Speeches, Publications & Events

A selection of Chancellor Patten's speeches, publications, and events will appear here.

  • 2020


  • Remarks at the annual Mentor Recognition Reception

    Rose M. Patten, O.C., LL.D. Chancellor, University of Toronto February 2, 2020 Thank you so much, Andrew – such insightful remarks. Good evening, everyone. It is my great pleasure to be a part of this wonderful gathering. I am especially pleased for this opportunity to thank all of you who serve as mentors at the […]


  • 2019


  • Address to the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Leadership Academy

    Rose M. Patten, O.C., LL.D. Chancellor, University of Toronto May 3, 2019 Thank you, Dr. Keshavjee. And thank you for inviting me to speak to this very distinguished gathering. It is a tremendous honour. Good morning, everyone. And to our many visitors, welcome to Toronto and-or to Canada. One of the joys of being Chancellor […]


  • Address to the Mentoring Women Leaders Symposium

    Rose M. Patten, O.C., LL.D. Chancellor, University of Toronto March 8, 2019 Thank you, Dr Pauly. Good afternoon, everyone. I am delighted to take part in today’s conversation, which focuses on a subject of very great importance. And so, before proceeding, I would like to thank all those responsible for initiating and organizing it. First, […]


  • Chancellor Patten welcomes new Canadians at Citizenship Ceremony

    February 2, 2019 Chancellor Patten spoke alongside President Gertler at a Citizenship Ceremony in Convocation Hall, helping to welcome some 500 new Canadians as fellow citizens. Professor Maydianne Andrade, Vice-Dean of Faculty Affairs and Equity at UTSC, also spoke, sharing her childhood experience moving to Canada with her family from Jamaica. The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, […]


  • 2018


  • Chancellor Patten presides at the annual Rose Patten Mentoring Leadership Program reception

    December 11, 2018 Chancellor Patten was the featured speaker and a presenter at the annual Rose Patten Mentoring Leadership Program reception. This year’s event, held at Hart House, marked the 20th anniversary of the program, which was named in Dr Patten’s honour in 2008, in recognition of her long-standing, extensive commitment to mentorship in business […]


  • Rose Patten installed as the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto

    November 5, 2018 Rose Patten, O.C., LL.D. was installed as the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto during the opening Fall Convocation ceremony, at which graduating students in the Faculty of Arts and Science received their degrees. Officiants and speakers included Professor Meric Gertler, President of the University, Claire Kennedy, Chair of the University’s […]


  • Installation Address

    Rose M. Patten, O.C., LL.D. “This venerable and vital institution”: The Global Leadership and Impact of the U of T Community Address to Convocation on the Occasion of her Installation as the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto Convocation Hall, Toronto Monday, November 5, 2018 President Gertler, Ms Kennedy and members of the Governing […]