New Chancellor Appointed at U of S

Posted June 07, 2001


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 6, 2001 2001-06-01-OTHER

New Chancellor appointed at U of S

The alumni of the University of Saskatchewan have voted W. Thomas Molloy as
their 12th Chancellor.

Molloy replaces Peggy McKercher, who served two terms as Chancellor, on July
1st. The official investiture ceremony will happen during Fall Convocation.

"I am honoured to be chosen for this position," said Molloy. "The University
of Saskatchewan is clearly one of the jewels of our province and I look
forward to representing its alumni and supporting the institution in any way
I can."

Molloy received his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law degrees from the U
of S in 1964. He has practiced law in Saskatoon since graduation and is with
the firm of MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman.

Described as Canada's most expert treaty negotiator, Molloy represented the
Government of Canada as the Chief Federal Negotiator in the successfully
concluded treaties in Nunavut and with the Nisga'a in British Columbia.

He recently authored a book, "The World is Our Witness: The Historic Journey
of the Nisga'a into Canada," which won two Saskatchewan book awards.

He is an officer of the Order of Canada and the recipient of numerous other
awards, including the 2000 Alumni Honour Award in recognition of receiving
notable acclaim for professional achievement, and the City of Saskatoon
Certificate of Distinguished Community Service.

"We are delighted to have yet another strong Chancellor for our University,"
said Peter MacKinnon, University of Saskatchewan President. "Mr. Molloy has
a distinguished history of service to Saskatchewan and to Canada. He will be
a tremendous asset to our institution."

The Chancellor is elected by members of Convocation. He or she presides over
Convocation, confers degrees, chairs the Senate and is a member of the Board
of Governors.


For more information, please contact:

Tom Molloy
(604) 775-7212 (cell.)
(306) 975-7117 (ansering service)


Peter MacKinnon
President
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6612