Two Mac profs presented with Order of Canada medals

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John Bandler, left, looks on and applauds as colleague Harriet MacMillan is pinned with her Order of Canada medal. Both McMaster professors were honoured Friday at Rideau Hall.


Two McMaster professors were presented with their Order of Canada medals Friday.

Engineering’s John Bandler was named an Officer of the Order of Canada, and Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences’ Harriet MacMillan became a Member of the Order of Canada.

Bandler is also an artist, novelist and playwright, and was recognized for his work in the field of microwave engineering.

MacMillan is a “leader in health research in the areas of family violence and child abuse.”

Governor General David Johnston invested three Companions, 11 Officers and 28 Members in to the Order of Canada during the special ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.