Source: Mount Saint Vincent University http://www.msvu.ca/MediaCentre/Releases/2006/Oct06/101006.asp MSVU Confers Honorary Degree on Respected PhysicianOctober 10, 2006 October 10, 2006, Halifax – Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) will present an honorary degree to Dr. Linda Inkpen, MD, CM, at its Fall Convocation ceremony. "Dr. Inkpen has made substantial contributions to the field of medicine and to her community," says Professor Kathryn Laurin, President and Vice-Chancellor of MSVU. "Her dedication and passion are evident through her academic achievements and her extensive volunteering and community involvement. Dr. Inkpen is an excellent role model and welcome addition to the MSVU family." Dr. Inkpen is an active Medical Practitioner in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. She graduated from Memorial University in 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1974 with degrees in Science, Education, Medical Science and Medicine. She has practiced medicine since graduating and has also pursued other interests and endeavours. She is past chair of Newfoundland Power, board chair for Fortis Properties and an active director of the parent company, Fortis Inc. Dr. Inkpen was President of Cabot College (now College of the North Atlantic) from 1987 to 1993, and has served on and chaired numerous commissions, committees and inquiries at both the provincial and federal levels. She has been a lay member of the Newfoundland Law Society and worked in many volunteer capacities. Currently, Dr. Inkpen is a member of The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy. She also chairs the Medical Advisory Committee for the Eastern Health Board in Newfoundland and Labrador. She has been the recipient of many awards and honours, most notably Memorial University’s Alumna of the Year Award, the Order of Canada and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. Dr. Inkpen resides in St. Philips with her husband and three sons. Dr. Inkpen will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters at the Convocation ceremony, taking place on Sunday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m. Contact: Anne Stephaniuk MSVU Public Affairs Tel: (902) 457-6439 Cell: (902) 441-0505
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