October 13, 2005 Source: Brock University:
http://www.brocku.ca/webnews/displaystory.phtml?TEMPLATE=template.html&sid=1369 Brock extends Dr. Raymond Moriyama's term as Chancellor Brock University's Senate recently approved the extension of Dr. Raymond Moriyama's term as Chancellor until Dec. 31, 2006. Dr. Moriyama, whose involvement with the University goes back 30 years, is one of Canada's most recognized and respected international architects. "Dr. Moriyama is a man of absolute integrity and vision, and he has been a passionate supporter of education at Brock on many levels," said Brock's Acting President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Terry Boak. "His guidance throughout the past five years of continuous growth and development at Brock have been extremely valuable and I'm pleased that he has agreed to continue to work alongside the University for the coming year." As Chancellor, Dr. Moriyama will continue to contribute to the educational welfare of Brock students and play a leading role in the advancement of the University as it moves towards becoming a broad- based comprehensive institution. The Chancellor confers all degrees and diplomas at the University. Dr. Moriyama was installed as Brock University's sixth Chancellor in June 2001 at the Spring Convocation. "I am deeply honoured for this opportunity to continue to serve as Chancellor of Brock University," says Dr. Moriyama. "I look forward to the year ahead as Brock continues to grow and strives to meet the needs of its students." Dr. Moriyama's work is found across Canada and around the world. His major projects include the recently opened Canadian War Museum, Toronto Reference Library, Bank of Montreal Institute for Learning, the Saudi Arabian National Museum, the Bata Shoe Museum (Toronto), the Ontario Science Centre (Toronto), the Meewasin Valley Project (Saskatoon) and the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo. Dr. Moriyama has also had a tremendous influence on the Brock campus designing the Walker Complex, Mackenzie Chown Complex, Taro Hall, Alumni Student Centre and Earp Residence. Born in Vancouver, B.C., in 1929, Dr. Moriyama received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto and Masters of Architecture degree in Civic and Town Planning from McGill University. He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, and an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Dr. Moriyama began practice in 1958, then established the partnership of Moriyama and Teshima Architects, with Ted Teshima, in 1970. Now with five partners, he continues to be actively involved in one of the world's pre-eminent architectural firms. Dr. Moriyama has received numerous honours including the Confederation of Canada Medal, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal, and honourary degrees from ten Canadian universities. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada and the Order of Ontario. He is married to Sachi, and has five children, and nine grandchildren. For more information, please contact Dr. Terry Boak, Acting President and Vice-Chancellor, at 905 -688-5550, ext. 3322; e-mail: president@brocku.ca Dr. Raymond Moriyama: 416-925-4484
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