Memorial hosted the American Ambassador to Canada on Nov. 18.

David Jacobson was on the St. John’s campus to meet with a number of faculty members and graduate students.

Researchers from the Schools of Pharmacy and Music, as well as the Faculties of Engineering and Applied Science, Medicine, Arts, Business Administration and Science took part in discussions with the ambassador.

Dr. Ray Gosine, vice-president (research) pro tempore hosted the event.

“We talked about the diverse research that is taking place here at Memorial and the linkages that work has to the United States,” said Dr. Gosine, who also gave the ambassador an overview of Memorial.

“I think what struck Ambassador Jacobson the most was the diversity of high-quality research at Memorial. He was engaged with our faculty and students and impressed with Memorial. I think we had a very productive meeting.”