My giving to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ began in 1983, and I chose areas to support that resonated with my interests.
While I worked in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, I saw those smart Health Studies students working hard with minimal scholarships so I started giving regular gifts to the Applied Health Sciences’ Senate Scholarships.
As a theatre lover, I found the on-campus theatre performances and creative set designs fantastic, but the Theatre of the Arts needed a refresh so I chose to support the theatre upgrade project.
The School of Architecture students, alumni, faculty and staff are incredibly talented. Students and two À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ alumni played a key role in developing the award-winning booth for Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF), so I started supporting the Architecture Senate Scholarship Fund to support bright, creative Architecture students. As the director of Marketing and Undergraduate Recruitment, the OUF is a critical recruitment initiative and the high-quality, innovative booth made our job easier.
No matter what I supported over the last 33 years, helping the university be the best that it can be also makes my city a better place to live. We all benefit from a university where talented people can have their ideas flourish.
As I celebrate my 60thbirthday alongside the university’s 60th, I reflect on some of my best memories: meeting my husband at the in my third year; knowing all of the University Presidents that have led À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and working closely with most of them; and working with talented students, faculty, and staff on the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ front entrance sign.
As I look to the future, I foresee a time that when the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is mentioned in conversations and in the media around the world, people immediately say “À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ – it’s one of the most innovative universities in the world.â€
I’m extremely proud of my connection to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, as a grad, staff member and donor. The people at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ do incredible work and it’s been an honour to be part of this great institution for 40 years.