Those of us in Fashion ’60 have kept in touch over 65 years, getting together in different parts of the country. Many creative pursuits between us such as weaving, painting, genealogy, figure skating, horticulture and many facets of design. A talented group of golden age gals!

Joe lived a remarkably full, rich life. Growing up in Toronto’s Annex, he was shaped by post-war jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman. After studying Radio and TV at Ryerson starting in 1960, he quickly built a dynamic career in the arts.

As Public Relations Director for the National Ballet, he helped organize massive tours across 42 U.S. cities alongside dance legend Rudolf Nureyev. He also lent his PR expertise to the Ontario Science Centre, TVO, and CBC-TV.

Joe’s true legacy, however, was on the airwaves. In 1965, he joined CJRT-FM part-time to host “Folk Music and Folkways”—a legendary show that stayed on the air for 31 years, logging over 6,000 hours and 1,000 interviews. He broadcast historic moments, including co-hosting the poignant Stan Rogers Tribute in Toronto and a David Bromberg concert at Bathurst St United Church, before returning to CJRT full-time in 1980 as communications director.

Joe has taught RTA students in several Communications courses and is part of the RHO Alpha Kappa team that created two annual bursaries for RTA students that raised $50,000 to create an endowment fund to sustain those awards in perpetuity.

Jan made the 2025 CBC Poetry Prize shortlist for his poem, Memory Palace of the One-Track Oracle. He was also longlisted for his poem, Autistic Koans from the 504. Jan is an autistic writer, disability advocate, therapist and clinical scholar based in Toronto. He told CBC Books about the inspiration behind his book: “Unfortunately, stereotypes about autism are still rampant, with some rather public figures claiming autistic individuals cannot complete or perform particular tasks, poetry among them… I wanted this poem to stand as a counter-narrative, serving as a space where autistic perception could speak for itself in its own unique, unabashed ways.”

Since graduating, I’ve continued to support TMU’s student engineering teams in an advisory role. One of the most exciting groups I’ve recently been involved with is the Toronto Autonomous Systems Collective (TASC), a student-led robotics team that started as a small battle bots club and has since evolved into a full-fledged Mars-style rover team. In just under 10 months, TASC designed, built and fielded their first rover at the Canadian International Rover Challenge 2025, where they performed exceptionally well for a first-time competitor.

I began an open-access journal that digitally publishes emerging female and genderqueer scholars writing history. My team and I publish graduate students from around Canada and beyond, helping to grow their CVs while providing the public with free access to current historical research. We also do community-engagement work such as running community-nominated awards and supporting other small journals and businesses like us. This year, we’re running our first undergraduate essay competition.

Tristanne recently debuted her upcycled accessories brand, Lovetunay, at New York Fashion Week. Her collection, Panaginip (Tagalog for “dream”), features sculptural “pillow purses” crafted from reclaimed domestic textiles such as bedsheets, curtains, pillowcases and lace. Through Lovetunay, Tristanne explores sustainability, heritage and identity, drawing inspiration from Filipino craft traditions while transforming everyday materials into statement runway pieces.

I work for The Walt Disney Company in Sports Brand Solutions, managing sponsorship for all ESPN events. July 2026 marks my first time executing sponsorship for the ESPY Awards, the biggest celebration night in sports!

I worked as blogTO’s first full-time video host and correspondent for four years, where I spent my time interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, helping small business owners, documenting the city’s food and culture and sharing stories that resonate with Canadians. In May 2025, I left my position at blogTO to pursue my own content creation business, Co-sign Creative, where I’ve been working alongside brands and businesses to bring their stories to life through social video content.

Carl completed his PhD at the Royal College of Art in London in March 2025. His thesis was completed in the School of Communication and explores decolonial approaches to advertising practice. He now lives in Edgware, Middlesex, U.K.

Dena released her debut book, Self Help Me: The Book, in October 2025. The book shares honest, funny and personal stories with targeted wellness tools to process heavy emotions. Dena is a stand-up comedian who has performed throughout North America including Just for Laughs, New York Comedy Festival and Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas. She has completed yoga and mindfulness teacher training and is also a certified reiki master and breathwork facilitator. She hosts the Self Help Me podcast on The Sonar Network.

Since graduating from TMU, I have built a dynamic career within the financial services sector. My professional journey began as a financial advisor, followed by increasingly senior roles including sales manager, regional financial planning specialist and business development leader. In late 2020, I founded my own independent financial planning practice, driven by a commitment to shaping the future of financial advice. I was recently featured in The Globe and Mail/Globe Advisor’s Behind the Advice column, and I was honoured to be named Best Financial Advisor and Best Financial Planning Services by Best of Mississauga Reader’s Choice Awards

I enjoyed over 30 years as a social worker, including work in developmental services, children’s mental health and as an advocate in the now-defunct Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth. I am now proud to serve Canadians and those seeking to make Canada their home as a tribunal member at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. I am a governor in council appointee and I adjudicate in the Refugee Appeal Division.