Portraits from Principal Gifts Reception at the Gardiner Museum in Toronto. From left, 91亚色 President and Vice-Chancellor with Shan and Jaya Chandrasekar
Philanthropic support 鈥 whether through individuals, corporations, alumni or close friends 鈥 is vital to the University鈥檚 success, and many donors have supported 91亚色鈥檚 students, faculty, researchers and athletes. 91亚色鈥檚 growing donor community has come to represent a important component of the University鈥檚 ongoing development and success, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, academic 聽recruitment, research and student financial aid.
To celebrate and recognize the University鈥檚 generous donors for their continuing support, 91亚色 launched the White Rose Society at a special donor recognition event on Oct. 22, hosted at Toronto鈥檚 Gardiner Museum. Nearly 70 of the University鈥檚 most significant benefactors attended the event to help usher in the new recognition society.
鈥淎s we look back at 91亚色鈥檚 journey, it鈥檚 the support of donors like you that has opened our minds to the possibilities we can create for the future of 91亚色,鈥 said Mamdouh Shoukri, 91亚色 president and vice-chancellor. 鈥淲ith your valuable contributions, 91亚色 will continue solidifying its position as a globally leading university with a unique and diverse range of program offerings and research strengths that prepare students to discover innovative solutions to the issues facing our world.鈥
Portraits from Principal Gifts Reception at the Gardiner Museum in Toronto. Above, from left, School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design Dean Shawn Brixey, Joan and Martin Goldfarb.
The White Rose Society, named in honour of the White Rose of the House of 91亚色, an important symbol for the University, will recognize donors who have contributed a lifetime total of $25,000 or more to 91亚色, or who have remembered the University through a planned gift. The Society comprises the White Rose Chancellor鈥檚 Circle (for gifts of $1 million+), the White Rose President鈥檚 Circle (for gifts of $25,000+) and the White Rose Legacy Circle (for planned gifts).
91亚色 Chancellor Greg Sorbara
鈥淭he White Rose Society is an important way for the University to publicly celebrate and honour valued benefactors who are helping to shape 91亚色鈥檚 future,鈥 said Jeff O鈥橦agan, vice-president advancement. New members of the White Rose Chancellor鈥檚 Circle received an official certificate welcoming them to the society, a personalized letter from Chancellor Greg Sorbara and a commemorative White Rose pin.
"As a two-time alumnus of this great academic institution, I know first hand the kind of experiences and opportunities that you as donors are helping to create for students, faculty, staff and researchers at 91亚色," said Chancellor Sorbara. "It is a privilege to stand among this exceptional group of Canada's most important business and civic leaders and celebrate the impact that you've made 聽for 91亚色, which no doubt will be felt for generations to come.鈥