The early 1970s graduating classes were among the luckiest generation ever! They graduated with the prospects of securing good jobs with opportunities for career advancement and were able to buy a home, something the younger generation can only dream of. Tom would now like to remind his fellow grads that it鈥檚 time to pay it forward. The 鈥淟ast ProBono Award鈥 was established to honour Fred Delaney (BComH鈥72 and LLB鈥75) through the provision of scholarships to students from the local area entering the faculties of Business or Law.
Fred, a dedicated lawyer and three-term mayor of Gananoque, believed in service, fellowship and uplifting others. His guiding philosophy, "You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you," continues through this award. Fred often provided legal services to those who couldn鈥檛 afford to pay on a 鈥淧ro Bono鈥 basis, hence the name of the award.
Tom is asking others to give through a monthly program or lump sum by calling the Alumni Office at 613-533-2060.