Graduation Convocation May 14, 2005;2:00pm Northlands Agricom, Hall D 116 Avenue and 73 Stjvet co)He a/to ■oy-u CP^ac/emic Q> The Board of Regents, students, faculty, and staif of Concordia University College of The Academic Gown dates back to the twelfth century. While originally it may Alberta extend a warm welcome to all who join us as we confer degrees and diplomas have been worn as protection against the cold of unheated buildings, it has come to on members of the eighteenth graduating class. We celebrate the achievements of this symbolize levels of academic schokirship with variations in sleeves and decorations graduating class and give thanks as they Join the growing number of Concordia alumni representing degree levels. who are serving others with the academic and leadership skills tliey have attained. The Academic Cap symbolizes the dignity and freedom of scholarship. The This Convocation marks the end of a year of continued blessings and new developments moitaitoaid (a square cap) represents a book. Tas.sel colors may vary according to in the life of Concordia. Eispecially noteworthy this year is tire new 4-yeai" Bachelor of tlie wearer's major area of study. Gold bullion tassels indicate doctor's degrees. Management degree program, which began in September. Planning aird fund-raising for a new academic building continued through the yeai; with tire goal to break gimind in Tlie Academic Hood varies botli in size and color. The colors of the silk lining of the Fall, 2005. hood are tlie colors of the institution granting the degree. Concordia's hoods are lined I with blue and white. The color of tlie velvet edging indicates the academic discipline Concordia's work in buildiirg leaders begair in 1921, when tire institution was founded by in which the degree has been eamed. The color tor arts is white, for science is gold, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to prepare young men for preaching and teaching for education is blue, and for environmental health is salmon. ministries. In 1939, Concordia expanded to include women and to offer general courses of study and an accredited high school program. In 1967, Concordia began offering The Gold Cord indicates a degree eamed with distinction or with high distinction. first-year university courses in affiliation with the University of Albeila. Today. Concordia offers three- and four-year bachelor of arts degrees, three- rmd four-year bachelor of science degrees, a four-year bachelor of management degree, a bachelor of education (after degree), a bachelor of environmental health (after degree), an after- degree diploma in information systems security, a director of parish services proginm d///e 0 jr/ey ///(' c^yoccliroftcf/ and colloquy programs for the church, as well as extensive professional and continuing education programs. Concordia High School continues to operate on tlie Highlands Cracifer campus. President Throughout its history, Concordia has remained grounded in the belief that the Christian Platform Party faith gives purpose to life and that success depends upon spiritual maturity. Concordia fosters a Christian lifestyle on campus and encourages a dual commitment to academic Faculty excellence and religious vitality. Concordia is owned and operated by Lutheran Representatives of Universities, Colleges ruid Seminaries Church-Canada and governed by an elected Board of Regents. Our philosophy is best expressed in the Concordia motto: Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini - Thefear ofthe Board of Regents Lord is the beginning ofwisdom. Candidates for Degrees and Diplomas We thank you for Joining us in honouring today's graduates. r.'' Hi C^/ie^^omiocc(tion C^7/e Processional The Vice-President Academic & Provost piesents the candidates with these words: Invocation Rev. Dr. Garry Dombrosky "Dr. Kraemer, I present the candidatesfor the degrees ofBachelor of Arts, Bachelor ofScience, Bachelor ofEducation, and Bachelor ofEnvironmental National Anthem (page 17) Health, and the candidatesfor the After-Degree Diploma in Infonnation Systems Security, These candidates have fiilftlled all requirements pre.scribed by the Welcome Mr. Akui Huehn facultv and have been recommended as northy oftheir respective degrees or diplomas," Choir Anthem Psaln\ 107 by Robert Clatterbuck Introduction of Speaker Dr. Richard Willie •tc a/iifjMO)! Convocation Address Dr. Frits Ptinnekcrek The President addresses the candidates in these words: "Your Community- Give It a Lois Hole Hug" "By virtue ofthe authority given to me through the chaner granted to Concordia Choir Anthem Gloria Universitv College ofAlberta by the Government ofAlbeila, and as the Executive by Linda Spevacek Officer ofthe Board ofRegents, I confer upon you the degree ofBachelor of Arts, Bachelor ofScience, Bachelor ofEducation, or Bachelor ofEnvironmental Conferring of Degrees Dr. Catlierine Eddy Health, or the After-Degree Diploma in Information Systems Security. I invest Dr. Deborah Hemmerling you with all the powers, rights and privileges pertaining to the degree or diploma Dr. Richard Kraemer to which you are entitled, and I charge you to use themfor the glory ofGod and Dr. June McConaghy the honour ofyour countiy," Dr. Neil Querengesser Dr. Marilyn Westbury Dr. Richard Willie ** * ** :1: * Governor General Medallion Dr. Richard Kraemer Degrees with Distinction and High Distinction (noted by * and ** in the following pages): Undeigraduate smdents who complete their degree programs with a Grade Point Aveiage of 3.5 Alma Mater (page 17) to 3.69 tire awarded degtees "With Distinction." Those who complete their degree progiams witli a Grade Point Average of 3.7 or higher tire awarded degrees "With High Distinction.' After-degree students who complete their prograras with a Grade Point Average of 3.7 to 3.79 Special Awards Dr. Richard Kraemer are awarded degrees "With Distinction." Those who complete their programs with a Grade Point Average of 3.8 or higher ate awarded degrees "With High Distinction." President's Message Concordia Hymn (page 18) Benediction Recessional C^//c (ff(^//ecj/// ^/aSi Three-Year Degrees,Arts Area of Concentration Brenniui. Kelly Ann. Spmce Grove. AB Sociology FACULTY OF ARTS Bueiger. Katlierine Mary. Edmonton. AB Sociology Buiry. Alkuta Therese. Fort McMurray.AB Psychology BACHELOR OF ARTS Busenius. Nikole Lee Amy.Shenvood Park. AB P.sychology Ccuignan. Ryan Michael. Delta. BC Psychology Four-Year Degrees Major Carter. Crystie, Sheivvood Park. AB Psychology/Sociology Catena. Leigh Robert. Edmonton.AB P.sychology Aimfield, Janice Faye. Edmonton. AB P.sychology Chan. Helen HE. Edmonton.AB Psychology Barford. Sean William. High FYairie. AB Psychology Christensen, Jennifer Lynne. St. Albert. AB Hi.story Chant, Paul Daniel. Edmonton.AB Psychology Clarke. Michelle Malanise. St. Albert. AB Engli.sh Chomlak. Connie Marie. EJdmonton. AB Psychology Ctx'hnuie, Jacalyn Loui.se. Jasper. AB Religious Studies Clark. Jacqueline Carolyn. Edmonton.AB Psychology Colbeck. Nixtllc Candace Dawn.EInora, AB Religious Studies Duiker. Jason Kyle. Edmonton.AB Music Ctxrper. Jon Dtuiiel. St. Albert, AB Sociology Genoway.Ava Maria. St. Albert. AB Psychology Comwall. Jennifer Marie. Edmonton,AB English Griffith.s. Laura Allison. EuJmonton. AB Psychology Cowper-Smitli, Mtuidy Joy, Fort Saskatchewan,AB Sociology Halt. Wendy Lynn. St. Albert AB Psychology Cnunton, Lttura Monique. Edmonton,AB English Hindle. Donald Stephmi. Edmonton.AB Religious Studies Cunningham, Dawn Nicole. High Prairie. AB Psychology Hopfe. Alyzza Sherry. Edmonton.AB English Cupelli. Kristina Marie. Eximonton. AB Psychology Ilotu Leah Claire, Edmonton.AB Psychology Czajkowski. Erin Jill. Edmonton.AB Sociology Jobb. Ginctte Melanie. Ponoka. AB Religious Studies Davidson, Kattirzyna Olga, Edmonton,AB Psychology Johnson. Raymond Kent I-ac La Biche. AB Music- Davidson, Michelle. Edmonton,AB Sociology Keen. Andrea Marion. Edmonton.AB Psychology Dimitriou, Richard Peter, St. Albert. AB Religious Studies Kraemer, Rebekah Anne. Edmonton.AB Religious Studies Dowling. Fnuices Mary. Kingston. ON Sociology Kravik. Jennifer Anne. Edmonton.AB Psychology/English Draper. Biitui Peter. Edmonton.AB Psychology Kreutz. Christine Deanna. Wetaskiwin. AB Religious Sftidies Ducherer. Sharia Sabrina. Neilbuig. SK Psychology McDougall. Erin Emily May. Edmonton.AB Psychology Dziiba. Melissa Diana. Grande Prairie. AB History Meneen. Kari Joy, North Tallcree. AB Psychology Erick.son,Tammy Lynn. Alberta Beach. AB Psychology Olesek. Jody-Anne. Edmonton.AB Psychology Fairbridge. Melina Midori. Leduc. AB Psychology Patrick. Maria Angela. Oshawa ON P.sychology Fischer. Danielle Kristin. Vegreville. AB English Pengelly. Ltah Dawn.Islay, AB Psychology Fisher, Mattliew Nicholas, Lloydminster,AB History Presslee. Rae-Ann. Edmonton,AB Psychology FitzPattick, Lisa Lee Marie, Swan Hills, AB Hi.story Rudd, Sarah Elizabeth, Edmonton,AB Religious Studies Raman,Tanya Lynn, Fort Saskatchewan,AB Sociology van Middelkoop, Bradley Theodoms, Calgary, AB Music Fok, Melissa, Eidmonton,AB Music Wonnick. Allison Marie. Winnipeg, MB Music Franklin, Kefsey Marie, Fort Saskatchewan,AB Psychology Ganton, Ixinuine June, Vermilion, AB Sociology Three-Year Degrees Area of Concentration Geiger, Brandi Datiette, Drayton Valley, AB English Geinger, Amtuida liene, Mayerthorpe,AB Music Aberg, L.aura Kathryn, Edmonton, AB Psychology Gendemann, Ctuidice Meli.ssa. Sl Albert, AB Sociology Aitken, Lindzie Helen,Sherwood Park,AB Psychology Gizowski, Laiuren Adele, IBdmonton,AB Psychology Archer, Aaron Victor, Sherrvood Park, AB English