53RD CONVOCATION 2017 , 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 Friday, June 2, 2017 at 2pm Faculty of Engineering CEREMONIES Faculty of Law Faculty of

Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 9:30am Faculty of Business Administration Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences Faculty of Natural Resources Management

Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 2pm Faculty of Education Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

WELCOME TO ’S 53RD 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 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 , but a 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 . The hood, (i.e. white for Arts, gold for Science, for Education, gown, and in some cases the special hat worn by an indi- burgundy for Nursing, etc). vidual are determined by the style of the university where he or she receives a degree. The colourful gowns and hoods of the The Mace universities from across Canada, the , the , and several other nations of the world are worn at During the processional and the recessional, the Marshal for 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 , 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 2017 Lakehead University GREETINGS FROM THE CHANCELLOR To Lakehead University’s Class of 2017, 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 PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR Dear Lakehead University Graduates, Congratulations on reaching this proud achievement in your life. I am joined by Lakehead University’s faculty and staff, as well as your families and friends, in celebrating all you did, in and out of the classroom, to get here, today. Your University has helped shape the person you have become, just as you have left your unique mark on the people you studied, worked, and lived with during your time with us. Convocation is as much a final step as it is a leap towards tomorrow’s challenges and choices. We know you are ready for the exceptional and unconventional lives that await you, one achievement after another.

Dr. Brian J.R. Stevenson President & Vice-Chancellor Lakehead University

4 Installation of Lakehead University’s NINTH CHANCELLOR The Chancellor shall serve as the titular head of the University, who shall confer all degrees, diplomas and certificates at Lakehead University’s convocation ceremonies. The Chancellor shall also represent the University at special occasions and participate in initiatives to advance the University.

LYN MCLEOD Lyn McLeod served in elected political office, locally and provincially, for 33 years, prior to her retirement on October 2, 2003. Elected to the Ontario Legislature, McLeod represented the riding of Fort William/Thunder Bay- Atikokan from 1987 to 2003. Under the Peterson Government, she held the positions of Minister of Colleges and Universities, Minister of Energy and Minister of Natural Resources. Leader of the from 1992 to 1996, she was the first woman to be elected leader of a political party in Ontario. Since her retirement from elected office, McLeod has served as Chair of the Ontario Health Quality Council, as the Ontario representative on the Health Council of Canada, and as a member and vice-chair of the Ontario Power authority. She is a past Chair of the Board of Governors of Confederation College in Thunder Bay and a former member of the Board of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute. She was the Founding Chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and holds an Honorary Doctorate from that Institution. She is a Fellow of Lakehead University. McLeod currently serves as Vice-Chair of New Path, an agency which provides Children’s’ Mental Health Services in Simcoe County and is a member of the Board of Governors of Georgian College. McLeod was awarded the Order of Ontario in 2014 and will be installed as Lakehead’s ninth Chancellor on June 2nd, 2017 at Convocation.

CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University 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, as 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 individuals:

KEVIN PAGE Doctor of Laws Kevin Page is the current Chief Executive Officer of the new Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the . Prior to this position, he was the Jean-Luc Pepin Research Chair in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa from 2013 to 2016. Kevin was Canada’s first Parliamentary Budget Officer from 2008 to 2013. He has 27 years of experience in the federal public service with most of that time spent at three FRIDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2017 central agencies responsible for budgeting, including the Department of Finance, the Treasury Board 2pm Ceremony Secretariat and the Privy Council Office. Kevin was the Assistant Secretary to Cabinet for Macroeconomic Policy before becoming Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer. He has a Master’s degree in Economics from Queen’s University and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Lakehead University. Born in Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ont., Kevin is married and a father of three children.

6 BOB DHILLON Doctor of Commerce Bob Dhillon is the President and CEO of Mainstreet Equity Corp., as well as the founder and largest shareholder. Mainstreet (TSX: MEQ) has achieved a 1,270% total return on investment from Sept 2013 - Sept 2014, making it Canada’s highest performance real estate company. Mainstreet’s assets are valued at over $1.5 billion, consisting of more than 10,000 apartment units in Western Canada, and growing. He has directly supported Lakehead University’s international outreach to India. He was also instrumental in helping Lakehead University’s Faculty of Business Administration develop connections within India. SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2017 9:30am Ceremony Bob currently sits on the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Board, the biggest Canadian Crown corporation, and he is the Honorary Consul General for Belize in Canada. He owns a private island in Belize that he is developing into a world-class tourist resort. Bob is also the author of the book Business and Retirement Guide to Belize and he owns National Payments, a Visa and MasterCard-approved Merchant Processing business involved with the financial services industry. Some of Bob’s notable achievements include: Recipient of the Sikh Awards (London, UK) 2016 Business Man of the Year, recipient of the India Association of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award, and recipient of the Ernst and Young 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year for the Prairies Real Estate and Construction category.

RUDOLF WAHL Doctor of Science Rudolf (Rudy) Wahl was born in Minden (Germany) and immigrated to Canada in 1988. Initially he was hired as Mechanical Shop Leader at the Dickenson Mine, Balmertown, and subsequently by Barrick Gold Corporation (1989-2008) as a Mechanical Leader and Continuous Improvement Coach at the Williams Mine, Hemlo. Rudy became an independent prospector in 1989 working in the relatively-unexplored Terrace Bay- Marathon -White River area of Northwestern Ontario. His work has resulted in the discovery of more than 30 mineral properties with gold, base metal, strategic SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2017 metals and diamond potential. 2pm Ceremony Despite lacking formal education in ore deposit geology and advanced mineral exploration techniques, or employment with a major or junior mining company, Rudy is exceptionally conversant in these subjects. His exemplary work ethic has earned him recognition by the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines as one of the most productive prospectors in the Province. Currently, he is a member of the Thunder Bay Prospectors and Developers Association; the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada; and is a Director of Tashota Resources Inc. In 2012, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) for outstanding work as a Prospector in Northwestern Ontario. In 2015, he received the NWOPA Bernie Schneider’s Discovery of the Year Award for 2014 for his discovery of a potential high-grade niobium deposit within the Prairie Lake area. Rudy has cooperated with Lakehead University faculty and students in research on his mineral properties.

CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University Fellows of the UNIVERSITY The Board of Governors of the University recognizes individuals who have contributed to the growth, development, welfare, and well-being of Northwestern Ontario, Simcoe County and of Lakehead University. This is done by the conferring of the title Fellow of the University. You will recognize University Fellows by their familiar blue gown with white velvet or . This year, Lakehead University honours: INDERJIT NIRDOSH Dr. Inderjit Nirdosh, a Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering, came to Thunder Bay in 1981 to work as a faculty member in the School of Engineering at Lakehead University. Inder obtained external research funding throughout his career. Notably, he received Lakehead University’s first ever prestigious NSERC Strategic Grant Award in 1985, followed by three more such awards. He has seven patents and has published numerous research articles in various reputable scientific journals. He has also earned many Merit Awards, was the co-recipient of the inaugural Lakehead University Distinguished Researcher Award (1989), and has been recognized with the Lakehead University Distinguished Instructor Award (1995) and several other prestigious provincial and national teaching awards. Inder served as Faculty Advisor for the Lakehead University Student Chapter of the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering from 1989 until his retirement in 2012, leading the Chapter to numerous top national honours. FRIDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2017 He has tirelessly solicited funds to establish several undergraduate and graduate bursaries for Lakehead students. Inder 2pm Ceremony was honoured with the inaugural Faculty Advisors Award by the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering in 1999 and was elected to the Fellowship of the Chemical Institute of Canada in 2000. Outside of his university work, Inder has promoted the art and cultural forms of India in the wider community through such activities as the Raag-Rung Music Circle, which has brought top-ranked artists to Thunder Bay. These concerts raise funds for causes such as the Northern Cancer Research Foundation and post-secondary student scholarships at Lakehead University and Confederation College. In addition to his academic and community work, Inder is an accomplished poet and lyricist in the Urdu, Hindi and Panjabi languages of India.

JAMES M. FRANKLIN Originally from North Bay, Dr. James Franklin is focused on unravelling the reasons for the exceptional mineral endowment of the Canadian Shield. He received his PhD from the University of Western Ontario and then joined Lakehead where he was the University’s first economic geology professor from 1969-75. James then joined the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC), continuing base metal and gold research throughout the Shield. In 1981 he took a 10-year excursion to lead the GSC’s Marine Minerals Program, discovering “black smoker” systems on the modern seafloor. From this sea- and land-based work, he developed robust guidelines that helped steer modern exploration. In 1992 he became Chief Scientist for the Geological Survey of Canada. He has volunteered to teach short courses for Lakehead’s Society of Economic Geologists student chapter, donating his usual fee to the Bernie Schnieders Memorial Award. James has maintained strong links with the Geology department, SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2017 acting as a mentor to both faculty and graduate students. 2pm Ceremony He helped establish the Dr. Melville Bartley CESME Memorial Scholarship in honour of the founding Principal of Lakehead Technical Institute by contributing $25,000 to Lakehead University. Since “retiring” from the GSC (1998), James advises approximately 70 exploration companies world-wide. He is a board member of four companies, and helped develop base metal and chrome resources in the Ring of Fire, Sturgeon Lake, Wyoming and Mexico. James is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, an Adjunct Professor at several Ontario Universities, and Past President of the Geological Association of Canada and the Society of Economic Geologists. He has published over 200 papers and book chapters, and innumerable abstracts. James has a passion to discover more new mines in Northwestern Ontario.

8 Friday June 2, 2017 at 2pm ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas to be conferred: Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine

Pre-Convocation Ceremony Welcome Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans

Prelude Ms. Hannah Tabachak

Processional – Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar Dr. Darlene Chepil Reid, Mrs. Rebecca Krawczuk, Ms. Patricia Lindsey, Mr. Joseph Petch

The audience is asked to stand as the Academic Procession enters

O Canada Mr. Robert Perrier

Invocation Elder Gerry Martin

The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian J. R. Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor “I hereby declare this Convocation open.”

Introduction of the Platform Party Dr. Moira McPherson, Provost & Vice President Academic

Installation of the Chancellor Mr. David Tamblyn, Chair, Lakehead University Board of Governors Dr. Brian J. R. Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor, Chair of the Chancellor Electoral Board

Chancellor’s Address Chancellor Lyn McLeod

Introduction of Honorary Degree Candidate Mr. Lou Pero

Conferring of Honorary Degree Chancellor Lyn McLeod Dr. Brian J. R. Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Convocation Address Mr. Kevin Page

Conferring of the Title Fellow of the University Mr. David Tamblyn, Chair, Lakehead University Board of Governors

Message from the Class of 2017 Ms. Leslie de Meulles

President’s Address Dr. Brian J. R. Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Musical Interlude Ms. Audrey DeRoy

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees and Diplomas, Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas and Medals/Awards

Degrees and Diplomas Granted in Absentia Ms. Andrea Tarsitano, Associate Vice-Provost Enrolment & Registrar

Recitation of the Physician’s Oath Dr. Andrew Turner, Assistant Professor, NOSM

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. Ryan Moore

The audience is asked to kindly wait until the graduates have exited the Auditorium. CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University FACULTY OF SHARMA, Anuj BABAY, Slim COMEAU, Leeve Klinton Electrical and Computer Software Mechanical ENGINEERING Engineering BADHESHA, Arshdeep Singh CORDOVA KOMUKAI, Estefania MASTER OF SCIENCE SINGH, Aakarshan Electrical Guadalupe Electrical and Computer Civil BAIER, Jason CALDER, Jorge William Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanical COULSON, Alexander SINGH, Guriqbal Mechanical BAKIEH, Jad DEMETRY, Justin Tombe Electrical and Computer Electrical CRISPINO, Brandon Jay Mechanical Engineering Engineering Software BATEMAN, Roderick Kenneth GULOM HAZRAT, Ahmed Jawad TONY-PHILIPS, Elliot Civil *CRUPI, Matteo Ermando Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Computer Software MANGAD, Arvind Balan Engineering BAUTISTA, Marcus Civil DAVIE, Stuart Benjamin Brochan Mechanical Engineering TULASANKARASUBBU, Mechanical ZHANG, Yu Dwarakanath *BAVERSTOCK, Clinton Timothy Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Computer Mechanical *DAYUS, Jonathan Engineering Electrical MASTER OF SCIENCE BECK, Connor Douglas Wil IN ENGINEERING ZHAI, Zhuoqun Mechanical DE VOS, Adam Electrical and Computer Electrical BEEBE, Phillip Engineering ABU MAHADY, Islam Civil DIGBE, Jean Electrical and Computer ZONG, Shan Civil BENHAM, Caine Jakob Engineering Electrical and Computer Mechanical *DIGWEED, Quade Engineering BOKHARY, Alnour Mechanical BENOIT, Ian Glenn Environmental Engineering BACHELOR OF Mechanical DOMOKOS, Kristopher Aaron BORTHAKUR, Aradhana ENGINEERING Electrical Electrical and Computer BOSCH, Dallas Engineering ABDALLA, Rim Civil *DONG, Shanjun Software Civil CAVE, Germaine Ilka BRAR, Navjot S Environmental Engineering ACHARYA, Dhruv Mechanical DZIOUBA, George Mechanical Software CUI, Xiao *BROOK, Emily Mariah Electrical and Computer ADADE, David Chemical DZURYK, Stephen Kenneth James Software Chemical Engineering BULSINK, Derek William GAN, Lige ADAM, Abdou Civil EGHOMWANRE, Osahon Electrical Electrical Electrical and Computer BUSS, Lauren Pipa Engineering ADAMS, Jaymeson Chandler Civil EL MLAFI, Akram Civil Civil GHOLAMZADEHDEVIN, CALUZA, Ricky Mohammad AGBOOLA, Oluwaseun Ebenezer Civil *ELLINGSON, John-Allan Environmental Engineering Mechanical Mechanical CANUEL, Iain Co-Operative Option GU, Xiaojuan AGNIHOTRI, Johannes Civil Environmental Engineering Civil ELMAAZOUZ ALAOUI, Ayoub CHEN, Danny Electrical MACDONALD, Matthew AL MASRI, Ihab Civil Electrical and Computer Civil ENGEN, Jonas Edward CHENG, Hon Yin Engineering Mechanical *ALMAOUIE, Moatasm Hani Civil MALIK, Divya Mechanical ENGLAND, Brian CHOL, Simon Environmental Engineering Software ALTOE, Kevin Alessandro Electrical MOGHADARIPOUR, Mohamad Mechanical ENTZ, Jonathan *CHU, Wing Yip Environmental Engineering Civil AMIRGHASSEMI, Kouroush Mechanical MOHAMMADIDINANI, Niyousha Civil FABISCHEK, Joseph CIESLICKI, Mariusz Kamil Environmental Engineering Mechanical ANDANI, Nislin Civil Co-Operative Option PATEL, Chintan Civil COCHET, Melissa Electrical and Computer FACAO, Pablo Rene *ANDREW-COTTER, Jeffrey Sean Civil Electrical COLE, Steven PATEL, Keyoor Vishnubhai FERGUSON, Drew ANDREWS, Richard Phillip Mechanical Electrical and Computer Chemical COLES, Scott FESSAHATZION, Eyob ANHIRODE, Mahindra Electrical RAJASEKAR, Sushmitha Civil Electrical and Computer Chemical COLLINS, Thomas Sebastian Engineering FILION, Charles ARMSTRONG, Daniel Electrical Mechanical Mechanical

* First Class Standing

10 FIZZELL, James HILL, Christopher KIM, Eric MANGAT, Harvir Civil Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical FRANCIS, Brett J HOMMERSEN, Michael KIM, Natalie MANTEUFFEL, Robert Electrical Electrical Electrical Electrical FRASER, Nicholas *HOPPER, Victor Samuel *KRITSCHGAU, Ryan *MARTIN, Janet Shirmeen Civil Civil Civil Chemical *FRAYN, Nicholas Troy HUBER, James Arthur Karl KRUSE, James Robert MASALME, Ahmad Electrical Civil Civil Civil FREEMAN, Stephen HUGHES, Evan Graham KUNJI, Alexander MASANABO, Kitty Thandi Electrical Mechanical Mechanical Civil FU, Biqu HUNT, Andrew Christian McDon LAITHWAITE, Trent MASTRANGELO, Justin Barry Civil Mechanical Civil Civil *GAGNON, Bradley William HURMS GORGIS, Malar H LANDRIE, Richard MCGUIRE, Jordan Blake Mechanical Civil Civil Mechanical *GAGNON, Samuel INSINNA, Franklin Thomas LATIMER, Naomi Lucia MCKAY, Morgan Alexander Civil Civil Civil Mechanical GALLOWAY, Hunter ISAAC, Jackie *LAVENTURE, Shea *MCLEOD, Shaun Donald Civil Civil Civil Mechanical GAMBLE, Gregory ISHAQ, Mohammad LAW, Dennis Dylan MEBRATU, Mathais Electrical Civil Civil Electrical *GAO, Jianqiao IVANCIC, Alexandra LEACY, Matthew E MERCER, Jackson Civil Civil Electrical Civil GARNEAU, Cody Joseph JASSAM, Mohammed LEBLANC, Francois *MERCIER, Jared Mechanical Civil Chemical Electrical GEMMELL-BROWN, Andrew Mark JENSEN, Evan William LEBLANC, Jordan Robert MESSINBIRD, Karl Jeffrey James Mechanical Mechanical Civil Electrical GERARD, Matthew JETTE GAGNE, Alexandre Roger LEE KAM, Kieran MILI, Nathaniel Mechanical Chemical Civil Civil GEVORGYAN, Mikayel *JIRYIS, Rober *LEWIS, Bradley MIZOOJI, Mohammad Civil Civil Electrical Civil Co-Operative Option GILL, Simardeep Singh *LINTNER, Jordan James MOHSENI, Seyed-Hassan Electrical JONES, Isaac Mechanical Civil Mechanical GOBEIL, Thomas Albert LIU, Chang MORROW, Jonathan Michael Civil *JOSHI, Deepak Civil Civil Civil GOODYEAR, Daniel Martin Frank LIUBEZNII, Dumitru MUIA, Michael Jonathon Mechanical KADIKOFF, Berek Wilfred Civil Mechanical Electrical GOOSSENS, Harry LOUCH, Kevin MUNAKU, Malvern Civil *KELLY, Liam Avery Civil Civil Chemical GULINO, Glendon LUI, Hin Man Bryan MUNRO, Connor Electrical KENNEDY, Benjamin Bryan Civil Electrical Mechanical GULLINS, Aaron LUNA, Edward Giovanni MUNSHAW, Codey Civil KENNEDY, Joshua Cassis Civil Civil Mechanical HABIBI, Salar LUND, Thomas NAGY, Brett Warren Chemical KHAN, Eemaan Electrical Chemical Civil HACHEM, Sami MACDONALD, Thomas *NELLI, Frank D Chemical KHAN, Imzan Civil Civil Electrical HAILU, Zemene MACKAY, Daniel O’HARA, Patrick Mechanical KHAN, Muhammad Usman Civil Electrical Mechanical HALL, Scott John MADONIA, Alexander OBLINSKY, David Mechanical KHARADI, Altaf Electrical Mechanical Electrical HENDERSON, Hannah Eileen MALENGERA, Yvan OH, Kyumyung Electrical KHARADI, Sajid Electrical Electrical Electrical *HERTEL, Robert MALIK, Aman OKOYE, C Lilian Electrical KIISKILA, Jordan Peter Electrical Chemical Co-Operative Option Mechanical

CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University OLAYIWOLA, Wakeel Afolabi *ROBINSON-PRIESTLEY, Dustin *STEPHEN, Cameron WANG, Jiajun Mechanical Chemical Civil Electrical OULAHEN, Evan RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ, Jose STIEDA, Alexander Johann Hans WANG, Xu Mechanical Gregorio Mechanical Civil Civil OWASEYE, Moses STOKES, Ryan WHALEN, Thomas Electrical ROSS, Daniel Chemical Civil Mechanical PARIS, Allyson Mary Grace STRIPLING, Ryan WHITE, David Lloyd Chemical *RUDNICKI, Christopher Michael Electrical Electrical Mechanical PARMAR, Neil STUBBE, Robert Douglas *WHITE, Kira Dawn Karla Mechanical SADOWNYK, Mark Mechanical Civil Civil PATEL, Ankit *SULLIVAN, Conor WILCOX, Jarrett Sebastian Civil SALL, Gaganpreet Singh Civil Mechanical Mechanical PATEL, Jileshkumar *SURPRENANT, Maxime WILLEMSEN, Zachary Civil *SALOMON, Nicholas Adam Civil Civil Electrical PATEL, Misha SYPOSZ, Christopher Michael *WILSON, Dylan Chemical *SCHELHAAS, Dylan James Electrical Mechanical Mechanical PATRIQUIN, Laurence TALUKDER, Shuvra *WOOD, Marie Catherine Civil *SCHLOTE, Michael Mechanical Civil Mechanical PELAEZ, Kianne TANAHARA, John *WU, Yanling Civil SCHOFFER, Blake Civil Civil Civil PERRIER, Jordan TAWAF, Kamal *YANCHUK, Paul Electrical SERVADO, Robert John Campos Civil Civil Mechanical PICHE, Brandon TEMPELMAN, Eric Fitzgerald YANTHA, Christina Civil SHAKELL, Cole Mechanical Civil Civil PLUGERS, Zachary James Michael THAM, Vanessa Catherine YOUNG, Jessica B Civil *SHIRAZIAN, Amir-Hossein Electrical Civil Civil POMBER, Adrian THOMPSON, Garrett Avery *YU, Tianming Electrical *SHIRAZIAN, Ghazal Mechanical Civil Civil PONTELLO, Michael Brian TIBAY, Paul Darren ZAILO, Andreas Civil SICZKAR, Cody Civil Mechanical Chemical POTTER, Alexander *TOMUSIAK, Kevin Wayne ZHAO, Wei Quan Civil SIDHU, Gurjeet Civil Civil Mechanical PUKALO, Layne Donald TORO, Hilton DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING Civil *SILVA, Liam Riley Civil TECHNOLOGY Civil QUINN, Vanessa TRENHOLM, Kole ADEFEMI, Somidotun Civil SILVIUS, Christopher Civil Electrical Civil RAJOTTE, Rebekah TULLOCH, Olivia AINSWORTH, Madison Andrew Electrical SINGH, Karanveer Civil Mechanical Mechanical RAJOTTE, Sheldon TWISS, Richard Steven AL-NUAIMI, Mustafa Electrical *SINGH, Premjeet Civil Civil Civil REAMER, Dustin VAILLANT, Nicholas Edward ALAMMARI, Abdullah Civil SINGH, Sarbjot Civil Mechanical Civil *RICALDE, Matthew Jay VALELA, Anthony Thomas ALAMRI, Mohammed Civil SLATER, Cameron Martin Civil Mechanical Civil RICE, Derrick VAN ELSWYK, David *ANDREA, Ashley Lauren Civil SMITH, Benjamin Electrical Chemical Civil *RIGATO, Darren William *VAN WOERKOM, Curtis ATHITAKIS, Mark Stevens Mechanical STAPF, Mark Mechanical Mechanical Civil RIMLAND, Sebastian VERDON, Steven Nicholas BARDWELL, Jacob Civil STEFANYK, Christopher Civil Software Civil RITCH, Eric VERSTEEG, Shaun BARNWELL, Andrew Brock Electrical STENTIFORD, Kenny Mechanical Civil Civil ROBERTS, Kody VISSER, Nicole Kaytlyn BATTAH, Feras Civil STEPANENKO, Mikhail Civil Electrical Mechanical

* First Class Standing

12 BECKE, Madeleine Helen MCKAY, Morgan Alexander ACOSTA, Arturo Ernesto *SILVESTRO, Derrick Mechanical Mechanical BAXTER, Nicholas Steven *SOMEK, Amanda Megan BHARDWAJ, Vinayak MCPHERSON, Caleb Allan BENNETT, James William Andrew SPALVIERI, Brandon Edward Mechanical Thomas Civil BROCKENSHIRE, Daniel Ross SPENCE, David William BISHOP, Patrick Electrical MOHAMED, Kareem CAMPBELL, Zachary Ryan STAFFORD, Carman Chemical BINOYA, Lorenz John CARPINO, James Roland STEVENSON, Joshua Emery Mechanical MOZELL, Rachel Anne COMACCHIO, Christina Francoise SZAJEWSKI, Joshua Ogden John Chemical BROWN, Coralie COOPER, Chelsea Leigh TELANG, Tyron Electrical MUKHERJEE, Adityadev Mechanical DE MEULLES, Leslie Anne VERESHCHAK, Emily CAREN, Julie Anna MacDougall Mechanical NELSON, Tyson VON KEITZ, Michael Gary Electrical DELANEY, Emily Rebecca CHUATICO, Emmanuel WADDINGTON, Margaret Elizabeth Software NENADOV, Heaven Taiga Seefield DUNK, Maura Elizabeth Anne Chemical CORDIDO, Antonio EAST, John McRobert WOOD, Danielle Alexandra Oriana Chemical PERRIER, Christopher David Mechanical EDDY, Sarah Simone WRIGHT, Brandon COSSETTE, Sylvain Mechanical PITKANEN, Kole Robert Reino ESTOK, Erin FACULTY OF MEDICINE Civil *FITZPATRICK, Jacqueline Hope COSTANZO, Jamie Michele DOCTOR OF MEDICINE Electrical RAJANIEMI, Markku Alexander *FUERST, Kelsey Rose Mechanical BAILEY, Britt Heidi Marianne DASILVA, Daanan FULLER, Dustin Chemical RINTALA, Matti Alexander BALFOUR-BOEHM, Jazmyn Civil GOLPHY, Aranka DE LEON, Gabriel John Amethyst GRIMALDI, Michael Software RIZVI, Syed Hani Raza BASTEDO, Jaya Helen Electrical HAQUE, Misbah-ul *EYBEN, Megan Dawn BRUNI, Adrianna Rosetta Louise Software ROBERTSON, Josephine Dagmar HARDIEJOWSKI, Marc Alexandre Chemical CAMIRE, Daenis Chad Daniel *FODCHUK, Andrew John *HIEBERT, Deanna Merrily Grace Mechanical SAKIYAMA, Carter Akira John COLE, Jeremy Ryan William Chemical HOLT, Evan David *HOEDL, Cassidy Ren DALCIN, Daniel HUGHES, Daniel Civil SALAME, Nabil DEKETELE, Serena Mechanical HUTCHINSON, Kristyn Melanie JACKSON, Jennifer DOBLE, Daphne Gwendolynne Mechanical SANTHARAM, Prahlad JIN, Min Electrical DOIRON, François Arthur Brian JOHNSON, Callum William KELLAR, Jillian Paige Software SEID, Anniss DOOL, Berit Sophia Mechanical KUCHERENKO, Nicole Emilia *KABERNICK, Derek Cameron GREEN, Shannon Emma Meghan LEMAY, Ryan Daniel Chemical SHARMA, Varun HOLLINGSWORTH, Mara Lynne Mechanical LINTON, Katherine Faye KELLY, Zachary Lawrence HOY, Karoline Midori Software SMYKALUK, James Kipling LOCS, Victoria Teresa Mechanical MAURO, Kaylie Amanda Justine KENNEDY, Benjamin Bryan LOVE, Brent Addison Mechanical STEWART, Siobhan Rose MCKAY, George Chemical MACDONALD, Molly KENNEDY, Joshua Cassis MCMILLAN, Cody Curtis MACKAY, Connor Mechanical *TALAKOSKI, Jesse Bruce Patrick MINTY, Lauren Elizabeth Civil MCNEELY, Liam Edward Robert *KENNEDY, Lauren Patricia Mariel OLIVIER, Christopher Joseph Chemical TEMPELMAN, Eric Fitzgerald MIRZAESMAEELI, Amirreza Mechanical PRICHARD, Owen LAVERDIERE, Hanna MUTHUSAMIPILLAI, Rashmi ROM, Karl Martin Chemical *WATTS, Kaitlyn Blythe Tanya Chemical SCHENK, Meagan Marie LILLEY, Ryan OHMAN, Tyra Louise Civil WEBB, Braden Douglas SHEWFELT, Duane Orville Civil PRESCOTT, Samantha MAHJOOB, Abdulrahman STINSON, Kerrilyn Teresa Mechanical YAN, Yuchen RASETTI, Anthony Electrical THORGRIMSON, Joelle Lynn MAZUR, Dominic REMINGTON, Katherine Elizabeth TKACHYK, Stacy Elizabeth Software FACULTY OF LAW RHAINTRE, Therin Jade Catherine TROTTIER, Carolyn Edith MCDONALD, Justin ROBERGE, Lianne Mechanical JURIS DOCTOR SENIOR, Rebecca Lindsay Erin ACETI, Steven CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University Saturday June 3, 2017 at 9:30am ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas to be conferred: Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources Management

Pre-Convocation Ceremony Welcome Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans

Prelude Ms. Hannah Tabachak

Processional – Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar Dr. Darlene Chepil Reid, Mrs. Rebecca Krawczuk, Ms. Patricia Lindsey, Mr. Joseph Petch The audience is asked to stand as the Academic Procession enters

O Canada Mr. Robert Perrier

Invocation Sister Alice Greer, Lakehead University Chaplain

The Chancellor Chancellor Lyn McLeod “I hereby declare this Convocation open.”

Introduction of the Platform Party Dr. Brian J. R. Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Introduction of Honorary Degree Candidate Dr. Bahram Dadgostar, Dean, Faculty of Business Administration

Conferring of Honorary Degree Chancellor Lyn McLeod Dr. Brian J. R. Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Convocation Address Mr. Bob Dhillon

Message from the Class of 2017 Ms. Nicole Richardson

President’s Address Dr. Brian J. R. Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Musical Interlude Ms. Hannah Tabachak and Mr. Rob Randle

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees and Diplomas, Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans 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. Ryan Moore

The audience is asked to kindly wait until the graduates have exited the Auditorium.

14 FACULTY OF RAMESHBHAI, Navadiya CIANFAGNA, Katrina Anna Teresa MCLELLAN, Daniel BUSINESS Maulikkumar Marketing Marketing ADMINISTRATION ROSS, Carly Dawn *COCCIMIGLIO, Joanna Annette MELANSON, Bryce Waylon Joseph Human Resources Management/ Accounting SAI, Vishnu Industrial Relations, Marketing MASTER OF BUSINESS MIHALCIN, Keenan Garrod SIDHU, Sahilpreet Singh ADMINISTRATION *CORRIGAN, Matthew Finance SINGH, Karan Information Systems ALBELADY, Nada *MILLS, Joseph Tanner TALARICO, Joseph Nicolas COSTA, Devin Joseph Marketing ALDEHAIM, Salma Mansour Accounting WANG, Biyao MOORES, Sharon ALHARBI, Nada Salem S *D’ANGELO, Donato Accounting WU, Jiancheng ALHARBI, Thamer Habbab G Marketing NISKANEN, Jessie Robyn XU, Di ALHAZMI, Amani *DA SILVA, Jaclyn Nicole Lauren Finance XU, Jingsi Finance ALHUMAIDI, Hadeel Ali M ORR, Alexandra Elizabeth YANG, Hanlin DEGAGNE, Robert William Accounting ALI, Amani Finance ZAED, Afnan *PAISLEY, Danielle Sharron ALSEEDI, Waleed Rajallh R *DYCE, Sarah Catherine Marketing ZHANG, Chi ALSHAMMARI, Anwar Accounting *PECCHIA, Aaron Anthony ZHOU, Lu ALSUBHI, Maather FALLA, Nefry Marketing ZHOU, Yi Information Systems ALTURKI, Muruj *PEROZAK, William Edward FAYRICK, Cassandra Paige Human Resources Management/ ALZAHRANI, Hailah MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Marketing Industrial Relations BAHASHWAN, Aisha FLANAGAN, Brendan Thomas *RADLEY-HANSEN, Tristin Erik AMAO, Nasir, Ayodele BAILEY, Karla Alena Accounting Alexander CHEN, Qian Finance BARMAN, Sanjoy GARIS, Sherif CHEN, Xinrui Accounting RAYNARD, Megan Lynn BASHARI, Robert Hudson Marketing JOK, Arop Deng *GOODS-VANSCHIE, Taylor Jane BEL, Jocelyn Susan Accounting *SABBE, Daniel Anthony KILAR-BEARMAN, Erin Jessica BODDULURI, Vivek Accounting Noreen GREEN, Sarah Elizabeth BOSHNAQ, Ruaa Adnan Marketing *SHAHI, Nima LIU, Yunling Marketing CAO, Guoyu *HOLLAND, Gregory PANG, Yilisha Accounting *SLIPPERJACK, Alma Karen DO HAI, Linh Rachel SORAMAKI, Matthew John *HOULTON, Laura ELLARD, James Rodney General Management SU, Chen Finance SMITH, Matthew Allan FOGLIETTA, David JUNG, Edward James XUE, Nan Accounting FU, Yu Accounting ZHENG, Jiachen SMITS, Andrew James *KABERNICK, Kirsten Marie GEMMILL, Richard Ian Finance HONOURS BACHELOR OF Human Resources Management/ GRAY, Bryan COMMERCE Industrial Relations STAINTON, Scott Alexander GUPTA, Gaurav General Management *ARMIENTO, Eric Bennett *KOZAK, Brandon Garry Louis HABBANI, Arwa Marketing Finance, Marketing *STEWART, Kyle Nels Finance HARTADI, Haryanto BALL, Nathan Andrew KOZAK, Courtney Marie Accounting Marketing *TEMPLE, Raelene Jo Ann HU, Yaosheng Accounting BONNIE, Alyssa Marie *LABOSSIERE, Jillian Rae HUANG, Tao Accounting Human Resources Management/ TREVISAN, Kaitlin Rose JIANG, Mengran Industrial Relations Marketing BOUCHER, Dominic LI, Shuo Accounting *LAVOIE, Gillian Rae TURNER, Sarah Information Systems Accounting LI, Zhenghao BRETON-DIPAOLO, Julia Camilla Marketing *LEISANDER-MAZZUCA, *VAN SCHIE, Joshua Robert LIN, Xuchao Christian Patrick Marketing *CARLINO, Daniela LYU, Xiangjun Information Systems Marketing *WAKULCZYK, Grant Marek MASTERS, Vanessa LI, Xiao Yin International Business CARRIERE, Alex Accounting MELBARY, Amani International Business WALKER, Jake James Henry *MARTIN, Emily Lois Finance PILATZKE, Trevor Neal CARTER, Shanice-Lynne Human Resources Management/ WALKER, Stuart Thomas Evan Finance Industrial Relations Information Systems * First Class Standing CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University WARKENTIN, Zacharia Lee FACULTY OF HEALTH BAILEY, Allison MATICHUK, Nikita Kathleen Finance AND BEHAVIOURAL Specialization in Nursing Specialization in Nursing *WILDHABER, Kim Martin SCIENCES BELCOURT, Noel MENNELL, Katrina Accounting Specialization in Nursing MOLONEY, Shannon *ZHUANG, Tingting DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BENITEZ-EK, Thomas Specialization in Nursing Accounting ALANI, Taslim BERGIN-PAYETTE, Karen Joanna MORFETAS, Nicole BACHELOR OF Clinical Psychology Specialization in Nursing Specialization in Nursing ADMINISTRATION Dissertation: Healing the Whole Self-Exploring the Development BRODERS, Kirstin MUCHENJE, Valerie Ellen Specialization in Nursing ALCOCK, Cody and Evaluation of a Community- CLARK, Natalie Based, Culturally - Competent, NGUEMO DJIOMETIO, Joseph BERRY, Nathan DANTTOUZE, Alicia Elizabeth and Evidence-Informed Group Bertrand BRUETSCH, Sydney Therapy for Women Survivors DI BIAGIO, Alexander Specialization in Epidemiology of Intimate Partner Violence CAMPBELL, Paul William DREN, Natalie OKPOYE, Loveth ENGLISH, Megan Marissa Specialization in Gerontology GLOVER, Lauren Katherine Clinical Psychology DUNNING, Julie Anna Jarosz Specialization in Gerontology PEREIRA, Cheryl Maria GOULD, Amber Dissertation: Adaptive and Maladaptive Outcomes of EATON, Terri Dawn PERVEZ, Saad GROVE, Matthew Perfectionism and Changes after Specialization in Nursing Specialization in Epidemiology JIANG, Yue Mindfulness Training FLYNN, Kellie Paige PLATA, Jennifer Anne KAKEKAPETUM, Mary Jane NEWBY, Jennifer L. Specialization in Nursing Specialization in Epidemiology Clinical Psychology KELLY, Whitney Juliana Dissertation: Construct and FOLINO, Paola POPALYAR, Adina Specialization in Nursing KENNEDY, Kristie-Ann Elizabeth Ecological Validity for the PRETE, Savannah Simone Competitiveness Orientation FOX, Beth Specialization in Nursing KOSTECKI, Cody Measure FRIK, Deniz RIDDICK, Christine LI, Cenjun RANSOM, Danielle Christine Specialization in Gerontology Clinical Psychology SEGBEDZIE, Veronica O’REILLY, Bridget Nancy Dissertation: A Randomized GIRARD, Nancy Specialization in Nursing POSTUMA, Bridget Patricia Comparative Trial of Self- GOSSELIN, Amy S A SHARIFI-TEHRAN, Peyman Affirmation and Psychoeducation PRINSELAAR, Derek Jordan Specialization in Nursing Interventions for Improving Body ST-DENIS, Christine Heather GRAND, Leslie *PROKOSH, Gary James Image in Young Women TAGOE, Patvera Specialization in Epidemiology QUESNELE, David TIPPIN, Gregory Kyle Specialization in Nursing Clinical Psychology GREWAL, Kavalpreet Kaur RESTOULE, Adam THOMPSON, Beverley Dissertation: Audience Response GYASI, Rose Specialization in Nursing to Photovoice as a Mental Illness SU, Yinru Specialization in Gerontology Antistigma Intervention VANGEL, Paula Josephine TREICHLER, Tressa Lillian HAILMAN, Amanda Michelle Specialization in Gerontology MASTER OF ARTS WANG, Yi HETTINGA, Hillary WABISCHEWICH, Rebecca Lynn CAMPBELL, Stephanie WELSH, Miranda Clinical Psychology HOWLING, Emily WANG, Rose Noi WHEELER-SMITH, Madison Specialization in Nursing and Specialization in Epidemiology CHONG, Samantha Marie Gerontology WU, Qiushu Clinical Psychology WAXER, Hannah Margaret HTAT, Ying Thit Thit Specialization in Nursing XU, Jingchun EWEN, Victoria Specialization in Nursing and WEAVER, Margarita Clinical Psychology Gerontology ZAROWSKI, Colin Gary Specialization in Nursing TOOMBS, Elaine ILORI, Opeyemi Sarah ZHENG, Yao WHITE, Amber Clinical Psychology Specialization in Nursing Specialization in Nursing TZALAZIDIS, Rebecca KALABA, Maja Clinical Psychology KIRUPARAJAH, Vithiya MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCES LATTO-HALL, Claire Celine Specialization in Nursing KOSKI, Jessica Specialization in Gerontology LEVESQUE, Jenna Patricia Specialization in Nursing MASTER OF PUBLIC MADDOCK, Mariah Catherine HEALTH Specialization in Indigenous and ALLAN, Jacqueline Northern Health AMOT, David Senior MALIM, Sana

* First Class Standing

16 MASTER OF SCIENCE POSMITUK, Ashley Dawn FICK, Anastasia BACHELOR OF ARTS Psychology BOYLE, Alexandra Lorelle REEB, Kara ADAIR, Morgan GREEN, Allison Beverly Kinesiology VACLAV, Maximilian Nicholas Psychology Psychology CARLSON, Stephen Lyal Douglas VOGT, Charissa Ashalena *ARNOLD, Karen Lynn Kinesiology *HUTCHINSON, Megan Lyndsay Philosophy and Psychology WILLISCROFT, Darren Bryce Psychology DAVIS, Adam ARSENAULT, Kassandra Victoria Psychological Science NURSE PRACTITIONER *IVANY, Brayden D Psychology Psychology DIEBEL, Sebastian CERTIFICATE BUSCH, Carley Kinesiology BENOIT, Ashley JONES, Christeen Jennifer Psychology Psychology DUMPHY, Dennis CHRISTEN, Leanne CAMERON, Tracey Lynne Kinesiology KOWLESSAR, Kristen Psychology DAVIS, Amber Psychology MCGEOWN, Joshua Patrick CARTER, Mary Kinesiology EATON, Terri Dawn LATT, Meagan Alexandra Gerontology Psychology MOHAMMED, Aya Sabah ENSTROM, Kathryn Margaret CHARLTON, Cameron Brooks Kinesiology HEPPLER, Kayley Kristen Jean *MILKS, Elaine Margaret Gerontology Gerontology and Women’s Studies PROUTY, Sarah Lynn ILORI, Opeyemi Sarah CHARLTON, Cameron Brooks Psychological Science MORGAN, Madison Rose Psychology LEVESQUE, Jenna Patricia Psychology MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK COURTNEY-EMBERLEY, Jessica MOLONEY, Shannon MURRAY, Maris Elizabeth Audrey Candace BIEHN, Matthew MORFETAS, Nicole Psychology Psychology BODNAR, Kristy A MYERS, Nancy RICHARD, Ryleigh Marie CROPPO, Nicole Andrea BURRELL, Lauren Psychology Psychology PRETE, Savannah Simone KOSHOWSKI, Kristine ROSE, Karen Ann CULLEN, Ashley ROYKA, Tricia Psychology Psychology LABELLE, Lisa Jean SALOMON, Jennifer *SABOURIN, Lindsay Shirley *CURTIS, Cassandra LEVANTO, Tarah Psychology SEGBEDZIE, Veronica Psychology MATTHEWS, Katie SEREDA, Chloe SLOWIK, Erin Michelle DANIELSON, Jakob Jeremy PATOLA, Vanessa Psychology Psychology HONOURS BACHELOR PERZAN, Elizabeth Maria STEVENS, Ellen *DODD, Dominique Alexandra OF ARTS Psychology Psychology RUBINO-START, Amy *ABLESON, Madison STOKES, Amber Kayley DUBREUIL, Stephanie SMITH, Jonathan Gerontology and Psychology Psychology Psychology VANCE, Laurie Lynn *ARNOLD, Karen Lynn VITA, Rosalina DYGUN, Nicholas Alexander Psychology Specialized Honours Psychology GRADUATE DIPLOMA Gerontology IN PROFESSIONAL *BISIGNANO, Caroline *WEARN, Michael Skylar FORTIN, Matthew Armstrong Psychology KINESIOLOGY Psychology Psychology CARLSON, Darbey Layn ALLORE, Siobhan BACHELOR OF ARTS - GAN, Kelsey Lynn Psychology 4 YEAR Psychology BACHORSKI, Alyssa Danielle *CASEY, Angela June Jeanette BLACKWELL, Nicole *GARROW, Cierra Psychology Psychology Psychology BEAUBIEN, Cynthia *CO, Crystal Yick FLEURANT, Cesar Joe GLEADALL, Eden Josee BURNELL, Bradley Joseph Psychology and Gerontology Psychology Psychology CHADWICK, Sarah Marie COMPTON, Kaitlyn Marie Martl GAGNE, Kaitlin GUITARD, Blake Alexander Psychology CLOSS, Karlie Anne Elizabeth Psychology Psychology *COULTER, Michaela Irja HOLBIK, Alisha HARDING, Jillian Anne COOKE, Ashlee Psychology Psychology Psychology DENHAM, Emily Shirley-Helen COVELLO, Stephanie Morgan JACKSON, Brett Kailen HOWALD, Caitlin Miranda GERVASI, Tiffany Ellen Psychology Psychology Psychology GLENA, Brett Walter Anthony DHILLON, Chanandeep JONES, Elias Nathaniel Douglas HOWE, Aaron Robert Psychology GLOWA, Candace Psychology Psychology DUFRESNE, Sarah Nicole SMALL, Kadesha Cecilia Oneta *HRON, Janelle LUCKAI, Krista Margaret Psychology Psychology Psychology MONCRIEF, Lauren Brooke Fay FERRARI, Josee SMITH, Jade KAKEKASPAN, Crystal Flora Psychology OLEGARIO, Kevin Gerard Psychology Psychology PARKER, Noel Ralph CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University KENNEDY, Kimberley Michelle CLARKE, Nicole Marie *SETALA, Nicole Rianne *MORABITO, Victoria Psychology Psychology CONSTANT, Dillon Samuel Joshua *SHEDDEN, Robert Leslie George MAKL, Samantha Kathryn *SHIN, Daseul *CORDINGLEY, Zachary Aaron SHEPPARD, Brittany Psychology Psychology Maddix SIEDLEC, Nicole MEIDINGER, Sabrina Michelle *ST AMAND, Stephanie Louise *COULTIS, Dylan Gerontology ST DENIS, Katie Eva Huguette CRUPI, Mary Francis Miranda Psychology MOLLICOLA, Francesco E *STEFANATO, Tesni Cathryn Psychology EBERLIN, Jason Dennis BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SYMES, Cody Michael MUNDY, Ajit Singh EKSTROM, Samantha Diane *BOURNE, Austin Samuel *TAN, Henry Psychology Psychology *FELICE, Cassandra Carmen *TOONDERS, Paul Jozeph NAHKALA, Mitchell Kevin *VIDJEN, Ivana Katarina GARDAM, Emilie Anne Philosophy and Psychology TOPOLNISKI-ATKINSON, Sasha Psychology *GLENA, Victoria Stephanie NEAL, Derek TOPPING, Colin Anthony BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Psychology GREVE, Aliesha Sandra TUOMISTO, Cynthia Grace IN NURSING NORMAND, Emily HAMILTON, Laura Danielle *AGOMBAR, Sanna Helen Psychology *VAN LEEUWEN, Bryana HANKINSON, Therran Fennell ALLEN, Jennifer Elizabeth PELLERIN, Veronica Elizabeth VARGA, Katelyn Danielle HUDSON, Cynthia Rose Psychology *VERFAILLIE-KOBAYASHI, ALLORE, Maeve Catherine Mary RUBERTO, Michele KARDOS, Nicholas Caleb Michael Dana Jordan ANDRAYCHAK, Trevor Stanley Psychology *KENNEDY, Rebecca Ashley VILLANI, Victoria Giovanna *ARNO, Ashley Marie SAUNDERS, Ryan *KUCHTA, Kylee *VOLLEBREGT, Brontë Abigail AVELLA, Nicole Jacqueline Psychology *LAJAMBE, Alexis Gayle WALTNER, Christopher Bradley *BABIN, Andrea *SCHUTTE, Valerie Rose Psychology *LESLIE, Emma Elizabeth WANG ZAPPITELLI, Shuai BALL, Allyson Kathleen *SIRIGNANO, Christina Sarah LOOBY, Jordan Paul WEST, Katelyn BAN, Ngoc Hai Psychology LY, Jade Hoanghai WHITE, Tyler Christopher BAUER, Keesha Katrina SLATER, John *MACGILLIVRAY, Lauren Anne WOODLEY, Kassandra Lindsay BAVA, Francesca Isolina Psychology Eileen MACKAY, Taylor Annyse *BAXTER, Anna Elizabeth SLAUGHTER, Jessica Emilie XAVIER, Cody Edward Psychology MARSHALL, Mikayla Elaine BEAULIEU, Mathieu ZOET, Jackson James STANLEY, Kate *MIGLIAZZA, Kyle Michael BEERTHUIZEN, Alexis Kathleen Psychology MIKULIC, Ryan James HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE *BEHSE, Emily Ann Kendra *STEFANATO, Tesni Cathryn *MOGILNICKY, Ofer BELANGER, Nicole Christina Psychology *ADDUONO, Dani Rose *MORGAN, Dylan Christopher Psychology Specialized Honours BELCAMINO, Kaylee Alyssa TAMBLYN, Samuel William Psychology MORI, Amanda Nicole CHEDORE, Brittany BERKELMANS, Kelsey Jean Psychology ZIMMER, Mercedes Elizabeth *NEMEC-BAKK, Alexander BESSELT, Lara Julianne Psychology Ingebrigt *COCCIMIGLIO, Gabriela Gina-Marie BOGACKI, Joel HONOURS BACHELOR *NICKLE, Mikayla Lyn Psychology BOLDUC, Karen OF KINESIOLOGY NUTLEY, Samantha Marya CUMMINGS, Shayna Laura-Lee BRAECKER, Holly Karen AHMED, Faiz Attique NYMARK, Michael Psychology BROCHU, Chanise Angel ASHURST, Tyler Edward OINONEN, Brittany Colette HENRY, Amber BUCHAN, Emily BERT, Katrina Elizabeth OLSEN, Myles Collett Psychology BUCHANAN, Brandyn Tyler- *BODRUCKY, Cassandra PLUG, Melissa Charlene *KISSELGOFF, Maria Psychology William BOUGHTON, Spencer MacKenzie *POHJOLAINEN, Krista Monica KUAN, Irene CAMPBELL, Cassandra BOWMAN, Olivia Marion POPE, Jordan Tylor Psychology CAMPBELL, Sarah Marie BROUGHTON, Meghan Bryanna *POTTER, Sara Nicole *LO, Edwyn Ben Leung CHODORIWSKY, Kristen Psychology *BROUSSEAU, Heather Anne RACINE, Jonathon CHOO, Sun Young *MACLEAN, Alannah Katelyn BROWN, Courtney Leigh REHAL, Ishmeet Singh Psychology CHURCH, Hannah Willow BROWN, Holly Jean REMUS, Abigail Leigh MCKIBBON, Chelsie CLAIR, Jamie Maxine CAVA, Dominique Sylvia RIDING, Miranda Michelle Psychology *CLARKE, Erin Ashley CIEJEK, Oliver ROBINSON, Kailan COLOSIMO-HAKANEN, Kristin * First Class Standing

18 COX, Chantelle Sadie *KING, Sydney SAHARINEN, Morgan Lee ALLEN, Jessica *CRAWFORD, Jessie Lynn KONEFAL, Natalie SANDBERG, Whitney Lea-Anna *BARNES PHILP, Elsa CROSS, Megan Lynn KOSKI, Kerri Lynn SAS, Evan William Leslie *BEAULIEU, Shyanne Major Concentration in Gerontology *CUGLIETTA, Kristina Evonne KWIATKOWSKI, Nicholas SAUVE, Benita Brooke *BERNARDI, Sarah CURRAN, Marisa Shay Margaret KYRYCHENKO, Iryna Igorivna SCHMIDT, Heather Rachel *BONK, Frances Lenore DAHER, Mira LAVALLEE DEMERS, Mark Yves SHEPARSKI, Abigail Sophia *BOUDREAU, Ashley DANIELE, Giulia *LEARN, Rebecca Eleanor Marie SHEPHERD, Dylan Nathaniel *BOYD, Sandy *DART, Alannah *LINDBERG, James *SHERMAN, Elizabeth *CALBERRY, Stephanie Marie DE BENETTI, Dana Arianna LUXTON, Chelsea Dawn SHERWOOD, Olivia Joan CARLI, Alana Lee Patricia DEMIANIUK, Elizabeth Shavaughn *MACINNIS, Alyssa Marie SINGH, Bhavleen Kaur COOK, Caitlyn Beth *DERKSEN, Jilayne *MACMILLAN, Caitlyn SKINNER, Brianne Stephanie Lynn *COPPOLA, Vera DURAKIEWICZ, Veronika MAJOR, Lindsey Raechelle SMITH, Katelyn Ashleigh Magdallena DEWEY, Kaitlyn *MASCOTTO, Mary-Rose SMITH, Shelby Melissa DUTTON, Eric Daniel *DOBSON, Maria Georgina MASON, Jessamyn SMITH, Tiisha Marie Lee Anne DYCE, Shannon Marie DONEGAN, Annessa MCKEE, Adrian Joseph Thomas SMITH-WAWIA, Cheyenne DZIEKONSKI, Magdalena *GAUTHIER, Chelsea MCKERCHER, Michelle Emily *STAMLER, Jessica Ashley EDDISON, Tamara Gilda GIRODAT, Mary Elizabeth MEDWID, Christina Pamela M *STEPHENSON, Rebecca EVANS, Tessa Jacqueline *GRANDE, Sarah MEETKE, Monika Kaur STEWART, Renee Shelby EVERS, Justin Joseph *HOWIE, Emily MELANSON, Amanda *STRANGWAY, Katie Melissa *EVSTATIEV, Diana *JOLICOUER, Kelsey MILLER, Tara STRICKLAND, Emma Eileen *FARRELL, Eve *JONES, Emily *MONTEITH, Dylan SULLIVAN, Carly Isa Marie *FLUTTERT, Jacquelynn *LANDON, Andrew J MOORE, Rachel Lynn Aili TAI, Chia Shin *FLUTTERT, Krista Elizabeth *LARSON, Bailey MUNOZ, Johann Kristofferson TENHUNEN, Olivia Raili FRANK, Natasha *LEBRUN, Roxanne *MYLLYMAA, Ashton Chantel *TOBIN, Madeline Joan *FRASER, Joshua Pierre *LEHTO, Olivia Lauren Niemi NASH, Natalie Ann TONIGUSSI, Savannah Monique FREYA, Ashley Marie *MACSEMCHUK, Adelle O’FLAHERTY, Sydney Jane GAGNE, Kelsey Ann TRELINSKI, Lauren *MADUSSI, Heather OADES, Charlotte Audrey GRANT, Allison VANDERMEER, Christina Dawn *MENDOZA, Katherine Joy de Mesa OAG, Susan HADZINIKOLAOU, Maria VANNIEUWENHUIZEN, Erin Nellie *MORENO, Andrea ONGARO, Zoe HANNUSCH, Nadine Elyse VEISBERGS, Kathryn Nicole *MORRISSEAU, Elizabeth ORCHARD, Ellen HAVEMAN, Christina Grace VELLINGA, Alyssa *MYYRYLAINEN, Jessica Elina *ORR, Meredith Faith HAWKHISSTONE, Ashley Lula Pia WHITNEY, Emma Lauren OWCA, Jordan David *NAULT, Daniel P HEMPINSTALL, Jolinne WHITNEY, Haylee Ann PAISLEY, Kevin *PAWLUK, Paige *HERRINGER, Blain Edward WIDLA, Victoria Lynn PARET, Rachel Marie *PEEVER, Kelsey Alexandra HINES, Jylissa Amelia WILLIAMS, Alanna Janice PATEY, Brittany *PITTON, Ashley Ann HOSANNA, Victoria WILLIAMS, McKenzy Joanne *PENG, Sarah Eleanor RAYNARD, Jacklyn HUEZO, Kelsey Marie PINSENT, Amber WITTICH, Jacqueline Dakota SAPKOTA, Tila Ram HULS, Taylor Kelsey *QUEFFELEC, Zoe WRIGHT, Elizabeth Anne SPEERS, Laura Marie HYDE, Natalie RADDEN, William Paul WRIGHT, Karleigh Elizabeth STANLEY, Kate JEPPESEN, Kendall Victoria RASMUSSEN, Melanie Jane WYSOCKI, Julia *STOKKERMANS, Ashley KAKEGAMIC, Jewelle Savannah REDA, Karly YANOVER, Carly Lauren VASTAMAKI, Niina Krista *KAMERMAN, Anna Faith ROBINSON, Jessica Danielle ZAIDI, Muhammad Qutaiba *WAKEWICH, Kimberly Robin KAPOOR, Monica ROY, Andrea Nichole *WHATLEY, Rebecca Joy KEATING, Mary Elizabeth HONOURS BACHELOR RUNKE, Andrea Ellen OF SOCIAL WORK *WICKE, Adam *KNIGHT, Robyn Theresa SABEH, Hazem *AHMED, Farah *ZAUMSEIL, Dana CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University FACULTY OF NATURAL LIEHMANN, Andrew LIU, Chang Specialization in Conservation Specialization in Forest Products RESOURCES Planning and Management and Marketing MANAGEMENT *PENDZIWOL, Colin Adam LONG, Mitchell DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Specialization in Conservation Specialization in Forest Planning and Management Management HOMAGAIN, Krishnahari Forest Sciences *STRATTON, Kyle William *MAKINEN, Taylor Aaron Dissertation: Environmental and Specialization in Wildlife Specialization in Forest Products Economic Impact Assessment of Conservation and Management and Marketing Biochar-based Bioenergy HONOURS BACHELOR OF *REIST, Eric Production in Northwestern SCIENCE IN FORESTRY Specialization in Forest Products Ontario, Canada and Marketing *BEALS, Nicholas NEWAZ, Md Shah *RICHARDSON, Nicole Elizabeth Specialization in Forest Products Forest Sciences Specialization in Forest Health and and Marketing Dissertation: Effects of Protection Photoperiod, Soil Moisture *BEATTY, Philip SOPUCH, Christopher Michael and Soil Temperature on the Specialization in Forest Specialization in Forest Health and Northward Migration Potential of Management Jack Pine under the Scenario of Protection BOYLE, David Doubled Atmospheric *TEPYLO, Stephen Andrew Specialization in Forest CO2 Concentration Specialization in Forest Products Management MASTER OF SCIENCE IN and Marketing *BURGESS, Erin Eileen FORESTRY WANG, Wenjuan Specialization in Forest Specialization in Forest Health Management GRAHAM, Alexander and Protection *DEMKOWICH GREEN, Vanessa HAYES, John Alan XI, Lei Specialization in Forest Products Specialization in Forest Products HOEGY, Zachary Ronald Wilbur and Marketing and Marketing HUME, Alexandra *DEVINE, Daniel Michael YU, Jingxin Specialization in Forest Health and LUKACS, Endre Specialization in Forest Products Protection and Marketing MIHALUS, Shayna Dawn Deborah Hope *DORVAL, Hanna Specialization in Forest Health and ONG, Ben Peng Kiong Protection HONOURS BACHELOR DU, Yuting OF ENVIRONMENTAL Specialization in Forest Products MANAGEMENT and Marketing *DULUDE, Natalie Thérèse BENDER, Courtney Specialization in Forest Specialization in Wildlife Management Conservation and Management *GLEESON, Ryan Joseph BENNETT, Sarah Ann Specialization in Forest Products Specialization in Wildlife and Marketing Conservation and Management *IEROPOLI, Julia Angela *DAVISON, Brooke Gerri Marie Specialization in Forest Specialization in Wildlife Management Conservation and Management KE, Jingshun DEBOER, Brennan Robert Specialization in Forest Products Specialization in Wildlife and Marketing Conservation and Management *LEE KAM, Ronan GIDGE, Summer Sarah Paige Specialization in Forest Specialization in Conservation Management Planning and Management *LEESON, Emmarie Kathleen *GREER, Julian Specialization in Forest Specialization in Wildlife Management Conservation and Management LEITCH, Christopher Kelvin *HAUSER, Allison Hanna Specialization in Forest Products Specialization in Wildlife and Marketing Conservation and Management

* First Class Standing

20 Saturday June 3, 2017 at 2pm ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas to be conferred: Faculty of Education, Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

Pre-Convocation Ceremony Welcome Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans

Prelude Ms. Hannah Tabachak

Processional – Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar Dr. Darlene Chepil Reid, Mrs. Rebecca Krawczuk, Ms. Patricia Lindsey, Mr. Joseph Petch

The audience is asked to stand as the Academic Procession enters

O Canada Mr. Robert Perrier

Invocation Sister Alice Greer, Lakehead University Chaplain

The Chancellor Chancellor Lyn McLeod “I hereby declare this Convocation open.”

Introduction of the Platform Party Dr. Brian J. R. Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Introduction of Honorary Degree Candidate Dr. James Franklin

Conferring of Honorary Degree Chancellor Lyn McLeod Dr. Brian J. R. Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Convocation Address Mr. Rudolf Wahl

Conferring of the Title Fellow of the University Mr. David Tamblyn, Chair, Lakehead University Board of Governors

Message from the Class of 2017 Ms. Emily Drouin

President’s Address Dr. Brian J. R. Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Musical Interlude Mr. Carlo Cappello

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees and Diplomas, Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans and Dr. Rhonda Koster 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. Ryan Moore

The audience is asked to kindly wait until the graduates have exited the Auditorium.

CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University FACULTY OF DU, Zhendi MILLER, Joseph Frederick WRIGHT, Lauri Lynn Educational Studies Education for Change Educational Studies EDUCATION Specialization in Environmental DULKU, Rajinder Kaur ZHANG, Han Sustainability Education DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Educational Studies Educational Studies MITCHELL, John Stewart ENSTROM, Trudi Ester HOPE-SOUTHCOTT, Laura Lynn Educational Studies HONOURS BACHELOR OF Educational Studies Education for Change EDUCATION - ABORIGINAL Specialization in Social/Cultural/ Specialization in Social Justice MOUNAYER, Rima EDUCATION Political Contexts Education Educational Studies Dissertation: Examining Barriers FORMANEK GUSTAFSON, JoAnne MUYINI, Jubran ARMSTRONG, Tyler and Facilitators in Using Teachers’ Elizabeth Educational Studies Aboriginal Education Journals for Critical Space Educational Studies NEARING, Amanda Hueanna FARQUHAR, Fionna Winifred SHIELDS, Tracy Jill FREEMAN, Alyssa Education for Change Aboriginal Education Educational Studies Education for Change Specialization in Environmental LESLIE, Casey Specialization in Social/Cultural/ Specialization in Social Justice Sustainability Education and Aboriginal Education Political Contexts Education Indigenous Education Dissertation: Cross-cultural BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Organizations and the FRIC, Michelle NGUYEN, Tuan Josef – 2 YEAR PROFESSIONAL Educational Studies Educational Studies Empowerment of First PROGRAM Nations Learners GIFF, Jill Barton PATCHINEELAM, Ravi STIBBARDS, J. Adam Education for Change Educational Studies *ANDERSON, Katarzyna Educational Studies Specialization in Environmental PRESENGER, Ashleigh Blake *BARYLUK, Lauren Specialization in Cognition and Sustainability Education Education for Change Learning CAPUTO, Francesca GILBART, Brea-Ann Specialization in Social Justice Dissertation: Embodied Educational Studies Education *D’SYLVA, Melanie Christine Transformation - Tapping into the Nature of Emergent Learning GLASSER, Leanne Michelle PUCCI, Justin Michael DRAKE, Katherine Education for Change Education for Change EDIE, Bryce Christopher MASTER OF EDUCATION Specialization in Environmental Specialization in Environmental Sustainability Education Sustainability Education *FREEMAN, Sophie Bree BARNETT, Francisco Michel Juneau GLOOR, Brett RAMROOP, Angelina Marcel HELD, Stephen Educational Studies Educational Studies Educational Studies HENDERSON, David Charles BENTON, Barbara Danielle GRABOSKI, Callie ROBSON, Kelsey Anne Evelyn *KEEN, Stephanie Education for Change Educational Studies Educational Studies Specialization in Environmental *MACDOUGALL, Marlee Renee HOSHIZAKI, Tomiko ROSE, Samantha Elizabeth Sustainability Education and Educational Studies Education for Change MCCREA, Austyn Tahnee Indigenous Education Specialization in Social Justice KARGBO, Bassie *MOHAMED, Abdiaziz BROCKLEBANK, Glen William Education Education for Change Education for Change *PENDER, Laura Ann Specialization in Environmental ST-ARNAUD, Edith Specialization in Indigenous Sustainability Education Educational Studies SANDE, Michael John Education KORA, Danyelle STEERS, Jennifer Christine Marga *TAYLOR, Fiona Claire BURTON, Melissa Laura Educational Studies Educational Studies Educational Studies BACHELOR OF EDUCATION KOWLESSAR, Christopher STOLZ, Jessica BUZZI, Christina Elizabeth CONCURRENT WITH Surendra Education for Change Educational Studies FACULTY OF HEALTH AND Education for Change Specialization in Social Justice BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES CZACZKOWSKI, Monique Marie Specialization in Environmental Education and Indigenous Educational Studies Sustainability Education and Education BERT, Katrina Elizabeth Social Justice Education DALE, Amberly Victoria SU, Jinghui *BISIGNANO, Caroline Educational Studies MACMILLAN, Andrea Grace Educational Studies Education for Change *BLACKWELL, Nicole DEAGAZIO, Nicole Juliana Marie VACCHER, Lindsay Ann Specialization in Social Justice Educational Studies Educational Studies *BROWN, Holly Jean Education DEONARINE, Kendel VAN HAAREN, Kevin James BUSCH, Carley MCFADYEN, Casey Justine Education for Change Educational Studies Educational Studies *CLARKE, Nicole Marie Specialization in Social Justice VANDERSTELT, Emma Education MCKINLEY, Shane CONSTANT, Dillon Samuel Joshua Mariena-May Educational Studies DHOOMA, Ebrahim Hoosen Educational Studies CROPPO, Nicole Andrea Educational Studies MEADOWS, Mindi Lee WILLETT, Chelsea Blake EBERLIN, Jason Dennis Education for Change DRAZENOVICH, George Anton Education for Change Specialization in Environmental GARDAM, Emilie Anne Educational Studies Specialization in Social Justice Sustainability Education Education GREVE, Aliesha Sandra

* First Class Standing

22 HANKINSON, Therran Fennell BACHELOR OF EDUCATION *JOHNSTONE, Kylee Noel *WEBBER, Tara Ivy HARDING, Jillian Anne CONCURRENT WITH *KALYNCHUK, Caitlin Lorraine *WILLIAMS, Jahnicia Zakiya FACULTY OF SOCIAL *HUTCHINSON, Megan Lyndsay SCIENCES AND KELLAWAY, Alysha WILLIS, Joseph Frederick KUAN, Irene HUMANITIES KINAHAN, Giulietta Paola Brunati ZEAGMAN, Melody Gayle

*LAJAMBE, Alexis Gayle AMBROZIAK, Jessica Marie LEMAY, Kimberley Michelle NATIVE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS’ DIPLOMA LY, Jade Hoanghai *ANGUS, Shandy *LIESKE, Emily Helen MACKAY, Taylor Annyse ARAYA, Savana MACDONALD, Rachel Marie HARTLEY, Tamara *MAKL, Samantha Kathryn ARMSTRONG, Alexander Richard *MACGILLIVRAY, Katelyn *SWAPPIE LOSIER, Seasi Elizabeth NEAL, Derek BACHYNSKI, Samantha Brittany FACULTY OF *MACKENZIE, Laura Kristine *PLUG, Melissa Charlene BOUCHER, Thomas Jake SCIENCE AND *MACKWOOD, Emilie Claire ENVIRONMENTAL *POHJOLAINEN, Krista Monica BUTLER, Adam Stanton *MCEACHERN, Connor John STUDIES *RICHARD, Ryleigh Marie CALHOUN, Evelyn Marie Lawrence RUBERTO, Michele DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY CAMLIN, Rachel Erin MIOR, Danielle Florence SAUNDERS, Ryan CCHANG, Xin *CHASSE, Maeghan Erin Marie *MOFFITT, Erika Anne Chemistry and Materials Science *TOONDERS, Paul Jozeph *CLARKE, Kristin Sara MOORE, Jessica Nicole Dissertation: Synthesis and VITA, Rosalina Electrochemical Studies *CLUTCHEY, Christina MORETTIN, Eric Nicolas of Titanium Dioxide Based WHITE, Tyler Christopher *CRIPPS, Krysten Ashley *MORRISON, Michael Nanostructured Catalysts for ZIMMER, Mercedes Elizabeth Environmental Applications CUDMORE, Jay Martin James *NAGEL, Danielle Lena DALLI, Sai Swaroop Reddy BACHELOR OF EDUCATION *DARCIS, Katie Christal OAKES, Aaron James CONCURRENT WITH Chemistry and Materials Science *DELIN, Allison Carlee Dissertation: Utilization of Wood- FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ONULIAK, Samantha based Prehydrolysate for the DELORME, Coralie May Angelique ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES *PECK, Melanie Elizabeth Production of High Value-added Platform Chemicals ANCHETA CZAJKOWSKI, Jhustin *DROUIN, Emily Donna *PICHE, Veronic Danielle Joseph *DUBCHAK, Carson *PILON, Hannah Grace KONDA, Suresh Kumar Chemistry and Materials Science *BARNES, Tianna Nicole *DUMAS, Katherine Juliette POIRIER, Natalie Dissertation: Design and COOK, Andrew *EVERATT, Katelynn Elizabeth PRITOULA, Madison Alysse Electrochemical Study of Pd-based Nanostructures for Hydrogen *DAWE, Kristen Louise Jean *RICCIO, Lisamarie Economy *GALLANT, Katelyn Esther *FIGLIOMENI, Paige Alexa *ROMEO, Serena Catherine KONDURI, Mohan Kaylan Reddy FIGUEIRA, Samantha Marie GLIBOTA, David John Andrew ROPER, Ashley Biotechnology Dissertation: New Generation of GLOWA, Danielle Nicole FIMOGNARI, Stephanie Angela RYAN, Kaitlinn Bailey Dispersants by Grafting Lignin or Xylan KINGHORN, James William FOTOPOULOS, Mathew Christos *SAWIAK, Sarah Lindsay MISHCHENKO, Anastasiia Alexander *GERRARD, Deidra Linda *SERTIC, Anna Maria Chemistry and Materials Science KOTOVICH, Natalie Marie Alba *GLEESON, Amanda Clare Dissertation: Amorphous Selenium SHORTT, Jenna Alexandra (a-Se) and its Compounds: *LETWIN, Jacob Alexander GRINSELL, Dylan Martin *SKINNER, Alexandra Carolyn Photoinduces Metastability *MADILL, Terrence HANEY, Kylie Madison and Application in Novel Gamma SORLEY, William Carlyle Camera MCDONOUGH, Joseph Ivan *HAYES, Calvin Douglas SOTTILE, Julia MOL, Christina *MERCHANT, Marnie *HERBISON, Lydia Biotechnology *TENNYSON, William David *MURIE, Taylor Amanda *HIMANEN, Stephanie Caroline Dissertation: Bioremediation of THROWER, Jenna Lynn Contaminated Soils from Mine OCHNICKI, Paul *HOGAN, Rileigh Sarah Sites Using Native Plants in TOTH, Danielle Marie Blanche *PARZEI, Darya Rosanna HOLMES, Ranata Northwestern Ontario TURCOTTE, Kelsey SEMENICK, Dianna Ruth *HOPKINS, Cameron David WALKER, Jesse Morgan *UCHTENHAGEN, Meagan Chemistry and Materials Science TYLER, Paige Elizabeth HYATT, Caitlin Ann Cathlene Dissertation: Ruthenium Half- Sandwich Zwitterions: Coordination WOODRICH, Tyara IACHETTA, Justine Marie *UNDURRAGA, Katherina Behaviour of New Hemilabile ZAROWSKI, Lindsay Grace *IRVING, Skye Mercedes VINET, Amanda (Phosphino) benzimidazole Anions *JOHNSTON, Ashley Ann WARREN, Kelsey JOHNSTON, Breanna Kathleen WATKINS-MAURICE, Vanessa *JOHNSTON, Jordan Danielle Jean CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University MASTER OF ARTS BAIG, Ayat ROMANIUK, Jazmin Charmaine GALLANT, Katelyn Esther Geology Mayryka Julia Geography FAROOQ, Raian Biology Economics CHIODO, Anthony Paul GLIBOTA, David John Andrew Biology SALVI, Sagar Vidyadhar Geography FENG, Juhong Computer Science Economics ELMORE, Diane GLOWA, Danielle Nicole Biology SHENG, Renyuan Mathematics GROULX, Kyle Garrett Computer Science Economics FERRAZZO, Paige Catherine LAI, Hiu Ching Biology SINGH, Manpreet Mathematics JIANG, Yiyuan Computer Science Economics HE, Guochao LETWIN, Jacob Alexander Computer Science SURANI, Milan Kishorkumar Anthropology LI, Fenfang Computer Science Economics HINDMAN, Kaitlyn Victoria May OCHNICKI, Paul Mathematical Sciences TATIKONDA, Vamsi Krishna Mathematics LI, Ruoyi Computer Science Economics HOU, Kun *POTTER, Stephanie Elizabeth Computer Science TESOLIN, Daniel Mario Geography LU, Bingnan Co-Operative Option Chemistry Economics ZAROWSKI, Lindsay Grace HUANG, Yiwen THIRUPPATHI, Antony Raj Geography QI, Peikang Computer Science Chemistry Economics Co-Operative Option HONOURS BACHELOR OF YIP, Christopher Ira ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WANG, Jiayang HUSKA, Brenda Marie Geology Economics Biology *MADGE, Carly ZHANG, Enzhi Earth Science WANG, Mingzhen KAUKINEN, Daniel Larry Computer Science Economics Computer Science *MUIR, Brant Richard ZHU, Han Geography ZHU, Rui KUMAR, Praveen Computer Science Economics Computer Science Co-Operative Option TYLER, Paige Elizabeth Geography MASTER OF KUNA, Sai Krishna HONOURS BACHELOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Computer Science OF ARTS BACHELOR OF Co-Operative Option ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BARRY, Jacqueline Kathleen DINSHAW, Nicholas Patrick MALEKI, Farzaneh - 4 YEAR Northern Environments and Mathematics Cultures Computer Science Co-Operative Option DUPLISEA, Danielle LOESCH, Amanda Isabella BOUCHARD, Stefan Geography Earth Science MANSANI, Ankusha Rani Northern Environments and HONOURS BACHELOR OF Cultures Computer Science GRECICA, Jason Co-Operative Option Economics ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES HODGSON, Tasha Northern Environments and MCCULLOUGH, Monica Marie *HANER, Austin DAWE, Kristen Louise Cultures Geology Economics and Political Science Geography WILSON, Nathan MISHRA, Vipul LONY, Paul Majok FORESTELL, Kelsey Taylor Northern Environments and Computer Science Economics Geography Cultures NAVRATIL, Joseph Earl MCDONOUGH, Joseph Ivan HONOURS BACHELOR Physics Geography MASTER OF SCIENCE OF SCIENCE NEMEC-BAKK, Ashley Susan *PARZEI, Darya Rosanna ABU ALAMAH, Adeeb Ali M Biology Geography ABDEL-AAL, Yasser Computer Science Applied Bio-Molecular Science OWUNNA, Kyrian Irechukwu SEMENICK, Dianna Ruth AGHAMUSA, Adlan Computer Science Anthropology *AGOSTINO, Martina Nicole Computer Science Applied Bio-Molecular Science PAREKH, Mitulkumar BACHELOR OF ARTS AGRAWAL, Amar Chandrakantbhai ANDREA, Katelyn Computer Science Computer Science *CHAN, Chi Hang Dico Applied Bio-Molecular Science Mathematics and Economics ALBARQI, Salem Ali M PATEL, Akshitkumar *ANDREWS, Corwin Alexander Computer Science Computer Science COOK, Andrew Applied Bio-Molecular Science Mathematics ALKHALIFA, Zainab PIDUGU, Venkata Naga Sai *ANGUS, Madeline Chemistry Praneeth Kumar DAVY, Meredith Taylor Applied Bio-Molecular Science ALNEFAIE, Ahlam Computer Science Geography *ARMSTRONG, Kieran Alan Computer Science PRASLA, Anis Zahir *DONAGHY, Bonnie Anne Chemistry BABGI, Randa Hassan S Computer Science Mathematics ARUNGWA, Ikechukwu Co-Operative Option Biology FERGUSON, Lee James Geology Economics and Political Science *BAIRD, Branden Neil Biology and Chemistry

* First Class Standing

24 BAKER, Patrick Galen JOHNS, Jillian Leigh SALAMON, Ashley Victoria *ANDERSON, Ivy Biology and Chemistry Biology Biology Physics *BARBER, Richard *KOZIK, Jewel Maria *SEREDA, Andrea BINGHAM, Julia Eieleen Bioinformatics Biology with Concentration in Applied Bio-Molecular Science Natural Science Animal Sciences BARNES, Tianna Nicole SHANKMAN, Morgan Lindsay BROWN, Trevor John Mathematics *KULP, Justin Maria General Program Mathematics Geography with Geology Minor *BOUCHER, Chanelle CARR, Cameron David Geology *KURUCZ, Sophie *SMALL, Dillon Alexander General Program Geology Computer Science BROUSSEAU, Mark Christopher DUNNE, Ciara Josephine Water Resource Science *LI, Zenghui *SMYLIE, Peter Samuel Natural Science Mathematics Biology and Chemistry *CERVELLINI, Pierfrancesco DYCK, Stephanie Tracey Computer Science *MACPHAIL-BARTLEY, Ian SPAVOR, Alyssa Breanne General Program Physics Biology and Chemistry *CLEAVER, Amy Elizabeth *ENGLER, Steven Geology MACK, Shaina-Lynn Aileen SPEZIALE, Taylor Dawn Physics Biology and Chemistry Biology COLISTRO, Amanda Lilly *ESSELINK, Emily Nicole Biology and Chemistry MAKI, Zachary *SPICER, Erin Biology Chemistry Biology and Chemistry DAVE, Kairavi Pankaj *FATA, Cristina Biology *MAO, Brennan Sai Hin *START, Keegan Patrick Biology Chemistry Chemistry DILLABOUGH, Brittany FINLEY, Stephanie Eileen Geography *MARCHESE, Davide *STRACHAN, Robert Keith General Program Physics Anthropology DROVER, Bailey Patricia GVORA, Mitchell James Geology *MASOOM, Mehran Lucas STRAIN, Jeremy David Patrick General Program Biology Applied Life Sciences *DUMONSKI, Nicole Ann HACKNER, Andrew Blake Biology with Concentration in MCCUTCHEON, Allan Gordon SYPOSZ, Christopher Michael Earth Science Biodiversity and Conservation Computer Science Mathematics *HANKE, Andrea Nicole Specialization in Game *ENGLER, Steven *TILLBERG, Erik Anton Natural Science Programming Computer Science Computer Science HARRISON, Jessica Leanne MELCHIORRE, Matthew Joseph *ESCHER, Philip *VESTER, Andrew John Russell General Program Geology Geology Computer Science ISLAM, Mohammad Saiful MERCHANT, Marnie FAY, Liam Michael *WARREN, Aidan William General Program Chemistry Geology Biology and Chemistry JAKOVCIC, Mark MORRIS, Scott James FLETCHER, Carl WEST, Stephen Maurice Mathematics Anthropology Physics Geology *KAJORINNE, Jessie Kathryn MORROW, Gabriella Joyce FRIESEN, Laura Margaret Louise WHEELER, Nathaniel Dj General Program Anthropology Applied Bio-Molecular Science Biology KINGHORN, James William *MOSES, Brittany GAROFALO, Victoria Anne ZOCCOLE, Derek Alexander Geoarchaeology Applied Bio-Molecular Science Computer Science Natural Science MUNDY, Ajit Singh *GUNKA, James Janusz KOTOVICH, Natalie Marie Alba Biology BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biology 4 YEAR Anthropology MURIE, Taylor Amanda HALLETT, Michael *KYLE, Maria Patricia Chemistry CALABRESE, Samantha Biology and Chemistry General Program Applied Bio-Molecular Science NATCHE, Julia *HAMEL, Corey Real LORANGER, Zoe Marissa Dawn Biology GRANT, Tara Michelle Chemistry Biology Chemistry PATTYSON, Abby Lee *HICKS, Brian Tohsei MADILL, Terrence Applied Bio-Molecular Science MOEN, Shauna Ann Applied Bio-Molecular Science Mathematics Chemistry *PETERS, Braden Alexei HUGHES, Alexander Samuel MAYOR, Jenna Lynn Applied Bio-Molecular Science RICHARD, Brennan Scott John Geology Biology Geology *PIZZI, Dylan Alvin Michele HUTCHISON, Jordan Wesley PRINSLOO, Zachary James Physics STEINBERG, James Anthony Charles Earth Science Anthropology Anthropology *PRONTACK, Devon Jonath *REYNOLDS, Bryon Applied Bio-Molecular Science IQBAL, Sumayya BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Computer Science Biology *REID-SHARP, Ruby Mars Louise ANCHETA CZAJKOWSKI, Jhustin SAUNDERS, Karoline Astrid Geology *JEYASEELAN, Jenasia Joseph General Program Biology *ROBB-MACKAY, Cameron Ian Mathematics

Applied Bio-Molecular Science CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University SPARKS, Dalton *CALDWELL, Sarah *JOHNSTON, Jordan Danielle NICHOLS, Deanna Elizabeth General Program History and Women’s Studies English Political Science *STILES, Justin Theodore *CHASSE, Maeghan Erin Marie *KALYNCHUK, Caitlin Lorraine NWAOKOCHA, Tochi Edward Mathematics and Physics English and History English Political Science (Pre-Law) *UCHMAN, Matthew Joseph *CHUATICO, Georgina Concha KATT, Daryle Angus *OMELJANIUK, Christopher General Program Sociology Music James Political Science VINCENT, Jonathan CLUTCHEY, Christina KELTAMAKI, Esa General Program History English PALMER, Karleigh Marie Political Science (Pre-Law) *WATSON, Zachary COTTER, Alyvia Meri May *KINRADE, Alexander McKay Natural Science Political Science (Pre-Law) Sociology *PANINA, Valeria Women’s Studies WOODRICH, Tyara CRIPPS, Krysten Ashley KNOTT, Whitney Victoria Natural Science English Political Science (Pre-Law) *PECK, Melanie Elizabeth History YOUNG, Douglas Edward DARCIS, Katie Christal KOHNE, Jackson Lee James Earth Science French Political Science (Pre-Law) *PEHKONEN, Timo Paavo Niilo Music ZANATTA, Jordan DELIN, Allison Carlee KOPANSKI, Janelle Raeann General Program English Sociology with Concentration in PENNOCK, Courtney Gerontology Political Science (Pre-Law) FACULTY OF SOCIAL DROUIN, Emily Donna English and French *KRUSCHEL, Jasmine Mariah *PICHE, Veronic Danielle SCIENCES AND Philosophy and Political Science French HUMANITIES DUBCHAK, Carson Sociology LAPOINTE, Darren PILON, Hannah Grace MASTER OF ARTS Political Science History *DUMAS, Katherine Juliette AROGUNDADE, Adekunbi French LAVOIE, Benoit Alexandre Henri PLATTS, Lorna Alice Louise French History and Political Science Sociology DUMOULIN, Shaylee Amanda Specialization in Gerontology History LEMIEUX, Georgette Maria Yvonne *POTTER, Kierston Patricia French Carolyn BEAULIEU, Katharine Desmond *DUPLESSIS, Nicholas James Philosophy English History *LIESKE, Emily Helen Music PULLIA, Victoria Maria ENGLAND, Anna *GERRARD, Deidra Linda Women’s Studies History English LOGAN, Danica Lee Davis Political Science (Pre-Law) *REILLY, Morgan FRIDAY, Katherine Leanne *GIROUX, Bailey Darlene Northern Studies English English *MAARUP, Mary Francis Specialization in Women’s Studies History and Political Science *REINIKKA, Madeline May GLEESON, Amanda Clare Indigenous Learning JOB, Agnieszka Anna French MACGILLIVRAY, Katelyn Elizabeth English French RICCIO, Lisamarie GOODMAN, Jessica Lynn French LUCIFORA, Michael Francis French MACKWOOD, Emilie Claire History French *SACCHETTI, Teana *HAYES, Calvin Douglas English NADIN, Leah Music *MATIS, Janessa English Sociology *SANDERS, Gregary Douglas HERBISON, Lydia History PETRIE, Sherrie-Lee Rose English MCEACHERN, Connor John Sociology Lawrence *SANTOS, Madison Leigh HIMANEN, Stephanie Caroline Political Science (Pre-Law) PRICE, Taylor Robert English History Sociology *SCHULTZ, Kimberley Shirley *HOPKINS, Cameron David MCQUEEN, Carly Joann English and History SWAN, Blake Patrick Music Sociology English SEISSAN, Yasha HUNTUS, Tanner Chaz MOFFITT, Erika Anne Political Science (Pre-Law) HONOURS BACHELOR Sociology and Women’s Studies Sociology OF ARTS *SERENKO, Vladislav HYATT, Caitlin Ann MOORE, Jessica Nicole Philosophy AMBROZIAK, Jessica Marie Music English SHORTT, Jenna Alexandra Sociology *HYSLOP, Jasmine MOORE, Shaylin Sociology *ANGUS, Shandy History Philosophy and Political Science SINOWAY, Joshua Alexander History *IRVING, Skye Mercedes *MORETTIN, Eric Nicolas Indigenous Learning ARMSTRONG, Alexander Richard History Music *SKINNER, Alexandra Carolyn English JOHNSON, Brennan Don *MULZER, Angela Marie Elizabeth History BEAMISH, Kaitlin Elizabeth Sociology History and Women’s Studies *TENNYSON, William David History JOHNSTON, Ashley Ann NAGEL, Danielle Lena History BENSON, Alycia Gerri English English Sociology *THOMAS, Kevin History and Political Science * First Class Standing

26 THROWER, Jenna Lynn CZEPKY, Annie JOHNSTONE, Kylee Noel ROBICHAUD, Emanuel French Sociology English General Program TURCOTTE, Kelsey DARLING, Samantha Andrea JOURDAIN, Andrea L ROMEO, Serena Catherin English English, Sociology Indigenous Learning French TURNER, Courtney Christine Mary DAY, Kelley Theresa JOURDAIN, Courtney Lynn *ROOKES, Katelynn Lori History General Program Indigenous Learning Sociology *TYMCHYSHYN, Ashley Elizabeth DELORME, Coralie May Angelique KELLAWAY, Alysha ROPER, Ashley English French Sociology English UCHTENHAGEN, Meagan DOMENIS, Andrew Marc *KEYES, Marla Carling RYAN, Kaitlinn Bailey Cathlene English General Program French English DUMOULIN, Desiree Dawn KOK, Ecem SAINNAWAP, Bernadine Amanda UNDURRAGA, Katherina Philosophy Political Science (Pre-Law) Indigenous Learning History EVERATT, Katelynn Elizabeth Jean LEMAY, Kimberley Michelle SAWIAK, Sarah Lindsay VERARDO, Maeghan Women’s Studies Sociology English English FIGLIOMENI, Paige Alexa LESOVICH, Merissa Leanne *SCARLETT, Candice Marie VRBANAC, Mirjana Sociology Women’s Studies General Program Political Science (Pre-Law) FIGUEIRA, Samantha Marie LING, Shay Lazarus *SCHMIDT, Jasper WALKER, Andrew French English Visual Arts Political Science (Pre-Law) FIMOGNARI, Stephanie Angela LOUTTIT, Jillian SERTIC, Anna Maria WALKER, Jamie Leanna Sociology Sociology French Sociology FLANK, Ryan JamesGeneral MCCOWELL, Cody Stanley SHARMA, Taniya *WEBBER, Tara Ivy Program General Program English Music FOTOPOULOS, Mathew Christos MCGIBBON, Francesca Chiara SKRIBKA, Carlie Marie WILLIAMS, Jahnicia Zakiya History DiCecca Philosophy French Political Science FRANCIS, Paul Kenneth SOLOMON, Anita *ZAMOJSKI, Lexi Marie Political Science MCINTOSH, Erica Vivian History History and Political Science English *GARROW, Cierra Rae-Marie SOLOMON, Michele Bernadette ZEAGMAN, Melody Gayle Indigenous Learning MIKLAS, Kaitlyn Michelle Indigenous Learning French General Program GAUDRY, Amanda Megan SOTTILE, Julia BACHELOR OF ARTS French MIOR, Danielle Florence English Sociology ANDERSON, Nicole Pauline GORFE, Geertje Alida SOULIAS, Alexandra Sociology Political Science MOHAMED, Wais Indigenous Learning Sociology ARAYA, Savana GRINSELL, Dylan Martin STEWART, Donalea French English NEEPOSH, Melanie General Program Political Science (Pre-Law) BIRSTON, Lia Danielle HANCOCKS, Melissa Adelaide TALLARI, Tanner General Program General Program NUMMELIN, Alice Joan English General Program BRITT, Brandon Joseph HANEY, Kylie Madison *TANNER, Kayla Indigenous Learning English O’DONNELL, Megan Margaret Indigenous Learning English BRITT, Brandon Joseph HANNUSCH, Mitchell TOTH, Danielle Marie Blanche Political Science English OAKES, Aaron James French History BROOKS, Emily *HENDERSON, Glenda Evelyn TREVISANUTTO, Amanda Sociology Clara ONULIAK, Samantha General Program Indigenous Learning Sociology CALHOUN, Evelyn Marie *TUESDAY, Ivory Starr French HENDERSON, Melanie POIRIER, Natalie Indigenous Learning Political Science (Pre-Law) French CAMLIN, Rachel Erin TURNER, Corrine Elaine French HOGAN, Rileigh Sarah PRITOULA, Madison Alysse General Program Sociology English CAWLEY, Michael G TURNER, Courtney Christine Mary General Program HOLMES, Ranata RAMAGE, Samantha Jean Philosophy English General Program CHEN, Ming-Sheng TYMCHYSHYN, Jessica History IACHETTA, Justine Marie RANDLE, Kristy Marie English English Sociology CHOUINARD, Dayle Janice VINET, Amanda Sociology JAKUBOWSKI, Michael Roman RAPOSO, Robert Luis French Philosophy History CORNELL, Kylie Christine WALKER, Sarah Jane Sociology JOHNSTON, Breanna Kathleen RAUH, Andrew Steffan James English French General Program

CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University WARREN, Kelsey *GREEN, Duncan Sociology *HANKE, Andrea Nicole WATKINS-MAURICE, Vanessa Jean HUNT, Caroline Mary Sociology KINAHAN, Giulietta Paola Brunati *WIEBE, Amanda Kathleen Specialization in Leadership English *LEATHERDALE, Sarah Kate WILLIAMS, Kaitlynn General Program MACDONALD, Rachel Marie WILLIS, Joseph Frederick MACKENZIE, Laura Kristine English *MORRISON, Michael XU, Changheng NORMAN, Kyle William Political Science *O’FLAHERTY, Jake James ZACHARY, Charmaine Danielle Sociology *POTTER, Stephanie Elizabeth HONOURS BACHELOR ROGERS, Aaron OF FINE ARTS SORLEY, William Carlyle BACHYNSKI, Samantha Brittany WATSON, Zachary *HUNTER, Heidi *KRAMER, Kate-Lynn Lori *MALLOUK, Afnan Dinay *SCHULTZ, Asia Lynne HONOURS BACHELOR OF MUSIC

*FADER, Leah Catherine Emily *MORRIS, Cecilia May *SKAVINSKI, Stephanie Ann *TIMKO, Liesl Ann HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

*DISTRANSKI, Nicole Northern Studies *GARVIE, Monica Lise Northern Studies HONOURS BACHELOR OF OUTDOOR RECREATION

BINGHAM, Julia Eieleen Specialization in Leadership BONHAM-SCHRIVER, Cayden Allan BOUCHER, Thomas Jake BUTLER, Adam Stanton CLARKE, Kristin Sara *COGAN, Amanda Specialization in Leadership COURTNEY, Colin Michael Doyle *CUDMORE, Jay Martin James Specialization in Leadership *DAVY, Meredith Taylor Specialization in Leadership DOWNER-REID, Caitlin Elizabeth

* First Class Standing

28 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 Joseph Earl Navratil

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

THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S COLLEGE BRONZE MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking full-time student in the graduating class of the Diploma Program Ashley L Andrea

THE CHANCELLOR’S MEDAL Awarded to the highest-ranking part-time student in an undergraduate degree Anita Solomon

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

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 Kim Martin Wildhaber

THE DEAN’S SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Awarded to the graduating student with the highest standing in: Honours Bachelor of Commerce Sarah Dyce Bachelor of Administration Gary James Prokosh

THE WILLIAM A. WEST MEDAL FOR THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION Awarded to the highest-ranking undergraduate graduating student in Education Katarzyna Anderson

CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University THE WILLIAM A. WEST SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR EDUCATION Awarded to the graduating students with the highest standing in: Honours Bachelor of Education Casey Leslie Bachelor of Education (Intermediate-Senior) Katarzyna Anderson Bachelor of Education (Junior-Intermediate) Lisamarie Riccio Bachelor of Education (Primary-Junior) Caroline Bisignano Native Language Instructors’ Diploma Seasi Swappie Losier

THE WILLIAM A. WEST EDUCATION MEDAL Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student in: Master of Education Melissa Laura Burton PhD in Educational Studies J Adam Stibbards

THE DEAN BRAUN MEDAL FOR THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student in Engineering Jeffrey Sean Andrew-Cotter

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 Liam Avery Kelly Civil Engineering Kevin Wayne Tomusiak Electrical Engineering Nicholas Troy Frayn Mechanical Engineering Dylan James Schelhaas Software Engineering Matteo Ermando Crupi

THE DEAN’S MEDAL FOR THE FACULTY OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student in Health and Behavioural Sciences Gabriela Gina-Marie Coccimiglio

THE DEAN BRAUN SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR HEALTH AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES Awarded to the graduating student with the highest standing in: Kinesiology Kyle Michael Migliazza Nursing Elizabeth Sherman Social Work Justin Dwane Cholette Psychology Gabriela Gina-Marie Coccimiglio

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

THE DEAN BRAUN MEDAL FOR THE FACULTY OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student in Natural Resources Management Stephen Andrew Tepylo

30 THE DEAN’S SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Awarded to the graduating student with the highest standing in: Forest Management Stephen Andrew Tepylo Environmental Management Allison Hanna Hauser

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 Stephanie Elizabeth Potter Four Year Program Justin Kulp

THE DEAN’S SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Awarded to the highest standing in: Department of Anthropology Brittany Moses Department of Biology Devon Jonath Prontack Department of Chemistry - The Donald E. Orr Award Brennan Sai Hin Mao Department of Computer Science Steven Engler Department of Economics Chan Chi Hang Department of Geography Brant Richard Muir Department of Geology Sophie Kurucz Department of Mathematics Justin Kulp Department of Physics Davide Marchese Department of Sustainability Sciences Hannah Marie Hancock General Science Mitchell James Gvora

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 Stephanie Elizabeth Potter Three Year Program Katelynn Lori Rookes

THE DEAN’S SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Awarded to the graduating student with the highest standing in: Department of English Kimberley Shirley Schultz Department of History Jasmine Hyslop Department of Indigenous Learning Ivory Starr Tuesday Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Leah Katherine Shaw Department of Languages Katherine Juliette Dumas Department of Music Stephanie Ann Skavinski Department of Philosophy Vladislav Serenko Department of Political Science Madison Leigh Santos Department of Sociology Georgina Concha Chuatico Department of Visual Arts Asia Lynne Schultz Department of Women’s Studies Sarah Caldwell General Arts Marla Carling Keyes School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Stephanie Elizabeth Potter

CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University 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 Dani Rose Adduono Daniel Anthony Sabbe David Venneri Devon Jonath Prontack Emily Donna Drouin Meghan Young Michael Schlote Samantha Pritchard

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 Kristen Kowlessar

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 Samantha Pritchard

32 Past Recipients HONORARY DEGREES

DOCTOR OF CIVIL LAW 2007 Pound, Richard 1985 Johnston, Lynn 1973 Paterson, Norman 2006 Weiler, Paul Morriseau, Norval 2005 Fontaine, Phil 1984 Sheffield, Edward F DOCTOR OF COMMERCE 2004 Dottori, Frank 1982 Clark, Samuel Delbert 2016 Patterson, Bonnie M. 2003 Axworthy, Lloyd Laskin, Bora 2015 Rapino, Michael 2002 Arbour, Louise Penelhum, Terence M 1997 Mauro, Arthur 1998 Jamieson, Roberta L 1981 Monahan, Edward J 1996 Ristimaki, Ronald 1996 Paterson, Robert Tamblyn, William Gordon 1993 Maxwell, Judith 1995 Laskin, Saul 1979 Duncan, Alastair Robert C 1987 Ward, Maxwell W 1994 Cournoyea, Nellie 1975 Waddington, Miriam 1986 Dye, Kenneth M Tamblyn, Ian 1974 Gerstein, Reva 1978 Prettie, Robert James 1992 Weiler, Karen Merle 1990 Agnew, Jeanne L DOCTOR OF MUSIC DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Burney, Derek 2015 Lightfoot, Gordon 1990 Steele, Robert Reid Erickson, Arthur Charles 1997 Bernardi, Mario 1989 West, William A 1988 Chretien, Jean 1992 Young, Neil 1990 Bell, John Kim DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING Lewis, Stephen Stokes, John Edward 2000 Cardinal, Douglas DOCTOR OF SCIENCE 1987 Fisher, Douglas M 1998 MacGregor, James G 2016 Cromarty, Helen 1985 Schreyer, Edward R 1997 Zadeh, Lotfi 2015 Lam, Dominic 1984 Aird, John B 1996 Pervais, Melvin 2014 Aberman, Arnold Johnston, Agnew H 1995 Frize, Monique 2013 Mason, John 1983 Bernier, Leo 1980 Cowan, Benjamin 2013 McLoughlin, Dermot Fisher, Harry K 1975 Fleming, J. Murray 2012 Marini, Irmo Howe, Bruce I 2012 Orbinski, James DOCTOR OF FINE ARTS 1978 Andras, Robert Knight 2011 O’Dor, Ronald Keith 2008 Pinsent, Gordon 2009 Evans, John 1988 Shaffer, Paul DOCTOR OF LETTERS 2015 Phillips, Margaret Stallman, Richard DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS 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 2016 Charest, Jean Gwyn, Richard 1984 Wilson, J. Tuzo 2014 Chambers, Mary Anne 1996 Dudek, Louis 1979 Garton, Claude Eugene Iacobucci, Frank 1995 Findley, Timothy 1977 Braun, Harold S Rae, Bob 1991 Black, Arthur 1974 McTaggart-Cowan, Patrick D 2013 Martin, Paul Lyons, Richard Charles 2012 Dennis, Lloyd 1988 Forrester, Maureen DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WORK 2012 McLachlin, Beverley 1987 Fulton, E. Margaret 1996 Untinen, Lenore 2011 Davis, William G McIntosh, Cliff M 1976 Crittenden, Dorothea 2010 Belcourt, Tony 1986 Bateman, Robert M Grandin, Temple Mowat, Farley McGill Onley, David C

CONVOCATION 2017 Lakehead University Past Recipients FELLOW OF THE UNIVERSITY

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 2005 Macey, George C. 1990 Dougall, H. Fraser Shewchuk, Rod Halter, G. Sydney

34 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 2017