Varatha Amma in the Ontario Legislature || MPP Vijay Thanigasalam || Scarborough-Rouge Park скачать в хорошем качестве

Varatha Amma in the Ontario Legislature || MPP Vijay Thanigasalam || Scarborough-Rouge Park

It was my privilege to honour Mrs. Varatha Shanmuganathan at the Ontario Legislature, as the oldest person to graduate with a master's degree from York University and one of the oldest women to earn a graduate degree in all of Canada. Varatha amma’s love for teaching and learning has allowed her the opportunity to live and teach in four different continents throughout her life. She completed her first master’s degree when she was in her mid-50s at the University of London’s Birkbeck College in the United Kingdom. She later moved to Canada in 2004. In 2019, Varatha amma learned that York University provided a tuition waiver incentive for seniors and was encouraged by her daughter to apply for the master’s program. Despite the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic posed, Varatha amma successfully completed her program. As she continues to be a fruitful presence in the lives of many, at the age of 87, she has never given up on the power of education. She is an inspiration to the younger generation beginning their journey or our seniors looking for the next adventure. She teaches us all that learning is a lifelong commitment. I am eager to see where Varatha amma’s next venture takes her and wish her all the very best in everything she does.