Impact of Giving

Supporting our students

Learn how donors, volunteers and student recipients are making a difference at Smith and beyond

Building bridges: Alum marks the path to Smith Commerce

John Wilkin, BCom’94

A happy accident put John Wilkin on the path to a business education at Queen's and a successful career in law. Now, he wants to help ensure that the path to Smith is clearly marked and accessible for young people who aren't considering it an option.

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A lifelong commitment to giving back

Ian Friendly, BCom’83

Going to Queen’s changed Ian Friendly’s life and career trajectory. That’s why he’s making sure today’s students have the same opportunities he did. Ian has been giving back to Queen’s almost since the day he graduated.

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Giving and receiving support

Daniel Wang, Comm’26

Alumni giving helps the students of today succeed both at Smith and in their future careers. Meet Daniel Wang, and learn how he is benefitting from alumni support — and how he’s giving back too.

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Coming full circle

Mila MacCuish, BCom’21
Caitlin MacCuish, GDB’16, MBA’23, Artsci’16

Mila MacCuish and Caitlin MacCuish are Métis sisters who have found a unique way to help today’s students: support the very award that allowed Mila to study at Smith.