Convocation Ceremonies June 2018 Where Tradition Meets Transformation Convocation Ceremonies June 2018
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Where tradition meets transformation Convocation Ceremonies June 2018 Where tradition meets transformation Convocation Ceremonies June 2018 “We are filled with pride in our A Visual university’s legacy of changing History 1950s 1970s 1990s lives, solving challenges, engaging the community and making 2018 marks a very special double anniversary for Ryerson University. Seventy years ago, in 1948, the Ryerson Institute of Technology an impact on the world around us.” was founded under the visionary leadership 1960s 1980s 2000s of Howard H. Kerr. Twenty-five years ago, in 1993, under the exemplary leadership of 1950 1972 1991 First Blue and Gold dance First degrees are awarded Pitman Hall, the first major President Terry Grier, Ryerson was granted to nine Ryerson students co-ed residence, opens — Mohamed Lachemi ------------------------ full university status by the Ontario ------------------------ ------------------------ government, opening the door for graduate President and Vice-Chancellor programs and funded research. 1960 1985 2001 Ryerson University First annual Ryerson Eric McCormack, future Name officially changes For a complete timeline visit picnic in September on the star of Will and Grace, from Ryerson Polytechnic Toronto Islands ryerson.ca/double-anniversary graduates from Ryerson University to Ryerson ------------------------ Theatre School University 1954 ------------------------ ------------------------ Principal Kerr introduces 1978 1992 Share your convocation moments a dress code Lake Devo opens and Canadian astronaut Roberta remains a place students, using #RUdoubleanniversary ------------------------ Bondar visits Ryerson faculty and staff can enjoy ------------------------ all year long @ryerson_u 1963 #RoadFromRyerson Congratulations and welcome Kerr Hall opens 1987 2012 The official hashtag for your to the alumni family ------------------------ Ryerson’s Recreation and Ryerson’s Aboriginal graduation and your transition Athletics Centre opens community presents an Stay in touch 1958 from student to alumni at after students approve Eagle Staff, the traditional Get involved. Ryerson football team wins 1993 Ryerson University. Share your special levy to pay for new flag of First Nations people, Read the current issue of Ryerson Intermediate Intercollegiate Ryerson is granted full Enjoy the privileges! athletics facility to the university story with us! University Magazine Ontario-Quebec university status by the studentlife.ryerson.ca/ nxtbook.com/dawson/ryerson/ Conference championship provincial government, ------------------------ opening the door for RoadFromRyerson alumni_2018summer/#/0 graduate programs and ryerson.ca/alumni funded research 1967 The Eyeopener newspaper launched FPO 2018 The DMZ is ranked #1 Photo credit: university incubator in the Ryerson University Archives world by UBI Global “We are filled with pride in our A Visual university’s legacy of changing History 1950s 1970s 1990s lives, solving challenges, engaging the community and making 2018 marks a very special double anniversary for Ryerson University. Seventy years ago, in 1948, the Ryerson Institute of Technology an impact on the world around us.” was founded under the visionary leadership 1960s 1980s 2000s of Howard H. Kerr. Twenty-five years ago, in 1993, under the exemplary leadership of 1950 1972 1991 First Blue and Gold dance First degrees are awarded Pitman Hall, the first major President Terry Grier, Ryerson was granted to nine Ryerson students co-ed residence, opens — Mohamed Lachemi ------------------------ full university status by the Ontario ------------------------ ------------------------ government, opening the door for graduate President and Vice-Chancellor programs and funded research. 1960 1985 2001 Ryerson University First annual Ryerson Eric McCormack, future Name officially changes For a complete timeline visit picnic in September on the star of Will and Grace, from Ryerson Polytechnic Toronto Islands ryerson.ca/double-anniversary graduates from Ryerson University to Ryerson ------------------------ Theatre School University 1954 ------------------------ ------------------------ Principal Kerr introduces 1978 1992 Share your convocation moments a dress code Lake Devo opens and Canadian astronaut Roberta remains a place students, using #RUdoubleanniversary ------------------------ Bondar visits Ryerson faculty and staff can enjoy ------------------------ all year long @ryerson_u 1963 #RoadFromRyerson Congratulations and welcome Kerr Hall opens 1987 2012 The official hashtag for your to the alumni family ------------------------ Ryerson’s Recreation and Ryerson’s Aboriginal graduation and your transition Athletics Centre opens community presents an Stay in touch 1958 from student to alumni at after students approve Eagle Staff, the traditional Get involved. Ryerson football team wins 1993 Ryerson University. Share your special levy to pay for new flag of First Nations people, Read the current issue of Ryerson Intermediate Intercollegiate Ryerson is granted full Enjoy the privileges! athletics facility to the university story with us! University Magazine Ontario-Quebec university status by the studentlife.ryerson.ca/ nxtbook.com/dawson/ryerson/ Conference championship provincial government, ------------------------ opening the door for RoadFromRyerson alumni_2018summer/#/0 graduate programs and ryerson.ca/alumni funded research 1967 The Eyeopener newspaper launched FPO 2018 The DMZ is ranked #1 Photo credit: university incubator in the Ryerson University Archives world by UBI Global Ryerson University is Canada’s leader in innovative, career-oriented education. Urban, culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to more than 45,300 students, including 2,600 master’s and PhD students, 3,800 faculty and staff, and nearly 198,000 alumni worldwide. For more information, visit ryerson.ca. Ryerson University Coat of Arms, Crest and Motto The torch is the symbol of light, education, liberty and increasing knowledge. The lamp is the symbol of intelligence giving forth the flame of the spirit within. It is light in the darkness. It is inspiration. The set square is the symbol of artifact, construction and building. It represents the practical and material. The ram, Aries, rising in the vernal equinox, is the symbol of the creative impulse through which the potential becomes the actual. In Astrology it governs the head and the brain. The motto, “Mente et Artificio,” translates literally from Latin as “With Mind and Skill.” The colours are azure (blue), signifying loyalty and truth, and or (gold), signifying generosity and elevation of the mind. References Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. 1972-1973. Faculty Handbook. Wade, William C. 1898. The symbolisms of heraldry: or, A treatise on the meanings and derivations of armorial bearings. Contents 4 Academic Plan, Our Time to Lead 6 Chancellor 7 President and Vice-Chancellor 8 Provost and Vice-President, Academic 10 Faculty of Arts 12 Faculty of Communication & Design 14 Faculty of Community Services 16 Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science 18 Faculty of Science 20 The Chang School of Continuing Education 22 Yeates School of Graduate Studies 24 Ted Rogers School of Management 26 Faculty Speakers 26 Honorary Doctorates 35 Convocation Ceremony Message 35 Welcome to the Alumni Family 36 History of Ryerson 38 Academic Costume 38 Egerton Ryerson and Indian Residential Schools 39 Howard Kerr Memorial Mace 39 Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services Eagle Staff 40 Clock Tower and Carillon 41 Medals 42 The Ryerson University Board of Governors 2017-2018 43 The Ryerson University Senate 2017-2018 44 Key Highlights Convocation 2018 3 Our Time Ryerson’s five-year academic plan, Our Time to Lead, establishes the university’s vision to become to Lead Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. It builds upon Ryerson’s proud Academic Plan traditions and expands the university’s strengths 2014-2019 for relevant programs and scholarly, research and creative (SRC) activities, its engaging and diverse learning and teaching environment that integrates theory with practice, and strong relationships with external communities. Our foundation of distinctive programs and research activities has been enhanced and expanded, and we continue to cultivate leadership in new approaches to teaching and learning. Innovation and entrepreneurship continue to be fostered through our pioneering zone learning network. 4 Ryerson University Mission Our Priorities Ryerson’s distinctive core mission – to serve societal need We are pursuing our vision to be Canada’s leading by providing career-related and professional education, comprehensive innovation university by focusing on four and SRC activities – responds to the demand for highly interconnected priorities. skilled, creative and critical thinkers. 1) Enable Greater Student Engagement and Success We bring to life our motto, “With Mind and Skill.” The through Exceptional Experiences foundational knowledge of a discipline is combined with real-world experiential learning and life skills. Ryerson provides all students with exceptional experiences and opportunities – to prepare them with the skills to build thriving careers in today’s knowledge Vision economy. Ryerson will be Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university, recognized for its high-quality, 2) Increase SRC Excellence, Intensity and Impact career-related and professional bachelor’s, master’s and Excellence in SRC activity has been fundamental doctoral programs, and