Class of 2022 Convocation
To help plan your day, learn more about the proceedings for each ceremony held at the Event Centre of the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
INTRODUCTION
Sean Furfaro
The assembly will rise for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Joanne Emeneau, Associate University Secretary (Senate)
Participants in the Ceremony
Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
Members of Senate
Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Andrew Hyde, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Richard Zytner, Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Byron Sheldrick, Acting Dean, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Byron Sheldrick, Acting Dean, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramINTRODUCTION
Sean Furfaro
The assembly will rise for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Joanne Emeneau, Associate University Secretary (Senate)
Participants in the Ceremony
Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
Members of Senate
Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Sara DeMoor, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Rene Van Acker, Dean, Ontario Agricultural College
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Samantha Brennan, Dean, College of Arts
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Samantha Brennan, Dean, College of Arts
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramINTRODUCTION
Sean Furfaro
The assembly will rise for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Ray Darling, University Registrar
Participants in the Ceremony
Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
Members of Senate
Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Anees Munshi, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
John Dawson, Associate Dean Academic, College of Biological Science
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
John Cranfield, Associate Dean, External Relations, Ontario Agricultural College
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
John Cranfield, Associate Dean, External Relations, Ontario Agricultural College
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramINTRODUCTION
Sean Furfaro
The assembly will rise for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Ray Darling, University Registrar
Chancellor: Mary Anne Chambers
Participants in the Ceremony
Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
Members of Senate
Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Alysha Harris
INVOCATION
Sonya Wu-Winter, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Chancellor Marry Anne Chambers
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Jeff Wichtel, Dean, Ontario Veterinary College
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Jeff Wichtel, Dean, Ontario Veterinary College
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramFriday, June 17, 2022
INTRODUCTION
Sean Fufaro
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Genevieve Gauthier-Chalifour, University Secretary
Chancellor: Mary Anne Chambers
President and Vice-Chancellor: Charlotte Yates
Vice-President (Research): Malcolm Campbell
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Raphi Steiner, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Candidate: Doctor of Science, honoris causa,
Ottoline Leyser
Presented by: Malcolm Campbell, Vice-President (Research)
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Dr. Ottoline Leyser
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Malcolm Campbell, Vice-President (Research)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by Mazyar Fallah, Dean, College of Biological Science
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Charlotte Yates, Vice-President (Research)
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramINTRODUCTION
Sean Fufaro
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Genevieve Gauthier-Chalifour, University Secretary
Chancellor: Mary Anne Chambers
President and Vice-Chancellor: Charlotte Yates
Provost and Vice-President (Academic): Gwen Chapman
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Ania Krysciak, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Candidate: Doctor of Laws, honoris causa,
Jean Szkotnicki
Presented by: John Prescott, University Professor Emeritus, Department of Pathobiology
PRESENTATION OF JOHN BELL AWARD
Recipient: Shane Bateman
Presented by: Jeff Wichtel, Dean, Ontario Veterinary College
APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR EMERITA
Candidate: Brenda Coomber
Presented by: Tarek Saleh, Professor and Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Dr. Jean Szkotnicki
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Gwen Chapman, Associate Vice-President (Academic)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by Jeff Wichtel, Dean, Ontario Veterinary College and Byron Sheldrick, Interim Dean, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
RECITATION OF THE VETERINARY OATH
Led by Jeff Wichtel, Dean, Ontario Veterinary College
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Charlotte Yates, Vice-President (Research)
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramThursday, June 16, 2022
INTRODUCTION
Sean Fufaro
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Ben Doadt, Associate University Secretary (Board)
Chancellor: Mary Anne Chambers
Provost and Vice-President (Academic): Gwen Chapman
Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies): Ben Bradshaw
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Sara DeMoor, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Candidate: Doctor of Science, honoris causa,
Henry Regier
Presented by: Steve Crawford, Associate Professor, Department of Integrative Biology
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Dr. Henry Regier
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Ben Bradshaw, Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by Rene Van Acker, Dean, Ontario Agricultural College
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Gwen Chapman, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramINTRODUCTION
Sean Fufaro
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Genevieve Gauthier-Chalifour, University Secretary
Chancellor: Mary Anne Chambers
President and Vice-Chancellor: Charlotte A.B. Yates
Provost and Vice-President (Academic): Gwen Chapman
Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies): Ben Bradshaw
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Andrew Hyde, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Candidate: Doctor of Letters, honoris causa,
Vikas Swarup
Presented by: Sharada Srinivasan, Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair in Gender, Justice and Development, Department of Sociology & Anthropology
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Dr. Vikas Swarup
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Gwen Chapman, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by Samantha Brennan, Dean, College of Arts
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Charlotte Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramINTRODUCTION
John Walsh, Assistant Professor, School of Languages and Literatures
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Ray Darling, Registrar
Chancellor: Mary Anne Chambers
President and Vice-Chancellor: Charlotte A.B. Yates
Associate Vice-President (Academic): Cate Dewey
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Benjamin Sproule
INVOCATION
Andrew Hyde, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Candidate: Doctor of Laws, honoris causa,
Susan A. Gosling
Presented by: Praveen Saxena, Professor, Department of Plant Agriculture and Director of the Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation
PRESENTATION OF WINEGARD MEDAL
Recipient: Nicholas Bannon
Presented by: John Cranfield, Professor & Associate Dean (External Relations), Ontario Agricultural College
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Dr. Susan Gosling
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Cate Dewey, Associate Vice-President (Academic)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by Rene Van Acker, Dean, Ontario Agricultural College
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Charlotte Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramINTRODUCTION
John Walsh, Assistant Professor, School of Languages and Literatures
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Genevieve Gauthier-Chalifour, University Secretary
Chancellor: Mary Anne Chambers
President and Vice-Chancellor: Charlotte A.B. Yates
Provost and Vice-President (Academic): Gwen Chapman
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Raphi Steiner, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Candidate: Doctor of Laws, honoris causa,
Valérie Courtois
Presented by: Robin Roth, Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Geography
PRESENTATION OF D.F. FORSTER MEDAL - MAGISTERIATE
Recipient: Dana Alaa Elsayed
Presented by: Lynda Ashbourne, Associate Professor, Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition
PRESENTATION OF GOVERNOR GENERAL’S ACADEMIC MEDALS (GOLD)
Recipient: Marieka DeVuono
Presented by: Ian Newby-Clark, Chair, Department of Psychology
PRESENTATION OF MEDAL OF MERIT
Recipient: Linda Parker
Presented by: Ian Newby-Clark, Chair, Department of Psychology
PRESENTATION OF LINCOLN ALEXANDER MEDAL OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Recipient: Wendy Millar
Presented by: Byron Sheldrick, Acting Dean, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Dr. Valérie Courtois
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Gwen Chapman, Associate Vice-President (Academic)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by Byron Sheldrick, Acting Dean, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Charlotte Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramWednesday, June 15, 2022
INTRODUCTION
Sean Fufaro
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Genevieve Gauthier-Chalifour, University Secretary
Chancellor: Mary Anne Chambers
Provost and Vice-President (Academic): Gwen Chapman
Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies): Ben Bradshaw
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Sonya Wu-Winter, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR EMERITUS
Candidate: Lawrence Spriet
Presented by: Graham Holloway, Associate Professor, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
University Professor Emeritus Lawrence Spriet
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Ben Bradshaw, Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by Mazyar Fallah, Dean, College of Biological Science
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Gwen Chapman, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramINTRODUCTION
Sean Fufaro
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Joanne Emeneau, Associate University Secretary (Senate)
Chancellor: Mary Anne Chambers
Provost and Vice-President (Academic): Gwen Chapman
Associate Vice-President (Academic): Cate Dewey
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Benjamin Sproule
INVOCATION
Sara De Moor, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR EMERITA
Candidate: Julia Christensen Hughes
Presented by: Audrey Jamal, Interim Assistant Dean, Strategic Partnerships and Societal Impact, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
University Professor Emerita Julia Christensen Hughes
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Cate Dewey, Associate Vice-President (Academic)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by Audrey Jamal, Interim Assistant Dean, Strategic Partnerships and Societal Impact, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Gwen Chapman, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramINTRODUCTION
Sean Fufaro
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Genevieve Gauthier-Chalifour, University Secretary
Chancellor: Mary Anne Chambers
President and Vice-Chancellor: Charlotte Yates
Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies): Ben Bradshaw
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Raphi Steiner, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Candidate: Doctor of Science, honoris causa,
Rosalind S. Gibson
Presented by: Bruce Ryan, Professor Emeritus, Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition
PRESENTATION OF D.F. FORSTER MEDAL – DOCTORAL AND GOVERNOR GENERAL’S ACADEMIC MEDAL (GOLD)
Recipient: Morgan Stykel
Presented by: Graham Holloway, Associate Professor, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
PRESENTATION OF GOVERNOR GENERAL’S ACADEMIC MEDAL (SILVER)
Recipient: Sana Gavarikar
Presented by: Fred Laberge, Associate Professor, Department of Integrative Biology
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Dr. Rosalind S. Gibson
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Ben Bradshaw, Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by Mazyar Fallah, Dean, College of Biological Science
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Charlotte Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramINTRODUCTION
Sean Fufaro
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Joanne Emeneau, Associate University Secretary (Senate)
Chancellor: Mary Anne Chambers
President and Vice-Chancellor: Charlotte A.B. Yates
Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies): Ben Bradshaw
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Effie Honeywell
INVOCATION
Ania Krysciak, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
PRESENTATION OF GOVERNOR GENERAL’S ACADEMIC MEDALS (SILVER)
Recipient: Daniela Florea
Presented by: Evie Adomait, Assistant Professor of Economics and Faculty Advisor, Department of Economics and Finance
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
John Walsh, Acting Associate Dean (Academic), Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Ben Bradshaw, Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by by Audrey Jamal, Interim Assistant Dean, Strategic Partnerships and Societal Impact, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Charlotte Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramTuesday, June 14, 2022
INTRODUCTION
Sean Fufaro
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Genevieve Gauthier-Chalifour, University Secretary
President and Vice-Chancellor: Charlotte A.B. Yates
Vice-President (Resarch): Malcolm Campbell
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Sonya Wu-Winter, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Charlotte A.B. Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Candidate: Doctor of Laws, honoris causa,
Robert J. Burnside
Presented by: John Runciman, Director, School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Dr. Robert J. Burnside
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Malcolm Campbell, Vice-President (Research)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Charlotte A.B. Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
Graduands presented by John Runciman, Director, School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Charlotte A.B. Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Charlotte A.B. Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation Program
INTRODUCTION
Sean Fufaro
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Piper: Kate Runciman
Beadle: Ben Doadt, Associate University Secretary (Board)
President and Vice-Chancellor: Charlotte A.B. Yates
Provost and Vice-President (Academic): Gwen Chapman
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Carlie Goodall
INVOCATION
Sonya Wu-Winter, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Charlotte A.B. Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Candidate: Doctor of Laws, honoris causa,
Bina Agarwal
Presented by: Sharada Srinivasan, Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair in Gender, Justice and Development, Department of Sociology & Anthropology
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Dr. Bina Agarwal
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Gwen Chapman, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Charlotte A.B. Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
Graduands presented by Graduands presented by Byron Sheldrick, Acting Dean, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Charlotte A.B. Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Charlotte A.B. Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramINTRODUCTION
Sean Fufaro
The assembly will rise at the sound of the piper for the procession of graduands and the convocation fanfare, and remain standing until after the invocation.
PROCESSION
Candidates for Degrees in Course
CONVOCATION FANFARE
Indigenous staff and student drummers: Genievieve Borg, Jamie Horner, Jessica Notwell, & Paige Saunders
Beadle: Genevieve Gauthier-Chalifour, University Secretary
Chancellor: Dr. Mary Anne Chambers, O.Ont.
President and Vice-Chancellor: Charlotte A.B. Yates
Provost and Vice-President (Academic): Gwen Chapman
Participants in the Ceremony
- Members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- Members of Senate
- Faculty Members
TERRITORIAL WELCOME
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit
O Canada Sung by: Benjamin Sproule
INVOCATION
Andrew Hyde, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Charlotte A.B. Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
INSTALLATION OF THE 10TH CHANCELLOR
Dr. Mary Anne Chambers, O.Ont.
Presented by: President and Vice-Chancellor Charlotte A.B. Yates
ROBING OF THE CHANCELLOR
Charlotte A.B. Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor with Shauneen Bruder, Chair of the Board of Governors
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Gwen Chapman, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by Richard Zytner, Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
DEGREES IN ABSENTIA
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
Charlotte A.B. Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
View Convocation ProgramFind Picture Perfect Scenes for Grads
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The Gryphone Statue
A #UofG classic! Did you even go here if you don't have a pic with the Gryphon?
Located at Gordon St. and Stone Rd. E
The Cannon
Aka Old Jeremiah. Take a pic at one of #UofG's oldest traditions!
Located beside Branion Plaza
Celebration Corner Located at Alumni Stadium, where you can RING THE BELL!

Convocation Programs
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