St. Clair College President Patti France will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Assumption University in a special ceremony earmarking the school's anniversary.
The school, which is celebrating 165 years of higher education in Windsor-Essex, opened its doors and welcomed its first cohort of students on February 10, 1857.
To mark the anniversary, Assumption University will celebrate a special liturgy via live stream at Our Lady of the Assumption Church on June 18, 2022, at 1:00 PM.
President France will receive the Doctor of Laws honoris causa for outstanding contributions to higher education in Windsor-Essex.
The service will be presided over by Rev. Ronald Peter Fabbro, Bishop of London, and Chancellor of Assumption University.
Dr. George McMahon Sr. will posthumously receive the 165th Anniversary Jubilee Medal in recognition of a half-a-century of unwavering support of and service to Assumption University.
Dr. Carl Cohen, Q.C. will receive the Fr. Eugene Carlisle LeBel, CSB Award for outstanding service rendered to Assumption University and the community.