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An array of several Orders of Canada - six-petaled silver medals with ribbons the colours of the Canadian flag.

Jun 28, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Meet the U of T faculty, alumni and supporters named to the Order of Canada

Nate Leipziger, wearing academic robes and his trademark leather cap, stands outside Convocation Hall.

Jun 20, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Holocaust survivor Nathan Leipciger receives U of T honorary degree. Watch his Convocation address

Mark Tewksbury grins and applauds while sitting on stage at Convocation Hall with Rose Patten, wearing academic robes.

Jun 19, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient Mark Tewksbury swam for gold, fought for justice – and had some fun. Watch his Convocation address

William Troost stands outside Simcoe Hall, wearing academic robes.

Jun 18, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Alumnus William Troost receives honorary degree for philanthropy, support of students. Watch his Convocation address

Buffy Sainte-Marie smiles mischievously as she looks through a crowd of dons, wearing academic robes.

Jun 17, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Singer, activist, philanthropist Buffy Sainte-Marie receives U of T honorary degree. Watch her Convocation address

Ted Chamberlain looks serious as he stands on stage at Convocation in academic robes.

Jun 13, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Scholar and Indigenous rights advocate Ted Chamberlin receives U of T honorary degree: Watch his Convocation address

Lorna Goodison smiles while standing an a podium and wearing academic robes.

Jun 12, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Jamaica’s Poet Laureate Lorna Goodison receives U of T honorary degree. Watch her Convocation address

Judy Goldring smiles and claps as she stands at a podium, wearing academic robes.

Jun 10, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient Judy Goldring urges grads to "engage actively in your community." Watch her Convocation address

Oscar Peterson plays a grand piano on stage at Convocation Hall, surrounded by professors in academic robes.

Jun 10, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

From Roberta Bondar to Oscar Peterson: Here are 12 famous honorary degree recipients from U of T convocations past

A don lifts the academic hood over Alan Bernstein's head as Chancellor Patten and President Gertler applaud.

Jun 10, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

"Young people have never been more important": Pioneering health researcher Alan Bernstein receives U of T honorary degree. Watch his Convocation address

Michael Moldaver, wearing academic robes, smiles from the podium at Convocation Hall.

Jun 6, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient Justice Michael Moldaver urges grads to "go forward with confidence." Watch his Convocation address

Carlo Fidani, wearing academic robes, speaks at a lectern in Convocation Hall.

Jun 5, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient Carlo Fidani made a lasting impact on local health care. Watch his Convocation address

Justice Rosalie Abella wears her formal Supreme Court Robe.

Jun 3, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Human rights champion Rosalie Abella will win the Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award

Katie Taylor, wearing academic robes, speaks at a lectern.

Jun 3, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T honorary degree recipient Kathleen Taylor encourages grads to "lead through the power of example." Watch her Convocation address

Setsuko Thurlow smiles, weating academic robes and standing against a wood-panelled wall.

Jun 3, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

‘Be agents of change’: anti-nuclear activist Setsuko Thurlow receives U of T honorary degree. Watch her Convocation address

David Naylor smiles while leaning on a polished conference table in a large boardroom, decorated with painted portraits and old-fashioned chairs.

May 31, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T President Emeritus and honorary degree recipient David Naylor tells grads "life is a team sport." Watch his Convocation address

17 winners of Awards of Excellence pose on a stage, standing in two rows for a group picture and smiling. (photo by Gustavo Toledo Photography)

Apr 29, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

'Talent, creativity and commitment': U of T students, faculty and staff receive Awards of Excellence

Gordon Cressy stands at a podium on the stage at Convocation Hall and speaks to a large audience of smiling people

Apr 24, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Seizing 'the opportunity to lead and to serve': Hundreds receive Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards

Alumni ride the rollercoaster during a SHAKER alumni event at Canada's Wonderland.

Mar 12, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Celebrating the Winners of the 2019 UTAA Awards of Excellence

Huda Idrees is an accomplished entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for diversity in the tech industry (photo by Pam Lau)

Mar 8, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Entrepreneur and U of T alumna Huda Idrees named a YWCA Toronto Young Woman of Distinction for 2019

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