Principal's Regional Tour: Washington, D.C. Stop
Principal Heather Munroe-Blum will share with alumni and friends the bold vision for McGill’s future, as we build on our strengths and continue our proud tradition of making history in virtually all fields of human endeavour.
McGill University has been making history since its founding 188
years ago. In that span, the University has undergone a remarkable
transformation from a small Montreal college to an internationally
renowned centre of learning and research, thanks to the performance
of exceptional students, the contributions of outstanding faculty,
and the support and loyalty of a worldwide network of alumni and
friends.
Heather Munroe-Blum became the 16th Principal and Vice-Chancellor
of McGill University in 2003. An accomplished scholar in the fields
of epidemiology and public policy and a distinguished university
leader, she has dedicated her career to the advancement of higher
education, science and innovation in Canada and internationally.
Among her main objectives as Principal of McGill is strengthening
the University’s role at the world level with respect to research,
graduate education, student experience and positive societal
contribution.
Dr. Munroe-Blum sits on several private and public boards, and
currently serves as President of the Conférence des recteurs et des
principaux des universités du Québec (CREPUQ) and on the executive
committees of the Association of Universities and Colleges of
Canada (AUCC) and the Association of American Universities (AAU).
She is also a member of the Science, Technology and Innovation
Council (STIC), the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and the
Trilateral Commission. Dr. Munroe-Blum has received numerous
honours and awards, including being named an Officer of the Order
of Canada, and is a Specially Elected Fellow of the Royal Society
of Canada.
Please note: Due to security regulations at the Canadian Embassy, you must pre-register for this event.
Online registration is available on Alumnilife.
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.