At the very heart of Canada’s original journalism school, hundreds gathered in Carleton University’s Richcraft Hall on March 22 to celebrate the life of Elly Alboim. The legendary journalism professor, CBC Ottawa Bureau Chief and public policy and communications guru passed away on Feb. 8.

Alboim’s remarkable career and his deep love and care for his family – wife Kathy, children Jennifer, Jesse and Jaime and his seven grandchildren – were celebrated in two hours of powerful, emotional and at times hilarious tributes.

The best way to take in the event is to watch the recording, which has been preserved on the journalism program’s YouTube site.

A veritable Who’s Who of Canadian journalism and public life attended the service. A gallery of photographs from the event is featured below.

Alboim’s family has established the Elly Alboim Memorial Fund to support students in the School of Journalism and Communication.

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