Go to page content

‘Great memories’

President Timmons to receive honorary degree from Acadia University

Campus and Community

By Memorial University

President Vianne Timmons is a member of Acadia University’s Class of 2022.

She will receive the degree of doctor of humanities honoris causa at Acadia’s convocation next week, in recognition of her lifetime achievements and commitment to excellence.

Dr. Timmons is an Acadia alumna, receiving a bachelor of education degree in 1980. She says she is delighted to return to her alma mater.

“I was thrilled when I learned I’d be receiving an honorary degree,” said Dr. Timmons. “I have some great memories of my time there and to be reconnected in this way after so many years is a real treat.”

The theme for Dr. Timmons’ address to graduates is “Lessons my family taught me” – appropriate given her mother, daughter and grand-daughter will be there to cheer her on.

The ceremony takes place on Monday, May 9, at 2:30 p.m. and can be viewed here.


To receive news from Memorial in your inbox, subscribe to Gazette Now.


Latest News

Message from the president

Recognizing Occupational Safety and Health and Mental Health weeks

Interim dean appointed

Dr. Robert Bailey appointed as interim dean, School of Science and the Environment, Grenfell Campus

Beyond the ecological

A place-based approach to understanding landscape changes

Perfect portions

Met at Memorial: tipping the scales on restaurant efficiency

From charity to social enterprise

Celebrating the history of social work education and practice in N.L.

Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer

Documentary screening, panel discussion on transgender individuals and cancer