A pioneering zoologist who was among the first to study giraffes in the wild while championing gender equality.A church minister and politician who was part of Canadas early LGBTQ movement and performed one of the country's first same-sex marriages.And a professor in the Faculty of Medicine who's known around the world for his expertise on diabetes.
These are just a few of the University of Toronto community members faculty, alumni and supporters who recently joined or were promoted within the Order of Canada, one of the country'shighest civilian honours.
The latest appointees to the Order, and promotions within it, were announced today by Governor General Julie Payette herself a U of T alumna. The long list of honourees with ties to U of T include alumnae such asAnne Innis Dagg, a zoologist and feminist, andCheri DiNovo, areverend and former MPP. It also includes faculty such as Bernard Zinman, a professorin the department of medicine and a clinician-scientist at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute who was promoted to Officer of the Order for his contributions to diabetes research and for his development of advanced preventative therapies.
Prominent supporters of the university and its partners were recognized, too.
Heather Reisman, the founder, chair and CEO of Indigo, was promoted to Officer of the Order of Canada for her contributions to Canadian book publishing and children's literacy, and for her transformational philanthropy. Reisman and her husbandGerald Schwartzearlier this year donated $100 million to U of Tthe largest gift ever in the universitys history to establish the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre and the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society.
Heather Reisman, the founder and CEO of Indigo, was promoted to Officer. She and her husband Gerry Schwartz earlier this year donated $100 million to U of T to establish theSchwartz Reisman Innovation Centre and the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society(Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
In addition toZinman,thelist of current or former U of T faculty who were named or promoted within the Order islengthy. It includes:
Donald Dingwell, a world-renowned volcanologist, was named an Officer of the Order for his contributions to the field of volcanology and for promoting scientific involvement in public policy.Now teaching in Germany, Dingwell began his academic career at U of T.
Mark Henkelman, a professor emeritus in the department of medical biophysics in the Faculty of Medicine, was named an Officer of the Orderfor his pioneering contributions to the field of medical imaging. He's a senior scientist emeritus at the Hospital for Sick Children, director of the Mouse Imaging Centre and a past winner of the Killam Prize for his substantial contributions to the health sciences.
Mel Watkins, a professor emeritus in the department of economics, was named a a Member of the Order forhis contributions as a political economist and for his advocacy of social justice. He was the chief author of the 1968 federal report, known as the Watkins Report,on the costs and benefits of foreign ownership of the Canadian economy.
Josef Svoboda with crew taking measurements, circa 1980s-90s (photo courtesy of Steve Jaunzems/University of Toronto Mississauga)
Josef Svoboda, a professor emeritus of biology at U of T Mississauga and an expert on Arctic ecology, was named an Officer of the Order for his pioneering research on tundra ecosystems and for his lifelong mentorship of scientists studying the Arctic.
Ken Greenberg,an urban designer, teacher, writer and former adjunct professor in the master of urban design program in the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, was named a Member of the Order.
Anthony Miller, a physician-epidemiologist and professor emeritus in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, was named a Member of the Order for his work in cancer epidemiology as well as cancer control policies and practices.
Robin McLeod, a professor of general surgery in the Faculty of Medicine, was named an Officer of the Order for her contributions to surgical oncology and innovations in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics.
Shoo Lee, a professor in obstetrics and gynaecology who is cross-appointed to pediatrics in U of T's Faculty of Medicine, was also appointed an Officer of the Order for his contributions in neonatal medicine.
Anthony Miller, a professor emeritus in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health who has also donated to funds supporting research at U of T, was named a Member of the Order for his contributions in cancer epidemiology, as well ascancer control policies and practices.
A number of prominent U of T alumni were also named to the Order, or promoted within its ranks, in the latest round but perhaps one of the more famililar names to the U of T community is Innis Dagg, who was named a Member of the Order.
The daughter ofHarold Innis, a political economist, communications studies pioneer and namesake of U of T's Innis College, Innis Dagg obtained a master's in genetics at U of T in 1956. Soon after, at 23, she arranged to stay at a farm in South Africa using only her initials in correspondence to avoid discrimination in order to study giraffes in the wild. She's credited with being the first westerner to conduct system observations of a large mammal in the wild, even before Jane Goodall and DianFossey studied primates.
After returning to Canada and facing sexism in her field,she promoted gender equality on top of continuing her ground-breaking scientific work. In addition to being named a Member of the Order of Canada,she's the subject of a recent documentary,The Woman Who Loved Giraffes.
Anne Innis Dagg, seen here at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago feeding a giraffe (photo by Elaisa Vargas)
DiNovo, another alumna, became involved in queer activism in the early 1970s. She served as an MPP for Parkdale High Park for 11 years until leaving politics to return to the church. The first LGBTQ critic in the history of the Ontario legislature, she was named a Member of the Order for her contributions to provincial politics and her lifelong advocacy of social justice.
Other U of T alumni were recognized for contributions to everything from health care to the arts and gymnastics.
Alumnus Larry Rosen, chairman and CEO of the menswear chain Harry Rosen, was appointed a Member of the Order for establishing one of Canada's most valuable retail brands.
Duncan Sinclair, who received his master of science degree at U of T and went on to assume senior academic positions at Queen's University, was appointed a Member of the Order for his contributions to health care.
U of T alumnaCheri DiNovowas the first LGBTQ critic in the history of the Ontario legislature (Bernard Weil/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
Sister Sue Mostellerwho received her bachelor's from St. Michael's College in 1968, was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for her work helping people with intellectual disabilities.
Rev. James Scott, who graduated with a bachelors degreefrom Victoria College in religious studies, was named an Officer of the Order for his work in advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and his advocacy of restorative justice.
Alumna Joyce Hisey was named a Member of the Order as a member for her contributions to figure skatingas a judge, referee and mentor.
Alumnus Stuart McGill was named a Member of the Order for his contributions to understanding the biomechanics of the spinal column and the development of rehabilitation programs.
Slava Corn, who graduated from U of T in 1967, was recognized for her contributions to gymnastics as a judge, administrator and volunteer (photo by Paul Cunningham/Corbis via Getty Images)
Beverly Thomson, who earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from U of T Mississauga, was named a Member of the Order in recognition of her contributions to the broadcast industry, volunteerism and support of health-care organizations.
Wayne Fairhead, a graduate of the master in education program who has taught at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, was named a Member of the Orderfor his leadership of the Sears Drama Festival and for inspiring youth to take up the theatre arts.
Daniel Hays, an alumnus and lawyer who was named to the Senate by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in 1984, was made an Officer of the Order for his contributions to the province of Alberta and distinguished public service, including in the Senate.
AlumnaSlava Cornwas named an Officer of the Order for her contributions to gymnastics as a judge, administrator and volunteer.
Did we miss anybody? If you know of an Order of Canada honouree with ties to U of T who was announced in this latest round but isn't mentioned above, please let us know at uoftnews@utoronto.ca.
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