USask alumni appointed to the Order of Canada
Three members of the University of Saskatchewan community have received one of the country’s highest civilian honours by being appointed to the Order of Canada.
By University CommunicationsDigvir Jayas (PhD’87), Shelley Brown (BComm’78) and Jefferson (Jeff) Mooney (BA’66) were recently appointed to the Order, which recognizes Canadians for their outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
Jayas, the VP of Research and International at the University of Manitoba, was named an officer of the Order of Canada while the others were named as members of the Order of Canada by Governor General Julie Payette.
Established in 1967, the Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System and recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society for their contributions to communities throughout Canada.