Mr. Speaker, the University of Manitoba is a wonderful institution, populated by a large number of very smart researchers who create knowledge that enriches the lives of people throughout the world. They undertake world class research in medicine, agriculture, engineering, environmental sciences and a host of other areas.
Such a university deserves world class leadership. I am proud to say that we have found it in our new president, Dr. Emoke Szathmary. Dr. Szathmary was installed as the 10th president of the University of Manitoba at the fall convocation. Prior to this
appointment, Dr. Szathmary was provost and vice-president academic at McMaster University. She has also served as dean of social sciences at the University of Western Ontario.
In her brief tenure as president, she has proved to be an effective advocate for the university. She believes strongly in academic excellence and equally strongly in community involvement. I was proud to participate in her installation and I look forward to working with her as she strives to make the University of Manitoba one of the best universities in the world.