McGill Alumni Association of Toronto

Discover Art on the Ave: a family affair from McGill to NYC Join mother-daughter duo Barbara Anderson, BA’91, BEd'93, and Jackie Graham, BA’16, for a conversation about their popular public arts exhibition in New York City. The McGill alumnae are showcasing the work of 27 artists - all local New Yorkers - in vacant storefronts along the bustling thoroughfare. The goal is to expose local talent, while making use of the currently vacant spaces, beautifying the area and bringing newfound artistic flare to the street. Register here: http://ow.ly/JI9B50E9ObI

On March 31, join us for the latest edition of The Alumni Exchange with McGill alumnus and Hockey Night in Canada host David Amber (BA'93). Tune in as he walks ...you through his journey from student to young professional and explain how you can make the most of this important transitional period. Register here: https://www.alumni.mcgill.ca//events-tra/EventDetails.php

Principal Suzanne Fortier has just officially kicked off #McGill200 Read her message to the community here: http://ow.ly/EAUX50E6bal

So what’s the buzz with Bitcoin all about?! The McGill Alumni Association of Toronto kindly invites you to join co-president Kaveh Tehrani, BCom'07, for a highly informative online fireside chat with Victor Li on all things crypto. When:... Monday, March 22, 2021 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST Register here: https://www.alumni.mcgill.ca//events-tra/EventDetails.php

2020 challenged us in ways that we could have never imagined. Here’s what didn’t change: the need to be equipped with specific skills to be competitive in an ever-changing labour market. Join thousands of professionals from around the world to build the #PowerSkills that will help you achieve your career goals! Happening THIS WEEK, PowerSkills 2021 is a free 3-day virtual career summit hosted by the McGill University School of Continuing Studies that is sure to inspire, motivate, create, and connect with a dynamic series of keynote addresses, workshops, webinars, panel discussions and café chats featuring powerhouse speakers. Learn more and register here!

If your New Year's Resolution included #upskilling, #careerdevelopment or just a commitment to #learning new things, you should check out #powerskills2021 Register at https://powerskills.scs.mcgill.ca/

"To flourish in global business and in a man’s world, I had to develop my own brand of confidence. One thing I learned early on in my career is that you can’t c...ount on things to happen, on decisions to be made, or on opportunities to arrive. You have to go out and make them happen." Recipient of the #MTEA Friend of McGill in Toronto Award, Kathleen (Katie) Taylor sets an inspiring example for the McGill community in Toronto as one of the most successful executives in the hospitality and banking industries, and a passionate advocate for gender equality. Full story at link below In addition to her role as Chair of the Board of RBC the first woman to hold the position at a major Canadian bank Katie is a proud McGill parent who volunteers her time and considerable expertise to support the University’s mission. "I believe that McGill is an institution that shapes resilient and authentic leaders who are determined to make things happen and to create positive change in their fields." #MbM #MadebyMcGill #McGillAlumni #McGillU

Hi MAA of Toronto, Here are the cooking instructions for our pizza event with Chef Oliver: Bread and or Pizza dough from Scratch... Ingredients: 2 cup un-bleached flour (Can use white and whole wheat for a healthier option) 1 package active dry yeast or instant yeast 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup warm water (95F) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp honey or sugar Preparation: Pre-heat oven to 475F. Let proof yeast (5-10minutes) with water and sugar (honey). In large mixing bowl, combine both flours and blend in water yeast mix, oil and salt. Stir by hand/machine vigorously until all ingredients are well mixed; about 5 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise to desired size. Enjoy!