Global / en Habon Ali named a Schwarzman Scholar /celebrates/habon-ali-named-schwarzman-scholar <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Habon Ali named a Schwarzman Scholar</span> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-type/community" hreflang="en">Community</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>lanthierj</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2021-12-06T16:48:02-05:00" title="Monday, December 6, 2021 - 16:48" class="datetime">Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:48</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-people field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-people/alumni" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-campus field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-campus/mississauga" hreflang="en">Mississauga</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-tags/global" hreflang="en">Global</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-tags/schwarzman-scholar" hreflang="en">Schwarzman Scholar</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">U of T Mississauga</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-image-orientation field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">landscape</div> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2023-04/Habon_Ali02-crop.jpeg" width="750" height="500" alt="Habon Ali"> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Habon Ali (Photo by Rukiya Abdulle)</p> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>ÖŘżÚζSM Mississauga alumna&nbsp;<strong>Habon Ali&nbsp;</strong>is one of 150 scholars accepted into the prestigious and competitive Schwarzman Scholars program.</p> <p>The scholarship will allow Ali to earn a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in Beijing. The&nbsp;<a href="/news/how-do-i-want-make-change-world-u-t-mississauga-valedictorian-focuses-equity-and-health">former U of T Mississauga valedictorian</a>&nbsp;plans to focus her studies on global health inequality and further strengthen her leadership skills.</p> <p>Ali was selected from a pool of 3,000 applicants after her mentor at U of T, physician and global health professional&nbsp;<strong>Peter Singer</strong>, recommended that she apply.</p> <p>“I have a really strong interest in global health, global health equity, and reducing health inequities on a national level here in Canada – but also between countries,” she says. “I feel like Canada is a microcosm of the world, and we have a responsibility to our communities, but also on a global stage.”</p> <p>Ali says the program will also help her understand China’s role in the world and is looking forward to the opportunity to learn with Asian and African scholars.</p> <p>“It’s a chance to learn with scholars around the world, which I think is so valuable in and of itself,” she says.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/main-news/path-toward-global-health-equality-utm-alum-bound-beijing-schwarzman-scholar">Read the U of T Mississauga story</a></h3> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-source field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">UTC</div> <div class="field field--name-field-top-story-hub-page- field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Top Story (Hub page)</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Mon, 06 Dec 2021 21:48:02 +0000 lanthierj 301080 at Alumni, faculty and staff receive African Scholars Awards /celebrates/alumni-faculty-and-staff-receive-african-scholars-awards <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Alumni, faculty and staff receive African Scholars Awards</span> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-type/community" hreflang="en">Community</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>lanthierj</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2021-02-03T16:11:32-05:00" title="Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 16:11" class="datetime">Wed, 02/03/2021 - 16:11</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-people field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-people/faculty" hreflang="en">Faculty</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-people/staff" hreflang="en">Staff</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-people/alumni" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-campus field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-campus/mississauga" hreflang="en">Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-campus/st-george" hreflang="en">St. George</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-campus/scarborough" hreflang="en">Scarborough</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-tags/african-scholars-awards" hreflang="en">African Scholars Awards</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-tags/faculty-arts-science" hreflang="en">Faculty of Arts &amp; Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">U of T Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-tags/global" hreflang="en">Global</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-image-orientation field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">landscape</div> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/media/winners-grid-v1.jpg" width="750" height="500" alt="&quot;&quot;"> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item">Left to right, from top: Michel Chikwanine, Antoinette Handley, Eddie Jjumba, Karima Hashmani; Tshweu Moleme, Sulaiman Jalloh, Mercy Lillian Gichuki, Jeffrey Fasegha; Seggane Musisi, Ismail Kibirige, Entisar Yusuf, Rachel Samuel</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Sixteen members of the ÖŘżÚζSM community have been recognized with African Scholars Awards.</p> <p>Created by a group led by <strong>Henry Ssali</strong>, the founder and executive director of the African Alumni Association, the African Scholars Awards honour alumni, faculty and staff for their contributions in realms ranging from academic achievement and social innovation to community development and volunteering.&nbsp;</p> <p>“To me, this award is an indication that we are all destined to do great things in our communities and society at large, despite our circumstances,” said alumna <strong>Rachel Samuel</strong>, who came to U of T from Malawi, where she grew up in a refugee camp, and is now working on a research project on refugee health and mental health at York University.</p> <p>“This causes me to reflect on my journey and really understand that my thoughts and dreams should never be limited by my circumstances.”</p> <p>The winners are:</p> <ul> <li>Community Development Award – Rev. <strong>Eddie Jjumba</strong>, <strong>Tshweu Moleme</strong></li> <li>Outstanding Recent Alumni Award – <strong>Rachel Samuel</strong>, <strong>Entisar Yusuf</strong>, <strong>Jeffrey Fasegha</strong>, <strong>Sulaiman Jalloh</strong></li> <li>Social Innovation Award – <strong>Ismail Kibirige</strong>&nbsp;</li> <li>Global Impact Award – <strong>Michel Chikwanine</strong>, <strong>Seggane Musisi</strong></li> <li>Emerging Academic Award – <strong>Mercy Lillian Gichuki</strong>, <strong>Morris Komakech</strong></li> <li>Distinguished Volunteer Award – <strong>Joan Kasozi</strong>, <strong>Ayaan Abdulle</strong></li> <li>Influencers’ Award – <strong>Akwasi Owusu-Bempah</strong>, <strong>Antoinette Handley</strong>, <strong>Karima Hashmani</strong></li> </ul> <h3><a href="/news/exceptional-role-models-african-scholars-awards-recognize-contributions-university-and-society">Read the <em>U of T News</em> story</a></h3> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-source field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">UTC</div> <div class="field field--name-field-top-story-hub-page- field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Top Story (Hub page)</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:11:32 +0000 lanthierj 168257 at