OTTAWA, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 — Today, the University community and notable guests gathered for the unveiling of a new installation featuring the portraits of seven of the University’s rectors.
The portrait artists, Bernard Poulin, was in attendance, along with Louis Patrick Leroux, the current Rector of Saint Paul University and Chantal Beauvais, the University’s previous rector.
This new installation was made possible thanks to Mr. Poulin, who generously donated his time and talents to create these portraits.
The portraits will be permanently displayed in the Student Life Centre, located on the ground floor of Guigues Hall.
À propos de l’artiste
Prior to becoming a full-time portrait painter in 1978, Bernard Poulin was a special education specialist and guest professor at the University of Ottawa and Laurentian University in Sudbury.
Self-taught in the visual arts, he continues to study the world’s international masters.
In addition to finding his artworks in several private, corporate and institutional collections, two of his commissioned portraits are part of the royal collections of both Windsor Castle and St James Palace in London.
The painter is also the author of twelve books, including The Complete Colour Pencil Book (whose first edition sold more than 75,000 copies).
In 2026, Bernard remains in demand and busy in his studio. For more information, please visit his online gallery.
For more information, please contact:
Julie Bourassa
Communications Officer, Saint Paul University
613-236-1393, ext. 2310
jbourassa@ustpaul.ca