“Investing in education was not just a good deed; it was a logical choice—an investment in the future”

Following graduation, Allan obtained both his JD and MBA from Harvard and went on to build a successful career in New York as a senior executive and portfolio manager in the hedge fund industry.

“It is truly an honour and so meaningful to receive this award, particularly during this last stage of my undergraduate journey,” says Kaleb, who recently completed his final year in SFU’s School for the Contemporary Arts (SCA).

"Given my strong connection to the university as an alumnus, staff, and now SFU parent, I wanted to give back."

For generations of older adults across Metro Vancouver, the joy of learning has continued well past retirement thanks to one man’s lifelong belief that education should never end.

Simona Mastroianni is developing new compounds at SFU and testing them at TRIUMF.