(Originally published in the Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph newsletter, March 2024)
Many congratulations to Sr. Mary Anne McCarthy (Toronto) for receiving the prestigious Arbor Award from the University of Toronto for her outstanding service to the University of St. Michael’s College. The Arbor award was established in 1989 and is the highest honour granted by the U of T in recognition of sustained contributions to specific academic units – such as faculties, colleges or institutes.
In January, Sr. Mary Anne and other 2023 Arbor Award recipients were honoured at a special ceremony hosted by U of T President Meric Gertler. As a representative of the Sisters of St. Joseph on the Collegium of the University of St. Michael’s College, Sister contributed to their strategic planning process and offered valuable input to the new mission, vision and values that will guide USMC towards a future of enhanced sustainability and impact for the common good.
As Sr. Mary Anne shared: “I was happy that this award not only recognizes my personal involvement with the University of St. Michael’s College (USMC), but more importantly honours the many Sisters of St. Joseph who have greatly contributed to the enrichment of student life at USMC and the University of Toronto”.