The donation enhances and expands student services and supports for 91亚色鈥檚 top-ranked JD/MBA jointly delivered by Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business

In recognition of a transformational $6 million gift from The Hennick Family Foundation, 91亚色 has named the unique program of supports and services in their honour. The Hennick JD/MBA provides enhanced scholarship and world-class learning experiences, further elevating the joint program鈥檚 reputation and student outcomes.

鈥淥n behalf of 91亚色, I extend heartfelt thanks to Jay and Barbara Hennick for their visionary philanthropy and their enduring commitment to the Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School over more than two decades,鈥� says President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton. 鈥淣aming this exceptional program after the Hennicks reflects their commitment, as well as that of the University, to ensure that future leaders in business and law are equipped with the knowledge, skills and values they need to drive meaningful and positive change in the world.鈥�

Jay and Barbara Hennick are prominent Canadian business leaders and philanthropists whose impact spans the fields of health care, education, and the arts. Together, they are the founders of The Hennick Family Foundation, established in 2008 to support charitable initiatives that reflect their family鈥檚 values and passions. The Foundation plays a vital role in advancing access and excellence in areas such as medical research, higher education, and cultural enrichment across Canada and around the world.

In recognition and support of the Hennicks鈥� generous donation, the University has also committed to matching a part of the funds with a further combined $2 million commitment from Osgoode, Schulich, and the University, bringing the total investment in the program to $8 million.

鈥淲e are delighted to have our name associated with such an iconic program as it approaches its 50th anniversary. By encouraging and supporting exceptional students to pursue a joint degree in business and law, we hope to broaden their perspectives and expand their career opportunities. This program will empower them to contribute meaningfully and prepare them to take on leadership roles in any field they choose,鈥� say Barbara and Jay Hennick.

The Hennick JD/MBA program combines the three-year Osgoode Hall Law School Juris Doctor (JD) law degree with the two-year Schulich School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) to create a four-year combined program. Graduates will receive a Hennick JD/MBA certificate in recognition of their dual degrees.

The joint program features a unique combination of courses to prepare students for the demands of leading-edge careers in business, law, public policy and a variety of fields in which the two disciplines intersect. More than 550 Osgoode/Schulich JD/MBA alumni hold positions of influence around the world 鈥� a testament to the exceptional training they have received.

鈥淲e are truly honoured by Jay and Barbara Hennick鈥檚 support, which will ensure that our internationally recognized JD/MBA program continues to thrive, allowing our students to pursue a wide range of career opportunities,鈥� says Trevor Farrow, Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School. 鈥淭his gift will strengthen recruitment and student support, expand programming and career mentorship, and foster further connections with our amazing alumni network across Canada and around the world. Building on current strengths, the Hennick JD/MBA program will provide students with the knowledge and perspective needed to lead in law, business, and society.鈥�

鈥淭his investment propels the JD/MBA program forward, giving us the resources to expand, innovate, and attract top students whether in law or business,鈥� adds Detlev Zwick, Dean of the Schulich School of Business. 鈥淚t strengthens an already exceptional program and positions our graduates to make an even greater impact in the years ahead.鈥�

For more information about the program, visit the website.

About Osgoode Hall Law School

A world-recognized centre of excellence in legal education, of 91亚色 has a proud history of shaping Canada鈥檚 leading lawyers, scholars and thought leaders. Committed to excellence and innovation in legal education and research, Osgoode offers a rigorous and accessible Juris Doctor (JD) program, graduate research degrees (LLM and PhD), and a wide range of professional LLMs and certificates at Osgoode鈥檚 91亚色 and downtown Toronto campuses.

About the Schulich School of Business

Recognized as Canada鈥檚 Global Business School, the Schulich School of Business offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs that prepare students for success in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. With campuses at 91亚色 and in downtown Toronto, and partnerships with leading schools worldwide, Schulich provides a global, innovative, and diverse learning experience. The School pioneered North America鈥檚 first cross-border Executive MBA and offers one of the largest portfolios of one-year specialized master鈥檚 programs. Today, Schulich鈥檚 network includes more than 37,000 alumni working in over 90 countries, and the School is consistently ranked among Canada鈥檚 and the world鈥檚 top business schools.

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TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2021 鈥� Today, 91亚色 announced that听Scotiabank will听provide $980,000 to support a variety of听initiatives听at the听Lassonde听School of Engineering for computer security research and to further advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in STEM fields.

At a time when financial markets, technologies and products have become more complex and financial crimes听are increasing,听Canadian universities can play a critical role in addressing the global shortage of trained experts equipped to tackle these crimes听鈥撎齧any of which can impact the most vulnerable such as children, newcomers and听the elderly.

The funding will support 91亚色鈥檚 Global Financial Crimes Research Fund over four years and Computer Security Program Fund for two years.

Part of the gift, named the Scotiabank听Lassonde听Financial Crimes Research 听滨苍颈迟颈补迟颈惫别, will go towards research led by 91亚色鈥檚 graduate students on global financial crimes and money laundering, with a special focus on detecting and disrupting the illicit financial flows connected to human trafficking and online child exploitation.

鈥�91亚色 is profoundly grateful to Scotiabank for their generous investment of $980,000 in support of the Lassonde School of Engineering. This contribution reflects the shared commitment of 91亚色 and Scotiabank to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields and to advancing the ground-breaking work of our researchers in the field of financial crime prevention,鈥� said Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor of 91亚色. 鈥淚n recognition of this substantial investment, the fund that supports critical research in global financial crimes will be named the Scotiabank Lassonde Financial Crimes Research Initiative.鈥�

鈥淥ur partnership with the Lassonde School of Engineering builds on a history of collaboration between Scotiabank and 91亚色 that spans five decades,鈥� says Stuart Davis, Executive Vice President, Financial Crimes Risk Management, Scotiabank.听 鈥淲e are honoured to be working with Lassonde鈥檚 students and faculty on leading-edge research to inform techniques used to combat financial crimes risk, while promoting a shared purpose to advance social sustainability goals.鈥�

The funding will also 听contribute to Lassonde鈥檚 听听鈥� expanding the K2I Academy to three GTA school boards to further enhance Grade 9-to-12 science and mathematics programs. The goal of this听initiative听is to听remove systemic barriers to access for underrepresented students in STEM and increase听student achievement and听enrolment听in the prerequisite courses needed to enter post-secondary studies in engineering. Lassonde鈥檚 K2I Academy is an innovative ecosystem of science, technology, engineering and听math听(STEM)听educators, thought leaders and partners focused on bringing STEM听experiences听to youth,听educators听and communities. K2I Academy is working with partners from kindergarten to industry to dismantle systemic barriers and to build sustainable programs that diversify representation in STEM professions. Part of the gift will also include a flexible fund which will provide $10,000 over four years to support programs at Lassonde School to help support emerging initiatives or to create future opportunities.

鈥淭hanks to the investment from Scotiabank, the K2I Academy was able to adapt programs to an online format during the COVID-19 pandemic,鈥� says Jane Goodyer, dean of the Lassonde School of Engineering. 鈥淜2I Academy was able to purchase specialized electronics and other learning materials that allowed students to participate from home at a time when many hands-on learning opportunities in STEM were cancelled or delayed. 听At Lassonde, we know how important it is to support students of all backgrounds. That鈥檚 why I am pleased we are collaborating with Scotiabank through a shared sense of purpose, determined to equip every student with the skills and values needed to succeed in STEM fields as they work toward a better future.鈥�

Lassonde听School of Engineering鈥檚 Helen Carswell STEAM Program for Women will also receive funding over four years to support grade-10-and-11 students from marginalized neighbourhoods to participate in a unique summer work-integrated learning program of paid research related to the UN Sustainability Goals while also earning a high-school credit.听High school students in the program will work on research projects related to engineering and science under the guidance of undergraduate-research-assistant mentors, high school teachers and听Lassonde听faculty. More than half of the gift will go towards sponsorship of UNHacks and Ellehacks events at Lassonde.

91亚色听is a modern,听multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91亚色鈥檚 fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to听Southern Ontario鈥檚 Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual听Postsecondary听Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning听opportunities听and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

About Lassonde School of Engineering

Located in the heart of the multicultural Greater Toronto Area, the听听补迟听91亚色听is home to engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs, representing a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners. With 11 undergraduate programs, seven graduate programs and a host of certificates and accessible study options, Lassonde is shaping the next generation of creators who will tackle the world鈥檚 biggest challenges and devise creative solutions through interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Lassonde鈥檚 creators think in big systems rather than small silos, design with people in mind and embrace ambiguity.

Media contact:听Anjum听Nayyar, 91亚色 Media Relations, cell 437 242 1547,听anayyar@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, July 7, 2021听鈥� Today, 91亚色 announced that听. will听听with a $160,000 donation to establish a bursary to benefit female-identified students and provide support for strategic programs that promote equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.

The new KPM Power Bursary will be split with $60,000 going to听female-identified students听entering their first year听in an undergraduate electrical, mechanical, space, or computer engineering program who demonstrate financial need.听An additional $10,000 is听designated to allow the KPM Power Bursary听to be granted in the 2021/22 academic year to benefit one female-identified student听entering their second year听in an undergraduate electrical, mechanical, space or computer engineering program who demonstrates financial need.听Lassonde School of Engineering鈥檚听听will receive $90,000 towards equity-focused programming that will support underrepresented youth in STEM over the next three years, including the Helen Carswell STEAM Program for Women.

KPM Power Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in customized lithium-ion battery solutions, battery management systems, global supply chain, Underwriters Laboratory certification and design for manufacturing services.

To be eligible听for the bursary, applicants must submit a one-page statement outlining their leadership and community service experience. Recipients will also be invited to apply for a four-month co-op term with KPM Power Inc. after their second year, as well as receive the opportunity to be mentored by the donor throughout their studies. The award will be renewable in the recipient鈥檚 second year, provided they remain in good academic standing and continue to demonstrate financial need. The award will continue to be adjudicated by the Lassonde School of Engineering awards committee.

鈥淲e are grateful to KPM Power for this donation which will go towards advancing equity-focused programming and empowering young women to pursue a STEM education,鈥� said Jane Goodyer, dean of the Lassonde School of Engineering. 鈥淓quity, diversity and inclusion are key values for our school and we are pleased to partner with a company that shares our vision.鈥�

鈥淲e know from statistics that only 20 per cent of females are enrolled in engineering programs and only 11 per cent are working in engineering fields,鈥� said Karen Lai, president and founder of KPM Power Inc. 鈥淭here just aren鈥檛 enough women in the pool of engineers to get into senior roles or even into jobs at engineering companies. That鈥檚 why it was important for us to support female students to create more role models and to provide financial support to remove any financial barriers students may have. We want to make a difference in engineering and do what we can to get more females into STEM.

About KPM Power

KPM Power Inc. is a Toronto based, lithium-ion battery solutions expert, specializing in Battery Management Systems.听 With the engineering credentials and global supply connections, KPM Power is positioned to be the catalyst for clean teach innovation getting to market.听 The firm strives for positive change and chooses to be a difference maker in its community, being a leader in Corporate Responsibility, and being aware of the impact the company has on its customers, suppliers and environment.听 For more information please visit

About 91亚色

91亚色听is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

Media contact:听Anjum Nayyar, 91亚色 Media Relations, cell 437 242 1547,听anayyar@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2019 鈥� Art has always been a passion for Joan and Martin Goldfarb, and a significant part of their lives. Now they are contributing $5 million to build a new art gallery at 91亚色, to help others find their own passion through art.

The Joan and Martin Art Gallery of 91亚色 will be built on 91亚色鈥檚 Keele campus, a structure that will solidify the university鈥檚 commitment to the visual arts.

鈥淲e hope the gallery will be a gathering place for people from all walks of life and different backgrounds,鈥� says Joan Goldfarb. 鈥淲e hope it will inspire the general community to learn about visual arts and visual language.鈥�

Martin Goldfarb echoes his wife鈥檚 sentiments, adding: 鈥�91亚色 will be a place for people to come and experience art, as well as share ideas with their colleagues and professors.鈥�

鈥淭his gift will provide funds to build and establish the Joan and Martin Goldfarb Art Gallery of 91亚色, which will create a focal point for the celebration of visual art to the benefit of communities within and beyond our campuses,鈥� said Rhonda L. Lenton, president and vice-chancellor of 91亚色.

The Goldfarbs previously invested $4.5 million in support of 91亚色鈥檚 School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design. The Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts has, for many years, provided students with a place to hone their skills, connect with one another and reimagine the future.

Having been involved in visual arts since they were young, the Goldfarbs know the power that art has.

鈥淎rt is everywhere,鈥� says Martin. 鈥淚t allows for creativity, new ways of expressing yourself, and new ways of thinking.鈥�

鈥淎rt is something that everybody can experience,鈥� added Joan. 鈥淏ut the commonality of visual language provides an opportunity to make the world a better place for everyone.鈥�

The university will leverage the Goldfarbs鈥� contribution with an additional $3 million toward the new gallery.

鈥淚 want to extend my deepest gratitude to Joan and Martin for their significant contributions that will strengthen and expand 91亚色鈥檚 leadership in the artistic and creative communities,鈥� said Lenton.

The new Joan and Martin Goldfarb Art Gallery of 91亚色 will be led by Jenifer Papararo, newly appointed Director/Curator.

91亚色 welcomes additional philanthropic partners to support the Joan and Martin Goldfarb Art Gallery of 91亚色.

91亚色 champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91亚色 students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world鈥檚 most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91亚色 U is an internationally recognized research university 鈥� our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91亚色 is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

91亚色 U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

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Janice Walls, 91亚色 Media Relations, 416-455-4710, wallsj@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, September 20, 2017 鈹� Toronto law firm Aird & Berlis LLP, together with its partner Randy Williamson, will support the next high potential venture to come out of 91亚色鈥檚 entrepreneurship unit with a generous donation of cash and legal services.

Aird & Berlis鈥檚 support for Innovation 91亚色鈥檚 entrepreneurship unit, LaunchYU, was announced at the program鈥檚 graduation held last night. Students who had completed an intensive 20 weeks of training in the LaunchYU AccelerateUP program pitched their ventures to an audience of industry executives, investors and government officials at the event. The three top ventures were awarded $5,000 from Innovation 91亚色. These ventures will now work with mentors throughout the fall in order to compete for the new Aird & Berlis StartupSource Market Entry Award.

Representatives of Toronto law firm Aird & Berlis LLP and 91亚色 announced an award for 91亚色 U startups. Shown left to right are: Daniel Everall, Associate, Aird & Berlis; Graham Topa, Associate, Aird & Berlis; Randy Williamson, Partner, Aird & Berlis; Rhonda Lenton, 91亚色 President and Vice-Chancellor; Robert Hach茅 Vice-President Research & Innovation; and Jeff O鈥橦agan, Vice-President Advancement.

In late January, these top three ventures will be judged on the progress they have made and their ability to take their venture to market. The top startup will be awarded $12,500 and receive an equal amount of Aird & Berlis鈥檚 StartupSource legal services. The total value of Aird & Berlis鈥檚 and Williamson鈥檚 commitment is expected to be $100,000 over the next four years.

Williamson, a Partner in Aird & Berlis LLP鈥檚 Corporate/Commercial Group, has been a member of 91亚色鈥檚 Board of Governors since 2013. He chairs 91亚色鈥檚 Alumni Board, its Pension Board of Trustees and its Endowment Fund鈥檚 Investment Committee. He is an alumnus of 91亚色鈥檚 Osgoode Hall Law School.

鈥淥ur firm鈥檚 StartupSource Group is focused on the success of the next set of Canada鈥檚 great companies, helping them organize themselves, and their investor and other partner relationships,鈥� said Williamson. 听鈥淲e also help them leverage and protect those relationships and their valuable intellectual assets. We believe that the companies coming out of 91亚色鈥檚 LaunchYU programs could be among those great Canadian successes, and we are delighted to support them in getting there.鈥�

LaunchYU has supported more than 1,850 entrepreneurs and more than 90 ventures in its first three years of operation. Open to students, faculty, staff and community members, its goal is to support high impact for-profit and non-profit ventures during their formative years.

鈥淟aunchYU engages entrepreneurs across campus and in the surrounding community to connect, collaborate, learn and succeed,鈥� said Robert Hach茅, 91亚色鈥檚 vice-president research & innovation. 鈥淓ntrepreneurship has become an integral part of the innovation culture at 91亚色.鈥�

LaunchYU has three programs that support entrepreneurs: IgniteUP, a mentorship program; RevUP, a pre-accelerator workshop series; and AccelerateUP, a four-month intensive program to support 20 ventures annually to build, launch and scale.

The new Aird & Berlis StartupSource Market Entry Award for the top AccelerateUP graduate is designed to help the winning venture maximize their opportunity for success.

听is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91亚色 students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world鈥檚 most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91亚色 U is an internationally recognized research university 鈥� our 11 faculties and 26 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91亚色 is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 295,000 alumni.听91亚色 U's fully bilingual Glendon campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Aird & Berlis LLP is a leading Canadian law firm based in Toronto, serving clients across Canada and globally. The firm鈥檚 practice encompasses all principal areas of business law, including corporate/commercial, corporate finance, banking, insolvency and restructuring, energy, environmental, infrastructure/P3, technology and intellectual property, litigation, labour and employment, municipal and land use planning, real estate and tax. The firm鈥檚 diverse client base ranges from entrepreneurs to multinational corporations.

StartupSource.ca, brought to you by Aird & Berlis LLP, is your go-to resource for news, events and information for startups and emerging growth companies. If you鈥檙e looking to raise capital, gain credibility or sell your business, A&B can help with everything from setting up and structuring your company to mitigating risks and maximizing returns.听

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Rob and Cheryl McEwen鈥檚 $8-million donation to the Leading Change campaign one of largest gifts received by the Schulich School of Business

TORONTO 鈥� Monday, September 18, 2017 鈥� The Schulich School of Business at 91亚色 is proud to announce that its new Graduate Study & Research Building will be named in honour of Rob and Cheryl McEwen, long-time supporters of the School who are known for their leadership, entrepreneurialism and philanthropy.

The naming of the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building, which will open in late spring 2018, was celebrated yesterday during an unveiling ceremony at the new building鈥檚 construction site next to the School鈥檚 Keele Street campus. Following the milestone announcement, the McEwens joined 91亚色 President & Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton, Schulich Dean Dezs枚 J. Horv谩th and other dignitaries and guests for a celebratory reception that featured an Innovation and Discovery Gallery showcasing the School鈥檚 Centres of Excellence and Research Office.

The Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building will stand among the most environmentally sustainable academic buildings in North America and is a cornerstone element of the School's Leading Change fundraising and alumni engagement campaign, which aims to raise $50 million by 2021. To date, Leading Change has raised close to $35 million. Leading Change is an initiative of IMPACT: The Campaign for 91亚色, which has a fundraising goal of $500 million with more than $350 million raised to date.

The McEwen鈥檚 $8-million donation is one of the largest gifts ever received by the Schulich School of Business. With this new donation, the McEwens have donated more than $10 million to the School.

鈥淭he Schulich community is honoured and privileged to receive this valuable support from Rob and Cheryl McEwen, two of Canada鈥檚 most inspiring philanthropic and business leaders, who understand the critical importance of continued investment in leading management research and graduate education,鈥� said Dezs枚 J. Horv谩th, Dean of Schulich School of Business. 鈥淭he Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building, as part of the overall Schulich School of Business complex, will provide an ideal environment for faculty, visiting scholars, corporate and government leaders, as well as students and other stakeholders to collaborate and engage in new research discoveries, as our School continues to remain at the forefront of management education and research.鈥�

鈥淲e are thrilled and so proud to have this opportunity to support the School鈥檚 new Graduate Study & Research Building,鈥� said Rob and Cheryl McEwen. 鈥淎s long-time members of the Schulich alumni community, we appreciate the transformational developments that have taken place at Schulich and that have helped it earn recognition as one of the world鈥檚 leading business schools.鈥�

鈥淩ob and Cheryl McEwen鈥檚 gift represents a milestone announcement in a number of ways,鈥� said Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor of 91亚色. 鈥淚t is one of the largest gifts received by the Schulich School to date, and it will enable us to continue providing new, state-of-the-art spaces for our students, faculty and staff, creating the best possible environments in which to advance the world-class teaching, learning and research excellence underway here at 91亚色. We are deeply grateful to Rob and Cheryl, longtime friends and supporters of 91亚色, for ensuring that Schulich remains one of the world鈥檚 leading innovators and global forces.鈥�

Rob McEwen, a former Schulich Graduate Business Council president who graduated with an MBA in 1978, is one of seven co-chairs of Schulich鈥檚 Leading Change campaign and sits on the Dean鈥檚 Advisory Council. The Founder and former Chairman and CEO of Goldcorp, McEwen is Chairman and Chief Owner of McEwen Mining. Inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2017, Rob McEwen was awarded the Order of Canada in 2007 and was named Canada鈥檚 Most Innovative CEO by Canadian Business magazine in 2006, among other honours. In 2005, McEwen received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from 91亚色.

Cheryl McEwen is a community leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She has received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award for her contributions to advance research in regenerative medicine and stem cells. Cheryl McEwen鈥檚 leadership roles include serving as Vice-Chair of UHN Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation, which raises money for research, education and enhanced patient care. She is also an entrepreneur, having worked for 25 years within the fashion industry, and is the founder of Make My Day Foods Inc. and the creator and manufacturer of The Veggie Puck 庐, an organic, frozen and nutrient-dense vegetable mixture to add to drinks.

As philanthropic leaders, the McEwens have invested more than $50 million over the years in support of excellence and innovation within the health care and education sectors.

Designed by the award-winning international architectural firm Baird Sampson Neuert Architects, the 67,000 square-foot building will address the need for increased student study and social space, as well as accommodate growth in new academic programs and modern research facilities to accommodate the School鈥檚 growing research activity and research culture. Schulich鈥檚 Research Office and Centres of Excellence, including the Centre for Responsible Business, the Centre for Global Enterprise, the Brookfield Centre in Real Estate and Infrastructure, and a future Centre of Excellence in Business Analytics, will all be housed in the new building.

The building will include many technical features at the forefront of environmental sustainability in North America. It will optimize the use of solar energy and use shading devices to maximize daylight. A 27-metre high solar chimney will drive passive natural ventilation and pre-heat the air intake. The building will be among the very few in Canada to incorporate Thermally Active Building Systems 鈥� radiant heating and cooling. The building will also feature a green roof and rainwater recapture system, as well as a number of other leading-edge technical features.

About Schulich

Known as Canada鈥檚 Global Business School, the Schulich School of Business in Toronto is ranked among the world鈥檚 leading business schools by a number of global surveys. Schulich鈥檚 MBA program is ranked #1 in the world by Corporate Knights, the world鈥檚 largest circulation magazine with an explicit focus on Corporate Social Responsibility, in a global survey that identifies which schools are doing the best job of preparing future business leaders for the environmental, social and ethical complexities of modern-day business. Schulich鈥檚 MBA program is also ranked #1 in Canada and among the world鈥檚 leading schools by The Economist, Forbes, CNN Expansi贸n and Am茅rica Econom铆a. Schulich is also ranked among the world鈥檚 top 35 business schools for a career in investment banking in a global survey by eFinancialCareers.com. The Kellogg-Schulich EMBA program is ranked #5 in the world by The Economist and #1 in Canada by the Financial Times of London. For complete ranking details, please visit .

Global, innovative and diverse, Schulich offers business programs year-round at its state-of-the-art complex at 91亚色; at its Miles S. Nadal Management Centre located in the heart of Toronto鈥檚 financial district; and at its new campus in Hyderabad, India. Schulich also operates a number of satellite centres in Beijing and Shanghai, China; Mumbai, India; Seoul, South Korea; Mexico City, Mexico; and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Schulich offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate business degrees that lead to rewarding careers in the private, public and nonprofit sectors, and has approximately 30,000 alumni working in over 90 countries. The School pioneered Canada鈥檚 first International MBA (IMBA) and International BBA (iBBA) degrees, as well as North America鈥檚 first ever cross-border Executive MBA degree, the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA. In addition to Schulich鈥檚 Master of Finance, Master of Management and Master of Accounting degrees, the School launched one of the world鈥檚 first Master of Business Analytics and Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure degrees. Schulich鈥檚 Executive Education Centre provides executive development programs annually to more than 12,000 executives in Canada and abroad.

About 91亚色
听is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91亚色 students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world鈥檚 most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91亚色 U is an internationally recognized research university 鈥搊ur 11 faculties and 26 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91亚色 is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 295,000 alumni. 91亚色 U's fully bilingual Glendon campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

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TORONTO, May 26, 2016 鈥� The Mirkopoulos family of Cinespace Film Studios is providing 91亚色鈥檚 School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) with a state-of-the-art facility for teaching, learning and creation using pioneering motion media technologies.

The generous $2.5 million gift from and the Mirkopoulos family has created a new 91亚色 AMPD Motion Media Studio @ Cinespace, embedded at the company鈥檚 Kipling Avenue Studio complex.

Located next to professional sound stages being used for major television and film productions, the AMPD Motion Media Studio @ Cinespace will offer students unparalleled experiential learning opportunities, with hands-on training in new media technologies as well as direct exposure to the industry they are preparing to join.

鈥淚 am delighted to acknowledge the incredible impact of this gift by the Mirkopoulos family, one of 91亚色鈥檚 most valued supporters,鈥� said Mamdouh Shoukri, President and Vice-Chancellor. 鈥淭he Mirkopoulos鈥� have been active and involved as alumni, donors and volunteers over many years, and this contribution reflects their deep commitment to the University and to providing our students with the best possible learning environments so they can become global leaders in their fields.鈥�

Opening its doors to students this fall, the AMPD Motion Media Studio @ Cinespace features two studios comprising more than 6,500 square feet of working space, plus seminar rooms and a suite of smaller studios for enhanced future development.

The new facility will enable AMPD students to explore the creation, convergence and application of next-generation arts and entertainment media technologies, with a focus on moving image production including 3D stereoscopic cinema; virtual, augmented and mixed reality; interactive performance; gaming; interactive data visualization, and more.

The AMPD Motion Media Studio @ Cinespace comes equipped with 鈥檚 markerless motion capture technology OpenStage2, eliminating the need for the bodysuits and markers currently used for film animation 鈭� for example, to track how the actors are moving. With this unique markerless motion capture technology, 91亚色 students will be able to create 3D animations, design interactive games and simulations, and integrate virtual performers for dance and theatre productions, without complicated setups.

Cinespace president Steve Mirkopoulos, brother of the late Nick Mirkopoulos, who founded the first large-scale movie production facility in Canada in 1990, announced the donation with brother Larry and second-generation Cinespace family members Jim, Chrisoula, Mike and Jackie Mirkopoulos.听 Company vice president Jim Mirkopoulos said the gift came from the family鈥檚 desire to create a value-added experience for students. 鈥淧artnering with 91亚色 will also keep Cinespace at the forefront of future cinema and new digital entertainment media.听 Content creation is the new manufacturing in our economy, and we should be supporting it,鈥� he said.

Cinespace is the also the founding sponsor of CineSiege, an annual juried showcase of outstanding productions by 91亚色鈥檚 cinema and media arts students, now in its 14^th year.听 The company鈥檚 longstanding support of AMPD鈥檚 rising young talent also includes several student awards.

鈥淭he Mirkopoulos Family and Cinespace Film Studios are kindred spirits to AMPD. They share our conviction that students are innovators and creative forces in their own right, and that they will graduate from 91亚色 uniquely equipped to lead in our increasingly competitive global economy,鈥� commented Shawn Brixey, Dean of 91亚色鈥檚 School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design. 鈥淲e are deeply grateful to the Mirkopoulos family who continue to champion this vision with remarkable energy and enthusiasm.鈥�

The Mirkopoulos family鈥檚 gift is one of the largest made to the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design as part of 91亚色鈥檚 most ambitious fundraising effort to date, . The campaign is more than halfway to its goal of $500 million in commitments to mobilize new ways of thinking, prepare engaged global citizens and build stronger communities.

is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our 52,000 students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91亚色 students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world鈥檚 most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91亚色 U is an internationally recognized research university 鈥� our 11 faculties and 24 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide.

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Janice Walls, 91亚色 Media Relations, 416 736 2100 ext. 22101 / wallsj@yorku.ca

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