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You may have heard of the domino effect, but have you heard about the multiplier effect? It’s when a single act of generosity can spark a chain reaction of positive change, growing and expanding as others are inspired to pay it forward. This concept lies at the heart of Kevin and Leigh Golding's mission to make the world a better and more equitable place.

For Julia Moraes, life has been anything but ordinary. Born and raised in Brazil, she arrived in Canada eight years ago with dreams of higher education and the hope of building a brighter future. Fast forward to 2024, Julia not only graduated from the University of Guelph’s Criminal Justice and Public Policy (CJPP) program but also became the inaugural recipient of the prestigious Dr. William (Bill) O’Grady Prize for Excellence in CJPP.

Hunter Rusk recently completed his BA Hons. (2024) in Geography with a minor in Applied Geomatics at the University of Guelph. He is now beginning his MSc in Geography, focused on passive microwave soil moisture monitoring from a UAV. Highlights include his adventures during his time with the Madagascar field school and his independent study leveraging high-tech remote sensing technology.