The University of Winnipeg The Ninetieth Convocation for the Conferring of Degrees The University of Winnipeg Duckworth Centre Thursday, June 4th Friday, June 5th 2009 Spring Convocation To the graduates of 2009: Congratulations! It is a great pleasure for me to be with you on this special occasion, to shake your hand and wish you well as you set out on the next venture in your life. You have much of which to be proud, since the successful completion of your University of Winnipeg degree bodes well for your future success, in your career and in your community. And all of us benefit from your success, because society is immeasurably enriched by the kind of critical and creative thinking you have acquired here. Whatever you choose to do, whether you change the world or just change the life of one individual, do your very best at it, and know that we will be watching you with pride. H. Sanford Riley, CM Chancellor, The University of Winnipeg 2 To the graduates of 2009: Our priority is to offer the very best in post-secondary education and to nurture in you the special sense of pride and belonging that makes The University of Winnipeg experience so unique. It is my hope that as a graduate you will carry this pride with you, as I do. According to our students, in both the Globe & Mail and Maclean’s Magazine, UWinnipeg ranks in the Top10 on an annual basis as one of Canada’s leading post-secondary institutions. It is our goal to have all our graduating students, year after year, leave us with the same high level of satisfaction. As you know, we are an evolving campus. The University of Winnipeg Foundation’s ambitious Capital Campaign, with a target of $70-million, is allowing us to better meet the needs of students now and into the future. The expansion of Duckworth Centre, the enhancement of public access to Spence Street and the refurbishment of Wesley Hall are complete. The Canwest Centre for Theatre and Film is a new and vital part of our campus. The McFeetors Hall: Great-West Life Student Residence is almost set to open and the new student-run daycare centre next door will be built this summer. Construction of the Richardson College for the Environment & Science complex is well underway. These expansions and improvements will increase our ability to deliver the high-quality programs for which we are known, and to participate fully both as a community partner and an institution with global commitments. Global citizenship has never been more important. I am optimistic because I believe that you -- our next generation of community leaders, economists, artists and actors, scientists, politicians, teachers – understand better than anyone that we need to respect and care for our planet, that we have a responsibility to champion human rights, and that compassion is worth cultivating. You are the first truly interconnected generation. With social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, you have tools at your disposal to reach out and effect change, here at home and in the broader community, as never before. Obtaining your degree from UWinnipeg in the downtown ‘hub’ of the city has allowed you to experience people from diverse cultures. You’ve honed your ability to think critically and look beyond the obvious, and to become socially aware. It is my sincere hope that some of you will continue your academic careers with us. We are now one of the few places in Canada offering a Masters degree in Aboriginal Governance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Rights and Global Studies. The University has embarked on a major drive to extend its academic excellence by promoting graduate programs that now also include a Master of Science in Applied Computer Science and Society, Master of Science in Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy and a Master of Arts in English with a Focus on Cultural Studies. UWinnipeg is an innovative and flexible centre for excellence in emerging and established academic fields, and most importantly, UWinnipeg is a place that puts students first. I encourage you to stay in touch with us. As new alumni, you are now members of a family of nearly 40,000 people who have passed through our doors as students and graduates. Please accept my best wishes for your adventures ahead. Sincerely yours, Lloyd Axworthy President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Winnipeg 3 To the Class of 2009: On behalf of over 40, 000 alumni let me offer my congratulations to you for completing your course of studies; I welcome you to membership in the University of Winnipeg Alumni Association. You are each very fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn, build relationships at and contribute to a first-class university community. We too are privileged to have had this chance to learn from you. I encourage you, in whatever challenges and opportunities lie before you, to apply what you have learned here in the service of others – locally and globally. Wherever your journey takes you, I encourage you to actively participate on Council and remain connected to us via Association activities and communications. We need you to help us in our quest to make our University a relevant and beneficial place to be. Your insights and experiences will be valuable. All the best in your futures and again, WELCOME to the Alumni Family! Claudius Soodeen (Class of ’90) President, the University of Winnipeg Alumni Association 4 Ninetieth Convocation Order of Proceedings Thursday, June 4, 2009 - 9:30 a.m. for the conferring of degrees in Science and Business and Economics The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, PC, BA, PhD, LLD, OC, OM President and Vice-Chancellor, presiding ENTRANCE OF THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION The audience is requested to rise for the entrance of the graduands. Barry Anderson, BA, BEd, FRCCO Organist Winnipeg Police Pipe Band PRAYER OF INVOCATION James Christie, BTh, MDiv, MA, DMin Dean, Faculty of Theology GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, PC, BA, PhD, LLD, OC, OM CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES Conferred by Chancellor H. Sanford Riley, CM, BA, LLB Honorary Doctor of Laws Leonard Asper, BA, LLB President and CEO, Canwest Global Communications Corp. Presented by Timothy Babcock, BA Chair, Department of Theatre and Film Address to the Graduates Leonard Asper ADMISSION TO FELLOWSHIP IN UNITED COLLEGE Andre Oberlé, BA, MA, PhD Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, University of Scranton Presented by Linda Dietrick, BA, MA, PhD Acting University Librarian and Associate Professor of German Studies ADMISSION TO DEGREES IN SCIENCE AND BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Conferred by The Chancellor, H. Sanford Riley 5 DEGREES FOR SCIENCE AND BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Bachelor of Science (Honours) John Chin Iain Crump Dana Courtney Danielson Troy William Dawson Andrew Anthony Francis Patrick Calvin Friesen Alexander Arthur Gajardo Candice Roxanne Grant Melissa Anne Hoffer Kirstyn Lee Humniski Oghosa Aghaleladia Idahosa, BSc (Ilorin) Sara Dianne Kuleza Cheuk Wing Lam Gabrielle Marie Leo Nguyen Quyen Lindsay Grace Rueckert Christopher John Shinnimin Michael Kristofer Sproule Stephanie Margaret Anne Villeneuve Jennifer Anne Ziegler Bachelor of Science (4-Year) Kristen Rose Adair Liliane Allegro Sean Robert Asselin Ashleigh Emilia Benham Valentina Bobretsova Sheena Bohonis Laurie Eileen Boon Yarden Lena Bourlas Megan Leah Bowers Scott Thomas Bryer Lydia Anne Carpenter Victoria Catherine Chau Kristie Lee-Anne Cunnington Adam Danell Ricky Dhalla Sarah Mae Dietrich Ashley Dyck Robyn Kelly Edge Dmitri Ermak Jayme Amanda Evans Pamela Anne Godin Lyndsay Rose Goldstein Charles Goss Sheena Anne Graham 6 Christopher Reid Matthew Hagen Jonathan George Hall Jacqueline Hay Megan Elizabeth Hingey Claire Hrenchuk William Roman Husarewycz Nicole Kendra Jenkins Élyse Janelle Marie Joubert Paul Ronald Kasper Mesay Teferi Keltu Meghan Tamara Kizuik Stuart Klassen Christine Deborah Lacho Nicole Ainsley Lemay Kelly Lewis Yan Li Timothy Scott Lindenberg Hailey Mirelle Szternfeld Lipkin Kaitlyn Ashley McCormack Christopher James Mikolajek Erin Justine Nicolajsen Conar Robinson O’Neil Stephanie Anna Obsniuk Daniel Julian Palitsky Greg Parsons Greg Patzer Michael Wylie Pettitt Dayna Phillips Monica Frances Posavec Wule Qi Laurel-Ann Vibeke Rice Megan Elizabeth Alishia Roberts Fiona Ross Jamie Leigh Sakounkhou Jonathan Ryan Schroeder Jaskiran Kaur Sidhu Amanpreet Singh Roshni Tailor Judit Takacs Stefano Francesco Tarantola Reade Alby Tereck, BBA (Okanogan) Denis Yves Vrigonon-Tessier Marilyn Walker Eric Ryan Weiske Kristina Alexandra Zawaly Bachelor of Science Michelle June Alina Rebecca Susan Antel Sanjiv Badhan Alicia Gayle Barnard Allyson Catheryn Barnes Christine Bartley Kylie Izanne Bernstein Tina Aafke Bos Sara Denise Braun Jenna Corinne Brown Elena Bykova Christopher Warren Carther-Krone Scott Milton Christiansen Jessica Clendenan Justin Michael Cloutier Nathan Conrad Coleman Colleen Courtney Connolly Benjamin Leighton Cooke Natan Morash Cramer Jenna Dalman Stacey Dangerfield Lindsay Christine de Leeuw Dana Leanne Dell Navtej Kaur Dhaliwal Christopher James Joseph Dupont Chantelle Lee-Anne Dyck Louisa Sophie Hiebert Ederhof Clayton Allan Feeke Rowena Fehr Trent Raymond Fennell Ashley Robin Frattinger Benjamin Timothy Fultz Robin Kathleen Gardiner Nadin Claire Gilroy Lauren Rae Gislason Caitlin Elizabeth Goeres Sarah Jane Ventura Gonzales Chandra Gorcharan Reid Hamilton Graham Phillip David Grayson Richard Edmund Harrison Timothy Andrew James Hiebert Daniel Joseph Hill Michael James Hodges Michelle Wai Yin Ip Sarah Louise Isliefson Jenny-Lynn Izzard Amanda Lynn Jacobs Alexander Jagsch Whitney Danelle Janz Mohammad Jayyusi Amy Brett Johnson John Kabaalu Mahesh Kumar Kalia Vanessa Kimball Erika Lynette Klassen Geoffrey Leonard Konrad Stuart David Koslowsky Vanessa Marie LaCoste Christopher Dwayne Stirling Lawson, BSc (4 yr)(Man) Rhea Marina Lefko Wendy Leszkovics Yan Li Amy Nicole Letham Ana Vanessa Lopez Carleigh Loster Jody Alexander Marchant Justin McGillivray Leslie Jill McNaughton Veronica Melo Jayme Rai Menzies Khesho Pershad Maraj Mongru Leanne Marie Morissette Andrew Kevin Murenko Brady Luke Murphy Kelly Jane Neufeld Carissa Lynn-Anne Nikkel Ronalyn Diane Olaes Cara Lynn Olinkin Brendan Michael Olynik Chantel Pachet Cristiana Cari Paetkau Laurie Nathaniel Permack Scott Alexander Perreault Mandy Lynn Perrier Tiffany Peters James Andrew Plischke Jordon Cole Proctor Kimberly Joy Rapko Jennifer Reyes Allison Jade Robinson Alison Rowe Eryn Sarah Rubenfeld Carmen Joy Schroeder Javed Nisar Shaikh Umesh Sharma Heida Ann Simundsson Amandip Singh Amanda Grace Smith Marissa Sparrow Tomasz Sposob Raya Barbara Leanne Stutsky Natasha Marie Suchit Kristina Joan Swain Alerry Fate Swan Summerly Swingle Jason Syvixay Tiffany Amber Toews Bradley Douglas Tole Jurgen Tomaszewski William John Russell Turk Vanessa Ann van Drongelen, BA Kayla Marie Vandal Caillin Cherie Vickell Randolph Edward Wall Wang Ji Nilupama Wanigasekara Angela Maureen Ward Bryce Alexander Weedmark Matias Ariel Wengiel Chassity White Karl Gordon Wiegand Barry Tin-Ban Wong Sue Lee Wong Jessica Kathleen Worden May-Fong Yee Aimee Joy Yorke Leanne Jaimie Zimmer Melina Yael Zylberman 7 Bachelor of Business Administration (4 year) Daniel Zachary Alper Ronald Douglas Bernard Nicola Bevilacqua Mark Theodore Dalmaijer Gerald Dupasquier Wayne Andrew Ennis Ezra Eskin Jennifer Crystal Ewacha Donald Alan Fowler Tristan Cambrae Bentley Friesen Jennie Grobb Nyi Nyi Han, BA (4 yr) Tyler Quinn Hanson John Bruce Jamieson Pawel Idzikowski, BSc (4 yr) Yunsook Kang Thomas Morgan Kelso James Klassen Wayne Derek Landgraff Gyeongok Lee Michelle Leigh Leganchuk Donald Levins Awais Mohammed Sean Charles Walter Murphy Kazuki Nishikiori Chiazo Margaret Nnadi Kenneth Grant Olien Mark Oriola Nicole Dawn Reiss Pagaduan Diosdado Paraiso Teeka Pokhoy Munish Pathak Monica Radu Sylvia Fay Raketti Christopher Schulz Kelly Anne Slater Braden John Everett Strople Nathan Rein van Boven Yuko Yokomizo, LLB (Chuo) Bachelor of Business Administration Adeshola Idris Adeyemi Rushda Adiba Amber-Rae Allen Alisson Amigo, BA Gagandeep Singh Arora Marc Berard Sara Marie Budowski Jennifer Rae Buors Stephanie Chartrand Jennifer Ann Cox Sukhdeep Dhaliwal, BA James Robert Early Carmen Nicole George Supranee Lydia George Gong Yi Jeffrey Glenn Grantham Katherine Marie Elizabeth Hall Hamilou Filali Mehdi Andrea Hnatiuk Tanvir Hossan Jennifer Huartson Jennifer Anne Iskierski Zahirul Islam Viktoria Ivanenkova Justin William Jasper 8 Choong Kyo Jung Rashadul Hasan Kallol Fattima Khalek Sheila Ann Kiesman Jennifer Lynn Kolisnyk Yanfei Li Sandra MacLennan Randi Alice Marques Lindsay Catherine Martin, BA Joanna Elise McCammon Stacey Mutton Adam Olafson Oluwaseyi Mayuwa Oluyemi Matthew Albert Murphy Ostapchuk Jessica Pacheco Derek Allen Penner Neil Perrier Anna Rickard Kelle Elizabeth Roth Patricia Cheryl Anne Sacharuk Melissa Sankar, BA (Man) Katherine Margaret Shields Kristie Elizabeth Short, BA Harminder Singh David Joshua Sjoberg Yanneth Alexandra Tobar Bernal Jeremy Daniel Treichel Jiayi Wang Hui Xu Xue Yang Yin Tong Jing Zhao Huimin Zheng Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics Fan Ding* Sara Karout* Bachelor of Arts (4 year) in Economics Simon Nai Aguto* Abdul Batan* Pak Shun Spencer Hung* Bachelor of Arts in Economics Tarequel Hasan* Fan Yang* *also listed with Bachelor of Arts graduates 9 WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Claudius Soodeen, BA President, The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association VALEDICTORY ADDRESS Benjamin Timothy Fultz, BS NATIONAL ANTHEM O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. RETIREMENT OF THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION The audience is requested to remain in their places until the academic procession has retired. An informal reception will be held immediately following the recessional on Spence Street. We invite you to enjoy our campus. 10 Ninetieth Convocation Order of proceedings Thursday, June 4, 2009 – 2:30 p.m. for the conferring of degrees in Theology and Education The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, PC, BA, PhD, LLD, OC, OM President and Vice-Chancellor, presiding ENTRANCE OF THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION The audience is requested to rise for the entrance of the graduands. Barry Anderson, BA, BEd, FRCCO Organist Winnipeg Police Pipe Band PRAYER OF INVOCATION James Christie, BTh, MDiv, MA, DMin Dean, Faculty of Theology GREETINGS FROM THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR The Honourable John Harvard, PC, OM GREETINGS FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA The Honourable Diane McGifford, BA (Hons), PhD Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, PC, BA, PhD, LLD, OC, OM CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES Conferred by Chancellor H. Sanford Riley, CM, BA, LLB Honorary Doctor of Laws Donald Treffinger, BS, MS, PhD President, Center for Creative Learning, Sarasota, Florida Presented by Ken W. McCluskey, BA (Hons), MA, PhD Dean, Faculty of Education Address to the Graduates Donald Treffinger 11 ADMISSION TO FELLOWSHIP IN UNITED COLLEGE A. McKibbin Watts, BA, BD, PhD Former Dean, Faculty of Theology Harold King, BA, BD, DMin Former Dean, Faculty of Theology Presented by James Christie, BTh, MDiv, MA, DMin Dean, Faculty of Theology Annabelle M. Mays, BS, BEd, MEd, PhD Former Dean, Faculty of Education Presented by Laura Sokol, BEd, MEd, PhD Associate Dean, Faculty of Education ADMISSION TO DEGREES IN THEOLOGY AND EDUCATION Conferred by The Chancellor, H. Sanford Riley 12 DEGREES FOR Theology and Education Master of Divinity Sharon Gail Mann, BA William Brian Petricko Dorothy Louise Rutledge, BSc, BN (Man), MSc (Wisc) Jamie Georgina Watt, BA (Man) Bachelor of Theology Marion Bentina Magnusson Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Education Cathy Diane Hrabi, BA, BEd Bachelor of Education Desi-Rae Anderson, BA Tigisty Abay Asmerom, BSc William Brent Badiuk Michael John Banias Deidra Lee Bannister Alexandra Bargen, BA Shalyn Brooke Barlow Christina Marie Barr Jennifer Lynn Barrie Melanie Joy Bartelings Christine Bartley Jerome Chaka Baseley, BA Lindsay Leanne Brie Beer Matthew John Bencharski, BA(Hon) Angélica Jewel Loewen Bergen, BA Lindsey Nicole Bergen Charmaine Elizabeth Berube Michael John Bialowas, BSc Philip Maurice Bibeau Michelle Catherine Billeck, BSc (Leth.) Graham Douglas Bodnar, BA Jodi Marie Bonkowski Stephanie Rose Botincan Michel Bouchard Thaddeus Augustave Pierre Bourassa Christie Elizabeth Bradshaw Amberly Ann Bresoline Lori Lissa Brooks, BA (4 yr) Heather Anne Brown Steffani Ann Buors Salma Burashid, BSc (Garyounis) Samantha Constance Burland Lacey Anne Butler Maria Victoria Cabrera Ross Wilfred Caisley Chantelle Joy-Ellen Campbell, BA Cristina Caronte Reid Carruthers Stéphanie Anne Carstens Derek Randy Ron Casper, BPEd (Man.) Lovepreet Chahal, BA Megan Jo Chartrand, BA Anny Chen, BA (Hon) Morgan David Cheyne Sylvia Chojnacki, BA Monika Cichosz, BA Jamie Edward Clark, BA Kelsey Alayne Clark Corrine Pauline Clement Jodi Janine Clemons Kelly Lee Clemons Fallon Briane Crockatt Christopher Paul Coelho Sabrina Nicole Deforest Sarah de Groot, BA (4 yr) Jessica de Guzman Jaimee Alexandra Devlin Iryna Deychakivska Neela Girish Dhruve, BA (Osmania), MA (Hyderabad) Megan Breanne Donald Patrick Sean Dryburgh, BComm (Hon)(Man) Bethany Sara Anne Dueck Lori Catherine Susanne Dueck, BA Chantelle Lee-Anne Dyck Michael Charles Albert Engstrom Lindsey Deanne Enns Lindsey Noelle Enns Tiffany Renee Enns Mary Elizabeth Fawcett Kristine Ashley Maria Fehr Jolene Tara Fiarchuk Amanda Rose Franczyk, BA Jeffery Lorne Froese-Stoddard, BA Karyn Renee Gagnon, BA, BA (Briercrest) Jenna Rae Gauthier Tavia Monique Giardino Ashley Jennifer Gmiterek Laura Filipa Coelho Gomes Karl Leonard John Gradt, BA Anthony Vince Greco 13 Bachelor of Education (continued) Annette Lee Greene Robert Daniel Joseph Gregoire, BA (Man) Kristin Ashley Grey, BA (Man) Gina Zhengru Guo, BSc (Northeast Normal Univ.), MA (Dalian) Ashley Haines Kris John Halderson, BComm (Hon)(Man) Melissa Dawn Hamaberg Marcia Judith Hamm Laura Darlene Harke, BSc (Man) Lindsay Janis Harms, BA (Man) Evan Lindsey Harrison Kelli Cathryn Hearsum Katrina Anne Heuser, BA (Man) Elizabeth Jane Hildebrand, BA (Man) Susan Elin Hill, BA (Man) Ashley Anne Hogue, BSc (Man) Natalie Elizabeth Hrabi Lisa Lynn Hunter, BSc Bryant Edward Huynh Shelley Linda Hynes, BA Jaclyn Dawn Ilchyna Alaina Jean Irwin Nicole Cathleen Jablonowski Renée Pauline Jackson Christine Nicole Janzen Krystle Gayle Janzen Stacie Kathryn Jaworski Amy Brett Johnson Jennifer Inez Johnson Lindsey Anne Jones Heather Eileen Kasdorf Joshua Adam Keffer, BA Kathleen Kehler Kristin Dawn Keilback Brett Lamara Ketchen Madeleine Kettner, BA (Hon) Adam Anthony Khan, BA Vanessa Kimball Scott Kirkpatrick, BA Ashley Michelle Klassen Erika Lynette Klassen Kristen Grace Knight Martyna Barbara Konieczny, BA Brenda Marie Kornelsen Kristen Anne Koshelanyk, BA Julia Elizabeth Marie Kovalik-Plouffe 14 Danielle Janet Kowal Shannon Leah Kristinnson, BA Bonnie Lynn Kroeker, BA, BA (Steinbach Bible Coll) Magda Mila Kuber, BSc Steven Landreville Kimberley Anne Larcombe Gayle Laurie Lewis Joseph Lavack Robyn Holly Lechow Gillian Christina LeGrand Tyler Nathaniel Thomas Lenhardt, BSc (Calgary) Tina Ann Lesage Amy Nicole Letham Chelsea Allison Levy Michael Edward James Lewis Jonathon Kent Liewicki, BA Mary Margaret Loewen Jo-Ann Louise Machado, BA Gillian Ray MacLennan Duncan MacLeod, BSc Cheryl Ruth Madden, BA (Man) Melissa Sherisse Mailloux Leslie Elin Marnoch Sarah Lynne Martens, BA Elizabeth Saina Martim Kimberly Dawn Martin, BEnvDes(Man) Sonny Martoncik Sabrina Jill Matthisen Jacqueline Elizabeth McDonald Niall Ronald Charles McFadyen, BA Justin McGillivray Randy Medeiros Cynthia Marie Melo Veronica Melo Reanne Lynn Molteni Kristin Nicole Moore, BA Carleigh Marie Ann Mowat Ethelene Hipolito Muer Jamieson Mulash Cathryn Mund, BA Casandra Arlene Nagribianko Christine Patricia Nairn Shivani Neeranjan, BSc Jessica Louise Newediuk Cheryl Marie Newton, BSc Carissa Lynn-Anne Nikkel Rebecca Heather Oakes La Donna Ogungbemi-Jackson, BA (4 yr) Adam Peter Oleksiw Cara Lynn Olinkin Tyler Bryan George Oliver Matthew Opalko, BA Cristiana Cari Paetkau Jennifer Pasternak, BSc (Man) Janine Nicole Patenaude, BMus (Bran) Robin Melissa Paul-Ballard Melissa Jane Peddie Nina Marie Peña Barbara Alison Penner Mandy Lynn Perrier Shannon Michelle Marie Philippe, BA James Andrew Plischke Ayma Nadine Proven Kristian Ernest Puranen, BEnvSci (Man) Kimberly Joy Rapko Raymond Thomas Rawluk Adrienne Marta Redekopp Jaclyn Diana Regehr-Wiens, BA (Man) Rachelle Régnier, BA Matthew Grant Reimer, BA (Hon) Naomi Jean Reimer Shawn Matthew Reimer, BPEd (Man) Jennifer Lyn Richardson, BA Crystal Ringach Linda Elizabeth Rink Nicole Rivalin Rhiannon Marie Reghelini Rivers Laine Ashley Robson Christine Meredeth Ryckman, BSc (4 yr) Mercy Nana Okyirewa Sackey Nicole Lianne Sadler Preet Saini, BA (Man) Zhanna Samborski Peter James Saunders Matthew Aaron Schaaf, BA Kelly Liane Schade Aundrea Christine Schlamp Erich Johann Seggewiss, BSc (Calgary) Bachelor of Education (continued) Meghan Lindsay Shewchuk Melissa Rae Sigvaldason Amanda Elaine Sklepowich Collin Lloyd Smith Ryan Patrick Smithson Alan Gerald Sobie Megan Alicia Soroko Brennan Eugene Stadnyk Jennifer Rose Stangl Zachary Stewart, BA Ryan Thomas Strang Britt Elise Stromberg Crysrosan Sy Linda Victoria Szyszkowski Trisha Taylor, BComm (Hon)(Man) Lauren Mary Telencoe Angela Diane Thiessen, BA DeeAnne Joy Thiessen, BA (Man) Jaymi Dwan Thiessen, BA Lorissa Janelle Thiessen, BA Allison Mary-Lynn Thomas, BA, LLB (Man) Joseph Dwaine Thompson, BA (Man) Joseph Richard Tiede Geraldine Rose Tom, BA Ramon Tugade Toralba, BA Jeremy Adam Tosczak Kimberly Trudeau, BA Micheal Turcotte, BA (Man) Andrea Lauren Hammond Tyler, BA Laura Kathleen van den Brul, BA Jason Paul Vanderhooft, BA Alyssa Megen Van Der Ley Ashlee Elizabeth Venables Tracey Ann Vien Vanessa Marlene Villing, BA (St. Bon) Helen Virgilio Sabater, BPEd (Man) Melissa Lynn Vokey Curtis Campbell Walker. BA, MA (Trent) Ian Stuart Walker, BA William Peter Walker, BSc Rebecca Michelle Walter, BMR (Man) Angela Maureen Ward Kyle James Warnica Melanie Marie Watkins JoAnne Wells, BA Kristin Marie West, BA Amber Madelaine Weston, BA (St. Bon) Michelle Lynn Wiebe William Wilde, BA Beau Wilks Michael Mainland Williams Nicole Willows Jessica Kathleen Worden Anisa Bryson Yaeger Aimee Joy Yorke Michelle Dawn Zubrack, BA Ashley Irene Zylstra David Alan Zynoberg, BSc 15 WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Claudius Soodeen, BA President, The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association VALEDICTORY ADDRESS Annette Greene, BEd, BA NATIONAL ANTHEM O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. RETIREMENT OF THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION The audience is requested to remain in their places until the academic procession has retired. An informal reception will be held immediately following the recessional on Spence Street. We invite you to enjoy our campus. 16 Ninetieth Convocation Order of Proceedings Friday, June 5, 2009 – 9:30 a.m. for the conferring of degrees in Arts The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, PC, BA, PhD, LLD, OC, OM President and Vice-Chancellor, presiding ENTRANCE OF THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION The audience is requested to rise for the entrance of the graduands. Barry Anderson, BA, BEd, FRCCO Organist Winnipeg Police Pipe Band PRAYER OF INVOCATION James Christie, BTh, MDiv, MA, DMin Dean, Faculty of Theology GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, PC, BA, PhD, LLD, OC, OM CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES Conferred by President and Vice-Chancellor Lloyd Axworthy Honorary Doctor of Laws H. Sanford Riley, CM, BA, LLB Chancellor, The University of Winnipeg Presented by W. John A. Bulman, CM, LLD Chancellor Emeritus, The University of Winnipeg Address to the Graduates H. Sanford Riley THE MARSHA HANEN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CREATING COMMUNITY AWARENESS Neil Besner, BA (Hons), MA, PhD Deputy Provost and Associate Vice-President (International) ADMISSION TO DEGREES IN ARTS Conferred by The Chancellor, H. Sanford Riley 17 DEGREES for ARTS Master of Public Administration (Joint UM) Edna Rita Beardy Robert William Chrismas, BA Allison Mae Evers Devi Sharada Goberdhan Laura Jennifer Horodecki Kaila Darcel Mahoney Brent Thomas Olynyk Paulette Monique Richard Master of Arts (Joint UM) Dale Ernest Barbour Peter Paul Burrows Christy Morgan Henry Julian Francis Kirby Rita-Sophia Mogyorosi Jeremy Robert Wiebe Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Heather Lynne Arabsky Summer Rae Armitt Angela Joy Armstrong, BHEcol (Man) Sean Robert Asselin Lilith Bauer Sarah Marie Woods Bezan Cameron Jeffrey Boult Jennifer Carey Bowser Erin Evelyn Buckels Rachael Mary Buckingham Justin James Bzovy Dorothy Bridget Carroll Angela April Casey Christine Marie Chubala Gwendolyn Collins Kayla Beverly Coppens Andrea Hope Del Campo Michelle Sylvia Joan Di Nella Fan Ding Danielle Jacqueline Dubois Christopher James Joseph Dupont Carmen Cairns Elliott Edwards Caroline Esteves 18 Hilary Victoria Marie Fast Jason Michael Flood Erin Alexis Flynn Leah Christine Funk Matthew Bruce McKay Gemmel Joshua Adam Wade Ginter Mirza Gluhic Alexandra Nicole Goertzen Daniel Laurier Gravel Jennica Helen Grienke Jacqueline Marguerite Marie Guertin Qamer Hameed, BSc (Man) Ingrid Anna Hillman Jason Charles Hooper Jennifer Marie Hupé Daniel Robert Huyghebaert Joseph Gerhard Johnson Timothy Matthew Johnson Sarah Ann Juchnowski Diana Justl Sara Karout Sandra Gillian Moats Klowak John-Paul Knox Paul Andrew Kornelsen Daniel John Blanchard Kroeker Geneaux Monique Kuklo Michelle Louise Kunz Jean Clément Le Moullec Zaceu Lian Ryan Edward Brice Los Samantha Breanne Markham Brenna Ruth McGregor Krista Thorann MacGregor Erin Beau McIntyre Kathryn Laurie McPherson Briana Nisa Melia Claudette Michell Kristina Misurka Devin Linda Morrow Jennifer Nasse Alida Nyquist-Schultz Desiree Lucy-Lynn Pachkowski Cheryl Anne Partridge Jennifer Joyce Pawluk Joshua Michael Perkins Daniella Ronit Permack Alison Elizabeth Hill Pethrick Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (continued) Jamie Thea Plummer Brooklyn Charlotte Pratt Ksenia Prints Gregory Denis Querel Jennifer Lauren Reimer Gonzalo Alberto Riedel Mauri Ilan Rosenstock Nancy Narinder Kaur Saggar Breanna Lynn Sawatzky Nathan Peter Sawatzky, BA (Prov) Kevin Samuel Schachter Kendra Ann Grace Shaw Brittany Blaine Shuwera Brenden Sommerhalder Fjola Melody Sprague-Cole Michael Randolph Streilein Lukas Benjamin Thiessen Jesse Thorne-Finch Beth Rachel Timmers Jeffrey Alan Toews Owen Toews Nathan Henri Trethart Kelsey Alaina Turner Joshua Frank Warkentin Tanis Dawn Wiebe Alana Wilcox Amy Catherine Wilkinson Bachelor of Arts (4 year) Simon Nai Aguto Tolulope Elizabeth Akinrinmade Marta Alphonso Erin Elizabeth Anderson Winifred Kwezi Anyait Paniz Ari Sara Breanne Armstrong Heather Lynn Baker Kimberly Suzanne Baril, BA (Hon) (Man) Abdul Baten Charlotte Margaret Paige Belbas Jeffrey Adam Bjarnason Erika Constance Blackie Diana Patricia Borges Candace Marie Bowles Tracy-Ann Campbell Stacy Gordon Cardigan Smith Alana Dale Chegus Brenlee Michele Coates Darren Henry Courchene Andrea Alexandra Danelak Jennifer Chantelle Danilchuk Cameron Derksen Jill Allison Dobrinsky Sanelisiwe Nomsa Dube Dellorn Dersha Dyer Ryan Robert Russell Fawcett, BSc (4 yr) Kiera Lee Fogg Adam Michael Foley Matthew Lawrence Foster Chelsea Franchuk Gillian Marie Giesbrecht Lindsay Joy Gillanders Katelyn Jean Grisim Margaret Anna May Guest Jennifer Ham Stephen Benjamin Hayes Troy Spencer Heaps Daniel Jared Hildebrand Elizabeth Ann Holmstrom Pak Shun Spencer Hung Daniel Wade Iskierski Kelly Sara Janz Benjamin David Janzen Brynne Leah Jonasson Matthew David Jordan Michael Gordon King Justine Kiwanuka Crystal Ann Klippenstein Drew Grant Kozub Melissa Leigh Larkin Richard Robert Lebedynski Scott Theodore LeMaistre Shengyu Li Jessica Meagan Locke Derek Jan Lutz Brandy Catherine Malenchak, BSc Cheryl Lynn Mann Pamela Dawn McKenzie Andrew Mark McMurchy Mary Esther Grace McNairnay Tanya Dawn Mestdagh Ryan Royce Mobberley Ahmad Moussa Norah Allison Ashdown Myers Robert Arthur Officer Hope Sandra Oketayot Elizabeth Byron Panting Alyson Beth Pile Praew Posayanont Laura Power Erin Jayne Marie Sopuck Queck David Sean Regier Mark Reimer Jason Luke Rempel Dianna Mary Robson Steven Sackinger Victoria Elisabeth Schilling Angela Lynne Slater Kathleen Alice Smith Rochelle Jeannette Squires Jennifer Laury Steinke Jaimee Ellaine Sy Natasha Jean Szach Jillian Leslie Taylor Michael Brian Uhrich Daniel Brian Adelard Verville Barbara Anne Wakshinski Alexandra Joanne Walld Christopher Webb Anna Lauren Webster Caleb Thomas Wiens Kendra Huynh Williams Linda Madeline Wilson Zhishun Yang Asako Yokota, BA (4 yr)(Keio) Ian Maurice Yorski Aaron Edmond Ryder Zeghers Hila Zlotnik 19 Bachelor of Arts Daniel Erik Abrahamson Tara Ashley Adamik Nina Adusei Nicole Sarah-Jean Allan Elizabeth Evelyn Pearce Allen Michael Donnelly Amyot Clifford Laurence Anderson Lindsay Dawn Anderson Lukasz Arsiuta Vassanthanathan Aruljothi Steven Douglas George Aselton Adam Kyle Ashton Matthew Aaron Auger Stefanie Aylard William Brent Badiuk Laura Baerbig Maxine Balbon Chantale Marie Alexandra Balcaen Jennifer Lee Balzer Michael John Banias Aynsley Alexandra Banks Deidra Lee Bannister Natalie Leanne Bargen Shalyn Brooke Barlow Christina Marie Barr Jennifer Lynn Barrie Melanie Joy Bartelings Jess Baumung Charlene Bear Lindsay Leanne Brie Beer Reiner Bello-Sanchez Kendra Maureen Bennett Lindsey Nicole Bergen Kaitlyn Nicole Bernardin Valene Bertrand Charmaine Elizabeth Berube Hayley Marie Bessette Elizabeth Kathleen Bilyk Amanda Bjarnason Ryan John Block, BA (4 yr) Jodi Marie Bonkowski Natalia Starr Bontey Stephanie Rose Botincan Chantel Christine Bourrier Christie Elizabeth Bradshaw Rajkiran Kaur Brar Laurel Dawn Breault Amberly Ann Bresoline Robin Brett Dustin Brian Brown 20 Heather Anne Brown Wanda Bruenig Robert Jonathan Buckinx Steffani Ann Buors Danielle Burke Samantha Constance Burland Lindsay Elisabeth Buset Lacey Anne Butler Nathalie Cabal Maria Victoria Cabrera Sepher Walter Cadiz Ross Wilfred Caisley Jennifer Diane Campbell Michael Campbell Krysta Norrie Carman Cristina Caronte Nicole Carrington Reid Carruthers Stéphanie Anne Carstens Taryn Leigh Cassel Shari Cordillia Chapman Morgan David Cheyne Nicholas Alexander Christie Grand Wai Hung Chung Kelsey Alayne Clark Shannon Eva Clark Corrine Pauline Clement Jodi Janine Clemons Kelly Lee Clemons Patricia Joyce Cochrane Christopher Paul Coelho Aimée Melissa Cole Miranda Elizabeth Erin Costley Lois Helen Coward Fallon Briane Crockatt Helen Margaret Cuthbert Audrey Dalliare-Gagnon Jennifer Lynn Danino Allison Leigh DaSilva, BA (Man) Kathryn Alexis Davidson Karen Theresa Marguerite De Blonde Sabrina Nicole Deforest Jessica de Guzman Lindsay Danielle Michelle D’Eon Craig Adam Deprez Jaimee Alexandra Devlin Chandra Lyne Dexter Navtej Kaur Dhaliwal Caitlyn Diachun Riki Michelle Dillistone Sharon Doerksen, BEd, PBDE (Man) Cassandra Lauren Dokken Kyla Ellen Doll Julie Elizabeth Donak Megan Breanne Donald Kamini Dowe Patricia Evelyn Doyle Jenna Kate Drabble Todd Andrew Dubeck Bethany Sara Anne Dueck William Frank Dumont Joanna Ruth Dyck Laura Jayne Dyck Katherine Mary Edmond Michael Charles Albert Engstrom Jami Yvonne Enns Lindsey Deanne Enns Lindsey Noelle Enns Tiffany Renee Enns Deana Eronosova Lara Katherine Ewanchuk Jennifer Ezirim Cory Peter Micheal Falvo Laura Deborah Fann Mary Elizabeth Fawcett Kristine Ashley Maria Fehr Mauro Giuseppe Ferritto Jolene Tara Fiarchuk Joanne Findlay Anne Shirley Finlayson Caroline Fisher Meghan Julie Flett Jordan Lawrence Fleury Brigitte Thérèse Foidart Annika Marie Friesen Christopher Lee Friesen Mitchell Reese Currie Friesen Raymond Gerard Friesen Trevor Sean Friesen Mallory Nicole Furgala Regan Teresa Galicia Denise Eleanor Gamey Gregory Jackson Gardner Alexandra Garrido Jenna Rae Gauthier Tavia Monique Giardino Angela Dawn Gingera Meira Marissa Gisser Mary Elisabeth Gloor Joan Glowasky Bachelor of Arts (continued) Ashley Jennifer Gmiterek Stevi Sivan Golden-Plotnik Dara Golding Laura Filipa Coelho Gomes Allison Fjola Ann Goodman Aaron Gorodzinsky Brian Harvey Gouriluk, BEd, Med (Man) Ashley Gozda Harry Charles Greenblat Annette Lee Greene Lindsay Catherine Grey Benjamin Guil Geng Ashley Haines Laura Fontaine Haines Ainslea Kristina Dawn Hall Melissa Dawn Hamaberg Marcia Judith Hamm Jill Ann Handford Angela Nicole Catherine Hanlon Roberta Renée Hansen Faiza Juhar Weday Hargaaya Cara Mary Emeline Harper Tylor James Reid Harper Blake Jonathan Harris Evan Lindsey Harrison Farhad Bilal Hasan Tarequl Hasan Samir Hassan Lana Taryn Hastings Jean Diallo Hatungimana Kelli Cathryn Hearsum Alain Leon Romeo Hebert Jeffrey Christopher Herold Lisa Marie Ösk Hjorleifson Kayleigh Elizabeth Hodgson Kelly Marie Hoeppner Ashley Leigh-Ann Holmes Robert Jeffrey Hopkins, BA (Dal), BEd (Man) Andrea Patricia Houssin Bryce Taylor Hoye Natalie Elizabeth Hrabi Cheyenne Rose Hunter Bryant Edward Huynh Jaclyn Dawn Ilchyna Mylene Joy Inocencio Alaina Jean Irwin Vanessa Ann Ivaniski Nicole Cathleen Jablonowski Renée Pauline Jackson Christopher Dale Janz Christine Nicole Janzen Krystle Gayle Janzen Stacie Kathryn Jaworski Justin Jefkins Benjamin Johnson Heather Dawn Johnson Jennifer Johnson Jennifer Inez Johnson Alyssa Lauren Jones Lindsey Anne Jones Tyson Harvey Jones Megan Juhnke Heather Eileen Kasdorf Andrew Forbes Kaufman Carly Keating Sara Keding, BA (WBC), Med (Wpg.Theol.Sem.) Marissa Jane Keffer Kathleen Kehler Kristin Dawn Keilback Amber Antonia Kendel Lesley Elizabeth Kerslake Aimee Kidson Ashley Michelle Klassen Kristen Grace Knight Brenda Marie Kornelsen Jennifer Lynne Kostenchuk Steven Kotelniski Jeffrey Kovalik-Plouffe Julia Elizabeth Marie KovalikPlouffe Danielle Janet Kowal Ashley Desirée Justine Kowalchuk David Zaev Kraut Svetlana Kretskaya, Acad.Cert. (K.D.Ushinsky Yaroslave St. Ped. Univ.) Jennifer Elaine Kristensen Joël Labelle Jared Léo Maurice Laberge Sylvie Gemma LaFlèche Anna Lamb-Yorski Steven Landreville Lizanne Marie Diane Lanthier Kimberley Anne Larcombe Gayle Laurie Lewis Joseph Lavack Yves André Le Moullec Robyn Holly Lechow Mai Fen Lee Rachel Anne Lee Jennifer Legault Gillian Christina LeGrand Christalee Leuschen Chelsea Allison Levy Michael Edward James Lewis Siew Feng Lim Sue Wei Lim Amanda Rae Lindal Stephanie Diane Lindsay Leif Michael Little Sean Patrick Wesley Little Mary Margaret Loewen Rachelle Anne Loewen Jenny Lee Loney Kristen Longtin John Pedro Lopes Erin Rae Lower Michael Lyons Mabior Atem Mabior Gillian Ray MacLennan Cotelle Louise Mackintosh Melissa Sherisse Mailloux Cheryl Chantelle Mains Coral Leander Maloney Sean Robert Walter Manson Ronna Gaile Mariano Leslie Elin Marnoch Dustin Everett Marsh Kimberly Ann Martin Kimberly Martinez Sonny Martoncik Jesse Scott-Greene Matas Sabrina Jill Matthisen Kyle William McCartney Jacqueline Elizabeth McDonald Colleen Ashleigh McFee Robert Douglas Bruce McGregor Janet Valerie McKay Sandra Dawn McNeill Stacey Ellen McNiven Gregory Robert McRobie Randy Medeiros Cynthia Marie Melo Suzanne Marie Midford Jazmin Mignone Leisha Marie Miller Lacey Patricia Miller Margaux Miller Ian James Moffatt Michelle Colleen Moir 21 Bachelor of Arts (continued) Reanne Lynn Molteni Ashley Rae Anne Morden Rachelle Lorraine Morissette Sandra Morton Carleigh Marie Ann Mowat Kassandra Mueller Ethelene Hipolito Muer Jamieson Mulash Melanie Joanne Mykietowich Alyssa Mary Nabess Lorelei Nabess Casandra Arlene Nagribianko Christine Patricia Nairn Janessa Allison Nayler Donna Marie Neufeld Kelly Jane Neufeld Jessica Louise Newediuk Christen Deanna Ng Rebecca Heather Oakes Shawn James Michael O’Donovan Adam Peter Oleksiw Tyler Bryan George Oliver Jonathan Ivan Ollinik Pamela Dawn Ormonde Joyce Pablico Laine Brittni Palendat Daniel Julian Palitsky Sharmela Parboji Robin Melissa Paul-Ballard Brian Alan Peake Melissa Jane Peddie Nina Marie Peña Barbara Alison Penner Shelley Nicole Penner Allison Gail Perlov Cheryl Lynn Peters Anne-Marie Phillips Jessica Phillips-Dubois David Ernesto Pinto Dena Pinuta Dorothy Plett Shanti Plett Jodi Proctor Ayma Nadine Proven Symon Paul Ptashnick Fawn Colleen Purnell Alexandra Pustogorodsky Emma Kathleen Puttaert Rachel-Anne Quilliams Ryan Arthur Joseph Quilty Sylvia Fay Raketti 22 Adrienne Marta Redekopp Christina Marie Redekopp Laura Anne Post Redpath Naomi Jean Reimer Stefanie Elizabeth Rempel Crystal Ringach Linda Elizabeth Rink Amanda Lorraine Rivers Rhiannon Marie Reghelini Rivers Allison Rebecca Robbins Jason Merton John Robillard Laine Ashley Robson Serge Fernand Michel Rochon Amber Nadine Rodger Christopher Edmond Rootsaert Matthew Thomas Roucek Michelle Roy Rhaena Lise Runzer Just Sabater Mercy Nana Okyirewa Sackey Nicole Lianne Sadler Zhanna Samborski Alyssa Dana Meighan Samm Walter Daniel Samson Samantha Michelle Sanderson Holly-Ann Sanduliak Catherine Ann Prusina Savage Joel Terrance Sawatzky Stephen Ryan Sawatzky Beverley Sawchuk Kelly Liane Schade Nicholas Christopher Schillaci Aundrea Christine Schlamp Veronica Sears René Jean-Paul Sheïr Candice Sherman Meghan Lindsay Shewchuk Hongxu Shi Brett Daniel Shnider Erynn Shortridge Melissa Rae Sigvaldason Raina-Laura Siminig Amanda Elaine Sklepowich Collin Lloyd Smith Ryan Patrick Smithson Alan Gerald Sobie Megan Alicia Soroko Katina Camille Spence Hanna Joy Stafford Jennifer Rose Stangl Allison Starr Stevens Brenda Marie Still Gerrie Geertruda Stolz Rhéal Martin St-Onge Ryan Thomas Strang Britt Elise Stromberg Ryan Martin Surowich Leah Sutherland Lindsay Sarah Swereda Crysrosan Sy Kristy May Sytkowski Jason Syvixay Linda Victoria Szyszkowski Alexander Tahimic Chaowarat Taraporn Lauren Mary Telencoe Nicholas Paul Ulrich Thiessen Lynnea Patricia Thorkelson Todd William Tichon Joseph Richard Tiede Cindy Titus Brittany Elizabeth Toews Toh Choon Hooi Amy Elizabeth Greer Tomilin Jeremy Adam Tosczak Jessie Townsend Ryan Paul Tustin Damian Joseph Tryon, BEd (Man) Joanna Maria Uzialko Alyssa Megen Van Der Ley Danielle Lynn Vandall Ashlee Elizabeth Venables Dennise Marie Vergel Rhonda Ashley Verwey Tracey Ann Vien Stephanie Margaret Anne Villeneuve Katarina Vitek Melissa Lynn Vokey Erin Marie Vosters Angelina Alexandria Vyrauen Ian Mark Walker Joshua Philip Ward Kyle James Warnica Angela Louise Wasyluk Melanie Marie Watkins Cheryl Anne Darlene Watters Marshall Benjamin Weinstein Allyson Brittany Wery Kristin Whalen Anita Marie Wiezbinski Michelle Lynn Wiebe Bachelor of Arts (continued) Beau Wilks Meaghan Willette Maurice Yvon Williams Nicole Willows Mariola Wlazel Colin Fredrick Lionel Wood Cynthia Melanie Faith Woodhouse Jeremy Michael Wyatt Andrew Dean Wychnenka Anisa Bryson Yaeger Fan Yang Liuying Yang, BA (TianJin For.St.) Carmen Daune Yerex Shane Yeske Catherine Amanda Young Jordon Yvon-Moreau Sarah Anne Zaharia Christopher Adam Zajac Kristina Alexandra Zawaly Samantha Zinn Ashley Irene Zylstra ADDITIONAL GRADUATES – AUTUMN 2008 Bachelor of Science Charles Thomas Sandy Wong Bachelor of Education Nicole Murielle Roche Bachelor of Arts Philip Davies Justin Livingstone Tyler David Moar Alexis Natalie Nazaravich Nicole Murielle Roche Uzochukwu Okwy Udemezue Bachelor of Business Administration Timothy Kenneth Comack Shan Shan Yuan Yunfan Zhang 23 WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Claudius Soodeen, BA President, The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association VALEDICTORY ADDRESS Danielle Jacqueline Dubois, BA (Hons) NATIONAL ANTHEM O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. RETIREMENT OF THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION The audience is requested to remain in their places until the academic procession has retired. An informal reception will be held immediately following the recessional on Spence Street. We invite you to enjoy our campus. 24 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG SPRING CONVOCATION AWARD RECIPIENTS June 4 & 5, 2009 Medals for overall achievement The Governor General’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in a Master’s degree Janet Bergsgaard as at October, 2008 The Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in Science (Honours course) Gabrielle Marie Leo The Governor General’s Silver Medal for the highest standing in an undergraduate degree Benjamin Timothy Fultz The University Silver Medal for the second highest standing in Science (Honours course) Mary Jane Elizabeth Richardson as at October, 2008 The Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in Arts (Honours course) Nathan Peter Sawatzky The Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in Science (4 year course) Christine Deborah Lacho The University Silver Medal for the second highest standing in Arts (Honours course) Jean Clément Le Moullec The University Silver Medal for the second highest standing in Science (4 year course) Meghan Tamara Kizuik The Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in Arts (4 year course) Laura Gilmer-Chekosky The Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in Science (General course) Benjamin Timothy Fultz The University Silver Medal for the second highest standing in Arts (4 year course) Sara Breanne Armstrong The University Silver Medal for the second highest standing in Science (General course) Leslie Jill McNaughton The Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for the highest standing in Arts (General course) Anne Shirley Finlayson The Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in Education Jerome Chaka Baseley The University Silver Medal for the second highest standing in Arts (General course) Lindsay Leanne Brie Beer as at October, 2008 The University Silver Medal for the second highest standing in Education Carissa Lynn-Anne Nikkel The Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in Business and Economics (4-year course) Tristan Cambrae Bentley Friesen The O.T. Anderson Award (for distinguished academic and extra curricular performance) Ksenia Prints The University Silver Medal for the second highest standing in Business and Economics (4-year course) John Bruce Jamieson The Mayor’s Medal (for contributions to the community) Owen Toews The Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in Business and Economics (General course) Christopher Mongula as at October, 2008 The University Silver Medal for the second highest standing in Business and Economics (General course) Shih-Han Liu as at October, 2008 25 Medals for achievement in an Honours course Aboriginal Governance (Honours) No award Geography (Honours) Gabrielle Marie Leo Anthropology (Honours) Nicole Kimberly Skalesky as at October, 2008 German Studies (Honours) No award Applied Computer Science (Honours) Alexander Arthur Gajardo History (Honours) Amy Catherine Wilkinson Biochemistry (Honours) Mary Jane Elizabeth Richardson as at October, 2008 Mathematics (Honours) Iain Crump Biology (Honours) Kirstyn Lee Humniski Philosophy (Honours) Nathan Peter Sawatzky Biopsychology (Honours) Stephanie Margaret Anne Villeneuve Physics (Honours) Blair Jean Cardigan Smith as at October, 2008 Chemistry (Honours) Jennifer Anne Ziegler Politics (Honours) Ksenia Prints Classics (Honours) Janet Kathrine Pamela Mowat as at October, 2008 Psychology (Honours) Erin Evelyn Buckels Criminal Justice (Honours) Carmen Cairns Elliott Edwards Religious Studies (Honours) Timothy Matthew Johnson Dance (Honours) Sarah Elizabeth Roche as at October, 2008 Sociology (Honours) Jennifer Lauren Reimer Economics (Honours) Jean Clément Le Moullec Student-Designed Major (Honours) Owen Toews English (Honours) Brenna Ruth McGregor Theatre & Film (Honours) Dorothy Bridget Carroll French Studies (Honours) No award Women’s and Gender Studies (Honours) No award Medals for achievement in a 4-year course 26 Anthropology (4 year) No award Biopsychology (4-year) Megan Tamara Kizuik Applied Computer Science (4-year) No award Business & Administration (4-year) Tristan Cambrae Bentley Friesen Bioanthropology (4-year) No award Chemistry (4 year) No award Biochemistry (4-year) Roshni Tailor Classics (4 year) Laura Gilmer-Chekosky Biology (4 year) Christine Deborah Lacho Combined Major (4-year) Jennifer Laury Steinke Medals for achievement in a 4-year course (continued) Communications (4-year) Crystal Ann Klippenstein Kinesiology & Applied Health (4-year) Judit Takacs Conflict Resolution Studies (4-year) Erin Elizabeth Anderson Mathematics (4 year ) No award Developmental Studies (4-year) No award Philosophy (4 year) Daniel Jared Hildebrand Economics (4 year) Charlotte Margaret Paige Belbas Physics (4 year) No award English (4 year) Jennifer Chantelle Danilchuk Politics (4 year) Hila Zlotnik Environmental Studies (4-year) Lindsay Rose Goldstein Religious Studies (4 year) No award French Studies (4-year) Elizabeth Byron Panting Rhetoric & Communications (4-year) Sara Breanne Armstrong Geography (4 year) Mary Esther Grace McNairnay Sociology (4 year) Erin Jayne Marie Sopuck Queck German Studies (4 year) No award Statistics (4-year) Ryan Robert Russell Fawcett History (4 year) No award Women’s and Gender Studies (4-year) No award International Development Studies (4-year) Kelly Sarah Janz Medals for achievement in a General course Business & Administration (General) Robert Arthur Officer as at October, 2008 Aboriginal Governance (General) No award Chemistry (General) Leslie Jill McNaughton Anthropology (General) Jenny Lee Loney Applied Computer Science (General) No award Bioanthropology (General) No award Biochemistry (General) Benjamin Timothy Fultz Biology (General) Bria Claire Sharkey as at October, 2008 Biopsychology (General) Justin Michael Cloutier Classics (General) Erin Beau McIntyre Combined Major (General) Katherine Mary Edmond Conflict Resolution Studies (General) Sara Keding Criminal Justice (General) Margaux Miller Dance (General) No award 27 Medals for achievement in a General course (continued) Developmental Studies (General) Natalie Leanne Bargen Economics (General) Tarequl Hasan Mathematics (General) Kimberly Joy Rapko Philosophy (General) No award English (General) Annika Marie Friesen Physics (General) No award Environmental Studies (General) Beverley Sawchuk Politics (General) Anne Shirley Finlayson French Studies (General) Lindsay Leanne Brie Beer Psychology (General) Katherine Marie Lapp as at October, 2008 Geography (General) Britt Elise Stromberg Religious Studies (General) Laura Jayne Dyck German Studies (General) No award Rhetoric & Communications (General) Jill Ann Handford History (General) Donna Marie Neufeld Sociology (General) Stevi Sivan Golden-Plotnik History of Art (General) Laura Gilmer-Chekosky Statistics (General) No award Interdisciplinary Linguistics (General) Rhéal Martin St. Onge Theatre & Film (General) Robert Jeffrey Hopkins International Development Studies (General) Conar Robinson O’Neil Women’s and Gender Studies (General) No award Kinesiology & Applied Health (General) Kassandra Mueller Other Awards The Certified General Accountants Association of Manitoba Prize in Business & Administration Robert Arthur Officer as at October, 2008 The Swiss Ambassador Book Prize for Distinction in French Studies Jennifer Laury Steinke The Dr. Dan A. Chekki Prize for Excellence in Sociology Jennifer Lauren Reimer The Swiss Ambassador Book Prize for Distinction in German Studies William Alexander Cameron The Bill Gadsby Pre-Service Teaching Award Jerome Chaka Baseley The Ron Norton Prize in Psychology Erin Evelyn Buckels 28 The University of Winnipeg The Ninetieth Convocation Honorees Leonard Asper, BA, LLB Honorary Doctor of Laws The Asper name resonates in our city for the family’s outstanding contributions to the fabric of our community. Leonard Asper, President and CEO of Canwest Global Communications Corp, son of media mogul, Israel Asper, continues to carry on the family tradition for public service and philanthropy. A graduate of The University of Winnipeg Collegiate, Asper has credited his education at The Collegiate for his success in finding the balance between structure and intellectual flexibility that has allowed him to thrive in all aspects of his life. An accomplished pianist and a lawyer by training, Asper worked his way up the corporate ladder to direct one of Canada’s largest media companies, with substantial interests in television, radio, new media and print in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Turkey. His leadership and generosity will benefit theatre and film students at UWinnipeg for many years to come. An extraordinary gift by Canwest Global Communications Corporation and Leonard Asper in December 2008 brought to life a new creative hub on campus, with the Canwest Centre for Theatre and Film, featuring stateof-the art performance, production and teaching facilities. Asper remains active in the Joshua Foundation, a private charitable trust he established in 1999 that reflects his own diverse interested including the arts, culture, universities, health, social services and seniors residences. Recently Asper was appointed to the Board of Directors of the University of Winnipeg Foundation by H. Sanford Riley, CM, Chancellor of The University of Winnipeg and Chair of the Board. The University of Winnipeg is proud to present Leonard Asper with an Honorary Doctor of Laws in recognition of his many accomplishments and for his unwavering commitment to our campus and our community. Donald Treffinger, BS, MS, PhD Honorary Doctor of Laws Donald Treffinger is an internationally known researcher, writer, educator and speaker in the area of creativity and Creative Problem Solving, especially in the domain of gifted education. He is currently the President of the Center for Creative Learning in Sarasota, Florida and Professor Emeritus of Creative Studies at Buffalo State College, New York. He has authored or co-authored more than 60 books and monographs, including Creative Problem Solving: An Introduction and Creative Approaches to Problem Solving, and more than 350 articles with the core philosophy that gifted programs should be as innovative, unique and everevolving as the exceptional students they serve. Treffinger’s keynote addresses at several high-profile University of Winnipeg events have inspired our Faculty of Education. He has provided training in problem-solving, creative styles and leadership to many of our faculty and staff. His Creative Problem Solving approach provides the curriculum foundation for our new Model School on campus, which opened in September 2008 to assist 20 high-school students develop to their fullest potential. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the National Association for Gifted Children’s Distinguished Service Award, the E. Paul Torrance Creativity Award and the International Creativity Award from the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Parenting for High Potential, a quarterly magazine for parents. Treffinger’s passion and commitment to creating accessible models in gifted education will continue to have a lasting impact in Manitoba. 29 H. Sanford Riley, CM, BA, LLB Honorary Doctor of Laws H. Sanford Riley has served as UWinnipeg Chancellor for nine years, during which time the University has shown remarkable growth and development as a campus. He was appointed the founding Chairperson of The University of Winnipeg Foundation Board of Directors. During his time as Chair, a $70-million capital campaign has been launched and is now well underway. He also presently serves as a director on a number of boards, including Molson Coors Brewing Company and The Canada West Foundation, and he is the Chairperson of The North West Company Board of Directors. Riley is the President & CEO of Richardson Financial Group Limited. He has served in this capacity since May 2003, following his career as Chairperson of the Board for Investors Group and subsequent to the nine-year period where he served as Investors Group President and Chief Executive Officer. His past and present involvement in community activities is extensive. His many roles have included that of Chairperson of the United Way Campaign in Winnipeg and Chairperson of the Manitoba Sports Federation. He served as Chairperson of the Board for the highly successful Pan American Games held in Winnipeg in 1999. He was also the Chairperson of the Business Council of Manitoba. Riley’s commitment to UWinnipeg has also been personal, as he made a generous donation to the school to establish a new fellowship fund. The H. Sanford Riley Fellowships in Canadian History are designed to initiate dynamic relations between the University and the country’s top historians. The fellowships will enable these historians to visit the University to undertake research projects, conduct academic seminars and offer public lectures on the history of Canada. University of Winnipeg is proud to present H. Sanford Riley with an Honorary Doctor of Laws in recognition of his service with great distinction to the University as its Sixth Chancellor and for his consistent contributions to our campus and our community. André Oberlé, BA, MA, PhD Fellow of United College André Oberlé’s commitment to The University of Winnipeg has spanned 37 years of dedicated service. His life-long passion for teaching and learning is evident when chatting with former students and colleagues. In addition, he’s offered exceptional contributions to administration and selfgovernance. venture into new teaching technologies and develop online courses. He was also promoted the ‘smartclassroom’ development and expansion on campus. Oberlé created a nurturing and supportive learning environment for his students as a gifted professor. Known for motivating his students, he helped them develop a real appreciation and understanding of the German language. His reputation for substance and style of presentation goes beyond our campus and includes the prestigious GoetheInstitute where he was invited to teach German and develop programs. Known for his solid and sensible style, Oberlé’s excellent communication and mediation skills served the University well on more than 40 committees he chaired or contributed to as a member over the years. As an administrator, he served as Director, Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Associate Dean of Arts and Science, Consultant for Learning Technologies and Chair, Department of German Studies. He was instrumental in the University’s amalgamation of the Germanic and French Studies departments. Oberlé played a key role in the process, exhibiting tact and diplomacy. Oberlé built an international reputation as a pioneer and promoter of sound learning technologies, innovative teaching strategies and best practice learning assessment methods. Oberlé was instrumental in motivating faculty to 30 The University recognizes André Oberlé’s generosity of time, professionalism, energy and expertise with admission as a Fellow in United College. Mac Watts, BA, BD, PhD Fellow of United College Mac Watts has served the United Church of Canada and The University of Winnipeg for more than 50 years with tireless dedication, influencing several generations of students and colleagues with the breadth and depth of his knowledge of Christian theology. During those many years, Watts has served as an exceptional pastor, mentor, intellectual companion and theological conscience. He’s taken on key leadership roles including Chaplain to the students of United College, teacher and then Dean of Theology at The University of Winnipeg. A master communicator, Watts inspired more than one generation of United Church clergy to re-interpret and reinvigorate the Gospel for the contemporary world. He also reached a broader audience through his service on national committees with the United Church and service as President of the Canadian Theological society. Watts also edited the Touchstone Journal that, under his guidance, tackled issues such as the legacy of residential schools. Just as importantly as his many accomplishments, Watts is described by those he has touched as straightforward, patient and kind – a man who served the University with great grace. Harold King BA, BD, DMin Fellow of United College As Dean of Theology at The University of Winnipeg, King’s visionary leadership and focus on collaboration led to the creation of the innovative Theological Consortium (now renamed the Theology Cooperative.) Twenty-three years later, the Cooperative has produced a very significant learning community with about 10 active partners linked to the University’s Faculty of Theology. King was also the founder of the Pastoral Institutes in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay. King has also been a leading pioneer in the discipline of Clinical Pastoral Education, now an internationally recognized vehicle for personal and social transformation that requires rigorous training and vocational scrutiny. King can be found at the centre of this network of excellence and continues to be on-call as an elder. A graduate of United College, King was ordained to the ministry in the United Church of Canada in 1960. King’s callings as pastor, theologian, therapist and educator have served The University of Winnipeg with distinction. 31 Annabelle Mays, BS, EdB, EdM, PhD Fellow of United College Annabelle Mays is renowned for her tenacious leadership and vision, and she is a powerful and passionate advocate for the Faculty of Education at The University of Winnipeg. Her expertise in the field began as a teacher in public schools, where she spent seven years prior to joining the academic team at The University of Winnipeg. Mays has been instrumental in designing UWinnipeg’s education program. Her commitment and skillful negotiation brought final certification to our campus. She recruited excellent faculty members, which remains the core of the Bachelor of Education program and created an education program considered to be one of the best in North America. Mays retired in 2008 after serving the University in numerous capacities including Associate Dean of Arts and Science, Director of Developmental Studies, Dean of Education and the Division of Continuing Education, and Academic and Special Projects Officer for the Office of VP Academic to list a few. Mays also remained active in cutting-edge research and provided leadership within the University and across the province in the promotion of gender equity, represented the Faculty of Education provincially at the Teacher Education and Certification Committee, and promoted international links to the University. Annabelle Mays admission to Fellowship in United College recognizes her immeasurable contributions and commitment to The University of Winnipeg. Her vision, leadership and superb administrative skills continue to influence the direction of this institution. Neil Besner, BA (Hons), MA, PhD Marsha Hanen Award for Excellence in Creating Community Awareness Neil Besner joined The University of Winnipeg’s English Department in 1987 and since that time, he has made important contributions in the area of creating community awareness. In particular, his passion for liberal arts education has made him stand out. Besner has immersed himself in the community, sharing his knowledge, expertise, enthusiasm and passion for literature and creative writing. He has distinguished himself by being very active with book clubs, writers’ guilds and writers’ festivals, and with publishing houses that promote the work of Manitoba writers. He has also provided analyses, reviews and insights for CBC Radio and the Winnipeg Free Press. has been an active member and a past President of the Manitoba Writers’ Guild and of the Writers’ Festival. He has provided his expertise to local writers through Prairie Fire and Turnstone Press. He has written reviews, edited books and articles, and chaired events for Prairie Fire. “The Marsha Hanen Award signals that a vital part of our work here is to strengthen our ties with the community,” said Besner. “It is an honour to be recognized in this way.” 32 Besner’s passion, enthusiasm and commitment go well beyond the boundaries of UWinnipeg classrooms. He has been a longtime ambassador for liberal arts education and The University of Winnipeg. Today, The University of Winnipeg is honoured to present Neil Besner with the Marsha Hanen Award for Excellence in Creating Community Awareness. THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG 2008/2009 BOARD OF REGENTS MEMBERS Chancellor — Sanford Riley President ­­— Lloyd Axworthy Chair — Debra Radi Vice-Chair — Craig Lee Brian Stevenson Michael Bayer Brenda Keyser Joyce Allen Rick Unruh Stan McKay Terry Hidichuk Glenn Nicholls Keith Clark Art Veldhuis Joyce Rankin Jay Rodgers Sumita Biswas Valerie Shantz Matt Schaubroeck Wanda Roberts Marti Ford Carla Botting Stephanie Gemmel Régis Gosselin Grace O’Farrell Edward Byard Doreen Smith Satyendra Singh Gaetan Salmon Matthew Molnar Vinay Iyer Geoff Brown Kelly Ross Jesse Turner THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG 2008/2009 SENATE Sanford Riley Lloyd Axworthy Kim Browning Brian Stevenson Bill Balan Sandra Kirby Laurel Repski Rob Bend Ken McCluskey Erin Stewart David Fitzpatrick Rodney Hanley James Christie Michael Benarroch Barnett Richling Fung-Yee Chan John Melnyk Ed Byard Desiree Vanderwel Jane Cahill Michael Weinrath Phil Cyrenne Murray Evans Bill Rannie Garin Burbank Glen Bergeron Jeff Babb Royden Loewen Glenn Moulaison Beth Savickey Dwight Vincent Jim Silver Hinton Bradbury Albert Welter Judith Kearns Barry Edginton Tim Babcock Fiona Green Paul Chartrand Marilyn Boyd Michael MacKinnon Michael Eze Bruce Bolster Neil Funk-Unrau Louesa Polyzoi Richard Westwood Marilou McPhedran Serena Keshavjee Jerry Buckland Michael Mehta Jason Peeler Lisa Sinclair Grace O’Farrell Craig Willis Satyendra Singh Alberto Civetta Pauline Pearson Donna Young Christopher Leo Angela Failler Helmut-Harry Loewen Sandra Tomsons Monica Ruiz Candida Rifkind David Cheal Kirsten Kramar Robert Anderson Jason Yaremko Mark Meuwese Eliakim Sibanda Samantha Arnold Carlton Duguay Richard Jochelson James Hanley Doreen Smith Peter Melville Michelle Owen Ernest Prokopchuk Tracy Whalen Christopher Brauer Steven Kohm CJ de Jong Richard Hechter Michael West Régis Gosselin Art Veldhuis Vinay Iyer Victor Kaicombey Margaux Miller Kelly Ross Scott Price Barb Wilton Jeff Grantham Matt McKernan Geoff Brown Rod Beilfuss Brock Gatin Marcie Fehr Paul Redekop Stephanie Stobbe 33 The University of Winnipeg Coat of Arms T he Coat of Arms of The University of Winnipeg was officially adopted by the governing bodies of the University during the academic session of 1972-73. The elements found within the Coat of Arms have been associated over the years with both Manitoba and Wesley Colleges, the ancestors of United College. The bunch of grapes in the lower portion of the inner shield derives from the Coat of Arms of Manitoba College. The grape symbol has its origin in the College seal adopted in the charter of 1871. The cross, the lamp, and the open book derive from the Coat of Arms of Wesley College, designed in 1897 by Dr. J.H. Riddell. The cross, the symbol of sacrificial service in the interest of humanity, was the basis for his design and upon it he placed a shield, the symbol of protection. The lamp, the symbol of light, also represents learning, to which the Colleges have been devoted to for over a century in the Province of Manitoba. The open book, representing instruction in the way of life and the bringing of understanding to the student, symbolizes knowledge in a general sense, although it may carry overtones of the Holy Scriptures in a more limited interpretation. The motto, placed upon a scroll below, is the United College motto, her retained: Lux et Veritas Floreant (Let Light and Truth Flourish). The words catch the central import of the lamp (light) and the open book (truth), and express the hope that both may flourish (as the grape) in our country (the cross). 34 Academic Dress A cademic dress originated in medieval times to provide warmth in the damp halls of learning. In its present form it includes a gown, hood (worn over the shoulders), and a cap or mortarboard. All universities have distinctive dress for each degree offered which explains the variety seen in the academic procession. University of Winnipeg academic dress conforms to the North American Intercollegiate Code. All graduates wear a black gown which varies according to the degree conferred. The bachelor’s gown is worn closed in front and is distinguished by its pointed sleeves. The master’s gown is designed to be worn either open or closed in front and has closed sleeves with an opening to free the hands. The front portion of the sleeve below the opening has a long semicircular cut-out. Doctorate gowns also may be worn open or closed. They are faced with velvet. The edging colour on the hood indicates the faculty in which a degree is conferred: Theology – red; Science – gold; Education – blue; Arts – white. The width of edging is determined by the degree: three inches for doctors; two inches for masters and bachelors. Hoods are lined in red with a white chevron. Honorary doctors’ gowns are red in colour and are faced with white velvet. They are worn with red Tudor bonnets. The hood colour signifies the honorary degree: white for Laws; golden yellow for Science; admiralty blue for Letters; purple for Divinity. Hoods are lined in red and white, The University of Winnipeg colours. Fellows wear a gown of blue with neither hat nor hood. Members of the University’s senior administration wear gowns of varying colours. They do not wear hoods. The Banner T he banner, prominently displaying the Coat of Arms, was unveiled in 1988. The volunteer effort of Pat Corner, Fran Farquhar, Susan Ferguson, and Sonya C. Wright took more than 1,000 hours. Over 400 meters of thread and 30 meters of wool material went into the project using traditional techniques such as quilting, embroidery, and crewel. 35