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giving back 60th anniversary. “Tonight, the finest college in the entire country has given me its highest honour and left me almost speechless,” he said. “The history of this remarkable college is fast becoming an aweinspiring epic. What a privilege it is to be able to help in the development of that history, and the opportunity is open to all of us in various ways.” Dr. Newnham served as Seneca’s president for 17 years, from 1967 to 1984. Under his tenure, the College realized countless milestones, including the building of the Finch (Newnham) Campus; the purchase of the King Campus; the beginning of the Aviation and Flight Technology program at Buttonville Airport; and the opening of the Seneca Sports Centre. Recipients for the Order of Seneca are chosen by a selection committee of Senecans and community leaders chaired by Shirlene Courtis, Vice President, Resource Development. To be considered for nomination, individuals must have made a significant philanthropic donation to Seneca and/or demonstrated exemplary service to the College in such a manner that it facilitated achievement of one or more of the College’s strategic goals and may have, in addition, influenced public policy. “Dr. Newnham is the ideal recipient of the inaugural Order of Seneca,” said President Rick Miner. “His vision for Seneca 40 years ago provided the foundation for what the College has become: an institution that emphasizes innovation, creativity, skill development, industry partnership and lifelong learning.” To read a transcript of Dr. Newnham’s speech, visit www. senecaalumni.ca or turn to page 45. w w w. s e n e c a a l u m n i . c a Seneca’s VP, Resource Development Shirlene Courtis, former Board of Governors Chair Jean Anne McLeod and President Rick Miner congratulate William Newnham on receiving the first Order of Seneca Honouring “the President” oronto’s Palais Royale was filled with excitement and nostalgia May 13, as guests of the fifth annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner were witnesses to the inaugural presentation of the Order of Seneca. This award is one of Seneca’s highest honours and pays tribute to those who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the College through service and philanthropy. Fittingly, the award was presented for the first Order of Seneca presented to Seneca’s visionary founding father T time during Seneca’s 40th Anniversary year, and the recipient was founding president, Dr. William T. Newnham. During his stirring address to the 250 in attendance, including his four children, Dr. Newnham spoke passionately about the College, its history and connection to the Seneca tribe and the importance receiving this honour held for him—in a year when he also marked his 85th birthday and he and his wife, Marein, celebrated their 30 http://www.senecaalumni.ca http://www.senecaalumni.ca http://www.senecaalumni.ca

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Seneca College Alumni Magazine - Fall 2008

Seneca College Alumni Magazine - Fall 2008
Contents
Team Makes a Difference on Campus
How Green is Your Workspace?
A New Approach to Environmentalism - the Revitalization Institute
Troy White Turns up the Heat with His Summer Job
Karen Eilersen Goes Beyond Recycling
Applied Research Solves Real Life Problems
Philip Sparks has it All Sewn Up
The Mehta Family Credits Seneca with Success
Diary of Desmond Duke’s Start Up
Support and Attitude Keep Visually-Impaired Student on Track
Honouring “the President”
New Grads Who Will Inspire You
What do the Argonauts and Mozilla have in Common?
Our Experts Show You How to Burn Calories and Shop While Going Green
Olympic Gold and Silver for Senecans
Boost Seneca’s Research Data Just by Saying “Yes”
Senecans Assessing on TV

Seneca College Alumni Magazine - Fall 2008

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