Carleton University will recognize the successes and contributions of its graduates at its “Great Grads, Good Deeds: We’re Here for Good” celebration. This event is an opportunity to reflect on Carleton’s tradition of service and commitment to the community that has made our city, nation and world a better place. The reception is part of Carleton’s Throwback celebrations.

When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Atrium, Richcraft Building, Carleton University
Info: Please visit the website for additional event details and registration. A reception will follow the presentations.

Media are invited to attend the event.

The event will feature short, dynamic presentations by a roster of inspiring alumni and special guests. They will share their stories of doing good and offer examples of disruptions that are helping to build a more prosperous and creative world.

Presentation themes include next-generation journalism, Indigenous art, experiential learning and countering radicalization, mining and social change, next-generation social commerce and other inspirational topics.

Presentations will be delivered by the following Carleton community members:

  • Alastair J.S. Summerlee, interim president and vice-chancellor, Carleton University
  • Christopher Braeuel, (MA/00), executive director of Veterinarians without Borders and 2017 Humanitarian Award Recipient
  • Mehdi Hakimi, (BAHons/09), executive director at Stanford Law School, and 2017 Young Alumni Award Recipient
  • Victoria Henry, (MA/93), chair of the Hnatyshyn Foundation
  • Jingming Li, (MEng/83), entrepreneur, adviser, investor
  • Nik Nanos, vice-chair of Carleton University’s Board of Governors and president and chief executive officer of Nanos Research
  • Mark O’Dea, (BSc/89), chairman and founder of Oxygen Capital
  • Deborah Tunis, (BJ/73), special co-ordinator for Syrian Refugee Resettlement at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Media Contact
Steven Reid
Media Relations Officer
Carleton University
613-520-2600, ext. 8718
613-265-6613
Steven_Reid3@Carleton.ca

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