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Under the sparkling lights of the EEEL lobby, more than 850 members of our university community came together Dec. 3 to celebrate this year鈥檚 accomplishments and look forward to health and happiness in 2019.

In addition to the annual festivities, this year鈥檚 holiday celebration also served as an opportunity to wish Dr. Elizabeth Cannon farewell as she prepares to depart her role as president and vice-chancellor on Dec. 31.

• Photo above: At the holiday celebration and Elizabeth Cannon farewell, from left: Jill Wyatt, Deborah Yedlin, Elizabeth Cannon, Dru Marshall, Brit Paris and Jessica Revington. Photo by Riley Brandt, 91快色

鈥淲hen I started my presidency in 2010, it was apparent to me that the people of this institution were ready to step up, to raise their eyes high and to reach our goals on the world stage,鈥� said Cannon in her remarks.

鈥淚t鈥檚 the people of the 91快色 and our community that have invested in the Eyes High vision to help us achieve our ambitious goals. I鈥檓 so deeply thrilled that my successor is one of our own 鈥� Dr. Ed McCauley 鈥� who will continue leading our Eyes High 箩辞耻谤苍别测.鈥�

U91快色 leadership highlight President Cannon鈥檚 legacy of impact

Throughout the celebration, Cannon鈥檚 exceptional leadership during her eight-and-a-half-year tenure was highlighted by university leaders.

Chair of the Board of Governors Jill Wyatt pointed to numerous examples of Cannon鈥檚 accomplishments that have enriched the quality and breadth of learning, including building openings, strategy launches and Energize, the ambitious fundraising campaign for the Eyes High strategy.

While speaking to Cannon鈥檚 incredible impact on the university鈥檚 trajectory, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dru Marshall praised Cannon鈥檚 leadership as a key factor that has advanced U91快色 as an institution, making it a competitor not only on a provincial level, but also on national and international stages.

Key accomplishments and important milestones of Cannon鈥檚 presidency are featured on the President鈥檚 legacy web page, emphasizing the extraordinary impact she has had in transforming U91快色 into one of Canada鈥檚 most dynamic and entrepreneurial post-secondary institutions.

Continue supporting United Way campaign until Dec. 14

During the celebration, Chancellor Deborah Yedlin also thanked the university community for their generous support for this year鈥檚 United Way fundraising campaign, which has reached more than $520,000.

In honour of Cannon鈥檚 incredible legacy at the university and her tremendous support for the United Way, the Challenge Cup, which is awarded to the faculty or unit that exhibits the best outcome of giving and participation, has been renamed the Cannon Challenge Cup.

Faculties and units can continue supporting the campaign until Dec. 14.  about giving to the university鈥檚 United Way campaign.