Event
The James McGill Society presents "A Great Transformation: Computers and Automation at McGill 1959-2009"
Monday, October 5, 2009 17:00
Ballroom, Faculty Club, 3450 McTavish Street, Ballroom, Faculty Club, 3450 McTavish Street, Montreal, CA
Presented by McGill's Provost, Professor Anthony C. Masi
In 1959 McGill acquired its first computer, with a strict warning
that it be the University’s only computer!
Fifty years later, virtually all faculty, staff, and students
possess personal computers. Teaching, research and administration
at McGill have been transformed by information technology.
Anthony Masi, McGill’s Provost since 2005, joined the Department of
Sociology in 1979. His McGill positions include serving as Director
of Faculty of Arts Information Services, Associate Dean (Faculty of
Arts), Vice-Principal (Information Systems and Technology) and
Chief Information Officer.
All are welcome.