Alumni Information Series

The Alumni Association restructured the bi-annual Alumni Networking event into the new Alumni Information Series. The goal is to provide alumni with interesting and relevant topics that help them stay informed and offer an opportunity to remain connected online.

Cooking with the Foodies Group
The Alumni Association is excited to offer a complimentary online cooking class in the comfort of your own home with The Foodies Group on Sunday, April 25 at 4 p.m.

Join Chef Damian Harrington (1986-88), along with the Foodies Group Founder, Steven Hellmann '96, as they teach the St. Michael's College School community professional tips, tricks, workarounds, and secrets and how to prepare a delicious Sunday night family dinner. Click here for more information or to register.

Past Series

St. Michael's College School's Adaptation to a Virtual World

The inaugural event, held on May 19, 2020, answered many questions regarding the well-being of students and how they were learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Zoom session was hosted by Alumni President, John P. O'Neill '86 and SMCS Principal, Jamie McKinnon. They discussed St. Michael's College School's Adaptation to a Virtual World and concluded with a question and answer period.

How To Be An Entrepreneur During A Pandemic

How To Be An Entrepreneur During A Pandemic, the second Alumni Information Series, was hosted by SMCS Alumni Association’s Event Coordinator, Ron Scarafile '05 and took place on June 23, 2020. Nick Di Donato '76, OSM, John P. O'Neill '86, and Michael McCarthy '88 shared their COVID-19 experiences as entrepreneurs and provided advice on how to be leaders in their industries. Participating alumni connected with the panelists for future mentorship and career advice.

How To Stay Relevant During a Pandemic

The third session, How To Stay Relevant During a Pandemic, was held on Wednesday, August 26. Jason Annibale '93, Martin Fox '02, and Matt Montemurro '05 provided insight on the future of the business world. The panelists gave tips on how to prepare for a job search and online interview and how to build an online presence. Fox provided career advice content from Robert-Walters.

Please watch the full third session below:

Staying Flexible, yet Opportunistic: Things I’ve Learned along the Way

The fourth edition of the Alumni Information Series: Staying Flexible, yet Opportunistic: Things I’ve Learned along the Way took place on Wednesday, November 18. Dennis Mills '64, OSM, Bill Rutsey ’65, and Matt Montemurro '05 shared their flexible career approach, which has been at various stages both strategic and opportunistic.

Please watch the full fourth session below:

Employment Law

Real Estate in Toronto

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the sixth edition of the Alumni Information Series was held with a focus on the future of real estate in Toronto. Classmates from the Class of 2000, D’Arcy McConvey and Adrian Rocca led the discussion as the featured panelists. The topics covered during the evening included insights on the current market, how it has performed during the pandemic, and what the future may hold. They included explanations from understanding the rental market to views on corporate culture (what does this have to do with topic?). The panelists also shared their personal journey during the pandemic and spent time answering several questions during a lively question and answer period.

Please watch the full session below:

An evening with the 1960-61 St. Michael's Buzzers and Majors championship teams

More than 300 St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) alumni, friends, and hockey enthusiasts watched Steve Paikin, TVO anchor and host of 'The Agenda', as he interviewed special guests and members of the 1960-61 St. Michael’s Buzzers and Majors championship teams.

The official 60th anniversary is May 5, 2021 but members gathered virtually on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in celebration of both the St. Michael’s Majors and Buzzers winning league championships in the same year. The accomplishment had only happened twice before (1933-34 and 1944-45) in the school’s history.

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