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McGill in The Community

2003

Heather Munroe-Blum becomes McGill’s first female Principal

A distinguished administrator and an accomplished scholar in the fields of psychiatric epidemiology and public policy, Munroe-Blum dedicated her career to the advancement of higher education, science and innovation, in Canada and internationally.

General History: Explore the significant events and people who have shaped McGill into the university it is today.
Built Environment: Discover stories behind the rich architecture of McGill’s buildings, some of which are amongst Montreal’s oldest.
Impact: Uncover events and discoveries representing some of McGill’s greatest contributions to the world.
Changing Faces: Delve into the stories of people who have paved the way for so many in the evolution of the University’s diversity.
McGill in the Community: Learn about McGillians’ direct influence in Montreal and in Quebec.

200 years of

Heather Munroe-Blum becomes McGill’s first female Principal

McGill’s 200-year history is made of thousands of stories, events, and experiences. This timeline can present only a fraction of these stories, highlighted under the following themes:

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