Class of 0T2 Civil Engineering Karen Liu Memorial Award
This class award honours the legacy of Karen Liu (CivE 0T2, MASc 0T4) , a beloved U of T alumna known for her engineering leadership and dedication to helping others. Through the Boundless Promise Program, this award will support undergraduate Civil Engineering students in need.
An accomplished and beloved alumna of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Karen Jin Song Liu — known as Jin to her friends and colleagues – was renowned for her exceptional engineering skills, leadership in her industry, and unwavering dedication to helping others.
Karen’s journey from earning both her BASc and MASc in Civil Engineering at U of T to her impactful career in Bridge Engineering and Infrastructure Development exemplified her commitment to excellence. Beyond her leadership achievements in the profession, Karen was a devoted Christian served extensively at her congregation, and a pillar of support and inspiration to her family, friends, colleagues, and others around her. Her kindness, positivity, and dedication to serving others deeply touched the lives of many in her community.
Inspired by Karen’s unwavering commitment to helping others, her classmates from both undergraduate and graduate studies, Wilson Lam, Amaris Liu, and Enzo Ierino are initiating the Class of 0T2 Civil Engineering Karen Liu Memorial Award. This award will play a crucial role in supporting undergraduate Civil Engineering students at U of T, carrying forward Karen’s passion for nurturing the next generation of professionals. We invite you to join us in honouring Karen’s remarkable legacy by contributing to this meaningful cause.
How You Can Get Involved:
The class of 0T2 Civil Engineering is working to raise a minimum of $50,000 by the end of 2025 to establish an endowed award that will provide essential support to Civil Engineering students in need. The success of this initiative depends on the collective support of our class. We hope to award this by the class’s 25th anniversary. Every contribution, no matter the size, plays a crucial role in bringing this award to life.
From now until December 31, 2024, an anonymous donor has generously offered to match your contribution dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. Additionally, once the award is established, the University will match the annual payout dollar for dollar, further doubling the impact of your generosity. This is a unique opportunity to make 2X the difference.
Ways to Contribute:
Support can be given through one-time donations, multi-year pledges, planned gifts, or contributions in honour of special occasions. Every donation helps honour Karen’s memory and support future engineers.
All gifts, of any size, are much appreciated. Your support will ensure that Karen’s inspiring spirit lives on through the students who will benefit from this fund.