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ii Vancouver Island University CONVOCATION PROGRAM June 6 & 7 • 2 0 1 1 THE CANDIDATE DEGREE OATH THE CHANCELLOR ADDRESSES THE CANDIDATES: 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 CANDIDATE REPLIES: 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 ACADE M IC PRocESSION SNUNEYM UXW WELcom E O CANADA MASTER OF CERE moNIES WELcom E Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services GREETINGS FRom VANcoUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor PRESENTATION OF GovERNOR GENERAL ACADE M IC GOLD MEDAL – RODNEY PERRAULT, MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Dr. David Witty, Vice-President, Academic and Provost VALEDIctoRY ADDRESS Sarah Joy Wilson, Bachelor of Education CANDIDATE DEGREE OATH Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor CONFERRING OF VANcoUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY DEGREES Bachelor of Education Master of Education in Educational Leadership Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Bachelor of Science in Nursing RECESSIONAL 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 ACADE M IC PRocESSION SNUNEYM UXW WELcom E O CANADA MASTER OF CERE moNIES WELcom E Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services GREETINGS FRom VANcoUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor GREETINGS FRom UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE Dr. Christopher Brown, Business School Knowledge Transfer Leader PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED ALU M NI AWARD – CHEF BERNARD CASAVANT Ken Harper, Instructor, Culinary Arts program CONvocATION ADDRESS Chef Bernard Casavant PRESENTATION OF GovERNOR GENERAL ACADE M IC SILVER MEDAL – LORI-ANN SHI B ISH, BACHELOR OF TOURIS M MANAGE M ENT Dr. David Witty, Vice-President, Academic and Provost VALEDIctoRY ADDRESS Lori-Ann Shibish, Bachelor of Tourism Management CANDIDATE DEGREE OATH Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor CONFERRING OF VANcoUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY DEGREES 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 RECESSIONAL 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 ACADE M IC PRocESSION SNUNEYM UXW WELcom E O CANADA MASTER OF CERE moNIES WELcom E Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services GREETINGS FRom VANcoUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD – DR. MARSHALL SOULES Dr. Naava Smolash, Instructor, Simon Fraser University CONvocATION ADDRESS Dr. Marshall Soules VALEDIctoRY ADDRESS Ian Caplette, Bachelor of Arts CANDIDATE DEGREE OATH Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor CONFERRING OF VANcoUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY DEGREES Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Interior Design Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies RECESSIONAL 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 DISTINGUISHED ALU M NI AWARD 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 OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD encouragement from his – DR. MARSHALL SOULES 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