Congratulations Spring 2015 to our Graduates! Convocation May 19, 20, 21 & 22
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2 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Spring 2015 Convocation Table of Contents Convocation Ceremonies, Protocol and Reception...... 5 Message from the Chancellor ...... 6 Message from the President and Vice-Chancellor...... 7 KPU’s Story...... 8 May 19, 2:30 pm Ceremony ...... 11 Program ...... 11 Graduation Roll ...... 12 May 20, 10:00 am Ceremony...... 15 Program ...... 15 Graduation Roll ...... 16 May 20, 2:30 pm Ceremony ...... 19 Program ...... 19 Graduation Roll ...... 20 May 21, 10:00 am Ceremony...... 23 Program ...... 23 Graduation Roll ...... 24 May 21, 2:30 pm Ceremony ...... 27 Program ...... 27 Graduation Roll ...... 28 May 22, 10:00 am Ceremony...... 31 Program ...... 31 Graduation Roll ...... 32 May 22, 2:30 pm Ceremony ...... 35 Program ...... 35 Graduation Roll ...... 36 Spring 2015 Honorary Degree and Award Recipients . . . . .40 Message from the KPU Alumni Association ...... 52 Convocation Traditions...... 55 Heraldry ...... 55 University Mace...... 55 Regalia...... 56 List of KPU Honorary Doctorates...... 57 Acknowledgements...... 58
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4 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Table of Contents Convocation Ceremonies, Protocol and Reception...... 5 Message from the Chancellor ...... 6 Message from the President and Vice-Chancellor...... 7 KPU’s Story...... 8 May 19, 2:30 pm Ceremony ...... 11 Program ...... 11 Graduation Roll ...... 12 May 20, 10:00 am Ceremony...... 15 Program ...... 15 Graduation Roll ...... 16 Convocation Ceremonies May 20, 2:30 pm Ceremony ...... 19 Program ...... 19 Tuesday May 19 2:30 pm Thursday May 21 10:00 am
Graduation Roll ...... 20 Faculty of Health Faculty of Business May 21, 10:00 am Ceremony...... 23 Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement Facutly of Science and Horticulture Program ...... 23 Graduation Roll ...... 24 Wednesday May 20 10:00 am Thursday May 21 2:30 pm May 21, 2:30 pm Ceremony ...... 27 Faculty of Arts Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design Program ...... 27 Faculty of Trades and Technology Graduation Roll ...... 28 Wednesday May 20 2:30 pm May 22, 10:00 am Ceremony...... 31 Friday May 22 10:00 am Program ...... 31 Faculty of Arts Graduation Roll ...... 32 Faculty of Business May 22, 2:30 pm Ceremony ...... 35 Program ...... 35 Friday May 22 2:30 pm Graduation Roll ...... 36 Faculty of Business Spring 2015 Honorary Degree and Award Recipients . . . . .40 Message from the KPU Alumni Association ...... 52 Convocation Traditions...... 55 Convocation Protocol Heraldry ...... 55 Family and friends are requested to rise when the graduands’ procession enters . The assembly is University Mace...... 55 requested to remain standing until the conclusion of the singing of O Canada . Regalia...... 56 Convocation will conclude with the recession of the platform party, floor party and graduates, List of KPU Honorary Doctorates...... 57 during which everyone is requested to remain standing . Acknowledgements...... 58 Artona Photographers will be taking photographs of each student as they cross the stage and proofs will be mailed to each student following the ceremony . So as not to disrupt the program, or the view of other guests, we ask that you please remain seated for the duration of the ceremony .
Convocation Reception We invite all graduates and their guests to enjoy refreshments immediately following the ceremony in Convocation Hall, located in the atrium of the Surrey Main building.
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 5 Message from The Chancellor
ducation is such a critical part of what makes communities better . EThrough education, we gain perspective, understanding and a foundation for individual and collective success. Today, we celebrate your successes, and recognize how far you have come both personally and professionally . This is your day, and now is your time. At KPU, you have had the opportunity to be a part of something great. The university is bigger, better and bolder than ever, and this is just the beginning. Like yours, our future is exciting. We are Canada’s only polytechnic university, and our graduates are local and global leaders . The impact KPU has on the community is massive, and your role in that will continue as you set out to achieve new goals . Our alumni have the power to affect change, and they positively impact all of our communities – including ours, right here, at KPU. Your success is the university’s success . It is an honour to have assumed the role of chancellor this year, and I am especially proud to be doing so as a KPU alumnus. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is my university, and it will forever be yours as you continue your journey to success . To our bigger, better, bolder futures. Sincerely,
Dr . George Melville Chancellor
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6 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Message from The President and Vice-Chancellor n behalf of the entire KPU community, I welcome one and Oall to this happy day of celebration where we honour our Spring 2015 graduates. This is a crucial time in KPU’s history as it emerges from the early and sometimes difficult years as a special purpose, regional, teaching university with a unique mandate in the Canadian post-secondary system. KPU is now the largest university of its kind in Western Canada, and the fifth largest post-secondary institution in B C. . Our VISION 2018 and its nine goals direct us to make KPU a better place to study and to work; to grow along with community in terms of student numbers, community engagement and relevance to our region’s needs; and to tell our story more boldly and in ways that support our alumni as they make their way into the world of work and citizenship. It is my sincere honour to serve as KPU’s second president, and I look forward to working with my wonderful colleagues, our Board of Governors and new chancellor, our friends in local, provincial and federal governments, our sister institutions, and so many community partners to achieve this vision together .
Dr . Alan Davis President and Vice-Chancellor
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 7 KPU’s Story Kwantlen Polytechnic University is an innovative, transformative and ambitious institution that serves the needs of Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, and beyond. KPU strives at all times to inspire students to excel in their careers, lead in their communities, and succeed in their lives. With campuses in Richmond, Surrey- Newton, Surrey-Cloverdale and Langley, (and now with ties to Maple Ridge and a new expansion into Surrey City Centre, Civic Plaza) KPU has opened the doors to success for more than 250,000 graduates over its 30 year history. Established in 1981 by the Province of British Columbia, KPU proudly adopted the name of the Kwantlen First Nation, whose people are acknowledged historically as ‘tireless runners.’ The name has proven to be prophetic as KPU, the institution, runs tirelessly to expand its capacity to serve the citizens of Metro Vancouver, the province, the nation, and the world. KPU is a teaching university, delivering degree programs, credentials in technology and trades, career and preparatory studies, and professional education, all of which reflect and express its unique polytechnic mandate. KPU emphasizes applied degree education and is committed to broad-based undergraduate learning that prepares students for successful and rewarding careers while also providing them with
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8 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 the ethical framework and critical understanding necessary for good citizenship. KPU’s innovative style of education involves work-integrated and service learning, practical connection to industry and small class sizes where supportive learning environments and enhanced teacher-student relationships are valued . The University’s commitment to applied research and innovation with external partners enhances the quality of its teaching, and contributes significantly to the economic development of the region . As a university that allows for multiple interpretations of excellence, students define and design the path to success that's right for them . Their key to success is a KPU experience that transforms students into graduates who lead in their communities .
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 9 Ceremony and Graduation Roll
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10 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Spring Convocation 2:30 pm Program
Faculty of Health | Dr . Tru Freeman, Dean Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement | Dr . Patrick Donahoe, Dean
Processional Marshall of Convocation Zena Mitchell, University Registrar Greetings from Kwantlen First Nation O Canada Julia Johnstone, KPU Music Program O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command . With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee . God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Introduction of the Platform Party Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Opening Remarks Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Address to the Graduands Emi Yumura, Academic and Career Advancement, Career Choices and Life Success Citation Presentation of Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) Recipient: Jim Sinclair Presenter: Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Certification of Graduands Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Presentation of Graduates and Awarding of Credentials Dr . Jane Fee, Vice-Provost, Students Presentation of Student Awards Recipient: Amanda Ng, Dean's Medal, Faculty of Health Recipient: Emi Yumura, Dean's Medal, Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement Recipient: Deanne Smith, Governor General's Silver Academic Medal Recipient: Leanne Hall, Lieutenant Governor's Medal Recipient: Sarah Szendrei, President's Outstanding Graduate, Bachelor's Degree Presenter: Dr . Salvador Ferreras, Provost and Vice-President Academic Presentation of Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient: Tania Dick, Distinguished Alumni Award Presenter: Dr . Salvador Ferreras, Provost and Vice-President Academic Alumni Association Welcome Brandon Hastings, KPU Alumni Association Closing Remarks and Dismissal of the Convocation Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Adjournment Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Recessional
Ceremony This program includes only those names of students who applied to graduate on or before March 6, 2015. The complete Graduation Roll is available online at kpu ca/c. onvocation .
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 11 Graduation Roll Tuesday, May 19, 2015 2:30 pm Ceremony
Faculty of Health
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing Maricar Frances Angeles Linda Ho * Jessica Ong * Brittany Maria Baldonero Laura Ellen House * Manpreet Sekhon * Brittany Bhattal * Jozenn Villaluz Isidro * Thomas Randall Shaw Sifat Chhabra Stephanie Michelle Juckes * Deanne Victoria Smith * Stephanie Cheryl Cotton * Radhika Khosla * Filip Soswa Amanda Crandell Comfort Oluwatofunmi Koyi Sarah Elizabeth Szendrei * Shentellie De Vicente Dela Cruz Munish Kumar * Manraj Thind Lauren Noelle Demosten Melissa Ashley Mann Ching Lun Tsai Whitney Natalya Edwards Ellyn Barongan Mawal * Amanda Van Dop * Maria Arrah Esperanza Murwa Huseen Omar Lynsey Carolyn Wilkie Christina Machado Gil
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Harpreet Kaur Atwal Andrea Leigh Etheridge * Baldeep Mangat * Harleen Kaur Bains Jessica Nicole Feibel Jessica Mary McDonald * Sadiksha Baniya Lindsay Rene Felotick Tammy Annette Mellas * Mary Justine Bince Emma Lena Florido * Jessica Lynne Miller * Jennifer Lynn Bramley * Danielle Alanye Fransen * Marioara Angela Moisa Popurs * Vicky Brar * Alexis Fulks Amanda Hooi-Ling Ng * Dorothy Margaret Brasset * Ashleen Garcha Navjeet Singh Nijjar Kimberly Elizabeth Brennan * Jagdeep Kaur Gill * Monica Ocampo * Roumayne Nisola Calimoso Lovepreet Kaur Gill * Paul Rajan Padda Marianne Antoniette Carrion * Diana Colleen Henson Erin Siobhan Robinson * Mehtabjote Chohan Andrea Joyce Hillier Kevine Alyanna Ruiz Alisia Nicole Claffey * Khatera Hofioni Anastasia Rupprecht Grace Anne Molina Cortes Tracie Chi Nai Huang Shirl Kristiane Mejia Santos * Nicole Marie Shirley Cravagna * Ge Jin * Sandip Sihota * Sarah Cumberworth * Kayley Dawn Knapton * Victoria Strujenco * Pamela Gay Dawkins Anna Kucharski * Ann Danielle Suratos * Shanae Noel Deptuck * Christine Puno Leyson * Emily Virginia Van Vliet Beejay Aaron Digno * Laurie Jie Umali Luz Connie Yan-Yin Wong * Marissa Lorraine Dionne Jaspreet Kaur Mander *
CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation Ryan Christopher Poirier
Certificate in Graduate Nurse, Internationally Educated Re-Entry Maria Angelica Karen Joy Marie Chan Donato Parminder Kaur * De Guzman Alarcio Cory Margaret Laurel Endique Shainimol Myladumparayil Jose Premila Bai Arun Allan Alfred Angel Florendo Audrey Mosquera Nacionales Janice Corpuz Batenga Ana Margarita Reyes Garcia Ayodele Oni Sandeep Kaur Brar Jifimol Issac Geevarghese Hazell Jhane Onil Pahitte Princess Valerie Ann Luna Catarroja Ray Odilon Rumbaoa Guzman Jonathan Ramirez Pardinez Arnel Catolico Cinco Cynthia Tagud Isaw Rossini Gustilo Pasuelo Nino Roland Carrillo Comeros Jeethy Bhaskaran Edwin Paul Kanjirathadathil Kathleen Joy Sical Cortez Raul Alas Raguindin *
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
12 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Geraldine Villaluz Ranas Winnie Lyn Callanga Toribio Jhorja Vanina Lim Wee * Tatyana Solovyeva Christine Joy Mesina Villegas * Tanya Faye Dalisdis Yap May Ann Carman Thornton *
Certificate in Health Care Assistant Jaynny Aguilar Shelby Amber Guenther Brenda Ann McKitrick * Saleha Ali Alecs Jan-Victor Hailey Elizabeth Myles Villanueva Hernandez * Sharon Rahinuma Nisha Ali * Shilta Swayzeena Naidu Mary Anita Higham * Janani Sandeepa Ariyaratne * Sumanpreet Kaur Riar Tam Ngoc Hoang * Jasleen Kaur Baidwan Gadilyn Saludes * Gurpinder Kaur Hillary Elizabeth Barnes * Theresa Rose Savage Harjinder Kaur * Alwin Angeles Casero * Marissa Ann Schindelka * Melissa Kar Wing Lai * Ji Eun Chang * Fiona Jane Sime * Eun Ju Lee * Sierra S Cramb * Nicole Simrin Sumra Tamara Lynn Lysyk Lisye De Souza Portes Leite Vaz * Anna Lee Tereschyn Marlene Elizabeth Maldonado Manpreet Kaur Dhoot Devon Jayne Turkington * Parveena Kaur Mann * Joy Diane Dinsmore * Bianca Valdez * Jaimie Rae Nicole Kamal Preet Kaur Gill Jennifer Meghan Webb * Anderson Manz * Sandeep Grewal Siu-Fung Yip *
Certificate in Health Unit Coordinator Amandeep Kaur Amrala Mary Anne Castro * Pardeep Kaur Kallu Jasleen Bains * Ramandeep Kaur Chahal * Melita Christine Mercado * Poriyanka Bhatt Susan Ann Chamberlain Jamie Peng * Courtney Margaret Blondheim * Kimberly Claire Dittrich * Corene Rae Ratcliff * Harkirat Brar * Bonnie Elizabeth Fallowfield Inderjit Kaur Sahota * Yvonne Sylvia Brownmiller * Nicole Patricia Green * Avneet Kaur Sidhu Louanne Patricia Carlton *
CITATION
Citation in Graduate Nurse Re-Entry Maria Sekilian *
Faculty Of Academic and Career Advancement
DIPLOMA
Diploma in English Language Proficiency Hamza Sultan Hamza Al Shamsi Sali Amer Behnam Paulo Henrique Leal Narcizo Mousa Abdulaziz Alhawsawi Xiangqi Cao Jie Rong Lena Li Meshari Ahmeda Almasrahi Ying Hsuan Chiang Nasrullah Nemattullah Eduardo Almeida Soares Ahmed Marwan Elmokayed Yingyuan Tang Samerah Saleh Alomary Ali Mohammedadnan Habiballah Alice Yidi Yue Salem Farhan Alshammari Jocelyn Hoi Lam Kwok Jiayuan Zhang
CITATION
Citation in Career Choices and Life Success Gillian Kristin Dyck Emi Yumura
CERTIFICAT E OF COMPLETION
Certificate of Completion in Access Programs for People with Disabilities – Job Preparation Alexander Bowen Nehmat Kaur Mann Michelle Deanna Stein Fatima Estetany Margaret Kelly Martin Colton Thomas Turner Calderon Guzman Katie Leigh Miller Tin Long Tim Yuen Je Hwan Andrew Lee Kirandeep Kaur Pandher
* Graduated with Distinction KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 13 Certificate of Completion in Access Programs for People with Disabilities – Work Exploration Jessica Lauren Berends Kyle Kurahashi Andrew Paul Rogers-Tillstone Alvin Bhan Alexis Lynn Lodewykx Jennifer Rachel Grace Utendale Julia Alexandra Griggs Travis Arthur Meyer Malcolm Dawayn Williams Rebekah Ruth Kirk Tyler Curtis Page Certificate of Completion in Vocational Skills Training – Childcare Aide Option - Access Programs for People with Disabilities Christina Michelle Barr Gina Gursharon Hoonjan Sydney Jeanne Walker Bianca Denum Krysta Rochelle Janes
Certificate of Completion in Vocational Skills Training - Early Childhood Educator Assistant Option – Access Programs for People with Disabilities Leanne Frances Hall
DEVELOPMENTAL CREDENTIAL
BC Adult Graduation Diploma Stephanie Elizabeth De Koster Andriana Tanja McConkey Gabriele Tregnago
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
14 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Spring Convocation Andrew Paul Rogers-Tillstone Jennifer Rachel Grace Utendale 10:00 am Program Malcolm Dawayn Williams
Faculty of Arts | Dr . Diane Purvey, Dean Sydney Jeanne Walker Processional Marshall of Convocation Zena Mitchell, University Registrar Greetings from Kwantlen First Nation O Canada Sarah Quinn, KPU Music Program O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command . Gabriele Tregnago With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee . God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Introduction of the Platform Party Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Opening Remarks Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Address to the Graduands Rick Kumar, Bachelor of Arts, Major in English Certification of Graduands Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Presentation of Graduates and Awarding of Credentials Dr . Farhad Dastur, Faculty of Arts Presentation of Student Awards Recipient: Jillian Elcock, Dean's Medal, Faculty of Arts Recipient: Rick Kumar, George C. Wootton Award Presenter: Dr . Salvador Ferreras, Provost and Vice-President Academic Presentation of Distinguished Awards Recipient: Dr . Lisa Kitt, Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient: Dr . Takashi Sato, Distinguished Service Award Presenter: Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Alumni Association Welcome Amanda Smith-Weston, KPU Alumni Association Closing Remarks and Dismissal of the Convocation Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Adjournment Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Recessional
Ceremony This program includes only those names of students who applied to graduate on or before March 6, 2015. The complete Graduation Roll is available online at kpu ca/c. onvocation .
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 15 Graduation Roll Wednesday, May 20, 2015 10:00 am Ceremony
Faculty of Arts
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Bachelor of Arts – Double Major Anthropology and Psychology Joshua Michael Bailey Jenny Wiersema Criminology and Psychology Amandeep Kaur Athwal
Bachelor of Arts – Double Minor Anthropology and Counselling Patricia So Counselling and Psychology Harneet Kaur Khangura Counselling and Sociology Erin Jennifer Lynne Green Criminology and Economics Samantha Mariah Riess Criminology and Geography Hillary Joanne Wolthers Criminology and Philosophy Mandy Venita Lee Criminology and Psychology Stephanie Lynn McNeill Criminology and Sociology Gurveer Kaur Dhariwal English and History Alexis Barbara June Deros History and Mathematics Sarah Ann Craveiro * Philosophy and Political Science Axel Alan Molina-Acedo
Bachelor of Arts Major in Anthropology Heather Ann Bugden Mary Leona Hogan * David Christopher Preuss Courtney Jane Crossett Meghan Jane Kinnarny Ramneet Randhawa Robin Kaur Curry Clare Cheuk-Wing Lui Anna Louise Rienstra Jacob James Derwojed Karly Constance MacDonald Edward Andreas Stanbrough Jillian Larraine Elcock * Lesli Janine Maclean Robert James Wraight Felix Osmond Hachmeister Alexandra Kathleen Picken Major in Asian Studies Yang Chang Major in Creative Writing Iain Angus Carissa Elizabeth Kasper Stephanie Dawn Peters Erin Kathleen Cadeau Kylie Lynne Mantei Major in Criminology – Honours Nisse Malia Patricia Bourne Spencer Malcolm Justine Nelson * Alexandra Heather Devitt Derek Gillespie *
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
16 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Major in Criminology, Co-operative Education Option Karina Anneli Carrier Puneet Kaur Rangi Major in Criminology Simranjit Arora * Arzu Gill Jessica Sanghera Kreig Adam Barker Sukhmani Kaur Gill Ana Regina Santos-Guillen Kirandeep Kaur Bath Gurbina Kaur Gosal Manraj Singh Sekhon Nomin-Erdene Batzorig Joshua Daniel Harms Grace Chaandini Sharma Michelle Kristine Bentzen Benazir Nisha Hussein Shawn Deo Singh Anthony Leighton Berrios Kelsey Lianne Ingram Tyler Anthony Smith Parminder Kaur Besla Japneet Singh Johal Yun Xuan Song Rajwant Kaur Bisram Tara Lauren Selody Joubert Sherri Lynn St . Cyr Gurinder Bopanrai Shannon Karan Rabia Takhtar Brendan Lamont Calnan Andrew Amit Kumar Kochhar Gobind Thandi Pamela Cannone Sonja Korotana Narinderpal Singh Thind Jasprit Kaur Chahal Shane Dallan Kubeska Jamie Lynne Thomas * Ravina Kaur Chandi Anthony Sanjay Kumar Ladhar Kathlin Austin Trudeau Rajneet Kaur Chima Graeme Charles Peter Mack Lyubov Vinnitsky Jose Roberto Cruz Ravinder Mann Simran Kaur Virk Diella Marie Alviar Cuevas Bibi Sabira Mengal Sukhjit Kaur Virk Manpreet Singh Dhami Aida Poostizadeh Kelsey Alexandra Worobiej Karisa Dhanday Zachery Peter Pringle * Linda Chan Yao Gurleen Kaur Dhial Hamir Singh Randhawa Jeffrey Young Ajit S Dusanjh Shahrouz Razmyar Whitney Erin Stefania Natalie Fabbro Simryne Symone Saggu Jenny-Mae Zandbergen Amneet Ghuman Kirandip Kaur Sangha Lifu Zhang Major in English Baydah Al-Ghadban Teia Rose Giacomello Alicia Megan O'Connell Pamela Ruth Balikis Ashley Nicole Harms Naomi Kim Oya Bojan Bjelic Noel Deanne Hoffman Tahnee Marie Riddoch Joshua Erickson Alexis Whitney Johnson * Alysha Sarai Daniela Renee Furland Hanrick Maharaj Kumar Jessica Ainsli Todd
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts Alyx Helena Essers Tessa Elizabeth Nickel Mark Stewart Brianne Jeanne Harrison Rosaura Ojeda Pauline Therese Tiongson Gunilla Kay Miriam Severson
ASSOCIAT E OF A RTS DEGREE
Anthropology Ayesha Hana Ali Pearl Dar Natasha Anne Rodriguez David Christopher Preuss Amy Elizabeth Biermann Ramneet Randhawa Asian Studies Anna Louise Rienstra Rajdip Kaur Dhadwal Brianne Nicole Fung Edward Andreas Stanbrough Robert James Wraight Canadian Studies Tyler William Blaker
Creative Writing Claire Suzanne Munro * Michelle Elizabeth Warzel Emily Melissa Weldon * Stephanie Maria Devi Singh Stephanie Dawn Peters Criminology Tala Alkhalily Alisha Arti Deo Anthony Earl Firmacion Invento Ryan Daniel Badgley Manisha Kaur Dhanoya Zain Mohammed Ismail Justine Nelson * Sharendeep Bains Irveen Estrella Brent James Manmit Singh Bhungal Priya Gaind Manpreet Johal Philip Paul Breviere Gurvir Singh Gill Sukhjot Kaur Josan
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 17 Rajvir Ricky Khunkhun Andrew Materi Josipa Slipac Manvir Singh Kooner Heera Christopher Mattu Adline Stephen * Pardeep Singh Luddu Hayden Devon McIntee Karl Anthony Jean Marie MacDonald Syris Moopenn Nacional Tamondong Erica Mah Marla Marie Morgan Jaspreet Thandi Gurdeep Mahal Richard Clarke Murray Jatinder Singh Thandi Bilawalpreet Singh Makkar Meghan Kathleen Nilsson Marek Uvacik Pui Yee Pearl Marr Jagtar Singh Sanghera Kirandeep Virk Angelina Maslova Jarrod Reid Sidhu
Economics Sze Lok Vivian Lai Konstantin Rabinovich Yan Zhu Yu Chi Lin
English Poonam Pritika Kant Ellen Michelle Koehler
DIPLOMA
Diploma in Arts Amninder Kaur Gurvinder Kaur Breanne Marie McLeavy Jessie Erin Angus Raman Kumar Wei Na Qian Roop Johal Ting Liu Qi Sun Diploma in Criminology Arndeep Singh Aulakh Vincent Gee Kwok Lam Virginia Mary Put Allison Nicole Barnes * Andy Leong Rajpreet Kaur Sandhu Corey William Braddick * Patricia Priya Maharaj Karunvir Singh Sarai Simrat Kaur Chahil Janel Kristen Guevarra Mendoza Sarbjit Singh Sandeep Kaur Dhaliwal Tyson Nesdoly Honey Kira Aika Supangan Jaskarnpreet Singh Dhillon Deborah Tumale Paclaon Matthew A Wagner Andrew Batalla Jaromamay Michael Paul Pincott Clayton Andrew Wright
Diploma in Fine Arts Xiaodan Cai Yi-Ting Lee Yu Chen Ruan Yi-Wen Hsu Minyi Liang Aksha Suri Kylie Jordan Kornelsen Paula Christine Parkman Ying Zhai
CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Arts Anoop Singh Ark * Steven Hanju Lee Bradley Vincent Mear Marlene Margaret Dowle Felicity Ann Matthews
Certificate in Criminology Sean Singh Bindra Jatinder Singh Jhutty Sukhraj Singh Saini Wilson Vui Kah Chung * Tyler Adam Leduc-McMillan Michael David Thiessen * Kavita Devi Angelina Maslova Cassandra Lee-Anna Webb Clyde David Henderson Michael Reganit Umbereen Zafar Certificate in Fine Arts Michael Jun Hao Chen Steven Hanju Lee Melissa Marie Peacock Nykita Gayle Hakesley Grace Joy Ventura Luzande
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
18 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Spring Convocation 2:30 pm Program
Faculty of Arts | Dr . Diane Purvey, Dean
Processional Marshall of Convocation Zena Mitchell, University Registrar Greetings from Kwantlen First Nation O Canada Sarah Quinn, KPU Music Program O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command . With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee . God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Introduction of the Platform Party Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Opening Remarks Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Address to the Graduands Aimee Sulz, Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology Presentation of Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) Recipient: Keith Alexander Lamont Recipient: Linda May Bickerton-Ross Recipient: Marilyn Henrietta Lamont Recipient: Leondard Archibald Woods, awarded posthumous Recipient: Peter Maxwell Ewart, awarded posthumous Presenter: Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Certification of Graduands Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Presentation of Graduates and Awarding of Credentials Dr . Farhad Dastur, Faculty of Arts Alumni Association Welcome Harpreet Bains, KPU Alumni Association Closing Remarks and Dismissal of the Convocation Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Adjournment Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Recessional
Ceremony This program includes only those names of students who applied to graduate on or before March 6, 2015. The complete Graduation Roll is available online at kpu ca/c. onvocation .
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 19 Graduation Roll Wednesday, May 20, 2015 2:30 pm Ceremony
Faculty of Arts
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology Anthony Elton Choiniere Elisabeth Marie Kreykenbohm *
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies Derek Bertholm Giuseppe Frustaci Melissa Madeleine Ridley Tony Zhuo En Cao Cao Victoria Ione Glover Meredith Paige Robertson Candice Jessica Priya Colby Calvin Kirana Sarah Lois-Ann Robertson Laura Mary Denomy Leo Kin Ho Lam Jaspreet Thiara Khashvind Singh Dhot Marsha Jane Larkin * Stephanie Alison Turik Sean Gilbert Dimailig Razan Kamel Nasrawi Sara Wynne Amanda Sioban Ford Merve Ozkan
Bachelor of Arts Major in Applied Geography Carli Michelle Kyra McCartney Samiihah Moosuddee Thuy Thi Nhu Pham Jamie Michael Millard Shaughnessy Rose Pezzot Sinead Speirs Major in History Christopher Ryan Achari Taylor Reid Fauteux Toni Kalen McKay Gurpinder Gary Bassi Mathew John Giacomello Haney Romana Ajdin Dautovic Lucas Christiaan Hockley Jasmine Kaur Singh Elizabeth Duffield Matthew Robert Huot Melissa Nicole Smith Matthew Edward Dyck Madison Louise Klinck Christine Theobald Ethan Glenn Alan Farquhar Jennifer Langston Patrick Thornley Major in Philosophy – Honours Aaron Jeffrey Huebert Major in Philosophy Timothy Sun-Jin Oh Jared Martin Penland James Douglas Spetifore * Aaron David Peat Major in Political Science Ryan James Tenta Major in Psychology – Honours Devon Bruce William Currie Katheryn Elizabeth Morrison Major in Psychology Jonah Alexander Alleyne Jasleen Deol Spencer Bradley Holtan Kathrin Ann Arcari Sukhmani Kaur Dhaliwal Nicole Parveen Hothi Mandeep Kaur Aujla Melissa Gursharan Dosanjh Lauren Justine Jefferies Jasdeep Kaur Bains Darren Dyal Harjoyt Kaur Johal Scott Jordan Boux Michialle Kimberly Fagan Vikki Veerpreet Kandola Samantha Fatima Braganza Alisha Shiraz Fazal Samantha Klassen Kimberley Roberta Jacqueline Sarah Fitzsimmons Katelin Knapp Joyce Chatwin * Jessie Rose Foley Laura Elise Koett * Alisha Henna Chauhan Maria Goldin * Melanie Nicole Lapointe Rodlynn Elizabeth Cheetham Jordan Michael Gruenhage * Neptune Law Tsz Tung Tim Cheung Azia Shafinul Hamid Karen Jane Lof * Tyler Allan Dennis Liberty Hansen
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
20 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Kaleena Marie Madsen-Sure Harman Randhawa Himit Singh Sundur Shayla Ann Kaur Mangat Anahita Rashedi Aaron Alan Surridge Hardeep Kaur Matharu Brittany Ann Roach Kiran Kaur Thoor Aneesha Nicole Nijjar Rabya Sandhu Rachel Jane Urquhart Alicia Olson * Jessica Narda Saris Karla Ingrid Goldmeier Vargas Anjneet Panesar Rupinder Kaur Sidhu Latasha Carmen Williams Alexandra Jordan Potesta Aimée Elizabeth Sulz * Betty Yeung * Alisha Pranjivan Major in Sociology Julia Jade Ballerio-Dupe Bin Sean Lee Gurpinder Taran Sidhu Emma Kathryn Cleveland Harleen Muker Jaclyn Tabriz Vandenkerkhof Melissa Madeleine Ridley Navjinder Neenu Dhaliwal Alyssa Diana Rankin Nielsen Amrit Kaur Virdi Meredith Paige Robertson Katarina Gallagher Pritha Sehra Jasmanjeet Kaur Virdi Sarah Lois-Ann Robertson Kristin Rose Anne Kavanagh Jaspreet Thiara Bachelor of Journalism Stephanie Alison Turik Stuart William Gallacher Sara Wynne Samantha Elizabeth Lego * Jaylene Kiran Sidhu Samuel David Hale Chova Chisolosi Malyo Jaclyn Nicole Sinclair Alexandra Anne Hawley Katrina Nicole Pedersen Alycia Koki Sundar Danielle Dianne Himbeault Megan Brigette Renaud Samantha Faith VanDeventer Kaitlyn Marie Huziak Roshini Sakhrani Christopher Michael Curtis Yee Thuy Thi Nhu Pham Ramandeep Kaur Kang Sinead Speirs Bachelor of Music in Musical Arts, General Nicholas Tyler Bygate Kevin Francis Hrankowski James Nelson Toni Kalen McKay Shelly Lynn Cross Theo Robert Kok Aaron Zhe Kian Wong Haney Romana Jasmine Kaur Singh Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology Melissa Nicole Smith Stephia Maharani Murinda Jo Yong Man Kwon Diana Pui Mai Yeung Christine Theobald Patrick Thornley ASSOCIAT E OF A RTS DEGREE General Studies Kulwinder Kaur Attar Juanita Lai Jeffrey Ryan Tanaka Aman Kaur Dosanjh Razia Palani Kent Ushijima James Douglas Spetifore * Chia Yu Fan Mahek Girdhar Patel Pavlina Vagnerova Yingjun Jiang Suzanne Ashlee Rosenberg *
Geography Jiayuan Zhang
History Tianxing Gao Aileen Morales Ramos
Spencer Bradley Holtan Political Science Nicole Parveen Hothi Mason Samuel Parkes Lauren Justine Jefferies Psychology Harjoyt Kaur Johal Laila Aabedi Saron Ruth Goebel Jeewan Kaur Sidhu Vikki Veerpreet Kandola Sabina Adams Birjot Grewal Samantha Alexandra Sunderland Samantha Klassen Sharon Joan Berg Laura Christine MacMillan Matthew Edward Todd Katelin Knapp Tamara Elizabeth Burdeny Tarinder Kaur Mangat Sarah Isam Toma Laura Elise Koett * Megan Cassell Danisha Kaur Mann Jennifer Lucy-Marie Tompkins Melanie Nicole Lapointe Stephen Michael English Zahra Mawji Kelly Thuy Tran Neptune Law Gavin Aman Gambhir Ramanpreet Kaur Sahota Deanna Wong Karen Jane Lof * Sociology Anu Duggal Randeep Singh Nijjer Shiming Yao Maninder Singh Mann Jingjing Tan
* Graduated with Distinction KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 21 DIPLOMA
Diploma in General Studies Yan Yu Aurelia Au Gurmeet Singh Mangat Junqi Su Palakpreet Bajwa Sumit Pal Singh Mann Jasmine Kaur Sudhan Jacob Nicholas Beers * Morgan Sinclair McKee Yan Sun Amandeep Kaur Cheema Brandon Christopher Moscrip Pang Jou Sung Gurdavinder Singh Dhaliwal Shannon Theresa Patouillet Anu Thakur Marissa Lorraine Dionne Georgina Rosemary Roy Han Wang Chetan Gill Cheng Shen Bing Wu Siqi Guo Si Yun Shen Tianyi Xia Xudong Huang Yi Shi Liyao Xue Zijie Huang Yin Long Shi Yani Xue Yan Ji Gurinderjit Singh Sidhu YiFeng Yuan Ran Ju Amandeep Singh Cheng Yue Harpreet Kaur Gurpreet Singh JiCun Zhang Malika Khan Jaspreet Singh Yingyue Zhang Yang Li Rubaljeet Singh Smagh Xiaolan Zhu Jahan Zeb Lodhi
Diploma in Music – General Studies William David Harry Broverman Olivia Jane Taletta Myge Jason Peter Ratzlaff Braeden Patrick Kaliciak Debra Ann Nagy Fei Wang *
Diploma in Music – Vocal Performance Nicola Emily Davies *
CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Non-Governmental Organizations and Nonprofit Studies Richard Imran Hosein Denzil Sarosh Muncherji
Certificate in Special Education Teacher Assistant Jessica Lindsay Blackler * Naomi Ruth Falk * Lisa Joy Robins * Megan Amber Blair * Sarah Folkard * Leslie Renee Ruiter * Karoliina Alexandra Bowers * Rene Eva Claire Heringa * Silvia Connie Sen Jennifer Marie Buckle * Aleisha Georgie-anna Holmes Alex Robert Simpson * Koral Ann Day *
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
22 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Thursday, May 21, 2015 Spring Convocation
Junqi Su 10:00 am Program Jasmine Kaur Sudhan Yan Sun Pang Jou Sung Anu Thakur Faculty of Business | Wayne Tebb, Dean Han Wang Faculty of Science and Horticulture | Dr . Elizabeth Worobec, Dean Bing Wu Tianyi Xia Processional Liyao Xue Marshall of Convocation Yani Xue Zena Mitchell, University Registrar YiFeng Yuan Greetings from Kwantlen First Nation Cheng Yue O Canada JiCun Zhang Sarah Quinn KPU Music Program Yingyue Zhang O Canada! Our home and native land! Xiaolan Zhu True patriot love in all thy sons command . With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, Jason Peter Ratzlaff We stand on guard for thee . God keep our land glorious and free! Fei Wang * O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Introduction of the Platform Party Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Opening Remarks Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Address to the Graduands Kristen Hudson, Bachelor of Arts, Major in Anthropology Certification of Graduands Lisa Joy Robins * Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Leslie Renee Ruiter * Presentation of Graduates and Awarding of Credentials Silvia Connie Sen Alexandra Richmond, Faculty of Business Alex Robert Simpson * Presentation of Student Awards Recipient: Marie Pudlas, Dean's Medal, Faculty of Science and Horticulture Recipient: Skye Dore-Hall, Governor General's Silver Academic Medal Presenter: Dr . Salvador Ferreras, Provost and Vice-President Academic Alumni Association Welcome Alice Lesmana, KPU Alumni Association Closing Remarks and Dismissal of the Convocation Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Adjournment Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Recessional
Ceremony This program includes only those names of students who applied to graduate on or before March 6, 2015. The complete Graduation Roll is available online at kpu ca/c. onvocation .
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 23 Graduation Roll Thursday, May 21, 2015 10:00 am Ceremony
Faculty of Business
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management, Co-operative Education Option Randip Dhah Emily Katherine Ortis Teresa Raine Van Betuw Kiranpreet Dhaliwal Courtney Nicole Ouellette
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management Zahra Ali Sarah Kathleen Johnston Jason Mangal Sanghera Ishma Alvi * Guraman Kalra Poonam Sanghera Kaili Anakotta Leah Nicole Killaly Gunraj Singh Sidhu Amrit Kaur Bahia Ayesha Lakha Randip Singh Sidhu Harman Bajaj Sunaina Lal Jesvinder Singh Rasna Bamrah Rebecca Anne Lavallee Anna Lysane Souvannachack Kelly Lauren Bevan-Pritchard Chun-Wei Lee Holly Sproxton Jessica Leanne Brandreth Lara Leganger Lindsay Susannah Stoneham Gursupreet Singh Chahal Michael Anthony Lourdes Leah Adriana Straathof Erica Cathleen Sing Chang Ching Ying Christy Ma Amanjot Kaur Uppal Andre De Villiers Jasmin Malhi Janet Viengsamorn Kerryn Cindee Doll Simerjit Kaur Malhi Kevin Wai Hadir Haytham El Maghraby Amanda Isabel Miller Meng Ting Wang Abdulrahman Ayman El-Najjar Aishah Saba Muhammad Allison Anne Williams Kim Michael Fischer Sarita Kaur Pooni Alysha Williams Zeyu Ge Megan Ashley Quan Erin Leigh Williams Christina Gill Kalveen Kaur Randhawa JingYu You Connor Elizabeth Aaliyah Shabnum Rasheed Alisa Michelle Young Theresa Greenwell Nicole Rempel Yanbin Yu Christina Marie House Gurpreet Singh Sadhra Wen Qi Zhang Le Yi Huang Amardeep Singh Sanghera Ying Zhang
POST-BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management Mandeep Singh Bagri Amandeep Kaur Brandi Marie Martin Erika Louise Brennan Kiranbir Kaur Ineke Padgett Janet Yim Chi Chan Mary Katherine Koshman Saumya Sibal Charisse Michelle Durand Michelle Manisha Kumar Waheed Ademola Taiwo Rohan Satyanarayan Karir Chi Wai Harrison Mak
CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Applied Business Technology - Legal Administrative Assistant Option Erin Elizabeth Mills
Certificate in Legal Administrative Studies Mahsa Adibi Jillian Dorothy Bury * Brittany Joanne Floris * Julianna Shelaine Aikema * Lenna Cristiana Camire Michelle Crystal Gjuricic Vanessa Alessio Gina Maria Caughlan Jada Alexandrea Gold Aisha Aslam Courtnee Joy Clark Michaela Alexandra Heagle Jasleen Atwal Amrit Singh Dhami Nicole Christine Heichert * Jaime Elizabeth Borden * Alexa Rhae Donskey Niloufar Hessam Maria Azalea Borilla * Elizabeth Danielle Fairbank Kristy Lee Jack Megan Rene Bradford * Janine Elise Felst Hannah Kay Laura Jacobsen
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
24 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Aifen Li * Rashmi Ogiral * Jennifer Elizabeth Simmonds * Sierra Ann Lidbetter * Nadine Laura Pimentel Mishayla Sioui Ba Thi Lu * Rashpal Rai Alice So * Ivana Maric Melanie Lynn Richter * Brooklyn Stadnik * Kylie Jessica Maundrell Grace Elizabeth Robbins * Lauren Elizabeth Ann Stowe Shelby Paige McCarthy Mary Elizabeth Roberts Aline Maria Tadman * Nazeela Mirbaz * Cassandra Mary Robinson Harmen Kaur Takhar Micaela Remedios Antonia Marta Rupcic Nicole Leanne Walker Cuadra Montinola * Cassandra Jean Schwarz * Kristyn Margaret Ward * Teresa Raine Van Betuw Kailey Mari Dawn Morris * Jenny Louise Scott * Jia Xi * Heather Lynette Musika * I-Ying Shen * Angela Dominique Nixson-Ramsbottom * Jason Mangal Sanghera Poonam Sanghera Gunraj Singh Sidhu Faculty Of Science and Horticulture Randip Singh Sidhu BACCALAUREATE DEGREE Jesvinder Singh Anna Lysane Souvannachack Bachelor of Horticulture Science - Major in Urban Ecosystems Holly Sproxton Kristen Leigh Hudson * Marie Pudlas * Curtis Robert Zanussi Lindsay Susannah Stoneham Thomas Michael Peterson * Leah Adriana Straathof Amanjot Kaur Uppal ASSOCIAT E OF SCIENCE DEGREE Janet Viengsamorn Biology Kevin Wai Laura Catherine Brekke Carolyn Lai Wun Li Sharlene Rochelle Sharma Meng Ting Wang Laura Elizabeth de Boer Kerry Serj Sangara Abraham Lemma Tadesse Allison Anne Williams Gabrielle Jensen Derek James Albert Schofield Rachel Ka Yin Wu Alysha Williams Shiv Rattan Kandola Erin Leigh Williams JingYu You Chemistry Alisa Michelle Young Satvir Singh Yanbin Yu Wen Qi Zhang General Science Ying Zhang Kelsey Christina Fulton Maximilian Harry Huitink Labdip Singh Randhawa Kashminder Kaur Gakhal Komal Deep Kaur Josan Jatinder Kaur Shoker Satnam Singh Gill Matthew Hai Nguyen Saundra Thea Webb
Geography Brandi Marie Martin Christopher Lagbao ChangHo Lee Jefferson Teagan Smith Ineke Padgett Mathematics Saumya Sibal Harmanjit Singh Chahal Waheed Ademola Taiwo Rajandeep Kaur Jawanda
DIPLOMA
Diploma in Horticulture Technology Greenhouse and Nursery Production/Sustainable Crop Production Jennifer Lea Atzinger-Sweers Jennifer Caroline Fruno Daniel Pinto Quintero Ciska Boer * Trevor John Kendall Pui San Russell Brittany Joanne Floris * Christiaan Heinrich Dreyer Antonio Marvuglia * Stephen James Trickett Michelle Crystal Gjuricic Justin Taylor Foslien Edwin Gikonyo Ng’ang’a Jada Alexandrea Gold Landscape Design and Installation/Landscape Horticulture Systems Michaela Alexandra Heagle Brittany Kathryn Bennett Daniel Alexander Robbins Yang Xia Nicole Christine Heichert * Krista Anne McArthur Scott Utsunomiya Heidi Zutter * Niloufar Hessam Sarah Anne Pitcairn * Suzanne Sonya Vanderven * Kristy Lee Jack Hannah Kay Laura Jacobsen
* Graduated with Distinction KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 25 Turf Management Thomas Alexander Calder Nicholas Daniel Petersen Michael Thomas Ryan Krista Hewlett Brett John Robinson Jared Kristofer White
Diploma in Science Skye Elizabeth Dore-Hall * Zhongfei Han Zhanhua Liao Stephanie Joy Drake * Hailan Liang Jun Xu Jagdeep Singh Grewal
CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Applied Science Kyle John Vander Horst
Certificate in Engineering Stephen Douglas Bradley Xiaoyou Liang * Kanav Trehan Jordan Tyler Fong * Vasily Spiridonov Cameron Michael Yuen Pavneet Kang * Raghav Thakur
CITATION
Citation in Horticulture Technology Arboriculture Jacob Nicholas Beers * Jacky Miltenberger * Foundation in Landscape Design Tricia Porter * Horticultural Science Michelle Edwardsen * Jacky Miltenberger Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture Lucy Brain * Jacky Miltenberger Landscape Plant Health Jacky Miltenberger * Pest Management – Landscape/Production Plant Health Vesna Jakupovic * Dale MacMillan * Residential Lawn Care Dale MacMillan *
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
26 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Thursday, May 21, 2015 Spring Convocation Michael Thomas Ryan Jared Kristofer White 2:30 pm Program
Zhanhua Liao Jun Xu Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design | Carolyn Robertson, Dean Faculty of Trades and Technology | Sven Rohde, Associate Dean
Processional Marshall of Convocation Zena Mitchell, University Registrar Greetings from Kwantlen First Nation Kanav Trehan O Canada Cameron Michael Yuen Julia Johnstone, KPU Music Program O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command . With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee . God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Introduction of the Platform Party Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Opening Remarks Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Address to the Graduands Colleen Sheridan, Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design for Marketing Presentation of Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) Recipient: Shannon Wilson Recipient: Chip Wilson Recipient: Ivan Sayers Presenter: Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Certification of Graduands Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Presentation of Graduates and Awarding of Credentials Dr . Jane Fee, Vice-Provost, Students Presentation of Student Awards Recipient: Colleen Sheridan, Dean's Medal, Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design Recipient: Florence Dooley, Dean's Medal, Faculty of Trades and Technology Presenter: Dr . Salvador Ferreras, Provost and Vice-President Academic Alumni Association Welcome Taylor Byrom, KPU Alumni Association Closing Remarks and Dismissal of the Convocation Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Adjournment Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Recessional
Ceremony This program includes only those names of students who applied to graduate on or before March 6, 2015. The complete Graduation Roll is available online at kpu ca/c. onvocation .
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 27 Graduation Roll Thursday, May 21, 2015 2:30 pm Ceremony
Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Bachelor of Design, Fashion and Technology Wendy Corinne Armbruster * Olivia Lisette Hayward Denise Sheung Yee Mok Emily Katie Barber Charity Hu Chelsea Mae Nielson Cassandra Ann Bucholtz Yu Wen Huang Devon Mariko Okamoto Stefania Erin Bussey Kaitlyn Alexandra Jung Fiona Pang Catherine Chan Deanna Hideko Kadota Kimberley Eileen Parker Dishna Sin Yee Chan Rae Kerzner Gurjit Kaur Parmar Yng Chern James Spencer Knipe Capri Christine Philip Karen Nadia Faint Alice Lam Laura Renee Psutka Sofia Catalina Michelle Marie Larsen Toby Lee Russell Fiorentino Sarrate Jessica Lee Karley Mary-Ann Scovell Tyler Bradley Froese Michelle Leung Lisa Marie Siperko Rosanna Yuet-Yu Fung Jessica Kirin Lewthwaite Lydia Shannon Waiz Ye Seul Han Eugenie Yi Chun Lin Amy Jing-Ya Wan Bianca Rose Hartle Blair Hasell MacDonald Jennifer Jean Wilson Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design for Marketing Brooke Audrey Anthony * Michelle Colleen Leggatt * Darren Mark Sacher * Emily Biehl Robyn Marie Lord Colleen Sheridan * Kathleen Danielle Brown Brittany Lea Matthews-Mahé Zia Aziz Somjee * Sylvia Eskoy Jina Ninette Mousseau Louise Jessica Swindells * Tianna Elysse Fung * Arvin Paelmo Jonathan Christopher Valdes * Katharina Maria Javier Alexandra Rombough *
Bachelor of Interior Design Ryan Barker Yvonne Anna Littlewood Kelsey Marion Reddekopp Taylor Danielle Culler Sean Lusk Whitney Brianne Robinson Jenica Taryn Lee Kathie-Lee Brook Pugsley Sahra Minaz Samnani
POST BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Technical Apparel Design Tina Barbara Buser Stella Ho * Anna Glencora Twigg Caitlin Fulowski * Kimberly Brooke Hughes Christopher Justin Wong * Kate Alexandria Henderson * Justin Murray Pelletier
DIPLOMA
Diploma in Fashion and Technology Bethany Grace Radnai Xialun Zhang
Diploma in Fashion Marketing Alicia Arruda Jillian Leigh MacDougall Gabriel Alexander Pineda Sei Campbell * Haley Nicole Martin Elizabeth Jane Scott Lindsay Marie Dober * Jacqueline McComb France Sia-Chan * Bryanna Joy Johnson Laura Lynn McIntosh Alexandra Taylor Darcey Johnson Krystin Tysire Nejmeldeen Leah Chanelle Webb * Therese Nicole MacCallum
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
28 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Interdisciplinary Design Studies Ada Man Yee Lam
Certificate of Foundations in Design Lauren Angelica Corrado * Katie Anne Moerman * Anita Bonnie So * Sandy Dong Brianna Rae Moore * Phoebe Yuen * Tessa Morgan Lemley Yu-Ting Pan Kelly Wai Man Zeng *
Denise Sheung Yee Mok Chelsea Mae Nielson Faculty of Trades and Technology Devon Mariko Okamoto DIPLOMA Fiona Pang Kimberley Eileen Parker Diploma in Computer Aided Design and Drafting Gurjit Kaur Parmar Jarec Arcand Rashneet Kaur Momi * Manjinder Singh * Capri Christine Philip Jordan Oliver Campbell Evelyn Vini Pratap Irish Nomelle M Tabug Laura Renee Psutka Nathaniel Howerton * Maciej Radoszewski * Ming To Wong Toby Lee Russell Ryli Norman Lund * Raja Gurtaar Sandal Chun Ming Colin Yu Karley Mary-Ann Scovell Gauravkumar Rajnikant Mistry Lisa Marie Siperko Lydia Shannon Waiz CERTIFICATE Amy Jing-Ya Wan Certificate in Appliance Servicing Jennifer Jean Wilson Moamin Alnakhala * Roger Allan Dyer * Pritpal Singh Mahal * Jaymie Brett Antoine * Gang Feng * Joshua Franklin Joseph Murdock * Darren Mark Sacher * Rajbir Singh Bains * Jordan Curtis Hugh * Robert Kevin Poirier * Colleen Sheridan * Lucas Bruyere * Do-Sun James Lee * Chih-Long Eric Wang * Zia Aziz Somjee * Naman Nishant Chand * Louise Jessica Swindells * Certificate in Automotive Service Technician Jonathan Christopher Valdes * Michael Bouchard * Tyson Gilbert * Sajan Parmar * Lucas Canale * Antonio Hurtado-Gomez Manoj Ramakrishna Kurup * Kevin Chung Harkevin Singh Jhajj Michelle-Jodi Reid Kelsey Marion Reddekopp Lucas Collins Iran Singh Johal * JR Reyes * Whitney Brianne Robinson Jordan M Coquelle * Bradley Lenglet * Charles Kenneth Riby-Williams Sahra Minaz Samnani David Shawn Cortez Graham Davie Ryall Munroe * Sagar Sehra Andrew Christopher Gurvinder Singh Narwal * Brian Richard Wirsz * Doran-Bowing * Jae-Won Park * Jody Edward Zezchuk * Allen Levine Encarnacion Estrada Anna Glencora Twigg Christopher Justin Wong * Certificate in Computer Aided Design and Drafting Architectural Miranda Elizabeth Browne * Tyler Ashton Peet * Jessica Rae Van Empel * Harkabir Singh Gill John Robert Strutinski * Sushant Wadhera * Anne Magrata Irish Nomelle M Tabug * Seongjae Yoo Paul Pasong Mithmeuangneua Mechanical Tabreez Naveed Azad Mickael Oira Abdurakhman Smazov * Gabriel Alexander Pineda Mohammad Azarbar Faray Shahid* John Robert Strutinski * Elizabeth Jane Scott Paul Pasong Mithmeuangneua France Sia-Chan * Structural Alexandra Taylor Alexander James Baydala * Jessica Dawn Lake * Aneil Sihota Leah Chanelle Webb * Cole Wallace Carey Yasuko Nomoto * John Robert Strutinski * Maggie Feng * Rajkaran Randhawa Mitchell Alexander Towle * Andrew Jonathan Hanna Garrett Rowland Jessica Rae Van Empel Brittany Alexis Krugel Harman Singh Sandhu
* Graduated with Distinction KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 29 Certificate in Millwright/Industrial Mechanic Ryan Lambert VanDelft
Certificate in Public Safety Communications Caitlin Grace Chanroux * Caitlin Elizabeth Howard * Nicole Kan * Christine Danielle Doerksen * Elysa Marie Jones * Kayla Jaimie Schaefer * Florence Dooley *
Certificate in Welding – Level C Darcy Athwal Mitch Andrew Hamel * Devon James Scott Brett Anthony Celsie * Chase Martin Jones Jorge Alberto Valle * Andrew Victor Draper * Kieran Francis Maxwell Zachary James Wildsmith
Certificate in Welding Foundation Ryan Anderson * William Robert Johnston * Danielle Paulicelli * Stephen Philip Bonk * Devon Matthew Lang Jordan Lee Pawliuk * Jordan Alex Brennan Anthony Sidney Linteris * Caleb Daniel Tonn * Nicolaas John Brown William Z Ma * Spencer Werenka * Bruce Carriere-Power * Kevin David Mackenzie * Kevin Wiens * Brady Curtis Dienstbier * Quinn William Merriman Daniel Peter Wilson Daniel Micheal Dutkowski * Derek Wayne Meyer Devan Stephen Witt * Shawn Walter Green * Colton Myles Muench-Parsons * Terence Yates Riun Johon Johnston *
CITATION
Citation in Carpentry/Building Construction Hussain Ahmadzai Vincent Leclerc Jared Mathew Anthony Standish Devyn James Baumbrough Michael Christopher Moore Michael David Tremblay Ryan James Berg Lucas Peter Morrow Corey Richard Vallee Shae Gerald Figeroux Alexander Hans Offerhaus Jamie-Lee Cody Willis Matthew Norman Hart * Bradley Allan Rowbotham * Jordan Taylor Zubick
Citation in Computer Aided Design and Drafting Emily Georgia Cameron * Austin Hardeep Maan * Yasuko Nomoto * Jessica Faith Clow * Justin Harjot Maan * Saul Jonah Sutherland * Aaron Josh Legaspi * Justin Moore * Oudannette Yim *
Citation in Construction Electrician Seoung Hee Lyoo *
Citation in Plumbing David Samuel Bock Justin Eric Jonathan Luggi Owen Anderson Kirk Stewart Maxwell Alexander Dyer Logan Matthew Labelle Murray Zachary William Tompkins Dominic Antonio Gallello Jacob Dalio Politeo Peter Tran Cole Allan Harvey Shane Robin Ragoonath Ethan Alexander Tymoschuk Soren Christopher William Cingenfetter
Certificate in Welding – Level B Jason James Flagel Tyler Reid Morris
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
30 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Friday, May 22, 2015 Spring Convocation 10:00 am Program
Nicole Kan * Kayla Jaimie Schaefer *
Faculty of Business | Wayne Tebb, Dean
Devon James Scott Processional Jorge Alberto Valle * Marshall of Convocation Zachary James Wildsmith Zena Mitchell, University Registrar Greetings from Kwantlen First Nation Danielle Paulicelli * O Canada Jordan Lee Pawliuk * Julia Johnstone, KPU Music Program Caleb Daniel Tonn * O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command . Spencer Werenka * With glowing hearts we see thee rise, Kevin Wiens * The True North strong and free! Daniel Peter Wilson From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee . Devan Stephen Witt * God keep our land glorious and free! Terence Yates O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Introduction of the Platform Party Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Opening Remarks Jared Mathew Anthony Standish Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Michael David Tremblay Address to the Graduands Corey Richard Vallee Aaron Bhawan, Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership Jamie-Lee Cody Willis Certification of Graduands Jordan Taylor Zubick Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Presentation of Graduates and Awarding of Credentials Alexandra Richmond, Faculty of Business Yasuko Nomoto * Saul Jonah Sutherland * Presentation of Distinguished Award Oudannette Yim * Recipient: Teri Bosch, Distinguished Service Award Presenter: Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Alumni Association Welcome Harpreet Bains, KPU Alumni Association Closing Remarks and Dismissal of the Convocation Owen Anderson Kirk Stewart Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Zachary William Tompkins Adjournment Peter Tran Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Ethan Alexander Tymoschuk Recessional
Ceremony This program includes only those names of students who applied to graduate on or before March 6, 2015. The complete Graduation Roll is available online at kpu ca/c. onvocation .
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 31 Graduation Roll Friday, May 22, 2015 10:00 am Ceremony
Faculty of Business
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Co-operative Education Option Ashley Dawn Atkinson Jonathan Hubele Alanna Leigh Milaney Kuljeet Kelly Bath Elena Karan Debra Lorraine Moffatt Sanam Bath Harsimran Singh Kohli Sandip Kaur Mundi Alaric Mark D'souza Rajdeep Kaur Mangat Jionatch Chiu Muyco Adam James Hill Ravi Singh Mangat Sanjog Thapa
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Tareq Abu-Laila Tajpreet Singh Gill Miyoung Park Piyus Agrawal John Reiner Godler Razvan Andrei Popovici Humaira Ali Tamara Ali Hatoum Melissa Rae Redmond Volkan Salih Asilturk Si Qin He Dion Aurita Saldanha Navneet Kaur Atwal Daniel Philip Hope Shaun Samuel Manveer Singh Ball Michelle Xue Huang Pavandeep Singh Sandhu Amarpreet Kaur Basi Mohit Jain Tarin Sandhu Jasmin Gurpreet Basi Shahzil Jivani Amandeep Kaur Sangha Kathleen Ann Baylon Safana Juma Sonia Sehra Harpreet Singh Brar Hardeep Kaur Kang Jason Singh Sidhu Logan Matthew Burns Inga Kavtaradze Sanmukh Singh Sidhu Manvir Chahal Sohaib Khader Shaveen Kaur Sidhu Esther Yuen Fan Chan Nezan Khan Darrell Sim Che Cheng Chang Chen Mao Ko Gurvir Singh Sohi Li Yuan Leanne Chen Nancy Yim Ling Kong Huijuan Song Baeksub Cho Dayna Kung Wilbert Jay De Lucia Syjuico Tajinder Tony Chohan Heather Leong Yubing Tang Woojin Choi Calvin Lung Hoi Leung Adam Edward Torris Sandeep Dade Kenneth Ho Long Leung Talal Umar Michael Daigle Yi Lin Li Lu Vettese Aiying Deng Jie Jun Liu Jaskirat Kaur Virk Sukh Anoop Singh Dhillon Shane Daniel MacArthur * Man Chun Wan Janelle Terry Ann Rose Drego Niina Krystal Makela Li Wang Jessica Yuk Yee Eng Amanpal Mangat Qi-Ran Wang Jennifer Li Hsiu Feng Courtney Elizabeth Guan Jie Wen Hillary Ann Fortin Irma McGregor Reese Douglas Wilson Chang Ge Alan Mok Hanbo Zhao Amanveer Singh Gill Jiayun Pang Steven Bingqing Zhou
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management, Co-operative Education Option Alexandria Barboutis Erica Lynn Finlay Di Ya Lydia Li Sean Singh Bindra Leon Walter Girling Christa Watson Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management Lindsay Sheena Austin Trevor Nirbhail John Burns Jessica Anne Foley Rajanpreet Singh Bains Russell Chan Mark Peter Gamache Sukhvir Bains Peter Choi Daniel Steven James Herman Ardavan Bakhtiary King Tung Brian Chui Anna Ho Jailum Sunil Bhandar Laura Jane Davis Brianna Christine Lake Aaron Amman Bhawan Zhi Yang Ding Evan Lane Colin Donald Brown Amaan-Ali Fazal Kevin Xiao Li
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
32 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Nevin Joseph MacDonald Anastasia Potapova Mark James Stenson Daniel Robert Margarit Patricia Caridad Anda Corina Telman Horace Chi Kin Ng Rodriguez Rodriguez Mandeep Kaur Thandi Tamara Ninkovic Rohollah Sarwary Dylan Gray Welch Zoe Callista Patko Santhosh Sivanathan
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, Co-operative Education Option Tyler Scott Bentham Chiow Teik Kuan * Prasidha Thapa Arshdeep Singh Bhathal Kelvin Ka Chun Ng Nhiem Minh Truong Alanna Leigh Milaney Derek Chris Davison Kerry John O'Brien Debra Lorraine Moffatt Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Sandip Kaur Mundi Abdulaziz Abdullah Robert William Hartley Agathe Michele Savard Jionatch Chiu Muyco Almohammadi Kevin Michael Hubbard Manish Sharma Sanjog Thapa Tristan James Babbini Gurpreet Singh Johal Antonio Medeiros Simas Gavin Richard Davies Prabhdeep Kaur Michael Alexander Stoochnow David Ronald Miyoung Park Nicole Lynn McIntosh Michael Hamilton Razvan Andrei Popovici Melissa Rae Redmond DIPLOMA Dion Aurita Saldanha Shaun Samuel Diploma in Accounting Pavandeep Singh Sandhu Priyanka Hamid Ahmed Jat Balkar Lally Sahota Tarin Sandhu Keshav Aggarwal Gursubeg Singh Johal Shehzel Saif Amandeep Kaur Sangha Kristen Brianne Angeltvedt Jaspreet Kaur Louie Gavriel Salviejo Sonia Sehra Mehak Arora Jaspreet Kaur Rizza Castanito San Mateo Jason Singh Sidhu James Jordan Bagonghasa Manpreet Kaur Harman Sandhu Sanmukh Singh Sidhu Rajdeep Kaur Bassi Niloufher Heireen Khoyratty Inderveer Singh Sangha Shaveen Kaur Sidhu Garrett Bates Eunho Kim Jason Sanghera * Darrell Sim Christopher James Beaulieu Philip Tsz Kin Lau Hannah Faye Santos Gurvir Singh Sohi Gaganpal Singh Bhathal Elena Le Taylor David Schulz Huijuan Song Rajan Michael Bubbar Edward Po-Yi Lee Chia-Jung Shih * Wilbert Jay De Lucia Syjuico Wojciech Krzysztof Butkiewicz Sukhpreet Singh Lehal Amanpreet Sidhu Yubing Tang Shiran Canagaratnam Ming Li Adrianna Melissa Skazlic Adam Edward Torris Yi Wan Cao Renchao Li Tony Enrique So Chou Talal Umar Altina Cenolli Chang Liu Qiu Ling Su Lu Vettese Miaoshan Chen Sha Liu Nommelie Mariano Tabug Jaskirat Kaur Virk Wei Chen Camille Llaguno Bilal Tahir * Man Chun Wan Karyn Chow Danning Luo Madusie Wasana De Alwis Thiappuarachchige Don Li Wang Rachel Elizabeth Cornelsen Yi Ming Luo Adam Edward Torris Qi-Ran Wang Catherine Cotillon Jeffrey Thomas MacNeil Sum Yang Timmy Tse Guan Jie Wen Xiao Lin Deng Taylor James Rudi Maxam Chu Ru Xu Reese Douglas Wilson Avneet Singh Dhaliwal Nigel Normand Mengelberg Xin Xue Hanbo Zhao Berinderpal Singh Dhaliwal Afzal Muhammad Huiwen Yang Steven Bingqing Zhou Tuyet Kim Thi Do Haruka Nagamatsu Weiwei Dong Ngoc Nhu Long Nguyen Shaima Younus Nandita Gaind Amrit Kaur Baldev Singh Padda Cheng Wen Yu Di Ya Lydia Li Bikram Gill Harminder Singh Panesar Hazele Mae Vasquez Yu * Christa Watson Gurmohan Singh Gill Lovenpreet Singh Pannu Tinghui Zhan Jashanpreet Kaur Gill Harley Jackson Richard Paradis Jianping Zhang * Xun Zhang Jessica Anne Foley Manjit Singh Gill Rohan Parihar Yangyang Zhang Mark Peter Gamache Benjamin Russell Gray Gurpreet Kaur Phungura Hong Rui Zhao Daniel Steven James Herman Zhiyang Han Melissa Heather Pye Li Hong Zhen Anna Ho Ben Ho Lei Ren Brianna Christine Lake Mei Ling Hong Tosa Rusimovici Evan Lane Kevin Xiao Li
* Graduated with Distinction KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 33 Diploma in Computer Information Systems Tina Bains Gaganpreet Kaur Garcha Atamjit Singh Harveer Dhaliwal Chahat Jolly * Jasdeep Ubhi Amit Singh Dhesi Navneet Kaur * Mohammad Umar Karen Jillian Domingo Pardeep Singh A Khosa Kan Zhang Louie Daniel Herman Farol Yi Liu Qifan Zhang Bendago Tell Farrell * Ryan John Ponto * Gregory James Fuentes Manchester
Diploma in Marketing Management Princess Abigail Dela Jia Wei Lin Ramandeep Kaur Sekhon Cruz Ballon Sibo Ma Chi Yung She Ece Boz Nevin Joseph MacDonald Peter Su Megan Francis Desjarlais Balpreet Kaur Poonia Marc Thomsen Rajwinder Ricky Singh Dhesa Avinay Prasad Ada Siu Tsui Tsang Lakhbir Kaur Gill Sumeet Singh Randhawa Katelyn Jayne Berry Wareing Josh Jantzi Oluwatomi Luther Rhodes Richard Ruiqi Yi Chelsea Gah Min Ker Stacie Indira Sandhu Wing Tim Sweety Yu Porson Ho Ting Lee
CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Accounting Altina Cenolli Jagdip Singh Hehar Peter Angus Cormacc Manson * Wai Fan Chan Ming Mei Lin Adam Edward Torris Hong Mei Chen * Jin Liu * Jin Zhang * Yun Li Guan Guang Jie Joyce Long * Certificate in Computer Information Systems Tina Bains Kevin Joseph Estok Yin Wan Johnny Ng Ryan Binley * Thomas Hsieh Certificate in Marketing Heba Hummusani Steven Hanju Lee
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
34 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Friday, May 22, 2015 Spring Convocation Atamjit Singh Jasdeep Ubhi 2:30 pm Program Mohammad Umar Kan Zhang Qifan Zhang Faculty of Business | Wayne Tebb, Dean
Processional Marshall of Convocation Ramandeep Kaur Sekhon Zena Mitchell, University Registrar Chi Yung She Greetings from Kwantlen First Nation Peter Su O Canada Marc Thomsen Julia Johnstone, KPU Music Program Ada Siu Tsui Tsang O Canada! Our home and native land! Katelyn Jayne Berry Wareing True patriot love in all thy sons command . Richard Ruiqi Yi With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! Wing Tim Sweety Yu From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee . God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Introduction of the Platform Party Peter Angus Cormacc Manson * Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Adam Edward Torris Opening Remarks Jin Zhang * Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Address to the Graduands Britney Rae-Douglas, Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership Yin Wan Johnny Ng Certification of Graduands Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Presentation of Graduates and Awarding of Credentials Dr . Jane Fee, Vice-Provost, Students Presentation of Student Award Recipient: Travis Rathburn, Dean's Medal, Faculty of Business Recipient: Abida Merali, President's Outstanding Graduate Award, Diploma Presenter: Dr . Salvador Ferreras, Provost and Vice-President Academic Presentation of Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient: Ken Puls, Distinguished Alumni Award Presenter: Dr . Salvador Ferreras, Provost and Vice-President Academic Alumni Association Welcome Kelsey Filion, KPU Alumni Association Closing Remarks and Dismissal of the Convocation Dr . Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor Adjournment Dr . George Melville, Chancellor Recessional
Ceremony This program includes only those names of students who applied to graduate on or before March 6, 2015. The complete Graduation Roll is available online at kpu ca/c. onvocation .
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 35 Graduation Roll Friday, May 22, 2015 2:30 pm Ceremony
Faculty of Business
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Co-operative Education Option Vanessa Katherine Chin Jordan Mathew Howard Jordan Lukas Scott Ervin Claude Estrada
Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership Michael Steven Ames Mohsin Mahmood Ghuman Britney Loraine Rae-Douglas Amro Amin Colette Ashley Griffiths Travis James Rathburn Chakshu Arora ShuQin Gui Ramin Sadat-Hosseini Rohin Arora Maninder Singh Kambo Ajay Paul Sandhu Leena Jamal Barahmeh Maninder Singh Kandola Daniel Taylor Harjoat Singh Behniwal I Te Kuo Mark Kenji Thomas Richmond Arvin Chong Govinder Singh Maan Nitesh Verma Satvir Kaur Dhillon Scott Alexander McIndoe Forrest Torrance Wong Jason Eric Faria Mara Milisic Jason Chia-Yu Yao Peter Jordan Singh Ghag Sarath Krishna Nanduri Saima Asad Zaidi
DIPLOMA
Diploma in Business Administration Babita Wai Lok Leung Lingyu Sun Jordan Michael Bates Chenglong Li Yue Sun Gaurav Bhanot Peng Li Mark Truong YueJun Cai Tszho Li Dan Wang Lu Cao Ying Li Liang Wang Tat Yuen Cheng Ying Bin Li Liang Wang Damian Chudzinski Yuru Li Shuang Wang Han Cui Zhi Yuan Li Yidan Wang Paulvir Dhanda Zhijian Liang Yujing Wang Taranpreet Kaur Dhesi Jian Lin Noor Ul Saba Warraich Ning Ding Pawandeep Singh Litt Jia Cheng Wei Zhimou Dong Yi Liu Bradley Alfred Weiss Jingkang Feng Li Ma Tingting Wu Shaozhu Feng Harmanjeet Singh Maan Zifan Wu Zhong Yu Gai Simei Mai Lina Xie Jiangchuan Han Ning Mao Yajuan Xie Tengyun Hao Craig John McMorland * Mengfei Yan Yinmei Hong Kevin Him Ming Ng Mu Yang Jing Hua Fengping Ou Carli Elizabeth Ann Young Ziyan Hua Xinyu Pan Mengxi Yuan Jiaqi Huang Xiyu Pan Chengfeng Zhang XinXin Huang Rohan Panchawala Yanlong Zhang Ryan David Inglehart Haohui Qin Lin Zhao Jiayi Ji Maryia Rakina * Tingting Zhou Ying Ying Jiang Amarpreet Singh Sahota Yi Fan Zhou Kecheng Jin Jaskirat Kaur Sandhu Rui Zhu Kirandeep Kaur Zimei Shi Zeyu Zhu Jennifer Lai Ching Kong Gurjot Singh Chen Zhuang Haidi Kuai
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
36 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Diploma in Business Management Elizabeth Grace Abbott Karima Gardizi Christopher Donald Munro David Bruce Allworth Majed Ghaith Shannon Kristine Owen Gurpreet Singh Atwal Harpreet Kaur Gill Gurpreet Kaur Padda Marie Jayne Velasquez Baltazar Tajinder Kaur Gill Liaoting Pan Faith Jeremy Catu Baron Dana Nichole Hawley Pardeep Kaur Nakul Bhanot Ashley Elaine Hildebrand Daniel Pascual Amrita Bhogal Leslie Hou Aadil Mohammed Patel Gurinder Bhullar Fan Fen Huang Shirin Faruk Patel Jordan Lukas Scott Rahul Bhumbla Hsing-Hui Huang Mahsa Pazhouh Ekim Kaur Biring Bethan Hughes Nitesh Krishna Reddy Deepika Bombhi Kelsey Hughes Gurjot Singh Rundhawa Britney Loraine Rae-Douglas Satvir Singh Bouhgan Thomas Wayne Hum Gagandeep Kaur Sandhu Travis James Rathburn Manjinder Kaur Boyal Katarina Indjic Bhavninder Kaur Sangha Ramin Sadat-Hosseini Tram Hoai Bui * Moe Izumisawa Navpreet Kaur Sangha Ajay Paul Sandhu Braedon Stuart Campbell Tarjit Jagpal Navpreet Kaur Sidhu Daniel Taylor Cristina Gina Catargiu Eric Singh Kalsi Sharnjeet Sidhu Mark Kenji Thomas Holly Chan Harmanjot Kaur Sukhmani Sidhu Nitesh Verma Eric Antonio Chan Wong Kamaljeet Kaur Alexandra Leanne Simpson Forrest Torrance Wong Stephanie Pinghuey Chee Lovejeet Kaur Jagpreet Singh Jason Chia-Yu Yao Jia Ying Chen Matthew Kerslake Ana Maria Stanescu Saima Asad Zaidi Ashley DanXiu Cheng Abdullah Khan Hao Zhong Sun Brandon Cheung Krista Bo Chui Law * Colin Michael John Thompson Tony Cheung Vy Hoang Phuong Le Tejpaul Singh Toor Brian Chong Amanda Amy Li James Douglas Tower Dharminder Sunny Chopra Cuimei Liang Yu-Chi Tsao Lingyu Sun Harpreet Kaur Dhaliwal Alicia Louise Lino Rosario Margarita Usison Yue Sun Paramvir Singh Dhaliwal Govinder Singh Maan Neil Van Dijk Mark Truong Gurkiran Kaur Dhillon Andip Singh Mander Amol Walia Dan Wang Satvir Kaur Dhillon Anthony Michael McCullough Chung Hao Wang Liang Wang Bryson Clifford Dunn Abida Mahmood Merali Diljot Waraich Liang Wang Adam Eason * Cherilyn Xuan Han Mok Lana Christine Wright Shuang Wang Marwa El-Chami Yashdeo Mokoonlall Jin Sha You Yidan Wang Jing Gillian Feng Steven Douglas Moore Laura Zanzerl Yujing Wang Edgar Flores Chantelle Morzo Kameliya Todorova Zarkova Noor Ul Saba Warraich Jia Cheng Wei Diploma in General Business Studies Bradley Alfred Weiss Gabriela Alonso Nicole April Fraser Amandeep Singh Sidhu Tingting Wu Gini Bajwa Gurjinderjit Kaur Ghuman Shandeep Singh Zifan Wu Shivam Batra Sukhsimran Kaur Gill Claire Sharon-Ann Stewart Lina Xie Cara-lee Madison Bauder Yi Gu Ming Su Yajuan Xie Manpreet Kaur Bhander Brendon Hinz-Vanderbeek Luther David Lee Sy Mengfei Yan Jacolynn Boudreau Chengxiang Hong Jordan Brock Alexander Tomizza Mu Yang Brittany Nicole Bourdages Jasreet Kaur Elisha Ellema Tran Carli Elizabeth Ann Young Harpreet Kaur Brar Jing Wen Alan Li Jerrica Joy Velo Mengxi Yuan Wen Yi Cai Polly Li Aaron Vong Chengfeng Zhang Tiffany Tin Wing Cheung Wai Chiang Wilson Liu Benjamin John Wade Yanlong Zhang Wilson Vui Kah Chung Malika Mahsoune Christinie Weber Lin Zhao Michelle Brittany Cote Andrei Matei Chelanna Leigh White Tingting Zhou Katelyn Florence Dekova Rachel Lee Nagy Yingxiang Xue Yi Fan Zhou Abdulrahman Ayman El-Najjar Amardeep Singh Nijjer Rui Zhu Zeyu Zhu Chen Zhuang
* Graduated with Distinction KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 37 Diploma in Public Relations Hannah Marie Brown * Audrey Kirsten Kiss Chantel Odoom Paige Chapman Daniel Jozef Kozlowski Elisabeth Leanna Poulsen Shaelah Ellen Clancey Ming Hei Mak Sydnee Jennifer Ricci Avneet Gill Ryan Brentley John Moriarty Roselyn Savady Amanda Deanne Harris Sadaf Nazari Kimberly Ann Schaefer Cody Alexander Karman Anthony Nerada * Emily Ann Westcott Kerri-Lynn Rochelle Kilbey Sara Danee Nielsen *
CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Business Management Paramveer Singh Dhillon Tania Mae Miller Jasmine Kaur Sudhan Eric Wing Hang Lee David John Preece Tajjot Singh Toor Wai Lok Leung Steven Gregory Rowe Amanda Christine Watters Szu-Yu Lin Harmandeep Kaur Saini Certificate in General Business Studies Gabrielle Angelica Jacquemin Steven Nguyen Sabrina Lynn Van Daele Cheng-Hsiang Kao Huynh Anh Tran Li Hong Zhen Jennifer Chia I Lin
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY * Graduated with Distinction
38 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Chantel Odoom Elisabeth Leanna Poulsen Sydnee Jennifer Ricci Roselyn Savady Kimberly Ann Schaefer Emily Ann Westcott
Jasmine Kaur Sudhan Tajjot Singh Toor Amanda Christine Watters
Sabrina Lynn Van Daele Li Hong Zhen
Honorary Degree and Award Recipients
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 39 Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa)
Ivan Sayers Ivan Sayers is a fashion historian who has been amassing vintage women’s, men’s and children’s apparel for decades and now has one of the biggest privately held collections of vintage clothing in the country. He’s acquired hundreds of articles from thrift stores, and many other pieces have been gifted to him by people who are comforted knowing he will treat their apparel as the treasures they are . Sayers views fashion as a remarkable reflection of society aesthetically, politically, economically, socially and technologically. It’s a subject worthy of significant study, and so Sayers has been sharing his insights with post-secondary students and members of the public through guest lectures, exhibits and collaborations with community groups and other organizations since the 1970s. Sayers is a well-known presenter and expert speaker (someone once stopped him on the street and said, “Hey, aren’t you that guy with all the dresses? I saw you on TV.”) and he’s sometimes booked two and three years in advance. Still, he always makes time for KPU design students and for more than 30 years has developed lectures for students and faculty illuminating the elusive movement of trends impacted by the various socio-cultural events of each era . Through his commitment to these lectures, students gain respect and learn from history to plan for the sustainable global future of the apparel industry .
Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa)
Jim Sinclair Throughout Jim Sinclair’s career, he has been a strong advocate for the rights of all working people to a safe workplace and fair wages, and has been a vocal supporter of public services that support the needs of our communities . His commitment to working people began early in his life, walking his first picket line when he was 17 years old in support of striking immigrant women seeking a first collective agreement . He worked as a youth worker in the Ontario Housing Projects and as a staff member of the Latin American Working Group. For the last 15 years Jim was the President of the BC Federation of Labour - 1999 to 2014. The BCFED represents over 500,000 members from affiliated unions across the province, working in every aspect of the BC economy . Under his leadership the Federation has become a strong voice for all working people, especially some of the most exploited and underpaid workers in our province, such as farmworkers, silvaculture workers, late night gas station attendants and minimum wage workers . Prior to his time as president, Jim spent 18 years at the United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union, where he held a number of positions including Associate Editor of the union newspaper, Health and Safety Director, Organizer, and as an elected officer of the union. He lives in Port Moody with long-time partner Susan . They have one son, Lee, who is a shipyard worker and a musician.
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40 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Honorary Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa)
Linda May Bickerton-Ross Linda gained an Artist Diploma (Performance) from the University of Toronto and subsequently studied with Carlos Buhler in New York. She taught and coached both in Vancouver and at the Victoria Conservatory of Music . Performances during these early years included a premiere for Two Pianos and Electronic Music by Anthony Gnazzo at the Edward Johnson Hall in Toronto and two CBC solo radio concerts . Linda met Marilyn Lamont when she moved to Langley in the late 1960s. As friends, they discussed their desire to start a music school in Langley. After co-founding LCMS, Linda taught piano and pioneered the Orff program at the school. With Marilyn, she was directly involved in the administration and management of the school during its early years. At its conception Linda developed the objectives of the school that provided its purpose and that continue to inspire its direction today . She also played a prominent role in developing the constitution and early bylaws of the school. Linda's clarity of vision made a strong contribution to the success of the school in its early years . Linda made the difficult decision to leave LCMS in the late 1970s to raise her family. While raising her family, Linda earned a BA (U. West. Washington ’79) (Magna Cum Laude) and a MA (SFU ’88). She became a highly respected principal in the Surrey School District . Over the past many years, Linda has maintained a strong relationship with LCMS and served on its Board from time to time. Now retired, she continues to support the school as a Founder and Life Member.
Honorary Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa)
Peter Maxwell Ewart Peter was born in Kisbey, Saskatchewan in 1918 but grew up in Montreal . His parents encouraged his strong aptitude for drawing and painting, and after graduating high school Peter decided he wanted to be an artist . He studied commercial art in Montreal at Sir George Williams College (now Concordia University) and the Art Association of Montreal (now Musee des Beaux Arts) and in 1938 he enrolled in the Commercial Illustration Studio in New York City. He developed his career as a professional artist while working in commercial art and his works have been widely exhibited in Canada and elsewhere. He had more than 40 solo exhibitions and his paintings are represented in numerous corporate and private collections in Canada and abroad . Peter admired the immense beauty of the BC landscape and seacoast while serving with the RCAF during the war . After being discharged he moved from Montreal to B.C. and later to Langley. His love of the arts led him to envision building an arts centre on his five-acre property in Langley City. Although his application to erect the building he designed himself was initially denied by council, he soon teamed up with Dr. Keith Lamont and in August 1969, they reapplied together and council approved the arts centre in Langley City Park. It became a reality in 1970, and the Langley Community Music School emerged from the arts centre as a non-profit society in 1972. A fine example of Peter’s work adorns the foyer of LCMS.
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 41 Honorary Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa)
Keith Alexander Lamont Born in Flin Flon, Manitoba in 1929, Keith earned his medical degree and completed his surgical training at the Winnipeg General Hospital before moving to the U.S. for graduate training. In Boston, he did post- graduate work with the Harvard Service for the Massachusetts General Hospital . Keith and his wife, Marilyn, moved their young family of three daughters and a son to Langley in 1967. There they met and befriended Peter Ewart and Leonard Woods and eventually Linda Bickerton-Ross and the dream began of starting a music school together . Unable to find a suitable building to launch, Keith offered to finance the building of an arts centre that would house a music school, and to donate it to the City of Langley. The council of the day agreed to the proposal and an agreement was drawn up in 1969. Keith’s long service to the LCMS as a co-founder, director and life member has been exemplary. Now retired as a physician, Keith is known for his commitment to medicine and the arts . Along with Marilyn he continues to support and attend classical music concerts in B.C. and Alberta. As a surgeon, Dr. Lamont had a long and distinguished career at Langley Memorial Hospital where he was known both for his professional skill and for his kind and respectful manner with his patients. For more than 30 years, Keith mentored young doctors, always emphasizing the importance of upholding a standard of care far beyond the norm . Keith Lamont is enormously respected in the community of Langley as a surgeon, a patron of the arts and as a Founder of the LCMS.
Honorary Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa)
Marilyn Henrietta Lamont Marilyn was born in 1931 outside Kinistino, Saskatchewan, where her aptitude for music was recognized early and prompted weekly trips between the farm and Kinistino for piano lessons. In the winter, warmed by a small on-board stove fashioned by her inventive father, Marilyn made the journey on a caboose sleigh . Marilyn earned a Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music followed by a B Mus. in Piano Performance at the University of Washington . Marilyn's performances during this time included work with both the CBC Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and the CBC Symphony on CBC Radio . After co-founding the LCMS, Marilyn dedicated her professional life to teaching piano at LCMS. She was a highly respected teacher and mentor preparing students for Royal Conservatory of Music exams as well as supporting young and experienced teachers alike. Throughout her time at LCMS, Marilyn was active as a performer, giving numerous solo and two piano performances with Linda. Marilyn continued to give frequent solo and chamber performances at Master Classes and Faculty Benefit Concerts . In later years she premiered performances of two of Leonard Woods’s piano sonatas. Marilyn’s skill’s as a networker resulted in early support for LCMS from musicians and the community. Her early life experiences, characterized by an ability to overcome obstacles and meet challenges, were a vital force in the fragile formative years of LCMS. Her unwavering leadership provided a steady compass that steered the school over many years to the recognition and success it enjoys today. Along with her husband, Keith, she has been a long-standing patron of the LCMS.
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42 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Honorary Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa)
Leonard Archibald Woods Leonard was born in Stonewall, Manitoba in 1919.He entered the Winnipeg School of Art to study under Lionel LeMoine Fitzgerald of the Group of Seven fame and graduated with a Diploma in Art in 1940. He studied concurrently at the deMarin School of Sculpture and started teaching first-year courses in sculpture at the Winnipeg School of Art until the Second World War intervened. Medically discharged, he enrolled in the Ontario College of Art, where he studied sculpture and graduated with honours. Leonard moved to Langley in 1945 and lectured in sculpture and art history at the Vancouver School of Art (now the Emily Carr University of Art + Design) from 1945 to 1969. A tenor and accomplished musician, Leonard was a foundation member of the Maysfield Singers. He was asked by Peter, Keith, and Marilyn to join them in developing a music education program that would become the LCMS. Known as something of a polymath and Renaissance man, Leonard also taught at the school for many years and served on the Board . Leonard remained a strong and proud supporter of LCMS all his life and donated various art works of his own to the school as well as other works from his collection. As well, he premiered several of his own compositions at LCMS and was always available to offer a learned and considered point of view . Leonard's publications included a private printing of poetry "Breakfast Dialogue" 2014 and the book "Meditations on the Art of Carl Hessay,” 2005.
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 43 Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa)
Shannon Wilson Shannon Wilson is a Canadian fashion designer, philanthropist and businesswoman. Shannon founded Kit and Ace Designs where technical cashmere was born by elevating luxury fabrications, while applying technical and functional attributes . Shannon is also well known for her former role as lead designer of lululemon athletica Inc . where she designed some of the company’s most successful and iconic products – including the groove pants and logo hoodie . Shannon is passionate about elevating the world through primary education. In 2007, she and her husband Chip launched a non-profit organization and named it imagine1day as she imagines a day when all children in Ethiopia receive a primary education. imagine1day is committed to providing all Ethiopians quality education funded free of foreign aid by 2030. In 2012, the Wilson family donated $1.5 million to the Vancouver Biennale for the specific purpose of gifting “A-maze-ing Laughter” to the City of Vancouver. "A-maze-ing Laughter" is a metal sculpture designed by Yue Minjun and currently sits in Morton Park in Vancouver, BC . Shannon received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from the University of Victoria and an Honorary Doctorate from Emily Carr University of Art and Design . She has accomplished all of this while being the busy mother of three children .
Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa)
Chip Wilson Chip Wilson is an entrepreneur and business leader . Chip is best known as the founder and former Chairman of the yoga-inspired company lululemon athletica, and as a visionary in technical apparel. Chip founded his first retail apparel company, Westbeach Snowboard Ltd., in 1979. The venture sold apparel targeted at the emerging surf, skate, and snowboard markets. He sold Westbeach in 1997 and founded lululemon athletica in 1998. Chip currently chairs his wife and son’s apparel company “Kit and Ace”, which specializes in technical cashmere . He has also started a new venture with his wife Shannon called Whil; a 60 second meditation designed as a way to temporarily shut down the brain, set personal commitments, and power forward to boost productivity. In 2004, Ernst & Young named Chip Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year for Innovation and Marketing and in 2012 the University of Victoria presented him the “Distinguished Entrepreneur” award . Chip is the pioneer of numerous philanthropic ventures. Together, Chip and Shannon founded the Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design at KPU, committed to educating students in innovative design for fashion, interiors, graphics, product and technical apparel. The school will include new teaching studios, gallery space for student exhibitions and a “usability lab” where students can design, prototype and market product concepts . Chip also enjoys giving back to his home city, Vancouver. He sponsors a yearly children’s run with B.C. Children’s Hospital and in 2012 he donated funds to restore 14 of the city’s most beloved statues . Chip is the proud father of five sons .
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44 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Distinguished Service Award, Faculty Division
Takashi Sato Dr. Takashi (Tak) Sato has been an instructor at KPU since 1996 and has worked tirelessly to improve KPU. He joined the Education Council (now Senate in 2004) and was instrumental in researching the requirements for Kwantlen to move from a University College to a Polytechnic University . Tak quickly became immersed in Senate work, becoming chair one year after joining . The time commitments greatly increased and the learning curve was steep, but Tak took on the position enthusiastically. In 2008, he established a working group to research the requirements for Kwantlen to move from a University College to a Polytechnic University; when this became a reality, he took a leadership role in creating the infrastructure that would become the Senate . Working through the summer, Tak researched university Senates and their Standing Committees, writing briefing documents for the Senate Creation Committee which met every two weeks. Each meeting, he would face critiques and revise the work for the next meeting. As chair of the transitional Senate, he led the establishment of various Standing Committees, populated them, and supported them as they began operating. Tak was at the center of the transitional change, guiding the new Senate through the complexity and diversity of the group that comprise a new university and continued to communicate with other Senates on how they dealt with issues that arose at KPU. His dedication to KPU did not end upon completion of his time as chair. He continues to remain on the Senate Tributes Committee . Outside of Senate Tak fosters innovative learning at KPU. Recognizing the opportunity to develop a physics programme that serves the KPU region, Tak is one of the developers of the Bachelor of Science in Physics for Modern Technology Degree . He has continued to develop astronomy courses at KPU, striving to incorporate active student involvement to promote learning; classes now involve group-work, lab work, astronomical observations, and a field trip. These classes are often filled with non-science students and are a testament to Tak’s contribution in increasing scientific literacy at KPU. Additionally, he was once of the first adopters of an open text book in a BC public postsecondary institution, which has saved each student hundreds of dollars. He has been hailed by BCcampus as a pioneer .
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 45 Distinguished Teaching Award, Full-time Faculty
Lisa Robinson Kitt Lisa challenges her students to expand their emotional, psychological, relational, and cognitive development beyond their comfort zone in a safe environment. By utilizing dynamic and highly innovative student- centered lessons Lisa challenges her students to become better learners and better practitioners . Classes are interactive where active and open discussion on “hot” issues in the field are encouraged. Lisa brings over a decade of experience in the criminal justice system as a researcher and a Counselling Psychologist to enhance her students’ learning experiences with recent examples and personal experiences. Bringing applied experiences to the classroom brings a “real life” aspect to help explain a concept or theory, preparing students for the realities of the justice system. Lisa was significantly involved in developing the Criminology programme . She continues to run a private practice in Counselling Psychology . Her passion for teaching and learning extends to encouraging each of her students to reach their full potential. Therefore, Lisa is a distinguished teacher for the extent of both her academic background and her passion for teaching and learning .
Distinguished Service Award, Staff Division
Teri Bosch Teresa (Teri) Bosch has provided KPU exceptional service for 20 years, starting at the Newton Campus in the Trades and Vocational programme. She has been part of the transition from Kwantlen College to University College to Polytechnic University and has been an active and passionate member of the KPU community. She currently works in the Office of the Registrar as an Admissions Coordinator . Through the many changes at KPU, Teri’s roles have been numerous and spread across a number of Departments of KPU. Teri assumed the position of Campus Supervisor in 2005 and works tirelessly to ensure that thousands of students each year are able to access courses at KPU to start building their futures . Despite being interrupted numerous times a day and dealing with high stress situations, Teri goes out of her way to assist students every day. She uses her expertise to work through their problems and uses her composed energy to calm down and work with upset students and parents . Teri also takes a lead role in the gowning room during Convocation to ensure graduates have their proper regalia and are feeling calm on their big day . Teri is a team player and a problem solver . She supports the various groups within the Registrar’s Office with problems that arise and acts as a mentor for employees in the Registrar’s Office, providing encouragement and motivation to reach their goals . Teri’s dedication to KPU makes her the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award .
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46 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Distinguished Alumni
Tania Dick
General Duty Nurse, Cormorant Island Community Health Center, Island Health Authority and President Elect - Association of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (June 2015) Tania graduated from the BSN program at KPU in 2003 and has served tirelessly as an advocate for quality nursing care, with a particular focus on Aboriginal populations and rural communities . She holds a Master's Degree in Nursing from the University of British Columbia and was recognized by the institution as the first Aboriginal graduate of the Nurse Practitioner program . Tania is a dedicated advocate and role model for Aboriginal people interested in pursuing health care related education and serves as a nurse mentor to students in the KPU BSN Post Baccalaureate program . She recently served as a Consultant for Aboriginal Health Policy with the BC Nurses’ Union where she worked directly to foster quality health care for Aboriginals as well as provide support for other Aboriginal nurses. In July 2013, Tania was elected as a Director at Large for the Association of Registered Nurses of BC (ARNBC), and in June 2015 she will be the incoming President Elect for ARNBC. Tania is from the Dzawada'enuxw First Nations Band of Kingcome Inlet, BC and has applied her expertise and own personal understanding of the challenges faced by Aboriginal communities to her practice in places such as Bella Bella, Alert Bay, Massett on Haida Gwaii, and Kingcome Inlet. Her devotion to vulnerable and disadvantaged Aboriginal populations serves as an inspiration to health care professionals and community members alike . She is also determined to improve the very limited primary health care available in remote regions of British Columbia .
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Ken Puls Ken Puls started his career in public practice accounting and spent five years working with small businesses before moving into private industry accounting where he also become an expert in Microsoft Excel in the process . He created a website which hosts a large knowledgebase of Excel help articles, a blog, and an active forum dedicated to helping users with their Excel issues. The website has almost 400,000 unique visitors annually, and has even been referenced by NASA in a project for reporting power levels on the International Space Station . For the past several years, Ken has been teaching courses for companies and associations around the globe, showing Excel users how to get the most out of the program . His public contributions have earned him the Microsoft MVP award every year since 2006; an award given annually to "the best and brightest from technology communities around the world". He was recognized as one of Vancouver Island's "Top 20 under 40" business and community leaders in 2013 and as a fellow of the Certified Management Accountants of Canada (FCMA) - an honour held by less than 5% of CMA's. In addition, he is active in his local community, coaching soccer and volunteering for his daughters school PAC as the treasurer. Ken’s career accomplishments are significant and he continues to positively impact local, regional, national and international communities around the world .
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 47 Governor General's Silver Academic Medal
Deanne Smith, Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing Deanne graduates as a well decorated student, having been recognized for her excellence with a number of awards throughout her academic years at KPU. Deanne wanted to make her interest in mental health a career; she knew that psychiatric nursing was a path she would be passionate about and be successful . She made the decision to go back to school as a single mother and has not looked back since . Deanne already works as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and is employed in an Acute-In-Patient Setting, a Tertiary Facility, and a Forensic Hospital . This lets her continue learning in a range of environments, helping her gain experiences to improve her skills as a Psychiatric Nurse . Deanne would like to pursue a Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing, possibly being an instructor. Outside of school, Deanne enjoys spending time with her husband, four children, and two dogs. They enjoy outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and off-roading. Deanne also enjoys reading, scrapbooking, travelling, and sports.
On behalf of the Governor General of Canada, this medal is awarded to a KPU student who, in the opinion of the selection committee, has attained the highest academic standing in the graduation year of a bachelor’s degree program. It is one of the highest academic honours KPU can bestow.
Governor General's Collegiate Bronze Academic Medal
Skye Dore-Hall, Diploma in Science, Biology Skye’s academic achievements and educational goals highlight why she’s receiving the Governor General’s Collegiate Bronze Academic Medal . Curiosity about living organisms and an interest in numbers were reflected in her decision to pursue biology, and the outstanding academic record she has achieved . But Skye’s educational goals don’t end there; she has an interest in continuing her education, this time focusing on applications of mathematics . An avid traveler, Skye has also taken to learning foreign languages, completing courses in both Spanish, and Japanese. While her focus is completing her education, it’s clear that Skye’s future is brimming with possibilities .
On behalf of the Governor General of Canada, this medal is awarded annually to a KPU student who, in the opinion of the selection committee, has attained the highest academic standing in the graduation year of a two-year diploma program. It is one of the highest academic honours KPU can bestow.
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48 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Lieutenant Governor's Medal
Leanne Hall, Access Programs for People with Disabilities Vocational Skills Training and Early Child Education Assistant Certificate To say Leanne is determined is an understatement. Her continued passion and hard work have paid off, earning her the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal . Her desire to work with children stems back to elementary school and working hard to complete both the Training Childcare Aide and VST Early Childhood Education Assistant programs . In addition to focusing on her education, Leanne served as a mentor and tutor to other students. Currently, she is the Chair of the Surrey APPD Alumni Group and works full-time in childcare. Leanne is a committed volunteer and continues to coach young children in bowling—something she has done for many years .
On behalf of the Lieutenant Governor of B.C., this medal is awarded to a graduate studying a substantial vocational or career program of fewer than two years, as well as someone who has excelled in their studies, and contributed in a positive way to KPU or the community.
George C. Wootton Award
Hanrick Kumar, Bachelor of Arts, Major in English During his time with the English Department, Hanrick has witnessed the power of words first hand . Feeling that KPU could use a social and friendly environment for English students, he opted to create the Kwantlen English Commons (KEC), and being a movie fan, created the Kwantlen Film Club (KFC) which provides a space for students, faculty, and guests to discuss and enjoy films and bring people together . Hanrick also co-founded a high school outreach program, Frontier Poetics, which encourages young people to express themselves through rap, poetry, and spoken word, and teaches students that their voice matters . It is this passion that has driven Hanrick to want to become a high school English teacher, where he can continue to encourage and motivate students to engage with the community and embrace their creativity .
KPU's Board of Governors established this award to recognize outstanding dedication, service and contribution to the university system. This award considers a student's contribution to the community, KPU or voluntary activities as well as academic success.
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 49 President's Outstanding Graduate Award, Bachelor's Degree Program
Sarah Szendrei, Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing Sarah has always wanted to help people and realized quickly realized that her passion was in psychiatric nursing . She advocates for patients with mental health issues and brings awareness to the importance of mental health . Now working on the adolescent psychiatric unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital, Sarah finds the work rewarding as she can make an impression on young people, encouraging and supporting them to make changes that promote good health and well-being at a young age . Sarah is an active volunteer in the community. Noteably, she is a member of the Board for the Laura Szendrei Memorial Scholarship Society Foundation, which provides a scholarship to a Delta high- school student in memory of Sarah’s sister, who was a victim of violence against women . She hopes to further her education and plans to pursue psychiatry at the graduate level .
Presented annually, the President's Outstanding Graduate Award encourages KPU students to excel in their chosen fields of study and to participate in university, student and community activities to the benefit of others. Recipients have completed all their study in one program at KPU; have consistently shown outstanding ability in the field; have contributed in a significant way to KPU or community affairs; and may be recommended by faculty.
President's Outstanding Graduate Award, Diploma Program
Abida Merali, Diploma in Business Management Abida’s involvement in the community is extremely impressive. Born in Kenya, Abida completed her high school education after marrying at a young age . In addition to raising her children and supporting her husband in starting his own company, Abida volunteers as a marriage counsellor. She also sits on the school board at Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy in Richmond, mentors adolescent girls at a local Sunday school, organizes a summer camp for girls and gives talks on mental and spiritual development . Her dedication and volunteerism extend beyond borders. Abida volunteers abroad, travelling to Zanizbar with the Global Kindness Foundation where she was a Swahili translator, and assisted in sterilizing dental equipment Now, having completed her diploma in business management, Abida hopes to continue her business education earning a bachelor’s degree and eventually starting her own digital media business .
Presented annually, the President’s Outstanding Graduate Award encourages KPU students to excel in their chosen fields of study and to participate in university, student and community activities to the benefit of others. Recipients have completed all their studies in one program at KPU; have consistently shown outstanding ability in the field; have contributed in a significant way to KPU or community affairs; and may be recommended by faculty.
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50 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Dean’s Medal
About the Dean’s Medal The Dean’s Medal is awarded to the KPU student normally achieving the highest GPA in a Faculty. The Dean’s Medal recipient has demonstrated academic excellence, and has contributed in some way to community service, support of other students and the learning environment, or has made significant contributions to their field of study . The Dean’s Medal is awarded at each Convocation ceremony in the following Faculties:
• Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement • Faculty of Arts • Faculty of Business • Faculty of Health • Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design • Faculty of Science and Horticulture • Faculty of Trades and Technology Dean’s Medal Recipients Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement Emi Yumura, Citation in Career Choices and Life Success
Faculty of Arts Jillian Elcock, Bachelor of Arts, Major in Athropology
Faculty of Business Travis Rathburn, Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership
Faculty of Health Amanda Ng, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design Colleen Sheridan, Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design for Marketing
Faculty of Science and Horticulture Marie Pudlas, Bachelor of Horticulture Science, Major in Urban Ecosystems
Faculty of Trades and Technology Florence Dooley, Certificate in Public Safety Communications
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 51 Message from The KPU Alumni Association ongratulations to the graduating class of 2015! C We are delighted to welcome you as our newest members of the KPU Alumni Association. As you look ahead to the next stage of your life, you may feel that KPU will now be a part of your past. Nothing could be further from the truth . The Alumni Association is your ongoing connection to KPU. The KPUAA is dedicated to you – our alumni – and to the university that is now your alma mater . Representing over 46,000 highly skilled and diversely educated alumni members we are dedicated to making a difference in our local and global community . Our primary goal is to provide our alumni with valuable programs and services that support your continued success, both personally and professionally, and ultimately, to foster a lifelong relationship between KPU and its alumni. We encourage you to become active members of the association by investing your time, talent and treasure to help future alumni succeed in their journey and by becoming ambassadors for KPU in your community and workplace. Please visit our website at kpu .ca/alumni to learn more about the association and benefits of being a member . Congratulations on successfully completing your journey from student to alum. We look forward to connecting, staying in touch and furthering our relationship with you . Sincerely,
Harpreet Bains, Chair, KPUAA Board of Directors
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54 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Heraldry
The Arms of Kwantlen Polytechnic University were presented at a ceremony on May 4, 1999 by the Right Honourable Romeo LeBlanc, Governor General of Canada . The centre shield features ‘The Spirit of KPU’ emblem comprising a wolf, a salmon, and a river azure as styled by Brandon Gabriel . At the top of the blue shield, on the left side a lion and on the right a tiger facing each other in the rampant position (upright on one hind leg with forelegs outstretched as if attacking). And at the bottom of the blue shield, on the left a jaguar and on the right a Chinese dragon also facing each other in the rampant position . All are gold . At the top in the centre, there is an open book with silver or white pages, bindings in gold and on top of it, a gold horizontal (in fess) rectangle (billet) with square bites taken out of the long sides (bretessed). In modern heraldry, this item is meant to represent a computer chip. The crest appears above the shield, and is supported by a silver and blue twisted fabric wreath. The upper rim is set with a simple silver crown, the upper edge decorated with four salmon, looking at each other in pairs . Supporting the arms is a green grassy mound, scattered with gold Douglas Fir cones. The mound is rising from wavy horizontal bands of blue and silver. This is the traditional heraldic representation of water - either river or ocean . On the left is a gold female deer with blue hooves, and her bottom half is a silver fishtail with gold fins. Around her neck is a wreath of twisted silver and blue cloth . Hanging from the wreath is a green disk with an open book on it—the pages are silver; the cover is gold . On the right is a gold eagle with a silver head, with blue talons and beak. Around his neck is a wreath like the doe’s and hanging from it is a green disk with the heraldic representation of a gold computer chip . The motto reads: Through Tireless Effort, Knowledge and Understanding.
University Mace
The mace was originally a weapon during the medieval period, and came to be associated with the prowess and strength of the knight . Today the mace is a symbol of the University’s authority to award degrees and diplomas . It indicates the seriousness of convocation as the University’s most important academic ceremony, and is a confirmation of the University’s integrity as an academic institution. The mace is carried by a mace-bearer, who leads the processional of faculty and students in to and out of the venue where convocation is held. The mace is usually between four feet and six feet in length and will incorporate the history and tradition that surround the vision for the University . An academic mace symbolizes the authority vested in the chancellor to confer university credentials. This is why the mace is an integral part of convocation . Maces are often commissioned to commemorate a milestone anniversary or presidential inauguration . Typically an artist is selected for the honour to develop a highly symbolic design that incorporates the University’s traditions . KPU’s mace was carved by Kwantlen First Nation artist Drew Atkins.
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 55 Regalia
Not until they slip into their regalia, do many graduands realize the significance of their convocation ceremony. For family and friends, the first glimpse of the graduand in cap and gown heralds a milestone in the life of their loved one . Standard for Academic Dress At KPU, all graduates wear a black gown of Oxford shape and a black cap with a black tassel. Graduates of our bachelor's degree programs wear hoods in the Aberdeen style, made of black pilgrim cloth and bordered with a one half inch border . The border of each hood is a specific colour that identifies a particular area of study .
Degree: KPU Hood Standard ▪▪ Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology: Black hood with winter white border ▪▪ Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology: Black hood with winter white border ▪▪ Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice: Black hood with winter white border ▪▪ Bachelor of Arts: Black hood with winter white border ▪▪ Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts: Black hood with sugar beet border ▪▪ Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy: Black hood with admiralty blue border ▪▪ Bachelor of Journalism: Black Hood with harvard crimson border ▪▪ Bachelor of Music in Musical Arts: Black hood with pink border ▪▪ Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting: Black hood with beige border ▪▪ Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership: Black hood with beige border ▪▪ Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management: Black hood with beige border ▪▪ Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management: Black hood with beige border ▪▪ Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology: Black hood with aztec gold border ▪▪ Bachelor of Design, Fashion and Technology: Black hood with bilberry border ▪▪ Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design for Marketing: Black hood with bilberry border ▪▪ Bachelor of Design, Product Design: Black hood with bilberry border ▪▪ Bachelor of Interior Design: Black hood with bilberry border ▪▪ Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture: Black hood with california burgundy border ▪▪ Bachelor of Horticulture Science in Plant Health: Black hood with california burgundy border ▪▪ Bachelor of Horticulture Science in Urban Ecosystems: Black hood with california burgundy border ▪▪ Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing: Black hood with regal gold border ▪▪ Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Black hood with regal gold border
Non-Degree: KPU Stole Standard ▪▪ Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement: Emerald satin stole ▪▪ Faculty of Arts: White satin stole ▪▪ Faculty of Business: Drab satin stole ▪▪ Faculty of Health: Brite gold satin stole ▪▪ Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design: Light purple satin stole ▪▪ Faculty of Science and Horticulture: Orange satin stole ▪▪ Faculty of Trades and Technology: Gray satin stole Honorary Degree Recipients All honorary degree recipients wear an eight-sided tam of navy blue velvet with silver bullion cord tassels. The gown is of Oxford shape using maroon pilgrim cloth for the body and sleeves, with three navy blue velvet chevrons and silver velvet panels. Hoods for honorary graduates are of intercollegiate style, maroon in colour to match the gowns, with a sugarbeet satin lining, a silver satin chevron and trim, and grey piping .
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56 Convocation | May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 KPU Honorary Doctorates 2015 2007 Linda May Bickerton-Ross, Doctor of Letters Robert C. Brown, Doctor of Letters Peter Maxwell Ewart, Doctor of Letters Daniel Igali, Doctor of Laws Keith Alexander Lamont, Doctor of Letters Carol Prantner, Doctor of Technology Marilyn Henrietta Lamont, Doctor of Letters Leonard Archibald Woods, Doctor of Letters 2006 Ivan Sayers, Doctor of Laws Peter Podovinikoff, Doctor of Laws Jim Sinclair, Doctor of Laws Glennis Zilm, Doctor of Letters Chip Wilson, Doctor of Laws Shannon Wilson, Doctor of Laws 2005 2014 Rick Hansen, Doctor of Laws Bramwell Tovey, Doctor of Letters Arvinder Bubber, Doctor of Laws Joanne Curry, Doctor of Laws David Aisenstat, Doctor of Laws 2004 Baltej Dhillon, Doctor of Laws Budh Singh Dhahan, Doctor of Laws Christine Brodie, Doctor of Laws 2003 2013 Richard Johnston, Doctor of Letters Janet Austin, Doctor of Laws Juliana Yung, Doctor of Laws Susan Davidson, Doctor of Laws Charan Gill, Doctor of Laws 2002 George Melville, Doctor of Laws John Dennison, Doctor of Letters 2012 Francesca Darts, Doctor of Laws Craig Kielburger, Doctor of Laws 2001 Marc Kielburger, Doctor of Laws John MacDonald, Doctor of Technology 2011 Penny Priddy, Doctor of Laws Irving K. Barber, Doctor of Laws 2000 Bikkar Lalli, Doctor of Laws George Preston, Doctor of Laws 2010 1999 Michael Harcourt, Doctor of Laws Fred Gingell, Doctor of Laws Carol Jones, Doctor of Letters Cathy Priestner Allinger, Doctor of Laws 1998 2008 Margaret Westerman, Doctor of Laws Chief Marilyn Gabriel, Doctor of Laws Leslie (Skip) Triplett, Doctor of Laws 1995 Barry Leach, Doctor of Letters
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 57 Acknowledgements
Kwantlen Polytechnic University would like to thank the many donors who, through their generosity and support of scholarships, awards, libraries and programs, have enabled deserving and dedicated students to complete their post-secondary education . We would also like to thank our many dedicated faculty and staff who support our students in so many ways. This commitment to excellence by our faculty and staff ensures that our students have the necessary resources available to them to succeed . We also thank our soloists Julia Johnstone and Sarah Quinn from the KPU music program for leading the installation and convocation ceremonies in the singing of O Canada . We would like to take this opportunity to extend a very special thank you to all those who give to our students - including their families - in so many ways. They would not be able to do it without your care, support and encouragement .
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May 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2015 | Convocation 59 Congratulations to our Graduates! Visit kpu.ca/convocation for memorabilia and additional information.
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