Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 25, 1990
• Invested on: April 17, 1991

A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, past President of the University of Alberta and former Trustee of the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, he is warmly regarded as one of Canada's most distinguished and influential educators. Under his guidance, the University of Alberta has made immeasurable contributions to the community it serves and has experienced extraordinary growth in its international activities.