Background
Hamelin, Marcel was born on September 18, 1937 in Saint-Narcisse, Quebec, Canada.
historian university professor
Hamelin, Marcel was born on September 18, 1937 in Saint-Narcisse, Quebec, Canada.
He is an alumnus of Laval University (Doctor of Letters in History, 1961) and the Séminaire Sainte-Marie in Shawinigan, Quebec.
Faculty University Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, professor history Canada, 1966—2003, chairman department history Canada, 1968-1970, vice dean school graduate studies Canada, 1972-1974, dean faculty of arts Canada, 1974-1990, rector, vice chancellor Canada, 1990—2001, rector emeritus, since 2001. Executive director Interamerican Organization Higher Education, 2002—2007. Board member Canada-United States of America Fulbright Program, 1996—2004, president, 1998, treas, 1999—2003.
Member Canadian History Association, Association Canadienne-francaise pour l'avancement des Sciences (president 1976-1977), Royal Society of Canada, Chevalier, Légion d'honneur Commandeur, Ordre des Palmes Academiques. Officier, Ordre de la Pleiade.
Married Judy Purcell, August 18, 1962. Children– Danielle, Christine, Marc.