Ontario Virtual Commencement Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Live Streaming from Vaughan, Ontario NIAGARA UNIVERSITY Ontario Virtual Commencement Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Welcome Address 7 p.m. Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., D.Min. Live Streaming from Vaughan, Ontario President Strict safety protocols and social distancing measures in effect. Congratulatory Graduate Address The ceremony will be streamed live on the following platforms: Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua P.C., BA, MA, LL.M www.youtube.com/niagarauniversity Mayor, City of Vaughan www.facebook.com/niagarauniversityontario Graduate Address Dan Patterson, Ph.D. Presiding Distinguished Member, Board of Trustees of Niagara University Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., D.Min. Retired President, Niagara College President Conferring of Degrees and Hooding of the Candidates Masters of Ceremonies Master of Science in Educational Leadership Vincent Rinaldo, Ph.D. Bachelor of Professional Studies in Education Vice President Ontario Administration Awards for Excellence in Education Henrik Borgstrom, Ph.D. Peter Cortellucci Associate Provost Distinguished Member, Board of Trustees, Niagara University Professor of Modern and Classical Languages Educational Leadership Excellence in Teacher Preparation, Primary/Junior Program Excellence in Teacher Preparation, Intermediate/Senior
Processional Closing Remarks Jessica Kemp National Anthems Distinguished Member, Board of Trustees, Niagara University The Star-Spangled Banner and O Canada Sarah Medeiros Recessional 2020 Education Graduate Student
Land Acknowledgement Carol Doyle-Jones, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Education
Invocation Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Education are Rev. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. offered in Ontario under the written consent of the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. Vice President for Mission Integration National Anthems Candidates for Degrees
THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION Christian Elia, Ph.D., Academic Chair, Ontario Faculty of Education The Star-Spangled Banner MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hail’d at the twlights last gleaming, Adele Filice Alexia Emma-Maria Silvani Whose broad stripes and bright stars B.A., Brock University B.A., York University through the perilous fight Carlos Manuel Jesus Heleno Veronica Lina Sorrentino O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming? B.A., University of Waterloo B.A., York University And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, M.S. Ed., Niagara University B.P.S., Niagara University Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Michael Joseph O’Brien Karen Frances Tigani B.Sc.P.Ed., St. Francis Xavier University B.A., University of Waterloo O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave B.A., Western University O’er the land of the free Katrina Marie Sammut and the home of the brave? B.A., University of Guelph B.P.S., Niagara University Francis Scott Key
BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION Primary – Junior O Canada O Canada! Our home and native land! Selena Aita Melissa Teresa Bosco True patriot love in all of us command. B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University B.A., Tiffin University With glowing hearts we see thee rise, Khalda Amiri Lauren Amanda Boston The true north strong and free! B.A., Ryerson University B.A., Western University From far and wide O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Simona Balca William Geoffrey Bowes God keep our land glorious and free! B.A., York University B.A.A., Sheridan College O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Barbara Feitosa Bensimon Madilyn Nicole Bozinis O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. B.A., York University B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University
Weir and Lavallee Euan Daniel Bensky Natasha Bujouves B.A., York University B.A., Western University
Rebecca Marie Bodo Pavan Kaur Buttar B.A., McMaster University B.A., York University Christina Nicole Camasta Jessica Antonia Ivanka Fernandes Marziyeh Marzi Khani Namita Amar Mehta B.A., York University B.A.S., Laurentian University M.S., University of Tabriz B.S., University of Mumbai B.S., University of Tehran Michela Carere Lauren Nicole Finelli Ryan Nicholas Melo B.A., York University B.A., McMaster University Milenna Kusturic B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University B.A., York University David Anthony Ceccanese Natalie Patricia Fryc Jessica Andrea Meza B.A., York University B.A., University of Toronto Lauren Victoria Kutzler B.A., Ryerson University B.A., York University Olivia Francesca Comella Kathryn Marion Fulford Sydney Christine Miller B.S., University of Guelph-Humber B.A., University of Toronto Breanne Irene Larson B.A., University of Guelph-Humber B.A., University of Guelph Kathleen Ivana Cornaviera Jessica Furgiuele Vanessa Anne Mirabelli B.A., York University B.A., York University Ariana Aragao Lazanha B.A., York University B.A., Sheridan College Daniela Corridore Paula Andrea Ortiz Garzon Vanessa Morano B.A., Ryerson University B.A., York University Vanessa Cristina Librandi B.A., York University B.Comm., Ryerson University Anthony Nicholas Dal Bello Alicja Giftopoulos Veronica Morgia B.A., York University B.A., McMaster University Rita LoGiudice B.A., University of Toronto B.A., McMaster University David Dino Dal Bello Kelsey Anne Gilleta Shakeisha Erica Newell B.B.A., University of Guelph B.A., Brock University Anthony Bruno Macchia B.S., University of Guelph Humber B.A., York University Hana Adla David Maria Kate Giuliano Amy Lauren Newfield B.A., York University B.A., Seneca College Rachel Marie Martin B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University B.A., Western University Adriana DeMeo Lucas Philip Grella Lauren Obedkoff B.H.S., York University B.A., University of Toronto Thomas John O'Flaherty Mason B.A., Ryerson University B.A., University of Toronto Joe Di Salvo Jonathan Peter Grossi Kristen Patricia Oliveira B.A., University of Toronto B.A., University of Toronto Shahnaz Masrur B.S., University of Guelph-Humber B.S., University of Guelph-Humber Jordan Benjamin Dicker Jacintha Vyjayanthi Gunasekera Cassandra Pagliuca B.A., York University B.S., University of Guelph-Humber Caroline Ann Matthews B.A., University of Toronto B.A., Athabasca University Verna Gail Dolby Adam Halicki Marshauna Mataya Summerleah B.A., Ryerson University B.A., York University Nadejda Mazur Smith Parkes B.E., University of Guelph-Humber B.A., McMaster University Sarah Ellen Englert Mignonne Nirmala Harold B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University B.A., University of Toronto Sarah Elizabeth Waugh Medeiros Mallory Elizabeth Phipps B.A., University of Toronto B.A., Trent University Shiva Esmaeili-Azad Jessica Lynne Jorge B.A., Ryerson University B.A., Brock University Kesha Tracy-Ann Pierre Sara Ryatt Julia Megan Talarico Sarah J. Worthington-Hanif B.A., Seneca College B.S., University Guelph - Humber B.A., York University B.A.S., Ryerson University
Ryan Ashley Pinto Sonia Sanna Francesca Trombetta Donna Xaypraserth B.A., University of Guelph B.A., Ryerson University B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University B.A., Ryerson University
Nicola Pisani Natalie Dimarie Saradin Stefania Volpentesta Dalia Hassan Refat Youssef B.S., University of Toronto B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University B.A., Ryerson University B.S., Alexandria University
Phillip Santo Podpecan Daniel Ross Savatti Davinder Kaur Warring B.A., Brock University B.F.A., York University B.A., University of Guelph-Humber
Vanessa Vanda Ponissi Selena Marisa Scarmato B.A., York University B.A., York University
Renuka Prabhakar Rayna Sharma B.A., University of Guelph-Humber B.B.A., University of Guelph-Humber BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION Intermediate – Senior Kari Alexandra Primak Helen J. Singer B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University B.A., Stony Brook University Hamza Mubashir Ahmad Sarah E. Jones D.C., Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College B.S., University of Toronto B.A., University of Western Ontario Simmerjote Simi Singh Yvette Yvonne Rabines Queirolo B.A., York University La Croix Ivana Calloo Shaherazad Kassam B.A., University of Toronto B.A., University of Toronto B.A., York University Sue-Ann Simone Smith B.A., Sheridan College Lisa Nicole Ragno B.A., York University Mitchell Edward Roy Keene B.Comm., University of Guelph Thomas Albert Ciolfi B.S., Lakehead University Brett Andrew Somers B.A., McMaster University M.S., Memorial University of Newfoundland Niroshini Niroshi Rajaratnam B.A., Ryerson University M.A., University of Surrey B.A., York University Sina Khalatbari Melissa Danielle Spadafora Jordan A. Costa B.A., University of Toronto Natasha Santina Rapini B.A., York University B.A., University of Guelph B.A., York University Jillian Ashley Leroux Iris Hannah Stone Giordana J De Leo B.A., McMaster University Alexandra Iustina Rastoaca B.A., Seneca College B.A., University of Toronto B.A., Brock University B.A., University of Toronto Nicole Diane Sukara Natasi Sarra Edwards Domenico Malfara Ladessa Marie Rocco B.A., University of Western Ontario B.A., York University B.A., York University B.S., University of Toronto-St. George Campus Diana Szwec Daeun Hyeun Douglas Edmund Mann-Foster Fatima Roohi B.S., University of Guelph B.S., McMaster University B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University B.S., University of Guelph - Humber M.Ed., Brock University NIAGARA UNIVERSITY Board of Trustees Rev. Elmer Bauer III, C.M., ’87 Cheryl Klass, ’77 Jeffrey Bethke Catherine Lyons, ’75 Marc John McGuire Jessica Tatyana Rosales Edward J. Brennan, ’78 Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., D.Min. B.S., University of Toronto B.A., York University Charles Chiampou, ’76 Faisal Merani Kevin Clarke, ’73 Larry Montani – Vice Chair Amber Mehmood Chelsea Elise Rutherford Peter Cortellucci Kathleen Neville, ’15 B.S., University of Toronto B.A., University of Western Ontario Christopher Coyer Rev. Michael Nguyen, C.M. Brian Crosby, ’67, ’05 (Hon) Michael Nicholson, ’88 Cristina Teresa Miceli Matthew Aubrey Sewell Donna DeCarolis John Overbeck, ’75 B.S., University of Guelph B.A., McMaster University Frank Fiannaca, ’85 Daniel Patterson, Ph.D. Rev. Patrick Flanagan, C.M., Ph.D. Rev. Craig Pridgen Minoo Moghaddam Farahnaz Shamsheri Sr. Louise Gallahue, D.C. John Rieger, ’86 B.A., Islamic Azad University of Mashhad B.S., University of Ontario Rev. Stephen Grozio, C.M. Christopher Ross, ’82 Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, C.M. ’85, John Rumschik, ’77, ’13 (Hon.) M.A., Multimedia University ’07 (Hon.) – Chair Dr. Thomas Summers, ’84 Kayla Audrey Thomson Karen Howard, ’84 Michael Vitch, ’83 Peter Roy Muir B.S., Brock University Kathryn Hutchinson, Ph.D. Pamela Jacobs-Vogt – Secretary B.S., University of Toronto Jessica Kemp, ’03, ’04 Vittoria Ungaro Sarah Rachael Neeb B.A., University of Toronto NIAGARA UNIVERSITY B.B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University Chair Emeriti and Trustees Emeriti Micaela Deanna Visconti Earl W. Brydges Jr., ’87 Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., ’00 Ramon Jerald Octavo B.A., University of Toronto David Campbell, ’63, ’88 Rev. Dennis H. Holtschnieder, C.M., ’85, ’07 B.A., University of Toronto Richard F. Chapdelaine, ’49, ’87 Jeffrey R. Holzschuh, ’82, ’00 (Hon.) Gianluca Joseph Vitale Robert J. Daino, ’66, ’10 Rev. Gerard H. Luttenberger, C.M., ’98 Alexander Lucas Panovski B.Comm., Ryerson University Rev. Joseph V. Daly, C.M., ’88 Rev. Thomas F. McKenna, C.M., ’02 B.B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University Dr. Mary A. Dineen, ’50, M.A.’92 Paul M. McManus, ’65, ’02 Robert J. Dwyer, ’65, ’90 — Chair Emeritus Kathleen P. Monti, ’70, ’85, MBA’11 Racha Raad E. John Finn, ’87 Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., ’78, ’08 B.A., American University of Beirut William T. Gacioch, ’61, ’07 Thomas M. O’Brien, ’72, ’09 Sr. Nora Gatto, D.C. John R. Sanderson, ’75, ’11 James V. Glynn, ’57, ’85 — Chair Emeritus NIAGARA UNIVERSITY President Emeritus Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M.
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY Board of Advisors Rev. William M. Allegretto, C.M., ’80 Rev. Marvin Navas, C.M. John S. Barsanti, ’73 Vivake Persaud Robert L. Bradley Jr., ’97 Judith Quigley Ruse, ’69 Hon. Paul A. Dyster Lt. Col. Patrick A. Soos USA (Ret.), ’87 Matthew K. Enstice Rocco Surace Sr., ’77 Denise Gonez-Santos Joe M. Tonnos, ’10 Rev. John J. Holliday, C.M. Minh X. Tran William T. Loftus Jr., ’82 Todd J. Zyra, ’95 Gerald C. Mead Jr.