Remi Quirion and Dr Frederick LowyConcordia University granted six honorary doctorates during spring convocation ceremonies, held June 20 to 22 at Place des Arts.

Rémi Quirion, Vice-Dean, Life Sciences and Strategic Initiatives for McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine, received the prestigious award  for the sum of his achievements in the fields of neuroscience and mental health.

The five other recipients were: The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Corinne Charette, Monique F. Leroux, Steve Wozniak and Theo Jansen.

The six distinguished recipients joined more than 4,700 students from across Concordia’s four Faculties and the School of Graduate Studies who were eligible to graduate this spring.