McGill’s Honorary Degree recipients for Spring Convocation 2019
Alain Bouchard, Emmanuelle Charpentier, Michel de la Chenelière, The Honourable Irwin Cotler, Dame Ann Dowling, Paul Farmer, Giuliana Elena Garzone, Michael Harris, Agnes Kalibata, John Michael Kosterlitz, Margaret MacMillan, Pat Metheny, Charles Mulli, Alfred SommerÂ
These 14 men and women come from different continents, and have excelled in different fields. What unites this varied group is a dedication to improving the lives of others, whether through research, art, public service, or philanthropy. As McGill’s new graduates prepare to receive their diplomas at the Spring Convocation, the University is preparing to recognize the leadership of these 14 exceptional individuals, and their outstanding contributions to both their own fields and to society as a whole.
 “The individuals we are honouring this year have all contributed significantly to their field, and are dedicated to improving lives and ensuring a positive impact on society,” said Professor Suzanne Fortier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill. “I look forward to welcoming this inspiring group of honorary doctorate recipients to our campuses, and to including them as members of the Class of 2019.”
Honorary doctorates are Ď㽶ĘÓƵ’s highest honors. The degrees will be awarded during the Spring 2019 Convocation. Ceremonies begin on Tuesday May 28th, and will run through Friday May 31st, and June 3rd to 5th. The June 5th ceremonies will take place at the Macdonald campus; all others will be on the downtown campus.
Full list of the honorees and their full bios
Health Sciences – May 28 at 10 am
Alfred Sommer, Doctor of Science, honoris causa
School of Continuing Studies – May 28 at 6 pm
Giuliana Elena Garzone, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa
Engineering - May 29 at 10 am
Dame Ann Dowling, Doctor of Science, honoris causa
Music – May 29 at 3 pm
Pat Metheny, Doctor of Music, honoris causa
Management – May 30 at 10 am
Alain Bouchard, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Law – May 30 at 3 pm
The Honourable Irwin Cotler, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Science A – May 31 at 10 am
Emmanuelle Charpentier, Doctor of Science, honoris causa
Science B – May 31 at 3 pm
John Michael Kosterlitz, Doctor of Science, honoris causa
Arts A – June 3 at 10 am
Michael Harris, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa
Arts B – June 3 at 3 pm
Margaret MacMillan, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa
Arts C – June 4 at 10 am
Paul Farmer, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Education – June 4 at 3 pm
Michel de la Chenelière, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences A – June 5 at 10 am
Agnes Kalibata, Doctor of Science, honoris causa
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences B – June 5 at 2:30 pm
Charles Mulli, Doctor of Science, honoris causa
