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The six-petaled Order of Canada medal contains a crown, a maple leaf, and the words: Desiderantes meliorem patriam

Jan 1, 2020 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T alumni, faculty and other members of the University community are named to the Order of Canada

Ian Williams smiles as he holds his Giller Prize plaque.

Nov 19, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T alum Ian Williams wins the Giller Prize for his novel Reproduction

Margaret Atwood smiles and holds up a medal topped with a crown and mounted on a ribbon tied in a bow.

Oct 27, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Alumna Margaret Atwood receives honour from Queen Elizabeth

Sisters Erika and Stephanie Savage smile as they pose together for a picture.

Oct 15, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T honours excellence and dedication of more than 100 volunteers at Arbor Awards

Portrait of Margaret Atwood, smiling.

Oct 15, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T alumna Margaret Atwood shares Booker Prize for sequel to Handmaid’s Tale

A group of 15 people pose holding framed African Scholars Awards certificates.

Oct 10, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Awards ceremony celebrates U of T's African scholars, community leaders

Rosalie Abella smiles, leaning on one elbow and sitting in a chair on stage.

Oct 8, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Human rights champion Rosalie Abella wins the Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award

Vicky Sunohara smiles while wear a military hat and uniform with insignia on the collar.

Sep 20, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

An extraordinary honour for U of T alumna and hockey great Vicky Sunohara

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

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

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

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

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