#DYK – Oscar Peterson believed in the importance of musical education and felt compelled to carry on this legacy. He began teaching at York University as an adjunct professor in the 1980s, and, in 1991, became the university’s Chancellor. York University also established the Oscar Peterson Scholarship in his honour for incoming students who “demonstrate a unique musical ability, especially in the field of jazz performance”. Learn more about his legacy at the #CelebratingOscar link in our bio.