Western University’s New Amit Chakma Engineering Building

JANUARY 2019 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA 11 The Person Behind the Name Amit Chakma is Western’s 10th Presi- dent. Jack Cowin, who is Western’s 22nd Chancellor, donated $5-million to name this building in Chakma’s honour for his work in heightening Western’s reputation worldwide. “Jack Cowin’s dedication of this build- ing in Amit’s name stands as a testa- ment to the relationship between the two leaders and to the ongoing world- wide success of Western University,” says Dr. Kopp. “Chancellor Cowin has been inspired by President Chakma’s leadership in developing and imple- menting a focused international strat- egy that has increased partnerships with educational and research institu- tions; attracted the best and the bright- est students from all over the world; and developed innovative curriculum and research initiatives that have better prepared students to become global citizens.” www.uwo.ca