54TH CONVOCATION

JUNE 9, 2018

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

The heraldic description is:

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

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

Motto Ad augusta per angusta Achievement through effort About our Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10am Rotary Place CEREMONIES Orillia, Ontario

WELCOME TO LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY’S 54TH CONVOCATION CELEBRATION!

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

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

Chancellor Lyn McLeod Lakehead University

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

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

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

DEBORAH MARTIN-DOWNS Doctor of Science Deborah Martin-Downs, B.E.S., M.Sc., graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo, at a time when environmental careers were just beginning. She went on to obtain a Master of Science in Zoology and Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto in 1985, where she specialized in the freshwater fish ecology and community shifts due to land use changes between the 1950s and 1980s. Over her career she continued to develop her expertise with a variety of public and private sector positions including initiating an urban fishing program with Toronto and Region Conservation/Ministry of Natural Resources and 16 years as an environmental consultant with Gartner Lee Limited (1989-2005) undertaking a variety of environmental projects throughout Ontario and in a variety of sectors. In 2005 Deborah left the private sector to become Director of the Ecology Division of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and in 2013 became the Chief Administrative Officer of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority. In these roles she has participated in the research and development of new policies, practices and guidance based on research and monitoring. Such endeavours included headwater tributaries, low impact development, natural heritage systems and compensation, watershed plans, and green infrastructure. She is one of the founding members and currently serves as Chair of the Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition. Seeing a need among conservation authorities she founded Conservation Authorities University, an executive training program for CA staff. Over the course of her career she has held progressive roles managing multidisciplinary teams of environmental specialists in the fields of geoenvironmental, watershed planning, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, flood risk and infrastructure, water resources engineering, source water protection, and environmental monitoring. Her greatest source of pride is the number of young conservation professionals that she has had the opportunity to mentor and work with over the years. In addition to her work she spent 12 years as a volunteer with the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, is currently a Director of the Muskoka Lakes Association and has been recently appointed as a Director of the Walkerton Clean Water Centre.

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University Lakehead University CIVITAS AWARD This honour is awarded annually to recognize a community member who has made a significant contribution to the University. This year, Lakehead University honours:

BRUCE WAITE Q.C.

Since 2008, Bruce Waite has been the éminence grise of Lakehead University Orillia, working tirelessly to help Lakehead University achieve status as a student and community-centred institution.

An enthusiastic supporter of Lakehead University, Bruce has gone above and beyond with his generous contribution of time, expertise and passion. A former member of the Board of Governors, Bruce championed the interests of Lakehead Orillia and the citizens of the County of Simcoe for over nine years. His involvement on the Capital Fundraising Campaign Team and the Lakehead Orillia Campus Advisory Committee was pivotal in achieving the development of the Orillia campus on University Avenue.

Through his leadership and advisory roles with Lakehead University, Bruce has helped to ensure effective partnerships between the community and the University, resulting in the best outcomes for both Lakehead’s students and the County of Simcoe. Bruce’s outstanding contribution to Lakehead University continues to this day albeit in an unofficial capacity.

An active Kiwanian, past vice-chair of Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation, past chair and member of the Orillia & Area Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee, and past president of the Orillia Law Society, Bruce lives his commitment to volunteerism within the Orillia community. In 2006, he and his wife Susan were the recipients of the Ontario Medical Association Community Service Award.

Bruce has lived and practiced law in Orillia for more than 50 years and is currently an active member of the law firm HGR Graham Partners LLP.

6 Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10am ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

Pre-Convocation Ceremony Welcome Mr. Frank Cappadocia, Associate Vice-President (Orillia) Prelude Orillia Silver Band Processional - Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar Orillia Silver Band The audience is asked to stand as the Academic Procession enters O Canada Mr. Robert Perrier Invocation The Chancellor Chancellor Lyn McLeod “I hereby declare this Convocation open.” Introduction of Platform Party Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

President’s Address Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor Introduction of Honorary Degree Candidate Dr. Sreekumari Kurissery, Chair, Sustainability Sciences

Conferring of Honorary Degree Chancellor Lyn McLeod Dr. Moira McPherson, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor Convocation Address Ms. Deborah Martin-Downs Presentation of the Civitas Award Mr. Frank Cappadocia, Associate Vice-President (Orillia) Message from the Class of 2018 Ms. Sabrina Cuzzupoli

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees and Diplomas, Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans, Principal, Orillia Campus Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas and Medals/Awards Degrees and Diplomas Granted in Absentia Ms. Andrea Tarsitano, Associate Vice-Provost Enrolment & Registrar Message from the Alumni Association Dr. Michel Beaulieu, President, Lakehead University Alumni Association Chancellor’s Closing Convocation Chancellor Lyn McLeod “I hereby declare this Convocation closed.” Recessional Mr. Paul Connell The audience is asked to kindly wait until the graduates have exited.

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University FACULTY OF FACULTY OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION DUNN, Larissa Rose BUSINESS EDUCATION ALEXIOU, Andreas Braedan *EGGLESTON, Kelsey Geraldine ADMINISTRATION MASTER OF EDUCATION ANTONOPOULOS, Stefanie EMMS, Aaron Jeffrey HONOURS BACHELOR BATTAGLIA, Emily Ann *ARSENAULT, Lee Anne EVERETT, Nicholas James OF COMMERCE Educational Studies BALINSKY, Adam Louis *FERGUSON, Amberly Lauren BONNEY, Scott Michael BOEHMKER, Kelsey FLEMING, Barbara Business Administration Education for Change BERNARDI, Alyssa Megan BOOTH, Dana Specialization in Social Justice BIERNACIK, Charlotte Malvina FORGET, Liane Business Administration Education *BONDI, Laura FORTE, Jessica BRUNO, Nicholas John COOK, Jenna Ashley FREDRIKSEN, Paige Maygan Business Administration Education for Change BORISKO, Samantha Kathleen Specialization in Social Justice FUNNELL, Hanley Ellen CARVALHO, Cody Emerson Education BRAUNSTEIN, Riley Business Administration FAMIGLIETTI, Laura Caterina *BRISTOW, Melanie GIGNAC, Ashley GABOURIE, Mitchell Jesse Education for Change *BROWNE, Samantha *GLAGE, Whitney Business Administration Specialization in Social Justice Education *BURNIE, Shauna Patricia *GLASS, Megan Margaret GREENE, Megan Riley Business Administration FOSTER, Courtney Patricia Shaw BURTON, Divvya GLENN, Alice Elizabeth Education for Change HAM, Taylor Michael Specialization in Social Justice BUXTON, Jodi Catherine *GUILD, Steeves Business Administration Education *BYBLOW, Madison Ashley Erica *GURNEY, Krista HAMALAINEN, Mika GRANT, Linda HARRIS, Stephanie Elizabeth- Business Administration Educational Studies CANNING, Jazmyn Anne HORLINGS, Ryan Michael HARRISON, Aislinn Mada CAPRARA, Victoria Celeste *HERTZBERG, Vanessa Business Administration Education for Change CAPUTO, Mario Nicolas Specialization in Environmental *HURLEY, Christopher Patrick *JAGT, Amber Danielle Sustainability Education Ryan CARAVELLA, Daniela Louisa *JANELLE, Kathy Business Administration KHAN, Somaia *CHAFFAY, Brianne Nicole Educational Studies *JARDINE, Carly Breanne *LAFRANCE, Jared Bernard *COLUCCIO, Amanda Business Administration NEIL, Melissa Sheila Joanne JOSEPH THARMANAYAGAM, Educational Studies *COOPER, Cassandra True Dellsa *LOVWA, Jordache Business Administration PRIDDLE, Brittany COURTEMANCHE, Kelly *KERR, Krista Lynn Kathleen Education for Change *MCCALLUM, Nolan Alexander Specialization in Environmental *COWPER, Jonathan William *KORITKO, Leila Erin Business Administration Sustainability Education Alfonse KUNDINGER-MARKHAUSER, PASWISTY, Kalin Michelle TAJI, Ola COXWORTH, Kayla Lynn Kianna Tracy Business Administration Educational Studies *CUTONE, Stephanie LACARIA, Jonathan Mark STONE, Lindsay Kendra RODRIGUEZ, Robyne Cecilia Business Administration CUZZUPOLI, Sabrina Lucia LALANDE, Erin Rose Education for Change *SWAILES, Rielly Joseph Elijah Specialization in Social Justice CZAPRAN, Alana Lauren *LEFAIVE, Alicia Business Administration Education DALEY, Elesha LEIMGARDT, Victoria TAYLOR, Whitney BACHELOR OF Educational Studies DAVENPORT, Sean LORINCZ, Sarah Nicole ADMINISTRATION VERNER, Chloe Elizabeth Louise DE CASSAN, Nicole LUCAS, Jordan Julie ADETOYI, Olawumi Educational Studies DE SOUSA, Julia LUPINACCI, Lisa Francesca *BIRNIE, Cameron WEBER, Natasha *DECIANTIS, Nicole Lynne Education for Change *LYNCH, Sarah DALES, Brianne Danielle Specialization in Environmental DELEO, Luca Vincenzo *MAHNKOPF, Clarissa Rose Sustainability Education HEWETT, Cody *DESOUSA, Melissa MARRA, Jessica YOUNG, Janice Chunmei JEYARAJ, Taanya Educational Studies DI IACOVO, Silvio Anthony *MCINTYRE, Kenzie WELLS, Joshua Randolph DIENER, Nicole Shelby MCNABB, Holly Elizabeth

* First Class Standing

8 *MEDER, Sarah Jessie SALA, Amanda Nicole HONOURS BACHELOR MCSORLEY, Katelyn OF SOCIAL WORK MILLER, Sean *SPRAGGE, Brendan Kevin Tyler *MILNE, Maria *BALABAN, Dayna Lauren MILLS, Konlan *SZEKERES, Laura *MUNRO, Jordan Lynn *BERGIN, Katherine MINICHIELLO, Paul Mario TANG, Ruby *MUTH, Emily *BERTRAND, Lauren Katharine MIOR, Brady *TAYLOR, Alexandria *PALKOVITS-STAUBER, Karen *BRANSFIELD, Nicole MITCHELL, Trisha TESSARI, Mary Anne PERRY-SCHALLE, Meaghan BURK, Christian Stephen Kathlyne MITCHELL-BECKER, McKenzie *TOMASULO, Ivanie Lorraine *CALDWELL, Jessica PLUMMER, Emily Anne TRAMONTOZZI, Natalie MONTGOMERY, Emily Jane *CALLAGHAN, Alanna *RAYNARD, Crystal *TROW, Rachel Irene Jacqueline MORELLO, Ashley Kathleen *CARDINAL, Gabrielle Rose-Anna *REGO, Karishma Mitzi TUTTON, Meghan Marie MUNDLE, Carly *ROBERTS, Leah VANZANT, Melissa *CHIRO, Katelyn *MURPHY, Shannon Aubrey *RUSSELL, Charlotte *WALKER, Andrew Warren COFFIN, Danielle Nicole NACLERIO, Rosa Margherita *RUTHERFORD, Megan WALSH, Jayme Jane Fortunata *DAVID, Kristen Tine SCOTT, Charlotte Anne WARNER, James Stephen NAGUIB, Albert *DI DIOMETE, Haley *SHEIKH, Alyiah *WATSON, Aleigha Jayne *O’CONNOR, Shannon DONNELL, Jessie Pat *SIVAGNANAM, Anchugan WELEFF, Patricia Marie PARKINS, Andrea Helene *EDICK, Cole J SMITH, Adrian WESTLAKE, Shauna Michelle PARKS, Dawn Stephanie EDWARDS, Shannon *ST AMANT, Bradley *WHIPP, Jennifer *PASSAFIUME, Amy Louise *FREDERICK, Gina THOMPSON, Kevin *PASSAFIUME, Kevin FREDERICK, Samantha FACULTY OF HEALTH *THOMPSON - RUDDER, Sharie PASTORE, Deanna Tina AND BEHAVIOURAL FREER, Kyra SCIENCES *THOMPSON, Shelby Lynn PAUL, Sarah Jessica *GEORGE, Evan *TIMS, Lauren MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PEARCE, Galena *GODDARD, Jade Chance *TOMA, Samir PEPIN, Michael CUPPAGE, Luke HARRIS, Alexandria Constance VEYSEY, Kayla Ashley Louise PERKIC, Ashley Nicole OSEI-AFRIYIE, Ellen WALLACE, Renee *HAVLIK, Alexandra PETROFF, Tyler Jonathon ROBERTS, Carly *WEEKS, Jessica *HAWCO, Nicolette Rayann PHAN, Nhi HONOURS WELLINGS, Danielle Elizabeth *HEA, Sarah Kathleen POWELL, Bethany Dawn BACHELOR OF ARTS WILSON, Teegan HICKEY, Jessica PRICE, Megan MCMULLEN, Emily *WRIGHT, Kelsie Psychology HILL, Elizabeth Diana *PRINZEN, Madison Mae OTTO, Lindsay Anne Dakota *HORVATH, Jennifer PROVENZANO, Juliana Marie Psychology FACULTY OF HOSKINS, Heather SCIENCE AND *PYKE, Rosemary Alyssa SHAUGHNESSY, Kathleen Marie ENVIRONMENTAL Psychology JEFFERY, Larissa Leigh RACHNER, Alana STUDIES *JUNEAU, Leanne REA, Giulia Laura BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS BACHELOR *L’ESTRANGE, Mirelle REAME, Jennifer CARACCIOLO, Sara OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Psychology *LOYAL, Kathryn Pearl Ta O Noon REIMER, Rachel Katherine ALI-AHMAD, Ghassan Environmental Sustainability TULLOCH, Chantelle Lynne *MAJOR, Travis *RIKLEY, Kaitlyn Rebecca Psychology Co-Operative Option *MASCIARELLI, Laura RODGER, Sarah Maria *BRANCATELLA, Jenna Page MCFADYEN, Amy Anthropology RUTTER, Carly Elisabeth *MCROBERT, Emily BROOKS, Daniel Philip SAKALUK, Randall Jeffrey Environmental Sustainability * First Class Standing CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University COMPTON, Archer David HONOURS BACHELOR COTTER, Danielle Coriena HACKETT, Serena Environmental Sustainability OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Criminology Criminology

CUNNINGHAM, Martin Emmett ALLUM, Brittany Alisha COWPER, Jonathan William HAYASHI, Jameson Paul Geography Media Studies Alfonse Criminology Interdisciplinary Studies DEBES, Bradie Sierra *ANNESS, Nathan T JAGT, Amber Danielle Environmental Sustainability Criminology CROFT, Cassidy Ann Interdisciplinary Studies Media Studies *GLENN, Alice Elizabeth ASHOURY, Mersedeh JONES, Kasey Jordan Anthropology Interdisciplinary Studies CROUCHER, Jennifer Moriah Criminology Criminology KLIMUK, Vanessa Marie *AVENDANO, Jocelyn JUST, Jamie Lee Environmental Sustainability Criminology CULE, Samantha Brittany Criminology Interdisciplinary Studies KUNDINGER-MARKHAUSER, AVERY, Cody KEARNEY, Steven Kianna Tracy Criminology CURRAN, Alexandra Paige Criminology Geography Gwendolyn BALKWILL, Rebecca Interdisciplinary Studies *KELLY, Carley LUCAS, Jordan Julie Criminology Interdisciplinary Studies Geography DAVENPORT, Sean BERNARDI, Alyssa Megan Interdisciplinary Studies KELLY, Jaina Rule MAXWELL, Ryan Simon Interdisciplinary Studies Media Studies Geography DAVIS, Amy Rose BERRETTA, Melina Michelle Criminology KELLY-JOINETTE, Paige Tyrell *RUNCIMAN, Grace Patricia Criminology Criminology Environmental Sustainability DI IACOVO, Silvio Anthony *BONDI, Laura Interdisciplinary Studies *LA ROSE, Adam Daniel *SCHOLZ, April Ellen Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Environmental Sustainability DIENER, Nicole Shelby BONNETTA, Jennifer Marie Interdisciplinary Studies LANGSFORD, Gabrielle WESTON, Cassandra Paige Criminology Criminology Environmental Sustainability DINEEN, Leigh Danielle *BRIDEAU, Emily-Anne Lily Mary Criminology *LAWLESS, Linda Marie Criminology Interdisciplinary Studies FACULTY OF SOCIAL DUNN, Larissa Rose SCIENCES AND BRISTOW, Melanie Interdisciplinary Studies LORINCZ, Sarah Nicole HUMANITIES Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies DUPREY, Emily Rae *BROWN, Taylor Marie Criminology *MAHNKOPF, Clarissa Rose HONOURS Criminology English BACHELOR OF ARTS DYER, Leandra Faye BROWNE, Samantha Criminology MAHOMED, Kayla E LOPEZ, Thalia Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Political Science EDWARDS, Jonathan *BURNIE, Shauna Patricia Criminology MARTYN, Avery Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology BACHELOR OF ARTS EGGLESTON, Kelsey Geraldine *MASSE, Kayla COUSINEAU, Ben BURTON, Divvya Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology General Program FAULKNER, Melissa MCCABE, Ian Robert DAS NEVES, William *CAMICK, Mariah Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology Criminology Political Science FERGUSON, Amberly Lauren MCCULLOCH, Alissa GILBERTSON, Chereylene CAPRARA, Victoria Celeste Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology Shereen Louise FLIPPIN, Ashley History *CARR, Shannon Criminology MCDOWELL, Taylor Steven Criminology Criminology MACLELLAN, Marisa Elizabeth FRANZIN, Ethan Robyn CLEVERLY, Cole Thomas Criminology MCINTYRE, Kenzie General Program Criminology English *GINGERICH, Allison Brooke POIRIER, Adam Michael *COLLAO, Lucas Criminology *MERCHANT, Jesse Leigh General Program Criminology Criminology GLASS, Megan Margaret RUITENBEEK, Heinrich Johannes *COLUCCIO, Amanda Interdisciplinary Studies MERLIN, Tiffany Margaret Political Science Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology GRIBBIN, Emily Gail STARUCK, Judy Deborah COOPER, Cassandra True Media Studies MILLER, Sean General Program English Interdisciplinary Studies *GUTTA, Jessica CORDEIRO, Nicole Marie Criminology Criminology

10 MITCHELL-BECKER, McKenzie TRAILL, Madison Leigh BRAUNSTEIN, Riley NOEL-TOBIAS, Sheyenne Faith Lorraine Criminology Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies TROW, Rachel Irene Jacqueline CAMPBELL, Katherine Faith PARKINS, Andrea Helene MONTGOMERY, Melissa Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology *TRUDEL, Mitchell CANNING, Jazmyn PARKS, Dawn Stephanie MUNGHAM, Victoria Criminology Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology TUTTON, Meghan CUACHON, Jan Michelle POIRIER, Brianne Gail OLIVEIRA, Melissa Ashley Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology *WAGNER-WORRALL, Chantal DROST, Samantha Katarina Joy RATH, Haley *ORGAR, Heather Holly Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology Criminology FINNERTY, Rebeca Merrilyn RUPRECHT, Nicholas John PAGE, Frederick Stephen WEBB, Morgan April Louise Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies FLEMING, Barbara RUSO, Domenic Norman PATJAS, Colin WELSHMAN, Mikayla Jennifer Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology Dianne Criminology FORTE, Jessica RUTTER, Carly Elisabeth PEARCE, Galena Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies WHEELDON, Katelyn Violet Interdisciplinary Studies FORTIN-MCKEAN, Jean-Luc SEBERRY, Jennifer Lyn *PENNEY, Brianna Simone Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies WILLIS, Jacob Criminology GLASS, Courtney Jacqueline SPEIRS, Lena Rose PERKIC, Ashley Nicole Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS GUILD, Steeves STEVENS, Aaron John PIPITONE, Cameron Paul AND SCIENCES - 4 YEAR Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology BRAMWELL, Erika Lotte HARRIS, Stephanie Elizabeth- STUEHRENBERG, Johanna PRINZEN, Madison Mae Criminology Anne Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies GRENIER, Samuel Albert TANG, Ruby *PYKE, Rosemary Alyssa Interdisciplinary Studies HUBLEY, Jessica Lee Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies THOMPSON, Katelyn Molly TEMPLE, Brooke Rachell RACHNER, Alana Interdisciplinary Studies HVOZDA, John James Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies TOBIN, Kyra Marie RAVI, Diruban BACHELOR OF JANELLE, Kathy Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology ARTS AND SCIENCES Interdisciplinary Studies TOMBRI, Precious Aodobi REAME, Jennifer ALEXIOU, Andreas Braedan LIBOIRON, Hannah Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies TROTTER, Megan Alexandra Lyn *REBELO, Brittany Anne ANTONOPOULOS, Stefanie LISE, Leah Patricia Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies WAREHAM, Jennifer Ashley *ROCK, Tammy Lyn Jane *ARSENAULT, Lee Anne MALDONADO, Samantha Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies WARMINGTON, Tiffany Rose RODGER, Sarah Maria BALINSKY, Adam Louis MASK, Erin Elizabeth Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies WELEFF, Patricia Marie ROLLO, Raquel BARTHOLOMEW-BLACKWOOD, MAZZEO, Emily Judith Interdisciplinary Studies English Natasha Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies WESTLAKE, Shauna Michelle SATHIYAKANTHAN, Yathunanthen MCCULLOCH, Cassandra Brooke Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology BEITZ, Hailey Victoria Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies WETTLAUFER, Natasha SIMKO, Yvonne MCNABB, Holly Elizabeth Interdisciplinary Studies Criminology BERNIER, Aliya Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies YOUNG, Colin McGuire SPRAGGE, Brendan Kevin Tyler MESHORER, Ariel Helena Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies BIERNACIK, Charlotte Malvina Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies TERRY, Keenan Robert MITCHELL, Trisha Criminology BISSONNETTE, Nicole Sarah Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies

BOUDREAU, Winston Interdisciplinary Studies * First Class Standing CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University MEDAL AND AWARD Recipients

MAJOR MEDALS

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

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

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

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

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

DEAN’S MEDALS AND SCHOLAR AWARDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University THE DEAN’S SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Awarded to the graduating student with the highest standing in: Forest Management Joseph Austin Silva Environmental Management Danielle Kim Flora Davis

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

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

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

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

14 OTHER MEDALS

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

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

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

CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University Past Recipients HONORARY DEGREES

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

16 Past Recipients FELLOW OF THE UNIVERSITY

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

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

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

FACULTY OF EDUCATION BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

CAVE, Courtney

FACULTY OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

HONOURS BACHELOR OF ARTS

*DOYLE, Liam Alexander Psychology

HONOURS BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

*NELSON, Shaina

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

CAVE, Courtney Interdisciplinary Studies

* First Class Standing CONVOCATION 2018 Lakehead University