Concordia University to present honorary doctorates to Julie Payette, R. Murray Schafer, Jean Chrétien, Robert Charlebois, Eleanor Wachtel, Richard Pound and Laurent Beaudoin

Concordia University will bestow seven honorary doctorates during spring convocation ceremonies to be held June 21-23 in Salle Wilfrid Pelletier at Place des Arts (175 Ste. Catherine Street West). The distinguished recipients will join more than 4,800 students from across Concordia’s four Faculties and the School of Graduate Studies who are eligible to graduate this spring.

Robert Charlebois, a groundbreaking singer, song writer, and actor, Charlebois is being recognized for his innovative contributions to the arts and culture in Quebec and abroad
June 21 @ 10 am – Faculty of Arts and Science

Eleanor Wachtel, CBC radio broadcaster, who has fostered a deep appreciation for literature and the arts through her broadcasts and books
June 21 @ 3 pm – Faculty of Arts and Science

Richard Pound (S BA’63), for his significant achievements in education, law, and letters, and his impact within the Olympic movement on the ethics and integrity of amateur sports
June 21 @ 7 pm- Faculty of Arts and Science

Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board of Bombardier Inc., who exemplifies the spirit of Canadian entrepreneurship and business success
June 22 @ 10 am – John Molson School of Business

The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, former Prime Minster of Canada, for his outstanding accomplishments in public service and his contribution to the advancement of post-secondary education and university research in Canada
June 22 @ 3 pm – John Molson School of Business

Julie Payette, in recognition of her brilliant scientific career and achievements as Chief Astronaut of the Canada Space Agency
June 23 @10 am – Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

R. Murray Schafer, for his impressive career and accomplishments as a composer, educator, environmentalist, literary scholar and visual artist
June 23 @ 3 pm – Faculty of Fine Arts