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James Roussain



Facet Description
Graduation Year

  • HBA 2011 Trinity

Inside the Classroom

  • Major: Book & Media Studies
  • Major: Indigenous Studies

Switched programs from: Architectural Studies, Cinema Studies

Further Education

  • Master of Information (Archives & Records Management), Faculty of Information, U of T, 2013
  • Master of Education, OISE, U of T, 2024

Career Accomplishments

  • Archivist, Corporate Archives, Scotiabank
  • William D. Sharpe Chief Librarian and Director of Special Collections, Kelly Library, St. Michael’s College, U of T

“Engage. Take advantage of opportunities outside the classroom. This does not mean joining every club or team, but rather finding something that genuinely interests you and exploring it a little more deeply. The colleges offer many opportunities to build community and try new things. Small clubs or associations, for example, can be a great way to meet like-minded people and give you something meaningful to do outside of class.

Your coursework is important, of course, but it is equally important to make time to explore other interests. Even committing two or three hours a week to something outside the classroom can meaningfully enrich your university experience. When opportunities arise, try to say yes.”

Clare O’Brien





Facet Description
Graduation Year

  • HBA 2020 Trinity College

Inside the Classroom

Switched programs from:

Alongside the Classroom

Outside the Classroom

Further Education

Career Accomplishments

In the Media

“Relax, it’s okay if you don’t know what you’re going to do after graduation!”

Matthew Celestial

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Facet Description
Graduation Year

  • HBA 2016 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom

Switched programs from:

Alongside the Classroom

Outside the Classroom

Career Accomplishments

  • Launched a public strategy and communications firm, Statement Strategies, working with Paramount Pictures Canada, Toonbox Entertainment, Pixar Animation Studios, Universal Studios Canada, the Toronto Animation Arts Festival International, Ado Ato Pictures, and more.
  • Outside of public relations, he is a community organizer serving on the Board of Directors committee for Queer Ontario where he advocates for LGBTQ folks across all levels of government, launching non-profit initiative Diverse Francaise for newcomers to Canada interested in learning French (July 2019) and launching Health is a Right! Foundation supporting low-income communities in third world countries with access to healthcare (September 2019).
  • Previously, he was the Director of Operations for LGBT in Capital Markets, the Director of Operations for Inclusive Love, and sat on the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee.
  • Currently working towards a legal career to complete a JD and is as well interested in academic research on hermeneutics, media strategies that shape policy, and legal interpretation.
In the Media

“1) Be present and enjoy the moment.
2) Be self-compassionate – you are doing good wherever you are.
3) Never say never. Everything comes together in full circle at some point.
4) Be kind to every single person (even the person who stole your seat on the TTC). Say thank you. Hold the door.
5) Don’t stop — even if you have multiple doors closed on you and people berating you. Keep going.“

Qi Chen

Qi Chen

Facet Description
Graduation Year

  • HBA 2012 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom

Alongside the Classroom

Outside the Classroom

Further Education

Career Accomplishments

  • Business reporter for an investment newswire
  • Purchasing agent for a tour company

“Study at the libraries more and engage with the professors.”