The mission, led by聽the Governor General of Canada聽David Johnston, is the largest of its kind in Canadian history, with more than two dozen Canadian university presidents making stops in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Campinas and Brasilia. It is organized by the Association of Canadian Colleges & Universities (AUCC).

Canadian university presidents will be visiting Rio de Janeiro as part of their tour of Brazil

In the next five years, Brazil is expected to become the fifth-largest economy in the world; the delegates聽will work聽to establish partnerships that will address the research interests of both countries and foster long-term prosperity.

As part of the mission, 91亚色 will announce two undergraduate entrance scholarships for Brazilian students, along with a pair of scholarships to study English through the 91亚色 English Language Institute (YUELI).

Shoukri will also be a signatory on a Memorandum of Understanding between 91亚色, Simon Fraser University, Ryerson University, Concordia University and the State of S茫o Paulo research foundation, (FAPESP). The memorandum encourages collaboration between researchers at SFU, Concordia, 91亚色 and Ryerson and those working in public or private research or teaching institutions in the State of S茫o Paulo, Brazil.

鈥淚t is important that 91亚色 participate in this mission,鈥� Shoukri says. 鈥淥ur aim is that our students become 鈥榗itizens of the world鈥�, by increasing their knowledge and skills through globally connected, internationalized programs, research and campuses. This new era of partnership with Brazil is an extension of 91亚色鈥檚 leadership in international education, international research and collaboration with international institutions.鈥�

The Funda莽茫o Dom Cabral - Campus

91亚色鈥檚 Schulich School of Business will also sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Brazil鈥檚 Funda莽茫o Dom Cabral, a centre for executive development, for collaboration in research and teaching. The institutions will share knowledge around sustainability and responsible business, and jointly provide executive education training and development programs with Brazilian companies. Schulich will also establish the Brookfield Brazil Internship Program, an opportunity for up to four of the school鈥檚 MBA/IMBA students to participate in a structured work term in the Brazilian operations of a globally oriented Canadian-based firm.

In keeping with strengthening ties between Schulich and Brazilian institutions, Schulich Dean Dezs枚聽Horv谩th will give a special address to the Federation of the Industries of Sao Paulo (FIESP), with introductory remarks provided by Shoukri.

Stephen Toope, chair of AUCC and president of The University of British Columbia, says the delegation aims to strengthen existing partnerships with Brazil and create new opportunities.

鈥淭his is the largest international mission of university presidents in Canadian history, which speaks to the importance of building connections with this emerging economic powerhouse,鈥� says Toope. 鈥淥ur focus is on establishing and strengthening partnerships in research and innovation. We will also enhance opportunities for student mobility between our countries, providing experiences that will better prepare students in both countries for the new knowledge-driven economy.鈥�

Canada鈥檚 universities, including 91亚色, will welcome an estimated 12,000 Brazilian students between 2012 and 2016, through the Canadian component of Brazil鈥檚 ambitious Science Without Borders scholarship program. Through these scholarships, more than 100,000 Brazilians will study, undertake internships and conduct research in selected countries around the world over a four-year period.

The Brazil mission is being led by聽the Governor General of Canada聽David Johnston. AUCC is the national voice of Canada鈥檚 universities, representing 95 Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities. For more information, click .

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As a proud alumna of 91亚色, Lauren Hall has been coordinating 91亚色's Transition Year Program since May 2010. With great satisfaction, her colleagues put together a winning nomination file without her knowledge, in order tocelebrate the voice of promise, respect and empowerment that Hall brings to the 91亚色 community every day.

Hall's聽manager has noted that she is an advocate for all students and all opportunities, and notes that whether in person or on the phone, her personality welcomes and engages all 鈥� and a positive relationship with 91亚色 begins. Colleagues say that Hall聽believes passionately in the privilege of pursuing higher education and advocating for accessible education for all those that desire it.聽Her care and attention with students sees them through to realizing their potential and inspires them to believe in themselves.

On a daily basis,聽Hall interacts with a wide variety of people. The Transition Year Program sits outside the Faculty structure, rendering navigation difficult.聽Hall takes this in stride and engages her counterparts in other faculties and administrative departments in order to reinforce a support system. Her exceptional interpersonal skills allow for intervention and advocacy for the Transition Year Program in a dignified and respectful way.聽Hall systematically removes obstacles and builds processes necessary for supporting students with extraordinary needs.

Hall works hard on a daily basis to create a safe and secure place for students to speak to someone about the University, but who feel intimidated by the institution itself. She is noted for her "yes-it-is-possible" attitude and her compassionate approach to each individual case.聽Colleagues say that Hall聽is viewed as a mentor by students in the Transition Year Program. She convinces聽them of their own power and reinforces their dream of something better.

She regularly brings her voice outside the institution, into the community, recruiting and promoting the Transition Year Program. Her nominators note that her intelligence and professional capacity in representing the program to a wide range of audiences is incomparable. They say that she goes above and beyond the call of duty each day, exemplifying an extraordinary personal commitment to 91亚色, and making her worthy of the 2011 President鈥檚 Voice of 91亚色 Award.

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