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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

Charlie Keil, principal of Innis College, has been recognized with a Pedagogy Award from the Society of Cinema and Media Studies (photo by Perry King)

Feb 21, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Innis College principal recognized for excellence in film studies

U of T's Anna Shternshis and a group of musicians have been nominated for a Grammy for their world music album Yiddish Glory, based on material created by amateur authors during the Second World War (photo by Perry King)

Feb 6, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Songs from the past: U of T researcher's work leads to Grammy nomination

Photo of Order of Canada Medals. (photo by Sgt. Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall)

Dec 27, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

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

Elena Kagan speaks with U of T students who were part of the ceremony procession (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Nov 12, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan receives U of T honorary degree

George Myhal was awarded Thursday a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, for his service to the university as a mentor, donor and volunteer (photo by Steve Frost)

Nov 9, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

More than ever, the world needs leaders and problem-solvers, says alumnus George Myhal in his convocation address

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