Alumni Updates
GETTING TOGETHER
Malcolm Gladwell visits track and field team The Varsity Blues track and field team was treated to a very special guest on November 6 when track alumnus, and noted journalist and author, Malcolm Gladwell (Trinity College 8T4) dropped by. Although his university running career was cut short by an injury after one year on the team, he came back to the sport a few years ago and shared his story with the team. Rachel Jewett, middle-distance runner and MSc candidate, was there to meet Gladwell and expressed how interesting it was to learn about Gladwell’s reintroduction to track in later life, and to benefit from his wisdom on a range of topics from journalism research to advice he would have given his university-age self. —Rachel Keeling Malcolm Gladwell (first row, right) and the Varsity Blues Track and Field Team
Kimel basketball reception Basketball alumnus and Kimel Family Field House benefactor Ron Kimel (UC 6T6) hosted basketball alumni and Goldring Centre donors at a reception on February 6 to enjoy Varsity Blues basketball and NBA All-Star Weekend fan fest excitement. The group cheered on the Blues, enjoyed refreshments and had the pleasure of meeting basketball legend Isiah Thomas. —RK Isiah Thomas (left) and Ron Kimel (right) in the Kimel Family Field House
Fitness guru shares tips from latest book On April 1, exercise science alumnus and modern fitness and nutrition guru Harley Pasternak (MSc 0T0) took time out of his busy Los Angeles-based schedule to join an intimate group of Faculty, alumni and friends for a lunchtime lecture at Hart House. Harley highlighted tips and tricks from his latest book 5 Pounds and unlocked his “5 Secrets to Being Fit, Lean, Healthy and Living Forever.” see Fit Tips on page 21 —RK
UPCOMING EVENTS U of T Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Thursday, June 2, 2016 Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport Tickets and information: my.alumni.utoronto.ca/halloffame Contact: rachel.keeling@utoronto.ca
Varsity Leadership Foundation Golf Tournament Monday, August 8, 2016 King Valley Golf Club Contact: wendy@wendykane.com
Baseball Alumni Game Sunday, August 28, 2016 Dan Lang Field, U of T Scarborough Contact: peter.nash@mail.utoronto.ca
Women’s Hockey Golf Tournament Saturday, September 17, 2016 Angus Glen Golf Club Contact: vicky.sunohara@utoronto.ca PURSUIT | SPRING 2016
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