2015 April Graduation Programme
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April 2015 The University of Waikato The Crest Ko Te Tangata The outside red border – a stylised The University’s motto, Ko Te Tangata/ fern frond or pitau – symbolises For the People, reflects our intrinsic belief new birth, growth, vitality, strength that people are central to the institution and achievement. Inside the border and are its most valued resource. is the University’s coat of arms. The open book surrounded by the four stars of the Southern Cross is a symbol of learning. The crest design is in the University’s colours of black, red and gold. Waiata Ko Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Ko Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato e tū nei ‘Ko te Tangata’ te tohu Tīhei mauri ora! Waikato te iwi; Waikato te awa; Taupiri te maunga; Tainui te waka. Ko Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato e tū nei Ko te tino kaupapa he hora mātauranga ki te ao. KŌKIRI! The University of Waikato This is the University of Waikato presenting to you ‘The People’ is the emblem Behold I live! Waikato the people; Waikato the river Taupiri the sacred mountain; Tainui the canoe This is the University of Waikato presenting to you Its purpose, to spread enlightenment to the world. ONWARD!! Contents UNIVERSITY OFFICERS 2 WELCOME 3 CEREMONY SPEAKERS 4 ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS 5 HONORARY DOCTORATES 6 FANFARE 7 POU WHENUA 7 QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONFERRED HOLY TRINITY, TAURANGA » FRIDAY 10 APRIL 2015 – 2.00PM 9 CLAUDELANDS EVENTS CENTRE » TUESDAY 14 APRIL 2015 – 2.00PM 15 » WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2015 – 10.00AM 20 » WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2015 – 2.00PM 24 » THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2015 – 10.00AM 28 » THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2015 – 2.00PM 34 TE KOHINGA MĀRAMA MARAE » FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2015 – 9.30AM 42 » FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2015 – 1.30PM 44 HILLARY SCHOLARS 47 QUALIFICATIONS PREVIOUSLY CONFERRED/AWARDED 49 UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO ACADEMIC LEADERS 69 SPEAKER PROFILES 72 A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY 74 OUR COMMITMENT 75 CEREMONIAL TRADITIONS 76 'GOD DEFEND NEW ZEALAND' AND 'GAUDEAMUS' 77 HONORARY AWARDS 78 Due to the nature of the graduation ceremony it is often subject to last minute changes. This programme is deemed correct at time of print. The University of Waikato has made every effort to ensure accuracy. This publication uses vegetable based inks and environmentally responsible papers. The document is printed throughout on Sumo Matt, which is FSC® certified and from responsible sources, manufactured under ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems. GRADUATION PROGRAMME APRIL 2015 1 University Officers CHANCELLOR DEAN OF COMPUTING & Rt Hon J Bolger ONZ MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Rorohiko me ngā Pūtaiao Pāngarau PRO-CHANCELLOR Professor G Holmes BSc(Hons) Dr B Linehan ED MB ChB Otago PhD S'ton Dip Obst Auckland FRCPA DEAN OF EDUCATION VICE-CHANCELLOR Te Kura Toi Tangata Professor N Quigley BA MA(Hons) Canterbury Professor R Moltzen BEd MEd PhD Waik DipT PhD Toronto DEAN OF LAW (ACTING) DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR Te Wāhanga Ture Professor A Jones BSc Otago MSc PhD Waik DipT MRSNZ W Rumbles BA LLB LLM(Dist) Waikato PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (MĀORI)/DEAN DEAN OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING OF MĀORI & PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT Te Mātauranga Pūtaiao me te Pūkaha Te Tumuaki Māori/ Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Professor B Clarkson BSc MSc DPhil Waik TTC Professor L Smith CNZM BA MA PhD Auck DipT DEAN OF MANAGEMENT (ACTING) DEAN OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES Te Raupapa Te Kura Kete Aronui Associate Professor J Tressler BEc(Hons) Professor R Hannah BA(Hons) Otago James Cook PhD Missouri MPhil Oxford FSA 2 THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO Welcome Congratulations to all students graduating today. I’m always proud to be part of the University’s graduation ceremonies. They signify a time for celebration for graduates and their families and acknowledge the hard work that has been done by each student to achieve a meaningful qualification. Graduation brings you to a cross-roads in your busy lives, and as you embark on new careers which I hope will be challenging and rewarding, I know you will draw on the learning and understandings you have gained from studying at Waikato. I encourage you all to embrace all the good opportunities that come your way, to be unafraid to tackle new obstacles and to push yourselves to succeed, wherever you may be. Rt Hon Jim Bolger ONZ Chancellor University of Waikato The University of Waikato is a relatively new institution, having recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding. But like all universities, it is part of a tradition of scholarship, teaching and recognition of student achievement that can be traced back to the Middle Ages more than 800 years ago. Each institution develops its own approaches to recognising student achievement reflecting local custom and circumstance, integrating these into the historical traditions that are a part of all university graduation ceremonies. I welcome all friends and family who have come from around New Zealand and around the world to attend this graduation ceremony. I trust that all graduates will take away fond memories of their time at the University of Waikato. No matter where you end up living and working, I hope you will keep in touch with your alma mater and make time to reconnect with fellow alumni who can be found living and working all over the world. Professor Neil Quigley Vice-Chancellor University of Waikato GRADUATION PROGRAMME APRIL 2015 3 Ceremony Speakers The keynote and student speakers for the ceremonies are: FRIDAY 10 APRIL – 2.00PM (HOLY TRINITY, TAURANGA) Ceremony for Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Education, Te Piringa - Faculty of Law, Faculty of Science & Engineering and Waikato Management School. Student Speaker: Jason Thomas Morgan Qualification to be conferred – Master of Education TUESDAY 14 APRIL – 2.00PM (CLAUDELANDS EVENTS CENTRE) Ceremony for Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences and Faculty of Science & Engineering. Keynote Speaker: Jon Allitt Student Speaker: Wei Cheng Phee Qualification to be conferred – Bachelor of Science WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL – 10.00AM (CLAUDELANDS EVENTS CENTRE) Ceremony for Faculty of Education. Keynote Speaker: Richard Tonks Student Speaker: Taylor Jade Hunter Qualification to be conferred – Master of Teaching and Learning WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL – 2.00PM (CLAUDELANDS EVENTS CENTRE) Ceremony for Faculty of Education and Te Piringa - Faculty of Law. Keynote Speaker: Julie Fitzgerald Student Speaker: Kelly Ann Mattock Qualification to be conferred – Bachelor of Teaching THURSDAY 16 APRIL – 10.00AM (CLAUDELANDS EVENTS CENTRE) Ceremony for Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, School of Māori & Pacific Development and Waikato Management School. Keynote Speaker: Venetia Sherson Student Speaker: Vanessa Kathryn Byrnes Qualification to be conferred – Doctor of Philosophy THURSDAY 16 APRIL – 2.00PM (CLAUDELANDS EVENTS CENTRE) Ceremony for Waikato Management School. Keynote Speaker: Jacinda Ardern Student Speaker: Greg Simon Johnston Qualification to be conferred – Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours FRIDAY 17 APRIL – 9.30AM (TE KOHINGA MĀRAMA MARAE) Ceremony for Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Science & Engineering. Student Speaker: Leisa Kiritahanga Sperling-Muntz Qualification to be conferred – Graduate Diploma of Teaching FRIDAY 17 APRIL – 1.30PM (TE KOHINGA MĀRAMA MARAE) Ceremony for Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Te Piringa - Faculty of Law, School of Māori & Pacific Development and Waikato Management School. Student Speaker: Sophie Judy Nock Qualification to be conferred – Doctor of Philosophy For brief profiles of the keynote speakers please see page 72. 4 THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO Order of Proceedings HOLY TRINITY, TAURANGA TE KOHINGA MĀRAMA MARAE FRIDAY 10 APRIL FRIDAY 17 APRIL See Claudelands Events Centre » Pōwhiri Order of Proceedings. » After the pōwhiri the Chancellor will open the proceedings CLAUDELANDS EVENTS CENTRE » The Vice-Chancellor will address the assembly TUESDAY 14 APRIL » The Deans, or their representatives, will WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL present to the Chancellor for the conferment THURSDAY 16 APRIL of their qualifications, graduates from each » The assembly is requested to stand as the Faculty/School of Study academic procession enters the arena » The student speaker will be introduced » A karanga will be performed to welcome the and address the assembly official party into the arena » Graduates will be invited onto the marae » The proceedings will commence with a mihi ātea for a group photo » The New Zealand national anthem will be sung » The proceedings will conclude with (page 77) a karakia whakawātea (closing prayer) » The Chancellor will open the proceedings Following the marae ceremony, an invitation » The Vice-Chancellor will address the assembly is extended to all graduates and guests to join University staff in the marquee for refreshments. » The keynote speaker will be introduced and will address the assembly » The Deans will present to the Chancellor for the conferment of their qualifications, graduates from each Faculty/School of Study » The student speaker will be introduced and address the assembly » The proceedings will conclude with a poroporoāki (farewell) » The assembly will stand to sing Gaudeamus (page 77) » Official procession from the Events Centre » Graduates’ procession from the Events Centre (please remain standing until the procession has left the Events Centre) Following the ceremony, an invitation is extended to all graduates and guests to join University staff for refreshments. GRADUATION PROGRAMME APRIL 2015 5 Honorary Doctorates An Honorary Doctorate is the most prestigious award that the University of Waikato can bestow. For their significant contribution to the University, the Waikato region and the wider New Zealand community, the University is pleased to award the following worthy recipient: MR RICHARD TONKS CONFERRED 15 APRIL Richard ‘Dick’ Tonks, MNZM, was born in Whanganui and as a rower, won a silver medal at the 1972 Olympics in Munich in the coxless four. After retiring as a competitive rower he turned to coaching, with his coaching methods based on the philosophy of ‘miles make champions’ first advocated by athletics coach Arthur Lydiard.