AVP International's Global Learning Award Recipients
The AVP International's Global Learning Award recognizes an individual or team (faculty or staff) who have made significant contributions to Global Learning at TMU. The recognized activity or leadership can take place either on campus or abroad.
Individual recipients receive a certificate and a one-time monetary award of $2,000 (subject to applicable deductions). Team recipients (a group of two to ten individuals) receive individual certificates and a total one-time monetary award of $3,000 (subject to applicable deductions) to be shared equally among members.
Key criteria: Service, leadership, and innovation
2024 recipient
Enriqueta Zafra
Faculty of Arts
Dr. Enriqueta Zafra is a tireless advocate for global learning and social justice through education. Her commitment to providing students with unique, transformative experiences, as seen in the "Films for Change" field course, exemplifies her dedication to global citizenship. By bringing international voices to our campus and fostering interactions with filmmakers, she ignites a passion for social change in her students. Dr. Zafra's teaching philosophy revolves around equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values to make a positive impact on society. Her unwavering commitment to global perspectives and her innovative approach to teaching makes her a deserving nominee.
Past recipients
- Terri Peters
- Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
- The Creative School International Team
- Sandra Chung, The Creative School
- Sadia Kamran, The Creative School
- Yew-Thong Leong
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
- Frederic Dimanche
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ted Rogers School of Management - Cortona 2019 Leadership Team
- Rana Abdel - Latif, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Communication and Design
- Barbara Vogel, School of Interior Design, Faculty of Communication and Design