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Roland Tuquero, BA’92, BScN’96
graduated with his Doctorate in Nursing from Michigan State University (MSU) in May 2025. Roland is a staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at the VA Ann Arbor Health System and aspires to be part of the anesthesia faculty at MSU.
was short-listed in the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Her story Nuala Nu was one of 25 chosen from almost 8000 entries.
has her exhibit From There to Here: Walking for Tomorrow at the Maclaren Art Centre until October 26, 2025. This work is an ecological, material response to mass consumerism and litter affecting bodies of land and water.
was recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for outstanding service to his community. Dwight is a dedicated charter member of the Rotary Club of Kanata.
was inducted into the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame in May 2025 as builder of the game in Ontario and across Canada.
is proud to announce that her law firm Mulqueen Disability Law, advocating for disabled clients in their Long-Term Disability cases, has been recognized by Best Lawyers, Lexpert Ranked, and is a finalist for the Markham Business Excellence, High Quality Service award.
launched his book On a Pilgrimage with Augustine’s Confessions, published by Austin Macauley, New Work/UK/UAR.
passed away on January 30, 2025 at the age of 50. She was a passionate early childhood educator and will be missed by her friends and family.
Alexandrea Nicholas-Jennings, BFA’93, BEd’97
was honoured with Signature Status in 2024 from the Portrait Society of America.
a full-time artist and creative entrepreneur now co-owns the online art gallery, ARTWRK.ca.
was appointed senior vice president & chief marketing officer of Global Industrial Company, effective August 12, 2024.
published her first work of fiction, HR Can Be Murder. The novel explores interpersonal relationships, the complexities of navigating work expectations, and the importance of personal growth – all in the context of a murder mystery.
Scenes from our Canadian University Alumni Homecoming 2024 Ñ a joint school celebration of Homecoming for 24 Canadian schools. Our Western/ Ivey squad were strongly represented and we all had a great time getting to know fellow alumni!
retired from the Ontario Fire Marshal in October 2023 after 31 years as a forensic fire protection engineer.
was nominated for a Juno Award for “Best Underground Dance Single” in 2024 with his production/DJ duo Smalltown DJs.
has joined the team of dedicated primary care physicians at Holy Cross Medical Group’s Wilton Manors office in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He has a deep-rooted interest in preventative medicine, sexual health, LGBTQ+ health and HIV medicine.
published her first poetry collection, Northerny, with the University of Alberta Press in February 2024.
began Somewhat Grumpy Press Inc. in the spring of 2021. At that time, the company had published one book. The company now has 10 non-fiction titles from six authors, and more coming soon.
joined Neuberger & Partners LLP Criminal Lawyers as a senior partner in Toronto.
Cherish De la Cruz, BA’98, BA’98
joined The Manely Firm P.C. as a managing estate planning attorney.
self-published a novel called Closer to Indigo in September 2022. Set in Victoria, BC, the story takes us through the months that lead to the lead character’s pilgrimage in Spain.
published his third book, 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts featuring stories and surprising facts collected coast to coast.
wrote a children’s book, Kyla and Kyra Go To School.
became the first Toronto police officer to summit Nepal’s Lobuche East Peak – a 6,119m mountain in April 2023. Tom’s Road to 8000M project raises awareness of first responder mental health as he works towards summiting some of the world’s highest peaks.
published A Philosopher’s Guide to Natural Capitalism: A Sustainable Future Within Reach in July 2023 by Routledge. The book posits that a sustainable future is possible without abandoning capitalism.
Sonia Palleck, DDS’93, MCID’99
has written and published a four-book series in 2023. Leave the Little Light On is a love story for humanity. Sonia painted the covers and narrated the audiobooks while working as a full-time orthodontist.
had her business The Canadian Barley Tea Company featured in the February 2023 issue of Women’s World Magazine.
published a third graphic novel in the original series The Demonhuntress.
won a leader award during Women Business Enterprises Canada’s 2022 Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate the accomplishments of distinguished women entrepreneurs.
Ben Cecil, BA’90, MA’95, PhD’99
has been appointed as the 14th president at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, effective January 2023.
published Cinema’s Original Sin: D.W. Griffith, American Racism, and the Rise of Film Culture. The book details the history of Griffith’s racist epic The Birth of a Nation from 1915 to the Trump era.
won the 2022 Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer’s Award for New Girl in Little Cove, published in 2021.
published Immigrant to accompany her paintings featured in the ‘Immigrant’ exhibition. Read more here.
leads Canada’s Agency team at Google.
was inducted into the Junior Achievement London and District Business Hall of Fame in 2022. Read more here.