fellows of the university
the board of governors of the university recognizes individuals who have contributed to the growth, development, welfare, and well-being of northwestern ontario, simcoe county and of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . this is done by the conferring of the title fellow of the university. you will recognize university fellows by their familiar blue gown with a white velvet scarf.
this year, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 honours:
seppo k. paivalainen
seppo was born and raised in north western ontario. having left thunder bay for his legal education, he with janice to raise their family. they were avid fans of their children in various activities and sports.
seppo has served as a lawyer for over 40 years enjoying his interactions with clients on issues important to them. for seventeen years he also served the thunder bay as honorary consul for the republic of finland.
his community involvement includes serving on the boards of the northern ontario school of medicine, canadian suomi foundation, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and suomi-koti of thunder bay. he has also been an active member of numerous service clubs and community groups.
seppo enjoys simple outdoor pleasures with janice such as skiing, chopping firewood or just sitting beside a summer lake.
seppo will be honoured with the title fellow of the university on saturday may 29th at the 11 a.m. est thunder bay main convocation ceremony.
vince mirabelli
vince was born and raised in thunder bay to his loving parents caterina and giuseppe, who immigrated from lamezia terme, calabria, italy in 1954. his parents taught and instilled in him their own virtuous values of a hard work ethic while loving and taking care of your family and friends.
she became a realtor at the age of 27 and has enjoyed a successful 14-year career thus far. his career has allowed him the opportunity to support 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and give back to the community in any way he is able to.
his 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 contributions include student bursaries to the bora laskin faculty of law and the northern ontario school of medicine as well as donations to new capital building campaigns. in the community his generosity knows no bounds as he is involved with many charitable organizations such as the thunder bay regional health sciences foundation and camp quality.
in october of 2019, the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 alumni association named vince as an honorary alumni for his contributions to 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and its 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 .
vince will tell you that his most important accomplishment so far has been the birth of his son matteo in february of 2020 just after his 40th birthday in january. he calls his newborn son a future 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 thunderwolf in the making.
vince will be honoured with the title fellow of the university on saturday may 29th at the 11 a.m. est thunder bay main convocation ceremony.