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Celebrating Michael Lee-Chin’s Philanthropy

Celebrating Michael Lee-Chin’s Philanthropy

Michael Lee-Chin’s extraordinary gift of $30 million in support of the ROM in 2003 was one of the largest philanthropic gifts to a cultural institution in Canadian history. As the lead donor to the Renaissance ROM Campaign, his vision and commitment launched the transformation of the Museum and

Dimitrios Mastoras

Dimitrios Mastoras

  Meet YPC Committee Member Dimitrios Mastoras What is your occupation? I work for BMO Global Asset Management educating and coaching financial advisors on how to best grow their practice and help their clients achieve what’s important to them. What was the last book you read? Flash Boys by

Roy Tanaka

Roy Tanaka

Meet YPC Committee Member Roy Tanaka What is your occupation? In-house developer and colour management specialist for TI Group Inc., a printing and communications company in Toronto. What was the last book you read? Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words by Randall Munroe. This book

A Family Gift Inspired by a Mother’s Dedication

A Family Gift Inspired by a Mother’s Dedication

“The opportunity to inspire people, to make the past meaningful and relevant, has been incredibly fulfilling,” says Barbara. “And that opportunity came from the curators who offered their expertise and time, giving us the confidence to tell the Museum’s stories.” Moved by her

ROM Entomologist Leaves An Intellectual Legacy

ROM Entomologist Leaves An Intellectual Legacy

Glenn and Carol Wiggins’ estate furthers research in perpetuity From a young age, Glenn Wiggins (1927–2013) was fascinated by “the little things that run the world.”* His love of insects led to a distinguished career as ROM curator of entomology and decades of global fieldwork on

Alf Wirth: A Museum Aficionado

Alf Wirth: A Museum Aficionado

ROM Governor Alf Wirth has visited hundreds of museums. We caught up with him in the Wirth Gallery of the Middle East—one of many ROM initiatives he has generously supported—to talk about his passion for arts and culture. “I used to come to the ROM with my dad,” recalls Alf Wirth. “I

Meet Claude Tambu, YPC Chair

Meet Claude Tambu, YPC Chair

A YPC member since 2011, Claude Tambu is a Senior Infrastructure Consultant at Tuor Networks Inc. He grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is a world traveller and an avid runner. We sat down with Claude to learn more about his philanthropy and love for the ROM. Why did you join YPC? To

Sarah Salomon

Sarah Salomon

Meet YPC Member Sarah Salomon What is your occupation? I work for a start-up that publishes comics and graphic novelizations of Disney-licensed properties. What was the last book you read? I’m currently reading Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari. It’s a fascinating look at the history of our species.

A Night in Pompeii

A Night in Pompeii

The ROM proudly welcomed 200 guests for an unforgettable evening of Pompeian flair and style in celebration of the Canadian premiere of  Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano   on Tuesday, June 9. 2015. Guests enjoyed an exclusive preview of this highly anticipated show, an exquisite dining

Rani Rahman

Rani Rahman

Meet YPC Member Rani Rahman What is your occupation? I am a Certified Professional Accountant, however being at home with my kids requires that I am more flexible with my time so I’ve had to seek other endeavours. I was very excited to jump at the opportunity to be involved with an exciting new