A year for reconnection for TMU alumni

Last fall TMU brought more than 1,000 alumni together for in-person and virtual events. Here are scenes from Out at the Broadview; Flourishing: A Mixer for Black Alumni and Friends; and the Alumni Achievement Awards.

By Krishan Mehta | January 17, 2023

Alumni Achievement Award recipients from left: Gregory Regis; Sabrina Craig, Business Technology Management ’19; Curtis Oland; Andrew Young, Business Technology Management ’11; Amorell Saunders N’Daw, Journalism ’88; Christina Kramer, Business Management ’90; Sangita Patel, Electrical Engineering ’02; and Timothy Muttoo, Chemical Engineering ’96.

A new year. A new beginning. For many of us, 2023 represents the opportunity to set new goals and aspirations.

For me, this year serves as an opportunity to affirm something we have been missing after a long period of uncertainty and change: connection.

Here at your alma mater, we recently held Alumni Month, which showcased a broad range of in-person and virtual events for all career stages and interests. We made the decision to expand our schedule to a full month, knowing how important it is for alumni to be seen and valued.

Two women pose for a photo on a rooftop patio.

A group of people at a bar enjoying themselves.

A group of men pose outside for a photo.

The patio at The Broadview Hotel was hopping for Out at the Broadview, a mixer for 2SLGTBQ+ alumni and friends.

Grace-Camille Munroe, manager, projects and operations, Presidential Implementation Committee to Combat Anti-Black Racism, at mixer for Black alumni.

TMU honorary doctorate recipients The Hon. Justice Gregory Regis, Journalism ’77, and The Hon. Jean Augustine with Frank Walwyn, Business Administration ’89.

Say cheese! TMU alumnae get their red carpet treatment at the Alumni Achievement Awards. Master of Social Work ’10 grads Michele Peter and Aditi Deonarine.

Curtis Oland, Fashion Design ’17, received the Isadore Sharp Outstanding Recent Graduate Award.

three people stand for a photo, the middle person holds an award.

From left: Ian Mishkel, vice-president, University Advancement; Amorell Saunders N’Daw, Journalism ’88, partner, KBRS, and Chancellor Janice Fukakusa.

We also held networking events where I had the great pleasure to meet many of you in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Montreal and Washington — just to name a few cities in the 135 countries where TMU alumni reside.

An alumni gathering of TMU grads in Montreal.

TMU grads in San Francisco for an alumni meet-up.

TMU alumni in Los Angeles.

Our geographies may be different, but what never changes is our shared commitment to strengthening our community. We’re responsive and resourceful, and we’re reaffirming the bonds that connect us. You are #AlwaysAlumni and we’re family.