Graduation is the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. It is a celebration of an achievement to be shared with family and friends. The School and the U of T community was deeply saddened by the cancellation of this year’s Spring convocation ceremony. In addition to the University’s virtual graduation ceremony, we felt it was important to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2020 by featuring these profiles. We are incredibly proud of our students and hope you enjoy finding out more about them.
Naomi Alon (2020), Hons. BA Major in Environmental Studies, and Environmental Ethics, Minor in Philosophy
“When I came to the University of Toronto I was excited about the courses offered through the School of the Environment and knew it was a good fit for me.”
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Nuanli Chen (2020), BA Major in Environmental Studies, and East Asian Studies
“I learned how I can help to preserve the environment.”
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Nicholas Chum (2020), BA Major in Environmental Studies, Minors in Biology, Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health
“My favorite memory was one of the most challenging in my university career. In ENV322 (International Environmental Policy) I was challenged to debate among peers. I was completely scared, but in the end, my teammates backed me up and it went through flawlessly! I felt so proud of myself and more confident ever since that day.” Read the full profile.
Matteo Colella (2020), Hons. BSc Double Major in Environmental Studies, and Psychology
“I want to pursue environmental law and environmental policy to better the world in my future as an environmental lawyer.”
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Charlotte Craig (2020), BSc Major in Environmental Studies, and Forestry Conservation Science, Minor Environmental Biology
“While acting as co-president with the Environmental Student Union (ENSU), I had so many great memories with students. The leaders of tomorrow are in this school, it is important that we look after them.”
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Laura Curran (2020), Hons. BSc Double Major in Environmental Science, and Forest Conservation, Minor in Environmental Studies
“I joined UTERN this year and had such an amazing time leading the Environmental Working Group. Seeing the amazing work U of T environmental groups makes me hopeful for the future.”
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Danyal Damroodi (2020), Hons. BSc Specialist in Environment and Health, Minor in Environmental Studies
“Being interested in both human health and environmental science, I wanted to find a program that married the two and examined their interactions. Luckily, the School of Environment had an Environment and Health program and so I enrolled.”
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Maria Greco (2020), BA Major in Environment Ethics and Equity Studies, Minor in Sexual Diversity Studies
“I wanted to learn about my own personal and community impact on the environment living in a city as big as Toronto. As well, to learn about the correlation between issues of the environment and issues of equity.”
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Wenyu He (2020), BA Major in Cognitive Science, Minor in Environmental Ethics, Minor in Education and Society
“I have discovered not only more love for the environment, but also more love for myself.”
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Kira James (2020), BA Specialist in Architecture, Major in Environmental Studies, Minor in Environmental Geography
“There is a lot of grief around the things we are missing – graduation with our families, summer with friends who might never live in the same city again. It’s uncertain, which is scary, but I have been trying to remember the things that aren’t lost from this and are still to come.” Read the full profile.
Tianyuan Ji (2020), BSc Major in Environment and Health
“I think environment and human health are both very important and I wanted to learn more about them.”
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Weilin (Daniel) Li (2020), BA Major in Environmental Studies, and Human Geography
“It is a great school and I care about the environment.”
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Jocelyn Liang (2020), BSc Environmental Science
“I liked the small class sizes, and the friendly professors and staff.”
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Yuhan Lu (2020), BA Major in Environmental Studies, Major in Books and Media Studies
“I really enjoyed my first year!”
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Anne-Marie Macloughlin (2020), Major in Environmental Studies, and Book and Media Studies, Minor in Drama and Performance
“Humans have used the planet for their unchecked greed long enough. Compassion, equality, and happiness with “enough” is the way forward.”
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Gabriela Tatiana Corella Morocho (2020), BSc Major in Environmental Science, and Environment and Health
“We depend on nature and it is our responsibility to take care of it. We can’t compromise the natural resources for the next generations, that is why I think we need to take intelligent actions.
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Rebecca Nolan (2020), BA Double Major in Environmental Studies, and Political Science
“My passion is to protect and preserve the natural world.”
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Jaden Phillips (2020), Hons. BSc Double Major in Environmental Science and Psychology
“The small program size made it very tight knit community, and I had an absolute blast with my fellow ENV peers over the course of my degree. It was amazing to be surrounded by so many likeminded people with a zeal to protect our planet and tackle the environmental crisis.” Read the full profile.
Jessica Robichaud (2020), BSc Major in Environmental Science, Major in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology (EEB), Minor in Environmental Studies
“I have learned that I have a passion for science and nature. I hope to carry that with me into my future.”
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Vanessa Rocha (2020), BSc Major in Environmental Science, Major in Forestry Biomaterials, Minor in Environmental Biology
“It was really sad not getting the chance to say goodbye to friends, professors and faculty members who played a major role during my undergrad. I am sure future generations will have the chance to meet the amazing people that make the School of the Environment a very special place.” Read the full profile.
Sukanya Sharma (2020), BSc Double Major in Environment and Health, and Neuroscience, Minor in Physiology
“I didn’t think I would be as interested in the program, but the program is so broad, I had the freedom to choose from SO MANY courses.”
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Vyshnave Sivasankar (2020), Hons. BSc Major in Human Biology, and Environment and Health, Minor in Immunology
“My favorite memory is going on a trip to the Koffler Scientific Reserve for one of my environmental science courses.”
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Haushe Suganthan (2020), BSc Double Major in Environment and Health, Human Biology, Minor in Immunology
“Although I came into U of T with a keen interest in Life Sciences, I was able to really broaden my understanding and interests through taking courses in varying disciplines through the School of the Environment.”
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Lara Werbowski (2020), Hons. BSc Double Major in Environmental Science, and Psychology, Minor in Environmental Studies
“There are so many opportunities in the School of the Environment and at U of T more broadly. Try your best to take advantage of them. Of course, try your best to maintain a school-life balance too.”
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Ying Xiong (2020), BSc Double Major in Environmental Science, and Earth and Environmental Systems
“I really enjoyed the labs and field trips.”
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Yi Fan Yin-Cheng (2020), BA Majors in Environmental Studies, and in Equity Studies, Minor in Human Geography
“My favourite memory from my time with the School is working with the University of Toronto Environmental Resource Network (UTERN) and ultimately seeing the creativity and the passion from students and student groups at the university who are committed to sustainability through a diversity of different ways.” Read the full profile.
Yiming Zhao (2020), BSc Major in Environmental Science, Specialist in Applied Statistics with a focus in Ecology
“In a course in third year, we got the chance to go on a field trip to the Humber river. I think it was an amazing way to put theory into practice and an unforgettable experience.”
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