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Charitable giving and life insurance

Read a financial planner’s advice on the various ways to donate an insurance policy to a charitable organization.
Read a financial planner’s advice on the various ways to donate an insurance policy to a charitable organization.

October 1, 2020
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Alumni
Faculty of Law
Scholarships

An opportunity to pay it forward

Craig Haynes has been giving both his time and money to the University of Ottawa, the place that he says encouraged him to aim high. Both the scholarship he created and the legacy gift he made to the University have the same goal: give back and pay it forward.
Craig Haynes has been giving both his time and money to the University of Ottawa, the place that he says encouraged him to aim high. Both the scholarship he created and the legacy gift he made to the University have the same goal: give back and pay it forward.

October 1, 2020
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Francophonie
Social Work

Encouraging the next generation of Francophone social workers

Gérald and Solange McNeely are committed to preserving the Francophone identity of Franco Ontarians and to helping the next generation of social workers. Their planned gift to the University of Ottawa will allow them to achieve both these goals and will help them continue to assist others, just as they have throughout their careers and lives.
Gérald and Solange McNeely are committed to preserving the Francophone identity of Franco Ontarians and to helping the next generation of social workers. Their planned gift to the University of Ottawa will allow them to achieve both these goals and will help them continue to assist others, just as t...

October 1, 2020
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Alumni

A sensitive approach, in tune with your reality

Achieving philanthropic goals with lasting impact is much more than a simple financial transaction. It’s a process, often family-based, which involves a great deal of emotion, reflection and planning.
Achieving philanthropic goals with lasting impact is much more than a simple financial transaction. It’s a process, often family-based, which involves a great deal of emotion, reflection and planning.

September 19, 2019
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Alumni
Faculty of Medicine
Retiree

All about helping people

Suzanne Oleksiuk and her late husband, Dr. Stanley Oleksiuk, met at the University of Ottawa. The scholarship they established through a gift of life insurance is helping medical students graduate in a better financial situation before they go on to help society
Suzanne Oleksiuk and her late husband, Dr. Stanley Oleksiuk, met at the University of Ottawa. The scholarship they established through a gift of life insurance is helping medical students graduate in a better financial situation before they go on to help society

September 19, 2019
Dr Barrett Adams
Alumni
Faculty of Medicine

From respect to commitment for today and tomorrow

“When I was teaching at CHEO, students shared their stories, like the challenges they face in travelling to apply to residencies,” he says. “I feel for the students because it has changed a lot from when I was at school.”
“When I was teaching at CHEO, students shared their stories, like the challenges they face in travelling to apply to residencies,” he says. “I feel for the students because it has changed a lot from when I was at school.”

September 19, 2019
Jocelyne Bessette
Alumni
Faculty of Law

The freedom to choose

Through her bequest, Jocelyne Bessette wishes to give the young generation the same gift she received from her grandfather, the possibility to freely choose one’s future without being limited by one’s financial means.
Through her bequest, Jocelyne Bessette wishes to give the young generation the same gift she received from her grandfather, the possibility to freely choose one’s future without being limited by one’s financial means.

September 19, 2019
Martin Méthot, Robert Ryan and their dogs.
Alumni
Staff

A life’s purpose

“By leaving a bequest in my will, I’m continuing this marvellous tradition of paying it forward.” – Robert Ryan
“By leaving a bequest in my will, I’m continuing this marvellous tradition of paying it forward.” – Robert Ryan

September 19, 2019
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Awards and recognition
Faculty member

Meet the recipients of the 2019 Faculty of Engineering awards

The Faculty of Engineering awards recognize professors and staff who demonstrate outstanding skills and dedication to research and teaching, inspirational individuals in the University community, as well as the region and beyond. We’re honoured to announce this year’s recipients.
The Faculty of Engineering awards recognize professors and staff who demonstrate outstanding skills and dedication to research and teaching, inspirational individuals in the University community, as well as the region and beyond. We’re honoured to announce this year’s recipients.

July 1, 2019