MPS Alumnus Ian Chesney is this year’s recipient of the Master of Public Service Excellence Award for having the highest overall average in his graduating class.
The news was officially announced at this year’s MPS Pre-Convocation Reception for the graduating Class of 2015.
On Friday, May 29th, the MPS community gathered in Toronto for the program’s Spring Mixer event at the Bier Markt. Students and alumni, spanning five different cohorts, had the opportunity to reconnect over drinks and delicious food.
The evening was also a farewell celebration for Daniel Henstra who is wrapping up his final term as Program Director, after five years with MPS. His dedication, hard work, and leadership was recognized throughout the evening and more formally in speeches from MPS Program Officer, Sheila McConnell, and incoming MPS Director, Anindya Sen.
Program Director, Daniel Henstra; Dean of Arts, Douglas Peers; Trevor Anderson; Carleigh Jackson; Erin Dessau; Jordan Hughes; and the Honourable John Milloy
Amad Abdullah has embarked on a new adventure since graduating from the MPS program in 2014. When completing his co-op work term at the Ministry of Education in Toronto, he was inspired by one of the largest start-up hubs next door. He also noticed the large impact that support and fitness advice from colleagues played on his boss’ motivation to work out and shed pounds.
Last week, Jeff Bunn shared some insight into his co-op experience and public service career with the MPS Class of 2016.
A big congratulations to our beloved director, Prof. Daniel Henstra, for receiving the Waterloo Arts Service Award tonight!
Congratulations to Matthew Johnson, MPS 2012, who recently received a Deputy Minister’s Award for his work at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) and the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA).