News Release
Four Remarkable Individuals to Receive Honorary Degrees
Dhillon, Irwin, Langstaff & Richardson to be feted at June 1 ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008
WINNIPEG, MB – The University of Winnipeg today announced the names of four outstanding individuals will receive Honorary Degrees at the University’s 2008 Spring Convocation ceremonies. The recipients are community service leader Mohinder Singh Dhillon, inclusive child care advocate Sharon Hope Irwin, healthcare researcher / developer John Langstaff and philanthropist and community service leader James A. Richardson.
The recipients will be celebrated at Spring Convocation, which takes place Sunday, June 1. Irwin and Langstaff will receive their degrees in the morning ceremony, which goes from 10:00 am-12:30 pm. Dhillon and Richardson will receive their degrees in the afternoon ceremony, which runs from 3:00-5:30 pm.
The following is a summary of accomplishments of the Honorary Degree recipients:
Mohinder
Singh Dhillon
Dhillon
will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree for a remarkable lifetime of
community service activities. Dhillon has contributed his time and effort to
more than 30 organizations during the past 40 years. His recent community
service work includes serving as an advisory board for the Canadian Museum
for Human Rights and The University of Winnipeg’s Global College.
Sharon Hope
Irwin
Irwin will
receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree for her outstanding work in the area
of inclusive child care and early intervention programs. For more than 25 years
Irwin has dedicated her efforts to children with special needs. The founding
director of SpeciaLink – the National Centre for Child Care Inclusion, Irwin
has served on numerous commissions, working groups, task forces and committees
with the purpose of disseminating successful inclusive child care practices and
policies.
John
Langstaff
Langstaff
will receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree for his long, meaningful career
in the healthcare field. Langstaff, a 2001 Distinguished Graduate of The
University of Winnipeg, is an international leader in pharmaceutical research
and development. The President & CEO of Cangene Corporation, Langstaff has
been influential in developing excellence in the biotechnology industry in Manitoba.
James A.
Richardson
Richardson will receive an Honorary Doctor of
Laws degree for his lifelong commitment to philanthropy and community service.
For decades Richardson
has been at the forefront of community service, including efforts and
contributions to diverse organizations such as the Canadian Paraplegic
Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Ducks Unlimited Canada. His insight,
leadership and generosity also extend to The University of Winnipeg, where he
has contributed to the University, the Collegiate and the University of Winnipeg
Foundation.
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FOR MORE
INFORMATION
Shawn
Coates, Director of Marketing & Communications, University of Winnipeg
P:
204.988.7126, C: 204.230.0202, E: s.coates@uwinnipeg.ca
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