Eric Jackman
Eric Jackman | |
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| Born | Frederic Langford Rowell Jackman May 17, 1934 |
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| Parent(s) | Harry Jackman Mary Coyne Rowell |
| Relatives | Hal Jackman (brother) Nancy Jackman (sister) Newton Rowell (grandfather) |
Frederic (Eric) L.R. Jackman (born May 17, 1934)[1][2] is a Canadian psychologist, businessman, and philanthropist.[3]
Education and career
[edit | edit source]Jackman was educated at Trinity College School, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Toronto, and earned a PhD in Human Development and Psychology from the University of Chicago.[3][4] After 17 years in Chicago, he returned to Canada in 1979 to practice psychology. He is President of Invicta Investments ULC,[5] and Chair of the Jackman Foundation.[4]
In 2010, the Institute of Child Study at the University of Toronto was renamed the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study following his donation.[6]
He was Founding Chair of the Psychology Foundation of Canada and its flagship program Strong Minds, Strong Kids.[4] In 1990, he founded the Canadian Journalism Foundation, which later established the Dr. Eric Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism.[7]
Honours
[edit | edit source]- Member of the Order of Canada (May 26 2011)[3]
- Order of Ontario (2003)[4]
- Canadian Forces' Decoration[2]
- C.M. Hincks National Award for Mental Health[4]
- Canadian Psychological Association Distinguished Contributions to Psychology Award (2022)[4]
- Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II medal (2002)[8]
- Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II medal (2012)[9]
- 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal (1992)[4]
- Honorary degrees from the University of Toronto (2013),[10] York University (2010),[11] University of Windsor (2005),[12] and Assumption University (Windsor, Ontario) (2002)[13]
- King Charles III Coronation Medal (June 20, 2025)[14]
References
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- ^ Kate Hammer. "U of T’s Institute for Child Study receives $5-million donation to expand facilities". The Globe and Mail, Dec. 2, 2010.
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