Martin Grant, Dean, Faculty of Science, and Christopher Manfredi, Dean, Faculty of Arts, and the McGill Alumni Association cordially invite you to a lecture and reception: McGill in Africa

This lecture will feature Lauren Chapman, Professor, Department of Biology, and Colin Chapman, Professor, Department of Anthropology, Associate Professor, Department of Biology.

Please note: This event is only available for graduates of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science.

Space is limited. Please RSVP in advance.

Few in North America bring the wealth of experience and insight to Africa studies as do Dr. Colin Chapman and Dr. Lauren Chapman. Colin is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, and Canada Research Chair in Primate Ecology and Conservation. Lauren is a Professor in the Department of Biology and Canada Research Chair in Respiratory Ecology and Aquatic Conservation. Both are members of the McGill School of Environment.

The Chapmans have worked in Uganda's Kibale National Park in East Africa for the past 17 years and have witnessed the profound impact of McGill's Canadian Field Studies in Africa program on both the African ecosystem and on participating students. The Africa field studies program introduces students to East Africa with a view to increasing their understanding of the goals, circumstances, challenges and opportunities of people living in the areas visited. Graduates of the program are better equipped to become active and effective contributors to sustainable development in Africa, whether by following academic or professional paths, or simply by being more informed citizens.

Deepening our research ties with Africa is a University priority, and the Chapmans rank among the the globe's top ambassadors representing Africa to the world.