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Charles Larson

W. Garfield Weston Loran Scholar - 2003

University:

McGill University

High School / CEGEP:

Marianopolis College

Hometown:

Montreal, Québec

Charles Larson

LORAN, short for Long-Range Aid to Navigation, is a system that uses three points (for us, our values of character, service and leadership) to determine one's course for a long journey. The name emphasizes the lifelong impact and values of being a Loran Scholar.

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A global crisis calls us to come together. In ligh

A global crisis calls us to come together. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our values of character, service, and leadership echo strongly — and our mission feels more urgent than ever: to search for young people who have the capacity to grow into leaders who will take the meaningful risks necessary to see us through future crises. Times like these remind us that we need people who are compassionate and courageous, and who have the drive and perseverance to find solutions to the types of challenges we are facing right now.

It brings us hope to know that our community is stepping up to support their own communities through difficulty and uncertainty. To everyone out there leading and helping others through hardship with integrity and bravery, thank you. Stay healthy, and know that we are here to support you. #Loramily

#LivingLoran | Julie Van de Valk (Loran Scholar '1

#LivingLoran | Julie Van de Valk (Loran Scholar '12) works in flood risk reduction, volunteers for mountain search and rescue with North Shore Rescue, and is pursuing a Masters in Disaster and Emergency Management. She shares about her evolving focus in understanding and reducing risk: "I was introduced to the concept of risk analysis by a guest lecturer in one memorable class in my undergraduate degree. The idea took hold, and I started seeing risk analysis as a common link between my passions in engineering work, mountaineering, and climate change activism. Exploring this link has shown me the need for interdisciplinary innovation to address risks from both a technical, hazard-based perspective and a social perspective to ensure a safer, more equitable future. I am excited about working and volunteering in this space where disciplines and ideas intersect because I am inspired by the progress being made, love witnessing the 'ah-ha' moment when people understand each other's perspectives, and I think meaningful action in this area is key to our collective future."

#LivingLoran | Calee Blanchard (Loran Scholar '98)

#LivingLoran | Calee Blanchard (Loran Scholar '98) is based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Believing that the best way to propel social change is through education and action, she chose to become a teacher. Calee also volunteers to support Loran's selections and is a regular donor to the foundation. She shares a self-portrait from her 2020 daily art challenge and the meaning behind the scenes of her work: "The Syrian families we’re welcoming to the rural south shore of Nova Scotia have inspired me to take risks and find joy in the everyday. As an EAL specialist teacher for the school board, I am able to witness people, both teachers and learners, regularly step out of their comfort zones to learn and connect. How lucky am I? Joy through challenge."

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