Outstanding alumni recognized:
Dorothy Dowling (BA ’80, MA ’83 RLS) received the 2016 Alumni Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the world of hospitality marketing. Dorothy has also been named the 18th most influential Chief Marketing Officer by Forbes Magazine.
Kim Madden (BSc ’11, HEALTH), whose current doctoral work at McMaster University brings new research methodologies to the field of intimate partner violence research, was honoured this year with the 2016 Young Alumni Award.
Know an outstanding AHS grad?
The awards recognize alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the health and well-being of society through their professional accomplishments, public service, and/or academic excellence. Nominations are accepted each year until the end of April via Alumni award nomination form.
AHS launches comprehensive impact report Health in 3D
Our 2016 impact report showcases the many ways AHS is tangibly improving health and well-being for individuals, communities and populations. We’d love to share these stories with you – read it online at Health in 3D, or call Wanda K. Deschamps at 519-888-4567, ext. 38427 to request a print copy.
Honorary degrees for Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Brant E. Fries
Psychologist and educator Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (pictured second from right), widely known for his pioneering work on happiness, creativity, human fulfillment and the notion of flow, addressed graduates at Fall 2016 convocation, and received an honorary Doctor of Laws.
Founder and President of interRAI Brant E. Fries (pictured third from left) was also honoured with an honorary degree at the event. Professor Fries is considered a pioneer in developing classification systems for nursing home residents, and his work has influenced global health systems for more than 40 years.
Roy Romanow receives honorary degree
The Honourable Roy Romanow, former Premier of Saskatchewan (right) received an honorary doctorate at Fall 2015 convocation. Romanow is also a former spokesperson and advisory board co-chair of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing.
Roger Mannell named Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Former AHS Dean Roger Mannell was conferred the title Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Spring 2016 convocation, in recognition of a lifetime of scholarship, teaching and administrative excellence.
