Convocation Spring 2020
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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION SPRING 2020 Table of Contents ______________________________________________________________ Messages to Graduates 1 Faculties of Dentistry and Graduate Studies 23 Convocation and Ceremonial Elements 3 Diploma in Dental Hygiene 23 Bachelor of Dental Hygiene 23 Faculties of Agriculture and Graduate Studies 5 Doctor of Dental Surgery 23 Diploma in Engineering 5 Master of Periodontics 24 Diploma in Technology 5 Master of Science 24 Bachelor of Agriculture 6 Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) 6 Faculties of Engineering and Graduate Studies 25 Bachelor of Science (Bioveterinary Science) 7 Diploma in Engineering 25 Bachelor of Technology 7 Bachelor of Engineering 26 Master of Science 8 Master of Applied Science 35 Master of Engineering 36 Faculties of Architecture & Planning and Graduate Doctor of Philosophy 37 Studies 9 Bachelor of Community Design 9 Faculties of Health and Graduate Studies 39 Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies 9 Diploma in Emergency Health Services Master of Architecture 10 Management 39 Master of Planning 10 Diploma in Health Services Administration 39 Bachelor of Health Science 39 Faculties of Arts & Social Sciences and Graduate Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion) 39 Studies 11 Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) 40 Bachelor of Arts (King’s) 11 Bachelor of Science (Nursing) 41 Bachelor of Music (King’s) 12 Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) 41 Diploma in Costume Studies 12 Bachelor of Science (Recreation) 42 Bachelor of Arts 12 Bachelor of Social Work 43 Bachelor of Music 16 Master of Arts 43 Master of Arts 16 Master of Health Administration 43 Master of Fine Arts in Creative Non-Fiction (King’s) 16 Master of Nursing 44 Master of Journalism (King’s) 17 Master of Science 44 Doctor of Philosophy 17 Master of Social Work 45 Doctor of Philosophy 45 Faculties of Computer Science and Graduate Studies 19 Schulich School of Law and Faculty of Graduate Bachelor of Applied Computer Science 19 Studies 47 Bachelor of Computer Science 19 Juris Doctor 47 Bachelor of Science 20 Master of Laws 47 Master of Applied Computer Science 20 Doctor of Philosophy 48 Master of Computer Science 21 Master of Electronic Commerce 22 Master of Health Informatics 22 Doctor of Philosophy 22 Dalhousie University degrees awarded on May 13, 2020 were approved by Senate on May 13, May 20 and June 3, 2020. Graduate lists, as shown in this program, are accurate as of June 3, 2020. Please visit www.dal.ca/convocation for the most up to date list of graduates. Faculties of Management and Graduate Studies 49 Faculties of Science and Graduate Studies 59 Bachelor of Commerce 49 Bachelor of Arts (King’s) 59 Bachelor of Management 52 Bachelor of Science (King’s) 59 Graduate Diploma in Information Management 53 Diploma in Meteorology 59 Graduate Diploma in Public Administration 53 Bachelor of Arts 59 Master of Business Administration 53 Bachelor of Science 60 Master of Environmental Studies 53 Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) 68 Master of Information 53 Master of Arts 69 Master of Information Management 54 Master of Development Economics 69 Master of Library and Information Studies 54 Master of Marine Management 69 Master of Public Administration 54 Master of Science 69 Master of Resource and Environmental Doctor of Philosophy 70 Management 54 Doctor of Philosophy 55 Academic Honours 73 Prizes and Medals 79 Faculties of Medicine and Graduate Studies 57 Graduating Class Prizes 81 Doctor of Medicine 57 Master of Science 58 Doctor of Philosophy 58 Messages to Graduates ______________________________________________________________ Chancellor’s Message President’s Message Message from Alumni What an achievement! As a fellow Graduation is a significant milestone, I would be remiss if I didn’t alumnus, I congratulate you on your not only for students, but for your acknowledge that this is a bittersweet graduation and on the hard work, families and supporters. You have time. Convocation is a special dedication and commitment it has worked diligently to get to this point, experience, a time to celebrate all of taken to reach this impressive and while you are not able to cross the your hard work and achievements as a milestone. stage this spring as planned, please student, and I’m sorry you are not know that the Dalhousie community is experiencing it as you likely planned. I still vividly remember the excitement extremely proud of you and your But do not lose sight of the and sense of accomplishment I felt accomplishments. significance of this amazing when I completed my own degree 31 milestone—you are now part of the years ago. On reflection, I am struck by Whether you take part in virtual Dalhousie University alumni how important my experience at celebrations with your Faculty, plan to community. Welcome! Dalhousie was in shaping my career, return to campus to cross the stage at and in fact my life. I trust your a later date, or both, I hope you will You are entering a new phase in your experience has been just as formative. take the time to mark this incredible life filled with exciting possibilities. milestone achievement. Just as Dal supported you as a student, This was to be my first Convocation as there are many ways we can continue chancellor, and it pains me not to be Your university experience, both within to support you through the next steps able to celebrate the Class of 2020 on and outside the classroom, has taught of your journey. stage with you. Someday, I hope our you invaluable lessons and left you with paths will cross, and I will have the principles and insights that will If the current crisis has taught us opportunity to congratulate you in continue to guide you. As a Dalhousie anything, it is the importance of person. graduate, you join a community of staying connected even when we more than 150,000 alumni who are cannot physically be together. You completed your studies in making an impact in their extraordinary times — ones that have There are more than 150,000 Dal communities, here in Canada and kept us separated in the short term but alumni around the world, and there are around the world. Now more than ever, will unite you and your classmates many reasons to connect with us, from the world needs your skills, your forever. As you move towards your networking opportunities to great intelligence, your persistence, your future successes, remember the bonds benefits to fun social events we all can compassion and your optimism – be of friendship, collegiality and look forward to in the near future. So, confident that you have much to community that you relied on find a way to stay engaged that is contribute. throughout your studies. It’s those meaningful to you, whether through an bonds that pull us all through hard I truly look forward to seeing the alumni event, volunteering or even our times and make our best times even impact the Class of 2020 will make. various social media channels. more special. Congratulations, and please keep in Lastly, I want to remind you to cherish touch. Congratulations, your time at Dal. Graduating is one of the most important moments in your life. I hope that when you look back at your time on campus, you are filled with fond memories and pride for all you have accomplished. The Honourable Scott Brison, P.C. Chancellor, Dalhousie University Dr Deep Saini President and Vice-Chancellor, Brian Johnston Dalhousie University President, Dalhousie Alumni Association Spring 2020 Convocation 1 Executive Deans Board of Dalhousie Officers Dr. David Gray, Dean and Governors Student Union Campus Principal, Faculty President and Chancellor Executive of Agriculture Vice-Chancellor The Honourable Scott President Dr. Deep Saini Dr. John Newhook, Faculty Brison Madeleine Stinson of Architecture and Provost and Vice-President, Planning (Acting) Chancellor Emeriti Vice-President (Internal) Academic Hanna Stewart Dr. Teri Balser Dr. Frank Harvey, Faculty of Rueben Cohen Arts and Social Sciences Graham Day Vice-President (Finance and Vice-President, Research Richard Goldbloom Operations) and Innovation Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin, Frederick Fountain Isa Wright Dr. Alice Aiken Faculty of Computer The Honourable A. Anne Science Vice-President (Student Vice-President, Finance and McLellan Life) Administration Dr. Benjamin Davis, Faculty Officers Erica Seelemann Ian Nason of Dentistry Candace Thomas, Chair Vice-President, Dr. John Newhook, Faculty University Advancement of Engineering Sherry Porter, Vice-Chair Registrar Peter Fardy Dr. Marty Leonard, Faculty Dr. Deep Saini, President Adam Robertson Vice-Provost, Planning and of Graduate Studies and Vice-Chancellor Analytics Dr. Brenda Merritt, Faculty Members We take this opportunity to Susan Spence of Health Paul Beesley acknowledge our Vice-Provost, Student Camille Cameron, Schulich Fatima Beydoun nationally and Affairs School of Law Level Chan internationally recognized Dr. Ivan Joseph Cassandra Dorrington Donna Bourne-Tyson, faculty members who are Elaine Gibson Associate Vice-President, Libraries too numerous to list but we Academic Robert Hanf wish to acknowledge their Dr. Chris Moore Kim Brooks, Faculty of Kevin Hewitt role in inspiring and Management Kristan Hines Associate Vice-President, teaching Dalhousie Joyce Hoeven Academic Dr. David Anderson, Faculty graduates. Brenda M. Hogan Dr. Vivian Howard of Medicine Chris Huskilson Associate Vice-President, Dr. Chris Moore, Faculty of Laurie Jennings In addition, we Research Science Brian R. Johnston acknowledge staff and Dr. Graham Gagnon Dr. Dianne Tyers, College of Jay MacIsaac administrators