Ellen Schoeck retired after 35 years on the University of Alberta campus as a student and senior administrator. She has an Honours BA and an MA from the U of A, in history.

"The greatest measure of a great university is its alumni and the lives they lead both on campus and afterwards. Ellen Schoeck has brilliantly captured the experiences of several generations of our students." - Daniel Woolf, Dean of Arts

"The moment I started reading I Was There, I couldn't stop. This book will be a trip down memory lane for all alumni." - Carole Byrne, Vice-Provost and Registrar

"Reading I Was There is like going on a treasure hunt - one fascinating discovery after another. For students today, the stories of our alumni bring 100 years of our shared campus history to life." - Graham Lettner, Students' Union President, 2004-2005

"Ellen has written a true people's history of the university. Each story is a gem." - Karen Wichuk, Director, Government Relations

"I keep I Was There right on my desk. It's packed with information, and Ellen's entertaining style has made 100 years of our history an easy, enjoyable read." - Derek Roy-Brenneis, Executive Officer, Senate

"Our alumni were thrilled to receive copies from the Faculty during Reunion Weekend. It's the perfect gift." - Dru Marshall, Associate Dean, Physical Education and Recreation