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We would like to wish you are yours a happy, healthy holiday season.
May your season shine bright!
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Alumni Association 15th Anniversary
Remember. Rediscover. Reconnect. Re-engage
You Answered the Call and We Appreciate It!
The Alumni Association wishes to thank all of our alumni, students and friends for volunteering and helping to make the 15th Anniversary Celebrations a success.  We are grateful for your gift of time and talent. Your involvement is invaluable to our ongoing efforts to build lifelong relationships with Michener graduates and creating a lasting legacy for Michener. Check often at www.michener.ca/alumni to see how you can get involved!
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Student Boat Cruise in its 4th Year!
The Annual Student Boat Cruise launched on September 21, 2012 for another fun-filled evening. As part of its 15th Anniversary initiative, Michener's Alumni Association partly sponsored this year's event along with TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, our affinity partner offering alumni and students reduced rates for car and home insurance. Various 15th Anniversary sponsors also provided door prizes including merchandise, gift certificates and other cool items.
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Alumni Awards
Recognize a deserving Alum in 2013!
The Alumni of Distinction Award is the highest honour awarded by Michener's Alumni Association. The award recognizes graduates who have made outstanding contributions to the community and the applied health sciences professions. Nominees must have
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2012 honoree, Janet Fraser (left)
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graduated from Michener/ TIMT at least 15 years before the year of nomination. Candidates should demonstrate career achievement and a real commitment to others. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit our website. Deadline for submissions is Jan 30, 2013.
Nominate a Young Alum for 2013 Award!
Michener's Alumni Association recognizes that recent graduates are leading important initiatives to give back to their professions and their communities. The Young Alumni Award recognizes and honours recent graduates who demonstrate significant
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2012 recipient, Caitlin Gillan (left)
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professional accomplishments and commitment to others. Candidates must be Michener alumni who have graduated within the last seven years from the year of nomination. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit our website. Deadline for submissions is Jan 30, 2013.
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News from the Alumni Board
New Members Join the Board!
The Board of Directors welcomes new members, Angela Anthony, Medical Laboratory Science 2012 and Ruvette Coelho, Radiation Therapy 2011. We look forward to Angela and Ruvette's contributions to the Board as we continue to focus on our priorities of maximizing relationships, fostering community participation, optimizing communication with our alumni, improving our governance structure and evaluating the effectiveness of the association.
Michener Magazine moving online in2013
Michener Magazine, a publication for alumni and friends,is going digital! As of Spring 2013, issues will be delivered directly to your email inbox. We don't want you to miss an issue, so to continue receiving your copy, please ensure that we have your preferred email address by contacting us at alumni@michener.ca.
Join us for a Board Meeting
The 2012-2013 Alumni Association Board of Directors schedule of meetings - January 29, 2013; March 19, 2013; April 30, 3013; and June 18, 2013. Meetings start at 4:30 P.M. and run to 7:00 P.M. If you plan to attend a meeting, let us know by emailing alumni@michener.ca.
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Organizational Updates
Change in Michener Leadership
Dr. Paul Gamble, President and CEO of The Michener Institute, and the Board of Governors acknowledged that a change in leadership would be appropriate at this time. Dr. Gamble was in the role of President and CEO for nine years and has had a significant impact on our organization. The Board thanks Dr. Gamble for his contributions and commitment to innovative education and wishes him success in his future endeavours. The Board has appointed Sylvia Schippke, Vice President, Academic, as Interim President and CEO.
Nuclear Medicine Program Student Intake Suspended until September 2014
The Michener Institute/University of Toronto, Department of Radiation Oncology Joint Degree/Diploma Program in Medical Radiation Sciences (MRS) is extending the suspension and will resume Nuclear Medicine student intake in September 2014. This curricular redesign requires extended time for us to continue to work with our stakeholder communities to reflect the contemporary practice needs of the profession and incorporate the latest advances in technology and innovative curriculum delivery. Capital investments in Nuclear Medicine have been made, and the installation of a new SPECT/CT system and refurbishment of the gamma camera laboratory are underway. Should you have any questions, please contact the Medical Radiation Sciences Administrative Office at 416-596-3101, ext 3474 or email mrsaa@michener.ca.
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Events @ Michener
Students and Alumni Celebrated and Recognized
On November 14, 2012, Michener held the 15th Annual Student Awards Ceremony. In addition to celebrating the achievements of 54 of our exceptional students, the Alumni Association recognized two of its  distinguished alumni - Janet Fraser (Respiratory Therapy 1977) received the Alumni of Distinction and Caitlin Gillan (Radiation Therapy 2007) is the recipient of the Young Alumni Award. Look for profiles of Janet and Caitlin in a future issue of Michener Magazine.
Campus Day
On Saturday, November 10, 2012, Michener welcomed over 250 prospective students and their guests, who visited Michener to learn more about our programs before applying. Geared toward full-time candidates, the event featured information sessions on programs and an information fair with Student Success Network, Alumni, CE, Financial Aid and Admissions. Current students led guests on general c ampus and residence tours. Campus Day replaces the Fall Meet Me @ Michener series of information sessions. Thanks to all alumni who volunteered at this event. Your support and dedication to Michener and our future health care heroes is truly appreciated.
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Continuing Education
Define Your Course!
Our main mission is to help you, Michener alumni, advance your careers and expand your job opportunities. Did you know that you can complete Graduate Certificate Programs online, part-time and at your own pace through Continuing Education at Michener? For fast trackers, some of our programs can be completed within a year! Download a copy of the CE Graduate Certificate Programs brochure. For other CE offerings visit www.michener.ca/ce.
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Give an Anniversary Gift!
You can continue to celebrate the Alumni Association's 15th anniversary by giving a gift back to Michener students, our future health care heroes. Please support the student Scholarships and Bursaries Program or direct your gift to areas of greatest need. Donate online using our secure website as you remember your days as a student.
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Stay Connected!
If you have changed any of your contact information,
please provide your updated address, phone number, or email using our online form.
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Share Your Vision and Win!
TD Insurance launches My Responsible Financial Group Contest contest for students and graduates. The contest will run from November 19, 2012 to January 18, 2013. Participants will be asked to submit a short text of no longer than 1,000 words that describes their vision of a responsible financial group as well as the social, environmental and economic actions that TD should take to attain that vision. For more information and to enter win.tdinsurance.com.
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We hope you enjoyed this issue of Alumni eNews. Please send us your questions, comments, suggestions or any updates you would like to share.
Sincerely,
The Office of Advancement
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