President’s Bio
President and Head of College Désirée McGraw
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Presentations
December 2017
November 2017
Désirée McGraw’s welcome remarks at the Opening Reception of the Victoria Forum 2017 – 17 Nov 2017
Désirée McGraw honouring outgoing Board Chair at reception after the AGM 2017 — 03 Nov 2017
Désirée McGraw’s remarks at the Annual General Meeting of the Board of Directors – 03 Nov 2017 (FRENCH VERSION)
Désirée McGraw’s bilingual remarks at “Pearson’s Four Faces of Peace” Panel Discussion – 02 Nov 2017
August 2017
2016
Désirée McGraw speaks at the Ottawa Peace Talks
Désirée McGraw’s Speech at Ottawa Peace Talks — 19 April 2016
VIDEO: See the recorded Ottawa Peace Talks here — 19 April 2016
Taking our Responsibilities Seriously – May 2018 Update
As Head of College, it is my responsibility to ensure that Pearson College is a respectful community and that all members of our community – students, staff, faculty and residents – understand and abide by all related policies, notably our Respectful Community Policy, Non-Discrimination and Accommodation Policy, Gender Diversity Policy and Sexual Misconduct – Sexual Violence Policy.
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At Pearson College UWC, we foster international understanding by bringing together youth from around the world to live, learn and laugh together.
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As we begin a new year and school term with refreshed enthusiasm, I would like to update you on the key health, safety and wellness initiatives we have implemented to support and protect students, past and present, who are part of the Pearson College UWC community.
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