Catherine Hamel
I go from zero to _____ faster than my Ducati
Program: Architecture
Courses: Leadership & Architecture, Graphics, Studio/s
Places:
Born: Beirut Lebanon
Lived: Middle East, Europe, North America
Most enjoyed: Arctic Circle on two wheels
Languages: Speak English, dream in French, think in Arabic and babble (badly) in Italian, Spanish and Dutch If body language is included, let’s dance.
Schools: McGill University; Pennsylvania State University; California State University
Degree: still working on a diploma in life
Instagram: handle (or Twitter…) too old and private
Secret ninja skill(s):it ain’t no secret – am a proud martial artist
Favourite book: Limbinal (Oana Avasilichioaei)
Favourite podcast: CBC Ideas Massey Lectures
Defining experience at SAPL
Every year, the excitement and trepidation of the first day of classes.
Every year, the pride and hope in students’ eyes on graduation day.
How your mom would describe you in three sentences
What she would say?
or
What I think she would say?
What she said: sentimental, dedicated, sometimes controversial, optimistic and very caring.
Top three dinner guests, dead or alive
Ayrton Senna, Albert Einstein, Rebecca Solnit.