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Tim Wilshaw (BA Hons. International Studies ’95)

Tim Wilshaw (BA Hons. International Studies ’95)

Building a stable career in an ever-changing world Pathway(s): Business, Finance and Big Data Title: Technology Sales Leader, IBM The world is getting smaller every day. Technology’s rapid evolution continues to bring us closer together — something Tim Wilshaw has fully embraced over his 27 years and counting at IBM. With a passion for meeting […]

Claudine Brulé (BA Canadian Studies, ILST ’06)

Claudine Brulé (BA Canadian Studies, ILST ’06)

Discovering new opportunities to tell powerful stories Career Path(s): Public Affairs; Journalism; Communications & Public Relations Title: Public Affairs and Communications Attachée, Bureau du Québec à Toronto For Claudine Brulé, being adaptable to new experiences and changing circumstances has been key to her success. Whether by pursuing more education, embarking on a career change, or […]

Marie-Claire Lemay (BA International Studies ’02)

Marie-Claire Lemay (BA International Studies ’02)

Embracing change to welcome transformative experiences Pathway(s): International Affairs, Public Policy and Human Rights Title: Foreign Service Officer - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada We all have a different relationship with the word “change.” But instead of seeing it as something to avoid or fear, Marie-Claire Lemay decided to embrace it — leading her first […]

Rochelle R. Atizado (MAPI 2015)

Rochelle R. Atizado (MAPI 2015)

From Glendon campus to a powerful global career Pathway(s): International Affairs, Public Policy and Human Rights Title: Senior Advisor, Partnerships & Special Initiatives, United Nations Foundation Being named one of the country’s most powerful women is a distinction reserved for only a small group of inspirational leaders. But for Rochelle R. Atizado, a Glendon grad […]

Karine Morin (BA ’91 Translation & Women’s Studies)

Karine Morin (BA ’91 Translation & Women’s Studies)

Shattering ceilings to advocate for social justice Pathway(s): Law Title: Justice of the Peace, Minister of the Attorney General When it comes to helping people in need, Karine Morin has never shied away from taking on a challenge, having a difficult conversation or venturing where others have not. And from her time as a student at Glendon […]

Paying it forward for future students - Living and Learning in Retirement (LLIR) celebrates their 50th anniversary at Glendon

Paying it forward for future students - Living and Learning in Retirement (LLIR) celebrates their 50th anniversary at Glendon

On May 17th, Living and Learning in Retirement (LLIR) celebrated their 50th anniversary with current and former leaders and board members, long-time course directors, dignitaries, and Glendon partners and staff.  A commitment to lifelong learning is a cornerstone of Glendon College’s approach to education, and one we have long shared with the volunteer-led group Living and […]

Glendon launches Glendon Connect: Alumni Mentorship Program

Glendon launches Glendon Connect: Alumni Mentorship Program

This fall, Glendon College launched its first ever Glendon Connect: Alumni Mentorship Program, an initiative that aims to provide networking opportunities for Glendon students with alumni leaders from a variety of fields and backgrounds.  For 8 weeks each semester, participating students have the opportunity to connect with a wide range of alumni mentors for coffee-chat […]

Meet Marie Foolchand (BA French Studies ’21)

Meet Marie Foolchand (BA French Studies ’21)

Entertaining and educating the world, one TikTok at a time To those close to her, she's Marie Foolchand, a "quiet girl" with a passion for poetry and travelling. But to her audience of more than one million followers, she's better known by her TikTok handle @laframbuesaa. When Marie first joined the platform, she never expected […]

Meet Ann Cavoukian (BA’76 Psychology)

Meet Ann Cavoukian (BA’76 Psychology)

Protecting The Public’s Privacy: How Dr. Ann Cavoukian Went From Glendon Grad to Global Expert When Dr. Ann Cavoukian received the Meritorious Service Medal, she was especially touched to hear about the vetting process. “They said I had wonderful responses from people in Canada, but they said the responses I got from people outside of […]

Meet Sylvain Roy (BA’02 English, Psychology)

Meet Sylvain Roy (BA’02 English, Psychology)

Transforming Insights Into Initiatives: How Dr. Sylvain Roy Supports Ontario’s Most Vulnerable People For Dr. Sylvain Roy, a Psychology degree from Glendon offered knowledge in neuroscience, research, health policy, and of course, psychology. Today, he shares that knowledge as a Glendon professor and puts it into action as president of the Ontario Psychological Association. “There […]