Announcements

CHAIR ANNOUNCES NEW CPS DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATE CHAIR

To: Members of the Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences

From:  Peter M. Macdonald, Professor and Chair

Date: June 25, 2010
 

We are pleased to announce that Prof. David R. McMillen has accepted the position of Associate Chair within the Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, effective July 1, 2010, for an initial term of two years.   Prof. McMillen is highly regarded for his experimental and theoretical studies of internal cellular dynamics, with special emphasis on gene expression and regulation. He lectures at the undergraduate 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th year level in the general area of physical chemistry. As Associate Chair he will assume particular responsibility for new departmental initiatives in the areas of professional program development and undergraduate laboratory equipment renewal. Please join me in welcoming Prof. McMillen and wishing him every success.

DEAN ANNOUNCES NEW CPS DEPARTMENT CHAIR

To: Members of the Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences

From:  Gage Averill, Vice-Principal, Academic and Dean

I am very pleased to advise you that the Agenda Committee of the Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor Peter Macdonald to  a five-year term as Chair of the Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences from July 1, 2009 - June 30th, 2014.

I am very pleased that Professor Macdonald has agreed to serve the department in this capacity.   He is a highly regarded departmental and UTM citizen, respected for his commitment to UTM and for his investment in the creation of a strong physical science presence at UTM.  His combination of loyalty, commitment to departmental cohesion, and experience will  undoubtedly inspire and guide the department during his term.  Please join me in congratulating Peter on his appointment.