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.”

Marni Goldstein

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2015 University College
Inside the Classroom	Neuroscience Psychology Switched programs from: Chemistry
Alongside the Classroom	Guide-runner at Achilles Canada for HMB473 (Exercise and Mental Health)
Outside the Classroom	FLC

“Take breaks. I regret not taking a break between high school and university.

Exercise regularly for your mental health.”

Sarah Forward

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2015 University College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Physics Minor: Math Switched programs from: Major: Physics
Outside the Classroom	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto (Big Sister in-school volunteer) Duke of Edinburgh Award Club (member, event coordinator, president) Fort York Food Bank (volunteer) Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra Internship at Princess Margaret Hospital in the Department of Medical Biophysics Volunteer at iamsick.ca
Further Education	MSc, Department of Medical Biophysics (Physics Stream), University of Toronto, 2017
Career Description	Worked at Theralase Technologies Inc. full time from May-July after graduation, before beginning her MSc. Began working in Cambridge, MA, USA, in the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School as a research technician after hearing about the job opportunity from networking at a conference. Responsible for helping students with experimental setups, tissue culture, rodent surgeries, microscopy, data processing, programming, optical waveguide fabrication, paper reviewing/editing, and many other diverse tasks.

“Don’t be afraid to ask questions and for help when you need it!”

Jessica Horwitz

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Graduation Year	HBA 2007 University College
Inside the Classroom	International Relations Economics Political Science
Outside the Classroom	UC Lit Committees Toronto Globalist Magazine
Further Education	Queen’s University, J.D. of Law, 2012
Career Description	Jessica B. Horwitz is an international trade, customs and regulatory lawyer at Bennett Jones LLP. She advises Canadian and international clients on a broad range of trade and investment matters, including import/export compliance, customs audits, trade remedies, bilateral and regional free trade agreements, WTO law, anti-corruption compliance, controlled goods and technology, economic sanctions, product regulation, corporate social responsibility and other cross-border issues. Jessica represents clients in trade verifications by the Canada Border Services Agency, proceedings before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and the Federal Court of Appeal and regulatory investigations by the RCMP, CBSA and Global Affairs Canada. Before becoming a lawyer, Jessica worked in international policy analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington D.C. think-tank where she covered trade and economic issues in the Americas. She has previously completed internships in the United States and Chile and studied abroad in Singapore.

“Professional and academic references are essential for job and post-graduate academic applications. During undergrad make sure you find a way to demonstrate your abilities to professors and employers/supervisors so that they know you (and remember you!), feel comfortable recommending you and are able to substantively comment on your characteristics to a future prospective employer.”

Henry Beissel

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Graduation Year	HBA 1958 University College
Inside the Classroom	Literature Philosophy Switched programs from: Psychology
Alongside the Classroom	Interned as a Teaching Fellow at University College
Outside the Classroom	Student publications
Further Education	Masters of English Literature, University of Toronto
Career Description	Professor of medieval and modern English literature at various universities, including Concordia University (Montréal), the University of Munich (Germany), and the University of the West Indies (Trinidad and Tobago) Founded and directed Concordia University’s creative writing program Published poet, playwright, and essayist Founded literary magazine EDGE Active in Canadian writers’ organizations such as The League of Canadian Poets as its president, the Canadian Writers Union, and the Guild of Canadian Playwrights

“Follow your intellectual passions and study the humanities as widely as possible. They form the basis of any other course of studies and will put you ahead of the pack in whatever professional career you pursue. apart from your retirement years, Your undergraduate days are the only time in your life when you can afford to pursue knowledge and understanding for its own sake. In the course of doing so you will discover a passion, if you don’t have one already. Devote yourself to what you love to do and you will eventually succeed. Vocational training is best acquired on the job.”

Maggie Cheung

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Cognitive Science Major: Psychology Switched programs from: Life Sciences, Nutrition and Food Science at Ryerson University
Alongside the Classroom	Research Assistant, The Ferber Lab
Outside the Classroom	Designer, The Varsity Victoria College Drama Society Work-study jobs
Career Description	Design Consultant, Grantbook Inc. Internship at an integrated marketing agency Freelance work in web design and developing
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“All of my past experiences put me in a really good position to enter a marketing/design role in the philanthropic sector – which is where I wanted to be, and where I am right now. I didn’t know that this was what I wanted to do all along; I just looked for a sense of satisfaction with both my work and the people I surrounded myself with.

I think the most important thing when you’re young is to not be afraid to try things out, but keep in mind that you want to learn something from each experience – even if all you learn is that something isn’t for you.”

Zoha Anjum

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Health and Disease Major: Physiology Minor: Biology
Alongside the Classroom	Research Student, Independent Research Course – HMB499Y1, Dr. Moriarty’s Lab, September 2016 – April 2017 Employed as a research student, Dr. Moriarty’s Lab, October 2015 – August 2016, May 2017 – present Research Student, Independent Research Course – CSB498Y1, Dr. Varmuza’s Lab, April – September 2015 Employed as a lab assistant, Dr. Varmuza’s Lab, September 2014 – April 2015
Outside the Classroom	Mentorship Peer Mentor, PAIR Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, September 2016 – April 2017 Peer Mentor, Medical Sciences Students’ Union, University of Toronto, September 2016 – April 2017 Senior Mentor, First in the Family Peer Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, June 2016 – April 2017 Peer Mentor, First in the Family Peer Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, July 2015 – May 2016 E- Mentor, University College E-Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, June – December, 2014, 2015, 2016 Lead Mentor, Youth Leadership and Development Program, ICNA, July – September 2014 Mentee, First in the Family Peer Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, September 2013 – April 2014 Leadership Workshop Co-facilitator, Mentorship Foundations, University of Toronto, September 2016 Thrive Orientation Leader, University College, University of Toronto, August – September 2016 Facilitator, Mentorship Resource Centre, University of Toronto, August 2016 – April 2017 Student Facilitator, PRE U of T, University of Toronto, September 2016 Secretary, Biochemistry Undergraduate Student Society, University of Toronto, June 2015 – May 2016 Project Leader, Alternative Reading Week by Centre for Community Partnerships, University of Toronto, May 2015 – April 2016 Alternative Reading Week by Centre for Community Partnerships, University of Toronto, February 2015 SciHigh Volunteer Presenter, Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, September 2016 – Present Member, Youth Health and Action Network (YHAN), Toronto Public Health, December 2015 – Present Volunteer Presenter, Brain Day Association U of T, 2014 Volunteer Captain, City of Toronto, August 2015 – present Adopt-a-Student Day, University of Toronto, November 2016 Student Volunteer, Toronto East General Hospital (now Michael Garron Hospital), September 2013 – Present Information Ambassador, Doors Open Toronto, May 2013, 2014, 2015 Poster Presentations Annual Research Day, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, February 2017 Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) National Conference, January 2016 Undergraduate Science Case Competition, March 2015 Student Talks Summer Student Research Day, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, August 2017 Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) National Conference, January 2017 Summer Student Research Program, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, August 2016 Ontario Biology Day 2016, March 2016 Publications Writer: INKspire Magazine, June 2016 – Present Primary Author: Zoha Anjum, Helena Petrosova & Tara J. Moriarty. Importance of Hemolysin III in Lyme Disease Infection. (Manuscript in preparation) Primary Author: Zoha Anjum, Helena Petrosova & Tara J. Moriarty. Short-term high fat diet has no effect on bacterial burden in Lyme disease. Journal of Undergraduate Life Sciences, June 2017 Secondary Author: Helena Petrosova, Azad Eshghi, Zoha Anjum, Nataliya Zlotnikov, Caroline E. Cameron & Tara J. Moriarty. Diet-Induced Obesity Does Not Alter Tigecycline Treatment Efficacy in Murine Lyme Disease. Front Microbiol. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00292 Event Planning Planning Committee Member, “Winter Warm Up: Skating & Social” event, First in the Family Peer Mentor Program, December 2016 – January 2017 Organizer, “Finding Research and Internship Opportunities” event, First in the Family Peer Mentor Program, September – November 2016 Organizer, Food Drive, ICNA, August 2014
Further Education	Masters of Public Health, McMaster University, 2019 Water Without Border Graduate Diploma, United Nations University, 2018
Career Description	Research student in the Moriarty Lab in summer 2017

“I would advise myself to take care of myself! It’s really easy to get caught up with school and extracurricular activities and forget about self-care. I would also tell myself to not overwork and prioritize my commitments better during my undergraduate studies. U of T is a fantastic school with innumerable opportunities, so make use of those opportunities while also enjoying your time!”

Michael Goldberg

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2003 University College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Biological Chemistry
Outside the Classroom	Intramural and Varsity sports Student clubs
Further Education	PhD, Biological Chemistry, MIT, 2008 MPhil, Bioscience Enterprise, University of Cambridge, 2004
Career Description	CEO, STIMIT Corporation Assistant Professor, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Postdoctoral Fellow in cancer biology, MIT
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

“Be sure to live a balanced life: make time for your coursework, independent learning (reading, talking to people with different life experiences), exercise, relationships (particularly family and friends, regardless of whether you have a romantic one), and fun. Your time at University is one of the most important periods of personal growth that you will experience, so be sure to challenge yourself. Always strive to be happy, to help others, and to improve.”

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.”

Lijim Lau

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Graduation Year	BSc 1988 University College
Inside the Classroom	Biophysics Human Biology
Alongside the Classroom	Research internship at Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto Research internship at Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Toronto General Hospital
Outside the Classroom	University College Literary & Athletic Society University College men’s hockey team University College Residence Council
Further Education	LL.B. University of Toronto Faculty of Law, 1991
Career Description	Practiced corporate/commercial law for 4 years with a leading Canadian law firm 4 years as in-house counsel for Warner Bros. in Hong Kong 14 years as in-house counsel for Applied Materials in Silicon Valley and Shanghai In-house counsel for Levi Strauss & Co. in Singapore and the San Francisco Bay Area since 2014
In the media	LinkedIn profile GC Powerlist

“Take advantage of all of the opportunities available to you on campus as a student! Be focused and efficient with your studying – treat it like a job, get it done, then take advantage of all of the free time you have to do something constructive. U of T has a club or organization for everything – sports, fitness, photography, music, debate, drama, etc. And it is all relatively inexpensive for you as a student. Take advantage of the time you have and the opportunities available to you.”

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