We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Thirsk is a member of the Order of British Columbia and an Officer of the Order of Canada. Digital Privacy Statement University of Calgary Dr. Janice Heard: Take the fork in the road whenever possible November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016 R. Thirsk 2 Comments Education , Leadership Thirsk is also the co-leader of an international team investigating the effect of space travel on our nervous system and is an adjunct faculty member at the International Space University in Strasbourg, France. It is our way to profile extraordinary individuals as well as the level of excellence to which we all aspire. Website feedback, University of Calgary Thirsk, BSc’78, was unanimously elected to the position by members of the University’s Senate on Friday, and his four-year term as leader of the Senate and ceremonial head of the university will begin July 2, 2014. Robert Thirsk, Chancellor. The chancellor represents the university at ceremonial occasions, presides over convocation ceremonies and confers degrees on behalf of the Senate. In 2009, he received an honorary degree from the university during a live satellite uplink with the International Space Station, where he lived and worked for six months. Thirsk graduated from the U of C in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Former Canadian astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk, MD, was the 13th chancellor of the University of Calgary, serving from May 2014 to June 2018. CANADA, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. Website feedback, University of Calgary Former Canadian astronaut and University of Calgary alumnus Dr. Robert Thirsk has been named the University of Calgary’s 13th chancellor. Gord is retiring as a senator and participated […], Last Thursday we held the convocation for the 2017 University of Calgary graduates in Kinesiology and Science. Expenses claimed by the Chancellor are appropriate to the role, vital to the university’s success, and fully in accordance with all university policies currently in place. Besides conferring degrees, the chancellor serves as the main link between the University and its local community. I so much enjoy the role. I think the best thing anyone can do is invest in education, and I am looking forward to helping find ways to make a great institution even better.”. He encourages Canadians to build their career dreams upon an educational foundation, advanced skills and lifelong learning. Privacy Policy He completed a doctorate in medicine at McGill University in 1982 and joined the Canadian Astronaut Program the following year. The Chancellor is an ex-officio member of the university’s Board of Governors.The Chancellor is not an employee of the university. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Privacy Policy My four-year term as Chancellor of the University of Calgary will end later this month. Our Senators […], Retiring UCalgary Senator Gord Aker kept wheel of progress accelerating, Nominating Dr. Bill Pulleyblank for an honorary degree was a ‘no brainer’ for former colleagues and professor, Powerful words about a powerful and great man: the Honourable Dr. Murray Sinclair, How we can help future innovators spark change in our world, Troublemakers: they can keep us honest and help us improve, Remarkable senator was also a touchstone of persistence and diplomacy to her family, One of the best jobs: choosing and conferring honorary degree recipients. We met up last evening at Juree’s Thai Place Restaurant to meet Janet Le, one of two recipients of this year’s Dan Mercier Class of 1976 Engineering Award. Dr. Robert Thirsk has deep roots in the Calgary community and has been involved with the university for more than 40 years, culminating with the appointment of the alumnus and former astronaut to a four-year term as Chancellor on July 1, 2014. Digital Privacy Statement Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. 2500 University Drive NW I was pleased when Professor Mark Migotti of the Department of Philosophy invited me back to campus recently to meet with his Arts and Science Honours Academy students. Calgary, Alberta, Canada Elizabeth Cannon, University of Calgary president and vice-chancellor, said Thirsk will play a pivotal role in celebrating the university’s 50th anniversary in 2016 and in supporting our Eyes High strategic direction. T2N 1N4, Copyright © 2020 Audience Relations, CBC P.O. “I want to express the deep appreciation of the entire community for his enthusiastic support of the university and his dedication to advancing post-secondary education.”. They have three children Lisane Biasutti Thirsk, Elliot Biasutti Thirsk, and Aidan Biasutti Thirsk. When I was a young astronaut at the National Research Council in […], Today I am wrapping up another satisfying week of chancellor activity at the University of Calgary. During his career, Thirsk spent more time in orbit than any other Canadian. CANADA, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Remote project management | Effective communication, Remote project management | Virtual support, Intelligent and autonomous digital systems, Centre for Bioengineering Research & Education (CBRE), Centre for Environmental Engineering Research & Education (CEERE), Centre for Project Management Excellence (CPME), Meet the Development & Alumni Engagement team, Meet the Marketing and Communications team. To keep up with the Chancellor, you can follow him on his blog site - http://robertthirsk.ca/, University of Calgary He was practicing medicine at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Montreal in 1983 when he was selected as one of the first six Canadian … “Robert Thirsk has been a hands-on member of our university community for many years,” said outgoing Chancellor Jim Dinning. Most significantly, he helped craft a new strategic plan for Senate that will guide our actions until 2019. Former Canadian astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk, MD, was the 13th chancellor of the University of Calgary, serving from May 2014 to June 2018. Although I no longer serve as Chancellor of the University of Calgary, I remain in touch with my undergraduate school and help out when I can. “I am thrilled that Bob is the University of Calgary’s new chancellor and look forward to seeing how his incredible personal accomplishments and deep commitment to this planet’s young people will inspire our entire university community,” said Cannon. One example of this engagement is Tomatosphere – a program Thirsk founded that sends seeds into space and then provides them to schools to use in experiments. Astronaut Robert Thirsk: First Canadian to stay in space long term His passion for space, research and education has engaged many Canadian young people in science. He works with organizations and educators to develop space-related curricula that introduce young people to the wonder of scientific discovery. Chancellors are passionate ambassadors for higher education who chair the University of Calgary’s Senate, work to enhance the university’s position in the community, represent the public’s interest at the university, and encourage the pursuit of excellence and recognition of the university’s essential role in society. Registration for next year’s courses has been completed, for both current Robert Thirsk students and those who will join us next year. Thirsk, BSc’78, was unanimously elected to the position by members of the University’s Senate on Friday, and his four-year term as leader of the Senate and ceremonial head of the university will begin July 2, 2014. He earned a doctorate in medicine in 1982 from McGill University in Montreal. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. As the school's 13th chancellor, he will preside over convocation ceremonies, confer degrees and chair the university’s senate. The university’s senate unanimously elected Thirsk to the position in May for a four-year term. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges.
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