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Vancouver Island University

CONVOCATION PROGRAM

February 9 & 10 • 2012

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.

I am proud of each one of you. You represent the very best of what we do at Island University.

Thank you for your hard work, perseverance and dedication to reach your goals and thanks to all those in your family and in your community who have supported you in your educational journey.

Education is the foundation that brings about personal development and growth within people and is the key to fostering healthy economies and community sustainability. I encourage you to step out into the world with the knowledge and skills you have acquired at VIU and make it a better place.

With a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, VIU 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 this institution.

To all those who continue to support the efforts of Vancouver Island University, thank you. We strongly value our relationships with VIU's partners in education, community leaders and colleagues around the world.

I would like to congratulate Dr. Ralph Nilson and Board Chair Mike Brown for their vision and leadership. Together with the passionate team of professionals working at VIU, our University is undertaking significant work in research, program development, economic and social development, Aboriginal engagement and cultural enrichment. I believe that these are the critical elements that will strengthen 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 to the VIU graduates and their families and friends who have joined us for the celebrations.

First let me say thank you to all the family and friends who are with us today to celebrate the new graduates. Your support and commitment has helped ensure each student's success in achieving his or her educational goal. And to all our graduating students, thank you for choosing VIU to pursue your post-secondary education. We are all proud of what you have a accomplished and look forward to watching as you go on from VIU to new and exciting opportunities armed with the strength of the education you have achieved. Today you have reached an important milestone in your educational journey and in your lives and we are gathered here today to help you celebrate.

During your time at VIU you have been challenged by new ideas, perspectives and ways of knowing. You have struggled with challenges and emerged with new ways of thinking. Others you have interacted with have challenged your views. Your exposure to new ideas and perspectives and the relationships you have developed will serve you well as you continue to grow, learn and contribute to your communities. I encourage each of you as graduating students to cherish the relationships you have developed and continue to build on the networks you have established.

When students graduate today they become new VIU alumni which means each of 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. Our global network of alumni members will continue to support, encourage and inspire you throughout your life.

Your education is a gateway to exciting new possibilities. Embrace these opportunities knowing that we support you. On behalf of the Board of Governors, the Senate and the faculty and staff, congratulations. We are all very proud of you.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ralph Nilson President and Vice-Chancellor

3 Vancouver Island University Convocation Thursday, February 9, 2012 2:30 pm

Academic Procession

Snuneymuxw Welcome

O Canada

Master of Ceremonies Welcome Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services

Greetings from Vancouver Island University President Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Presentation of Honorary Doctorate of Letters – John Herbert Ross McKeen and Bennett Randall Wong Mr. Gerald Owen

Convocation Address John Herbert Ross McKeen and Bennett Randall Wong

Valedictory Address Evelyne Estelle St-Arnaud, Bachelor of Education

Candidate Degree Oath Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor

Conferring of Vancouver Island University Degrees Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Interior Design Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

Recessional Reception to follow at the Coast Bastion Hotel Ballroom

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to pianist Sarah Wood, vocalist Elise Boulanger, and piper Wade Calder

4 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Vancouver Island University Convocation Friday, February 10, 2012 2:30 pm

Academic Procession

Snuneymuxw Welcome

O Canada

Master of Ceremonies Welcome Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services

Greetings from Vancouver Island University President Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Candidate Degree Oath Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor

Conferring of Vancouver Island University Degrees Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Bachelor of Tourism Management Master of Business Administration

Recessional Reception to follow at the Coast Bastion Hotel Ballroom

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to pianist Sarah Wood, vocalist Elise Boulanger, and piper Wade Calder

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 5 Honorary Awards

To encourage a standard of excellence and innovation which integrated approach in body, mind and spirit, emphasizing is exemplary to students, faculty and staff, and to society responsibility for the self in health, relationships and lifestyle. in general, Vancouver Island University awards honorary Often called the University of the Heart, The Haven is a major doctorates to publicly acknowledge members of society who employer on Gabriola, and has attracted students from all over exhibit a record of outstanding distinction and achievement the world. Dr. McKeen and Dr. Wong created the core programs in an area related to Vancouver Island University's mission, which continue to be taught. such as but not limited to, scholarship, research, teaching, the creative arts, business and industry, international affairs, Dr. McKeen received medical training at the University of or public service. Individuals are nominated by members of Western Ontario, then worked in street clinics and drug crisis the community and VIU employees. centres and served as an intern in a rural hospital in Jamaica. Honorary Doctor of Laws is awarded for accomplishments He then studied at the College of Chinese Acupuncture in and contributions in areas such as politics, justice and social Oxford, England at a time when there was little information or activism. Honorary Doctor of Technology is awarded for practice of acupuncture in Canada. accomplishments and contributions in applied areas related Dr. Wong, a product of a to Science and Technology. Honorary Doctor of Letters is Chinese-Canadian family, awarded for scholarly accomplishments and contributions earned his medical degree in areas such as science, social science, theory and literature. from the University of Alberta, Honorary Doctor of Science is awarded for accomplishments and completed training at and contributions in science. the Menninger School of . He was the clinical 2012 Honorary Doctor of Letters director at the Winfield State – John Herbert Ross McKeen Hospital in Kansas where his groundbreaking work, aimed 2012 Honorary Doctor of Letters at helping patients develop – Bennet Randall Wong and advance within their Dr. Jock McKeen and Dr. Dr. limitations, shaped his core Bennet Wong are lifelong belief – that all human beings friends and business have worth and are to be treated with respect and dignity. associates who have helped Dr. Wong moved to Vancouver in 1961 to practice adolescent thousands of people psychiatry. He consulted with schools and agencies, and transform their lives through became an increasingly well-known and public advocate for programs offered at The adolescents, and expert in the field of troubled youth. on Gabriola Dr. McKeen established his acupuncture practice in 1973 in the Island. same office as Dr. Wong in Vancouver. Thus began a lifelong Founded by Dr. McKeen and partnership in work and teaching. Since 1975, they have Dr. Wong in 1983, The Haven concentrated on residential educational group seminars with a Institute is an internationally goal of helping people find meaning and purpose in their lives. Dr. Jock McKeen renowned centre for Dr. McKeen and Dr. Wong presented at a world congress of professional and personal Chinese medicine in in 1987, which resulted in a close development that helps participants on a journey of self- and ongoing connection with the Chinese culture. Over the discovery, toward a more fulfilled life. years, they have travelled to Asia many times, and hundreds of Dr. McKeen and Dr. Wong have developed a rich variety of Chinese people have come to The Haven to attend programs. courses by blending traditional Chinese medicine with western They have also travelled the world, leading numerous seminars psychiatry and into a unique and in Europe, Africa, Russia, the Middle East, and in North and in-depth approach to self-development. They believe in an South America.

6 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Their work became a harmonious blending of eastern and 2008 Carol Matthews Honorary Doctor of Letters western medical approaches. Through their courses, people Gordon Reid Honorary Doctor of Letters have discovered themselves in new ways, often changing their Harald Rosenthal Honorary Doctor of Technology lives indelibly, and thereby having a positive effect on those John W. Horn Honorary Doctor of Laws around them. It is these courses that make The Haven unique, 2009 Richard Beamish Honorary Doctor of Science and which continue to attract participants in large numbers to Roy Taylor Honorary Doctor of Science this day. Rick Hansen Honorary Doctor of Laws Prior to retiring in 2004, they transferred the ownership of their 2010 Elsie Paul Honorary Doctor of Letters privately owned business into a federal charitable organization, 2011 Nancy Turner Honorary Doctor of Science The Haven Foundation, which now owns The Haven Institute. They continue to work internationally as consultants to Hua Wei Technologies, a global telecommunications company Valedictorian operating in over 100 countries. Evelyne St-Arnaud, class Dr. Wong and Dr. McKeen have co-authored eight books, with valedictorian, is launching translation into Chinese and Spanish. They are currently writing a new career at age 48 after a book on East-West psychology, to be completed in 2012. returning to school as a mature learner. o A month after completing her Historical List of course-work in VIU’s intense Honorary Doctorate Awards post-baccalaureate degree teacher training program, St- 1998 E. Margaret Fulton Honorary Doctor of Laws Arnaud has landed a part-time Jack Hodgins Honorary Doctor of Laws job as a French Immersion Trevor Evelyn Honorary Doctor of Letters teacher at Hammond Evelyne St-Arnaud, Bachelor Bay Elementary school in 1999 Grace Nielsen Honorary Doctor of Humanities of Education Jane Gregory Honorary Doctor of Humanities Nanaimo. Margaret Strongitharm Honorary Doctor of Humanities Born in Quebec, St-Arnaud moved with her family to North 2000 E.J. Hughes Honorary Doctor of Letters Vancouver when she was 11. After high school, she went straight Geraldine Braak Honorary Doctor of Laws to university and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in French Joyce Horner Honorary Doctor of Letters and Criminology at Simon Fraser University. She married in Thora Howell Honorary Doctor of Letters 1989 and had her first child in 1992. 2001 Beryl Albee (Bennett) Honorary Doctor of Laws St-Arnaud remained home for 10 years, raising three Donald F. Hammond Honorary Doctor of Laws children. When the youngest started school, she re-entered W.R. (Roy) MacMillan Honorary Doctor of Laws the workforce as a part-time Education Assistant with the Jack Whitlam Honorary Doctor of Laws Francophone Program in Nanaimo. After eight years, St-Arnaud 2002 Chuck Hee Wong Honorary Doctor of Laws wanted something more. She decided on a teaching career. She Diana Krall Honorary Doctor of Letters upgraded her education through online courses, and then was Zbigniew (Bob) Kabata Honorary Doctor of Letters accepted into the VIU’s teacher training program. 2003 Carol Shields Honorary Doctor of Letters St-Arnaud’s message to others who may be thinking about 2004 Daphne Ann Patterson Honorary Doctor of Laws returning to school or launching a career change is simple Jan (Ian) Eisenhardt Honorary Doctor of Laws – follow your dream. “Going back to school helped me find 2005 Douglas Deane Finlayson Honorary Doctor of Laws myself again. If you have a passion and dream go for it. It’s 2006 Ellen White Honorary Doctor of Laws doable and rewarding.” Ted Harrison Honorary Doctor of Letters 2007 Luschiim-Arvid Charlie Honorary Doctor of Laws

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 7 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 the effective weapon in battle. As newer and more powerful arms university and representative of their area of study. While the were developed, its military significance diminished, and it was styles of the gowns worn by each degree credential are similar, transformed into a symbol of authority. Today, the ceremonial the Bachelor’s gown has closed sleeves and the Master’s gown mace is used in many government assembly locations, such as has open sleeves. The degree hood’s colour indicates the the British and Canadian Houses of Parliament, and is carried 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 The mace used for VIU’s convocation was designed and is similar to the one used by the University of Hertfordshire in created by retired art instructor John A. Charnetski in 1994. The the United Kingdom, with whom VIU originally offered its first metre-long mace is made of stainless steel and gold-plated MBA 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 member of academic faculty or administration to honour his or Bachelor of Arts – red; her contribution to Vancouver Island University. Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care – purple; Bachelor of Business Administration – regal gold; Mace Bearers Bachelor of Education – burgundy; 1994 John Charnetski Bachelor of Hospitality Management – Persian turquoise; 1995 Stan Fukawa Bachelor of Interior Design – steel grey; 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; 1999 Carol Matthews; Ross Fraser Bachelor of Tourism Management – royal blue; 2000 Gwyneth Evans; Jim Slater; Les Dickason Master of Business Administration – purple and grey; 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 Paddle 2004 Bill Juby; Norm Duncan; Andra Thakur The paddle that is on display during VIU’s convocation 2005 Joanne Whiting; Rob Jeacock; Anne Erickson ceremonies was given to the university by Chief Shawn A-in- 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 2010 Nancy Randall; Marshall Soules; Mike Mann; return home to bring their skills and knowledge back to their Bill McMillan; John Neville communities. A paddle was presented to each of the four 2011 Pam Montgomery; Barbara McLeod; Malerie Meeker; regional campuses with the wish that it be used at special Carolyn Bowles; Robert Pfister; Glenda Sharpe occasions, like a graduation ceremony. The paddle given to the Nanaimo campus is a steering paddle, which helps guide us 2012 Gary Tunnell; David Drakeford 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.

8 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Vancouver Island University Coat of Arms

History of Heraldry Shield 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 Crest 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 Supporters 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 Compartment 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.

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 9 International Flags on Display Vancouver Island University is proud of its global reach, with alumni from all of the following countries:

Albania Argentina Aruba Barbados Bolivia Brazil

Chile Columbia Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt

El Salvador France Germany Ghana Hong Kong India

Indonesia Iran Italy Lebanon Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 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 Tanzania Thailand

Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emerites

United Kingdom USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen

10 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Vancouver Island University Degree Recipients Please note that not all degree programs grant distinction status.

The Degree of Elizabeth Grace Millington The Degree of Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology Bachelor of Business with Distinction Marilyn Wilma Assaf Administration Major in Liberal Studies Mandana Namdarpour Oender Altunakar Major in Graphic Design Katherine Jean Bowes Concentration in Economics with Distinction Major in Psychology and Tara Dawn Shannon Atleo Minor in English Erin Nicole Philip Concentration in Economics Major in Geography with Distinction Ahmed Abdel Monem Bekhit with Distinction Kelsey Katherine Chandler Concentration in Finance Jonathan Bruce Przybyl Major in Geography Caitlin Marie Bracken Major in Physical Education with Distinction Concentration in Marketing Morgan Olivia Ruth Power Regimbal Todd Michael James Gaber Jianchao Chen Major in Sociology and Major in Digital Media Studies Concentration in Finance Minor in Psychology Ashley Michelle Guzak Alissa Rose Crucil Kristina Ashley Reynolds Major in Physical Education Concentration in Finance Major in Psychology Beverly Elizabeth Hampson with Distinction with Distinction Major in Sociology Stacey Maureen Daniels Christine Roberts Ashley Jade Heyland Concentrations in Finance Major in Anthropology Major in Sociology and Management Michael James Seredick Amanda Jeanne Howe Grant Andrew Victor de Gagne Major in History and Major in Psychology Concentration in Marketing Minor in English with Distinction Emily Marie Durrance Nicholas Daniel Shillito Jeanne Eileen Morrison Ironside Concentrations in Marketing Major in Criminology Minor in English and and Management Minor in Visual Arts Jordan William Edward Tidey with Distinction Major in Global Studies and Vanessa Lynn Kirby Meijun Gai Minor in Political Science Major in Psychology Concentration in Finance Matthew Benjamin Joel Vissers with Distinction Qin Gong Major in Sociology and Marlee Spencer Tamara Klassen Concentration in Finance Minor in History Major in Criminology with Distinction Jeff W. Hardie Karly Dorothy Ann Locken Concentrations in Finance Brandy Lynn White Major in Geography and and Management Major in English Minor in Political Science with Distinction Joshua Douglas Haywood Laura Anne Lutes Concentration in Marketing Cari-Lynn Anne Yablonski Major in History and with Distinction Major in Criminology Minor in Anthropology with Distinction Teng Jiang with Distinction Concentration in Management Jingzhi Zhou Victoria Alice Luxford Major in Graphic Design Catherine Amanda Leckie Major in Sociology and Concentration in Human Resource Minor in Philosophy Management with Distinction Brina Maureen Cathaleen Lewicki Carly Michele Mattson Concentration in Accounting Major in Physical Education with Distinction Hongjing Li Concentration in Finance Lauren Kathleen McDonald Major in Graphic Design Michele Elaine Luscombe with Distinction Concentration in Accounting

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 11 Davina Kaur Manhas The Degree of Shelby Erin Milholm Concentrations in International Bachelor of Education Michelle Elizabeth Nieken Business and Management Please note that this program does not Bethany Jane Norris Emily Jean Metcalf grant distinction status. Concentrations in Human Resource Barbara Lynn Olson Management and Management Jared Anaka Martin Peter Pakosz with Distinction Lauren Anne Marguerite Aspen Rory Bryce Peffers Tayler Matthew Osmond Kimberly Carol Baglot Karmyn Nicole Phillips Concentration in Accounting Carmen Louise Murphy Beattie Michal Candida Prins with Distinction Katie Susan Bertram David Randall Tiffany Marie Peddie Concentration in Human Resource Megan Christine Booth Britta Karin Sommerfeld Ratzburg Management Brian Gerald Brooks Emily Iris Rodgers with Distinction Calli Dawn Burr Leah Solveig Rogerson Kelly Christopher Sayers Lauren Joanne Bush Natalie Krystle Schafer Concentration in Marketing with Distinction James Robert Derksen Evelyne Estelle St-Arnaud Yang Shi James Patrick Dodd Summer Louise Thompson Concentration in Finance Kyle W Dykstra Curtis Alexandro Vizza Jamie Christine Simpson Nada Erhardt Casey Arden Westergaard Concentration in Finance Michael Adam Fast Ashley Marie Wiet Brytny Dawn Sjolie Laura Jane Forin Kevin Ryan Wilford Concentration in Accounting Amanda Marie Francoeur Candice Erica Wilson Xiaoyu Sun Mary Anne Gait Concentrations in Finance Currin Kerry Windecker and International Business Andrew Thomas Galloway Lei Wang Ryan David Gray The Degree of Concentration in Finance Jessica Marie Hale Bachelor of Interior Design Cheng Wang Lisa Diane Herman Elissa Marie Cullen Concentration in Management Elizabeth Margery Yvette Hudson Letysha Dawne Watts The Degree of Jacqueline Nancy Huston Concentration in Accounting Bachelor of Music in Jazz Debbie Michelle Iorns Jamie Joseph Martin Wicks Studies Concentration in Management Jillian Rose-Ann Johnston Please note that this program does not Jin Zhong Yang Lelaina Jules grant distinction status. Concentration in Finance Leah Marie Kay Matthew Scott Cayer Aimee Elizabeth Laninga Luke Peter Nixon Brittany Laurie Lapierre Daniel James Ole Petersen Carmen Elaine Turner Leed Jeffrey Gordon Saunders Kristin Jo Ann Lorimer Avis Andrea Lynne Smith Nicole Ann Julia Maguire Danielle Elizabeth Martel Remylee Marie Martin Sharon Pamela McDermid Brittney Colleen McGean David Blake Merrick

12 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. The Degree of The Degree of Carson Glen McPherson Bachelor of Science Master of Business Prabhjot Singh Mehrok Administration Brenna Lynn Cairns Collicutt Karl Björn Mejlholm Major in Biology Gbadegesin Adelowo Adelore Serrah Menif with Distinction Oluwaseyi Emmanuel Akinlabi Chunwei Miao Cody Erwin Sydney Gessner Rani Najwat Al-Shuaibi Rosmala Mohsin Major in Computing Science with Distinction Yeri Williams Nabena Katherine Sarah Wilkinson Hall Eva Amelia Minors in Biology, Chemistry Gustavo Proença Nardi and Mathematics Sneha Attili Anh Quynh Nguyen Lily Banerjee Gurpreet Neel Minhas with Distinction Major in Biology Zhijun Cao Mohamed Abdul Rauf Nistar with Distinction Yanan Chen Mustafa Oncel Vanessa Cecilia Phillips Yuanjing Dai Haohao Pan Major in Biology with Distinction with Distinction Sabrina Anne Peukert Kumpal Pushpendrasinh Devadhara Megan Drake Willis Sayantani Roy Jaspreet Singh Dhaliwal Minors in Chemistry with Distinction Hunardeep Singh Sandhu and Mathematics with Distinction with Distinction Soumaya El Boukhari Nitish Sandilya Britney Elaine Elder Hani Sarji The Degree of with Distinction Bachelor of Science in Manuela Fahme Selby Mathew Semalesan Fisheries and Aquaculture with Distinction Adil Serroukh Kristy Joan Todd Chenggang Gao Deepak Sharma with Distinction Qi Gao Tatiana Aleksandrovna Shumilina Aditya Gaur with Distinction The Degree of with Distinction Nancy Simpatico Bachelor of Tourism Yunxia Geng with Distinction Management Chen Gong Kuo-Kang Tseng Paul Patrick Bruneski with Distinction Major in Recreation Luis Eduardo Gonzalez Annet Twebaze Ana Carolina Pvillalta Ming-Hsun Hsieh Antonina Evgenievna Voronova with Distinction Li Huang Gongyuemei Xiao Cheng Ji Yinben Ben Ye Sujata Kapur Kuan-Lin Yen Manchandan Kaur Anqu Yu Hanit Kaur with Distinction Yanru Zhao Muhammad Bilal Khan Chao Zhou Nam Phuong Le with Distinction Chien-Yung Lee Xinyi Li Zishuai Li Bing Liu

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 13 Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

Every year, our students benefit from the support of many generous individuals, groups and businesses who have created awards that encourage learning and reward effort. We are proud of our students and their achievements, and appreciate the material support that so many people provide. To find out how you can contribute to student success, please contact the Vancouver Island University Foundation at tel: (250) 740-6212; e-mail: [email protected], or visit our website: www.viu.ca/foundation.

1983 Men’s Soccer Alumni Scholarship Betty and Doug Jones Scholarship Carol Matthews Community Service Award A. Rod Glen Business Management Award Beverley Revin Scholarship Carol Matthews Human Services Award ’A’ Medial Studies Award Bill Juby Award Centennial Bursary ACCT 217 Scholarship Biology 491 Research Award Central Island CDA Society Team Player Award Agathe and Kenneth Botting Education Biology Outstanding Student Award Central Vancouver Island Botanical Garden Award Blair McKinnon Memorial Award Society Book Award Al Fowler Memorial Scholarship BMO Bank of Montreal Award for BC Certified Management Accountants of BC Alexandro Malaspina Liberal Studies Award Aboriginal Students Award Allan and Edna Brown Bursary Bob and Dorothy Pulleybank Scholarship CGA Academic Excellence Scholarship Ann Buchanan Liberal Studies Award Bob and Karen Lane Bursary Chancellor’s Aboriginal Excellence Scholarship Annie May Beck Education Award Bob Jones Silviculture Bursary Charlotte Ramsay Memorial Award Anthropology Club Award Bob Wood Community Education Chief Viola Wyse Bursary Apollo Award Endowment Award Chilco Bursary Applied Business Technology Program Faculty Brian Saunders Computer Graphics Award Chuck Hee Wong Memorial Award Award Bruce Williams Entrance Award CIBC Entrance Award Around The World Travel Services Award CEI Architecture Interior Design Scholarship CIBC Entrance Scholarship Art Club Award CFUW – Cowichan Valley Award Cindy Hammond Elementary Education Art Award CFUW – Nanaimo Adult Basic Education Award Art & Design Faculty Award Award City of Iwatsuki (Japan) Bursary Art Mann Memorial Award CFUW – Nanaimo Bursary City of Parksville Bursary Association of BC Forest Professionals Award CFUW – Nanaimo Re-entry Award Cloverdale Paint Award Association of Professional Engineers and CFUW – Nanaimo Scholarship Coast Realty Award Geoscientists of BC – Vancouver Island CFUW – Nanaimo Clemente Award Coastal Community Credit Union Award Branch Award C.S. Buzzard Scholarship Coastal Community Credit Union Bursary Audrey Gordon Award Cairnpark Nursery Book Prize Coastal Community Credit Union Scholarship Audrey Hansen International Study Abroad Caline Artists International Music Award Coastal Cruising Supervisors Task Force Award Canadian Association of Equipment Scholarship BakeMark Canada Award Distributors Award Coastal Silviculture Committee Award Bakers Association of BC Scholarship Canadian Association of Equipment Coastland Wood Industries Award Barbara Meyer Memorial Scholarship Distributors Award and Graduation Award Community Award Barbara Nielsen Memorial Scholarship Canadian Groundfish Research and Community Award – Curling Club Design Barry Broadfoot Award for Journalism and Conservation Society – Dan McMillan Community Living Award Memorial Award Creative Non-Fiction Cowichan Campus Bursary Canadian Information Processing Society BC Council of Garden Clubs Bursary Cowichan Foundation Award Award BCDHA Award of Excellence Cowichan High School 1952 Grad Class Bursary Canadian Institute of Forestry Scholarship BCDHA Student Presentation Award Credit Union Foundation of BC Award Canadian Western Bank President’s Award BC Hydro Endowment Award Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island at VIU Canterbury Food Service Award BC Landscape & Nursery Association Award Entrance Scholarship CanWest Global Communications Scholarship BC Lions Society Advanced Education Fund Cultured Crustacean Award Captain Sydney and Thelma Mansbridge Entrance Award Cummins Western Canada Dependability Memorial Scholarship BC Restaurant and Food Services Association Award Career and Academic Preparation (CAP) Award Scholarship CUPE Local 1858 Bursary Carel Properties Award BC Shellfish Industry Award CUPE Local 1858 Scholarship BCTF Maxwell A. Cameron Memorial Award Carl Beaulieu Memorial Bursary

14 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. CYC (Child and Youth Care) Award Dr. Prem Shanker Award George and Daisy Fraser Award in Music Cyril S. White and Family Scholarship Dr. Prem Shanker Bursary George and Elizabeth Annand Bursary Dale Francis Memorial Award DRC Culinary Arts Award George Nielsen Award Dana Spicer Bertrand Memorial Scholarship Drs. Ralph and Suzie Nilson Scholarship Fund George Paine Award Danny Harris Memorial Scholarship DTZ Barnicke Business Award George Robbins Award David and Margaret Bradbury Award Duncan MacRae Award Gerry Goodwin Memorial Scholarship David and Maureen Thomas Culinary Arts EJ Hughes Award in Painting & Drawing Gerry Robbins Memorial Award Award EJ Hughes Visual Arts Scholarship Gerry Schroh Memorial Award David E. Jones Award Early Childhood Educators of BC Scholarship Giani Chanan Singh Parmar Award David Lambert Memorial Purchase Prize EBA, A Tetra Tech Company, Award Glenn Johnston Memorial Award David Paul Rice Memorial Award ECO Dynamic Solutions Achievement Award Global Studies Faculty Award David Thompson Memorial Award Economics Department Award Godfrey & Marjorie Rice Award David Yates Award Edith Emerson Memorial Scholarship in Music Governor General’s Academic Medal – Bronze Dawne and Donald Grant Nursing Award Edith Lenhart and Norah Moffat Award Governor General’s Academic Medal – Silver Dean Lane Continuing Student Award Edna Lavina Fetterly Bursary Governor General’s Academic Medal – Gold Dean’s Academic Scholarship Edna Lucy Woodcock Nursing Bursary and Grace McDermid – Osolin Memorial Award Debbie Shore Award Scholarship Graphic Design Book Award December 6, 1989 Memorial Scholarship Edward Goodall Scholarship in Painting Green Mountain Services Bursary Delinea Design Consultants Award Effie Galena Kilpatrick Scholarship Gregory Allan Tucker Memorial Music Award Dennis Alphonse Memorial Award Eldercollege Fund H. Ray and Grace L. Ballard Accounting Dennis Silvestrone Award Elizabeth Newham Award Scholarship Diane Caillet Memorial Award Ellins Architect Award H.C. Wilson Memorial Bursary Dianne Dale Award Emily Hammer International Study Award Hammond Bay Oceanside B&B Tourism Award Don and Beth Hammond Memorial Scholarship Erica M. Cooper Award Hayes Stewart Little Award Don Duncan Memorial Award Erica Murphy (née d’Alessandro) Athletic Hazelwood Construction Services Award Don Hubbard ABE Award – Cowichan Bursary Heath Law Lawyers Scholarship Don Hubbard ABE Award – Nanaimo Erma Klassoff Memorial Bursary Heatherbrae Bursary Don Hubbard ABE Award – Parksville/ Essex and Kent – Stephen Salem Award Helen ”Nellie” Keigan Memorial Award Qualicum Essex and Kent Mortgage Corp Bursary Helen Chapman Memorial Award Don Hubbard ABE Award – Powell River Eunice Lam Award Helga Bonkowski Education Award Don Morton Memorial Award Fairwinds Golf Club Bursary Henry R. Nash Award Donald F. Alderdice Memorial Scholarship Fan Seafoods Geoduck Endowment Henry Wong Rotary Award Donna Blackhall-Pearce Award for Scholarship Herold Engineering Award Professionalism Filberg Park Garden Show Award Herold Engineering Entrance Award Doreen Parken Memorial Award Finning/Caterpillar Award Hoo Hoo Club Award Doris Fineday Memorial Bursary First Nations Scholarship Fund Horosko Bursary Douglas A. Johnston Accounting Award Fitzgerald Scholarship for Design Excellence Horosko Scholarship Dr. Alan Hall Memorial Bursary Frank and Grace Turley Memorial Bursary House of Knives Award Dr. Andrew Miller Bursary Frank Bernard Award in Fisheries HSBC Bank Canada Award Dr. Andy Spencer Legacy Award Frank Ney Memorial Bursary Hub City Paving – Lafarge Canada Award Dr. Carl Opgaard Scholarship Frank Ney Memorial Entrance Award Hub City Paving – Lafarge Canada Business Dr. Dane Wray Memorial Bursary Frank Roy Smith Memorial Bursary Administration Scholarship Dr. Grace Elliott Nielsen Bursary Frank Sarton Memorial Award Ina Roelants Memorial Award Dr. Jixin Xu Economics Award Fred Clozza Memorial Bursary Inez Bowen Colbert Memorial Award Dr. Larry Giovando Bursary Fred Clozza Memorial Award Interior Design Faculty Award Dr. Lloyd A. White and Dr. Karen A. Gallie Fred Jacklin International Study Abroad International Student Development Award Science Award Award Irene & Cliff Shoop Memorial Award Dr. Michael Rockwell Dental Health Award Fred John Brown Liberal Studies Award Island Professional Event Network Dr. Owen Gloster Memorial Award George and Bev deLure Attitude Award Recognition Award

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 15 Island Scallops – K’omoks First Nation Kinette Club of Nanaimo Bursary Mid Island Castaways Fly Fishing Club Award Education Fund Kiwanis Sunrisers Special Needs Award Mid Island Co-op Award Island Scallops – Qualicum First Nation Kla How Ya Social Club – A Rod Glen Mid Island Co-op Adult Basic Education Education Fund Memorial Award Award Island Timberlands Bursary – Aboriginal Koki Sato International Scholarship Mid Island Co-op Early Childhood Education Island Timberlands Bursary – Business Kw Umut Le Lum Child and Family Services and Care Award Island Timberlands Bursary – Forest Scholarship Mid Island Co-op Forest Resources Award Resources L.C. Parkin Memorial Award Mid Island Co-op Natural Resource J.A. Smith and Associates Scholarship Lady Rose Geography Prize Protection Award JG Scholarship Ladysmith Saltair Garden Club Award Mid Island Co-op Tourism and Recreation Jack and Kathleen Brodie Award Ladysmith Women’s Business Network Award Award Jack McReady Award Lake Cowichan Combined Fire Organization Mid Island Co-op Trades and Applied Technology Award Jane Kelly Jazz Scholarship Award Mike Coleman Citizenship Award Jane McKerricher Classical Music Award Leanne Johnson Memorial Award Mike Merriman Memorial Award Jarrett Swackhamer Memorial Award Lentia Enterprises Scholarship Mike Monych Memorial Award Jason Mayes Memorial Award Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal Milner Gardens and Woodland Landscape Jason Peskanovich Memorial Award Lindsey Doolittle Memorial Award Award Jean Campbell Memorial ABE Achievement Lionel Hennessy Award Minda Williams Memorial Bursary Awards – Certificate Lionel Hennessy Memorial Award Minerva Foundation for BC Women Award Jean Campbell Memorial ABE Achievement Lisa O’Donnell Memorial Award Minerva Foundation for BC Women in Awards – Degree Lorne Ball Memorial Award Forestry Award Jean Whittaker Memorial Award Lt. Col. Norman Bunnin, MBE Award MISTIC Science and Technology Scholarship Jennie Hrushowy Award Lt. Sardar Jagat Singh Manhas and Family Mona Bell Memorial Award Jim and Vi Kenefick Memorial Award Award Monk Furniture Award – Office Design Jim Cox Memorial Award M.C. Sutherland Memorial Award Morris Donaldson Memorial Scholarship Jim Huard Jr. Memorial Award MNP Nanaimo Founders Award – Bob Morvah Award for International John and Gillian Moss Award McDougall and Barney Bestwick Development John D. Dennison Physical Education MNP - A. Kenneth Hill Memorial Award Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society Scholarship M. P. Jarman Geological Bursary Award John MacKay Memorial Bursary Macville Foundation Continuing Student Mount Klitsa Garden Club Horticultural John Rostron Award Award Award Johnson-Valente Family Bursary Macville Foundation Entrance Award Municipal Information Systems Association Jonathan Knight Award of Excellence Maggie Kennedy International Study Abroad of BC (MISA) Technology Award Award Jovan Salapura Memorial Award Muriel Rhodes Memorial Award Margaret J. Brown Memorial Award Joy Cameron Horticulture Award Myrtle Bergren Creative Writing Award Margaret Mitchell Scholarship Judith Arnold Award Nanaimo and District Dental Society Award Margaret Ormsby Essay Prize Judy Simmons Memorial Award Nanaimo and Duncan District Labour June Gillespie Memorial Award Marine Harvest Salmon Aquaculture Memorial Society Bursary Scholarship June Jefferies Liberal Studies Scholarship Nanaimo Chapter International Association Karr History Scholarship Mariner’s Scholarships of Administrative Professionals Award Kathryn Barnwell Award Marjorie Lewis Bunnin Award Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary Scholarship Kathryn Caswell Memorial Bursary Mark Herringer International Study Abroad Nanaimo Fish and Game Protective Award Kathryn Caswell Memorial Scholarship Association: Ernie Johnson Memorial Mary Garland Coleman Prize in Lyric Poetry Award Kathy Rovere Bursary Mathematics Upper Level Scholarship Nanaimo Historical Society’s Ethel Keith Hodgson Memorial Bursary Endowment Fund Barraclough Memorial History Award Ken Haley Memorial Fire Protection Award Mazzei Electric Award Nanaimo Home Support Association Award Ken Kitchen Memorial Bursary MBSA Legacy Award Endowment Fund Nanaimo Horticultural Society Scholarship Kerm Culham Business Award Michael Walker and Janice Tissington Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarships Kevin Roberts Poetry Award Badminton Award Nanaimo Rhododendron Society Award

16 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Nanaimo Safer City Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Tourism & Nanaimo Women’s Business Network Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Carpentry Recreation Scholarship Nanaimo Women’s Business Network Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Welding Business Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Carpentry Scholarship Nanaimo Youth Services Association – Scholarship Pisces Entrance Scholarship President and Board Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Chemistry Powell River Campus ABE Award NASA Award Bursary Powell River Campus Culinary Arts Academic Neil Rutherford Memorial Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Chemistry Achievement Award Nicholas Plecas Achievement Scholarships Scholarship Powell River Campus Student Services Award Nike Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Child and Youth PRAqua Aquaculture Scholarship Care Bursary Nora Fulton Gibson Memorial Bursary Project Hero Scholarship Program Pieter de Reuver Foundation Child and Youth Nora Fulton Gibson Memorial Entrance Awards Prue Boyd Nursing Award Care Scholarship Nora Mitchell Bursary R.R. Smith Bursary in Education Pieter de Reuver Foundation Computer Ralph Pomphrey Memorial Award Nursing Bursary Science Bursary Ralph Vernon Memorial Scholarship Oceanside Rotary Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Computer Oceanside Women's Business Network Award Science Scholarship Ramsay Lampman Rhodes Award Oceanview Golf Resorts and Spa Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Criminology Ray Hindle Award Otilya and Thomas Ploos van Amstel Bursary RB Engineering Award Bursaries Pieter de Reuver Foundation Criminology Real Estate Foundation of BC Award Pacific Rim Academy of Chefs Endowment Scholarship Real Estate Foundation of BC Scholarship Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Culinary Arts Recreation and Sport Management Award Parksville ABE Award Bursary Recreation and Tourism Award Pat and Les Dickason Teacher Education Pieter de Reuver Foundation Culinary Arts Recreation & Tourism Undergraduate Award Scholarship Bursary Red Letter Counsel Scholarship Pieter de Reuver Foundation Education Pat Bevan Scholarship in Creative Writing – Remembrance Bursary Fiction Bursary Richard W. Johnston ABE Awards – Cowichan, Pieter de Reuver Foundation Education Pat Bevan Scholarship in Creative Writing – Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum and Powell Scholarship Poetry River Pieter de Reuver Foundation Financial Pat Bevan Scholarship in English Literature Rick Davidson Memorial Bursary Management Bursary Pat Madill Memorial Scholarship Robert MacDonald Memorial Award Pat Wapple Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Financial Management Scholarship Robert Ross Memorial Scholarship Pathfinder Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation First Nations Robert Victor Caswell Memorial Scholarship Patricia Hadaway Award Studies Bursary Robyn Muir Memorial Award Patricia Robinson Memorial Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation First Nations Roger Prior Entrance Scholarship Patrick Ross Award Studies Scholarship Ross and Judy Fraser Award in Music Patsy Frederick Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Home Support/ Rotary Club of Lantzville Award Patterson Dental Scholarship for Excellence RCA Bursary Rotary Club of Nanaimo – Helmut Graf in Chairside Assisting Pieter de Reuver Foundation Music Bursary International Award Paul Johnstone Memorial Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Music Scholarship Rotary Club of Nanaimo North Award Pear Bureau Northwest Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Practical Rotary Club of Nanaimo North – Frank Pepsi Bottling Group Culinary Arts Award Nursing Bursary Gregory Award Pepsi Graduation Awards Pieter de Reuver Foundation Practical Rotary Club of Nanaimo North – Petricca Foundation for Periodontics and Nursing Scholarship Humanitarian Award Implantology Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Scholarship Rotary Club of Nanaimo North – Philip W. Mar Memorial Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Shellfish Rich Johnston Award Phyllis Hargrave Memorial Bursary Research Bursary Rotary Club of Parksville/District 69 Physical Education Scholarship Pieter de Reuver Foundation Shellfish Benevolent Association Entrance Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation BS in Nursing Research Scholarship Royal Bank Award – Parksville/Qualicum Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Tourism & Royal Bank Award – Cowichan, Nanaimo and Pieter de Reuver Foundation BS in Nursing Recreation Bursary Powell River Scholarship Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 Bursary

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 17 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice Hobbs Vancouver Island Real Estate Board - Cowichan VIU Centennial Bursary Education Award Valley Award VIU Chancellors Entrance Scholarships for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice Hobbs Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – Nanaimo Aboriginal Students Health and Human Services Award Scholarship VIU / Chatwin Engineering - First Nations Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice Hobbs Vernis Whisker Award in Classical Music Education Fund Trades Award Veronica Milner Memorial Award VIU Employees Bursary Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 RMOT Award VI Raiders Football Club Award VIU Endowment – Vancouver Foundation Ryan McDonald Memorial Bursary Victor Cowley Memorial Award VIU Entrance Award for Students with Salisbury/Knight RMOT Award Victoria Foundation Chinese-Canadian Disabilities Shakespeare Cup Award Community Scholarships VIU Entrance Scholarships for Regional High Sharon Lynn Dow Dunnigan Memorial Bursary Victoria Foundation Ruth Elina Carlson Bursaries School Students Shaun Copp Memorial Award VILGMA Robert Skene Memorial Award VIU Facilities Services and Campus Development Award Sidney R. and Gladys L. Sharman Excellence in Virginia Southwell Music Award Nursing Awards VIU Academic Excellence Award (Brian Dick) VIU Faculty Association Degree Entrance Scholarship Sivertz Bursary VIU Academic Excellence Award (Caran Carr) VIU Faculty Association Scholarship Snuneymuxw First Nation Scholarship VIU Academic Excellence Award (Lemuel VIU Forest Award Spaceworks Design Award Mayona) VIU Forest Biosolids Project Bursaries Squire Forestry Award VIU Academic Excellence Award (Annette and VIU Forest Biosolids Project Awards Steady Eddy Award Roger Prior) VIU President’s Entrance Award for Scholar Steel Container Systems Award VIU Academic Excellence Award (Susie and Terry Athletes Stephanie Buckingham Conference Caswell) VIU President’s Entrance Scholarships for Presentation Fund VIU Ambassadors Bursary Vancouver Island High School Students Subhadra Ghose Award VIU Bachelor of Arts Degree Entrance VIU President’s Scholarships for Continuing SYSCO Food Services Scholarship Scholarship Students Taste of BC Trout Culture Award VIU Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Recreation and Tourism Association Award TD Bank Financial Group Award VIU Bachelor of Business Administration Degree VIU Scholarship for Academic Excellence Ted and Patti Miller Award Entrance Scholarship VIU Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Ted Strongitharm Award VIU Bachelor of Education Degree Entrance VIU Students’ Union Awards Ted Stroyan Memorial Scholarship Scholarship (Yr 3) Walter O’Keeffe Literacy Award Terry and Judy Napper Award VIU Bachelor of Education Degree Entrance Walter Tickson Memorial Bursary The College of Dental Hygienists of BC Award Scholarship (Yr 5) Warner Hewer Newton Memorial Award The Griffel Family International Study Abroad VIU Bachelor of Hospitality Management Warsh Law Corp. Undergraduate Research Award Degree Entrance Scholarship Award The Meadowlarks Award VIU Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree Westhill Estates Bursary The New Canadian Scholarship Entrance Scholarship White Spot Bursaries Tom and Josie Michael Memorial Award VIU Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection William B. Somerville Memorial Award Tom Forrester Scholarship Degree Entrance Scholarship William Barraclough History Scholarship Tom Harris Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Science Degree Entrance Scholarship William E. Ricker Memorial Scholarship Tommy Douglas Entrance Award VIU Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and William Matthews Endowment Scholarship Tribal Journeys Bursary Aquaculture Degree Entrance Scholarship Windsor Plywood Business Management Award Truck Loggers’ Association of BC Scholarships VIU Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Windsor Plywood Human Services Award Trudy Krall Memorial Nursing Award Entrance Scholarship Windsor Plywood Practical Nursing Award Tyce Carle-Thiesson Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree Windward Culinary Arts Award Underwater Harvesters Association Research Entrance Scholarship Zonta Club of Nanaimo Bursary Society Award VIU Board Members Award Zonta Club of Nanaimo Scholarship Vancouver Foundation Bursaries VIU Bookstore Business Award Zulak Financial Group Award Vancouver Island Master Gardener Award VIU Business Recognition Award Vancouver Island North Bursary VIU Business Students Association Legacy Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – Business Award Scholarship

18 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Vancouver Island Vancouver Vancouver Island Vancouver University Board of Island University University Senate Island University Governors Foundation Board Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Administration Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson, President Chancellor Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson, President Dr. Ralph Nilson, VIU President and Vice-Chancellor Patricia Eagar, Vice-President, and Vice-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Barbosa Administration and Finance Mike Brown, Chair Bruce Williams, Chair Christopher Bergen Dr. David Witty, Vice-President, Academic and Provost Barbara Carle-Thiesson, Michael Walker, Vice-Chair Dr. John Black Vice-Chair Tina McComb, Interim Director, Joyce Smith, Treasurer Dr. Mark Blackell Patrick Barbosa Communications and Public Jim Olsen, Secretary Mike Brown Relations Kristine Chyplyk Wahid Ali Kyla Bruce Darrel Mansbridge, Executive William (Bill) Cripps Director, Student Services Dave Boyd Gregory Bush Jerry Doman Ric Kelm, Executive Director, Barbara Coe Gordon Buzzard Stewart Hawthorn Infrastructure and Ancillary David Coupland Doug Corrin Services Katie Marocchi Catherine Dyck Dr. Greg Crawford Diny van Beers, University John Phillips David Francis Bob Darling Secretary/Senior Policy Steven Purse Advisor Ross Fraser Dr. Eric Demers Dominique Roelants Jean Maltesen, Interim Dean, Rob Grey Milena Essig Career and Academic Ann Scott George Hrabowych Bob Foley Preparation William (Bill) Yoachim Don Hubbard Fred Jacklin Dr. Ross MacKay, Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts and Karla Irvine Dr. Harry Janzen Humanities Julie Keenan Piera Jung Dr. Harry Janzen, Dean, Faculty of Jeet Manhas Dr. Hope Leith Education Sean McCue Dan Light Dr. Carol Stuart, Dean, Faculty of Health and Human Services Jason Nelson Stephen Littley John Phillips Dr. Graham Pike, Dean, Virginia MacCarthy International Programs Carol Smith Fred MacDonald Dr. David Twynam, Dean, Faculty Grant Starko Dr. Ross MacKay of Management Jean Maltesen Dr. Greg Crawford, Dean, Faculty Tara Mitchell of Science and Technology Chris Munro Dr. John Black, Interim Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences Suzy Nachtsheim Fred MacDonald, Dean, Trades Heather Pastro and Applied Technology Dr. Graham Pike Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Anthem Postnikoff Director, Enrolment Services Stu Seifert Darrel Mansbridge, Acting Regional Campus Principal, Dr. Pam Shaw Cowichan Dr. Daniel Simons Arlette Raaen, Regional Campus Dr. Carol Stuart Principal, Powell River Leslie Sundby Barbara Thomas Dr. David Twynam Lisa Wilson Dr. David Witty

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 19 Vancouver Island University: meeting the needs of the communities it serves

Through our four campuses, over 2,000 employees and industry in coastal and First Nations communities. thousands of graduates, Vancouver Island University is a major Environmental Sustainability: VIU is committed to economic engine operating in the communities of Vancouver exploring new ways of teaching and operating that ensures Island and BC’s Sunshine Coast. the protection of our environment and our communities. VIU The graduates of VIU’s more than 200 degree, diploma and has hired a Manager of Environment and Sustainability to certificate programs are shaping our world in extraordinary coordinate its environmental sustainability plan and ensure VIU ways. Our graduates are also providing the region with a talent meets its greenhouse gas reduction targets. pool of highly trained individuals who are ready to take on the Research Opportunities: VIU averages four demands of a new economy. postgraduate scholarships for fourth year students per year. In addition to providing an annual injection of over 120 Worth approximately $19,000 each, these scholarships serve as million dollars into the local economy through operational a financial boost to help students pursuing Master’s degrees. As spending, VIU is adding value to communities in the areas of well, VIU’s increased focus on undergraduate research is being cultural enrichment, economic development, environmental recognized by national funding agencies such as the Natural sustainability, research opportunities and social development. Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Cultural Enrichment: VIU is adding a rich and diverse Social Development: Through our programs and projects, layer of cultural access to the citizens of our communities VIU is helping to enhance the quality of life for people living through the many cultural events hosted on each of VIU’s four on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast and engages in campuses. From poetry readings to film festivals, Aboriginal activity that brings educational opportunities to all members of feasts, concerts and other cultural initiatives, VIU is supporting the community. the development of arts and culture on Vancouver Island and At VIU we believe education is a community asset. VIU is the Sunshine Coast. In addition to hosting students from more committed to strengthening our economy and positioning our than 60 countries, VIU is proud to have one of the highest region for prosperity. Aboriginal post-secondary participation rates in BC. We value our relationships with our Aboriginal communities and will continue to engage in initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal advancement. Economic Development: 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, which is working towards revitalizing the shellfish farming

20 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. We invite our graduates and guests to a reception following the Convocation ceremony.

The reception will be held at the Coast Bastion Inn Ballroom.

This is a great opportunity to purchase a frame for your degree, chat with fellow graduates and take pictures with your family. COAST BASTION INN The reception is free for all

PORT graduating students and THEATRE their guests. Finger food will be provided.

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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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22 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 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

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24 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete.