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Graduates: What have
you been up to since leaving the Division of the Environment? Where
have you gone, what have you done?
Students graduating this year, let us know what your plans are!
Drop us a line and let us know what you've been up to or are going
to be doing and we can post your responses on this page. Send me
a note at bhavnita.mistry@utoronto.ca,
or log on to http://www.cquest.utoronto.ca/cgi-ubb/ultimatebb.cgi
and click on the link "Alumni" and post your message there.
Or, send us letter to:
Division of the Environment
33 Willcocks St.
Toronto, ON M5S 3E8
Cathy Cosentino: Double
Major: Environment and Science and Political Science, 2001
In September 2001, Cathy will travel to the University of Windsor
for a joint law degree in cooperation with the University of Detroit
Mercy Law School, for a LLB/JD (the JD is the U.S.A.'s equivalent
to Canada's LLB). Cathy hopes to specialize in environmental law.
Christine Ali: Double Major: Environment and Science and
Environment and ResourceManagement with a Minor in Geographic
Information Systems, 2000
In September, 2000, Christine began a 1 year post graduate diploma
in GIS at Niagara College (Glendale Campus). After this, she hopes
to start a Masters program in either Planning or Medical Geography.
Jessica Chow: Double Major: Biology and Environment and
Science with a Minor in Botany, 2000
In September, 2000, Jessica began a 1 year certificate program in
Ecosystem Restoration. Following that, she hopes to start a Masters
in Forest Conservation.
Zaheer Abbas Karim: Major: Environment and Science, 2000
Zaheer is currently a candidate for a Masters in Environmental Studies
at York University. His focus is Environmental Planning: Sustainability
in Urban Development. He is also a member of OPPI and would love
to hear from Alumni and planners. Contact Zaheer at zaheerabbas.karim@utoronto.ca.
Francie Smirnakis: Double Major: Environment and Science
and Human Biology, 2000
Francie is currently a candidate for a Master of Science in Nutritional
Sciences at UofT. She is happy to speak to anyone interested in
discussing her experience as an undergraduate at the Division. Francie
can be reached at francie.smirnakis@utoronto.ca
Angela March: Major: Art History, Minors: Environment and
Society and East Asian Studies, 2000
"I was really surprised when I landed my job at a City
of Toronto museum. Having a Major in Art History and a double minor
in Environment and Society and East Asian studies, it was dubious
that I would get a job that conformed to all these far-flung interests.
But, it actual fact, these contrasts helped me. One of my many jobs
here is designing programs (for the general public and specialized
education - based ones) which utilize my art-history and my environmental
science background. I also facilitate ESL programs... My supervisor
even said that my multi-disciplinary background was an asset to
my career. Who wouldda thunk it? Now, I'm not sure where I'll end
up, but I'm enjoying the present. I think the key is to be true
to your nature; if you aren't the specialist type, but are awed
and inspired by all sorts of things out there, go for them! You'll
be amazed at how... they all connect."
Michelle Fernando: Specialist Ecology
and Minor in Environment and Science, 1998
Michelle is currently at York University, completing a combined
MES/LLB programme in environmental law.
Kirsten Fertuck: Specialist: Toxicology
and Environment, 1998
Kirsten is currently at Michigan State University in the middle
of her Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology Ph.D program. As
she has been appointed to the departmental recruiting and admissions
committee, she would be more then happy answer general questions
about applying to graduate school in the U.S. Kirsten can be reached
via email at fertuckk@pilot.msu.edu
Calvin Chu: Major: Human Biology, Minors: Environment and
Society and Zoology, 1997
After completing his undergraduate degree, Calvin went on to the
Faculty of Dentistry at UofT. He is heading to Rochester, NY this
June to do a general residency for one year at the Eastman Dental
Centre, and hopes to return to Ontario to practice.
Ken Nakahara: Double Major: Environment and Science and
Physical & Environmental Geography, 1997
Ken went to do an MBA at York University right after he graduated,
specializing in Business and Environment. He went on to do some
environmental consulting work for about a year and now he's at Toronto
Hydro Energy Services, the new retail company that's going to be
selling electricity in Ontario's new deregulated market. Ken's works
deals with renewable energy projects at Toronto Hydro Energy Services,
helping to develop cleaner forms of electricity and reducing our
collective ecological footprint.
Nanda Purandare: Double Major: Environment and Society
and Political Science, 1997
Nanda completed her Masters in Political Science in 2000, and subsequently
worked as part of the Ontario Legislative Internship Program (OLIP).
OLIP offered her the opportunity to work with a MPP from the government
and opposition for half a term each, writing memebers' statements
and speeches, working on private member's bills, organizing a conference,
writing press releases and new columns. She also got to visit different
legislatures and politicians in Ottawa, Regina, Halifax, Fredericton,
Quebec City and London England. Her time with NDP MPP Gilles Bisson
also opened her up to the North of Ontario (Timmins-James Bay),
where she spent over a month and visited several different reservations
to meet with the community, and attend Council meetings with chiefs
of the Mushkegowuk.
She is now starting her PhD in political science at U of T and is
also the editor of a magazine which she started up called Celsius
Magazine (http://www.celsiusmagazine.com).
Celsius seeks to examine the points where politics converges with
art, media culture etc., and deliver this to 20-30 somethings. If
anyone is interested in writing on environmental issues, please
contact Nanda through the Celsius webiste above.
Corinne Muccilli: Double Major: International Relations
and Urban Studies with a Minor in Environment and Society, 1996
After completing her undergraduate degreen, Corrinne went on to
law school at the University of Western Ontario. After completing
her program there, she has been articling with the Region of Peel.
Should you wish to speak to her about her academic career, please
contact her at camuccil@yahoo.com.
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