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Theodora Ferrant
Meet YPC Member Theodora Ferrant What is your occupation? Just started working as Awards Writer at Klick, Inc. at the beginning of September, but my occupation is passing judgment on things I cannot create and writing without desire for publication. What was the last book you read? The Art of the
Landmark $5 Million Donation from Dan Mishra
Dan Mishra’s donation of $5 million to the Museum’s South Asian section is the largest ever and a fitting tribute to the philanthropist’s adopted country as it celebrates its 150th year. “I’ve lived in Canada for almost 50 years and every moment, every day, I’m so proud of this
The Dr. Fred Weinberg and Joy Cherry Weinberg Judaica Collection
Collecting is a passion that connects people to the world around them. Though the term often conjures notions of blue-chip art purchases at auction houses, for collectors Joy Cherry and the late Dr. Fred Weinberg, it represents a meaningful journey of acquiring objects that celebrate more
Celebrating YPC Members
As we near the end of 2017, we want to begin a new tradition of celebrating long-time and new YPC members whose continued philanthropic support has been vital to the ROM. Thank you for your generosity, and happy anniversary! 10+ years* (joined before December 2007) Brian Astl Jonathon Borland
Jonathon Borland
Meet YPC Member Jonathon Borland What is your occupation? I’m relatively new to TD Securities where I support the head of Corporate & Investment Banking, but have been with TD for more than 10 years. What was the last book you read? I’m currently re-reading one of my favourite Haruki
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
Supporting Shows That Matter
Newly-founded Royal Exhibitions Circle supports special exhibitions What’s on at the ROM? Ask friends and they’ll inevitably tell you about the newest special exhibition. For many of us, it’s a catalyst to visit and leads to a memory that lingers long after we leave the Museum. The ROM has an
Eric Huang
Meet YPC Member Eric Huang What is your occupation? I'm the Founder and Executive Director of Advanced Analytics and Research Lab Inc., an analytics consulting an education company. What was the last book you read? Last book I read was Ulysses, currently reading The Fountainhead. If you could
Kristy Van Hoven
Meet YPC Member Kristy Van Hoven What is your occupation? Founding Director, Guthrie School of Dance & part of your favourite ROM Patron Team. What was the last book you read? Tough one… does the Journal of Palliative Care count? If not, sadly it was I’m a Highland Dancer story book with
Meredith Taylor
Meet YPC Committee Member Meredith Taylor What is your occupation? I’m a government relations professional – an in house lobbyist for a bank. What was the last book you read? I have a bit of an obsession with true crime so it was Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit by