Alumni in the News
Find out what your fellow Innisians are doing here in Toronto, and all around the globe. You can also submit your own newsworthy items.
Latest news
Farshad Nassiri leads promising glioblastoma-treatment research
Dr. Farshad Nassiri (HBSc ’10, MD ’14, PhD ’22), is an Innis alumnus, neurosurgery resident, and clinical researcher with University Health Network. Farshad is also lead author of a study… Continue Reading Farshad Nassiri leads promising glioblastoma-treatment research
Jessi Cruickshank on her new chart-topping podcast ‘Phone A Friend’
Alumna Jessi Cruickshank (HBA ’04 Innis) recently discussed her new podcast, Phone A Friend, on Global’s The Morning Show. In her comedic chart-topper, Jessi has candid conversations with celebrities (like… Continue Reading Jessi Cruickshank on her new chart-topping podcast ‘Phone A Friend’
Innis alumna Ishita Aggarwal receives Governor General’s Award for gender equality
Congratulations to alumna Ishita Aggarwal (HBSc ’15 Innis), the 2022 recipient of the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case (Youth). This award recognizes individuals who are continuing… Continue Reading Innis alumna Ishita Aggarwal receives Governor General’s Award for gender equality
A&S alumna April Julian stars in new Netflix series that proves everything is — or can be — cake
When alumna April Julian (HBA ’03 Innis) is not working as director of education for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, she can be found baking ultra-realistic cakes. Her pastry prowess… Continue Reading A&S alumna April Julian stars in new Netflix series that proves everything is — or can be — cake
Go beyond HR to find diverse talent
Alumnus Sheila Goldgrab (BA ’82 Innis, MEd ’97), executive leadership coach and regular Forbes contributor, discusses creative ways to find diverse talent in the workplace. Continue Reading Go beyond HR to find diverse talent
“I Am Here” blends professional art with the artifacts of ordinary lives in a big, bright multi-sensory feast
Jim Shedden (BA ’86 Innis, Cinema Studies; MA ’90), publications manager at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), has spearheaded an eclectic, new exhibition, titled “I Am Here: Home Movies… Continue Reading “I Am Here” blends professional art with the artifacts of ordinary lives in a big, bright multi-sensory feast
Seth Rogen, Jesse Wente, Perdita Felicien shortlisted for $10K Kobo Emerging Writer Prize
Alumnus, broadcaster, and Indigenous rights activist Jesse Wente (HBA ’96 Innis, Cinema Studies) discusses his new book, Unreconciled, on CBC’s The National. Continue Reading Seth Rogen, Jesse Wente, Perdita Felicien shortlisted for $10K Kobo Emerging Writer Prize
The U.K. drops COVID restrictions, and an abnormal nation rushes to restore normalcy
In this opinion piece, novelist and alumnus Tom Rachman (HBA ’97 Cinema Studies) examines British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s actions in the context of relaxing pandemic-related restrictions in the UK.… Continue Reading The U.K. drops COVID restrictions, and an abnormal nation rushes to restore normalcy
Canada’s National Business Book Award Announces 2021 Finalists
Economist, author, and alumnus Jeff Rubin (BA ’77 Innis) has been named a National Business Book Award finalist for his bestseller, The Expendables: How the Middle Class Got Screwed by… Continue Reading Canada’s National Business Book Award Announces 2021 Finalists
The global treaty to phase out fossil fuels
Watch environmental activist and organizer Tzeporah Berman’s (BA ’92 Innis) talk at the TED Countdown Summit—a four-day virtual prelude to COP26 in Glasgow. “For decades our countries have been negotiating… Continue Reading The global treaty to phase out fossil fuels
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