Glenn Close accepts honorary degree
June 13, 2013
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Queen’s conferred an honorary degree on Glenn Close on Thursday, June 13, 2013. The award-winning actress and humanitarian was recognized for her work in mental health, most significantly as the co-founder of BringChange2Mind, an organization dedicated to eradicating the stigma and discrimination faced by those who struggle with mental illness. While on campus, Ms. Close gave a public lecture and met with the university’s mental health working group.