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In Memoriam: Father Edward Jackman
Victoria University flew its flag at half mast on June 21 in honour of Father Edward Jackman Vic 6T2, Hon. 2T0. He passed away on June 18 at the age of 81. Jackman was an avid supporter of Victoria and the University of Toronto, in addition to many other universities. He was the vice-chairman of the Jackman Foundation, a former Dominican priest and secretary-general of the Canadian Catholic Historical Association.
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Canisia Lubrin Wins Griffin Poetry Prize
Canisia Lubrin has won the $65,000 Griffin Poetry Prize for her second poetry collection, The Dyzgraphxst (McClelland & Stewart, 2020).
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A Silver Lining in Online Learning: Susanne Diatzikis Vic 8T8
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2020 Distinguished Alumni/ae Award: HyeRan Kim-Cragg Emm 0T6
The Emmanuel College Alumni/ae Association (ECAA) has named the Rev. Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg Emm 0T6 the 2020 winner of the Distinguished Alumni/ae Award for her impressive achievements in preaching and religious education, including postcolonial, feminist and anti-racist theories to address the urgent issues of our time.
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2020 Service Award Winner: Omar Patel Emm 1T7
Omar Patel Emm 1T7 was named a 2020 Service Award winner by the Emmanuel College Alumni/ae Association for his work in the Muslim community as a chaplain and psychotherapist. EC Connects caught up with Patel via email for an update.
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Adieu to Jo-Ann Graham
Emmanuel College bids a fond farewell to Jo-Ann Graham. Graham joined the College in 2014 as an administrative assistant to past principal, Mark Toulouse. Her prior position was that of executive assistant to the director of Mississauga’s Academy of Medicine, U of T. At Emmanuel, Graham was promoted to executive assistant to the principal, working for past principal, Phyllis Airhart, and current principal, Michelle Voss Roberts.
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Vic Mentorship Program – Apply to Become a Mentee Today!
Alumni Affairs & Advancement at Vic is delighted to announce the launch of the Victoria University Mentorship Program. To start, we are offering the program to Vic alumni from the Classes of 2019, 2020 and 2021!
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Senate Executive
Victoria University Senate Executive
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Welcome, Elicia La Valle!
Emmanuel College is pleased to welcome Elicia La Valle as the new executive assistant to the principal. La Valle was previously on an 18-month contract with Victoria University’s Office of Alumni Affairs & Advancement. Before joining the University, she worked as a product marketing manager for a wine importing agency. She attended the University of Waterloo and has a BA in English literature.
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Congratulations to Associate Professor Emeritus Fred Graham
A Distinguished Service Award was presented to Fred Kimball Graham, a member of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) since 1966, during the convocation ceremony at the biennial National Organ Festival (August 8-12) sponsored by the RCCO in Hamilton.
https://vicu.utoronto.ca/news/congratulations-to-associate-professor-emeritus-fred-graham/
