Spring 2023 Convocation Program

SPRING

JUNE 1 & 2, 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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O U R P R O M I S E 7 INSTALLATION OF THE CHANCELLOR

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CEREMONY ONE THURSDAY, JUNE 1 | 9:30 A.M.

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CEREMONY TWO T H U R S D A Y , J U N E 1 | 2 : 3 0 P . M .

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CEREMONY THREE F R I D A Y , J U N E 2 | 9 : 3 0 A . M .

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CEREMONY FOUR FRIDAY, JUNE 2 | 2:30 P.M.

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A W A R D R E C I P I E N T S

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A L U M N I A S S O C I A T I O N

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Today, we celebrate your years of hard work completed, deep knowledge acquired and great promise that your future holds. I hope you will reflect on your experience with fond memories, remembering that you are, and always will be, part of the ULethbridge legacy.

Michael Mahon (Iipisowaahsiiyi), President and Vice-Chancellor 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 (BA ‘94), Chancellor

Student Affairs has been a beacon during your ULethbridge education journey, championing you every step of the way. We welcomed you at New Student Orientation and stood by you throughout your studies, providing career-building Work-Integrated Learning opportunities that are reflected on your MyExperience Transcript, health and mental health counselling services, financial aid and scholarships, accommodated learning support, coaching from the learning strategists and tutors, registration and many other services. You have counted on us to help you achieve your goals. Today, we salute you at graduation! We are very proud of you and your accomplishments, and we wish you well.

Kathleen Massey, Vice Provost (Students)

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

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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 (BMgt ‘84), Board of Governors’ Chair

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 endeavours.

Maleeka Thomas, ULSU President

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 endeavors! And, most importantly, never settle for crappy coffee.

JT and the staff at the Campus Coffee Company

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 honoured 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 an unprecedented and challenging set of circumstances — during a global pandemic. You have shown flexibility, creativity, resilience, and maturity in completing your academic journey. 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. 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. I can’t think of a more capable and well-prepared cohort of leaders for the 21st century. We are honoured to call you alumni of the University of Lethbridge.

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 minds 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 (BA ‘06), Jodie Flamand-Tailfeathers (BA ‘14), Royal Adkin (BMgt ‘18), and Santanita Oka (BHSc ‘16), Iikaisskini Indigenous Services

Michelle Hogue (Mai’staaki) (MEd ‘04), Chief Marshal, Associate Professor and Coordinator Indigenous Student Success Cohort, Faculty of Arts and Science

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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 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.

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 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.

CORDS OF DISTINCTION

The Infinity Sign represents our Métis graduates.

The Kuliq represents our Inuit graduates.

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.

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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), has 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 will be 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 Chancellor Terry Whitehead Early in his ULethbridge academic

the Arts Club Theatre Company in

career, new interests and perspectives

Vancouver, where he now resides.

were sparked in one of his liberal arts

In 2013, he co-founded Alexander

elective courses and the linear vision

Whitehead Executive Search.

he once had of his educational future suddenly broadened. English classes, political science, theatre, economics, among others, ignited his curiosity in everything the University had to offer.

TERRY WHITEHEAD Raised in Lethbridge, Terry Whitehead’s route to the University of Lethbridge was as he expected. He graduated from Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, enrolled in business studies at Lethbridge College and played two seasons with the Kodiaks men’s basketball team. He earned a business

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A proud alumnus, Whitehead has long been one of the University’s greatest advocates and his support is tangible in the ways he has affected the lives of students through the many awards

Whitehead immersed himself in the

and prizes he has created over the

campus experience, acting in fine arts

years, including the Bridge Prize

dramatic productions and attending

(Canada’s only national short story

Pronghorns games. He was active on

writing contest for post-secondary

Students’ Union council, serving as SU

students), the Play Right Prize

president in 1990-1991, and wrote

(annual student one-act playwriting

for The Meliorist campus newspaper.

competition), HistoriCity (annual

In 1994, Whitehead graduated with

student historical essay competition),

a Bachelor of Arts in English and

the Pronghorn Citizenship Award, and

although he would leave campus to

most recently, the Spirit Prize (annual

pursue a highly successful professional

award recognizing excellence in visual

career, his ties to ULethbridge would

arts by an Indigenous student).

only strengthen over time.

He has served on the ULethbridge

diploma and then turned his eyes

His first job out of school was an

Board of Governors and is one of

across the river, intent on leveraging

administrator for New West Theatre,

four alumni co-chairs championing

his transfer credits as he pursued a

the largest not-for-profit professional

the drive for student scholarships

management degree at ULethbridge.

theatre company in southern

currently underway across campus.

That’s when he discovered the

Alberta. In fact, New West would be

importance of liberal education,

a harbinger for many of Whitehead’s

and everything changed, setting him

future roles, alternating between

on a path of discovery he’s still

for-profit and not-for-profit ventures.

walking today.

He later joined Theatre Calgary and

In March 2023, Terry Whitehead was named the University of Lethbridge’s 15th chancellor.

CEREMONY ONE THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 AT 9:30 A.M.

Conducting the Ceremony Jennifer Copeland, Platform Marshal Musical Prelude The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Hana Hubley 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 Marshals: Ilsa Wong, Jenny Burke, Craig Coburn, Don McIntyre, Rumi Graham and Olu Awosoga Declaration Michael Mahon, President and Vice-Chancellor National Anthem Led by Holly Kletke, Faculty of Fine Arts O Canada by Calixa Lavallee Reflection Lena Dabbas, Faculty of Arts and Science 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 Introduction of the Chancellor Presented by Michael Mahon, President and Vice-Chancellor Installation of the Chancellor This is the official ceremony through which the Chancellor is formally endowed with powers and responsibilities of the office.

Welcome and Report to Convocation This traditional address celebrates the value of education and the combined accomplishments of our graduands and the University community.

Michael Mahon, President and Vice-Chancellor

Conferral of Honorary Degree Awarded by the Senate to individuals who personify the values expressed in the philosophy of the institution — they cultivate human values and seek to foster intellectual growth, social development, aesthetic sensitivity, personal ethics, and the dimensions of a scholars personality.

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor Timothy Caulfield, Doctor of Science, honoris causa Introduced by Katie Rabbit Young-Pine, Senate Member Address to the Graduands Timothy Caulfield, Doctor of Science, honoris causa Musical Selection The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Hana Hubley Deb, You See by Layton Hiebert Conferral of Degrees Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

School of Graduate Studies Medals of Merit Awarded to graduating students from each degree program in the School of Graduate Studies Dilini Kanchana Abeyrama, Doctor of Philosophy Haley Anne Dennis, Master of Science Presented by Jackie Rice, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies Faculty of Arts and Science Gold Medal (Science) This medal is awarded to the most distinguished graduate for the academic year Emily Dale Hagens Presented by Matthew Letts, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science Speaker Research Award First awarded in May 1995, this medal recognizes the importance of research, scholarship and performance to the philosophy and goals of the University.

Dr. Trushar Patel Presented by Dr. Dena McMartin, Vice-President (Research)

School of Graduate Studies Doctor of Philosophy Master of Science Candidates presented by Jackie Rice, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies

Alumni Welcome Deirdre McKenna President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association

Faculty of Arts and Science Bachelor of Arts and Science Certificate of Arts and Science Bachelor of Science Candidates presented by Matthew Letts, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science

Dismissal Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Medals of the Governor General of Canada of Academic Excellence These medals are awarded to graduating students with the highest academic standing; gold at the graduate level and silver at the undergraduate level.

Jonathan Michael Le May, Silver Presented by Erasmus Okine, Provost and VicePresident (Academic)

Announcements Jennifer Copeland, Platform Marshal

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 Hana Hubley

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RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Dilini Kanchana Abeyrama Evolution and Behaviour Thesis: Population differentiation of Southern Ocean seabirds Navvab Afrashteh Neuroscience Thesis: Sound processing in the mouse auditory and dorsal neocortices Camilla Cenni Evolution and Behaviour Thesis: On the proximate links between object play and tool use in the context of stone handling behavior in Balinese Long-Tailed Macaques Sylvie de Grandpre Education Thesis: Learnings from Land: A braided ecoportrait of meaning-full learning outdoors Davinder Kaur Dhalla Biomolecular Science Thesis: Rational design of reduced alphabet proteins Leila Karimi Theoretical and Computational Science Thesis: Algorithms for multi-trip vehicle routing and device to device communications Sean Guy Lacoursiere Neuroscience Thesis: An exploration of intracerebral seeding in mouse models of dementia Catherine Sherri Laskowski Neuroscience Thesis: Impacts of reward schedules and a dopamine agonist on dopamine receptor expression in an animal model of gambling addiction Oluwaseun Francis Lijoka Theoretical and Computational Science Thesis: On the capacity provisioning on dynamic networks Mehar Gayatri Devi Namala Biomolecular Science Thesis: Mechanistic characterization of pseudouridine formation by eukaryotic H/ACA snoRNPs 10

Dustin Donald Smith Bimolecular Science Thesis: Characterization and rational design of biomolecular sensors using molecular dynamics simulations Aleksei Sorokin Biomolecular Science Thesis: Development and optimization of efficient regeneration and transformation method for drug-type cultivars of Cannabis sativa Chloe Irma Vilette Evolution and Behaviour Thesis: The study of social dynamics in juvenile vervet monkeys Lorne Murray Williams Education Awarded Posthumously

MASTER OF SCIENCE Vijay Adoni Thesis: A quantum accelerated approach for the Central Path Method in linear programming Daniel Agyapong Thesis: Experiences of Depression Among African Immigrant Men in Alberta, Canada Arnob Kumar Bairagi Thesis: Motion compensated compression for event-based cameras Joel Liam Edward Benesh Thesis: Equivariant resolutions of singularities for orbits in generalized quiver varieties arising in the local langlands program for p-adic groups Meher Kiran Bheree Thesis: Detecting inaccurate stack traces in bug reports Sylvain John Boutros Thesis: Selective attention for audiovisual integration of speech Dylan Joseph Brassard Thesis: Effects of the Kenow Wildfire on bear activity in Waterton Lakes National Park Sydnee Hope Calhoun Thesis: Characterization of small RNAs as ribosomal regulators during gene expression in bacteria

Trinitas Evette Chisholm Thesis: Recreational trail impacts on the plant communities of Castle Provincial and Castle Wildland Parks in southern Alberta Daisy Elizabeth Cruz-Milette Thesis: Synthesis and reactivity of Rh(I) and Ir(I) imino and azidophosphonamido complexes Erin Dawn Davis Thesis: Exploring Women’s Experiences and Gender Relations in Rock Climbing: A Participatory Action Research Photovoice Study Haley Anne Dennis Thesis: Sedentary Behaviour and Health Risk: Is excessive “screen time” the real culprit?

Oluwadamilola Agnes Fadodun Thesis: Accessing Cervical Cancer Screening in Nigeria: Exploring the Experiences of NigerianBorn Immigrant Women in Canada Nolan John Robert Hahn Thesis: Electrochemistry of elemental sulfur and sulfur nitrides in liquid SO2 with accessory high-performance voltammetry Mohammad Hamidi Thesis: Dimerization of transcription factors in gene expression models: the control of HMP synthesis by NSRR as a case study Danial Hunter Thesis: Effects of the Kenow wildfire on amphibian populations in Waterton Lakes National Park Shamini Dilshadi Jayasekara Thesis: Integrating cultural tools for weed management in irrigated soybean in Southern Alberta Tori Lauren Stephanie Keeping Thesis: Differences in adult speech: do boydirected and girl-directed speech exist?

Marissa Lynn Ritsuko King Thesis: Catabolism of structurally diverse fructans by bovine-adapted Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species in pure culture and ex vivo rumen microbial communities Alieh Kordani Thesis: A recursive construction for some combinatorial designs

Nikkolas Martin Leavitt Thesis: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Gad) Among Canadian Men: Does Men’s Alignment with Traditional Masculine Norms Play a Role in the Development of Gad? Chowdhury Nawrin Ferdous Thesis: Integer programming formulation for contention aware connected dominating set in wireless multi-hop network Bukola Gbemisola Oguntuase-Osagie Thesis: Identifying genetic structure and divergence between Zonotrichia leucophrys subspecies and habitat ecotypes Farjana Yeasmin Omee Thesis: Investigating model explanation of bug report assignment recommenders Utsab Pageni Thesis: Generating plant lines with markers designed to assess cell polarity defects at molecular level Christopher Scott Perlette Thesis: Temporal constraints on human and artificial multi-sensory speech recognition Atta Ur Rahman Thesis: The role of soil-borne fungi in potato early dying disease: a study of Verticillium dahliae, V. albo-atrum, and Colletotrichum coccodes in Alberta Daniel Giovanni Rocca Thesis: Tandem RNA affinity purifications to study an essential snoRNA in ribosome assembly Claudia Rodriguez Diaz Thesis: What Neurobiological mechanisms in Hippocampus support rapid spatial learning with familiar information in the Morris Water Task?

Anthony Jonathan Schoen Thesis: Relative deprivation and its relationship to problem gambling Danika Janelle Schramm Thesis: Population genetics of two North American passerines with mixed migration strategies Raad Shariat Thesis: A comparative study of augmented features and other ensemble approaches for music genre classification Talmon Soares Thesis: Graph-based, dynamics-preserving reductions of (bio)chemical systems

Razia Sultana Thesis: Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Mycoplasma bovis and Pasteurella multocida isolated from Albertan feedlot cattle Nathania Abena Takyi Thesis: Computational studies of interstrand crosslink formation in DNA Cody Robert Preston Turner Thesis: Identification of the role of A-to-I editing in SINE RNA stability Kristi Lee Turton Thesis: The biophysical characterization of the α-carboxysome and a minimal carboxysome Scott Edward Vegter Thesis: A TTOP model of permafrost distribution in the boreal wetland environment of Whatì, NT, Canada

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Kate Deanne Blair Bronwyn Claire Phillips Davis With Great Distinction Luka de Haan Elliot Herald Etches With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Katelyn Diana Hamm With Distinction Co-operative Education Thomas Lawrence Ronald Kelly Legacy Grace Krampl Co-operative Education Joshua Chancellor Kuzminski With Great Distinction Kaylee Rose Oorthuis Michael Darrell Carl Schwab Cassidy Erin Tattrie Halla Rae Wagner With Distinction Julie-Mei Justina Wojtiw-Quo With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Kokia Summer Wong

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Ayomide Abiola-Oseni Nada Abu Omar With Great Distinction Allyssa Joy Diaz Acojedo Co-operative Education

Adedapo Samuel Adelugba Karamullah Agha Co-operative Education Madina Aisha Ali Alier Dot Alier Francine Karina Almeida Villalba Omar Sabih Alsayed Kathleen Hope Andres Calista Margaret Andrew With Great Distinction Jessica Annor Bediako With Distinction Honours Thesis Allison Lee Aos Kudus Akinniyi Ariwoola Kira Patricia Armstrong With Great Distinction Thibaut Edzimbi Gaetan Atangana Iesha Kaur Atkar Dallan Olar Atwood Rocky Gabriel Au With Great Distinction Samira Azimi Eissa Aldrin Plata Azucena Olivia Ann Babin With Great Distinction Brendan Robert Barclay Carson Douglas Barth Abby Noelle Bartsch With Great Distinction Madison Elizabeth Besant Jackelyn Beset Simran Bhatti Prabhdeep Kaur Bhullar Samani James Calvin Bhusumane Dwayne Damauni Bingham Ally Nicole Block With Great Distinction Isaac Missah Boadi-Boateng Keiran Blaine Bodner Matthew Richard Boehme Bruce Douglas Bond Willem Nicolaas Boogaart With Great Distinction Darby Mackenzie Broger Kyle Andrew Brosbol Brittney Faye Anne Brown Morghan Andrea Brown Co-operative Education Danielle Rose Budgell With Great Distinction Connor Joshua Bunnage With Distinction Brady James Cahoon With Great Distinction Mackenzie Paige Cameron Olivia Katharine Candy With Great Distinction 11

Erin Nicole Cantwell With Distinction Honours Thesis Jessa Mae Cayetano Baillie Analyn Cej Amy Elizabeth Chang With Great Distinction Ariel Nicole Cherneski With Distinction Lev Chistyakov Stephen William Ciancio With Great Distinction Co-operative Education Curtis John Claassen Kaylee Samantha Clark With Great Distinction Natasha Diane Demers Clark With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Braiden Anthony Clarke With Distinction Co-operative Education Kurtis James Clarke With Distinction Holly Marie Clayholt With Distinction Co-operative Education Kennedy Hope Cochrane Landon Dakota Constantin With Great Distinction Elizabeth Ann Cook Clayton Hunter Corbett Drew Carter Correia With Great Distinction Autumn Lynn Costard Tyson Colby Dean Crapo With Great Distinction Riley Wayne Crozier With Great Distinction Michaela Dawn Crump With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Ceejay Cruz Douhouk Dabbas Lena Dabbas Maria Carla Jeane Tatoy Dacera Narendranath Das Mason Joshua Daub Nomin Erdene Davaadamdin Sophia Helen Davaris Grayson Tyler Luke Davies Austin Kane Dennis Jenna Lane Deringer-Rasiah Sahil Pawan Devnani With Distinction Chantel Louisa Dewijn Raavi Dhir 12

Zachary Joseph James Dick With Great Distinction Trey Parker Dillman Bailey Autumn Doerksen With Great Distinction Tori Carmen Doughty With Distinction Obro Boya Douho Emma Dreyer With Distinction Jackson Druhan Co-operative Education David Dunbar Lauren Marie Edison With Distinction Duncan Benjamin Elgert Tyler James Eresman Onetoritsebawo Oritsemeyiwa Ewowo Obianuju Ngozi Ezeaka With Distinction Mackenzie Alyssa Fairbrother-Skinner Jilisa Katherine Finn-Fraser Nice Mae Romarate Flores Quick Jessielaine Romarate Flores Sebastian Fraczek Madison Magdolena Johanna Franken Angela Ivy Frederickson Sonya Elizabeth Freer Brody Charles Paul Gale Sara Shirley Gateman Landen Tate Gau Kissan Roy Ghose Morgan Kaileen Gibb Michael-Ros Giesbrecht Emma Claire Gingras Nathan Daniel Girard With Distinction Emanuel Josef Gislason Oluwalayomi Iretomiwa Giwa Chase McKenzie Goebel Kathleen Dale Gonzales Zachary Robert Goruk With Great Distinction Kelsey Rose Gourlie Co-operative Education Payton Sydney Gravelle Stephanie Marie Gross With Distinction Co-operative Education Cayley Groten Emmanuel De Guzman Gumasing With Great Distinction

Jessica Haenni With Great Distinction Emily Dale Hagens With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Kevin Halili Brody Mark Bradley Halverson Madison Linn Hanelt With Distinction Ashling Evangeline Steinhoff Hansen Kaleigh Grace Morse Harris With Distinction Brent Edgar Hawkings Olivia Jade Hawkins With Great Distinction Desmond Emrys Ambedian Heaton Mason Anthony Hellawell With Great Distinction Kaydunn James William Henry With Distinction Kashalee Daveena Hick Christina Allyssa Hinds Tyler Mark Hippard With Great Distinction Cody Walker Royal Hodge Brady Francis Hoeksema Floriane Wangninan Houenagnon Vicky Hu With Distinction Jayden Bruce Esteban Hutchison Annie Binh an Huynh Christa Bella Irakoze Sydney Danielle Irvine With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Chloe Rumoni Ives With Great Distinction Michaela Grace Jacobsen Marlin Cosmas Jada Danica Rowe Jakovljevic Honours Thesis Justin John Samuel James Nolan Patrick Soren Jensen Dalyce Felicia Jimmy-Priebe Kalyn Serena Johnston Nicolas Robert Jujihara With Great Distinction Co-operative Education Krisztian Kacsanyi Ji Soo Kang With Distinction Co-operative Education Harleen Kaur Harshpinder Kaur

Inderpreet Kaur Navneet Kaur Taranjot Kaur Meaghan Lyndsay Kay Melanie Shantel Kebel Co-operative Education Logan Dale Keet Holland Taylor Kelly Taryn Jean Kelly Katelyn Susan Kemp Liam Andrew Kerr Brooke Kathleen Kienas Michael Tyler Kimmins With Great Distinction Michael Axel Kindley With Great Distinction Liam Gabriel King Co-operative Education Jared Douglas Kirkpatrick With Great Distinction Travis Randal Klemick Anton Louis Koetzler-Faust Janelle Morgan Kohls Kiara Mackenzie Kornelson With Great Distinction Zachary Adam Kraus Kaine Zachary Krause James L A Evrett Krippl Brendan Mitchell Kuhn With Distinction Mackenzie Gwynne Kure With Great Distinction Jillian Eve Laing With Distinction Stephanie Joanna Laing Grace Elizabeth Lake Kailee Rae Landon Jade Langenfurth Charlotte Gabrielle LaRochelle-Compton With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Jireh Raul Morla Lastimosa Kristen Danielle Laurie Bethany Ruth Law With Great Distinction Jonathan Michael Le May With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Kyra Marilyn Faith Leonardi Davis Michael Moro Lichowit Allison Marie Liebe With Distinction O’Brien Thomas Little Benjamin Arthur Sean Livingstone With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Cally Mae Lloyd With Great Distinction Sean Joel MacRae Tyler Joseph Malaka Kiana Marie Mann With Distinction Trevor Dean Marlowe Jessica Ashlyn Martin Reece Anthony Martin With Distinction Honours Thesis Jackson Thomas Masciangelo With Distinction Kevin John Masson With Distinction Taylor Colorado Masson Alexandre Skye Mayr With Distinction Brodie Teague McCord Ryan Brett McDonald Kirsty McFadyen With Great Distinction Co-operative Education Honours Thesis Ryan Bruce McMurtry Julia Grace Medlicott With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Suhail Basheer Meethale Peedikayil Kyla Mckenzie Meggison Cadence Raine Meszaros With Great Distinction Mason Steven Mierzewski With Great Distinction Bryan Jorge Mills Farhanuddin Mohammed With Great Distinction Denisa Maria Moldovan Connor Branson Morand Chase David Mossing Co-operative Education Maxwell Jarod Mueller With Great Distinction Hayley Lise Nassichuk-Dean Andrei Neda Jade Brianne Nelson With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Stacie Kay Nelson With Distinction Co-operative Education Honours Thesis Kuoc Tim Ng Jonah Darren Nickerson Matt Yutaka James Nielsen With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Trevor David Niggli With Distinction Brennan Anthony Nikolai-Wilson Tori Nicole Norlin With Distinction Sabiha Samiun Nova Oladipo Oluwagbemiga Olatona Kaileb Isaac Buchanan Olson With Great Distinction Valerie Isioma Onwuanyi Gerrard Xun Jher Ooi With Distinction Co-operative Education Gregory Xun Jieh Ooi Elizabeth Orel With Great Distinction Meghan Rochelle Orich Brayden Troy Ormann Co-operative Education Natsumi Oshima With Distinction Mark Isaac Oswald Co-operative Education Brooke Ashton Pansky With Great Distinction Connery John Pateman With Great Distinction Karolina Nicole Pater Joshua Rowland Payne Caitlin Emma Marie Peet Dryden Nickolas Pek Levi Scott Pellett Jaixann Tiffany Persigas Karena Frances Peterson With Great Distinction Chase Alan Petruska With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Daniil Pleskach Sullivan James Polanski Taylor Aria Pomahac Caleb John Pozdnikoff With Distinction Nathan David Provost Shane Keiju Rainnie Armina Shamim Rashid Payton Shawntel Reddick With Great Distinction Jesi Maree Jimenez Revelar Jea Mariztel Ricafort Hailey Pamela Rieger With Great Distinction Lauren Mae Rigg Guianne Lois Rodrigo Erika Lisseth Roman Vasconez

Brooklynn Marie Rudelich With Distinction Sali Rugeiyatu Jane Alexandra Sabo With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Moawia Ibn Abi Sofian Saeed With Distinction Shayne Nicole Villapando Salazar With Great Distinction Pardeepak Singh Sandhu With Distinction Honours Thesis Amy Rheanne Saretsky With Distinction Brea Viola Maureen Schmid Matthew Kade Seidle Justin Noah Serfas With Great Distinction Anna Yuzuki Shearer With Great Distinction Stuart Shortridge Michael William Kile Simpson With Distinction Rubal Singh Varun Pratap Singh Jared Lee Sisco Nivetha Sivakumar Nicole Shirlen Skanes With Distinction Kerrin Leanne Slenders With Great Distinction Rayelle Jones Gaastra Smith Andrea Kate Smithies Dustin Russell Snider With Great Distinction Dillan Jameson Sokolowski With Great Distinction Luke Paul Sommerfeld With Distinction Scott Andrew Sonnleitner Jayden Aaron Steski Joseph Andre St Louis Co-operative Education Ksenia Petra Stromsmoe Cole Parker Stroud Julia Elizabeth Stroud With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Lane Allan Suchy Rukshi Shereen Sundararaj Grace Lauren Taylor Spencer John Taylor With Great Distinction Devin William Thacker Logan Mackenzie Thomas With Distinction

Tyrell Roland Thring Jacob Andrew Grant Togstad With Great Distinction Maruful Haque Tonmoy Carson Daniel Turner Jessica Faith Van Gaalen With Great Distinction Joletta Maria Van Rhijn With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Remington Christopher Vandermeulen Griffin Willem Vince Leeza Voyevoda With Great Distinction Samantha Marie Wade With Distinction Mackenzie Kim Walburger With Distinction Wesley Gordon James Waldern Muhammad Waleed Dustin Donald Ward With Great Distinction Co-operative Education Patrick Casey Ward With Distinction Amber Dawn Watson David Drew Weisgarber Brett Wells Co-operative Education Kaitlyn Amber Wendt Brittany Anne Wickenheiser Alexander Wiigs With Great Distinction Caleb Jonathan Willms Woelcke Amanda Faye Woodtke With Distinction Honours Thesis Jameson Earl Yawney With Great Distinction Christabel Quansimah Yawson Meagan Yeung Jessica Marie Zarowny Rufaro Jessie Zengeya Tiancheng Zhao

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CEREMONY TWO THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 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 Hana Hubley 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 Marshals: Susan Findlay, Don McIntyre, Tracey Oosterbroek, Rumi Graham, Jon Doan and Jan Newberry Declaration Terry Whitehead, Chancellor National Anthem Led by Holly Kletke, Faculty of Fine Arts O Canada by Calixa Lavallee Reflection Bernard White Man Left, Faculty of Arts and Science 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 Welcome and Report to Convocation This traditional address celebrates the value of education and the combined accomplishments of our graduands and the University community.

Michael Mahon, President and Vice-Chancellor

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Conferral of Honorary Degree Awarded by the Senate to individuals who personify the values expressed in the philosophy of the institution — they cultivate human values and seek to foster intellectual growth, social development, aesthetic sensitivity, personal ethics, and the dimensions of a scholars personality.

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor Esther Tailfeathers, Doctor of Science, honoris causa Introduced by Duane Piper, Senate Member Address to the Graduands Esther Tailfeathers, Doctor of Science, honoris causa Musical Selection The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Hana Hubley Deb, You See by Layton Hiebert Conferral of Degrees Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

School of Graduate Studies Medals of Merit Awarded to graduating students from each degree program in the School of Graduate Studies Leonard Garth Brooks, Master of Arts Presented by Jackie Rice, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies Faculty of Arts and Science Gold Medal (Art) This medal is awarded to the most distinguished graduate for the academic year Amy Lauren Cran Presented by Matthew Letts, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science Faculty of Health Sciences Gold Medal This medal is awarded to the most distinguished graduate for the academic year Christine Michele Green Presented by Christopher Hosgood, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

School of Graduate Studies Master of Arts Master of Nursing Candidates presented by Jackie Rice, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies

Volunteer Award The University Volunteer Award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in their service to the University community.

Marta Gerasymchuk Presented by Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Faculty of Arts and Science Bachelor of Arts Candidates presented by Matthew Letts, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science

Alumni Welcome Deirdre McKenna President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association

Faculty of Health Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Candidates presented by Christopher Hosgood, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

Dismissal Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Medals of the Governor General of Canada of Academic Excellence These medals are awarded to graduating students with the highest academic standing; gold at the graduate level and silver at the undergraduate level.

Leonard Garth Brooks, Gold Presented by Erasmus Okine, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Announcements Sheila McManus, Platform Marshal

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 Hana Hubley

RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES

MASTER OF ARTS Keegan Mae Brantner Thesis: Moral dilemmas in university populations Forrest Dean Freihaut Thesis: Nondual Metaphysics: Connections between Shankara’s Advaita Vedanta and the Thought of Rene Guenon A K M Iftekhar Khalid Thesis: The history of English in Bangladesh Chidozie Martin Mbakwe Thesis: The sustainability of public debt in Nigeria Makita Brianne Mikuliak Thesis: Teachers’ responses to the TQS5 in Southern Alberta: translations through relations Wael Mohammed Awed Nasser Thesis: A mixed-method study on understanding irregular migration to Canada through technology-mediated communication: YouTube as a case study Tolulope Blessing Omosefunmi Thesis: Inflows of foreign direct investment to ECOWAS countries: an empirical analysis Sadia Sultana Oni Thesis: Trade flows between SAFTA member countries: An empirical analysis Yasmin Wahab Thesis: A gravity analysis of bilateral trade among ECOWAS member countries

MASTER OF NURSING Trinity Edna Bradfield Kennedy Nicole Brown Thesis: Registered Nurses’ Experiences Working in the Emergency Fast Track Area Danielle Marie McGregor Erin Caleigh Rohovie Thesis: The Experiences, Responsibilities, and Recommendations of the Registered Nurse Health Coach in Alberta Tiffany Vuong Trinh

BACHELOR OF ARTS Lorena Ajhorn Zachary Austin Allison-Lundstad Teerth Anand Jordan Jamie Andreasen With Distinction Honours Thesis Lorainne Fern Armstrong Cassidy Marguerite Ascione Shui Ling Sharon Au Francis Louis Ayotte Caitlyn Elise Bailes With Great Distinction Emily Rose Beer With Distinction Jamie Maria Bennett Dylan Wesley Berg Rory Arthur Black Taylor Rose Blais With Distinction Rachelle Lynn Brace AnaVami Anita Braimoh Matthew Kevin Braisher Sarah Ann Braul With Distinction Ry’anne Koby Bruised Head Awarded Posthumously Jillian Ann Burke Andrew William Burniston With Distinction Nash Christopher Andre Calvez With Great Distinction Tristan Garret Chase With Distinction Audrey Dany Chichery Cheyenne Dawn Clow Co-operative Education Cailyn Marie Cooke Hannah Angelina Couture With Great Distinction Amy Lauren Cran With Great Distinction Honours Thesis James-Tyler Dennis Cranston Daniel William Credico Xavier Raymond Daniel Crosby With Great Distinction Darrell Lee Daniels Sorcha Lee Raven DeHeer Megan Emily Dobbie Emmitt George Driscoll Amanda Jacqueline Dubois

Nathaniel Jay Duda With Distinction Emma Nicole Bridgett Dwyer Brittany Ann Eld Alexander Reese Engel With Distinction Honours Thesis Chloe Arian Ferguson-Davis Brandt Raymond James Flemming Sarah Mackenzie Ford With Distinction Caitlin Nicole Forseth Logan Gerard Fox Talmann Roy Frostad Savannah Anne Galenzoski Kacsmar Kalea Sandra Kay Garrett With Great Distinction Peter Steven Gorombey Dharma Stevie Gray With Distinction Tomoko Greenshields With Great Distinction Keegan Diane Gregory Laurin Dawn Gregson Elsa Annalise Gretton Tori Madison Hagemann Corbin Faith Halbert With Great Distinction Lauren Taylor Hanna Seth Raine Harasem-Mitchell Rourke Samuel Harding Mackenzie Rayne Hearn Brody Thomas Herman Remko Alexander Hess Peyton Amelia Hiebert Annie Emilia Hogan Morgan Jayne Holloway Alyssa Eileen House With Great Distinction Tiffany Sarah Hummel Oladunni Anita Ibraheem Mackenzie Xiu Zhen Jagersma Lagurenh Janse van Rensburg Benjamin John-George Jansen With Great Distinction Carol Alison Jensen Aidan Aislin Johnson Taelor Kendra Johnson Marc Gregory Joly With Distinction Mackenzie Isabel Kennedy Margaret Jean Kieper With Distinction 15

Devon Anthony Lamont With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Richard Dalton Lengyel Mackenzie Brooke Lowe Siena Isabella Ann Luckett Judith Katherine Ludlam Joel Dean William MacLeod Hallie Jean Malcolm William Nicholas Marchand Natasha Kiran Marciano Alexis Rose Marconi Mackenzie Reece Martin Alexia Taylor McCuaig Richard Blake McDougall Weston Daniel McKay Madison Janina McLeod Paeton Lee Melcher With Distinction Tinotenda Nicole Mhuka Bryan David Middleton Ciara May Mooney Annik Marielle Morin Jarom Tyler Mossey Hannah Marie Mustard With Great Distinction Asaad Nava Carrano Rashmi Amasha Nayakaratna Rachel Christina Nibogie Delainey Rae Niven Divine Onyinyechukwu Nwokeji Rachel Margaret Nyberg Eniola Olamide Oladejo Daniel Reuben Oler Azlyn Marion Olson Abiodun Richard Omoniyi Kynan Robert Genye Ono Nana Asare Nketia Osei-Owusu Kezia Dawn Colleen Palmer With Distinction Shannon Patricia Park Ronald Valmoria Pasimio Samuel Nicholas Paskuski With Distinction Jillian Shelby Patterson With Distinction Elizabeth Mary Peace Elaine Rosebie Perez Connor Edward Pirie Ashley Jane Pollock Evangeline Mary Potiuk Evan Jay Publicover Darine Christian Ebueza Quilog Anika Megan Randle With Great Distinction Shayna Lyn Ravndahl Harlee Rae Reghenas 16

Erin Maureen Roberts With Distinction Anna Elizabeth Rogess Ariel Rosenfeld Calyn May Ross Ciara Jacqueline Russell-Baker With Great Distinction Mackenzie Leigh Schnurr William Christopher Mark Schulze Samantha Ashley Scott With Great Distinction Victoria Dawn Segouin Myla Joy Sept With Great Distinction Sydney Mae Shilliday With Great Distinction Rebecca Sarah Siemens Natalie May Huang Sioson Hannah Christine Slater Kevin Dennis Sloan Brooke Renee Snelgrove Emily Jayne Sosnowski Rebeca Spencer With Distinction Honours Thesis Liam Thomas Stableford Sadie Isabelle Stevenson Meredith Ann Stewart With Great Distinction Shay-Lynn Rachel Dora Strikes With A Gun Kelsey Brice Tailfeathers With Great Distinction Callum Darren Tecklenburg Thomas James Ternes Aaron Emmanuel Tober Amanda An Tran Hunter Ann-Marie Trzaska Joy Foriwaa Twum Barimah Cole Micheal Urbanowski Miracle Uweh Trinity June Vandebeld Aidan Vanden Dungen Chase Alexander Van Gaalen With Great Distinction Mylena Alexandria Veliz Xena Ray-Anne Veltman With Great Distinction Allison Marie Vonk With Distinction Madison Lyndon Wall Taylyn Karen Walsh Kristine Cora Lee Ward With Great Distinction Ian Sheldon Weir Taylor Jo Wells Candace Alicia West With Great Distinction

Rene Molle Anne White Quills Gracie Anne Whitfield With Great Distinction Lucas Ross Willumsen With Distinction Justin Chak-Hei Wong Allison Ticad Wooden Genna Loann Wright

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Bernard Peter White Man Left

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES Angelina Patricia Adams Abidemi Barakat Adeyemo Vanessa Lindsey Ahenakew Hania Ahmed With Great Distinction Bolatito Akinleye With Distinction Chigozie Goodness Akunne With Great Distinction Tochukwu Emmanuel Akunne With Distinction Manahil Ali Kamsey Mary Stephynie Amulu May Atlas Rachel Dawn Beddows With Distinction Melissa Ruth Beer Raeanne Darrolyn Boles With Great Distinction Thomas Leonard William Brosh With Distinction Kylie Jordan Cardall Ashley Elizabeth Agnes Cesar With Distinction Parisa Choudhury Davina Lin Dawson Catherine Christina Deans With Distinction Chelsey Pearl Dempster Ashley Marie Dillabough With Distinction Courtney Nicole Dynna With Great Distinction Nicole Elizabeth Elaschuk Nat Baker Ellis Nike Deborah Emordi With Great Distinction Zaynab Rehma Enayetullah With Great Distinction

Ronda Leah Enns With Great Distinction Lucy Mimidoo Ekaete Eno-Nta With Great Distinction Kayley Tiana Fairney With Great Distinction Javeria Farrukh With Great Distinction Melanie Suzanne Francis With Distinction Joshua Manuel Fuentes Erin Jane Gavelin With Distinction Lucy Margaret Gerrand With Great Distinction Lemlem Ellen Ghebreyesus With Great Distinction Chanelle Rae-Lynn Grueber Caroline Ashley Harrison With Great Distinction Jeana Marie Ang Hernandez With Distinction Kenley Evelyn Hull-Dalik Destiney Ciera Hunt With Great Distinction Aylin Monserrat Hurtado Rivas With Distinction Sarah Ellen Johnson Parker Kathleen Isabelle Ray Kenworthy Young Mi Kim With Great Distinction Maya Mary Ann Krett John Jared Little Bear Katie Bo Mah-Poy Eberechi Mba With Great Distinction Tenille Leigh McDougall With Distinction Caroline Lorna Medicine Crane Kladi Tutu Mwansa Wyatt Tristan Nalder Emilie Nicole Neil Erin Rose Nicholson With Distinction Eunice Opoku-Mensah With Distinction Laura Sofia Oviedo Guzman Temitope Grace Owolabi Sky Desiree Pearce Lisa Petrik With Distinction Tori Alexandra Petryshyn Lilian Christine Possin With Great Distinction Dakota Logan Reed Lyndsay Grace Rolfsen Christie Lynn Saddleback Issa Barassa Sanogo

Kofoworola Yezeedat Sanusi With Distinction Priti Nilisha Sharma With Great Distinction Deborah Oluwadolapo Shodeinde With Great Distinction Sydney Lee Sicotte Noah Sielu With Distinction Sarah Song Alyssa Lee Stranz With Distinction Mikail Blaire Tate With Great Distinction Lidiya Haileselassie Teklu With Distinction Nishi Thakkar With Distinction Jane Lynn Tkachuk Emily Celine Vos With Great Distinction Amanda Rae Watson Shaelin Eve Westerson With Great Distinction Mackinley Taylor Williams With Distinction Emily McCalman Williston Marley Victoria Willms Paige Alexis Zurbrigg With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF NURSING Hannah Rose Abrahamson Trinity Michelle Alles With Distinction Andrea Josine Manansala Aquino With Distinction Trinity Emma Archer With Great Distinction Karlene Michelle Auld Oluwatomilade Olubamigbe Awoderu Daniils Bagelis With Great Distinction Shantelle Breanna Bennett With Distinction Sally Adele Esther Beveridge Carlee Rachael Bole Kirsten Geneal Burdett Khloe Michaella Ceballos With Distinction Haley Noelle Cervo With Great Distinction Elisabeth Edan Chatwood Jennie Ryann Chipman With Distinction

Bethany Jean Clark With Great Distinction Saffren Bibi Colbourne With Distinction Taya Anne Colwell Quinn Mckinley Cox Evangeline DeBaie With Distinction Tyler Rene DeHeer Miranda Drollinger With Distinction Madyson Mackenzie Duke With Distinction Kaela Dawn Dyck Angela Cathrys Arzobal Estranero With Distinction Amy Grace Fordyce With Distinction Jessie Ann Froehlich With Great Distinction Katherine Louise Gabert With Distinction Breanne Lynn Gatzky Abby Gabrielle Posada Gemora With Distinction Marylou An Dolaoco Gilbertson With Distinction Mya Elise Green With Distinction Eric William Grier With Distinction Kathryn Johanna Grisnich Carmen Marie Groten With Distinction Robyn Elizabeth Grove Krista Lynn Gulka With Great Distinction Makenna Belle Haight Reejana Hammersley With Great Distinction Lydia Nadine Hermann Abby Hannah Hill With Distinction Brooklyn Emmeline Hill With Great Distinction Courtlyn Tavia Hope Aubrey Marie Horbachewski With Great Distinction Suna Naomi Dunn Ikeda Kara Lynne Illerbrun With Distinction Shaziya Jiwa With Distinction Sandra Elsa Joseph With Distinction Arushi Ann Karuvelil With Distinction 17

Sarah Marie Kauro With Distinction Tayshia Caroline Keating Jessica Elisabeth Keith Brooke Casey Kennett Graysen Samantha Koch With Great Distinction Aman Kooner With Great Distinction Natalia Kuleshova Nicole Anne Lewicki Katherine Patricia Lewis Sarah Renee Lindsay With Great Distinction Ashtyn Marnie Lybbert With Distinction Sloan Autumn Mac Donald With Distinction Natalie Sophie Martens With Great Distinction Houssam Matar Jordan Brianne Materi Carly Faye McLean Marguerite Georgia Medwid With Great Distinction Brylee Rayne Mehlen With Distinction Maeve Lillian Meier Sydney Jane Meier With Distinction Vanica Mae Misa With Distinction Da Hye Moon With Distinction William Jaysson Moore With Distinction Phuoc Thi Thanh Nguyen With Great Distinction Georgia Dee Nobiling With Distinction Eryn Debra Owsley With Distinction Marcus Antwine Plourde With Distinction Grace Mary Pohl With Distinction Kali Lila Reefschlaeger With Great Distinction Elizabeth Rempel Jessica Erin Riddell With Distinction Savana Norma Rohde With Great Distinction Samvriddhi Sapkota Ashley Petra Sazalski With Great Distinction

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Mackenzie Lynn Schalk With Distinction Abigail Nicole Cave Scherger With Distinction Kali Ryan Schiissler Jerri Lee-Anne Schweighardt With Great Distinction Bryn Taylor Singer Cloe Agnes Victoria Sloan With Distinction Sarah Slot Devon Victor Smith With Great Distinction Kendyl Christina Stephenson With Great Distinction Amy Klara Stolz Makenna Marie Terrill With Distinction Samyak Thapa Nicole Lisa Thompson With Great Distinction Sarah Madeline Thompson With Distinction Amanda Summer Thoreson With Great Distinction Arden Anna Joy van de Burgt With Distinction Hailey Nicole Van Maanen Kassidy Angel Vinet Maria Danielle Visser Cailee Grace Weslowski With Distinction Kristy Danielle Woods With Great Distinction Brittney Alyssa Wort With Great Distinction Morgan Strand Wylie With Great Distinction Chelte Anne Young Madison Maria Zalik With Great Distinction Makenna Leigh Zanewich With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATION Hillary Aileen Allen Courtney Taylor Ashcroft Marissa Beier With Distinction Mikayla Mae Blais With Distinction Mary-Jane Katherine Brothers Jennifer Mary Daigle Kaitlyn Rose Doherty

Shannan Christina Drefs Tiffany Lynn Fraize With Great Distinction Jacey Rae Gettis Christine Michele Green With Great Distinction Shae-Lynn Jodi Illingworth With Great Distinction Hanna Bessie Marie Jensen Jenna Rae Jonker Kendra Marie Juurlink Myriam Bourget Karnas With Distinction Laura Lynn Kissick With Great Distinction Vickie Lynn Kornelsen With Distinction Janine Joyce Leonard Crystal Jean Leptich Minerva Sinamar Mapalo Alana Lee Mullett With Distinction Meghan Angela Elizabeth Pardi Morgan Jean Pippy Elizabeth Hannah Pospolita With Great Distinction Brooke Elizabeth Ringuette With Great Distinction Jessi Erin Robinson Nicholas Carl Sawiak Maxwell Lewis Schaffner Kirstin Marie Shanks Ash-Leigh Mae Elizabeth Sherman Barbra JoAna Smith With Great Distinction Kyle John Smook With Distinction Liesel Anne Wierenga With Great Distinction Laura Alexandra Willsher With Great Distinction RaeAnn Patricia Wipf With Distinction

CEREMONY THREE FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023 AT 9:30 A.M.

Presiding Over the Ceremony Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Conferral of Degrees Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Conducting the Ceremony Ilsa Wong, Platform Marshal

School of Graduate Studies Master of Counselling Master of Education Master of Fine Arts Master of Music Candidates presented by Jackie Rice, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies

Musical Prelude The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Hana Hubley 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 Marshals: Wendy Osborn, Wayne Lippa, Jeffrey MacCormack, Locke Spencer, Richelle Marynowski and Craig Coburn Declaration Terry Whitehead, Chancellor National Anthem Led by Holly Kletke, Faculty of Fine Arts O Canada by Calixa Lavallee Reflection Griffin Contini, Faculty of Education 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 Welcome and Report to Convocation This traditional address celebrates the value of education and the combined accomplishments of our graduands and the University community Michael Mahon, President and Vice-Chancellor Address to the Graduands Terry Whitehead, Chancellor Let It Shine On John Wort Hannam (BA/BEd ’96) Musical Selection The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Hana Hubley Deb, You See by Layton Hiebert

Faculty of Education Bachelor of Education Diploma in Education Candidates presented by Robin Bright, Dean of the Faculty of Education Combined Degrees Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Science 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 Bachelor of Management and Bachelor of Education Candidates presented by Erasmus Okine, Provost and Vice President (Academic) Faculty of Fine 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 Candidates presented by Shelley Scott, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts School of Graduate Studies Medals of Merit Awarded to graduating students from each degree program in the School of Graduate Studies Taylor Dale Molstad, Master of Education Presented by Jackie Rice, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies Faculty of Education Gold Medal This medal is awarded to the most distinguished graduate for the academic year Brooklynne Hope Agnew Presented by Robin Bright, Dean of the Faculty of Education

William Aberhart Gold Medal In the memory of William Aberhart, former Alberta Premier and Minister of Education, this award recognizes the individual with the highest general proficiency in the final two years of a Bachelor of Education program.

Mahaliah Muriel Peddle Presented by Robin Bright, Dean of the Faculty of Education Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal This medal is awarded to the most distinguished graduate for the academic year Hana Faith Hubley Presented by Shelley Scott, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts Board of Governors’ Teaching Chair Recognized for excellence in teaching, the recipient of this award enhances teaching excellence and the scholarship of teaching and learning at the University of Lethbridge.

Christopher Mattatal Introduced by Dean Gallimore, Chair of the Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award Established in 1987, this medal recognizes the importance of teaching to the philosophy and goals of the University.

Devon Smither Presented by Anne Dymond, Associate Professor Art History and Museum Studies Alumni Welcome Nick Gabbin Vice-President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association Announcements Ilsa Wong, 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 Hana Hubley

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RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES

MASTER OF COUNSELLING

Carmelle Ann Watson Capstone

Adele Ruth Henderson Capstone

Thomas Michael James Zimmerman Counselling Psychology Capstone

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Tessa Susanne Janzen Capstone

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Vanessa Jane Barr Capstone

Jasmine Yume Kinjo Capstone

Kelsey Lynne Borle Counselling Psychology Capstone

Jason Frederick Kwasny Capstone

Jaime Johnson Thesis: Dressed to Kill: The Costume Design for Merry Debaucheries and a Dance with Death

Raissen Pan Counselling Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio

Zoe Lillian Bessie Brennan Counselling Psychology Thesis: Exploring the Experiences of Current and Former Child and Youth Care Workers in Therapeutic Residential Care Programs

Andreea Laura Maries Counselling Psychology Capstone Dakota Keith Mattson Capstone

Bailee Danae Bruins Counselling Psychology Capstone

Dailyn McCalla Counselling Psychology Capstone

Jordan Rebecca Code Capstone

Korinne Helene McDonald Capstone

Hailey Jenna Cornelius Counselling Psychology Capstone

Taylor Dale Molstad Counselling Psychology Thesis: Academic Outcomes Following Sexual Assault: The Function of Post-Traumatic Stress

Tonita Mable Craig Project: Enhancing Teacher Efficacy: Research and Implementation of Brain-Based Pedagogy for Educators of Adolescent Learners

Stuart Lee Nish Capstone

Olivia Raine Curran-Morton Counselling Psychology Capstone

Khanjan Pandya Counselling Psychology Capstone

Veronica Mary Doyle Capstone

Suzanne Marie Picard Project: Place conscious Theory of Knowledge: Promoting responsive dialogue about place through Theory of Knowledge

Brittany Alexandra Dyck Counselling Psychology Capstone Aaron Bradley Fitchett Thesis: “A matter of my heart”: Teachers’ experiences with inquiry-based professional learning Sabrina Lyn Hak Francom Capstone

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Keana Brooke Funk Counselling Psychology Capstone

Colleen Mary Schauerte Project: Elementary teacher’s perceptions of leadership strategies that most effectively promote and support collaborative professional learning Bailey Jade Sisson Capstone Jennifer Ann Thomsen Capstone

Carla Traughber Simon Thesis: Alternative Resources For Theatre: 3d Printing, Woolen Felt And Gelatin Adapted To Produce The Kiss Of Blood: Developing Alternate Techniques To Implement Renewable, Biodegradable, And Local Resources To Decrease The Carbon Footprint

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Brooklynne Hope Agnew With Great Distinction Mirela Ambeskovic With Great Distinction Julia Raelynn Anton With Great Distinction Suzette Mataniufeagaimaleata Atoa Joseph John Michael Baceda With Great Distinction Courtney Christine Bardock With Great Distinction Kevin Dale Bekevich With Distinction Michelle Rae Boehme With Great Distinction Denis Bykovskikh Samuel Chambers-Dumont Christopher Samuel Cote With Great Distinction Winston Ira Day Chief Brandon Kyle Degorter With Distinction Kiera Elise Fyfe With Great Distinction Taryn Jean Glimpel With Great Distinction Josiah John Goudy With Great Distinction Cory Justin Grinton With Great Distinction

Jessa Lynn Heatherington With Great Distinction Alba Sofia Hernandez Rojas With Great Distinction Mollie Joanne Kennedy With Great Distinction Karly Pauline Larson With Great Distinction Cindy Le With Great Distinction Linh Thuc Le With Great Distinction Jamie Matt Leteta With Great Distinction Felicia Mei Cin Lim With Great Distinction Nolan Ryan Little Bear Mitchell Anthony Marjoram With Great Distinction Christian Edgar Mercado With Great Distinction Kayla Michele Meroniuk Scott Alistair Mooney With Great Distinction Heather Rae Moysey With Great Distinction Grace Adhiambo Onjaro With Great Distinction Joshua Nathaniel Paredes With Great Distinction Ashley Paige Pearse With Great Distinction Mahaliah Muriel Peddle With Great Distinction Henrik Pedersen With Great Distinction Morgan Jessica Roach With Great Distinction Kelsey Joan Rutkowski With Distinction Assumpta Eve Smallwood With Great Distinction Dillon Jesse St Jean With Great Distinction Robyn Laura Strong With Great Distinction Riley Francis Swanberg With Great Distinction Aaron David Alan Thiessen With Great Distinction Kirstina Margarete Turner With Great Distinction Brendan Paul Ukrainetz With Great Distinction Natalie Alicia Varga With Great Distinction Meike Wege With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Malak Abdullah BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Julena Bradlin Andrew BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Chase David Ross Arsenault BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Blake Linda Bartlett BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Jordyn Kiku Bryant BEd - With Great Distinction Taylor Marie Cameron BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Bailey Lynn Clarkin BEd - With Distinction Colt Canaan Cronkite Jessica Florence Crooks BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Brianna Nicole Curtis BEd - With Great Distinction Rebecca Karen de Leeuw BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Sara Christina de Wilde BEd - With Great Distinction Nicholas Steven Drossos Michaela Ann Eckersley BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Pauline Jeanne-Margot Eudes BEd - With Distinction Teegan Rain Gallinger BEd - With Great Distinction Abigail Gibbons BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Lauren Olivia Hamilton BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Morgan ShaelynDawn Hansen BEd - With Great Distinction Isabelle Judana Hill BEd - With Great Distinction Willow Leone Hordos-Goyer BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Shelby Teris Lynne Job BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

Quinn James Kannekens Wade Edward Kast BEd - With Distinction Simran Deep Khangura Jordan Taylor Kosowan BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Kaylee Dawn Labrenz BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Elizabeth Anne Lajoie BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Nicole Christine Leteta BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Katharina Anne Maclean BEd - With Distinction Sydney Blaire Macnab BEd - With Distinction Molly Marie Edith Maguire BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Mckayla Sarah-Marie Manz BEd - With Great Distinction Frances Riley Matthews BEd - With Great Distinction Brooks Stanley Maxwell BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction McKenzie Quin McElhinney BEd - With Distinction Cheyenne Stella Metro Gracie Ella Morbeck BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Heather Catherine Munro BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Drew Alexa O’Brien BEd - With Great Distinction Kristina Leanne Olafson Marla Dawn Orr BEd - With Great Distinction Tyra Jo Orr BEd - With Great Distinction Elizabeth McNaughton Osler BEd - With Great Distinction Chloe Reine Pouteaux BEd - With Great Distinction Janaya Lynn Ghislaine Probe BEd - With Distinction Bryson Ross Quilliams BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Jose Fernando Sanguino BEd - With Great Distinction Kelsey Janae Schalk BEd - With Great Distinction

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Bodie John Smith BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Chelsea Marie St. Denis BEd - With Great Distinction Lara Alice Stockman BEd - With Great Distinction Delaney Theresa Tateson BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Nicole Jamie Trainor BA - With Distinction Sophia Ellen Tsougrianis BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Cristina Joanna Vila Dyler BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Cailin Dianne Williams Macie Lynn Wood BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Mackenzie Josephine Wood BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction JoDee Marie Zawalusky BEd - With Great Distinction Pauline Claire Zgurski BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Tessa Jane Andrews BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Zachary Marc Baker BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Charlize Kassandra Baron BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Azia Raine Burton BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Isabelita Sophia Halili Cabrera BEd - With Great Distinction Danica Mary Light Caron BEd - With Great Distinction Oshana Christiansen BEd - With Great Distinction Griffin Charles Bryan Contini BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Sarah Anne Cymbaliuk BEd - With Great Distinction 22

Brittney Samantha Dansereau BEd - With Distinction James Peter Doromal BEd - With Distinction Brooke Kenedee Dykslag BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Jordan Lynn Gardener BEd - With Great Distinction Silas James Giesbrecht BEd - With Distinction Erin Larissa Gill BEd - With Great Distinction Nathan Daniel Glatt BEd - With Distinction Rachel Brianne Greeno BEd - With Great Distinction Cody Camden Hemmerling BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Josephine Isabelle Henderson BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Emma Lynne Lorraine Heninger BEd - With Great Distinction Morgan Claire Hull BEd - With Distinction Daniel Emmerson Kilpatrick BEd - With Great Distinction Matthew Young-cheol Kim BEd - With Great Distinction Jenna Margaret Knowles BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Andrew Allan Lamb Sydney Mae Larson BEd - With Great Distinction Nikee Victoria Ramones Lecitona BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Cameron Robert Lund BEd - With Great Distinction Taylor Danielle Martens BEd - With Great Distinction Kaitlyn Paige McCulloch BEd - With Great Distinction Michael Murdoch McTighe BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Mark Andrew Mercier BEd - With Great Distinction Narmeen Mithani BEd - With Great Distinction Emma Margrietha O’Donnell BEd - With Great Distinction Tiana Renee Oudshoorn BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Raymond Chad Oviatt BEd - With Great Distinction

Kylie Rae Penner BEd - With Great Distinction Miranda JoAnne Peterson BEd - With Great Distinction Bailey Rian Poelman BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Ethan Cole Radke BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Amanda Courtney Reimer BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Curtis James Rosenau Teagan Lin Shurtz Andrea Janelle Slingerland BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Ainsley May Sorensen BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Jocelyn Ann-marie Taylor Emily Samantha Tremblay Miranda Paige Van Loon Robyn Jean Yaremcio BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Dorothy Yuan BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS — ART AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Josie Dawn Hammerstedt BEd - With Distinction Kyra Marie Peake Ethan Joshua Toews BEd - With Distinction

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS — DRAMATIC ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Asna A. Alimohammad BFA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Alexie Anne Nicole Beaulac BFA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Erin Jennifer Burns BFA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Janey Grace Deacon-Rosamond BFA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

Cora Louise Douglas Moorhead BFA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Will Carlson Nevada Avery Marie Rex BFA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Darian Lee Yurkoski BFA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS — NEW MEDIA AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Tayla Kate Bundschuh BFA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF MUSIC AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Lisa Marie Black BMus - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Jared Michael Eygenraam BMus - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Alastair Jacob Wohlgemuth

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Lance Orvil Booth BMgt - With Distinction Rebecca Lynne Killoran BEd - With Distinction Tanner Lesh BMgt - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Mason Darryl Seguin BMgt - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Rheannon Elexa Thomas

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS — NEW MEDIA AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Jacqueline Efa Eshriew

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS — ART William Louis Baliko

Kenya Alexandra Bean With Great Distinction Vicky Marielle Chiasson Sabrina Nicole Fox With Great Distinction Hannah Radeen Machacek Maria Juana Riviere With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Gary Kunihiro Uchikura With Distinction Cassandra Dawn Williamson With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS — DRAMATIC ARTS Mason Alan John Arsenault With Distinction Suzanne Mia Braat Alexandra Jordan Noreen Dodd With Distinction Kiera Jessica Gemsa Kacie Nicole Hall With Distinction Lauren Ashley Moore Jessica Lee Nguyen With Great Distinction Jaret Nevada Lambert Pack With Distinction Oliver Andrew Petti Jesse Michael Norbert Thibert Brianna Elizabeth Wilkinson

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS — MULTIDISCIPLINARY Tate Joseph Lalonde

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS — INDIGENOUS ART Chataya Diamond Holy Singer

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS — NEW MEDIA Jason Martin Chudobiak Blake Roy Cullum James Richard Dwyer Amiel Villareal Fernandez With Distinction Rebecca Heidi Friesen With Distinction Payton Parker Grant Chelsea Taylor Knox Julianne Mckenzie Laurie

Cameron James Lelond Tyler Douglas Lines Abigail Jane Loveridge With Distinction Scott Randall Nelson With Great Distinction Anthony Kosiso Onwordi Jonah James Pentland Morgan Lee Rasmussen Eve Jenny Jolayne Sarkadi With Great Distinction Yadi Sun Brooke Donna Vivian Whelan Kane Philip Young-Christie

BACHELOR OF MUSIC Evan Robert Alexander Juan Fernando Anez Jalon With Great Distinction Christopher James Bernhardt Evan Daniel Brownlee Sarah Kelly Chmilar With Distinction Olivia Anne Earl With Great Distinction Carson Francis Froehlich With Great Distinction Layton Lee Hiebert Elizabeth Dorothy Holthe With Great Distinction Hana Faith Hubley With Great Distinction Jacqueline Claire Kennelly Holly Linda Kletke With Distinction Co-operative Education Myla Jayne Krippl With Great Distinction Anton Johann Lindenblatt With Great Distinction Sophia Janice Makela With Great Distinction Zoe Elyse Pepper With Distinction Joleisa Alyssa Quashie Amanda Taylor Rood With Great Distinction Jazden Alvina-Delia Smith Cameron Luke Sperling With Great Distinction Benjamin Thomas Wellman With Great Distinction Borys Camilo Wojtowicz Alandra Cheryl Rose Woycenko With Distinction

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CEREMONY FOUR FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023 AT 2:30 P.M.

Presiding Over the Ceremony Terry Whitehead, Chancellor Conducting the Ceremony Shelia McManus, Platform Marshal Musical Prelude The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Hana Hubley 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 Marshals: Wendy Osborn, Wayne Lippa, Tracy Oosterbroek, Craig Coburn, Olu Awosoga and Jon Doan Declaration Terry Whitehead, Chancellor National Anthem Led by Holly Kletke, Faculty of Fine Arts O Canada by Calixa Lavallee Reflection Blaise Bastien, Faculty of Dhillon School of Business 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 Welcome and Report to Convocation This traditional address celebrates the value of education and the combined accomplishments of our graduands and the University community.

Michael Mahon, President and Vice-Chancellor

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Conferral of Honorary Degree Awarded by the Senate to individuals who personify the values expressed in the philosophy of the institution — they cultivate human values and seek to foster intellectual growth, social development, aesthetic sensitivity, personal ethics, and the dimensions of a scholars personality.

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor Fred Bradley, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa Introduced by Cyndi Bester, Senate Member Address to the Graduands Fred Bradley, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa Musical Selection The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Hana Hubley Deb, You See by Layton Hiebert Conferral of Degrees Terry Whitehead, Chancellor School of Graduate Studies Master of Health Services Management Master of Science (Management) Graduate Certificate Graduate Diploma Candidates presented by Jackie Rice, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies Dhillon School of Business Bachelor of Management Post-Bachelor Certificate Professional Diploma in Accounting Combined Certificate: Combined Post-Bachelor Certificates in Accounting Management Certificate Undergraduate Diploma Candidates presented by Kerry Godfrey, Dean of the Dhillon School of Business

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 Management Bachelor of Health Sciences and Bachelor of Management Candidates presented by Erasmus Okine, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dhillon School of Business Gold Medal This medal is awarded to the most distinguished graduate for the academic year Makayla Rose Koshuta Presented by Kerry Godfrey, Dean of the Dhillon School of Business Alumni Welcome Nick Gabbin Vice-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 Hana Hubley

RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

MASTER OF HEALTH SERVICES (MANAGEMENT) Dipa Sarkar

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MANAGEMENT) Adedapo Samuel Adeogun Thesis: Effects of Trade Liberalization on Aggregate and Agricultural Sector Employment in Nigeria Kathleen Grace Perez Boniol Thesis: Improving Non-Profit Communication by Analyzing Immigrant Settlement Experiences Through a Customer Journey Lens within the Lethbridge Area Gurinder Singh Grewal Thesis: FCK, We’re Sorry: Self-Construal, Interpersonal Closeness, and Swearwords in Brand Communications Sakura Afrin Oni Thesis: Leader Humility and Subordinates’ Organizational Citizenship Behavior: Investigating the Role of Interpersonal Justice and Moderating Mechanism of Employee Cynicism Murad Ziyatkhanli Thesis: Power at the top: An Examination of CEO tenure and excess churn

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Umbreen Arshad Nana Afua Asabere Anthony Kiran Devasahayam Britain Evelyn Nelson Luciana Prada Zakir Amer Sami Sara Evelyn Verstege

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Mikayla Elaine Adams With Distinction Opeoluwa Maria Adedeji Adenike Temitope Adeniyi

Nana Kweku Oduro Afful With Distinction Aziz Ahmed Tanbir Ahmed Adel Al Khuffash Rachel Edith Amon With Great Distinction Spencer James Aos With Distinction David Alan Armstrong Oluwanifemi Peace Ashani Kenton Steele Atwood With Distinction Tyler Jonathan Barfuss Chantal Maria Barry With Distinction Blaise Thomas Bastien Ashton Henry Bekkering Stephen Roger Belisle Steve Bennette Carter Thomas Bergmann Carley Crista Besplug With Great Distinction Matthew Alexander Bessey Mathew Ray Best Ryley Cole Blakney With Distinction Joseph Kirk Boehmer Sean Thomas Bonazzo Olivier Bourgault With Great Distinction James Terrance Britton Co-operative Education Cassidy Alicandra Juneen Brown Tyler David Bruce With Great Distinction Haley Dawn Bruder Jesse Wyatt Bruised Head With Great Distinction Caroline Joy Silva Calimlim Ethan James Campbell Kayley Nicole Canales With Distinction Rachel Ann Clarke With Distinction Justin Steffen Coderre With Distinction Zachary Mark Coleman-Bock Joshua Christopher Cranston Lizzie Jade Margaret Rose Crowchild Co-operative Education

Ellis Elizabeth Dale With Great Distinction Francis Dang Tristen Trey Danyluk Amy Lynn Davies Kyle Douglas Davies With Great Distinction Jack Chancy Davis With Distinction Co-operative Education Kathryn Lee de Guzman Co-operative Education Michael Marc DeBiasio With Great Distinction Co-operative Education Koray Demirbag Jonas Peter Niel denBok Jacob Michael den Ouden With Distinction Nancy Lynne Dhaliwal With Great Distinction Sumaer Singh Dhillon Emily Anne Diakow Diogo de Hollanda Cavalcanti Dias Parker Myles Dunn With Great Distinction Chi Dac Duong Dylan Xavier Earl-Nager With Distinction Temara Mary Ann Ebelher With Distinction Payton Jeun Long Erickson Peter Fehr Co-operative Education Peter Fehr Chelsey Dawn Fisher With Great Distinction Gabriel Fong-Yau William Fisher Elzet Fourie Kirk Cameron Fraser Luis Andres Galdamez Mikayla Erin Gerosa Yousif Adel Ghabour Mitchell William Gibson Robert James Gilbertson With Distinction Joshua Ethan Girvitz Talese Jesse Godberson Co-operative Education Mina Talal Gorges Ronan Blair Graham 25

Mark William Grisnich Abraham Jafar Haimour Azraa Hajee Ishdeep Singh Hanspal Jamie Aspen Harris Luke Alexander Heal With Great Distinction Braden Alexander Helyar With Distinction Brogan Hepworth With Distinction Bradley Marlin Hogg Rylan Daniel Howard With Distinction Ryan Jonathan Hubble With Distinction Mckenzie Avery Hutcheson Klaire Kristiann Hutka Christopher Ervin Hynes Devansh Jaitly Spencer Michael James Krishil Shaileshbhai Jasani Mairman Javed Christopher John Jozsa Rachael Wanjiru Kabura Disha Kapil MD Rezaul Karim Gurleen Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Kiranjeet Kaur Kismat Kaur Rajinder Kaur With Distinction Co-operative Education Roop Sandan Kaur Kayla Paige Kearney Amna Azmat Khawaja Michelle Raye Kildaw Byran Richard Kobbert Jordan Joseph Patrick Kushniruk Patrick Byron Larson Quentin James Lavorato Nixon Le Kristy Lynn MacDonnell Connor Thomas MacDougall Michael Joseph MacNaughton Matthew Joseph Madore Raghuinderbir Singh Mann With Great Distinction Michael Jay Markle James Christopher Marriner Michael Patrick Francis McAvoy With Great Distinction Sloan Patrick McGannon With Distinction Jason William Austin McKeown Ruby Juniper McMurdo 26

Aleena Amyn Merchant With Great Distinction Alisha Javeed Merchant Joshua Levon Meservy With Distinction Jade Alexa Mierau Sarah Louise Miller With Great Distinction Cali Breanna Milligan Amy Anne Louise Mitchell Narinder Mittal Nathan Mark Moedt With Distinction Logan Rennie Moncks Ridhi Munjal Esther Wanjiku Muthoni Hassan Nadeem Alina Nguyen Tony Le Nguyen Van Phuong Nguyen Alastair Alexander Nicol Erin Michele Nishikawa Jace Kelly Norlin With Great Distinction Sydney Reese Norrie With Distinction Anna Isabella O’Donnell Kofoworola Omowunmi Ogunfowora With Distinction Cody John Day Oliver Ma. Patricia Justiniani Orozco With Distinction Vida Rose Damasco Padua Josel Esper Cunanan Paguio With Great Distinction Co-operative Education Sharon Hermeet Kaur Panesar With Great Distinction Darpan Nimeshkumar Patel Samantha Patterson Rhett W Pernal With Great Distinction Ami-Marie Louise Perry Zachery Charles Peters Caleb Robert Joseph Pettigrew Kato Daniel Polanik With Distinction Matthew Nicholas Polischuk With Distinction Morgan Edwin Price With Distinction Chandra Carolyn Pruneau Xue Fei Qi Taylor Nicole Raessler Cassidy Nicole Read With Great Distinction Jacey Gail Reed Brittney Anne Rempel

Drake Austin Richards Taylor Joyce Rivard With Distinction Kahlan Leanne Roberts Noah George Rolheiser With Great Distinction Kaidyn Taylor Romaniuk Justin Cale Roszell With Great Distinction Jordan Robert Roy With Great Distinction Brenda Nataly Ruiz With Distinction Joshua Russomanno Abbas Safaei Ghasrodashti With Great Distinction Logan Michael Salm With Great Distinction Reena Cristina Ocampo Saludares Nate Albert Schlenker With Great Distinction Kirk Dietmar Schornstein With Distinction Jayden Lee Schwartz With Distinction Samuel Glen Scorah With Great Distinction Presten Sharp-Chrunik With Distinction Mason James Sheen Alexander Joseph Sheldrake With Distinction Noman Hussain Siddiqui Roop Singh Sidhu Gurtej Singh Mandeep Singh Sushmita Singh Michellaine Tashina Helen Sleigh Kaitlynn Pauline Small Trefton Bailey Snee Sajith Soudamini Thambi Carson Wayne Moncrieff Statham Frank Sun Amber Dawn Marie Sveinbjornson With Great Distinction Dustin James Robert Taylor Usaid Tayyab Almar Abao Tejano Almari Abao Tejano Nelson Camilo Tique Shivani MohanMurari Tiwari Olivia Rose Toms Noah Dale Trybuch Sandra Maria Ubeda Gutierrez Joelle Aimee Van Dam With Distinction Brenda Vanderwal

Christian Petrus Wagner With Great Distinction Dune Gabriel Wald Muskaan Walia With Distinction Braydon David Walker Kennedy Kiragu Wanjohi Ryley Andrew Wilmot Zachary Thomas Wise Wyatt Robert Wyld Ruiqing Xiao Tyler Matthew Yee Sampada Yongya Jiayu Zhang

POST-BACHELOR CERTIFICATE Toulsida Valerie Diane Compaore Amandeep Kaur Ghataure Syeda Fatema Hossain Nayyab Mir Serge Ntirampebura Dikshaben Jigneshbhai Patel Negar Rouhbakhsh Vatandoost Emma Carly Schaber Co-operative Education Xiang Xu

COMBINED POSTBACHELOR CERTIFICATES IN ACCOUNTING Daisy Camosol Bantasan Rina Kartina Edwin Jr Galano Yumul Edmond Zhao

MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Mario Joseph Bruno Pagliericci

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Seth Daniel Decaire BMgt - With Distinction Makayla Rose Koshuta BA - With Great Distinction BMgt - With Great Distinction Co-operative Education Grace Mayforth Krause Matthew Joseph Victor Lemire Brittany Lynn Ridd

Allyssa Caitlin Tuck BA - With Great Distinction BMgt - With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Shannon Obgnai Abeda Renee Lena Nicole Arsenault BMgt - With Distinction Mark George Charles Betts BSc - With Great Distinction BMgt - With Distinction Andrew Walter Doyle BSc - With Great Distinction BMgt - With Distinction Morgan Lee Hammond BSc - With Distinction BMgt - With Distinction Jocelyn Musifu Mazuya Kaloa BSc - With Great Distinction BMgt - With Great Distinction Donavan Garreth Lee Destiny Hope Lenhardt BSc - With Distinction BMgt - With Great Distinction Matthew Richard Rhys Nahirniak BSc - With Distinction BMgt - With Distinction Morgan Shae Parsons BSc - With Distinction Gerald Desmond Readwin

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS — NEW MEDIA AND BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Stefanie Laine Babb Sei Rin Chu Kros Wilhelm Van Dyck BFA - With Distinction BMgt - With Distinction Ryan Nagapoosonam

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Meghan Tiffany Drought BHSc - With Great Distinction BMgt - With Distinction Ayesha Mian

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SPRING 2023 CONVOCATION

HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

THE HONORABLE FRED BRADLEY, ECA DOCTOR OF LAWS, honoris causa

Born and raised in the Crowsnest Pass, Fred Bradley grew up in one of the most scenic and historic alpine landscapes in Canada. The lessons of working in his family’s general store included understanding the

terms, until 1993, consistently

near Lundbreck to replace several

earning the respect and votes of

southern Alberta community

his constituents.

landfills was achieved.

As Minister of Environment, Bradley

After leaving politics, Bradley

developed and implemented policy

continued in public service, and

for the management of Alberta’s air,

from 1995 to 2013 he served as

land and water resources. His input

a parliamentary development

into the Alberta Coal Policy, Eastern

advisor in Ukraine, Armenia and

Slopes Policy, siting of the Old

Kyrgyzstan. His efforts to preserve

Man River Dam and the protection

and recognize Alberta’s history are

of Kananaskis Country stand as

reflected in his work as Chair of

testimony to his impactful legislative

the Alberta Historical Resources

career. The South West Alberta

Foundation. He continues to

Renewable Energy Initiative was a

advocate for the recognition and

result of his advocacy, and he served

preservation of the unique history

as Chair of the Alberta Research

of the Crowsnest Pass, playing a

Council, the Special Places 2000

key role in the designation of Frank

initiative and an Alberta Election

Slide, Leitch Collieries and Lille

Act Review.

as Provincial Historic Sites, and

value of diversity and the fickle

His advocacy on behalf of his

nature of prosperity in a boom-and-

home riding included realizing the

bust economy linked to natural

amalgamation of five communities

resource extraction.

to form the Municipality of the

Bradley left home to attend the University of Alberta, then returned to assist managing the family business. A central member of the community, he ran for provincial office in 1975 and at age 25 was the youngest MLA elected during that term of the Peter Lougheed government. He served for five

Crowsnest Pass. His work played

Coleman as a National Historic Site, the restoration of the Alberta Provincial Police Barracks and the development of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster Memorial.

a key role in the removal and

He recently served as a member

reclamation of over 600,000 tons

of the Alberta Coal Policy Review

of coal slag, the building of York

Committee and is currently on

Creek Lodge, two local hospitals, the

the board of several community

Allison Creek Brood Trout Station

heritage organizations and

and the Frank Slide Interpretive

Community Futures Crowsnest Pass.

Centre. As well, the development of Alberta’s first regional landfill

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HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

TIMOTHY CAULFIELD DOCTOR OF SCIENCE, honoris causa of Alberta, Caulfield’s research

communicating the science behind

spans disciplinary boundaries such

the COVID-19 virus. He has taken

as stem cells, research ethics, the

the lead on two significant initiatives

representation of science in the

as a result, serving as Chair for the

general media, and public health

Royal Society of Canada task force

policy. He has authored over 350

on evidence-informed perspectives

academic publications.

on major societal challenges in

Caulfield has also made a concerted effort to reach the public through his work and lead the conversation about public health policy. His outreach efforts have included two national bestselling books that

COVID-19, as well as taking a leadership role in Science Up First, a national collective of scientists, researchers, health-care experts and science communicators who share the best available science in

Science misinformation, while

address health misinformation:

always prevalent in society,

The Cure for Everything: Untangling

has taken on new momentum

the Twisted Messages about Health,

since the onset of the COVID-19

Fitness and Happiness and Is Gwyneth

Caulfield’s books and articles have

pandemic. Amplified through

Paltrow Wrong About Everything?:

greatly helped to blunt the damage

social media, misinformation and

When Celebrity Culture and Science

of false claims and fallacies and

misrepresentations of science have

Clash. He also hosted and co-

was ranked No. 6 on Maclean’s

endangered the public and shone

produced the popular television

Magazine’s 2023 Power List of

a bright light on scientific discovery

program A User’s Guide to Cheating

Top 10 Health Care Innovators. As

and communication.

Death, which has been shown in

well, he is a Member of the Order

over 60 countries and streamed

of Canada and a Fellow of both

on Netflix.

the Royal Society of Canada and

Professor Timothy Allen Caulfield is one of a rare breed of scientist

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response to and recovery from

who is equally as adept as an

Caulfield’s voice has been

accomplished researcher as he

particularly relevant in the wake

is interpreting his work to engage

of the global pandemic and his

and inform the public. A Canada

expertise has been featured

Research Chair in Public Health Law

extensively on significant national

Policy and Research Director of the

media platforms discussing issues

Health Law Institute at the University

behind vaccine hesitancy and

creative ways to stem the spread of misinformation.

the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. He also earned the Distinguished Academic Award from the Confederation of Alberta Faculty Associations and the Fleming Medal for Excellence in Science Communication.

HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

ESTHER TAILFEATHERS DOCTOR OF SCIENCE, honoris causa Tailfeathers married and moved to

on the Blood Reserve. She led the

Norway where she lived amongst

charge to develop a community

the Sami people. Her life changed

response which included educating

dramatically when her younger

people about naloxone kits and the

brother, who was a third-year

dangers of fentanyl. Tailfeathers is

medical student at the University

committed to helping healthcare

of Alberta, died in a vehicle collision.

providers understand addiction

Tailfeathers had spoken to him the

and the social determinants of

week before and he encouraged

health, which include enduring

her to go into medicine. She

poverty and trauma resulting from

returned to southern Alberta for

the residential school system.

his funeral and took his words

Tailfeathers also organized a relief

to heart. After earning a medical

mission to Haiti following the

degree at the University of North

earthquake in 2010 where Blood

Dakota, she completed her family

Tribe paramedics, nurses and

Esther Tailfeathers knew she

medicine residency at the University

health-care workers tended to more

wanted to pursue a career in

of Alberta.

than 2,000 patients.

Tailfeathers moved back to her

Her work has not gone unnoticed.

home community in 2000 and works

The Faculty of Health Sciences

as a family physician in Standoff

granted the Friends of Health

and Cardston, as well as providing

Sciences Award to Tailfeathers in

on-call and emergency services at

2015 for her integral role in the

the Cardston Hospital. She serves

community response to the opioid

as the Indigenous Medical Lead with

crisis. In 2019, Tailfeathers was

Alberta Health Services’ Indigenous

awarded the Dr. Thomas Dignan

Wellness Core. Previously,

Indigenous Health Award for her

Tailfeathers also provided 24-hour

contribution to improved Indigenous

medical service for one week per

health care in Canada.

medicine after an experience at the Cardston Hospital when she worked as a candy striper. A friend had arrived alone at the hospital ready to give birth and Tailfeathers stayed with her friend as the baby was born. The experience cemented her desire to become a doctor, but the path to becoming a family physician wasn’t easy. A high school guidance counsellor tried to steer her toward teaching or nursing. She came to the University of Lethbridge

month in Fort Chipewyan.

where she completed a bachelor’s

Tailfeathers was at the forefront

in what was then known as Native

of dealing with the opioid crisis

American Studies.

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ TEACHING CHAIR

DR. CHRIS MATTATALL K-12 teaching career, he completed

As Board of Governors Teaching

his Master of Education in Learning

Chair, he proposes to work closely

Disabilities in 2002. He later earned

with the Teaching Centre and

a PhD in Cognitive Studies from

Accommodated Learning Centre, as

Queen’s University.

well as other groups on campus, to

Since starting at the University of Lethbridge in 2015, Mattatall has made a significant difference in many areas of the Faculty of Education. Within the classroom, he excels as a clear communicator with a gentle and affirmative style.

He is willing to draw from his life experience to bring a sense of An exceptionally well-respected educator consistently recognized for his instruction, Dr. Chris Mattatall continues to seek ways to improve his own practice, while enhancing knowledge around making education more accessible for all types of learners.

An associate professor in the Faculty of Education, Mattatall has dedicated himself to educational psychology and inclusion, with a keen interest in the study of teaching and learning. Mattatall earned a Bachelor of Arts from Kingswood University and Bachelor of Education from the University of New Brunswick. After beginning his

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relevance and approachability to the subject matter of his lessons and his students are widely receptive to

continue to make equity, diversity and inclusion a reality in classrooms for students who struggle academically and behaviourally. As developmental, cognitive and mental health issues continue to grow, Mattatall seeks to learn more about what instructors think, fear, want and worry about as it relates to teaching all students and particularly those who may struggle academically.

his instruction. He has twice been

Administratively, Mattatall has

nominated for the University of

worked as Assistant Dean of

Lethbridge Excellence in Teaching

Student Program Services, where

Award and consistently receives very

he significantly elevated the

positive feedback from students in

approachability of the office, leading

course evaluation comments.

to an increase in applications and

His ability to connect with students spans all program levels, and he is respected for going the extra mile to ensure a positive student learning environment and experience. He describes his research focus as being centred on helping struggling learners through good teaching, believing all students have the ability to learn.

greater connection to pre-Education students. Under his leadership as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, he was able to help solidify curriculum, realize a record number of applications, consolidate cohorts and preside over the graduation of the Faculty’s first doctoral students.

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

DR. DEVON SMITHER

and while earning her doctorate at

A labour-based practice grounded

the University of Toronto.

in social justice, it emphasises

At the heart of her teaching philosophy is a deep-seated desire to make complex curriculum material accessible, interesting and relevant to students’ everyday lives and future professional practices. With a drive to create innovative and engaging content in her courses, she strives to empower students with the tools they need to find success.

a compassionate approach to equitable and fair grading and assesses students purely on the work they put into the class. Evaluations on the quality of assignments are separated from the calculation of the course grade, allowing students to be creative, try new concepts, make mistakes and learn from the process, rather than worry about grades in relation to the quality of their work.

A nationally significant voice on

Smither has seen real success

best practices in teaching, Smither

with this model, prompting many

Dr. Devon Smither is a risk-taker in

and a group of art historians

students to feel less anxiety in their

the classroom, and she encourages

created Open Art Histories (OAH)

studies and inspiring them to focus

her students to be as well.

in 2019, a platform to support

on learning in the classroom.

Associate dean and an associate professor of art history and museum studies in the University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, Smither has made a point of developing her craft of teaching, integrating diverse and critical perspectives in her courses and encouraging students to grow and excel in their studies.

Completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta, Smither pursued her passion for art history during her master’s work at the University of British Columbia

teaching excellence in the arts in Canada. Smither co-wrote the first Open Education Resource (OER) on Canadian and Indigenous art, CanadARThistories: Reimagining the Canadian Art Survey, broadening the history of art in Canada in relation to emerging conversations on decolonization, equity and inclusion and internationalization.

Smither works to provide opportunities for students to extend their learning outside of the classroom and develop relationships within their communities and beyond. Her mentorship and engagement with students are directly related to her passion for understanding art history and museum studies through a

Always open to new concepts,

contemporary lens, one that is

Smither consistently seeks new ways

focused on the social, cultural

to better her pedagogy. This past

and political impacts of art and

year, she implemented contract

curatorial practices.

grading in her courses.

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SPEAKER RESEARCH AWARD

DR. TRUSHAR PATEL which was subsequently renewed

He was a participant in the first

in 2022. Patel graduated with BSc

Science Meets Parliament program,

(2000) and MSc (2002) degrees in

which unites scientists, members of

biotechnology from India. He joined

Parliament and senators to discuss

the University of Nottingham in the

science and science policy, and he

United Kingdom for his PhD (2007)

has played a key role in organizing

and later worked at the Universities

subsequent meetings. He was

of Manitoba and Birmingham.

co-Chair of the EDI committee for

Patel’s lab, based out of the Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute, has earned extensive funding support as it investigates a variety of viral diseases covering everything from Hepatitis B to COVID-19. His Globally, viral infections and associated cancers are responsible for millions of deaths and impose a severe financial burden on

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research program has attracted over $8.5 million from provincial, federal and international funding agencies since joining ULethbridge.

the Canadian Society for Virology.

He is an executive member of the Biophysical Society of Canada (BSC), Chair of the Communications and Publications Committee and Councillor at the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB), and an incoming Chair of the Early Careers Committee of the Biophysical Society (USA).

Patel lent his experience as an

health-care systems. Dr. Trushar

The calibre of Patel’s research

Patel, a professor in the University

as a leader in RNA and Protein

of Lethbridge’s Department of

Biophysics is demonstrated by his

Chemistry and Biochemistry, heads

early career productivity. He has

a multidisciplinary program aimed

published 86 peer-reviewed

at providing critical insight into

articles in top-tiered international

the host protein-viral nucleic acid

journals, with 23 as the first author

interactions that are of fundamental

and 42 as a senior author, as well

importance for viral replication.

as 34 editorials.

Patel came to ULethbridge in 2016

Patel has demonstrated scientific

CSMB and the Queen Elizabeth II

as an independent researcher

leadership and excellence in

Platinum Jubilee Medal. In 2022, he

and earned a Tier 2 Canada

community engagement. He is

was elected as a Fellow of the Royal

Research Chair in RNA and Protein

co-director of DiscoveryLab, which

Society of Chemistry.

Biophysics in November 2017,

links companies and investors.

informed voice throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and, for his work as a key member of the Return to Campus Committee, was awarded the 2022 ULethbridge Volunteer Award. He has also been recognized with the 2022 BSC Young Investigator Award, the 2022 New Investigator Award from

VOLUNTEER AWARD

DR. MARTA GERASYMCHUK She began by volunteering for

lending help at Prairie Pets Rescue.

the University’s International

Recently, she served as a board

Centre, offering to be a leader and

director for the Pro-Choice Society of

mentor for incoming international

Lethbridge and Southern Alberta.

students. She then sought further avenues to assist and volunteered to be the International Student Representative for the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA). The role took on added significance during the COVID-19 pandemic and she advocated strongly for the specific needs of international students who were uniquely affected by the global pandemic.

Eager for new knowledge and a desire to study the molecular aspects of aging, Dr. Marta Gerasymchuk, a medical doctor and associate professor in the pathophysiology department of Ivano-Frankivsk Medical University, left her native Ukraine in 2018 to pursue another PhD in molecular sciences. Her introduction to Canada was difficult and she faced many barriers as she tried to navigate the difficult transition to a new country.

Now a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Igor Kovalchuk’s lab, Marta is using her early experiences in medicine and biological studies in a positive way by assisting other international students who are beginning their own academic journeys.

An accomplished student, researcher and lecturer, Gerasymchuk is always eager to learn and to pass her knowledge forward. She regularly seeks opportunities to support other students and has emerged as a team leader in the lab, supervising master’s and PhD students as well as training and teaching the fundamentals of biomolecular sciences to undergraduate students from diverse

Gerasymchuk assumed the role of a

backgrounds. She also regularly

key facilitator for the annual Meeting

helps students with disabilities as an

of the Minds graduate student

exam proctor in the Accommodated

research conference, conducting

Learning Centre on campus.

abstract reviews, moderating sessions and helping ensure its success. In addition to her involvement with the GSA, she served on the 2021 Speaker Research Medal recipient selection committee and the Graduate Internal Scholarships Adjudication Committee.

All the while, Marta has continued to support The Orphans’ Aid Society in Ukraine, and, as her homeland continues to suffer the effects of war, has organized letter writing campaigns and rallies in support of the people of Ukraine. In 2022, she

Her volunteerism extends to the

was awarded a Volunteer Lethbridge

broader southern Alberta community

Community Leader Award.

where Marta has spent countless hours supporting the Emergency Department at Chinook Regional Hospital, working as a Personal Disaster Assistance Team Responder for the Canadian Red Cross and 35

Congratulations and welcome to the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association!

Congratulations!

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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.

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.

Today, you join our alumni community of more than 50,000 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

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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