TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2012 − York University is proud to confer an honorary Doctor of Laws to Canada’s most decorated tennis athlete, world champion, 2000 Olympic gold medalist and 2012 Olympian Daniel Nestor in recognition of his achievements and commitment to sport, the community and health science. 

“Daniel’s contributions to the sport of tennis and the broader community are truly inspiring,” said York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri. “His distinguished career as a highly-respected athlete in tennis, his devotion to Canada, as well as his dedication to the community serves as a model worthy of emulation by our students.” 

In celebration of Nestor’s most recent achievement, President Shoukri hosted a special ceremony on August 7, 2012 attended by student athletes and members of the community. 

“York’s leadership in supporting Canadian Tennis makes this recognition particularly special. I am honoured to be part of their commitment to athletic and academic excellence,” said Nestor.  “The University is a leading centre in the study and promotion of sport and health science.” 

“We are proud to welcome Daniel home for the first time as the newest member of the York family,” added President Shoukri. 

Nestor received his honorary Doctor of Laws from York University President Mamdouh Shoukri, during a ceremony held at York University.

 

York University is a leading interdisciplinary research and teaching university in Canada. York offers a modern, academic experience at the undergraduate and graduate level in Toronto – Canada’s most international city. The third largest university in the country, York is host to a dynamic academic community of 55,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, as well as 250,000 alumni worldwide. York’s 10 faculties and 28 research centres conduct ambitious, groundbreaking research that is interdisciplinary, cutting across traditional academic boundaries. This distinctive and collaborative approach is preparing students for the future and bringing fresh insights and solutions to real-world challenges. York University is an autonomous, not-for-profit corporation.

 

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