Congratulations, outstanding alumni!
Krista McKerracher (BSc ’84, Health Studies) was awarded the 2018 Alumni Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership in the realm of drug discovery and development, her volunteer and mentoring activities, and her championing of women in health care.
Rachel Thompson (BSc ’15, Health Studies) is our 2018 Young Alumni Award recipient. Inspired by her two beloved grandmothers, Rachel founded a company that produces reading materials for those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive challenges. More at marlenabooks.com.
Talented new alumni recognized at Spring Convocation
Jennifer MacKinnon (BPH ’18) was our Spring 2018 Valedictorian and a highly valued AHS volunteer and ambassador throughout her undergraduate career. Today, she’s studying for her Master of Arts in child study and education at the University of Toronto.
Brianna Hanson (BSc ’18, Kinesiology) received the 2018 Alumni Gold Medal, along with recognition for distinguished academic achievement from the Department of Kinesiology. Brianna is now pursuing her master’s degree in occupational therapy at the University of Toronto.
Jasmine Lynn Bacola (BPH ’18) received the 2018 Governor General’s Silver Medal, granted in recognition of highest standing in an undergraduate degree program. Jasmine is also now studying for her master’s degree in occupational therapy at the University of Toronto.
Honorary degrees for Dr. Sandra E. Black and Dr. David A. Butler-Jones
Distinguished clinical scientist and medical doctor Sandra Black, widely known for her work in the area of brain health, dementia and stroke, addressed graduates at spring convocation and received an honorary Doctor of Science.
Dr. Butler-Jones served as the inaugural Chief Public Health Officer and Head of the Public Health Agency of Canada. He is currently the Senior Medical Officer in Ottawa, and Atlantic Region Public Health Specialist for First Nations and Inuit Health with Indigenous Services Canada. He received an honorary degree at fall convocation for his many achievements in public health and his commitment to health equity.
Two AHS researchers receive Government of Ontario Early Researcher Awards
School of Public Health and Health Systems' Sharon Kirkpatrick will study strategies to support healthy eating, and Kinesiology’s Laura Middleton will create exercise opportunities for people with, or at risk for, dementia with the help of this distinguished award. Each will receive $140K over five years, along with another $50K from the University.
