The context
Where the work begins
Andrew Heal and Monica Kowal trace their support for U of T's law faculty to opportunities education created in their own families. Kowal's parents immigrated to Canada without university educations. Heal's father attended university with help from his community, bursaries and scholarships. Both graduates see giving as a way to extend that help.
The takeaway
What follows
Their memories of law school include demanding intellectual work and friendships that have lasted more than 40 years. Heal values time spent mentoring alongside financial contributions, even a brief conversation over coffee. He encourages students to study broadly before specializing. Both also urge them to enjoy university life, recalling the friendships and activities that made their own years memorable.
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