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Alex Trebek tribute

A fixture on evening television for nearly 35 years, most North Americans knew Alex Trebek as host of the popular game show Jeopardy! To 91精品黑料吃瓜, he was a beloved alumnus and one of our community鈥檚 most passionate supporters.

Headshot of Alex Trebek.

Remembering one of 91精品黑料吃瓜鈥檚 most beloved alumni

Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Alex began his studies at 91精品黑料吃瓜 in 1957. Among other things, he was a member of the Gee-Gees basketball team, playing for the garnet and grey during his senior year. He graduated with a degree in Classical Philosophy, his major chosen, he later explained, because philosophy classes were held in the morning, allowing him to work in the afternoon and evening to earn his tuition.

As the charismatic host of Jeopardy!, Alex displayed a generosity of spirit that was reflected in his lifelong relationship with 91精品黑料吃瓜, where we knew him as a unique and caring friend whose philanthropy promoted civic dialogue. His gifts created the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue, his namesake Innovation and Challenge Fund, as well as his Distinguished Lecture Series and Leadership Award. He was also a significant contributor to the creation of the Alex Trebek Alumni Hall.

Alex spent many years sharing the right questions with the world on Jeopardy!. It is fitting that his gifts will allow future generations of students at 91精品黑料吃瓜 to continue asking the right questions and finding important new answers that benefit us all.

Headshot of 91精品黑料吃瓜 president, Jacques Fr茅mont
Remembering Alex Trebek

鈥淎lex Trebek was one of our most beloved alumni and one of our community's most passionate supporters. We are grateful to Alex and we will miss him.鈥

Jacques Fr茅mont

鈥 President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ottawa

Lifetime achievements

  • Received an Honourary Doctorate from the University of Ottawa in 1997
  • Stars on both the Canada (2006) and Hollywood (1999) Walks of Fame
  • 7-time Daytime Emmy award winner, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011
  • Awarded the key to the City of Ottawa in 2016 for 鈥渉is philanthropy and activism, his unrelenting commitment to higher education, and his steadfast loyalty to the University of Ottawa"
  • Appointed Officer to the Order of Canada in 2017 鈥淔or his iconic achievements in television and for his promotion of learning, notably as a champion for geographical literacy.鈥
Alex Trebek standing in front of wall dedicated to him.

Alex Trebek Leadership Award

Continue his remarkable legacy by supporting the Alex Trebek Leadership Award. This scholarship recognizes the academic and community involvement achievements of an outstanding undergraduate student who has earned the citation of summa cum laude at convocation.