Zak Jacques, MA-SE (2017)
During my time at Carleton, I was one of many students that benefited from Glen Toner’s mentorship and teaching. What sets Glen apart from other professors is the level of sustained, personal commitment he shows to his students in both their professional and personal development. Whenever I asked, Glen was always there to help or provide advice, and would follow-up to see how things unfolded. He also actively went out of his way to create opportunities that he knew would help with my professional development. When I reflect on many of the unique opportunities that were afforded to me at Carleton (e.g., participating in conferences, meeting senior executives from Canada’s energy sector, or working on collaborative research projects) Glen is somehow involved in making almost all of those experiences take place. He did this for my peers as well – in many instances paving the way for students to start their careers in the field of sustainability.
In many of our conversations, Glen would reinforce lessons and values that he has held throughout his career. One that he has instilled in me is the importance of giving back, and I can’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate Glen’s retirement than setting up a scholarship in his name that will set-up a student to work in the an area he has dedicated his life to furthering – sustainable energy and environmental policy. In celebration of Glen’s outstanding career, dedication to giving back, and mentorship, I encourage you to donate to the Glen Toner Scholarship Fund.
This reflection on the student experience was offered as part of a fundraising effort for the Dr. Glen Toner Scholarship Fund.