Osgoode Hall Law School recently welcomed back alumnus Dionysios 鈥淒ennis鈥 Apostolides (LLB 鈥83) and his wife, Sophia Voumvakis, for a campus visit marked by reflection, gratitude, and a shared commitment to expanding access to legal education. Dennis arrived in Canada from Greece with a dream of becoming a lawyer. During his time at Osgoode, […]
Priti Sesha (MBA 鈥96) knows firsthand the transformative impact of education. Her decision to pursue an MBA at Schulich marked a turning point in her life, opening doors to new possibilities and shaping both her career and perspective on the world. Living on campus allowed Priti to immerse herself in the vibrant Schulich community. Surrounded […]
Imagine you won $1M in the lottery. What would you do with your winnings? Pay down the mortgage? Take a five-star vacation? Set money aside for your parents, your kids, and your retirement? I bet you鈥檇 set money aside for charity too - maybe to fund a scholarship or advance lifesaving research? Most of us don鈥檛 have […]
When Ann Ball (BA '88, BA '10) reflects on her years at 91亚色, she remembers an environment alive with thought, debate and possibility. 鈥淢y overall memory of 91亚色 is being among students from diverse backgrounds and sensibilities while being instructed by encouraging, creative professors and teaching assistants,鈥 Ann says. Decades later, those same values […]
By Kelli Preston (LLB 鈥02) As you embark on a new year filled with possibilities, consider prioritizing resolutions that ensure lasting financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Take these proactive steps in wealth and estate planning to safeguard your legacy and make certain that your wishes are honoured: Make a […]
When asked what inspired him to leave a future legacy gift for 91亚色, Tyler Ward (BA 鈥10, MA 鈥19) explains, 鈥淚t鈥檚 not about leaving a legacy, it鈥檚 about enriching future generations. For me, it鈥檚 not just something to do, but it鈥檚 a personal mission.鈥 That mission was shaped early in life through his exposure […]
Ways to Give From funding desperately needed scholarships and research to creating world-class facilities and groundbreaking teaching methods, donations to 91亚色 help make it one of Canada鈥檚 leading universities. Your generosity is helping create a new generation of Canadian leaders who will not only go on to change their community, but continue the tradition […]
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Sunnuz Sarah Taheri was a vibrant, charming young artist who expressed her passions through singing, poetry, painting and other visual arts. She took an active role in furthering women鈥檚 rights, protecting the environment, politics, philosophy, her community and society, and the plight of the poor. Taheri completed a BA in English at 91亚色 in 2005, […]
Positive energy is more than just a feel-good fad for Shawnette Bankasingh (BA 鈥14, BEd 鈥15); it is something the 91亚色 alumna believes will impact people鈥檚 lives for the better. 鈥淥nce you give good energy, it will always come back to you in various ways,鈥 she says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a good practice of paying it […]