ULethbridge Fall Convocation 2023 Program

FALL

AND PRESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION

OCTOBER 13 & 14, 2023

CONVOCATION SERVICES In our lobby you will find the following: •

deJourdan's by Lifetouch | Professional portrait photography

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Bookstore | ULethbridge memorabilia and graduation rings

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Graduation Flowers | Fresh flowers to congratulate your grad

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ULethbridge Alumni Association | Parchment Frames and the official Fiat Lux alumni ring

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Family Room (PE261) | Live video of the ceremony

REGALIA RETURN Hoods and gowns can be returned to room PE275 on Level 2 of the 1st Choice Savings Centre prior to 6 p.m. on the day of the ceremony

PHOTO LOCATIONS If you are looking for places around campus to take photos with your graduate, family and friends, here are some scenic spots to capture the special moment: •

University of Lethbridge sign | At campus entrance; University Drive and Valley Road

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OKI sign | Located on the East Patio off University Hall

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ULeth block letters and balloons with the iconic High Level Bridge in the background | Between UHall and Science Commons

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Chief Marshal and the Mace; take a photo in front of a beautiful stained glass window, alongside the Chief Marshal, and our ceremonial mace | Located along the track

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“2023” Gold Balloons | Located in the 1st Choice Savings Centre Atrium next to Booster Juice

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Congratulations Balloon Arch | Located outdoors between the 1st Choice Savings Centre and Turcotte Hall

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Aperture Art Installation | Between the Students’ Union building and the University Library

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The Bronze Pronghorn | Located inside the University Library building, next to the bus loop

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Fiat Lux | Our school motto; let there be light, located outside the University Library doors

TABLE OF CONTENTS C O N G R A T U L A T O R Y M E S S A G E S 2 HISTORY OF CONVOCATION

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CONVOCATION CEREMONY

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On behalf of the Senate, congratulations on this important life accomplishment. You have demonstrated adaptability, determination, and resilience to be here today. Celebrate your success and enjoy this moment.

Acknowledge and thank the people in your life who supported you along the way. As you reflect on your time on campus, recall the people and experiences that made your liberal arts education meaningful and special.

Wherever you land in the future, always know you have a home at the University of Lethbridge.

Terry Whitehead (Ksikkihkíni) (BA ’94), Chancellor On behalf of the University of Lethbridge Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) I would like to congratulate you on your achievements and perseverance. We recognize your hard work and dedication, and you should be proud of your professional, academic, and personal accomplishments. The knowledge you have gained and imparted to others has helped to shape and strengthen your ULethbridge community.

We wish you all the best in your future endeavours and congratulate you on your accomplishments thus far.

Jaxon Reiter (BSc ’22), Graduate Students’ Association President On behalf of Iikaisskini Indigenous Services, we wish to extend our congratulations to the newest alumni of the University of Lethbridge!

Whether we were regularly connected or as silent supporters in your corner, we recognize the sacrifices you have made and adversity you have overcome. May your journey of lifelong learning propel you to great, new, wonderful heights of achievement in the years ahead. The world is a great place to explore so trust that you can achieve anything you set your mind to! You have proven resilient with determination and perseverance. We wish you luck and congratulate you on behalf of all of us at Iikaisskini.

Lindi Shade (Piiinikki) (BA ’06), Jodie Flamand-Tailfeathers (BA ’14), Royal Adkin (BMgt ’18), Santanita Oka (Siipoimoststa) (BHSc ’16) & Chataya Holy Singer (Niitsiitaakii) (BFA ’23), Iikaisskini Indigenous Services

Today we celebrate your accomplishments, deep knowledge acquired, and transformative experience that has prepared you to contribute to the community locally and globally in meaningful ways. I hope you will reflect on your experience with fond memories, remembering that you are, and always will be, part of the ULethbridge legacy.

Dr. Digvir Jayas (Ikaiinniwa), President and Vice-Chancellor We’ve been with you every step of the way – from your first school tour to your last assignment. We’ve seen you up at 7 a.m., stressing before a test, and we’ve helped you celebrate the end of a long day with a drink. Now you’re graduating, and the Coffee Company couldn’t be more proud to have accompanied you on this journey – as your cheering squad, your fueling station, the cup of comfort in your hand. Come back and visit often, and best of luck in your future endeavours! And, most importantly, never settle for crappy coffee.

JT and the staff at the Campus Coffee Company On behalf of the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU), I am pleased to extend my sincerest congratulations to the entire graduating class of 2023 on your convocation. Graduation is a momentous occasion and a testament of your journey here at the University of Lethbridge. Your dedication, commitment and hard work that led you to this moment is an accomplishment to be extremely proud of. May the experiences and memories you have made throughout your Ulethbridge journey only lead to greater accomplishments as you venture out into the world. I look forward to seeing what great things you will continue to achieve as the newest Ulethbridge alumni and wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors.

Maleeka Thomas, ULSU Presiden On behalf of the Board of Governors, I congratulate you on this great achievement and welcome you to the University of Lethbridge alumni family.

The journey to graduation is a long climb to the summit so I encourage you to take a moment at the top to be proud of your success. The University has witnessed you scale up each slope with determination and persistence.

We will now watch with interest as you look to the future and create your own path in the world using the knowledge and skills you have acquired.

We are proud of you!

Dean Gallimore (BA ’84), Board of Governors’ Chair

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Convocation is a day of well-deserved celebration. For students, it signifies the completion of years of hard work and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their lives. For families, it is a day to recognize those years of dedication and to enthusiastically embrace the pride that convocation evokes. For all of us, convocation is a time to look optimistically into the future, share in centuries-old academic traditions and, most importantly, celebrate our graduates.

For more than 50 years, University of Lethbridge graduates have been making significant contributions to Canada and the world. With convocation, the promise of our lasting impact continues. Congratulations to all at this very special time of year.

I am honored to offer my sincerest congratulations on the completion of your credential at the University of Lethbridge. It is particularly poignant because you have done so under the unprecedented and challenging circumstances of a global pandemic. We are so proud of how well you have handled and navigated the many challenging situations of the past few years, and in spite of all, have still succeeded. You have shown flexibility, creativity, resilience, and maturity in completing your academic journey and your bravery, perseverance and courage are a testament to the change-makers you will be as you move forward into the next phase of your life. There isn’t a more capable and well-prepared cohort of leaders for the 21st Century. We are honored to call you alumni of the University of Lethbridge.

Michelle Hogue (Mai’staaki), Chief Marshal, Associate Professor & Coordinator Indigenous Student Success Certificate; Faculty of Arts & Science

You, the University of Lethbridge’s newest alumni, have contributed so much to the intellectual and social vibrancy of the University during your educational journey here. You have also benefited from an enriching ULethbridge student experience developed and nurtured by many caring people across our two campuses. When we welcomed you at New Student Orientation, we committed to standing with you throughout your studies and research, providing support to you to help you achieve your goals. You have counted on us. Today, we salute you at graduation! We are very proud of you and your accomplishments, and we wish you well. Thank you for having chosen the University of Lethbridge as your educational home. Please stay in touch.

Kathleen Massey, Vice-Provost (Students)

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history of convocation In the Middle Ages, the church was responsible for higher education.

Monasteries were the centres of learning and monks were the scholars of society. By the 12th century, secular scholars began forming communities to pursue knowledge and truth, which eventually developed into independent universities in the prominent cathedral cities of Europe, precursors of today’s universities.

As universities grew, scholars wanted to honour students who successfully completed their education as well as welcome them into the select and exclusive group of scholars. The word convocation originally referred

to gatherings of the clergy of Canterbury and York, but in 1577 Oxford University used it to describe the assembly of its graduates. Ever since, students around the world have been admitted to the order of scholars in a convocation ceremony.

Since its first convocation ceremony in 1968, the University of Lethbridge has been proud to recognize the academic achievements of our students, and honour individual achievements in various fields. A convocation ceremony represents a celebratory ‘rite of passage’ for our students — an opportunity to share academic accomplishments with their mentors, fellow graduates and loved ones.

The ceremony begins with the national anthem and reflection. Following that the main features of convocation are a speech to the graduands by the president, a speech by the honorary degree recipient or guest speaker, and the conferral of degrees, diplomas and certificates by the chancellor.

THE UNIVERSITY SYMBOLS The University’s colours are blue and gold, drawing inspiration from the blue sky and bright sun so prominent on the southern Alberta landscape. The University Shield brings focus to the fiery sun with twisted Aztec rays.

The University of Lethbridge Coat of Arms was unveiled during the University’s 45th anniversary celebrations at Fall 2012 Convocation and features the blue shield and the University’s signature sun, along with our motto, Fiat Lux. This is supported by other components such as the eagle feather, Alberta wild rose, pronghorn and miner’s lamp; all signature elements of the University.

Fiat Lux, our motto, is Latin for ‘let there be light’ and refers metaphorically to the illumination that comes from research and learning. At the University, everyone has the ability to shine and we believe it’s our job to help make that happen.

The mace, carried in the academic procession by the chief marshal, was created by artist Corne Martens and given to the University in memory of former senator Virginia Mitchell. Dedicated at the fall convocation ceremony on October 1, 1988, the mace is cast in bronze and represents the institution’s authority to grant degrees, diplomas and certificates. Unique to the University of Lethbridge, one end features three elements: mortarboard, gavel and open book, symbolizing academia, the Board of Governors and the General Faculties Council. The other end features a globe surrounded by pronghorns, representing our mascot and the universality of knowledge.

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ACADEMIC REGALIA The academic dress of the University of Lethbridge is unique to the institution. A black gown and mortarboard are worn by undergraduate and master’s students; the credential earned is represented by colours on the borders and linings of the hoods. The bachelor’s degree, certificate and diploma hoods are black lined with blue, trimmed with a twisted gold and blue cord. Master’s hoods are black lined with blue and have an exterior border of light blue satin trimmed with a twisted gold and blue cord.

A coloured braid on the lining of the hood distinguishes the type of degree.

Students receiving combined degrees wear two braids.

The colours representing the degrees are as follows: Arts: White Science: Golden yellow Arts and Science: White and golden yellow Education: Light blue Fine Arts: Brown Music: Pink Health Sciences: Red and golden yellow Nursing: Red

CHANCELLOR, PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHAIR REGAILIA The regalia of the chancellor, president, board of governors’ chair, and honorary degree recipients also feature blue and gold elements.

Taatsiikiipoyii (Talks in the Middle) Charles Weaselhead served as chancellor of the University of Lethbridge from 2018 to 2022. He was the first Indigenous chancellor at ULethbridge and also in Alberta. In recognition of Chancellor Emeritus Weaselhead’s service and ongoing dedication to education, community and building relationships, three stoles were introduced and incorporated as part of the chancellor, president and vicechancellor, and board chair regalia at the Fall 2022 Convocation ceremony.

The stoles were designed by a past Alumna of the Year, Jamie Medicine Crane (BEd ’05). Designed like a Blackfoot tipi with the cosmos on the top, animal beings in the centre and the earth beings at the bottom, it includes the mountains and puff balls, and the lines representing the water and sky.

The chancellor’s stole contains Chancellor Emeritus Weaselhead’s Blackfoot name.

INDIGENOUS STOLE

Therapeutic Recreation: Green Management: Light brown Doctor of philosophy graduands wear a royal blue gown with blue velvet facings and chevrons outlined in bright gold piping, and a blue beefeater with a gold tassel. The hoods are royal blue, lined with sapphire blue satin and a bright gold chevron. The blue velvet trim is outlined in gold piping.

The stoles worn by the deans of each Faculty or School correspond generally with the colour of the braids on the lining of the undergraduate hoods of that Faculty or School. Convocation marshals wear royal blue stoles, and are selected from among the academic staff to supervise the academic procession and the presentation of graduands to the chancellor.

CORDS OF DISTINCTION Cords of academic distinction are worn by undergraduate students whose outstanding academic achievements merit the designation. Royal blue cords signify distinction and gold cords great distinction. Combined degrees students earning distinction or great distinction for both degrees wear two sets of cords.

It is custom in many Indigenous communities to honour graduates with a special remembrance of their accomplishments as they continue on to various milestones in their lives. To celebrate their achievements, all graduating Indigenous students in attendance are gifted with a convocation stole.

Designed by Iikaisskini Indigenous Services, the stoles are royal blue with white embroidery, featuring four important symbols alongside the University of Lethbridge shield: The Buffalo acknowledges Blackfoot Territory and the importance of this animal to the Blackfoot people and to the great plains.

The Eagle Feather represents our First Nations graduates.

The Infinity Sign represents our Métis graduates.

The Kuliq represents our Inuit graduates.

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PODIUM DESIGN The convocation lecterns feature the university tartan alongside a Pendleton® blanket and eagle feather shield conceptualized by Blackfoot Elder Francis First Charger. A source of warmth and comfort, blankets serve a special role in Indigenous ceremonies. As gifts, blankets allow the recipient to forever wrap themselves in a treasured reminder of heritage, community and tradition.

Seven golden eagle feathers have been arranged in a circle to represent a shield. The number is significant and refers to the seven stars.

The golden eagle is known for its majestic qualities, soaring high above and seeing far and wide with keen eyesight.

CHANCELLOR CHARLES WEASELHEAD’S HEADDRESS Dr. Michael Mahon, Iipisowaahsiiyi (Morning Star), served as ULethbridge’s sixth president and vice-chancellor from 2010 to 2023.

He was honoured to receive a gifted headdress from Chancellor Charles Weaselhead’s, Taatsiikiipoyii (Talks in the Middle), appointment as Treaty 7 Grand Chief. This headdress is displayed in the Hall of Honour and will be situated alongside the chancellor during Convocation ceremonies.

UNIVERSITY TARTAN The University of Lethbridge tartan was a 50th anniversary legacy project unveiled on Founders’ Day Weekend in January 2017. The tartan design is inspired by convocation and the grand accomplishment it signifies. Faculty colours are incorporated in the tartan and the colours come together with the bright sunburst against the dark blue field. A frame of red honours the name given to University Hall, Iniskim (Sacred Buffalo Stone).

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CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION Co-operative Education is a nationally recognized form of workintegrated learning that combines professional experience with academic studies to enrich students’ academic, intellectual, personal and professional development. The program is a partnership between students, the University and employers, combining educational theory, its practical application and real-world employment experience.

Students alternate academic terms of study with paid work terms in a professional workplace.

The Co-operative Education designation indicates at least one year of discipline-related employment experience. It shows employers that ULethbridge graduates are work ready. Graduates who have met the program requirements will receive the Co-operative Education designation on their parchments and display the badge above on their mortarboards.

INCLUSION ALBERTA Inclusion Alberta has been partnering with post-secondary institutions across the province for more than 30 years to include students with developmental disabilities to participate in regular programs of study and campus life. Students audit programs of study to pursue individualized learning goals related to regular course content, complete modified course assignments and write modified exams to demonstrate what they have learned. Students receive a certificate of recognition to acknowledge their hard work, accomplishments and commitment to their learning at the completion of their program.

Named by Blackfoot Elder Bruce Wolf Child, we are Iniskim, Sacred Buffalo Stone, situated on Treaty 7 land in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Territory.

TO OUR STUDENTS,

we make a promise: A promise to do our best, so they can be their best.

A promise to foster exploration, to share ideas and information, to teach but also to learn.

A promise to build the buildings, acquire the technology, cultivate the partnerships, and welcome the people essential to advancing an environment that excites and ignites learning.

A promise to create an environment where professors and students are colleagues and everyone grows together, an environment that recognizes the power of every student’s dream.

And helps that dream come true.

AISSKSINIMA’TSAWA,

kitsiiksisttowatoh’ pinnaan: Nitakayika’kimaahpinnaan, kitaahkanistsi’ta’pohkookaksoyayi.

Kitakanistsiistapakkiokakihpowayi, nita’ka’paisski’pinnaan.

Nita’ka’paisdotsi’pinnaani naapioyiistsi, nita’kao’tsi’pinnaan pissata’piyi, nita’kitsstsimaahkatannaan stohkanaokakiwa.

Niyai ksimstaani ahkitsayi’sohkissi niipaitapiyisini akitakkiisoka’piwa, pookaiksi ki omahksimmiksi akitsi’tomanistohkimayawa, ksimstaani akitanistsiwa. Papao’kani akitsspommohkato’p maahkanistsissi.

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Installation of President and vice-chancellor Dr. Digvir Jayas the 2023 recipient of the Lieutenant

driven researcher and consensus-

Governor’s Award for Excellence in

building administrator.

Public Administration in Manitoba.

Jayas conducts research related

students and Jayas was recognized

to the drying, handling and storing

with the Superior Academic

of grains and oilseeds and digital

Performance Award, the Certificate of

image processing for grading and

Teaching Excellence, the Excellence

processing operations in the agri-food

in Graduate Teaching Award, and the

industry. It’s an expertise he aspired to

Inspirational Professor of the Year

naturally, having grown up on a small

Award while at Manitoba.

farm in India where he learned the values of hard work and serving your

DR.DIGVIR JAYAS

community.

As his career has progressed, his reputation as an influential researcher and leading voice in agrology has

As a youngster, Jayas learned first-

also grown. He has collaborated with

An internationally renowned

hand the issues farmers faced and the

researchers in several countries and

agricultural engineering researcher,

importance of food security in a world

has had a significant impact on the

decorated professor and experienced

with a rapidly growing population —

development of efficient grain storage,

academic leader, Dr. Digvir Jayas

and it guided his academic interests.

handling and drying systems in

assumed his new role as the University

He went to university in Pantnagar,

Canada, China, India, Ukraine and the

of Lethbridge’s seventh President and

a school with an agricultural focus,

United States. He has authored or co-

Vice-Chancellor on July 1, 2023.

and earned an undergraduate

authored over 1,000 technical articles

degree in agricultural engineering.

in scientific journals, conference

He then looked to Canada to further

proceedings, and books dealing with

his education, earning a master’s

issues of storing, drying, handling and

and PhD in agricultural engineering

quality monitoring of grains and foods.

Jayas is an accomplished researcher and former Tier I Canada Research Chair in Stored-Grain Ecosystems. As well as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Jayas was appointed in 2018 as an Officer of the Order of Canada for his advancements in agricultural practices worldwide, and his promotion of academic and scientific research in Canada. He is

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His approach has resonated with

at the University of Manitoba and the University of Saskatchewan, respectively. Eventually, he settled into his first teaching role back at U of M. That began a steady ascension as a student-focused professor, results-

Jayas comes to ULethbridge from the University of Manitoba where he most recently was vice-president (research and international) for the previous 13-plus years.

INSTALLATION CEREMONY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DR. DIGVIR JAYAS AS THE 7TH PRESIDENT & VICE-CHANCELLOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023 AT 2:30 P.M. Presiding Over the Ceremony Terry Whitehead, Chancellor Conducting the Ceremony Sheila McManus, Platform Marshal Musical Prelude The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny The Procession At the commencement of the procession, those assembled are asked to stand, as they are able, until invited to take their seats.

Led by Michelle Hogue, Chief Marshal Piper: Tom Wilson Marshalls: Olu Awosoga, Jan Newberry, Craig Coburn, Richelle Marynowski Processional Music The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny Declaration Terry Whitehead, Chancellor National Anthem Led by Franz Faeldo, Faculty of Fine Arts O Canada by Calixa Lavallée

Musical Selection The University of Lethbridge Singers Conducted by Dr. Janet Youngdahl Accompanied by Issac Risling and Dr. Bradley Parker Joy by Hans Bridger Heruth Introduction of President-Elect Dr. Digvir Jayas Presented by Dean Gallimore, Chair of the Board of Governors OKI Song The University of Lethbridge Singers Conducted by Dr. Janet Youngdahl Oki by Andrew Balfour Welcome General Faculties Council and Dean’s Council Graduate Student’s Association and ULGSA Student’s Union University of Lethbridge Retired Academic Staff Association University of Lethbridge Faculty Association Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Administrative Professional Officers Exempt Support Staff Post-Doctoral Fellows Association Presidential Installation

Reflection Jemma Todoschuk, School of Graduate Studies

Headdress Transfer Ceremony Francis First Charger, Elder in Residence

Honour Song & Welcome Composed and gifted to the University of Lethbridge by Leroy Little Bear, in honour of its Blackfoot name, ‘Iniskim’.

The name ‘Iniskim’ was gifted to the University by Kainai elder, Bruce Wolf Child.

Leroy Little Bear, Vice-Provost of Iniskim Relations, Distinguished Niitsitapi Scholar, 2004 Honorary Degree Recipient, Professor Emeritus, and 2003 Alumnus of the Year & Alex Shade

Presidential Address Dr. Digvir Jayas, President & Vice-Chancellor

Greetings The Government of Canada The Government of Alberta The City of Lethbridge The Board of Governors The Senate University of Lethbridge Alumni Association

Dismissal Terry Whitehead, Chancellor Recession Those assembled are asked to stand, as they are able, for the recession until the chief marshal bearing the mace, followed by the platform party, have departed.

Recessional Music The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

Greetings on behalf of Universities Greetings on behalf of Colleges

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CONVOCATION CEREMONY FOR THE CONFERRAL OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 AT 10 A.M.

Presiding Over the Ceremony Terry Whitehead, Chancellor Conducting the Ceremony Sheila McManus, Platform Marshal Musical Prelude The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny The Procession At the commencement of the procession, those assembled are asked to stand, as they are able, until invited to take their seats.

Led by Michelle Hogue, Chief Marshal Piper: Tom Wilson Marshalls: Richelle Marynowski, Olu Awosoga, Craig Coburn, Rumi Graham, Wayne Lippa, Wendy Osborn Processional Music The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny Declaration Terry Whitehead, Chancellor National Anthem Led by Miranda Juergensen, Faculty of Fine Arts O Canada by Calixa Lavallée Reflection William Medlicott, Faculty of Health Sciences Honour Song Composed and gifted to the University of Lethbridge by Leroy Little Bear, in honour of its Blackfoot name, ‘Iniskim’.

The name ‘Iniskim’ was gifted to the University by Kainai elder, Bruce Wolf Child.

Leroy Little Bear, Vice-Provost of Iniskim Relations, Distinguished Niitsitapi Scholar, 2004 Honorary Degree Recipient, Professor Emeritus, and 2003 Alumnus of the Year & Alex Shade Welcome and Report to Convocation This traditional address celebrates the value of education and the combined accomplishments of our graduands and the University community.

Dr. Digvir Jayas, President & Vice Chancellor

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Conferral of Honorary Degree Awarded by the Senate to individuals who cultivate human values and seek to foster intellectual growth, social development, aesthetic sensitivity, personal ethics, and the dimensions of a scholar’s personality.

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor Christina Fox (Iitsisaanoowa), Doctor of Laws, honoris causa Introduced by Katie Rabbit Young Pine (Tsikinaakii), Senate Member Address to the Graduands Christina Fox, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa Musical Selection The University of Lethbridge Singers Conducted by Dr. Janet Youngdahl Accompanied by Issac Risling and Dr. Bradley Parker Joy by Hans Bridger Heruth Conferral of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates Terry Whitehead, Chancellor School of Graduate Studies Doctor of Philosophy Master of Arts Master of Science Master of Counselling Master of Education Master of Fine Arts Master of Music Master of Nursing Master of Health Services Management Master of Science (Management) Graduate Certificates Graduate Diplomas Faculty of Arts & Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts & Science Bachelor of Science Certificate in Arts and Science Dhillon School of Business Bachelor of Management Certificate of Management Professional Diploma in Accounting Combined Certificate: Combined Post-Bachelor Certificates in Accounting

Faculty of Education Diploma in Education Bachelor of Education Faculty of Fine Arts Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts – Art Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dramatic Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts – Multidisciplinary Bachelor of Fine Arts – Indigenous Art Bachelor of Fine Arts – New Media Bachelor of Music Faculty of Health Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Combined Degrees Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Fine Arts – New Media and Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Fine Arts – New Media and Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Health Sciences and Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Management and Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Fine Arts – Art and Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dramatic Arts and Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Fine Arts – New Media and Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education

Distinguished Alumni Award Dr. Rita L. Irwin, (BEd ‘77, Diploma in Education ‘84) Presented by Deirdre McKenna, President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association Alumni Welcome Deirdre McKenna, President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association Announcements Sheila McManus, Platform Marshal Dismissal Terry Whitehead, Chancellor Recession Those assembled are asked to stand, as they are able, for the recession until the chief marshal bearing the mace, followed by the platform party and the graduates, have departed.

Recessional Music The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

Graduate Mentorship Award Dr. Gülden Özcan Presented by Dr. Dena McMartin, Vice-President (Research)

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RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Celeste Charmaine Barnes Earth, Space, and Physical Science Thesis: Innovations in headwater snow monitoring in the southern Canadian Rockies Ulises Charles Rodriguez Population Studies in Health Thesis: Immigrants’ Exposure to Natural Environments in Canada, Associations with Integration, Settlement Satisfaction, Physical Activity, and Wellbeing Viktoriia Cherkasova Biomolecular Science Thesis: The potential molecular mechanisms of various treatment combinations between cisplatin, cannabidiol, cannabis extracts, and intermittent serum starvation on colorectal cancer cell lines Aubrey Marissa Demchuk Neuroscience Thesis: Context versus content: contributions of the hippocampus and cortical organization to spatiotemporal memory Mitja Fridman Theoretical and Computational Science Thesis: Quantum gravity phenomenology: from atoms to the cosmos Madeleine Christine Garibaldi Earth, Space, and Physical Science Thesis: Understanding the spatial and temporal heterogeneity of permafrost at a range of scales across the western Canadian Arctic and Subarctic Fowzia Gulshana Rashid Lopa Cultural, Social and Political Thought Thesis: Non-profit organizations and climate change knowledge management in international development: a study of the hi-aware project Behroo Mirza Agha Neuroscience Thesis: Behavioural Influences on Stability of Points with Ontogenetic Stimulation of Motor Cortices Tyler James Mrozowich Biomolecular Science Thesis: Biophysical characterization of non-coding regions of viral RNAs Luc Arden Hamilton Roberts Biomolecular Science Thesis: Investigating prokaryotic translation, elongation, and initiation

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Lucas Evan Saville Biomolecular Science Thesis: Role of non-coding RNAs in amyloid beta neuropathology and Alzheimer’s disease Migueltzinta Cah Mai Solis Cultural, Social and Political Thought Thesis: Western attraction: theming the postcolonial dark ride Sani E Zehra Zaidi Biomolecular Science Thesis: Comparative genomics of enterococci and carbapenem resistant bacteria across a one health continuum

MASTER OF ARTS Janine Rae Jackson Thesis: Cultural Trauma and Loss in a Bush Cree Community Awarded Posthumously Christina Masha Milinusic Thesis: Tuning into the Audible: An Arts-Based Investigation into Human Connections with Acoustic Environments Allison Kate Moncrieff Thesis: Settler colonialism, race & space: articulating the criteria and disparities of municipal in(ex)clusion in Lethbridge, Alberta Ellen Rose Pacheco Thesis: Exploration of Proyecto Arqueológico Chihuahua (PAC): a zooarchaeological approach to the ontological turn Hadiseh Safai Honarvari Thesis: Relationship between speech articulation, fine motor control and handedness in adults Zakry Bryan Walsh Thesis: Understanding sport adherence in masters athletes: a grounded theory

MASTER OF SCIENCE Adebayo Olumuyiwa Adeosun Thesis: Exploring the Stressors and Coping Experiences of Healthcare Workers in LongTerm Care Homes during Covid-19 Crisis within Southern Alberta Jesse Garth Aspinall Thesis: Assessing the state of initial post-fire vegetation regeneration following a severe montane wildland fire

Maimoona Bashir Thesis: Warehouse escape: an interactive game to teach search and sort algorithms Solaleh Bolvardizadeh Thesis: On the quality of the ABC-solutions Seth Yuma Campbell Thesis: Examining the effects of deep brain stimulation and targeted memory reactivation on rodent motor learning Ritwik Das Thesis: Evaluating the role of memory in a rodent model of epilepsy Narjes Delpisheh Thesis: Improving faithfulness in abstractive text summarization with EDUs using BART Chloe Elizabeth Devoy Thesis: Multigenerational effects of the novel brominated flame retardant 1,2,5,6tetrabromocyclooctane on reproductive performance in Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes) Samantha Lynn Drescher Thesis: Small molecule activation by iridium complexes supported by a monoanionic NNNpincer ligand Priyanka Dutt Thesis: The Lansing effect in Lemna turionifera (Lemnoideae) and potential contributing factors Amanda Rae Ervin Thesis: Measuring Health Quality of Life, Wellbeing, and Social and Personal Relationship Outcomes through Participation in Adapted Recreation Hamed Farahmand Thesis: Analysis of the diversity of foliar pathogenic fungi in cannabis sativa and use of copper sulphate to control pathogen infection Kaegan Joseph Finn Thesis: The use of species distribution models to inform amphibian conservation in Western Canada Nolan Brian Gooding Thesis: What’s the harm? Predicting the risk of future gambling problems Lambert Charles Heatlie Thesis: Heterosexual men’s pupillary responses and visual attention to gynandromorphic stimuli Samantha Yeing-Sih Huang Thesis: Characterizing structural variation in the notes of Adelaide’s warbler (Setophaga adelaidae) songs Saeid Jafaripour Thesis: Robust maximum covering location problem (RMCLP)

RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

Carley Breanne Jewell Thesis: Social support and return to sport in concussed university athletes Samantha Wynn Krause Thesis: The function of vocal duets in a New World warbler Thilini Thakshila Maddegamgoda Lekamlage Thesis: Landscape genetics of two declining North American aerial insectivores Jamie Nichole Petersson Thesis: Exploring metabolic and functional changes in stroke patients: insights from a urinary and blood-derived metabolomic study Teddi Alice Reynolds Thesis: Ancestral prenatal stress in f3 and f4 rats: the match/mismatch hypothesis Aaron Leslie Veale Thesis: Population genetics and historical introgression of a North American passerine within the genus Sialia

MASTER OF EDUCATION Nathalie Tchouamo Atangana Capstone Lauren Grace-Anne Connellan Capstone Graham Edwin Cox Capstone Aaron Thomas Devine Capstone Andrea Likay Fong Counselling Psychology Thesis: Female Gamers’ Perceptions of Their Mental Health influenced by the Online Gaming Space Keith William Harrison Capstone Alissa Leann Henriet Capstone

Karissa Lacey Horne Counselling Psychology Thesis: Exploring Canadian undergraduate students’ mental health literacy and its influence on psychological distress and helpseeking behaviour Sandi Darlene Hughes Thesis: Perspective on Instructional Leadership Throughout a Pandemic Chais Guess May Juhar Capstone Jefferson Le Capstone Taylor Bobby Quinn Little Mustache Capstone Joseph Christopher Lutz Capstone Rajiv Kumar Mathur Capstone Jaemie Marie Joan McCluskey Capstone Jill Anne Northcott Counselling Psychology Capstone Dorcas Amofah-Afriyie Obeng Capstone Taryn Nicole Rodzinyak Capstone Kathleen Margaret Symons Thesis: Navigating masculinities: Exploring the lived experiences of adolescent Albertan boys Michael Harmon Szendrei Counselling Psychology Capstone Chelsea Lynn Wilson Project: Supporting teachers in fostering collaborative learning amongst adolescents Jason Bruce Wutzke Capstone

MASTER OF FINE ARTS David Allan Knight Thesis: Attic Foot and Elbow to Tip of Middle Finger

So Eun Moon Thesis: Strange World. Immersive Experience Through Interaction and Projection Mapping

Karli Aaron Necula Emily Elizabeth Thomson Joyce Elizabeth Vayalumkal Maira Nisarali Virani

MASTER OF MUSIC

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MANAGEMENT)

Tareq Abu Rahma Thesis: Whisper: A Nature-Centered Generative Music Performance Austin Ryan Culler Thesis: Improvising Early NineteenthCentury Guitar Music: The Application Of Partimento Rules With Realizations Informed By The Music Of Mauro Giuliani And Fernando Sor

MASTER OF NURSING Kendall Marie Clarke Renee Bertha Florence DeCosse Project: QR Code Linked Videos to Enhance Competencies in Rural Nursing Jacey Ann Dyck Kathleen Iona Jean Grindrod-Millar Project: Spiritual Distress: An Introduction Kajal Kaur Parmar Project: The Effects Associated with Seclusion Room Use Jeanine Margaret Mary Sklarenko Project: Educational In-Service on Providing Evidence Based Care for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

MASTER OF HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT Muhammad Shahrukh Ali Khan Brianna-Marie Rosales Lee Jessica Hayley Lukacs Sabahat Nazim

Khairul Kabir Sumon Thesis: Earnings Announcement and Information Spillover: Evidence from Cross-Listing

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Ruina Bao Kyla Dawn Delorey Hicham Dioury Sara Elizabeth Dutton Mohamad Harb Naomi Tan-May Ie Selena Anne Johnson Nickson Kipchirchir Kipkeu Colin Darren Lloyd Abdullah Mouslli Alyssa Bharati Persaud Silas Kiptoo Rotich Diana Maria Wilches Correal

BACHELOR OF ARTS Eniola Rukayat Akinremi With Distinction Ahmed Isam Al-Rikabi Hannah Emily Bjork-Andison William Anthony Blake Alexis Madelyn Bradley Alexa Janel Brockhoff Liam Travis Campbell With Great Distinction Olivia Dawn Charles Myla Assunta Jano Demers With Great Distinction Zainab Ololade Elegbede Mikayla Kimiko Fujimoto Jillanna Gayle Hammond Kathryn Skye Harding With Distinction Markie Danielle Klafki 13

RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

Kelli Lee Klein Anna-Maria Lancaster Brittney Corrin Laplante Sasha Nicole McConnell With Great Distinction Shabana Omerzai Drayton William Wayne Pratt Jasmine Marie Rodak With Distinction Brett Randal Schlossberger Christine Roberta Scout-Bastien Erin Leann De-Dra Seufert Schyler Reghan Tams

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Jessica Marie Potack With Distinction Coleman Patrick Secretan With Great Distinction Gurdeep Singh Co-operative Education Stephanie Veronika Smith-Jones Co-operative Education Anthony James Ronald Tossell With Distinction Jody Marie Kathleen Villemaire With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT

Ali Amusat Kailyn Anne Baum Taya Catherine Brading With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Jessica Lauren Clyne With Distinction Stephanie Lauren De Jager Alexandra Mary Sarah De Jonge Mark Alexander Federkeil With Great Distinction Chase Russell Fussell Brooke Chelsea Groenenboom Co-operative Education Kallee Mai Hausauer Michelle Francesca Karbashewski With Great Distinction Musaddique Khondoker Mohammad Co-operative Education Ellen Chepkemoi Kirui Mark Jordan Lea With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Brent Tyler Maljaars Stamatia Michailidou-Koupan Innocent Nicimpaye Co-operative Education Sienna Peiyan Ng Pang With Distinction Ryan Otis Pederson Co-operative Education

Olamide Precious Abels Guji Girja Adula Daniel Colin Austin Joan Mae Amora Barredo Marissa Cathryn Black Co-operative Education Shane Jorge Burdett Ian Mackintosh Burgess Matthew Joseph Charanduk With Distinction Kejul Bharatkumar Chaudhari Jasleen Chawla Renee Sydney Clarke Narinder Kaur Daniel Philip Deng Ara Deng Kelsey Morgan Gubbins With Distinction Co-operative Education Mandy Lee Hemy With Great Distinction Andrea Venegas Hingada Kwade Dalton Horvath With Distinction Anthony Michael Hyde With Distinction Quintin John Ingratta With Distinction Colton Andrew Timothy Jackson Jake Richard Jessup With Distinction Eric William Joiner With Distinction Pardeep Kaur

Rajdeep Kaur Sarbjeet Kaur Jared Thomas Koentges Lucas Gerald Liam Leclair Jeongmi Lee Tim Jin Tian Li With Distinction Labeeba Hoor-Ul Ann Mahmood Brett John McGregor Nadish Cody Russell William Pearson Sheila Chepchirchir Ptallah Kaitlin Ann Quickel With Great Distinction Co-operative Education Fatma Sameh Salama Cody Trevor Scott Co-operative Education Rushabh Bhadresh Shah Hao Shang Tiffany Situ With Great Distinction Steven Winter Stang With Distinction Alisha Lynn Stevenson With Distinction Haotai Sun Kessolyn Louise Taylor With Great Distinction Ryan Matthew Tomchuk Anthony Van Schothorst Christa Lee Walchuk Yue Yu

POST-BACHELOR CERTIFICATE Clemon Alex Amit Arvindbhai Oza

COMBINED POST-BACHELOR CERTIFICATES IN ACCOUNTING Curtis Ho-Wah Mak

MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Larissa Fiona Radhika Mankee

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Dawson Fredrick Strate

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS NEW MEDIA Taylor Marie Desousa Sookyo Kim Jacques Pineda Transfiguracion

BACHELOR OF MUSIC Daniel Leo Beeson-Bergeron Brianne Elizabeth Nielsen

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES Hibah-Allah Ghazi Tricia Elizabeth Maria Gherbaz With Distinction Stephanie Jean Lowrie Taylor Paige Neufeld Danika Corpuz Perez Ana Mercedes Rodriguez Melendez With Distinction Pavanpreet Kaur Sandhu Sophie Emmeline Lisa Schmidtke Breanne Dorothy Schuh With Distinction Louise Charlotte Veenstra

BACHELOR OF NURSING Emuobosan Adeline Adekanmbi With Great Distinction Temilolu Adesola Adesanya With Great Distinction Oreoluwa Ifeoluwa Akanbi With Great Distinction Margaret Temidayo Ayoola With Distinction

RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

Abayomi Agboola Boluwade With Great Distinction Kimberlie Faith Crowe With Distinction Samantha Michelle Cyr With Distinction April Lillian Davis With Great Distinction Ingrid De Miranda Esteves With Distinction Kyle Colleen Mary Easton With Distinction Claire Louise Fioretti With Distinction Emily Joyce Marie Freeman With Great Distinction Leah Dawn Gates With Great Distinction Julie Olivia Hodgkinson With Distinction Tessa Anne Holmes With Distinction Eronmonse Louis Ikoghode With Distinction Catherine Kristen Jorstead With Distinction Jon Tse Chiang Kao With Distinction Patra Lui-Ikoghode With Distinction William Shaun Medlicott With Great Distinction Kayleigh Grier Nielson With Distinction Patricia Alewo Odoma With Great Distinction Sola Ogedengbe With Distinction Arianna Emmeline Caletti Ormrod With Great Distinction Tanner Myrle Rodgers With Great Distinction Oluwademilade Nafisat Saliu With Distinction Trevor Brian Sandum With Distinction Danielle Peta-Gay Sloley With Distinction Ally Clair Smyth With Distinction

Jillian Lee Thomas With Great Distinction Megan Thurlow With Great Distinction Cara Lynn Vanderham With Great Distinction Zoe Marie Wright With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Simarpreet Buttar

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Dana Margelie Florendo Luna Rodney Lwandle Sibanda

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Dallas Jackie Neudorf BHSc - With Great Distinction BMgt - With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Paige Elizabeth Belisle Rachael Katherine Erasmus BEd - With Distinction Toshi Apijas Esquivel BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Amara Marie Hellman BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Awarded Aegrotat Meagan Lynn Lahoda BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

Andrea Marsh BEd - With Great Distinction Willow Isabel McDonald BEd - With Great Distinction Isabella May Perizzolo Jared Aaron John Sandham BEd - With Distinction Kailyn Rose-Marie Smalley BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Scarlett Tran BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Megan Kathleen Young BEd - With Distinction

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Madison Elizabeth Demers BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Mikaela Elizabeth Konynenbelt BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Noah Glenn Hedderick Co-operative Education

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DRAMATIC ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Amber Lynn LaFournie Thom BFA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction

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HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

THE HONORABLE IITSISAANOOWA DOCTOR OF LAWS, honoris causa grandparent. Fox shares her

who have offered outstanding

knowledge of the Blackfoot way

or long service, accepted

of life and teachings, thereby

demanding challenges, set new

tending to the spirit, soul and

standards, contributed to the

heart of those in her care.

Catholic atmosphere in schools,

She offers Blackfoot language

demonstrated involvement and

classes, drumming, beading,

leadership in community or parish

teepee teachings, information

organizations and reflected the

on the importance of land

division’s mission statement in

acknowledgements, serves as an

their actions.

Elder in Residence for kindergarten students and is a spiritual guide for staff. Fox is instrumental in planning celebrations, such as Iitsisaanoowa (Vision Beyond), Elder

school powwows, that promote

Christina Fox has worked for the

history and traditions and generate

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division

an awareness of and appreciation

for over 20 years. During that

for Indigenous culture, heritage

time, she has shared her Blackfoot

and language.

knowledge and traditions with students and staff at many of the division’s schools. In her role as First Nations Liaison Support Worker, Fox has dedicated herself to ensuring today’s Indigenous students never experience the same kind of environment she did as a residential school student. She treats each child with dignity and respect.

Her presence in the schools provides support and care to everyone, whether a child, a staff member, a parent or a

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Each summer, Fox travels to Lac Ste. Anne, a sacred place of healing for Indigenous people. This annual pilgrimage allows her to embrace healing and her faith as a child who experienced residential schools.

While the wounds of the past won’t be forgotten, her strong faith and advocacy for youth and their families

Her hours of service often extend

give her hope in the ongoing path of

beyond the school day. She will

reconciliation.

visit families in their homes in the evenings and on weekends to gently guide them, pray with them, and show they are cared for outside the school day. Fox also provides music ministry for Mass and serves St. Martha’s parish as a Eucharistic Minister.

In 2016, Fox received the school division’s Share the Mission award. This award honours those

Fox recently published a book titled My Suitcase: Nii Sookayis. The book begins with her first memory of residential school and is a story about triumph, celebration and sharing one’s gifts.

2023 GRADUATE MENTORSHIP AWARD

DR. GÜLDEN ÖZCAN Awarded posthumously Özcan distinguished herself through

take ownership of their graduate

her work, including involvement in

education. Graduate students,

radical theatre, with the Scholars

she believed, should not only

at Risk program and in critical

think about what they want to get

police studies. She also worked

from their programs but should

at challenging and disrupting

be heard when they express their

systemic and social injustice issues

vision for their graduate education.

on campus and was the first ever

Accordingly, Özcan taught students

recipient of the SNAC+ (Support

to advocate for themselves and to

Network for Academics of Colour

believe in their ideas.

Plus) Excellence in Equity Award.

Students with the good fortune of having had Dr. Gülden Özcan as an instructor learned very quickly how devoted she was to ensuring their academic success. An unwavering leader who inspired and motivated learners to be creative thinkers and global citizens, Özcan was especially impactful as a mentor to graduate students.

Her greatest strength was engaging

in a disciplined exploration of their

the minds of her students, and

chosen topic and to approach their

should any express an interest in

subject matter from various angles.

graduate studies, she was quick

This holistic methodology promoted

to take an interest in nurturing

critical analysis and further

that desire. Özcan was known for

equipped students with career

acting as supervisor to students

development skills.

before they had even gained admittance to the graduate program, so committed was she to supporting their interests.

Whether she eventually agreed to supervise a student or help find

Originally from Turkey, Özcan

them a supervisor more aligned

completed a BA at Baskent

with their specific interests, she

University in Ankara and an MA

was a supportive presence in the

and PhD at Carleton University. She

important initial stages of their

joined the University of Lethbridge

graduate school journey.

in 2018 as an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology. During her short time as a faculty member,

She encouraged students to engage

Özcan’s dedication to her craft, and especially her students, was no more apparent than when she became ill. Her first concern was for her students’ ongoing supervision, and beyond helping students find new supervisors, she continued to be a positive, committed and supportive presence in their programs as long as she was able.

As a mentor and supervisor, she encouraged her students to

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

DR. RITA L. IRWIN (BED ’77, DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION ’84) a desire to improve education for

before being named a Distinguished

all learners through artistic and

University Scholar in 2017.

creative avenues, leading her to the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Education in 1973. Following her time at ULethbridge, Irwin began her teaching career with the Lethbridge School Division, where she started as an art and drama specialist for elementary students.

She soon became a district-wide visual arts consultant and arts and music specialist. Irwin continued her own education while teaching, first completing a Master of Education at Throughout her career, well-known

the University of Victoria and then

artist and renowned researcher,

pursuing a doctoral program in art

Dr. Rita L. Irwin, has maintained

education at the University of British

a deep commitment to the arts,

Columbia (UBC).

curriculum studies and education.

A teacher of teachers, Irwin is known for her communityoriented, participatory teaching style. Her belief in the importance of pedagogy and mentorship has fuelled her reputation as a respected national and international educational leader.

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After a few years as an assistant professor at Lakehead University in Ontario, Irwin returned to UBC in 1992 where she has remained firmly rooted as an integral part of the Faculty of Education ever since.

While impacting the education of countless students as a respected professor, Irwin has also served in

With roots in rural southern

administrative roles that include

Alberta, Irwin’s interest in the

heading UBC’s Department of

arts stems from a shared love

Curriculum Studies (1999-2005)

of creative exploration with her

and serving as the Associate Dean

mother. From that interest came

of Teacher Education (2005-2015)

At the heart of her work, Irwin explores a range of questions and topics through photography, painting, poetry and prose. Her work has been published prolifically, and she has secured millions of dollars in research funding, including numerous Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) grants. Irwin’s research interests have spanned in-service art education, teacher education, socio-cultural issues and curriculum practices. She is perhaps best known for her work in the development of a/r/tography, or inquiring through the process of art making, as a research methodology.

Even with such a wide-ranging impact, Irwin has always remained connected to southern Alberta, establishing an endowment to ULethbridge early in her career for the long-standing Rita L. Irwin Scholarship for Arts Education, generously giving back to the program that began her own career path.

YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD

DR. AMY C. MACK (BA ’13, MA ’16)

Mack’s master’s studies focused on

to public engagement around

studying male-dominated online

these contentious issues and was

video game communities. This

recently involved with CIVIX, a non-

research occurred at the time of

partisan national charity building

Gamergate, an online harassment

the capacity and commitment of

campaign targeting women in the

young Canadians to participate in

video game industry. She remained

democracy. She also works with

resolute in addressing gender issues

schools on developing curricular

in the face of trolling and aggression

materials that can interrupt the

and developed a broader interest in

radicalization of young people.

how social media and other digital technologies impact social and political landscapes.

As a student and researcher, Dr. Amy C. Mack has demonstrated a commitment to equity, the work of reconciliation and the promotion of democracy, as well as the mentorship of young people.

communities to have more resources to address radicalization.

project manager on the Raising

In response, Mack, along with an

Spirit project, a collaboration with

international group of early-career

the Opokaa’sin Early Intervention

scholars, founded the Canadian

Society, a non-profit dedicated to

Institute of Far-Right Studies (CIFR),

Indigenous children and families in

a think tank dedicated to the critical

southern Alberta. She helped build

study of the far right in Canada.

a digital storytelling library with a team of Indigenous and settler high

University of Lethbridge, showcasing

school and undergraduate students

her skills as an excellent citizen-

and built strong relationships with

scholar, skilled researcher, analyst

local communities in the process.

and collaborator, and stellar student.

Her long-lasting ties to Blackfoot

She established an early record of

Elders and community members

funding and academic publication

exemplify what it means to work

and undauntedly explored polarizing

toward reconciliation.

she organized events and fundraisers to bring attention to local and global human rights issues.

border, she saw a need for rural

Mack was the lead researcher and

anthropology student at the

Amnesty International Lethbridge,

Ottawa and at the Alberta-Montana

After completing her master’s,

Mack excelled as an undergraduate

topics. As a board member for

Following the 2022 protests in

Mack has been funded for two years as a post-doctoral fellow at the Center for Research on Extremism in Oslo, Norway following the completion of her post-doctoral work at UAlberta. Originally from Claresholm, her academic and professional work has taken her across Canada and Europe where

Mack’s doctoral research at the

she speaks to government, industry

University of Alberta focused

professionals and academics.

on the rise of online hate and extremism. She’s committed

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2023 ALUMNI HONOUR SOCIETY RECIPIENTS

DR. JENNIFER GEDDES-MCALISTER (BSC ’05, MSC ’07) Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister’s passion for science shines through in her leading-edge research of fungal diseases and her commitment to mentorship. After receiving her bachelor’s and master’s in biological sciences at the University of Lethbridge, she earned a PhD in microbiology and immunology at the University of British Columbia.

She then joined the University of Guelph as professor of molecular and cellular biology and Canada Research Chair.

In a short period, her research group has published more than 65 papers and supported successful funding applications totalling more than $8.7 million.

In her role as a leader and mentor, Geddes-McAlister has promoted equity, diversity and inclusion as President of the Canadian National Proteomics Network, as well as founder of Moms in Proteomics, an initiative in support of mothers and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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ANDREW MALCOLM (BA ’11)

DR. DEREK WALDNER (BSC ’13)

RAYMOND WANUCH (BMGT ’89)

Andrew Malcolm is helping shape the cityscape as well as future generations of University of Lethbridge students. Urban and regional studies served as a springboard for work in Taber and Lethbridge, where he’s put an indelible stamp on those communities through planning, design and community development where his work in revitalization and redevelopment resulted in major projects like Festival Square and the reconstruction of 3 Avenue South. Now the General Manager, Community and Social Development with the City of Lethbridge, he is dedicated to working collaboratively in the advancement of solutions to ensure all individuals, families and communities have opportunities for healthy development leading to social wellbeing and safety. Along with mentoring many young planners, Malcolm seeks out opportunities for applied studies for ULethbridge students with the City of Lethbridge. A former player and assistant coach with the Pronghorn men’s soccer team, he serves as director of its alumni association.

Dr. Derek Waldner, who first starred on the basketball court for the University of Lethbridge, has gone on to earn numerous accolades in the field of medicine. He completed an undergraduate honours degree in biochemistry while earning team, conference and all-Canadian awards with the Pronghorns men’s basketball team. Waldner went on to graduate with a combined PhD/MD degree through the Leaders in Medicine program at the University of Calgary and was accepted for subspecialist surgical training in opthalmology, a discipline that sees less than 50 surgeons trained in Alberta each decade. He has presented his research internationally, has more than a dozen peer-reviewed publications and ongoing clinical research interests focusing on glaucoma and training tools for opthalmologists. Waldner has also mentored countless undergraduate and graduate students within the scientific community.

Raymond Wanuch, of the Ermineskin Cree Nation south of Edmonton, is at the forefront of Indigenous economic development in Alberta. Raised on the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement near High Level, Wanuch graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Management in 1989. Today, he is the executive director of the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) where he works to build bridges between Indigenous and mainstream economies. His notable work includes establishing a scholarship fund for Indigenous students and helping develop the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI).

CEDI pairs an Indigenous community with a neighbouring municipality to build a mutually beneficial economic development plan or project.

The program, in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, has had incredible results in Alberta and across Canada.

Congratulations and welcome to the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association!

Convocation marks one of life’s most important accomplishments.

It’s a time to celebrate, but also to say thank you to the family, friends and members of the university community who supported you.

Today, you join our alumni community of nearly 55,000 engaged thinkers, critical problem

solvers and greatly impassioned leaders who are making a difference around the world. As you look forward to making a difference in your community, stay in touch!

Share your stories and your accomplishments so that you can inspire other alumni and students.

And watch our ULethbridge social media channels to get inspired by

your fellow alumni — and to build networks of change makers. We are stronger together.

Once again, congratulations and enjoy this momentous day!

Deirdre McKenna (BA ’94) President, University of Lethbridge Alumni Association

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REFLECTION Let us begin this celebration of our academic achievements, The culmination of years of hard work, By considering how we have achieved success, And how we shall build on it in the future.

Let us acknowledge those who built This community of scholarship, Which has broadened our understanding and our horizons.

Let us thank our faculty, staff, families, friends, fellow students, And all who made this community of learning possible — They have taught us so much.

Let us remember that our educational journeys Which led to our degrees, diplomas and certificates, Are valuable in themselves, not just means to other ends.

Let us use all we have learned To challenge the world through the eyes of educated citizens, And make it a better place for others who follow.

Let our motto, Fiat Lux, let there be light, Remind us of the responsibility we accept to ensure that we will Make a difference and build a better society.

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