Alumni Services
Alumni Services
The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is committed to developing an ongoing relationship with its former students after graduation. We provide a variety of services to help alumni stay in touch with classmates and remained involved with the Faculty.
Whether it is reunion planning, news of your lives and careers, or address updates, we encourage you to contact us. We are always delighted to speak with our Alumni and hear about their times at the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Contact Us
As a graduate of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy you are part of a network of more than 6,000 alumni living and working all over the world. Staying in touch with the Faculty allows you to get involved in our activities and stay connected to our vibrant community of graduates. It also allows us to keep you informed about exciting developments and activities at the Faculty, and to update you on the comings and goings of your former classmates.
Please take a moment to call or email us your personal contact information. We would also welcome and comments or questions you have about the Faculty, and the services we can offer you.
David White
Assistant Dean, Advancement and Alumni Affairs
Tel: 416-978-6749
Email: dm.white@utoronto.ca
Desiree Chan
Senior Development Officer, Leadership & Alumni Giving
Tel: 416-946-3985
Email: desiree.chan@utoronto.ca
Jef Ekins
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Tel: 416-946-7036
Email: j.ekins@utoronto.ca
Reunion Planning
Looking to plan a reunion? Reunions are a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends and we are here to help make your event a great success. Below are a number of tips to help with your reunion planning.
Pick a Work Team - Get a group together and decide what type of reunion you would like to have.
Where/When to Hold a Reunion - Hotels, spas and conference centres are popular places for Reunions and the majority occur in the Spring or Fall. We would be delighted to assist you in choosing a location, or hosting your class for a cocktail reception and building tour here at the Faculty.
Invitations - Try to send an invitation three months in advance. Be sure to send full instructions, such as RSVP details, payment information, etc.
Response Rate - Participation rates vary from 40% to 60%, but don't get discouraged. The majority of participants usually respond 10 days prior to the event.
The Leslie Dan Faculty's of Pharmacy's Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs can help make you reunion planning easier. Please take advantage of the following services:
- Venue, complete with Building Tours, Cocktail Reception and a Gift Bag
- Class lists
- Printing and mailing of letters and labels on Faculty letterhead
- Promotion through the alumni magazine and Faculty website
- Organizational advice
Accommodations
The following hotels are located within walking distance of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy:
InterContinental Toronto Yorkville
220 Bloor Street West
Reservations - 1-800-267-0010
Delta Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street West
Reservations - 1-800-243-5732
Marriott Toronto Downtown
525 Bay Street
Reservations - 1-800-228-9290
Sutton Place Hotel
955 Bay Street
Reservations - 1-800-268-3790
For more information on planning a reunion, or if you have any questions or concerns please contact:
Desiree Chan
Senior Development Officer, Leadership & Alumni Giving
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto
144 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3M2
Tel: 416-946-3985
Email: desiree.chan@utoronto.ca
Send us an Update
At the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy we are incredibly proud of the contributions our alumni have made not only to the profession, but to society as a whole. Please let us know what you have been up to. Whether it is marriages, births, anniversaries, achievements and milestones, we are happy to share your news with your fellow alumni through our website and Rxcellence, our alumni magazine. Please end your updates to:
Desiree Chan
Senior Development Officer, Leadership & Alumni Giving
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto
144 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3M2
Tel: 416-946-3985
Email: desiree.chan@utoronto.ca