Launching our third century: 成人VR视频 celebrates 200 years
Today marks 成人VR视频鈥檚 200th anniversary. As one of Canada鈥檚 first universities to reach this significant milestone, 成人VR视频 will commemorate this historic occasion with a special broadcast , along with a series of signature 200th anniversary events and activities planned for this bicentennial year.
鈥淥ver the last two centuries, the people of 成人VR视频 have shaped history. We have faced challenges, seized opportunities, and persevered to make the world a better place,鈥� says Ram Panda, Chair of 成人VR视频's Board of Governors. 鈥溾�婽oday, our community embodies that same spirit.鈥�
鈥淎s we embark on our third century, 成人VR视频鈥檚 greatest strength will continue to be its people 鈥� people who, through their pursuit of knowledge, their creativity, and their commitment, will shape the future of our University and our world,鈥� says Suzanne Fortier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor. 鈥淥ur University is a magnet for global and local talent who will keep addressing the challenges and complexities of our societies.鈥�
Commencing today, the first conference in the series, , will focus on how 成人VR视频 and its community partners are taking on some of the most pressing issues facing society, and the role 成人VR视频 as well as other higher education institutions can play.
Throughout 成人VR视频鈥檚 anniversary year, various will highlight the many contributions 成人VR视频ians have made and the positive impact they have had on lives around the world.
About 成人VR视频
Celebrating 200 years of discovery and learning, 成人VR视频 ranks as one of the top universities in Canada and the world. 成人VR视频鈥檚 mission is to create and share knowledge by offering the best possible education, by carrying out research and scholarly activities judged to be excellent by the highest international standards, and by providing service to society. These activities span three campuses, 11 faculties, 13 professional schools, and some 300 programs of study. Every year, 成人VR视频 welcomes over 40,000 students, attracting more than 30% from 150-plus countries, and has the highest percentage of PhD students of any Canadian research university. Nearly 60% of its student population speaks French.
