Media reminder: Fall Convocation Ceremonies on Oct. 31

McGill University will bestow its highest honour upon two outstanding individuals by awarding them an honorary degree at this fall’s Convocation ceremonies: Michael Meighen, former Canadian senator, lawyer and cultural patron; and Daniel Lamarre, Canadian businessman and President and Chief Executive Officer of the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil.

They will share the stage with 1,600 graduating students at the ceremonies to be held on October 31, 2012 at Place des Arts.

WHO:             

Michael Meighen

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

Wednesday, October 31, 10 a.m.

Daniel Lamarre

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

Wednesday, October 31, 2:30 p.m.

WHAT:           McGill’s Fall Convocation ceremonies

WHEN:           Wednesday, October 31, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

WHERE:         Place des Arts, Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, 175 Rue Sainte Catherine