JOHN ABBOTT HALL OF DISTINCTION

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec – May 26, 2017 – Recognizing those who have made an unforgettable impression on John Abbott College and beyond is a tradition that began just last year. Those nominated to the Hall of Distinction are alumni, employees, and friends of the College.

The 2017 alumni honorees unveiled Thursday, May 25, span three decades while the employees represent over 150 years of service to the College.
The nine people selected for this honour personify the dedication and hard work that has shaped

John Abbott College in so many different ways.
“It is such a rewarding experience to hear the stories of all these great people. It makes us all truly proud to be a part of this wonderful institution,” said John Halpin, Director General of the College.

The following are the 2017 inductees:

EMPLOYEES
Léonce Boudreau Director of Student Services
John Howes  First Academic Dean
Rabab Naqvi  Launched the Library Technology program
Lois Siegel  Taught English and Film, award winning filmmaker
Bill Tierney  Founding member of the English department

ALUMNI
Jennifer Ditchburn Social Science ’92
David McAusland Social Science ‘73                   
Anne Montminy Sciences ‘95
Alexander Weil  Science ‘03

Celebrated yesterday at a private event; families, friends and colleagues raised their glasses in honour of these impressive individuals.

About John Abbott College
John Abbott College is a public Anglophone college serving students since 1971. Today, the increasingly diverse student body includes more than 6500 fulltime day students and an additional 2000 continuing education students. John Abbott is situated on the western tip of the Island of Montreal.

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For information:
Debbie Cribb
Communications and Media Relations Officer
514-457-6610 ext. 5354
debbie.cribb@johnabbott.qc.ca