Last Lecture

This year marks the seventh annual Last Lecture. And, it's also the University of Guelph-Humber's 10th anniversary.

That said, the theme Last Lecture 2012 is “Welcome to 10! This is just the beginning…”

Join fellow graduating students, faculty and staff for an evening to celebrate and reflect on your accomplishments, experiences and time together at the University of Guelph-Humber.

The evening's program features an address by a graduating student and alumnus/a, an awards presentation and a reception.

Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm (Reception to follow)
Location: E135 and the Humber Concourse (across from the bookstore)

Register online now.

Student Speaker - Umair Khan

Umair, a fourth-year business student, is an active member of the University of Guelph-Humber community. For the past 3 years, he's been president of DECA U chapter at Guelph-Humber. Umair recently took first and second medals in DECA U case competition. He's also competed at Royal Roads University case competitions. A former Learning Support Peer (LSP), Umair is not only a familiar face but a grea leader as well.  We are delighted to have Umair sharing his story at this year’s Last Lecture.

Alumni Speaker - Taymour Israr

As a student Taymour founded the University of Guelph Humber Investment Club. He was also an original member of the Guelph-Humber Accounting Association and silver medallist at DECA U competition. Taymour majored in Finance and completed all 51 ICAO credit hour accounting courses. Academically, he excelled, receiving Deans List honours for grades in the top 10 percentile in Business during his third and fourth years.

After graduation Taymour briefly worked for RBC Bank, before going on to complete an MBA in Finance and Asset Management from the University of New Brunswick. He's presently employed with KPMG LLP in Toronto with the Energy, Mining and Industrial Group.

Recently, Taymour successfully completed the Uniform Final Examination, a required professional examination necessary to obtain the CA designation. He's currently enrolled in the CFA program.

We are thrilled to have Taymour return to the University of Guelph-Humber to share his story.

Contact Us

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