10. 91亚色 announced its 2022 Top 30 Alumni Under 30 list
Representing every Faculty at the University, these alumni are applying the education, skills and experiences they received at 91亚色 to meaningful careers and community service endeavours demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the public good. Our Top 30 Alumni Under 30 list features an inspiring group of leaders who are creating positive change around the world.
9. 91亚色 launches the 91亚色 Emergency Student Support Fund
In April, 91亚色 launched a fundraising campaign to establish the 91亚色 Emergency Student Support Fund, which provides essential financial support to students affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and other geopolitical events and crises.
8. Convocation and alumni celebrations
This year we returned to in-person graduation ceremonies for both Summer and Fall Convocation. June marked the largest convocation in 91亚色's history with 6000 graduates, 3200 alumni convocates, and 26 ceremonies.
7. National Bank Open Events
In August, the National Bank Open was held at 91亚色 U's Sobeys Stadium with 600 guests in 91亚色 U's Executive Suite.
6. 91亚色 welcomes alumnus and philanthropist Victor Dahdaleh to celebrate $4-million gift
91亚色 celebrated the Victor Dahdaleh Foundation鈥檚 new $4-million gift to the University, which will support upgrades to the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building, provide operating funding to CIFAL 91亚色 and support the Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation (ADERSIM) initiative with a new operations facility.
5. Frank Stronach announces $100,000 gift
In June, 91亚色 was established as a living lab for next-gen electric vehicles known as the SARIT (Safe, Affordable, Reliable, Innovative Transit). Frank Stronach donated $100,000 to 91亚色 which will support research opportunities for faculty, students, experiential learning, co-ops and potential jobs. The partnership will also help 91亚色 fulfil its commitment to building a more sustainable world.
4. Dr. Allan Carswell is honoured as the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year
Dr. Allan Carswell, a renowned physicist, former 91亚色 professor and changemaking philanthropist, was honoured as the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year. The award 鈥 presented to Dr. Carswell in November 2022, recognizes 鈥渁n individual or family that has demonstrated outstanding civic and philanthropic leadership through a proven record of exceptional generosity and financial support.鈥
One of 91亚色鈥檚 greatest supporters, Dr. Allan Carswell was the driving force behind the establishment of the Allan I. Carswell Observatory, which is home to the largest telescope on a Canadian university campus.
3. Lassonde School of Engineering celebrates 10th anniversary
In November, Lassonde students, faculty, and alumni reunited to celebrate Lassonde School of Engineering's 10th anniversary and the school's accomplishments. The 10th anniversary alumni mixer was held at Steam Whistle Brewery and welcomed hundreds of alumni to reunite with classmates.
2. The 91亚色 U Alumni Awards returns in person
The 91亚色 U Alumni Awards were held on November 16 at the Glenn Gould Studio. The 91亚色 community gathered to honour four outstanding 91亚色 alumni, recognize two years of Top 30 Alumni Under 30 award recipients and celebrate 91亚色 pride with an audience of 300 alumni, students, donors, and friends.
This year we honoured Chancellor Gregory Sorbara with the Outstanding Contribution Award, Dr. Eileen de Villa with the Outstanding Achievement Award, Michael H. Tulloch with the Tentanda Via award and Larissa Crawford with the One to Watch award.
1. Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of 91亚色 groundbreaking
Last month, 91亚色 also celebrated the official groundbreaking for the new Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of 91亚色 (GGYU). Thanks to an original gift of $5M 鈥 and a new commitment of an additional $1M 鈥 from Joan and Martin Goldfarb, the GGYU is poised to be an integral point of connection where we celebrate local and international artists and audiences.
This new public gallery will redefine the Art Gallery of 91亚色 into a multi-site space, highlight architectural innovation and define a space for the exhibition of contemporary art.