark Patrick
Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
Orator: Shaw, Alvin J.
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L to R: Dr. James Downey , Mark Patrick Gillin
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Source: Joe Stone fonds-UA RG340, 1981 (#13400A)
Citation:
ENCAENIA, MAY, 1981
MARK PATRICK GILLIN
to be Doctor of Science
Only occasionally does a university find itself in the happy position of honoring an alumnus who enjoys the universal respect and affection of his classmates and associates. Mark Patrick Gillin is such a man. Of him, his colleagues said in his Yearbook write-up: "His big smile, big frame and big heart will be missed by his many friends who will always remember Pat Gillin, one of the best". That simple and sincere testimony of more than thirty years ago is no less true today.
Patrick Gillin was born in the nation's capital in the second decade of the twentieth century and educated initially at St. Patrick's College; he arrived at the University of New Brunswick in 1946 and was immediately caught up in the heady post-war atmosphere which surrounded the institution in general and Alexander College in particular. For Patrick Gillin it was love at first sight and the interval prior to his graduation in 1949 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering was one of intensive activity during which he organized the Camera Club and presided over it; was Photograph Editor of the Yearbook; served as Treasurer of the Newman Club; played hockey with the Alexander Angels; was a member of the C.O.T.C.; received a University Non-Athletic Award in his final year and -- almost incidentally -- graduated near the top of his class.
His undergraduate days behind him, Patrick Gillin tackled the problem of earning a living with the same zest with which he had faced the challenge of winning a degree. Initially a general contractor concerned with building schools, churches, homes, office and apartment buildings, he has gradually become very much involved in specialized construction in downtown Ottawa and for many years has played an important role in the business and professional life of that city.
Despite a busy -- often hectic -- life, Patrick Gillin has never forgotten his alma mater. His own experience of student life, his instinctive and warm-hearted generosity and his deep and abiding affection for this university inspired him, in 1974, to establish the Patrick Gillin Engineering Award Fund. To date, sixty-two individuals have benefited from his sincere concern that no well-motivated student should find it necessary to withdraw from the University because of financial difficulties.
Patrick Gillin is many things: loving husband and father, devoted churchman, loyal alumnus, successful entrepreneur and generous benefactor. The University of New Brunswick welcomes a faithful son, says "well-done", and, with grateful affection, bestows upon him its highest accolade.
Insignissime Praeses, tota Universitas, praesento vobis Marcum Patricium Gillin ut admittatur honoris causa ad gradum Doctoris in Scientia in hac Universitate.
From: Honoris Causa - UA Case 70, Box 2
MARK PATRICK GILLIN
to be Doctor of Science
Only occasionally does a university find itself in the happy position of honoring an alumnus who enjoys the universal respect and affection of his classmates and associates. Mark Patrick Gillin is such a man. Of him, his colleagues said in his Yearbook write-up: "His big smile, big frame and big heart will be missed by his many friends who will always remember Pat Gillin, one of the best". That simple and sincere testimony of more than thirty years ago is no less true today.
Patrick Gillin was born in the nation's capital in the second decade of the twentieth century and educated initially at St. Patrick's College; he arrived at the University of New Brunswick in 1946 and was immediately caught up in the heady post-war atmosphere which surrounded the institution in general and Alexander College in particular. For Patrick Gillin it was love at first sight and the interval prior to his graduation in 1949 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering was one of intensive activity during which he organized the Camera Club and presided over it; was Photograph Editor of the Yearbook; served as Treasurer of the Newman Club; played hockey with the Alexander Angels; was a member of the C.O.T.C.; received a University Non-Athletic Award in his final year and -- almost incidentally -- graduated near the top of his class.
His undergraduate days behind him, Patrick Gillin tackled the problem of earning a living with the same zest with which he had faced the challenge of winning a degree. Initially a general contractor concerned with building schools, churches, homes, office and apartment buildings, he has gradually become very much involved in specialized construction in downtown Ottawa and for many years has played an important role in the business and professional life of that city.
Despite a busy -- often hectic -- life, Patrick Gillin has never forgotten his alma mater. His own experience of student life, his instinctive and warm-hearted generosity and his deep and abiding affection for this university inspired him, in 1974, to establish the Patrick Gillin Engineering Award Fund. To date, sixty-two individuals have benefited from his sincere concern that no well-motivated student should find it necessary to withdraw from the University because of financial difficulties.
Patrick Gillin is many things: loving husband and father, devoted churchman, loyal alumnus, successful entrepreneur and generous benefactor. The University of New Brunswick welcomes a faithful son, says "well-done", and, with grateful affection, bestows upon him its highest accolade.
Insignissime Praeses, tota Universitas, praesento vobis Marcum Patricium Gillin ut admittatur honoris causa ad gradum Doctoris in Scientia in hac Universitate.
From: Honoris Causa - UA Case 70, Box 2
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