Two alumni from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) have been appointed to the Order of Canada. A total of 80 appointments of the award were announced on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, nine of which were from the 91ÑÇÉ« community. The Order of Canada is one of Canada’s highest civilian honours and is awarded to impactful individuals who have shaped Canadian society. More information about the Order of Canada can be found on the .
Congratulations to the following LA&PS alumni who were awarded:
Rosanna Caira (BA ’80), alum
Caira is a journalist, podcast host as well as editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality and Hotelier magazines. She is recognized for initiatives that empower women to take on leadership roles in traditionally male-dominated sectors.
She serves on industry boards and committees, including the Canadian Hospitality Foundation, and co-founded the Women in Tourism & Hospitality Summit, which provides networking, mentoring, training, education and financing opportunities for women in the hospitality and culinary sectors.
Jane Laurine Darville (BAS ’89), alum
Darville is a health care administrator and community health specialist, recognized for compassionate leadership in specialized health care populations. She served as founding board member and executive director of Toronto’s Casey House HIV/AIDS hospital and as executive director of Vancouver’s Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, which provides pediatric palliative care.
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