Thomas Donald Traves

Background

Traves, Thomas Donald was born on June 5, 1948 in Winnipeg, Canada. Son of Samuel and Marjorie (Kay) Traves.

Education

Bachelor with honors, U. Manitoba, 1970; Master of Arts, York University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, York University, 1976.

Career

Associate professor, York University, Toronto, 1974-1991; dean of arts, York University, Toronto, 1983-1991; vice president academic, U. N.B., Fredericton, Canada, 1991-1995; president, Dalhousie U., Halifax, Canada, since 1995. Chair Ontario Council de Ans of Arts/Science, 1985-1987, Federation Council of the Arts, 1993-1995. Member Ontario Crown Employees Grievance, 1982-1991.

Member of advisory county AT&TCan., since 1996.

Achievements

• Thomas Donald Traves has been listed as a noteworthy University administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Public Archives of Nova Scoti, since 1995. Board directors Scotia Festival of Music, since 1995, Jazz East, since 1995. Member Canada History Association, American Association of Higher Education, Association Universities and Colls. of Canada, International Association University President.

Connections

Married Karen Posner, 1970. Children: William, Julie.

Father:

Samuel Traves

Mother:

Marjorie (Kay) Traves

Spouse:

Karen Posner

child:

Julie Traves

child:

William Traves