Geoff Cudmore, the associate vice-president of academics at Loyalist, recognises Kevin Donoghue a previous Loyalist teacher, for his achievements as a professor during the Sparkies on March 26, 2008. Donoghue was met with a standing ovation from students and faculty. photo by Beth Sweet

A very special guest at the 2008 Sparkies
by Beth Sweet

As well as acknowledging student successes, a member of faculty was honoured at the 2008 Sparkie Awards held on March 26 at the Empire Theatre.

Loyalist's Geoff Cudmore, associate vice-president of academic, opened the night with a few words of thanks to staff.

He then introduced Prof. Kevin Donoghue, who has been involved with the technical operations within the television and new media program for five years, but has been away since October because of a stroke. Donoghue was brought on stage and greeted with a spontaneous and heartwarming standing ovation.

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