Michaelle Jean named Chancellor of St. Paul’s University College

By Mark Pare

Posted Oct 28, 2020 01:26:44 PM.

Canada's 27th Governor General is taking on a new job in Waterloo Region.

Michaelle Jean has been named the Chancellor of St. Paul's University College in Waterloo, taking on a three-year term that's effective immediately.

“I am particularly honored to be associated with the highly innovative, inspiring, creative and inclusive approach that sets St. Paul's University College apart and of which this institution and the University of Waterloo can be proud,” she said in a release.

“I thank them for including me and I would like to give my full support to their influence. I look forward to being in contact with and alongside the teams as well as the students, to let myself be won over by their enthusiasm, their aspirations, their desire to surpass themselves in a spirit of achievement and excellence.”

“We are delighted to have someone of Mme. Jean's talent and stature take on the role of Chancellor,” added Brad Siim, incoming Board Chair. “Her interests and values align beautifully with those of our College.”

She takes over for Jean Paul Gladu, who held the post from 2017 to 2020.

A virtual installation ceremony is slated to happen at the end of November.

St. Paul's University College is an affiliate of the University of Waterloo.

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