Impact & Service

L.R. “Red” Wilson: A champion of McMaster University

For more than six decades, L.R. "Red" Wilson has been an extraordinary champion of McMaster University. View a timeline of his many contributions here.

September 20, 2022

Red Wilson in suit talking to a group of students outside
For more than six decades, L.R. “Red” Wilson has been an extraordinary champion of McMaster University.

For more than six decades, L.R. “Red” Wilson has been an extraordinary champion of McMaster University. View a timeline of his many contributions below. See full interactive timeline here.

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