Welcome to Convocation. Conestoga College hopes you enjoy this special celebration. For your information, please note the following: First Aid: If a medical problem arises, please ask an usher for assistance. First aid is available. Standing Room: In the event of standing room only, if you need to sit for a time, please go to the upper concourse or arena seating areas. The College reserves the right to restrict access to the auditorium once capacity is reached. Arena Ice Surface: Please use caution and follow safety directions if you enter, stand or walk on the arena surface. Food and Beverages: Food and beverages are not allowed in the auditorium or arena. Graduate Lists: Graduate lists in this program are subject to changes resulting from academic decisions made after the date of program printing. Photographs: If you wish to take photographs following the ceremony, a supply of gowns and liripipes is available at the reception site (E Wing, Doon Centre). Also, Conestoga Students Inc. has arranged for the services of a professional photographer. Flowers/Cameras: The Alumni Association offers flowers and disposable cameras for sale. If you purchase either or both of these items for your favourite graduate, please do not present them until the end of the ceremony. Graduation Document Frames: If you wish to purchase a graduation document or photograph frame, go to the framing table at the reception site (E Wing, Doon Centre) after the ceremony. Bookstore: The College Bookstore will have a retail operation, featuring College merchanise, at the reception site. Brass Rings: Music for all ceremonies of the 4 1st Convocation is being performed by Brass Rings. To learn more about this ensemble, visit www. brass-rings.com. Floral arrangements and settings for the 4 1st Convocation were designed and fashioned by faculty and students of the Retail Florist program of Conestoga College. Please observe the College’s policy on smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any College building. Dear Graduates It is with great pleasure that the Board ofGovernors welcomes all graduates, theirfamilies andfriends to Conestoga College Institute of Technology andAdvanced Learningfor this special celebration. For you, this day is the end result ofa great deal ofhard work andpersonal endeavour. The skills and knowledge you have acquired in your chosen programs will be applied to the new careers and experiences that await you. We hope that you will keep this Convocation Program as a memento of this special day. While it is probably with much anticipation that you embark on yourfuture, it is also a time to reflect that learning is a lifelong pursuit. Conestoga College is dedicated to meeting the occupational needs ofthe communities we serve. We hope you will continue to consider the College as an educational resourceforyou andyourfamily. Congratulations on your achievement. The Board of Governors Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning The Board of Governors of Conestoga College Chair: Carol Leaman Vice-Chairs: Rick Brunet, Rick Landry Dave Arjune Grace DaSilva Frances Painter Stephanie Bartlett Greg Ferraro Phil Rodi Christopher Carson Sandra Hett Brett Tucker Maureen Cowan Joyce Irving John Weir Chandra Kudsia Hon. John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Dr. John W. Tibbits, President (ex officio) The Board of Governors extends special thanks to the members of the Convocation Committee, whose efforts were instrumental in the planning and presentation of this Convocation. 0 Canada! 0 Canada! 0 Canada! Our home and native land! 0 Canada! Terre de nos aieux True patriot love in all thy sons command. Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux! With glowing hearts we see thee rise, Car ton sait porter l’epee, The True North strong and free! Ilsait porter la croix! From far and wide, 0 Canada, Ton histoire est une epopee We stand on guard for thee. Des plus billants exploits. God keep our land glorious and free! Et ta valeur, de foi trempee 0 Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Protegera nos foyers et nos droits 0 Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Protegera nos foyers et nos droits 1 Academic and Administrative Officers of the College John W. Tibbits President and ChiefExecutive Officer Andre Beaudry Vice-President, Development andAlumni Mike Dinning Vice-President, Student Affairs John Donald Vice-President, Business Development, Applied Research and External Relations Kevin Mullan Vice-President, Corporate Services and Secretary General Robert Carley Executive Dean, Academic Administration Michael McClements Executive Dean, Schools ofEngineering and Information Technology, Trades and Apprenticeship, and Media and Design Frank Mensink Executive Dean, School ofBusiness Marlene Raasok Executive Dean, School ofHealth and Life Sciences and Community Services Christine Buuck Executive Director, International Education Debra Marshall Executive Director, Human Resources Jacqueline McLaren Executive Director, Student Services Richard Gibson ChiefInformation Officer Avis Maher ChiefFinancial Officer Raymond Chung Director, Project Services Laura Eaglesham Director, Finance Ernie Falkiner Director, Information Technology Services Carol Gregory Director, Student Development Pamela Healey Director, Co-operative Education and Career Services Janeen Hoover College Registrar Andrea Leis Dean, Career andAcademic Access Barry Milner Director, Physical Resources Paul Osborne Director, Marketing and Recreation Centre Dan Piedra Director, Continuing Education Tim Tribe Director, Development Angela Vuk Director, Applied Research Helena Webb Director, Office of the President and Corporate Secretary Don Willis Director, Safety and Security Fred Woodhall Director, Computer Systems Julia Biedermann Chair, Engineering and Information Technolog}’ Kristie Clark Chair, Enhanced Seniors Care Mark Derro Chair, Media and Design Barbara Fennessy Chair, Business Paul Finch Chair, Health Sciences and Wellness Gordon Furzer Chair, Informatics and Life Sciences Gordon Greavette Chair, Communications and Liberal Studies Gary Hallam Chair, Hospitality Barbara Kelly Chair, Business Dieter Klaus Chair, Preparatory Programs Amy McKee Chair, Continuing Education and Corporate Training - Business Wayne Morris Chair, Community Safety and Human Services Jason Powell Chair, Nursing John Richards Chair, Certificate Programs and Continuing Education Sandra Schelling Chair, Engineering and Information Technology Training Stephen Speers Chair, Trades and Apprenticeship Laura Stoutenburg Chair, Conestoga Language Instilute Goranka Vukelich Chair, Child Development and Education Mitch Wawzonek Chair, Engineering and Information Technology Greg White Chair, Trades and Apprenticeship 2 The Order of Proceedings Following the Fanfare, the Audience will rise Processional Music: Triumphal March from Aida (G. Verdi/]. Brower) The Procession will enter consisting of: The College Marshal The Platform Marshal The Chair of the Board of Governors The President of the College Members of the Board of Governors The Registrar The Academic and Administrative Officers of the College The President of the Student Association The Faculty Marshal Faculty of the College The Student Marshal The Graduates 0 Canada Welcome The Audience will be seated The Chair of the Board of Governors will welcome the Assembly Presidential Address The Alumni Association will welcome graduates of the Class of 2009 The Candidates for Graduation will be presented to the Chair of the Board Graduates will be invested with the Liripipe, and receive Diplomas and Certificates Presentation of special awards will be made (at the appropriate ceremony): Conestoga College Mastercraft Award, James W. Church Achievement Award, Aubrey Hagar Distinguished Teaching Award Concluding remarks Farewell (The Audience will rise) Recessional Music: Men ofHarlech (Traditional/T. Wagler) The Audience will remain in the auditorium until the Procession has retired 3 Participants in Convocation Members of the Board of Governors The President of the College The Academic and Administrative Officers of the College The President of Conestoga Students Inc. Moderator: Michael Thurnell College Registrar: Janeen Hoover Registrar’s Aides: Heike Bernhardt, Lori Fox, Gwen Freeman, Sherry Johnston, Jackie O’Brien Marshals: Ann Ashberry, Julie Gillis, Lynne Kattenhorn, Tony Kattenhorn, Maureen Murphy-Fricker, Frances Painter, John Sawicki, Shelley Schenk, Nancy Shaw, Suzanne Tebbutt Chief Usher: Mary-Lynn Dedels Lead Singer: Leopold Koff Music: Brass Rings College Faculty: Valerie Abbott Don Davison Richard Hepditch Bill Morris Ken Smith Hameed Al-Aubodah Kevin Denomme Valerie Hoag Peri Moyer Lori Smith Bill Alderson Janet Diebel Don Hood Lisa Nielsen Deborah Spencer Tim Arsenault Chris Dobson Stu Hood Dennis O’Reilly Liz Stacey Ann Avery Larry Drew Sheila Hyslop Pat O’Reilly Deborah Stone- Dorothy Baby Louis Dropka Christina Jonas Jim Palmer Zukowski Dave Barrett Roger Enns Linda Juodvaikis Steve Parr Larry Stuart Rosanne Bauman Bob Evans Michael Kauk James Phillips Nisha Sutherland Jennifer Bernard Dave Farrish Marilyn Kelly Paul Pickett Lisa Symons Helene Bindseil Steve Finlay Randall Kozak Valerie Pinder Meyer Tanuan Elissa Bonin Dianna Fong-Lee Steven Kupina Tom Pippy Linda Taylor Anna Bortolon Mark Forgeron Joanne Kyriakou Glenn Planert Marie Theres Kathryn Brillinger Deb Frank-MacDonald Laura Latyn Chris Pollock Shirley Thompson Greg Burns Tom Franks Elizabeth Ledwell Laura Potje Stephen Thompson Dane Burton Rick Fry Jean Leforge Sylvia Ranson