54TH CONVOCATION

JUNE 1 & 2, 2018

THUNDER BAY, The Arms of the University were granted by the Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, on June 20, 1959

The heraldic description is:

Coat of Arms “Barry wavy of six Argent and Azure on a Chief Gules in front of a rising Sun issuant from the base of the Chief Or between two Candles enflamed proper each surmounted of an open Book also proper edged and bound Gold a Portcullis chained Sable”

Crest “On a Wreath Or and Azure on Water Barry wavy Argent and Azure in front of a Rock growing therefrom a Pine Tree a Canoe paddled by an Indian Brave and Canadian Trapper.”

Motto Ad augusta per angusta Achievement through effort About our Friday, June 1, 2018 at 2pm Faculty of Engineering CEREMONIES Faculty of Law Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Natural Resources Management

Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 9:30am Faculty of Business Administration Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences

Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 2pm Faculty of Education Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

WELCOME TO ’S 54TH CONVOCATION CELEBRATION!

Convocation is a traditional ceremony during which the University University – the Chancellor, who presides at convocation, the President officially grants the degrees and diplomas earned by its students. and Vice-Chancellor and the Chair of the Board of Governors – The word “convocation” means “calling together.” It is a are all of the Oxford cut and trim. Each has its own distinctive ceremonial meeting of the entire University community. colour. The colourful gowns worn by the individuals who are receiving honorary degrees are of the same design as are the black gowns worn by the student candidates. Academic Regalia The ritual at convocation reflects the medieval custom that On Convocation Day, University members and their guests wear anyone in a university could wear a gown, but a hood was the special attire based on a tradition that dates back as long as symbol of a degree. Students who have met the University’s seven centuries ago. The academic costume, also referred to as academic requirements (three, four, five, six or seven years of academic “dress” or “regalia,” had its origins in the medieval study in particular subjects) wear the symbol of their status European universities. The regalia were devised to distinguish as holders of a Lakehead University degree. Lakehead University’s academic persons as doctors, licentiates, masters, and bachelors. bachelor’s and master’s degree hoods are distinguished by a one or two inch colour border which indicates the degree acquired There are many variations of academic dress. The hood, (i.e. white for Arts, gold for Science, blue for Education, gown, and in some cases the special hat worn by an indi- burgundy for Nursing, etc). vidual are determined by the style of the university where he or she receives a degree. The colourful gowns and hoods of the The Mace universities from across , the United States, the United Kingdom, and several other nations of the world are worn at During the processional and the recessional, the Marshal for Lakehead University today. convocation carries the Mace, a silver wand which is a traditional symbol of the University’s authority. This mace was given to The academic dress chosen by Lakehead University is fashioned the University by the Alumni Association in 1971. It bears after that of the University of Oxford, the oldest English-speaking the University’s motto “Ad augusta per angusta”, Achievement university in the world. The robes worn by the officers of the through Effort.

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University GREETINGS FROM THE CHANCELLOR To Lakehead University’s Class of 2018, I want to offer my personal congratulations to each of you graduating today. You will have entered university coming from many different places and many different backgrounds, yet you clearly share a commitment to learning and a willingness to work towards the achievement of the goals you have set for yourselves. Those qualities will serve you well as you step into a future of your shaping. Your university education will have given you the knowledge and skills that are starting points for those next steps. Best wishes to each of you in all your future endeavours.

Chancellor Lyn McLeod Lakehead University

GREETINGS FROM THE INTERIM PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR Dear Lakehead University Graduates, Sincere congratulations to all of our Graduates! I am joined by Lakehead University’s faculty and staff, as well as your families and friends, in celebrating your achievements on the journey that has led to your graduation. Your University has helped shape the person you have become, just as you have left your unique mark on the people you have studied with during your time with us. Convocation is as much a final step as it is a leap towards your future. We wish you all the best as you embrace tomorrow’s challenges and choices.

Dr. Moira McPherson Interim President & Vice-Chancellor Lakehead University

2 Honorary DEGREES The University confers “honorary” degrees which symbolize the highest honour that can be conferred upon an individual by the University. An honorary degree may be awarded in recognition of scholarly or creative achievements or distinguished public service to the country or region. They are awarded to individuals who have been designated by the University’s Senate, its senior academic governing body, as deserving special honour. At Convocation, the degree is awarded honoris causa, or “for the sake of honour.” A hood is also given to the recipient and it may be worn to any academic affair. Recipients of these degrees become honorary alumni of the University and they may affix, after their names, the abbreviation of the degree. This year, Lakehead University is proud to honour the following exceptional individuals:

ROBERT DELUCE Doctor of Commerce Robert J. Deluce is a member of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame and Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame, and recognized as one of the country’s most knowledgeable and respected airline owners and operators. He is part of a decades-long Canadian aviation legacy that began when his parents started White River Air Services Limited in 1951. Robert’s involvement in the aviation industry includes White River Air Services, norOntair, , , , Air Manitoba, and Airlines. As Porter’s founding president and CEO, Robert is responsible for overseeing the airline’s strategy, finances, commercial objectives and operational performance. His leadership has been recognized through a number of awards, including the E&Y Ontario Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, the Canadian ND SATURDAY, JUNE 2 , 2018 Marketing Association Marketer of the Year, and the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity 9:30am Ceremony Association (Entrepreneur of the Year). Robert is a Bachelor of Science graduate from McGill University. He has also been granted honorary doctorates from Laurentian University, McGill University and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. In 2012, he was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his significant contribution and achievement to Canadians.

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University RON MACLEAN Doctor of Humane Letters Ron MacLean brings more than 30 years of award-winning experience to his role as host of , including Coach’s Corner with , and Rogers Hometown Hockey. Ron began his broadcasting career in 1978 at CKRD Radio in Red Deer, , and in 1984 became host of the Calgary Flames television broadcasts on CFAC in Calgary. He joined CBC in 1986 as host of the Maple Leaf broadcasts on Hockey Night in Canada. In 1987, Ron became national host of Hockey Night in Canada, which included hosting the legendary Coach’s Corner with Don Cherry. During his career with CBC, Ron also hosted 11 , the Commonwealth Games, IAAF World Championships, World Cup Hockey, the Calgary Stampede and Queen’s Plate. SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2018 In 2015, Ron and Don Cherry were inducted to Canada’s Walk of Fame. 9:30am Ceremony in absentia Ron has been recognized with a Canadian Screen Award for Best Host in a Sports Program or Series, adding to his 10 Gemini Awards and George Gross Award, among others. He has published two books: “Hockey Towns: Untold Stories from the Heart of Canada” and Canadian bestseller, “Cornered”, both co-authored by Kirstie McLellan Day. Ron is a former Level 5 referee for the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association and lives with his wife, Cari, in Oakville, ON.

DR. SHELDON LEVY Doctor of Education Sheldon Levy is CEO of NEXT Canada, which helps promising young Canadian innovators start and scale their own ventures. A long-time champion of innovation and builder of start-up ecosystems, Sheldon also serves on the Advisory Board of the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship and on the Leadership Council of Scale Up Ventures, Inc. Sheldon served from 2015 to 2017 as Deputy Minister of the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, where he helped drive innovation and entrepreneurship throughout Ontario’s postsecondary education and training system. SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2018 From 2005 to 2015, as President and Vice-Chancellor of Ryerson University, Sheldon initiated Ryerson’s 2pm Ceremony many initiatives to foster student innovation. Under his direction, Ryerson created the Digital Media Zone (DMZ), an early-stage incubator for student entrepreneurs which has since become an international success. Sheldon is also a founder and advisor to Ryerson Futures Inc., an accelerator that has exported the DMZ concept to such locations as Calgary and Mumbai. Sheldon’s prior positions have included President, Sheridan College; Vice-President Finance and Strategy, University of Ontario Institute of Technology; Vice-President Governmental and Institutional Relations, University of Toronto; and Vice-President Institutional Affairs, York University.

4 Fellows of the UNIVERSITY The Board of Governors of the University recognizes individuals who have contributed to the growth, development, welfare, and well-being of Northwestern Ontario, Simcoe County and of Lakehead University. This is done by the conferring of the title Fellow of the University. You will recognize University Fellows by their familiar blue gown with white velvet epitoge or scarf. This year, Lakehead University honours:

BEVERLY SABOURIN Over a professional and volunteer career spanning five decades, Beverly has made outstanding contributions to the cultural and educational advancement of Indigenous people and to the communities where she has lived. From the Ojibwe community of Pic Mobert, Beverly has a BA in Sociology from Lakehead University and a BSW and MSW from McGill University. Her distinguished career began in the 1970s as an Indigenous student counsellor at the Lakehead School Board and then at Confederation College. In the 1980s, she became the first Indigenous Coordinator/Counsellor for Indigenous Support Services at Lakehead University. She also served at the University of Calgary as an Indigenous counsellor and as Director of the Indigenous Access Program at Red River College in Winnipeg. Beverly has left an indelible mark on each academic institution. She was appointed the first Vice-Provost of Aboriginal Initiatives at Lakehead University in 2007, a position she held until her retirement in 2012. FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST, 2018 She has made an exceptional contribution to Lakehead by substantially increasing social and academic awareness 2pm Ceremony of the Indigenous reality both on campus and in the community. Beverly expanded Indigenous outreach, recruitment and retention initiatives. She was a strong advocate for Indigenous content in curriculum. She significantly enhanced and expanded Indigenous cultural support services and created a $5,000 scholarship for Indigenous women. She advocated tirelessly for increased Indigenous staff and faculty and established positions in strategic areas to support students and faculty. Beverly has augmented her career in education by serving in a volunteer capacity with numerous Indigenous organizations across Canada.

JIM SYMINGTON Jim Symington was born in Port Arthur (now ), Ont. and spent his elementary school days in Hurkett, where his parents ran the local general store. Jim completed his high school education and was a member of the first graduating class of Lakeview High School (now St. Ignatius). He received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University, then trained as a Chartered Accountant with a major Accounting firm in Toronto. This led to a rewarding career in Accounting and Finance, including as Controller of a major investment dealer in Toronto, proprietor of his own public accounting firm, and Secretary-Treasurer of a regional trucking and real estate company upon his return to Thunder Bay. Jim’s connections with Lakehead University go back many years. His first two years of high school were completed at Port Arthur Collegiate Institute, which now houses Lakehead’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2018 He took one year towards his Commerce degree at Lakehead College of Arts, Sciences and Technology in the early 9:30am Ceremony stages of its conversion to Lakehead University. Later, he spent a year as a lecturer of Accounting and Finance at Lakehead’s Faculty of Business Administration in its fledgling years. Since his retirement, Jim and his wife, Shirley have travelled to many parts of the world. They have also given back to the community. As well as supporting Lakehead, Jim and Shirley have supported other local organizations, including The Thunder Bay Community Foundation, The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation and The Thunder Bay Field Naturalists.

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University PENTTI PAULARINNE Pentti Paularinne graduated from Lakehead University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1968 and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in 1969. Pentti began his career at Lakehead as Admissions Officer in May 1969, moving up to Assistant Registrar Admissions in June 1975, Director of Continuing Education in May 1978 and Registrar in June 1979. He retired in August 2003 as University Registrar and Secretary of Senate. Among his most gratifying tasks was organizing Convocation ceremonies for 24 years. Throughout his career, Pentti was motivated by his unwavering belief in the mission of Lakehead University and deep commitment to serving the needs of students. He influenced their lives, either directly, through one-on-one consultations, or indirectly, through the policies and procedures he instituted. In 2002 Pentti was the first recipient of the Lakehead University Staff Award for Outstanding Performance. He marked the occasion by establishing the Paularinne Bursary. SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2018 2pm Ceremony Pentti’s record of community service is extensive, much of it linked to the well-being of Lakehead. He has served as a Director of the Canadian Suomi Foundation for 38 years (currently as President), which has raised over $500,000 to support the Chair in Finnish Studies at Lakehead and funds several student awards. In 1996 the City of Thunder Bay presented Pentti with a Citizen of Exceptional Achievement Award. During his career, Pentti served as President of the Ontario Registrars Association and Chair of the Ontario Universities Application Centre Advisory Group. Pentti and his wife Marion reside in Thunder Bay. They have three children and five grandchildren.

6 Friday, June 1, 2018 at 2pm ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas to be conferred: Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Natural Resources Management

Prelude Ms. Hannah Tabachak

Processional – Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar Dr. Darlene Chepil Reid, Mrs. Rebecca Krawczuk, Ms. Patricia Lindsey, Mr. Joseph Petch, Mr. Kevin Holloway

The audience is asked to stand as the Academic Procession enters

O Canada Mr. Robert Perrier

Invocation

The Chancellor Chancellor Lynn McLeod “I hereby declare this Convocation open.”

Introduction of the Platform Party Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

President’s Address Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

Conferring of the Title Fellow of the University Mr. David Tamblyn, Chair, Lakehead University Board of Governors

Message from the Class of 2018 Ms. Lisa Tocheri

Musical Interlude Ms. Audrey DeRoy

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees and Diplomas, Dr. Rhonda Koster, Acting Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas and Medals/Awards & Humanities

Degrees and Diplomas Granted in Absentia Ms. Andrea Tarsitano, Associate Vice-Provost Enrolment & Registrar

Recitation of the Physician’s Oath Dr. Andrew Turner, Representative of The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Message from the Alumni Association Dr. Michel Beaulieu, President, Lakehead University Alumni Association

Chancellor’s Closing Convocation Chancellor Lyn McLeod “I hereby declare this Convocation closed.”

Recessional Ms. PhebeAnn Wolframe-Smith

The audience is asked to kindly wait until the graduates have exited the Auditorium.

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University FACULTY OF NAIK, Meet Devendrabhai DHAYALAMURTHY, Gokula Krishna SINGH, Navbir Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Computer Electrical and Computer ENGINEERING Engineering Engineering PAKALAPATI, Sivachandu DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Mechanical Engineering DUBREUIL, Robert SUMERA, Hardik Motibhai Electrical and Computer Electrical and Computer PANDYA, Sachinkumar OSMAN, Shazali Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering FENG, Zhe VASHI, Neel Deepakkumar Dissertation: New Demodulation PATEL, Dhaval Pravinbhai Environmental Engineering Electrical and Computer Techniques for Gearbox Bearing Mechanical Engineering Engineering Fault Detection GEORGE, Pooppy PATEL, Harsh Ketan Electrical and Computer VENUGOPAL, Abhinav Mechanical Engineering MASTER OF SCIENCE Engineering Electrical and Computer PATEL, Jayesh Vinodbhai Engineering JIANG, Shuomeng AMIN, Margesh Ashok Mechanical Engineering Environmental Engineering WANG, Zhengqi Mechanical Engineering PATEL, Mrugeshkumar Electrical and Computer JOSHI, Shyam Dineshbhai BADRI, Mohammed Mustafa Mechanical Engineering Engineering Electrical and Computer Mechanical Engineering PETRYCKI, Adam Roman Engineering WIJEWARDENA, Dulanjana BARBOSH, Mohamed Emhemed Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering MASHETTY, Priyanka Omar Electrical and Computer XI, Tianqi Civil Engineering RAHMANI, Amirali Civil Engineering Engineering Electrical and Computer DAI, Muhang Engineering MODI, Harsh Kaushikkumar Mechanical Engineering SHARMA, Vidyyut Environmental Engineering Electrical and Computer YANG, Mufan DIGRAJE, Saif Farid Engineering Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering SIDHU, Manpreet Singh Mechanical Engineering NAMILIKONDA, Ambica YIN, Renjie ERRISHI, Mohamed Electrical and Computer Electrical and Computer THAKORE, Amogh Mechanical Engineering Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering ELSANUSI, Osama *OMAR, Mahmoud ZERPA, Alyssa Zulay VARGHESE, Vinay Joseph Mechanical Engineering Civil Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering FRIESEN, Peter William PANCHOLI, Parth Kanubhai ZHAO, Kaiyu WANG, Hung-hsiang Civil Engineering Electrical and Computer Electrical and Computer Environmental Engineering Engineering Engineering GOGADA, Sai Sandeep WANG, Jiatian Mechanical Engineering PARIKH, Vaibhav Himanshubhai Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Computer BACHELOR OF JOSEPHS, Ben Anthony Engineering ENGINEERING Environmental Engineering YUAN, Miao Mechanical Engineering PATEL, Sagar Pravin ABOKHABSA, Jalal KANG, Jiachen Electrical and Computer Electrical Mechanical Engineering ZHOU, Hao Engineering Civil Engineering AGUER, Aguer Ajang KAUR, Supreet PATNAM, Sneha Electrical Electrical and Computer ZHOU, Jiayi Electrical and Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering AHMAD, Haroon Engineering Civil KHAN, Amaan Riyaz MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PAULJI, Deepu Mechanical Engineering AHMED, Mohamed ENGINEERING Electrical and Computer Mechanical KHAN, Zuber Engineering ARO, Thomas Daniel Mechanical Engineering ALAMMARI, Abdullah Saleh M Environmental Engineering PRAJAPATI, Anish Shashikant Mechanical LALIT, Harmandeep Singh Electrical and Computer BAIG, Salman Electrical and Computer Engineering ALAMRI, Mohammed Mahdi Electrical and Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering RASHEED, Jazib LAZHARI, Malek Mohamed Taher Electrical and Computer ALIZADEH, Farzad BALBUDHE, Swapnil Narendra Civil Engineering Engineering Electrical Electrical and Computer MARIMGANTI, Viswateja Nishanth Engineering REA, Sean Daniel ANDERSON, Shawn Michael Environmental Engineering Electrical and Computer Software CHE, Ning Engineering MELRO, Andrew Electrical and Computer ANJARA, Mitesh Mechanical Engineering Engineering SAMIDI, Shashi Vardhan Reddy Mechanical Electrical and Computer MOHAMMAD, Abdul Bari ANTHONY, Joseph Robert DHARMAVARAM, Venkata Engineering Mechanical Engineering Raghuram Mechanical Electrical and Computer SEYED HAKIM, Sara NAIK, Jainik Vipulkumar ANTONIJEVIC, Mihajlo Engineering Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical

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* First Class Standing

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Mechanical DESRUISSEAUX, Tiffany Economic Gains and Ecological Functions Following Forest TAN, Fu Teng *MASON, Adam DMITRIEW, Meghan Davis Management Alternatives in Boreal Mechanical MAYHEW-HAMMOND, Melanie DOWHOS, Krista Michelle Forests TEMPELMAN, Nickolas Lee MCCONNELL, Justin James GAO, Bilei Civil GUSTAFSON-MITCHELL, Danielle MCGILLIVRAY, Allister John Nicole Forest Sciences VELDHOEN, Jason Dissertation: Carbon Storage Mechanical MCMULLIN, Mackenzie Catherine HABINSKI, Sarah Therese Dynamics and Tree Growth Response to Species Diversity in VERSTRATEN, Kordell Joseph METHOT, Victoria Lee HOY, Jennifer Taka Boreal Forests Civil MUNCH, Devan Jeffrey KENNEDY, Colton Keith GOLDEN, Denise Marie VYAS, Rhythm Kandarp MURPHY, Lauren Amber KOMSA, Katelyn Marie Forest Sciences Civil NICHOLLS, Rebecca Jewel KUEHNER, Zachary Charles David Dissertation: First Nation WATSON, Matthew Brendan Observations and Perspectives on Electrical NICHOLS, Alexander LABINE, Meaghan Ann the Changing Climate in Ontario’s Northern Boreal: Forming Bridges WHITE, Benjamin Alexander O’CONNOR, Meaghan LAGADOURO, Dyane Da Silva across the Disappearing “Blue-Ice” Civil O’NEILL, Holly Elizabeth Rose LEINONEN, Esa-Pekka Johannes (Kah-Oh-Shah-Whah-Skoh Siig Antti WILWAND, Joshua Riyan PUIRAS, Andrew Jeffrey Mii-Koom) Civil MCCANN, Jessica Anne Kathleen RICARD, Jenna Lyn KUMAR, Praveen *ZGRYCH, Adam MCEWEN, Virginia Anne Forest Sciences Chemical *ROKA, Kaitlin Dissertation: Patterns and MUILEBOOM, Jill Alexandra RUEDIGER, Jordan Thomas Mechanisms of Understorey Susanne Associated with Stand FACULTY OF LAW SHERMAN, Carla Virginia Ingrid NORDLUND, Samantha Victoria Development in Boreal Forests JURIS DOCTOR SMILEY, Matthew Raymond PURDY, Kaylynn Madeline Helen MA, Zilong Forest Sciences ALKEMA, Arie David SNOW, April Caroline RAWANA BARON, Alana Jeanette Dissertation: Patterns and ALVES, Jessica Duarte SNYDER, Gordon James Molly Mechanisms of Tree Species Diversity Effects on Fine Root *ANNETT, Jill Carolyn SOLTYS, Jonathon SEMALULU, Teresa Processes Associated with Stand BILATO, Simone Ashley SOSA, Bruce TURNER, Lauren Diane Development in Boreal Forests BIRCHARD, Patrick TOCHERI, Lisa Ryann TURNER, Lauren Margaret Emily PALMER, Catherine Lynn Forest Sciences BOLAND, Sarah Anne VANDEN ENDE, Justin Anthonie YOUNG, Athena Elizabeth Dissertation: Enabling Community BONNELL, Amber E VENN, Ryan Christopher Forestry in BUTLER, Brittany VO, Patricia Thanh Huong TARASOV, Dmitry Forest Sciences BYLES, Jessica WILLIAMS, Austin Mark Holland Dissertation: Lignocellulosic CARABALLO, Tahnee YORKE, Hayley Katherine May Materials in Hydrolysis and Spent Liquors CASEY, Sheldon ZAGER, Reyam *CASTONGUAY, Adam Tynne Joseph CLARK, Christopher Ryan

* First Class Standing

12 MASTER OF SCIENCE TAO, Gaorun RINNE, Shane IN FORESTRY Specialization in Forest Products Specialization in Forest and Marketing Management DANAHY, John Andrew *WIEBE, Mallory Marilyn RUGO, Cameron DHALIWAL, Ramnik Kaur Specialization in Wildlife Specialization in Forest Conservation and Management Management DUJMOVIC, Marin *SILVA, Joseph Austin GREAVES, Marc William HONOURS BACHELOR Specialization in Forest Health and HOSSZU, Mike Attilla OF SCIENCE IN FORESTRY Protection RANCOURT, Krystal *BELANGER, Riley Jean *VANNIEUWENHUIZEN, Kristy Specialization in Forest Ruth RITZ, Alexander Benjamin Management Specialization in Forest Health and Protection SLONGO, Stephen Andrew *CORRIGAN, William SYMINGTON-ARMSTRONG, Erin Specialization in Forest Products *WINKELAAR, Felix Kathleen and Marketing Specialization in Forest Management DAWSON, MacKenzie Logan HONOURS BACHELOR Specialization in Forest Health and WIKSTON, Kelsi Jane OF ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Specialization in Forest and Health MANAGEMENT Protection *DORLAND, Jeffrey Garratt COCKHILL, Sarah Elizabeth Specialization in Forest XU, Cheng Specialization in Conservation Management Specialization in Forest Products and Marketing Planning and Management *EMOND, Alexander COMMANDANT, Rachel Jocelyn Specialization in Forest ZONG, Zhen Specialization in Wildlife Management Specialization in Forest Management Conservation and Management *FRANCIS, Sarah Elizabeth *DAVIS, Danielle Kim Flora Specialization in Forest Health Specialization in Wildlife and Protection Conservation and Management HAVEMAN, James DUNCAN, Alexander, Tah Kwakin Specialization in Forest Specialization in Forest Health and Management Protection HE, Tian DYKEMAN, Dana Marlee Specialization in Forest Products Specialization in Wildlife and Marketing Conservation and Management *KLAGES, Lucas George KANTYLUK, Derek John Specialization in Forest Specialization in Wildlife Management Conservation and Management LI, Tao *KAPOOR, Neha Specialization in Forest Products Specialization in Conservation and Marketing Planning and Management LI, Wenchao LORANGER, Brandie Specialization in Forest Specialization in Conservation Management Planning and Management LOMAX, Karen *MCNAUGHTON, Blair Jennifer Specialization in Forest Health and Specialization in Wildlife Protection Conservation and Management *MCCLINCHEY, Jack Steven ORLOCI-GOODISON, Kathryn Specialization in Forest Elizabeth Management Specialization in Conservation MCFARLANE, Liam Parker Planning and Management Specialization in Forest Health and SHORT, Lucas Protection Specialization in Wildlife *NAGORA, Avery Conservation and Management Specialization in Forest Products *SOWERS, Rayelle Marie and Marketing Specialization in Wildlife *REWUCKI, Camilla Teresa Conservation and Management Specialization in Forest Health and Protection

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 9:30am ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas to be conferred: Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences

Prelude Ms. Hannah Tabachak

Processional – Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar Dr. Darlene Chepil Reid, Mrs. Rebecca Krawczuk, Ms. Patricia Lindsey, Mr. Joseph Petch, Mr. Kevin Holloway The audience is asked to stand as the Academic Procession enters

O Canada Mr. Robert Perrier

Invocation Sister Alice Greer, Lakehead University Chaplain

The Chancellor Chancellor Lyn McLeod “I hereby declare this Convocation open.”

Introduction of the Platform Party Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

President’s Address Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

Introduction of Honorary Degree Candidate Mr. Murray Walberg, Past Chair, Lakehead University Board of Governors

Conferring of Honorary Degree Candidate Chancellor Lyn McLeod Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

Convocation Address Mr. Robert Deluce

Introduction of Honorary Degree Candidate Mr. Tom Warden, Director, Athletics

Conferring of Honorary Degree Candidate in absentia Chancellor Lyn McLeod Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

Conferring of the Title of Fellow of the University Mr. David Tamblyn, Chair, Lakehead University Board of Governors

Message from the Class of 2018 Ms. Sabeera Azhar

Musical Interlude Chi Animikii Traditional drum (Fort William First Nation) Drum Carrier: Dr. J. Angus

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees and Diplomas, Dr. Rhonda Koster, Acting Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas and Medals/Awards & Humanities

Degrees and Diplomas Granted in Absentia Ms. Andrea Tarsitano, Associate Vice-Provost Enrolment & Registrar

Message from the Alumni Association Dr. Michel Beaulieu, President, Lakehead University Alumni Association

Chancellor’s Closing Convocation Chancellor Lyn McLeod “I hereby declare this Convocation closed.”

Recessional Ms. PhebeAnn Wolframe-Smith

The audience is asked to kindly wait until the graduates have exited the Auditorium.

14 FACULTY OF SANTELLI, Anthony Peter HASKELL, Lauren Glenda *GABRIELE, Ryan Franco Accounting BUSINESS SATHYAN MENON, Sagar MELANSON, Bryce Waylon Joseph *HANLON, Melissa SHI, Wenjun MOORES, Sharon ADMINISTRATION Human Resources Management/ SHI, Yuguang SMITH, Matthew Allan Industrial Relations MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SONG, Bong Kyoung WESTERBACK, Alyssa Rose *HARAKATI, Azzam Ali International Business SONG, Ge AINSWORTH, Kelin HONOURS BACHELOR *HENDERSON, Michelle Lynne SONG, Mengyao ALHUMAIDI, Ghadeer OF COMMERCE Accounting SOOD, Srishti ALI DURRANI, Hussain AHOLA, Colleen Emily HUGHES, Heather Emily SUN, Wenran Human Resources Management/ Finance ANANT, Kshitij Industrial Relations VO, Duy Tung HYDER, Adam Bruce APAK, Umit *ANTTONEN, John Mark Finance WANG, Hongying BHAVSAR, Vrij Rakeshkumar Finance JUDGE, Robert Gordon WANG, Jingyi BYERS, David Allen APPOH, Ezekiel Finance WANG, Ping Finance CHEN, Zhuangrong KEEN, Alexander David *AZHAR, Sabeera Accounting DANG, Cam Tu WARRIER, Hridesh Haridas Accounting LANGEN, Jesse Daniel DO TUAN, Nghia YADAV, Dhaval *BECK, Jamie Marie Accounting GAO, Chunyang YE, Cuixia Finance LAWRENCE, Crystal GHOBADI, Dorsa YIM, Jaesuk BERGSTROM, Mitchell Douglas Accounting Accounting HASAN, Khandker ZHAN, Yanan LEEDHAM, Kaelan Stewart *BLACKWOOD, Karson Finance JIANG, Bowen ZHANG, Bibo Human Resources Management/ LEI, Shuxin JOSHI, Ankur ZHANG, Kaiyue Industrial Relations Finance KHANNA, Nitesh ZHANG, Yiya BOUDREAU, Brayden William LUTES DYER, Colin General Management KIM, Jeongwon ZHANG, Yong Accounting *BROWN, Courtney Raye KIM, Jiseon ZHOU, Yang *MAARUP, Mercedes Ann Human Resources Management/ General Management KWON, Sebok MASTER OF SCIENCE Industrial Relations MANZINI, Eric LAN, Jing IN MANAGEMENT BUTLER, Dylan Accounting Finance LEE, Hyeon Ah BAILEY, David Wayne MAO, Weichen BUTORAC, Sara LI, Wenbo Finance DU, Jingwen Accounting LI, Yunyan MARSHALL, Mickey JIANG, Bijia *CADDO, Trevor Allan International Business LI, Zongqing JONES, Larissa Lynn Finance *MENACHE, Mor LIANG, Xiaoting CARLSON, Michelle Joy LAMBA, Pamela Kaur International Business LIN, Lin Accounting LEPAGE, Zachary Prevost *MILLING, Sarah Marie CHEN, Yuanpei LU, Guanglu Human Resources Management/ LIU, Yanan Finance LU, Jiaying Industrial Relations MARSICO-ANDRESEN, Nicole CHENG, Huiping *NEABEL, Kyle Daniel LU, Xuan Hillary Finance Marketing LU, Yang MICKELSON, Pauline Penena CHONG AH MIN, Matthew NISTICO, David Dwayne LU, Yingxia ROBIN, Vanessa Information Systems Marketing LUO, Kaiyao SMITH, Derek James NOBLE, Olaoluwa Samuel COMMISSO, Konrad Joseph Marketing MACKAY, Lauren Emily STEJSKAL, Katelyn Janel Marketing *NUGENT, Liam MANDAHAWI, Mohammad Fawaz WESTERBACK, Alyssa Rose DAVIS, Rikki-Lee Montana Human Resources Management/ Human Resources Management/ MILANI, Darcel Industrial Relations GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN Industrial Relations NGUYEN, Thi Ngoc Hong ACCOUNTING OMUBO, Orluba Comfort *FORD, Tyson NGUYEN, Vu Viet Hai Finance AGOSTINO, Paul Alfredo Accounting PAN, Yulin PAN, Mingjun FRASER, Leah Jessica BARATTA, Richard Kyle Finance PUCCI, Nicola Anthony Marketing GALLUCCI, Ryan S ROBICHAUD, Joseph Alexandre * First Class Standing CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University POTVIN, Samuel KAARTINEN, Taina MASTER OF KANDASAMY, Varathaluxmy Information Systems Specialization in Nursing KAWEI, Stephanie PUBLIC HEALTH POULIN, Benjamin Arthur KEYES, Chelsey Lynea KOTOVICH, Nicole Grace ANTAYA, Tresah Finance Specialization in Nursing Specialization in Epidemiology LI, Jikui RICCI, Lucas KHAN, Palwasha BACHHETA, Dustin Accounting LI, Junyu KIRKWOOD, Travis Jeremy BARKER, Megan Dawn ROB, Justin David METZ, Devin Alan George Specialization in Epidemiology Specialization in Nursing Accounting RADMILOVIC, Aleksandar KWAN, Michelle Susan BARNETT, Sadie RUGGIERO, Carley SHOPPOFF, Lindsay Marie LANTEIGNE, Michelle International Business BEAUBIEN, Avril Specialization in Nursing SOHAIL, Shehzar Specialization in Epidemiology *SCAVARELLI, Kara Catherine LI, Kwai To Michael Adrienne XIE, Tianye BHULLAR, Navjot Specialization in Nursing Finance Specialization in Epidemiology YU, Yan LIBURD, Sharifa SEGUIN, Joseph Andrew BOATENG, Benjamin ZAID ALKAYLANI, Zaid Khaldoon Accounting Specialization in Nursing MANNING, Ronda Specialization in Nursing SIDDIQUI, Hafsa Amatul ZERBINATI, Zane Eric BONNIE, Myrtle Finance Specialization in Nursing MATHERS, Carolyn *SPIVAK, Ashley Dawn FACULTY OF HEALTH CAPPADOCIA, Paula MCEACHERN, Katelyn General Management AND BEHAVIOURAL Specialization in Nursing CHEUNG, Thomas *STACEY, Luke Alexander SCIENCES MCFADYEN, Caitlin CLARA-ELCHYSON, Stephanie- Accounting DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY marie MIGHTON, Kelsey TASSONE, Tony COLASIMONE, John Allen MILLER, Adena Joy Finance BAILEY, Laura K Specialization in Nursing CUMMING, Sarah TOPATIGH, Julia Lena Clinical Psychology Specialization in Gerontology ODELE, Victor Taiwo Accounting Dissertation: Emotion Regulation Specialization in Epidemiology Mediates the Association between DA SILVA, Stephanie Sarah TREVISANUTTO, Marc HRV Reactivity and Relationship Specialization in Nursing ODUAH, Obianuju Marketing Success Specialization in Nursing EL-GEBALY, Hala Salah El-Dein VAHAAHO, Geoffrey Aaron BAILEY, Susan Kathleen Hafez OLIVIER, Sharon Ashley Finance Clinical Psychology Specialization in Epidemiology Specialization in Nursing *VAILLANT, Alexander Dissertation: Person Focused ENNS, Karla Dawn OZEERUN, Ziyaad Ahmud Human Resources Management/ Directives for End of Life Care in Industrial Relations Long Term Care (PFD-LTC) FERNANDES, Kassandra RIOPEL, Chantal Specialization in Nursing WIDLA, Aaron GOMES, Katelyn Marie FRANCISCO, Paula Accounting Clinical Psychology Specialization in Nursing RIZVI, Syeda Sakina Dissertation: Variability in Women’s *WILLIAMS, Christine Elizabeth Perception of Potential Female GIRN, Rovina ROSS, Charles Joshua Business Economics Rivals: Effects of Fertility, Mating Specialization in Nursing Specialization in Nursing Orientation, and Revealing Dress GONZALEZ, Blanca Gabriela RUCK, Amanda BACHELOR OF Biases Specialization in Nursing ADMINISTRATION GRABA, Aileen MASTER OF ARTS Specialization in Nursing SALIU, Fatimat Adebisi BAGGS, Arlo Wayne Anthony Specialization in Nursing GRAHAM, Brittany KOWATCH, Kristy CAVAR, Timothy Specialization in Nursing and Clinical Psychology SASSE-COLGAN, Trudy Gerontology CHEN, Ronghuan MASCIOLI, Brittany Alexandra SHAFFER, Rachael Anne HAIMEUR, Asmaa CHEN, Zifan Clinical Psychology Specialization in Gerontology HAMILTON, Tessa Lynne COOK, Ashley Karen MCGEOWN, Laura STACHIW, Julie Dawn Specialization in Nursing Clinical Psychology DENNIE, Esworth TANASE, Anca Mirela HARTLEY, Julia Anne Elizabeth POPOWICH, Alexandra Deannie Specialization in Gerontology *DICKINSON, Dwight Clinical Psychology HOUSE, Emily UPRICHARD, Jacqueline DING, Ye Specialization in Epidemiology MASTER OF VENDITTI, Elizabeth Angelina FLETCHER, Katelyn HSU, Elaine Specialization in Indigenous and HEALTH SCIENCES Northern Health FOULDS, Jared Jonathan HUNTER, Martha ASSELSTINE, Jennifer Specialization in Epidemiology VESA, Lisa GAO, Yang Specialization in Nursing JORDAN, Gillian Margueratt HAQ, Shahidul Specialization in Epidemiology

* First Class Standing

16 WARKENTIN, Lisa Marie MACKENZIE, Alexandra Cynthia DUARTE, Tiago Daniel WILCOX, Jessica Elizabeth Specialization in Epidemiology Psychology Psychology MCINNIS, Daniel WHITTEN, Nicole Ashley Simpson *FOSTER, Charlotte Grace NEVIN, Melissa Heather BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology Specialized Honours WILLIAMS, Anson 4 YEAR PALMER, Elesa C FROST, Zoe Helen WONG, Candace Sze-Yan ASKER, Mohammad Ozhan PARREIRA, Jason Timothy Psychology Specialization in Nursing Psychology QUADRILATERO, Joseph GAGNE, Kaitlin YAWCHING-ROBERTSON, Maritza BROWN, Jeffrey Francesco Psychology Psychology YORK, Kelsey Marie SIRIGNANO, Alysia Iolanda GUITARD, Blake Alexander Specialization in Nursing CLARK, Hannah Psychology SMITH, Jennifer Denise Louise Psychology MASTER OF SCIENCE HILL, Samantha Marie ST. PIERRE, Allison MRAKIC, Haley Katerina Dean Psychology Psychology ANTONIAZZI, Dylan ZEN, Katelyn Elizabeth Psychological Science HOGAN, Amanda Rae WEHRLE, Krystal Ann Psychology Psychology CARLSON, Daniel Kenneth PRIMARY HEALTH CARE William NURSE PRACTITIONER HRENCHUK, Trish BACHELOR OF ARTS Kinesiology CERTIFICATE Psychology JAMIESON, Madison ANDERSON, Mark Leslie HARVEY, Jacqueline Marie BARKER, Megan Dawn Psychology Kinesiology Psychology BILL, Kathryn Marie *KELLAR, Kennedy BEMBEN, Devin Michelle JEFFRIES, Leigh Psychology Kinesiology DA SILVA, Stephanie Sarah Psychology BISCOCHO, Jan Gilbert SIEDLECKI, Patrick DUNN, Tanner James LOWE, Christie Ane Psychology Psychology Kinesiology HILL, Katrina Rose MACLAM, Kenneth BOND, Taylor TRODD, Kailey April KANDASAMY, Varathaluxmy Psychology Kinesiology Psychology KEYES, Chelsey Lynea *MALANYCH, Sierra-Dawn Carmel *BROWN, Katrina Edna Rose Psychology MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK LANTEIGNE, Michelle Psychology and Gerontology *CAMPBELL, Stephanie KAKEGAMIC, Rachel LI, Kwai To Michael *MALINOSKI, Veronica Psychology and Women’s Studies Gerontology LANDON, Andrew J MCEACHERN, Katelyn *MCINTYRE, Kevin James *CARLETON-SHUBAT, Morgan LEHTO, Olivia Lauren Niemi NOYLE, Corine Elizabeth Psychology Psychology PEEVER, Jenny ODUAH, Obianuju NICHOLL, Farrah Michelle Lyn CHICORLI, Rebecca Rose Psychology PERRAULT, Savannah OLIVIER, Sharon Ashley Psychology Specialization in Gerontology *OYAKAWA, Ali DOLISKA, Rachel Ann PILON, April Joy Psychology ROBINSON, Jennifer Marie Psychology SALOMON, Kristina Nicole FENNELL, Chelsea Brittney SAPKOTA, Tila Ram *PALMER, Maggie SEREDA, Nicole Psychology Psychology SEABROOK, Kim Anne YORK, Kelsey Marie *PATTERSON, Sean *FLEMING, Kathleen Nicole SMIT, Joanne Margaret Political Science Psychology HONOURS BACHELOR TONEGUZZI, Kaitlyn Sandra ROBINSON, Lara Ann FOSTER, Makeeba OF ARTS Psychology WHITE, Jennifer Joy Psychology Specialization in Women’s Studies *ANKNEY, Mikaela Beth ROSSI, Julian David HAMMERTON, Jennifer Ashley Psychology Psychology Psychology GRADUATE DIPLOMA *BOLES, Kara-Lynn *ROUTHIER, Kristy Jane *HELLWIG, Samantha Margaret IN PROFESSIONAL Psychology Specialized Honours Psychology Psychology KINESIOLOGY BURKE, Eloise SANDRIN, Stacey HILL, Kyle Brendan ANGEES, Pamela Marie Psychology Psychology Psychology BROWN, Dylan Geoffrey *CARROLL, Heather SPICER, Sierra Paige HODGES, Marley Psychology Psychology Psychology BUTLER, Chloe Liane *CASSANO, Mary Elisa STEVENSON, Sage HOGAN, Dawna CARLI, Amber May Psychology Specialized Honours Psychology Psychology GIARDINO, Lucas Anthony CHRISTIAN, Jade *STREUTKER, Allison Marie HOGAN, Travis GIBSON-WILKE, Cody Psychology Psychology Psychology GUENETTE, Jason Ryan *DOYLE, Liam Alexander *WATSON, Lise HOLBIK, Alisha Psychology Psychology Gerontology KUZMICH, Margaret Jean CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University *HORGAN, Thomas HONOURS BACHELOR OF SEEPAULSING, Julia *ARUEYINGHO, Eyitemi Tracy Psychology KINESIOLOGY *SLOAN, Michael Charbel BACKX, Kristen Lyn HUANG, Weijin AMORIM, Kathy Michelle SMEE, Kane MacKenzie BEECKEN, Bradley James Psychology *ANTON, Tyler TEAGUE, Phebe Mareka *BEECKEN, Breanna Julie IGNACIO, Monica Patrice Psychology *ARPIN, Skylar Paige *TOKAR, Chace BELL, Faith JOHNSTON, Madison Beverly BELL, Jennifer Nicole Lauren TSILKAS, Magdalena BELL, Stephanie Erin Psychology BURKE, Jared Patrick WALL, Patrick William *BELLUZ, Tanis Lynn KAJORINNE, Arianna Marie *CALLEWAERT, Richard Troy WEBBER, Joshua Kenneth *BENINGER, Joleen Psychology *CARTER, Sean WHITNEY, Tayler Clara BERGAGNINI, Kayla Anna-Marie KASSAMALI, Naim Psychology *CLARK, Stevie-Anne *WILCOTT, Calisha *BISSONNETTE, Marie Katherine *KRAMER, Linda Suzanne CURTIS, Jaimee Paige WINTONEAK, Devon Lyndon BLAQUIERE, Rebecca Psychology DISALVO, Peter Joseph WOOD, Jenna Sabrina BLUCHIER, Valerie Tyra *KUCHTA, Kylee DUGUAY, Amy Louise BOIS, Danielle Nella Psychology HONOURS BACHELOR OF LOUCKS, Emily FROLICK, Kristina Marie SCIENCE BOIVIN, Ryleigh Karen Psychology GARNER, Cory Allan BONELL, Bronte Jessica-Lee *BRUNKLAUS, Hannah MARSHALL-STANCHUK, Sawyer *GAUTHIER, Michael-Keegan Psychology BOON, Brittany Gerontology GUIDRY, Kaitlynn CRAIG, Aaron BOURDIGNON, Megan MINA, Courtney Psychology Gerontology HARRISON, Kara-Lyn Ruth BOYD, Alexandra Anne CRNKOVIC, Kathleen HENDRIX, Laura Eileen *OINONEN, Meaghan Nicole Psychology *BRAUN, Kassandra Psychology HOCKEY, Krista Heather *KOZIK, Jewel Maria BROUWER, Emmalie Katherine OLDFIELD, Nicolette *HOFFMAN, Katharine Elizabeth Psychology *BURGESS, Kristin Psychology Co-Operative Option *MOORE, Jessica Joan *CACCAMO, Brett Joseph ONDORO, Christine HORGAN, Kyle Patrick Psychology Specialized Honours Gerontology *CAVAR, Julia Courtney HURRELL, Meagan Catherine MOUSSEAU, Leah Corinne ONDORO, Stephen Psychology COADY, Mary Isabel Gerontology *LAWSON, Jody Trevor *PRENGER, Margaret Tina Marie COOK, Miriam Colleen *LAZOR, Janelle Bernadette OSMULSKI, Jerry-Ignatius Psychology Specialized Honours CORNELL, Andrea Lynn Psychology LEWIS, Sean Patrick TREVISANUTTO, Kelly Ann CROMARTY, Janet Heather Love PETROVIC, Hannah Marie B LINDSAY, Sarah Elizabeth Psychology Psychology CUMMING, Taylor Alex LOPEZ, Sydney Emily *VERNON, Kim PUTHOOR, Jeffrey Joseph Psychology CURRIE, Lauren Jayne Psychology *LOTSIOS, Felicia Bonnie *ZUGIC, Kaitlyn Elizabeth DECONTIE, Brianna *LOWE, Christie Ane QUARRELL, Mason Andrew Psychology Specialized Honours DENNIS, Jerilee Psychology MACHADO, Mario Junior Teodoro BACHELOR OF SCIENCE *DERMOTT, Calandra SKY, Reine Elizabeth *MAKRIDES, George Psychology DESJARDINS, Alexa Marie Denise *MCCALL, Logan Robert Basil *OTTERMAN, Helen SMITH, David Psychology *DESMOULIN, Aprilmarie M *MELILLO, Jodi Gerontology DESROCHES, Anneli Jeanne BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STOOT, Rachel Eden OLSZEWSKI, Owen James NURSING *DIEU, Kimberly Gerontology PELLIZZARI, Katelyn Caroline *DOUGAN, Victoria TINKLER, Drue PERRIER, Karly Marie AAVIKU, Autumn Emily Psychology DOVE, Kristen Catherine *PIKE, Christopher David ADADE, Bridgit VAUGHAN, Madison Alexandria DOWDELL, Melissa POULIN, Alyssa Carole AKAU, Yar Machar Psychology *DUMONSKI, Carter Jonathan *PUDAS, Alexander ALBLAS, Lydia WOODLEY, Kassandra Lindsay *FERGUSON, Sara Camille ANDERSON, Ashley Eileen PULLIA, Peter Anthony Marie-J Psychology ANDREWS, Martianna REID, Alexandra Katherine FIDDLER, Brittney Delrose Paisley ZYLA, Kaylie Rae ANTTONEN, Joshua Cole Gerontology RICKETTS, August-Victoria *FISCHER, Stephanie RYBAK, Tyson Randall

* First Class Standing

18 FLETT, Krysten Davey LOEPPKY, Rae-Ann *SQUISSATO, Alyssa *CROWE, Samantha Concentration in Indigenous FREEMAN-WROLSTAD, Beth *LONG, Karlie Kelsie *STAMLER, Kendall James Learning Marie *LOVELY, Alexander STEFANATO, Monica Bailey *DAWYDENKO, Kristen Sarah *GERBER, Emily G LOVIS, Grace Ann *STEPHENSON, Kayla Marie DESMOULIN, Jodi GOERZEN, Aaron MAKINEN, Monika STRAND, John *DROHAN, Maria Margaret GOMEZ, Angela Mabel Sylvia MARKS, Sarah Jane Sidney *STRATH, Kyra *FLANAGAN, Quinlyn Kathleen *GOULD, Cassandra Lynn *MARTIN, Alannah STROM, Jalena *FORTIN, Matthew Armstrong GRACIAS, Kevin MARTIN, Amber *STUART, Allyson Mary Lynn *FRITSCH, Lisa GREENWOOD, Tanya Lee MCDONALD, Jacob Patrick SZEWCZYK, Katarzyna *HUTTEN, Janelle *GRIFFITH, Elizabeth Marnie MCEACHERN, Jarett TESAREK, Jessica Anne *JOHNSON, Kanisha *MCKITRICK, Shannon Molly TODOSICHUK, Karli Nicole *GUILLET, Nakita Pearl *KERNS, Kathryn-Anne Evelyn *MIEDEMA, Victoria Christie Rose *VAN KANNEL, Megan Paige Concentration in Indigenous HALL, Taylor Dorothy Constance Learning MOORE, Danielle Nicole VELTRI, Carly Marie *HAMM, Camille Justine *LARSON, Shayna Beth *MOORE, Sarah Allison VEREECKEN, Sasha HANSEN, MacKenzie Selway *LEHTO, Jordan Michael Niemi Bjorg *MOORE, Stephen VITHYANANTHAN, Amutha *LEONARD, Gabrielle Frances HEEREMA, Emmalyn Jade MORANCY, MacKenzie Lynn *VOELL, Mitchell John Borner *HETTINGER, Robert *MORGENSTERN, Tashina Rose *WALKER, Courtney Victoria *LEPAGE, Angeline Nathalie Marie HORVATH, Shania Lynn MUBITA, Gillian C WALKER, Marly Tanya *LONG, Camille Francine ILORI, Ireti-Ayo *MUTCH, Alanna Robin *WARDAK, Nasima *MILLER, Hannah M *INGRAM, Meagan NEMEC-BAKK, Amanda Rose WARYWODA, Larissa MITCHELL, Emily Adele ISERHOFF, Amy Marie *NERI, Cassandra WATCHORN, Taylor Ann *MOORE, Kristine Toini *IWANONKIW, Alyssa May *OKANSKI, Warren *WELDEGEBRIEL, Feruz Neguse MORSE, Molly *JACOBSON, Michael PAGE, Madison Anne WHISTLE, Alyshia *MUELLER, April Lynn KAJORINNE, Jennifer Carol PANIAGUA, Rocio Alondra WHITCOMBE, Travis NEMEC, Matthew KAKEKAGUMICK, April Amanda *PARENTEAU, Michaela Lauren WIGLE, Aaron William *NEUERT, Carolyn KANDASAMY, Kawthra PARKER-BATES, Samantha WILSON, Kathleen *NEWELL, Victoria Elizabeth KENNEDY, Rebecca *PHUNG, Jessica Marie WILSON, Megan NOBIS, Cheyenne Raymond *KOSTELECKY, Dana Clara Irene *PILLIPOW, Rebecca WINTLE, Martina Shiree Benjami Concentration in Indigenous KOURY, Terri-Lynn PREVOST, Shannon WRIGHT, Jessica Dawne Learning KOWALSKI, Megan Alyssa PULLAN, Marquise Kyana-Kaurin WYER, Gabrielle *NYSTROM, Raeann KULCHYSKI, Kristyn Lillia QUARCOOPOME, Anita YEBOAH, Patricia A *ONGARO, Kimberly Elizabeth KYEI-POKU, Nana Ama RIZZUTO, Courtney ZEMETRO, Alexandra PLAYNE, Jordyn LAING, Emily Susan ROBERTS, Sheila Dawn HONOURS BACHELOR OF *POLK, Ellyn *LAM, Mimi ROGERS, Rhianna Dawn SOCIAL WORK ROSSI, Alexandra *LAUZON, Michelle Edan *ROSS, Alison Jane *ALBANESE, Alessandra Lisa *SCHUTTE, Kristen Joy LAVOIE, Kirstin Aleksandra *ROUSSEL, Rachelle Rita-Lynn *ALDERTON, Zachary Patrick *SCOCCHIA, Tia Joyce LAWAL, Mistura Olamide SALDANHA, Chanelle *ANKNEY, Emma Grace *SCOTT, Emily LEBLANC, Mitchell SCHOALES, Laurel Anne *AYOUB, Margo M TANYI, Patrick LENZ, Jordan Brittany Jean SCOTT, Kelly Claire *BANNON, Jessica *TAYLOR, Carleigh Lisa LEPERE, Andi Christine *SEARGEANT, Olivia BELLAVANCE, Erin *THOMPSON, Olivia LINDO, Zhane Carissa *SEREDA, Jaret BENHAM, Melanie Jayne *VANNIEUWENHUIZEN, Liesha *LINDQUIST, Kylie Marie SHAW, Georgie Katie Lynne Marian BROWN, Caitlin Alexandra Gouliquer LITTLE, Keegan WARD, Michelle *BUSHBY, Reegan Lynn SINCLAIR, Heather Anne LOBO, Miguel *WOLICKI, Agatha *COONEY, Melanie Christine SONEGO, Justin Joseph CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 2pm ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas to be conferred: Faculty of Education, Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

Prelude Ms. Hannah Tabachak

Processional – Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar Dr. Darlene Chepil Reid, Mrs. Rebecca Krawczuk, Ms. Patricia Lindsey, Mr. Joseph Petch, Mr. Kevin Holloway

The audience is asked to stand as the Academic Procession enters

O Canada Mr. Robert Perrier

Invocation Sister Alice Greer, Lakehead University Chaplain

The Chancellor Chancellor Lyn McLeod “I hereby declare this Convocation open.”

Introduction of the Platform Party Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

President’s Address Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

Introduction of Honorary Degree Candidate Dr. Bonnie Patterson, Honorary Degree Recipient, Doctor of Commerce, Professor Emeritus, Business

Conferring of Honorary Degree Chancellor Lyn McLeod Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

Convocation Address Dr. Sheldon Levy

Conferring of the Title Fellow of the University Mr. David Tamblyn, Chair, Lakehead University Board of Governors

Message from the Class of 2018 Ms. Shelby Rooney

Musical Interlude Ms. Evelyn Davenport

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees and Diplomas, Dr. Rhonda Koster, Acting Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas and Medals/Awards & Humanities, Dr. Jennifier Roth, Acting Chair, Women’s Studies

Degrees and Diplomas Granted in Absentia Ms. Andrea Tarsitano, Associate Vice-Provost Enrolment & Registrar

Message from the Alumni Association Dr. Michel Beaulieu, President, Lakehead University Alumni Association

Chancellor’s Closing Convocation Chancellor Lyn McLeod “I hereby declare this Convocation closed.”

Recessional Ms. PhebeAnn Wolframe-Smith

The audience is asked to kindly wait until the graduates have exited the Auditorium.

20 FACULTY OF DUFFY, Jenny MEDEIROS, Amanda Marie BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Education for Change Education for Change EDUCATION – TWO YEAR Specialization in Environmental Specialization in Social Justice PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Sustainability Education Education DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY ENGLISH, Catherine Jennifer MIYAKAWA, Muga BUSHBY, Brittany CZANK, James Mathew Education for Change Educational Studies *CHAPMAN, Kalynn Alexandria Educational Studies Specialization in Social Justice MOORE, Spencer Anthony Dissertation: People in Discursive Education CHARD, Aidan Spaces: Entry-Level Humanities Educational Studies FERGUSON, Jill Catherine COLLUM, Jordelle Catherine Education for Non-Traditional NAREL, Justine Educational Studies Adult Learners Educational Studies CORLEY, Sarah Elizabeth FOWLER, Lucy Helen OSKINEEGISH, Melissa Sue O’REILLY, Matthew Jordan *COSTA, Marcy Nicole Education for Change Educational Studies Education for Change Specialization in Indigenous COTTOM, Jordan Dissertation: The Role of Specialization in Social Justice Education Self-Reflective Practices in an Education GREEN, Alicia Nicole ‘Aboriginal Education’ course in GAVRILOV, Olga O’REILLY, Patrick John *HUGGINS, Danielle Frances Teacher Education Educational Studies Educational Studies *KIRKEY, Christine Mary PATHAK, Laxmi Prasad GILLIS, Chelsea Erin PADOVESE, Charlene Lorraine Educational Studies Education for Change LESNICZUK, Emilia Dissertation: Opportunities for Educational Studies Specialization in Social Justice LOBREAU, Halle Reid Character Development in Multi- Education PARK, Jessie Marie Cultural Settings Education for Change *MALIK, Imran GRICE, Eric Ronald Specialization in Indigenous POTVIN, Leigh Catherine Educational Studies *MATHERS, Samantha Nicole Educational Studies Education GRICE, James *MULZER, Theresa Isabelle Specialization in Social/Cultural/ ROMANO, Gemma Educational Studies Christine Political Contexts Education for Change Dissertation: More than Pink Shirts HARTMAN, Matthew Richard Specialization in Environmental NADON, Jayme and Posters: Beyond the Limits of Education for Change Sustainability Education *NEEDHAM, Rosemarie Anti-Homophobia Education Specialization in Environmental SHASKY, Wade John Sustainability Education PARKING, Alyssa Christine REDFERN PUCCI, Antonio N M Educational Studies Educational Studies HEAPS, Anna Katherine ROTI, Andrew STARCEVIC, Matthew Dissertation: The Consumed Educational Studies University: Probing Neoliberalism Educational Studies SAYNOR, Marnix JANIEC, Alicia Alexandra in Higher Education VILLANUEVA-GRUSZECKA, *SCOTT, Neil Educational Studies Krystyna Monica SILLMAN, Justin MASTER OF EDUCATION KAUR, Karninder Education for Change Educational Studies Specialization in Social Justice *SLAMAN, Lisa Rose ARMSTRONG, Angela Specialization in Gerontology Education *SLOAN, Adrianna Elizabeth Educational Studies Specialization in Women’s Studies LEE, Devon Eva *SMELT, Nikila Kathleen BALABUCK, Jonathan Robert Education for Change WIEBE, Amanda Kathleen Educational Studies Specialization in Environmental Education for Change TOWLE, Adam Sustainability Education Specialization in Social Justice BHATIA, Pujaa *VALLEY, Matthew Brennon Education Educational Studies LI, Zhuoqiao *VAN LAREN, Alexa Jean BJORKLUND, Ashley Marie Educational Studies WITT, Daniel Educational Studies Educational Studies LIU, Chang BACHELOR OF EDUCATION BOULET, Alexander Andrew Yvon Education for Change YOUNG, Thomas Adam CONCURRENT WITH Educational Studies Specialization in Environmental Educational Studies FACULTY OF HEALTH AND Sustainability Education BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES CAO, Nguyet Thanh HONOURS BACHELOR Educational Studies LUNDGREN, Meagan Education for Change OF EDUCATION *ANKNEY, Mikaela Beth COCCIMIGLIO, Orlando Junior Specialization in Indigenous *KOISTINEN, Brooke Kallen DISALVO, Peter Joseph Educational Studies Education Laporte DOLISKA, Rachel Ann CORNTHWAITE, Brittany MACKENZIE, Megan Alexandria Indigenous Teacher Education Educational Studies Educational Studies FROLICK, Kristina Marie RICHARDSON, Gabrielle Specialization in Gerontology Specialization in Women’s Studies Indigenous Teacher Education HENDRIX, Laura Eileen DEWAR, Mark Andrew MADIK, Tijana WESLEY, Lara Lee HILL, Samantha Marie Education for Change Educational Studies Specialization in Indigenous Indigenous Teacher Education HOCKEY, Krista Heather Education MCMULLIN, Amber Education for Change HUANG, Weijin DOAN, Marisa Kathleen Specialization in Environmental *IGNACIO, Monica Patrice Educational Studies Sustainability Education

* First Class Standing CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University *JAMIESON, Madison COOKE, Clare Aileen WILKINSON-COCKS, Scout RAHMAN, Md Shafiqur Annara Biotechnology JOHNSTON, Madison Beverly COSGROVE, Alexandra Dissertation: Bioconversion of *WILLIAMS, Emma Irene Ann *KELLAR, Kennedy CRIPPS, Ashley Crude Glycerol to Biofuels and WINTERMUTE, Kate Jaclyn Value-added Bioproducts NICHOLL, Farrah Michelle Lyn CZICH, Sofia T *WOOD, Martin William-Ronald SEMENIUK, Oleksii OLDFIELD, Nicolette D’AMOURS, Casandra Eleanor Chemistry and Materials Science Jeanne PETROVIC, Hannah Marie B INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE Dissertation: Lead Oxide (PbO) for *D’ESTERRE, Laurenne Barbara Direct Conversion Detectors *SMEE, Kane MacKenzie INSTRUCTORS’ DIPLOMA *DE SOMMER-DENNIS, Emilee UPRETY, Bijaya Kumar JONES, Jason TSILKAS, Magdalena Biotechnology GAULD, Tai VAUGHAN, Madison Alexandria *JOURDAIN, Carol Darlene Dissertation: Conversion of Crude GIESBRECHT-WILCOX, Melissa Glycerol from the Biodiesel *WEHRLE, Krystal Ann KRASAUSKAS, Dorothy Tayler Industry to Valve added Products *WHITNEY, Tayler Clara *NEEKAN, Dorothy Ann GILLIES, Brittney VALIUNAS, Jonas Kestutis *WINTONEAK, Devon Lyndon *STEWART, Laurie Ann Mary Chemistry and Materials Science GRUNER, Keaton Cameron Dissertation: Fiber Laser System Dagenais WOOD, Jenna Sabrina FACULTY OF for the Detection of Trace Gas HOEY, Kelly Karen BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE AND MASTER OF ARTS CONCURRENT WITH *HRON, Janelle ENVIRONMENTAL FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND *JOSEPH, Rachael K STUDIES CHEN, Xiaohui ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Economics KAPUSH, Shannon Elizabeth DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY HU, Yingjie *BALDIN, Jerika Shelby *KASSTAN, Shannon May Elaine ADHIKARI, Bal Ram Economics *CARLISLE, Nigel Cameron Biotechnology KENNEDY, Joel Thomas LIU, Chuqiao Dissertation: Nanomaterials Based *JAREMY, Jessica Nicole Economics KOSIK, Samantha Faye Electrochemical Approaches *MCLAUGHLIN, Tyler Russell LEE-MITCHELL, Nicole Jessica for Biosensing and Bacterial SILAS, Joseph Ikechukwu Disinfection Economics PAVLETIC, Robert Anthony LEGG, Melissa Lyne ALHAZMI, Alaa Ali Q. SHEN, Mingzhe *PENNER, Brock David *LINDQUIST, Laura Kerri Biotechnology Economics Dissertation: Exploration of SANDERSON, Kiaya Marie LINDSAY, Joshua Daniel TO, Huyen Ly Inflammasomes as Targets Economics SHARP, Austin David Glenford *LOZENSKI, David for Therapy of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection UGYEN, Ugyen SUTHERLAND, Colin Hillyear MALLYON, Nathan Marc Economics AMIRI, Mona *TUCKER, Kaeleigh Ann Alice MAUNULA, Alyssa Chemistry & Materials Science WAKAMA, Tamunoseipiriala *VENNELL, Brandon Micheal *MONTEITH, Megan Nicole Dissertation: Fabrication, Economics Characterization and *ZYTARUK, Christopher William *MORTSON, Carrie Lee WANG, Guan Electrochemical Studies of Nickel Economics BACHELOR OF EDUCATION O’REILLY, Meagan Elizabeth and Nickel-based Materials WU, Wanyi CONCURRENT WITH PALMER, Rebecca Jeanne BUBON, Oleksandr Economics FACULTY OF SOCIAL Chemistry and Materials Science PICKERING, Cameron Jae SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Dissertation: Solid-State Detectors YU, Jianyi READY, Paige for Advanced Breast Imaging Economics ACETI, Jessica Lynn SANTIN, Kyra HASAN, Agha YU, Lijin *ADAMS, Kailey Alison Helenna Biotechnology Economics *SCHUTTE, Valerie Rose Dissertation: Lignin-based AINSWORTH, Taylor William ZHANG, Chunmei SENSENSTEIN, Graham Josef Flocculant and Dispersant for Economics *BEAUCAGE, Matthew Wastewater Treatment *SHERWIN, Breanne Michelle BECHARD, Gage Cleo HOSSAIN, Md Nur MASTER OF *SLACK, Sarah Elizabeth Chemistry and Materials Science BENTLEY, Thomas Benjamin ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES - SUTCH, Karter Mark Jozef Dissertation: Electrochemical NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTS *BLACK, Morgan Reduction of Carbon Dioxide on VERARDO, Dillon Cody Nanostructured Catalysts AND CULTURES *BORGATTI, Michael *VESCIO, Brittany Margherita KHEDRI, Sahar BAIDOC, Robert BRAJER, Melissa Elizabeth *VILLANUEVA, Ericka Andrea Biotechnology KAMCKEY, Jessica Grace *BURR, Austin Kenneth Dissertation: Kinetic and *VISSERS, Joshua Thermodynamic Studies on MCEVOY, Christopher COLLINS, Jacob William WADAS, Francesca Sylvia Pyrolysis of Waste HDPE Polymers STOLZ, Williams COMEAU, Alyssa Nicole WALSH, Peter Francis Berkeley SURETTE, Jennifer Rebecca COMPTON, Madeline Jane VICKRUCK, Cory Richard James * First Class Standing

22 MASTER OF SCIENCE KARASYUK, Pavlo HONOURS BACHELOR OF Physics BACHELOR OF ARTS ENVIRONMENTAL ALHAMMAD, Alaa KIRK, Stefanie Erin STUDIES – 4 YEAR Biology *BIRCH, Kira Nerisse Biology ALHARTHI, Smerah Anthropology CURAN, Connor Gordon Michael LETWIN, Lyndon Steve Chemistry CARLISLE, Nigel Cameron Geology Biology ALHAZMI, Hanin Geography SANDERSON, Kiaya Marie MCCLYMONT, Anastasia Biology COWELL, Natalie Jean Geography Biology ALMUHAREF, Iman Geography HONOURS BACHELOR MESBAH, Seyed Sadra Biology ERUA, Osekhuemen Jonathan OF SCIENCE Computer Science Economics ALMUTAIRI, Bander Co-Operative Option ABBASVALI, Najmeh Computer Science FURLOTTE, Emily Ann Applied Bio-Molecular Science MOORE, Courtney Taylor Anthropology ALNAKHLI, Narjes Abdullah H Chemistry *ALEXANDER, Kathlyn Computer Science *LEATHERDALE, Kevin William Biology MURUGANANTHAM, Naveen Economics and Political Science ALQUWAYZ, Dimah Abdulaziz N Computer Science *ANTHES, Christina Margaret Computer Science Co-Operative Option *POULTER, Wilson Robert Peter Applied Life Sciences Mathematics ALRADDADI, Latifah NIKKILA, Douglas Allan *BALDIN, Jerika Shelby Computer Science Geology *TOWLE, Curtis Michael Mathematics Geography ALSAYAHAN, Fatimah NWANKWO, Gilbert Emeka BEARDY, Ethan Alexander Biology Computer Science ZIELINSKI, Aneta Geology Co-Operative Option ALWADANI, Norah Anthropology *BEL, Nicholas James Chemistry O’BRIEN, Sean Francis Applied Bio-Molecular Science Geology BACHELOR OF ARTS ALZAHRANI, Emad BERNREITER, Tamara Sophie Chemistry PATIL, Ameya Balvant *ANTTONEN, John Mark Anthropology Computer Science Economics BAVDHANKAR, Abhijit Dilip BIELSKI, Paul Joshua Computer Science QURESHI, Muhammad Owais *BRADICA, Jacqueline Nicole Water Resource Science Computer Science Anthropology BAWAJIH, Ahmad Abdulla a *BRIMMELL, Aaron Mark Computer Science REMMELGAS, Lynn Andrea DE LUGT, David Gerardus Chemistry Biology Geography BOYLE, Joseph Peter Burdette BROWN, Allison Victoria Biology SHAH, Nilkumar DICKIE, Grant M Biology Computer Science Geography DEOL, Ramanpreet Kaur BURKE, Nicholas Co-Operative Option Computer Science FULLER, Corben Elliott Mathematics SHENOY, Rekha Ramesh Geography EADE, Statton Frederick CAMPBELL, Dana Elizabeth Maria Computer Science Biology *GROULX, Emily Geology Co-Operative Option Mathematics FAISAL, Maysun Jamil CANNON-WILVERT, Jacqueline STEPHEN, Loveena Lucia Computer Science LEAKER, Matthew James Susan Computer Science Co-Operative Option Geography Anthropology Co-Operative Option FLIGG, Cassandra Ellen MARINOFF, Noel Zachary *CHEN, Fei TA, Mai Thi Hoang Biology Geography Computer Science Computer Science FLIGG, Nathan William Co-Operative Option RESTON, Ian David COVELLO, Connor Nevada Biology Geography Chemistry THAKER, Dhrumit Girishkumar GELINAS, Brigitte Computer Science RUDAHIGAN, Emma Rosalie *CUMMINGS, Nancy Geology Geography Applied Bio-Molecular Science THAKKAR, Jigar Bhupendrakumar GORIGE, Sai Kumar Computer Science SHARP, Austin David Glenford *CZIPF, Jacklyn Victoria Computer Science Geography Biology TREVISANUTTO, Joshua Ottorino Co-Operative Option Physics SWAN, Jillian Joy *DAVIDSON, Melissa Marie HASSAN, Tanvir Mathematics Biology UPADHYAY, Sapan Vikas Computer Science Computer Science *DEMCHUK, Halle Co-Operative Option HONOURS BACHELOR OF Co-Operative Option Biology HAYHURST, Lauren ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE VILLA, Peter DOERING, Jenna Renee Joan Biology Biology *LEALE, Carina Biology JOSHI, Harsh Maheshkumar Earth Science WU, Lang DOUGLAS, Jade Emily Summer Computer Science Computer Science Biology KANSAGRA, Dhavalkumar *FELLER, Jason Computer Science Biology CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University GRABA, Andrew David MCLAUGHLIN, Tyler Russell MIRANDA, Jordan Joseph STARR, Sam Geology Biology Chemistry Mathematics GRECO, Matthew Martin MICHANO, Amanda Rose Ann MOORE, Maxwell Joseph STRANDBERG, Lilian Helena Geology Applied Bio-Molecular Science Biology Biology GROCHOWSKI, Nicole Michelle NICHOLS, Alexa Nicole PAVLETIC, Robert Anthony SUTHERLAND, Colin Hillyear Biology Biology and Chemistry Chemistry Physics GROF, Madison NYGARD, Dallas BACHELOR OF SCIENCE TA, John Biology and Chemistry Bioinformatics Computer Science APPOH, Lydia Taiba HIETALA, Jeremy Robert *OJALA, Teegan Laura Biology TUCKER, Kaeleigh Ann Alice Geology Geology Mathematics ARMSTRONG, Ross Evan JAREMY, Jessica Nicole *OTTERMAN, Helen General Program *WHIPP, Paul David Chemistry Biology Natural Science BAZALUK, Breanne *JEDEMANN, Andrew Thomas PEDERSEN, Andrew Paul Biology YOSHIDA, Nicholas Geology Anthropology Geography BEITZ, Elora Gloria JURCIK, Natalie *PRETE, Braedan Robert Joseph Natural Science Applied Life Sciences Chemistry FACULTY OF SOCIAL BOIVIN, Maya SCIENCES AND KABILLAWAT, Chayanit *PUN, Kyla Jacqueline Natural Science Applied Bio-Molecular Science Biology with Concentration in HUMANITIES Animal Sciences *DEMOREST, William Cole KAWEI, Zebedee Hal Natural Science MASTER OF ARTS Anthropology RAMSAY, Brittany Jean Marguerite Geology DORAN, Jacob Gaelen AL DOSSARY, Maha Daij *KENT, Abigale Elizabeth General Program History Applied Bio-Molecular Science *ROBINSON, Kyle Computer Science *DUBINSKY, Samuel ASANTE KROBEA, Samuel KERELIUK, Jonathan Gregory General Program Welbeck Biology SETALA, Kristen Andrea Sociology Biology ERIKSON, Victoria Kirsten *KILLINS, Spencer George General Program BAUER, Kira Sydney Geology *SHCHEPANIK, Hailey Nicole English Biology *FABIANO, Nicholas *KOPANSKI, Ashlyn E General Program CORDEIRO, Brandon Joseph Chemistry *SPIVAK, Kirsten Jessie Margaret History Biology GOBLE, Matthew Jesse LACHAINE-ROBERTSON, Emilio Geography CUMMINE, Riley William James Craig STILES, Justin Theodore English Biology and Chemistry Physics KIVI, Daniel Kenneth Computer Science CUNNINGHAM, Tyler George *LAMB, Krista Jenny *SUFFAK, Mark William Social Justice Studies Applied Bio-Molecular Science Physics LONG, William Computer Science FINGLER, Ryley Alexandra LEMONIUS-WALKER, Sierra *TAKALO, Montana Rae English Yasmine Applied Bio-Molecular Science MARINIS, Panteli Alexander Anthropology Computer Science GAUDREAU, Kyle TILBURY, Emily Margaret History LEWINSKY, Michael Donald Biology with Concentration in O’HANDLEY, Sarah Geology Biodiversity and Conservation Biology GREEN, Kaitlin Ann History *LINKLATER, Andrew James VENERUZ, Dominique Victoria *PENNER, Brock David Biology and Chemistry Geology Geography HANSEN, Tuija Kristen Social Justice Studies *LIU, Ssi Chiang Shane VENNELL, Brandon Micheal PRODANYK, Monica Laura Computer Science Biology and Chemistry Earth Science JACQUES, Sarah Anne English LUFT, Peter William VOTH, Riley Alexa Lynne QUICK, Mathew Kenneth Computer Science Applied Bio-Molecular Science Earth Science JOHNS, Jenna Nicole Co-Operative Option Social Justice Studies *ZAMOJSKI, Sydney Anne QUIRK, Tyler *LUU, Brandon Roger Applied Bio-Molecular Science General Program JOHNSEN, Greg Chemistry History *ZYTARUK, Christopher William ROONEY, Taylor Sage *MACKERETH, Rachel Laurann Biology General Program KARSCHTI, Samantha Lee Biology Social Justice Studies *SAWIAK, Alanah *MANUEL, Drew BACHELOR OF General Program KELTAMAKI, Esa Biology SCIENCE - 4 YEAR English SCHROBILGEN, Nicolas Armand *MARCHAND, Alison CHURCHLEY, Jeffrey Herbert KIRKER, Jenna Lynn Biology and Chemistry Geology General Program History MARTIN, Paulina Maria Jennifer IVES-RUYTER, Michael Blair SMITH, Erin Isabelle KITTMER, Catelyn Elizabeth Biology and Chemistry Geology Natural Science History

* First Class Standing

24 RAYNARD, Kelsey Ann CARELLA, Candace Leigh LEE-MITCHELL, Nicole Jessica THOMPSON, Jacob English English and History History Philosophy and Political Science RIZZO, Sofia Saveria *CHING-JOHNSON, Leah LINDQUIST, Laura Kerri TREVISAN, Alexis Lydia Sociology Political Science English Music SAJID, Ayesha CIPONI, Madison Haley *LORENOWICH, Sarah Elizabeth *VESCIO, Brittany Margherita English Political Science (Pre-Law) English French SHEPPARD, Jonathan CLARK, R. Charisse *LOZENSKI, David VILLANUEVA, Ericka Andrea History Sociology English French SIMKO, Stephanie Ann COSGROVE, Alexandra *MALAKOFF, Shelby WADAS, Francesca Sylvia Social Justice Studies French Political Science (Pre-Law) Music SUGGASHIE, Cheryl *CURRIE, Justin Hugh Stewart MONTEITH, Megan Nicole WALSH, Peter Francis Berkeley Social Justice Studies Philosophy Sociology History TASTEK, Dogan *CUSICK, Jesse Shawn Paul *MORTFIELD, Geena Coleen WICK, Celine Genevieve History History and Political Science Political Science Political Science TEO, Christopher *DAVIES, Rachel MORTSON, Carrie Lee WILKINSON-COCKS, Scout English Women’s Studies English Annara English TUSTIAN, Katherine DAWSON, Anneke Heidi *NORDLUND, Sabrina History Philosophy History *WILLIAMS, Emma Irene Ann History WAHAB, Abdul DELORENZI, Peter John O’REILLY, Meagan Elizabeth English History English and History *WOOD, Megan Rose Political Science WHATLEY, Carolyn Dawn *GAROFALO, Elizabeth Rose OLIVER, Cameron Thomas Social Justice Studies English Political Science WYANT, Megan Anne Marie History and Political Science YOUNG, Susan Kimberlee GIESBRECHT-WILCOX, Melissa OLIVER, Megan Margaret History Tayler History English BACHELOR OF ZHANG, Yiqiao *PICKERING, Cameron Jae ARTS – 4 YEAR Sociology GILLIES, Brittney Music French PEGG, Gillian Morag Ivy *POIRIER, Michael Landon English HONOURS HEAD, April Aimee Philosophy BACHELOR OF ARTS Indigenous Learning READY, Paige BACHELOR OF ARTS ADAMS, Kailey Alison Helenna HOEY, Kelly Karen English English English and History ACETI, Jessica Lynn *ROONEY, Shelby Marie French AGBO, Alex Kofi *HOUSE, Georgia Political Science Political Science (Pre-Law) Political Science (Pre-Law) *ALBANESE, Melanie Lynn SABO, Josephina English AINSWORTH, Taylor William *HRON, Janelle Political Science (Pre-Law) English English ALBU, Japheth SALATINO-MACH, Natasha Marie History ALEXANDER, Jayne *JOLLINEAU, Matthew Leo Ann History Lawrence Political Science (Pre-Law) ATATISE, Ashley History Political Science (Pre-Law) AUNGER, Emily SAUNDERS, Megan Cassidy Sociology JOSEPH, Rachael K History *BALDWIN-DESMARAIS, Yvonne Indigenous Learning Elsie BARNIM, Kristin Lee SCHROEDER, Robert Nicholas History Political Science (Pre-Law) KAMPELA, James Fernando Kade Brian History and Political Science Political Science BOND, Robert BEAUCAGE, Matthew Sociology English KAPUSH, Shannon Elizabeth *SCHUTTE, Valerie Rose English French *BORGATTI, Michael BECHARD, Gage Cleo History History KASSTAN, Shannon May Elaine SENSENSTEIN, Graham Josef English History BOUCHARD, Brittany BLACK, Morgan Indigenous Learning English KASTERN, Tannis C SHERWIN, Breanne Michelle Indigenous Learning French BOZICOVICH-ROWE, Julia *BOECKNER, McKenna James Veronica English *KENNEDY, Joel Thomas SMILEY, Rebecca Lynne Sociology Specialization in Writing History Political Science BRAJER, Melissa Elizabeth BRESOLIN, Breanna Rochelle KING, Kylie SOLOMON, Lexie English Political Science and Women’s Political Science (Pre-Law) Indigenous Learning Studies BRESETTE, Mitchell Lee KOPP, Amy STEWART, Donalea English *BURR, Austin Kenneth Political Science (Pre-Law) Political Science (Pre-Law) English *CALMWIND, Laura Sylvia *KOROSCIL, Julie Marie TAIT, Jordan Tammy Alexandra Indigenous Learning English History CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University

CARLSON, Amber Elise Cassandra HUTERER, Alexandra Mary STEWART, Alexandria Margaret CZICH, Sofia T General Program Political Science Sociology Specialization in Leadership CARTER, Marina Alyssa *JONES, Alexandra Shirley STURCH, Sara D’ESTERRE, Laurenne Barbara History Political Science (Pre-Law) General Program Specialization in Leadership CERRA, Janice Ann KAKEPETUM, Leona *TRAN, Marinda Thuymy DAL BELLO, Rachel Maria General Program Political Science General Program *DAVIES, Rachel CHAPMAN, Monica Geraldine KALLIATH, Swetha TURNER, Brendan Jacob *DEMOREST, William Cole General Program English Political Science ELEY, Kathlene COLLINS, Jacob William KONDRESKA, Darren Charles VERARDO, Dillon Cody Specialization in Tourism French General Program French FLYNN, Jamie Scott COMEAU, Alyssa Nicole KOSIK, Samantha Faye VERARDO, Irina English Sociology English *FULLER, Corben Elliott COMPTON, Madeline Jane KWANDIBENS, Yvette Rose WDOWIAK, Vanessa GRUNER, Keaton Cameron English Indigenous Learning Philosophy Dagenais COOKE, Clare Aileen LALANDE, Connor Daniel *WEARN, Michael Skylar LALANDE, Connor Daniel English History Philosophy *LINDSAY, Joshua Daniel CRIPPS, Ashley *LANE, Arthur *WIGWAS, Bella Martha MALLYON, Nathan Marc English Philosophy General Program MAUNULA, Alyssa CURRIE, Jordan Paige LEGG, Melissa Lyne WINTERMUTE, Kate Jaclyn Specialization in Leadership English History Sociology MELLOR, Erin Elizabeth D’AMOURS, Casandra Eleanor LEVESQUE, Olivia YOUNG-BRIZARD, Helen Specialization in Parks Jeanne History Indigenous Learning French NELSON, Wesley William LINDSAY, Nadine Antoinette Mackenzie DROMBOLIS, Mark Alexander General Program HONOURS BACHELOR Political Science (Pre-Law) OF FINE ARTS PALMER, Rebecca Jeanne MAINVILLE, Angela Margaret DUBOIS, Julia Catherine Indigenous Learning BURNS, Robyn Elizabeth PATENAUDE, Stephen Sociology *MALAKOFF, Shelby *DE SOMMER-DENNIS, Emilee PHILLIPS, Kadri Mae ELEY, Kathlene Philosophy *EVANS, Blake Andrew History *RESTON, Ian David MANNELLA, Amanda Jennifer *FAYE, Robin Skya FIDDLER, Cynthia Political Science (Pre-Law) *RUDAHIGAN, Emma Rosalie Indigenous Learning *GERAGHTY, Rachel Dawn MATARUKA, Rutendo Valerie *SANTIN, Kyra FRANKS, Alyssa Rose Margaret Women’s Studies NORMAND, Bronte Kristina SEELEY, Katelynn Olive Women’s Studies MAUNULA, Mariah Rose VANDERLIND, Cheyanne Taylor STRONG, Adam FROWEN, Cameron Political Science English HONOURS BACHELOR SUTCH, Karter Mark Jozef MCGOWAN, Claudette Specialization in Tourism GAGNON, Douglas George A General Program OF MUSIC General Program VISSERS, Joshua MORRISON, Shana Rae *CARLETON-SHUBAT, Morgan GAULD, Tai Sociology *WHIPP, Paul David GUSE, Morgan Marie Sociology OLALEYE, Yetunde Rianat *WOOD, Martin William-Ronald *ONGARO, Amy Lyn *GERRARD, Deidra Linda General Program Specialization in Leadership History *ROUTHIER, Joel Rene OLATUNDE, Lateefah Ololade BACHELOR OF OUTDOOR GIBSON, Ryan Ruthven Political Science (Pre-Law) *THOLBERG, Annalise RECREATION - 4 YEAR Political Science (Pre-Law) PASCUZZO, Matthew GOODMAN, Jessica Lynn Political Science HONOURS BACHELOR ROBERTSON, Conner Alexander Indigenous Learning OF OUTDOOR RECREATION George ROININEN, Helen Diane GUITARD, Blake Alexander Political Science ANDREWS, Jordan Alexander SITGES, Francisco Philosophy James SCOTT, Joseph HART, Dylon Patrick General Program BELLMAN, Samuel John General Program SLACK, Sarah Elizabeth BENTLEY, Thomas Benjamin HILGERS, Catherine Jeanette English BOIVIN, Maya History SMITH, Addison Mae BROWN, Coburn HOWARTH, Eric Samuel Indigenous Learning History CIOCI, Michelle

* First Class Standing

26 MEDAL AND AWARD Recipients

MAJOR MEDALS

THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL Awarded to the graduate student who achieves the highest academic standing in a Master’s degree program Miao Yuan

THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S SILVER MEDAL Awarded to the highest-ranking full-time student in an Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Joseph Austin Silva

THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S COLLEGE BRONZE MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking full-time student in the graduating class of the Diploma Program Christopher Ivan Merritt

THE CHANCELLOR’S MEDAL Awarded to the highest-ranking part-time student in an undergraduate degree Melanie Lynn Albanese

THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MEDAL Awarded to the highest-ranking full-time student in the three year Bachelor’s degree Brock David Penner

DEAN’S MEDALS AND SCHOLAR AWARDS

THE DEAN BRAUN MEDAL FOR THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student in Business Administration Luke Alexander Stacey

THE DEAN’S SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Awarded to the graduating student with the highest standing in: Honours Bachelor of Commerce Azzam Ali Harakati Bachelor of Administration Dwight Dickinson

THE WILLIAM A. WEST MEDAL FOR THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION Awarded to the highest-ranking undergraduate graduating student in Education Emma Irene Ann Williams

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University THE WILLIAM A. WEST SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR EDUCATION Awarded to the graduating students with the highest standing in: Honours Bachelor of Education Brooke Kallen Laporte Koistinen Bachelor of Education (Intermediate-Senior) Kalynn Alexandria Chapman Bachelor of Education (Junior-Intermediate) Brittany Margherita Vescio Bachelor of Education (Primary-Junior) Christine Mary Kirkey Indigenous Language Instructors’ Diploma Laurie Ann Mary Stewart

THE WILLIAM A. WEST EDUCATION MEDAL Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student in: Master of Education Catherine Jennifer English PhD in Educational Studies Melissa Sue Oskineegish

THE DEAN BRAUN MEDAL FOR THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student in Engineering Kawalpreet Singh

THE DEAN’S SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR ENGINEERING Awarded to the graduating students in the Bachelor of Engineering program with the highest standing in: Chemical Engineering Kyle Eric Michael Watkins Civil Engineering Kevin Mack Barber Electrical Engineering Steven Kenneth Buchanan Mechanical Engineering Abdurahman Itani Software Engineering Gabriel John De Leon

THE DEAN’S MEDAL FOR THE FACULTY OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student in Health and Behavioural Sciences Dana Clara Irene Kostelecky

THE DEAN BRAUN SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR HEALTH AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES Awarded to the graduating student with the highest standing in: Health Sciences Stephanie Campbell Kinesiology Felicia Bonnie Lotsios Nursing Dana Clara Irene Kostelecky Social Work Gabrielle Frances Borner Leonard Psychology Margaret Tina Marie Prenger

THE DEAN’S MEDAL FOR THE BORA LASKIN FACULTY OF LAW Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student in the JD Program Adam Mason

THE DEAN BRAUN MEDAL FOR THE FACULTY OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student in Natural Resources Management Joseph Austin Silva

28 THE DEAN’S SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Awarded to the graduating student with the highest standing in: Forest Management Joseph Austin Silva Environmental Management Danielle Kim Flora Davis

THE DEAN’S MEDAL FOR THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating students in Science and Environmental Studies Three Year Program Paul David Whipp Four Year Program Brandon Roger Luu

THE DEAN’S SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Awarded to the highest standing in: Department of Anthropology Kira Nerisse Birch Department of Biology Rachel Laurann Mackereth Department of Chemistry - The Donald E. Orr Award Brandon Roger Luu Department of Computer Science Kyle Robinson Department of Economics John Mark Anttonen Department of Geography Brock David Penner Department of Geology Carina Leale Department of Mathematics Wilson Robert Peter Poulter Department of Physics Mark William Suffak Department of Sustainability Sciences April Ellen Scholz General Science Alanah Sawiak

THE DEAN’S MEDAL FOR THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating students in Social Sciences and Humanities Four Year Program Paul David Whipp Three Year Program Alexandra Shirley Jones

THE DEAN’S SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Awarded to the graduating student with the highest standing in: Department of English McKenna James Boeckner Department of History Matthew Leo Lawrence Jollineau Department of Indigenous Learning Laura Sylvia Calmwind Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Tammy Lyn Jane Rock Department of Languages Valerie Rose Schutte Department of Music Morgan Carleton-Shubat Department of Philosophy Michael Landon Poirier Department of Political Science Shelby Marie Rooney Department of Sociology R. Charisse Clark Department of Visual Arts Robin Skya Faye Department of Women’s Studies Rachel Davies General Arts Bella Martha Wigwas School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Paul David Whipp

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University OTHER MEDALS

THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD Award given annually to the graduating students who have occupied positions of responsibility in student organizations and who, by their activities and achievements, have earned the gratitude of the University Margaret Prenger McKenna Boeckner Nicholas Bel Kevin Barber Saberra Azhar

ROBERT POULIN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP (THUNDER BAY) An award for outstanding citizenship presented to the full-time student selected by his/her fellows, the faculty and administration as contributing most to the welfare of the University through his/her student activities Margaret Prenger

LLOYD DENNIS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP (ORILLIA) An award for outstanding citizenship presented to the full-time student selected by his/her fellows, the faculty and administration as contributing most to the welfare of the University through his/her student activities Kevin Passafiume

30 Past Recipients HONORARY DEGREES

DOCTOR OF CIVIL LAW Grandin, Temple 1973 Paterson, Norman Onley, David C 1985 Johnston, Lynn 2007 Pound, Richard Morriseau, Norval DOCTOR OF COMMERCE 2006 Weiler, Paul 1984 Sheffield, Edward F 2017 Dhillon, Bob 2005 Fontaine, Phil 1982 Clark, Samuel Delbert 2016 Patterson, Bonnie M. 2004 Dottori, Frank Laskin, Bora 2015 Rapino, Michael 2003 Axworthy, Lloyd Penelhum, Terence M 1997 Mauro, Arthur 2002 Arbour, Louise 1981 Monahan, Edward J 1996 Ristimaki, Ronald 1998 Jamieson, Roberta L Tamblyn, William Gordon 1993 Maxwell, Judith 1996 Paterson, Robert 1979 Duncan, Alastair Robert C 1987 Ward, Maxwell W 1995 Laskin, Saul 1975 Waddington, Miriam 1986 Dye, Kenneth M 1994 Cournoyea, Nellie 1974 Gerstein, Reva 1978 Prettie, Robert James Tamblyn, Ian 1992 Weiler, Karen Merle DOCTOR OF MUSIC DOCTOR OF EDUCATION 1990 Agnew, Jeanne L 2015 Lightfoot, Gordon 1990 Steele, Robert Reid Burney, Derek 1997 Bernardi, Mario 1989 West, William A Erickson, Arthur Charles 1992 Young, Neil 1988 Chretien, Jean 1990 Bell, John Kim DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING Lewis, Stephen 2000 Cardinal, Douglas DOCTOR OF SCIENCE Stokes, John Edward 1998 MacGregor, James G 1987 Fisher, Douglas M 2017 Wahl, Rudolf 1997 Zadeh, Lotfi 1985 Schreyer, Edward R 2016 Cromarty, Helen 1996 Pervais, Melvin 1984 Aird, John B 2015 Lam, Dominic 1995 Frize, Monique Johnston, Agnew H 2014 Aberman, Arnold 1980 Cowan, Benjamin 1983 Bernier, Leo 2013 Mason, John 1975 Fleming, J. Murray Fisher, Harry K 2013 McLoughlin, Dermot 2012 Marini, Irmo DOCTOR OF FINE ARTS Howe, Bruce I 2012 Orbinski, James 2008 Pinsent, Gordon 1978 Andras, Robert Knight 2011 O’Dor, Ronald Keith 1988 Shaffer, Paul DOCTOR OF LETTERS 2009 Evans, John DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS 2015 Phillips, Margaret Stallman, Richard 2017 Sheldon Deverell, Rita 2014 Wagamese, Richard 2008 MacInnis, Joseph 2016 Virtanen, Keijo 2010 Highway, Tomson 2007 Strangway, David 2013 Olsson, Eva 2009 Dyer, Gwynne 2006 Franklin, Jerry F 2011 McGarvey, James “Pete” 2007 Kakegamic, Goyce 2001 Thomas, Jack Ward 2005 Barlow, Maude 2004 Clarke, Austin 1996 Everett, Lorne 2003 Jackson, Tom 2002 Berton, Pierre 1995 Donis-Keller, Helen 1994 Franklin, Ursula 2001 Shields, Carol 1991 Armson, Kenneth Avery MacNeill, James 2000 Sainte-Marie, Buffy Bondar, Roberta Lynn 1989 Clarkson, Adrienne Urquhart, Jane 1990 Fyfe, William S Mansbridge, Peter 1999 Pungente, John 1989 Kenney-Wallace, Geraldine 1998 Atwood, Margaret 1986 Suzuki, David Takayoshi DOCTOR OF LAWS 1997 Dickason, Olive 1985 Flaherty, M. Josephine 2017 Page, Kevin Gwyn, Richard 1984 Wilson, J. Tuzo 2016 Charest, Jean 1996 Dudek, Louis 1979 Garton, Claude Eugene 2014 Chambers, Mary Anne 1995 Findley, Timothy 1977 Braun, Harold S Iacobucci, Frank 1991 Black, Arthur 1974 McTaggart-Cowan, Patrick D Rae, Bob Lyons, Richard Charles 2013 Martin, Paul 1988 Forrester, Maureen DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WORK 2012 Dennis, Lloyd 1987 Fulton, E. Margaret 1996 Untinen, Lenore 2012 McLachlin, Beverley McIntosh, Cliff M 1976 Crittenden, Dorothea 2011 Davis, William G 1986 Bateman, Robert M 2010 Belcourt, Tony Mowat, Farley McGill

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University Past Recipients FELLOW OF THE UNIVERSITY

2017 Nirdosh, Inderjit 2005 Macey, George C. 1990 Dougall, H. Fraser Franklin, James M. Shewchuk, Rod Halter, G. Sydney 2016 Squitti, Tammy 2004 Miller, Dusty 1989 Bryan, Wallace Edward Bartley, Bill 2002 Hebert, Larry 1988 Jones, Thomas Sidney 2015 Orsi, Angelo 2001 Colquhoun, James T. Musselman, A. L. (Pete) Piovesana, Roy Seuret, Antoine (Tony) H. 1987 Carter, Charles J. 2014 Dojack, Jacqueline 2000 Cook, Preston R. (Jerry) Laskin, Saul McWeeny, Liz 1999 Prokopchuk, Vic 1985 Peden, Russell Alexander 2013 Bennett, Robert 1998 Johnston, Florence Jean 1984 Philpot, Roderick 2012 Cardwell, Harvey McCartney, John Tamblyn, William C. 2011 Naysmith, John K. 1997 Page, Margaret 1981 Bartley, Melville William 2010 McLeod, Lyn Welter, Robbert 1980 Andrews, John 2009 Augustine, John 1996 Katt, Mae Badanai Sr., Hubert Whitfield, John 1995 Augustine, Annette 1979 Paterson, John Norman 2008 DiGregorio, Silvio 1994 Chalmers, Elizabeth 1976 Flatt, R. Jack Hessian, Stephen 1993 Misner, Mary Anne Goodall, E. Lorne 2007 Buset, Richard 1991 Westlake, Arnold Eugene

32 Our Mission To be recognized as an innovative comprehensive university that provides an education that is about how to think, not what to think. We Believe….

We believe our students make Lakehead University different. We believe that our students want an innovative comprehensive university where they have the highest chance of success. We believe that our students have the passion and drive to realize their dreams and succeed. We believe that our students want the intellectual freedom to pursue the unconventional. We believe in the diversity that comes from our students of many cultures and many nations. We believe that our students are passionate about both their own individuality and their communities. We believe in our students. Congratulations Class of 2018 convocation ADDENDUM

FACULTY OF HONOURS BACHELOR OF FACULTY OF EDUCATION SCIENCE IN FORESTRY SOCIAL SCIENCES NOWORYTA, Stefan Joseph AND HUMANITIES MASTER OF EDUCATION Specialization in Forest Management BAILEY, Shannon HONOURS BACHELOR Educational Studies ROBINSON, Stephanie Kateri OF ARTS Specialization in Forest CARELLA, Candace Leigh Management English and History FACULTY OF Specialization in Military History ENGINEERING FACULTY OF *WILLIANEN, Rilee BACHELOR OF Political Science and HEALTH AND Women’s Studies ENGINEERING BEHAVIOURAL FARAGO, Daniel SCIENCES BACHELOR OF ARTS Electrical HIMES, Steven HONOURS BACHELOR ST JAMES, John History OF ARTS Civil MATTINAS, Roberta MISH, Oksanna Cynthia TODOSICHUK, Andrew Nicholas Indigenous Learning Psychology Civil MAYO, Philip Michael George DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING HONOURS BACHELOR History TECHNOLOGY OF KINESIOLOGY MOHAMMED, Amelia Political Science LONG, Li SCHEERER, Janelle Chemical TOBIN, Lisa BACHELOR OF SCIENCE General Program ROBERTS, Dawson Matthew IN NURSING Civil BERZE, Sonya FACULTY OF BOHLER, Jesse NATURAL CAMPBELL, Kayla RESOURCES CERQUEIRA, Victoria MANAGEMENT HARKOFF, Kristi-Lynn

HONOURS BACHELOR *MEHRADNIA, Mohammad OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MICHANO, April Lee-Ann WHITE, Bryson YANG, Siyao Specialization in Conservation Planning and Management

* First Class Standing CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University