Ryerson Alumni - Summer 2015 - 1
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Ryerson University Magazine is
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Vice-President, University
Advancement: Adam B. Kahan
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ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s Summ e r 2015
Assistant V.P., Communications,
Government and Community
Engagement: Erin McGinn
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Executive Editor: Bruce Piercey
Editor: Colleen Mellor
Associate Editor: Antoinette Mercurio
Design: Wendy Schroder
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ISSN: 1713-627X * Published June 2015
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12 Smart space
A photo essay about the new Yonge Street building
By Chantal Braganza
Photography by Christopher Manson
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FROM THE EDITOR
A place on Yonge Street
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President's Message
A new home for innovation
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Showcase
Men's national basketball championship
at the MAC
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Gould Street
Highlights, photos and what's
next at Ryerson
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feature s
20 A better vision for retail
How stores can improve the shopping experience
for people with low vision
By Dana Yates
22 Transforming power
Researchers at the Centre for Urban Energy
are finding ways to keep your lights (and air
conditioning) on
By Mark Witten
alumni profiles
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27 Designing a legacy
Young architect creates Pan Am playspace
By Dana Yates
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Sign and dine
Unique restaurant offers employment to the deaf
and a rich experience for diners
By Sharon Aschaiek
Drama king
Writing for peers earns multimedia
artist major award
By Chantal Braganza
29 Life Stories
A banner night
Sean Fitz-Gerald remembers the men's
1999 championship basketball game he
covered as sports editor of The Eyeopener
32 Giving Back
Alumni and friends give generously
to Make Your Mark Campaign
34 Alumni Diary/VP Viewpoint
News and events from alumni groups
38 Class Notes
Updates from alumni
44 Remember When?
Salute to a swordswoman
Fencing club founder Kay Aoyama led
the team by example
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