in Education, and later president of Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in Toronto. Between his federal and provincial political careers, he was dean of arts and science at Trent University. Robert Gardner wrote of Pitman's leadership years at Ryerson University, "He was universally admired by his colleagues. His approach to education and administration was humane, inclusive, and generous. Many of us who worked closely with him attempted to emulate his remarkable example. That was his most enduring legacy." Pitman is also a former president of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. In 1992, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was also awarded the Order of Ontario. Bibliography References External links Walter Pitman's archives are held at the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections, York University Libraries, Toronto, Ontario 1929 births 2018 deaths Canadian socialists Canadian university and college chief executives Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario Members of the Order of Ontario Members of the United Church of Canada New Democratic Party MPs Officers of the Order of Canada Ontario New Democratic Party MPPs Politicians from Toronto Presidents of Toronto Metropolitan University Trent University faculty University of Toronto alumni