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Remembering SFU supporter and friend A. John Ellis (1915-2020)

Mar 4, 2020

It is with great sadness that SFU shares news of the passing of Dr. A. John Ellis, OC, ORS, LLD, a generous supporter and friend of Simon Fraser University since its foundation, at 104 years of age. John enjoyed a highly successful career in banking, rising to become a leading figure in Vancouver’s business community as vice-chairman and director of the Bank of Montreal. He worked for many years at the head office in Vancouver […]

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SFU celebrates 100th birthday of Dr. A. John Ellis

May 27, 2015

On the eve of Simon Fraser University’s own 50th anniversary celebrations, friends of Simon Fraser University and the Beedie School of Business gathered at the Segal Graduate School to celebrate the centenary of long-time supporter Dr. A. John Ellis.

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