Mike Dror

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Graduation Year	HBA 2011 St. Michael’s College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Human Geography Minor: Urban Studies Minor: Geographic Information Systems Switched programs from Life Sciences
Further Education	Master of Urban & Regional Planning (MPL), School of Urban & Regional Planning, Queen’s University, 2013
Career Accomplishments	Senior Planner, Bousfields Inc., Toronto Intermediate Planner, Bousfields Inc. Junior Planner, FOTENN Planning & Urban Design, Ottawa Internships in planning (before and during graduate school)
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Twitter Blog Hitting the Roads with Alternative Modes: An Evaluation of York Region’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Policies

“Seek internships and job shadowing opportunities. The more exposure you get to professional life, the better. Start networking, and start networking early. It’s most effective to network when you don’t need anything from them – when the pressure is off. If you start networking once you’re finished your degree and looking for a job, you’ll be too focused on that to make the most of it.

All that being said, cherish the theoretical courses that U of T has to offer. Once you do get out into the “real world”, it’s hard to find the time to reflect critically about your chosen field.“

Vanessa Bart-Plange

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Graduation Year	HBA 2017 New College
Inside the Classroom	Major: International Relations Major: Political Science Minor: African Studies
Alongside the Classroom	Community-engaged learning course: NEW 498H: completed while interning at the Ward 15: Eglinton-Lawrence Constituency Office, Toronto City Hall, summer 2015 International exchange: Sciences Po Reims campus, France, fall 2016
Outside the Classroom	Social convener, New College Residence, 8th Floor Secretary, MasterCard Foundation Scholars Council After-school tutor, On Your Mark, St. Nicholas of Bari School, Toronto Tutor, From 3 to 3, Firgrove Public School, Toronto Volunteer, Conference services, North American Model United Nations Leadership Certificate Program graduate, New College Member, Association of Political Science Students, University of Toronto Member, Caribbean and African Studies Writing Group, University of Toronto
Further Education	MA, Development Studies, York University (expected graduation 2019)
Career Accomplishments	Intern, MasterCard Foundation, Toronto (10 months post-graduation) Graduate assistant, GenUrb Research Project, City Institute, York University
New College Impact	The minor in African Studies offered at New College complemented my International Relations and Political Science majors perfectly, thus allowing me to have the African focus that was absent in both of my majors. In retrospect, this has contributed to my interest in public policy and education in Africa during my master’s program. The New College Writing Centre was also key in my academic development, as it helped me learn how to write academic essays, which led to A-grade averages throughout the four years. Being a part of this multicultural college also allowed me to fit in and make friends from both home and other countries, thus allowing me to settle in better and faster in Toronto within my first year, and to create long-lasting relationships till today.

“Strive to be among the best, if not the best, in everything that you do. Do not compete with any other person but yourself. And while you are at it, make sure to enjoy yourself and your relationships, because time flies by.“

Michael White

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I am also known by the name Mahkwa of the Anishinaabe Bear Clan (nindoodem).

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Graduation Year	HBA 2005 University College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: General Anthropology Minor: Aboriginal Studies
Alongside the Classroom	Archaeology fieldwork with Professor Coupland, Prince Rupert, BC
Outside the Classroom	Cinema Studies Student Union Native Students Association
Further Education	MEd, Urban Indigenous Issues, York University, 2019
Career Description	Special Projects Officer, Indigenous Initiatives, University of Toronto Urban Aboriginal Community Activator, Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres Executive Board Member, Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
In the Media	Linkedin profile “Michael White joins U of T as special projects officer to support the university’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts,” U of T News

Nana Yaa Abrafi Boa-Amponsem

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Graduation Year	HBA 2017 New College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Economics Major: Equity Studies
Outside the Classroom	Peer mentor, Economics Peer mentor, New College Residence Presented speech on behalf of the student body, Nelson Mandela Memorial Service, University of Toronto Student panelist, University of Toronto yearbook redesign Student representative and Gonfalon Bearer, Installation Ceremony of President Meric Gertler Tutor and mentor for a secondary school female student living with a learning disability Tutor, Math and English, Centre for Community Partnerships
Further Education	MSc in Public Policy, Development Economics and International Development, University of Bristol, 2018
Career Accomplishments	Analyst, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Economics Intern, Tax Unit, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ghana—performed administrative roles, worked on team projects, and embarked on field projects in banks and financial institutions. Economics Intern, Impact Infrastructure (AutoCASE), Toronto Program Assistant Intern, Zawadi Africa Education Fund, Ghana—assisted academically gifted, but financially disadvantaged, girls in Ghana to apply for university scholarships in North America and parts of Africa. That was my give-back project as I learned about U of T MasterCard Scholarship as a Zawadi Scholar.
New College Impact	New College played an instrumental role in my academic and leadership excellence. Firstly, my New College Registrars immensely supported me through course selection, deciding on my majors, and post-graduation plans. Moreover, the Equity Studies program of New College was the best option as a second major since it gave me a real-world perspective on Economics. Through this course, I was able to identify my interest in public policy and social justice. In my final year, New College awarded me with a scholarship for academic excellence, and also afforded me the opportunity to meet President Meric Gertler at a special New College Dinner. Furthermore, New College organized various leadership training programs which were very essential to my success as a student leader at U of T. I partook in various floor and house activities that improved my teamwork skills. In my final year, I was given a priceless opportunity to serve as a Residence Peer Mentor where I provided assistance to residents in areas such as Academic Success, Career Preparedness, Mental Health and Wellness. I acquired a lot of great skills and knowledge in this position.

“Balance is extremely important. Get involved in the things you love. Take care of your mental health. Study hard but don’t forget to also learn. And keep God first in all you do.“

Carol Nash

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Graduation Year	HBA 1980 University College
Inside the Classroom	Minor, Economics Switched programs from: Bachelor of Commerce
Outside the Classroom	The Varsity newspaper The Newspaper CIUT radio station CKLN radio station (defunct 2011) Association of Part-Time Undergraduate Students (APUS) Yoga Swimming
Further Education	PhD, Philosophy of Education, University of Toronto, 1989 MA, Philosophy of Education, University of Toronto, 1984 BEd, Secondary Education, Business Studies, University of Toronto, 1981
Career Description	Publisher, Tampold Publishing, 2015-present Scholar in Residence, History of Medicine Program, University of Toronto, 2012-present Program developer, Yorkville Design Centre, 2012-present Co-founder, Alpha II Alternative School, Toronto District School Board, 2006-07 Business advisor, Glentree Investments, 1996-2013 Co-founder and program coordinator, Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto, 1990-96 Research assistant, Department of Physics, University of Toronto, 1989-96 Director, Graduate Alumni Affairs, University of Toronto. 1988-90 Research assistant, Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, 1989-96 President, Graduate Students Union, University of Toronto, 1987-88 Secondary school business teacher, East York Board of Education, 1981-84

“Believe in your dreams.
Do what you love.
Take opportunities as they come.
Concentrate hard when you work.
Think about who you were, who you are now and who you want to become.
Check your work many times with fresh eyes.”

Paul Walker

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Graduation Year	BA 1961 University College
Inside the Classroom	Latin French Greek
Outside the Classroom	Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (Became president at the all-campus level for final year) Hart House Glee Club Led and played piano for a noon-time sing-along at Hart House weekly in third and fourth year
Further Education	MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary
Career Description	Student minister for three full summers: Kitimat, BC; Bradalbane, PEI; and Wabush, Labrador Worked in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley with high school and junior high students for Inter-School Christian Fellowship Ordained as a Presbyterian minister and served in three different congregations, 3rd in Vancouver Worked 2 years founding and teaching at a Christian School in Vancouver Remainder of worker years served as Chaplain in two different hospitals

“Enjoy the friends made on and off campus, but keep the focus on doing an excellent job on the studies.”

Sylvia Urbanik

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Health and Disease Minor: Immunology Minor: Sociology Switched programs from: Cell and Systems Biology Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Alongside the Classroom	Research Opportunity Program
Outside the Classroom	Executive Assistant, University of Toronto Students’ Union Leader, University College Orientation Unversity College Literary and Athletic Society Work-Study student
Further Education	Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences (Health Promotion), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 2019
Career Accomplishments	Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator, Research Impact Canada
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

Nicholas Bakewell

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Applied Statistics, Focus in Global Health
Outside the Classroom	Vice President of the Statistical Sciences Association of Students (2014-2015) Finance Co-chair of the University of Toronto International Health Program (2015-2016)
Further Education	Columbia University, Graduate Studies, 2014 MacEwan University/University of Alberta, Bachelor of Commerce, 2014
Career Description	Data Analyst/Statistician at the World Council on City Data.

“Breathe… and realise that finishing your education is not a race, it is should be thought of as a lifelong journey. Every person learns differently and at a different pace, take your time.”

Mark Bonham

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Graduation Year	BCom 1982 University College
Inside the Classroom	Accounting, Business, Economics, Business History, Capital Markets Theory
Outside the Classroom	Campaign manager, UC Lit President Fraternity member
Further Education	MSc – Economics, 1986, London School of Economics
Career Description	Investment management, insurance industry (Canada Life Assurance Company) Founder of two of Canada’s largest mutual fund companies Extensive philanthropic work in education, health and arts Senior Fellow, Massey College, University of Toronto
In the Media	Biography, Markbonham.ca Author: “A Path to Diversity: LGBTQ Participation in the Working World” (2017) Author: “Notables: 101 Global LGBTQ People Who Changed the World” (2015) Author: “Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers” (2014) Contributing author: Canadian Encyclopedia/Historica Canada – Financial Industry

“Life is short, start working on your dream projects now.”

“Keep a daily diary.”

Laura Dickson

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Graduation Year	BSc 1995 University College
Inside the Classroom	Biology Human Biology Women’s Studies
Outside the Classroom	Amnesty International – UC letter writing group
Further Education	Post-Degree Certificate in Health Promotion, Canadore College 1998 Masters of Business Administration, Royal Roads University, 2013
Career Description	Various senior level policy and advisory roles both at the Province of Ontario and City of Toronto until 2008 Chief Operating Officer of the Calgary Homeless Foundation, 2009-2011 Executive Director of Women In Need Society of Calgary Director of Families and Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta as of 2017 Recognized as one of Business in Calgary’s Leaders in 2016 Named ‘Alumni of Influence’ at the University of Toronto in 2017

“Don’t be afraid to switch academic tracks. Completion of an undergraduate degree is not a race, it’s an exploration. Learning how to learn and have a flexible and critical mindset are the most valuable outcomes. Don’t worry about competing with others, challenge yourself to new heights of learning and expansion you are your main project. Enjoy it.”

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