William Thomson Newnham

William Thomson Newnham (February 7, 1923 – August 23, 2014) was a Canadian educator and the first president of Seneca College serving from 1966 through 1984.

Early life Newnham was born in Shallow Lake, Ontario.

After serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War II, Newnham went to Queen's University to study physics and math.

Following his graduation Newnham became a teacher and later was the principal of Northview Heights Secondary School in North York from 1960 to 1966.

President of Seneca College (1966-1984) Newnham became President of Seneca College in 1966 and served until 1984.

Throughout his life Newnham authored several books about the teaching profession.

Honors Seneca's main campus in North York, Newnham Campus, was renamed in his honour in 1984. The campus was formerly known as Finch Campus.

Personal life After retirement, William Newnham lived in Unionville, Ontario.

Death William Newnham died in Markham, Ontario from natural causes, aged 91, August 23, 2014.