Fall 2011
Alfred Brendel, KBE, Doctor of Music, considered one of the greatest contempary classical pianists; poet, author and artist.
Sheila Goldbloom, MSW’64, CM, CQ, Doctor of Laws, inspiring social worker, educator and volunteer, dedicated to improving the lives of others through organizations such as Centraide, Meals-on-Wheels and the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom.
Robert Wetenhall, Doctor of Laws, owner of the Montreal Alouettes football club and pivotal player in the redevelopment of the team and the expansion of McGill University’s Percival Molson Stadium.
Bernice Grafstein, PhD’54, Doctor of Science, noted expert in the field of neuroregeneration research and longstanding advocate for women in science.
John A. Rae, CM, Doctor of Laws, Executive Vice-President, Office of the Chairman of the Executive Committee of Power Corporation of Canada and former Executive Assistant to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs and Northern Development, the Right Hon. Jean Chrétien, from 1967-71.
Spring 2012
Julian Adams, BSc’77, Doctor of Science, President of Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer of Infinity Pharmaceuticals; known for spearheading the discovery and development of life-enhancing cancer and HIV drugs.
Aldo Bensadoun, BCom’64, OC, Doctor of Laws, businessman and founder of the ALDO Group; under his astute leadership the company has placed Canada at the forefront of the international footwear industry.
Edgar M. Bronfman, BA’51, Doctor of Literature, Former Chairman of the Seagram Company Limited; President of the Samuel Bronfman Foundation, which is responsible for many programs dedicated to youth and education, including Hillel: the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, and MyJewishLearning.com.
Ronald Chwang, BEng’72, Doctor of Science, Chairman and President of iD Ventures America; key contributor to semiconductor, computer and electronics industries worldwide; successful venture capital investment manager in several well-known technology start-ups.
Carl W. Cotman, Doctor of Science, Professor of Neurology, Neurobiology & Behavior, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of California and Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, recognized internationally for his landmark studies.
André Desmarais, OC, OQ, Doctor of Laws, Deputy Chair, President and Co-CEO of Power Corporation, and Co-Chair of Power Financial, recognized for his role in transforming Power Corporation of Canada into a worldwide financial services institution.
Paul Desmarais Jr., BCom’77, OC, OQ, Doctor of Laws, Chair and Co-CEO of Power Corporation and Co-Chair of Power Financial, known for his exceptional business acumen, vision, leadership and philanthropic endeavours.
Boaventura de Sousa Santos, Doctor of Laws, Director of the Center for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra and Scientific Coordinator of the Permanent Observatory for Portuguese Justice; considered one of the leading sociologists of law of his generation.
Peter Milliken, PC, Doctor of Laws, Former Member of Parliament representing the Ontario riding of Kingston and the Islands, longest-standing Speaker of the House in Canadian history, lawyer.
Anton Muscatelli, FRSA, FRSE, ACSS, Doctor of Laws, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, renowned economist.
Kanayo Nwanze, Doctor of Science, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), recognized for the development of policies to eliminate poverty and malnutrition, raise productivity and incomes, and improve quality of life for the rural poor.
Sir Timothy O’Shea, FRSE, Doctor of Laws, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh; researcher in computer-based learning, artificial intelligence and mathematics education.
Phillip A. Sharp, Doctor of Science, Nobel laureate (1993), leading molecular biologist of our era, co-discovered RNA splicing, which greatly advanced the understanding of the genetic basis of many diseases, including cancer.
Max R. van Egmond, Doctor of Music, renowned Dutch bass-baritone singer, among the most respected figures in the field of Early Music performance; his recordings, concerts and teaching have influenced generations of aspiring artists.
Robert Wares, BSc’79, Doctor of Science, CEO and Executive Vice-President of Brett Resources Inc., Founder and Executive Vice-President of Exploration and Resource Development at Osisko Mining Corporation, quintessential scholar/entrepreneur, visionary geologist.
