David Sylvester (academic)
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David Sylvester, is the current principal of King's University College
.
Born in Trail, British Columbia
, he attended St. Thomas More Collegiate
in Burnaby. He attended St. Francis Xavier University
in Antigonish, Nova Scotia
, where he also played football. He finished his undergraduate degree at Niagara University
in New York
, before receiving his Master's and Ph.D. in Medieval Studies from the Jesuit-led Fordham University
in New York City
. While at Fordham, Dr Sylvester met his future wife Allyson, who was in the same program. Dr. Sylvester became the first President of Corpus Christi College
and in 2005 was named the Principal of St. Mark's College, also at the University of British Columbia
. He was hired to serve as the principal of King's University College in 2009. At the time of his hiring he also served as the vice-chair of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities of Canada.
named Daisy.
King's University College (University of Western Ontario)
This article refers to the King's College in London, Ontario. For the King's College in London, England, see King's College LondonKing's University College is a Catholic, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the University of Western Ontario.-History:It was founded as the "College of...
.
Born in Trail, British Columbia
Trail, British Columbia
Trail is a city in the West Kootenay region of the Interior of British Columbia, Canada.-Geography:Trail has an area of . The city is located on both banks of the Columbia River, approximately 10 km north of the United States border. This section of the Columbia River valley is located between the...
, he attended St. Thomas More Collegiate
St. Thomas More Collegiate
Saint Thomas More Collegiate, St. Thomas More Collegiate or STMC is a independent private school located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada....
in Burnaby. He attended St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University is a post-secondary institution located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The school was founded in 1853, but did not offer degrees until 1868. The university has approximately 5000 students.-History:...
in Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Antigonish is a Canadian town in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. The town is home to St. Francis Xavier University and the oldest continuous highland games in North America.-History:...
, where he also played football. He finished his undergraduate degree at Niagara University
Niagara University
Niagara University is a Catholic university in the Vincentian tradition, located in the Town of Lewiston in Niagara County, New York. Originally founded by the Congregation of the Mission in 1856 as Our Lady of Angels Seminary, it became Niagara University in 1883. The University is still run by...
in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, before receiving his Master's and Ph.D. in Medieval Studies from the Jesuit-led Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. While at Fordham, Dr Sylvester met his future wife Allyson, who was in the same program. Dr. Sylvester became the first President of Corpus Christi College
Corpus Christi College (Vancouver)
Corpus Christi College is a transfer oriented academic college, located immediately adjacent to the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Vancouver campus is located in the University Endowment Lands on Point Grey, which is the name given to the height of land above...
and in 2005 was named the Principal of St. Mark's College, also at the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
. He was hired to serve as the principal of King's University College in 2009. At the time of his hiring he also served as the vice-chair of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities of Canada.
Personal life
Dr. Sylvester and his wife Allyson currently have three daughters and one son, as well as a Golden RetrieverGolden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a medium-sized breed of dog. They were historically developed as gundogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties. As such, they were bred to have a soft mouth to retrieve game undamaged and have an instinctive love...
named Daisy.