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Hat trick for Wosk
July 23, 2009
Yosef Wosk, SFU’s continuing studies director of interdisciplinary programs, has been recognized again for his enduring contributions to education, philanthropy and community service. The accolades include a British Columbia Community Achievement Award, an award for outstanding achievement in philanthropy from the Canadian Museums Association and a Program Award honourable mention from the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education. Wosk, who founded the Academy for Independent Scholars and SFU’s popular Philosophers’ Café, is a rabbi, philanthropist, author, community leader, religious art consultant, bibliophile, musician and businessman. He was made a member of the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest honour, in 2001.
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