The plenary speaker for the Bader Symposium on Monday, November 18th, as part of the Brockington Visitorship, is Dan Bader, President/CEO of Bader Philanthropies since 1992.
Dan Bader has led the foundation in committing over $500M to improve global communities. His innovations include the Generation Growth Capital fund and the Bader Leadership Institute in 2024, aimed at nurturing Milwaukee’s future leaders.
A champion of dignity, compassion, and service, Dan’s leadership extends to numerous boards, including Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation and Relief International, where he chairs the Fundraising Committee.
Honored with multiple honorary doctorates, including from Queen’s University, Dan’s philanthropic legacy includes transformative gifts like the Rembrandt donation to Queen’s.
Dan’s commitment to mentorship, education, and social justice continues to inspire, making him a global leader in both business and philanthropy.
Make sure to tune in online if you were unable to attend in person for the plenary lecture: https://www.isabeldigitalconcerthall.queensu.ca/events/celebrating-the-late-dr-alfred-r-bader-a-100th-birthday-symposium
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“The Brockington Visitorship was established in 1968 by a generous donation from Colonel R.S. McLaughlin for a five-year trial period in honour of Leonard Brockington, who was Rector of Queen’s University for 17 years. In 1974, permanent funding was received from the R.S. McLaughlin Foundation. The income from the trust was defined to be used to invite “a person of international distinction” to come to Queen’s to deliver a public lecture and to meet formally and informally with faculty and students. In March 2019, the terms of reference for the Brockington Visitorship were amended under the authority of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) and the Vice-Principal (Advancement). The Funds can now be used to bring person(s) of distinction to Queen’s University campus for the delivery of public lectures, performances, speaker series, scholarly events, residencies, exhibitions, and media presentations. Visitors should be drawn from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.”
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