À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Magazine 2024: Happiness
In this issue, we explore the people, policies, innovations and insights that are helping to create a world where happiness and well-being are possible for everyone
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Seizing happiness through adversity
Dr. Brian Orend (BA ’94) explores happiness while navigating the challenges of chronic illnessÌý
Dreaming in colour
How À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ grad and muralist Stephanie Boutari (BAS ’11, MArch ’14) learned to trust her gut and follow her art
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Overcoming tragedy to achieve greatness
Fifty years after their historic win, players from the 1974-75 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Men’s Basketball team share reflections
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A À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ legacy 40 years in the making
Gratitude for co-op and lifelong friendships motivates Ruhuni de Alwis (BA ’89, BMath ’89)Ìýto give back
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Turning evergreen dreams into reality
Rebecca and Dan Hope (BES ’97)Ìýrealize their life-long dream of starting a Christmas tree farm to bring joy and sustainability to the holiday seasonÌý
"Who we are as an institution starts with our people —our alumni, students, staff, faculty and partners. As À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s history attests, when we listen, collaborate and act, we achieve great things. Together, we won’t stop seeking ways to create a happier and healthier world."
— Vivek Goel
President and Vice-Chancellor, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Mehndi Boy: The courage to be your true selfÌý→
Zain Bandali (BES ’20) publishes an early-reader chapter book that explores gender norms and sense of belonging in a community
The science of happinessÌý→
First-year students hone more than their research skills by exploring what it means to be happy
Unlocking human potential through a universal basic incomeÌý→
Floyd Marinescu (BMath ’02) launched UBI Works to reframe the debate about basic income — and his message is catching on
Roadblocks that lead to beautiful destinationsÌý→
Chris Wilson (BSc ’21) charts an unconventional course to live a life with curiosity and without regrets
Adapting with intentÌý→
Simon Chan (BA ’98) identifies three key stages to navigating the non-financial aspects of retirement
Finding Indigenous communityÌý→
Robin Jones-Stadelbauer (BA ’12, BA ’22) shares how her experience as an Indigenous student inspires her current leadership role
Meet the entrepreneurs and innovators advancing happinessÌý→
Explore the journeys of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ changemakers as they build community and forge progressive solutions
A mission to create a better futureÌý→
World-class researchers shape new ways to foster happiness and personal well-being for everyone
Sharing in the good timesÌý→
Engineering traditions that create community, make memories and forge friendships that will last a lifetime
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ changed my life in unexpected waysÌý→
Gil Aburto-Avila (MMath ’70) shares why he moved from Mexico to study at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and why he gives back as an alum
More than a credential or piece of paperÌý→
Sara Konrath (BA ’02) has followed an unlikely career path that now inspires her to give back to the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
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CLASS NOTES
Clear Blue Technologies, co-founded by chief executive officerÌýMiriam Tuerk (BASc ’85), was named toÌýÌýlist.Ìý
Dr. Mike Wulder (MES ’96, PhD ’99)Ìýwas appointed as a member of theÌý for his internationally recognized innovations in the field of remote sensing for mapping and monitoring land cover.Ìý
Monica Singh Soares (BA ’05), founder of Rise Up and Soar Community, was the first South Asian to be elected to council at the Township of Southgate.
SPATULA Foods, co-founded and led by chief executive officerÌýIan Weng (BAFM ’13, MAcc ’13), appeared on Dragon’s Den, receiving offers from all five dragons.Ìý
Class notes
Catch up with news from old classmates and friends
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In memoriam
Commemorating alumni who have died
Talk of the campus
Thank you Dominic Barton
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