The Arbor Awards were created by the University of Toronto in 1989 to recognize volunteers for outstanding personal service to the university.
Since then, the university has annually acknowledged the alumni and friends whose loyalty, dedication and generosity has added substantially to the quality of the University of Toronto experience for students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Please click on any of the headings below to view the list of award recipients in a given year.
Fariba Anderson has been an active and enthusiastic volunteer at the Rotman School of Management. Fariba serves as a Class Champion and as a member o... |
Ihor Walter Bardyn was the author of the submission to the University of Toronto for the creation of a Chair of Ukrainian Studies. As a member and no... |
Martin Barkin has served as president of the Surgical Alumni Association since 2008, during which time the association located more than 1,200 "lost"... |
At the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, Frances Barr has assisted for a decade with the Health Assessment Skills Test, final exams for first... |
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In 2009 renowned soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian helped to plan and execute a musical event that engaged alumni from across the Faculty of Applied Scienc... |
John C. Bonnycastle has been an active and involved member of the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association of Trinity College, helping to steer ... |
George Butterfield serves as chair of the Trinity College Environmental Protection Committee. Under his leadership the committee has implemented seve... |
For four years Geraldine Campbell has engaged visitors of all ages at the Soldiers' Tower at events including carillon recitals, school visits, Sprin... |
Kevin J. Canning began his volunteer contribution to the University of Toronto Mississauga ten years ago by supervising several students in the Maste... |
Over the last two years Shane Carter has provided valuable counsel concerning the launch of the Boundless campaign at University of Toronto Scarborou... |
Arun Channan has been a volunteer for the Department of Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering since his graduation in ... |
Soumak Chatterjee has been a member of the Rotman student admissions team in India to recruit business students. He has hosted receptions, participat... |
Richard Choe joined the Emmanuel College Alumni Association in 2008 as a member at large. He became Vice-President later that year and President in 2... |
Tiffany represented the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering on the College of Electors for four years and was an active member of ad hoc and s... |
Nancy Christie has been president of the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Alumni Association and a member of its Alumni Achievement Committe... |
A graduate of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, Virginia Cirocco has been an active supporter of the Faculty for a number of years. Virginia has be... |
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Bernard Collins has organized reunions over the past sixty years for the Faculty of Dentistry class of 1952. Most recently, he organized the 60th reu... |
Fides Coloma has been a mentor in the New College Career Mentorship Program since 2006 and has successfully assisted students considering their caree... |
Mauro De Franco has been a class leader since his graduation from Civil Engineering in 1995. He has maintained his class members' communications wit... |
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The Dentistry Class of 8T2 DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) Reunion Committee brings their class together every five years to reminisce and re-connect.... |
Ivana Di Millo is the Vice-President, Advancement, of the University of Toronto Mississauga Alumni Association. She has been instrumental in bringing... |
Kelly-Anne Norah Downs is a valued and respected member of the board of the Alumni Association of Woodsworth College. Since joining the board in 2009... |
Mary Drakich has been a supporter of the Varsity Blues women's volleyball team for more than twenty years, and continues to play a number of roles th... |
For more than twenty five years Philip Epstein has helped to train the next generation of family lawyers at the Faculty of Law by teaching Advanced F... |
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As a member of the permanent class executive, Stanley Farrow has supported Victoria College since he graduated more than fifty years ago. Recipient i... |
An adjunct faculty member, Jon Feldman has taught aspiring corporate lawyers. He has also been a mentor to several students through the Faculty of La... |
Olavo Fernandes has contributed to various degree programs and to the Continuous Professional Development initiatives of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Ph... |
Since joining the Senior Alumni Association in 2009, Don Forsey has served on the association's Executive Board as treasurer, managing the associatio... |
Regine Frost has been a member of the University College Book Sale since 2004 and an active participant in the book sale’s publicity group since 2005... |
A friend and trusted advisor to the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Laura Fujino is a member of the Advisory Board of the Division of Eng... |
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Stan Gasner played a major role in organizing the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, including... |
Kathy Girvin is a member of the Friends of Trinity College Library Executive Committee and has co-ordinated the Friends of the Trinity College Librar... |
Dana Gladstone has been a member of the Sponsorship Committee at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education for the last eight years, providin... |
With exceptional judgement, Ron Graham has advised the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Building Campaign for the past nine years. Most rece... |
Since joining the Senior Alumni Volunteer Program in 2003, Marilyn Hahn has been inolved in Robarts Library tours, the UC Convocation BBQ, the Sociol... |
Sana Halwani has been a mentor, guest lecturer and volunteer for career development events at the Faculty of Law. Sana teaches trial advocacy and in ... |
Norman Hann has worked to promote the matching program at Hydro One as a means for alumni at the company to double the impact of their giving. Norm h... |
Brett Hendrie is a member of the Innis College Town Hall Advisory Board, dedicated to helping to raise $3.2 million in support of the Town Hall Capit... |
For the last three seasons, Laura Inward has been a volunteer Assistant Coach for the Varsity Blues women’s volleyball team where players look to her... |
Eric Jackman continues to work to ensure that the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study plays a strengthened role at the University of Toronto an... |
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Elizabeth Jarvis helped to establish the OISE Alumni Association in 1982. For the next five years, she held several positions at the Association, mos... |
Frank Jones has been a member of the Later Life Learning (LLL) board since 2006. LLL is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers. In part... |
Heather Kertland has played a pivotal role in strategic planning and curriculum development for the Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy progra... |
Phillip Khaiat has been a dedicated Hart House volunteer for almost forty years. He has served on the Gallery Club Committee (1976-present), Graduate... |
Biraj Khosla has been an active member of the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Alumni Association for six years and sits on its Executive Co... |
Françoise Ko became chair of the College of Electors in 2007 when she was appointed Vice-President, Governance, of the University of Toronto Alumni A... |
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While serving as assistant conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Julian Kuerti helped to plan the musical celebration of the 75th anniversary o... |
Since 1997 Professor Emeritus Richard Lee has coordinated a summer internship program that allows students from New College and those in anthropology... |
University of Toronto alumnus Ira Levy has served as a volunteer judge for U of T's Student Video Competition hosted by the Office of the Vice-Provos... |
David Lind is a volunteer leader of the Faculty of Dentistry's Awards of Distinction gala, where he has served as Co-Chair and on the Executive and S... |
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Danielle Lobo has been a vibrant part of the OISE and university communities since she first came to campus in 2005. She has been a volunteer promote... |
James Loucks has organized Faculty of Dentistry, DDS Class of 1957 reunions every five years since he graduated. Most recently, he personally contact... |
A graduate of Chemical Engineering and a partner of Bereskin & Parr LLP, Scott MacKendrick has been lecturing at the Faculty of Law since 1999. He is... |
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Joan Mactavish works to preserve the heritage of Victoria College and to strengthen its future by supporting the Goldring Student Centre project. She... |
Casey Mak is a member of the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association of Woodsworth College where his leadership and organizational skills have b... |
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For years Lawrence Mandel has served as a valuable resource for students at the Department of Computer Science, taking advantage of many opportunitie... |
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Philippa Matheson has maintained a close connection to the Department of Classics since the mid-1980s. Now she supports the department's presence on ... |
As a mentor in the New College Career Mentorship Program, Jesslyn Maurier provides New College students with valuable insights into law as a professi... |
Michael McCarthy has served with the Department of Computer Science Mentorship Program. For the past five years he has volunteered his time for Resea... |
As chair of the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association of Trininty College, Andrew has been an effective ambassador for the college. Under his... |
For twelve years, Lisa McQueen was an energetic and committed member of the Speech-Language Pathology Alumni Association. During that time she volunt... |
Michael Meth has spent the last five years as an Executive Board member of the Faculty of Information Alumni Association. During that time, Mike sat ... |
Melanie Milanich joined the Senior Alumni Association in 2003 and, for the past eight years, has helped regularly with Robarts Library tours. She has... |
Dennis Mock, University of Toronto alumnus and past-President of Nipissing University, has contributed his knowledge and experience to the developmen... |
Since 2010 Richard Nesbitt has chaired the Rotman Financial Services Advisory Board, which helps the school build and sustain a high profile at leadi... |
Since his retirement in 2008 as the Executive Director of Alumni Affairs at the University of St. Michael's College, Brian O'Malley has continued to ... |
Kathleen O'Neill has served the University of St. Michael's College as a member of the Foundation Board and the Collegium and as Chair Of The Executi... |
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Jennifer Orange has devoted many volunteer hours to the International Human Rights Program at the Faculty of Law. She was instrumental to the success... |
Anne Page established the Ken Page Memorial Trust Master Class Series for Students of Jazz at the Faculty of Music. The class is designed to expose s... |
Mark Palma has been a key contributor to the founding of St. Michael's new mentorship program, hosting the entrepreneur table at the University of St... |
Ron Paquette's advice has helped to propel outreach activities among alumni and friends of the University of Toronto Scarborough. He has been a judge... |
For the past four years, Dana Peoples has served as a member of the Golf Committee at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, securing corporate sponsors... |
Vanessa Quinn has served for many years on the Executive Committee of the Friends of Victoria University Library. In addition, she is the Friends of ... |
As Principal of University College from 1977 to 1989, Peter Richardson saw to it that the character of the college, one of Canada's most beautiful he... |
Cindy Ross Pedersen has hosted "Dinner with 12 Strangers" many times and has been the keynote speaker for "Backpack to Briefcase" for several years. ... |
Paul Russell has been a generous supporter of Hart House, the University of St. Michael's College and the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. In additio... |
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Arthur Scace has been a constant and valued friend to Trinity College for more than fifty years. His work as an advisor and contributor to the Trinit... |
Since 1965 Gary Segal has served on numerous Hart House Committees including the Board of Stewards. In 1970 he became the founding chairman of the Ha... |
For the past seven years Jian-Feng Shi has supported the Engineering Outreach Office in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. He has taught... |
Marlene Smith is a founding member of the Hart House Theatre Standing Committee and has supported the theatre for more than fifteen years. Her partic... |
Murray Snively, who passed away in April 2012, lent a dignified presence to the Memorial Room in the Soldiers' Tower for five years. He engaged visit... |
Alfred and Rosemary Sobanski sit on the executive of the Associates of the University of Toronto Mississauga. Al has undertaken the writing of a new ... |
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For the past seven years, Stephen Stewart has worked with Rotman Commerce students as a mentor. He was instrumental in re-launching the Rotman Commer... |
Vlad Tasevski has enriched the student experience through his involvement with the Rotman Commerce Alumni Steering Committee (which he currently chai... |
In 2009 Lauren Troncone joined Loretto College as the Associate Dean of Women. In this role she has created even greater synergies between Loretto, S... |
Jean F. Walker is the founding chair of the Graduate Department of Speech-Language Pathology. As a Professor Emerita, Jean has continued to enrich th... |
Norma Wiens has been a member of board of Later Life Learning (LLL) since 2009 and served as its Chair of Communications in 2010-11 and as President ... |
David Wilde has been the reunion leader for the Dentistry Class of 7T2 Doctor of Dental Surgery since he graduated more than forty years ago. His lea... |
David Windross has been giving back to his alma mater for decades. He is a guest lecturer and frequent speaker at faculty events, providing students ... |
Darryl Yardley has volunteered hundreds of hours as a student mentor, lecturer, small group facilitator, job strategy panelist and clinical skills la... |
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Aviva Zukerman Schure has been a trusted advisor and parent leader of the Lab School community at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study. She ... |
Khalid Elagab Ahmed is a member of the Alumni Association of Woodsworth College and a past director of the Alumni Events Committee, which involved or... |
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Ian Anderson has been the volunteer pole vault coach for U of T’s track and field program for more than 10 years. Over those years, Ian has volunteer... |
A vital member of the Trinity College Writing Centre, Dorothy P. Arthur volunteers as a writing coach working to improve the writing skills of studen... |
Earl Barnsley has helped promote and support student musicians for many years by bringing large groups of people to the opera and other performances ... |
Ann Black has been working with the Friends of Victoria University Library’s annual book sale since its inception 19 years ago. Ann has been involve... |
Robert Boeckner, a 1963 University College graduate, is chair of the UC Career Mentorship Program, which this year had 47 successful pairings of stud... |
Cynthia Bowden has been active in the Trinity College Alumni Association for more than 25 years. Cynthia, who graduated from Trinity in 1976, has hel... |
Paul Carson, U of T’s long-time sports information director and later executive assistant to the Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health... |
Over the past eight years, Robert Cassels has volunteered his expertise while serving on Trinity College committees dealing with investments, strateg... |
Melissa De Lorenzi has contributed her time and talents for the last five years to the Faculty of Dentistry’s signature event, the Awards of Distinct... |
Julia Deans, CEO of the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance—formerly the Toronto City Summit Alliance—has been active with the Innis College Urban S... |
Linda DeGiorgio, whose two sons played Varsity Blues basketball and were students in the Faculty of Physical Education and Health, was head of the pa... |
Jack Dimond, who served as an administrator at the University of Toronto for more than 30 years, has demonstrated his dedication to the Ludwik and Es... |
Ronald Factor, a 1970 graduate of the industrial engineering program, is a dedicated volunteer with the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engin... |
Since retiring in 2002, Prof. Emeritus Jeffrey Fawcett has been a leader in the Department of Geology’s advancement efforts, taking an active role on... |
Celeste Francis Esteves has demonstrated her commitment and loyalty to the Alumni Association of Woodsworth College. Celeste, who is now president of... |
Since 2006, John Garofano has been an active alumnus, volunteering as a mentor to students, as keynote speaker at Rotman Commerce events and as a jud... |
Richard Gleasure is a founding member of the Calgary Skule Alumni Chapter, the first Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering alumni association ou... |
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Alastair Grant has been volunteering with the Trinity College Friends of the Library book sale for six years. A retired architect, he prices and sort... |
Lyndsay Green is an excellent ambassador for the University of Toronto Art Centre in University College (UTAC). Lyndsay is currently chair of the UT... |
Pierre Grossi has been general manager of the men’s Varsity Blues soccer team for the past five years. As a volunteer, Pierre also launched the Toro... |
Michael Hantzsch is a founding member of the Calgary Skule Alumni Chapter, the first Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering alumni association ou... |
Terry Harris has been involved with Innis College since the late 1990s. Originally connected to Innis through her late husband, Robin Harris—the coll... |
Nancy Hill, a 1981 civil engineering graduate, has been a valued volunteer for the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s Advancement Office fo... |
Since his graduation, William Kirkpatrick has been treasurer of the engineering business program’s class of 1953. As a member of the Honours and Awa... |
Jan Klakurka has been intimately involved in various student and alumni projects at U of T Mississauga. He first volunteered during UTM’s Alumni Hou... |
Since graduating from the first class of the Faculty of Dentistry’s graduate endodontic program in 1995, Dr. Richard Komorowski has been a driving fo... |
George Kosmas has been an active supporter of the Rotman Commerce community since 2004. He has mentored students, sponsored and spoken at many studen... |
Elias Kyriacou, a 1976 chemical engineering graduate, is always working to build stronger relationships between alumni and the Faculty of Applied Sci... |
A 2004 Faculty of Information alumnus, Ricardo has been donating his time to the faculty’s Alumni Association since 2007. As a director and executiv... |
Andrew Lubinsky, a 1979 St. Mike’s graduate, has been president of the University of St. Michael’s College Alumni Association Board since 2009. Under... |
Patricia MacKay has been a member of the Later Life Learning (LLL) Board since 2009, when she was appointed Chair of the Scholarship Committee. LLL, ... |
Gordon MacKinnon, a member of the Soldiers’ Tower Committee since 2007, has written a history of the campus war memorial and a number of biographical... |
Wayne Marigold has been a dedicated volunteer with the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy for the last three years. As Director of Pharmaceutical Service... |
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Richard Marshall has served with distinction on the University of St. Michael’s College Continuing Education Board since its inception 25 years ago. ... |
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D’Arcy McGee, who passed away in May 2011, was in his second year as president of the board of Later Life Learning (LLL), of which he had been a memb... |
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Sylvia McPhee was one of the founders of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) Alumni Association in 1982, when she served as vice-pr... |
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Dr. Lionel Metrick has served as class secretary of the Faculty of Dentistry’s class of 1951 since graduation. Over the past six decades, he has orga... |
Since graduating with a doctoral degree in 1998, Allan Mills has remained very active with the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. Allan, who continues t... |
Noella Milne, a 1986 Faculty of Law graduate, has served on the Dean’s Strategic Advisory Board for more than 10 years, providing valuable guidance o... |
Andria Minicucci has volunteered with the University of St. Michael’s College Alumni Association since she graduated in 1999, and has been on its boa... |
Alvin Mok, who graduated from the Division of Engineering Science in 2003, has continued his involvement with the Faculty of Applied Science and Engi... |
Paul Morrison, who graduated with his law degree in 1975, has served for many years as both a volunteer to the Faculty of Law and to the University. ... |
Emily Musing has been a dedicated volunteer with the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy for the more than 25 years since she graduated from the program. ... |
As volunteer Chair of the Hart House Debating Club since 1995, Peter Neilson has mentored the world-class team, advised its student executive,and ser... |
John Novak has been a committed member of the University of St. Michael’s College New Millennium Golf Classic committee since 2006. The tournament ha... |
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The Honourable Mr. Justice Russell Otter of the Ontario Court of Justice has been the driving force behind reunion events for his 1970 Faculty of Law... |
Gino Palumbo is a dedicated alumnus, volunteer, advocate and ambassador for U of T. As president and CEO of Integran Technologies Inc., a nanotechnol... |
Rene Papin has offered his time to many endeavors at U of T Mississauga in the last 10 years. Rene has been a mentor to students and a judge for the ... |
Alexander Pathy, a collector of rare books and design bindings, has devoted many years of service as a volunteer with U of T’s Thomas Fisher Rare Boo... |
Thomas Paton has been a volunteer, mentor and educator in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy for more than 35 years. He has served on many committees... |
Domenico Pietropaolo has been a volunteer with the Department of Civil Engineering for more than 25 years. He has volunteered his time assisting with... |
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Carter Poy was a member of the advisory committee on renovations to the Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library, which created an upgraded and a... |
Lorna Reevely has been a dedicated volunteer with the Trinity Friends of the Library (FOTL) for eight years and is a member of the FOTL Executive. In... |
Chris Reid has been a volunteer with the U of T track program for 10 years and has helped attract and organize a number of Varsity Stadium track and ... |
Mark Riczu has contributed to ensuring safe, inclusive spaces on campus for students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered. He has also cr... |
Sheila Ritcey is a long-time volunteer with the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Physical Therapy. Sheila is currently a member of the department’... |
Wayne Roberts, retired manager of the Toronto Food Policy Council, developed a food security course in the equity studies program at New College. The... |
Since 2001, Dr. Johanna Schaeffer has supported the New College Career Mentorship Program by sharing her time and expertise with third- and fourth-ye... |
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Earl Simard is a long-time volunteer representative of the Faculty of Music’s Class of 1950. Earl maintains and fosters strong ties among alumni thr... |
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Neil Skelding, a member of the Principal’s Advisory Council at U of T Mississauga, has participated in significant advancement efforts, including hel... |
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Dr. John Speck, who graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in 1949, organized his class reunions up to the 60th anniversary celebration in 2009. Joh... |
David Spiro, who graduated from the Faculty of Law in 1987, is the lead volunteer in a pilot project providing representation to low-income individua... |
John Starkey is a long-time supporter of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s Civil and Mineral Engineering programs and of the faculty’s... |
Valerie Story, who graduated in 1970, has served on the Alumni of Victoria College executive for the past eight years, including three years as presi... |
Professor Emerita Carolyn Tuohy, a 1966 graduate of Victoria College, is a member of the Emmanuel College Principal’s Strategic Task Group that worke... |
The University of Toronto Women’s Association (UTWA), led by President Dr. Maureen Rudzik, was formed in 1982 to promote fellowship throughout the Un... |
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Kathy Vodden has helped organize and promote the University College Annual Book Sale since 1995. Among other things, Kathy has helped coordinate the ... |
Scott Walker has volunteered with the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy for nearly three decades and, in his role as Director of Pharmacy at Sunnybrook ... |
Gaye Walsh, a 1977 graduate of the Faculty of Medicine’s occupational therapy program, has helped revitalize the Physical Therapy and Occupational Th... |
Janice Waugh Bennett, who received a master’s degree in health science from the Faculty of Medicine in 2004, has since served as a member of the Spee... |
Dr. William Westfall served as Chair of the Hart House Recreational Athletics Committee from 1996 to 2010. A historian and a long-time user of the fa... |
Edward White, a 1966 Victoria College graduate, has supported both colleges of Victoria University as an original member of the President’s Advisory ... |
Lucinda Williams, who is current vice-president of the Alumni Association of Woodsworth College, has been the driving force behind the Alumni Café sp... |
In just two years, Natalie Yeadon has made a significant impact on the U of T Mississauga Alumni Association. Natalie used her expertise in marketing... |
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Ian Alexander (MA 1975, Associate Senior Fellow at Massey College) spearheaded creation of the Karen Kieser Prize in Canadian Music. It honours the ... |
Gordon Baird, a 1989 Faculty of Law graduate, has used his position as chair of McCarthy Tetrault’s national pro bono committee to encourage law stud... |
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Jalynn Bennett has been a generous donor to Trinity College for more than 30 years, in addition to giving an abundance of her time. One of Canada’s l... |
For 57 years, Barrie Blanshard, a Civil Engineering grad, has been a pillar of the Engineering Class of 1953, holding the positions of first vice-pre... |
Since 1995, Dr. Jeff Bloom has generously supported the Career Mentorship Program at New College by sharing his time and expertise with third- and fo... |
Anna Borges, a teacher in the Toronto District School Board, has contributed generous amounts of her time to the Woodsworth College Mentorship Progra... |
Since graduating in 2003 with a degree in computer engineering, Michael Branch has devoted his time and expertise to the Faculty of Applied Science a... |
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David Bronskill started volunteering at Trinity College while he was still a student, and, nearly 15 years later, he remains just as dedicated. David... |
Jim Burgess, who has been Civil Engineering Class of 1956 president for life since graduating from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, ha... |
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Stanley J. Butler has joined with classmates John Shaw and Peter Goering to organize many successful reunions of the Faculty of Architecture, Landsca... |
Former professional football player Lex Byrd remains a legend in U of T intramural sport. Byrd coached the St. Michael’s College intramural football ... |
Corwin Cambray, a graduate of the Planning Program in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Geography Department, has been involved in the Planning Alumn... |
Simon Clements, a graduate of Trinity College in 1986 and of the Faculty of Law in 1990, has volunteered with advocacy training programs at the law s... |
Arnaldo Cordeiro has been a dedicated supporter of U of T Mississauga for many years. He was a student from 1991 to 1996 and during his last two year... |
Murray Corlett, who graduated from Victoria College in 1961, has served Victoria University as a member of the Board of Regents since 1999, as vice-c... |
Since her graduation from the Faculty of Law in 2003, Sarah Corman has given generously of her time to serve as a coordinator and judge for the facul... |
Kathryn Cumming, a 1974 Victoria graduate, has played an essential role in the annual fall Victoria College Book Sale for over a decade. In 2009, Kat... |
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Claude Davis recently completed the maximum nine years as a government appointee on the U of T Governing Council, during which time he took on a numb... |
While much of Lucien Delean’s extensive voluntary service is focused in his home community of North Bay, he has been a loyal alumnus and advocate of ... |
For six years, Dario Di Censo has been a mentor and volunteer with the U of T Mississauga Alumni Association. From 2007 to 2010 he served as the asso... |
Diane Dyer, who graduated from Victoria University in 1962, demonstrates her dedication to Victoria as a long-time member of Senate, as well as throu... |
Rose Dyson, who earned her doctorate at OISE in 1995, is chair of Canadians Concerned About Violence in Entertainment. She has remained connected wit... |
Rosemary Evans, who is Head of Academics at Branksome Hall, contributed her time and leadership ability as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board at O... |
Driven by her commitment to social justice, Lynn Factor has devoted 30 years to improving services and programs for society’s vulnerable children. In... |
Ann Fleming, a 1995 grad, has served in the Emmanuel College Alumni/ae Association since 2005, most recently completing a two-year term as president.... |
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Norman Fraser’s volunteer involvement has meant a great deal to Trinity College, from which he obtained a degree in 1965. In particular, he was a key... |
Diane Gasner has made a significant contribution to the Faculty of Medicine’s physical therapy department and to the physical therapy profession in g... |
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Michael Giorgio has been a regular volunteer in U of T Scarborough’s Management Co-op Department since graduating in 2003. Michael, an alumnus of the... |
Peter Goering, along with classmates John Shaw and Jack Butler, has helped organize the Faculty of Architecture’s Class of 1955 reunions, which have ... |
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Cary Greenberg has demonstrated her skill at collaboration, as well as her commitment, as a member of OISE’s Institute of Child Study Laboratory Sch... |
Lawyer Brian Greenspan has maintained his commitment to the University of Toronto since his student days at University College. Brian founded and con... |
A member of the Faculty of Pharmacy’s golf committee for the past five years, Graham Hardie has played a key role in the success of the tournament th... |
Jonathan Hausman, Co-chair of the Advisory Board, Munk School of Global Affairs, has been instrumental in the development and launch of a new profess... |
Michael Herman, a champion of lifelong learning, has been involved with the School of Continuing Studies for more than two decades, first as a studen... |
Michael Hlïnka has generously shared his time and expert knowledge in helping the School of Continuing Studies reshape and reinvigorate its programmi... |
Since joining the Senior Alumni Association in 1994, Margaret Home has applied her skills to a wide range of volunteer projects. She has undertaken a... |
Victoria Hurlihey, who received her BA from University College in 2000, has been a dedicated volunteer with the college for six years. Victoria is pr... |
Kenneth Inkster, who received his BA from Victoria University in 1957, has been a long-time, active member of the Victoria University community, serv... |
David Jaeger has served as an ambassador for composers, composition and new music. He is a member of the Faculty of Music’s alumni committee, and wa... |
Since joining the Senior Alumni Association in 1994, Calla Janes has applied her skills to a wide range of volunteer projects. Initially involved in ... |
Margaret Kende graduated with her Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering in 1960, one of a handful of women to have completed the program a... |
Shawn has been an active member of the university community both as a student and an alumnus. Shawn, who graduated in 2004 with an Honours BA, served... |
Dr. Manjinder Lalh, a 1998 graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry, has helped steer the growth of the U of T Endodontic Alumni and Friends group, recru... |
Dr. Randy Lang, a lecturer in undergraduate and graduate orthodontics for more than 30 years, was instrumental in launching the U of T Orthodontic Al... |
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Robert Lantos, one of Canada’s most accomplished film makers and industry players, has been a friend, leader, donor and mentor at Innis College. From... |
Stefan Larson, a 1999 Master’s grad from the Faculty of Medicine, served for three years as an alumnus member of the U of T’s Governing Council. Ref... |
Tine Lee has been assistant coach of the women’s volleyball team for four years and played a key role in the team’s OUA championship last season, its... |
David Lucatch, a 1985 U of T Scarborough grad, has donated his time and talents to UTSC since 2003. He has worked with the Department of Student Life... |
Hugh MacKinnon, chairman and chief executive officer of Bennett Jones, LLP, is a St. Michael’s College grad who has volunteered his exceptional leade... |
Wilmot Matthews, a 1958 graduate, has been one of Trinity’s strongest supporters for more than 25 years. He has provided expert advice, serving on th... |
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Geoffrey Matus has served on the U of T’s Governing Council since 2005, bringing with him his expertise in law, real estate and investments, and his ... |
Michael May, who earned his PhD from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering in 1998, has been a member of the Chemical Engineering Board of A... |
Julie McFerran has been volunteering at St. Michael’s College’s John M. Kelly Library since 2004, and she has also volunteered with the Friends of th... |
Since 2007, Lori McKay has participated in Woodsworth College’s Mentorship Program, providing information to students interested in teaching careers.... |
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Distinguished architect Raymond Moriyama has an esteemed record of volunteerism, and he exemplifies the importance of alumni in representing the Univ... |
Sandra Odendahl has been a long-serving and energetic member of the Chemical Engineering Board of Advisors. Since joining the board in 2005, Sandra, ... |
As a first-year student in 1999, Ike Okafor founded the University of Toronto Black Students’ Association, and he is a past president of the group. E... |
Fabian Papa has been a dedicated volunteer since his U of T civil engineering student days in the mid-1990s. Even while taking on a growing career, h... |
Joan Parkes, a 1962 graduate of Trinity College and recipient of a Masters degree in Biochemistry from the Faculty of Medicine in 1968, is a former V... |
Robert Paul has made a significant contribution to the success of the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies at University College. He ha... |
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Keith Pelley, president of Rogers Media, and former president of CTVglobemedia/Rogers Media Olympic Consortium responsible for 2010/2012 Olympic cove... |
Shelley Peterson has been a committed and enthusiastic ambassador for the University of Toronto, showing unwavering support for the university’s stud... |
H. Ross Pitman, a 1974 geological engineering graduate from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, is one of the founding members and a dedi... |
David Poirier, a graduate of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, has been a valuable member of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering ... |
Justin Poy has served on committees for the University of Toronto Libraries and the University Health Network. He has contributed greatly to the univ... |
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Since retiring from his position as Head of Collection Development at the University of Toronto library, Michael Rosenstock has volunteered in the li... |
Randy Sa’d has been passionate about improving the student and alumni experience in the Rotman Commerce program. Within a year of graduating in 2003,... |
Rana Sarkar, Co-Chair of the Advisory Board, Munk School of Global Affairs, has been instrumental in the development of a new professional graduate p... |
Allan Shapira, the University of Toronto’s actuary, is a nationally known expert on the design and funding of pension plans. However, his commitment ... |
John Shaw, who graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1955, is an accomplished alumnus of the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape... |
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As a committed volunteer, Randy Sinukoff has supported student learning and professional development within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engine... |
Stephen Siu has been a long-time friend of the University of Toronto. He has provided tremendous support and volunteer service in the establishment o... |
Hume Eric and Judith Ann Smith, both University College graduates, have made a significant contribution to the UC Book Sale since 1995, when Hume joi... |
Hume Eric and Judith Ann Smith, both University College graduates, have made a significant contribution to the UC Book Sale since 1995, when Hume joi... |
As a volunteer for the Faculty of Law and the faculty’s Career Development Office, Nancy Stitt has participated in many workshops and panel discussio... |
Since 2004, Colin Swift has been a committed supporter of New College’s efforts to reach its alumni community. As president of the college’s advisory... |
Wendy Terry is one of the founders of University in the Community, the outreach program sponsored by Woodsworth College. The program offers free univ... |
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Marie Tosoni has supported St. Michael’s College in many ways and has regularly attended events since her graduation in 1943. She has acted as the r... |
Anne Tough, who retired from teaching at the Institute of Child Study’s Laboratory School in 1996, remains a valued member of the ICS community. She ... |
Since his graduation in 2004, Boris Tsimerinov has remained very involved with Rotman Commerce. He has dedicated many hours to supporting, advising a... |
Robert Worthy has been a loyal and industrious member of Friends of the Library at Trinity College for more than 15 years. From doing the weekly sort... |
Mark (Maciej) Zaremba, who is chair of a committee of the Canadian Polish Congress, has facilitated a strong relationship between the Polish communit... |
Ann Atkins, together with fellow Arbor Award winner Jim Dunn, is a longstanding member of Later Life Learning (LLL), a non-profit organization run al... |
For almost 20 years, Bruce Barnett-Cowan has provided thoughtful contributions and leadership to almost every aspect of Trinity College. Bruce was a ... |
For more than two decades, Joseph J. Barnicke has served on the finance committee at the University of St. Michael’s College. He has played a pivotal... |
J. Christopher Barron has been an exemplary volunteer for the University of Toronto. For many years, Christopher was chair of the President's investm... |
Byron Bellows has served as an important volunteer and friend of the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing for many years. In his volunteer role,... |
A member of the Senior Alumni Association since 2003, Bernie Blackstein is known for his enthusiasm, persistence and success in applying his professi... |
Michelle Brownrigg has been involved with the Varsity Blues volleyball program for 20 years, first as a player and then as the team's sport psycholog... |
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Glenn Christie is an enthusiastic and passionate volunteer for Woodsworth College. Each year, he demonstrates his commitment to Woodsworth by partici... |
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Since 2001, Peter Clewes has served as an important friend and advisor to the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. Peter a... |
Joseph Colangelo has been a committed volunteer at the Faculty of Law. As a past president of the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto, he worked with Pro... |
Gerry Connelly has committed her time, experience and leadership ability to the Dean’s Advisory Board at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Educati... |
Dr. Donald Cowan personifies volunteerism. He has participated in more than 60 committees at the Faculty of Medicine and its partner hospitals. Donal... |
Anne Dale studied at U of T’s Faculty of Dentistry at a time when there were few women studying in this field. She became a role model for women in d... |
Retired dentistry professor Jack Dale was a favourite of the many students he taught and mentored. Jack has carried on that dedication since his reti... |
Anton Davies is a triple graduate of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s mechanical and industrial engineering department. A founding me... |
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The Honourable Mr. Justice J. Todd Ducharme has served in a variety of volunteer roles at the Faculty of Law. He was a key organizer of his class reu... |
Jim Dunn, together with fellow Arbor Award winner Ann Atkins, is a longstanding member of Later Life Learning (LLL), a non-profit organization run al... |
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Atom Egoyan dedicates countless hours of mentorship and guidance to the students of Innis College. A guest lecturer in Innis’ Cinema Studies courses,... |
For the past two years, Tobin Elliott has dedicated his time at events for the University of Toronto Scarborough’s co-op management program. He helpe... |
Kevin Fehr, a 1970 graduate of St. Michael’s College, is an active cheerleader of the Master of Biotechnology Program at the University of Toronto at... |
Dan Feraday is one of the most successful quarterbacks in Varsity Blues football history. Named to the All Century Team and a member of U of T’s Spor... |
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Michele Ferguson has been an enthusiastic participant in a variety of events at Woodsworth College. She has volunteered for the Woodsworth College C... |
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Ian Giffen's commitment to the students of the Transitional Year Programme is exemplary, based in a strong desire to help these students achieve the... |
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Donald Gillies plays a key leadership role for the Emmanuel College Class of 1959. He has organized regular reunion celebrations for his classmates ... |
Blake Goldring’s volunteerism has had a lasting impact across the university. Together with his family, Blake helped to establish the Goldring Centre... |
Byron (Ike) Goodfellow is a model of leadership, volunteerism and generosity. His involvement with the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering goe... |
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Andy Higgins' passion for coaching and mentoring is palpable, as is his commitment to track and field at the University of Toronto. Andy left an inde... |
One of the first women to graduate from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s chemical engineering department, Betty Hill has been a mento... |
John Honderich has been instrumental in the development of a special internship program at New College. The program provides emerging journalists fro... |
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Cynthia Jeffrey has volunteered with the Senior Alumni Association’s volunteer program (SAV) since 1991. She has been a tremendous resource, helping ... |
For over ten years, Miriam Kaufman has been a member of the advisory board of the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies at University Co... |
Carolyn Kearns has been an active volunteer at Trinity College for several years. She has been the parent representative on the college's development... |
Garry Kwan has been a dedicated and loyal volunteer for the University of Toronto Mississauga. He has held several positions on the University of Tor... |
Dennis Lane has shown unwavering volunteer commitment to Victoria College for over 50 years. Dennis was a member of the Board of Regents of Victoria ... |
Michael Levine is an important advisor to the University of Toronto. A graduate of University College and the Faculty of Law, Michael has provided in... |
For the past five years, Nick Lisi has been an enthusiastic participant in the Woodsworth College Career Mentorship Luncheon Series. Each year, he ho... |
Derek J.W. Little was an original member of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s Class of 1953 executive committee—and he’s still going ... |
Diane Luty has been a valuable member of the Alumni Association of Woodsworth College, elected as Vice-President and then President. While holding th... |
Since graduating from the Faculty of Information five years ago, Claire Lysnes has been an active alumna. She was the first president of the faculty... |
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Moyra Mackinnon has volunteered through the Senior Alumni Association’s volunteer program (SAV) since 1994. For 13 years, she volunteered regularly a... |
For more than 50 years, Orlando Martini has been an active and dedicated volunteer with the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s civil engine... |
Pamela (Matthews) McPherson is a loyal graduate of Victoria College—she rarely misses an opportunity to attend a college event. Pamela just finished ... |
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For fifty years, H. Alexander (Alec) Monro has been a passionate volunteer in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. He has been the glue th... |
For more than 20 years, Roger Moore has been a committed ambassador for the Faculty of Music, attending countless performances and helping promote ... |
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Frank Morneau is one of the University of St. Michael’s College’s most respected volunteers. Frank’s initial involvement as a member of the college’s... |
For more than six years, Chris Ng has worked with New College’s administration and faculty on establishing a profile for Buddhist studies at the Univ... |
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A member of one of the religious congregations that created St. Michael's College, Sister Marion Norman dedicated more than seven decades of her life... |
For more than seven years, David Oxtoby has given his time as a member of the Governing Council's Audit Committee and Business Board. He has contri... |
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Writer and faculty member Frank Peers has dedicated his life has to educating students and fellow Canadians about Canadian public affairs. In 1966, F... |
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In just five years since he graduated from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Donovan Pollitt has devoted countless hours of volunteer t... |
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Lilly Posarac has provided countless undergraduate computer science students with career advice, offering a candid look at life after university. Pro... |
Devin Ragwen has been a valuable addition to the Executive Committee of the University of Toronto Scarborough Alumni Association (UTSAA) since 2003. ... |
University Professor Emeritus Peter Russell, a graduate of the Faculty of Arts and Science, has been an advocate for retired U of T faculty and libra... |
Mary Sauriol has dedicated countless hours as a volunteer for the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Mar... |
Maureen Simpson has been a committed and energetic volunteer whose work has had a direct impact on U of T’s Governing Council. She served for four y... |
David Sisam has served as a tremendous resource to the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design over many years. As an alumnus,... |
Al Smith has attended a variety of University of Toronto Mississauga events for many years. Recently, he decided to make a meaningful difference by b... |
Since graduating from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, Michael Sullivan has shown tremendous leadership and dedication through his volunt... |
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For over 25 years, Nancy (Caldecott) Sutherland has loyally served Victoria College. Her most recent volunteer role has been as one of Victoria’s rep... |
Mathew Szeto’s volunteer commitment to the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering is reflected in the time and guidance he has provided potential... |
Lin Taylor’s deep affection for Victoria College developed in her undergraduate years in residence at Annesley Hall and Margaret Addison Hall, where ... |
As a student at the University of Toronto Mississauga, Steven Taylor was a dedicated volunteer and he has continued that commitment as an alumnus. He... |
Ed Thompson has contributed his time and energy to the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) Alumni Association. Ed joined the executive ... |
Hans van Monsjou is one of those alumni who graduated, but never strayed far from the University of Toronto Mississauga campus. Hans helped establish... |
Stuart Waugh is a double graduate of the University of Toronto. He obtained a BA from Trinity College in 1989 and a law degree in 1992. For the past ... |
Rob West has turned a passion for the performing arts into countless hours of volunteerism for the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. For 36... |
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Since his student days at the University of St. Michael’s College, Steven Williams has shown leadership and dedication. He joined the University of S... |
Since graduating from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s civil engineering department, Helen Wojcinski has given back to students in a ... |
Since graduating from the Faculty of Medicine in 1994, Anne has provided tremendous and transformative support and leadership to the Department of ... |
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David Asper has been an extraordinary ambassador for the Faculty of Law. A 2007 law graduate and member of the Dean’s Strategic Advisory Board, David... |
Michael Barrack joined the Commerce Alumni Network as a mentor in 2005. Before long he was helping interested students pursue their law degrees. Mich... |
Deryk Beal has been a member of the Speech-Language Pathology Alumni Association since 2000 and president since 2003. He has helped organize and admi... |
Since 2005 Teresa Bishop has volunteered in the Used Book Room at U of T’s Robarts Library, where she organizes and sells donated books to support th... |
After earning her doctorate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in 1996, Pauline Blendick joined the executive of the Alumni Ass... |
From 2005 to 2007 Suzette Blom volunteered with University in the Community as a lecturer on the legal rights of women throughout history. The outrea... |
Caprice Boisvert is involved in every aspect of the Skule Mentorship Program – from the development of application forms to matching alumni mentors w... |
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A 1963 St. Michael’s College graduate, David Broadhurst has furthered the purchase of new music for Faculty of Music ensembles. During the past four ... |
This one-time alumni director of Trinity College has worked in many volunteer capacities since retiring. As a member of the Corporation and Senate, S... |
In the years leading up to the Faculty of Forestry’s centennial in 2007, Robert Burgar helped develop communications and branding materials as a memb... |
A 1999 Faculty of Law graduate, Robert Centa has served as council to the International Human Rights Law Clinic, providing pro bono legal advice on d... |
J. Edward Chamberlin is a former principal of New College and professor of English and comparative literature. He regularly volunteers to give lectur... |
An active contributor to U of T’s vibrant alumni community in Hong Kong, Tenniel Chu provides advice and support to visiting members of the Universit... |
Ann Clarke has been a member of the U of T Scarborough Alumni Association for more than eight years and has served on the board of directors. Most re... |
As secretary of the Faculty of Forestry’s Class of 1952, James D. Coats has helped organize reunions far and wide: in Bermuda, Victoria, Ottawa, Pete... |
During the planning of the Faculty of Forestry’s centennial celebrations in 2007, Derek J. Coleman volunteered on the Communications Committee and Co... |
In 1993, Varsity Blues football alumnus Ron Crawford became a founding member of the Friends of Football Committee. He remains a strong advocate for ... |
For 17 years Professor W. Raymond Cummins has volunteered in various leadership roles on Governing Council, its Academic Board and various committees... |
The breadth and duration of Marie Cuthbert’s contribution says so much about her commitment. Since 1991 she has been active with the Senior Alumni As... |
Since graduating from St. Michael’s College in 1970, Caroline Di Giovanni has been the year representative for her class – that’s a 38-year commitmen... |
Margaret Dowling joined the Senior Alumni Association in 1985 and immediately got involved with mailings and other administrative tasks at both Victo... |
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Ken Duggan was one of the Varsity Blues’ most talented defencemen – ever. He was a major presence on the team – and the ice – in the mid-1980s. A 198... |
Professor Emeritus Ralph Scane has presided over more than 30 academic appeal hearings on behalf of Governing Council. Since 2002, he has served as S... |
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Warren Edgar became an alumni volunteer shortly after graduating from University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) in 1987. In 1989 he worked on the Equip... |
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Jean Fennell is an ever-welcome volunteer at her alma mater, Victoria College. The permanent class secretary of her graduating class of 1948, Jean, a... |
Since 2003 David Fenwick has been instrumental in identifying potential guest speakers for the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s Class of ... |
Alumni engagement in Hart House’s governance is fundamental to its strength and tradition. During the past 12 years, Courtney Gibson has participated... |
Avis Glaze’s informed insights have helped strengthen and define the direction of the Dean’s Advisory Board at the Ontario Institute for Studies in E... |
Since joining the Editorial Advisory Committee of idea&s in 2005, Branko Gorjup has guided the intellectual direction of the Faculty of Arts and Scie... |
For the past three years James Grace has spoken to parents of students starting St. Michael’s College, sharing his experiences as a father of student... |
Marilyn Grace, who earned a BA at St. Michael’s College in 1975, has served on the college’s Kelly Lecture Committee for more than 20 years. Marilyn ... |
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Susan Han earned a BA at Victoria College in 1983 and a law degree at U of T in 1986. Since then she has connected alumni with current students in th... |
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For the past 15 years Harold Harvey has spearheaded multiple initiatives to create undergraduate and graduate scholarships as well as endowed lecture... |
Rick Hayward earned a BA at St. Michael’s College in 1970 and has since donated a great deal of time and energy to keeping fellow alumni in contact a... |
Brent Johnston was an exemplary student volunteer at University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), and now he’s an exemplary alumnus. As a student leader,... |
Dr. Frank Kalamut has taken his love of golf and turned it into a fundraising vehicle for scholarships at the Faculty of Dentistry. The 1979 dentistr... |
Since joining the Senior Alumni Association’s Volunteer Program in 1999, Eva Kent has undertaken a broad range of volunteer initiatives. She began by... |
To support the Laidlaw Library at University College, as well as student, alumni and academic initiatives, Diana King volunteers at UC book sales. Sh... |
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Philip Leong is a consummate advocate for University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) place in the local, national and world community. A member of U o... |
Annette Lindsay has been a member of Friends of Victoria University Library since 1997. The library supports collections at the E.J. Pratt Library. A... |
Lucky for the Faculty of Music that Jack Long has a long-time passion for jazz. For years Jack and his wife, Carol, both 1952 music grads, have offe... |
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Trinity College has depended on John Longfield since 1980 to perform the essential task of picking up boxes of donated books for its annual Friends o... |
Adrian Macdonald has served as co-chair of the Advisory Board of the Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at University College since 2005. ... |
For three years Donald Macdonald has co-chaired the Advisory Board of the Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at University College. Sharin... |
Immediately upon her graduation from Emmanuel College in 2002, Coral Martin joined the executive of the college’s Alumni/ae Association. She recently... |
Rick Matthew supports the Varsity Blues’ men’s basketball team through game and player review, as well as analysis and statistical insights. For more... |
Sharon McCarthy was instrumental in moving the Associates of University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) into a new era. The 1987 graduate could see that... |
Murray Metcalfe serves on the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering’s Board of Advisors. Recently the 1977 graduate made significant co... |
For 15 years Gerry Mueller has volunteered with the Faculty of Divinity at Trinity College. As a member of the Divinity Faculty Accreditation Self-St... |
Marina Nemat’s internationally acclaimed book, Prisoner of Tehran, started with a creative writing course at the School of Continuing Studies. Marina... |
Since the inception of idea&s in 2004, novelist and cultural critic Hal Niedzviecki has been a valued member of the Editorial Advisory Committee for ... |
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Since 2005 Michael Oliphant has taken a leading role in the food security initiative for the Equity Studies Program at New College. The director of r... |
Marian Packham, who earned her PhD at the School of Graduate Studies in 1954, has been a cornerstone of excellence in the Department of Biochemistry.... |
Lisa Philp has served on the Faculty of Dentistry’s annual Awards of Distinction Gala Committee since 2004 and now serves as a co-chair. The gala not... |
Eniko Pittner earned a BA at Woodsworth College in 2003, followed by an MA in 2005. She is currently a PhD candidate at OISE/UT. Since 2004, Eniko ha... |
Rebecca Plumtree served as the community representative for 13 years on the Local Animal Care Committee at U of T Scarborough (UTSC). In this vital r... |
Dr. Carolyn Poon Woo has volunteered for the Dental Alumni Association since 1988 and has served in every executive position. Carolyn has one year le... |
Anthony Primerano is a champion of University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). He has advanced the campus’ vision, mission and goals through community a... |
Arlene Perly Rae served on the Editorial Advisory Committee of idea&s – the Faculty of Arts and Science’s semi-annual publication since 2004. A found... |
A three-time U of T graduate, Thomas Rahilly has been a devoted volunteer for Trinity College, where he earned his first degree in 1966. Tom became a... |
A 1975 physical education and health graduate, Pattie Robb is a valuable member of the faculty’s Restricted Funds Committee. She draws on her extensi... |
In 2004, after practising law for 35 years, Sidney Robinson renewed his connection with the Faculty of Arts and Science and its philosophy department... |
Since joining the Dean’s Advisory Board at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in 2006, Eric Roher has helped shape OISE’s future. ... |
Dr. Jack Sakarya has been a member of the Dental Alumni Association since 1995 and has served as chair of the Constitution Committee. The 1977 dentis... |
For six years David Samuel has been a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board at the Rotman School of Management. As a volunteer, he has also worked with... |
An involved Victoria College student, Rita Schepok kept her enthusiasm alive after graduating in 1991. In 2000, she joined the Vic 90s Pub Organizing... |
Dr. Barry Schwartz has been a dedicated volunteer on U of T’s research ethics committees for the past seven years. He reviews the protocols for studi... |
Rhona Shulman worked with the External Research Review Committee for the Toronto District School Board, reviewing protocols from university staff, st... |
Since receiving her Master of Information Studies degree in 1998 Kimberly Silk has served on the Faculty of Information Faculty Council, first as a r... |
Professor Emeritus John (Jack) T. Stevenson has served as a member of the University Tenure Appeal Committee for several decades. By identifying area... |
Ian Still (Sr.) has been a valued member of the executive of the Associates of the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) since the group’s inceptio... |
Ann Sullivan has been a board member of the St. Michael’s College Alumni Association for six years. Since 2004, she has also belonged to the Friends ... |
Since 2006, Nick Tintor has been a key member of the Department of Geology’s Industry Steering Committee, where he helped spearhead the Explorers Fun... |
In 1988 Dr. Peter Tonisson joined the Dental Alumni Association, which represents an international community of nearly 10,000 dentists and some of th... |
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Richard Toporoski, who earned the degrees of Master of Arts in 1965 and Doctor of Philosophy in 1969, has assisted with Latin texts at Convocation an... |
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Susan Tremblay is past-president of the Society of Graduates in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation – an association of alumni, students and fac... |
Bill Troost is a committed, active supporter of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Sciences and its dedicated Board of Advisors. For ... |
Nora Underwood is committed to education. She has served as president of the Parents’ Association and a member of the Parents Building Committee at t... |
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As an educator and former B.C. Deputy Minister of Education, Charles Ungerleider brings a wealth of experience to the Ontario Institute for Studies i... |
In 1996 Darlene Varaleau graduated with degrees from both the Faculty of Law and the Rotman School of Management. She joined the Rotman Alumni Board ... |
John Vivash is a fervent believer in the ability of motivated individuals to transform their lives and their prospects through post-secondary educati... |
The Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies at University College (UC) could not have grown as quickly without the energy and enthusiasm of commun... |
Bert Wasmund completed his PhD in chemical engineering in 1966 and has been a committed member of the Chemical Engineering Board of Advisors since 20... |
A career mentor to University College students since 2006, Jim Williamson has provided invaluable advice to undergraduates interested in broadcast jo... |
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In 2003 Michael Wilson was installed as Trinity’s 11th chancellor, serving both as a member of the Board of Trustees and the Corporation. Michael, a ... |
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Percy Wong fundraises in China for the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work’s China-Canada Collaborative Project. A social worker and Toronto busi... |
Robert Wong has served on Victoria University’s Board of Regents since 2000, providing valuable advice on maximizing financial resources. The 1963 Vi... |
Douglas Allen has demonstrated a commitment to the next generation of students at the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. He personally s... |
Erica Armstrong has donated her time and talents to Trinity College’s Friends of the Library since the organization’s inception in 1985. She recruite... |
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A member of the University College Alumni Association since 2003, Anne Barcham has helped restructure and revitalize the association. Since 2004, Ann... |
For more than 20 years, Roland Bergman has volunteered as an adjunct professor with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. As well as d... |
Since 1999, Robert Bissett has worked hard to ensure the success of the annual New Millennium Golf Classic. As a supporter and then a committee membe... |
Since 2003, Aldo Boccia has been a driving force behind fundraising for the Faculty of Dentistry’s annual Awards of Distinction Gala, which honours i... |
John Bohnen has worked with the Education Awards Committee, Department of Surgery to encourage teaching excellence in the Faculty of Medicine by incr... |
As a member of the 100th Anniversary Advisory Committee, David Booth was a facilitator to the Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education ... |
In 2006, Stephen Bowman, a lead volunteer with the Department of Philosophy, hosted the first gathering where alumni and friends could meet students ... |
Marc Boyman shares his love of film with the Cinema Studies Institute at Innis College. A member of the college during his engineering studies, he’s ... |
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As a member of the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing’s Gala Committee, Susan Brereton helped organize the inaugural gala at the Imperial Room ... |
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A member of the Master of Biotechnology Advisory Board, Cathy Bright is a strong advocate for the University of Toronto at Mississauga. As Senior Man... |
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In honour of its 60th anniversary, the Canadian Opera Volunteer Committee is being recognized for the support it has given the Faculty of Music’s Ope... |
For four years, Cathy Carl has served as an Alumni Representative on the Editorial Board for the Faculty of Physical Education and Health. She volunt... |
Since 2003, Edward Cattana has served as a volunteer and committee member with the annual St. Michael’s College New Millennium Golf Classic. Since th... |
Since graduating from the Department of Geography and Program in Planning in 1994, Fenton Chin has been an active member of the University of Toronto... |
George Christodoulou volunteers on the development of a new home for U of T’s Faculty of Dentistry, Canada’s largest dental school. The President and... |
In 1998, Sydney Cooper (BASc Civil 4T5) and his son Richard (BASc Civil 7T3) named one of their thoroughbred racing horses Espee Ess after the School... |
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Laurence Curtis has encouraged students to study earth sciences by establishing the Explorers Fund, which offers awards to geology students, supports... |
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This summer, the courtyard at Trinity College was transformed into a medieval knot garden. Lindsay Dale-Harris chaired the Provost’s Quadrangle Commi... |
As a long-time member of the Marketing Advisory Board of the Rotman School of Management, Enzo De Luca has helped design the school’s integrative mar... |
A 2000 graduate of the Faculty of Law and Rotman School of Management (JD/MBA program), Daniel Debow has been an enthusiastic Council Member with the... |
As President of the University College Alumni Association from 2000 to 2002, Jason Dehni identified the need for a career mentorship program. He advo... |
Brian Douglas is a major supporter of the Faculty of Dentistry through his volunteer efforts on the Campaign Advisory Board and the Continuing Dental... |
Joining the Soldiers’ Tower Committee in 1989, Shirley Drummond initiated the commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgeway, a mil... |
A graduate of the Faculty of Law’s Class of 1977, Madam Justice Gloria Epstein recently helped organize her 30-year reunion. In addition, she serves ... |
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Tibor Fekete, President of the Széchenyi Society, helped establish the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Chair of Hungarian Studies in 1978. The Calgary-... |
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Rickey Fitzerman is former a member of the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Gala Committee. As a committee member, Rickey helped organize the... |
The 1983 University of Toronto at Mississauga graduate reaches out to his fellow alumni and friends. An international leader in corporate philanthrop... |
Claude Galipeau encourages his fellow political science alumni to stay involved with the Faculty of Arts and Science. After earning a PhD in politica... |
Ben Goldmintz has been a member of the Senior Alumni Association for more than 10 years. He regularly attends the Canadian Perspectives lecture serie... |
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Joseph Grieco followed in the footsteps of his father by graduating with an engineering degree from U of T. He also carried on his father’s tradition... |
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As U of T alumni communities have blossomed across China over the past few years, Scott Guan has provided expert leadership, advice and support in U ... |
Flavio Habal has served on the Medical Alumni Association board for three years. In the last two years, Flavio has taken on the responsibilities of t... |
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Since 1989, Major (retired) William L. B. Heath, CD has served on the Soldiers’ Tower Committee. As secretary, he coordinated the commissioning and c... |
Since 2001, Robert Henderson has been an outstanding volunteer with the Faculty of Information Sciences. As a Director on the faculty’s Alumni Associ... |
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For several years, Michael Herman has furthered the success of the highly respected Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Mich... |
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Pierre Karch is a loyal friend of Woodsworth College. As the husband of past Principal Mariel O’Neill-Karch, Pierre has hosted many college functions... |
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Claire Kennedy has distinguished herself in advancing the objectives of the Engineering Alumni Association. As the association’s vice-president, Clai... |
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Neil King is a graduate of the Rotman School of Management’s one-year Executive Master’s of Business Administration (EMBA) program. Soon after gradua... |
Margot Kontak-Forsyth served as a member of the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Gala Committee. It took the committee a full year to plan an... |
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Nick Kuryluk has been a member of the Principal’s Advisory Council at the University of Toronto at Mississauga since 2006. He brought together his co... |
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A 1994 graduate of the University of Toronto at Mississauga, Karen Kwan Anderson has helped rejuvenate the campus’ Alumni Association. She joined the... |
Along with a fellow Rotman graduate, Robert Ljubisic spearheaded the EMBA 25 Graduate Scholarship. Bob and classmate Neil King established the schola... |
Since the 1998 inception of the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies at University College, Enrique Lopez has helped raise the profile ... |
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Jane Macijauskas helped develop the Department of Geography and the Program in Planning’s first graduate survey, which provides valuable information ... |
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A 1975 graduate of the Institute of Child Study’s Lab School (at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education), Gillian MacKay Graham took on a lea... |
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Horticulturalist Eluned MacMillan first designed the front gardens at Trinity College in 2002. She has directed the planting since then, meeting regu... |
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Since 2002, Marion Magee has helped arrange and describe the records of John Wendell Holmes – former diplomat, director of the Canadian Institute for... |
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Jacquelyn (Oldham) Mayer, a 1957 graduate of Victoria College, helps co-ordinate the Vic 5T7/5T8/5T9 Study Group. The members have done more than sha... |
Since 1968, John McGrath has volunteered on the St. Michael’s College Senate. From 1999 to 2001, he served on the Collegium, St. Mike’s governing bod... |
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As the CEO of Fielding Chemical Technologies Inc., Ellen McGregor brings strong community connections and a valuable external perspective to her role... |
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This former Associate Dean of the Faculty of Education and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto provided histo... |
Frank Mills has served Victoria College in many roles: as Chair of the Board of Regents since 2005, as a member since 1991, and as a volunteer on the... |
Joseph Mulongo was kept busy as a member of the 100th Anniversary Advisory Committee for the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the Univer... |
A 1974 graduate of the Faculty of Social Work, Peter Murchison has served with the faculty’s Alumni Association for more than 11 years. He first volu... |
Richard Newman has volunteered at Victoria College in a variety of roles for more than 25 years. He has been Vice-President of the Alumni of Victoria... |
Since graduating from the Faculty of Dentistry in 1960, Mark Nusbaum has been an active volunteer. As a past member of the Alumni Association Executi... |
Sister Mechtilde O’Mara has been a classics professor at St. Michael’s College for more than 30 years. In that time, she has stayed in regular contac... |
Members of the Opera Advisory Committee have provided ongoing support to the Faculty of Music’s Opera Division. In addition to awarding substantial p... |
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Ermo Ou was President of the University of Toronto Scarborough Management Alumni Association (MAA) from 2004 to early 2007. In that time, he transfor... |
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Since joining the Senior Alumni Association in 2000, Jacqueline Philp has assisted the association in many different ways. She has greeted guests at ... |
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Dr. Neville G. Poy proudly supported The Honourable Vivienne Poy in all University of Toronto related activities during her time as Chancellor. Dr. ... |
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Richard Price, a lawyer with Shearman and Sterling in London, England, has played an important role in reaching out to alumni who are practising law ... |
A 1956 graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry, Emmanuel Rajczak participates in the faculty’s annual Awards of Distinction Gala, and is a past voluntee... |
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Since 1999 when he joined the Toronto Western Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine in Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, Dr. Yoga Raja Rampersaud has bee... |
Barbara Reid served on the 2004 committee that organized the first-ever gala for the newly named Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing. More than ... |
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From 1996 to 2005, John Rogers was President and CEO of MDS Inc., an international health and life sciences company. The 1968 commerce graduate helpe... |
A 1969 grad of what is now called the Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Christopher Rudge is a member of the Varsity Centre Campaign Advisory... |
For 15 years, Craig Ruhnke has volunteered with the Victoria College Book Sale, which has raised over $1 million since its inaugural sale in 1992. He... |
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Since joining the Planning Alumni Committee of the University of Toronto Association of Geography Alumni in 1999, Loretta Ryan has helped raise the p... |
Elizabeth Sabiston has served as a Member-at-Large on the Emmanuel College Alumni Association Executive since 2001. Her advocacy helped create the Un... |
Since 1996, Barbara Salmon has served in several roles on the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Alumni Association. As Treasurer, the 1975 ph... |
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With her award-winning Degrassi TV series, Linda Schuyler opened lines of communication between adults and youth. Now Linda is continuing to... |
Larry Seeley has provided outstanding leadership on various advisory and planning groups with the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. From 19... |
This 1999 engineering grad played for the Varsity Blues men’s water polo team from 1995 to ’99, serving as captain in his final two years. In 2002, S... |
By identifying potential donors, Gary Selke has played a critical role in fundraising initiatives within the Faculty of Arts and Science. The 1978 co... |
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Edward Shaul has spent 12 years with the mentoring program offered by the Faculty of Social Work’s Alumni Association. Once coordinated by the late B... |
Since graduating from the Faculty of Law in 1981, Cathy Spoel has become passionate about running. Cathy’s love of running prompted her to establish ... |
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The 1967 Victoria College graduate was President of the University of Toronto Alumni Association, Ottawa Branch from 1983 to 1987. In 2004, Beverley ... |
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William Sturgess has been a volunteer with the University College Book Sale for more than 10 years. By working 12 months of the year, year after year... |
A 1960 graduate of St. Michael’s College and 1963 grad of the Faculty of Law, Jordan Sullivan has served as Chair of the college’s Finance Committee ... |
A 1995 computer engineering graduate, Arshia Tabrizi has fostered an entrepreneurial spirit at the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. After ... |
Charles Tator has served as President of the Surgical Alumni Association since 2000, playing a central role in reconnecting with alumni and strengthe... |
Since 2001, Elizabeth Terry has been a valued executive member of the Alumni Association of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the Uni... |
A 1981 graduate of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Daniel Thompson was a member of two Varsity Blues Canadian Championship teams. He wa... |
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Despite a busy schedule at St. Michael’s Hospital, William Tucker has generously donated his time to co-chair the Department of Surgery’s Education A... |
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Alan Vihant has supported a number of enrichment initiatives for students in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design since graduating in 1... |
Josy Visscher volunteers as a Tour Guide for Robarts Library, showing incoming and prospective students the vast collections and explaining how to ac... |
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Since 2002, Mary Vohryzek has been a dedicated member of the Alumni Association of Woodsworth College. She has helped organize many of the associatio... |
About eight years after graduation, Paul Walters became President of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s Class of 1956. Since then, he h... |
As a member of the 100th Anniversary Advisory Committee of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), Cicely Watson provided thoughtful i... |
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Since 1991, retired Naval Lieutenant Owen Williams was a dedicated member of the Soldiers’ Tower Committee. The Chair from 2004 to 2007, Owen oversaw... |
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Since 1991, retired Naval Lieutenant Owen Williams was a dedicated member of the Soldiers’ Tower Committee. The Chair from 2004 to 2007, Owen oversaw... |
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William Winegard is a member of the Metallurgy and Materials Science External Advisory Board. In this capacity, the 1949 engineering graduate was ins... |
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For more than four years, Doreen Winkler has been a member of the Faculty of Social Work’s Alumni Association, and for two years has served as Vice-P... |
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Marion and Ross Woodman helped develop the Jungian Studies courses that form an integral part of New College’s signature minor program, Paradigms and... |
Cornell Wright has volunteered with Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) since its inception in 2005. LAWS uses legal education to assist high-school ... |
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