Henry (Harry) George Thode, C.C., M.B.E., Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S.C., (1910 - March 22, 1997) was a Canadian president and vice-chancellor of McMaster University from 1961 to 1972. 1910 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... March 22 is the 81st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (82nd in Leap years). ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. ... McMaster University is a medium-sized research-intensive university located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with an enrollment of 16,771 full-time and 3,599 part-time students (as of 2004). ... 1961 (As MAD Magazine pointed out on its first cover for the year) was the first upside-down year—i. ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ...

Born in Dundurn, Saskatchewan, he received his B.Sc. in 1930 and his M.Sc. in 1932 from the University of Saskatchewan. In 1934, he received is PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Chicago. 1930 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... 1932 is a leap year starting on a Friday. ... The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is the largest education institution in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. ... 1934 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The University of Chicago is a private co-educational university located in Chicago, Illinois. ...

He joined McMaster in 1939 as an associate professor of chemistry, became a full professor in 1944; was named director of research in 1947; appointed head of-the chemistry department from 1948 to 1952; became principal of Hamilton College in 1949; appointed vice-president in 1957; and in 1961 became president and vice chancellor. He retired as president in 1972. 1939 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1952 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

He was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to atomic research during World War II. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand Cross... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ...

In 1967 he was the first scientist to be made a Companion of the Order of Canada. 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam meaning they desire a better country. ...

Reference

• "Dr. Henry Thode (http://www.cns-snc.ca/history/pioneers/harry_thode/harry_thode.html)." Canadian Nuclear Society. Accessed on March 11, 2005.