46Th Fall Convocation

46TH FALL CONVOCATION OCTOBER 18, 2019 • CONEXUS ARTS CENTRE ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS CEREMONY PROCESSIONAL ACCOMPANIMENT Friday, October 18, 2019 The Lone Creek Cultural Club 2:00 p.m. Theatre, Conexus Arts Centre O CANADA Jordan Levesque MASTER OF CEREMONIES Student, Education (Music Education) Glenys Sylvestre – Executive Director, University Governance and MOMENT OF REFLECTION University Secretary Bob Kayseas, PhD – Interim President & Vice-President Academic PROCESSIONAL First Nations University of Canada Please rise for the presentation of graduating students and entrance of INTRODUCTION OF the platform procession. PLATFORM PARTY Please remain standing until after the Moment of Reflection. OPENING OF CONVOCATION Vianne Timmons, OC, PhD GRAND MARSHALS President & Vice-Chancellor Robin Evans, RN, PhD Associate Dean, Nursing David Senkow, PhD Associate Dean, Business Administration INSTALLATION OF CHANCELLOR STATEMENT BY THE UNIVERSITY SECRETARY Glenys Sylvestre – Executive Director, University Governance and University Secretary ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty, M.S.M., Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, will address the Chancellor: “Do you Pamela Faye Klein pledge yourself to perform the duties of the Chancellor of the University of Regina as prescribed by law and by the bylaws of the University; and do you promise to defend the rights and so promote the welfare of the University and the members thereof?” The Chancellor will respond: “I do so promise.” The Lieutenant Governor will install Pamela Faye Klein in the Office of the Chancellor: “In the name of the University of Regina, I now install you, Pamela Faye Klein, in the office of the Chancellor of the University of Regina and I invest you with the responsibility pertaining to that office.” INVESTITURE OF THE CHANCELLOR GREETINGS From the Government of Saskatchewan: The Honourable Tina Beaudry-Mellor, MA Minister of Advanced Education From the Board of Governors: Marlene Smadu, RN, EdD Vice-Chair From the Faculty and University Community: Carlos D. Londoño Sulkin, PhD Professor, Arts (Anthropology) From the University of Regina Students’ Union: Victor Oriola President ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY CHANCELLOR PAMELA KLEIN PAMELA KLEIN, B.A., M.Ed., Pro.Dir, was elected to serve as Chancellor of the University of Regina from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. As the University’s ninth Chancellor, she will chair Convocation ceremonies in the spring and fall, chair the University’s Senate, and serve as a voting member of the Board of Governors. Pam grew up in Saskatoon and Regina and has a long association with the University of Regina. After attending Campbell Collegiate in Regina, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Regina, and her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Manitoba. She also earned her Professional Director designation from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, which is a joint school of the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan. Most recently, she served as Vice-Chair of the University of Regina’s Board of Governors. Pam has more than 30 years of experience in business management, leadership and strategic development. She is President of the Phoenix Group, Saskatchewan’s leading advertising and communications firm, and has worked across Canada and internationally for private, public and not-for-profit companies. She also has a long history of community service with a number of organizations and agencies in Saskatchewan. She was a founding board member of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation, and has served in various capacities with organizations including Camp Circle O’ Friends, the MacKenzie Art Gallery, Sask Film, the Hospitals of Regina Foundation, the North Central Family Centre, and Heritage Regina. She also founded the Power of Pink, an annual event to benefit breast health and awareness, and has donated her communications expertise to many other community events. She has been inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame and was a recipient of the Canada 150 Medal for her philanthropic contributions. Pam is a role model for women as entrepreneurs and community leaders, and the University of Regina is honoured that she will continue to serve our institution in her new role as Chancellor. 46TH FALL CONVOCATION 3 UNIVERSITY OF REGINA PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATE FOR HONORARY DEGREE Honorary Degree Recipient: Arthur Wakabayashi, CM, SOM Presenter: Doug Moen, LLB, QC Executive Director, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE Pamela Klein, Chancellor, will confer upon Arthur Wakabayashi the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa. Signing of Honorary Degree Register Acknowledgement by Honorary Degree Recipient: Dr. Arthur Wakabayashi, CM, SOM 46TH FALL CONVOCATION 4 UNIVERSITY OF REGINA Born in Regina, Arthur Wakabayashi had a long and respected career in the public service. Following his retirement, he has continued to be a great contributor to the province, the Japanese-Canadian community, and the University of Regina. Wakabayashi attended the University of Saskatchewan where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce with Great Distinction. In 1961, he earned a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University School of Public Administration. He began his public service career in Saskatchewan where he served in the Departments of Social Welfare and Finance. After five years as Deputy Provincial Treasurer, he held several senior positions with the federal government in Ottawa. He returned to Saskatchewan in 1986 and served in various roles, including Saskatchewan Trade Negotiations Representative, Deputy Minister of Finance, Special Advisor to the Minister of Finance, and Provincial Negotiator for the Saskatchewan Treaty ARTHUR WAKABAYASHI Land Entitlement Settlement. For Wakabayashi, one of his career Among the honours and awards he has highlights was his involvement in the received are the Saskatchewan Order of negotiations for the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Merit (2013), Order of the Rising Sun, Agreement in the late 1980s. Another high Gold Rays (2012), Queen’s Diamond point was his role as a provincial negotiator Jubilee Medal (2012), Saskatchewan for the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Centennial Medal (2005), Queen’s Golden Entitlement Settlement and the finalization Jubilee Medal (2002), 125th Canada of agreements with 25 First Nations. Anniversary Medal (1992), Lieutenant Governor’s Medal, IPAC Saskatchewan Wakabayashi has held numerous (1967), Harvard’s Littauer Fellowship corporate and community memberships (1960), and Governor General’s Medal and appointments. He served as Vice- at the University of Saskatchewan (1953). Chair of the Saskatchewan Securities He was appointed a Member of the Order Commission, Honorary Consul-General of Canada in 2000. of Japan in Regina, and Dean of the Consular Corps of Regina, and Treasurer Wakabayashi served as Chancellor of the of the Ranch Ehrlo Society. He is a University of Regina from 2001 to 2007. member of the Regina Rotary Club, He lives in Regina with his wife of 60 years, National Association of Federal Retirees, Marjorie. They have two children, Joanne and Institute of Public Administration (Richard Pomalis) and Douglas (Nadine of Canada. Wrubleski), and a grandson, Damon. 46TH FALL CONVOCATION 5 UNIVERSITY OF REGINA CONVOCATION ADDRESS Master of Public Administration Vianne Timmons, OC, PhD Master of Public Policy President and Vice-Chancellor Master of Science Master of Social Work ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF Master’s Certificate DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND Postgraduate Diploma CERTIFICATES FACULTY OF ARTS The Chancellor will acknowledge the degrees, diplomas, and Richard Kleer, PhD – Dean certificates in course and admit Bachelor of Arts graduates to Convocation. Bachelor of Arts Honours Presentation of the Assembled Bachelor of Arts in Police Studies Graduates and Acknowledgement of Graduates in Absentia Bachelor of Health Studies Diploma in Indigenous The Chancellor’s Charge Communication Arts Presentation of Graduates to Liberal Arts Diploma the Chancellor Certificate in Economics ORATORS Certificate in Health Studies James D’Arcy, MBA – Registrar Certificate in Intercultural Leadership Certificate in International Studies Larena Hoeber, PhD – Associate Certificate in Justice Studies Professor, Kinesiology and Health Studies Certificate in Non-Profit Sector Leadership and Innovation FACULTY OF GRADUATE Certificate in Sustainability STUDIES AND RESEARCH Liberal Arts Certificate Nicholas Jones, PhD – Interim Dean Presentation of the Faculty of Arts Dean’s Doctor of Philosophy Medal to Janelle Elizabeth Gerard Master of Administration Presentation of the University Prize in Master of Applied Science Arts to Savannah Kenya Odle Kosteniuk Master of Arts Master of Business Administration FACULTY OF BUSINESS Master of Education ADMINISTRATION Master of Engineering Gina Grandy, PhD – Dean Master of Fine Arts Bachelor of Administration Master of Health Administration Bachelor of Business Administration Master of Human Resource Diploma of Business Administration Development Master of Human Resource Presentation of the Faculty of Business Management Administration Dean’s Medal to Master of Indigenous Social Work Alexa Eleni LaPlante Master of Journalism Presentation of the University Prize in Master of Nursing Business Administration to Kira Loren Hall 46TH FALL CONVOCATION 6 UNIVERSITY OF REGINA LA CITÉ UNIVERSITAIRE

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