Brescia University College

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Beverly Huctwith, BA’57

passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2025. She was the Gold Medalist of her class. She is survived by her husband, Douglas, BA’58. 

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Emily Opthof, BSc(FN)’17

proudly received the gold medal and Provincial Champion title in the Silver Artistic Free Program event at the 2025 Skate Ontario Adult Championships in Kanata, ON. She looks forward to preparing for the 2025-26 competitive season!

Taslim Alani-Verjee, BA’09

delivered a TED Talk on radical self-care as part of ­T­E­Dx­Etobicoke in June 2024. 

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Emily Opthof, BSc(FN)’17

was awarded the silver medal at the 2024 Skate Ontario Adult Figure Skating Championships in Kanata, Ontario in the Silver Artistic event. Emily also achieved a season-best score in the Silver Freeskate event and is looking forward to training again for the 2024-25 season.

Sarah Leedale, BA’15

partner John, and enthusiastic big brother Rory welcomed baby Isaac Edward to the world in May 2023.