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OUR SUPPORTERS
Our volunteers and donors play a vital role in elevating the work of the University. Through their commitment of time, leadership and resources, they are setting the pace for philanthropy in Canada.
Our volunteers and donors play a vital role in elevating the work of the University. Through their commitment of time, leadership and resources, they are setting the pace for philanthropy in Canada.
OUR DONOR STORIES
Beatrice and Arthur Minden Foundation
The Beatrice and Arthur Minden Foundation establishes a Symposium on the Environment and a Graduate Research Fellowship.
MESSAGES FROM DONORS
A great contributor to the world.
– Mayuran Ganesathas, February 20, 2019.
UofT and the B.Comm program changed my life by helping me learn about myself, develop my intellectual abilities, critical thinking, thought processes and a yearning for life long learning and study.
– Marcin Kiersnowski, February 19, 2019.
Remembering our friends' mother and grandmother with a gift to the Tanz Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases
– Heidi Deschenes, February 19, 2019.
Jasmine was one of the most passionate students U of T ever had the honour of having. Although she will never realize her potential, may her award inspire others to continue where she left off.
– Anonymous Donor, February 13, 2019.
My dream started at UT in 1970. I met my wife there and got married at Knox College Chapel in 1977. My youngest daughter graduated from Mississauga Campus in 2015.If I can help at all in Taiwan,Asean
– Anonymous Donor, January 31, 2019.
I remember the buildings and libraries well, around King's College Circle.
– Gary McKay, January 17, 2019.
Proud to support Varsity Blues Women's Volleyball program! Graduates are incredible leaders and difference-makers in sport, law, medicine, education and so much more.
– Anonymous Donor, January 16, 2019.
I have had a wonderful career teaching physical education and coaching sports. I am grateful to the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at U of T for giving me my foundation and inspiration
– Heli Oder, January 5, 2019.
New College in the 1960s was my pathway to my career as an academic, to a life of scholarship, and to the excitement of intellectual and political engagement. Thank you.
– Bernard Cooperman, December 31, 2018.
U of T Nursing allowed me to pursue a career in healthcare. The faculty taught me to always be a critical thinker and problem solve using the research process.
– Anonymous Donor, December 31, 2018.
I was able to study the great works of literature through the lens of Jungian literary criticism.
– steve black, December 30, 2018.
Helped me in my life work
– John Marcus Kirby, December 29, 2018.
My wife, my career and now my kids (2 of them are UC undergrads) are a result of UofT. Deep gratitude for this great place that is a forever part of our family!
– Peter Guo, December 28, 2018.
I learned to look at my life in a completely different way.
– Bruce Kaufmann, December 28, 2018.
I believe in low cost education for everyone.
– Anonymous Donor, December 27, 2018.
Glad to give back to the school that gave me so much!
– George Ng, December 26, 2018.
How did U of T impact my life? More than anything else, at U of T...surrounded by talented classmates...I developed ambition.
– Michael Garratt, December 26, 2018.
a forever grateful emeritus professor of Medicine
– Marvin Tile, December 25, 2018.
UofT MHI program really changed my career when I was struggling to switch from research oriented science career to practical health informatics career. I want to return and payback the support!
– Anonymous Donor, December 25, 2018.
My daughter Tishani Sritharan is a U of T alumnus. It's a great cause and an honour to support UoT and this initiative by Tamil community with the support of UoT.
– Thurairajah Sritharan, December 23, 2018.
In memory of Alejo Duque...
– Claudia GonzalezMargry, December 22, 2018.
U of T is a great university.
– John Smart, December 21, 2018.
Water polo helped my daughter find friends for life and discover that university time is best time in life.
– Miodrag Stojanovic, December 20, 2018.
UT Graduate Studies led me to a great career.
– Anonymous Donor, December 20, 2018.
First rate Faculty of Music, and music is a core of modern society.
– Prabhat Jha, December 20, 2018.
U of T is home!
– Anonymous Donor, December 20, 2018.
Great medical School, love Hart House, love the campus
– Peter Watson, December 17, 2018.
My M.ed (OISE) enabled me to make career progress. I was a principal of a high school when I took the M.Ed and then became a
– Murlidhar Pendharkar, December 16, 2018.
One of the values that my wife and I hold dear is to “give back” to those institutions and organizations that represent our values and are meaningful to us. It is my turn to give back to Meds School
– Harvey Socol, December 15, 2018.
I am a former employee of U of T and was very proud to work there. It is a great institution for students and staff alike. I was happy to be associated with UofT and want to see its continued success
– Audrey Johnson, December 13, 2018.
Graduating is the best thing that happened to me. It was my major goal after being diagnosed with a mental illness. It has set me up for a great future!
– Neil Abray, December 12, 2018.
Great to be helpful!
– Alvin Jilei Zhang, December 10, 2018.
I've had a wonderful time at U of T because of the wonderful support community here and teaching excellence!
– Xia Zhu, December 10, 2018.
happy to give back!
– Ramon Goomber, December 10, 2018.
As a pharmacy student, donations from alumni provided me with once in a lifetime internship opportunities (e.g World Health Organization in Geneva, St. Mary's Hospital in Uganda). Paying it forward!
– Tiana Tilli, December 10, 2018.
Giving back to Engineering at University of Toronto. We thankful for the education given to myself, my husband, daughter and son.
– MEI LING KWEE, December 10, 2018.
After a wonderful, stimulating 4 years in Honours English, VIC76, and then a B.Ed at OISE, I enjoyed a 35 year teaching career at TDSB. Chase your dreams! I was able to thanks to U of T.
– Gabriel Kampf, December 10, 2018.
I am happily employed thanks to Toronto.
– Anonymous Donor, December 9, 2018.
University of Toronto gave my father, a new immigrant from China, opportunities that were passed on to my 3 siblings and me. UT symbolizes what Canada is all about - helping people achieve potential.
– Doreen Yee, December 9, 2018.
To encourage the spirit and responsibility of giving in my grandchildren (9) I ask them to choose a charity for Christmas. This year my eldest choose ' The UofT Research Fund for Excellence'
– Sylvia Vanhaverbeke, December 7, 2018.
My four years at U of T were years of tremendous personal growth. My experience prepared me to venture out into the world, it pointed me in the direction of my career and gave me wonderful friends.
– James MacDonald, December 7, 2018.
Teamwork makes the dream work :-)
– Janice Gerardi, December 4, 2018.
Great Minds for a Great Future
– Anonymous Donor, December 3, 2018.
Giving back
– Anonymous Donor, November 28, 2018.
Engineering at University of Toronto provided me with numerous opportunities in my career. I am deeply thankful for the education they have provided me.
– Anonymous Donor, November 28, 2018.
U of T has given me an insider's view of the world
– Anonymous Donor, November 28, 2018.
I graduated from UTM in 1975 - Modern Languages and I started traveling the world. I never looked back- except in gratitude and in awe of the institution that taught me how to navigate the world.....
– Anonymous Donor, November 28, 2018.
U of T Engineering - Opened up a world of possibilities for me! - From Toronto to Silicon Valley and Beyond
– Thevi Sundaralingam, November 27, 2018.
I am grateful to have received excellent education at U of T that allowed me to succeed
– Bhana D Mistry, November 26, 2018.
I made great friends.
– Anonymous Donor, November 23, 2018.
RECOGNITION
We are grateful to donors who are able to give at a leadership level, and recognize your generosity with invitations to special events, networking opportunities and more.
Presidents' Circle
The University recognizes all donations of $1,827 or more with membership in the Presidents' Circle-a club for donors who reflect the leadership of our past presidents. Circle members enjoy unique opportunities to attend thought-provoking lectures by prominent Canadians who challenge and inform our outlook on the world, and discuss ideas with other members, including U of T's current President.
King's College Circle Heritage Society
Since 1992, U of T has welcomed hundreds of individuals to the King's College Circle Heritage Society, which recognizes alumni and friends who have remembered the University through a provision in a will or other form of future gift commitment.