I became acquainted with Don McGillivray when I served on the CAJ board from 1989 to 1994. On several occasions, I stayed at his home.
He was a gracious, generous host. For someone who cut a calm, avuncular figure in some ways, he had a sizable eccentric streak -- and I mean that in the best possible way.
His collection of Mountie memorabilia was legendary. :)
Anyway, he passed away last year after a career of writing about economics in a clear-eyed, common-sense way and nurturing the overall craft (he personally helped the CAJ survive at some precarious points).
While he spent most of his career with Southam, which was subsequently purchased by Hollinger and then CanWest, the latter has contributed $150,000 to operate a McGillivray scholarship fund that will provide a yearly $5,000 scholarship to a second or third-year journalism student at Carleton University who is specializing in business or economics journalism (Carleton is kicking in another $30,000 towards it).
Since Don also taught at Carleton, I'm sure he would like the idea of helping some deserving young journalist.
Here's the note I posted to CAJ-L:
Since CanWest gets flogged a fair bit on this list, we should
acknowledge when they do something right. This is very right. Don's
memory deserves such an honour. Kudos to CanWest and Carleton.
Bill Doskoch
On vacation
http://billdoskoch.blogware.com
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Carleton establishes McGillivray scholarship with CanWest
By Leo Valiquette, Ottawa Business Journal Staff
Thu, Dec 16, 2004 11:00 AM EST
A new scholarship in business journalism has been established at
Carleton University in honour of the late Don McGillivray.
The scholarship in honour of the veteran journalist, who passed away
last year at the age of 76, is being established by Canadian media
giant CanWest Global Communications Corp.
CanWest is contributing $150,000, while Carleton is providing $30,000
from its E. Bower Carty Endowment.
Beginning next fall, the $5,000 scholarship will be awarded once a
year to a second- or third-year Carleton journalism student, with a
minor in business or economics.
FULL STORY:http://www.ottawabusinessjournal.com/282159070698538.php