Saint Mary's University

Spring Convocations

Friday, 20 May 2005 O CANADA

O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons' command,

With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free!

From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land, glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Convocation is a joyous yet solemn event, bound by traditions which have evolved over centuries. It is a continuum with a formal beginning and an end. By being present here today, you have indicated your interest in being part of this academic tradition. Graduating students and their guests are therefore expected to remain in their seats until this formal ceremony has been completed in its entirety - the Chancellor of the University has officially closed Convocation and the Stage Party and graduates have recessed. Order of Academic Procession

Marshal of Convocation

Graduates

Guests

Faculty

Board of Governors

Deans of Faculties

Recipients of Honorary Degrees

Vice-President, Academic and Research

President

Chancellor

The audience is requested to stand when the Academic Procession arrives, to remain standing until the close of the Prayer of Invocation, and at the close of Convocation, to remain standing until all the Academic Procession has recessed.

Please note that names of graduates listed in this program are subject to revision. Order of Proceedings

Processional

Welcome

O Canada

Introduction of Special Guests

Invocation

Vice Regal Greeting (evening only) Her Honour, The Honourable Myra Freeman Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Valedictory Address Afternoon Convocation Ryan Foley

Evening Convocation Simon Partington

Symbolic Hooding and Presentation of Alumni Pin Afternoon Convocation Jarvis Googoo

Evening Convocation Deidree Williams

Presentation of Governor-General's Medals & Faculty Awards

Presidental Remarks J. Colin Dodds, B A., B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.

Conferral of Honorary Degrees Afternoon Convocation To be Doctors of Laws (honoris causa) Lome O. Clarke, B .A., LL.B., LL.M., LL.D. (Hon.), Q.C.

To be Doctor of Commerce (honoris causa) Richard Homburg

To be Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) Anne West, D.Cn.L. (Hon.) Evening Convocation To be Doctors of Civil Law (honoris causa) Peter Luckett Colleen J. Moorehead, B.B.A. Lewis Perinbam, O.C.

Convocation Addresses Afternoon Richard Homburg, President, Chairman, and CEO Homburg Invest Inc.

Evening Peter Luckett President, Pete's Frootique

Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates and the Presentation of the University's Gold Medals and Academic Subject Awards.

Afternoon Convocation Commerce Alan R. Miciak, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Dean of Commerce, will present the candidates.

Science David H. S. Richardson, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.A., D.Phil., Sc.D., Dean of Science, will present the candidates.

Evening Convocation Arts Esther Enns, B.S.L., M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Dean of Arts, will present the candidates.

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research J. Kevin Vessey, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc., Ph.D., Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, will present the candidates.

God Save The Queen

Closing of Convocation

Recessional Chancellor of Saint Mary's University Most Reverend Terrence Prendergast, S.J., B.A., M.Th., D.Th. Archbishop of Halifax Chairman of Convocation Terrence Murphy, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Vice-President, Academic and Research

Marshal of Convocation Donald J. Naulls, B.A.(Hons.), M.A., Ph.D. Associate Dean of Arts, Associate Professor of Political Science, and Chairperson of the Academic Senate.

Marshal of Students Keith Hotchkiss, B.A. Director of Student Services

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Acknowledgement The Administration and Faculty of Saint Mary's University wish gratefully to acknowledge the generous assistance received during the past year from individuals and groups in the form of contributions of scholarships, bursaries, prizes, as well as numerous and varied services.

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Photography The floor area immediately behind the boards has been left clear for the convenience of members of the audience who wish to take photographs during the ceremony. You may come to this area when it is close to the time that the parchment is to be conferred on the graduating student whose picture you wish to take. In order to ensure that there is no interference with the conferring of degrees, diplomas, and certificates, please note that the audience guests will not have access to the floor area.

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Refreshments The concession stands on both sides of the Metro Centre on the concourse level will be open for an hour preceding each Convocation. They will NOT be open during the Convocation ceremonies. MEDALS Names of winners will be announced at the appropriate Convocation.

Undergraduate Students

Governor General's Silver Medal

Donated by the Governor General of Canada

University's Faculty and Division Medals

Arts

Donated by the Archbishop of Halifax

Science

Donated by Saint Mary's University Alumni Association

Engineering

Donated by the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia

Commerce Donated by Grant Thornton LLP Academic Subject Awards Geology: The Centennial Medal Donated by The Mining Society of Nova Scotia Human Resource Management: The Hermann Schwind Medal Donated by faculty members, past and present, in the Department of Management

Modern Languages: The Book Prizes

Donated by the Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada

Graduate Students

Governor General's Gold Medal Donated by the Governor General of Canada University's Faculty Medals

Master of Arts (International Development Studies) Donated by Dr. James H. Morrison

Master of Business Administration: Dr. Harold G. Beazley Medal Funded by Dr. H. G. Beazley Trust

Executive Master of Business Administration Donated by Print Atlantic Master of Science in Applied Psychology Donated by Aramark Canada Ltd.

Faculty

The Reverend William A. Stewart, S.J., Medal for Excellence in Teaching (To be presented at the afternoon ceremony)

In 1983, the Alumni Association, in cooperation with the Faculty Union and the Students' Representative Council, established the Reverend William A. Stewart, S.J., Medal for Excellence in Teaching. This award is open to faculty members who have made an extraordinary contribution to the education of Saint Mary's students through teaching in the University's tradition of quality undergraduate education. Nominations are invited from alumni, students, and faculty members. This medal is presented at Spring Convocation together with a cheque for $1,500. Previous winners of this prestigious award are:

1983 Professor David Hope (Accounting) 1984 Professor Dermot Mulrooney (Engineering) 1985 Dr. David Perrier (Sociology) 1986 Dr. John Young (Chemistry) 1987 Professor Edward McBride (Political Science) 1988 Dr. Jack Ginsburg (Chemistry) 1989 Dr. Peter March (Philosophy) 1990 Dr. Andrew Seaman (English) 1991 Dr. Phil Street (Psychology) 1992 Dr. Francis Phillips (Education) 1993 Dr. Janet Baker (English) 1994 Dr. Cyril Byrne (English) 1995 Professor Nicola Young (Accounting) 1996 Dr. Ronald Landes (Political Science) 1997 Dr. Paul Muir (Mathematics and Computing Science) 1998 Dr. David Cone (Biology) 1999 Dr. Robert Singer (Chemistry) 2000 Dr. Eric Lee (Finance and Management Science) 2001 Dr. Janet Gregory (Finance and Management Science) 2002 Dr. Gillian Thomas (English and Womens' Studies) 2003 Dr. Janet Hill (English) 2004 Dr. Porter Scobey (Mathematics & Computing Science)

This year's winner is Dr. Adam Sarty, Department of Astronomy & Physics.

Dr. Sarty arrived at Saint Mary's in September 2000 as an Associate Professor of Astronomy and Physics. He holds two degrees from the University of Saskatchewan - a Bachelor of Science (Engineering) with Great Distinction (1987) and a Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Physics. For three years (1992-1995), he was a Research Associate, Laboratory for Nuclear Science (Nuclear Interaction Research Group), at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, followed by an appointment as an Assistant Professor of Physics at Florida State University where he won the "Excellence in Teaching Award".

One of Adam's faculty colleagues indicated that "[i]n my many discussions with [him] he has intimated...that he came to Saint Mary's University because he loves to teach. Indeed, he has certainly shown this and that he is a teacher who really cares about what he teaches, cares about his students, and cares about Saint Mary's University."

A current student indicates that "Professor Sarty's professional interests are in the field of experimental physics, so that the lab is an ideal environment for his instruction. [He has] "spent a considerable amount of time writing and editing [the]... lab manuals... . "The students.. .find the new manual [for PHY 445] to be very useful; the theory.. .clearly explained and the apparatus is outlined in enough detail to understand its operations without overseeing the lab bench. Most important, the procedure is fully outlined, so students know exactly what is expected of them.

While interacting with students at all levels, Professor Sarty is friendly and approachable. He understands what students need to see in order to understand the most difficult concepts. He seems knowledgeable in virtually every area of physics... . For many students. Professor Sarty's class is the only positive experience they have ever had with physics...[because he] brings life and excitement to the classroom, and makes learning a fulfilling experience.

Not only does he "teach" at a level that is a little bit more advanced then the level that the students are at,...[and for the few] who get left behind on more difficult subjects [he] devotes hours every week during his office hours. He is truly dedicated to the learning of his students. In my experience, this is a treasure on my university campus.

Technology is also an integral part of many of Adam's classes in that he provides students with individually registered PRS laser painters (wireless transponders) which allow for students to answer quizzes and have their responses recorded. This real-time interaction allows the instructor to evaluate student comprehension over the course of a lecture. Dr. Sarty has also introduced the use of 'CAPA' into his PHYS 1235/1236 course. ...This is a web-based assignment system that provides for real-time feedback to students on their results, with real-time evaluation of their success."

His role in the University's Mini University held annually in the summer has also been a valuable contribution to the community, making him a "fearless ambassador of the physics program at Saint Mary's.

"With 'The Adam Sarty Physics Show', [he] introduces children to the zany world of physics through demonstrations involving familiar objects and unfamiliar concepts. The high school version of the show includes demonstrations and also includes a discussion of the value of an education in physics. He has performed demonstrations for all sorts of audiences. These shows raise awareness of the science of physics as a whole and also promote Saint Mary's in the community. Another important aspect of outside-the-classroom education to which Adam has contributed his energies in the Physics Demonstration Website (url: http:// www.ap.smu.ca/demos/). The website is designed for instructors and students who do not have the equipment or time to perform labs. Dozens of interesting physics demonstrations are featured. Each has an introduction to the underlying physics, an explanation of exactly what happens, and video footage of the demonstration being conducted. This tool and "The Adam Sarty Physics Show" are not just educational tools but also great promotional tools for the University".

"Common place descriptors of nominees that apply to Dr. Sarty are 'intelligent', 'dedicated', 'interested', 'hard working', 'passionate', inspirational', 'role model', 'tireless', etc. These count of course but do not separate him from other very good teachers... . The question that one must answer in a one-prize race is why this one and not others who also work hard at a difficult craft and are deserving of recognition. It is this that separates Dr. Sarty from worthy colleagues: He breathes fire into his lectures. His interest in the information, in the puzzle, in finding the solution, and showing it to everyone in front of him, singes those who hear him. Now, it does seem to be good fun for him, perhaps the best fun he has. but the kind of fun for which he pays the price of time, and energy and pays willingly. ...

Dr. Sarty gives the whole of himself to family and job. He does it well, and his family and students win for it. So, let's be sure to understand that what Dr. Sarty does, no one does for salary. What Dr. Sarty does is akin to a magnificent favor, a kindness for the general good. Let's thank him for the favor, for the kindness." BACHELOR OF COMMERCE Aalders, James P. Dartmouth, NS Aberg, Bryce E. Calgary, AB Abreu, Marcella Maria Wolfville, NS Adileh, Ghadeer Mahmoud (cum laude) Palestine Adlain, Tamara B. Augier, St Lucia Aikens, Amanda Mary Belledune, NB Al-Shaghay, Mohammed Bedford, NS Al-Sharhan, Nadia R. Kuwait Alizerig, Wadie Abdulazeem Wad Madani, Sudan Allen, Jason K. D. Riverview, NB Andrews, Bradley David Wilbraham, MA, USA Anthony, Jonathan W. Halifax, NS Arthur, Esther Halifax, NS

Baird-Foley, William James Grand Falls-Windsor, NL Bardsley, Allan Robert (cum laude) Timberlea, NS Barker, Sara Rose Windsor, NS Barss, Andrea Katherine Hammonds Plains, NS Baur, Catherine R. (magna cum laude) Sackville, NS Beaton, Mark Wayne Charlottetown, PE Beaton, Terra L. Lower Sackville, NS Beauchamp, Matthew James Halifax, NS Bell, Scott Evans Halifax, NS Bellefontaine, Lana M. West Chezzetcook, NS Bernard, Jennifer Mary Borden-Carleton, PE Berry, Bradley D. Oxford, NS Beukema, Lindsay Ursula Bedford, NS Bezanson, Rebecca Grace Stewiacke, NS Bird, Adam Peter Sydney, NS Blagdon, Jeffrey Raymond Dartmouth, NS Bordeleau, Dereck L. Dartmouth, NS Boss, Nicholas K. Lower Sackville, NS Boudreau, Charlene A. St Peter's, NS Brennick, Natasha Lynn Little Bras d'Or, NS Bromley, Natalie J. Middleton, NS Brown, Deena Anne Halifax, NS Brown, Laura A. Calgary, AB Bryant, Jillian D. (cum laude) Moncton, NB Buchanan, Adele Elizabeth Sydney, NS Buffett, Danielle C. Westville,NS Burch, Donald Andrew Chester Basin, NS Burgoyne, Kelley Dawn Chester, NS Burns, Ian K. Halifax, NS Burrell, Alison Leigh Port Hood, NS Caille, Chantal M. Dartmouth, NS Cameron, Chris J. Hammonds Plains, NS Cameron, Kanika Minelle Hamilton, Bermuda Campbell, James Justin Halifax, NS Carrigan, Leisje Glace Bay, NS Carter, Ian Adair Truro, NS Carty, Ryan P. Churchville, NS Chan, Ka Leung Hong Kong Chang, Yu Ling Tainan, Taiwan Chen, Chen Beijing, China Chen, Gang Fuzhou, China Chen, Wei Vancouver, BC Chen, Xi Guangzhou, China Chestnut, Nicholas Robert Truro, NS Chisholm, Chelsea A. Halifax, NS Clair, Stephanie Marie Windsor Junction, NS Claverie, Jason Jeffrey Anthony Diego Martin, Trinidad Clements, Matthew Steven Williamswood, NS Cody, Neil Thomas Dartmouth, NS Conroy, Byron Gerrit Truro, NS Corkum, Jessica Charlotte Port Williams, NS Cormier, Geoffrey Andrew Riverview, NB Cossett, Angela Dawn Dartmouth, NS Crawshaw, Darrell Andrew (summa cum laude) Bridgewater, NS Cross, Andrew Ian Chester, NS Cudmore, Leonard Troy Charlottetown, PE d'Entremont, Jean-Pierre Augustin West Pubnico, NS Dalton, Richard St. John Halifax, NS Dalziel, James A. Brookside, NS Danells, Scott E. Belnan.NS Darville, Samantha Y. Nassau, Bahamas Davidson, J. Gavin Portaupique Mtn, NS Dean, Shawn Mark Philip Cole Harbour, NS DeCoste, Jessica Maria (summa cum laude) Antigonish County, NS Deng, Haihui Foshan, China DeShields, Sherika Davida Hamilton, Bermuda Devereaux, Ryan C. Lower Sackville, NS Dib, Mary Anne Bedford, NS Dickinson, Latanya Faith Sandys, Bermuda Dooks, William Daniel Head of Jeddore, NS Doucet, Matthew James New Minas, NS Doucette, John Michael Tantallon, NS Drinkwater, Michael Robert McMinn Bedford, NS Duggan, Ryan R. Lower Sackville, NS Dunphy, Dawn Michelle Cole Harbour, NS Duplessis, Jonathan B.J. Hampton, NB Ebbett, Ryan W. Bedford, NS Ecclestone, Stephen Paul Halifax, NS Eden, Jennifer Elizabeth Dartmouth, NS Edwards, Cynthia Grace Cole Harbour, NS Edwards, Lauren Michelle Burlington, ON Edwin, Candace J. (Co-operative Education) Castries, St Lucia Eisener, Charles Thomas (cum laude) Dartmouth, NS Ellis, Karyn Elizabeth (cum laude) Halifax, NS Emilien, Chervahun Corinth, St Lucia Estabrooks, Graham Carl Halifax, NS Eugene, Neisely Nassau, Bahamas

Falconer, Perry R. Eastern Passage, NS Ferguson, Michael David Dartmouth, NS Fisher, Ashlee Margaret Amherst, NS Fisher, Jaclyn F. Berwick, NS Fletcher, Ryan James Halifax, NS Flood, Kimberly Ann (Hon. Economics: First Class) Rothesay, NB Fong, Marissa Marie Sydney, NS Fosu, Victor Accra, Ghana Fraser, Jason Bernard Halifax, NS Fraser, Kenny Cole Harbour, NS Fraser, Shawna Dorothy (cum laude) Halifax, NS Frederick, Debra A. H. Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL French, John B. Truro, NS

Gagne, George Nicholas Halifax, NS Gagne, Matthew Halifax, NS Gallant, Colleen Patricia Dartmouth, NS Gamble, Matthew Daniel Summerside, PE Gaudet, Gregory Wayne Amherst, NS Gay, Andrew Johaathan A. Dartmouth, NS Gennoe, Colin Scott Stellarton, NS George, Andre w J. Halifax, NS Gibson, Lisa Michelle Gananoque, ON Giffin, Sarah Jane Dartmouth, NS Gillis, Mary C. Stellarton, NS Ginson, Kirby Richard Woodstock, NB Graham, Adam Louis New Waterford, NS Grant, Colin Douglas Dartmouth, NS Green, Tessa Marie Lower Sackville, NS Grimsrud, Devri Astrid Regina, SK Grudnicki, Jan Ste-Catherine, QC Guindon, Andrew Paul (cum laude) Dartmouth, NS

Hakim, Eric O. St Bruno, QC Halfyard, Steven D. Mount Pearl, NL Hall, SandiriaDe'Anna Nassau, Bahamas Harris, Jocelyn Elizabeth Halifax, NS Hart, Jonathon Richard Christ Church, Barbados Hawes, Ryan Andrew Dartmouth, NS He, Zheng Rong Shanghai, China Henderson, Catherine Mary Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL Hepburn, Ron Arthur Nassau, Bahamas Herrling, Andrea Nicole Dartmouth, NS Hicks, Jonathan Robert Bedford, NS Hill, Adam James Six Nations, NS Hill, Jolene Marie Beechville, NS Hillman, David Michael Calgary, AB Hollett, Meaghan F. Halifax. NS Holley, Lauren Charlotte Dartmouth, NS Hong, Jun Ming Shen Zhen City, China Hood, Ryan Andrew Stellarton, NS Home, Nicholas T. Enfield, NS Howell, Erin Ashley Halifax, NS Hughes, Shawna Danielle Hammonds Plains, NS Humphrey, Janice Anne Corner Brook, NL Hunter, Jeremy Ronald Amherst, NS Hyslop, Mary Jane (cum laude) Oak Bay, NB

Jackson, Craig Ross Moncton. NB James, Damille V. H. Bassterre, St Kitts Jandali, Talal A1 Abu-Dhabi, UAE Jarvis, Allison Margaret Riverview, NB JeBailey, John George Dartmouth, NS Johnson, Jennifer Jean Falmouth, NS Johnson, Jennifer Leigh Aurora, ON Jones, Gary Alexander New Glasgow, NS

Kaiser, Lindsay J. Dartmouth, NS Karaan, Joseph Dartmouth, NS Karam, Aminah H. Bedford, NS Kelly, Paul Alan Fall River, NS Kelly, Ryan N. (Hon. Economics) Dartmouth, NS Kelly, Steve Markham, ON Kent, Heather St John's, NL Kew, Mark Gregory (magna cum laude) Halifax, NS Kew, Sean Michael (summa cum laude) Halifax, NS Khezri, Asiyeh Shiraz, Iran Kibunja, Jackline Wachuka Halifax, NS Kjarbo, Barbara Jennifer Halifax, NS Klompmaker, Johanna Riverview, NB Koster, Aldine Meta-Anne Bridgewater, NS Kumar, Hemant Rothesay, NB Laffin, David Anthony Little Bras d'Or, NS Landry, Lisa Marie (cum laude) Dartmouth, NS Lane, Richard James Halifax, NS Leakey, Angela Nicole Gananoque, ON LeBlanc, Christopher James Cole Harbour, NS LeBlanc, Monique Therese Lower West Pubnico, NS Lee, I-Ling Taipei, Taiwan Legacy, Barbara Ann South Tetagouche, NB Leslie, Sean Douglas Dartmouth, NS Li, Jia Beijing, China Li, Jiahong FoShan, China Liang, Yi Fo Shan, China Liu, Dangang Shenzhen, China Lo, Chris A. Halifax, NS Lockerbie, Michelle Dawn Morell, PE Lockhart, Lillie Princess Nassau, Bahamas Loggie, Krista Lynn Miramichi, NB Love, Jennifer Nohelani Halifax, NS Lowe, Evan Sydney Charles Yarmouth, NS Lowe, Shawn C. Bedford, NS Luan, Lihong Beijing, China Lunn, Melissa A. L. Halifax, NS Luo, BeiBei (cum laude) DeYang, China Luo, Yunyan Kunming, China Lynds, Jason Christopher Truro, NS

Ma, Rui Feng Tai Yuan, China Macdonald, Katherine Elizabeth (Co-operative Halifax, NS Education/magna cum laude) MacDonald, Ashley Diane Baddack, NS MacDonald, Michael Francis Sydney, NS MacDonald, Ryan J. Sydney, NS MacDonald, Scott A. S. Bedford, NS Maclsaac, Catherine Anne Beaver Cove, NS MacKinnon, Danielle Rose Marie Sydney, NS MacLean, Beth Theresa Dartmouth, NS MacMillan, Jodi Amanda Halifax, NS MacNeil, Colin Andrew (cum laude) Cole Harbour, NS MacSweyn, Kurt D. Dalkeith, ON Makhoul, Sabet Dartmouth, NS Manchakowski, Christopher David Fort Saskatchewan, AB Marriott, Amy Nicole Wellington, NS Martell, Krista Renee (cum laude) Sydney Forks, NS Martin, Janis Corner Brook, NL McCormick, Morgan James (magna cum laude) Guelph, ON McDonald, Christine Jennifer Big Pond, NS McDonald, Kandace Nadine Waverley, NS McHugh, Nathan Skyler Cole Harbour, NS Mclldoon, Simon A. Sackville, NS Mclsaac, Shawn Matthew (Co-operative Education) Codroy Valley, NL McKillop, Robin-Ashley Beaver Bank, NS McKinley, Shawn Adrian Alma, NB McMullen, Darren L. Carroll's Corner, NS McNeely, Kelly Lynn Dartmouth, NS McPherson, Michael Burns Bedford, NS Melenchuk, Michael Grant Aaron Wolfville, NS Milanovic, Ryan S. Ajax, ON Miller, Brett Jason Lawrencetown, NS Mitchell, Amanda Phyllis Denise Barrington Passage, NS Moore, Jessica A. Rothesay, NB Moore, Matthew Charles Halifax, NS Morrison, Lindsey Faye Bedford, NS Mortley, Arthur Castries, St Lucia Mpagi, Stephan W. Halifax, NS Mukandi, Lovemore Itai (magna cum laude) Harare, Zimbabwe Muncaster, Andrew Christian Halifax, NS Murphy, Todd Nicholas Dartmouth, NS

Nahas, Nicholas Michael Halifax, NS Najeeb, Ali Mohamed Saar, Bahrain Namnoum, Johnny Boulos Sackville, NS Newton, Christopher Brian Cole Harbour, NS Nichols, Christopher Charles Truro, NS Nickerson, David P. Halifax, NS Nifort, Stephanie Adelaide Halifax, NS Noel, Christopher David Dartmouth, NS Northcott, Christina Mary Halifax, NS

O' Connell, Morgan Lee Porters Lake, NS Oakes, Craig Patrick Dartmouth, NS Oatway, Lisa Danielle Charlottetown, PE Oliver, Scott Charles Halifax, NS Omran, Mustafa Beshir Halifax, NS Otu, Charles John Halifax, NS Owens, Michael F. Rothesay, NB

Pan, Xiaoling Zhuhai City, China Pan, Ying ShenZhen, China Panagiotakos, Christos Eleftherios Halifax, NS Partington, Simon Peter James Woodstock, NB Payne, Wendy K. D. Castries, St Lucia Perkins, Mark Allen Penang, Malaysia Pettigrew, Angela Marie Parrsboro, NS Pettipas, Jarrod William Paul (Co-operative Education) Halifax, NS Pettipas, Tara Lee Dartmouth, NS Pierce, Dustin J. Calgary, AB Pierre Louis, Sharon Castries, St Lucia Pike, Christie A. Corner Brook, NL Pinder, Adrian Harcourt Governor's Harbour, Bahamas Poirier, Stacie Lynn Dominion, NS Power, Kristy Marie Cole Harbour, NS Prashant, Aseem New Delhi, India Preston, Donald G. Stillwater Lake, NS Prince, Benjamin H. Halifax, NS

Raine, Debi Lyn Dartmouth, NS Read, John Aaron Halifax, NS Read, Julie K. P. Dartmouth, NS Reid, Allison Michelle Elmsdale, NS Ren, Jian Suzhou, China Rennie, Andrea Kathleen Dartmouth, NS Reynolds, Edward D. (Hon. Economics) Halifax, NS Riggs, Jennifer Leigh Dartmouth, NS Riordon, John Edward Fitzgerald Halifax, NS Robere-Smith, Lillian Mary St Lawrence, NL Roberts III, Leonard G. Nassau, Bahamas Robichaud, Eric D. B. Ottawa, ON Robichaud, Michael F. J. Dartmouth, NS Rodger, Jill Elizabeth Rothesay, NB Rodgers, Geovanie DeVaughan Nassau, Bahamas Rodgers, Wilbert L. West End, Bahamas Rose, Graham James Bedford, NS Ross, Andrew William Halifax, NS Roussy, Robert P. Halifax, NS Ryan, Jeff D. Halifax, NS Ryan, Natalie M. E. Moncton, NB

Saccary, Eugenia M. Halifax, NS Saints, Michelle L. Smith's, Bermuda Samarrai,Aziz Baghdad, Iraq Sands, Taurel Philip Nassau, Bahamas Saunders, Jonathan G. Bedford, NS Saunders, Scott B. Grand Falls, NB Saunders, Simone N. St John's, Antigua Scott, Matthew Gerald Bedford, NS Scott, Zachary Donald Saint John, NB Semel, Aimee J. Bedford, NS Seymour, Sian Elizabeth Ottawa, ON Shannon, Matthew Vincent Rothesay, NB Shao, Wei Shanghai, China Shea, Julie Marie Dartmouth, NS Sheppard, Emily M. Bedford, NS Sheppard, Scott Michael (cum laude) Corner Brook, NL Shi, Ying Beijing, China Silvaggio, Chris G. Blooming Point, PE Slade, Shaun P. Dartmouth, NS Slaney, Ryan James Bedford, NS Slaunwhite, Sandra Lynn Seabright, NS Slight, Cynthia E. Halifax, NS Smith, Dustin Fraser Bedford, NS Smith, Ian Cameron Halifax, NS Smith, Sarah Jayne Bathurst, NB Smith, Shawn Charles Yarmouth, NS Snooks, Colin W. Brookside, NS Spence, Shannon L. M. A. Halifax, NS Spring, Markie D. Georgetown, St Vincent Stanbury, Katherine Maria Halifax, NS Stark, Ian David Dartmouth, NS Steeves, Ashley Rose Moncton, NB Stewart, Angelina Gail New Glasgow, NS Stuart, Dale Roy Dartmouth, NS Stuart, Melissa D. Halifax, NS Sutherland, Joshua M. Miramichi,NB Sutherland, Riley C. Clyde River, NS Swallow, Jason Roger Cole Harbour, NS Swan, Tyler Dylan Truro, NS

Taitt, Folayan I. St Michael, Barbados Tam, Kin Kei Hong Kong, China Tanner, Mark Frederick Cole Harbour, NS Tapper, Matthew Robert Dartmouth, NS Taylor, Adrienne Opal Lockeport, NS Terpstra, Louise M. Goose Bay, NL Thake, Andrew James Mallorytown, ON Thompson, Kevin G. Hudson, QC Tomiuk, Olaf Montreal, QC Tracz, Julia Aleksandra Centerville, NS Trites, Tyler James Bedford, NS Turner, Angela* M. Woodville, NS

Varela Lopez, Alejandro Manuel Caracas, Venezuela Villalobos, Lorena S. Mexico City, Mexico

Wallace, Jeannine Sharron Nassau, Bahamas Walter, Nikisha Georgina St John's, Antigua Wang, Li Li Hegang, China Wang, Mei Mei Guangzhou, China Warden, Alison Louisa Wilson Halifax, NS Weatherbee, Kara K. Sydney, NS Wei, Hanxin Xiamen, China Westhaver, Stephen Charles Sackville, NS White, Catherine Pauline Halifax, NS White, Robert Carl Halifax, NS Wickstrom, Lindsay Anne Truro, NS Wilson, Robert Earl Enfield, NS Wright, Ashley Susan (magna cum laude) Grand Lake, NS Wu, Jing Zi Longnan, China

Xiong, Yan Harbin, China

Yeo, Meredith L. Dartmouth, NS Young, Daniel Eion Halifax, NS

Zhang, Gu Xi'an, China Zhao, Dong Wei (Tony) Zhengzhou, China Zhao, Yuanyuan Weifang, China Zhou, Li China

CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Adlain, Tamara B. Augier, St Lucia Aikens, Amanda Mary Belledune, NB Al-Sharhan, Nadia R. Kuwait Albert, Melissa Sydney, NS Allen, Jason K. D. Riverview, NB

Baird-Foley, William James Grand Falls-Windsor, NL Beatty, Lyndsay Victoria Woodstock, NB Bernard, Jennifer Mary Borden-Carleton, PE Berry, Bradley D. Oxford, NS Bonang, Tammy Dee Halifax, NS Boudreau, Charlene A. St Peter's, NS Boutros, Wanda Dartmouth, NS Brennick, Natasha Lynn Little Bras d'Or, NS Bromley, Natalie J. Middleton, NS Brown, Craig L. Bedford, NS Burrell, Alison Leigh Port Hood, NS

Cadoret-Auger, Jennifer Quebec City, QC Cameron, Kanika Minelle Hamilton, Bermuda Carter, Ian Adair Truro, NS Champion, Cheryl Anne Wellington, NS Cheruiyot, Lina Cherono Kericho, Kenya Chestnut, Nicholas Robert Truro, NS Chisholm, Chelsea A. Halifax, NS Claverie, Jason Jeffrey Anthony Diego Martin, Trinidad

D' Addario, Giovanna S. Halifax, NS Dean, Shawn Mark Philip Cole Harbour, NS DeCoste, Heather E. Bedford, NS DeShields, Sherika Davida Hamilton, Bermuda Dib, Mary Anne Bedford, NS Dooks, William Daniel Head of Jeddore, NS

Ebbett, Ryan W. Bedford, NS Eden, Jennifer Elizabeth Dartmouth, NS Edwards, Lauren Michelle Burlington, ON Edwin, Candace J. Castries, St Lucia Ellis, Karyn Elizabeth Halifax, NS

Farmer, H. Maureen Dartmouth, NS Faubert, Andre L. J. Halifax, NS Ferguson, Michael David Dartmouth, NS Fisher, Ashlee Margaret Amherst, NS Fraser, Jason Bernard Halifax, NS Fraser, Shawna Dorothy Halifax, NS

Gallant, Colleen Patricia Dartmouth, NS Gaudet, Gregory Wayne Amherst, NS Gay, Andrew Johaathan A. Dartmouth, NS Grant, Colin Douglas Dartmouth, NS Green, Tessa Marie Lower Sackville, NS Grimsrud, Devri Astrid Regina, SK

Halfyard, Steven D. Mount Pearl, NL Hart, Jonathon Richard Christ Church, Barbados Herrling, Andrea Nicole Dartmouth, NS Hill, Adam James Six Nations, NS Hillman,AlixRenee Calgary, AB Hollett, Meaghan F. Halifax, NS Holley, Lauren Charlotte Dartmouth, NS Hughes, Shawna Danielle Hammonds Plains, NS Humphrey, Janice Anne Corner Brook, NL Hunter, Jeremy Ronald Amherst, NS

Jackson-Izzard, Karen Ann Dartmouth, NS Jandali,TalalAl Abu-Dhabi, UAE JeBailey, John George Dartmouth, NS

Kemp, Michael James Halifax, NS Kennah, Jennifer A. Dartmouth, NS Khezri, Asiyeh Shiraz, Iran Klompmaker, Johanna Riverview, NB

Laffin, David Anthony Little Bras d'Or, NS Leakey, Angela Nicole Gananoque, ON LeBlanc, Monique Therese Lower West Pubnico, NS Legacy, Barbara Ann South Tetagouche, NB LeMoine, Amanda Lee North Sydney, NS Loggie, Krista Lynn Miramichi, NB Lynds, Jason Christopher Truro, NS

MacEachern, James Byron Dartmouth, NS Maclsaac, Catherine Anne Beaver Cove, NS MacKinnon, Danielle Rose Marie Sydney, NS MacLean, Beth Theresa Dartmouth, NS MacMullen, Cheryl Marie Halifax, NS MacNeil, Colin Andrew Cole Harbour, NS Marriott, Amy Nicole Wellington, NS Mclntyre, Karen Marie Halifax, NS Mclntyre, Katherine Cecilia Halifax, NS Milanovic, Ryan S. Ajax, ON Morrison, Lindsey Faye Bedford, NS Muncaster, Andrew Christian Halifax, NS

Najeeb, Ali Mohamed Saar, Bahrain Newton, Christopher Brian Cole Harbour, NS Nickerson, David P. Halifax, NS Nieuwenhout, Walter Edmonton, AB

O'Connell, Morgan Lee Porters Lake, NS Oakes, Craig Patrick Dartmouth, NS Oliver, Scott Charles Halifax, NS Otu, Charles John Halifax, NS Ouellette, Michelle Jane Dartmouth, NS Owens, Michael F. Rothesay, NB

Pamenter, Stephen W. Halifax, NS Partington, Simon Peter James Woodstock, NB Pettipas, Tara Lee Dartmouth, NS Pierre Louis, Sharon Castries, St Lucia Pike, Christie A. Corner Brook, NL Power, Kristy Marie Cole Harbour, NS Preston, Donald G. Stillwater Lake, NS

Rawlence, Leah, N Kanata, ON Read, Julie K. P. Dartmouth, NS Reid, Allison Michelle Elmsdale, NS Rennie, Andrea Kathleen Dartmouth, NS Riley, Allison Corinne Kensington, PE Robere-Smith, Lillian Mary St Lawrence, NL Roberts III, Leonard G. Nassau, Bahamas Rodgers, Wilbert L. Grand Bahama, Bahamas Rohel, Julianne Marie StBrieux, SK Ryan, Natalie M. E. Moncton, NB Saccary, Eugenia M. Halifax, NS Saunders, Simone N. St John's, Antigua Sawyer, Tia L. Nassau, Bahamas Scott, Zachary Donald Saint John, NB Sidhu, Jasleen Halifax, NS Slade, Shaun P. Dartmouth, NS Slaunwhite, Lindsay Michelle Terence Bay, NS Slaunwhite, Sandra Lynn Seabright, NS Slight, Cynthia E. Halifax, NS Smith, Heather Lynne Blair Hubley, NS Smith, Sarah Jayne Bathurst, NB Stark, Ian David Dartmouth, NS Steeves, Ashley Rose Moncton, NB Sutherland, Natalie Jane Halifax, NS Sutherland, Riley C. Clyde River, NS Swan, Tyler Dylan Truro, NS

Thake, Andrew James Mallorytown, ON

Walker, Jamie Marie Essex Junction, VT, USA White, Catherine Pauline Halifax, NS Wickstrom, Lindsay Anne Truro, NS

Young, Daniel Eion Halifax, NS Young, Sara M. Deer Lake, NL

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Abou Issa, Roula (summa cum laude) Damascus, Syria Ahmed, Ahmed (Hon. Geology) Victoria, BC Akerman, Gareth Edward (Hon. Environmental Studies) Halifax, NS Alassadi, Bassel Shafiq Abu Dhabi, UAE Arora, Sukriti New Delhi, India Atherden, Alison Maxine Warwick, Bermuda

Barresi, Tony (Hon. Geology) Halifax, NS Barrett, David Brynle (Hon. Mathematics & Physics: First Class) Halifax, NS Bedell, Vanessa Marie Dartmouth, NS Boutros, Wanda Dartmouth, NS Bowden, Joseph James (Hon. Biology/ Eastern Passage, NS Co-operative Education) Bramania, Suraj Vikram Mumbai, India

Caissie, Andrew J. Halifax, NS Cameron, Cheryl Leanne Sydney, NS Chaffey, Adam F. (Hon. Astrophysics) Lewisporte, NL Chan, Cora Hong Kong, China Cheng, Sheng Shanghai, China Chisholm, Roderick A. (Hon. Chemistry & Physics) Halifax, NS Chouinard, Michelle Marie Cole Harbour, NS Clarke, Tara Lorraine Halifax, NS Cleveland, Teth Halifax, NS Comeau, Anique Mariel Meteghan, NS Conrad, Chandelle S. Chezzetcook, NS Conrad, Laura Michelle Dartmouth, NS Corning, Lesley Jane (Hon. Environmental Studies) Halifax,NS Costello, Katherine Elizabeth (Hon. Psychology) Labarador City, NL Coutts, Samantha Jill Richmond, BC

Deacon, Lindsay Danielle Elmsdale, NS DeCoste, Lacey Jo Westville, NS DeMings, Dana Joel Mt Thorn, NS Dillman, Natasha A. (Hon. Psychology) Enfield, NS Doane, Andrew R. Dartmouth, NS Doe, Sharon Claire Mount Uniacke, NS Draper, Emily Margaret (Hon. Environmental Studies) Bedford, NS Drover, Sarabeth Georgia South Bar, NS

Edwards, Robyn Marie Dartmouth, NS El Kord, Emad M. Halifax, NS

Flick, Kelly Ann Dartmouth, NS Fritz, Tia S. Nassau, Bahamas

Gay, Genevieve Constance Miramichi, NB Ghazoul .Ahmad Halifax, NS Gilchrist, Kelly L. River John, NS Giles, Shauna J. (Hon. Biology) Point Aconi, NS Glister, Jacqueline Fougere (Hon. Physics: First Class) Halifax, NS Godding, Kitrina Marie Dartmouth, NS Goel, Arti Halifax, NS Gould, Kathleen Mary (Hon. Geology) Windsor, NS Graham, Jennifer Mary (Hon. Geography) Halifax, NS Gregoriou, Yiota Nicosia, Cyprus

Haliburton, Sara Jane Dartmouth, NS Hatcher, Emily Kate Halifax, NS Head, Lindsay Johanna Middleton, NS Healy, Jocelyn Claire Halifax, NS Hill, Heather Louise Halifax, NS Hoque, Mozammel Chittagong, Bangladesh Hossain, Arshad Chittagong, Bangladesh Hunt, Ashley Ann Truro, NS Hurtubise, Gary Jason (Hon. Physics) Cambridge, ON Husiuk, Roman Christopher Dartmouth, NS Hutchings, Melissa Lynn Greenwood, NS Hutchinson. Tanya Dawn Fall River, NS

Jain, Adish Kumar (magna cum laude) Delhi, India Jones, Kelly Leigh Bruun Enfield, NS

Kaya, Deniz Ankara, Turkey Keretschko, Adam Gregory Halifax, NS Khanbabaei. Maryam Halifax, NS Khann, MD.Ali Chitttagong, Bangladesh Kyle, Erin Munro Bedford, NS

Larter, Angela Mari lyn Hampshire, PE Lewis, Nick J. Lower Sackville, NS Lewis, Whitfield Dwight (Hon. Chemistry) St John's, Antigua

MacDonald, Deborah Lynn Porters Lake, NS MacKenzie, Paul James Bedford, NS MacLean, Kelly Elizabeth Dartmouth, NS MacNeil, Elizabeth Nicole Sydney Mines, NS MacNeil, Mindy Marguerite Sydney, NS MacNeill, Terry Lynn Ann Charlottetown, PE MacPhee, Melissa Sue Sydney, NS Maillet, Laura M. (Co-operative Education) Dartmouth, NS Majaess, Daniel Josef (Hon. Astrophysics) Halifax, NS Malek, Md. Shahbaz Bin Chittagong, Bangladesh Marsh, Adam D. Sydney Mines, NS McHugh, Julie Anne Waverley, NS McLeod, Jocelyn Rae Upper Sackville, NS McLeod, Robby J. Porters Lake, NS McNeil, Joshua Patrick Halifax, NS Mercer, Darren J. W. (Hon. Chemistry/ Harbour Grace, NL Co-operative Education) Mingard, Melanie (summa cum laude) St Leonard, NB Murphy, Cecilia Kim Halifax, NS Murphy, Ranetha A. S. Nassau, Bahamas

Najafian, Radmehr Tehran, Iran

Oakley, Laura Mary Williamswood, NS Oliver, Melanie Rose Northern Bay, NL Orr, Melanie J. Mount Uniacke, NS Ouellet, Cynthia M. R. T. Dartmouth, NS

Payne, Dawn P. Halifax, NS Perkins, Latoya R. (Hon. Psychology) Halifax, NS Powell, Kristen Janice Eastport, NL Randell, Terry B. Little Bay Islands, NL Riley, Allison Corinne Kensington, PE Rudderham, Heather Marie Sydney, NS

Salem, Sherif Kotb Abdel-latif Cairo, Egypt Sanford, Curtis Randolph Kentville, NS Savoy, Jonathan A. (Hon. Astrophysics) Soldiers Cove, NS Schnare, Derek Roy (Hon. Environmental Studies/ Deep Cove, NS Co-operative Education) Shafi, Sayeed Zamal Mohammad (Co-operative Dhaka, Bangladesh Education) Sheaves, Amy Katherine Port-aux-Basques, NL Shee, Jennifer L. D. Weymouth, NS Sheppard, Emily M. (Hon. Geology) Halifax, NS Sisk, Tiphanie Anne Wade Cole Harbour, NS Slight, Penelope J. Halifax, NS Smart, Robyn Catherine Hammonds Plains, NS St. Aubin, Chantal Nadine (summa cum laude) Halifax, NS Stobbe, Madeleine Clare (Hon. Psychology) Seaforth, NS

Tanner, Joel Daniel Murray (Hon. Astrophysics) Hammonds Plains, NS Theriault, Karine Isabelle Sussex, NB Thornton, Ryan William Fall River, NS Tweedie, Catherine Corena (cum laude) Waterville, NS

Uddin, Mirza Mohammed Abbass Chittagong, Bangladesh

Vanderveen, Andrew (magna cum laude) Langley, BC

Wade, Stuart Anthony Bathurst, NB Walker, Crystal Melissa Kentville, NS Walker, Erin Elizabeth Halifax, NS Walkes, Michelle Diana Sandys, Bermuda Wang, Yi Jun Shanghai, China Wattar, Dania (summa cum laude) Damascus, Syria Withrow, Melanie Bree Nine Mile River, NS Withrow, Miranda Jane Nine Mile River, NS

Yilmazer, Firat Gaziantep, Turkey

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE & DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING Al-Kindi, Mohsin Tahir Sultanate of Oman

Baxter, Kara Laraine (Hon. Mathematics: First Class) Dartmouth, NS

Dellapinna, Mark Andrew Halifax, NS DeLong, William Murray (summa cum laude) Dartmouth, NS McDonald, Helen Jean Sydney Forks, NS Metlej .David James Halifax, NS Morrison, Stephen Christopher Aylesford, NS

Parker, Stephen Gregg Halifax, NS

Richard, Justin P. Dartmouth, NS

Swanburg, Meghan Giselle New Minas, NS

CERTIFICATE OF HONOURS - SCIENCE Gordon, Fiona L. (Hon. Psychology) Kentville, NS

DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING Alssalmani, Zeyad Saeed Dubai, UAE Amir Abadian, Mohammad Saleh Halifax, NS

Beaton, Stephanie Marie (with great distinction) Halifax, NS Black, Sandra Marie Sydney River, NS Boutilier, Jeffrey Robert Timberlea, NS Brabant, Andrea D. Cole Harbour, NS

Campbell, JohnnaL. Dominion, NS Chen, Xi Shanghai, China Chen, Yu Kunming, China

Delimeta, Joli Elbasan, Albania Despres, Rene Halifax, NS Dyer, Jeffrey Scott Halifax, NS

Gao, Xiang Shanghai, China

Haynes, Lyndsay MacKenzie St John's, NL Hodgson, Gavin Wayne Hammonds Plains, NS

Isukuru, Philip Ogheneovo Ughelli, Nigeria

Kisha, Azza Khartoom, Sudan Kuniski, Trevor W. Port Hawkesbury, NS

Landry, Christopher J. Halifax, NS

MacDonald, Luke A. (with distinction) Dartmouth, NS MacLean, Brent Joseph Burlington, ON MacRae, Robert Charles Dartmouth, NS Malone, Catherine M. Gander, NL Mann, Sean J. P. Halifax, NS Milligan, Adam G. Halifax, NS Smith, Justin Robert Greenwood, NS Sutherland, Nancy S. Sudbury, ON

Thompson, Andrew Wayne Quispamsis, NB Turner, Brenton G. Nassau, Bahamas

Williams, Andre G. Dieppe Bay, St Kitts Williams, Mario H. A. Dieppe Bay, St Kitts

Young, Jeffrey Charles Lower Sackville, NS

Zhou, Jun Su Zhou, China

DIPLOMA IN FORENSIC SCIENCES DeMings, Dana Joel Mt Thorn, NS Doucette, Naomi Lee Lower Sackville, NS

Giles, Shauna J. Point Aconi, NS

Haggett, Renee Elizabeth Glover's Harbour, NL

Shee, Jennifer L. D. Weymouth, NS Sisk, Tiphanie Anne Wade Cole Harbour, NS St. Aubin, Chantal Nadine Halifax, NS

Walker, Erin Elizabeth Halifax, NS

BACHELOR OF ARTS Aitchison, Kevin L. Tatamagouche, NS Al-Owaishi, Khaled M. Halifax, NS Al-Sharhan, Nadia R. Kuwait Alcock, Amy Maryann Corner Brook, NL Algee, Michael Allan Halifax, NS Allen, Jessica Elizabeth Rothesay, NB Allen, Michelle Dawn Belmont, NS Allen, Sarah R. Ottawa, ON Anthony, Stephen James North Delta, BC Arnold, Oliver E. Knowlesville, NB Arnoldin, Carla Marie Halifax, NS Arop, BukArop Amour Abyei, Sudan Ashley, Susan Marie Carroll's Corner, NS Attis, Aviva Sheyna Moncton, NB Austin, Jean L. Westville, NS

Bacon, Ashley Ruth Moncton, NB Bain, Heather Margaret Eastern Passage, NS Barrett, Jason Daniel Enfield, NS Barrington, Amanda Pamela Sydney, NS Barton, Kyle Edmund George Greenwood, NS Beaton, Dwayne Francis Mabou, NS Beaver, Janice Christina Truro, NS Beaver, Lindsay Lenore Halifax, NS Beck, Jana Marlene Dartmouth, NS Bennett, Robyn Lynn Kathryn Halifax, NS Bent, Holly Elise Grafton, NS Bergman, Kendra Leigh-Anne Bedford, NS Berthelot, Martin Spencer Halifax, NS Bishop, Jenny Cheticamp, NS Blackie, Rachel D. Sydney Mines, NS Blakeney, Holly Lynn Lower Sackville, NS Blanchard, April M. Stephenville, NL Blank, Amanda S. Riverview, NB Blyden, Johnneice C. Nassau, Bahamas Boucher, Shawna Corrine Masstown, NS Boudreau, Crystal Alison Cheticamp, NS Boutilier, Amanda Pauline Bras d'Or, NS Boutilier, Ashley Christiane Bedford, NS Boyce, Kyna J. M. Mountain, ON Brackett, Laura Shelburne, NS Branton, Chad Matthew Ivan Bedford, NS Breau, Jerome Neguac, NB Brien, Kelly Elizabeth Bedford, NS Brooks, Brock James Lake Echo, NS Broome, Belinda Dawn New Ross, NS Brown, Craig L. Bedford, NS Brown, Doreen L. Dartmouth, NS Brown, Roslyn Doris Quispamsis, NB Brushett, Christina M. Lake Echo, NS Burgess, Jamie Scott Truro, NS Burhoe, Dion K. Charlottetown, PE Burke, Sarah Lynn Bridgewater, NS Burns, Laurie Christine (Hon. Religious Studies) Moncton, NB Buttle, Christie Lynn Kingston, ON

Cain, Sheldon James Maurice Halifax, NS Calnen, Christie M. Hammonds Plains, NS Cameron, Amy Marie Glace Bay, NS Cameron, Ashley Ann Halifax, NS Cameron, Nancy Lynn Glace Bay, NS Campbell, Heather Gail Windsor, NS Campbell, James A. Halifax, NS Campbell, Jeremy Lloyd James Kapuskasing, ON Campbell, Jill Alison Windsor, NS Candow, Andrea Marie Kentville, NS Capstick, Nicole North Sydney, NS Cashen, Richard Steven Dartmouth, NS Chapman, Laura Denise (Hon. Psychology) Sydney Mines, NS Chesal, Edward A. Fall River, NS Chestnut, Natasha Nicole (Hon. Psychology) Halifax, NS Chettiar, Chris Verriah B athurst, NB Cheverie, Ryan M. Halifax, NS Chiasson, Basil Alexander (Hon. English: First Class) Halifax, NS Chiasson, Robert Cheticamp, NS Chisholm, Kristen Joan (magna cum laude) Bedford, NS Chogo, Timea Kinga Mwanza, Tanzania Churchill, Laura Dianne St John's, NL Clarke, Alex J. (Hon. History) Halifax, NS Clarke, Kimberlea Dawne Halifax, NS Clarke, Meagan Alysia (cum laude) Waverley, NS Clarkson, Heather May Truro, NS Coffrin, Trevor James (Hon. Philosophy ) Yarmouth, NS Cole, Jena (Hon. Political Science) Cole Harbour, NS Cooper, Jeanien (cum laude) Northwest River, NL Cormier, Dennis L. Halifax, NS Cormier, Rene Regis Bathurst, NB Corning, Shanna Lee Cole Harbour, NS Cosgrove, Joseph Francis (Hon. Anthropology) Dartmouth, NS Coulson-Gillespie, Sarah T. Canoe Cove, PE Coutts, Samantha Jill Richmond, BC Cowcill, Laura Elizabeth Waverley, NS Crosby, Mark Kenneth (Hon. Psychology) Glace Bay, NS Crowell, Michelle Denise (magna cum laude) Barrington, NS Cunnian, Sarah Lynne Kelowna, BC

D'Andrea, Amanda Gail (cum laude) Dartmouth, NS d'Entremont, Michelle Louise Pubnico, NS Daniels, Erin K. Dartmouth, NS Dares, Jessica Rose Halifax, NS Dauphinee, Colin Michael Dempsey Halifax, NS Davis, Bronwen E. (cum laude) Halifax, NS Dawson, Christopher David (Hon. History) Dartmouth, NS Decker, Sony a M. Norris Point, NL Deveaux, Jason Cheticamp, NS Dewell, Christine K. L. Halifax, NS Dewhurst, Katherine Jessica Duncan, BC Dexter, Lauren E. Halifax, NS De Young, Carol-Anne Dartmouth, NS DeYoung, Jeffrey P. Dartmouth, NS Dill, Patrika B. Pembroke, Bermuda Dillman, Amanda May (Hon. History: First Class) Lantz, NS Dillman, Lori A. Cole Harbour, NS Dithurbide, Lori (Hon. Psychology: First Class) Grand Etang, NS Doherty, Sorcha Bridgin (Hon. Psychology) Lower Sackville, NS Donovan, Eric M. Halifax, NS Doucette, Paul David Dartmouth, NS Douglas, Courtney Klisha Halifax, NS Dowling, Katie M. Annapolis Royal, NS Duplain, Robert A. Moncton, NB Durling, Craig Eric Cole Harbour, NS

Eagles, Catherine L. Westville, NS Edmond, Joel A. Montague Gold Mines, NS Edmundson, Erin Michelle (Hon. Geography) Lower Sackville, NS Eisan, Heather Marie Milford, NS Elliott, John Everett Summerside, PE Ellis, Joshua James Trenton, NS Ellsworth, Alison Elizabeth Westville, NS Engram, Rebecca Louise Halifax, NS

Faubert, Andre L. J. Halifax, NS Faulkner, Ryan M. (Hon. English) Truro, NS Ferguson, Lee Ann Bedford, NS Fillier, Nathan Douglas (cum laude) Truro, NS Fitzsimmons, Jennifer L. (Hon. Psychology) Dartmouth, NS Fletcher, Patricia Erin (Hon. Anthropology) Charlottetown, PE Flood, Nick F. Cornwall, PE Foley, Ryan Scott Windsor, NS Foley, Todd Leonard Middle Sackville, NS Foote, Sheena Elizabeth St George's, NL Fowler, Darren Michael (Hon. Psychology) Halifax, NS Frame, Kory Edward Markham, ON Fraser, Sheila Marie Bras d' Or, NS Fumerton, Leah Jane Dartmouth, NS

Gabriel, Alison June Fredericton, NB Gallant, Michael C. (Hon. Psychology) Halifax, NS Gardiner, Roberta Leigh Glace B ay, NS Garrett, Mary Elizabeth B renda Halifax, NS Gaul, Justin Andrew Fall River, NS Gauvin, Amanda Regan (Hon. Criminology) Riverview, NB Gavin-Hebert, Jane Frances (Hon. Women's Studies) Halifax, NS Gay, Jeffrey Matthew (cum laude) Cole Harbour, NS George, Jay Patrick Dartmouth, NS Gibson, Melanie Rose (magna cum laude) Halifax, NS Gilbert, Krista A. St. Fintans, NL Gill-Iosipescu, Nicholas T. Halifax, NS Gillis, Cynthia E. A. Riverview, NB Gillis, Laura L. (Hon. Psychology) South West Margaree, NS Glenn, Laurie B. Antigonish, NS Godin, Kathryn J. Barrie, ON Googoo, Jarvis Patrick (cum laude) We'koqma'q, Unama'ki Gormley, Natasha Dawn Montague, PE Goudey, Ryan Thomas Yarmouth, NS Grace, Danielle Marie Lower Sackville, NS Graham, Meghan Jo (Hon. Asian Studies) Halifax, NS Greenough, Matthew D. Dartmouth, NS

Haddad, Maggie Marie Halifax, NS Hagell, Scott Matthew Truro, NS Haggett, Renee Elizabeth Glover's Harbour, NL Halef, Verdo SM'dert'lje, Sweden Hall, Andrew Joseph Halifax, NS Hall, Colleen Theresa Sackville, NS Hall, James Douglas Alan (summa cum laude) Dartmouth, NS Hamilton, Matthew Kingston, NS Han, Chung Myung Busan, South Korea Harada, Miku (Hon. Sociology) Sapporo, Japan Harder, Constance Renee Lake Echo, NS Hare, Tasha Lynn Truro, NS Harris, Scott William (cum laude) St John's, NL Harvey, Tisha M. Houlton, ME, USA Hayes, Alicia Anne Brooklyn, NS Hebb, Lisa Ann M. Dartmouth, NS Hebb, Sarah C. Halifax, NS Heddon, Jennifer Michelle (Hon. Philosophy) Halifax, NS Heide, Dylan L. (Hon. Political Science) Mahone Bay, NS Hell strom, Amanda B. Halifax, NS Hemeon, Erin Louise Halifax, NS Hemeon, Matthew S. Halifax, NS Henderson, Shad Jason Pictou, NS Hennigar, Daniel Lee (Hon. English) Dartmouth, NS Hill, Charles Alexander Halifax, NS Hinch, Stephanie Ann Lake Echo, NS Hiscock, Steve D. Halifax, NS Hobson, Holly Bonita Dartmouth, NS Hodgkinson, Neil E. Truro, NS Hollett, Meaghan F. Halifax, NS Horton, Francine S. St Peter's, NS Howe, Michael G. Bridgewater, NS Howlett, Michael Brennan London, ON Hughes, William Joseph Halifax, NS Hunter, Jeanette C. Springhill, NS

Illsley, Robin J. (magna cum laude) Dorchester, NB Innes, Joan Elizabeth Calgary, AB Isenor, Dawn M. Dutch Settlement, NS Ivey, Leah Dawn North Sydney, NS Jackson-Izzard, Karen Ann (cum laude) Dartmouth, NS Jamieson, Rebecca A. Halifax, NS Janes, Ami M. Glace Bay, NS Jardine, Tara Leigh Sydney Mines, NS Jeffrey, Sarah D. Calgary, AB Jennex, John R. Dartmouth, NS Johnson, Katherine Jennifer (magna cum laude) Truro, NS Johnson, Rebecca Ashley Glenwood, NL Johnston, Frederick Irwin Mahone Bay, NS Jones, Christopher Ross Halifax, NS Jordan, Kimberley Suzanne Calgary, AB Jordan, Shaun Ryan Halifax, NS

Kean, Lesley-Ann Dartmouth, NS Keating, John Alexander Dartmouth, NS Kelderman, John Adam (Hon. English) Truro, NS Kennedy, Robert J. (magna cum laude) Halifax, NS Kim, YeoHoon Seoul, South Korea King, Katherine Marie Dartmouth, NS Knott, Alicia Marie Sydney, NS Knowles, Erin Alanna (cum laude) Bathurst, NB Kondo, Takako Tokyo, Japan Kuranyi, Neil J. (magna cum laude) Halifax, NS Kuusisto, Margaret K. A. (Hon. English) Halifax, NS

Lagacy, Mark B. B athurst, NB Lamb, Ashley Rose Stonington, CT, USA Landry, Nicole Lynn Yarmouth, NS Langille, James S. Dartmouth, NS Larder, Tiffany Nicole (Hon. English) Mahone Bay, NS Lavers, Feme Elizabeth Sydney, NS Law, Craig Anthony Cole Harbour, NS Leamon, Darren Joseph (Hon. Psychology) Pubnico, NS LeBlanc, Adam Joseph Alder Point, NS LeBlanc, Lisa N. River Bourgeois, NS LeClair, Marc Terrance (Hon. History) Dartmouth, NS LeFort, Leah Fransesca (Hon. English) Halifax, NS LeJeune, Chantelle Dawn Dartmouth, NS Levesque, Eve S. Grand-Falls, NB Li, Siqi (Hon. Int'l Development Studies) Kunming City, China Lingley, Dana John Saint John, NB Lingley, Kathleen Winnifred J. (Hon. History) Dartmouth, NS Livingstone, Michael Douglas Dartmouth, NS Locke, Chantal E. Dartmouth, NS Longobardi, Mario Leanne (summa cum laude) Halifax, NS Louvelle, Dawn Patricia Kingston, ON Lovatt, Chloe Ashleigh King City, ON MacDonald, Alana Margaret Halifax, NS MacDonald, Ashlee Elizabeth Dawn New Glasgow, NS MacDonald, Craig F. Halifax, NS MacDonald, Joseph Dartmouth, NS MacDonald, Julia Bernice Halifax, NS MacDonald, Katie Lynn Cole Harbour, NS MacDonald, Meghan E. (Hon. Psychology: First Class) Halifax, NS MacDonald, Patricia F. Mabou, NS MacDonald, Sherice Marisa Christ Church, Barbados MacDow, Shane Daniel Martins River, NS MacGregor, Mark Andrew Beaver Bank, NS Maclnnes, Sara M. Halifax, NS MacKenzie, F. Mikhail J. (Hon. English) Kitchener, ON MacKenzie, Ryan Blair Halifax, NS MacLean, Katherine D. Pictou, NS MacLean, Marci Marion Dartmouth, NS MacLeod, Victoria Lee Musquodoboit Harbour, NS MacLeod, William Kent Glace Bay, NS MacMullen, Cheryl Marie Halifax, NS MacNeil, Amy Bernadette Sydney, NS MacNeil, Conrad Alexius Dartmouth, NS MacNeil, Kenzie D. Halifax, NS Magee, Lesley (Hon. Anthropology) Halifax, NS Maiorino, Lea Christine Ottawa, ON Mallais, Chantal N. Moncton, NB Maloney, Courtney Sue (Hon. Psychology) Moncton, NB Mann, Brian William Roy Middleton, NS Manton, Stefanie Elise Dartmouth, NS Manuel, Glenn Joseph Scott Stewiacke, NS Marks, S. Victoria (magna cum laude) St John's, NL Marossis, Tania Helen Halifax, NS Martin, Joshua D. Halifax, NS Mason, Jonathan Michael Kentville, NS Mason, Lisa Jennifer Cole Harbour, NS Mason, Matthew Craig Halifax, NS Matsubara, Reiko Saitama, Japan May, Jason C. (Hon. Geography) Didsbury, AB McCarthy, Nichole Marie Truro, NS McDonald, Nathan Christopher Mt Uniacke, NS McDonough, Patricia L. Halifax, NS McEwan, Ryan Liam Hammonds Plains, NS McGilchrist, Lynn Hammonds Plains, NS Mclntyre, Karen Marie (Hon. Psychology) Halifax, NS Mclntyre, Katherine Cecilia (Hon. Psychology) Halifax, NS Mclsaac, Jared James (cum laude) George's River, NS McKay, Luke G. .P. Whitby, ON McKiel, Jonathan J. Amherst, NS McKim, Stephen D. (Hon. Psychology) Halifax, NS McLean, Joseph D. D'Escousse, NS McNeely, Ju lie Ann Cumberland, ON McTague, Marika Constance Halifax, NS McVittie, Martha Jane (cum laude) Lunenburg, NS Mealey, Scott Aaron Goose Bay, NL Mehta, Ian Halifax, NS Merrigan, Christine Leanne Halifax, NS Miller, David John (Hon. Int'I Development Studies: First Class) North East Margaree, NS Miller, Joel Douglas Lawrencetown, NS Mills, Christy Nicole Enfield, NS Mingo, Ian Wayne (Hon. Criminology) Tatamagouche, NS Morris, Lindsay Marie Halifax, NS Mosher, Josie E. Windsor, NS Msabaha, Said Ibrahim Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Muir, Nathan Stephen Windsor, NS Muise, Jennifer May Sydney, NS Muise, Tanya L. Dartmouth, NS Mukandi, Lovemore Itai (Hon. Economics) Harare, Zimbabwe Munroe, Kelly Dawn Porters Lake, NS Murphy, Jamie P. E. Truro, NS Murphy, Lisa Nicole Dartmouth, NS

Nantes, Julie Joanne Kinkora, PE Neatby, Philip Stuart South Granville, PE Ness, Katie Erin Halifax, NS Nicholson, Lisa Lynn Marey Sydney, NS Nicholson, Tanya N. Harrietsfield, NS Nickerson, Jenny Anne Reynolds Croft, NS Nieuwenhout, Walter (Hon. Psychology) Edmonton, AB Norwood, Josh Paul Porters Lake, NS Nourry, Daniel Bernard Geldart Halifax, NS

O'Neill, Patrick F. Bedford, NS O' Reilly, Erin J. Halifax, NS Oldreive, Colin John Richardson Dartmouth, NS Ouellette, Michelle Jane Dartmouth, NS

Page, Sarah A. Cambridge, NS Paredes, Rafael (Hon. Int'I Development Studies) Quito, Ecuador Park, Lee (Hon. Psychology) Edmonton, AB Parker, Nicole Priscella May Sackville, NS Parks, Jennifer Rose (Hon. Psychology) Dartmouth, NS Patrick, Allan Robert Dartmouth, NS Patterson, Christine Mamie Fall River, NS Patterson, Heather Eileen (Hon. Criminology) Saint John, NB Peck, Marcia Lynn Dartmouth, NS Pelley, Russell Marcel Innisfail, AB Penney, Sarah Raylene Sydney, NS Peters, Kristy Lynn Halifax, NS Peterson, Jill Marie Brookfield, NS Pettipas, Christopher Robert Dartmouth, NS Phillips, Cindy Francis Truro, NS Phillips, Helen Michel le Kentville, NS Piercey, Candice Rachel Halifax, NS Pike, Amber G Elmsdale, NS Pitcher, Alison Agatha Corner Brook, NL Pitchuck, Cory A. Dartmouth, NS Pitt, Alison Patricia Toronto, ON Porter, Andrea L. G. E. Parrsboro, NS Prall, Lee Stephen Halifax, NS Price, Matthew Adam Riverview, NB Proudfoot, Lindsay Sarah New Glasgow, NS Purdy, Stacey Lee Grace Yarmouth, NS Pyke, IanB. Springhill, NS

Ragobar, Kyane K. P. F. Westmoorings, Trinidad Randall, Lindsay Rae Bedford, NS Ray, Peter Halifax, NS Redden, Crystal L. (Hon. Psychology) Bedford, NS Reddy, Angelique J. (Hon. Int'l Development Studies) Moncton, NB Rhodenizer, Kenneth C. M. Lunenburg, NS Ribaric, Gessica Lina Cochrane, AB Richardson, Crystal Lynn Hamilton, Bermuda Riswold, Kursten Lynne Kingston, NS Rivalin, Grant Curtis Wade The Pas, MB Roberts, Amanda Jane Halifax, NS Robichaud, Nicole M. Lower Sackville, NS Robichaud, Suzanne L. Weymouth, NS Robinson, Maria D. Yarmouth, NS Rogers, Pamela Frances Halifax, NS Rondeau, Suzanne E. L. Halifax, NS Ross, Julianne (Hon. Psychology) Margaree Valley, NS Rowe, Jonathan Robert Nicholsville, NS Rushton, Ashley Elizabeth Marlene Springhill, NS Russell, Patrick Kevin Fall River, NS Russell, Susan Ashley Halifax, NS Rutherford, Susan Elizabeth (Hon. Psychology) Yarmouth, NS Ryan, Emily Josephine St John's, NL

Sabadash, Kelly Darlene Lower Sackville, NS Sakhai,Negar Halifax, NS Sampson, Robert Anthony Halifax, NS Scanlan, Derek P. (summa cum laude) Cole Harbour, NS Scanlan, Lia M. (Hon. Psychology) Cole Harbour, NS Seward, Jason M. A. (Hon. Psychology) Eastern Passage, NS Shannon, Matthew Vincent (cum laude) Rothesay, NB Shaw, Cassandra Grace Baddeck, NS Shepherd, Susan M. Gander, NL Sherry, Nancy Jean Halifax, NS Shouldice, Michael Dartmouth, NS Sidhu, Jasleen (Hon. Psychology) Halifax, NS Simmons, Michelle Lynn North Preston, NS Simms, David Anderson Halifax, NS Skinner, Erica Amanda Bridgewater, NS Slaunwhite, Lindsay Michelle Terence Bay, NS Smart, Robyn Catherine Hammonds Plains, NS Smith, Andrea Lisa Amherst, NS Smith, Heather Lynne Blair Hubley, NS Smith, Meagan T. M. Halifax, NS Smith, Michelle Lindsay Sydney, NS Solomon, Kahlla Halifax, NS Stacey, Cooper David Halifax, NS Stark, Erin Leigh Bedford, NS Starratt, Ashlee Lynn Fall River, NS Stewart, Christine L. (Hon. Anthropology) Toronto, ON Stewart, Karen Ann Sydney Mines, NS Stewart, Lindsay Dawn New Glasgow, NS Stewart, Patrick Charles (Hon. History: First Class) Dartmouth, NS Stokes, Jessica Lynn St John's, NL Stone, Allison B. (Hon. Psychology) Dartmouth, NS Sullivan, Katie L. (Hon. Psychology) Dartmouth, NS Surette, Flannery Kathryn (Hon. Anthropology & South Easton, MA, USA Religious Studies) Sutcliffe, Ryan J. Mineville, NS Sutherland, Sheryl Lynn Sydney, NS S wai, Fredrick Aleita Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Swan, Kelly A. Halifax, NS Swasson, Sara E. (Hon. Psychology) Listuguj, QC

Tajima, Tomoko Tokyo, Japan Taylor, Eamon Andrew Lanoka Harbor, NJ, USA Teale, James Brian Truro, NS Tiller, David M. W. Truro, NS Tomas, Naomi B. B addeck, NS Totten, Jacquelyn Marie Blockhouse, NS Tucker, Stephanie Marie St John's, NL Tummers, Kevin J. Halifax, NS Turetzek, Erin Michelle Louise Dartmouth, NS Tyler, Kelly-Lynne Bedford, NS Tynes, Tamara May Marie Truro, NS

Ulkuer, Kutay Ankara, Turkey Uloth, Jillian Ruth Hilden, NS Van der Harst, Sarah R. Belleville, ON Van Leusen, Aaron Anthony (Hon. Criminology) Barrie, ON Vasseur, Erin Anne Moncton, NB Vaughan, Angela Marie Saint John, NB Vautour, Jillian Margaret Quispamsis, NB Veinot, Laura Elizabeth Kentville, NS Verheul, Edna Lynn Halifax, NS Vernon, Sarah L. Truro, NS Vivian, Erica Carlson Ottawa, ON

Wadden, Michelle Ashton Dartmouth, NS Wade, Jennifer Marie Leona Halifax, NS Walker, Jamie Marie Essex Junction, VT, USA Wallace, Shaena Janet Compton Kelowna, BC Wallingham, David Michael (Hon. Philosophy) Williamswood, NS Walters, Scott James Dartmouth, NS Walton, Crystal Leigh Dartmouth, NS Warford, Jennifer Sarah (Hon. English) Lower Sackville, NS Wells, Matthew Stephen Corner Brook, NL Wentzell, Arianne Marie Lake Echo, NS Wentzell, Natasha J. (Hon. Psychology) Halifax, NS White, Christopher Evan Truro, NS White, Matthew David Halifax, NS White, Tara Coralee Halifax, NS Williams, Deidree R. Nassau, Bahamas Williams, Tiffany Lynn Halifax, NS Wojcik, Laura A. Dartmouth, NS

Young, Sara M. Deer Lake, NL

Zinck, Justin K. Bridgewater, NS

CERTIFICATE OF GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE MacLean, Katherine D. Pictou, NS

CERTIFICATE OF HONOURS - ARTS

Jones, Ryan John (Hon. History) Bedford, NS

LeBlanc, Mindy Lynn (Hon. English) Halifax, NS

Mahoney, Nancy Kilpatrick (Hon. Psychology) Halifax, NS

Parsons, Peter D. (Hon. Criminology) Pasadena, NL CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE STUDIES

Crosby, Mark Kenneth Glace Bay, NS

Pitt, Alison Patricia Toronto, ON

Sheppard, Emily M. Halifax, NS CERTIFICATE IN LINGUISTICS Hassan, Mohamed Sheikh Esak Halifax, NS

MASTER OF ARTS (ATLANTIC CANADA STUDIES) Shears, Barry William Halifax, NS

MASTER OF ARTS (CRIMINOLOGY) Cavicchi, Jan M. Dartmouth, NS

MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY) Peace, Thomas G. M. Hamilton, ON

MASTER OF ARTS (INT'L DEVELOPMENT STUDIES) Fundak, Carla Maureen Kitchener, ON

Ramsay, Donald Andrew Tyne Valley, PE Rushton, Mark Ronald Oxford, NS

Stuebing, Dennis Lawrence Ottawa, ON

GRADUATE DIPLOMA (INT'L DEVELOPMENT STUDIES)

Cooney, Brigitte Helene Windsor, NS

Owen, John H. Dartmouth, NS MASTER OF ARTS (WOMEN'S STUDIES) Green, Monnah Halifax, NS

Lafrance, Laure Eugenie North Bay, ON

EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Belli veau, Donald R. Fredericton, NB Bohan, Patrick Kevin Hammonds Plains, NS Boutilier, Donna Marie Halifax, NS Britten, Stephanie Ann Margaret Halifax, NS Bryant, James Edward Calgary, AB Burnham, Michael M. Dartmouth, NS Conrad, Jeffrey Gerard Halifax, NS

deFreitas, Andrew Ernest Beaver Bank, NS Doyle, Blake L. Charlottetown, PE

Fares, Francis Fouad Halifax, NS

Harris, David Alexander Halifax, NS Harris, Timothy Whitman Chester, NS Hooper. Christopher Joseph Halifax, NS

Kennedy, Frank J. Lake Fletcher, NS

Lio, Michael Toronto, ON

MacDonald, Lia Michelle Halifax, NS MacGregor, Shelley Lee Dartmouth, NS MacKeigan, Gary Russell Sydney Mines, NS MacLean, Catherine Ann Halifax, NS McLellan, Jeffrey K. Milford, NS

Robbins, Sherri Ly ne Halifax, NS

Scales, Austin Alexander Charlottetown, PE Shaw, Morgan John Bedford, NS

Tarrant. Florence A. St Lawrence, NL

Uy, Luis S. Halifax, NS

Woolfrey, Edward J. Newmarket, ON

Yue, Anthony R. Halifax, NS

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Abo-Daff, Mohammed S. Palestine

Bailey, Michelle Anne Clarenville, NL Bastian, Manja Elizabeth Charlottetown, PE Beaton, David John Malcolm Sydney River, NS Billard, Richard T. Beaver Bank, NS Bromley, Blair Edward St Anthony, NL Brown, Anna Maria Helena Halifax, NS

Carvalho, Roshini Sharon Dartmouth, NS Chen, Haibo Zhuhai. China Chen, Yang Shenzhen, China Colman, Gregory Russell Mississauga, ON Cotroneo, C. Joey Ottawa, ON Courtney, Tracey M. A. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL Crawford, Michelle J. Gander, NL

Estey, Jacqueline Mary Rothesay, NB

Fanning, Marsha A. Pictou, NS Forbes, Kari Lynn Truro, NS Frame, Robbie Prospect, NS Frenette, Jason D. Hampton, NB Frid, Anna Elizabeth M. Halifax, NS Furdas, Brian D. Sydney, NS Fyfe, Bridget Ellen Louise Halifax, NS

Griffin, John Patrick Halifax, NS

Harris, Benjamin John Halifax, NS He, Junfeng Wuhan, China Herman, Angie Nicole Corner Brook, NL Higgins, Randal Vaughan North Sydney, NS Hines, Catherine Lynn Grand Bank, NL Horton, Ronald K. New Glasgow, NS Huang, Rita (Huei-Chuan) I-Lan, Taiwan

Jack, Ryan Edward Dartmouth, NS Jallow, Bashir Sierre Leone Jones, Desmond Ronald Charles Halifax, NS

Keith, Charles R. Dartmouth, NS Kells, Ryan Robert Wood Halifax, NS King, Donald Greg Halifax, NS

Lank, David Montreal, QC Layton, Brent Alexander Toronto, ON LeBlanc, Sean P. Bedford, NS Lewis, Roxanne Lillian Dartmouth, NS Li,Yong Changchun, China Li, Yueqin Luoyang, China Lijeskic, Zarko Toronto, ON Liu, Hui Toronto, ON Lu, Zheng (Roger) Shanghai, China

MacAdam, Colin G. Morell, PE MacDonald, Brent D. Halifax, NS MacPhee, Kendall L. Halifax, NS MacRae, Nancy M. Charlottetown, PE Malhi, Maninder Chandigarh, India Manley, Billy Waverley, NS Mclnnis, Ryan T. M. Musquodoboit Harbour, NS McLean, Aaron J. Halifax, NS Mishra, Prem Prakash Mumbai, India Mo, Kaiying Guangzhou, China Mortlock, Serena Robyn Campbellton, NB Mosher, Tanya M. Dartmouth, NS

Nair, Sreerekha Kerala, India Nguyen, Hoang Anh Hochiminh City, Vietnam Nijrjar, Vincent V. Campbellton, NB Ning, Jiang Dalian, China

O'Brien, Michael A. Halifax, NS Ou, Li Li Guangzhou, China Ouyang, Yan Beijing, China

Peasgood, Robert Sean Georgetown, ON Pinhorn, Paula Suzanne Corner Brook, NL

Ray, Soumitra B. Mumbai, India Roche, Kerri-Lynn Halifax, NS Ryanti, Enille Jakarta, Indonesia

Shah, Syed Y. Halifax, NS Siddique, Zakirul Quadir Dhaka, Bangladesh Smith, Jamie Michael Juhn Canso, NS Song, Keke Benxi, China Spinney, Jonathan E. Yarmouth, NS Stewart, Kevin Gerard Cole Harbour, NS Su, Bin Guangzhou, China Sun, Yanke Toronto, ON

Taylor, Teryl Paul St Thomas, ON Theriault, Amy Julie Fredericton, NB Thynne, Neil Winston Halifax, NS Tiwari, Sudhindra Halifax, NS Tuck, Bruce S. Chester, NS vanKlippersluis, Karena Margaret Halifax, NS Vincens, Gabriela Alcantara Loss Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Wang, Qingguo Guangzhou, China Warren, Norman R. St John's, NL Watters, Andrew Darren Cole Harbour, NS Webber, Sheila L. Halifax, NS Wilson, Glenn Allen Dartmouth, NS Winer, Marc Donald Hamilton, ON Xu, Yanhui Guangzhou, China

Yang, Ruiyin Halifax, NS

Zhai, Zhigang Toronto, ON Zhang, Yuan Beijing, China Zhuo, Feifei Halifax, NS

MASTER OF FINANCE

Chen, Bin Bin Beijing, China

Li, Shuhan Beijing, China

Shen, Jie Fuzhou, China

Wen, Bing Xiamen, China

Yao, Yuan Suzhou, China MASTER OF SCIENCE (APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY) Hain, Cindy Anne Petawawa, ON

MASTER OF SCIENCE (APPLIED SCIENCE)

Sun, Zheng Yan China

Zhao, Hong Beijing, China DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Kelley, Elizabeth Chalmers Petite Riviere, NS PROFESSOR EMERITUS

The title professor emeritus will be bestowed on a member of the Faculty - Dr. Andrew C. Harvey.

In 1983, Dr. Harvey joined the Faculty at Saint Mary's University in the Department of Economics and since that time served as the Chairperson of the Department on several occasions. He has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maine and a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy from Clark University. Aside from teaching and research as a Professor of Economics, he is also a director of the Time-Use Research Program at Saint Mary's University and the President of the International Association for Time-Use Research.

He was the Charter President of the Canadian Regional Science Association and founding Co-Editor of the Canadian Journal of Regional Science. His research interests cross several disciplines, focusing particularly on the study of time-use and the definition, measurement, and valuing of human activities. He has a particular interest in land and travel behavior dating from 1971 when he directed the dimensions of Metropolitan activity in a time-space study in Halifax. Since that time, he has been extensively engaged in the design, implementation, and analysis of time-use surveys. He served as a consultant to the FAO; the UN Statistical Office; UNDP; the World Bank; Statistics Canada; and a number of other organizations. With funding from SSHRC, Dr. Harvey and several colleagues have explored the concepts of activity settings, a concept developed by him for understanding the social-spatial-temporal context of human behavior.

In his extensive curriculum vitae, he lists a number of his professional activities and scholarly endeavors. These include the contributions to five different books; two journal articles in peer review conference proceedings; eight conference/workshop presentations; as co-organizer of the International Conference and time pressure work family interface and parent-child relationships at the University of Waterloo; numerous media and news appearances, four peer reviews; two thesis supervisions, etc. - all in the period from September 2001 to August 2002. In addition, from 1990 onward, his grants and contracts in excess of $5,000.00 each have totaled $1.6 million.

In 2002, he was awarded the University's prestigious President's Award for Excellence in Research.

Much of his most recent work has been on the impact of the evolving time economy (24/ 7) on temporal/spatial aspects of work and travel behavior starting with two studies: The 24-Hour Society and Flexibility and Mobility undertaken for the Ministry of Transportation and Public and Water Management in the Netherlands. He has been instrumental in the adoption of time-use methodology and travel behavior surveys. Currently, his research efforts involve the analysis of time stress, the definition and measurement of time property and the re-implementation in the Halifax Regional Municipality of the 1971 time-space study designed to provide land use and transportation planning for the area. In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Harvey has been active in the Anglican Church at all levels - parish, diocesan and national. He has also been active in the Masonic Order and has twice served as Master of Virgin Lodge Number 3.

HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS

At this year's Spring Convocations, Saint Mary's University will confer six honorary degrees: three in the afternoon and three in the evening.

AFTERNOON CONVOCATION

Lorne O. Clarke A native Nova Scotian, the Honourable Lorne O. Clarke was educated both at Dalhousie (B.A. and LL.B.) and Harvard (LL.M.) Universities and admitted to the bar of Nova Scotia in 1953. He was a professor in the Faculty of Law at Dalhousie prior to establishing a law practice in Truro, Nova Scotia, where he served for 22 years during which time he served with many professional and community organizations, including the Canadian Bar Association, the Nova Scotia Barristers Society, the National Academy of Arbitrators, the V.O.N., and the Nova Scotia Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. He was also the Secretary of two Nova Scotian Royal Commissions and chaired a third related to Workers Compensation and the Fishing Industry. As a neutral, he served as an arbitrator, mediator, conciliator, and Industrial Inquiry Commissioner in labour- management disputes. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1969.

In 1981, he was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Trial Division) and four year's later, became the Province's 20th Chief Justice as well as a Justice of the Court of Appeal. He became a member of the Canadian Judicial Council, the Administrator of the Government of Nova Scotia, and a Trustee of the Provincial Archives. In addition, he served at various times, as Vice-Chair of the Canadian Judicial Council and either Chair or a member of its committees and special projects. He also served as a member of the Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute.

Following his retirement from the Court in 1998, he was awarded an honorary membership in the Canadian Bar Association, Commissionaires Nova Scotia and the Halifax Chamber of Commerce; also an honorary presidency of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society.

In 1998, he was appointed the Commissioner of an Inquiry on Remuneration of Elected Public Officials in Nova Scotia, the same year when he served as the Chair of the Swissair 111 Planning and Co-ordination Secretariat. It was particularly in this role, that "Gentleman" Clarke, as he is sometimes referred, displayed his long-praised humble and humanitarian spirit. Indeed, in 2001, Canadian Red Cross (Nova Scotia region) awarded him its inaugural Humanitarian Award in recognition of his outstanding work and especially his vision of a Nova Scotia response that was both dignified and respectful.

Given Honourable Clarke's outstanding record of service to the legal profession, and to his community, it is not surprising that he has received a number of honours which include an honorary doctorate in Law from Dalhousie University (1986); an Officer of the Order of Canada (1999) as well as membership in the Order of Nova Scotia (2002); and in 2002 also, Dalhousie University's Law Alumni presented him with the Weldon Award for Distinguished Public Service

The Honourable Lome Clarke, his wife, and their daughter as well as two sons and their wives are all residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Richard Homburg Born and educated in The Netherlands, Richard Homburg arrived in Nova Scotia in 1972, with "big dreams, little cash, boundless energy, and vision of unlimited opportunities". Nowadays, he is a "proud Canadian" and an extremely successful entrepreneur whose worldwide holdings are managed through Homburg Uni-Corp, Inc., in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Since 1969, he has built up a highly successful portfolio of multifaceted operations worldwide, located not only in Canada and The Netherlands but also in the United States, Barbados, China, and Australia. He established an Import/Export business and reinvested the profits in real estate, primarily in Metro Halifax initially. His real estate operations have now expanded across the Atlantic Provinces, Alberta, and the western United States as well as The Netherlands In addition, he has branched out into Merchant Banking, hotels, asset and project management, development and construction, crisis management services for institutional investors as well as acquisitions and disposals with great success.

His successful methodology, vision, and fairness is seen with the acquisition of the AMS Hotel Group which, in 1991, was near bankruptcy. Its sale price eight years later was $60 million. Similarly, Uni-invest N. V. was almost bankrupt and had approximately CAD $ 100 million in assets and approximately $10 million in equity. When this entity was sold in 2002, its assets were approximately American $30 billion, equity at CAD $1.5 billion. The growth of the latter was directly attributable to Mr. Homburg's aggressive efforts to reorganize and revolutionize the Dutch Real Estate market. The application of attributes learned in building his Canadian operations - such as a professional management team; repairs being done in-house rather than contracted out - were previously unheard of in The Netherlands. As he bought or developed numerous properties and merged a number of Dutch public and private companies into Uni-invest for cash and share consideration, he would only enter a transaction when it enhanced shareholders' value. As a result of Mr. Homburg's business acumen and personal philosophy, Uni-invest N.V. was the top performing real estate fund on the Amsterdam Exchange from both liquidity and rates of return to shareholders' perspectives. It is not surprising that many prospective purchasers tried to acquire his equity interests in Uni-invest but it was not until 2002, when he was assured that all company shareholders would be treated equally with this interest, that he sold the company. Now, many of these same investors are buying into Mr. Homburg's operations in Canada.

In 2000, Mr. Homburg made the decision to duplicate his success in Europe by setting up a public real estate company in Canada. Homburg Invest Inc. (TSX: HII) became listed on the TSX on 15 January 2001. His strategic goal is to grow the public company and related investments to $1 billion in assets by 2007. This is being done through direct acquisitions and through Dutch limited partnerships that buy Canadian properties. To date, the two entities have acquired, or have under construction, approximately CAD $460 million in assets.

The Homburg Group has undertaken to build 10,000 quality multi-residential units over the next seven years. Their plans call for 5,000 units in Western Canada, 3,000 units in Ontario and Quebec and 2,000 units in Atlantic Canada. In a recent six month period, 825 units have commenced construction in Edmonton, Moncton, and Halifax. The residential development alone will generate approximately $1.2 billion in new Canadian investment.

All Canadian operations are covered by asset and property management agreements with one of Mr. Homburg's management companies, a practice which he describes as "off balance sheet management" which maximizes cost control and HII or the Dutch investors only pay the asset manager for successes. Mr. Homburg and his group assumes all responsibility for risk until a successful transaction is completed. His philosophy in acquiring real estate is to have a balanced mix of assets in the portfolio - residential, retail, office and industrial. Years of experience have taught him that this provides the most stable earnings because all sectors are not up or down at the same time and therefore a smoothing effect occurs. Another key to his success is that the realization THE TENANT is at the top of the priority ladder; hence, he does everything to ensure that THE TENANT is satisfied at all times.

Mr. Homburg's philanthropic leadership role in Nova Scotia includes his $ 1.5 million donation in 2004 to Saint Mary's University to establish the Homburg International Student Mobility Awards which annually allows eight deserving students to experience international language study abroad. As a citizen of the world, he has seen first hand the benefits of education and establishing global relationships for the benefit of Canada.

He is a strong supporter of his community, serving on many boards, both corporate and voluntary, in HRM. Significant gifts from him have been received by the QEII Health Science Centre Foundation; Dalhousie University's Medical School; the Isaac Walton Killam Children's Hospital as well as Christ Church in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Mr. Homburg is a key role model for students in Saint Mary's Sobey School of Business where entrepreneurship is a major within the Bachelor of Commerce degree program while its Business Development Centre fosters the entrepreneurial spirit in students.

Anne West Born and educated in England, Anne has crossed the Atlantic Ocean more times than anyone can remember.

After her secondary schooling, she worked from 1952-1959 first in England, then immigrated to Montreal to work as a secretary (1959-1961), then back to England to assist a yacht broker. In 1963, she returned to Montreal to marry Christopher West and to work as a fund-raiser for the newly-founded Oxfam Canada. Then it was to England and Scotland for three years only to return to Canada, this time to live in Saint John, New Brunswick, where she not only volunteered in helping to organize Miles for Millions, a walk sponsored for Oxfam Canada but also continued to pursue her interest in sailing. Then it was back to England for nine years (1970-1979) where she worked for a book publishing company as a graphic designer, did volunteer fundraising for heritage conservation, and ran the financial side of her husband's business.

In 1980, the Wests returned to Canada for good, living first for two years in Marystown, Newfoundland, where she worked as a journalist, covering the Burin Peninsula and parts of the South Shore of the province for the Evening Telegram-, also undertook volunteer work with the Family Aid Committee of the Roman Catholic Sacred Heart Parish.

In 1982, the Wests moved to Halifax where Anne worked as a freelance journalist in the field of offshore oil and gas exploration; belonged to Ward I Residents' Association and involved herself in planning and heritage issues. She was one of a group who tried to save the Mitchell House, Tower Road, and helped to save the Victorian Row Houses on Summer Street. By 1986, she was editing the Sackville Citizen, a short-lived weekly newspaper.

It was, however, after 1986 that Anne's name became almost a household word in the Halifax area.

At that time, she joined Saint Mary's University as editor of The Times', then later became Assistant Director of Public Affairs, responsible for most of the University's promotional and institutional publications. She has also served on the Donald Higgins Memorial Committee and served as Co-ordinator of the WUSC sponsoring refugee students. Anne claims that she "thoroughly enjoyed the University community and the wide range of opportunities which working at Saint Mary's offered". She retired early in May 1994 to be with her husband in his retirement.

Not surprisingly, Anne continued to be busy by virtue of joining the Board of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia and becoming editor and designer of its newsletter, The Griffin.

2 June 1994 was a sad day for Halifax in that the Saint George's Round Church was burned. From day one, Anne was involved as a member of the Restoration Committee, eventually becoming Chair of the Fundraising Committee and Public Relations Chair. During this project, she learned a great deal about working with volunteers, with professional fundraisers, with the media and with all three levels of government. She claimed to have "received wonderful support from all these groups and considered it a privilege to have worked with them". Almost $4.7 million was raised for restoration of the Round Church, which is now complete. During this period of time, she worked to promote Saint George's Round Church and the Little Dutch Church as a heritage tourism venue. In 1998,3,000 visitors came; in 1999, the number reached 4,000.

From 1995 to the present she has served as Chair of the Little Dutch Church Management Committee, which includes members of Saint George's Parish and the German-Canadian Association of Nova Scotia. From 1995 to 1999, this group undertook the restoration of the Little Dutch Church, including extensive archaeological excavations. It is now working to maintain the building and in 2004 replaced the historic weathervane. An application for National Historic Site Status for the Little Dutch Church was granted in 1998. She is also a board member and active volunteer for Saint George's YouthNet, an outreach program to the youth of North end Halifax.

In 1999, the University of King's College bestowed on her the degree of Doctor of Canon Law (honoris causa).

Anne responded positively to the President's request to produce a picture history of Saint Mary's to commemorate its 200th anniversary. The resulting Saint Mary's University: An Anniversary Portrait was produced in record time and added immensely to its history.

In November 2004, she became a member of the Steering Committee for the Point Pleasant Park International Design Competition. This is a Committee of HRM set up to oversee a competition to create a restoration and management plan for Point Pleasant Park, which was so devastated by Hurricane Juan in September 2003.

Anne and her husband, Chris, reside in Halifax close by the University. They have three grown sons.

EVENING CONVOCATION

Peter Luckett "Canada's Green Grocer - a visionary entrepreneur who has made an international name for himself as a green grocer, extraordinaire".

With the equivalent of Grade 10, leaving school at the early age of sixteen to seek his fortune Pete set out to tackle the produce business in the open-stall markets of his home in Nottingham, England. Driven by the heavy duty work ethic that was encouraged by his father, as a "borrow boy" Pete peddled his wares, learned the "gift of gab" and mastered the magic of connecting with his customers.

Immigrating to Canada in 1979, Peter landed in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada's oldest incorporated city bringing his unique brand of merchandising and marketing. He parlayed a tiny market stall stocked with $300 worth of produce into a thriving produce empire at four locations. Looking for new challenges, he sold his New Brunswick interests to his in-laws prior to launching Pete's Frootique in Bedford, Nova Scotia, in 1992. Today, Pete's Frootique is a million-dollar retail and wholesale operation that is as vibrant and colourful as Peter himself. This 18,000-square-foot market is filled with glowing pyramids of succulent fruit; making shopping seem like taking a walk through the Garden of Eden. Pete's Frootique independently houses Pete's Power Juice Bar, a European Delicatessen, a Gourmet Butcher Shop, and a British specialty food emporium as well as an independent wine store, Cristall & Luckett. In November 2004, Pete's empire grew to include a second location in Halifax's prestigious downtown area. This market delivers all of the quality, value, and experiences offered in his first Nova Scotia store, but with a funky, urban twist!

After twenty successful years of serving up perfect produce and gourmet food items in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Pete has carved out a market niche and protects it fiercely. He is a master at delivering customer delight and uncompromising in his pursuit of quality and value for his customers. Pete's Frootique has set high ranking benchmarks in the service industry and hosts every customer with an experience they will not soon forget.

On the business front, Pete knows how to cultivate success. Creativity, innovation, and the ability to differentiate his business from the competition are Pete's three cornerstones. Sleeves rolled and spirits high, he mentors his staff in the delivery of an over-the-top customer care program that earned Pete's Frootique the Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Award in 1999 and again in 2003. Recently, The Daily News recognized him as one of the top 25 persons in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Business as one of the top 50 CEO's in Atlantic Canada.

Pete has also become very well known as a master storyteller, author, professional speaker, and media personality delights international audiences with his energetic presentation style. Whether he is interacting with his customers at Pete's Frootique or harvesting fresh insights for corporate audiences, Pete is Canada's Favorite Greengrocer! This rise to celebrity status began on CBC Television's national show "Midday". For 12 years, he delighted viewers with his tips on exotic fruits and veggies. Now, he entertains Canadians weekly on the CTV Network and is host of the food adventure series, "The Food Hunter". In the show, he travels to far-reaching locations around the globe in search of exotic food items. Engaging, fast paced and always informative, it celebrates colorful, wonderful food, and the unique cultures that grow and prepare it. "The Food Hunter" premiered on Food Network Canada and Food Network in the U.S. and now airs on BBC Food in the UK, South Africa, and Scandinavia.

"As my father always said, if you can make 'em smile while you take their money, you've got it made!" - Pete Luckett.

Colleen J. Moorehead After earning an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ms. Moorehead progressed through various positions in brokerage management ranging from Sales Person to Director of Marketing at Merill Lynch Canada and Moss Lawson from 1981 to 1990.

For the next five years (1990-1994), she was the Managing Director at Wood Gundy's largest retail brokerage office with 65 consultants and 22 sales associates. In this role, she lead the development and implementation of the Wood Gundy Private Client National Recruitment and Training Program designed to support the needs of the Brokers and to ensure continuous skill upgrades to better support the clients. Ms. Moorehead then moved on to CIBC in 1994 where she was appointed Vice President and Managing Director. In these positions, she provided decisive management of trading and sales operations responsible for delivery of interest rate and foreign exchange products to customers of CIBC Bank and CIBC World Markets, both individuals and institutions with revenue in excess of $200 million. She developed and marketed CIBC proprietary on-line bond trading systems for institutions allowing more efficient market transparency and anonymous trading. In addition, she created the CIBC World Markets Global Trading Rooms University to augment the excellent customer service skills of the Traders and Sales Managers. This was a global initiative where global study teams were created and employees trained in technical, analytical, and relationship skills.

By 1997 she had become the President, Vice President, and Country Manager of E*TRADE Canada where she was instrumental in fundamentally transforming the investment market in Canada by changing the way in which consumers and institutions manage their investments while also pioneering technological change in the industry worldwide. She not only launched but positioned E*TRADE as a better and viable option to the major banks by enabling the customer to quickly and cost effectively, self service their investment needs. In addition, she quickly grew E*TRADE by licensing superior products and competing with entrenched Canadian competitors and providing the technology to complete orders faster, thus enabling this company to provide high level support to clients in the sales process of break through technology that supports 25 of the top North American Investment Dealers and 105 of Pension Fund and Portfolio Managers who represent 90% of the institutional investment funds in Canada. This technology is now the dominant order routing technology for E*TRADE; "the number one online brokerage firm in Canada".

Aside from her many and varied business interests, this Canadian woman of influence and role model for female leadership, actively uses her position to raise money and awareness for such local grass roots causes as Covenant House, A Cappella, and the Stratford Summer Music. She is also actively involved in The Judy Project, the goal of which is to build stronger business organizations through the advancement of more women into senior leadership positions.

Last month, she left E*TRADE to spend time at home in Toronto with her family and to continue to train for marathons. Lewis Perinbam Lewis Perinbam, O.C., is referred to as Canada's Dean of International Development.

Born in Johore, Bahru, Malaysia, and educated in Scotland, Dr. Perinbam has had a distinguished career in the Canadian Federal Public Service; in international organizations, notably the World Bank and UNESCO; and in the non-governmental (NGO) and private sectors.

He was the first Secretary General of the Canadian National Commission for UNESCO, the founding Executive Director of CUSO, sometime Executive Director of World University Service of Canada, and has represented the World Bank at the United Nations and at its Specialised Agencies in Europe. As Vice-President of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for eighteen years he pioneered the creation of CIDA's Non Governmental Organization and Industrial Co-operation Programs, the first of their kind in the world and launched numerous initiatives to involve the private, non-governmental and institutional sectors in international development. He has led Canadian Government delegations to many international meetings and has served as an advisor to the United Nations, the Commonweath Secretariat (London, England) and the National Academy of Sciences (Washington, D.C.). He received the APEX Leadership Award for Outstanding Professional Leadership in the Public Service of Canada and to the Community (1991). He headed the Task Force on the Participation of Visible Minorities in the Federal Public Service appointed by the Federal Government. In 2002, the Prime Minister appointed him a Governor of the Canadian Centre for Management Development for a two-year term. In 2004, he became a founding Governor of its successor, the Canada School of Public Service. In April 2003, he was named Chair of the Commonwealth Learning Centre (COL) in Vancouver, thus becoming the second Canadian to hold this post.

Dr. Perinbam's distinguished career in International Development compliments Saint Mary's own mission. His connections with the University go back nearly 50 years when, as Executive Director of the World University of Canada, he persuaded the then President, Father Patrick J. Malone, S.J., to be Director of the WUS International Seminar held in Jamaica in 1959. Later, as Vice President of CIDA, he strongly supported Saint Mary's efforts to build collaborations with its counterparts in developing countries through CIDA's Institutional Co-operation Program which he had created.

He has been extremely active in the communities in which he has lived which included both Ottawa and Vancouver. A few of the organizations with which he has been associated include being the Past President of the Canadian Club of Vancouver; Honorary President of the Royal Commonwealth Society (Vancouver Branch) and serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Citizenship Council and the Centre for Innovation in Corporate Responsibility (Ottawa), the Board of Governors of the Foundation for International Training (Toronto) and on the Advisory Boards of AIESEC (Toronto), the Canadian Bureau for International Education, and the Canadian Organisation for Development through Education (CODE) (Ottawa). He is the author of North and South: Towards a New Interdependence of Nations, which contains a forward by The Right Honourable Pierre Elliot Trudeau. He wrote the foreword to Women, Religion and Development in the Third World by Theodora Foster Carroll and contributed to One World, One Future: New International Strategies for Development.

A number of honours have been bestowed on Dr. Perinbam, including honorary degrees from the Universities of Calgary, York, and Brock, as well as l'Universite du Quebec. In 2001, he was the recipient of the Sir Edmund Hillary Humanitarian Award and the following year, the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal. That same year, he was inducted into the AIESEC International Hall of Fame.

In 1983, to recognize his outstanding dedication, leadership, and vision. The Lewis Perinbam Award in International Development was established. It is presented annually to a Canadian in recognition of excellence and imaginative leadership in a social or economic area pertaining to development in the Third World.

RETIREMENTS

Eight faculty members and one senior administrator will retire before the beginning of the 2005-2006 academic year. Combined they have 304 years of service to Saint Mary's University.

(A) FACULTY MEMBERS

JAMAL BADAWI Dr. Badawi joined Saint Mary's University's Commerce Faculty in 1970 after completing his Ph.D. from Indiana University from which he also holds a Master of Business Administration as well as a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Ain-Shams.

In addition to teaching in his formal field of education [Management], he taught a course on "Islamic Religious Tradition" for many years and for the last several years he has had one half of his teaching load in the Department of Religious Studies.

He served on various committees at the University, including the University Curriculum Committee for two years and was Acting Chair of the Department of Management for one academic year.

Dr. Badawi is the author of several works in both Management and Islamic studies published in the forms of books, chapters in books and articles in various journals, audiotapes and videotapes. Some of his works were printed several times in different countries and translated into various languages.

In addition to his participation in lectures, seminars and interfaith dialogues in North America, he was invited as a guest speaker in nearly 30 countries, some of which he visited several times. He is also actively involved in several national and International Islamic organizations including membership in the Islamic Juristic Council of North America, The European Council of Fatwa and Research and on the Board of the International Association of Muslim Scholars. He was frequently interviewed by local, national and international media.

Dr. Badawi is married and has 5 children and 15 grandchildren.

CYRIL J. BYRNE In the autumn of 1970, a Newfoundlander, Dr. Cyril Byrne, began teaching in the Department of English at Saint Mary's University. Previously, he had earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Dunstan's, Prince Edward Island; a Master of Arts from the National University of Ireland and another from Oxford University; and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto.

With his friend and colleague, Dr. Kenneth MacKinnon, he began working on the establishment of a program in Atlantic Canada Studies which he saw through Senate and served as the program's Co-ordinator for the first two years of its existence. It is now a thriving program at both the undergraduate and master's level.

In 1980, he began the process of building the groundwork and raising the funds for the establishment of a Chair in the Irish Studies which was partially funded through the then Department of Multiculturalism, now Heritage Canada. The D'Arcy McGee Chair of Irish Studies began operation in the fall term of 1986 and is intended to focus on the enormous debt Saint Mary's owes to the Irish of Halifax who founded and supported its aims. Dr. Byrne has served as the Chair's Co-ordinator and chief fund raiser. He was also responsible for raising funds from the Jackman Foundation for the setting up of a University Archives. Through his activities on behalf of the Chair, he was responsible for obtaining funding to augment the library holdings in Irish Studies, making the Irish Collection at the Patrick Power Library one of the largest in Canada. In 1991, he set up a Committee of the Charitable Irish Society to raise funds to obtain a copy of a rare and valuable facsimile of the famous Book ofKells. As well, a beautiful wall hanging inspired by one of the book's pages executed by Cheticamp Artist, Yvette Muise, was obtained for the University by Dr. Byrne and now hangs behind the Book ofKells facsimile in the Patrick Power Library.

In 1993, Dr. Byrne was awarded the Order of Canada in recognition of his work at Saint Mary's. He himself feels most proud of his career as an effective teacher at Saint Mary's for which he was awarded the Father William Stewart, S.J. Medal for Teaching in the Spring of 1994.

RONALD COSPER Dr. Ronald Cosper joined Saint Mary's University in 1970, where he has taught for the past 35 years. Before that he had held a research position at Rutgers University from 1964 to 1970. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Mathematics from Purdue University; a Master of Arts in Sociology and Linguistics from Cornell University, and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University. He has been a Full Professor since 1986, and has also been a Research Associate (honorary) at Dalhousie University.

While at Saint Mary's University he has served as Chairperson of Sociology and Co- ordinator of Linguistics. He has published 32 articles and 2 monographs, and given 34 conference papers. His research has been diverse, and has focused on alcohol use, occupations, leisure, culture, language, and linguistics. Research funding was received from Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and other government agencies.

In retirement, he plans to take advantage of lessened University obligations to complete and extend some writing and research projects. Undoubtedly his golf game will also not be neglected!

ANDREW C. HARVEY

Please see write-up above under professor emeritus.

MARGARETHA HEUKAEUFER Dr. Heukaeufer joined the University's Department of Modern Languages & Classics as an Assistant Professor of German on 1 September 1986. Her formal education included earning the following credentials - a Philosophicum (Friedrich Wilhelm), Erstes Staatsexamen (University Cologne), Zweites Staatsexamen (Aachen) and a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia.

In September 1990, she became tenured and two years later was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of German. Being the only full-time faculty member for German, she saw her responsibilities and hence, her contribution in five major areas.

Dr. Heukaeufer's RESEARCH had been in the field of Expressionist German literature with a book publication on the sculptor and writer Ernst Barlach. She also worked on the interrelationship between literature and fine arts, resulting in the presentation and publication of several conference papers on the relationship between painting and literature. Her general interest in the Weimar Republic led her to novels written during that time and about politics of that era. She concentrated on the works by writers who hitherto have not received the recognition they deserve. She provided the results of her research at several conferences and enjoyed the thorough discussions that followed. (Heinrich Mann, Alfred Doeblin, Kurt Feuchtwanger, etc.)

For the last three years, Margaret has concentrated her research of Holocaust literature and history, transcribing poems which were written by a young Jewish writer and painter who perished in Auschwitz. These poems, together with an extensive introduction, will, hopefully, soon be published.

TEACHING. Over the years, she represented and promoted German language, literature, and culture at Saint Mary's University by supervising and co-ordinating major, minor, and certificate programs. The growth of the University made it possible to develop a variety of new courses which reflected changes in student demands (Business German, Culture and Civilization Courses, etc.)

EXPERIENCE ABOARD - Dr. Heukaeufer always considered studies and visits abroad to be an important adjunct to the study at the home university. She always encouraged students to take advantage of our workflight and study abroad programs. In the late 80's when she accompanied a group of 8 students to Cologne University, "such study abroad was a very exciting enterprise".

LET GERMANY COME TO US: Saint Mary's University hosted and she organized several German exhibitions as well as the Annual Conference of the Atlantic Council of Teachers of German. German guest speakers were also invited to poetry readings and visits of German novelists arranged and German movies shown. "All our German cultural activities were well received, particularly by the German community of Nova Scotia."

Fifthly, GERMAN STUDIES IN INTERDISCIPLINARY CONTEXT was made possible through a study trip to the Czech Republic and Germany. Her research on holocaust art and literature, combined with the experience of a colleague from the History Department, Dr. George F. W. Young, provided students with first class knowledge of WWII, thus enriching the University's programs in German and History through the interdisciplinary component of such a trip.

Dr. Heukaeufer plans to spend the month of May in Europe.

WALLACE G. MILLS After attending London Teachers' College, Wally began his teaching career at the Ontario School for the Deaf in Belleville, Ontario, from 1959-1962. He then proceeded to Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as a Master of Arts. Doctoral Studies in African History at the University of California, Los Angeles, resulted in the conferring of a Ph.D. in 1975.

In July 1968, he joined the Department of History at Saint Mary's University. He has served terms as the Chair of the Department; has been a member of the Academic Senate and of several of its committees; and also served on the Full-Time Faculty Union. He also chaired the International Education Centre.

In recent years, Wally has set up and offered History courses on the internet with students enrolled in Kenya, Bermuda, and western Canada, as well as in the Maritime Region.

YASH PAL SINGH Dr. Y. P. Singh joined the University's Department of Mathematics (as it was then known) on 1 September 1968 and will retire on 31 August 2005. The University community respects Dr. Singh's request that no special recognition be made at his retirement.

VINCENT M. TOBIN The Reverend Dr. Vincent M. Tobin has 40 years of service at Saint Mary's University - 1965 to 2005 and has opted for early retirement as of 31 August 2005 from the Department of Modern Languages and Classics.

He has earned five degrees - Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Dalhousie University; a Master of Divinity from the Atlantic School of Theology; and from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, both a D.E.A. and a Ph.D. He has also acquired a good working knowledge of a number of ancient languages: Latin, ancient and Byzantine Greek, Hebrew, Classic Arabic, Aramaic, Syriac, Classical Egyptian, Coptic, and Slavonic; also a working knowledge of a number of modern languages.

He is an Orthodox priest serving the Russian/English parish of St. Vladimir in Halifax.

He considers one of his more important contributions to the University's academic life to be the introduction of a program in Egyptology, a subject area available nowhere else in the Maritimes and very few places in Canada. He feels that this is very significant to the development of academia at Saint Mary's, as the study of ancient Egyptian culture and language is still virtually a pioneer area, and the opportunities for research are abundant.

He has also served on the University's Performing Arts, Library, and Research Committees and has authored a number of books, conference papers as well as articles in refereed Egyptological journals.

Another of Vincent's chief interests is music, particularly the music of the Eighteenth Century. He is also an accomplished musician (keyboard instruments) and has published a number of articles on Eighteenth Century music.

He plans an active retirement, continuing his research interest in Ancient Egyptian; serving the parish in Halifax and the Russian missionary parishes in Newfoundland, and lastly, carrying out a long-time goal - learning to play the balalaika.

(B) SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

ELIZABETH A. CHARD Born and educated in Halifax, Dr. Chard holds three degrees from Dalhousie University - a Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours in History); a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. She pursued graduate studies at McMaster University.

In 1961, she began her career at Saint Mary's as a lecturer in History (Nova Scotian, Canadian, American, and historiography) and served two terms as Chair of the Department.

When the University became co-educational in 1968, she also assumed the position of Dean of Women, then one year later, Dean of Residence (Women).

In 1973, she was offered the position of University Registrar "for one year". That year has stretched to 32 years during which the registry moved from a totally manual system to one involving a significant amount of computerization, first through the Student Information System (S.I.S.) implement in 1985 to the current Banner system. Not only has the method of work changed, but the number of students has risen from about 500 all male students in 1961 to approximately 8,600 students now in which the women exceed the men by approximately 4%; so too has the internationalization of the student body.

Within the University community, Elizabeth has put her interest in excellence to work in many fields of endeavours, including athletic administration in that she was the first woman to serve as President of the then Atlantic University Athletic Association (A.UAA.) and also the first woman and first non-Athletic Director to become President of the Canadian Interuniversities Athletic Union (C.I. A.U.) of which she served two consecutive terms.

Outside the University, she has been a tireless volunteer at The Presbyterian Church of Saint David and in organizations both provincially and nationally which serve mentally- challenged athletes and the disabled community. In recognition of her leadership in these types of organizations, St. Thomas University conferred on her a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) in 1991.

In retirement, Elizabeth hopes to maintain close ties with Saint Mary's University and to expand her volunteerism.

AFTERNOON CONVOCATION

VALEDICTORIAN

RYAN FOLEY In September 2000, Ryan entered Saint Mary's University after completing his secondary schooling at Hants West Rural High School, Newport, Nova Scotia. In so doing, he was following in his sister's footsteps. He will graduate later this evening with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Criminology and a double minor in Sociology and Psychology.

While a student at the University, he served as the Vice President: External Affairs for the Saint Mary's University Students' Association. He also worked with the Residence Office, serving two years as a Resident Assistant and another two in the Residence Security Force. For the last two years, he coached the Rice-Loyola Residences hockey teams.

The future goals of this student, who calls Ardoise, Nova Scotia home, include the R.C.M.P or real-estate and development.

HOODING CANDIDATE

JARVIS GOOGOO Jarvis completed his secondary school education in Waycobah First Nation Secondary School, Whycocomagh, Cape Breton, which is also his home. He entered Saint Mary's University in September 2000, the first male member of his family to graduate from a post- secondary institution and when he convocates at this evening's ceremony, it will be precisely 25 years to the day when his aunt, Dolena Googoo, graduated from Saint Mary's. Jarvis has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with an advanced major in Criminology, a major in Sociology, and a minor in Psychology. A solid student at the University, he received placement on the Dean's List (2004) and a number of scholarships including the Donald Marshall Senior Memorial Scholarship (2003).

Prior to his admission to Saint Mary's, he was very actively involved with his community and his church - activities which he continued while a student at Saint Mary's, especially at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church and with the University's Drama Society. In the 2004-2005 academic year, he served as the Vice President of the University's Criminology Society and from 2002 to 2005, was the member at large of the University's Drama Society.

Jarvis has recently been accepted into Dalhousie University Law School's Indigenous Black and Mi'kmaq Transition Year Program and upon successful completion of this Program, will be entering the Dalhousie Law School in September 2005.

Insofar as the records of graduations exist, Jarvis is the first Mi'kmaw Hooding Candidate in the history of the University.

EVENING CONVOCATION

VALEDICTORIAN

SIMON PARTINGTON Born in Calgary, Simon grew up in Woodstock, New Brunswick. After completing high school at Woodstock Composite High School, he entered Saint Mary's University in September 2000. He will graduate later this afternoon with both a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a double major in Finance as well as Small Business and Entrepreneurship and a Certificate in Human Resource Management.

Recently, Simon has completed his term as the President and CEO of the Saint Mary's University Students' Association. During his presidency, through his direction and foresight, he completed a three year strategic plan which will tighten controls and increase communication to the student body. SMUSA is an organization representing over 8,500 students and has a $3.4 million budget. Simon had to manage 4 full-time staff, 4 Vice Presidents and oversaw close to 150 student positions.

Before Simon's year as President, he was a co-founder in Timeworn Timber, a barn deconstruction company that is still operating today. He stepped aside as his Presidency took the majority of his time. He participated in the creation of the business plan and placed them 3rd in the Queen's Entrepreneurial Business Plan Competition where he and his partners competed against different schools from around the world. On a more local note, Timeworn Timber placed 1sl in the 1st annual "What's the Big Idea Competition" put on by the Saint Mary's Business Development Centre.

Throughout his University career, he was able to implement a finance tutor centre where he employed himself and another student to help non-finance majors pass their courses in basic finance. He also played SMU Rugby for two years. HOODING CANDIDATE

DEIDREE WILLIAMS Born in the Bahamas on the island of New Providence, Deidree was the only girl in the family which also comprised four brothers. She "quickly learned that life is full of challenges and that the only way to overcome them was to be brave".

After graduating from Prince William High School in Nassau, she studied at The College of the Bahamas (1995-1998), then worked as a Customer Service Representative at R.B.C. Finance Group in the Bahamas (1998-2002).

Upon deciding to further her education, she looked for a university where she would not only experience a different culture, but where she would also experience a different climate. Hence, Canada became interesting and the reputation of Saint Mary's University became an eye catcher.

During her three years here as a student, she actively participated in campus life. She was a member of the Caribbean Society and the International Student Society; a part of the student congregation at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church on campus; and helped to ensure a safe campus environment by working for Campus Security during her second school year. In addition, she also assisted in residence life by working for Residence Security in her last 3 semesters.

Deidree has found a love for Halifax and has become comfortable with Canada's cold weather. She desires to work here in the city for a year or two before returning home to her family and country. She is excited to join the alumni of the University and plans to encourage other Bahamians to experience the "warm" atmosphere at Saint Mary's.

Later this evening, she will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish and a minor in Business Administration.

HISTORY OF SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY

Saint Mary's University was founded in 1802 to provide opportunities for higher learning to young Catholic men. Its founder, the Reverend Edmund Burke, had meagre resources to work with, but on later being named Bishop with responsibility for Nova Scotia, he continued to support the college as essential to the development of the Catholic community. In 1841, the Nova Scotia House of Assembly gave formal recognition of its academic role. Its legal status was confirmed in perpetuity by enactment in 1852.

In 1913, the Christian Brothers of Ireland, a teaching order, were invited by the Archdiocese of Halifax to direct the college and its academic program. During the ensuing years, Saint Mary's University became more widely known for the quality of its undergraduate teaching and continued to develop new instructional programs, most notably within its Faculty of Commerce. In 1940 the Upper Canada Province of The Society of Jesus was invited to succeed the Christian Brothers as administrators and teachers in the University, and for thirty years until the enactment in 1970 of the new act of incorporation, the college remained under Jesuit supervision. The long-standing emphasis on liberal arts and commerce was extended to include new programs in science, engineering, and teacher education. Extension courses became an important part of the University's commitment to an active educational role in the community. The newest building on campus, The Sobey Building, opened in the fall of 1998, houses the Sobey School of Business and provides meeting rooms as well as state-of-the-art classrooms for all three faculties of the University.

In the year 2002-2003, the University celebrated its 200th Anniversary in a year long series of celebratory events. The celebration provided a marvellous retrospective of our past and set the stage for the University's significant role in the 21st Century. This will be guided by the Academic Plan, first developed in the 2002-2003 academic year under the guidance of Dr. Terry Murphy, Vice President, Academic & Research, and through a consultative process with all constituent groups of the University Community.

AN EXPLANATION FOR OUR GUESTS: THE CONVOCATION CEREMONY

(a) The Procession The ceremony starts with the procession — the entering of the members of Convocation, beginning with the Marshall of Convocation and the students who will be presented with degrees, diplomas, and certificates during the service. As the students fill up the chairs in the Gymnasium, they will give the impression that today's ceremony really is, as convocations traditionally were, a meeting of the whole University. (The word "convocation" means "calling-together".) Indeed, the Gymnasium could not hold all the individuals who are part of Saint Mary's — the students, the professors, the administration, the staff, and a large number of alumni around the world — not to mention their families and friends.

Next in the procession are special guests, the Members of Faculty, the Board of Governors, and the Deans of the Faculties.

Next are honorary degree recipients. In addition to "earned" degrees awarded to students who have studied and met the usual requirements, annually the University confers several "honorary" degrees on individuals who have been designated by the University's Board of Governors and Senate as deserving special honour. To symbolize the degrees, they will receive hoods trimmed with specially designated colours. The person receiving this honour will be introduced during the Convocation ceremony and a brief text is read to explain why she merits the award. Details are found in the earlier portion in this program.

The final members of the academic procession are the Vice-President, Academic and Research (who presides over Convocation), the President, and the Chancellor of the University. Frequently, the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and her husband join the procession.

Many will have colourful gowns and hoods of institutions from across Canada, the United States, and many nations of the world. (b) The Ceremonial Mace The ceremonial mace, which is carried by the Marshall of Convocation at the head of the academic procession, was presented to Saint Mary's in April 1980 and used for the first time at the Spring Convocation of that same year. It symbolizes the University's authority to grant degrees. It was made and presented to the University by Maritime Command in recognition of Saint Mary's alumni killed in both world wars and also in recognition of serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have been students at the University.

The mace is made of oak with a cast brass crown and brass plates carrying traditional ceremonial engravings. The plates represent the contribution to Saint Mary's by the Jesuit Fathers, the Christian Brothers of Ireland, the Archdiocese of Halifax, the LaSalle Christian Brothers, the Lay Teachers, and the Armed Forces.

(c) Degrees and Diplomas Awarded with Distinctions At Saint Mary's University in the general undergraduate degree and diploma programs, academic distinctions are awarded to successful candidates on the basis of the following cumulative quality point averages of all courses taken at Saint Mary's University. Students must have taken a minimum of 75% of their courses at Saint Mary's University to qualify for a distinction. There are no distinctions awarded in the Bachelor of Education program, nor in graduate and certificate programs.

Program: Quality Point Distinction: B A., B.Comm., & B.Sc. Average Diploma in Engineering

summa cum laude 4.00-4.30 with greatest distinction magna cum laude 3.85-3.99 with great distinction cum laude 3.70-3.84 with distinction Honours: First Class 4.00-4.30

To honour those outstanding students, the President's Hall of Academic Excellence was inaugurated on 22 May 2002. Located in the main hallway of the McNally Building, directly outside the President's Office, this Hall will display the names of all students who earned their parchments with one of the distinctions previously cited. It will also include the names of students who won academic medals at graduation. This Bicentennial project will serve as a permanent and very public recognition of the academic excellence of Saint Mary's University's students.

TRADITIONS

Traditions form a very important component of a University. A number of these are associated with Convocation, including the five described in the following paragraphs.

(a) University Crest Designed in the 1940's by the Reverend Daniel Fogarty, S.J., then Dean of Education, each symbol in the crest has a significance relevant to the various phases and history of the University. On the outer portion of the crest, the name and location of the University are inscribed in Latin and, in Roman numerals (1841), the date the University received its charter authorizing it to grant degrees.

The book shown above the shield represents learning and knowledge. The inscription on the page of the book is in Latin — "Age Quod Agis". This is the motto of the University which exhorts all those connected with the University to strive to do their best in everything that they do. This quotation is from the Irish Christian Brothers and symbolizes their contribution to the development of the institution.

The upper part of the shield has the official seal of the Jesuits with I.H.S. being the Greek initials for Christ's name. Below these initials are the three nails which represent the Crucifixion, and surrounding these is the Crown of Thorns.

The two crowns represent a dual loyalty — to the then Dominion of Canada and to the British Commonwealth. Below these crowns is the thistle, which stands for Nova Scotia's Scottish heritage.

(b) The Presidential Medallion of Office On 22 October 2000, a Medallion of Office was officially presented to the University and used for the first time that same day at the installation of Dr. J. Colin Dodds as President. Designed and crafted by James Bradshaw and Bruce Babcock of James Bradshaw Jewelery Design Studios, Inc., Halifax, its centre is a University Gold Medal, traditionally awarded to the top graduating students. It symbolizes the University's deep commitment to academic excellence. It is surrounded by contrasting sterling silver, representing the diversity of the institution's students and of its academic programs. It was generously presented by Mary Eileen Donahoe and her family as a memorial to the late Senator Richard A. Donahoe, Q.C., K.S.G., LL.D.(Hon.), a member of one of the University's earliest Boards of Governors, in recognition of his career of public service and his love of Saint Mary's.

(c) The Hooding Ceremony As you will observe, all the graduates and members of the academic procession are attired in the basic elements of formal academic dress, which at Saint Mary's follows the general guidelines established at Oxford and Cambridge Universities in England. Formal attire consists of academic robe, hood and mortar board, although at Saint Mary's the latter is limited to Master's graduates only. The academic dress worn by each participant depends upon the academic level attained. There is a special attire for the Bachelor level candidates, for the Master's, and the Doctorate. While tradition has dictated the style or cut of the academic attire, each post-secondary institution, for the most part, will amend certain details of the attire to suit its own particular tastes and traditions.

The academic hood which each graduate is wearing symbolizes the degree into which the student will be or has been admitted. The hood itself traces its tradition back to the Middle Ages, when its prototype, with a cowl-like appendage and tail, was used to cover the shoulders in the cold and draughty medieval buildings or in inclement weather. Gradually this garment was modified and the hood assumed an academic rather than functional significance. The hood has two basic elements: the trim on the outer edge and an inner satin lining. Each hood has its outer edge trimmed with a colour to indicate a particular faculty and degree: white symbolizes Arts; gold. Science; grey, Commerce; and white with pale blue, Education. The hood for the Master's candidates is essentially the same as the Bachelor's hood except that the trim is usually an inch or two wider. All the Bachelor level hoods are lined with satin in the colours of the institution granting the degree. Hence at Saint Mary's the hood is lined with maroon satin with a white chevron. The Master's hood at Saint Mary's is lined with maroon satin only to give it added distinction from the Bachelor's.

A symbolic hooding ceremony has become a traditional feature of all Convocations at Saint Mary's.

(d) Flags on the Stage Each year Saint Mary's has a number of non-Canadians in its student body. The flags which you see displayed on the stage for Convocation are but a part of the University's historic collection. They are from some of the countries from which these students come, not necessarily graduating students, but those in any year of study. The globalization of the Saint Mary's University community is a feature of justifiable pride which contributes markedly to the growth and understanding of both Canadian and non-Canadian students.

Also included in the University's permanent historic collection of flags is one from the International Year of the Disabled signifying the University's permanent commitment to people with disabilities. Also part of this collection is that of the Mi'kmaqs' in recognition of their First Nation's Status. For the first time at our Spring 2002 Convocations the University's Bicentennial flag took its rightful place in our permanent historic collection.

(e) Graduation Alumni Pins The Alumni Association of Saint Mary's University has generously provided an Alumni Pin again this year. This is a tradition which started with the 1992 Spring Convocation. Graduates are encouraged to wear theirs with pride and to consider becoming an active member of the Association. A symbolic presentation of an Alumni pin to the Hooding Candidate by the President of the Alumni Association has become a traditional feature of all Convocations at Saint Mary's University.

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The University's symbols and traditions reflect its roots as well as looking to its future, and the ritual of Convocation looks to the roots of the University as well as being a beginning for the students who now enter a new stage in their lives. Indeed, both the symbols and the Convocation look back far beyond the beginning of this University to the centuries of academic life in western civilization. Today the University dresses in clothes which are symbolic, not functional, and goes through the 600-year-old ritual of a convocation for the conferment of degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

We thank you for being present to share in it with the Saint Mary's University community. Framing of Parchments The Saint Mary's University Alumni Association, in conjunction with the University's Bookstore, is pleased to provide an on-site, instant framing program following graduation ceremonies. (Please note: This service is NOT also available during the Convocation ceremony.) Here is the chance to proudly frame your diploma.

Simply present your diploma at the kiosk in the Time Out Sports Lounge on the concourse level, Brunswick Street entrance. In seconds it will be professionally framed in a high quality, Canadian-made frame, complete with a mat emblazoned with the official logo of Saint Mary's University.

Be sure to pick up your frame today. It makes the perfect graduation gift!