MONTREAL/November 14, 2002—
MONTREAL / November 14, 2002 ó Two prominent Canadians will receive an honorary degree at Concordia University's fall convocation ceremony to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, in Salle Wilfrid Pelletier at Place des Arts.
Dr. Gregory Gerhard Baum, professor emeritus of McGill University's Faculty of Religious Studies, is one of Canada's leading contemporary theologians and an important contributor to the understanding of religion and spirituality in the context of modern human experiences.
Francesco Bellini is the co-founder and former chairman and chief executive officer of BioChem Pharma. Over the course of 25 years, his research and leadership have led to major advances in medical science, in the fields of therapeutics, vaccines and diagnostics.
Joining our distinguished guest will be many of the 1,400 students graduating from Concordia's four Faculties and the School of Graduate Studies, as well as their family and friends.
For further information, biographic material and photos, contact the University's Public Affairs Department at (514) 848-4880.
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