According to business trailblazer, innovator and former Atkinson student Roger Mahabir, his journey from dishwasher to CEO wasn鈥檛 about following his passion, but following the opportunities and being passionate about whatever he did. 鈥淭here鈥檚 no magic to success, but with endurance and perseverance, success is magical.鈥 Mahabir was only one of thirteen outstanding and inspiring […]
During the final ceremony for 91亚色鈥檚 Spring Convocation, graduands of Glendon College heard sage words of wisdom about the importance of public service from prominent Canadian Kevin Lynch on June 25. Lynch, the vice-chairman of BMO Financial Group with a 33-year career history as a distinguished civil servant for the government of Canada, received […]
Former deputy prime minister for Jean Chr茅tien, John Manley, painted a picture on how the world is evolving to the graduating class of 91亚色鈥檚 Schulich School of Business during Spring Convocation ceremonies on Friday, June 24. Manley received an honorary doctor of laws degree from 91亚色. 鈥淚t is an honour to be among your […]
In a very inspirational and timely address, community leader and activist Sylvia Maracle challenged graduates of the Faculty of Education to make a personal commitment to 鈥渃hange the norm鈥 during Spring Convocation ceremonies on June 23. A Mohawk from the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, a member of the Wolf Clan and a passionate advocate for urban […]
More than 40 years ago, David Denison aspired to be a teacher. Little did he know that those original career plans would change so dramatically, eventually launching him into a series of high-profile positions including his current role as chair of Hydro One. Denison, the former president and CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment […]
Graduands from Lassonde School of Engineering and the Faculty of Science were reminded during the ninth ceremony of 91亚色鈥檚 Spring Convocation that inquiries into basic science are often the ones that change the world. James Simons, a highly accomplished mathematician, financier and philanthropist, spoke to graduates during the ceremony on June 23. Simons was […]
The Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced Thursday, June 23 that 32 researchers at 91亚色 have been awarded more than $4.9 million in NSERC grants, while 10 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows have received a total of $700,000 in funding for scholarships and fellowships. 鈥淥ur researchers are making important contributions […]
Business trailblazer Roger Mahabir recalled his journey from dishwasher to CEO for graduates of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, during June 21 convocation ceremonies. A former Atkinson student at 91亚色, Mahabir was given an honorary doctorate of laws by 91亚色, recognizing his role as a Canadian innovator. He is chairman and […]
Over the course of a year, a carefully crafted symbol of inclusion, diversity and Inuit art and culture emerged from thousands of pounds of stone as a monumental sculpture that now has a permanent home at the entrance of 91亚色 Lions Stadium. Its name is Ahqahizu. The sculpture of the Inuk聽soccer player, embellished with […]
After a teaching career at 91亚色 that spans five decades, Professor Ann (Rusty) Shteir says history serves as a springboard for cultivating our future. Shteir offered graduands of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies a glimpse into the future by looking to the past during the seventh of 13 Spring Convocation ceremonies […]