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Giving Power is Ä¢¹½AV’s philanthropic newsletter sharing stories about the impact of donor support that students, faculty, staff and researchers across our campuses and greater communities feel every day. Read these featured stories to learn more about how your generous contributions supported everything from student financial assistance and academic programming to research and much more.

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Fall 2025 | Volume 15 | Number 2

Learn about: a lifelong connection forged by philanthropy; a new scholarship established to help parents enrolled in medical school; a former dean’s continued commitment to improving oral health outcomes; and a $2M gift to bolster community health and wellness through the Oulton-Stanish Centre.

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Investing in community health and wellness

A gift from Leslie McLean (MN’02) and Scott McCain to the Oulton-Stanish Centre will ensure that the Ä¢¹½AV Physiotherapy Clinic can provide expanded care to members of the Ä¢¹½AV and broader community.

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Part of the family

When Jakub Orzechowski (BComm’03) came to Ä¢¹½AV, he was looking for a way to create a brighter future for himself. He found that and much more when he received the Christopher Stuart Fraser (S.F.) McKee Award of Merit.

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Paying it forward, one student at a time

Dr. John Embil (MD’89), a noted internal medicine and infectious disease specialist, and his family have established eight funds and helped to remove financial barriers for dozens of medical students.

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Creating a lasting impact

Dr. Tom Boran’s (DDS’78) commitment to improving access to dental care is reflected in his legacy as dean of the Faculty of Dentistry. A new gift to his fund supporting oral health outreach is ensuring that this impact can be felt for years to come.

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Boran in a black short-sleeved collared shirt standing with his arms crossed smiling in the hallway of the dentistry building.

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Advancing representation and preserving a legacy

Senator Don Oliver campaigned for social change as a lawyer and as Canada’s first Black male senator. A scholarship created in his name is continuing his legacy by supporting African Nova Scotian undergraduate students.
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Building a ‘framework’ of support

Dr. Arthur Sedgwick dedicated his 30+ year career to supporting computer science students. An award in his memory is ensuring that his legacy continues for years to come.
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Jane and Arthur Sedgwick standing together with a snow-capped mountain range in the background.

Gotta catch ‘em all

Ambitious double Ä¢¹½AV grad Indranil Dutta (MEng’04, MBA’08) has invested more than 20 years on campus collecting various degrees, credentials, and professional experiences. He says he remembers his roots and is committed to giving back to the community he loves.

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Indranil Dutta portrait.

Leveling the playing field

New Crestpoint Scholarship invests in the success of female student-athletes from equity-deserving groups.
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