Gavin Magrath (BCom) joined with Sarah O'Connor (Artsci’01) to form Magrath O’Connor LLP, one of Toronto’s newest litigation boutiques. They represent a wide variety of clients in civil, commercial, and quasi-judicial litigation, with a particular emphasis on tax litigation and cases related to international transportation.
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Dorrie Manu, BCom’98, has expanded her ministry role with Cru to global strategist for digital strategies in the area of partnerships. She continues to also serve with the Canadian digital strategies team. “During the pandemic, we saw the need for connection and e-mentoring exponentially grow, as people were reaching out to navigate such uncertain times in their lives and countries. People reach out through a host site, such as issuesiface.com, and are paired with a mentor who journeys with them through life’s challenges. It’s been really rewarding work!”
Published in: Spring 2022
Dorrie (Block) Manu, BCom, has recently moved with her son to PEI to be closer to family. While continuing her work as Associate Director of Global Missions, Power to Change – Students, she will be spending more time at the family’s B&B, Victoria Inn.
Published in: Summer 2017
Dorrie (Block) Manu (BCom) and her husband Eric were excited to welcome their son, Kweku, born March 18, weighing 5lb 8oz. Kweku is a traditional Ghanaian name, meaning Wednesday-born, reports Dorrie. His full name is Nana-Arthur Ajare Amissah Manu. Nana (a traditional Ghanaian name meaning chief), Arthur (named after Dorrie's dad), Ajare (named after Eric's uncle) and Amissah (the family name of tribal heritage).
Published in: Summer 2015
Christine Miyagishima, BCom, moved back to Canada after 20 years in London, England and the U.S. Christine worked in finance in London, most recently with Goldman Sachs. The job of her husband, Luke Weaver, at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, brought the family back to Canada. Christine and Luke have a growing family with the recent birth of Devon as a little sister to Alexa. Christine says she is “enjoying discovering my new home city, Toronto, and spending time with the new baby.” She’s keeping an eye out for a new career opportunity and is eager to reconnect with classmates after her long time out of the country.
Published in: Winter 2019
Brett Potvin (BCom) and wife Kara (Harness) Potvin (BCom’97) are pleased to announce the arrival of their second daughter, Meghan Leslie, on March 24. Everyone is doing well and, as you can see by the photo, Victoria is a very proud big sister.
Published in: Summer 2008
Karen A. (Larke) Vedova, EMBA, died unexpectedly on July 10, 2017 at the age of 49. She is survived by her children, Matthew and Jonathan Vedova; father and mother, Graham and Eleanor Larke; sister Angela Ricketts; boyfriend Bosko Nedovic; and former spouse Philip Vedova. Karen served with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1986-1998. Subsequently, she worked in information technology with EDS in Vancouver, as well as Sofbang LLC of Burr Ridge, IL. Karen was most recently Vice President of Operations for Core Associates LLC in Jupiter, FL.
Published in: Winter 2018
Dana (Grant) Williams (BCom) recently relocated to San Diego, CA, with her husband Craig and 1-year-old daughter, Charley Margaret. She is loving her current title of “Charley’s Mom.”
Published in: Summer 2011
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Charles R. Conroy (BCom) has accepted a position in Southern California as Director of Marketing, Nutritional Supplements, for Product Partners, a world-leading health and fitness company known for P90X, the Insanity workout and Results & Recovery formula.
Published in: Winter 2011
Doug McFarlane (EMBA) has been appointed Senior Vice-President U.S. Operations at Canadian Pacific Rail in Minneapolis, MN.
Published in: Winter 2013