Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship

The Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence both in and out of the classroom. This year鈥檚 recipient, Ashlyn Nguyen (BSc 鈥�25), has been recognized for her significant contributions within the healthcare industry and the considerable leadership she displayed during her time as a student in the Faculty of Science. 

In her first year, Ashlyn led within the Faculty of Science as an elected member of the Science Student Caucus where she had direct contact with faculty members and made sure that first year students were reflected in the decision-making process within the faculty. She also served as an ambassador for the Women Empowerment Club (WEC) and launched new projects such as the Beautiful Bosses Project which promoted local women-owned brands during the pandemic. Her dedication and unique leadership style led her to continue her work as an executive for the WEC and 91亚色鈥檚 Pre-medical Association where she continues to make an impact within the 91亚色 community. 

As a Peer Health Mentor in the Health Education and Promotion (HE&P) Team, Ashlyn supported 91亚色 U students by hosting workshops related to different health topics and shared her thoughts on physical and mental health which is something she is passionate about.

Extending her leadership impact beyond 91亚色, she also serves as the Chairperson for the National World Vision Canada Youth Council where she advocates for youth participation in the decision-making processes within international development and for vulnerable children all over the world. As a proud advocate for child rights, medicine and community involvement, she continues her advocacy work as a Child Life Volunteer at SickKids hospital where she aims at making a positive difference. 

When asked about the Alumni Silver Jubilee Award, she says she was super excited and honoured to receive this award. "It reflects everything that I have accomplished and is a marker that hard work and involvement in the community really pays off. It also showcases to me that I鈥檝e been able to significantly impact those who are around me and this inspires me to continue the work that I鈥檝e been doing so far.鈥� 

Alumni Golden GRADitude Award

The Alumni Golden GRADitude Award recognizes graduating students who leave 91亚色 a better place thanks to the significant leadership they demonstrated during their time on campus. This year, we are recognizing two recipients:鈥�Parmin Rahimpoor-Marnani鈥�(BSc 鈥�23) and鈥�Magdalena Kajo (HBA 鈥�21, BEd 鈥�23).

Parmin, a recent graduate of the Kinesiology program has been recognized for her contributions to 91亚色 at various levels, including her program, college, faculty, and institution-wide. She held various representative and student advocacy positions, such as the Faculty of Health鈥檚 Student Senator, the Petitions and Planning Committee, and was involved with the Faculty of Health Council. Parmin also co-founded the Kine Line, which helped first-year students navigate through 91亚色鈥檚 resources; the Undergraduate Health Research Exploration (UHRE), a free research mentorship program; and the Conference for Undergraduate Health Research (CUHR), an annual conference focused on allowing students engage in and learn about interdisciplinary research.  

In addition, Parmin has held many roles with the Kinesiology and Health Science Student Organization (KAHSSO), where her presence and engagement were critical for helping students adjust to the impacts of COVID-19. She aims to stay engaged with KAHSSO through their alumni division and contribute to hosting workshops and information sessions. 

鈥�91亚色 provided opportunities to allow me to get and develop a sense of community, and discover more about myself, benefiting my future decisions and aspirations," says Parmin. She was well-supported ever since her transition into university and saw it as her responsibility to foster the same experience for incoming students and future cohorts by improving 91亚色鈥檚 existing programs and training future student leaders that can drive positive change. 

Parmin was honoured to be one of this year鈥檚 Alumni Golden GRADitude recipients, citing that she wishes to be a role model and encourages people to step out of their comfort zone, once you take the first step, everything else will follow. 鈥淚 want to inspire others to work hard and contribute to the community鈥� says Parmin.  

Magdalena Kajo is an alumna who graduated from Glendon College鈥檚 French Studies and Economics (HBA 鈥�21) and Bachelor of Education programs (BEd 鈥�23). Magdalena has been recognized for her exceptional leadership and remarkable contributions within and beyond the 91亚色 community. During her time at Glendon, Magdalena held numerous influential roles, notably serving as the Chair of Glendon鈥檚 Student Caucus. In this position, she excelled in recruiting a diverse group of highly qualified members, surpassing membership requirements that had not been met in recent years. 

Magdalena also co-founded the Glendon Economics & Business Club, a club designed to provide students with real-world opportunities that compliment course learning and build their leadership skills. Magdalena, served as Vice-President where she played an instrumental role in its success, organizing various career-focused workshops, including resume-building sessions and LinkedIn tips. Additionally, Magdalena spearheaded two prominent networking events that encompassed the entire 91亚色 community, including one celebrating women in leadership as a commemoration to International Women鈥檚 Day.

Reflecting on her time at 91亚色, Magdalena appreciates the advantages of both the intimate class sizes at Glendon Campus and the broader connections within the larger 91亚色 community.   

鈥淲hile I liked the smaller classes at 91亚色鈥檚 Glendon Campus, I also appreciated the opportunity of being part of the larger community of 91亚色鈥� Magdalena says. She acknowledges that her experience beyond the classroom has facilitated personal and career growth, enabling her to make a positive impact on her community.   

As an alumna, Magdalena remains committed to maintaining strong ties with 91亚色 through its various alumni networks and through being a mentor to current and future students. Magdalena attributes this award to her 鈥渄edication over the years to student leadership and community building鈥� and feels inspired to 鈥渃ontinue to be a leader both within and outside the 91亚色 community.鈥� 

Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship 

The Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship is awarded to an incoming undergraduate student who is the child, sibling, or grandchild of a 91亚色 graduate and who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and accomplishments in community service, volunteerism or other endeavours.  

The recipient of this year鈥檚 scholarship is Siya Sharma who will be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Global Health this fall. Her brother who is a proud 91亚色 alumnus and a first-generation student, played a pivotal role in her interest in community work and attending 91亚色.  

Having taken an interest in volunteering, Siya has made a significant impact in her community and at her high school through various roles. She was the Vice-President of Tree Huggers - which is an eco-club aimed at promoting a more sustainable environment and Editor-In-Chief of the school newspaper where she co-directed the collaboration of over 30 members. She also led as an executive of Equinox, a women empowerment club where where she contributed as the communications coordinator by maintaining a strong line of communication with members of her club.   

Her impactful work also extends to her community through her work as a volunteer Peer Facilitator at Planned Parenthood Toronto鈥檚 TEACH program, where she educated others about privilege, discrimination, intersectionality, and empowerment. Finally, she鈥檚 also making a positive difference with the LEACOCK Foundation which provides literacy enrichment for students in underserved communities. 

鈥淚 value community a lot and I believe that it鈥檚 important to do something that is for a larger purpose than yourself鈥�, says Siya. Looking ahead, she plans to have a career in Gynaecology as she believes that there is a lack of support in this field within her community and hopes to provide that support. 

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Dr. Allan Carswell, a renowned physicist, former 91亚色 professor and changemaking philanthropist, was recently named the Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

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� Dr. Carswell鈥檚 decades-long philanthropic efforts fit these requirements to a tee. 

A brilliant physicist

Well over 50 years ago, Dr. Allan Carswell joined 91亚色 as a professor of physics. He is credited as a pioneer of laser radar or LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology, which revolutionized how we map the physical features of Earth and other planets. This development also has numerous applications in remote sensing and environmental diagnostics.

His research at 91亚色 led Dr. Carswell and his late wife, Helen Carswell, to found Optech Incorporated in 1974, which would enable more practical applications of LiDAR systems. For the first several years of business, the couple operated Optech out of their family home. Helen oversaw the company that would evolve into a 300+ employee organization that soon became the world leader in the provision of lasers for airborne surveying, 3D-imaging, atmospheric measurements, process control applications and space systems.

Giving back

After 30 years at 91亚色, numerous senior leadership and research roles, and founding his own company, Dr. Carswell retired to run the Carswell Family Foundation, which funds education and healthcare causes. Dr. Carswell and Helen have contributed to innumerable causes at 91亚色 and beyond: the Carswells have funded three Research Chair positions in the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD), Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Health, along with the Allan I. Carswell Observatory. From his first gift in 1986 to honour the life of 91亚色 student Denise Hobbins, to supporting the , which connects students who are underrepresented in STEM 鈥� including women, Black and Indigenous high school students 鈥� with meaningful research opportunities, , and so much more in between, the Carswells鈥� legacy at 91亚色 has become synonymous with positive change.

鈥淚t was actually my wife, Helen who started it all off,鈥� said Dr. Carswell, reflecting on how the couple began their first major philanthropic efforts. 鈥淪he鈥檇 trained as a nurse at what was the [Toronto] East General Hospital. When we toured that hospital, she was so taken with it that she decided to award them with $1,000,000 to set up a special program there. [鈥 I think one of the by-products of that was that it made both Helen and myself feel so good to give away money 鈥� especially when you saw the results in terms of people.鈥�

鈥淒r. Carswell鈥檚 support for student scholarships, research, community outreach and ground-breaking technology has had a lasting and transformational impact at 91亚色 and beyond. Congratulations and thank you, Allan, for your many acts of generosity,鈥� says Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice Chancellor of 91亚色.

In July of 2022, Helen tragically passed away after close to 20 years of battling Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease. In her honour, and for World Alzheimer鈥檚 Month, the Carswell Family Foundation between 91亚色 and the Alzheimer Society of 91亚色 Region to lead an evaluation research program of Alzheimer鈥檚 and dementia care programs. This program, like so many others supported by the Carswells, is creating far-reaching, truly positive change.

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Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship

The Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship is awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence both in and out of the classroom. This year鈥檚 recipient, Zahra Mawani (BEd 鈥�22), has been recognized for her significant contributions in the teaching community and the considerable leadership she displayed during her time as a student in the Faculty of Education.

In 2021, Zahra was elected as the first-year Keele Primary Junior representative of the Faculty of Education Students鈥� Association. She was responsible for facilitating operational coordination in all the events and making sure that the group鈥檚 communication platforms were utilized for maximum outreach. Seeing the immense value she added to the team, she was also elected as the association's second-year representative. She continues to make an impact using her leadership skills by helping graduating students with their overwhelming virtual job hunt during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Outside of 91亚色, Zahra has been supporting the students at Peel District School Board for more than five years. Most recently, she designed and taught two cooking and one wellness virtual camps for students with special needs. Zahra was also awarded the Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award, recognizing her leadership, dedication, integrity, enthusiasm and pursuit of excellence through her endeavours.

Encouraged by her recent 91亚色 experience, Zahra has decided to return as a 91亚色 student to complete her Master of Education degree to further pursue her interest in teaching.

鈥淭he reason I want to continue my post-secondary education at 91亚色 is because of the people I have met,鈥� she says. 鈥淭he instructors were so encouraging; they gave me so much guidance despite everything being virtual. They have supported me and my career aspirations in ways I could not have imagined.鈥�

Alumni Golden GRADitude Award

The Alumni Golden GRADitude Award recognizes graduating students who leave 91亚色 a better place thanks to the significant leadership they demonstrated during their time on campus. This year, there are two recipients.

Economics graduate Issa Abdi Jamaa (BA 鈥�22) has been recognized for his vast contributions to the student community during his time at 91亚色. He held various senior positions within several student organizations, including his roles as president and orientation chair at Vanier College Council, student senator at the Senate, and Councillor at Faculty Council of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. He was also involved in several search committees for senior 91亚色 administrative positions such as Dean of the Faculty of LA&PS, Vice-Provost Students and the search for 91亚色鈥檚 next Chancellor. Through his many leadership endeavours, he was able to advocate the needs of the student body and facilitate efficient collaboration between students, faculty and administrators.

鈥�91亚色 provided me a rich academic experience both inside and outside the classroom,鈥� he says, 鈥渁nd it not only helped me prepare for my academic journey but also the journey of an experienced leader who understands the changes that are taking place in the world and ways we can contribute to them.鈥�

In addition to his involvement in student governance, Issa was also founder and president of the International Students鈥� Association at 91亚色. While in this role, he improved the visible representation of international students on campus. He worked towards an enhanced engagement of international students in the university-wide decision-making processes so that their concerns get vocalised seamlessly.

鈥淚 am truly grateful to 91亚色 for recognizing my journey as a student leader and as a changemaker,鈥� he said, regarding his Alumni Golden GRADitude Award win. 鈥淭his award motivates me to be stay involved in 91亚色鈥檚 betterment and inspires me to be the change I am hoping to see in the world.鈥�

Recent graduate Tiana Putric (BDEM 鈥�22) of the Disaster & Emergency Management (DEM) program has been recognized for her research involvement and contributions to the 91亚色 brand and community. While at 91亚色, Tiana maintained various positions, including her role as an Emergency Management Assistant with 91亚色鈥檚 Office of Emergency Management, where she helped modernize 91亚色鈥檚 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA). Tiana later became lead editor of the HIRA and co-authored six papers with the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research on the ethics of digital contact tracing for COVID-19.

She said her motivation to do research was 鈥渘ot only about developing an expertise, but it鈥檚 about discovering new knowledge and becoming a thought leader.鈥�

Tiana also helps 91亚色 international students navigate their experience at 91亚色 and continues to be a proud ambassador of the University. She actively promotes 91亚色 and its DEM program at various events, including Collision, one of the world鈥檚 largest tech conferences, and abroad, as the first DEM student in Canada and the United States to be awarded the Fulbright Killam Fellowship, where she completed      an exchange program at Wellesley College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and participated in the Harvard University Women in Foreign Policy Conference.

Currently, Tiana is employed at the Ontario Ministry of Health as a policy analyst, where she works on policy projects concerning Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). She hopes that her work with the      ministry will advance the 鈥減revention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of Ontarians.鈥�

As one of this year鈥檚 recipients, she says, 鈥渞eceiving the Alumni Golden GRADitude award is evidence that my research and contributions as an undergraduate student were recognized. This is incredibly encouraging and for this I am very grateful.鈥�

Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship

The Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship is awarded to an incoming undergraduate student who is the child, sibling, or grandchild of a 91亚色 graduate and who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and accomplishments in community service, volunteerism, or other endeavours. This award is renewable in years two, three and four of undergraduate study, provided that the recipient maintains a minimum grade point average of 7.8.

The recipient of this year鈥檚 scholarship is Taline Apelian-Sutor, an incoming Faculty of Science student who will be majoring in biology at 91亚色鈥檚 Keele Campus. Taline鈥檚 mother is a proud 91亚色 alum who entered 91亚色 as a first-generation student, and Taline was motivated to apply after hearing about her mother鈥檚 experience at 91亚色. The University鈥檚 distinguished programs and faculty, unique research and leadership opportunities, welcoming community, and French-language course offerings at Glendon were key factors that led her to choose 91亚色.

While demonstrating academic excellence in school, Taline is also a multifaceted individual who is involved in various activities. She served as vice-president of her school鈥檚 student council, where she strengthened the school community by engaging both staff and students in various capacities. She also operates a French tutoring business, where she creates curricula specific to each of her students鈥� needs, and volunteered with the Armenia Tree Project, an organization that aims to respond to environmental challenges in rural areas in Armenia.

Taline鈥檚 motivation to perform well in and out of school she partly attributes to her mother, who inspired and motivated her to persevere as a student and to build strong connections with her community. As an incoming student, she is thankful for 91亚色鈥檚 support during her application process, saying the 鈥渁dvice, support, and people at 91亚色 really contributed to my decision.鈥� Taline is immensely grateful for being named this year鈥檚 recipient and looks forward to exploring the numerous opportunities, both in and outside classroom settings, offered at 91亚色.

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91亚色鈥檚 community of changemakers recognized for prestigious research and impact

The , which took place April 19, recognized the contributions of researchers from all faculties and schools, and in areas including Indigenous knowledge, Black scholarship, global health, vision science, and space exploration, among others. Researchers were recognized for their prominent role in better understanding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, while 91亚色鈥檚 community of creators and scholars were praised for their contributions to art, and for mobilizing research to effect change in their communities.

Congratulations to the 18 alumni researchers who were recognized!

Learn more about their research and achievements below.

Extraordinary Research Honours

Awards in this category are among the most prestigious international and national awards researchers can receive. 

Allan Carswell, FRSC (DSc '14)

Physics Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Science

Carswell received the Order of Ontario by the Governor General of Canada for his leadership and philanthropy 鈥� as a physicist, space science innovator and as a benefactor of the Allan I. Carswell Observatory.

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Janet Walker (BA '79, MA '82, JD '93)

Professor, Osgoode Hall School of Law

Walker was vested with the Order of Canada for her expert legal authority in commercial arbitration and conflict laws, and for advancing legal procedural standards in Canada. 

Canada Research Chairs

This prestigious national program aims to attract and retain some of the world's most promising minds from all disciplines to institutions across Canada. This year, 91亚色 has welcomed two new and two renewed Canada Research Chairs for a total number of 33 chairholders.

Alan Corbiere (MES '00, PhD '20)

Assistant Professor, Department of History, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Ojibwe Cultural Foundation and Anishinaabemowin Revitalization Program

Corbiere was named a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous History of North America. His research aims to 鈥榬e-right鈥� and 鈥渞e-write鈥� Indigenous history by privileging oral traditions, Anishinaabemowin and material culture, while reinterpreting colonial records for the purpose of revitalizing language, culture and knowledge. 

91亚色 Research Chairs

The YRC program recognizes the University鈥檚 outstanding researchers and is the internal counterpart to the Canada Research Chairs program. These five-year awards provide resources to accelerate and facilitate the Chairholder鈥檚 international research profile. They are awarded for established research leaders (Tier 1) and emerging research leaders (Tier 2). This award recognizes the 14 new YRCs appointed in 2021. 

Lorne Foster (BA '76, MA '79, PhD '84)

Professor, School of Public Policy & Administration, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Director, Institute for Social Research

Foster was named a Tier 1 91亚色 Research Chair in Black Canadian Studies and Human Rights for his trailblazing work in public policy formation and scholarship on the human rights approach to inclusive organizational change. 

Sean Hillier (BA '10, MA '11)

Assistant Professor, School of Health Policy & Management, Faculty of Health
Associate Director, Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Languages

Hillier was named a Tier 2 91亚色 Research Chair in Indigenous Health Policy & One Health for his research on aging, living with HIV and other infectious disease and antimicrobial resistance, all with a concerted focus on policy affecting health care access for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 

Shayna Rosenbaum (BA '98)

Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health
Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA) Program

Rosenbaum was named a Tier 2 Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory for her research on the different forms of memory presented in the brain.  

Jennifer Steeves (BA '94, MA '96, PhD '01)

Associate Vice President Research & Innovation
Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Centre for Vision Research
Adjunct Scientist, Neurosciences and Mental Health, Sick Kids Research Institute
Adjunct Professor, Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

Steeves was named a Tier 1 91亚色 Research Chair in Non-Invasive Visual Brain Stimulation. Her research examines how the brain adapts to changes in sensory input with the loss of one eye or to direct brain damage. 

Amro Zayed (BSc '01, PhD '06)

Professor, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science
Director, Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution and Conservation

Zayed was named a Tier 2 91亚色 Research Chair in Genomics. Zayed鈥檚 research group sequences the genomes of thousands of bees to identify mutations that influence their economically and ecologically relevant traits to improve the health of Canadian honey bees. 

Remarkable & Artistic Creative Accomplishments

Awards in this category recognize artistic and creative accomplishments that enrich creative and cultural expression and understanding. It includes accomplishments in film, dance, art and more. 

John Greyson, FRSC (MA '10)

Associate Professor, Cinema & Media Arts, Faculty of Arts, Media, Performance & Design

Greyson won the Teddy for the Best Short Film for his work 鈥淚nternational Dawn Chorus Day鈥� at the 71^st Berlin International Film Festival鈥檚 Berlinale Shorts.

Mark Terry, FRSC (BA '80, MA '16, PhD '19)

Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Environment & Urban Change
Research Fellow, Dahdaleh Institutie for Global Health Research
Young Lives Research Lab; the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's Youth Climate Report

Terry received an Honourable mention from the UN SDG Action Awards for his work on The Youth Climate Report, a documentary film project.

Exceptional Book Prizes

This category recognizes 91亚色鈥檚 scholars who have produced outstanding publications lauded by their peers.   

Alison Crosby (MES '95, PhD '03)

Associate Professor, School of Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Crosby received the 2021 Lemkin Book Award from the Institute for the Study of Genocide. She co-authored Beyond Repair? Mayan Women鈥檚 Protagonism in the Aftermath of Genocidal Harm, which examines Mayan women and their search for redress for harm suffered during genocide.

B.W. Powe (BA '77, PhD '09)

Associate Professor, Department of English, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Fellow, McLuhan Centre, University of Toronto

Powe received the Media Ecology Association鈥檚 2021 Marshal McLuhan Book Award for his book The Charge in the Global Membrane.

Gregory D. Saxton (PhD '16)

Associate Professor, Accounting, Schulich School of Business

Saxton won the Academy of Management鈥檚 2021 Public and Nonprofit Division鈥檚 Best Book Award for his book The Quest for Attention: Nonprofit Advocacy in a Social Media Age, co-authored with Chao Guo (University of Pennsylvania).  

Prestigious Discipline-Specific Fellowships & Awards

This category reflects 91亚色 scholars whose leadership in the field is reflected by election to academic societies in their field and awards from these bodies.

Aleksander Czekanski (MBA '04)

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering

Czekanski was elected to the Fellowship in the Canadian Engineering Education Association for his contributions to engineering in Canada, including the creation and launch of the Mechanical Engineering program at Lassonde. 

Richard Leblanc (LLM '97, PhD '03)

Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Leblanc was named an Academic Fellow of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) for his outstanding contribution to the management consulting profession. 

Rebecca Pillai Riddell (BA '96)

Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health
Member, Royal Society of Canada

Pillai Riddell was elected to Fellowship to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences for her research on pediatric and behavioural sciences, as well as for establishing the first and largest cohort in the world studying young children through painful vaccinations over the first years of life. 

Outstanding Early-Career Researchers

This award recognizes the outstanding research contributions of faculty members who are at the early stages of their academic careers.

Sheila Colla (PhD '13)

Tier 2 91亚色 Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Conservation Science 
Associate Professor, Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change

Colla received the 2021 C. Gordon Hewitt Award from the Entomological Society of Canada for her international leadership in the conservation of pollinators, particularly bumblebees, which has translated her research into political action and policy changes. 

Extraordinary Postdoctoral Fellows

Cynthia Morinville (BA '09)

Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change

Morinville is the recipient of the SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship.

or see the full list on 91亚色's Research & Innovation website.

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91亚色鈥檚 alumni community at your fingertips

91亚色 U alumni are passionate about giving back to their alma mater, and as a student, you can gain invaluable insights from their experiences鈥攁fter all, they鈥檝e been in your shoes. Whether you鈥檙e inviting an alumni speaker for your student club, joining a Mentor Circles session, or benefiting from your professors inviting alumni guest lectures in the classroom for experiential learning, there are countless ways to tap into the wisdom and perspectives of our global community of changemakers. 

Explore the following programs whether you are a student, alumni or faculty to engage, contribute and gain from the unique perspectives of our rich and diverse community. 

Student Ambassadors

The Student Alumni Ambassador Program (SAAP) at 91亚色 is a dynamic initiative that bridges the gap between current students and the alumni community. By fostering connections with student leaders鈥攕uch as club leaders, peer mentors, recruitment ambassadors, college councils, and student athletes鈥擲AAP aims to create a sense of community that links student and alumni experiences. SAAP aims to enhance personal and professional growth while strengthening the pathway from student to engaged alumni through meaningful alumni engagement activities. Interested in getting involved? Contact Issa Abdi Jamaa, Alumni Engagement Officer at鈥�issajama@yorku.ca鈥痮r 437-774-4371. 

Student Clubs Funding

The Alumni Engagement Fund for Student Clubs supports officially registered student organizations at 91亚色 in involving alumni in their events. This fund encourages connections between student clubs and our alumni community. Whether you need a speaker, a diverse panel, or a fireside chat, we can help find the right alumni for your event. Student organizations can apply for this funding to cover event costs, such as food and more with the support of our alumni engagement team. Please contact Issa Abdi Jamaa, Alumni Engagement Officer at鈥�issajama@yorku.ca鈥痮r 437-774-4371 with questions. 

Send your application on .

Mentor Circles 

The Mentor Circles program at 91亚色 offers students the opportunity to connect with 91亚色 alumni to discuss career-related interests. Through informal meetings, alumni share insights about their job, industry, and experiences, providing students with valuable knowledge and networking opportunities. The program is flexible, allowing alumni to choose convenient times and locations, without requiring long-term commitments. This initiative supports students in navigating their academic and career paths while enhancing their leadership and interpersonal skills. Interested in getting involved? Contact Issa Abdi Jamaa, Alumni Engagement Officer at鈥�issajama@yorku.ca鈥痮r 437-774-4371. 

Use this 91亚色-exclusive hub to connect with others on a global scale, based on what matters to you most. Reach out to mentors, network with alumni and your classmates, and access events, resources, and opportunities to support your professional development. 

PAL 

The Professor Alumni Link (PAL) program at 91亚色 fosters connections between faculty members and alumni to enhance experiential learning opportunities for students. It provides support for professors engaging alumni in classroom settings by offering resources like thank-you gifts, meal reimbursements, and complimentary parking on campus. The program aims to enrich the educational experience by bringing real-world perspectives into academic settings. The program fosters networking, mentorship opportunities, and strengthens the bond between 91亚色's alumni and the academic community. Professors can access the PAL fund through the university's Alumni Engagement Team.  

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