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he world as we know it has changed. Alumni Association issued a matching challenge, Social interactions, business practices and you responded – resulting in almost $30,000 and everyday living bear no resemblance in support of the campus food bank. In total, our to life before COVID-19. All of you, appeals for emergency student support this year our alumni family, have been deeply affected by raised $84,000. More recently, $350,000 for the burdens of the pandemic. While the reality student awards was donated and doubled by the of 2020 is hard to comprehend – a global University’s Awards Matching Program.You have pandemic, racist acts, economic upheaval, responded with the utmost care, kindness and wildfires – we’re proud that many of our generous support during a time of great need for graduates continue to embrace our students. Thank you. University of Guelph the University of Guelph’s You inspire us – we continue shared purpose to Improve Life. Alumni Association issued to hear about alumni bringing a matching challenge, and Sunny Nakra, B.Comm. ’18, food to others, donating and Samuel Boylan-Sajous were you responded – resulting in personal protective equipment, almost $30,000 in support inspired to create a Black Lives making masks for others, of the campus food bank. Matter app to empower and pivoting your businesses to educate the world about Black respond to the unique dehistory, slavery and segregation. Lang School mands of the pandemic and providing financial alumnus Tony D’Amato Stortz, B.Comm. ’20, support to those in need.Your response speaks used his extra time during the pandemic to build volumes about how much you care. Thank you gardens for his neighbours to alleviate food-driven for meeting U of G’s call to action.You Improve anxiety while giving back to his community. And Life every day and we are beyond proud of our Anne-Marie Connor, MA ’04, who was already alumni family. battling Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo when COVID-19 erupted, was offered a flight home in April but gave up her seat to someone else. Christina Crowley-Arklie, B.Comm. ’09, Despite uncertain circumstances, our alumni President, UGAA, and proud donor to U of G community stepped in to help Improve Life for students during #GivingTuesdayNow in May. Jason Moreton, BA ’00, Associate Vice-President, With students in need of funding for food and Alumni Advancement, and proud donor to U of G emergency relief, the University of Guelph
In-person events have been cancelled due to the pandemic, but we are transitioning some of these to online delivery. We are also excited to offer new virtual events for U of G alumni, including a range of learning opportunities.
Visit www. alumni. uoguelph.ca/ events for current event information and registration.
ALUMNI PERKS
CAA Take advantage of an exclusive CAA Corporate Membership offer available to all U of G graduates! Use code University of Guelph Alumni upon booking.
The Burger’s Priest Enjoy a 15% discount off meals at The Burger’s Priest location in Stone Road Mall, Guelph! Offer valid at this location only.
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory U of G alumni and their families can save up to 20% off regular admission rates at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory!
For full details on these and other offers, and for information on how to get your alumni card, visit alumni.uoguelph.ca/promotions. 32 | PORTICO Fall 2020
