Volunteer Spotlight: The 2020 Alumni Service Award Recipients
Chuen Hing William "Bill" Cheung, '86 LLB, knows about bridging cultures. In 1979, after a decade as a social worker in Hong Kong, Cheung came here to Edmonton. He spent several years getting acclimated, then began his journey to becoming a lawyer, all while seeking ways to help the community. He helped establish the Edmonton Chinese Lions Club in 1980, has donated legal advice to countless cultural organizations and served multiple terms on the U of A's Alumni Council, Board of Governors and Senate. His friendly spirit has also contributed to the success of a U of A program offering professional development to Chinese university administrators. Cheung's presentations, delivered in English or one of several Chinese dialects, along with his post-presentation chats over a pint of Alberta beer have helped boost the university's own bridge-building efforts.
Wellness and active living may be buzzwords these days, but to Art Quinney, '74 PhD, they're just common sense. During almost five decades at the U of A, Quinney went from the classroom to the dean's chair to the top levels of university administration while leading initiatives that have made Alberta a physical activity and fitness leader. The campus physical fitness testing centre he established in 1982 grew into today's provincial certification unit, and the 1989 Centre for Well-Being evolved into the Alberta Centre for Active Living. Both are examples of his leadership in promoting health, wellness and active living in Alberta, Canada and around the world. Meanwhile, Quinney's problem-solving skills helped the university through difficult financial times, while his abilities to listen and laugh were prized by students.
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