Class of 2022 Convocation
Learn more about the schedule of speakers and awards to be presented at each convocation ceremony held at the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
INTRODUCTION
Sean Furfaro
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: Effie Honeywell
INVOCATION
Sara DeMoor, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Candidate: Winifred Hallwachs, Doctor of Science, honoris causa
Presented by: Shoshanah Jacobs, Associate Professor, Department of Integrative Biology
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Dr. Winifred Hallwachs
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Gwen Chapman, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by:
- Ben Bradshaw, Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies)
- Mazyar Fallah, Dean, College of Biological Science
- Richard Zytner, Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Byron Sheldrick, Interim 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.
INTRODUCTION
Sean Furfaro
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, University Secretary, Associate University Secretary (Board)
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: Effie Honeywell
INVOCATION
Ania Krysciak, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Candidate: Allan Cain, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa
Presented by: Stephen Henighan, Professor, School of Languages and Literatures
APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR EMERITA
Candidate: Marion Joppe
Presented by: Statia Elliot, Director, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management
CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Dr. Allan Cain
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Gwen Chapman, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Chancellor Mary Anne Chambers
Graduands presented by:
- Ben Bradshaw, Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies)
- Andrew Bailey, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, College of Arts
- Gregory Bauer, Associate Dean, Strategic Partnerships, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
- Rene Van Acker, Dean, Ontario Agricultural College
- Joanne Hewson, Associate Dean, Students & Academic, Ontario Veterinary 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.
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: Benjamin Sproule
INVOCATION
Andrew Hyde, Multi-Faith Team Member
The assembly will be seated.
WELCOME
Mary Anne Chambers, Chancellor
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARS
Rene Van Acker, Dean, Ontario Agricultural College
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VALETE
President and Vice-Chancellor, Charlotte A.B. Yates
RECESSION
Piper
The assembly will remain standing during the recession.
Find Picture Perfect Scenes for Grads
Looking for the perfect backdrop to snap photos of grads with familiy and friends? Be sure to check out these photo hotspots and tag #GuelphGrad for a repost on social.
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
Visit our Program page for a list of all graduating students and an archive of past ceremony programs.