Carleton University celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2017. Be sure to connect with this page for news, stories about Carleton’s history and event details as we approach the festivities. Leading up to the anniversary, we are celebrating some of the notable students, faculty, alumni and community supporters who have called Carleton home.

CU75 Logos and Branding

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CU75 Committees

CU75 is brought to you by a group of dedicated individuals. Here are their names:

75th Anniversary Steering Committee

  • Jerry Tomberlin, Interim Provost and Vice-President (Academic) (Chair)
  • Suzanne Blanchard, Vice-President (Students and Enrollment) and University Registrar
  • Don Cumming, Director of University Communications, and Co-chair of the Communications and Advancement 75th Anniversary Planning Subcommittee
  • Ryan Davies, Director of Advancement Communications, and Co-chair of the Communications and Advancement 75th Anniversary Planning Subcommittee
  • Margaret Haines, Retired University Librarian, and Co-chair of the 75th Anniversary Academic Events Committee
  • Ed Kane, Assistant Vice-President (University Services)
  • Rose Crossett, 75th Anniversary Project Liaison Officer
  • Joy Mighty, Associate Vice-President Teaching and Learning, and Co-chair of the 75th Anniversary Academic Events Subcommittee
  • Pauline Rankin, Associate Vice-President (Research and International)
  • Mark Savenkoff, Director of Alumni and Donor Relations, and Chair of the Events Subcommittee
  • Jean Teron, Community Relations and Advancement Committee of the Board
  • Rosemary O’Hearn, Executive Assistant to the Provost, committee support

75th Anniversary Academic Events Planning Subcommittee

  • Margaret Haines, Retired University Librarian, (Co-chair) – Past
  • Joy Mighty, Associate Vice-President Teaching and Learning, (Co-chair)
  • Julie Carl, Research Communication Manager, Office of Vice-President (Research and International)
  • Sarah Davey, Undergraduate student
  • Jennifer Elliott, Assistant Director, Undergraduate Recruitment, Office of Vice-President (Students & Enrolment)
  • Raji Gandhi, Graduate student
  • Patti Harper, Head of Archives, MacOdrum Library
  • Jag Humar, Distinguished Research Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Design
  • Dominique Marshall, Chair, Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Maeve McMahon, Faculty Member, Law and Legal Studies, Faculty of Public Affairs
  • Samah Sabra, Teaching Development Coordinator, Educational Development Centre
  • Rosemary O’Hearn, Executive Assistant to the Provost, committee support

75th Events Subcommittee

  • Mark Savenkoff, Director, Alumni & Donor Relations – CHAIR
  • Rose Crossett, 75th Anniversary Project Liaison Officer
  • Tony Lackey, Director, Risk and Insurance Services
  • Brian Billings, Assistant Director, DUS Campus Safety and Parking Services
  • Kevin Gallinger, Director, Maintenance Services, FMP
  • Sally Babson, Senior Events Advisor, Department of University Communications
  • Lloyd Keane, Archives and Rare Book Coordinator, MacOdrum Library
  • Patti Harper, MacOdrum Library
  • Alicia Ott, Executive Assistant to the University Librarian, MacOdrum Library
  • Linda Cruz, Conference Coordinator, Conference Services
  • Erika Giugovaz, Events Assistant, Conference Services
  • John Rosefield, Audio Specialist, Instructional Media Services
  • Jeremy Brzozowski, Manager, Student Experience and Student Life, Student Experience Office
  • Sarah Stone, Digital Communications Lead, Student Experience Office
  • Zameer Masjedee, President, CUSA
  • VP Student Life, CUSA
  • Zophia Brobio, President & Chief Financial Officer, Rideau River Residence Association
  • Sarah Fee, Alumni Relations
  • Christina Chenard, Manager, Alumni Relations
  • Jennifer Brenning, Director, Recreation & Athletics
  • Alexandra Leroux, Events Administrator, Faculty of Engineering and Design
  • Jennifer Gray, Alumni Relations Officer, Sprott School of Business
  • Sarah Quirt, Research, Graduate and Event Coordinator, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Nick Ward, Communications Officer, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Rima Mattar, Event & Communication Coordinator, Office of the Dean of Science
  • Cassie Smith, Events and Outreach Coordinator, Faculty of Public Affairs

75th Anniversary Advancement and Communications Planning Subcommittee

  • 75th Communications and Advancement Subcommittee
  • Don Cumming, Director of University Communications (Co-Chair)
  • Ryan Davies, Director of Advancement Communications (Co-Chair)
  • Greg MacDonald, Supervisor, Creative Services
  • Adam Landry, Communications Officer, Faculty of Engineering and Design
  • Julie Carl, Research Communications Manager, OVPRI
  • Maria McClintock, Manager, Strategic Communication (Finance and Administration)
  • Nick Ward, Communications Officer, FASS
  • Pia Chin, Communications Officer, Alumni & Donor Relations
  • Catherine Kitts, Campaign Communications Coordinator
  • Chris Cline, Media Relations Officer, Department of University Communications
  • Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, Department of University Communications
  • Dan Rubinstein, Senior Writer, Department of University Communications
  • Beth Gorham, Manager, Public of Affairs
  • Sally Babson, Senior Events Co-ordinator
  • Kylie Patrick, Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts
  • Fateema Sayani, Editor Carleton University Magazine