Our alumni are proud ambassadors of the Faculty of Social Sciences who play an essential role in improving our current students’ university experience. We’re very pleased to help them stay connected to their alma mater, build their professional and personal networks, and strengthen the reputation of the University of Ottawa, whether they’re in Canada or elsewhere around the world.
This year, several of our alumni were honoured:
Trailblazers series and Young Alumni Award
In addition to being featured in the Trailblazers series during Black History Month, Nathan Hall (BSocSc ’07) received the Young Alumni Award from the uOttawa Alumni Association. The desire to take concrete action against racial discrimination led Hall (BSocSci ’07), an entrepreneur and leader, to found a social enterprise in 2020 that seeks to remedy inequalities in the workplace. His award-winning platform, Culture Check, works with Blacks, Indigenous peoples and people of colour who have experienced racism, as well as with allies and executives who wish to begin a cultural shift in their organizations. The empathetic, respectful workshops, consultations and resources he offers directly affect the lives of thousands of people each year.
As well, during the alumni gala, Michel Prévost (BSocSc ’78, MA ’85) received the Award for Commitment to the University.
uOttaKnow podcast
In November 2021, host Gwen Madiba (BSocSc ’08, MA ’12) interviewed Canadian director Philippe Falardeau (BSocSc ’89), known for works such as Monsieur Lazhar (nominated for an Oscar), as well as Hollywood films such as The Good Lie (with Reese Witherspoon) and, more recently, My Salinger Year (with Sigourney Weaver and Margaret Qualley). In the episode, part of the podcast’s third season, Philippe discussed the work of a filmmaker and changing film industry.