St. George's, Saint George, Grenada
Geoffrey H. Bourne, DSC, DPHIL
17 November 1909 - 19 July 1988
As St. George's University's first Vice Chancellor (1978 - 1988), Geoffrey H. Bourne established the academic credentials that the medical school maintains to this day. His drive to firmly shape the newly established medical school according to rigorous standards laid the foundation for the success of its graduates and track record of excellence that is an integral part of the University. Dr. Bourne was an anatomist and primatologist holding academic posts at Oxford University and was the Director of the Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center before joining St. George's University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 11° 59.979′ N, 61° 46.459′ W. Marker is in St. George's, Saint George. The marker is outside of The Bourne Center at St. George's University, which is in front of the Chancellery Building. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Memorial to the Fallen in Grenada (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Assassination of Maurice Bishop (approx. 6 kilometers away); Port Louis (1650) (approx. 6 kilometers away); Antilles Hotel (approx. 6.1 kilometers away); St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk (approx. 6.1 kilometers away); Grenada National Museum (approx. 6.2 kilometers away); Sedan Porches (approx. 6.4 kilometers away); Historic Sedan Chair Portico (approx. 6.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George's.
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