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Vancouver Island University
CONVOCATION PROGRAM
June 6 & 7 • 2 0 1 1
The Candidate Degree Oath
Th e Chance llor ad d r e ss e s th e can d i date s: Will each of you accept the degree to which you are entitled, with its inherent rights and privileges and the responsibility and loyalty which it implies?
Each can d i date r e pli e s: I accept this degree, with its inherent rights and privileges and the responsibility and loyalty which it implies.
1 Message from the Chancellor
Congratulations Graduates,
You have achieved an important milestone in your life and I am proud of each one of you.
I encourage you to step out into the world with the knowledge and skill you have acquired at VIU and make it a better place. You represent the very best of what we do at Vancouver Island University. Education is the foundation that brings about personal development and growth within people and is the key to healthy economies and community sustainability.
VIU is an organization that is focused on the success of students and communities. It is this strong sense of purpose that will continue to guide our decision making and shape the direction of VIU for many decades.
To the learners and the communities that continue to support the efforts of Vancouver Island University, thank you. You are the truest measure of our success. We exist to serve and support you, and look forward to continuing to do so well into the future.
I would like to congratulate Dr. Ralph Nilson and Board Chair Mike Brown for their vision and leadership. Together with the dynamic team of professionals working at VIU, our university is undertaking remarkable work in research, program development, economic and social development, Aboriginal engagement and cultural enrichment. I believe that these are the critical elements that will shape the coastal communities of Vancouver Island well into the future.
Graduates once again, I am proud to offer each of you my sincerest congratulations.
Sincerely,
Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Chancellor
2 Message from the President
Congratulations VIU Graduates,
Today marks the end of one journey and the beginning of the next.
I hope your time at Vancouver Island University (VIU) has been full of challenge and discovery. You entered our doors with a goal in mind and today you are celebrating the achievement of that goal along with your fellow graduates. Take pride in the fact that your hard work and commitment has paid off and will now allow you to succeed and move forward with confidence.
You will forever be a part of the Vancouver Island University family. I encourage you to stay connected to VIU and your peers through our alumni association. This global network of professionals will continue to support, encourage and inspire you throughout your career and in your future educational pursuits.
The future holds many opportunities for our graduates. Embrace these opportunities knowing that you are armed with an excellent education that will support you as you make important contributions to your community and the world. I also urge you to apply the education and knowledge you have acquired at VIU to become an active and engaged global citizen.
On behalf of the Board of Governors, the Senate, the Administration at VIU and our faculty, congratulations, we are all very proud of you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ralph Nilson President and Vice-Chancellor
3 Vancouver Island University Convocation
Monday, June 6, 2011
2:30 pm
Acad e m ic Proce ss ion
Sn u n eym uxw We lcom e
O Canada
Maste r of Ce r e mon i e s We lcom e Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services
Gr e eti ng s from Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity Pr e s i d e nt Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor
Pr e s e ntation of Gove r nor Ge n e ral Acad e m ic Gold Me dal – Rod n ey Pe r rau lt, Maste r of Ed ucation i n Ed ucational Lead e r s h i p Dr. David Witty, Vice-President, Academic and Provost
Vale d ictory Ad d r e ss Sarah Joy Wilson, Bachelor of Education
Can d i date Deg r e e Oath Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor
Con fe r r i ng of Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity Deg r e e s Bachelor of Education Master of Education in Educational Leadership Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Rece ss ional Reception to follow at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Newcastle Lobby
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to pianist Sarah Wood, vocalist Katelin Bowes, and piper Wade Calder
4 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Vancouver Island University Convocation
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
10:00 am
Acad e m ic Proce ss ion
Sn u n eym uxw We lcom e
O Canada
Maste r of Ce r e mon i e s We lcom e Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services
Gr e eti ng s from Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity Pr e s i d e nt Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor
Gr e eti ng s from Un ive r s ity of He rtfor d s h i r e Dr. Christopher Brown, Business School Knowledge Transfer Leader
Pr e s e ntation of Di sti ng u i s h e d Alu m n i Awar d – Ch e f Be r nar d Casavant Ken Harper, Instructor, Culinary Arts program
Convocation Ad d r e ss Chef Bernard Casavant
Pr e s e ntation of Gove r nor Ge n e ral Acad e m ic Si lve r Me dal – Lor i-An n Sh i b i s h, Bach e lor of Tou r i s m Manag e m e nt Dr. David Witty, Vice-President, Academic and Provost
Vale d ictory Ad d r e ss Lori-Ann Shibish, Bachelor of Tourism Management
Can d i date Deg r e e Oath Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor
Con fe r r i ng of Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity Deg r e e s Bachelor of Tourism Management Bachelor of Hospitality Management Bachelor of Business Administration Master of Business Administration Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection
Rece ss ional Reception to follow at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Newcastle Lobby
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to pianist Sarah Wood, vocalist Katelin Bowes, and piper Wade Calder
This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 5 Vancouver Island University Convocation
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
2:30 pm
Acad e m ic Proce ss ion
Sn u n eym uxw We lcom e
O Canada
Maste r of Ce r e mon i e s We lcom e Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services
Gr e eti ng s from Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity Pr e s i d e nt Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor
Pr e s e ntation of Outstan d i ng Se rvice Awar d – Dr. Mar s hall Sou le s Dr. Naava Smolash, Instructor, Simon Fraser University
Convocation Ad d r e ss Dr. Marshall Soules
Vale d ictory Ad d r e ss Ian Caplette, Bachelor of Arts
Can d i date Deg r e e Oath Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor
Con fe r r i ng of Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity Deg r e e s Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Interior Design Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
Rece ss ional Reception to follow at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Newcastle Lobby
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to pianist Sarah Wood, vocalist Katelin Bowes, and piper Wade Calder
6 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Honorary Awards
The awarding of honorary awards is intended to encourage food and working the area farmers and producers to a standard of excellence and innovation which is exemplary present simple honest food. to students, faculty and staff. Award winners have exhibited He is a former board member of the Provincial BC a record of outstanding distinction and achievement in one Restaurant and Food Association and now sits as Director of the following areas: of BC Culinary Tourism Society that promotes true dining ∙∙Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizes the experiences in the province. outstanding accomplishments of living Vancouver Island Prior to joining Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel and Villas University alumni who have earned provincial or national as Executive Chef, he worked as Executive Sous Chef at the prominence as a result of their exceptional professional Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, Opening Executive Chef achievements and/or service to society; at the Chateau Whistler Resort, and with his wife Bonnie, ∙∙Alumni Horizon Award, recognizes the outstanding owned and operated his self-titled Chef Bernard’s Café in achievements of Vancouver Island University alumni early Whistler, before arriving in the Okanagan as Executive Chef in their careers (within 10 years of receiving a credential of the Sonora Room Restaurant at Burrowing Owl Estate from VIU); and Winery in 2007. ∙∙Vancouver Island University Outstanding Although Chef Bernard has cooked for prime ministers and Service Award, recognizes outstanding service to movie stars, a prince and princess, celebrities and business Vancouver Island University made over a number of tycoons, he feels strongly about mentoring young talent years. Past and current employees of VIU and alumni are and inspiring young chefs to fulfill their dreams. He shares not excluded from being nominated for this award. his love of fresh, locally rooted cuisine and takes great pride in seeing his protégées thrive under his leadership. He 2011 Di sti ng u i s h e d Alu m n i awar d continues his commitment to the growth and flourishment – Executive Chef Bernard Casavant of the next generation of great chefs as Judge for the BC Born and trained in BC, Apprenticeship Trade Certification exams. Chef Bernard’s cooking career began with 2011 Outstan d i ng Se rvice Awar d encouragement from his – Dr. Mar s hall Sou le s grandmother. She instilled Dr. Marshall Soules joined a strong work ethic in the the Malaspina community young chef, along with in 1987 as a member of the the passion for respecting English department, and food and the people who spent over two decades produce it. sharing his gifts as an Chef Bernard completed educator with generations the Culinary Arts Program of students. Soules is at Malaspina College in known as a professor who 1976, and at graduation inspires his students to was recognized as the most stretch their imaginations outstanding student in the and their critical faculties. program. He received his Soules is often described Certified chef de Cuisine as a true renaissance man. In addition to over 20 academic certification in 1986, one of the inaugural chefs in Canada publications and countless public presentations, his art and to complete the exam. Among his culinary achievements, photography have appeared on display and in publications Chef Bernard is a founding board member of Exclusively across Canada and the U.S., and his music and writings BC, and charter member of Farm Folk, City Folk, further about music are respected by jazz theorists and musicians demonstrating his commitment to eating locally grown across the country.
This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 7 In 1994, Soules completed his Ph.D. at Rutgers on the theme of improvisation in the arts. After completing his Ph.D. o work, Soules is best known for his role in founding VIU’s thriving Media Studies department, which now offers both Hi stor ical Li st of a Minor degree in Media Studies and a BA major in Digital Honorary Awar d s Media Studies. It’s an innovative blended degree that offers students a balance between media critique and media George deLure Outstanding Service Award, 2003 production skills. Dr. Bill Pennell Outstanding Service Award, 2004 In addition to chairing the Media Studies Department Edwin Johnston Distinguished Alumni Award, 2005 from 1998 to 2008, Marshall became director of the Media Dr. Chris Wipps Alumni Horizon Award, 2005 Research Lab in 2003, where he and research assistants Linda Love Outstanding Service Award, 2005 supported faculty work in the digital humanities, produced conferences on filmmaking, art exhibits, and workshops at Alison Keple Alumni Horizon Award, 2006 the University of Victoria. Patricia Johnston Outstanding Service Award, 2007 In 2007, Marshall was awarded a Social Sciences and Dr. Aaron R. Jex Distinguished Alumni Award, 2007 Humanities Research Council grant for the Canada-Cuba Robert Lane Outstanding Service Award, 2008 Image Dialogue project, which he continues to develop Terence Fitzgerald Distinguished Alumni Award, 2009 with colleagues in Cuba. Dr. Tanya Griffiths Alumni Horizon Award, 2009 Soules retired from VIU in 2009 after 22 years of service. He Shirley Goldberg Outstanding Service Award, 2009 is currently writing a book for Edinburgh University Press called Media, Persuasion, and Propaganda, working on Rebekah Shoop Alumni Horizon Award, 2010 photography projects, doing community development Ross Somerville Distinguished Alumni Award, 2010 work in Ladysmith, and enjoying time spent with his wife Warren Erhart Distinguished Alumni Award, 2011 Donna, daughter and granddaughter.
Valedictorians
Sarah Joy Wilson, Bachelor of Education Lori-Ann Shibish, Bachelor of Tourism Ian Caplette, Bachelor of Arts Management
8 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Vancouver Island University Convocation Symbols
Regalia Mace Like most universities in North America, the regalia worn by During the Middle Ages, the metal-clad wooden mace was an Vancouver Island University’s degree students is unique to effective weapon in battle. As newer and more powerful arms the university and representative of their area of study. While were developed, its military significance diminished, and it was the styles of the gowns worn by each degree credential are transformed into a symbol of authority. Today, the ceremonial similar, the Bachelor’s gown has closed sleeves and the Master’s mace is used in many government assembly locations, such as gown has open sleeves. The degree hood’s colour indicates the British and Canadian Houses of Parliament, and is carried the graduate’s program or area of study. The Bachelor’s degree before ecclesiastical dignitaries and in university ceremonies hood is edged in white and the Master’s degree hood is lined such as this. in grey. The Master of Business Administration degree hood is The mace used for VIU’s convocation was designed and similar to the one used by the University of Hertfordshire in the created by retired art instructor John A. Charnetski in 1994. The United Kingdom, with whom VIU originally offered its first MBA metre-long mace is made of stainless steel and gold-plated programs. cast bronze. It features four guardian eagles and enameled Vancouver Island University has selected the following colours medallions bearing VIU’s coat of arms and arbutus emblems. At for their degree hoods: the convocation ceremonies, the mace is carried by a retiring Bachelor of Arts – red; member of academic faculty or administration to honour his or Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care – purple; her contribution to Vancouver Island University. Bachelor of Business Administration – regal gold; Bachelor of Education – burgundy; Mace Bear e r s Bachelor of Hospitality Management – Persian turquoise; 1994 John Charnetski Bachelor of Interior Design – steel grey; 1995 Stan Fukawa Bachelor of Music In Jazz Studies – admiralty blue; 1996 Catherine Whiteley; Gordon Squire Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection – moss green; 1997 Ed Hong Bachelor of Science – Aztec gold; 1998 Gary Bauslaugh Bachelor of Science in Nursing – teal; Bachelor of Tourism Management – royal blue; 1999 Carol Matthews; Ross Fraser Master of Business Administration – purple and grey; 2000 Gwyneth Evans; Jim Slater; Les Dickason Master of Education in Educational Leadership – burgundy 2001 John Dennison; Sheila Colbert-Kerns and grey. 2002 Mike Matthews; Greg Link; Chuck and Geri Reamer 2003 Ray Peter; David Smith; Sue Benoit Pad d le The paddle that is on display during VIU’s convocation 2004 Bill Juby; Norm Duncan; Andra Thakur ceremonies was given to the university by Chief Shawn A-in- 2005 Joanne Whiting; Rob Jeacock; Anne Erickson chut Atleo when he was installed as Chancellor. This paddle, 2006 Ron Apland; Bill Pennell; Marianne van Toor; made by Brian Bob, Qwuyutsapulth of the Coast Salish/ Robin Field Ucluelet First Nation, is carved of yellow cedar and signifies 2007 Allan Hawryzki; Jamie Brennan; Kathryn Barnwell; teamwork, pulling together, like in a canoe. The salmon carved Wendy Kellet onto the blade represents journeys; salmon leave the place 2008 Roger Prior; Erika Blakeman; Ron Bonham; Patrick Ross where they are hatched but return later in their lives, much 2009 Rick Monaghan; Neil Smith; Helen Brown in the same way that youth earn an education and then return home to bring their skills and knowledge back to their 2010 Nancy Randall; Marshall Soules; Mike Mann; communities. A paddle was presented to each of the four Bill McMillan; John Neville regional campuses with the wish that it be used at special 2011 Pam Montgomery; Barbara McLeod; Malerie Meeker; occasions, like a graduation ceremony. The paddle given to the Carolyn Bowles; Robert Pfister; Glenda Sharpe Nanaimo campus is a steering paddle, which helps guide us in our important journeys. It has since become an important symbol and tradition in our Convocation ceremonies. At the convocation ceremonies, the paddle is carried in and out of the theatre by the President.
This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 9 Vancouver Island University Coat of Arms
Hi story of He rald ry Sh i e ld The heraldic tradition stretches back some eight centuries, to a The shield is divided in the upper third by a jagged line with time when nobles decorated the shields they used in jousting the part below coloured gold and the part above coloured matches. Heraldry developed over the next several hundred blue. years, and control over the granting and In the lower portion is a representation of a late using of arms was assumed by monarchs, 18th century Spanish sailing vessel of the who appointed professionals – known type used by Captain Alejandro Malaspina as heralds – to administer this authority. who sailed the waters off Vancouver Island Coats of Arms thus developed as grants in 1791. The ship is under full sail and rests of honour received from a sovereign, on three wavy bars; these, and the ship are allowing the identification of individuals, blue in the symbolic fashion of heraldry so that communities and organizations. The the element stands out most clearly against heraldic devices, in which each separate the gold. The vessel recalls the University’s element has meaning, provide powerful namesake and honors the tradition of symbols of history, geography, character exploration. and aspirations. The upper jagged line symbolizes the mountains across Canada’s First Nations peoples have employed crests and the Strait of Georgia as seen from the main campus. On this emblems for thousands of years. European heraldry began blue field are four open books bound in gold. These represent to play a role in Canada in the earliest days of the French and the central mission of the University, using the ancient heraldic English explorers – the first arms, in fact, were granted to Nova symbol for learning. The gold binding symbolizes the wealth Scotia in 1625 by the Lord Lyon of Scotland. In this century, of knowledge and understanding. The four books also immigrants from around the world have brought with them represent the main campus and the three regional campuses of their own heraldic traditions. These varying traditions are all Vancouver Island University. now expressed in Canadian heraldry, which has been under the control of the Governor General of Canada since June, 1988 Cr e st when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth transferred the exercise of Above the shield is the wreath, the traditional foundation for a her heraldic prerogative to her representative in Canada. crest, in the blue and gold colours. This crest honours the First The VIU Coat of Arms was granted to the University in 1995 by Nations peoples, and especially the Salish people who live in the Chief Herald of Canada and consists of five elements: the each of the regions now served by the University. shield, crest, supporters, compartment and motto. The Coat The principal element is a First Nations canoe, in red, evoking of Arms does not replace the existing University logo; its use is the sea-based culture of the Salish. Out of it rises a gold demi- restricted to official documents such as degree parchments. sun, emblem of enlightenment, life and the aspiration for learning. Motto
The motto Discoveries in Education was adopted in 1969 when Su pporte r s the institution was inaugurated. These words, together with a The supporters are gold eagles with white heads, their wings shield depicting a Spanish barque under sail, represented VIU’s are blue and raised up, signifying inspiration and striving. The first logo when the institution was known as Malaspina College. eagles are resident in the Central Vancouver Island and Powell The use of the original motto and the Spanish vessel in the River regions. The eagles are a very important symbol for many Coat of Arms provides a permanent link in the official grant to of the First Nations peoples, representing power and wisdom. a symbol and logotype which served Malaspina well during a key period of its early development. The motto also provides Com partm e nt a link with one of Captain Alejandro Malaspina’s ships – the The compartment on which the shield rests and the supporters Descubierta – which means Discovery. stand consists of three elements. The evergreens and mountains represent the unique landscape of Vancouver Island and the adjacent mainland. Beneath the evergreens are alternating white and blue wavy bars which symbolize the seaside and riverside locations of the four communities where the University is sited.
10 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. International Flags on Display International students from the following countries have graduated with degrees from Vancouver Island University:
Albania Argentina Aruba Barbados Bolivia Brazil
Chile China Columbia Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt
El Salvador France Germany Ghana Hong Kong India
Indonesia Iran Japan Jordan Kazakhatan Kenya
Latvia Malaysia Mexico Mongolia Morocco Netherlands
Nicaragua Nigeria Pakistan Paraguay Peru Philippines
Poland Russia Senegal South Korea Sweden Syrian Arab Republic
Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Turkey Ukraine
United Arab Emerites United Kingdom USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen
This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 11 Vancouver Island University Degree Recipients Please note that not all degree programs grant distinction status.
The Degree of Dana Campbell Derek Mathew Csath Bachelor of Arts Major in First Nations Studies Major in Global Studies and Minor in Political Science Shivaali Acharya Ian Patrick Caplette with Distinction Major in English Major in First Nations Studies and Minor in Political Science Taylor Arthur Culpepper Alexis Anderson Major in Physical Education Minors in Liberal Studies Kendra Lynn Carfantan and Visual Arts Major in Criminology Andrew M Cybulski with Distinction Major in Anthropology Kylie Marie Anderson Major in Geography Estella Jean Charleson Sarah Jean Davidson with Distinction Major in First Nations Studies Major in Criminology with Distinction with Distinction Linda Kathleen Andrew Major in Liberal Studies Ashley Elizabeth Chartrand Kelsey Leigh Deal with Distinction Major in Physical Education Major in History and Minor in Creative Writing Sarah Kathleen Armstrong Yu-Hsuan (Claire) Cheng with Distinction Major in Creative Writing Minors in Business and Media Studies and Minor in English James Adair Chisholm Stephanie Suzanne Dean Major in Physical Education Lindsay Shannon Askew Major in Geography and Minor in Psychology Major in Psychology Lauren Brianne Church with Distinction Elizabeth Anne Gerard Baltzer Major in Physical Education Matthew Dearin Major in History and Minor in English and Minor in History with Distinction Major in English Christopher John Robert Beharrell and Minor in Liberal Studies Major in History Calvin Guy Claxton Brittany Lynn Denton and Minor in Political Science Major in First Nations Studies and Minor in Anthropology Major in Liberal Studies Lyndsey Colleen Bell and Minor in Psychology Major in First Nations Studies Elizabeth Alice Clements Shaunda Leigh Devenport with Distinction Major in Global Studies with Distinction Major in Geography Suzanne Marie Blaney with Distinction Major in First Nations Studies Gwendolyn Jane Cole Major in Criminology David Neil Edward Dixon Jennifer Dawn Bodkin Major in Creative Writing Majors in Philosophy and Psychology Meghan Anne Corrin and Minor in Media Studies with Distinction Major in Criminology with Distinction Alanna Marie Dochtermann Kyle Robert Bohn Major in Criminology Major in Economics Victoria Sharon Corrin Major in Criminology Coralee Lynn Draginda David Nabil Boschman Minors in Anthropology and Theatre Major in English Angel Joy Tweedie Cortez Andrew John Easson and Minor in Creative Writing Major in First Nations Studies Major in Physical Education with Distinction with Distinction and Minor in Mathematics Caitlin Janet Brice Jessica Danielle Coultas Bertram Elliott Major in History Major in Psychology and Minor in Business Major in History Joel Derek Bron with Distinction and Minor in Geography Minors in Geography Violet Louise Elliott and Physical Education Robyn Lee Cross Major in Creative Writing Major in First Nations Studies Stuart William Burke and Minor in Theatre Aundrea Corrine England Major in Digital Media Studies Major in Anthropology and Minor in Creative Writing Courtenay Marie Crucil with Distinction Major in Psychology Laura Nicole Feduk and Minor in First Nations Studies Minors in Languages and Culture Tessaly Cameron with Distinction andVisual Arts Major in Liberal Studies with Distinction
12 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Kelly Christine Fitzpatrick Lisa Rae Hutchcroft Jacob Lee Lussier Minors in Geography Major in History Major in Physical Education and Physical Education Heather MacKenzie Iverson with Distinction Oliver Clarke Galloway Minors in Business Helen Margaret Lutes Major in Physical Education and Physical Education Major in Criminology Lise Suzanne Garden Andrew Michael Kaban with Distinction Major in Global Studies Major in Criminology Jolene Susan Marston and Minor in Political Science with Distinction Minors in Psychology and Visual Arts with Distinction Wendy Yvone Alma Karpuik Rebecca Joy Martin Carly-Ann Pamela Gilmour Minors in Theatre and Visual Arts Major in First Nations Studies Major in Criminology with Distinction with Distinction with Distinction Jacqueline Lea Kirkham Shaylin Matterson Kairis Ann Gingerysty Major in History Major in Criminology Major in Anthropology and Minor in Psychology with Distinction with Distinction with Distinction Trevor Cameron McIntyre Toni Marie Gore Susan Lynne Knight Minors in Geography Major in Anthropology Major in History and Minor in English and Physical Education and Minor in Global Studies with Distinction Cathryn Jean McIvor with Distinction Melissa Louise Kruper Major in Economics Marie-Josee Gravel Minors in Psychology and Sociology Lora Denise Mercieca Major in Psychology with Distinction Major in Psychology Jody Lynne Hagel Michelle Leah Kusz with Distinction Major in English Major in Anthropology Morgan Marie Meredith and Minor in Psychology and Minor in Psychology Major in History Sarah Elizabeth Hale with Distinction and Minor in Sociology Major in Physical Education Elaine Sally Kwandibens with Distinction Samantha Jade Halverson Major in First Nations Studies Mistia Lee Merkley Major in Physical Education John Andrew Lamb Major in First Nations Studies and Minor in Geography Major in Liberal Studies Alexis Verna Meservia Gabriel Nicholas Hamilton with Distinction Major in History Majors in Geography Nicholas LaMothe and Minor in Languages and Culture and Physical Education Major in Philosophy with Distinction Danelle Lisa Hatton and Minor in English Katarina Mitrovic Major in Criminology with Distinction Major in Criminology and Minor in Psychology Lorraine Marie Leger with Distinction Tyler Henley Major in Criminology Kimberley Ann Moes Minors in Creative Writing with Distinction Major in Liberal Studies and Visual Arts Nicole Margaret Lewis and Minor in Creative Writing Vanessa Heather Hitchcock Major in Global Studies with Distinction Major in Liberal Studies with Distinction Sara Jessica Marie Molcan with Distinction Simone Paula Losser Major in English Simon Mike Hoodikoff Major in Criminology and Minor in Visual Arts Major in Creative Writing Leonard Michael Louie with Distinction and Minor in English Major in First Nations Studies Nicole Katherine Monks Jeffery Kester Hoy Yun-Pei Lu Minors in Biology Major in Geography Major in Graphic Design and Physical Education and Minor in Physical Education and Minor in Digital Media Studies Murphy Brad Morgan with Distinction with Distinction Major in First Nations Studies
This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 13 Saemi Muo Ryan Michael Power Dustin Ray St Denis Major in Liberal Studies Major in Creative Writing Major in Physical Education Dona Jean Naylor with Distinction Chantal Lise Levasseur-Stefan Minors in Creative Writing Kristen Marie Prince Major in Sociology and Visual Arts Major in First Nations Studies Robert Andrew Stover with Distinction and Minor in Creative Writing Major in Geography Stacey Lori Newman Alexander Francis Renke with Distinction Major in First Nations Studies Major in Creative Writing Drew Joseph Swanson Angelica Dawn Nielsen with Distinction Minors in English Major in Geography Ian James Robertson and Physical Education and Minor in Visual Arts Major in English Rieko Tada with Distinction with Distinction Major in Global Studies Emma Jane Nielsen Brandie Robinson and Minor in Women's Studies Major in Liberal Studies Major in Philosophy Megan Elyse Tanner and Minor in English Lana Marie Robinson Major in English Jessicca Lynn Nielsen Major in Global Studies with Distinction Minors in History and Minor in Psychology Gerry W Thomasen and Women's Studies with Distinction Major in Liberal Studies Lisa Susanna Nissinen Lindsay Fontaine Rose Hamish Thomson Major in Anthropology Minors in Anthropology Major in Philosophy with Distinction and Languages and Culture Jeanette Ann Timmermans Haillie Rose O'Brien Renee Rachelle Rust Major in Liberal Studies Majors in Criminology and Psychology Major in Physical Education with Distinction with Distinction Morgan Richard Townsend Major in Creative Writing Erin Alexandra O'Doherty Meaghan Anne Sanders Major in History Major in Psychology Laurent Tho Tran Major in Global Studies Warren Thomas Wilson Olmstead Megan Laura Sandford with Distinction Major in Anthropology Major in Geography with Distinction Letitia Elizabeth Turlock Tanner John Schachtel Major in Physical Education Justine Elizabeth Pedersen Major in Criminology and Minor in Psychology Major in Physical Education with Distinction with Distinction Jay Edward Valeri Carrera Lynne Schroeder Major in Geography Kimberley Lynne Phillips Minors in History and Theatre with Distinction Minors in English and Theatre Jenelle Jean Schwazer with Distinction Gabriella A Vallillee Major in Anthropology Major in Criminology Alison Jessica Pitcher Elisha Nicole Seabrook Brianna Tegan van de Wijngaard Major in English Major in Criminology and Minor in Creative Writing Major in Global Studies with Distinction Andrea Austin Sheppard and Minor in Geography Major in Liberal Studies with Distinction Karoline Frances Ploeger Major in Physical Education Robert James Sieben Derek Frans VanMaanen and Minor in English Major in Geography Major in Geography and Minor in History with Distinction Kerstin Anne Poirier with Distinction Major in Criminology Julie Margaret Watson and Minor in Psychology Taylor William Slaght Major in English Major in Physical Education Zachary James Whyte Anthem Postnikoff with Distinction Major in Psychology Major in Liberal Studies with Distinction Pietro Battista Antonio Solda with Distinction Major in Criminology and Minor in Psychology
14 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Kyla Wilhelmina Wiersma Sarah Kristen Tkaczuk Melanie Ann Cyr Major in Criminology Elisa Brianne Volkman Concentrations in Human Resource with Distinction Child Protection Specialization Management and Management with Distinction Tamara Lynn Wikkerink Cherie Lynn White Minors in English Danielle Michelle Daem and Physical Education Reina Marie Wilton Concentration in Finance Rachel Anne Wills Courtney Brianne Wylie with Distinction Major in Criminology Emily Elizabeth DiUbaldo Trevor William Harry Woodland The Degree of Concentrations in Human Resource Major in History Bachelor of Business Management and Management and Minor in Anthropology Administration with Distinction with Distinction Kyle Verne Anderson Andrew James Dunbar Jessica Charmaine Woodrow Concentration in Finance Concentration in Finance Major in Philosophy Katherine K. Aniks Brandy Colleen Ruby Dyer and Minor in Psychology Concentration in Finance Concentrations in Human Resource Rikkisha Corrin Wylie with Distinction Management and Management with Distinction Major in Physical Education Adam Victor Atchison Robin Michael Zemek Concentration in Marketing Curtis Michael Gabinet Concentration in Accounting Major in Creative Writing Megan Nicole Banting with Distinction Concentration in Management Jun Gao Concentration in Accounting Michael Beaudin The Degree of Concentration in Accounting Xue Gao Concentration in Finance Bachelor of Arts in Child and Jessica Judy Beck Youth Care Concentration in Finance Yazhi Gao Concentration in Management Kristie Anne Bingham Zheming Bian Child Protection Specialization Concentration in Accounting Farrell Gustaf Gilmour Concentration in Accounting Colin John Brouwer Aaron Alexander Bonnor with Distinction Child Protection Specialization Concentrations in Management Danielle Marianne Connelly and Marketing Chadd Mitchel Gregson Concentration in Accounting William David Cooper with Distinction Adam James Hansen Maleah Dawn Davies Andrea Faye Williamson Concentration in Accounting Concentration in Management Dawna Marie Elliott with Distinction Sean Alan Henderson Rebecca Fairweather Jessica Jean Broetz Concentration in Marketing Deborah Mary Good Concentrations in Management Courtney Lynn Hulme Wanda Lee Good and Marketing Concentration in Accounting with Distinction with Distinction Franya Elizabeth Jedwab Raymond Kimanje Byansi Alexandra Catherine Hunter Melissa Myo Soon Kong Concentration in International Concentration in Marketing Cynthia Dianne Kopp Business Corey Lynn Iverson Child Protection Specialization Yu-Chi Chang Concentration in Accounting Vicky Manhas Concentration in Accounting with Distinction Jamie Rhonda Ongaro Brandon Norman Charlesworth Kurt Andrew Jankowski Child Protection Specialization Concentration in Accounting Concentration in Finance Lori Pierreroy Sze Kwan Cheung with Distinction Devon Douglas Schulz Concentration in International Cassandra Marie Karras Business Concentration in Finance Alayne Grace Seefried with Distinction
This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 15 Ashley Michelle Kay Rose-Marie Lucy Mae Perrin Benjamin John Van Dyke Concentrations in International Concentration in Marketing Concentration in Finance Business and Management Brittany Paige Pickard with Distinction with Distinction Concentrations in Human Resource Qing Wang Brian Kenny Management and International Concentration in Finance Concentrations in Management Business Kevin Dennis White and Marketing S. Cash Reumkens Concentration in Management Courtney Dawn Knapp Concentration in International Woon Por Wong Concentration in Accounting Business Concentration in Finance Evan John Koutecky Trevor Douglas Ryhorchuk Nicholas Alan Wood Concentration in Management Concentration in Accounting Concentration in Management Anna Maria Krisinger with Distinction with Distinction Concentration in Management Trevor Edward Teuro Sakai Bryan Dwight Wyllie with Distinction Concentration in International Concentration in Management Tarik Latreche Business with Distinction Concentration in Human Resource Satwinder Kaur Saroya Wen Xu Management Concentration in Marketing Concentration in Management Yanjing Li Terence Stanley Sayers Feng Xue Concentration in International Concentration in Finance Concentration in Accounting Business with Distinction Weiwei (Vivian) Zhang Erica Elisabeth Lindblom Megan Lindsay Scott Concentrations in Accounting and Concentration in Accounting Concentration in Accounting Finance Shuo Yi Liu Nicole Leigh Shewaga Qian Zhao Concentration in International Concentration in Accounting Concentration in Finance Business Yan Song Jian Ping Zhu Yan (Anna) Liu Concentration in Finance Concentration in Finance Concentration in Accounting Heather Jane Sponaugle Xiang Wei Zhuo Joshua John Howard Logan Concentration in Marketing Concentration in Finance Concentration in Marketing with Distinction Dai Ni Lu Qiu Li Tao The Degree of Concentration in Marketing Concentration in Accounting Bachelor of Education Cheng Lv Ran Tao Sheila Lorraine Andreychuk Concentration in Accounting Concentration in Accounting Kursty Ashlie Tyson Gregory MacMillan Lisa Susan Thiesson Concentration in Ecomonics Concentration in Accounting Frank Assu with Distinction Megan Alyssa Thompson Ehsan Barirani Paul David McCallan Concentration in Marketing Moya Daniella Beedie Concentrations in Management Alice Diana Tomanova Patrick A Beer and Marketing Concentration in Human Resource Jeff Orland Bordal Cheryl Lynn McKenzie Management Monique Marie Bottineau Concentration in Accounting Miriam Christina Tomczak with Distinction Concentrations in Ecomonics and Justine Lee Bowlby Jason Larry John McKinnon Finance Tara Elizabeth Boyd Concentration in Marketing with Distinction Diana Kristin Bradley Hilary Mae Mullan Bradley James Tribbeck Brittney Patricia Brownsberger Concentration in Finance Concentration in Marketing with Distinction with Distinction Michelle Victoria Buck Cody James Murray Jacqueline Danielle Carrothers Concentration in Accounting Stephanie Alexandra Chase
16 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Gordon John Clemens Annie Shum Cheryl Lynn Keck Kristy-Leigh Pauline Katherine Cradock Kamelia Stee Mari Kushino Andrea Leslie Denman Fang Sun Danielle Galarneau Lambert Lindsay Marie Devine Larissa Jane Tyson Breanna Lynn Myers Mara Fedrigo Chelsea Reanne Vickers Andrea Erin Woolsey Linda Marie Foster Danika Lee Vickers Bingyi Zhu Sophia Francescutti Lance H. Wagar Dianne Ellen Gorter Blair Robert Waters The Degree of Bachelor of Music in Jazz Casey Graw Travis Louis Webber Studies Charles Rainer Hocker Nicole Ellen Wedholm Ronald Howard Gaucher Seanna Maureen Hyndman Tanya Nicol Whiting Kristina Lynn Johnson Brent Chad Wierenga The Degree of Christopher Nicholas Joslin Chantalle Nicole Wilson Bachelor of Natural Resource Victoria Margaret Kidd Haellie Quinn Wilson Protection Laura Audrey Kline Sarah Joy Wilson Charles MacGregor Anderson Dallas Renee Knight Shane Robert Wilson Loni Susan Arman Cory Kropielinski Matthew Norman Corbett Julia Ausra Kukta The Degree of Alexander Eric Goeppel Bachelor of Hospitality Paula Leach with Distinction Management Glen Gordon Levy Nicholas Peter Thomas Hamilton Alicia Diane Barker Cheryl Marcelle Lowrence Brett Thomas Isbister Thuc Man Dam Anthony Joseph Charles Kennedy Heather Roxanne MacKay with Distinction Paul Richard Merriman Kate MacPherson Maor Fridlander Chelsea Jean Marshall Florence Jeanne Elise Raffaelli Richard Craig Funk with Distinction Craig Mason Joanna Petronela Marker Krystal Maria Reaume Adam John McClinton Anastasia Panova with Distinction Roxanne Marie Miszkiel with Distinction Jo-Leen Deannette Sellars Paul Kenneth Mitchell Alexis May Pritchard Lisa Victoria Somers Daniel Donald Mott with Distinction with Distinction Jessicca Lynn Nielsen Terry-Lynn Marie Robillard Stephanie Jennifer Vickers with Distinction Donna Gaye Nixon Trina Yvonne Senger Patricia Anne Norman The Degree of Man-Ying Wong Bachelor of Science Patricia Danielle Paling Brooke Lindsay Phye Martin Alexander Angelstad The Degree of Major in Biology Courtney Jane Marie Poulin Bachelor of Interior Design and Minor in Chemistry Breanne Laurel Quist Sabrina Soledad Arguello Keri Lynn Bowering Tyrone Richard Reeder Chantal Lucille Brunelle Minors in Biology and Geography with Distinction Brandie Robinson Candice May Entius Stewart Rowan Butler Benjamin Samuel Chapman Rogers Emily Jean Fisher Minors in Chemistry and Earth Science Alisa Cheryl Russell Desiree Anne Houle Jamie Lee Sheets
This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 17 William Paul Cope Amie Nicole Oxler Sarah Ellen Chapman Major in Biology Major in Biology with Distinction with Distinction with Distinction Monica Louise Ciolfi Nathaniel Taurean Samuel Donald Bailey Brett Rankine with Distinction Minors in Chemistry and Earth Science Minors in Biology and Earth Science Daniel Lea Clark Anisa June Mona Egeli Jordan R. Sevenhuysen with Distinction Major in Computing Science Minors in Chemistry and Mathematics Tammy Ann Claus with Distinction Brandon Robert Sharratt with Distinction Marcus Kyle English Major in Computing Science Lizabeth Jane Connor Major in Computing Science Sait Sungurtekin with Distinction with Distinction Major in Computing Science Shannon May Cragg Ronald Roy Gibson Katie Helena Verkaik with Distinction Major in Computing Science Major in Biology Stefanie Christina Dauncey Jeremy Glen Kawahara with Distinction with Distinction Major in Computing Science with Distinction Sean Christopher Fennell The Degree of Krisandra Jean Gomez Alexander Delan Lane Bachelor of Science in Major in Biology Fisheries and Aquaculture Jennifer Anne Groves with Distinction Yong Shuai Liu Matthew James Fuller Major in Computing Science Deanne Trudy Hankins Elizabeth June Harris Jeremy Thomas Luebke with Distinction Mika Morimoto Major in Biology Carrie Anne Hubber Haley Michelle Matkin Carly Koeppen Major in Biology The Degree of with Distinction Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Distinction Andre George Kolodinsky Ashleigh Marie Moody Lindsay Alexandra Aikman with Distinction with Distinction Major in Biology Tenille Alynn Kopach with Distinction Jamie Elizabeth Allison with Distinction with Distinction Danielle Marie Morrison Alesha Jacquelyn Lobson Major in Biology Noel Angelia Apunen Washburn with Distinction with Distinction with Distinction Karly Allie Halena Marsden Heather Marie Morrison Frances Lynn Avery with Distinction Major in Biology with Distinction Tami Mathison with Distinction Dari Ann Bennett with Distinction Phillip Robert Morrison with Distinction Elizabeth Ringrose Major in Biology Alana Rae Booth with Distinction with Distinction with Distinction Carly Jenessa McDowell Katie Erin Nicol Natasha Frances Box with Distinction Major in Biology with Distinction and Minor in Physical Education Kristin Karla Melsted with Distinction April Dawn Brown with Distinction with Distinction Kelsey Lynne Keeson O'Gorman Stephanie Ann Moore Major in Biology Jennifer Ann Brown with Distinction with Distinction and Minor in Chemistry Hayley Leone Morgan Ryan Joseph Osler Meredith Molly Claire Brule with Distinction with Distinction Major in Computing Science Taryn Kayley Opel with Distinction Sian Elizabeth Carter with Distinction with Distinction
18 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Rebecca Elizabeth Ovens Tara Mae Wiersma Colette Nicole Vallee with Distinction with Distinction with Distinction Jill Paterson Carly Michelle Willgress Heather Catherine Vallee with Distinction with Distinction with Distinction Amber Susan Perron Brianna Margaret Williams Gwen Rosalie Vonarx with Distinction with Distinction with Distinction Kari Bryn Piper Renee Elizabeth Williams Shawna Christine Wagner with Distinction Farace Ashley Wood with Distinction Michelle Brandee Prince with Distinction Veronica Aguilar Villacis with Distinction Abdullah Younessi Jennifer Anne Roe with Distinction The Degree of with Distinction Master of Business Melissa Kristin Roshuk The Degree of Administration with Distinction Bachelor of Tourism Joshua Akerele Melissa Michelle Simnes Management Orkun Akman with Distinction Teresa Emily Allan Zeeshan Ali Kimberly Ann Schiebel Belinda Mae Bourassa Imad Alouani with Distinction Paul Patrick Bruneski Hicham Amri Lindsay Ann Sharp Trevor Kyle Chapman Ravdeep Singh Arneja Jennifer Lauren Smith with Distinction with Distinction with Distinction Brendan David Fletcher Arong Christine Sorgiovanni Steffanie Gretsinger Abdul-Lateef Olatunde Ayilara Rebecca J. Manuel Taz Hartwick with Distinction Jordan Matthew Butler with Distinction Delane Kari Stockman Hui Chen Naomi Leee Horbatch with Distinction with Distinction Jinyi Chen Andrea Marie Strebel Pascale Sylvie Jallabert Xiao Cheng with Distinction with Distinction Mohita Chowdhary Moneca Raelene Carol Stuart Janice Johnson Ricardo Arif Dharmawan with Distinction Karine Rhea Jolicoeur Supreet Dhillon Sarah Anne Thomson with Distinction Douglas Paul Long Ajay Dhiman Janelle Mary Thornhill Reagan Michael Lovig Yogesh Garg with Distinction Mark Allan Mawson Sandeep Gill Denise Thornton Amanda Heather McKichan Danika Hyacinta Gomes Raelene Sheila Thorpe Brian Millis Xin Guan with Distinction Tiffany Elizabeth Moore Ferry Indra Gunawan Alexis Jaymi van Ingen with Distinction Jing Guo with Distinction Andrew Scott Ritchie Trevor Dollard Hickey Matthew Verbonac Lori-Ann Shibish with Distinction with Distinction with Distinction Oscar Arturo Hierro Thi Ngoc Linh Vu Anne Kathleen Suttie with Distinction Jia Hu with Distinction Mandy Kathleen Wakelam Allison Marie Hurley Fran Thorburn with Distinction with Distinction with Distinction Carmen Marie Wierenga Nariman Khassenov with Distinction
This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 19 Eric Robert Lafreniere Wenhui Yang The Degree of with Distinction Yujing Yang Master of Education in Educational Leadership Ran Li Zhi Xing Yi with Distinction Please note that this program does not Edward Yong Li Zhian Nadezda Alexandrovna Lokot grant distinction status. Rehab Mohamed Zedan Anku Magotra with Distinction Caroline Anderson with Distinction Jingyuan Zhang Brandi Raymond Kenneth Andrews Amardeep Malhi Peng Zhang Mary Lynn Barnes Rico Kim Muliya Xiaohui Zhou Philip Arthur Cowley Anne Wahu Ndung'u Dianna Lynn Dalton with Distinction Cindy Leah Haack Charity Oghenetega Oisamoje University of Ryan David Hall with Distinction Hertfordshire Vicki Lynne Henderson Olawumi Chukukamlele Olaniyan Janet Lee Kawaguchi Narada Olaranont Catherine Georgina Oldham Ahmed Mohamed Omran with Distinction Robin Bernice Pawliuk An Pan Rodney Edwin Perrault Stephen Grant Roberts Sean Edward Petersen with Distinction Adam Beverly Reid Varun Sahni Nicholas Joseph Seredick Zunaira Saleem Shawn Vikram Shahi The University of Hertfordshire Deepak Sharma Randi Turner is a prominent business Shuwen Shen university located near Erik John Waldriff Nian Shi London, England. Vancouver Sophie Ward Rahul Singh Island University offers a dual Seana Elizabeth Wright with Distinction degree with the University of Xin Sui Hertfordshire. Upon completion Qian Sun of the program, students Richa Thapliyal receive a Master of Business Administration from Vancouver Abhishek Tiwari Island University and a Master Alice Tollkuehn of Science in International with Distinction Business from the University of Ksenia Tsybina Hertfordshire. Aleksandar Mladenov Udev with Distinction Ivan Umin Zheng Wang Yumeng Wu Jing Xia Lei Xie Shanni Xu Shunhang (Mike) Xu
20 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
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1983 Men’s Soccer Alumni Scholarship Bob Wood Community Education Charlotte Ramsay Memorial Award A. Rod Glen Business Management Award Endowment Award Chief Viola Wyse Bursary ’A’ British Columbia Medial Studies Award Brian Saunders Computer Graphics Award Chilco Bursary Agathe and Kenneth Botting Education Award Bruce Williams Entrance Award Chuck Hee Wong Memorial Award Al Fowler Memorial Scholarship CAP Cowichan Award CIBC Entrance Award Alexandro Malaspina Liberal Studies Award CEI Architecture Interior Design Scholarship CIBC Entrance Scholarship Allan and Edna Brown Bursary CFUW – Cowichan Valley Award Cindy Hammond Elementary Education Award Annette De Roux Memorial Award CFUW – Nanaimo Adult Basic Education City of Iwatsuki (Japan) Bursary Annie May Beck Education Award Award City of Parksville Bursary Anthropology Club Award CFUW – Nanaimo Bursary Cloverdale Paint Award Apollo Award CFUW – Nanaimo Re-entry Award Coast Realty Award Applied Business Technology Program Faculty CFUW – Nanaimo Scholarship Coastal Community Credit Union Award Award CFUW – Nanaimo Clemente Award Coastal Community Credit Union Bursary Around The World Travel Services Award C.S. Buzzard Scholarship Coastal Community Credit Union Scholarship Art & Design Club Awards Cairnpark Nursery Book Prize Coastal Cruising Supervisors Task Force Art Club Honorarium Award Caline Artists International Music Award Scholarship Art Endowment Award Canadian Association of Equipment Coastal Silviculture Committee Award Art & Design Faculty Award Distributors Award Coastland Wood Industries Award Art Mann Memorial Award Canadian Association of Equipment Community Award Association of BC Forest Professionals Award Distributors Award and Graduation Award Community Award – Curling Club Design Association of Professional Engineers and Canadian Groundfish Research and Community Living Award Geoscientists of BC – Vancouver Island Conservation Society – Dan McMillan Cowichan Campus Endowment Bursary Branch Award Memorial Award Cowichan Dogwoods Chapter of IODE Award Audrey Gordon Award Canadian Hospitality Foundation – Culinary Cowichan Dogwoods Chapter of IODE Bursary Audrey Hansen International Study Abroad Excellence Award Cowichan Foundation Award Award Canadian Hospitality Foundation – Hospitality Cowichan High School 1952 Grad Class Bursary BakeMark Canada Award Excellence Award Credit Union Foundation of BC Award Bakers Association of BC Scholarship Canadian Information Processing Society Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island at VIU Barbara Meyer Memorial Scholarship Award Entrance Scholarship Barbara Nielsen Memorial Scholarship Canadian Institute of Forestry Scholarship Cultured Crustacean Award Barry Broadfoot Award for Journalism and Canadian Western Bank President’s Award Cummins Western Canada Dependability Creative Non-Fiction Canterbury Food Service Award Award BC Council of Garden Clubs Bursary CanWest Global Communications Scholarship CUPE Local 1858 Bursary BC Dental Hygienists Award Captain Sydney and Thelma Mansbridge CUPE Local 1858 Scholarship BC Hydro Endowment Award Memorial Scholarship CYC (Child and Youth Care) Award BC Hydro Scholarship Career and Academic Preparation (CAP) Award Cyril S. White and Family Scholarship BC Lions Society Advanced Education Fund Carel Properties Award Dale Francis Memorial Award Entrance Award Carl Beaulieu Memorial Bursary Dana Spicer Bertrand Memorial Scholarship BC Restaurant and Food Services Association Carol Matthews Community Service Award Danny Harris Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Carol Matthews Human Services Award David and Margaret Bradbury Award BC Shellfish Industry Award Caspar Beuk Memorial Culinary Award David and Maureen Thomas Culinary Arts BCTF Maxwell A. Cameron Memorial Award Centennial Bursary Award Betty and Doug Jones Scholarship Central Island CDA Society Team Player Award David E. Jones Award Beverley Revin International Study Abroad Central Island Legal Support Staff Association David Lambert Memorial Purchase Prize Bill Juby Award Bursary David Paul Rice Memorial Award Biology 491 Research Award Central Vancouver Island Botanical Garden David Yates Award Biology Outstanding Student Award Society Book Award Dawne and Donald Grant Nursing Award BMO Bank of Montreal Award for BC Certified Management Accountants of BC Dean Lane Continuing Student Award Aboriginal Students Award Dean’s Academic Scholarship Bob and Dorothy Pulleybank Scholarship CGA Academic Excellence Scholarship Debbie Shore Award Bob and Karen Lane Bursary CGA Continuing Education Scholarship December 6, 1989 Memorial Scholarship Bob Jones Silviculture Bursary Chancellor’s Aboriginal Excellence Scholarship Delinea Design Consultants Award Charlene and Ken X. Westfall Bursary Dennis Alphonse Memorial Award
This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 21 Dennis Silvestrone Award Essex and Kent Mortgage Corp Bursary Horosko Bursary DFI Personnel Award for Excellence in Eunice Lam Award Horosko Scholarship Dentistry Fairwinds Golf Bursary House of Knives Award Diane Caillet Memorial Award Fan Seafoods Geoduck Endowment HSBC Bank Canada Award Dianne Dale Award Scholarship Hub City Paving – Lafarge Canada Award Don and Beth Hammond Memorial Filberg Park Garden Show Award Hub City Paving – Lafarge Canada Business Scholarship Finning/Caterpillar Award Administration Scholarship Don Duncan Memorial Award First Nations Scholarship Fund Ina Roelants Memorial Award Don Hubbard ABE Award – Cowichan Frank and Grace Turley Memorial Bursary Inez Bowen Colbert Memorial Award Don Hubbard ABE Award – Nanaimo Frank Bernard Award in Fisheries InSight Development Carpentry Award Don Hubbard ABE Award – Parksville/ Frank Ney Memorial Bursary InSight Developments Interior Design Award Qualicum Frank Ney Memorial Entrance Award Interior Design Book Award Don Hubbard ABE Award – Powell River Frank Roy Smith Memorial Bursary International Student Development Don Morton Memorial Award Frank Sarton Memorial Award Endowment Fund Donald and Karla Irvine Bursary Fred Clozza Bursary Irene Shoop Memorial Award Donald F. Alderdice Memorial Scholarship Fred Clozza Memorial Award Island Professional Event Network Donna Blackhall-Pearce Award for Fred Jacklin International Study Abroad Recognition Award Professionalism Award Island Scallops – K’omoks First Nation Doreen Parken Memorial Award Fred John Brown Liberal Studies Award Education Fund Doris Fineday Memorial Bursary George and Bev deLure Attitude Award Island Scallops – Qualicum First Nation Douglas A. Johnston Accounting Award George and Daisy Fraser Award in Music Education Fund Dr. Alan Hall Memorial Bursary George and Elizabeth Annand Bursary Island Timberlands Bursary – Aboriginal Dr. Andrew Miller Bursary George Nielsen Award Island Timberlands Bursary – Business Dr. Carl Opgaard Scholarship George Robbins Award Island Timberlands Bursary – Forest Resources Dr. Dane Wray Memorial Bursary Gerry Goodwin Memorial Scholarship J.A. Smith and Associates Scholarship Dr. David Thomas Undergraduate Project Gerry Robbins Memorial Award JG Scholarship Award Giani Chanan Singh Parmar Award Jack and Kathleen Brodie Award Dr. E. Margaret Fulton Bursary Global Studies Faculty Award Jack McReady Award Dr. Grace Elliott Nielsen Bursary Godfrey & Marjorie Rice Award Jane Kelly International Study Abroad Award Dr. Jixin Xu Economics Award Governor General’s Academic Medal – Bronze Jane Kelly Jazz Scholarship Dr. Larry Giovando Bursary Governor General’s Academic Medal – Silver Jane McKerricher Classical Music Award Dr. Michael Rockwell Dental Health Award Governor General’s Academic Medal – Gold Jane Templeman Community Action Award Dr. Prem Shanker Award Grace McDermid – Osolin Memorial Award Jason Mayes Memorial Award Dr. Prem Shanker Bursary Graphic Design Book Award Jason Peskanovich Memorial Award DRC Culinary Arts Award Graphic Office Interiors / Steelcase Award Jean Campbell Memorial ABE Achievement Drs. Ralph and Suzie Nilson Scholarship Fund Green Mountain Services Bursary Awards – Certificate DTZ Barnicke Business Award Gregory Allan Tucker Memorial Music Award Jean Campbell Memorial ABE Achievement Duncan MacRae Award Gwladys Brewster Memorial Bursary Awards – Degree EJ Hughes Award in Painting & Drawing H. Ray and Grace L. Ballard Accounting Jean Whittaker Memorial Award EJ Hughes Visual Arts Scholarship Scholarship Jennie Hrushowy Award Early Childhood Educators of BC Scholarship H.C. Wilson Memorial Bursary Jim and Vi Kenefick Memorial Award EBA, A Tetra Tech Company, Award Ham – Richter Bursary Jim Cox Memorial Award ECO Dynamic Solutions Achievement Award Hammond Bay Oceanside B&B Tourism Award Jim Huard Jr. Memorial Award Edith Emerson Memorial Scholarship in Music Hayes Stewart Little Award John and Gillian Moss Award Edith Lenhart and Norah Moffat Award Hazelwood Construction Services Award John D. Dennison Physical Education Edna Lavina Bursary Health Care Assistant Program – Instructor’s Scholarship Edna Lucy Woodcock Nursing Bursary and Award John MacKay Memorial Bursary Scholarship Heath Law Lawyers Scholarship John Rostron Award Edward Goodall Scholarship in Painting Heatherbrae Bursary Jonathan Knight Award of Excellence Effie Galena Kilpatrick Scholarship Helen ”Nellie” Keigan Memorial Award Joy Cameron Horticulture Award Elizabeth Newham Award Helen Chapman Memorial Award Judith Arnold Award Ellins Architect Award Helga Bonkowski Education Award June Gillespie Memorial Award Emily Hammer International Study Award Henry R. Nash Award June Jefferies Liberal Studies Scholarship Erica M. Cooper Award Henry Wong Rotary Award Karr History Scholarship Erica Murphy (née d’Alessandro) Athletic Herold Engineering Award Kathryn Barnwell Award Bursary Herold Engineering Entrance Award Kathryn Caswell Memorial Bursary Erma Klassoff Memorial Bursary HIB Enterprises Bursary Kathryn Caswell Memorial Scholarship Essex and Kent – Stephen Salem Award Hoo Hoo Club Award Kathy Rovere Bursary
22 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Keith Hodgson Memorial Bursary Mid Island Co-op Forest Resources Award Old Dutch Foods Culinary Arts Bursary Ken Haley Memorial Fire Protection Award Mid Island Co-op Natural Resource Otilya and Thomas Ploos van Amstel Ken Kitchen Memorial Bursary Protection Award Bursaries Kerm Culham Business Award Mid Island Co-op Tourism and Recreation Pacific Rim Academy of Chefs Endowment Kevin Roberts Poetry Award Award Award Kinette Club of Nanaimo Bursary Mid Island Co-op Trades and Applied Parksville ABE Award Kiwanis Sunrisers Special Needs Award Technology Award Parksville/Qualicum Campus Foundation Kla How Ya Social Club – A Rod Glen Mike Coleman Citizenship Award Committee Award Memorial Award Mike Merriman Memorial Award Parksville/Qualicum Mac User Group Koki Sato International Scholarship Mike Monych Memorial Award Scholarship Kw Umut Le Lum Child and Family Services Milner Gardens and Woodland Landscape Pat and Les Dickason Teacher Education Scholarship Award Bursary L.C. Parkin Memorial Award Minda Williams Memorial Bursary Pat Bevan Scholarship in Creative Writing – Lady Rose Geography Prize Minerva Foundation Award for BC Women Fiction Ladysmith Saltair Garden Club Award MISTIC Science and Technology Scholarship Pat Bevan Scholarship in Creative Writing – Ladysmith Women’s Business Network Award Mona Bell Memorial Award Poetry Lake Cowichan Combined Fire Organization Monk Furniture Award – Office Design Pat Bevan Scholarship in English Literature Award Morris Donaldson Memorial Scholarship Pat Madill Memorial Scholarship Leanne Johnson Memorial Award Morvah Award for International Development Pat Wapple Award Lentia Enterprises Scholarship Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society Pathfinder Award Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal Award Patricia Hadaway Award Lionel Hennessy Award Mount Klitsa Garden Club Horticultural Award Patricia Robinson Memorial Award Lionel Hennessy Memorial Award Municipal Information Systems Association Patrick Ross Award Lisa O’Donnell Memorial Award of BC (MISA) Technology Award Patterson Dental Scholarship for Excellence Little League BC Celebrity Golf Classic Muriel Rhodes Memorial Award in Chairside Assisting Bursary Myrtle Bergren Creative Writing Award Pear Bureau Northwest Award Lindsey Doolittle Memorial Award Nanaimo and District Dental Society Award Pepsi Bottling Group Culinary Arts Award Lorne Ball Memorial Award Nanaimo and Duncan District Labour Pepsi Graduation Awards Lt. Col. Norman Bunnin, MBE Award Memorial Society Bursary Petricca Foundation for Periodontics and Lt. Sardar Jagat Singh Manhas and Family Nanaimo Chapter International Association Implantology Award Award of Administrative Professionals Award Philip W. Mar Memorial Award M.C. Sutherland Memorial Award Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary Scholarship Phyllis Hargrave Memorial Bursary MNP Nanaimo Founders Award – Bob Nanaimo Fish and Game Protective Physical Education Award McDougall and Barney Bestwick Association: Ernie Johnson Memorial Pieter de Reuver Music Bursaries Macville Foundation Continuing Student Award Pieter de Reuver Music Scholarships Award Nanaimo Gladiolus & Dahlia Society Award Pisces Entrance Scholarship Macville Foundation Entrance Award Nanaimo Historical Society’s Ethel Powell River Campus ABE Award Maggie Kennedy International Study Abroad Barraclough Memorial History Award Powell River Campus Culinary Arts Academic Award Nanaimo Home Support Association Award Achievement Award Margaret J. Brown Memorial Award Nanaimo Horticultural Society Scholarship Powell River Campus Student Services Award Margaret Mitchell Scholarship Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarships Powell River Women’s Network Bursary Margaret Ormsby Essay Prize Nanaimo Rhododendron Society Award PRAqua Aquaculture Scholarship Marine Harvest Canada Scholarship Nanaimo Safer City Award Project Hero Scholarship Program Mariner’s Scholarships Nanaimo Women’s Business Network Award Prue Boyd Nursing Award Marjorie Lewis Bunnin Award Nanaimo Women’s Business Network R.R. Smith Bursary in Education Mark Herringer International Study Abroad Business Award Ralph Pomphrey Memorial Award Award Nanaimo Youth Services Association – Ralph Vernon Memorial Scholarship Mary Garland Coleman Prize in Lyric Poetry President and Board Bursary Ramsay Lampman Rhodes Award Mathematics Upper Level Scholarship Neil Rutherford Memorial Award Ray Hindle Award Endowment Fund Newcastle Engineering Scholarship Real Estate Foundation of BC Award Mazzei Electric Award Nicholas Plecas Achievement Scholarships Real Estate Foundation of BC Scholarship MBSA Legacy Award Endowment Fund Nike Award Recreation and Sport Management Award Michael Walker and Janice Tissington Nora Fulton Gibson Memorial Bursary Recreation and Tourism Award Badminton Award Nora Fulton Gibson Memorial Entrance Recreation & Tourism Undergraduate Award Mid Island Castaways Fly Fishing Club Award Awards Red Letter Counsel Scholarship Mid Island Co-op Award Nora Mitchell Bursary Remembrance Bursary Mid Island Co-op Adult Basic Education Award Nursing Bursary Richard W. Johnston ABE Awards – Mid Island Co-op Early Childhood Education Oceanside Rotary Award Cowichan, Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum and Care Award Oceanview Golf Resorts and Spa Bursary and Powell River
This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 23 Rick Davidson Memorial Bursary The Meadowlarks Award VIU Board Members Award Robert MacDonald Memorial Award The New Canadian Scholarship VIU Bookstore Business Award Robert Ross Memorial Scholarship TimberWest Award VIU Business Recognition Award Robyn Muir Memorial Award Tom and Josie Michael Memorial Award VIU Business Students Association Legacy Ross and Judy Fraser Award in Music Tom Harris Scholarship Award Rotary Club of Lantzville Award Tommy Douglas Entrance Award VIU Centennial Bursary Rotary Club of Nanaimo – Helmut Graf Tribal Journeys Bursary VIU Chancellors Entrance Scholarships for International Award Truck Loggers’ Association of BC Scholarships Aboriginal Students Rotary Club of Nanaimo North Award Trudy Krall Memorial Nursing Award VIU / Chatwin Engineering - First Nations Rotary Club of Nanaimo North – Tyce Carle-Thiesson Scholarship Education Fund Frank Gregory Award Underwater Harvesters Association Research VIU Co-Op Education Bursary Rotary Club of Nanaimo North – Society Award VIU Employees Bursary Humanitarian Award Vancouver Foundation Bursaries VIU Endowment – Vancouver Foundation Rotary Club of Nanaimo North – Vancouver Island Master Gardener Award VIU Entrance Award for Students with Rich Johnston Award Vancouver Island North Bursary Disabilities Rotary Club of Parksville/District 69 Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – VIU Entrance Scholarships for Regional High Benevolent Association Entrance Award Business Scholarship School Students Royal Bank Award – Parksville/Qualicum Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – VIU Facilities Services and Campus Royal Bank Award – Cowichan, Nanaimo and Nanaimo Scholarship Development Award Powell River Vernis Whisker Award in Classical Music VIU Faculty Association Degree Entrance Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 Bursary Veronica Milner Memorial Award Scholarship Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice VI Raiders Football Club Award VIU Faculty Association Scholarship Hobbs Education Award Victor Cowley Memorial Award VIU Forest Award Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice VILGMA Robert Skene Memorial Award VIU Forest Biosolids Project Bursaries Hobbs Health and Human Services Award Virginia Southwell Music Award VIU Forest Biosolids Project Awards Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice VIU Academic Excellence Award (Tracy Gillis) VIU Foundation Bursary Hobbs Trades Award VIU Academic Excellence Award (Brian Dick) VIU President’s Entrance Award for Scholar Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 RMOT VIU Academic Excellence Award (Caran Carr) Athletes Award VIU Academic Excellence Award (Lemuel VIU President’s Entrance Scholarships for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Mayona) Vancouver Island High School Students Scholarship VIU Academic Excellence Award (Annette VIU President’s Scholarships for Continuing Ruth Kroek International Study Abroad Award and Roger Prior) Students Ryan McDonald Memorial Bursary VIU Academic Excellence Award (Susie and VIU Recreation and Tourism Association Salisbury/Knight RMOT Award Terry Caswell) Award Shakespeare Cup Award VIU Ambassadors Bursary VIU Scholarship for Academic Excellence Sharon Althouse Notary Award VIU Bachelor of Arts Degree Entrance VIU Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Sharon Lynn Dow Dunnigan Memorial Bursary Scholarship VIU Students’ Union Awards Shaun Copp Memorial Award VIU Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Walter O’Keeffe Literacy Award Sidney R. and Gladys L. Sharman Excellence Degree Entrance Scholarship Walter Tickson Memorial Bursary in Nursing Awards VIU Bachelor of Business Administration Warner Hewer Newton Memorial Award Sivertz Bursary Degree Entrance Scholarship Warsh Law Corp. Undergraduate Research Snuneymuxw First Nation Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Education Degree Entrance Award Spaceworks Design Award Scholarship (Yr 3) Westhill Estates Bursary Squire Forestry Award VIU Bachelor of Education Degree Entrance White Spot Bursaries Steady Eddy Award Scholarship (Yr 5) William B. Somerville Memorial Award Steel Container Systems Award VIU Bachelor of Hospitality Management William Barraclough History Scholarship Stephanie Buckingham Conference Degree Entrance Scholarship William E. Ricker Memorial Scholarship Presentation Fund VIU Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree William Matthews Endowment Scholarship Subhadra Ghose Award Entrance Scholarship Windsor Plywood Business Management SYSCO Food Services Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection Award Taste of BC Trout Culture Award Degree Entrance Scholarship Windsor Plywood Human Services Award TD Bank Financial Group Award VIU Bachelor of Science Degree Entrance Windsor Plywood Practical Nursing Award Ted and Patti Miller Award Scholarship Windward Culinary Arts Award Ted Strongitharm Award VIU Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Woodgrove Centre – Ivanhoe Cambridge Ted Stroyan Memorial Scholarship Aquaculture Degree Entrance Scholarship Award Terry and Judy Napper Award VIU Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Zonta Club of Nanaimo Bursary The College of Dental Hygienists of BC Award Entrance Scholarship Zonta Club of Nanaimo Scholarship The Griffel Family International Study Abroad VIU Bachelor of Tourism Management Zulak Financial Group Award Award Degree Entrance Scholarship
24 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Vancouve r Is lan d Vancouve r Is lan d Vancouve r Is lan d Vancouve r Un ive r s ity Boar d of Un ive r s ity Fou n dation Un ive r s ity Se nate Is lan d Un ive r s ity Gove r nor s Boar d Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Ad m i n i stration Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor President and Vice-Chancellor: Chancellor Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Dr. Ralph Nilson Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor Vice-President, Administration: Vice-Chancellor Vice-Chancellor Patrick Barbosa Patricia Eagar Mike Brown, Chair Wahid Ali, Chair Dr. John Black Vice-President, Academic and Provost: Dr. David Witty Barbara Carle-Thiesson, Bruce Williams, Vice-Chair Peter Briscoe Vice-Chair Executive Director, Joyce Smith, Treasurer Kyla Bruce Patrick Barbosa Communications and Public Mike Walker, Secretary Doug Corrin Relations: Toni O’Keeffe Kristine Chyplyk Dave Boyd Dr. Greg Crawford Executive Director, Student William (Bill) Cripps Services: Darrel Mansbridge David Coupland Bob Darling Jerry Doman Executive Director, Catherine Dyck Dr. Eric Demers Steven Earle Infrastructure/Ancillary Dave Francis Milena Essig Services/Facilities Services/ Dawne Grant Ross Fraser Bernie Heise Campus Development: Katie Marocchi Ric Kelm Dawne Grant Bob Foley Dan McDonald University Secretary/Senior Rob Grey Fred Jacklin Policy Advisor: Diny van Beers John Phillips George Hrabowych Dr. Harry Janzen Acting Dean, Adult and Ann Scott Don Hubbard Piera Jung Continuing Education: William (Bill) Yoachim Darrel Mansbridge Karla Irvine Dr. Steve Lane Dean, Arts and Humanities: Norm Jackson Dr. John Lepage Dr. Steve Lane Jeet Manhas Dr. Anne Leavitt Dean, Education: Sean McCue Dr. Hope Leith Dr. Harry Janzen Jason Nelson Dan Light Dean, Health and Human Services: Dr. Carol Stuart Jim Olsen Stephen Littley John Phillips Dean, International Programs: Virginia MacCarthy Dr. Graham Pike Carol Smith Fred MacDonald Dean, Management: Jean Maltesen Dr. David Twynam Chris Munro Dean, Science and Technology: Suzy Nachtsheim Dr. Greg Crawford John Phillips Dean, Social Sciences: Dr. Anne Leavitt Dr. Graham Pike Dean, Trades and Applied Anthem Postnikoff Technology: Fred MacDonald John Rogerson Registrar and Director, Enrolment Stu Seifert Services: Fred Jacklin Dr. Pam Shaw Campus Principal, Cowichan: Maria Lauridsen Tony Sorchy Campus Principal, Powell River: Dr. Carol Stuart Arlette Raaen Barbara Thomas Jean Tonski Dr. David Twynam Shawna Wagner Dr. David Witty
This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 25 Vancouver Island University: meeting the needs of the communities it serves
Through our four campuses, over 2,000 employees and which is working towards revitalizing the shellfish farming thousands of graduates, Vancouver Island University is a major industry in coastal and First Nations communities. economic engine operating in the communities of Vancouver Envi ron m e ntal Sustai nab i lity: VIU is committed to Island and BC’s Sunshine Coast. exploring new ways of teaching and operating that ensures The graduates of VIU’s more than 200 degree, diploma and the protection of our environment and our communities. VIU certificate programs are shaping our world in extraordinary has hired a Manager of Environment and Sustainability to ways. Our graduates are also providing the region with a talent coordinate its environmental sustainability plan and ensure VIU pool of highly trained individuals who are ready to take on the meets its greenhouse gas reduction targets. demands of a new economy. Re s earch Opportu n iti e s: VIU averages four postgraduate In addition to providing an annual injection of over 120 scholarships for fourth year students per year. Worth million dollars into the local economy through operational approximately $19,000 each, these scholarships serve as a spending, VIU is adding value to communities in the areas of financial boost to help students pursuing Master’s degrees. As cultural enrichment, economic development, environmental well, VIU’s increased focus on undergraduate research is being sustainability, research opportunities and social development. recognized by national funding agencies such as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Cu ltu ral En r ich m e nt: VIU is adding a rich and diverse layer of cultural access to the citizens of our communities through Social Deve lopm e nt: Through our programs and projects, the many cultural events hosted on each of VIU’s four campuses. VIU is helping to enhance the quality of life for people living From poetry readings to film festivals, Aboriginal feasts, concerts on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast and engages in and other cultural initiatives, VIU is supporting the development activity that brings educational opportunities to all members of of arts and culture on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. the community. In addition to hosting students from more than 60 countries, At VIU we believe education is a community asset. VIU is VIU is proud to have one of the highest Aboriginal post- committed to strengthening our economy and positioning our secondary participation rates in BC. We value our relationships region for prosperity. with our Aboriginal communities and will continue to engage in initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal advancement.
Econom ic Deve lopm e nt: As well as providing local economies with a skilled pool of workers, VIU invests thousands of dollars into the local marketplace through operational spending and the employment of over 2,000 employees. VIU is also involved in, or leading initiatives aimed at stimulating economic development, such as the Deep Bay Field Station,
26 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Congratulations Grads!
Visit the Bookstore table at convocation for degree frames and VIU crested mementos.
Nanaimo Campus Fifth Street Bldg , o th Street (entrance C) Tel: . . Mon-Fri am - : pm BOOKSTORE viubookstore.ca
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This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 27 We invite our graduates and guests to a reception following the Convocation ceremony.
The reception will be held at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Newcastle Lobby.
Graduates, stay connected The Vancouver Island University Alumni Relations Office represents all those who have graduated from the Vocational Training School in Nanaimo, 1936 – 1971; Malaspina College (all campuses), 1969 – 1989; Malaspina University-College (all campuses), 1989 – summer 2008; and now VIU, and helps create opportunities for past graduates to reconnect with their old friends and faculty. • Stay in touch with the Vancouver Island University Alumni Office. • Share your news and achievements with other alumni, current students and your instructors. • Re-establish old friendships and start new ones. • Make connections with other people currently in your field. • Get on-campus discounts with your alumni privilege card. • Establish a legacy at Vancouver Island University by volunteering your time to help with programs and events. Visit our website at viu.ca/alumni and update your profile, or call 250.740.6215.
viu.ca/alumni ALUMNI RELATIONS
28 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete.