TORONTO, April 11, 2025 - The inaugural funding call of the Global Research Excellence (GRE) Fund has concluded with 91亚色 providing over $225,000 to support international research collaboration.

Launched in the spring of 2024, the GRE Fund is a key initiative in support of Engaging the World: 91亚色鈥檚 Internationalization and Global Engagement Strategy, which prioritizes deepening international research collaborations and maximizing global research impact.

Twenty-two projects across eight 91亚色 Faculties and a number of 91亚色 Organized Research Units (ORUs) have so far been funded. They have received grants of up to $30,000, involving over thirty 91亚色 faculty and dozens of collaborators from around the world. Projects are deepening international research into sustainable development, climate change adaptation and mitigation, Indigenous pedagogy, AI, disease modelling, critical minerals, LGBTQ+ rights, water sciences, urban infrastructure, migration and autonomous systems.

GRE-funded collaborations are already advancing 91亚色鈥檚 global reach. One project has seen Faculty of Health professors Christo El Morr and Vijay Mago organize an international symposium in March 2025 titled 鈥淪haping the AI Landscape: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Technology, Society and the Future of Marginalized Communities鈥� in partnership with and hosted at IIT Palakkad. Bringing together philosophers, social scientists, and AI researchers, including those from many other leading Indian institutions like IIT Bombay and IISc Bangalore, the symposium was a tremendous success. It generated insights into the social impacts of AI and great potential for further collaboration.

Another notable international research collaboration is with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in astrophysics. Supported by GRE and considerable external funding, Faculty of Science Prof. Rahul Kannan and his MIT collaborator jointly recruited a Postdoctoral fellow from New 91亚色.

More than half of the 91亚色 faculty members engaged are early-career or mid-career researchers.

鈥淪upporting our emerging research leaders is vital to the long-term success of the聽institution鈥檚 research enterprise,鈥� states Vice President of Research and Innovation Amir Asif. 鈥淕RE聽aligns with 91亚色's Internationalization and Global Engagement Strategy聽by fostering investigator-driven research internationalization. This approach leverages our faculty鈥檚 expertise, collaborations, and global networks聽to address pressing global challenges. GRE empowers our investigators to聽take strategic聽risks in聽establishing聽new or聽strengthening current partnerships by addressing聽 funding gaps at various stages.鈥�

GRE is supporting projects in 22 countries, with 13 projects engaging Global South or global Indigenous partners. GRE funding is being leveraged to support everything from exploratory discussions and workshops with new partners to grant proposal development and joint HQP training. A key goal of the GRE Fund is to ensure that we facilitate tangible outcomes within a two-year time horizon and partnerships with leading international collaborators. GRE-supported projects have applied for over $16 million in Canadian and international funding opportunities, with nearly $500,000 in external funding already invested back into the collaborations. GRE projects have facilitated collaborations with top-ranked universities, United Nations agencies, NGOs, media, and arts & cultural organizations in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

鈥淚nitiatives like GRE signal 91亚色鈥檚 global aspirations and vision to partners, peers, governments, and funding bodies that 91亚色 is committed to supporting collaborations that advance cutting edge and transformational research鈥� says Vinitha Gengatharan, Assistant Vice-President, Global Engagement & Partnerships. 鈥淲e hope to follow up on GRE鈥檚 inaugural success to deepen research ties and build on 91亚色鈥檚 global reputation by launching the next iteration of GRE in 2025. I greatly appreciate the Associate Vice-Presidents for Research's efforts to adjudicate and guide the GRE initiative to early success. I thank our faculty community, ADRs, research services teams, and international partners for their invaluable input in developing the GRE fund.鈥�  

GRE is designed and implemented by the Global Strategic Initiatives team, a cross-portfolio unit within 91亚色 International that works closely with the Office of the VP Research and Innovation and the Office of the President to advance the Global Engagement Strategy's research internationalization and reputation priorities. To learn more about the ground-breaking work being supported by the GRE Fund, click here. 聽

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91亚色 and the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto hosted the public forum and a reception to mark 75 years of diplomatic relationship between Canada and the Philippines

From academics to laypersons, more than 100 Filipinos from all walks of life gathered at 91亚色 recently, to attend a public forum on achievements and challenges that are unique to members of the diaspora in Canada.

The panel discussion followed by a reception was facilitated by 91亚色 and the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto, marking the 75th anniversary of Canada -Philippines diplomatic relations.

The turnout for the October 28 event at 91亚色鈥檚 Tribute Communities Recital Hall indicated attendees鈥� interest in learning more about their own community, while taking it as an opportunity to meet fellow diaspora members, even though it was a weekday.

Welcoming the guests and panelists, immediate past Provost and Vice-President Academic Lisa Phillips noted that as an academic institution, diversity and inclusion are 91亚色鈥檚 core values and that through teaching, research and community-engagement activities, the University is embracing differing perspectives and fostering global fluencies and cross-cultural knowledges. 鈥淭hrough global partnerships on shared goals and values, 91亚色 is committed to addressing global challenges and supporting a more inclusive and sustainable planet for all.鈥�

In her remarks, Philippine Consul General Angelica Escalona said, 鈥淢any Filipinos I met since I arrived here told me that their migration experience to Canada was not easy. But migrating to another land is never easy. It takes hard work, adapting to a new culture and way of life, learning new knowledge, skills and possibly another language, as well as personal and financial sacrifices. But most of all, it is a commitment 鈥� a commitment to a better future. A commitment to contribute to Canadian society. I am happy that even though their start was not easy, many Filipinos in Canada eventually became successful. Others, whose parents were Filipino migrants, also became very successful.鈥�

Titled 鈥淧ublic Forum on the Filipino Diaspora in Canada: Celebrating Successes and Addressing Persistent Challenges,鈥� the panel of Filipino and Filipino-Canadian leaders and changemakers shared their thoughts on the success of Filipino professionals in Canada and the barriers that persist.

Panellists 鈥� Manitoba Senator Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler; Justice Steve A. Coroza, Court of Appeal for Ontario Professor Glenda Bonifacio, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Lakehead University and Dance Professor Patrick Alcedo, School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD), also highlighted contributions for the diaspora members in academia, politics, arts, culture and society. Professor Philip Kelly, Associate Dean for Research, Graduate & Global Affairs moderated the panel, while Assistant Professor Marissa Largo, Visual Art and Art History, AMPD served as the emcee for the evening.

鈥淭onight鈥檚 discussion, led by our speakers and panellists has given us much to think about. Hopefully, the points raised will form a springboard from which we can build platforms and programs for action, to make policies that are responsive to building better communities for our community here,鈥� said Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville Tate, addressing the audiences.

The Philippine Studies Group at 91亚色 Centre for Asian Studies organized the public event with the support of 91亚色 International, which leads the University鈥檚 global engagement initiatives and partnerships.

In her remarks closing the event, Associate Vice President Vinitha Gengatharan at 91亚色 International said that the challenges overcame by the panellists resonated with many, including herself, who immigrated to Canada at an early age. 鈥淲e learned so much from your insights and experiences as you navigated your careers and professions enriched by the unique cultures, systems, and contexts of both Canada and the Philippines.

The event concluded with a reception, where community members also had an opportunity to meet with diplomats and panellists and share with them personal experiences in an informal setting.

Speaking to OMNI Television鈥檚 Paula Saraza during the reception, Philipps said there is a strong representation of Filipino students at 91亚色. 鈥淲e're very proud to have more than 400 Filipino heritage students here at 91亚色鈥� some have come directly from the Philippines. That number has been growing and we hope to see it grow further.鈥�

In the same , Consul General Escalona pointed out that it鈥檚 an excellent time to highlight the fact that the Canada-Philippines relationship is the strong people-to-people linkages. 鈥淲hat we actually want to see is, more Filipino Canadian leaders. More Filipino Canadian trailblazers.鈥�

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91亚色 and the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto are jointly facilitating the public event, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Canada-Philippines diplomatic ties

 In a rare occasion, Filipino-Canadian academic researchers and policymakers will be sitting on a panel, jointly hosted by 91亚色 and the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto.

The panellists will share their own personal experiences, both successes and struggles, while exploring possible solutions for unique challenges facing the community. The Philippine Studies Group at 91亚色 Centre for Asian Studies has organized the with the support of 91亚色 International, which leads the University鈥檚 global engagement initiatives and partnerships.

WHO:

Panellists

• Manitoba Senator Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler
• Justice Steve A. Coroza, Court of Appeal for Ontario
•  Professor Glenda Bonifacio, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Lakehead University
• Dance Professor Patrick Alcedo, School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD)

Moderators:

• Professor Philip Kelly, Associate Dean for Research, Graduate & Global Affairs
• Assistant Professor Marissa Largo, Visual Art and Art History, AMPD

WHAT: Public Forum on the Filipino Diaspora in Canada: Celebrating Successes and Addressing Persistent Challenges

WHEN: Monday, October 28, 2024, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: 112 Accolade East Building, 83, 91亚色 Blvd., North 91亚色, ON M3J 2S5

91亚色 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亚色鈥檚 fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario鈥檚 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: Gloria Suhasini, 91亚色 Media Relations and External Communications, 647-463-4354, suhasini@yorku.ca

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New and returning students enjoy a meet and greet with the University president, foreign diplomats and peers

鈥淔rom the very first day I stepped on the 91亚色 campus, what I found most appealing was the mix of students from all over the world! This led to new friendships and connections which continue to make my university experience even more rewarding.鈥� said Damor McQueen, a fourth-year political science student from Jamaica, speaking at the President鈥檚 International Student Reception on September 25.

The Student Success Mentor Lead in the Black Excellence at 91亚色 program urged his peers to build new connections and get involved in academic and extracurricular activities to make the be best of 鈥渢his once in a lifetime opportunity being presented to you.鈥� He cited his own experience volunteering last year at the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences hosted by 91亚色 that led to his current work/study student opportunity.聽

91亚色 continues to attract students like McQueen from around the world, who join the community with great enthusiasm to receive worldclass education 鈥� often work-integrated 鈥� in their chosen field, be that in the arts, science, technology or engineering.

To make high quality university education accessible, 91亚色 offers several . One such scholarship is the President鈥檚 International Scholarship of Excellence, awarded to high school applicants around the world, who are entering their first year of a four-year undergraduate degree at the university. Another scholarship popular among international students is the Tentanda Via Award. Named after 91亚色鈥檚 motto 鈥淭he Way Must Be Tried,鈥� it assists undergraduate students who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming significant personal barriers in the pursuit of a university education and progressive changemakers committed to sustainable development.

Other scholarships available for international students include Daughters for Life, the Global Leader of Tomorrow Award, and Mitacs Internships and Awards. Several attended the president's reception. For additional information, students are encouraged to visit 91亚色鈥檚 Global Engagement website.

鈥淲hile it is our intention to support you in your academic journey, you also bring a wealth of insights and strengths to 91亚色," President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton told the student audiences. 鈥淲e are thrilled that you chose us, and we look forward to what we will accomplish together. Please remember that nothing is more important than your well-being and health and we have many student services to support you.鈥�

The event organized by was also attended by China鈥檚 Education Counsels Renzhu Li and Wenjin Han; India鈥檚 Consul (Commerce & Political) Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh; and the Philippine Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville Tate and Consul Rodney Jonas Sumague.

These diplomatic representatives to Canada were not only present to celebrate their respective country鈥檚 highly talented students, but also to assure support in their new country of temporary residence. 鈥淲e wish them the very best in their courses of study,鈥� said Singh. 鈥淭he Indian Consulate remains at disposal for welfare and well-being of all Indian international students in Canada.鈥�

Diplomats were also on hand to speak to the students during the networking hour, a rare opportunity for these outstanding future leaders of the world.

By the end of the event, it was evident that many students had forged enriching new friendships that could last a lifetime, while advancing their education and career aspirations.

About 91亚色

91亚色 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亚色鈥檚 fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario鈥檚 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: Gloria Suhasini, 91亚色 Media Relations and External Communications, 647-463-4354, suhasini@yorku.ca

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Manalo noted academic connections between 91亚色 and Philippine educational and government institutions that strengthen bilateral relations  

91亚色 and the Philippines have developed a deep-rooted relationship that鈥檚 鈥渕utually beneficial,鈥� the Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo said during his visit to the University鈥檚 Keele campus on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Manalo stopped by 91亚色 on the last day of his Canadian trip, to meet with members of 91亚色鈥檚 leadership and faculty researchers with a strong interest in the Philippines and its diaspora. He was accompanied by the country鈥檚 top diplomats to Canada, including Ambassador Maria Andrelita Austria; Assistant Secretary Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga, Office of American Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs; and Toronto Consul General Angelica Escalona.

Coinciding with the Asian Heritage Month events held at 91亚色, the meeting was facilitated by 91亚色 International鈥檚 Helen Balderama, director of global engagement and partnership.

鈥淎cademic linkages facilitate cooperation that strengthens the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Canada,鈥� Manalo told the attendees, including academics who are part of the Philippine Studies Group (PSG) at 91亚色 Centre for Asian Research.

鈥淲e note the active engagements between 91亚色 and Philippine educational and government institutions,鈥� said Manalo, highlighting his country鈥檚 appreciation for PSG鈥檚 research programs and projects, conducted with funding support from the Philippines government.

鈥�91亚色 is committed to further developing strategic partnerships in the Philippines and the Filipino community in Canada that are multi-layered and multi-disciplinary,鈥� Provost and Vice-President Academic Lisa Philipps said. Philipps noted that her recent visit to the Philippines, as part of the Universities Canada Partnership Mission, offered an insight into the opportunities available for research collaborations and partnerships.

In fact, the discussions Philipps had with government officials around 91亚色鈥檚 leadership in disaster and emergency management (DEM) research led to Professors and visiting the Pacific nation 鈥� ranked among the most disaster-prone countries in the world 鈥� with its Civil Defense Training Institute.

Kennedy and Asgary, who are the associate directors of 91亚色 Emergency Mitigation, Engagement, Response, & Governance Institute, shared their experience interacting with researchers at the University of the Philippines as well as visiting active volcano sites during their recent visit to the Pacific nation. 

Kennedy said the Philippines Office of Civil Defense personnel have been invited to 91亚色 for training and collaboration, as well as to explore experiential education opportunities for students in DEM programs, including internships and placements in the Philippines.

Dance Professor who had accompanied Philipps on the trip, highlighted his positive experience engaging in partnership meetings to launch the course, 鈥淧hilippine Folk Dance and Culture.鈥� He said nearly a dozen students have enrolled in his innovative that begins later this month in the Philippines. The course is offered by 91亚色鈥檚 School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design in partnership with the University of the Philippines and other Philippine institutions. Alcedo said the course will be a window into the rich culture and traditions of the Philippines through immersive experience and will be offered to external participants in the future.

Visual art and art history Professor said her upcoming book, funded by the PSG, will be first of its kind on Filipino Canadian contemporary art published in Canada. The book, currently in manuscript stage, examines the practices and oral histories of four Filipino Canadian visual artists and their decolonial diaspora esthetics, while analyzing what it means to be a diasporic person amid a Eurocentric society.

Equity studies Professor , whose research focus includes post-disaster recovery, climate change adaptation and climate change-induced mobility in the Philippines and the Filipino community in Canada, was among the researchers present at the meeting. She told the group that more than $500,000 of a new grant for an international research study in Africa and Asia will be allocated to research in the Philippines. Su, who is a co-principal investigator on the grant noted that the fund will be used to hire researchers, invest in local communities and build capacity for research and climate change adaptation.

Professor , interim dean of the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change who is credited with establishing 91亚色鈥檚 earliest research partnership with the Philippines, in 2007, highlighted that a large number of 91亚色 students are drawn from recent immigrant communities, including the Filipino community, which is also one of the fastest growing diasporas in the country. He said 91亚色 also has attracted many faculty members of Philippine origin and that led to the creation of the PSG at 91亚色.

Kelly offered an overview of the group鈥檚 work, highlighting current projects of a few Philippine researchers 鈥� both faculty and students鈥� fostering cultural understanding through the arts and humanities. He noted that the research spans disciplines across the University, including history Professor 鈥檚 research on the commonalities between Indigenous cultures and communities of Canada and the Philippines; and politics Professor 鈥檚 research studying labour activism in the Filipino diaspora. 

At the end of the presentation, Philipps thanked Manalo and his colleagues for making the stop at 91亚色 to meet in person with 91亚色 researchers. 鈥淲e are excited to participate in the 75th anniversary celebrations of Philippines-Canada diplomatic relations, hosting several related events at 91亚色 this year.鈥�

Among the 91亚色 events planned around the 75th anniversary鈥檚 theme 鈥淏uilding Bridges, Celebrating Connections,鈥� are a panel discussion of Filipino-Canadian community and thought leaders concerning Filipino immigrant successes and barriers in Canadian labour markets, and a diaspora film festival, both planned for Fall 2024.

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Naima Sood credits University community with encouraging her to pursue an impressive array of leadership roles.

Recently, as she prepared to graduate with a degree in sociology from 91亚色, international student Naima Sood said she was leaving campus with a newfound confidence in her abilities and the freedom to use her voice, both of which she struggled to find growing up in New Delhi.

鈥淚 came from India feeling doubtful about myself, and 91亚色 truly gave me an opportunity to become the person I am today,鈥� said Sood, 22. 鈥淚 definitely feel like I鈥檓 ready to take on what鈥檚 next for me, and if there are disappointments that come my way, 91亚色 has better prepared me for that. 91亚色 has prepared me for the journey ahead 鈥� the good, bad, the ugly, all of it. I鈥檓 ready to take it on.鈥�

Over her four years at 91亚色鈥檚 Glendon College, Sood embodied the University鈥檚 mission to use her voice, experience and skills to create positive change.

She was a member of the Glendon student caucus, giving her a voice on programming choices when they were debated at faculty council meetings. She was a student representative on a committee to find a new principal for Glendon. She helped establish a Model United Nations on campus, and she was an executive on 91亚色鈥檚 UNICEF Club, which runs fundraising events and awareness campaigns about issues that impact children across Canada and the globe.

And, perhaps unsurprisingly, given her accomplishments, the University鈥檚 recruitment office hired her as a student ambassador to help prospective international students get a feel for life at Glendon.

Sood dreamed of studying abroad even before she was a teenager. Her father, who is head of operations for BBC in India and South Asia, and her mother, who teaches mindfulness, had always been supportive.

Sood arrived in Canada in 2017, after her father had travelled to Glendon to give her a virtual walking tour over FaceTime. Before long, she had fallen in love with Glendon鈥檚 surrounding north-Toronto neighbourhood, not far from the tony Bridal Path enclave, where enterprising sightseers can find rap star Drake鈥檚 opulent mansion.

But what she came to value most, as she settled into her studies, was the support she received from her peers, professors and University staff, who pushed her to reach again for leadership roles.

鈥淲hen I came from high school, I didn鈥檛 really have faith in myself that I could do it, but with the peers and the environment that Glendon created, it gave me faith in my own abilities and re-instilled that, hey, I鈥檓 capable. I can do this.鈥�

In the classroom, in the midst of all her extracurricular commitments, Sood dug deeper into the differences she was perceiving between life in India and in Canada, particularly migration policies and women鈥檚 rights. Through the coursework she completed for her minor in communications, she interrogated the implications of fake news and the explosion of social media. And she found time to pick up French, a language she had had only a passing grasp of in India.

Sood put her academic experience to use in real life, volunteering in a communications role for the Ontario Liberal Party during the four-week provincial election in 2018.

Today, Sood is trying to get a foothold in a career in communications as a content creator or production assistant. She hopes to use that as a springboard to one day produce a network series that shines a spotlight on the different practices of people and cultures around the globe, the kind of perspective her transition from India to Canada gave her when she was 18.

鈥淭he biggest thing that I鈥檝e liked about Canada is the freedom that you have to voice your opinions, the freedom that you have to say things without a judgment being attached to them and the open policy we have of just listening to on another without any feeling of anger or hatred coming in,鈥� she said.

Her parents travelled from India to watch her walk across the stage and collect her degree at convocation in June 鈥� 91亚色 U鈥檚 first in-person convocation since the beginning of the CODD-19 pandemic.

She can stay in Canada on her student visa until 2023 after which she plans to lengthen her stay by applying for a work permit once she finds her first job.

鈥淗opefully, within the next six to eight months, I can land myself a job, which I鈥檓 passionate about and excited about. And then I can start the process of finding an apartment, finding a home and moving in 鈥� the adulting will truly begin.鈥�

This year鈥檚 Glendon Convocation took place on Saturday, June 18, at Glendon Green. All 2020 and 2021 graduates who attended virtual ceremonies were also welcomed back to campus on that day in celebration of their degrees.

Une 茅tudiante originaire d鈥橧nde d茅couvre sa passion, sa confiance et sa voix 脿 Glendon

L鈥橴niversit茅 de 91亚色 cr茅e des changements positifs en encourageant les 茅tudiants et 茅tudiantes 脿 explorer des r么les de leadership

L鈥櫭﹖udiante internationale Naima Sood vient d鈥檕btenir un baccalaur茅at en sociologie et en communication de l鈥橴niversit茅 91亚色; elle quitte le campus non seulement avec un dipl么me en poche, mais aussi avec une nouvelle confiance en ses capacit茅s et la possibilit茅 de faire entendre sa voix, deux choses qui 茅taient difficiles 脿 New Delhi.

芦 J鈥檃vais quitt茅 l鈥橧nde remplie d鈥檌ns茅curit茅. 91亚色 m鈥檃 permis de devenir la personne que je suis aujourd鈥檋ui, d茅clare Naima qui a maintenant 22 ans.

Je me sens pr锚te 脿 affronter ce que l鈥檃venir me r茅serve; s鈥檌l y a des d茅ceptions en cours de route, l鈥橴niversit茅 91亚色 m鈥檃ura bien pr茅par茅 aux bonnes choses comme aux mauvaises choses, comme aux tribulations. Je peux tout encaisser. 禄

Depuis son enfance, Naima r锚vait d鈥檃ller 茅tudier 脿 l鈥櫭﹖ranger. Son p猫re, 颅qui est directeur g茅n茅ral de la BBC Inde/Asie du Sud, et sa m猫re, qui enseigne la pleine conscience, l鈥檕nt toujours soutenue.

Naima est arriv茅e au Canada en 2017. Son p猫re s鈥櫭﹖ait tout d鈥檃bord rendu en personne au campus Glendon de l鈥橴niversit茅 91亚色 pour le lui faire visiter virtuellement gr芒ce 脿 FaceTime. Elle explique qu鈥檈lle est tomb茅e amoureuse de ce quartier cossu situ茅 au nord de Toronto, pr猫s du Bridal Path o霉 se trouve l鈥檕pulente demeure de Drake, la vedette de rap.

Mais 脿 mesure de la progression de ses 茅tudes, Naima a commenc茅 脿 appr茅cier davantage le soutien de ses pairs, de ses professeurs et du personnel de l鈥橴niversit茅 et a r茅essay茅 de se lancer dans des r么les de leadership.

芦 Quand j鈥檃i fini l鈥櫭ヽole secondaire, je ne croyais pas vraiment en moi. Gr芒ce 脿 mes pairs et 脿 l鈥檈nvironnement que Glendon a cr茅茅, j鈥檃i pris confiance en mes capacit茅s et je me suis dit que je pouvais faire 莽a. 禄

Tout au long de ses quatre ann茅es d鈥櫭﹖udes 脿 91亚色, Naima a incarn茅 la mission de l鈥橴niversit茅 en utilisant sa voix, son exp茅rience et ses comp茅tences pour cr茅er des changements positifs.

Elle a repr茅sent茅 la communaut茅 茅tudiante en si茅geant 脿 un comit茅 visant 脿 trouver un nouveau principal pour le coll猫ge Glendon. Elle a contribu茅 脿 la cr茅ation d鈥檜n mod猫le des Nations Unies sur le campus qui permet aux 茅tudiants et 茅tudiantes de repr茅senter des pays, des organisations ou des dirigeants lors de d茅bats fictifs sur des questions internationales pressantes.

Elle a fait partie du caucus des 茅tudiants de Glendon et a pu s鈥檈xprimer sur les choix de programmation quand ils 茅taient d茅battus lors des r茅unions du Conseil de la Facult茅. Elle a 茅galement au nombre des leaders du club UNICEF de 91亚色, qui organise des collectes de fonds et des campagnes de sensibilisation aux probl猫mes qui touchent les enfants du Canada et du monde entier.

Le Bureau de recrutement de l鈥橴niversit茅 l鈥檃 engag茅e comme 茅tudiante ambassadrice pour aider les futures cohortes d鈥櫭﹖udiants internationaux 脿 se faire une id茅e de la vie 脿 Glendon.

En salle de classe, Naima a approfondi les diff茅rences qu鈥檈lle percevait entre la vie dans un pays en d茅veloppement comme l鈥橧nde et la vie au Canada, notamment en ce qui concerne les politiques de migration et les droits des femmes. Elle s鈥檈st servie de sa mineure en communication pour r茅fl茅chir aux implications des fausses nouvelles et 脿 l鈥檈xplosion des m茅dias sociaux. De plus, elle a appris le fran莽ais, une langue qu鈥檈lle ma卯trisait mal en Inde.

Naima a mis 脿 profit son exp茅rience universitaire dans le cadre d鈥檜n poste de b茅n茅volat, en occupant un poste de communication pour le Parti lib茅ral de l鈥橭ntario pendant les quatre semaines qu鈥檕nt dur茅 les 茅lections provinciales.

Aujourd鈥檋ui, elle tente de faire une perc茅e dans le secteur du marketing et des communications.

Elle esp猫re s鈥檈n servir comme tremplin pour produire un jour une s茅rie t茅l茅vis茅e qui mettra en lumi猫re les diff茅rentes pratiques des gens et des cultures du monde entier, le genre de perspective que sa transition de l鈥橧nde au Canada lui a donn茅 脿 l鈥櫭e de 18 ans.

芦 Ce que j鈥檃ime le plus au Canada, c鈥檈st la libert茅 d鈥檈xprimer ses opinions et de dire des choses sans 锚tre en proie au jugement ainsi que l鈥檈sprit d鈥檕uverture qui consiste 脿 茅couter l鈥檃utre sans sentiment de col猫re ou de haine 禄, d茅clare-t-elle.

Ses parents ont fait le voyage pour la voir traverser l鈥檈strade et recevoir son dipl么me lors de la c茅r茅monie de remise des dipl么mes de Glendon, le samedi 18 juin, lors la premi猫re c茅r茅monie de remise des dipl么mes en personne depuis la pand茅mie.

芦 J鈥檈sp猫re que d鈥檌ci six 脿 huit mois, je pourrai d茅crocher un emploi qui me passionne et m鈥檈nthousiasme. 脌 ce moment-l脿, je pourrai commencer 脿 chercher un appartement, un chez-moi et emm茅nager. Je deviendrai vraiment adulte. 禄

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