Rose Patten Explained

Order:34th
Chancellor of the University of Toronto
President:Meric Gertler
Predecessor:Michael Wilson
Birth Name:Rose M. Patten
Birth Place:St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Occupation:Businessperson, philanthropist

Rose M. Patten, is a Canadian businessperson and philanthropist. She has served as the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto since July 1, 2018.[1] In March of 2021, she was re-elected to a second three-year term as chancellor.[2] Born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador,[3] she is a Special Advisor to the CEO of BMO Financial Group.[4]

Awards

In 2012, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. wIn 2017, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition for having "served her community with dedication and inspiration".[5] She was made a Member of the Order of Ontario in the class of 2021.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rose Patten elected to serve as the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto.
  2. Web site: Rose Patten re-elected to serve as chancellor of the University of Toronto. 2021-03-06. University of Toronto News. en.
  3. Web site: U of T's new chancellor on life as a Bay Street executive and university leader – and a dramatic turning point in her career.
  4. Web site: Biography. BMO Financial Group.
  5. Web site: Citation. Order of Canada.
  6. The 2021 Appointees to the Order of Ontario. Ontario Government. November 4, 2022.

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