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Vancouver Island University

CONVOCATION PROGRAM

June 4 & 5 • 2 0 1 2

The Candidate Degree Oath

Th e Chance llor ad d r e ss e s th e can d i date s: Will each of you accept the degree to which you are entitled, with its inherent rights and privileges and the responsibility and loyalty which it implies?

Each can d i date r e pli e s: I accept this degree, with its inherent rights and privileges and the responsibility and loyalty which it implies. Message from the Chancellor

Congratulations Graduates.

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

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

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

VIU has a commitment to excellence in teaching and research and is focused on the success of students and communities. It is this strong sense of purpose that will continue to guide our decision-making and shape the direction of this institution.

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

I would like to congratulate Dr. Ralph Nilson and Board Chair Mike Brown for their vision and leadership. Together with the passionate team of professionals working at VIU, our University is undertaking significant work in research, program development, economic and social development, Aboriginal engagement and cultural enrichment. I believe that these are the critical elements that will strengthen the coastal communities of Vancouver Island well into the future.

Graduates, once again, I am proud to offer each of you my sincerest congratulations.

Sincerely,

Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Chancellor

2 Message from the President

Congratulations Vancouver Island University graduates and welcome to all who are joining us for convocation either in person or through our global webcast.

First let me say thank you to the families and friends of our VIU graduates. Your support and commitment have helped ensure our students’ success in achieving their educational goals. And to all our graduating students, thank you for choosing VIU to pursue your post-secondary education. Today you have reached an important milestone in your educational journey and in your lives and we are gathered here to help you celebrate. We are proud of what you have accomplished and look forward to watching as you go on from VIU to new and exciting opportunities.

During your time at VIU you have been challenged by new ideas and fresh perspectives. You have discovered new ways of thinking and knowing as you have engaged with faculty, fellow students and other members of the university community. You have interacted with others who have caused you to reassess your views. Your exposure to many facets of education and the relationships you have developed will serve you well as you continue to grow, learn and contribute to your communities. I encourage each of you as graduating students to cherish the relationships you have developed and continue to build on the networks you have established.

When you graduate today you become VIU alumni which means each of you will forever be a part of the Vancouver Island University family. I encourage you to stay connected to VIU and your peers through our alumni association. Our global network of alumni members will continue to support, encourage and inspire you throughout your life.

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

Sincerely,

Dr. Ralph Nilson President and Vice-Chancellor

3 Vancouver Island University Convocation

Monday, June 4, 2012

2:30 pm

Acad e m ic Proce ss ion

Sn u n eym uxw We lcom e

O Canada

Maste r of Ce r e mon i e s We lcom e Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services

Gr e eti ng s from Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity an d Pr e s e ntation of Honorary Awar d s Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Honorary Doctorate of Technology – Julie Payette Alumni Horizon Award – Owen Stechishin

Pr e s e ntation of Gove r nor Ge n e ral Acad e m ic Gold Me dals Dr. David Witty, Vice President, Academic and Provost

Wendy Barbara Nixon Stothert, Master of Education in Educational Leadership David Alexander Lumley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Vale d ictory Ad d r e ss Kristina Hornett, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Can d i date Deg r e e Oath Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor

Con fe r r i ng of Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity Deg r e e s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection Bachelor of Education Master of Education in Educational Leadership Master of Education in Special Education

Rece ss ional Reception to follow at the Coast Bastion Hotel Ballroom.

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

4 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Vancouver Island University Convocation

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

10:00 am

Acad e m ic Proce ss ion

Sn u n eym uxw We lcom e

O Canada

Maste r of Ce r e mon i e s We lcom e Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services

Gr e eti ng s from Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity an d Pr e s e ntation of Honorary Awar d s Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Honorary Doctorate of Laws – Roberta Louise Jamieson

Pr e s e ntation of Gove r nor Ge n e ral Acad e m ic Bron z e Me dal Dr. David Witty, Vice President, Academic and Provost

Angela Linthorne, Criminology Diploma

Vale d ictory Ad d r e ss Katelyn McDougall, Bachelor of Arts

Can d i date Deg r e e Oath Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor

Con fe r r i ng of Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity Deg r e e s Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Interior Design

Rece ss ional Reception to follow at the Coast Bastion Hotel Ballroom.

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

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 5 Vancouver Island University Convocation

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

2:30 pm

Acad e m ic Proce ss ion

Sn u n eym uxw We lcom e

O Canada

Maste r of Ce r e mon i e s We lcom e Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services

Gr e eti ng s from Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity an d Pr e s e ntation of Honorary Awar d s Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Honorary Doctorate of Science – Frances Kelsey Distinguished Alumni Award – Don Hubbard

We lcom e from Un ive r s ity of He rtfor d s h i r e Dr. Aziz Boussonfiane

Vale d ictory Ad d r e ss Hamza Slaoui, Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Can d i date Deg r e e Oath Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor

Con fe r r i ng of Vancouve r Is lan d Un ive r s ity Deg r e e s Bachelor of Hospitality Management Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Tourism Management Master of Business Administration

Rece ss ional Reception to follow at the Coast Bastion Hotel Ballroom.

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

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

To encourage a standard of excellence and innovation which a research operator on a reduced gravity aircraft, becoming is exemplary to students, faculty and staff, and to society a military pilot captain and obtaining a military instrument in general, Vancouver Island University awards honorary rating. doctorates to publicly acknowledge members of society who At the Canadian Space Agency, she has been a technical exhibit a record of outstanding distinction and achievement advisor for an advanced robotics system that Canada in an area related to Vancouver Island University’s mission, contributed to the International Space Station. On her 1999 such as but not limited to, scholarship, research, teaching, the mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, her duties creative arts, business and industry, international affairs, or included supervising a space walk and operating the public service. Individuals are nominated by members of the Canadarm. In 2009, Dr. Payette was flight engineer on board community and VIU employees. Space Shuttle Endeavour and operated three robotic arms as Honorary Doctor of Laws is awarded for accomplishments astronauts from five countries worked on the International and contributions in areas such as politics, justice and social Space Station. Her current position is CAPCOM (Spacecraft activism. Honorary Doctor of Technology is awarded for Communicator) for NASA’s Mission Control Centre. accomplishments and contributions in applied areas related to Science and Technology. Honorary Doctor of Letters is 2012 Honorary Doctor of Laws awarded for scholarly accomplishments and contributions in – Rob e rta Lou i s e Jam i e son areas such as, social science, theory and literature. Honorary First Nations rights Doctor of Science is awarded for accomplishments and activist Dr. Roberta Louise contributions in science. Jamieson of Oshwekan, Ontario became the 2012 Honorary Doctor of Tech nology first Aboriginal woman – Ju li e Payette to earn a law degree in Julie Payette, of St. Canada and has been Hubert, Quebec, fulfilled a strong leader in First her lifelong dream Nations affairs with with two Space Shuttle extensive experience in missions in 1999 and conflict resolution. 2009 and contributed Jamieson, a Mohawk to the Canadian Space from the Six Nations Agency in a variety of of the Grand River, is one of the most respected voices for other ways. Canada’s Aboriginal people. When she earned her law degree She is the second from the University of Western Ontario, she was the first Canadian woman to Aboriginal woman in Canada to accomplish that feat. have flown in space. Ms. Jamieson has been at the forefront in many fields. She is Not only is she an the first woman to hold the position of Chief of Six Nations astronaut, Payette is an accomplished musician who has sung and the first woman to be appointed Ombudsman of Ontario, with internationally acclaimed choirs and orchestras. Born a position she held for a decade. In 1982, she became the first and raised in Montreal, Payette originally pursued a career non-Parliamentarian to be appointed an ex officio member of as an electrical and computer engineer. She received an a House of Commons Committee, a task force on Aboriginal International Baccalaureate from United World College of the self-government. She was head of the Indian Commission of Atlantic in Wales in 1982 followed by Bachelor of Engineering Ontario and has been a leader and skilled mediator with more from McGill University and Master of Applied Science- than 25 years experience in conflict resolution, involving all Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto. levels of government. In 1992, she was chosen by the Canadian Space Agency as one She is a member of the Order of Canada, a recipient of the of four new astronauts from a selection of 5,330 candidates. National Aboriginal Achievement Award and the Indigenous She prepared for her first trip to space in 1999 by obtaining Peoples’ Council Award from the Indigenous Bar Association. her commercial pilot’s license, studying Russian, working as She is currently President and CEO of Indspire.

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 7 2012 Honorary Doctor of Sci e nce took her courageous stand against a powerful pharmaceutical – Dr. France s Old ham Ke ls ey organization, she was one of few women in such high World-renowned positions in the medical field at this time,” said Cheryl Krasnick pharmacologist Dr. Warsh of VIU’s Department of History. Frances Oldham Kelsey “By being a catalyst for the establishment of proper protocols was born in Cobble Hill for drug trials, she has saved countless thousands of lives and on Vancouver Island should be seen as an inspiring example of how one individual and now lives in Chevy can effect change on an international scale.” Chase, Maryland. She took a historic stand at the U.S. Food and Drug o Administration in 1960 Hi stor ical Li st of when she refused to Honorary Doctorate Awar d s approve the release of 1998 E. Margaret Fulton Honorary Doctor of Laws the drug thalidomide in Jack Hodgins Honorary Doctor of Laws the United States. Trevor Evelyn Honorary Doctor of Letters 1999 Grace Nielsen Honorary Doctor of The drug had been used as a sleeping pill and although it was Humanities considered safe for pregnant women to reduce nausea and Jane Gregory Honorary Doctor of vomiting it later proved to cause thousands of severe birth Humanities deformities in Germany, Great Britain and Canada. Margaret Strongitharm Honorary Doctor of Humanities Frances Oldham Kelsey graduated from McGill University 2000 E.J. Hughes Honorary Doctor of Letters with a BSc. and MSc., then attended the University of Chicago Geraldine Braak Honorary Doctor of Laws where she earned PhD and MD credentials. She taught at the Joyce Horner Honorary Doctor of Letters University of Chicago and University of South Dakota before Thora Howell Honorary Doctor of Letters becoming a general practitioner in South Dakota. 2001 Beryl Albee (Bennett) Honorary Doctor of Laws Donald F. Hammond Honorary Doctor of Laws Within the first month of joining the U.S. Food and Drug W.R. (Roy) MacMillan Honorary Doctor of Laws Administration in 1960, her first file was a request for approval Jack Whitlam Honorary Doctor of Laws of thalidomide for use in the United States. The drug was 2002 Chuck Hee Wong Honorary Doctor of Laws developed in the 1950s by a German pharmaceutical company Diana Krall Honorary Doctor of Letters and was widely used in Europe. Zbigniew (Bob) Kabata Honorary Doctor of Letters 2003 Carol Shields Honorary Doctor of Letters During the initial application process, the pharmaceutical 2004 Daphne Paterson Honorary Doctor of Laws company put strong pressure on the FDA to approve the Jan (Ian) Eisenhardt Honorary Doctor of Laws use of thalidomide in the U.S., particularly since the leading 2005 Douglas Deane Finlayson Honorary Doctor of Laws opponent, Dr. Kelsey, was a junior researcher who was new 2006 Ellen White Honorary Doctor of Laws to her position. She stood firm in her opposition and helped Ted Harrison Honorary Doctor of Letters avert further extension of the tragedy that afflicted thousands 2007 Luschiim-Arvid Charlie Honorary Doctor of Laws in other countries. The impact of her decision proved to have 2008 Carol Matthews Honorary Doctor of Letters an even greater impact when publicity about the thalidomide Gordon Reid Honorary Doctor of Letters Harald Rosenthal Honorary Doctor of case led to legislation in the U.S. that requires pharmaceutical Technology companies to demonstrate the effectiveness of new drugs, John W. Horn Honorary Doctor of Laws report adverse reactions to the FDA and ensure that patients 2009 Richard Beamish Honorary Doctor of Science in clinical studies give informed consent. Roy Taylor Honorary Doctor of Science In 1962, President John F. Kennedy honoured Dr. Kelsey with Rick Hansen Honorary Doctor of Laws 2010 Elsie Paul Honorary Doctor of Letters the President’s Distinguished Federal Civilian Award, the 2011 Nancy Turner Honorary Doctor of Science highest civilian award in the U.S. When she retired at the age 2012 John Herbert Ross McKeen Honorary Doctor of Letters of 91, the FDA named one of its annual awards after her. Bennet Randall Wong Honorary Doctor of Letters “Not only was Dr. Kelsey a new appointee at the FDA when she

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The awarding of honorary awards is intended to encourage Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada a standard of excellence and innovation which is exemplary (NSERC) allowing him to work in the Applied Environmental to students, faculty and staff. Award winners have exhibited Research Lab at VIU’s Nanaimo campus where he gained a record of outstanding distinction and achievement in one valuable hands-on research experience. He worked for two of the following areas: years on a study concerning the formation of harmful by- products during the chlorination of drinking water. ∙∙Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of living Vancouver Upon graduation from VIU in June 2006, Stechishin won Island University alumni who have earned provincial the Silver Governor General’s Academic Medal for a Grade or national prominence as a result of their exceptional Point Average (GPA) of 9.95 out of a possible 10. He was also professional achievements and/or service to society; one of VIU’s first students to receive a Canada Graduate and Scholarship worth $17,500 from NSERC. ∙∙Alumni Horizon Award, recognizes the outstanding Stechishin used this scholarship to begin the second achievements of Vancouver Island University alumni stage of his career, pursuing his PhD in Neuroscience at early in their careers (within 10 years of receiving a the University of Calgary. Again, he was recognized for his credential from VIU). exceptional academic achievement with several awards and scholarships including the 2008 Cooper Award, given to 2012 Alumni Horizon Award the graduate student with the highest mark in each of the – Owen Stechishin Neuroscience graduate level courses. Owen Stechishin, an aspiring brain Stechishin believes his undergraduate education at VIU has surgeon, graduated played a key role in his career and that he was well prepared from Vancouver Island for his PhD and MD studies. He is currently pursuing his University with a MD in Neuroscience at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Bachelor of Science Medicine and Dentistry. Major in Biology degree in June 2006. 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award His achievements in – Don Hubbard five short years since Don Hubbard is an graduating have been esteemed community extraordinary. leader and champion for life-long learning. In August 2011, Stechishin successfully defended his PhD thesis: “Molecular therapeutics for glioblastoma brain tumor A graduate of stem cells” under the supervision of Dr. Samuel Weiss, the Heavy Duty Director of the University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine’s Equipment program prestigious Hotchkiss Brain Institute. Glioblastoma is a in 1966, Hubbard is highly invasive and aggressive type of brain cancer. regarded as a tireless community volunteer Stechishin’s research involved looking into neurosurgical who established a approaches to examine the potential of stem cell therapy in remarkable career repairing damaged brain and spinal cord tissue; therapies while giving his time that may have the potential to allow for functional recovery and energy to make from brain and spinal cord injury or diseases, possibly even the region a better place. brain tumors. In his 47-year association with VIU, he’s been a student, Originally a graduate of Ballenas Secondary School in Board member and passionate fundraising volunteer. Parksville, Stechishin chose to complete his undergraduate degree at VIU because it was close to home. He won two Hubbard learned the ethic of hard work while growing up Undergraduate Student Research Awards from the Natural on a family dairy farm in Cedar. At age 14, he quit school

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 9 at John Barsby Secondary to work in logging camps, Library expansion, new Trades building, Milner Gardens, eventually returning to Nanaimo to work in construction. the Deep Bay Marine Field Station the Festival of Trees and others. He enrolled in the BC Vocational and Trades School (VTS) to complete the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Appointed to the VIU Board of Govenors in 2002, Hubbard Hired by Hub City Paving in 1965, Hubbard worked his way served for six years including two as Board Chair (2004 and through every piece of machinery and desk job possible, 2005). He played an instrumental role in rallying community learning all aspects of the business. support when Malaspina University-College transitioned to University status in 2008. After marrying wife Lynne in 1966 and starting a family, Hubbard returned to night school to obtain his grade 12 Hubbard was also a founding member of the VIU Alumni diploma and move up the ladder in the business world. The Association from 2009 to 2011. He continues to serve on the Adult Basic Education program was his start. Malaspina High School board and proudly supports VIU's Adult Basic Education program by providing an annual While tremendously successful in his career, Hubbard is bursary to a deserving student. perhaps better known for his community contributions. He is past Chair of Ducks Unlimited and now a member of In December 2010, he was appointed as Chair of the the national board of directors. He also served as a Rotarian Vancouver Island Health Authority, which oversees a from 1987 to 2008 and remains a proud member of many budget of $2-billion. other various boards and charities. In recognition of his At age 66, Hubbard values time spent with his family. He is outstanding community service, Hubbard was named also pursuing two lifelong passions. Hubbard is a part-time Citizen of the Year by the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce student at VIU where he’s working towards a Bachelor of in 2006. Arts degree in Anthropology, and is in training for a six-day Hubbard was invited to join the VIU Foundation in 2000, hiking and camping expedition along the 53-kilometre and remains a valued member today. Over the years, he’s Chilkoote Pass this summer. He hopes to complete the helped with numerous fundraising campaigns for the Everest base camp in 2013.

Valedictorians

Kristina Hornett, Katelyn McDougall, Hamza Slaoui, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Hospitality Management

10 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Vancouver Island University Convocation Symbols

Regalia Mace Like most universities in North America, the regalia worn by During the Middle Ages, the metal-clad wooden mace was an Vancouver Island University’s degree students is unique to effective weapon in battle. As newer and more powerful arms the university and representative of their area of study. While were developed, its military significance diminished, and it was the styles of the gowns worn by each degree credential are transformed into a symbol of authority. Today, the ceremonial similar, the Bachelor’s gown has closed sleeves and the Master’s mace is used in many government assembly locations, such as gown has open sleeves. The degree hood’s colour indicates the British and Canadian Houses of Parliament, and is carried the graduate’s program or area of study. The Bachelor’s degree before ecclesiastical dignitaries and in university ceremonies hood is edged in white and the Master’s degree hood is lined such as this. in grey. The Master of Business Administration degree hood is The mace used for VIU’s convocation was designed and similar to the one used by the University of Hertfordshire in the created by retired art instructor John A. Charnetski in 1994. The United Kingdom, with whom VIU originally offered its first MBA metre-long mace is made of stainless steel and gold-plated programs. cast bronze. It features four guardian eagles and enameled Vancouver Island University has selected the following colours medallions bearing VIU’s coat of arms and arbutus emblems. At for their degree hoods: the convocation ceremonies, the mace is carried by a retiring Bachelor of Arts – red; member of academic faculty or administration to honour his or Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care – purple; her contribution to Vancouver Island University. Bachelor of Business Administration – regal gold; Bachelor of Education – burgundy; Mace Bear e r s Bachelor of Hospitality Management – Persian turquoise; 1994 John Charnetski Bachelor of Interior Design – steel grey; 1995 Stan Fukawa Bachelor of Music In Jazz Studies – admiralty blue; 1996 Catherine Whiteley; Gordon Squire Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection – moss green; 1997 Ed Hong Bachelor of Science – Aztec gold; 1998 Gary Bauslaugh Bachelor of Science in Nursing – teal; Bachelor of Tourism Management – royal blue; 1999 Carol Matthews; Ross Fraser Master of Business Administration – purple and grey; 2000 Gwyneth Evans; Jim Slater; Les Dickason Master of Education in Educational Leadership – burgundy 2001 John Dennison; Sheila Colbert-Kerns and grey. 2002 Mike Matthews; Greg Link; Chuck and Geri Reamer 2003 Ray Peter; David Smith; Sue Benoit Pad d le The paddle that is on display during VIU’s convocation 2004 Bill Juby; Norm Duncan; Andra Thakur ceremonies was given to the university by Chief Shawn A-in- 2005 Joanne Whiting; Rob Jeacock; Anne Erickson chut Atleo when he was installed as Chancellor. This paddle, 2006 Ron Apland; Bill Pennell; Marianne van Toor; made by Brian Bob, Qwuyutsapulth of the Coast Salish/ Robin Field Ucluelet First Nation, is carved of yellow cedar and signifies 2007 Allan Hawryzki; Jamie Brennan; Kathryn Barnwell; teamwork, pulling together, like in a canoe. The salmon carved Wendy Kellet onto the blade represents journeys; salmon leave the place 2008 Roger Prior; Erika Blakeman; Ron Bonham; Patrick Ross where they are hatched but return later in their lives, much 2009 Rick Monaghan; Neil Smith; Helen Brown in the same way that youth earn an education and then return home to bring their skills and knowledge back to their 2010 Nancy Randall; Marshall Soules; Mike Mann; communities. A paddle was presented to each of the four Bill McMillan; John Neville regional campuses with the wish that it be used at special 2011 Pam Montgomery; Barbara McLeod; Malerie Meeker; occasions, like a graduation ceremony. The paddle given to the Carolyn Bowles; Robert Pfister; Glenda Sharpe Nanaimo campus is a steering paddle, which helps guide us 2012 Gary Tunnell; David Drakeford; Stephanie Buckingham; in our important journeys. It has since become an important Rhonda Bailey; Maria Gomes symbol and tradition in our Convocation ceremonies. At the convocation ceremonies, the paddle is carried in and out of the theatre by the President.

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 11 Vancouver Island University Coat of Arms

Hi story of He rald ry Sh i e ld The heraldic tradition stretches back some eight centuries, to a The shield is divided in the upper third by a jagged line with time when nobles decorated the shields they used in jousting the part below coloured gold and the part above coloured matches. Heraldry developed over the next several hundred blue. years, and control over the granting and In the lower portion is a representation of a late using of arms was assumed by monarchs, 18th century Spanish sailing vessel of the who appointed professionals – known type used by Captain Alejandro Malaspina as heralds – to administer this authority. who sailed the waters off Vancouver Island Coats of Arms thus developed as grants in 1791. The ship is under full sail and rests of honour received from a sovereign, on three wavy bars; these, and the ship are allowing the identification of individuals, blue in the symbolic fashion of heraldry so that communities and organizations. The the element stands out most clearly against heraldic devices, in which each separate the gold. The vessel recalls the University’s element has meaning, provide powerful namesake and honors the tradition of symbols of history, geography, character exploration. and aspirations. The upper jagged line symbolizes the mountains across Canada’s First Nations peoples have employed crests and the Strait of Georgia as seen from the main campus. On this emblems for thousands of years. European heraldry began blue field are four open books bound in gold. These represent to play a role in Canada in the earliest days of the French and the central mission of the University, using the ancient heraldic English explorers – the first arms, in fact, were granted to Nova symbol for learning. The gold binding symbolizes the wealth Scotia in 1625 by the Lord Lyon of Scotland. In this century, of knowledge and understanding. The four books also immigrants from around the world have brought with them represent the main campus and the three regional campuses of their own heraldic traditions. These varying traditions are all Vancouver Island University. now expressed in Canadian heraldry, which has been under the control of the Governor General of Canada since June, 1988 Cr e st when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth transferred the exercise of Above the shield is the wreath, the traditional foundation for a her heraldic prerogative to her representative in Canada. crest, in the blue and gold colours. This crest honours the First The VIU Coat of Arms was granted to the University in 1995 by Nations peoples, and especially the Salish people who live in the Chief Herald of Canada and consists of five elements: the each of the regions now served by the University. shield, crest, supporters, compartment and motto. The Coat The principal element is a First Nations canoe, in red, evoking of Arms does not replace the existing University logo; its use is the sea-based culture of the Salish. Out of it rises a gold demi- restricted to official documents such as degree parchments. sun, emblem of enlightenment, life and the aspiration for learning. Motto

The motto Discoveries in Education was adopted in 1969 when Su pporte r s the institution was inaugurated. These words, together with a The supporters are gold eagles with white heads, their wings shield depicting a Spanish barque under sail, represented VIU’s are blue and raised up, signifying inspiration and striving. The first logo when the institution was known as Malaspina College. eagles are resident in the Central Vancouver Island and Powell The use of the original motto and the Spanish vessel in the River regions. The eagles are a very important symbol for many Coat of Arms provides a permanent link in the official grant to of the First Nations peoples, representing power and wisdom. a symbol and logotype which served Malaspina well during a key period of its early development. The motto also provides Com partm e nt a link with one of Captain Alejandro Malaspina’s ships – the The compartment on which the shield rests and the supporters Descubierta – which means Discovery. stand consists of three elements. The evergreens and mountains represent the unique landscape of Vancouver Island and the adjacent mainland. Beneath the evergreens are alternating white and blue wavy bars which symbolize the seaside and riverside locations of the four communities where the University is sited.

12 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. International Flags on Display International students from the following countries have graduated with degrees from Vancouver Island University:

Albania Argentina Aruba Barbados Bolivia Brazil

Chile China Columbia Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt

El Salvador France Germany Ghana Hong Kong India

Indonesia Iran Italy Lebanon Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Japan

Jordan Kazakhatan Kenya Latvia Malaysia Mexico

Mongolia Morocco Netherlands Nicaragua Nigeria Pakistan

Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Russia Senegal

South Korea Sweden Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Tanzania Thailand

Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emerites

United Kingdom USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 13 Vancouver Island University Degree Recipients Please note that not all degree programs grant distinction status.

The Degree of Alexander David Blanes Kelsey Anne Chang Bachelor of Arts Major in Digital Media Studies Major in Global Studies Major in Liberal Studies Minor in Digital Media Jennifer Lee Abrahamson with distinction with distinction Major in Psychology Minor in Media Studies Destiny Joy Gwendolyn Boyd Kathryn Elizabeth Chaudet Minor in Criminology Major in Criminology Courtney Breanne Allen Minor in Psychology Major in English Leah Catherine Chesterman Snobelen with distinction Jamie Erin Branch Major in Global Studies Major in Liberal Studies with distinction Patrick Quinn Allen with distinction Major in Psychology Garrett Jordan Chow with distinction Herkamal Kaur Brar Major in Criminology Major in Geography Philip Daniel Aristou Olivia Alexandria Clarke-Bancroft Minor in Political Science Major in Graphic Design Major in Global Studies with distinction with distinction Minor in Political Science Michael Santos Briones Jr. with distinction Kursty Ashlie Major in Physical Education Minor in Anthropology Karli Janis Cole Minor in History Craig Bernard Brooks Major in Anthropology with distinction Minor in History with distinction Minor in Political Studies Rebecca Ann Ruth Augustyn Annamie Yapcinco Colina with distinction Major in Geography Major in Psychology with distinction Jacob Gregory Brunner Michelle Paige Colyn Minor in Mathematics Cathrine Nicole Baird Major in Sociology Minor in Physical Education Major in History Minor in Media Studies Kyla Robyn Bulinckx Dustin Alexander Barry Katherine Cooper Major in History Major in Physical Education Major in Criminology Minor in English Minor in History Djordje Cudovski with distinction Katrina Marie Bartlett Major in Physical Education Lauren Marie Burkitt Major in Sociology Minor in Psychology Major in Psychology Minor in History Briana Justine Cunningham with distinction Philippa Elizabeth Burn Major in Graphic Design Major in Geography Lova Valerie Bassong with distinction Minor in Global Studies Major in Creative Writing Matthew Joseph Cyr with distinction Minor in Languages and Culture Major in Economics Melissa Mary Byers Chad Eric Bedard Ashley Marie Dahlman Major in Anthropology Minor in Languages and Culture Major in Criminology with distinction Minor in Physical Education Court Mohen Dheensaw Michael Murdock Damon Callas with distinction Major in Graphic Design Major in History Marisa Crystal Bennett with distinction Eduardo Castillo Menendez Major in First Nations Studies Sarah Rose Donaldson Major in Physical Education Major in Psychology Major in Graphic Design Tim Eric Bertram Olivia Maya Cervantes with distinction Major in History Major in History Lauren Jean Douglas Minor in Political Studies Minor in English Major in Graphic Design with distinction Sukhcharan Singh Chahal with distinction Major in Criminology Lyssa Marie Blackman Leigh Geraldine Dreher Major in Graphic Design Michael William Chambers Major in Criminology with distinction Major in English Gregory Andrew Dubeau Major in History Elle Bianca Berg Blanaru Major in Graphic Design Major in Psychology with distinction Minor in History with distinction

14 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Shaun Michael Eccleshall Pearlanne Marie Gray Kevin Andrew Watson Inch Major in Criminology Minor in Mathematics Minor in Physical Education Michelle Lee Eldridge Minor in Theatre Minor in Psychology Major in Criminology with distinction Michele Robyn Kennedy with distinction Justine Erica Graydon Major in History Amanda Rose Elliott Minor in Psychology Minor in Anthropology Major in Psychology Minor in Sociology Jean Lenore King Minor in History Kathleen Marguerite Guest Major in Psychology Clinton Elliott Minor in Physical Education with distinction Minor in Sociology Minor in Psychology Sara Amber Knippshild Minor in Theatre Yue Guo Major in Criminology with distinction Major in Graphic Design with distinction Fraser Robert Embury with distinction Anthony Louis Knorr Major in Political Studies Matthew Stanley Anders Hancock Major in Criminology with distinction Major in History Philippa June Knott Victoria Luise Adrienne Everitt with distinction Major in Graphic Design Major in Geography Kyla Hanington with distinction with distinction Major in History Michelle Julian Kollmuss Jennifer Elizabeth Everts Minor in First Nations Studies Major in Sociology Major in Graphic Design with distinction Minor in Geography Courtney Anne Fantinato Korey Christopher Hardie with distinction Major in Digital Media Studies Major in Philosophy Judith Anne Kube with distinction Jevon Alexander Harley Major in Liberal Studies Matthew Thomas Ferguson Major in History Shaylene Nichole Kuhnert Major in Psychology Dilon Tyler Harms Major in Graphic Design Megan Nicole Fletcher Major in Liberal Studies Tara Pavica Kutlesa Major in Criminology Christopher Thomas Harris Major in History Minor in Sociology Major in Physical Education with distinction Reuben Friesen Chika Hayashi Julian Dayman La Flam Minor in Physical Education Major in Global Studies Major in Economics Minor in Theatre Craig Carter Hickey with distinction with distinction Major in Economics Kevin John Labatt Teresa Anne Gaboury Minor in Political Studies Major in Psychology Major in Graphic Design with distinction Brianne Lysette Larochelle with distinction Olivia Angeline Hill Major in Criminology Danielle Jena Gamble Major in Economics with distinction Major in Creative Writing Minor in Global Studies Daniel Edward Lemmon Noel Adrian Corro Garcia with distinction Major in Physical Education Major in Political Studies Joel Alexander Hooton Kellen Sidonie Loewen Minor in Global Studies Minor in English Major in English with distinction Minor in History with distinction with distinction Heather Anne Goodings Tiffany Rose Longshaw Major in History Rory Housty Major in Criminology with distinction Major in Anthropology Christine Lauren Loscerbo Major in First Nations Studies Jesslyn Renee Gosling Major in Geography Major in Graphic Design Mary Theresa Hunt Minor in Visual Arts with distinction Major in Anthropology with distinction with distinction Christine Jennifer Gourlay Geordie Alexander MacDonald Major in Physical Education Stephen Grant Hunter Major in Graphic Design Major in Physical Education Minors in Digital Media with distinction and Visual Arts

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 15 Bruce Baldwin MacInnis Amy Christine Moyer Jessica Marguerite Rathwell Major in Liberal Studies Major in Psychology Major in Creative Writing with distinction with distinction Bryce Alexander Raybeck Michael Thomas Maitland Noordin Abdulaziz Omar Major in Sociology Major in Geography Major in Economics with distinction Emily Dawn Garrett Andrea Maria Orantes Duran Jessie Alfred Recalma Major in English Major in Geography Major in Philosophy Minor in Political Science Minor in Languages and Culture Minor in Liberal Studies with distinction with distinction Ryan Robert David Riddle Hadassah Cormena Martes Kristy Alise O'Regan Major in Geography Major in Criminology Major in Creative Writing with distinction Juhli McAren Minor in Media Studies Jennifer Gail Riopelle Minor in Liberal Studies Anaid Osipova Major in Anthropology Minor in Visual Arts Major in Global Studies Kristyn Barbara Christine Robert with distinction Colin Christopher Allan Pacholuk Major in History Joseph George McCallum Major in History Carla Thomson Roe Major in Anthropology Minor in Political Science Major in Liberal Studies with distinction with distinction Vianna Maree Ross Patrick James McCarthy Erik Vaino Torbjorn Partel Major in Physical Education Major in Physical Education Major in Graphic Design with distinction Minor in Geography Dave Ahluwalia Paul Emma Cunningham Rozeveld with distinction Minor in English Major in Global Studies Alyxandra Talia McClure Minor in Psychology with distinction Major in Psychology with distinction Kelsey Noelle Rush Minor in History Kathleen Paul Major in Global Studies Katelyn Kessia Berry McDougall Major in English Minor in Sociology Major in Sociology Major in History with distinction Minor in Geography with distinction Monica Joan Rush with distinction Allen Michael Peabody Major in Graphic Design Rana Gladys McKinnon Minor in Business with distinction Major in Psychology Minor in Philosophy Angelsea Saby with distinction with distinction Major in Graphic Design Lindsay Kirk McLoughlin Andrea Nicole Plain with distinction Major in Criminology Major in Psychology Amanda Jaylene Sage Cheymus Paddington McNulty Carrie Megan Poborsa-Cox Major in Psychology Major in Geography Major in Liberal Studies Shannon Lee Salkey Major in Global Studies Michael Liam Price Major in English Chase Clinton Miller Major in Digital Media Studies Major in Psychology Major in Criminology with distinction with distinction with distinction Alex Qualizza Paul Edward Sargeant Timothy John Mills Minor in Languages and Culture Major in Geography Major in Sociology Minor in Psychology with distinction Minor in Media Studies Carrie Deanna Quant Kristine Elizabeth Saxhaug Milo John Warren Major in Liberal Studies Major in First Nations Studies Major in Physical Education Charles Roland Radcliffe Ryan Martin Schellinck Minor in Global Studies Major in Sociology Major in Psychology Jamie Kevin Moore Richelle Dawn Rafnkjelson Minor in Criminology Major in Anthropology Minor in Biology with distinction with distinction Minor in Physical Education with distinction

16 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Sven Daniel Schirmer Nicole Camila Tennison Nathan Leslie Wendelboe Major in Global Studies Major in Graphic Design Major in Psychology Minors in History with distinction Brett Peter Weninger and Political Science Benjamin Joseph Thomas Major in Physical Education with distinction Major in Criminology Minor in Business Randy Tyler Senini Tiffany Leigh Maren Thoreson with distinction Major in History Major in Graphic Design Leah Jane Wheating Laura Brianne Service with distinction Minor in First Nations Studies Major in Graphic Design Kaitlyn Susanne Till Minor in Psychology with distinction Major in Creative Writing Shaun Kirk Wong Ashten Christine Sihota with distinction Major in Graphic Design Major in English Alexandra Susan Tompkins Minor in Digital Media Minor in Physical Education Major in Geography Sherry Anne Wota with distinction Minor in Anthropology Major in Creative Writing Trevor Simpson with distinction Mary Elizabeth Madge Wunderlich Major in Economics Rachelle Catherine Noelle Trenholm Major in Geography with distinction Major in Criminology with distinction Travis Edward Sippel Anne Elizabeth Turner Kelcie Lee Yaromy Major in History Major in History Minor in Psychology with distinction Minor in Sociology Minor in Theatre Jessica Lee Skelton Heather Mae Vardy with distinction Major in Creative Writing Minor in Psychology Jacqueline Olivia Yeo Minor in Languages and Culture Minor in Visual Arts Major in Creative Writing with distinction with distinction with distinction Gillian Marie Smith Brennan Alexander Veeken Charles Terence York Major in Global Studies Major in Physical Education Major in Geography Minor in Political Science Michelle Lise Verville with distinction Emily Sylvia Smythe Minor in History Megan Grace Young Major in Creative Writing Minor in Visual Arts Major in Physical Education Minor in English with distinction Minor in Geography with distinction Chelsea Reanne Vickers Kaylee Dawn Statz Minor in English The Degree of Major in Creative Writing Minor in Physical Education Bachelor of Arts in Child and with distinction with distinction Youth Care Jared Duane Stephens Danika Lee Vickers Jonathan Robert Chapman Major in Physical Education Minor in English Samantha Louise Collett Rachael Nicole Swatez Minor in Physical Education Child Protection Specialization Major in History with distinction Shyla Bernice Colton Minor in Physical Education Richard Kyle von Poser Child Protection Specialization with distinction Major in Physical Education Denea Jade Serena Switzer Minor in Psychology Jennifer Victoria Shayna Cox Major in Psychology with distinction Child Protection Specialization Erica Michelle Tarasoff Heather Tina-Rhay Wallman Christina Anne Fogarty Major in Creative Writing Major in Anthropology Cecilia Yui Sze Fung Peggy May Tatoosh Major in Psychology Kenna Nicole Galigan with distinction Minor in Anthropology Sara Marie Howett Minor in First Nations Studies Travis Louis Webber Heather Hurst Leah Alexander Taylor Minor in English Dorthy Eleanor Joe Major in Psychology Minor in History with distinction Child Protection Specialization Andrea Landry

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 17 Anna-Maria J MacNeil Bin Chen Kirsten Nicole Hais Child Protection Specialization Management Concentration Accounting Concentration Benjamin Joseph Matthews Tsz Kwan Grace Cheung with distinction Janyce Lee-Anne McKee Finance Concentration Nicola Lee-Ann Hall Finance Concentration Heather Sherelle Phillips Kimberly Erin Chretien Child Protection Specialization Accounting Concentration Melanie Anne Hannah with distinction Finance Concentration Brita Marianne Robinson Child Protection Specialization Savanna Christine Constable James Craig Henderson Human Resource Management Accounting Concentration Kristen Annette Scott Concentration Tyler James Higginson Kyoung Rim Shin Sean Josef Convey Human Resource Management Finance Concentration Concentration, The Degree of Marketing Concentration Management Concentration Bachelor of Business with distinction with distinction Administration Erica Richelle Cottini Lyndsay Marie Holley Melissa Iris Allen Management Concentration, International Business Concentration, Human Resource Management Marketing Concentration Management Concentration Concentration with distinction with distinction Marketing Concentration Kaitlyn Jane Davis Sherri-Anne Meagan Edith Houlden with distinction Marketing Concentration Marketing Concentration ManKit Au-Yeung with distinction with distinction Marketing Concentration Michael Ryan Dillman Kristian Kole Hrabowych Kendra Rae Bajkov Accounting Concentration Marketing Concentration Accounting Concentration Laura Catherine Dochtermann Brendan Joseph Kiley with distinction Marketing Concentration Human Resource Management Kathleen Marie Battison Fengyang Dong Concentration, Management Concentration, Marketing Concentration Aaron Michael Donnelly Marketing Concentration Management Concentration Kennedy Eileen Elizabeth King Lyndsey Colleen Bell with distinction Accounting Concentration Finance Concentration with distinction Tiffany Paula Eileen Donovan with distinction Accounting Concentration Sarah Louise Kirby Sergiy Bondarenko Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Marketing Concentration Concentration Concentration, with distinction with distinction Management Concentration with distinction Jason Henry Bradley Haitham Mohamed Elasmar Finance Concentration, Finance Concentration Wesley Wade Klippert International Business Concentration Finance Concentration Badr Mohamed El-Kousy John-Allan Edward Bray Management Concentration Manami Kojima Management Concentration Finance Concentration Akseeta Elliott with distinction Accounting Concentration Alexey Kuzmin Carly Marie Broetz Economics Concentration Anna Elzbieta Fijalkowska-Singh Human Resource Management Finance Concentration Accounting Concentration Concentration with distinction Megan Patricia Fraser Management Concentration Allegra Jane Lattanzi Human Resource Management Mauricio Butron Sanchez Human Resource Management Concentration, Finance Concentration Concentration, Management Concentration Francisco Javier Castro Management Concentration Carolyn Leslie Gillis Marketing Concentration with distinction Accounting Concentration Tammy Kim Anh Le Bryan Francis Chapman with distinction Marketing Concentration Finance Concentration with distinction

18 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Tyson Lemon Colin Matthew Sandeman-Allen Junhui Wang Human Resource Management Finance Concentration International Business Concentration Concentration Marketing Concentration Xuesong Xie Jaie Arthur Lenius with distinction Finance Concentration Finance Concentration Kevin William Scott Curtis Lee Young Mercer Lim Yin Ki Accounting Concentration Management Concentration Marketing Concentration Ji-Ah Shim Yifan Yu Eleanor Megan MacPherson Accounting Concentration Marketing Concentration Accounting Concentration Anna Aleksandrovna Shumilina Lacie Lynn Jennings Heather Jean Martin Finance Concentration Accounting Concentration with distinction Human Resource Management Biao Zhu Concentration, Jingpeng Si Finance Concentration Management Concentration Finance Concentration Yuhua Zong with distinction Ian Blake Simpson International Business Concentration Megan Elizabeth McKenzie Finance Concentration Accounting Concentration Rhea Clair Simpson The Degree of with distinction International Business Concentration Bachelor of Education Leah Elaine Merkel Kendal May Smith Accounting Concentration Please note that this program does not Human Resource Management grant distinction status. Jason Bradley Millar Concentration, Finance Concentration Management Concentration Lindsay Rose Balson Scott David Myerscough Scott James Snelgrove Stefane Denis Begin Finance Concentration, Marketing Concentration Lara Roberta Bell International Business Concentration Samantha Maria Stoddart Ian Douglas Robert Bennie with distinction Human Resource Management Jennifer Kaitlin Myhal Concentration, Amelia Jane Bernard Accounting Concentration Management Concentration Jory Helene Berthelet with distinction Kangwei Sun Elaine Marie Bolen Shilpa Nayak Accounting Concentration Jennifer Shaleen Borza Marketing Concentration Philip Brian Thomas Anna Kathleen Branchi Yuka Ozawa Accounting Concentration Kelsey Anne Brown Accounting Concentration Sharon Marie Thomsen Tanya Michele Casselman Brant Kiley Pearson Human Resource Management Finance Concentration Concentration Leslie Eileen Colquhoun Nigel Tanor Proch Pamela Kathleen Thomson Courtney Bethany Kristen Davies Marketing Concentration Finance Concentration Connor William Derry Nicholas Joseph Przada with distinction Sheena Michelle Dixon Accounting Concentration Kylie Rianne Thorgeirson Kylie Rene Dowling with distinction Accounting Concentration Diana Grace Dube Caroline Louise Read with distinction Christina Lee Epp Accounting Concentration Heather Rosemary Till Michelle Lena Nicole Fitterer Shunan Ren Marketing Concentration International Business Concentration with distinction Andrea Dawn Fitzgerald Trevor Gordon Davidson Riddell Darina Trofimova Krista Helen Flood Accounting Concentration International Business Concentration Krystal Marina Amelia Fritz with distinction Jackie Beth Tyskerud Carla Nicole Garrow Accounting Concentration Navinder Sachdev Brynn Valerie Griswold Accounting Concentration with distinction Kim Elizabeth Hajdu Han Wang International Business Concentration Candace Margaret Hanes

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 19 Jennifer Hartley Bianca Suryani Thomas Mainella Sarah Nicole Huntley with distinction Heather Amanda McCubbin Brianne Marissa Irving Elisa Winda Craig Alexander McCulloch with distinction Lorne Christopher Johnson with distinction Nicole Elizabeth Kauwell Janel Patricia McNish The Degree of Diana Nicole Kirkwood Kathleen Evelyn Parsons Bachelor of Interior Design with distinction Sally Lenora Lambert Sarah Elizabeth Caspick Kristian Leigh Taekema Cassandra Jamie Larsen Keely Jade Dry Aisha Maria Leone Mary Elizabeth Feddema The Degree of Nancy Kim Logan Amy Kathleen Gies Bachelor of Science Sean Richard Lowrence with distinction Sarah Jane Baltus Hsin-Chen Lu Christine Elizabeth Grossmann Major in Biology Minisha Kaur Manj Patricia Theresa Joy Harder with distinction Karley Diane Mathieson Julene Michelle Lypkie Amanda Marie Baxter Major in Biology Tara Anne McConnie Jessica Eyvonne Miller with distinction Chelsea Nicole Millwater with distinction Shantel Kristen Betz Jennifer Irene Moxam Jalissa Abbra Moody Major in Psychology Wayne Walmis Newman Erica Joanne Mostad with distinction Emily Yvonne Ruth Parker Lindsay Kathryn Reid Jackson Ian Blondeau Lindsay Dawn Petley-Jones Christi Nicole Rivard Major in Biology Emily Nicole Reeder Hannah Robertson Minor in Psychology with distinction Brittney Lynn Robinson Elyse Marie Scyrup Michelle Anne-Marie Butler Sara Lisa Rostron Corinne Leah Shaw Major in Biology Nancy May Sanders Courtney Elizabeth Wilde Tessa Shanti Chandra Steffanie Rachael Schnurch Maria Rose Wilde Major in Biology Jillian Marie Sickavish with distinction with distinction Denise Frances Smith Kristina Nicole Zeabin Aaron John Colyn Candice Dawn Steven Major in Biology Minor in Psychology Tracy DC Sylvester The Degree of Bachelor of Natural Resource Sheila Cecelia Dawe Cody Anthony Taylor Protection Major in Biology Trisha Wendy Tomson Brittany May Brooks Minor in Anthropology Janessa Demi Nicole Vega with distinction with distinction James Daniel Clark Angeline de Bruyns The Degree of Major in Biology Amy Chepesuik Godkin Bachelor of Hospitality Minor in Chemistry with distinction Management with distinction Douglas Niel Gow Yanna Debelic Katherine Tara Andrews with distinction Major in Psychology Amanda L.R. Annand Alysha Eva Hile Dinah Leah Duinkerk Matthew Russell Clark with distinction Major in Biology Juan Francisco Molina Orantes Simon Joseph Johnson with distinction with distinction Brennan Myles Krantz Amanda Rae Dumaine Anastasia Radchenko with distinction Major in Biology Hamza Slaoui Antonio Stefano Maestrello with distinction

20 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Jaimie Dawn Dunbar Maeghan Kathleen Laura Sheepwash Kylie Rae Booker Minor in Mathematics Major in Biology with distinction Minor in Psychology with distinction Devon Frances Britz with distinction Karli Rachelle Silvestrone with distinction Anne Margaret Ellison Major in Biology Natalya Lynn Brost Major in Biology with distinction with distinction with distinction Carlo Angelo Solda Michelle Louise Cornelsen Beverly Cheryl Ford Major in Biology with distinction Major in Psychology Meghan Jessie Squire Amber Lee Mancari Crowder with distinction Major in Biology with distinction Taryn Larissa Gibney Kimberly Ellen Thorne Elizabeth Christine Flynn Major in Biology Major in Biology with distinction Minor in Criminology with distinction Rachel Jane Gaskell Laura Emilia Gudowski Luc S. Trigona with distinction Major in Biology Minor in Chemistry Brianne Louise Gilroyed Maxine Dorothy Janicki Minor in Earth Science with distinction Major in Biology Simon Trigona-Harany Lindsay Brieann Gordon Megan Nell Jenkins Major in Computing Science with distinction Major in Biology with distinction Elizabeth Yvonne Hannah Alexandra Britanni Krull Franxislay Wencopine with distinction Major in Psychology Major in Computing Science Christine Ann Hawkins Minor in Biology Mai Yamamoto with distinction with distinction Minor in Biology Meghan Britney Yimkan Leung Minor in Chemistry Darcie Mae Herrmann Major in Biology with distinction with distinction Ryan Gordon Martin Dave Fredrick Young Lukas Albert Hestvik Major in Biology Major in Biology with distinction Patrick Ted McCulloch Minor in Mathematics Jennifer Jean Hewitt Major in Computing Science with distinction with distinction The Degree of Kristina Anne Hornett Anoop Kaur Minhas Bachelor of Science in with distinction Minor in Mathematics Fisheries and Aquaculture Sarah Jean Howell Minor in Psychology Danielle Eliza Maxime Dessureault with distinction Megan Elizabeth Mitchell Gregory Alexander Faasse Cecilia Heidi Joss Major in Computing Science with distinction with distinction with distinction Aaron Foos Jacqueline Lee Kaese Tyler Cameron Pond with distinction with distinction Major in Biology Matthew Philip Thornton Stefanie Mary Koshey with distinction with distinction Richard Leonard Ramsden Sascha Rose Lacroix Adye The Degree of Major in Computing Science with distinction with distinction Bachelor of Science in Nursing Christina Mae Lade Kelsey Marie Roden Kristy Lyn Aikman Mercede Elie-Ann Lander Major in Biology with distinction with distinction with distinction Aiyaz Asmin Nisha Sarah Marie Langen Jay Paul Ross with distinction with distinction Major in Biology Kari Leigh Barker Minor in Psychology with distinction Catherine Marie Lucas-Conway with distinction with distinction Colette Michelle Berryman with distinction

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 21 David Alexander Lumley Heather Christine Spaven Brittany Ashton Knievel with distinction with distinction Brianne Rachelle Labute Rachel Heather Lyon Malia Kae Taylor with distinction with distinction with distinction Kathleen Theresa Linder Ashley Dawn Marin Jackie Briane Thompson Melanie Sarah Louise Mooney with distinction with distinction with distinction Angela Nadine McDiarmid Carmen Marie Tjorhom Gary Richard Paterson with distinction with distinction with distinction Nicole Maria Meyer Ngoc Tram Anh Vu Ashley Dawn Pelham with distinction with distinction with distinction Melissa Dawn Millar Pauline Ruth Wadsworth John Lee Richmond Kimberley Dawn Mitchell with distinction with distinction with distinction Jennifer Lea Wiebe Hailey Marie Price Rilkoff Natalie Marie Mitchell with distinction with distinction with distinction Peace Hawana Wiggers Lisa Anne Rowbotham with distinction Sonya Caroline Ellen Moeller Wendy Ann Byhre with distinction Marta Luise Wirrell Jacquelline Helen Smith with distinction Angela Donna Moore with distinction with distinction Devon Jean Wood Nora Jean Weatherston with distinction Maggie Lynn Murphy with distinction with distinction Shannon Michelle West The Degree of Jacqueline Marie Muth with distinction with distinction Bachelor of Tourism Management Thu Huyen Nguyen The Degree of with distinction Trevor James Avender Master of Business Francine O'Donnell Shannon Diane Bence Administration with distinction with distinction Maxwell Abaja Ashley Sharon Oscienny Angel Leeann Cherepacha with distinction with distinction with distinction Milan Azanjac Desiree Marine Terese Player Nadine Chodl with distinction with distinction with distinction Bradley James Beswick Kimberly Laura Grace Pottruff Ashley Ann Coulter with distinction with distinction with distinction Amandeep Singh Bhalla Melissa Dora Pugh Tana LaRae Darnell Shawn William Bishop with distinction with distinction with distinction Kristina Nicole Rempel Tana LaRae Darnell Jorawar Singh Brah with distinction Llanavis Davies Min-Chuan (Judy) Chen Edith May Russett with distinction with distinction with distinction Sarah Jean Dixon Xi Chen Melissa Golin Samson Jocelyn Irene Dunsmore Jianye Dai with distinction with distinction with distinction Jennifer Louise Scott Lauren Rachel Fine Rana Vijay Singh Dhanoa with distinction with distinction Aaron Dodd Sonya Carolyn Skeeles Cody Alexander Harman with distinction Andrey Dorokhov Sachiko Ishibashi Lana Nicole Soderquist with distinction Andrew Robert Farrow with distinction Emily Diane Kinkade Danielle Elizabeth Bentley Gruneau with distinction with distinction

22 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Rebecca Ellen Leigh Jingjing Wu University of with distinction with distinction Hertfordshire Teresa Sofia Leon Fei Xiong with distinction Chen Zhang Qinglong Li Cui Xiang Zhang Xiaxi Li Huan Zhang Johnathan William Waldie Mannion Wei Zhang with distinction Yan Zhang Jaclyn Ann Metropolit Qi Zhu with distinction Shaine Christopher Mielty The Degree of Thu Thi Ha Nguyen Master of Education in The University of Hertfordshire Tabitha Ahuioza Ohikere Educational Leadership is a prominent business Christopher Onyebuchi Okoli Please note that this program does not grant university located near Amrita Pannu distinction status. London, England. Vancouver Kita Lee Parker Island University offers a dual Ricki Lee Bartlett with distinction degree with the University Andrea Berkey Ashish Rashmikant Patel of Hertfordshire. Upon Heather Chapman completion of the program, Emily Phillips with distinction Brent Alexander Daniel students receive a Master of Julie E Dawson Business Administration from Atif Rahman with distinction Ryan Josef Dvorak Vancouver Island University and a Master of Science in Othman Raissouni Sarah-Jane Elizabeth Granholm with distinction International Business from the Nicole Margaret Jamieson University of Hertfordshire. Praveen Karthigan Rajasekaran Susan Lynn Leslie Elisa Fernanda Ramirez Solis Heather Joan MacLeod Charneet Sahota Sarah Elisabeth Marshall with distinction Yi Guo Nicole McDaid Amine Sbihi Yize He Dwayne Russell Mills Mathias Schonhofer with distinction Kirsten Marie Moss Nailah Ronda Celina Simon Di Hou Wendy Barbara Nixon Stothert Ernesto Juan Felipe Simpson Vargas Nan Hou Elizabeth Joy Platz with distinction Li Huang Duncan Mark Robertson Sukhbir Singh Sanjar Jilavi Kathryn Marie Smith Mohd Suqran Abdur Rasid Sobani with distinction Christine VanderRee Qing Song Haomin Jing Sean Michael Francis Walsh Evgeny Kalinichev Lai Sun Xuan Sun Derek Peter King The Degree of Alexey Sergeevich Tarasov James Andrew King Master of Education in Special with distinction Talip Tuzlular Education Fanjing Kong Pornthip Veerachananan Please note that this program does not grant Dennis Alexander Koning with distinction distinction status. with distinction Melissa Ann Phay Wallman Maghen Ellen Girard Tzu-Han Lai Sheng-Kai Weng Tanya Lynne Mack Sunmeet Singh Lamba Dana Robert Worbets with distinction

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 23 Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

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1983 Men’s Soccer Alumni Scholarship Bob & Karen Lane Bursary CIBC Entrance Award A. Rod Glen Business Management Award Bob Jones Silviculture Bursary CIBC Entrance Scholarship ACCT217 Scholarship Bob Wood Community Education Award Cindy Hammond Elementary Education Agathe & Kenneth Botting Education Award C. S. Buzzard Scholarship Award Al Fowler Memorial Scholarship Cairnpark Nursery Book Prize City of Iwatsuki (Japan) Bursary Alex Marriott Memorial Award Canadian Association of Equip. Distributors City of Parksville Bursary Alexandro Malaspina Liberal Studies Award Graduation Award Cloverdale Paint Award Allan & Edna Brown Bursary Canadian Association of Equipment Coast Realty Award Ann Buchanan Liberal Studies Award Distributors Award Coastal Community Credit Union Award Annie May Beck Education Award Canadian Federation of U Women - Adult Coastal Community Credit Union Bursary Anthropology Club Award Basic Education Award Coastal Cruising Supervisors Task Force Apollo Award Canadian Federation of Univ Women - Scholarship Applied Business Technology Program Faculty Cowichan Valley Award Coastal Silviculture Committee Forestry Award Canadian Federation of Univ Women - Award Arnold Spence Memorial Award Nanaimo - Clemente Award Coastland Wood Industries Award Around The World Travel Award Canadian Federation of Univ Women - Community Living Award Art & Design Faculty Award Nanaimo Re-entry Award Cowichan Campus Bursary Art Award Canadian Federation of University Women - Cowichan Foundation Award Bursary Art Club Award Cowichan High School 1952 Grad Class Canadian Federation of University Women Art Mann Memorial Award Bursary Nanaimo Scholarship Assoc of Prof Engineers & Geoscientists of BC Credit Union Foundation of BC Award Canadian Information Processing Society Van Isl Award Culinary Institute of VI at VIU Entrance Award Association of BC Forest Professionals Award Scholarship Canadian Western Bank President’s Award Audrey Gordon Award Cultured Crustacean Award Canterbury Food Service Award Audrey Hansen International Study Abroad Cummins Western Canada Dependability CanWest Global Communications Scholarship Award Award CAP Award Aurora NanoDevices Entrance Award CUPE Local 1858 Bursary Captain Jeff Francis Memorial BakeMark Canada Award CUPE Local 1858 Scholarship Captain Sydney & Thelma Mansbridge Bakers Association of BC Scholarship CYC (Child & Youth Care) Award Memorial Scholarship Barb Lyotier Memorial Award Dale Francis Memorial Award Carel Properties Award Barbara Meyer Memorial Scholarship Dan McMillan Memorial Award Carl Beaulieu Memorial Bursary Barbarah Nielsen Memorial Scholarship Dana Spicer Bertrand Memorial Scholarship Carol Matthews Community Service Award Barry Broadfoot Award Journalism/Creative Danette Cairns Memorial Award Carol Matthews Human Services Award Non-Fiction Danny Harris Memorial Scholarship CDH of BC Award - 1st year highest academic BC Council of Garden Clubs Bursary David & Margaret Bradbury Award achievement BC Hydro Award David & Maureen Thomas Culinary Arts Award CDH of BC Award - 1st year highest clinical BC Landscape & Nursery Association Award David E. Jones Award proficiency BC Lions Society Advanced Education Fund David Lambert Memorial Purchase Prize CDH of BC Award - 1st year highest overall Entrance Award David Paul Rice Memorial Award achievement BC Shellfish Industry Award David Thompson Memorial Award CDH of BC Award - Graduate, highest overall BCDHA Award of Excellence David Yates Award achievement BCDHA Student Presentation Award Dean Lane Continuing Student Award CEI Architecture Interior Design Scholarship BCTF Maxwell A. Cameron Memorial Award Debbie Shore Award Centennial Bursary Betty & Doug Jones Scholarship December 6, 1989 Memorial Scholarship Central Island CDA Society Team Player Award Beverly Revin International Study Abroad Delinea Design Consultants Award Central VI Botanical Garden Society Book Award Award Dennis Alphonse Memorial Award Beverly Revin Scholarship CGA Academic Excellence Scholarship Diane Caillet Memorial Award Bill Juby Award Chancellor’s Aboriginal Excellence Dianne Dale Award Biology 491 Research Award Scholarship Don & Beth Hammond Memorial Scholarship Biology Outstanding Student Award Charlotte Ramsay Memorial Award Don Duncan Memorial Award Blair McKinnon Memorial Award Chief Viola Wyse Bursary Don Hubbard ABE Award - Cowichan, BMO Bank of Montreal Award for Aboriginal Chilco Bursary Parksville•Qualicum, Powell River Students Chuck Hee Wong Memorial Award Don Hubbard ABE Award - Nanaimo Bob & Dorothy Pulleyblank Scholarship Don Morton Memorial Award

24 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Donald F. Alderdice Memorial Scholarship Frank Roy Smith Memorial Bursary Jack & Kathleen Brodie Award Donna Blackhall - Pearce Award for Frank Sarton Memorial Award Jack McReady Award Professionalism Fred Clozza Memorial Award Jane Kelly Jazz Scholarship Doreen Parken Memorial Award Fred Clozza Memorial Bursary Jane McKerricher Classical Music Award Doris Fineday Memorial Bursary Fred Jacklin International Study Abroad Jarrett Swackhamer Memorial Award Douglas A. Johnston Accounting Award Award Jason Mayes Memorial Award Dr. Alan Hall Memorial Bursary Fred John Brown Liberal Studies Award Jason Peskanovich Memorial Award Dr. Andrew Miller Bursary George & Bev deLure Attitude Award Jean Campbell Memorial ABE Achievement - Dr. Andy Spencer Legacy Award George & Daisy Fraser Award in Music Certificate Program Dr. Carl Opgaard Scholarship George & Elizabeth Annand Bursary Jean Campbell Memorial ABE Achievement Dr. Dane Wray Memorial Bursary George Nielsen Award Award Degree/Diploma Dr. E. Margaret Fulton Bursary George Paine Award Jean Whittaker Memorial Award Dr. Grace Elliott Nielsen Bursary George Robbins Award Jennie Hrushowy Award Dr. Jixin Xu Economics Award Gerry Goodwin Memorial Scholarship Jessica Wilde Conference Participation Fund Dr. Larry Giovando Bursary Gerry Robbins Memorial Award JG Scholarship Dr. Lloyd A. White and Dr. Karen A. Gallie Gerry Schroh Memorial Award Jim & Vi Kenefick Memorial Award Science Award Glenn Johnston Memorial Award Jim Cox Memorial Award Dr. Michael Rockwell Dental Health Award Global Studies Award Jim Huard Jr. Memorial Award Dr. Owen Gloster Memorial Award Godfrey & Marjorie Rice Award Joe McPeek Memorial Scholarship Dr. Prem Shanker Award Governor General’s Bronze Medal John D. Dennison Physical Education Dr. Prem Shanker Bursary Governor General’s Silver Medal Scholarship Dr. Tanya Griffiths Doctorate Scholarship Grace McDermid-Osolin Memorial Award John MacKay Memorial Bursary DRC Culinary Arts Award Green Mountain Services Bursary John Rostron Award Drs. Ralph & Suzie Nilson Scholarship Gregory Allan Tucker Memorial Music Award Johnson - Valente Family Award Duncan MacRae Award Griffel Family International Study Abroad Johnson-Valente Family Bursary E.J. Hughes Award in Painting & Drawing Award Jonathan Knight Award of Excellence E.J. Hughes Visual Arts Scholarship H. Ray & Grace L. Ballard Accounting Jovan Salapura Memorial Award Early Childhood Educators of BC Scholarship Scholarship Judith Arnold Award EBA Engineering, A Tetra Tech Company, H.C. Wilson Memorial Bursary Judy Simmons Memorial Award Award Hayes Stewart Little Award June Gillespie Memorial Award ECODynamic Solutions Achievement Award Heath Law LLP Lawyers Scholarship June Jefferies Liberal Studies Scholarship Economics Department Award Heatherbrae Bursary Karr History Scholarship Edith Emerson Memorial Scholarship in Music Helen “Nellie” Keigan Memorial Award Kathryn Barnwell Award Edith Lenhart & Norah Moffat Award Helen Chapman Memorial Award Kathryn Caswell Memorial Bursary Edna Lavina Fetterly Bursary Helga Bonkowski Education Award Kathryn Caswell Memorial Scholarship Edna Lucy Woodcock Nursing Bursary Henry R. Nash Award Kathy Rovere Bursary Edna Lucy Woodcock Nursing Scholarship Henry Wong Rotary Award Keith Hodgson Memorial Bursary Edward Goodall Scholarship in Painting Herold Engineering Entrance Award Ken Haley Memorial Fire Protection Award Effie Galena Kilpatrick Scholarship Hoo Hoo Club Award Ken Kitchen Memorial Bursary ElderCollege Fund Horosko Bursary Kerm Culham Business Award Elizabeth Newham Award Horosko Scholarship Kevin Roberts Poetry Award Ellins Architects Award Houle Electric Award Kinette Club of Nanaimo Bursary Emily Hammer International Study Award House of Knives Award Kiwanis Sunrisers Special Needs Award Erica M. Cooper Award HSBC Bank Canada Award Kla How Ya Social Club - A. Rod Glen Memorial Erica Murphy (nee d’Alessandro) Athletic Huu-ay-aht / Chatwin Award for Huu-ay-aht Award Bursary Students Koki Sato International Scholarship Erma Klassoff Memorial Bursary Huu-ay-aht Award (see Chatwin Engineering) Kokishin Ga Tsuyoi Award Essex & Kent Mortgage Corporation Bursary Inez Bowen Colbert Memorial Award Kw Umut Le Lum Child and Family Services Eunice Lam Award Interior Design Faculty Award Scholarship Fairwinds Golf Club Bursary International Education Exchange Award L.C. Parkin Memorial Award Fan Seafoods Geoduck Scholarship International Internship Award Lady Rose Geography Prize Filberg Park Garden Show Award International Student Development Award Ladysmith Saltair Garden Club Award Finning/Caterpillar Award Irene & Cliff Shoop Memorial Award Ladysmith Women’s Business Network Award First Nations Scholarship Island Professional Event Network Lake Cowichan Combined Fire Organization Fitzgerald Scholarship for Design Excellence Recognition Award Award Frank & Grace Turley Memorial Bursary Island Scallops / K’omoks First Nation Leanne Johnson Memorial Award Frank Bernard Award in Fisheries Education Fund Lentia Enterprises Scholarship Frank Ney Memorial Bursary Island Scallops / Qualicum First Nation LET’s Scholarships Frank Ney Memorial Entrance Award Education Fund Lieutenant Governor’s Medal

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 25 Lindsey Doolittle Memorial Award Morvah Award for International Pat Madill Memorial Scholarship Lionel Hennessy Award Development Pat Wapple Award Lionel Hennessy Memorial Award Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society Pathfinder Award Lisa O’Donnell Memorial Award Award Patricia Forbes Award for Professional Lorne Ball Memorial Award Mount Klitsa Garden Club Horticultural Development Lt. Col. Norman Bunnin, MBE Award Award Patricia Hadaway Award Lt. Sardar Jagat Singh Manhas & Family Municipal Information Systems Association Patricia Robinson Memorial Bursary in Award of BC (MISA) Award Nursing M. P. Jarman Geological Bursary Muriel Rhodes Memorial Award Patsy Frederick Bursary M.C. Sutherland Memorial Award Myrtle Bergren Creative Writing Award Patterson Dental Schol. for Excellence - Macville Foundation Continuing Student Nanaimo & District Dental Society Award Chairside Assisting Award Nanaimo & Duncan District Labour Memorial Paul Johnstone Memorial Award Macville Foundation Entrance Award Society Bursary Pepsi Bottling Graduation Award Maggie Kennedy International Study Abroad Nanaimo Chapter IAAP Award Pepsi Bottling Group Culinary Arts Award Award Nanaimo Fish & Game Protective Association: Petricca Foundation for Periodontics & Malaspina Recreation & Tourism Association Ernie Johnson Implantology Award Award Nanaimo Historical Society’s Ethel Philip W. Mar Memorial Award Margaret J. Brown Memorial Award Barraclough Memorial History Phyllis Hargrave Memorial Bursary Margaret Mitchell Scholarship Nanaimo Historical Society’s Peggy Nicholls Physical Education Scholarship Margaret Ormsby Essay Prize Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation First Nations Marine Harvest Salmon Aquaculture Nanaimo Home Support Association Award Studies Scholarship Scholarship Nanaimo Horticultural Society Scholarship Pieter de Reuver Foundation BS in Nursing Mariner’s Scholarships Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarship - Bursary Marjorie Lewis Bunnin Award Fisheries & Aquacultur Pieter de Reuver Foundation BS in Nursing Mark Herringer International Study Abroad Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarship - Scholarship Award Hospitality Management Pieter de Reuver Foundation Bursary Marketing Mentors Program Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarship - Pieter de Reuver Foundation Carpentry Mary Garland Coleman Prize in Lyric Poetry Recreation & Tourism Bursary McLotto awards Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarship - RMOT Pieter de Reuver Foundation Carpentry Meadowlarks Award Nanaimo Rhododendron Society Award Scholarship Michael Walker & Janice Tissington Nanaimo Safer City Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Chemistry Badminton Award Nanaimo Women’s Business Network Award Bursary Mid Island Co-op Adult Basic Education Nanaimo Women’s Business Network Pieter de Reuver Foundation Chemistry Award Business Award Scholarship Mid Island Co-op Award NASA Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Child & Youth Mid Island Co-op Early Childhood Education Neil Rutherford Memorial Award Care Bursary & Care Award NEW Nathan Thornton Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Child & Youth Mid Island Co-op Forest Resources Award Nicholas Plecas Achievement Scholarship Care Scholarship Mid Island Co-op Natural Resource Nicholas Plecas Aquaculture Scholarship Pieter de Reuver Foundation Computing Protection Award Nicholas Plecas Entrance Scholarship Science Bursary Mid Island Co-op Tourism & Recreation Nicholas Plecas Forest Resources Scholarship Pieter de Reuver Foundation Computing Award Nora Fulton Gibson Memorial Bursary Science Scholarship Mid Island Co-op Trades & Applied Nora Fulton Gibson Memorial Entrance Pieter de Reuver Foundation Criminology Technology Award Award Bursary Mid-Island Castaways Fly Fishing Club Award Nora Mitchell Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Criminology Mike Coleman Citizenship Award Nursing Alumni Reunion Bursary Scholarship Mike Merriman Memorial Award Nursing Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Culinary Arts Mike Merriman Memorial Award Oceanside Rotary Award Bursary Mike Monych Memorial Award Oceanside Women’s Business Network Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Culinary Arts Scholarship Milner Gardens & Woodland Landscape Oceanview Golf Resorts and Spa Bursary Award Otilya & Thomas Ploos van Amstel Memorial Pieter de Reuver Foundation Education Bursary Minda Williams Memorial Bursary Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Education Minerva Foundation for BC Women Award Pacific Rim Academy of Chefs Award Scholarship Minerva Foundation for BC Women Award in Parksville ABE Scholarship Pieter de Reuver Foundation Financial Forestry Pat & Les Dickason Teacher Education Management Bursary MNP - A. Kenneth Hill Memorial Award Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Financial MNP Nanaimo Founders Award Bob Pat Bevan Scholarship in Creative Writing Mangement Scholarship McDougall & Barney Bestwick Fiction Pieter de Reuver Foundation First Nations Mona Bell Memorial Award Pat Bevan Scholarship in Creative Writing Studies Bursary Morris Donaldson Memorial Scholarship Poetry Pieter de Reuver Foundation Home Support/ Pat Bevan Scholarship in English Literature RCA Bursary

26 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Pieter de Reuver Foundation Music Bursary Royal Bank Award (1 ea: Nanaimo, Cowichan, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Business Pieter de Reuver Foundation Music Powell River) Scholarship Scholarship Royal Bank Award (Parksville / Qualicum) Vancouver Island Trails Information Society Pieter de Reuver Foundation Practical Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice Bursary Nursing Bursary Hobbs Education Award Vernis Whisker Award in Classical Music Pieter de Reuver Foundation Practical Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice Veronica Milner Memorial Award Nursing Scholarship Hobbs Human Services VI Raiders Fund Pieter de Reuver Foundation Scholarship Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice Victor Cowley Memorial Award Pieter de Reuver Foundation Shellfish Hobbs Trades Award Victoria Foundation Chinese - Canadian Research Bursary Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 RMOT Community Scholarship Pieter de Reuver Foundation Shellfish Award Victoria Foundation Ruth Elina Carlson Research Scholarship Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 10 Bursary Bursary Pieter de Reuver Foundation Tourism & Ryan McDonald Memorial Bursary Virginia Southwell Music Award Recreation Bursary Salisbury/Knight RMOT Award VIU Academic Excellence Award (Brian Dick) Pieter de Reuver Foundation Tourism & Shakespeare Cup Award VIU Academic Excellence Award (Caran Carr) Recreation Scholarship Sharon Lynn Dow Dunnigan Memorial VIU Academic Excellence Award (Lemuel Pieter de Reuver Foundation Welding Bursary Mayona) Scholarship Sidney R. & Gladys L. Sharman Excellence in VIU Academic Excellence Award (Roger Prior) Pisces Aboriginal Entrance Scholarship Nursing Award VIU Academic Excellence Award (Susie Pisces Entrance Scholarship Sivertz Bursary Caswell) Positive Space Award Snaw-naw-as / Chatwin Award for Snaw-naw- VIU Ambassadors Bursary Powell River Campus ABE Award as Students VIU Board Members Award Powell River Campus Culinary Arts Academic Snaw-naw-as Award (see Chatwin VIU Bookstore Business Award Achievement Award Engineering) VIU Bursary Fund Powell River Campus Student Services Award Snuneymuxw First Nation Scholarship VIU Business Achievement Award Pranab Kumar Ghose Music Bursary Spaceworks Design Award VIU Business Association Legacy Award PRAqua Aquaculture Scholarship Squire Forestry Award VIU Employees Bursary Prue Boyd Nursing Award Steady Eddy Award VIU Employees Scholarship for Academic R. R. Smith Bursary in Education Stephanie Buckingham Nursing Award Excellence Ralph Pomphrey Memorial Award SYSCO Victoria Scholarship VIU Entrance Award for Students with Ralph Vernon Memorial Scholarship Taste of BC Trout Culture Award Disabilities Ramsay Lampman Rhodes Award TD Bank Financial Group Award VIU Facilities Services & Campus Ray Hindle Award Ted Strongitharm Award Development Award RB Engineering Award Ted Stroyan Memorial Scholarship VIU Faculty Association Degree Entrance Real Estate Foundation of BC Award Terry & Judy Napper Award Scholarship Real Estate Foundation of BC Scholarship The New Canadian Scholarship VIU Faculty Association Scholarship Recreation & Sport Management Scholarship Tom & Josie Michael Memorial Award VIU Forest Award Recreation & Tourism Award Tom Forrester Scholarship VIU Forest Biosolids Project Award Recreation & Tourism Undergraduate Tom Harris Scholarship VIU Forest Biosolids Project Bursary Research Award Tommy Douglas Entrance Award VIU Foundation award/bursary/scholarship Remembrance Bursary Tribal Journey Bursary VIU Research Graduate Award Richard W. Johnston ABE Award (Nanaimo, Truck Loggers Association Awards VIU Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Powell River, Cowichan) Trudy Krall Memorial Nursing Award VIU Scholarships for Academic Excellence Rick Davidson Memorial Bursary Uchucklesaht / Chatwin Award for VIU Science & Technology Fund Robert MacDonald Memorial Award Uchucklesaht Students VIU Students’ Union Award Robert Ross Memorial Scholarship Uchucklesaht Award (see Chatwin Walter Tickson Memorial Bursary Robert Victor Caswell Memorial Scholarship Engineering) Warner Hewer Newton Memorial Award Robyn Muir Memorial Award Ucluelet / Chatwin Award for Ucluelet Westhill Estates Bursary Roger Prior Entrance Scholarship Students William B. Somerville Memorial Award Roger Stanyer Memorial Award Underwater Harvesters Association Research William Barraclough History Scholarship Ross & Judy Fraser Award in Music Society Award William E. Ricker Memorial Scholarship Rotary Club of Lantzville Award Vancouver Foundation Bursary William Matthews Scholarship Rotary Club of Nanaimo North - Frank Vancouver Island LGMA Robert Skene Windsor Plywood Business Management Gregory Award Memorial Award Award Rotary Club of Nanaimo North - Vancouver Island Master Gardener Award Windsor Plywood Human Services Award Humanitarian Award Vancouver Island North Bursary Windsor Plywood Practical Nursing Award Rotary Club of Nanaimo North - Rich Vancouver Island Real Estate Board - Windward Culinary Arts Award Johnston Award Cowichan Valley Award WorldBridger Award Rotary Club of Nanaimo North Award Vancouver Island Real Estate Board - Zonta Club of Nanaimo Bursary Rotary Club of Nanaimo - Helmut Graf Nanaimo Scholarship Zonta Club of Nanaimo Scholarship International Award Zulak Financial Group Award

This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 27 Vancouver Island Director, Enrolment Vancouver Island Vancouver Island University Management & Registrar: University Foundation University Senate Fred Jacklin Administration Board Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Director, Financial Services: President and Vice-Chancellor: Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor Wendy Young Dr. Ralph Nilson Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Director, Development & Vice-President, Administration: Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor Alumni: Patricia Eagar Vice-Chancellor Julie Keenan Dr. David Witty, Vice-President Vice-President, Academic and Bruce Williams, Chair Academic & Provost Interim Director, Information Provost: Dr. David Witty Technology: Calvin Wilson Mike Walker, Vice-Chair Patrick Barbosa Associate Vice-President, Director, International Wahid Ali, Past-Chair Christopher Bergen Academic Planning and Admissions: Jane Kelly Dr. John Black Aboriginal Initiatives: Joyce Smith, Treasurer Steve Lane Director, Library Services: Jim Olsen, Secretary Dr. Mark Blackell Bob Foley Acting Executive Director, Julie Keenan, Executive Mike Brown Communications and Director, International Director Kyla Bruce Marketing, Recruitment: Public Relations: Dave Boyd Tina McComb Bruce Condie Gregory Bush Barbara Coe Executive Director, Student Director, Master of Business Gordon Buzzard Services: Darrel Mansbridge Administration: David Coupland Doug Corrin Brock Dykeman Executive Director, Human Catherine Dyck Dr. Greg Crawford Director, Milner Gardens & Resources: Janine Reed Dave Francis Bob Darling Woodland: Geoff Ball Executive Director, Ross Fraser Dr. Eric Demers Infrastructure/Ancillary Director, Research Services: Rob Grey Services: Ric Kelm Liz Hammond Kaarremaa Milena Essig Don Hubbard University Secretary/Senior Bob Foley Policy Advisor: Vancouver Island Karla Irvine Fred Jacklin Diny van Beers University Board of Jeet Manhas Dr. Harry Janzen Interim Dean, Arts and Governors Sean McCue Piera Jung Humanities: Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Jason Nelson Dr. Hope Leith Dr. Ross MacKay Chancellor John Phillips Dan Light Dean, Education: Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Dr. Harry Janzen Vice-Chancellor Carol Smith Stephen Littley Dean, Health and Human Mike Brown, Chair Grant Starko Virginia MacCarthy Services: Dr. Carol Stuart Barbara Carle-Thiesson, Fred MacDonald Dean, International Programs: Vice-Chair Dr. Ross MacKay Dr. Graham Pike Patrick Barbosa Jean Maltesen Dean, Management: Dr. David Twynam Kristine Chyplyk Tara Mitchell Dean, Science and Technology: William (Bill) Cripps Chris Munro Dr. Greg Crawford Jerry Doman Suzy Nachtsheim Interim Dean, Social Sciences: Stewart Hawthorn Heather Pastro Dr. John Black Katie Marocchi Dr. Graham Pike Dean, Trades and Applied John Phillips Technology: Anthem Postnikoff Fred MacDonald Steven Purse Stu Seifert Acting Campus Principal, Ann Scott Dr. Pam Shaw Cowichan: William (Bill) Yoachim Dr. Daniel Simons Darrel Mansbridge Dr. Carol Stuart Campus Principal, Powell River: Arlette Raaen Leslie Sundby Director, Aboriginal Education: Barbara Thomas Sharon Hobenshield Dr. David Twynam Director, University Planning Lisa Wilson and Analysis: David Rees

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Through our four campuses, over 2,000 employees and involved in stimulating local economic development, such thousands of graduates, Vancouver Island University is a major as the Deep Bay Field Station, which is working towards economic engine operating in the communities of Vancouver revitalizing the shellfish farming industry in coastal and First Island and BC’s Sunshine Coast. Nations communities.

The graduates of VIU’s more than 200 degree, diploma and Envi ron m e ntal Sustai nab i lity: VIU is committed to certificate programs are shaping our world in extraordinary exploring new ways of teaching and operating that will ensure ways. Our graduates also provide the region with a talent pool the protection of our environment and our communities. Some of highly trained individuals who are ready to take on the of our environmental stewardship initiatives include the "bike demands of a new economy. to work week" promotion in May, the on-campus bottled water In addition to providing an annual injection of over 120 ban along with supportive water filling stations for reusable million dollars into the local economy through operational bottles and the energy management program. spending, VIU is adding value to communities in the areas of Re s earch Opportu n iti e s: VIU averages four postgraduate cultural enrichment, economic development, environmental scholarships for fourth year students per year. Worth sustainability, research opportunities and social development. approximately $19,000 each, these scholarships serve as a

Cu ltu ral En r ich m e nt: VIU adds a rich and diverse layer of financial boost to help students pursuing Master’s degrees. As cultural access to the citizens of our communities through the well, VIU’s increased focus on undergraduate research is being many cultural events hosted on each of VIU’s four campuses. recognized by national funding agencies such as the Natural VIU supports the development of arts and culture on Vancouver Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

Island and the Sunshine Coast through poetry readings, film Social Deve lopm e nt: Through our programs and projects, festivals, Aboriginal feasts, concerts and other cultural initiatives. VIU works to enhance the quality of life for people living on In addition to hosting students from more than 60 countries, Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast and engages in VIU is proud to have one of the highest Aboriginal post- activity that brings educational opportunities to all members of secondary participation rates in BC. We value our relationships the community. with our Aboriginal communities and will continue to engage in At VIU, we believe education is a community asset and we are initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal advancement. committed to strengthening our economy and positioning our Econom ic Deve lopm e nt: As well as providing local region for prosperity. economies with a skilled pool of workers, VIU invests thousands of dollars into the local marketplace through operational spending and the employment of over 2,000. VIU is also

29 Congratulations Grads!

Visit the Bookstore table at convocation for degree frames and VIU crested mementos.

Nanaimo Campus  Fifth Street Bldg , o th Street (entrance C) Tel: .. Mon-Fri am - : pm BOOKSTORE viubookstore.ca

Open doors to opportunity

Help make today’s students tomorrow’s leaders. Your donations to Vancouver Island University will put leading edge teaching equipment in classrooms, labs and trade shops; provide awards and bursaries to students; and add to the endowment funds which support learning and program development. Your gift of  or more will be acknowledged with an ocial tax receipt. To nd out how you can help students follow their dreams, contact the VIU Foundation at ..  .

viu.ca/foundation FOUNDATION

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COAST to a reception following the Convocation BASTION INN ceremony.

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

Graduates, stay connected The Vancouver Island University Alumni Relations Office represents all those who have graduated from the Vocational Training School in Nanaimo, 1936 – 1971; Malaspina College (all campuses), 1969 – 1989; Malaspina University-College (all campuses), 1989 – summer 2008; and now VIU, and helps create opportunities for past graduates to reconnect with their old friends and faculty. • Stay in touch with the Vancouver Island University Alumni Office. • Share your news and achievements with other alumni, current students and your instructors. • Re-establish old friendships and start new ones. • Make connections with other people currently in your field. • Get on-campus discounts with your alumni privilege card. • Establish a legacy at Vancouver Island University by volunteering your time to help with programs and events. Visit our website at viu.ca/alumni and update your profile, or call 250.740.6215.

viu.ca/alumni ALUMNI RELATIONS

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Vancouver Island University At Vancouver Island University, it’s easy to love where you learn. We produce skilled and highly competent graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU is an internationally known, highly ranked university offering a wide range of degree, diploma or certificate programs and regionally relevant undergraduate research opportunities.

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For more information about VIU, call toll free 1-888-920-2221, e-mail [email protected] or visit viu.ca

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