Arun Channan: hands-on with Habitat for Humanity
It’s been over 20 years since Arun Channan (CivE 8T0) was a practicing engineer, but his background in civil engineering led him to become a volunteer with one of Canada’s most reputable non-profit housing organizations.
Yvonne Ying: surgical outreach for those in need
Yvonne Ying (EngSci 9T6) divides her time between two worlds: as a plastic surgeon in Ottawa and volunteering her surgical skills and services both home and abroad.
Jim Courtney: stepping up at the Pan Am Games
When alumnus Jim Courtney (EngSci 6T6) filled out the application to volunteer at the 2015 Toronto Pan Am & Parapan Am Games, it was the first step of more than half a million he would take.
Claire Kennedy: climbing one of the world’s Seven Summits for the well-being of Canadian soldiers
Claire Kennedy (ChemE 8T9) has never held back when it comes to giving her time to both her alma mater and greater community, but this winter she reached new heights in her volunteerism.
Natalie Panek: aspiring astronaut and champion for women in STEM
While rocket scientist Natalie Panek (AeroE MASc 0T9) is chasing her dream of becoming an astronaut, she wants to encourage as many women as possible to follow along the way.
Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education awards scholarships to 10 U of T Engineering students
The Foundation invested in the future of engineering this week, as it awarded 10 scholarships to U of T Engineering undergraduate students.
