MONTREAL/November 29, 2005—
The Right Honorable Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada, Allan Gotlieb, former Canadian Ambassador to the United States and Michael Desbois Spencer, President Emeritus of Film Finance Limited, will receive honorary doctorates during Concordia University’s fall convocation ceremonies on Monday, December 5. The ceremonies will take place in Salle Wilfrid Pelletier at Place des Arts (175 St. Catherine St. West).
At the morning ceremony, at 10 a.m., the Faculty of Arts and Science will award an honorary doctorate to Allan Gotlieb in recognition of his exceptional achievements as a public servant, diplomat, scholar, teacher, author and community leader.
At the 3 p.m. ceremony, the John Molson School of Business will award an honorary doctorate to the Right Honorable Brian Mulroney in recognition of his commitment to his country, achievements as Prime Minister, contributions to the international business world and ongoing involvement in community affairs. Michael Desbois Spencer will receive an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Fine Arts in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the Canadian film and television industries, as an innovative pioneer of artistic and commercial successes and as a leader and mentor. This fall, 1,599 graduates will join Concordia’s alumni ranks. They will receive degrees, diplomas or certificates from Concordia’s Faculties of Arts and Science, Fine Arts, Engineering and Computer Science, the John Molson School of Business and the School of Graduate Studies.
Photos and biographies of the honorary doctorate recipients are available - contact Chris Mota at (514) 848-2424, ext. 4884.
Photos - Fall Convocation 2005
Order of Proceedings - Morning ceremony
Order of Proceedings - Afternoon ceremony
Biography - Brian Mulroney, PC, CC, LLD
Biography - Allan E. Gotlieb, CC, MA, LLD
Biography - Michael Desbois Spencer, BA, CM
Citation - Allan E. Gotlieb, CC, MA, LLD
Speech - Allan E. Gotlieb, CC, MA, LLD
Citation - Brian Mulroney, PC, CC, LLD
Speech - Brian Mulroney, PC, CC, LLD
Citation - Michael Desbois Spencer, BA, CM
Speech - Michael Desbois Spencer, BA, CM
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Tanya Churchmuch
Senior Media Relations Advisor
Concordia University
