Dr. Donkor Receives Award for Professional Excellence

Dr. Noble Donkor, professor of biology, is the recipient of this year's prestigious Ghanaian-Canadian Achievement Award (GCAA) for Professional Excellence. Established in 2000 and sponsored annually by The Ghanaian News, these awards recognize and honour the accomplishments, achievements and excellence of Ghanaian-Canadians.  Thirty-five Ghanaian-Canadians will be honoured at the 12th Annual GCAA Sunday, September 23, at the Claireport Banquet and Convention Centre, near Toronto.

Dr. Donkor has taught at Canadian University College since 2004.  He completed his undergraduate training, with honours, at the University of Science and Technology in Ghana, his master's degree at the University of Guelph, and his doctorate at the University of Alberta.  "I am very pleased the Ghanaian News has recognized Dr. Donkor for what we have for many years known and appreciated here at CUC," said Dr. Haynal.  "Noble is a skilled biologist, a dedicated professor, and an outstanding role model."  In addition to his teaching and committee responsibilities, Dr. Donkor also coordinates a Sabbath School class, coaches CUC's men's soccer team and is a member of the Rotary Club.