To the Class of 2020 in Any Year, Convocation Symbolizes the Culmination of a Personal Journey— One That Can Be Grueling and Yet Full of Discovery
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA 141st ANNUAL SPRING CONVOCATION 2020 This page is intentionally left blank. To the class of 2020 In any year, Convocation symbolizes the culmination of a personal journey— one that can be grueling and yet full of discovery. In 2020, this statement could not be more true. Although this has been a most unusual year for the entire world, this pandemic does not have to define us. What defines you are your life experiences, memorable people, and most importantly–that which you find within yourself: your attitude, your inner strength, your curiosity and compassion. Never be afraid to ask for support, or to offer it to others. Remain open to the idea of possibility. Embrace the power of working together; all people, all disciplines, all communities, all races, since diversity will only strengthen our society. We need to work together now more than ever. This year, Convocation will be different in format, but the meaning and reason we gather to celebrate remains the same. We will applaud those of you who came to the University of Manitoba to uncover new pathways to grow understanding and advance reconciliation, to inspire creative works that will enrich our arts communities, to develop tomorrow’s technology and continue to build a prosperous future for Manitoba. We will celebrate those of you who are driven to prevent infectious diseases on a global scale and closer to home, many of you already joining COVID-19 efforts in our province. At the University of Manitoba, you found your voice and we have no doubt you will continue to find new ways to use your passion to spark change. From here, you can go anywhere. Congratulations on all you’ve achieved. Anne Mahon Chancellor David T. Barnard, O.M., Ph.D., FRSC President and Vice-Chancellor 3 To the class of 2020 AlumniIn any year, Convocation symbolizes Association the culmination of a personal journey— one that can be grueling and yet full of discovery. In 2020, this statement could not be more true. Although this has been a most unusual year for the entire Welcomeworld, this pandemic does not have to define us. What defines you are your life experiences, memorable people, and most Todayimportantly–that marks a milestone. which you We find applaud within the yourself: hard work, your dedicationattitude, your and inner drive that broughtstrength, you your here curiosity and look and forwardcompassion. to seeing Never just be howafraid far to you’llask for go. support, or to offer it to others. Remain open to the idea of possibility. 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On behalf of the Alumni Association, congratulations on the tremendous achievement celebrated today, and here’s to what comes next. PeterAnne MahonWheatley, BSc(ME)/07, Ext.Ed/10, MBA/15 Chancellor Chair Alumni Association of the University of Manitoba VisitDavid us T. atBarnard, umanitoba.ca/alumni O.M., Ph.D., FRSC to keep in touch and to learn more about the benefitsPresident andof being Vice-Chancellor a member of the University of Manitoba GOVERNOR GENERAL’S MEDALS Created in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation, the Governor General’s academic medals have become the most prestigious award for outstanding achievements that Canadian students can receive. GOLD GOLD Robert Louis Bertrand** Jordana Liyat Sommer** Faculty of Graduate Studies Faculty of Graduate Studies (Chemistry/Science) (Psychology/Arts) Awarded for outstanding achievement Awarded for outstanding achievement at the Ph.D. level at the master’s level SILVER SILVER Delica Storm Leboe-McGowan Kasidy Grant Harder Faculty of Science Faculty of Science Awarded for outstanding achievement at the Awarded for outstanding achievement at the undergraduate level (within a degree program at undergraduate level (within a degree program least four years in length) less than four years in length) BRONZE BRONZE Vanessa Deanna Bromley Edward Martin Peter Giesbrecht School of Dental Hygiene School of Agriculture Awarded for highest standing in a diploma Awarded for highest standing in the program of at two years other than diploma two-year diploma program in agriculture agriculture 5 ** October 2019 graduate UNIVERSITY GOLD MEDALS Awarded for highest standing in an undergraduate faculty, school or college. Ashley Haverstick Joshua Dave Sosa Lingal Carolyn Dyck Chauntel Soleil Dyck Faculty of Agricultural Faculty of Architecture School of Art Faculty of Arts and Food Sciences Riley Harrison Dirks* Albert Chen Justin David Fraser Jennifer Emily Kent I.H. Asper Desautels Faculty of Education Faculty of Kinesiology and School of Business Faculty of Music Recreation Management Maryia Kuzura Natasia Lewis Derek Ross Milani Ashley Jennette Bell** Faculty of Law Price Faculty Rady Faculty of Rady Faculty of of Engineering Health Sciences Health Sciences - Dentistry - Nursing Caitlin Jayne Wilkinson Laura Elizabeth Alsip Delica Storm Leboe-McGowan Angela Lee Wallace Rady Faculty of Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Science Faculty of Social Work Health Sciences Faculty of Environment, - Pharmacy Earth, and Resources Kayla Megan Acres* Université de St. Boniface 6 *February 2020 graduate ** October 2019 graduate PROGRAM MEDALS Awarded for highest standing in a faculty, school or college program. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY Agribusiness AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT Shania Miralda Physical Education Agriculture Connor Donald Gemmill Hannah Christine Keenes Recreation Management and Food Science Community Development Yonatan Chaim Coodin* Cassandra Mae Falk* Human Nutritional Sciences PRICE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Victoria Ashley Waytt Biosystems SCHOOL OF ART Sarvesh Kumarsingh Ramlochun Art History Honours Civil Maya Martinez-Alper Natasia Lewis Fine Arts Studio Computer Lauren Nicole Peters Liam Aric Edwin Sparling Fine Arts Studio Honours Electrical Marie-France Dedieu Hollier Frank F. Yu* Mechanical FACULTY OF ARTS Arpan Raj Singh Advanced Degree Oren Joseph Wilson-Demissie RADY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES General Degree Health Sciences Samantha Emma Harvey Maria Shenna Dela Cruz Fauni Honours Degree Dental Hygiene Stella C. Pena Sy Vanessa Deanna Bromley DESAUTELS FACULTY OF MUSIC MAX RADY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Composition Family Social Sciences Ross Frederick Gordon Bugden Charlene Bernie Hallett General Studies CLAYTON H. RIDDELL FACULTY OF Karen Magnea Anderson Sigurdson ENVIRONMENT, EARTH, AND RESOURCES Integrated Music Education/Music Honours Degree Iain Ormiston Brett William MacDonald* Jazz Studies Major or Advanced Degree Tetyana Haraschuk Alexandra Joan Maria Bairos-Novak Performance Three-Year General Degree Albert Chen Jillian Paige Reimer* Master of Music FACULTY OF SCIENCE Avonlea Dionne Armstrong-Green General Degree FACULTY OF EDUCATION Kasidy Grant Harder Early Years Stream Honours Degree Liane Ingrid Glabush Daniel Gussakovsky Middle Years Stream Major Degree Caitlyn Alyssa Bartecki Simone Gentile Senior Years Stream Justin David Fraser 7 *February 2020 graduate This page is intentionally left blank. 141st ANNUAL CONVOCATION UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Virtual Ceremonies: Monday, June 29, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. UNIVERSITÉ DE SAINT-BONIFACE Monday, June 15, 2020 This page is intentionally left blank. ACADEMIC DRESS Guests at Convocation will readily conclude that the academic dress worn by graduands and members of the academic procession is both colourful and varied. The significance of academic dress may not be so apparent. Academic dress includes a gown, hood (worn over the shoulders), and a cap or mortarboard.