Media Advisory: New prize at McGill University to promote active and healthy lifestyle
McGill University is taking an instrumental step to combat the
declining health of North Americans. Thanks to the generosity of
Toronto financier and McGill graduate Lawrence S. Bloomberg and
Manulife Financial, the University is establishing a major academic
prize to recognize research achievements in the area of active
health. Details of The Bloomberg Manulife Prize for the Promotion
of Active Health will be unveiled at the official launch on
Tuesday, May 17, at 11 a.m.
WHAT: Launch of Bloomberg Manulife Prize for the
Promotion of Active Health
WHO: Heather Munroe-Blum, Principal and
Vice-Chancellor, McGill University
Lawrence S. Bloomberg, donor, Bloomberg Manulife Prize for the
Promotion of Active Health
Dawn Marchand, Associate Vice-President, Brand and Internal
Communications, Manulife Financial
Hélène Perrault, Dean, Faculty of Education, McGill
University
Marc Weinstein, Vice-Principal, Development and Alumni Relations,
McGill University
WHEN: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Faculty Club, McGill University
3450 McTavish St.
Montreal