Connector. Leader. Ambassador.
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s Chancellor is a volunteer who works closely with leadership to advance the university vision.
Becoming the Chancellor of the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ is the greatest honor of my life. In serving the students, alumni, staff, volunteers and facility of the university, and the city of Calgary, I will advocate for the values of safety, inclusivity and achievement, helping make our great university the best in Canada.
Jon Cornish
Chancellor, ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½
Senate
The Chancellor acts as the Chair of the university Senate, which promotes the university’s reputation and priorities, builds long-term support and enriches community relationships.
Convocation
The Chancellor presides over all degree-conferring ceremonies of the university, including the presentation of Honorary Degrees and Order of the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½.
Board of Governors
The Chancellor serves as a member of the Governors of the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½, which oversees the management and operation of the university’s business and affairs.
Biography
Canadian Football Hall of Famer and community leader Jon Cornish was elected the 15th chancellor of the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½, effective July 1, 2022.
A well-known name in Calgary sports, Cornish spent nine years with the Calgary Stampeders, earning numerous accolades such as three-time Top Canadian Player, Most Outstanding Player, recipient of the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s Top Athlete, and two-time Grey Cup Champion. Since leaving the field, Cornish remains deeply invested in the community, working with various non-profits and charities such as the Alberta Children’s Hospital and The Calgary Foundation. He is also the founder of the Calgary Black Chambers, a non-profit that works to make Calgary the best place to live and work for BIPOC community.
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