Jim Shedden

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Graduation Year	HBA 1986 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Philosophy Specialist: Political Science Minor: Cinema Studies Switched programs from: Specialist, Cinema Studies
Outside the Classroom	Editor, The Innis Herald Innis College Council Innis College Student Society Part-time jobs for the Harold Innis Foundation, Innis College, Victoria College, etc. Ran the Innis Film Society Secretary, SAC (overall student society for U of T at the time) Writer and layout, The Varsity Writer, SCAT! (Innis College publication)
Further Education	M.A., Political Science, University of Toronto, 1990. Specialized in Political Theory.
Career Accomplishments	Coordinator, International Experimental Film Congress (1988/89) Film progammer/film curator, Art Gallery of Ontario, plus performing arts programmer and many other roles, 1989-1998. Vice-President/Senior Creative Producer, Bruce Mau Design, 1998-2000 (ran the studio, developed business, produced the big “investment” projects for the studio, was managing editor of our own publications). Curator and Publisher, Art Gallery of Ontario (2010-present): produce all exhibition catalogues, artists’ books, collection books. Curate film and visual culture-related exhibitions including Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters; Outsiders: American Film and Photography, 1950s-1980s; working on new exhibition centred around home movies.
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Twitter IMDb Personal website Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre profile Q&A: AGO curator Jim Shedden on Guillermo del Toro’s literary side, Quill & Quire

“I’m really glad I studied Hegel, Rousseau, Dostoevsky, Shakespeare, Camus, Marx, et al. However, I’m equally glad that I’ve done all the extracurricular activities, part-time jobs, and self-initiated projects that I have. I started making fanzines when I was 14, and I’m still in publishing today. I got very involved in my own film and music projects back in high school as well and they have led me to where I am today. Do the best you can on your course work, but keep in mind that for most of us life outside the classrooms is just as important .“

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

Chris Woodford

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Graduation Year	HBA 2006 New College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Philosophy Minor: Classical Civilization Switched programs from Computer Science and Math
Outside the Classroom	President, New College Student Council, 2003 – 2004 Co-Founder, New College Spirit Squad Actively involved in NCSC and New College Orientation, 2001-06
Career Description	Lead Software Developer, Web Development Agency, Toronto, ON Professional Touring Musician Software Consultant Head of Engineering, Startup, Palo Alto, California

“Follow your passions and trust yourself. Don’t let other people’s expectations throw you off your path.“

Amy Chen

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Graduation Year	BCom 2011 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Finance, Rotman Commerce Major: Economics
Alongside the Classroom	Summer intern, Big Four accounting firm
Outside the Classroom	President, Innis Residence Council Student Representative, Innis College Council (and RAAC, Bursary Sub-Commmittee) Front Desk Staff, Innis Residence Rotman Commerce Finance Association Rotman Commerce Law Association
Career Description	Chartered Accountant Technical consultant in accounting and finance

“Be involved, meet people, have fun! Undergrad is a time to take good risks – explore what you like and don’t like. Don’t be afraid to work hard to do the things you want to do!“

Geeta Yadav

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2003 University College
Inside the Classroom	International Public Health
Outside the Classroom	Academic Appeals Committee Governor, the Governing Council Member, University Affairs Board University College Literary & Athletic Society (UC Lit)
Further Education	Dermatology Residency—Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), University of Toronto, 2015 MD, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, 2010 MHS, International Public Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, 2005
Career Description	Dermatologist Programme Analyst, UNDP, Malawi Policy Advisor, Health Canada

“Take advantage of every opportunity U of T has to offer – there are so many special corners of the university where you can meet people who have your same interests. It’s great to connect with them and to those places so you can develop even stronger support networks and bonds with people whom you may keep in your life for a long time. Take time to enjoy Toronto as well – we are lucky to live in the heart of this great city. Lastly, find good mentors. The university has tons of folks who are willing to give back to an eager learner. Ask lots of questions and figure out what it is you want to do with your life!”

Charles Freedman

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Graduation Year	BCom 1963 University College
Inside the Classroom	Commerce
Outside the Classroom	History Society Hillel Foundation Political party Debate
Further Education	PhD, MIT MA, Oxford University HBA, Oxford University
Career Description	Faculty member, Economics Department, University of Minnesota, 1969-74 Deputy Governor, Bank of Canada, 1974-2003 Consultant to central banks, primarily via the I.M.F., 2003-14

“Take your studies seriously but also get involved in interesting extracurricular activities.”

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.”

Haoyang Liang

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2012 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Computer Science Major: Statistics
Alongside the Classroom	Professional Year Experience at RIM (now BlackBerry) Summer Abroad Program to France
Outside the Classroom	HR Manager, CUAUT 2009 – 2010
Career Description	Been a software engineer after graduation in DBRS, Oracle and Amazon. Started own travel tech company, Wherego.

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

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.”

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