Annual Convocation and
P residential I nstallation
M a y 30 & 31, 2019
CONVOCATION 2019
2 Guidelines for Guests 20 Friday Morning Ceremony 3 Welcome to Convocation Faculty of Science Faculty of Health Studies 4 Greetings 6 History and Symbolism 25 Friday Afternoon Ceremony Faculty of Arts 10 Presidential Installation School of Music 11 Awards 29 Indigenous Influence 15 Valedictorians 30 Alumni Association 16 Thursday Afternoon Ceremony Presidential Installation 31 Acknowledgments Faculty of Education 32 Honorary Degrees
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 1 GUIDELINES FOR GUESTS
Thank you for joining us at Brandon University’s Annual Convocation. This is an extraordinarily special moment in the academic journey, as we recognize the deep commitment that each graduate has made, and the success of their accomplishment.
As you join in the celebration, we offer a few guidelines to help everyone enjoy these special moments as much as possible.
There are many great seats at Convocation, whether you choose to be as close as possible or sit up high to take in the fullness of the ceremony. Please note the reserved seats on the floor set aside as accessible seating. To meet the need, please limit use of this seating area to those who require accessible seating and to one or two companions.
Convocation is a time to celebrate! Show your pride and enthusiasm by waving, cheering and taking photos during moments of celebration, such as when degrees are presented or when tassels are moved. However, please avoid disruption during the more solemn moments of the ceremony, such as during speeches and award presentations.
For your convenience, there are fresh flowers, gifts, mementoes, and official Brandon University degree frames available for purchase on the upper-level walking track. Please wait until after the ceremony to present these, as graduates will need to carry their degrees.
There is deep meaning in experiencing special moments as part of a community, and we encourage you to share the enthusiasm on social media. We’d love to see it! Please tag @BrandonUni on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or use the hashtag #IamBU to join the conversation.
Have friends or family members who couldn’t make it? A Convocation livestream is broadcast online, linked from BrandonU.ca/Convocation and an archive will also be available for future viewing.
PAGE 2 • BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 WELCOME TO CONVOCATION
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE SUCCESS Congratulations! Convocation is the culmination of an academic journey of learning and discovery. We celebrate with a highly ceremonial occasion that is filled with tradition, ritual and symbolism. This reflects the honour and heritage that are associated with an academic education and with a Brandon University degree.
At Convocation, degrees are officially conferred, awards are presented, and academic achievement is celebrated. At its essence, the Convocation ceremony is simple, yet its meaning is profound. As they proceed in, students are referred to as “graduands.” They have fulfilled all the requirements for graduation, but haven’t yet had their degrees conferred. With a pronouncement from the stage, the Chancellor will officially confer those degrees, and graduates will move the tassels on their caps from one side to the next, symbolizing their graduation. They will then each be called to the platform in turn, to receive their degree parchments. After degrees are presented, there are special award presentations and speeches, as graduates receive some final pieces of thoughtful advice and guidance, before the Chancellor concludes Convocation.
Convocation is founded on many traditions, including symbols, formal language, academic costumes and processions. Each element has history and meaning behind it, although often these are reinterpreted and reinvented by new generations. All participants in Convocation are encouraged to observe the occasion with joy and solemnity. Guests are welcome, as the whole community joins together and celebrates the newest Brandon University alumni.
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 3 GREETINGS
As Chancellor, it is my deep privilege to my own obligations as Chancellor. officially preside over the Convocation I take them seriously, as I am sure each ceremonies each year. Brandon University degree-holder does.
It is a special pleasure to put on my All of us are called to lend our time, our academic robes, to place the Brandon efforts and our expertise to the betterment University mace, the kandodo, in front of of the groups we belong to, including our the lectern, and to declare Convocation families, our friends, our communities and officially open. I very much enjoy our careers. We are called to always strive looking out over each year’s graduates towards self-improvement. And we are and seeing the unique combination of called to forgive ourselves — and others — accomplishment and anticipation that should we fall short. earning a Brandon University degree I endeavour to meet those challenges can bring. It is impossible to describe the each and every day, and I am refreshed swelling of pride that comes when I say in my motivations each year thanks to the words to officially grant the degrees. the impressive examples set by Brandon University graduates at Convocation. At each ceremony, I take a moment Thank you, and congratulations. to think about how those degrees come with rights, privileges and also Michael Decter obligations, and to remind myself of Chancellor
I love Convocation. It is my favourite President at Brandon University. While time of the academic calendar. I humbly hope that I will be able to offer The splendour, the pomp and the some insight or advice that may resonate circumstance and the energy always with some of you, I am most looking stirs something inside me. I love the forward to the lessons I may learn from combination of formal academic gowns being on the receiving end during with unbridled graduate joy. I love the this Convocation. creative expression that some manage to For most people, Convocation represents decorate their caps with (I never know a conclusion to at least one portion of where you’d find the time, and I am in their academic journey, while for me it is awe of the skill). And I love that I always a beginning to my time here at Brandon learn something deeply powerful. University. I think it is fitting to begin at Sometimes I take an important lesson a conclusion, as this represents one of the from a spectacular speaker, perhaps an greatest things I love about academics in award-winner or a valedictorian. Other general — that the biggest lesson is that times I overhear a quiet moment that there is always more to learn. impresses a lesson upon me. Congratulations, graduates.
This year will be a special year for me, David Docherty as I am officially installed as the new President and Vice-Chancellor
PAGE 4 • BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 GREETINGS
On behalf of the Brandon University recognition, symbolizing the effort Board of Governors, it is my honour and dedication that has gone into years to congratulate all graduates at this of coursework and research. It is also year’s Convocation. a reminder of the promise that each graduate holds for their futures. And it is While the Board of Governors has a a shared emblem that ties together this high-level responsibility to carefully steer year’s graduates with all previous Brandon the long-term strategy and to safeguard College and Brandon University alumni, the interests of Brandon University, we and all the years of graduates yet to come. always do so with students at the top of our minds. Students are at the heart of Brandon University is a special place, what it means to be a university, and our made ever more so by the commitment core mission of cultivating and sharing and achievement of our graduates. knowledge is reflected in the work that each student has accomplished through Congratulations and best wishes to you all! earning their degree. Shawn Chambers For each graduate, a Brandon University Vice-Chair, Brandon University degree is a well-deserved mark of Board of Governors
Congratulations, you did it! After years of world doing fantastic things but whenever hard work, long hours in the library, and we get a chance to reconnect, we pick up copious cups of caffeine, you are finally right where we left off. I have also relied ready to turn the pages of your next on this network within my professional chapter! Whatever the next chapter may career when making informed and be, remember that you are now a member sound decisions. of the Brandon University Alumni Association and part of a unique network Moving forward I encourage you to of BU graduates that span across the return to campus whenever you get the country and around the globe. Moving chance, take part in networking events, into the future, rely on this network and and take advantage of new opportunities the relationships you have built during presented to you. Every time you try your time at Brandon University as they something new and further build your will continue to serve you with whatever BU network, I guarantee it will only have life throws your way. a positive impact on your story! Once again, congratulations and all the For myself, it was not until I graduated best in your future! and was starting my career that I realized how unique the connections I made at BU Chad McNish really were. The friends I made during President, Brandon University my studies are now spread out all over the Alumni Association
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 5 BRANDON UNIVERSITY’S DISTINGUISHED HISTORY
Brandon College was founded in 1899, and the history of higher education in the Brandon area can be traced back even earlier. In 1871, the signing of Treaty 2 permitted the settling of areas that are the traditional home of the Dakota, Anishanabek, Oji-Cree, Cree, Dene, and Métis peoples. Soon thereafter, early Baptist missionaries founded a small college in Rapid City. In 1890, the McKee Academy followed the railroad to Brandon.
Brandon College absorbed McKee Academy in 1899 and began instruction that year. In 1900, the original Brandon College building was constructed, followed by Clark Hall as a women’s residence in 1906 and then a next-door Science Building. The institution weathered economic downturns and two world wars to thrive and prosper.
Brandon University received its charter on June 5, 1967, on the occasion of a royal visit. The charter itself was dated July 1, 1967, to mark Canada’s Centennial. Brandon University shares this anniversary with a number of other Canadian universities.
Prior to its chartering, students at Brandon College received degrees from other institutions. The first class to receive Brandon University degrees graduated in May 1968. In recent decades, Brandon University has continued to expand, and now boasts five faculties and schools, as well as several burgeoning graduate programs.
Special Convocation of McMaster University at Brandon College • 1911 – 1938 University of Manitoba at Brandon College • 1939 – 1967 . Brandon University • 1968 – 2019
PAGE 6 • BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 ORIGINS OF THE ACADEMIC COSTUME
The distinctive cap, gown and hood of the present-day academic costume is known worldwide to represent academic achievement. The style, believed to have originated at Oxford and Cambridge Universities in the 1300s, derived from the common religious and academic garb of the time. As universities passed from ecclesiastical control, brighter colours began to distinguish the academic robe from more modest clerical gowns. Until as recently as a century ago, some universities decreed academic dress be worn throughout the year, whenever attending lectures or classes, although they are now generally reserved for special occasions like Convocation.
In Canada today, academic costumes continue to be based on the British tradition, but each university establishes its own style and colours. Brandon University determines particular hood colours to mark different degrees, although many follow larger traditions.
The tassel affixed to the top of the mortarboard cap also holds a special significance. During Convocation, graduands will move their tassels from the right-hand to the left-hand side, symbolizing the moment of their graduation.
Of the costume’s three components, the hood is the most interesting. Originally it had three uses: as a head covering, as a shoulder cape, and as a bag in which alms could be collected. It is mentioned as early as 1480 in clerical literature. However, when large wigs were in vogue in Britain, the cape part of the hood was split in front and a narrow neckband inserted. The entire cape and hood was allowed to fall back as it is today, and it was never restored to the original style.
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 7 CEREMONIAL OBJECTS
KANDODO GONFALON The Brandon University Mace, handcarved in Malawi A gonfalon is a long flag or banner suspended from of African king ebony, is a kandodo, or walking stick, a crossbar on a pole that dates to medieval Italy as a traditionally carried by a chief to signify authority. symbol of state or office.
The kandodo was a gift to Brandon University from Brandon University first adopted a gonfalon in 2009 Domasi College of Education in Malawi, where and this year is introducing new faculty-specific Brandon University had a six-year project to train gonfalons to lead graduands as they proceed in to secondary school teachers. receive their degrees.
LECTERN CHAIRS For more than a century, this historic lectern has The two ornate wooden chairs are symbols of the been a central part of Convocation ceremonies. authority of the Chancellor and the President. The Originally donated by students at McMaster Chancellor’s chair was presented by the Class of 1927, University around 1900 to mark the founding of while the President’s chair was donated by a number Brandon College, for many years the lectern was also of faculty and staff to commemorate the service of used in the College Chapel. Dr. John Mallea, BU President and Vice-Chancellor from 1985-90.
PAGE 8 • BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 UNIVERSITY COAT OF ARMS
Steeped in the deeply symbolic meanings of heraldry, the Brandon University Coat of Arms was originally drawn in 1948 for Brandon College. The full heraldic achievement, including coat of arms, crest, mantling and motto, is reserved for highly ceremonial use, including occasions such as Convocation and Presidential Installation ceremonies.
On the coat of arms, which decorate the shield portion, the two open books represent both the learning and the arts of humankind. The wheat sheaf below represents the bounty of the earth, and takes on special resonance in the Wheat City. The lit antique lamp represents life and spirituality.
Above, the crest is what sits atop the helmet. Brandon University's crest is the mythological phoenix: a bird that was fabled to live for hundreds of years in the desert, then to burn itself to ashes in a funeral pyre before emerging from the ashes with renewed life to live. The phoenix represents immortality.
Underneath, the motto is taken from the Bible, Ephesians IV:15. Translated from Greek, “Aletheuontes de en Agape” means “Speaking the truth in love” and it reminds all members of the Brandon University community of our twin responsibilities of honesty and respect.
Brandon University’s current, modern logo is based on a simplified version of the coat of arms.
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 9 INSTALLATION OF THE PRESIDENT
DAVID DOCHERTY Senate Chamber as part of a symposium celebrating the 150th anniversary of David Docherty is Brandon University’s Canadian Confederation. new President and Vice Chancellor. Docherty comes to Brandon University With a deep commitment to embracing from Mount Royal University in Calgary, Indigenous knowledge and perspectives, where he had served as President since he was humbled to receive a Blackfoot 2011. Previously, he was at Wilfrid Laurier name and headdress in 2018. He is also University in Waterloo, Ont. Docherty a strong advocate for the importance holds a PhD in political science and has a of mental health well-being, including background as an accomplished academic reducing stigma and providing the and administrator who has led institutions necessary supports. through times of transformative change. Along with his strong belief in the As an expert in parliamentary importance of genuine personal government in Canada, Docherty is the relationships, Docherty has a notable author of two books, many articles and record as a successful fundraiser, as chapters on Canadian legislatures and is a committed champion of diversity, a media commentator on provincial and inclusion and Indigenous reconciliation, national politics. Docherty spoke to the and as an enthusiastic community-builder.
THE Installation is the name given to a formal Like other formal ceremonies, Installation INSTALLATION ceremony at which one assumes the is distinguished by the use of Brandon office of President and Vice-Chancellor at University’s mace, the kandodo, and by CEREMONY Brandon University. the wearing of academic garb. During an Installation, the incoming President will Presidents at Brandon University are be robed for the first time in the official appointed by the Board of Governors, gown of the office. and generally begin their duties before an official Installation ceremony. Very At Installation ceremonies, it is a common early in their tenure, the formal ceremony tradition for other post-secondary is held as a public celebration where the institutions to send formal greetings. incoming President takes the oath of Many will also take the opportunity office, and shares their vision for the to send a representative — often, their future of Brandon University. Installation President if he or she is able to attend. In is also a time for the community to this way, Installation is also an occasion participate in welcoming them to for the wider post-secondary community the institution. to come together in celebration.
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LIFETIME in the United States, he came to Canada ACHIEVEMENT AWARD in 1970 with his wife and two children and initiated First Nations-focused teacher PANDELIS HALAMANDARIS training at Brandon University. Pandelis Halamandaris is a Professor With funding from BU and the Emeritus at Brandon University with Canadian International Development a multi-decade record of service to Agency, Halamandaris embarked on education, particularly international international projects in Swaziland and education. Born in Suez, Egypt, of Malawi. He published several times on Greek descent, he got an early start as an the internationalization of Canadian assistant teacher at a one-room elementary universities, and later accepted an school there in the 1950s. After earning Honorary Doctorate from the University a Master’s and PhD in education research of Swaziland.
LIFETIME served as Dean of Students, Registrar, ACHIEVEMENT AWARD and University Archivist before retiring in 2012. TOM MITCHELL He is now an independent researcher, Tom Mitchell played hockey and studied a filmmaker, and a writer with many history at Brandon University in the interests, including traditional historical late 1960s. and archival practice, that tend to converge on public history. His work Following completion of a Master of Arts has appeared in multiple journals. An degree at the University of Manitoba in invited article, “Strike or Revolution? 1973, he taught at Neelin High School for H.A. Robson’s Inquiry into the Winnipeg several years, before returning to Brandon General Strike,” will appear this fall in a University in the early 1980s. At BU, he special issue of The Manitoba Law Journal.
LIFETIME Augustfest, and Mosaic Massey, an annual ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Festival of Life and Learning that brought world-renowned musicians, politicians, DAVID WILSON scientists, astronauts, and writers to mingle with students and teachers from David Wilson is a Brandon College across Manitoba, all open to the public. graduate, high school educator, and dedicated volunteer who created multiple Wilson, a Member of the Order of new events to share music, theatre, and Canada as well as a two-time Queen’s culture with students and community. Jubilee Medal winner (Gold in 2002 and Diamond in 2012), considers that his Among his many contributions to the greatest contribution and satisfaction local cultural scene are music educator comes from acting as a catalyst for the workshops, Stratford theatre trips, pleasure and fulfillment of others.
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LIFETIME but what Butler found he really loved was ACHIEVEMENT AWARD being in the people business, and shortly after he moved into the financial industry. GERALD BUTLER Today, he says the same smallness and caring From his earliest memories growing for people that attracted him as a student up across the street from campus, now binds him as a caring alumnus. He Gerald Butler has maintained a close and his wife Carmen steward a family connection with Brandon College and foundation whose mission is to help Brandon University. people help themselves to a happy, healthy, abundant life. Their dream is to eradicate Graduating with a science degree and an poverty and discrimination — racial, education certificate prepared him for religious, and gender — and they believe that teaching high school physics and chemistry, education is a critical part of the solution.
SENATE EXCELLENCE schools, with a focus on the wellbeing IN RESEARCH AWARD and academic success of students who are in a linguistic minority. This includes BURCU YAMAN NTELIOGLOU newcomer, immigrant, and refugee students as well as Indigenous students. Burcu Yaman Ntelioglou is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education, who Yaman Ntelioglou works with parents, teaches in both the teacher education and educators and elders to support language graduate education programs. learning and to revitalize Indigenous languages. Her research also makes Her research in the field of language and important contributions to the literature literacy education explores ethical local on community-based, participatory, and global questions about social justice, collaborative, and culturally relevant equity, migration, and globalization in research methodologies.
SENATE EXCELLENCE co-author Tom Mitchell, he published IN TEACHING AWARD Walk Towards the Gallows, which won the Margaret McWilliams Award, and When REINHOLD KRAMER the State Trembled, which was short-listed Reinhold Kramer is a Professor of for the John W. Dafoe Prize. English and Creative Writing at Kramer’s book, Mordecai Richler: Leaving Brandon University who teaches St. Urbain (McGill-Queen’s University courses in Canadian, Commonwealth, Press), made several Canadian best-seller and postmodern literatures, film, and lists, won a Canadian Jewish Book Award, contemporary critical theory in a very the Gabrielle Roy Prize, and was named collegial department. by CBC.ca as one of the “Top 100” pop His published books include Scatology and culture mementoes of 2008, alongside Civility in the English-Canadian Novel. With Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet tour.
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BUAA EXCELLENCE IN a visiting research fellowship at Queen’s TEACHING AWARD University Belfast. An author and editor, she has published more than 15 journal ALLISON McCULLOCH articles or book chapters since joining BU.
Allison McCulloch is an Associate She researches the processes and Professor in the Department of Political institutions that facilitate democracy, Science, teaching in the fields of security, and stability in post-conflict Comparative Politics and International settings, focusing on the design of power- Politics. McCulloch joined Brandon sharing arrangements. McCulloch is University in 2009 after completing also actively involved with the Women’s her PhD at Queen’s University; she also Resource Centre in Brandon, where she previously taught at Laurentian University recently completed a term as Chair of the and Wilfrid Laurier University and held Board of Directors.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS Basketball Association. AWARD FOR This community service fulfils a long- EXCELLENCE IN standing void in the Westman Region COMMUNITY SERVICE for continuous and consistent youth basketball programming as well as NOVELL THOMAS promoting Brandon University, BU Bobcats Basketball, and BU Athletics. Novell Thomas has been at Brandon University since 2012 and in addition to Today, these community programs his regular duties as a faculty member involve over 400 registrants a year — and as the Head Coach of the Women’s a growth of more than 650% since he basketball program, he has established founded them. These large increases various youth programs such as the are a by-product of Thomas’ passion for Bobcat Basketball Academy, the Junior growing basketball in the region, program Bobcats, and the Westman Youth design, and community leadership.
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DISTINGUISHED After six years there, she moved to TEACHER AWARD Brandon to pursue her fifth year of the Bachelor of Education and found a home (KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 6) at Meadows School as a Resource Teacher, VAL ARTHUR and as a Grade 1 and Grade 2 teacher.
Val Arthur has spent her whole career From experiencing the joy of someone developing relationships with remarkable reading their first book or adding double young people — a vital approach to digit numbers to the responsibility education that helps learning fall into place. of holding that first tooth that falls out or receiving a genuine hug from Arthur began her education career a child, Arthur says being a teacher is teaching Grade 5 and 6 in Souris, then a great pleasure. moved to Wawanesa to teach Grade 1.
DISTINGUISHED Basic French. She later moved to a Grade 7 TEACHER AWARD homeroom where she taught language arts, math, science, and social studies. (GRADE 7 TO 9) KELLY KUZYK For a five-year period, she served as vice-principal of Mackenzie, but missed Kelly Kuzyk is a graduate of the Brandon teaching so she returned to the classroom. University education program who Kuzyk has been actively involved in has spent her entire teaching career at supporting extra-curricular programs Mackenzie Middle School in Dauphin. at Mackenzie. She began by teaching Grade 7, 8, and 9
DISTINGUISHED environment that inspires students to TEACHER AWARD continue their science education beyond high school. Ogilvie also earns the trust (GRADE 10 TO 12) of colleagues by listening and giving RYAN OGILVIE guidance when called upon.
Ryan Ogilvie grew up on a small farm Ogilvie values positive relationships with near Teulon, Manitoba before earning a his students, parents and the community. Bachelor of Science in 2002 and a Bachelor He organizes and coaches extra- of Education in 2004, both from Brandon curricular events to develop connections University. He began his teaching career outside of the classroom. Inside the at Sanford Collegiate in 2004 and has classroom, Ogilvie strives for a culture taught sciences there for the past 15 years. of independence and self-reflection for At Sanford, he has helped create a learning his students.
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THURSDAY AFTERNOON have been excellent preparation for daily performances in front of the toughest GORDON TANNER (and most rewarding) audience you can Gordon Tanner is a life-long imagine: kids. He offers his thanks to Winnipegger, except for the two Ardith and Benjamin, Mom and Dad for wonderful years he spent in the Wheat all their love and support. To his fellow City pursuing his Bachelor of Education education students and their professors degree at BU. Before returning to school, and support staff, he says thanks for Tanner spent the past 20 years working the great memories and best of luck as a professional actor, which turns out to in the future!
FRIDAY MORNING to help those in need, Boyce decided to enroll in the Psychiatric Nursing Program ROBERT BOYCE at Brandon University. The challenges and Robert Boyce was born in Winnipeg and triumphs he experienced in the program, raised in the Interlake. Before attending as well as the relationships he made, Brandon University, Boyce was self- galvanized Boyce's desire to work in the employed for eight years, driving his own health care field. Looking ahead, Boyce truck and working as a private contractor. intends to work in acute care for a couple Fascinated by the complexity of the human of years and then pursue his Master of experience and wishing to use his abilities Psychiatric Nursing degree.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON began at a very young age, finding his admiration for education growing very PARKER EASTER quickly and with it, so did his horizons. Twenty-one-year-old Parker Easter He says he is extremely grateful for the is Brandon born and raised by a life he has been brought into, the life that hardworking, moral-driven, and surrounds him, and the life he has made excitement-fulfilling home-bodied of it. If nothing else, he says, he thinks big family. He is graduating with a and he cares even more. Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) degree. In the future, he plans to build off of the passions he has fostered throughout Easter credits himself as fortunate enough university to live a life filled with to have a relationship with education that generosity, inclusiveness, and spontaneity.
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 15 ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 – 2:00 P.M.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION (INCLUDING BA/BED INTEGRATED)
PROCESSIONAL SENATE EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AWARD O CANADA Burcu Yaman Ntelioglou Rebecca Driedger Presented by: Steven Robinson, Vice-President INVOCATION (Academic & Provost) Susan Medd, Department of Religion, DISTINGUISHED TEACHER AWARDS Faculty of Arts Val Arthur, Meadows School (Brandon) KNOWLEDGE KEEPER GREETINGS Kelly Kuzyk, Mackenzie Middle School (Dauphin) OPENING OF CONVOCATION Ryan Ogilvie, Sanford Collegiate (Sanford) Michael Decter, Chancellor Presented by: Heather Duncan CHANCELLOR’S GREETINGS BOARD OF GOVERNORS EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Michael Decter Novell Thomas PRESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION Presented by: Shawn Chambers David Docherty ALUMNI GREETINGS Installed by: Michael Decter; and Shawn Chambers, Vice-Chair, Board of Governors Chad McNish, President, Brandon University Alumni Association PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR’S GREETINGS VALEDICTORY ADDRESS FROM THE CLASS OF 2019 David Docherty Gordon Tanner CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Introduced by: Katie Gross, Dean of Students Andrea McDaniel, University Registrar CLOSING REMARKS Parchments presented by: Heather Duncan, Dean, Faculty of Education David Docherty LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOUR SONG Pandelis Halamandaris Colton Tacan, Dakota Presented by: David Docherty CLOSING OF CONVOCATION Michael Decter RECESSIONAL The audience is requested to remain standing until the academic procession has left the platform.
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S BRANDON UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Education GOLD MEDAL SILVER MEDALS (Senior Years) Dustin Blaine Glaseman Awarded to the undergraduate Awarded to those students deemed who attains the highest academic by the departments to have the best DEAN’S AWARD FOR standing in their degree excluding academic performance and who EXCELLENCE IN the Faculty or School already obtain a 3.50 grade point average represented by the Governor (GPA) or better in their major or EDUCATION General’s Silver Medal. minor area of study. Awarded to students deemed by the Faculty of Education to have Gordon William Tanner Bachelor of Education (Early Years) demonstrated exceptional academic Jessica Nicole Quennelle performance, excellence in the BRANDON UNIVERSITY practice of teaching, outstanding GOLD MEDALS Bachelor of Education leadership qualities, collegial (Middle Years) Mackenzie Danielle Wright behaviour, self-directed learning Awarded for the highest standing in and appropriate application, the degree program. Bachelor of Education commitment to ongoing professional (Senior Years) improvement, demonstrated integrity Bachelor of Education (A.D.) Tess Marie Roma Stevenson Gordon William Tanner and diligence, and demonstrated professional responsibility. Master of Education CERTIFICATES OF Amber Dawn Zerbin HONOURABLE MENTION Early Years Tara Lynn VanCauwenberghe Awarded, upon recommendation, to CERTIFICATES OF students whose grade point average Early Years HONOURABLE MENTION (GPA) is within 0.05 of that of the Gordon William Tanner Awarded, upon recommendation, to medal award winner. Middle Years students whose grade point average Tristan Dominique Allain (GPA) is within 0.05 of that of the Bachelor of Education medal award winner. (Early Years) Middle Years Carly Prawdzik Carissa Deena Cole Bachelor of Education (A.D.) Tess Marie Roma Stevenson Bachelor of Education Senior Years (Early Years) Shayne Alexander MacGranachan Tara Lynn VanCauwenberghe Bachelor of Education (A.D.) Julia Kathleen Cullen Senior Years Bachelor of Education Dustin Blaine Glaseman Master of Education (Middle Years) Raisa Anne Michelle Vallis Courtney Paige Treble Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education (A.D.) Integrated Master of Education Bachelor of Education Bertha Jane Nasekapow Kristen Welsh (Senior Years) Julia Kathleen Cullen
Note: The foregoing does not necessarily constitute the Final List of Award Winners for the 2019 Convocation.
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 17 FACULTY OF EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS/ BACHELOR OF Shayla Dawn Ludwig BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (A.D.) Shayne Alexander MacGranachan EDUCATION (A.D.) Mauve hood Alyssa Nicole Mardell Mauve hood Tristan Dominique Allain Dylan Daniel Martens Crystal Faye Anderson Lauren Anderson Jodi Lynn McCaughan Angie Lucille Angus Krystal Dawn Avery Tara Nicole Meeches Rogerio Menezes Pamplona Areias Bethan May Baer Alex Aquil Mirza Synnova Lynn Asselstine Jade Dawn Barrault Kyle Austin Moore Mackenzie Taylor Bortis Courtney Dora Chapman Haley Nicole Mysko Katarina Panagiotou Beverly Rhonda Cameron Derek Dennis Chartrand Vrajna Patel Sarah Louise Desjarlais Brandi Jean Clayton Emily Christine Pearen Delicia Nicole Dyck Carissa Deena Cole Bailee Katherine Ploshynsky Cassidy Faurschou Jillian Michele Creasor Carly Prawdzik Sherry Dawne Flett Julia Kathleen Cullen Andrea Arlene Futrell Jessica Nicole Quennelle Jose-Anne Nicole DeGagne Celena Roxanne Goosehead Mariam Rehman Shane Donald Dewis Leeanna Margaret Linklater Carly Debra Reynolds Kira Layne Douglas Margie Grace McPherson Nickolas Kenneth Riglin Joseph Leonce Charles Samuel Bertha Jane Nasekapow Priscilla Annabelle Rocan Dufour-Jarvis Samantha Hope Parenteau Codie Tanner Russell Marshall Blake Dunn Randi Michelle Wall Braden Cleo Schrader Jenessa Linne Dyck Bryce Glenn Paul Shewchuk BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL Chelsea Ann Enns David Robert Smith EDUCATION STUDIES Chelsea Richelle Flett Shaya Lynn Smith Royal Blue hood Logan Harold Fogg Natalie Dawne Snyder Katie Anne Gaiser Dustin Asham Sarah Louise English Sobry Christopher Harry Gibson Hunter Marie Bennie Lexie Dawn Marie Staple Dustin Blaine Glaseman Cory Jordan Billiaert Tess Marie Roma Stevenson Easton Nelean Gryba Lucas Kurt Boryskiewich Gordon William Tanner Robin Roy William Brister Karissa Sheri Haney Jason Brett Taylor Kaitlyn Burgess Anny Harnois-Gilbert Mary Jean Catherine Thomson Keisha Cox Daniel Edwin Harrison Courtney Paige Treble Kayley Ariana Dowd Jera Leigh Hart Megan Treloar Megan Louise Dyck Josh Wade Hoppe Hayley Lorraine Turnbull Joshua Ferguson Cynthia Anne Hoskin Pearl Ty mchuk Cole Alexander Goyak Madison Hutchinson Zoe Anne Ushey Emily Jean Hunter Kyla Marie Janz Tara Lynn VanCauwenberghe Shaelyn Marie Leflar Shaylyn Taylor Johnson Chloe Anna Winistok Chelsea Trista Joni McKay Jodi Lynn Kaskiw Allison Marie Wood Nolan Robert Melanson Sherri Lynn Kelbert Marisa Ida Wood Mason Bryn Metcalf Cassidy Rae Kidd Mackenzie Danielle Wright Jaime Ernesto Paredes-Martinez Robert Lee Killam Qinhui Zhang Jeffrey Rory Schwarz Jamie Matthew Kirkland Matthew Ryan Zimmerman Earl Thompson Marie Ruby Kowalchuk Nicole Kathleen Turner Kristen Beverly Loane
PAGE 18 • BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 MASTER OF EDUCATION Tiffany Ruth Cook Hunter Shawn Mitchell Lehman Scarlet hood, bound in Sky Blue Suzanne Jeanette Cottyn April Dawn Millan Gujiana Abuduwaili Megan Carroll-Ann Cyr Nicole Leanne Olson Stephen Andre David Pamela Stacey Pahl Funmilola Elizabeth Adeniyi Sherry De Ruyck Jennifer Kathryn Ellen Pawlett Meaghan Rae Andrew Daniel Charles Dillon Lori Denise Pople Lori Lynn Ash Patrick Jeffrey Michael Dunlop Kathleen Margaret Davina Korey Arthur Asher Dawn Roxanne Dutchak Richards Christopher Mark Barkman Tammy Dutcher Sherine Diana Kay Salmon Bryce Todd Birch Jennifer Jill Ferguson Amy Danielle Schiltroth Sjoerdje Bomben Jeffrey Scott French Randy Alvin Semenek Miranda Leah Bowman Kendra Lee Gowler Erika Ofelia Serrano Daniel John Gerald Brick Deidre Catherine Gregory Heather Diane Stewart Chantel Maria Bushie Kamara Leigh Gudbjartson Rachel Rebecca Svistovski Kim Byczkowski Charlene Antonette Helgeson Richard Edward Tomlin Nancy Caines Gary Mikael Hulagrocki Raisa Anne Michelle Vallis Kendall Anne Calvert Huzaifa Ibrahim Kristen Welsh Stephanie Caruana Ling Jin Lynn Ann Kelly White Randeen Cayer Suzanne Elizabeth Kerr Kirk L. Wilson Jennifer Lee Chetyrbok Jennifer Louise Kreitz Kimberly Leanne Young Claudette Lucille Christison Cassidy Kroeker Amber Dawn Zerbin Stephanie Jane Cole Jeffrey Latimer
Note: The foregoing does not necessarily constitute the Final List of Graduates for the 2019 Convocation.
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 19 ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
MORNING PROGRAM FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019 – 10:00 A.M.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE & FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES
PROCESSIONAL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD O CANADA Gerald Butler Hailey Witt Presented by: David Docherty INVOCATION ALUMNI GREETINGS Susan Medd, Department of Religion, Stephen Montague, Incoming President, Faculty of Arts Brandon University Alumni Association KNOWLEDGE KEEPER GREETINGS VALEDICTORY ADDRESS FROM THE CLASS OF 2019 OPENING OF CONVOCATION Robert Boyce Michael Decter, Chancellor Introduced by: Katie Gross, Dean of Students CHANCELLOR’S GREETINGS CLOSING REMARKS Michael Decter David Docherty PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR’S GREETINGS HONOUR SONG David Docherty Colton Tacan, Dakota CONFERRAL OF DEGREES CLOSING OF CONVOCATION Andrea McDaniel, University Registrar Michael Decter Parchments presented by: RECESSIONAL Bernadette Ardelli, Dean Faculty of Science; and The audience is requested to remain standing until the Dean Care, Dean, Faculty of Health Studies academic procession has left the platform.
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GOVERNOR GENERAL’S Bachelor of Nursing Biology GOLD MEDAL Charlotte M. Smith Chantel Kumi Lim Awarded to the graduate student Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Psychiatric Nursing Seth Friesen who achieves the highest standing Robert Michael Boyce in their Master’s degree program. Computer Science Master of Psychiatric Nursing Logan David Praznik Gustavo Adolfo Diaz Cruz Nicole Louise Ambrosi Environmental Science Andrew Lorne Nichols GOVERNOR GENERAL’S CERTIFICATES OF HONOURABLE MENTION Geography SILVER MEDAL Jessica Erin Kalyniuk Awarded, upon recommendation, to Awarded to the undergraduate students whose grade point average Geology who achieves the highest academic (GPA) is within 0.05 of that of the Rory James Ponto standing in their Bachelor’s medal award winner. degree program. Mathematics Seth Friesen Bachelor of Science (Honours) Seth Friesen Darian Ashe McLaren Native Studies Tayler Rae Fleming Master of Science BRANDON UNIVERSITY (Environmental and Life Sciences) Physics GOLD MEDALS Alexander Jay Lowe Darian Ashe McLaren
Awarded for the highest standing in Psychology BRANDON UNIVERSITY the degree program. Madison Kelynn McCallum SILVER MEDALS Bachelor of Science (3-Year) Awarded to those students deemed CERTIFICATES OF Ashleah Sandra Maendel HONOURABLE MENTION by the departments to have the best Bachelor of Science (4-Year) academic performance and who Awarded, upon recommendation, to Madison Kelynn McCallum obtain a 3.50 grade point average students whose grade point average (GPA) or better in their major or (GPA) is within 0.05 of that of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Seth Friesen minor area of study. medal award winner.
Master of Science Applied Disaster & Computer Science Thomas Edward Humphries (Environmental and Life Sciences) Emergency Studies Gustavo Adolfo Diaz Cruz Zachary William Anthony Ploshynsky Mathematics Darian Ashe McLaren
Note: The foregoing does not necessarily constitute the Final List of Award Winners for the 2019 Convocation.
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 21 FACULTY OF SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Stephanie Brooke Sanheim Thomas Edward Humphries (3-YEAR) Jeremy Lawrence Cameron Short Stephanie Colleen Hunter Light Green hood Trevor Roy Simpson Kimberley Ann Johnson Sorangie Carolain Agudelo Florez Coral Diana Spencer Taylor Victoria King Zachary Michael Brykaliuk Jael Nicole Unger Jason Klimack Colton Alex Futros Marc Robert Vachon Adam Klonowski Kensie Corrine Hollier Taylor Lee Veldman Chantel Kumi Lim Danielle Marie Jameson Ilse Maria Petronella Verbruggen Murray William McBain Drew Raymond Jones Mackenzie Jade Wooldridge Darian Ashe McLaren Jason Donald Walter Lantz Abdul Mohamed Eugene Barnabas Lwanga BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Caleb Thomas Northam Ashleah Sandra Maendel (4-YEAR) Christopher Darcy Phillips Darren Joseph Maendel Light Green hood Olivia Pieroni Matthew David Bryan McCorrister Zachary William Anthony Linden Baker Sabrina McCutcheon Ploshynsky Catherine Anne Beaupre Brendan Ross McKibbin Rory James Ponto Danielle Taylor Moran Mercedes Brooke Bertrand Logan David Praznik Samantha Lynne Nelson Alex Patrick Brown Mykel James Shumay Chad Michael Nykolaishyn Justin Patrick Calkin Christopher Sitko Courtney Amber Richardson Brendan David S.H. Chin Sachi Mikaela Villanueva Luz Alejandra Rodriguez Beltran Taylor Laine Curtis Eric John Roncin Riley James Feser Jacob Charles Gilbert Wenger Reese Laurie Rutherford Alec Glen Douglas Fischer BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Tayler Rae Fleming IN ENVIRONMENTAL Jessica Erin Kalyniuk SCIENCE Taylor Victoria King Light Green hood Madison Kelynn McCallum Laura Viola Parsons Jessica Katherine Connolly Jessica Paige Katherine Plato Andrew Lorne Nichols Samantha Dorothy Jean Rairie Lindsay Elizabeth Stantial Jasmine Rhea Scantlebury Autumn J. Wiebe Natalie Jean Vachon Trevor Daniel Venn MASTER OF SCIENCE Jacob Liam Wolfe (ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Scarlet hood, bound in Light Green (4-YEAR HONOURS) Kathryn Maris Barr Light Green hood Gustavo Adolfo Diaz Cruz Erika Yohana Acero Vitaly Golubev Brayden Timothy John Cuthbert Melanie Hawes Curtis Michael Firman Brandice Rheanne Hollier Andrew Brereton Fisher Kaylin Gail Liddle Seth Friesen Alexander Jay Lowe Courtney Lee Harris Alisha Poole
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BACHELOR OF NURSING Lori Brook Miscavish Breanne Carole Sytnyk Maroon hood Leann Nicole Murray Larissa Daylin Tully Connor Patrick O’Hanlon Martha Louise Abbey Danika Turnbull Mikayla Brittany Fumiko Otsuji Erin Marney Weigelt Gemilyn Grace Benitez Heryhanna Del Valle Parra Miranda Jessica Will Madeleine Monique Boulet Amee Patel Chris Wishart Erin Lindsey Cole Brooke Angele Plaetinck Jaleesa Ruth Wurtz Cora Gabrielle Delannoy Jessie-Lynne Robbins Sheena Zasitko Chelsea Drain Ashton Ellen Rowan Cassandra Lynn Frank Yeokeoung Seo Amanda Jean Frecon Eric James Shaw BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Mariah Emily Graham Glynis Gwynne Shemeliuk IN PSYCHIATRIC Connie Heather Janzen Harder Carlea Sigrid Alanna Shepell NURSING Teal hood Julie Anne Elizabeth Jenkins Norah Mary Shepherd Taylor Jade Krentz Charlotte M. Smith Caitlin Wynter Allan Kyung Eun Large Danica Layne Sobkow Jillie Anea Amiscosa Hope Marie Joy Lumb Shaylyn Nicole Soder Jessica Anderson Jul Fred Marcellana Carmen Louise Stewart Tamika Baron Jadwiga Monique Merkel Kaitlyn Dianne Sylvester Natalija Bartos
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 23 Laura Carolyn Alice Beggs Melissa Connie Jo-Anne Henry Janelle Annika Munk Petersen Robert Michael Boyce Jenna Nicole Henzel Christine Ainsley Popowich Melody Lynn Brooks Lydia Maria Hiebert Nicole Janine Lynn Pukalo Antoinette Melissa Bryan Kirstin Nicole Hoogmoed Daisy Panganiban Remulla Chloe Elyse Brygidyr Elsabet Tesfaye Horsa Erin Rivet Kris Emmanuelle Cabading Katya Annelise Gautron Ingram Jenna Marie Robbins Brittany Agnes Ann Carlson Maleena Inthavong Toni Joyce Rubiano Ainsley Marie Cloutier Stefon Douglas Gregory Jalzen Marie Galang San Pedro Alyssa Ann Cooley Johnathen Irvine Jessica Ashley Jade Sigurdson K’Lee Candace Linda Cramer Katelyn Paula Johnson Kayla Nicole Smerchanski Kyle Mclean Dawson Da Hee Jung Rhea Joelle Paige Spitula Vanessa Carole De Baets Gerald Rory Kelly Marisha Sykora Gabriella Duque Lara Hannah Elizabeth Louise Kroeker Anna Tran Nataliya Dyakiv Jayde Lorraine Kuzyk Pamela Tomagan Traquena Shauna Emek Haley Kirstin Linski Sydne Risa Arlythe Valiquette Jessica Dawn Falloon Brett Evan Logan Dylan Russel Waterman Jenna Angelina Farina Kali Rae Martens Luke Riley Whelpton Jessica Fewer Bailey Teale McCannell Shanelle Sarah Fillier Delma Marie McLeod Sandra Maria Freund Tanis Melissa Mitchell MASTER OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING Serena Garcia Christina Amanda Moreira Scarlet hood, bound in Emerald Green Lynn Gosseye-Cleutinx Robyn Michelle Njegovan Paula Michelle Hallatt Melissa Reanne Oliveira Nicole Louise Ambrosi Oliver Peter Hanlon Emily Yvonne Noella Parisien John Paul Bernard Jackson Shaniece Lorraine Harvey Kristin Carolynn Park Kendra Rebecca Henry Taylor Brianne Paterson Note: The foregoing does not necessarily constitute the Final List of Graduates for the 2019 Convocation.
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AFTERNOON PROGRAM FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019 – 2:00 P.M. FACULTY OF ARTS & SCHOOL OF MUSIC (INCLUDING BMUS/BED CONCURRENT)
PROCESSIONAL SENATE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD O CANADA Reinhold Kramer Hailey Witt Presented by: Steven Robinson, Vice-President INVOCATION (Academic & Provost) Susan Medd, Department of Religion, BUAA EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Faculty of Arts AWARD KNOWLEDGE KEEPER GREETINGS Allison McCulloch OPENING OF CONVOCATION Presented by: Stephen Montague, Incoming President, Brandon University Alumni Association Michael Decter, Chancellor ALUMNI GREETINGS CHANCELLOR’S GREETINGS Stephen Montague Michael Decter VALEDICTORY ADDRESS PRESIDENT AND FROM THE CLASS OF 2019 VICE-CHANCELLOR’S GREETINGS Parker Easter David Docherty Introduced by: Katie Gross, Dean of Students CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Andrea McDaniel, University Registrar CLOSING REMARKS David Docherty Parchments presented by: Demetres Tryphonopoulos, Dean, Faculty of Arts; and HONOUR SONG Greg Gatien, Dean, School of Music Colton Tacan, Dakota LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD CLOSING OF CONVOCATION Tom Mitchell Michael Decter Presented by: David Docherty RECESSIONAL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The audience is requested to remain standing until the David Wilson academic procession has left the platform. Presented by: David Docherty
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 25 AWARDS
BRANDON UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Bachelor of Music (Performance) GOLD MEDALS Alyssa Amber Ricker Charlie Carrier Awarded for the highest standing in Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education (A.D.) Concurrent CERTIFICATES OF the degree program. Brooklyn Jade Friesen HONOURABLE MENTION Steven Andrew Preun Awarded, upon recommendation, to Bachelor of Arts (3-Year) Dwayne Wesley Hackinen Michelle Hope Archibald students whose grade point average (GPA) is within 0.05 of that of the Bachelor of Arts (4-Year) BRANDON UNIVERSITY medal award winner. Rebecca Christine Kilfoyle SILVER MEDALS Sociology Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Drake Jonathon Edward Bodie Alexandra Elizabeth MacKay-Brown Awarded to those students deemed by the departments to have the best Bachelor of Music (Performance) Bachelor of Business academic performance and who Allyson Haley Crang Administration Marina Camas Nagem Moreira obtain a 3.50 grade point average (GPA) or better in their major or DEAN’S AWARD FOR Bachelor of Business minor area of study. Administration (Honours) EXCELLENCE IN Abbie Briana Strang Anthropology EDUCATION Alexandra Elizabeth MacKay-Brown Master of Rural Development Awarded to students deemed by Aaron George Bull Creative Writing Wayne Robert Ernest Macumber the Faculty of Education to have Bachelor of Music demonstrated exceptional academic Kathryn Taylor Gray Economics performance, excellence in the Alyssa Amber Ricker practice of teaching, outstanding Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of leadership qualities, collegial Education (A.D.) Concurrent English Leah December Derksen Jenna Katelyn English behaviour, self-directed learning and appropriate application, Master of Music Gender and Women’s Studies commitment to ongoing professional Kenley Ryan Kristofferson Taylor Camilla Burke improvement, demonstrated integrity and diligence, and demonstrated History CERTIFICATES OF professional responsibility. HONOURABLE MENTION Emily Rhena Paige Bate Awarded, upon recommendation, to Philosophy Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of students whose grade point average Cassan Christine Geiler Education (A.D.) Concurrent (GPA) is within 0.05 of that of the Steven Andrew Preun Political Science medal award winner. Keith Vernon Murkin
Bachelor of Arts (3-Year) Sociology Claudia Francis Wurtz Dwayne Wesley Hackinen
Note: The foregoing does not necessarily constitute the Final List of Award Winners for the 2019 Convocation.
PAGE 26 • BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 FACULTY OF ARTS
BACHELOR OF ARTS Israt Mizan Lance Johnathan Denischuk (3-YEAR) Tasha Nicole Faye Monias Rebecca Elizabeth Driedger Pale Blue hood Krista Lynn Moody Osian Hedd Owen Edwards Pearl Agyemang-Prempeh Kendall Brooke Muirhead Raelee Sandra Jade Fehr Kaylee Ann Alexander Keith Vernon Murkin Sarah Kathrine Fouillard Desiree Katelyn Jasmine Anniuk Kristopher Myers Dayna Foxton Princewill Chidiebube Asuzu Sabrina Simone Nault Natasha Mistee Genereaux Rylie Ann Basaraba Nicole Donna Nielsen Danielle Andrea Harkness Kennedy Lynne Marie Bell Reid Alexander Ogilvie Holly Anna Jarvis Drake Jonathon Edward Bodie Ogheneomaero Lois Okrikri Rebecca Christine Kilfoyle Jamie Amanda Campbell Sarha Michell Pena Torres Nathan Gordon MacKrith Sydney Paige Carter-Squire Bonnie Pike Wayne Robert Ernest Macumber Brenda Mae Carvey-Cristall Nicola Ellen Ray Farrah Dale McArthur Nicole Violet Charles Samantha Dean Salmon Trevor Gordon McIntyre Megan Savanah Cloet Mouhameth Sow Lorissa Shirley Anne Grace Norquay Emma Joyce Cooper Jessica Anne Sparks Sydney Yvonne Tower Chelsea Dale Marie Cory Jason Stahl Andrea Gail Cruise Adrienne Hope Lynnette Thomas BACHELOR OF ARTS Brady James Dane Stephanie Anne Toms (4-YEAR HONOURS) Alana Jean Donohoe Aaron Bryan Vallance Pale Blue hood Alyssa Joy Dyck Angela Rebecca Waldner Sofia Celeste Ells Jordan Samuel Waldner Olamide Samuel Agboola Cindy Dawn Evernden Mary Denise Waldner Emily Rhena Paige Bate Bailey Hunter Florence Naomi Ruth Waldner Taylor Lee Bessette Fenning Cox Darla Rae Watts Taylor Camilla Burke Jessica Ann Louise Ferguson Cassandra Elizabeth Wilson Jenna Katelyn English Aliyah Natasha Fhella Claudia Francis Wurtz Theodore James Farough Skye Lee Foord-Kelcey Xiaojun Yan Cassan Christine Geiler Amanda Regan Foy Paige V. Yanchycki Alexandra Elizabeth MacKay-Brown Desiree Danielle Foy Boheng Yang Grace Deborah Masse Sandra Dawn Glanzer Jamie Julia Zdebiak Bailey McConnell Pelletier Bryce Mackenzie Dean Graham Kayliegh Beth Penner Dwayne Wesley Hackinen Alyssa Amber Ricker Melissa Dawn Hollands BACHELOR OF ARTS Justin Kyle Shannon (4-YEAR) Caitlin Joy Huggan Cierra Stamper Pale Blue hood Onyiyechi Jerry-Egemba Taylor Laine Johnson Leeanna Elisha Dawn Affleck Courtney John Kleinsasser Mairo Esther Ahmadu BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Rinnah L. Knight Memory Dale Star Blackbird ADMINISTRATION Red hood Peter Layton Lonstrup Alyssa Barbara Cameron Patrick MacInnis Jaycee Marie Castle Harvey Cole Paul Allen April Darcey Odelia Malcolm Mei-Kwan Stephen Chan Marina Camas Nagem Moreira Paula Irene Mason Allison Marie Cruse Colby Russell Cullen Braden A. McColl Danielle Currie Alex Sandro Da Costa Souza Austin Patrick David McDuff Marco Pietro Dallari Kiara Lynn Goring
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 27 Matthew James Heintz Parker Easter BACHELOR OF Samuel Timothy Isfeld Ashley Elaine Hamilton FINE ARTS Katherine Marion Jans Cale James Lewis (4-YEAR HONOURS) Katlyn Marie Janz Samantha-Dawn Christine Miller Black hood, bound in Red Gleb Katkov James Gordon Muir Jason Wesley Hryciuk Victoria Layne MacIntosh Elise Letitia Plante Guolixuan Mao George Muh Nkuo Miranda Lee Rusinowicz Janelle Audrey Parnetta Abbie Briana Strang Akash Shaileshkumar Patel MASTER OF RURAL Kelsey Rapp DEVELOPMENT Bryce Scott BACHELOR OF FINE Scarlet hood, bound in White ARTS (4-YEAR) Tyler Neil Thomas Black hood, bound in Red Ayeh Arta Aaron George Bull Merissa Lee Mayhew Audrey Louise Cook BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Cassaundra Joanna Price Carl Eyram Kodzo Deklu ADMINISTRATION Victoria Rebecca Seymour (HONOURS) Eva Therese Goulet Red hood Vonique Romayne Mason-Edwards Alp Muhsinoglu Tanner Allan Bell Frankline Obiahu Joshua Thomas Bullied Munzaleen Sajjad Tani Marie Cholka
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
BACHELOR OF MUSIC/ BACHELOR OF MUSIC BACHELOR OF MUSIC BACHELOR OF Pink hood (HONOURS) EDUCATION (A.D.) Pink hood Joey Chesley Donald Angus Pink hood, bound in Mauve Charlie Carrier Jordan Michandra Plante Maria Kathleen Andersson Allyson Haley Crang Michelle Hope Archibald Yanik Fillion-Murphy Leah December Derksen Kathryn Taylor Gray MASTER OF MUSIC Scarlet hood, bound in Pink Brooklyn Jade Friesen Erika Lynne Rasmussen Jennifer Taylor Kennedy Kari Paula Rutherford Qi An Victoria Ann Peters John Edwin Klippenstein Taves Kenneth Samuel Andrade-Delgado Steven Andrew Preun Charlee Michaela Wielgoz Karol Mabel Contreras Jessica Lynn Sternat Reed Steven Michael Wishnevetski Joel Green Hailey June Ann Witt Kenley Ryan Kristofferson Difei Wu You Li Danielle Lynn Mepham Silvio Marcel Unrau Doerksen Gankun Zhang Wenting Zhang
Note: The foregoing does not necessarily constitute the Final List of Graduates for the 2019 Convocation.
PAGE 28 • BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 INDIGENOUS INFLUENCE
While the legacy of Brandon University, Brandon College and our forerunner institutions date back more than one hundred years to the late 19th century, the history of knowledge-keeping in this area draws on thousands of years of Indigenous traditions. Today, Brandon University is proud to celebrate our home in Treaty 2 territory, the traditional territory of Anishinaabek, Cree, Oji-Cree, Assiniboine, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
At Brandon University, culture and tradition come first. Our commitment to Indigenous services and Indigenous education was formalized as early as 1975 when we became the first university in western Canada (and only the second in Canada) to establish a Native Studies Department. Our engagement with First Nations, Métis and Inuit programming continues today, and we have a firmly renewed commitment to reconciliation.
Convocation opens with greetings from an elder or knowledge-keeper, and concludes with a traditional honour song. After receiving degrees, all graduates are presented with Brandon University scarves, and self-identified Indigenous graduates are invited to receive a unique version of these scarves that has been emblazoned with Indigenous symbols that reflect the longstanding cultural heritage and traditions authentic to this area.
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 29 BRANDON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The knowledge you’ve earned at Brandon University will last you a lifetime, and so will the connections you’ve built here. The Brandon University Alumni Association exists to continue nurturing those connections, between and among those who share Brandon University degrees.
Your privileges as a BU alumnus include access to this vast network of fellow grads, including through fun social evenings that the Alumni Association regularly organizes in cities across Canada. It’s easy to stay connected to BU through regular e-newsletters, our Clark magazine, and social media groups, so you can learn about the latest research, be inspired by standout students, and share your own successes in the future.
As you know, earning a BU degree requires hard work and dedication, as well as much support. The Brandon University Foundation is a charitable organization that supports the University through fund-raising and endowment stewardship. Money raised by the BU Foundation directly supports students through bursaries and scholarships, as well as enhancing the University experience through research, equipment, and facility support.
PAGE 30 • BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
No ceremony as large, as important, and as complex as Convocation could possibly happen without the dedication of a huge contingent of staff and volunteers. Some you will see around today, in black robes, helping direct graduates and guests to ensure that everyone is where they need to be, when they need to be there. Others have been working behind the scenes, helping with robes, hoods and caps, handing out programs, and even fixing hair. They have helped with setup, and they will help clean up. Many have worked for weeks or even months on behind-the-scenes preparation. Thank you to all who have given time to take on all the tasks you have to make today a special one for everyone involved.
Every seat in the house gets a great view of all our graduates thanks to the outstanding video work and the camera operators. Westman Communications Group also provides complimentary wireless internet access in the Healthy Living Centre so all Convocation participants and guests can share this special moment around the world with ease.
Important moments go best with a soundtrack, and Convocation is included thanks to the talented members and leadership of our brass ensemble.
Thank you to the Brandon University faculty and staff who supported each and every student on their journey to reach Convocation. Thank you to the very many friends and family who came out to cheer for the graduates, and who also were key members of each student’s support network.
And finally, thank you to the students we celebrate here today. You have fully earned your degree, and we are all proud of your hard work and your accomplishment. Brandon University will forever be your alma mater!
BRANDON UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2019 • PAGE 31 BRANDON UNIVERSITY HONORARY DEGREES
1967 Harry B. Hawthorn, LL.D. 1996 2007 Dr. W.G. Bigelow, D.Sc. Grettir Leo Johannson, LL.D. Tomson Highway, D.Litt. William R. Morrison, D.Litt. Douglas L. Campbell, LL.D. Justice Warren Winkler, LL.D. Milton C. Holden, LL.D. 1976 1997 Diedre Irons, D.Mus. Dr. Stanley H. Knowles, LL.D. James Harvey Tolton, D.Sc. Fred McGuinness, LL.D. Frederick Ralph Cornelius Penner, Rev. Dr. H.L. MacNeill, D.D. Laurence Harold Cragg, D.Sc. Lawrence Stuckey, LL.D. D.Mus. Wilfred F. McGregor, LL.D. Jon Vickers, D.Mus. 1998 Eli Taylor, LL.D. 2008 1968 1977 Tom Breneman, D.Sc. Stuart Criddle, D.Sc. Walter Gilbert Dinsdale, LL.D. Peggy Sharpe, D.Mus. Kenneth Dortor, D.Litt. Maurice F. Strong, LL.D. Betty Margaret Gibson, LL.D. Erín Moure, D.Litt. 1999 Lorne Munroe, D.Mus. Donald Penny, LL.D. 1969 1980 Shirley Josephine Paine, D.Sc. Samuel Bronfman, LL.D. August James Henzel, D.Sc. Leo Pettipas, LL.D. J.W. Grant MacEwan, LL.D. 1982 2000 2009 Christopher Riley, D.Sc. Dr. Henry Edmison Yvon Dumont, LL.D. Marlene Fitzsimmons, D.Sc. W.L. Wright, D.Mus. Duckworth, D.Sc. Dr. John R. Wiens, D.Ed. Brian Keating, D.Sc. Westley G. Wong, LL.D. Elizabeth Grant, D.Mus. 1970 Basil Johnston, LL.D. Sophie Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, 1984 Audrey Engle Hawthorn, LL.D. 2001 D.Mus. Leonard Evans, LL.D. 2010 Paul Henrik Thorbjorn Thorlakson, 1985 Ian Cormack Palmer Smith, D.Sc. Larry Phillip Fontaine, LL.D. D.Sc. Gerald A. McKinney, LL.D. Norma A. Wylie, D.Ed. Stephen Lewis, LL.D. Thomas Clement Douglas, LL.D. Burton Cummings, D.Mus. 1987 Randy Bachman, D.Mus. 2011 1971 Dr. John Warkentin, LL.D. Gary Doer, LL.D. Sarah Persis Darrach, LL.D. Bishop Remi DeRoo, LL.D. Garry Peterson, D.Mus. Dr. Ray Bollman, LL.D. John Lane, LL.D. Dr. Thomas H. McLeod, LL.D. Don McDougall, D.Mus. Buffy Sainte-Marie, D.Mus. Philipe Andre Renaud, LL.D. Bill Wallace, D.Mus. Heather Bishop, LL.D. 1988 Jim Kale, D.Mus. 1972 Dr. Robert Beamish, D.Sc. 2012 Helen Clara Riesberry, LL.D. Dr. Norma Walmsley, LL.D. 2002 Annette Thorimbert Murray Adaskin, D.Mus. Matthew Choptuik, D.Sc. Osted, LL.D. Dr. Martin Wesley Johns, D.Sc. 1989 Robert Prus, D.Litt. Anton Kureti, D.Mus. Dr. Kenneth Winters, D.Mus. Clement Chang, D.Ed. 1973 Dr. Wilfred McCutcheon, D.Ed. 2013 Chief Dan George, LL.D. 2003 Lloyd Robertson, LL.D. Beatrice Bridgen, LL.D. 1990 Victor Sharpe, D.Sc. Maurice Stanton Donovan, LL.D. Lewis Whitehead, LL.D. The Honourable 2014 Maurice Joseph Cooney, D.D. Dr. Ferdinand Eckhardt, LL.D. Sharon Carstairs, LL.D. Eric “Lyle” Dyck, LL.D. Christopher Summerville, LL.D. 1974 1992 2004 Henry Heard Marshall, D.Sc. Dr. Donald A. Robertson, D.Ed. The Honourable 2015 Robert Dudley Howland, LL.D. Dr. David. B. Stewart, LL.D. Peter M. Liba, LL.D. The Honourable John King Gordon, LL.D. Dr. James S. Brown, D.Sc. Philip S. Lee, LL.D. Dr. John Everett Robbins, LL.D. 1993 Theoren “Theo” Fleury, LL.D. George Gooden, LL.D. James Henry Gray, D.Litt. 2005 Lisa de Wilde, LL.D. Dr. Lorne Watson, D.Mus. Tom Cochrane, D.Mus. Mitch Podolak, LL.D. Paul Gerhardt Hiebert, D.Litt. James Ehnes, D.Mus. William Ormond 1994 Shirley Douglas, LL.D. 2016 Mitchell, D.Litt. Arthur Amiotte, LL.D. Henry Champ, LL.D. The Right Honourable Charles Gordon, D.Litt. Paul Martin, LL.D. 1975 Margaret Laurence, D.Litt. 2006 Eric Friesen, LL.D. 1995 Miriam Toews, D.Litt. Andrew Hill Clark, D.Sc. Benjamin Schacter, LL.D. Ronald Bell, LL.D. 2017 Frank Henry Epp, LL.D. Lydia Makhubu, LL.D. Andy Murray, LL.D. Laurence Gladwyn MacPherson, LL.D. 2018 Linda Hutchenson, D.Litt.
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