91丝瓜视频

Zhu Liu and Liying Jiang

Zhu (Joe) Liu (MEng鈥�01) and Liying Jiang (MEng鈥�03) met at 91丝瓜视频 while studying for their master鈥檚 degrees in civil engineering. Now they鈥檙e giving back to their alma mater by focusing on young women setting out to earn an engineering degree.

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Peter Guo-hua Fu

Alumnus Peter Fu鈥檚 landmark gift to the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture will enable new generations of students to expand the boundaries of their learning. 鈥淏uildings are like trees,鈥� explains Dr. Peter Guo-hua Fu (DipMinHouse 鈥�91) during a sushi lunch in Montreal. 鈥淭hey have a visible part, but they also must have roots that connect to the other buildings around them.鈥�

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Dr. Yan P. Lin

Dr. Yan P. Lin鈥檚 decision to leave China in pursuit of a new life resulted in a fortuitous and fluid career path inspired by ancient Greece. Stirred by the philosophies and principles of the Ancient Greeks whom he had discovered while an undergraduate student in China, Dr. Yan P. Lin (PEng鈥�92), made a decision to embark on an adventure of his own.

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Djati & Irma Walujo

Djati Walujo remembers that before he came to study at 91丝瓜视频, a visiting US politician referred to Jakarta as a 鈥渂ig village.鈥� It was a statement that Walujo didn鈥檛 necessarily disagree with: modernization had not yet arrived in the largely agrarian nation. 鈥淚ndonesia was a developing country at the time. Spending time in Canada and at 91丝瓜视频 opened both my eyes and my horizons.鈥�

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John Bishop

By taking only as much as he needed, John Bishop (BEng 鈥�47) found a way to give much to others, including multiple gifts to the Faculty of Engineering. It is proof of his commitment not only to his alma mater, but also to the environmental causes that have defined his life.听

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Andrew Benedek & Diana Mourato-Benedek

Andrew Benedek (BEng鈥�66, Hon. DSc鈥�05) is convinced that the power of science can create a better future for humanity. Together with Diana Mourato-Benedek (BSc 鈥�81, MEng鈥�83, PhDEng 鈥�90), his philanthropy has brought research into water purification in the Faculty of Engineering to a new level.听

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Mohammed Faris

Mohammed Faris (BEng '59, MEng '62) believes in the interconnectedness of disciplines鈥攆or him, education, the arts, business and science all contribute to a healthy society. This spirit of giving touched the lives of students in the Faculty of Engineering this year with his remarkable $1 million dollar contribution to the Faculty鈥檚 Student Initiative Funds, part of the Empower program.听

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Les & Judy Vadasz

Alumnus Les Vadasz (BEng鈥�61), one of the founders of the world renowned technology company Intel, made a major gift to the Faculty of Engineering in 2006.听His generous contribution provided a huge boost to the MEDA program, inspiring others to help build the fund. During his visit to 91丝瓜视频, Vadasz spoke to us about his early years in the Faculty of Engineering, his views on management and entrepreneurship, and what motivates the enduring relationship with his Alma Mater听

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Marika Zelenka Roy

When Marika Zelenka Roy made her seminal gift in 2008, it set off changes that helped establish the Department of Bioengineering in the Faculty of Engineering, thus beginning a new philanthropic journey for her鈥攐ne more adventure to chalk up in an already eventful life.听

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Lorne & Louise Trottier

Alumnus Lorne Trottier鈥檚 support for the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design is part of multi-pronged approach to combatting climate change. For Dr. Lorne Trottier (BEng鈥�70, MEng鈥�73, DSc鈥�06) it all started when he was 11 years old: 鈥淚 would visit a friend鈥檚 while he was building all sorts of electronic gadgets,鈥� he recalls.

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Pat Di Pierro

When he is not banging out guitar licks with his rock band, tech entrepreneur Pat Di Pierro (BEng鈥�76, MBA鈥�80) supports young innovators from the Faculty of Engineering. He established the first Innovation Fellowship Award this year; his contribution to making sure that great tech ideas of the Faculty of Engineering stay in Montreal.鈥淢ontreal has an ecosystem of universities that produces a lot of innovation.

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Brian Hirst

Brian Hirst (BEng鈥�76) carved out his career path in his own inimitable manner. His story paints a history of contemporary Canada, from the Cold War to the Digital Age, and shows young engineers what it means to learn throughout their lives.

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Gerald & Norma Farnell

Gerald and Norma Farnell have made a lasting impact on 91丝瓜视频 Engineering, not only through their commitment to education, but also for their profound sense of compassion. Their generosity continues to touch the lives of many.听

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Gerald Sheff

For philanthropist Gerald Sheff, overcoming the trials of his first degree proved to be the first step in a long career marked by tremendous generosity and dedication.听Like many young students on their first academic paths, Gerald Sheff (BArch鈥�64), was no stranger to having second thoughts.

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