This circle commemorates Abraham Rogatnick’s passionate and constant involvement with the Emily Carr University of Art and Design which spanned five decades. Over the years, he delivered inspirational and memorable talks to Emily Carr students; sponsored lectures; and established the Alvin Balkind Memorial Scholarship (for the visual arts) and the Abraham Rogatnick Scholarship (for industrial design).
In 1999, Emily Carr recognized Abraham’s outstanding contributions to education, architecture, and arts and culture by awarding him an Honorary Doctorate.