May 26, 2015 – Six distinguished Canadians from the spheres of social activism, architecture, business and the arts will be awarded Honourary Doctorates by Laurentian University at Spring 2015 Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury and Barrie.
Honourary Doctorate recipients include:
Craig Kielburger (May 27th, 2:00 pm, Barrie, ON)
Craig Kielburger is a social entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, and the co-founder of a family of organizations dedicated to shifting the world from ‘me’ to ‘we.’ In 1995 at 12 years of age he co-founded Free The Children. Today, the organization’s international programs work in eight developing countries.
Susan Aglukark (June 2nd, 2:30 pm, Sudbury, ON)
An Inuk from Arviat, Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique and most honoured artists. As her songs have climbed the charts, her stories and her candor about the struggles of the Inuit and Aboriginal communities, and her bravery as she opened up about her own anger and struggle won her audiences.
Jean-Marc Aubin (June 3rd, 2:30 pm, Sudbury, ON)
For more than 30 years, Jean-Marc Aubin has been a champion for French-language education. He has distinguished himself as an advocate for the education rights of Francophones by actively participating in the development of French-language services and the advancement of French-language public education in minority settings.
Marguerite Andersen (June 4th, 2:30 pm, Sudbury, ON)
Novelist, short story writer, poet and essayist, Marguerite Andersen has published more than 20 works, mostly at Prise de Parole in Sudbury. Born in Germany, she immigrated to Canada in 1958. She studied letters at the University of Tunis and Freie Universität Berlin before completing a Ph.D. (Letters) at the University of Montréal. She taught in Germany, Tunisia, Ethiopia, the United States, Quebec and Ontario.
Peter Crossgrove (June 5th, 10:00 am, Sudbury, ON)
Peter Crossgrove was born in Sudbury and raised in Copper Cliff. An accomplished business leader and humanitarian, he has helped to raise millions of dollars for Ontario’s healthcare and cancer care organizations. He served as Vice-Chairman and CEO of Placer Dome Inc. in Vancouver, and has sat on forty-six corporate business and mining boards, with twenty-three volunteer board positions in the not-for-profit sector.
Douglas Cardinal (June 5th, 2:30 pm, Sudbury, ON)
As a master-builder, Douglas Cardinal’s life is dedicated to creating beautiful, thriving, and harmoniously built environments. Renowned for his work on many landmark buildings, he has been awarded numerous national and international honours, including the title of “World Master of Contemporary Architecture” by the International Association of Architects.
“We are proud to be able to acknowledge these distinguished Canadians with their diverse backgrounds and various gifts,” said Steve Paikin, Laurentian University Chancellor. “Each of them has enriched our lives and communities through their contributions and we are honoured to welcome them as Laurentian Alumni.”