Media invitation - Heather Munroe-Blum, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University, to speak at the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
Growing prosperity, building community:
190 years of McGill and Quebec
MONTREAL, Nov. 24, 2011 /CNW Telbec/ - Media representatives are invited to attend the Rio Tinto hot issues@lunch of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal hosting the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University, Heather Munroe-Blum.
While McGill University marks its 190 years, Ms. Munroe-Blum will discuss James McGill's heritage and its ongoing impact on the province of Quebec, the role of universities, research and graduate diplomas as wealth drivers in our society, as well as changes in the lives of thousands of individuals brought about by James McGill's legacy.
The speech will be delivered in French and English
| Date: | Friday, November 25, 2011 |
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From noon to 2 p.m. Speech at 12:40 p.m. |
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Centre Sheraton 1201 René-Lévesque Blvd. West |
The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal has some 7,000 members. Its primary mission is to represent the interests of the business community of Greater Montréal and to provide individuals, merchants, and businesses of all sizes with a variety of specialized services to help them achieve their full potential in terms of innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. The Board of Trade is Quebec's leading private economic development organization.
For further information:RSVP with Geneviève Marsan, Interim Advisor, Media Relations, by phone at 514 871-4000, ext. 4015, or by email at gmarsan@ccmm.qc.ca.