Marsha Hanen Explained

Marsha Hanen
Office:President of University of Winnipeg
Predecessor:Robin Hugh Farquhar
Successor:Constance Merriam Rooke
Term Start:1989
Term End:1999
Birth Date:18 September 1936
Birth Place:Calgary, Alberta
Death Place:Victoria, British Columbia
Alma Mater:Brown University
Brandeis University

Marsha Hanen, (September 18, 1936 – April 13, 2019)[1] was a Canadian academic and former university administrator. She was President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg from 1989 to 1999.[2]

She received a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in philosophy from Brown University and a Ph.D. from Brandeis University.[3]

In 1998, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition for being "an inspiration to women in education, encouraging attitudinal change and innovation among academics, business leaders and law makers".

Notes and References

  1. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theglobeandmail/obituary.aspx?pid=192401176 Marsha HANEN Obituary
  2. Web site: MHS Centennial Organization: University of Winnipeg.
  3. Web site: Biographical Notes - Dr. Marsha Hanen, CM. University of Winnipeg.