University of Northern British Columbia
Friday, May Thirty-first Two thousand and nineteen
Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre Prince George, B.C. Table of Contents
4 Greetings 16 Degree and Graduate Listing
8 Board of Governors & Senate Members 19 Regional Celebrations
9 Honorary Degree Biographies 20 Academic Costume and Regalia
10 Ceremony 1 Programme 21 Ceremonial Information
11 Degree and Graduate Listing 23 Acknowledgements
15 Ceremony 2 Programme 23 Emergency Procedures
To Our Guests
Etiquette It is requested that all applause be withheld during the presentation of degrees until each degree group has been acknowledged and all candidates have returned to their seats. The audience is asked to remain in place during the recession (end of ceremony).
Photography A professional photographer will take photos of each graduate as they cross the stage, and an additional photo off stage. These will be made available for purchase after Convocation. Guests will have photo opportunities with their graduates after the ceremony. As professional photographs will be available, guests are encouraged to enjoy the ceremony and remain in their seats.
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While you are encouraged to use your devices for shout outs and sharing, please mute your devices so as not to disrupt the ceremonies.
Installation greetings were received from the following Institutions
Est. University 1940 University of Regina 1877 University of Manitoba 1925 Memorial University of Newfoundland 1942 Carleton University 1856 Ryerson University 1841 Queens University at Kingston
This list is correct at the time of printing. It may not contain the full list of greetings. An explanation of the Nisga’a crest – by Chancellor Gosnell
The Copper Shield is used throughout Northwest Coast First Nations.
This Copper Shield contains the ts’imilx (beaver crest), and represents the Ts’imilx wilp in Nisga’a Society. Amongst other crests used by our People, there is also a Supernatural Beaver and a Supernatural Eagle.
The Nisga’a use animals to identify crest systems developed by our forebears. According to my father, Eli Gosnell, the use of crests is important to the tribal system, and each were created to keep the A Message from bloodlines separated. the Chancellor
Under the Nisga’a Law, it is forbidden for an My sincerest Congratulations. individual to marry someone from the same tribe, and the penalty is banishment. An ancient theory You are now on a journey of discovery, a journey or belief, it was to prevent physical and mental that will take you beyond your ability to achieve deformities from appearing in the family. your dreams. Don’t just give 100% of yourself, give 120%
Go the extra mile - no matter how tired you are, you can move mountains. To me, nothing is impossible.
In order for you to know where you’re going you have to know where you came from. Canada is a country of many nations; they come to Canada bringing their dreams with them. I am here to tell you, you can achieve anything your heart desires.
I bring you a blessing from the Nisga’a Nation. Interpreted, it means, god will walk with you on your life’s journey to provide protection, guidance, strength, courage, and inspiration. This blessing comes down to us through thousands of years of Nisga’a spiritual beliefs.
It will be my honour to greet each one of you as you cross the stage to receive your degree and recognition you have earned through your hard work.
Congratulations to all of you. President Dr. Daniel Weeks wished to acknowledge the achievements of those who are first-time graduates, celebrating an inaugural post Sim’oogit Hleek secondary education milestone in Dr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell Sr. their family. To signify this momentous occasion, you may see some graduates with a 1st on their tassel, in addition to the year. These individuals have self-identified as the first graduate in their families and have been gifted this charm to wear proudly on their special day. A Message from A Message from the President and The Honourable Melanie Vice-Chancellor Mark Hli Haykwhl WiiŴ
Dear Graduates, Families and Friends: Xsgaak Minister of
To all the graduates of UNBC’s Class of 2019, I offer Advanced Education, hearty congratulations! The UNBC community and Skills and Training indeed communities across the North are honoured to celebrate your success with your classmates, Congratulations to all of you graduating from the your family and all those who offered support during University of Northern British Columbia. I wish I could be your studies. there, in the territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, to celebrate your achievements. During your time at UNBC, you have developed as individuals, fostering new knowledge and skill sets, Your hard work at UNBC has led to this moment. As the and begun authoring the story of your future. That first person in my family to complete high school and story features discovering a passion, celebrating graduate university, I know the transformative power success with your professors and fellow students, of education. Today, we celebrate your dedication, learning to look at our shared environments in a determination and passion. new way, and developing your leadership skills. I am so proud of you and this day belongs to you. I This, however, has been a two-way relationship, encourage you to take the experiences and personal because just as we hope UNBC has had an growth gained during your studies to make a profound influence on you, know that you have had one impact to strengthen your career of choice and bring on us. You’ve further defined our purpose for positive change to the communities you belong to. being here and have left a legacy of student accomplishment that continues to grow. We are counting on you to be the change-makers we need to build the best B.C. As you begin the next phase of your life as UNBC alumni, I look forward to watching you make a Congratulations and keep shining! meaningful impact on your community and our world, and personifying all that is good at UNBC. T’ooyaksim’ N’iism’
With very best wishes,
Honourable MelanieŴ Mark Hli Haykwhl Wii Xsgaak Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training Professor Daniel J Weeks President and Vice-Chancellor
5 | UNBC Convocation 2019 A Message from the A Message from Alumni Council of UNBC His Worship Lyn Hall, Mayor of Prince George Congratulations! I know from personal experience that the last few years have been filled with hard work and On behalf of Prince George City Council, it is my dedication along with rewarding experiences and lasting pleasure to congratulate the 2019 graduates of the friendships. You should feel very proud of the degree University of Northern British Columbia. you have earned and know that the investment you have made in your education at UNBC will allow you to This day is about you - and one of the most important compete favourably with graduates across the world. milestones in your life. Congratulations to all of you for following your dreams. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Alumni Association of UNBC. With the conferral of Along the way to completing your studies, many of you your degree, you join a community of over 14,000 alumni have no doubt made many sacrifices. Sacrifices like worldwide. This network is an invaluable resource and postponing entry into the workforce, moving away from we look forward to playing an integral role in your future. home and family, moving to a new city, and perhaps, dealing with challenging financial times. Whatever your The alumni pin you receive today is meant to serve as situation, you deserve much credit. You have vision, a a reminder that we are here for you and that you will solid work ethic, and the understanding of what it takes always remain a part of the UNBC community. to build character and to contribute to society long into the future. I encourage you to keep in touch with your alma mater at unbc.ca/alumni. You have proven your commitment to yourself, to the pride of your family and communities, and to your desire Sincerely, to make your mark in the world in ways that you enjoy.
Let me wish you all the very best of luck as you set the course for the next stage of your life adventure. I hope many of you will consider making Prince George your permanent home. Jennifer Young, BA, 2000 & BSW, 2007 Chair, Alumni Council of UNBC Once again, congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2019!
Mayor Lyn Hall City of Prince George A Message from A Message from A Message from the NCLGA Shirley Bond, MLA Mike Morris, MLA
On behalf of local governments I would like to extend my heartfelt Dear Graduates, across north central B.C., I offer congratulations to this year’s Congratulations to all of the 2019 graduates. Today is an exciting It is an honour to congratulate UNBC Graduates! day for all of you; the culmination each of you as we celebrate this of a time of hard work filled with momentous milestone that you Through your hard work and studying, classes and homework. have achieved today. As you join commitment you have achieved What you have accomplished is the UNBC Alumni who are now a remarkable goal. You should something to be proud of and making a positive impact in our be proud of yourself and know celebrated. city and province I wish you the that your friends, family, and the best in your future endeavors. greater community are proud of For those of you who now look to you, too. begin your careers or professions No matter what path you choose, here in British Columbia, there are I encourage each of you to I hope you have enjoyed UNBC, countless exciting opportunities pursue your passion, to work a time filled with challenges and especially here in the North. hard and remember that learning successes that will shape your Regardless of the decision you is a lifelong process. I hope that future, treasure those memories. make about where you choose to you will all recognize and take As you launch into your next work, I hope you have thoroughly advantage of opportunities that adventure, remember what you enjoyed your time at UNBC. come your way in the coming have accomplished, and let it help years and to enrich the lives of you step out of your comfort zone, Today is your day, and you should those around you. knowing you have the ability to be proud of yourself and your shape your own destiny. achievement. I wish each of you On behalf of the Province of continued success in your future British Columbia and my riding I encourage you to follow your endeavours and hope that today of Prince George-Mackenzie, dreams and passions here in holds special memories as you I extend my very best wishes northern B.C. Your knowledge, celebrate with family and friends. for the future and warmest energy and vision for the future congratulations. will be a welcome addition to our Sincerely, communities. Sincerely,
Wishing you great joy today and all the best for your future endeavors. Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George - Valemount Mike Morris, MLA Prince George - Mackenzie
Lara Beckett
7 | UNBC Convocation 2019 UNBC Senate Members
Senior Administration College of Arts, Social and Undergraduate Students Health Sciences Faculty Dr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell Sr. Members Mr. Zachary Fleck Chancellor Mr. Ethan Fredeen Dr. Sylvia Barton Ms. Helga Holler-Busch Dr. Daniel Weeks Dr. Robert Budde Mr. Steven Horianopoulos President and Vice Chancellor, and Mr. Clarence Hofsink Ms. Laura Parent Chair of Senate Ms. Gwen Keeler Ms. Sakshi Satish Dr. Tammy Klassen-Ross Dr. Dan Ryan Mr. R. Antonio Muñoz Gómez Provost and Vice President, Dr. Michael Murphy Graduate Students Academic Dr. Catherine Whalen Dr. Christine Ho Younghusband Ms. Kristen Hirsh-Pearson Dr. Geoff Payne (Vice Chair) Vice President, Research and Mr. Courtney Lawrence Graduate Programs College of Science and Ms. Ceyanna Meroniuk Management Faculty Ms. Nico Turner Dr. Shannon Wagner Members Interim Dean, College of Arts, Social & Health Sciences Dr. David Casperson Lay Senators Dr. Alina-Geta Constantin Dr. Erik Jensen Dr. Ian Hartley Mr. Dhruv Desai Interim Dean, College of Science Dr. Peter Jackson Ms. Andrea Palmer and Management Dr. Elie Korkmaz Mr. Mike Peterson Dr. Margot Mandy Ms. Cori Ramsay Dr. Mark Dale Dr. Thomas Tannert Dean, Regional Programs Dr. Roger Wheate WWNI Representative Ms. Lisa Haslett Director, Business Services and Faculty Members at Large Ms. Deanna Nyce Continuing Studies Dr. Balbinder Deo Mr. Bert Annear Dr. Julia Wimmers-Klick Regional Senators University Registrar and Secretary of Senate Ms. Laurey-Anne Roodenburg
UNBC Board of Governors
UNBC Board of Governors Mr. Mark Barnes Mr. Kapaldev Manhas Dr. Daniel Weeks Dr. Karin Beeler Ms. C.E. Lee Ongman President and Vice-Chancellor Mr. Timothy Carmack Dr. Kerry Reimer (Vice-Chair) Mr. Andrew Robinson Dr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell Sr. Mr. Aaron Ekman Mr. Garfield Staats Chancellor Ms. Olive Godwin Ms. Barbara Ward-Burkitt Ms. Furqana Khan Ms. Tracey Wolsey Board Chair Honorary Degree Recipients
Honorary degrees at UNBC are presented to individuals who display the highest levels of achievement in public service, the arts, business, politics, environmental stewardship, and community development. Prominent in their professions and in the community, UNBC recognizes those whose distinguished contributions add to the betterment of the University and society as a whole.
Dr. Jo-ann Archibald, John A. Brink Q’um Q’um Xiiem Ceremony 2 Ceremony 1
Jo-ann Archibald, Q’um Q’um Xiiem, from the Stó:lō John A. Brink came to Canada from Holland in 1965 with $25.47 in his and St’at’imc First Nations in British Columbia, pocket, a suitcase full of books, and a dream to build his own sawmill. Canada, is Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Education, University of British Columba (UBC). At 10 years later, through sheer determination and an unwavering UBC, she was the former Director of the First Nations dedication to his vision, John developed a detailed business plan in House of Learning, Associate Dean for Indigenous 1975, establishing a value-added manufacturing facility in Northern Education, and the Director of UBC’s Indigenous British Columbia named Brink Forest Products. 44 years later, John is Teacher Education Program (NITEP). She received still at the helm of Brink Forest Products, which is today is the largest a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree from the secondary wood manufacturing company in Canada and 13th largest University of British Columbia, and a Master of forest company in the province of British Columbia, employing in Education (M.Ed.) degree and Doctor of Philosophy excess of 400 people. (Ph.D.) degree from Simon Fraser University. Over a 45-year educational career, Jo-ann has been a As an industry leader, Brink is the longest serving director on the school teacher, curriculum developer, researcher, Council of Forest Industries, which represents the forest industry in university leader and professor. Jo-ann’s scholarship British Columbia. Brink is the founding president of the B.C. Council of relates to Indigenous knowledge systems, storywork/ Value-Added Wood Processors, which had eight associations across oral tradition, transformative education at all levels, B.C. and boasted 800 members. Indigenous educational history, teacher and graduate education, and Indigenous methodologies. From 1992- Brink is undoubtedly a visionary. Long before the current push in the 2019, Jo-ann edited an annual theme issue of the province to train tradespeople, Brink partnered with CNC, providing Canada Journal of Native Education (CJNE.). a necessary private sector contribution of $500,000 towards the purchase of a critically important building required for the program, Jo-ann is the author of numerous publications related establishing the John A. Brink Trades and Technology Centre. to Indigenous Education. Her book, Indigenous Storywork: Educating the Heart, Mind, Body, and Brink is well-known as a dedicated philanthropist, supporting hundreds Spirit published in 2008 by UBC Press continues to of charities and non-profit organizations in the community and across be used by students, academics, and teachers. This the globe. In addition to a successful business acumen, Brink is also a book focuses on the role of Indigenous stories and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) recipient, national level body builder storytelling for holistic learning, teaching, and research. and rides dressage on a weekly basis with his wife, Sharon.
In 2018, Jo-ann Q’um Q’um Xiiem, was appointed John A. Brink has succeeded against all odds and, at 78 years old, an Officer of the Order of Canada for her lifelong continues to run the Brink Group of Companies as CEO with the same contributions to advancing Indigenous education in incomparable passion and drive that he had 54 years ago when he K-12 and post-secondary education through policy, arrived in Prince George. The year has changed, but his fundamental programs, curricula, and research. pillars of success remain the same: attitude, passion and work ethic.
9 | UNBC Convocation 2019 Ceremony 1 | 9:30 a.m. College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences Programme
Introductary remarks Dr. Lisa Dickson | Orator University Excellence in Service Award Professor Dawn Hemingway Musical Interlude Dr. Dana Wessell Lightfoot
Processional University Excellence in Research Award Dr. Nathan Andrews Call to Order Talking Stick Bearer, Chief Clayton Pountney Governor General's Gold Medal Lheidli T'enneh Nation Ms. Shirley Giroux | Doctorate
O Canada Honorary Doctor of Laws Mrs. Dawn Zemoura Dr. Jo-ann Archibald Citation: Dr. Lisa Dickson Welcome Talking Stick Bearer, Chief Clayton Pountney Convocation Address Lheidli T'enneh Nation Dr. Jo-ann Archibald
Remarks Conferral of Degrees Dr. Daniel Weeks | President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Lisa Dickson | Orator
Installation of Valedictory Dr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell Sr. | Chancellor Mr. Emilio Caputo | Undergraduate
Presentation: Ms. Tracey Wolsey Alumni Welcome Address Oath of Office: Chief Clayton Pountney Ms. Jennifer Young Robing: Dr. Lee Keener Chair, Alumni Council of UNBC Induction: Dr. Daniel Weeks Register signing Recessional
Remarks Dr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell Sr. | Chancellor
Presentation of Awards:
Professor Emeritus Dr. Glen Schmidt Citation: Dr. Lisa Dickson
University Excellence in Teaching Award Dr. Jacqueline Holler Dr. Loraine Lavallee Dr. Chelsea Pelletier Dr. Farid Rahemtulla
University Excellence in Professional Practice Mentorship Stewardship Award Dr. John Sherry Gender Studies Michelle Dawn Yuris, Quesnel, BC Vice-President Lana Faye de Bastiani, Yellowknife, NT Research and Shedeka Taneka Richards, Mandeville, Jamaica Heather Rose Thomas, Calgary, AB Graduate Programs Victoria Urowoli Thomas-Oikerhe, The Degree of Master Dr. Geoff Payne Delta State, Nigeria of Science Interdisciplinary Studies Community Health Science
The Degree of Doctor of Katriona Siloen Auerbach, Prince George, BC Shayna Lane Dolan, Fort Nelson, BC Philosophy Melissa Noelle Penelope Johnson, Camlachie, ON Keith Aleksander Tedford, Prince George, BC Health Sciences Health Sciences Beibei Xiong, Prince George, BC James Gregory Chan, Kelowna, BC International Studies - “Lean Rapid Process Improvement Workshops: International Development an Economic Evaluation and Systematic Study of Employee Experience in a Healthcare Setting” James Njoroge Kimani, Kiambu, Kenya The Degree of Master of Science in Nursing Shirley Giroux, Williams Lake, BC International Studies - “'Like Being Pecked to Death by a Chicken' Re- Alexandra Paige Marleau, Smithers, BC silience and Work-Family Equilibrium in Teacher/ Regional Relations Mothers” Ebunoluwa Elizabeth Adefowokan, Family Nurse Practitioner Jessie Capri King, Prince Rupert, BC Lagos, Nigeria “Niit nüüyu gwa’a: Deconstructing Identities” Courtney Lee Bone, Prince George, BC The Degree of Master Stephanie Erin Eschak, Lake Cowichan, BC Julius Oshiomah Okpodi, Prince George, BC Esther Mina Ho, Vancouver, BC “Aging and Concerns for Lesbian, Gay, and of Education Rebecca Jane Irving, Prince George, BC Bisexual Older Adults in the North Region of Brit- Peternella Kerkhoff, Chilliwack, BC ish Columbia” Emily Sarah Leake, Vancouver, BC Counselling Megan Ann Newton, Beaverlodge, AB Romana Mihaela Pasca, Prince George, BC Stephanie Roberta Pfanner, Vernon, BC “Firefighter, Hostility, and Satisfaction with Life, Franco Bernard Smith Celli, Vancouver, BC Damian Adam Rawnsley, Peachland, BC Job, and Marital Relationship” Robbynne Brittany Drader, Prince George, BC Mariam Raad Salih, North Vancouver, BC Robert Nicolas Giardino, Kelowna, BC Bonnie Sue Urquhart, Prince George, BC Sage Tavira Goudsward, Prince George, BC “Incorporating Business Process Management, Sarah Diane Hilbert-West, Prince George, BC The Degree of Master Business Ontology and Business Architecture in Katrina Michelle Infanta, Prince George, BC a Medication Management Quality” Caitlin Suzanne Lamble, Prince George, BC of Social Work Lisette Suzanne LeBlanc, Prince George, BC Katherine Nicole Marchand, Prince George, BC Kara Leigh Brigden, Quesnel, BC Psychology Paul Charles Ernest Orchard, Edmonton, AB Chalace Marie Campbell, Red Deer, AB Amanda-Lee Ruth Rowe, Prince George, BC Ashley Jade Judge, Vernon, BC Domingos McKay Verde, Prince George, BC Richard Sherstan Sampson, Hazelton, BC Flint William Keil, Prince George, BC “Aboriginal Students Success in University: Self- Lorraine Therese Margaret Schembri, Jennifer Lynn Love, Kelowna, BC Determination and Cultural Orientation” Coquitlam, BC Kiara Sage McLean, Fauquier, BC Clayton Wayne Keith Wintemute, Wayne Charles Edward Mernickle, Penticton, BC Prince George, BC Adrienne Alexis Moya, Delta, BC The Degree of Master Deanna Wolf Ear, Lac La Hache, BC Andra Ariane Nadeau Jakobson, Nanaimo, BC Annazette Awele Patrice Ofulue, of Arts Prince George, BC Multi-Disciplinary Leadership Thomas Oikerhe, Prince George, BC Development Economics Hanhy Park, Oromocto, NB Amy Wyn Blanding, Prince George, BC Amanda Grace Sparkes, Terrace, BC Prudence Attah-Obeng, Prince George, BC Rachel Joy Foster Doddridge, Vancouver, BC Richard Darko, Kumasi, Ghana Sherrie-Lee Douglas, Prince George, BC Rosemary Ibironke Ipeayeda, LKJ, Nigeria Christina Denise Ingram, Roosevelt, Graduate Certificate Anthony Izuchukwu Okechukwu, United States Yayu Jiang, Guangzhou, China Ahiazu Mbaise, Nigeria Leading for Learning Sam Soroush Megan Safra Noble, Richmond Hill, ON Lisa Marie Scheck, Prince George, BC Maria Trujillo, Prince George, BC Jennifer Ann Parisian, Prince George, BC Disability Management Corina Jean White, Prince George, BC
Livia Antalova, Maple Ridge, BC Courage Zuliat Bonnefoy, Vernon, BC Special Education Amanda Kathryn Filkin, Toronto, ON Laura Grace Gabriel Krueger, Jennifer Lynn Atkinson, Grande Prairie, AB Sheboygan Falls, United States Heather Bennett, Prince George, BC Carolina Tomic, Penticton, BC Victoria Anne Comer, North Vancouver, BC Shelly Rae Dean, Calgary, AB Casey Alvina Derbyshire, Williams Lake, BC English Kristen Leigh Helfrich, Prince George, BC Kimberley Anne Jespersen, Quesnel, BC Adebayo James Coker, Lagos, Nigeria Kathleen Anne Marren, Prince George, BC Karla Marie Jarvis, Prince George, BC Kelly Dawn Russell, Calgary, AB Alexandra Ann Wagstaffe, Prince George, BC Shane Robert Sliziak, Port Coquitlam, BC Katie Eva Sommerfeld, Surrey, BC 11 | UNBC Convocation 2019 Darlene Joy Williamson, Grande Prairie, AB College of Arts, Social Joint Major in Environmental The Degree of Bachelor and Health Sciences Studies and Political Science of Education Jennifer Cynthia Baddeley, Prince George, BC Dr. Shannon Wagner Lukas Goodman Bennetto, Cranbrook, BC Kayla Nicole Baerg, Prince George, BC Catherine Marie Barrette, Terrace, BC RJay Natalino Berra, Prince George, BC The Degree of Bachelor First Nations Studies Shayla Jade Billy, Terrace, BC Mackenzie Marie Bouchard Hooker, of Arts - Honours Christina Janeen Bolton, Gitwinksihlkw, BC Prince George, BC Darcy Norbert Dennis, Lake Babine, BC Noelle Rosalind Bulleid, Thornhill, BC Marianne Marilyn Helena Guno, Nour Mohammed Chowdhury, History Gitlaxt'aamiks, BC Prince George, BC Lana Leon, Anahim Lake, BC Josiane Currer-Briggs, Gatineau, QC Emilio Giovanni Caputo, McBride, BC Christina Victoria Stanley, Kitsumkalum, BC Donna Michelle Dahl, Abbotsford, BC Hailey Roberta Massingham, Port Moody, BC Lydia Shirley Stephens, Laxgalts'ap, BC Anna Maria Kathleen Dawson, Quesnel, BC Jonathan Perry Doane, Terrace, BC The Degree of Bachelor Michele Patricia Dorval, Prince George, BC General Dagan Joseph Ducharme, Prince George, BC of Arts Joel Allan Ewald, Terrace, BC Katey May-Lyn Kokesch, Quesnel, BC Carolyn Tracy Ford, Charlottetown, NL Conan Tycho Winkelmeyer, Fort Nelson, BC Mercedes Sofia Raven Frost, Prince George, BC Anthropology and First Nations Rebecca Marion Greaves, Terrace, BC Joint Major in Global and Christine Gail Groll, Quesnel, BC Studies International Studies and Erin Nicole Haugland, Prince George, BC Kelsey Marie Hunter, Fraser Lake, BC Christa-Lynn Marie Flowers, Prince George, BC Political Science Pamela Joy Hutchins, Prince George, BC Teana Nicole Imbeau, Terrace, BC Anthropology and Political Emmanuel Koboi Drame, Passama, Liberia Cynthia Crystal Kirtzinger, Prince George, BC Science Kevin Eric Lalonde, Prince George, BC Global and International Aaron John Henry Larsen, Prince George, BC Joshua Erik Merritt, Ladner, BC Brandi Kate Lenglet, Surrey, BC Studies Jessica Jeanne Mailhot, Terrace, BC Leah Kathleen Lillian March, Dawson Creek, BC Anthropology Kelly Erin Culham-Erickson, Prince George, BC Kendra Lee Benson Mouland, Terrace, BC Sae Heem Kwon, Gumi, Christopher James Olivier, Prince George, BC Laura Doreen Pyke, Prince George, BC Republic of South Korea Devon Marie Paterson, Prince George, BC Patrick Alexander Smith, Hazelton, BC Yeva Lavonne Mattson, Prince George, BC Cheryl Jennifer Piddocke, Prince George, BC Colton Robert Rand, Dawson Creek, BC Joint Major in Economics Joint Major in History and River Wyatt Reise, Mackenzie, BC and Global and International Alyssa Rae Scott, Kitimat, BC Political Science Emily Kathryn Striker, Prince George, BC Studies Jackson Thomas Talbot, Yellowknife, NT Lyndsey Marie Froese Bodgener, Ashlee Marie Thiessen, Prince George, BC Brady Joshua Hiemstra, Prince George, BC Prince George, BC Erik Willem Mattheus Vliegenthart, Quesnel, BC Kaitlyn Marie Nebone, Prince George, BC Linda Ann Wilson, Terrace, BC Matthew Allan Nielsen, Prince George, BC Annice Louise Yeoman, Prince George, BC English and History Alexa Joy Phipps, Prince George, BC Antje von Seydlitz-Kurzbach, Smithers, BC Melanie Casandra Bellwood, Prince George, BC History The Degree of Bachelor of Joint Major in English and Maximilian Reginald Cadillac-Molson, Health Sciences - Honours Environmental Studies Prince George, BC Jessica Margaret Landry, Prince George, BC Karista Breanne Olson, Hazelton, BC Sarah Emily Leach, Fort St. James, BC Biomedical Studies Deidre Anne Pratt, Prince George, BC Joint Major in English Emily Ann Watt, Cayley, AB Molly Gabriella Jean Brawdy, Smithers, BC Thomas Jeffrey van Leeuwen, Winnipeg, MB Julia Margarit Emma Gyapay, Hay River, NT and History Robin Heatherlind Keahey, Prince George, BC Joint Major in International Matthew James Sargent, Quesnel, BC Elizabeth Kate McClenagan, Telkwa, BC Kevala Marie Van Volkenburg, Fort St. John, BC Halee Alice Maree Sturgeon, Prince George, BC Studies and Political Science Kirsten Leisa Ward, Prince George, BC Alexandra LaDonna Wiens, Vanderhoof, BC Janelle Lynn O'Meara, Francois Lake, BC Vanessa Laurea Wittstruck, Prince George, BC Community and Population Health - Aboriginal and Rural English Political Science Health Kelsey Dawn Barendregt, Smithers, BC Riley Wynne Brennan, Prince George, BC Ricki Danielle Burt, Quesnel, BC Mitchell Adam Carter, Prince George, BC Andrew Joseph Schulz, Fraser Lake, BC Felicity Louise Edzerza, Prince George, BC Conrad Anthony Rowlands, Chilliwack, BC Monica Kathrine Francis, Quesnel, BC Madelaine Rose Swift, Hazelton, BC Katie Gwen Hansen, Fort St. John, BC Priscilla Taw, Prince George, BC Ceyanna Leigh Meroniuk, Prince George, BC Teleena Lelani Rayne Whitwick, Samantha Hope Morey, Prince George, BC Prince George, BC Rory Wayne Aubrey Smith, Prince George, BC Mariah Victoria Snih, Prince George, BC Alexandra Caitlyn Tuttosi, Prince George, BC Megan Lauren Willms, Prince George, BC Satina Kaur Rai, Prince George, BC Danny Dayle Mathieu, Fort St. James, BC The Degree of Bachelor Nicole Lynn Ross, Prince George, BC Katelyn Janine McCallum, Burnaby, BC of Health Sciences Zachary Alyx Sohm, Kitimat, BC Shayna Reanne McCormick, Prince George, BC Amanda Marie Spurlock, Prince George, BC Alannah Paige McIntyre, Terrace, BC Alana Nicole Alison Tevely, Smithers, BC Austin Ruth Mercer, Sechelt, BC Biomedical Studies Ramanpreet Kaur Toor, Houston, BC Vanessa Leigh Mickey, Quesnel, BC Meranda Marie Milhomens, Thornhill, BC Fahad Naji Alibrahim Brittney Amuri Moore, Nanaimo, BC Colin James Appleby, Prince George, BC The Degree of Bachelor Kayla Brooke Mussell, Prince George, BC Alyson Lee Bannister, Salmon Arm, BC of Science in Nursing Ivy Wanjiru Muturi, Nairobi, Kenya Holly Rebecca Cherniwchan, Chilliwack, BC Erin Oliver-Beebe, Whitehorse, YT Samantha Jane Conway, Kelowna, BC Tope A Olorunosebi, Lagos, Nigeria Brandy Cheyenne Adams, Prince George, BC Britney Ann Fedun, Prince George, BC Nejveen Kaur Pannu, Delta, BC Rochelle Kate Roxas Agne, Ekaterina Filatov, Prince George, BC Cianna Maye Laura-Lyn Pawluk, Smithers, BC Malaybalay City, Philippines Brianna Meghan Germain, Prince George, BC Alexandra Gabrielle Pedersen, Quesnel, BC Rebeca Lorena Alvarez Martinez, Mackenzie, BC Jami Layne Guenther, Vanderhoof, BC Sara Lillian Pipe, Terrace, BC Aimee Irene Apsay, Prince George, BC Simran Kaur Jawanda, Terrace, BC Annie Eileen Sky Proctor, Terrace, BC Priya Preet Kaur Badial, Prince George, BC Sung Gi Jeong, Prince George, BC Jacqueline Alexis Purcha, Port Coquitlam, BC Sujata Star Barnard, Sioux Lookout, ON Clay Bose Kiiskila, Prince George, BC Tanveen Kaur Randhawa, Prince Rupert, BC Madison Paige Barton, Kelowna, BC Gabriele Alexis Lachapelle, Williams Lake, BC Shayleigh Madeline Rea, Cranbrook, BC Jenna Loreen Barwise, Prince George, BC Brenna Mae Mackay, Rossland, BC Samantha Joyce Riczu, Powell River, BC Zoe Ruth Bell, Terrace, BC Parmeet Kaur Mangat, Prince George, BC Christina Davine Rogers, Terrace, BC Victoria Ola Beram, Prince George, BC Joshua Raymond Mann, Telkwa, BC Joni Marie Ross, Terrace, BC Gurpreet Bhander, Prince George, BC Jeremiah Roy Mooney, Prince George, BC Shelby Rae Rud, Prince George, BC Robyn Nicole Bickford, Fort St. John, BC Elliot Otim Opio, Prince George, BC Jagraj Singh Sandhu, Prince George, BC Jorja Rayne Blake, Prince Rupert, BC Spencer Joseph Paolone, Rossland, BC Jessica Ashley Savard, Port Alberni, BC Phoebe Mae Bosschaart, Ottawa, ON Jared Cole Pritchard, Prince George, BC Robyn Marie Schmidt, Prince George, BC Danielle Clarita Bott, Prince George, BC Mitchell Cole Profeit, Prince George, BC Kelsey Skye Seath, Prince George, BC Darcie Elaine Burris, Quesnel, BC Victoria Maree Suzanne Rea, Fort St. John, BC Manpriya Kaur Shergill, Prince George, BC Adrienne Leslie Dawn Callaghan, Jillian Hayley Shore, Whitehorse, YT Shallah Marie Smeader, Kitimat, BC Prince George, BC Amanda Lynne Smith, Prince George, BC Nicole Cindy Marie Cannon, Fraser Lake, BC Sydney Elizabeth Sorokan, North Vancouver, BC Community and Population Nina Esther Chalifoux, Prince George, BC Emily Patricia Strobl, Prince George, BC Health - Aboriginal and Rural Jennifer Lisa Coleman, Prince George, BC Kristyna Marie Tomek, Quesnel, BC Amy Rose Crossan, Prince George, BC Katrina Marie Torio, Prince Rupert, BC Health Justina Ruth Crossan, Prince George, BC Sophia Linda Traber, Quesnel, BC Lauralee Mary Cruch, Prince George, BC Aliye Nevzat Tuzlak, Whitehorse, YT Carmen Angeleen Bennison, Fort St. James, BC Ann Marie Daley-Latreille, Quesnel, BC Alannah Odette Vetterl, Surrey, BC Kelsey Joyce Todd, Prince George, BC Mary Kate Dalla Lana, Prince George, BC Bethany May Wallis, Prince George, BC Miriam Abigail Day, Prince George, BC Bonnie Lynn Watkiss, Quesnel, BC Community and Population Tianna Sydney Tracy Deck, Prince George, BC Sarah Nicole Wiebe, Prince George, BC Ashlyn Paige Demelo, Kitimat, BC Emma Dawn Williams, Lillooet, BC Health - Environmental Health Michelle Domreis, Quesnel, BC Alyssa Rene Wilson, Quesnel, BC Hillary Jane Duke, Prince George, BC Alexis Michaela Wright, Quesnel, BC Lindsay Anne Albers, Quesnel, BC Brittney Amanda Eakin, Thornhill, BC Kristen Michelle Yawney, Prince George, BC Alexandria Carmen MacDonald, Valemount, BC Nicole Ann Egli, Vanderhoof, BC Alysa Brianne Zavaglia, Quesnel, BC Lianna Toopitsin, Prince George, BC Megan Michelle Ehlers, Penticton, BC Melissa May Elston, Quesnel, BC Steven Micheal Ferguson, Kelowna, BC The Degree of Bachelor The Degree of Bachelor of Alison Marie Franks, Duncan, BC Savannah Lee Freeman, Quesnel, BC of Social Work Science - Honours Jasdip Singh Garcha, Quesnel, BC Amanpreet Kaur Gill, Prince George, BC Daniela Magdalena Alvarado-Torres, Psychology Adelene Elizabeth Ginter, Prince George, BC Vancouver, BC Danielle Nicole Godeau, Prince George, BC Anita Dawn Andreychuk, Quesnel, BC Brian Jozef Gordon, Prince George, BC Stephanie Rachel Attachie, Fort St. John, BC Madeline Mae Doucette, Prince George, BC Shaunyce Tora Justyce Hanako Gray, Amrita Kaur Atwal, Vancouver, BC Joan Stuart Stephen, Prince George, BC Prince George, BC Travis Gordon Aucoin, Prince George, BC Brianna Christine Hanley, Prince George, BC Alexandria Loren Baker, Prince George, BC The Degree of Bachelor Courtney Lynn Hatley, Prince George, BC Tonja Louise Rose Belcher, Quesnel, BC Kourtney Leigh Hawkes-McMorrow, Jessica Kelly Marie Bereck, Prince George, BC of Science Prince George, BC Amrit Kaur Bhangoo, Vancouver, BC Christopher Dean Herron, Quesnel, BC Zoe Ruth Biggs, Vancouver, BC Jasmine Alida Hofsink, Vernon, BC Navneet Kaur Bindra, Richmond, BC Psychology Darby Gael Huston, Pugwash, NS Adam Christopher Buchanan, Prince George, BC Brett Dawn Jackson, Quesnel, BC Michael William Butler, Sydney, NS Ashley Bains, Prince George, BC Krista Lee Janssen, Prince George, BC Joslyn James Cartmell, Prince George, BC Chandler Willem Rene Blokland, Chantelle Betty Anne Jimenez, Rebekah Sarah Ann Coburn, Terrace, BC Prince George, BC Prince George, BC Chantel Brenda Darke, Brampton, ON Emily Anne Christensen-Sweeney, Paige Ebony-Hope Jones, Terrace, BC April Margaret Verna Davis, Fort St. John, BC Prince George, BC Natasha Akila Kassam, Abbotsford, BC Carrie Darcey Davis, Prince Rupert, BC Shannah Joy Conway Butcher, Karampreet Kaur, Abbotsford, BC Jean-Paul Du Plessis, Terrace, BC Prince George, BC Danielle Allyce Keiver, Powell River, BC Sydney Gillian Duncan, Port Moody, BC Leanne Elizabeth Ezedebego, Prince George, BC Arshdeep Kaur Khatra, Prince George, BC Ashley Rose Dwinnell, Dawson Creek, BC Kourtney Michelle Gunther, Prince George, BC Reilly Nicole Kluss, Terrace, BC Vanessa Leigh Eddy, Prince George, BC Courtney Madison Hawkins, Prince George, BC Monica Carol Susan Kurth, Terrace, BC Alicia Jane Elliott, Vancouver, BC Brooke Alexandra MacDonald, Andrew Blair Leighton, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Natasha Marie Evdokimoff, Vancouver, BC Prince George, BC Rachel Anne Litfin, Langley, BC Jason William Fowler Fitzpatrick, Saint John, NB Oluwafunmilayo Ogunniyi, Surrey, BC Lacey Jean MacPherson, Prince George, BC Jessica Dawn Gaus, Jakarta, Indonesia Neelam Kaur Pahal, Prince George, BC Hannah Delwyn Magee, Prince George, BC Jeralyn Leslie Giesbrecht, Williams Lake, BC Leah Jane Healey, Prince George, BC Angelina Stump, Alexis Creek, BC Jewel Adrienne Hill, Hamilton, ON Cherilyn Angelic Stump, Williams Lake, BC Jillian Denae Hooper, Smithers, BC Dayton Daine Stump, Williams Lake, BC Colleen Larissa Horawski, Quesnel, BC Lina Christina Williams, Alexis Creek, BC Jenna Elise Howells, Prince Rupert, BC Sang Joon Hwang, Seoul, Republic of South Korea Certificate Mariam Arsha Ibrahim, Vancouver, BC Lisa Dianne Jewell, Fort St. John, BC Jaime Marie Juister, Fort St. John, BC First Nations Language - Brittany Alexa Kennell, Edna, United States Nisga'a Shabnam Khatibijah, Coquitlam, BC Courtney Darlene Kirsh, Quesnel, BC Tanya Michelle Adams, Gitwinksihlkw, BC Rachel Lorna Klassen, Fort St. James, BC Jessica Rose Azak, Gitlaxt'aamiks, BC Samantha Taylor Lewis, Vernon, BC Karon Laurita McKay, Greenville, BC Christina Louise Luff, Quesnel, BC Shannon Elizabeth Mackay, First Nations Language - New Westminster, BC Bobbie-Jo Anne Macnair, Williams Lake, BC Tsilhqot'in Stephanie Marilyn Martin, Georgetown, ON Meghan Danielle McCabe, Nanaimo, BC Jaydon Jake Harry, Alexis Creek, BC Jennifer Lynn McComb, Prince George, BC Kimberley Kay McCormick, Smithers, BC Tyler Andrew Joshua McDonald, General First Nations Studies Bowmanville, ON Taylor Ann McLeod, Taylor, BC Samantha Thelma Gurney, Terrace, BC Rosalee Coral Christine Morgan, Terrace, BC Starnita Raven Nyce, Gitwinksihlkw, BC Telitha Anne Nielsen, Fort St. John, BC Breanne Hope Nyquist, Quesnel, BC Nisga'a Studies Nicole Diana Pearson, Quesnel, BC Kimberly Maxine Pedde, Prince George, BC Elsie Dorothy Campbell, Greenville, BC Rachelle Jenna Peterson, Quesnel, BC Hubert Walter Haldane, Laxgalts'ap, BC Lucia Clare Pickering, Vancouver, BC Crystal Jade Nadine Prince, Prince George, BC Marissa Dilia Printz, Terrace, BC Rural Nursing Liephea Prum, Vancouver, BC Hira Rashid, Prince George, BC Marilyne Carmen Tovar, Masset, BC Jasmyn Rose Reichert, Quesnel, BC Ashley Diane Margaret Rodgers, Quesnel, BC Andrea L Rogers-Bell, Fort St. John, BC Stephanie Kathleen Saleh, Prince George, BC Danica Diana Samija, Burnaby, BC Graduation lists shown in the program are correct Avneek Kaur Sanghera, Richmond, BC Amanda May Schulz, Williams Lake, BC at the time of printing. It may not contain a full Kassondra Jean Schwab, Mackenzie, BC list of graduates due to last minute changes and Jessica Ann Skerlak, Prince George, BC requested omissions. Theresa Mary Smith, Prince George, BC Keisha Alyssa Cassandra Stevens, Terrace, BC Carmen Michelle Stewart, Terrace, BC Jodi Lynne Vanderheide, Prince George, BC Gillian Marlys Venman, Kitimat, BC Lucy Ming Lou Wong, Vancouver, BC Anna Wai Kuen Young, Burnaby, BC Education Diploma
First Nations Language and Culture - Elementary Years
Kristy Leanne Alsop, Skidegate, BC Fallon Elizabeth Crosby, Skidegate, BC Jennifer Ella Cross, Skidegate, BC Melody Joy Gravelle, Skidegate, BC Melinda Evelyn Pick, Skidegate, BC Carla Michelle Russ, Skidegate, BC Erica Jean Ryan, Skidegate, BC Paula Marcella Varnell, Queen Charlotte, BC Diploma
First Nations Language - Tsilhqot'in
Donald Paul Gillaspie, Tsideldel, BC Sheila R Gilpin, Quesnel, BC Judy Gregg, Nimpo Lake, BC Ceremony 2 | 2:30 p.m. College of Science and Management Programme
Introductary remarks Convocation Address Ms. Jean Bowen | Orator Mr. John A. Brink
Musical Interlude Conferral of Degrees Ms. Jean Bowen | Orator Processional Valedictory Call to Order Ms. Raliat Abioye | Undergraduate Talking Stick Bearer, Chief Clayton Pountney Lheidli T'enneh Nation Alumni Welcome Address Ms. Jennifer Young O Canada Chair, Alumni Council of UNBC Mrs. Dawn Zemoura Recessional Welcome Talking Stick Bearer, Chief Clayton Pountney Lheidli T'enneh Nation
Remarks Dr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell Sr. | Chancellor
Remarks Dr. Daniel Weeks | President and Vice Chancellor
Presentation of Awards:
University Excellence in Professional Practice Mentorship Stewardship Award Dr. Ken Otter
University Excellence in Service Award Dr. Ian Hartley Dr. Lisa Wood
University Excellence in Research Award Dr. Gail Fondahl Dr. Jianbing Li
Lieutenant Governor's Medal Ms. Kasandra Johnny-Turbide | Undergraduate
Governor General's Silver Medal Mr. Ryley Jewsbury | Undergraduate
Honorary Doctor of Laws Mr. John A. Brink Citation: Ms. Jean Bowen
15 | UNBC Convocation 2019 Vice-President Nives Ramadani, Mackenzie, BC Natural Resources and Nicole Charmian Roeck, North Vancouver, BC Environmental Studies - Research and Bryan Allan Schultz, Prince George, BC Shane Aime Sienaert, Prince George, BC Environmental Science Graduate Programs Scott Brent Sitter, Prince George, BC Craig Smith, Williams Lake, BC Yimeng Chen, Ningbo, China Dr. Geoff Payne Justin Yau, Richmond, BC Nicholas Weste Dumaresq, Dartmouth, NS Wai Man Yeung, Vancouver, BC Rachel Whitney Hay, Nelson, New Zealand Saki Kondo, Saitama, Japan The Degree of Doctor Kai Dean Peetoom, Jasper, AB The Degree of Master of Lei Shen, Shijiazhuang, China of Philosophy Hadleigh David Thompson, Prince George, BC Engineering Ge Xu, Shaoxing, China Natural Resources and Aaron Batson Zwiebel, Salt Lake City, United States Environmental Studies Integrated Wood Design Tyler William Heal, Whitehorse, YT Natural Resources and Sina Abadzadesahraei, Prince George, BC Moritz Theo Kohler, Fernie, BC “Quantifying the Water Balance of Two Environmental Studies - Michael Joseph Kuziak, Lloydminster, AB Northeastern Boreal Watersheds, British Alex Schuirmann, Prince George, BC Forestry Columbia” Kai-Yi Wu, Taipei City, Taiwan Nichola Maria Gilbert, Prince George, BC Mohammad Reza Namaee “Experimental and Numerical Study of Local The Degree of Master of Scour Around Side-By-Side Bridge Piers Under Natural Resources and Ice Covered Conditions” Science Environmental Studies - Outdoor Recreation, Dominic Reiffarth, Prince George, BC “That's Phat: The Development and Evaluation of Biochemistry Conservation and Tourism Compound-Specific Stable Isotopes (CSSIs) of Very Long-Chain Fatty Acids (VLCFAs) as a Fatimat Almentina Ramos Shidi, Ribeirao Ian Maclean Curtis, Abbotsford, BC Sediment Tracing Tool in a Temperate Climate” Preto, Brazil Corbin Steven Black, Prince George, BC Bryan Chu Chwen Lim, Bayan Lepas, The Degree of Master Penang, Malaysia Victor Po-Land Liu, Prince George, BC of Arts Vicky Marie Myhre, Prince George, BC College of Science Belal Walid Tafech, Burnaby, BC and Management Natural Resources and Almas Yaqoob, Mandi Bahauddin, Pakistan Environmental Studies - Dr. Erik Jensen Environmental Studies Business Administration Yalda Ahmadi, Nanaimo, BC The Degree of Bachelor Stephanie Elizabeth Mullane Ruddock, Muhammad Irfan, Gujranwala, Pakistan Spencerville, ON of Applied Science Muhammad Umair Tahir, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan Natural Resources and Environmental Engineering Environmental Studies - Computer Science Tourism Thomas John Alger, Surrey, BC Tonito Anthony Ashiedu, Prince George, BC Danielle Ezilda Amaral, Surrey, BC Thomas Ruaridh Simpson Boswell, Timothy Liam Burkhart, Harrison, BC Sonal Bajaj, Delhi, India Gurpreet Singh Lakha Richmond, BC Jonathan Asante Nyantakyi, Kumasi, Ghana Tristin David Buchner, Langley, BC The Degree of Master of Sulochana Shanthini Rajendran, Graham Ben Fonseca, Vancouver, BC Tamil Nadu, India Laura Therese Abby Fredrickson, Terrace, BC Business Administration Hongyuan Shi, SanHe, China Ivo Milen Handjiyski, North Vancouver, BC Chad Michael Hopkins, Calgary, AB Jason Sidney Byron Alleyne, Burnaby, BC Kimberley June Hort, Cold Lake, AB Joseph Alfredo Aquino, Toronto, ON Mathematics Kamran Idrees, Whitehorse, YT Thomas Grant Bailey, Quesnel, BC Adem Salim Idris, Keren, Eritrea Andrea Corinne Born, Prince George, BC Brett Alan Kelly, Fort St. John, BC Kylie Joan Kerik, Grande Prairie, AB Chad David Cardoso, Richmond, BC Bashet Ullah, Prince George, BC Camilla Kong, Ancaster, ON Alain Ralph Iligan Cortes, Davao City, Philippines James Richard Koop, Fort St. John, BC Ace Rossell Coustol, Prince George, BC Natural Resources and Alanna Gabrielle MacDonald, Prince George, BC Erin Leigh Crocker, Edmonton, AB Environmental Studies - David Joseph Martin, Hudson's Hope, BC Antonia Arie Crossan, Prince George, BC Brittany Dawn Moore, Prince Rupert, BC Julie Ann Dhaliwal, Prince George, BC Biology Shawn Elliott Morrow, Penticton, BC Theolina Dimitrow, Vancouver, BC Lucas Jeffrey Pool, Vernon, BC Tracee Sharlyn Dunn, Vanderhoof, BC Ilsa A Griebel, Clavet, SK Kevin William Proctor, Port Edward, BC Kathleen Sarah Fyffe, Burnaby, BC Adam Daniel Clifford O'Dell, Weyburn, SK Alexander William Proskiw, Prince Rupert, BC Jeffrey Chun Fai Ha, Vancouver, BC Matthew Craig Scheideman, Grande Prairie, AB Candace Alexandra Quiban, Cold Lake, AB Jason Robert Hadath, 150 Mile House, BC Hannah Jane Sawatzky Sungaila, Erika Freya Ritter, Newmarket, ON Marian Joan Hands, Port Coquitlam, BC North Vancouver, BC Kevin Anthoni Romero Ronquillo, Delta, BC Alexandre Bueno Jungblut, Burnaby, BC Andrea Sainz Mapes, Mexico City, Mexico Bryan MacLean, Prince George, BC Elizabeth Rutherford Schaffenburg, Mitchell Jackson McCook, Saik'uz, BC Red Deer, AB Derek D Orr, Prince George, BC Huixian Song, Shaoyang, China Laila Potvin, Soda Creek, BC Esther Celine Te Linde, Calgary, AB Andrew Josef Thomas, Calgary, AB Jody Alexander Van Veen, Maple Ridge, BC Accounting and Human Human Resources Ming Hsuan Alice Wang, Toronto, ON Resources Management Management and Marketing
The Degree of Bachelor Brighten Yan-Hui Chiou, Prince George, BC Taylor Elise Bysouth, Burns Lake, BC of Arts Accounting and Marketing Human Resources Management Environmental Studies Mason David Wong, Williams Lake, BC Deryn Adrian Bors, Kitimat, BC Kasandra Mae Johnny-Turbide, Accounting Dalyce Cora Eyford, Prince George, BC Prince George, BC Co-Operative Education Brandon Alexander Lechkobit, Evangelos Loukas, Athens, Greece Prince George, BC Sam Umber Adrienn Wall, Prince George, BC Marcus Donald Ross MacKay, Terrace, BC Kyle Steven Middlemiss, Prince George, BC Katherine Jean Newton, Burnaby, BC Geography Megan Rose Winia, Prince George, BC Accounting Holly Maureen Brown, Quesnel, BC International Business Joan Marie Hesselgrave, Quesnel, BC Abdullah Ali A Alshuaibi, Qassim, Saudi Arabia Melissa Elizabeth Anne Barna, and Marketing Prince George, BC Nature-Based Tourism Madison Brianna Biddulph-Thompson, Prince Emily Victoria Der, Prince George, BC Management George, BC Ethan Mouland, Kitimat, BC Eric Nicolas Gebert, Prince George, BC Theo Delignieres, Prince George, BC Daniel Peter Goodey, Langley, BC International Business Robert Baxter Fiorella, Ridgeville, ON Amanda Jean Latos, Grande Prairie, AB Stuart Lloyd, Prince George, BC Austin Perry Maurice Chandler, Wenatchee, Public Administration and Michael Anthony Maksymiec, Fort St. John, BC United States Matthew Blaine McMath, Williams Lake, BC Lewin Wimmers, Prince George, BC Community Development Finance and General Business Marion Rose Madeline Erickson, Nak'azdli, BC Marketing Vasiliki Louka, Athina, Greece George Karnouskos, Smithers, BC James Agyeman, Brampton, ON Alexandria Rose Nikal, Hazelton, BC Dylan Phillip Aldred, Prince George, BC The Degree of Bachelor of Francesco Giuseppe Bartolillo, Calgary, AB Finance and International Jiajing Chen, Guangzhou, China Commerce - Honours Zhen Lu, Vancouver, BC Business Chance Cayden Morrow, Prince George, BC Douglas Vernon Swank, Terrace, BC Accounting and Finance Dylan Charles Ellison, Prince George, BC Benjamin Matthew Walls, White Rock, BC Karnjit Jassal, Quesnel, BC Finance and Marketing The Degree of Bachelor Guillaume Maurice Andre Joseph Crepault, The Degree of Bachelor Gatineau, QC of Planning of Commerce Patrick Michael John Kurek, Terrace, BC Sydney Kathrine Frances Redpath, Natural Resources Planning Prince George, BC Accounting and Finance Navdeep Kaur Toor, Surrey, BC Daniel Andres Hanhausen Legorreta, Mexico City, Mexico Saeed Mohammed S Alsahaf, Finance Matthew James Rempel, Denman Island, BC Prince George, BC Adrian Christopher Smith, Prince George, BC Sara Arshad, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Hussain Adnan H Alaradi, Saihat, Saudi Arabia Dean JM Taylor, Georgetown, ON Simon Malachi Bach, Vanderhoof, BC Hayden-James Massimo Berra, Amritpal Singh Bhathal, Prince George, BC Prince George, BC Cam Leo Bilodeau, Prince George, BC Mohammad Darwish, Prince George, BC The Degree of Bachelor Owens Emma-Okah, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria Kesen Han, Ruian, China Madison Lynn Emmond, Prince George, BC Aidan Mitchell Klein, Terrace, BC of Science - Honours Kylie Danielle Erb, Summerland, BC Zhi Cheng Liu, Vancouver, BC Christopher Thomas Holmes, Williams Lake, BC Cole James Morris, Prince George, BC Biochemistry and Molecular Marysa Marie Kaitland Hong, Prince George, BC Benjamin John Potter, Cochrane, AB Abdullah Khalid, Surrey, BC Biology and Psychology Jeremy Julius Howard Komlos, Prince George, BC General Business and Human Aashka Nirav Jani, Prince George, BC Di Luo, Prince George, BC Resources Management Nicholas Matteo Potskin, Prince George, BC Biochemistry and Molecular Xin Qiu, Ganzhou, China Kaysha Neena Madhok, Fort St. James, BC Mierie Kaur Sabbarwal, Quesnel, BC Biology Ekamdeep Sekhon, Prince Rupert, BC Huynh Chan Tran, Smithers, BC General Business Raliat Oyekemi Abioye, Brampton, ON Ann Thu Duong, Prince George, BC Trevor Daniel Fuson, Prince George, BC Parleen Kaur Pandher, Terrace, BC Accounting and General Kody Adrianus Neid, Terrace, BC Business Joshua Daniel Sewell, Prince George, BC
Daniel DeCastro Garcia, Prince George, BC Colette Marie Plasway, Burns Lake, BC Shayna Justine Ali Sales, Quesnel, BC 17 | UNBC Convocation 2019 Biology Tyler Marshall Winther, Prince Rupert, BC Natural Resources Nicole Anais de Blois, Quesnel, BC Management - Outdoor Alicja Marie Muir, Aurora, ON Ivy Evergreen Strother, Vernon, BC Recreation and Conservation Kenna Marie Sweet, Kitimat, BC Computer Science Ashley Lynn Bradley, Prince George, BC Colton Ryan Aarts, Dawson Creek, BC Joshua Robert Fouillard, Calgary, AB Environmental Science Dylan Cesar Calado, Kitimat, BC Joël Lavigueur, Montreal, QC Colin James Donald, Prince George, BC Alivia Pallena Cavallin, Smithers, BC Timothy Robert Hillier, Broomfield, United States Ryley Arthur Jewsbury, Prince George, BC Natural Resources Colton Fredrick John Kenney, Quesnel, BC Management - Wildlife Natural Resources Michael Peter Kowal, Prince Rupert, BC and Fisheries Management - Wildlife Aja Mikala Nagel, Prince George, BC and Fisheries Jared Michael Przybylski, Dawson Creek, BC Matthew Joseph Belanger, Wallaceburg, ON Jiangtao Qiu, LiShui, China Milo Thomas Bookout, Rolla, United States Morgan Henry Conrad, Tofield, AB Erik W.T. Searle, Delta, BC Isabelle Taylor Bourque, Prince George, BC Rui Song, Beijing, China Kai Michel Breithaupt, Carcross, YT Ayla Catherine De La Torre Wickham, James Robert Douglas Goudreau, Physics and Mathematics Prince George, BC Topley Landing, BC Garrett Brett Willson, Prince George, BC Ella Tracy Haines, Blairmore, AB Hunter Graeme Lowe, Prince George, BC Riley James Wium, Prince George, BC Torry Riley Hoffos, 150 Mile House, BC Shea Dallas Zsombor, Golden, BC Rebecca Linda Danielle Jones, Red Deer, AB Physics Franz Lucas Kirschbaum, Chetwynd, BC Environmental Science Michael Robert Leong, Prince George, BC Bradley D Price, Prince George, BC Mark Christopher Lozer, Oakville, ON Jason Andrew Reich, Vernon, BC Axel Brian Chore, Cranbrook, BC Megan Nendze, Newbrook, AB Caleb Mark Sample, Parksville, BC Sara Elizabeth Darychuk, Mission, BC Dallas Nico Nikal, Witset, BC Christopher James Sedlock, Prince George, BC Alaina Luisa Neves Fontes, Kitimat, BC David Robert Powe, Moose Jaw, SK Van Russel Kingsley, Vanderhoof, BC Jeremie Paul Roy, Edmonton, AB Braedan Augustine Roberts, Prince George, BC Steven Frederick Watson Ryan, The Degree of Bachelor Kasey Leigh Rogers, Spruce Grove, AB Prince George, BC Summer Mary Aleda Schulte, Terrace, BC Serena Stanisavljevic, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC of Science Alexandras Meghan Terrick, Taber, AB Lindsay Ann Thiessen, Winnipeg, MB Forest Ecology and Emily Ann Thomas, Prince George, BC Biochemistry and Molecular Management Stephanie Violetta Toninato, Prince George, BC Biology Sarah Michelle Wutzke, Cara Jane Gillis, Sydney, NS Rocky Mountain House, AB Brennan Theodore Bantle, Kitimat, BC Sebastian Andreas van Leeuwen-Steghaus, Keith Angela Sarcaoga Benito, Calgary, AB Prince George, BC Integrated Joshua John Bleackley, Prince George, BC Megan Clare Kinley, Invermere, BC Wildlife and Fisheries Hyein Choi, Suwon, Republic of South Korea Kara Dawn Weeber, Terrace, BC Martha Jessica Giesbrecht, Prince George, BC Jillian Grace Bisaro, Fruitvale, BC Kate Eveelen Hamilton, Prince George, BC Brittney Lauren Reichert, Airdrie, AB Julian Osete Lao, Fort St. John, BC Joint Major in Mathematics Rioghnach Marie Steiner, St. John's, NL Megan Anne Lutz, Dawson Creek, BC and Physics Tammie Mae Windsor, Fort St. John, BC Nicole Kaur Mann, Terrace, BC Nicole Danielle Chaylene McDonald, Melissa Lynn Fraser, 150 Mile House, BC Prince George, BC Kavita Parmar, Prince George, BC Katherine Carmel Preston, Prince George, BC Mathematics Jesse Cameron Rake, Prince George, BC Neil Johnmer Ramirez, Prince George, BC Theran Joseph Bassett, Dawson Creek, BC Graduation lists shown in the program are correct Nicholas Anthony Furtado, Kitimat, BC Jeslene Kaur Sandhu, Prince George, BC at the time of printing. It may not contain a full Galen Michael Seilis, 100 Mile House, BC list of graduates due to last minute changes and Michael Ashlin Simmons, Freeport, Bahamas Natural Resources requested omissions. Tanelle Brooke Smith, Prince George, BC Management - Forest Ecology Ketra Lua Suhan, New Hazelton, BC Samantha Sarah Unger, Burns Lake, BC and Management Cynthia-Leeanne Rosemary Van Dykhuizen, Quesnel, BC Nathanial Francis Atkinson, Mackenzie, BC Seohee Won, Mokpo, Republic of South Korea Carolyn Brianna Brochez, Burns Lake, BC Amanda Margaret Yonkman, Williams Lake, BC Jesse Norman Chamberlain, 100 Mile House, BC Ariel Sky Zacharias, Williams Lake, BC Anna Lisa Craig, Lac La Hache, BC Tiana Jennifer Hooker, Smithers, BC Adam Kunnas, St. Paul, AB Biology Eric Arthur Roger Lamothe, Prince George, BC Jason Douglas Lieuwen, Houston, BC McKenna Kate Dolbec-Edmand, Valemount, BC Taylor Lynn Mang, Nanoose Bay, BC Nina Lynn Grigat, Valemount, BC Megan Taylor Spooner, Prince George, BC Xena Kennedy King, Banff, AB Elizabeth Catherine Alice Wass, Victoria, BC Misato Villar Kondo, Hudson's Hope, BC Shelby Elizabeth Meaney, Prince George, BC Lauren Roslyn Monroe, McBride, BC Neil Graham Pilgrim, St. Anthony, NL Shailina Rhianne Sarrazin, Prince George, BC Grant Wesley Usick, Newdale, MB Ryan Walter Van Dijk, Vanderhoof, BC Regional Celebration of Graduates
Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Institute
Monday, June 3, 2019
1:00pm Ts’oohl Ts’ap Memorial Hall Ts’oohl Ts’ap Ave Gitwinksihlkw, B.C.
Northwest Campus
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
2:00pm R.E.M. Lee Theatre 4920 Straume Ave Terrace B.C.
4:15pm (reception) 4837 Keith Ave Terrace B.C.
South-Central Campus
Thursday, June 6, 2019
11:00am CNC UNBC Campus S100 - 100 Campus Way Quesnel B.C.
Peace River-Liard Campus
Friday, June 7, 2019
7:00pm Northern Grand Hotel 9830 100 Ave Fort St. John B.C.
Vancouver
Sunday, June 9th, 2019 1:00 pm Langara College, Theater Room A130 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver B.C.
19 | UNBC Convocation 2019 The Coat Of Arms Academic Costume and Regalia The University’s Coat of Arms is comprised of several elements. The shield, which is divided into UNBC’s colours of green and gold, contains three Distinctive academic costume has been worn in elements. The open book, which is a traditional universities since their inception some 1,000 years symbol of learning, is flanked by two ravens, which ago. Until recently, such costume was worn as are hardy, resident birds of the North and of open part of the everyday life of the University. Indeed, spaces. Ravens are symbols of wisdom in some members of the faculty recollect firm instructions First Nations traditions, and are recognized as in their student days to wear gowns to tutorials, among the most intelligent birds by ornithologists. examinations and formal dinners. The gown, hood Below these elements is a young coniferous tree and mortarboard are the basic items of academic with roots that symbolizes growth, and represents regalia and originally had practical functions. The both the dominant flora of the North and the hood was specifically created to be pulled over the backbone of the northern economy. head to provide protection from inclement weather. Along with the rest of the costume, it now has The crest is created from a wreath surmounted more of a symbolic function, and indicates through by the maple leaf, symbolizing Canada; dogwood its colours, trim and lining the degree and the flowers, symbolizing British Columbia; and university giving the award. Gold and green, being snowflake crystals, symbolizing the North. The the University of Northern British Columbia colours, crest is a salmon, which is the symbol on the base feature widely on the academic costumes. of the University’s mace/talking stick, and is used there as an indication of all the people of the region. The salmon was created by Ron Sebastian of New PhD Hazelton specially for the Coat of Arms. green & gold
To the left of the shield is a Kermode bear, a rare MA white MSW citron BHSc silver subspecies of the black bear found only in the MBA blue BA white BPl gold northwest region of British Columbia. To the right MEd light blue BComm blue BSc gold of the shield is the woodland caribou, a distinctive MEng orange BASc scarlet BScN apricot MNRES lavender BEd light blue BSW citron mammal of the central interior and northeast MSc gold BFA fuchsia region. Each carries a wreath comprised of conifer branches with cones, again indicating a definitive element of much of northern British Columbia.
The compartment is the base on which the Chief amongst the elements of University regalia supporters stand. The Kermode stands among is the Mace. In the European tradition, the Mace mountains and trees, which are distinctive of much is the most important symbol of authority. In early of the region. To the right is a wheat field, distinctive medieval times, a mace was a formidable weapon of the Peace River region. Beneath the mountains – a rod with a spiked ball at the end – used to and wheat field is a depiction of the ocean and defend a king, baron, or bishop. Over the years, orca, indicative of the Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte the martial requirements gradually declined, and Islands) and coastal regions. The orca was also the Mace evolved into a symbol. In universities, it created by Ron Sebastian. now symbolizes the authority of the Chancellor to award degrees; only in its presence can degrees be The motto, En cha huná (pronounced “enn cha conferred. You will also note that at the beginning huhNAH”), is a saying of the Dalkelh elders, with of the recession (exit procession), the Mace, as It’s an interpretation of the direct translation that tradition decrees, is “brandished,” and precedes is he/she also lives. The saying would be used the Chancellor out of the hall. The University by an Elder when reminding someone who is of Northern British Columbia Mace is unique in critical of another that the individual is also a living combining the ancient European tradition with the being, with a voice and a viewpoint. The motto First Nations’ tradition of the Talking Stick, which encapsulates much of the spirit of academic is used both as a symbol of authority and the right freedom, respect for others, and the willingness to to speak. It was carved, as were the Ceremonial recognize different perspectives. Chairs, by Ron Sebastian. Ceremonial Items
Talking Stick Ceremonial Banner
The talking stick includes 14 Measuring 17 feet long by eight feet wide, and depicting a wolf, this traditional crests, which represent unique design was specially created for the University of Northern British all of the First Nations clans of Columbia by Lee Edenshaw, Jr. and his family. The Edenshaw family Northern British Columbia. They comes from the Village of Skedans in Skedans in Haida Gwaii (Queen are, from top to bottom, Wolf, Charlotte Islands). Black Bear, Beaver, Wolverine, Caribou, Mountain Goose, Frog, Thunderbird, Raven, Fireweed, Killer Whale, Grouse, Owl, and Ceremonial Chairs Eagle. The human face situated in the center represents all peoples. The talking stick rests in a base of The chairs include, at top and bottom, a human mask and sun, red cedar, carved in the form of representing mankind, in particular, students and counsellors. The a salmon. other symbols again represent the various First Nation peoples in the University’s region.
The Chancellor’s chair (left) includes representations of the thunderbird, frog, beaver, grouse, fireweed, owl, eagle, and killer whale, with armrests carved in the shape of a wolf.
The President’s chair (right) includes representations of the grizzly bear, wolf, caribou, black bear, crow, frog, moose, and mountain goose, with armrests carved in the shape of a raven.
The ceremonial chairs, talking stick, and base stand were carved in 1992 by Ron Sebastian.
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Acknowledgements
Sincere thanks to the many volunteers, faculty, and staff who made this event the success it is. Special acknowledgement to the following for their contribution to a successful Convocation:
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