ULethbridge Spring Convocation 2025 Program by University of Lethbridge

SPRING

MAY 29 & 30, 2025

CONVOCATION SERVICES

In our lobby you will find the following:

• deJourdan's by Lifetouch | Professional portrait photography

• Bookstore | ULethbridge memorabilia and graduation rings

• Graduation Flowers | Fresh flowers to congratulate your grad

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

• Family Room (PE261) | Live video of the ceremony

REGALIA RETURN

Hoods and gowns can be returned to the Bookstore in the Students’ Union Building 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

• OKI sign | Located on the East Patio off University Hall

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

• 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

• “2025” Gold Balloons | Located in the Centre for Sport and Wellness Atrium next to Booster Juice

• Congratulations Balloon Arch | Located outdoors between the Centre for Sport and Wellness and Turcotte Hall

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

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

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

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

Dr. Digvir Jayas (Ikkayiinnii), 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 education meaningful and special. Wherever you land in the future, always know you have a home at the University of Lethbridge.

Terry Whitehead (Ksikkihkini) (BA ‘94), Chancellor

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

JT and the staff at the Campus Coffee Company

On behalf of the University of Lethbridge Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), I—along with the incoming 2025/2026 council—extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on reaching this significant milestone. Pursuing graduate studies is no small feat, and today is a celebration of your determination and hard work. Your efforts have left a mark, and as you cross the stage, I encourage you to reflect on the incredible contributions you’ve made to the ULethbridge community throughout your academic journey. The GSA wishes you continued success in all that lies ahead. Once again, congratulations on your remarkable achievements!

Jade Oldfield (BEd ‘22), Graduate Students’ Association President

The Board of Governors congratulates you on this great achievement and welcomes you to the University of Lethbridge alumni family. The journey to graduation is a long climb to the summit so we 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!

University of Lethbridge Board of Governors

On behalf of the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU), I am honoured to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the graduating class of 2025. Today marks more than just the completion of your undergraduate academic journey, it represents years of perseverance, late nights, breakthroughs, and memories that will stay with you long after you leave campus. This moment is a celebration of your resilience and growth, and a reminder that the challenges you’ve overcome have prepared you for whatever comes next. As you transition from students to alumni, I hope you carry forward the same curiosity, compassion, and drive that brought you here. You are now part of a community that will always cheer you on and we can’t wait to see how you make your mark on the world. Congratulations and welcome to your next lovely chapter of life!

Alejandro Figueroa, ULSU President

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

Kathleen Massey, Vice Provost (Students)

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 a unique set of circumstances – during and after 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.

Dr. Richelle Marynowski (BEd ’94), Chief Marshal, Professor, Faculty of Education

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

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

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 roses, pronghorns and miner’s lamps; 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.

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.

CORDS OF DISTINCTION

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

CHANCELLOR, PRESIDENT AND

VICE-CHANCELLOR

AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHAIR REGALIA

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.

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.

The Infinity Sign represents our Métis graduates.

The Kuliq represents our Inuit graduates.

PODIUM DESIGN

The convocation lecterns feature the university tartan alongside a Pendleton® blanket and eagle feather shield conceptualized by Blackfoot Elder Dr. Francis First Charger LL.D. h.c. Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief). 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.

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.

CHANCELLOR CHARLES WEASELHEAD’S HEADDRESS

We are honoured to receive a gifted headdress from Chancellor Charles Weaselhead, Taatsiikiipoyii (Talks in the Middle), upon the completion of his term as the first Blackfoot Chancellor at the University of Lethbridge. This headdress is displayed in the Hall of Honour and is 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).

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.

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.

CEREMONY ONE

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025 AT 9 A.M.

Conducting the Ceremony

Jennifer Copeland, Platform Marshal

Musical Prelude

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Holly De Caigny

The Procession

At the commencement of the procession, those assembled are asked to stand, if they are able, until invited to take their seats.

Led by Richelle Marynowski, Chief Marshal Piper: Tom Wilson

Marshals: Susan Findlay, Jenny Burke, Tracy Oosterbroek, Wayne Lippa, Rumi Graham & Craig Coburn

Declaration

Digvir Jayas, President and Vice-Chancellor

National Anthem

Led by Stone Campbell, Faculty of Fine Arts O Canada by Calixa Lavallee

Reflection

Emily Harsent, 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.

Billy Wadsworth and Delvin Keeswood

Board Chair Recognition

Dean Gallimore, posthumously

Presented by Rick Casson, Interim Board Chair

Welcome and Report to Convocation

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

Digvir Jayas, 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 scholar’s personality.

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

David Robertson, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

Introduced by Ryan Myndio, Senate Member

Address to the Graduands

David Robertson, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

Musical Selection

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Holly De Caigny

II Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble. Movement

III by Oscar Navarro

Soloist: Concerto Competition Winner, Cadence Krueger

Conferral of Degrees

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

School of Graduate Studies

Master of Science

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

Faculty of Arts and Science

Bachelor of Arts and Science

Certificate in Arts and Science

Bachelor of Science

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

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.

Hailey Slobodian, Silver

Presented by Michelle Helstein, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

School of Graduate Studies

Medals of Merit

Awarded to graduating students from each degree program by the School of Graduate Studies

Jaxon Reiter, 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

Rexelle Asis

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. Robert McDonald

Presented by Mark Speaker (BMgt ‘94)

Alumni Welcome

Cyndi Crane

President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association

Announcements

Jennifer Copeland, Platform Marshal

Dismissal

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Recession

Those assembled are asked to stand, if 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 Holly De Caigny

RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Prasanta Bhattacharjee

Thesis: Ensemble methods for spatial data stream classification with application to emergency services

Vivienne Omonemi Ejetavbo

Thesis: Exploring the Intersectional Factors that Influence the Development of Mental Health Challenges Amongst West African Women Immigrant Students in Lethbridge, Southern Alberta, Canada: A Descriptive Qualitative Study

Golnoush Farzanfard

Thesis: Explicit zero density for the Riemann zeta function

Kansie Michelle Fox

Thesis: Kainai / Blood Tribe Iinnii rematriation relationality between prairie soil, plants, and people

Alyona Gerasimova

Thesis: Identification of the mode of regulation of SINE sense and antisense RNAs during cellular response to the stress

Hiva Gheisari

Thesis: Studying the efficiency of the Frobenius primality test

Maliha Hasan

Thesis: The effects of auxin transport on root system architecture’s response to phosphate deprivation in Arabidopsis

Amanda Hepp

Thesis: An Assessment of Provincial Policy and Youth Vaping Rates in Alberta

Zohreh Hosseinpour

Thesis: Muslim Immigrant Women’s Experiences of Mental Health Challenges in Southern Alberta, Canada

Ilyanna Katelyn Janvier

Thesis: River metabolism and carbon cycling in a heavily impacted agricultural watershed

Jenna Maria Letain

Thesis: Biophysical characterization of honey bee virus untranslated regions

Daniel Andres Lopez Restrepo

Thesis: Entomopathogenic fungi: an alternative for the biological control of aphids (Phorodon cannabis) in cannabis (Cannabis sativa) plants

Maria Elizabeth Nicholson

Thesis: Examining permafrost detection and validation techniques in thermally complex mountainous terrain: a case study in the Oglivie Mountains, Yukon, Canada

Sean Michael Nieuwenhuis

Thesis: An alternate approach to quantum chaos through Bohmian mechanics

Oluwatosin Adeola Ogundimu

Thesis: Song type preferences during the dawn chorus in male Adelaide’s warblers (Setophaga adelaidae)

Jade Stephanie Lynn Oldfield

Thesis: Building adolescent executive functioning through a play-based curriculum

Urbashi Panthi

Thesis: Application of antimicrobial peptides to control leaf rust (puccinia Triticina) infection in bread wheat (triticum Aestivum l.)

Benjamin Pearse

Thesis: Monitoring vegetation regeneration using multiple remotely piloted aircraft system sensors and methodologies

Muthuthanthrige Disna Ruvani

Kurukulasuriya Perera

Thesis: A Time Series Analysis of Trending Dengue Cases in Sri Lanka

Arianna Noalene Quinn

Thesis: From ideology to ecology: environmental and cultural drivers of menstrual taboos

Jaxon Ward Reiter

Thesis: Ovule defects in Arabidopsis thaliana PIN localization pathway mutants lead to reduced seed set

Katelyn Taylor Scott

Thesis: No Longer ‘Us and Them’: Integrating a Recreation-Based Intervention as an Interdisciplinary Care Approach in Residential Care Settings

Mahala Elizabeth Carrington Swisterski

Thesis: Pandemic Babies: Infant Communication Development in a Global Disaster

Rama Thapa

Thesis: How do Social and Demographic Characteristics Interact to Influence the Perceived Mental Health of Canadian Immigrants Compared to the Total Population of Canadians

BACHELOR

OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

Jessenia Maria Buzunis-Delagneau With Distinction Honours Thesis

Joseph Isaak Dyck With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Samantha Dawn Rosalind Ganske

Shaina Miguel Maple Little Bear

Benjamin Lafayette Lloyd

Lara Claire Heer Marsh

Amy Margaret Merriman

Alejandro Neufeld

Hailey Anne Sim With Great Distinction

Alyx Marie Ward

CERTIFICATE IN ARTS AND SCIENCE

Elayna Jackie Hambling

BACHELOR

OF SCIENCE

Fadee Abboud With Great Distinction

Vinura Chrishan Abeysekara With Distinction

Yanick Aseh Acha

Fatimah Aderinto With Distinction

Co-operative Education

Eze Prince Adiele

Afra Afifa

Ebubechukwu David Agada

Kevin Ogheneochuko Agboro

Jibran Ahmad-Ahtesham With Distinction

Eric Arthur Christopher Albers With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Sarah Alkarim Alibhai With Great Distinction

Co-operative Education

Ian Azriel Navarro Almodovar With Great Distinction

Biemfor Bisi Amanwi With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Brayden Connor Anderson With Great Distinction

James Sheldon Anderson With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Luke Graham Anderson With Great Distinction

Sidney James Stoyle Anderson With Great Distinction

Jace Christopher Anton

Nir Aronov

Paul Olumayowa Asebiode

Connor Jerold Ashbridge

Rexelle Marano Asis

With Great Distinction

Co-operative Education Honours Thesis

Dustin Layne Austie

Donaya Marie Baker With Great Distinction

Christopher Beaton

Stephanie Nicole Bell With Great Distinction

Tyler Robert Berry With Great Distinction

Shlok Bhagat

Garret Richard Grandberg Bjorn

Cheyenne Dodie Blackwater

Treyton Glenn Bloomberg-Chomyn

Shaun Evan Boone

Christopher Boot

Gavin Lucas Booth With Distinction

Cole Ronald Bowles

Jillian Paige Bowling With Distinction

Jared Boyd With Great Distinction

Justen Emmit Bradley

Jaylin Alexandra Bremner

Caley Lorna Bryant

Patrick Barry Jessy Buchanan

Ethan James A Calvert

Matthew Astels Cameron With Great Distinction

Marcus Caparini

Joshua Marcel Carruthers

Co-operative Education

Kennedy Shayde Cawley

Anistasia Autumn Cesto With Distinction

Ryley Cole Chalack With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Vivian Chan

Hannah May Joan Christie With Great Distinction

Kuan Ju Chu

Miyah Alexis Clarke

Michael James Clemons

Kyra Jazmin Collier With Great Distinction

Devon W Conrad

Co-operative Education

Paul Aaron Cooney

Brandon Allan Corbiell

Tesfa Coughlin

Liam Ruben Craig

Kaelan Riley Croucher With Distinction

Chayce Aaron Graham Davies

Nathan Norman Andrew Dawson

Akeera Lynn Deardoff

Tyler Daniel de Goede

Johanna Borre De Hitta

Haley Lauren de Jourdan

Ashley Leanne Delint

Tyler Austin Delude With Great Distinction

Hannah Jean Dingwall

Luciano Pasquale D’ippolito With Distinction

Jemaih B Dominguez

Alicia Mary Donaldson With Great Distinction

Karo Doro

Drew Victor Dovichak

Nevyn J P D’Souza

Jordan Caetana Dudley With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Valerie Duenas With Great Distinction

Dhruv Duggal

Esther Ehirim

Shantel Ropafadzo Fala

Victoria Farewell

Azlin Mae Ferguson With Great Distinction

Ethan Fong-Yuet Thomas Fisher With Great Distinction

Nickolas Fortier With Distinction

Alicia Ann Fournier

Alexa Rae LaVerne Fowler With Great Distinction

Xander Gregory Fox With Great Distinction

Corbin Rhys Friesen

Zachary Jace Friesen With Great Distinction

Kierra Rae Gagnon

Co-operative Education

Keona Sophia Ganske

Apryl Nichole Gattafoni With Great Distinction

Ian Marc Gauthier

Shae Cashel Gibb

Cadel Emmett Goertzen With Distinction

Lukas Andrew Gorgiev

Logan Charles Guttridge

Madison Halvorson With Great Distinction

Spencer Shaun Harrison

Emily Elizabeth Harsent Co-operative Education

Calvin Fox Hartman With Distinction

Jack Scott Henderson With Great Distinction

Robert David Hendricks With Distinction

Rhys Stewart Hiar

Payton Hiebert With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Michael Wilson Holt

Kalen Brett Hood

Isaac Blake Hoogerdyk With Distinction

Emma Marie Hoppins

Lily Huang

Brianna Joyce Huff

Shafi Ismam Ifty

Peter Avwerosuoghene Igbodudu

Payal Jain

Co-operative Education

Joel Samuel George Jansen With Great Distinction

Kerragan Jarvie-Selman

Ahmmed Otri Jebin

Morgan Jacqueline Jeffries

Sheilah Jepkoech

Aleksija Jocic

Ralph Earnest De Guzman Jota

Tayah Mary Jump

Zoie Brayann Kachor

Pardeep Kaur Kaler With Distinction

Jennifer Evelyn Victoria Kane

Elizabeth Clare Kaufmann With Distinction

Sandeep Kaur

Simran Kaur

Kyla Marie Kelman

Jesse David Kennedy With Great Distinction

Julian Abraham Ketler

Ekampreet Kaur Khurana

Shamaya Caitlin R Kilback

Douglas Mackenzie King

Makenna Louise Kleiner With Distinction

Ethan Randall Kostiuk With Distinction Co-operative Education

Graham Taylor Kotlarchuk

Kathryn Tereza Kourtessis With Distinction

Matthew Lawrence Kovacs

Taya Emiko Krueger With Great Distinction

Ankit Kumar

Angela Tianna Kyriazopoulos With Distinction

Grace Elizabeth Lahey

Cuinn Anthony Laing

Carter Wade Langevin With Distinction

William Jake Wah Lau With Distinction

Jackson Gerald S Laurie With Distinction

Jade Mackenzie Laverdiere With Distinction

Robert Cole Layton With Great Distinction

Richard Le

Miguel Angel Leon Molina

Jenna Marie Laurette Leost

Anya Katharina Marie Letkeman With Great Distinction

Eric Takao Louie

Arwen Elizabeth Loveridge With Great Distinction

Rodvern Moroni T T Lowry

Braeden Gregory Lutz

Erik John H Luzia With Great Distinction

Chantelle Diane Lybbert With Distinction

Justin Phuong Ma

Co-operative Education

Cole Michael Mack

Sophie Maria MacLean Honours Thesis

Riana Mary Katherine Maerz With Distinction

Shayden Hunter Magnus

Beverley Elizabeth Mailman Honours Thesis

Nathan James Manderville

Jaspreet Kaur Marahar With Distinction

Abel Daniel Markos

Emma Rose Marnik

Karla Johanna Martinez

Evan Douglas Mason With Distinction

Autumn Fenn McFetridge With Great Distinction

Audrey Liou McKinstry

Ruby Grace McRae With Great Distinction

Abby Nichole Meeder

Austin W Merrill With Great Distinction

Branden David Metters

Sara Anne Milos

Callum James Minor

Andrea Alejandra Monsalve With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Rylie Hope Mooney With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Adam Ian Moore With Great Distinction

Adelina Morello

Co-operative Education

Drishti Moudgil With Great Distinction

Jordyn Alicia Musial With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Danielle Elizabeth Nadeau With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Emma Rae Nelson With Distinction Honours Thesis

Theodore Neufeld With Great Distinction

Caelan Michael Neumann

Hoang Tam Nguyen With Distinction

Kallum Douglas Jon Nickerson

Caleb Edward Nieuwenhuis With Distinction

Taralyn Kristin M Niggli With Great Distinction

Brayden Angelina Oblak With Distinction Co-operative Education Honours Thesis

Eric Daniel O’Donnell

Ronan Toshiro Oishi With Great Distinction

Emmanuel Victor Osije Okeh

Chidalu Brayant Okeke

Naomi Ofure Okoh

Iyomi Arob Okulek

Oluwafunto Adedamola Olonade

Temiloluwa Precious OlusojiAkomolafe

Evan Ekenedilichukwu Omeje

Sean Patrick Opiniano With Distinction

Abdella Mohammed Osman

Ugonna Osuji

Brooklyn Palmer

Sharon Parashar

Alexandria Betty-Anne Parent

Paul Pasescu With Great Distinction

Maithili Miteshkumar Patel With Distinction

Priyansi Patel

Tasheena Prajesh Patel

Harsh Bharat Patil

Cameron Perkins

Kiana Perry

Bryn Peterson With Great Distinction

Kayla Dawn Phillips With Distinction

Jonah Pickle

Quinton Jay Pierson With Great Distinction Co-operative Education

Keely Bridget Calvin Poole With Distinction

Jesly Yomara Porras With Distinction

Jenna Lydia Presley

Matteo Quartararo

Mustahid Rafi

Arjun Ramanan

Zoe Nerys Ramdin

Alexa Rampersad

Harmanjit Singh Randhawa With Great Distinction

Reed Davis Rasmussen Honours Thesis

Raquel Anne Ressler

Thomas Maxwell Richardson

Kayleigh Jean Barbara Ridgway

Kara Michelle Robinson

Noel Ethan Roemmele With Great Distinction

Luna Caroline Rose

Paige Ainsley Rosentreter

Jonathan Noah Roussel With Great Distinction

Reesha Salihe

Sanjana Treesa Santhosh

Yash Ketanbhai Savaliya

Chloe Deanne Schaber Co-operative Education

Nicholas Daniel Schindeler

Elijah James Schuler

Matthew Ty Schwengler

Arihant Dev Sharma

Rohan Sharma

Tyrell Shipley With Great Distinction

Rachel Isabella Shortridge With Distinction

Xenia Siceac With Distinction Honours Thesis

Victoria Anne Simmons

Gagandeep Singh

Kai Alexander Skaar

Hailey Taylor Slobodian With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Benjamin Martin Smith

Gavin Thomas Smith

Folakemi Temitope Soboyejo

Soham Naresh Solanki

Jovaughna Deysi Solorzano With Distinction

Chase Robert Landon Stankievech With Great Distinction

Hannah Stephenson

Kaitlyn Victoria Stevens With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Brynn Stevenson

Palmer Lane Stroud

Leah Elizabeth Sulek With Great Distinction

Marissa Gina Svoboda

David Szucs

Ze Tang

Jennifer Khim Thomas Co-operative Education

Jenna Lynn Thompson

Ivan Heinrich Tan Ting

Daniel Kolade Tolani

Van Hong Khanh Tran With Great Distinction

Alexa Grace Trentham

Emma Ashley Twigg

Timothy Uchikura

Caleb William Van’t Land With Great Distinction

Erika Vossebelt-Maljaars With Distinction

Honours Thesis

Jason Alexander Walburger With Great Distinction

Co-operative Education

Ryan Jeffrey Walsh

Abigail Jocelyn M Ward

Rachel Lynn Warken

Carson Louis Wendel

Mckenna Emily Werkman With Great Distinction

Neil James West

Zane Wilson Wigley

Cody Paul Wilcox

Reuben Wildeboer

Chayston Alan Williams With Great Distinction

Marisa Anne Wishnowski With Great Distinction

Austin Brett Wocknitz With Distinction

Yat Long Wong

Michelle Abigail Worobec With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Ayden Wright With Great Distinction

Michael Jordan Wynnychuk

Matthew Lawrence Wytrykusz With Distinction

Natalia Dmytrivna Yevtushenko

Brinnley Zanewich With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

CEREMONY TWO

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025 AT 2:30 P.M.

Conducting the Ceremony

Sheila McManus, Platform Marshal

Musical Prelude

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Holly De Caigny

The Procession

At the commencement of the procession, those assembled are asked to stand, if they are able, until invited to take their seats.

Led by Richelle Marynowski, Chief Marshal

Piper: Tom Wilson

Address to the Graduands

Charles Weaselhead, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

Musical Selection

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Holly De Caigny

II Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble.

Movement III by Oscar Navarro

Soloist: Concerto Competition Winner, Cadence Krueger

Conferral of Degrees

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Faculty of Health Sciences Gold Medal

This medal is awarded to the most distinguished graduate for the academic year

Oghenekome Obrutu

Presented by Jon Doan, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

Volunteer Award

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

Ladan Yousef

Presented by Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Marshals: Wendy Osborn, Brendan Cummins, Tara Million, Jodie Asselin, Rumi Graham & Craig Coburn

Declaration

Digvir Jayas, President and Vice-Chancellor

National Anthem

Led by Stone Campbell, Faculty of Fine Arts

O Canada by Calixa Lavallee

Reflection

Edward Gregory, Faculty of Health Sciences

Honour Song

Billy Wadsworth & Delvin Keeswood

Welcome and Report to Convocation

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

Digvir Jayas, President and Vice-Chancellor

Conferral of Honorary Degree

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Charles Weaselhead, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

Introduced by Deserae Yellow Horn, Senate Member

School of Graduate Studies

Master of Arts

Master of Nursing

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

Faculty of Arts and Science

Bachelor of Arts

Undergraduate Certificate

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

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation

Candidates presented by Jon Doan, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

School of Graduate Studies

Medals of Merit

Awarded to graduating students from each degree program in the School of Graduate Studies

Madison Badger, 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

Joseph Dyck

Presented by Matthew Letts, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science

Alumni Welcome

Cyndi Crane

President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association

Announcements

Sheila McManus, Platform Marshal

Dismissal

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Recession

Those assembled are asked to stand, if 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 Holly De Caigny

RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES

MASTER OF ARTS

Busayo Aduloju

Thesis: Factors affecting interprovincial migration of university- bound students in Canada: evidence from the postsecondary student information system (PSIS)

Dmitry Alekseev

Thesis: The examination of the gig economy in Canada from 1976 to 2021 Co-operative Education

Madison Paula Badger

Thesis: Queering Cultural Resource Management: Defying norms in CRM Archaeology

Elizabeth Kendall Fox-Grey

Thesis: Indigenous anarchism: a story of resistance, reconciliation and becoming through the decolonization of ways of knowing

Adam Mills

Thesis: Edward ‘Ned’ Hanlan: Imagining Canadian masculinity and national identity from the success of an early rowing champion

Ali Seyed Norani

Thesis: Entertainment or propaganda? Cultural cognition: implicit stereotypes in historical film

LaRae Katie Smith

Thesis: ‘Toil’: creating a research-based board game about southern Alberta farm families during the Great Depression

MASTER OF NURSING

Sally Adele Esther Beveridge

Tyrel Laird Hawke

Thesis: The Experience of Being a Novice Nursing Preceptor in Western Rural Canada

Brady Connor Lowry

Jessica Van Der Lee

Jennifer Dawn Wood

BACHELOR

OF ARTS

Madison Mackenzie Abar

With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Samantha Michaela M Archibald

Jason Oghenakhogie Asekhauno

Taylor Denise Bastien

Katherine Grace Mathes Bibby

Brooklyn Marie Bittman

Karsen Lane Black Water

Trissly Ticwctkwa Black Water

Cameron Leigh Bluekens With Great Distinction

Lanaya Marie Bodrug

Emily Meghan Borthwick

Axel Gordon Brett With Distinction Honours Thesis

Karissa Charlotte Burns

Catalina Capatina

Mahrya Dawn Capewell

Kaitlyn Rae Carlson With Distinction

Ethan James Cartwright

Matthew Lorne Clarkson With Great Distinction

Lauren Michelle Cleveland

Ireland Ella Cowan

Chayce Ryan Currie With Distinction

Akira Darveau-Willms With Great Distinction

Cody Davies

Timothy Edward Dawson

Shayla Margaret Chantelle Day Rider

Jalaina Christie De Leeuw

Emily Mae DeLucia-Burk With Great Distinction

Alyssa Haley Jordan Dickout

Victoria Rose Digout-Ford

Grace Elizabeth Dunn

Janani Purnima Egodage

Walker Tyler English

Deanna Amanda Marie Fisher

Yukun Gao

Khushdeep Kaur Grewal

Nicole Lynn Hamm

Tristan Raye Heppell Hardy

Lauren Marie Hargreaves

Kaitlyn Gina Hawkins

Ena Hess

Cole Henry Martin Higginson With Distinction

Kirsten Hironaka With Great Distinction

Casara Mayhew Holm

Tayler Angela Jade Hurn

Jenna Ashiff Jadavji

Adam Scott James With Distinction Honours Thesis

Savio Jigo George

Abigail Claire Johnson

Karley Dawn Johnson

Dallas James Johnston

Blake Connor Jolliffe

Brieanne Marie Junor With Great Distinction

Kyra Lynne Kangogo With Distinction

Gerhard Klassen Thiessen With Great Distinction

Madison Georgette Klien With Distinction

Leah Colby Laird Lambkin With Distinction

Andrew Craig Langill With Great Distinction

Anna Marie Leismeister

Dominique Dawn Levesque

Xudong Liu

Chloe Lund

Stephen Luu

Chevan Bryce MacKenzie

Richard Malayny

Kelsey Edgar Many Fingers-Healy

Isabella Rachel Marie McIntyre

Emily Bella-Marie McNeill With Great Distinction

Ethan Hunter Melting Tallow With Distinction

Saren Raele Malen Moore With Great Distinction Co-operative Education

Siri Morey With Distinction

Shannon Shabnam Muhammed

Catriona Allyson Murray

Maeve Doreen Murtagh

Cameron James Musk

Jessica Rae Mustard With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Beebee Umairah Mutoola

Jeffrey John Nickel With Great Distinction

Leeza Nielsen

Joy Unyime Oruketoh

Lily Peighton Overacker With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Matthew Lee Pearson

Kailey Megan Piercey With Distinction

Kennedy Poole

Devin Tye Porochnavy

Tyler Ryan Quinn

Bernadette Remus With Great Distinction

Nathaniel Derosa Riemer

Kole Blake Rogers

Sydney Rolfe With Great Distinction

Carmyn Morgan Ross

Ammen Saeed

Davina Renee Saunders

Neleah Brayleen Schauenberg

Annisa Chynell Shade With Great Distinction

Kodi Sherbo

Ellan Rochelle Sinnott With Distinction

Kyla Marie Smail

Neal Geoffrey Smith Honours Thesis

Nina Grace Smith

Wynonna Inez Smith

Oluwatobi Babatunde Soboyejo

Keya Niku Solanki

Liam Still

Georgia Elizabeth Strain

Numa Jalaluddin Surmawala

Danika Jade Tarasewich

Abel Tekle

Kamiya Tetreault

Katie Ann Tharle With Great Distinction

Maleeka Tatiana Mone Thomas Co-operative Education

Miles Foster Keith Thompson

Hannah Christina D Thorne

Jade Shannon Tulk

Claudia Catherina Van Diemen With Great Distinction

Guadalupe Vial Ulloa

Belinda Christina Vloedbeld

Ashley Shayne Walker With Great Distinction

Charlotte Tracy Weasel Moccasin

Isabelle Cheryl Jean Weitz

Abigail Caroline Wilson With Distinction

Zachary Wirzba With Great Distinction

Krysti-Anna Rose Woodruff

Teah Lynn Workman

Spencer Wardell Zobell

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Kelly Violet Broad Scalplock

Grace Nadidra Crowchild

Thunder Crowshoe

Braden Colby Scott Day Chief

August Skye Eagle Plume

Demetra Bethany Good Rider

Nevaeh Autum Grier

Sloane Mary Louise Grier

Avery Beatrice Many Grey Horses

Dylan James Scott

Charles Jordan Lee Tourangeau

Kenzy Madison Ward

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Chima David Adams

Oluwatosin Adebola Adebayo

Adejoke Joan Adekanmbi With Distinction

Maria A Agbayani With Great Distinction

Oluwatoyin Ireti Akinyemi With Distinction

Huda Alshawi

Graham Larsen Black With Great Distinction

Kennedy Grace Blaskin

Parisa Boroumand

Mika Butkiewicz Brant

Jessica S Bryk With Great Distinction

Dorcas Olabisi Busari

Mariah Rebecca Campbell With Great Distinction

Michelle Cheng With Great Distinction

Kyra Corrigan

Bethany Jean Coulter-Andrejcsik With Great Distinction

Judy Ann Cross Child

Jessica Nicole Day With Distinction

Ebunolu Olukemi Dele-Isawumi

Kyra Justine DuMontier

Nyla Dyck

Afiangbosa Eguagie-Ojehumen

Daniel Ferguson

Kaleen Helena Francis With Distinction

Olayinka Pelumi Gabriel With Distinction

Avery Shae Gouw With Distinction

Edward James Gregory With Great Distinction

Lukas Harvey

Karson Rowe Healy

Lucy Margarita Higgs With Distinction

Annalise Janet Holmes

Vanessa Precious Twilight Holy Singer

Crystal Lynn Iron Shirt

Jordyn Riley Jackson With Distinction

Natalie Jaksz With Distinction

Hannah Janaszak

Debora Naftali Kiboya

Sarah Omotara Kola-Ojo With Great Distinction

Amber Kramer With Great Distinction

Fiyinfoluwa Priscilla Kupoluyi

Ayla Kenadie Labrecque

Benedicte Gloria Landa Ngabele

Fatimoh Beki Lawal

Melanie Lauren Lewis With Distinction

Jacqueline Andre Yu Lugo

Rhonda Marie Mann

Saada Mehedi

With Great Distinction

Rihana Kate Middleton With Great Distinction

Harrison James Miller

Senta Jaime Miller With Great Distinction

Samantha Morgan Mykytiuk

Parvathi Nair

With Great Distinction

Megan Chrisandra Newman With Great Distinction

Oghenekome Ofejiro Obrutu With Great Distinction

Arinze Collins Ochiogu With Distinction

Lauren Anne Olson

Mofifoluwa Oluwafunmiso Olutayo With Distinction

Alexander Orlando

Trina Jeanette Parker

Brandon Paterson

With Great Distinction

Noelle Chantal Paterson

Paige Rigoni

Kaylene Ashleigh Sawicki With Distinction

Ayanna Shah

Taeku Shim

With Great Distinction

Ayla Ann Marie Smith

Kristin Hart Snider

Leah Catherine Sommercorn

Kahl Josiah Stickel

With Great Distinction

Jamaal Museh Suldaan

Jumoke Olawumi Taylor

Danielle Henriette Marie Temple With Distinction

Tamara Lynn Thompson With Great Distinction

Amber Grace Vander Woude With Great Distinction

Breanne Isabelle Van Sluys With Distinction

Keely Shelise Wadsworth

Sapphire JeAnne Wall

Noah Wang With Distinction

Maryam Wattoo

Robbi Jeanette Weldon With Distinction

Lorris Wellin

Faron White

Sara Emily Wiltse With Distinction

Kaitlyn Young

Ladan Mohamoud Yousef With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF NURSING

Omar Kifah Al Ramahi

Andrea Sofia Arevalo Garcia

Shyra Gail Eguna Arpilleda

Ayotomiwa Abimbola Awoderu

Edna Abena Awuakyewaa

Khrystene Kyla Dimaano Ayson With Great Distinction

Allison Dawn Beekman

Erica Johanna Ruth Beldavs

Grace Bell With Great Distinction

Jared Bell

Kienna Jeanne Benson

Jessica Wynne Berry

Anmol Singh Bhaika

Shiana Catherine Bradley With Distinction

Andrei Herrera Briones With Distinction

Madeline Rachel Bruce With Great Distinction

Amanda Mae Bulechowsky With Distinction

Spencer Wyatt Bullock With Great Distinction

Melissa Dawn Campbell

Nicole Carter

Antonette Clata With Distinction

Sidney Mckenna Council

Courtney Anna-lemien Deemter With Distinction

Nicole Karen Dela Cruz

Christopher John Bartolo Deniega

Denby Suzanne Ettenhofer

Bryn Elizabeth Evans With Distinction

Kayley Victoria Farrell With Great Distinction

Casey Tagan Marie Fjeld

Brette Isabella Gaumont With Great Distinction

Erika Lynn Giacchetta

Sydney Rose Giesbrecht

Alena Rose Giudice With Distinction

Katie Olivia Gregus With Great Distinction

Mitchell Blake Gruber

Faith Gryde

Alexis Faye Hansen

Harley Samantha Harris With Great Distinction

Taryn Danica Haubrich With Distinction

Graycie Christian HeavyShield With Distinction

Rayanne Hoeflicher

Stephanie Emma Elizabeth Hoppins

Ashley Elizabeth Huck With Great Distinction

Jaiden Noelle Faith Huisman With Great Distinction

Samuel Ayo Ige

Jaime Lee Jakovljevic With Great Distinction

Reyjan Errol Bordaje Jaudines

Brooke Madisen Jensen With Distinction

Kaitlyn Margaret Kirby With Distinction

Colleen Grace Klassen With Distinction

Katrina Dawn Kocsis With Great Distinction

Taylor Kohls

Samantha Lee Kuziw With Great Distinction

Ashley Makayla Lebsack With Great Distinction

Victoria Kristine Lehbauer

Yaneth Areli Lopez Medina

Mikayla Lord

Hannah Rachel Mallette With Distinction

Ryan Bradley May

Chloe Marie McEachern With Distinction

Mandy May Mikhail

Graci Joe Mohr

Lauren Claire Morton With Great Distinction

Ma Alexandra Narbonita With Distinction

Elizabeth May Neufeld With Distinction

Madilynn Dayle Nielsen With Distinction

Braden James Olson

Cheyanne Peters With Great Distinction

Eliza May Poettcker With Great Distinction

Marissa Kimberly Quinton

Haylee Elizabeth Reed

Maria Rachel Reji

Holly Nicole Rice With Great Distinction

Abigail Georgie Rideout With Great Distinction

Charlise Tyler Ring With Great Distinction

Ella Ritchie

Seamus Malcolm Robinson With Distinction

Kareena Sharma With Distinction

Jodi Shalaine Shouting With Distinction

Emily Kaitlyn Stevenson With Distinction

Kira Elena Loewen Thomaschewski With Great Distinction

Tyson Lee Watmough With Distinction

Summer Victoria West

Raegan Elise White Quills

Samantha Leigh Wilkinson With Great Distinction

Madisyn Lane Wolstenholme With Great Distinction

Stephanie Saimoy Hoy Ling Wong With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

Muna Keith Adair

Kristen Leanne Ainscough

Lyrek Zuzu Arvay

Ja’net Marie Barchard-Smith With Great Distinction

Lisa Marie Bekecs With Distinction

Pamela Patricia Bennett With Great Distinction

Kailey Kathryn Bratland With Distinction

Lindsay Carlson With Great Distinction

Ashley Danielle Carvalho

Tannis Brittany Chartier With Distinction

Melissa Catherine Companion With Great Distinction

Kailey Chaness Cross

Brey-Anna Raynes Dawson

Julia Maria Brum Dayman With Distinction

Kayleen Ann Douglas With Great Distinction

Taylor Dugas With Great Distinction

Anusha Priyangika Fernando

Elise Therese Fisher With Great Distinction

Rowan Emma Gibson With Great Distinction

Tara Violet Hagarty With Great Distinction

Mackenzie Faith Harms With Great Distinction

Abigail Helen Holm With Distinction

Madison Barbara Hunt

Katelyn Marie Jeglum With Distinction

Sarah Suzanne Johre With Great Distinction

Brooklyn Nicole Kardos With Distinction

Mackenzie Isabel Kennedy

Naomi Juanita Klassen

Tristan Ray Leacock

Claire Leitch With Distinction

Mackenzie Deborah Leroux

Brenna Mae Mac Donald

Emily Jane MacMullin

Kendra Delene Malchow

Angela Heather Mazzolin

Emily McCarthy

Linde Erin Melnyk

Ashley Nicole Miller With Great Distinction

Grace Roxanne Miller

Jennifer L Misura With Distinction

Abigail Marie Nelson With Great Distinction

Paige May Olinek With Great Distinction

Shanyce Nikisha Parkinson

Breanna Pelley

Jessica Katherine Predy With Distinction

Anita Rebelo With Great Distinction

Angel-Dawn Janet Ruttan-Nordstrom

Christine Grace Elva Simpson With Great Distinction

Liesl Victoria Steinborn

Stacey Thomas

Alexandra Annalise Nadine Welk With Great Distinction

Angelina Catherine Wyllie-Butler With Great Distinction

CEREMONY THREE

FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025 AT 9 A.M.

Conducting the Ceremony

Sheila McManus, Platform Marshal

Musical Prelude

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Holly De Caigny

The Procession

At the commencement of the procession, those assembled are asked to stand, if they are able, until invited to take their seats.

Led by Richelle Marynowski, Chief Marshal

Piper: Tom Wilson

Marshals: Susan Findlay, Wayne Lippa, Tara Million, Jeffrey MacCormack, Michelle Hogue & Olu Awosoga

Conferral of Degrees

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

School of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Counselling

Master of Education

Master of Fine Arts

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

Faculty of Education

Bachelor of Education

Candidates presented by Lisa Starr, Dean of the Faculty of Education

Faculty of Education Gold Medal

This medal is awarded to the most distinguished graduate for the academic year

Devin Law

Presented by Lisa Starr, Dean of the Faculty of Education

Alberta Teachers’ Association William Aberhart Gold Medal in Education

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 the Bachelor of Education Program

Madeleine Suggit

Declaration

Digvir Jayas, President and Vice-Chancellor

National Anthem

Led by Hope Wauters, Faculty of Fine Arts

O Canada by Calixa Lavallee

Reflection

Tannis Scalplock, Faculty of Education and 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.

Billy Wadsworth & Delvin Keeswood

Welcome and Report to Convocation

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

Digvir Jayas, President and Vice-Chancellor

Conferral of Honorary Degree

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Kirk Muspratt, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa

Introduced by Cyndi Crane, Senate Member

Address to the Graduands

Kirk Muspratt, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa

Musical Selection

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Holly De Caigny

II Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble. Movement III by Oscar Navarro

Soloist: Concerto Competition Winner, Cadence Krueger

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 Michelle Helstein, Provost and Vice President (Academic)

Faculty of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dramatic Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Multidisciplinary

Bachelor of Fine Arts – New Media

Bachelor of Music

Candidates presented by Heather Davis-Fisch, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts

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.

Ogochukwu Onyeso, Gold

Presented by Michelle Helstein, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

School of Graduate Studies

Medals of Merit

Awarded to graduating students from each degree program in the School of Graduate Studies

Ogochukwu Onyeso, Doctor of Philosophy

Brandon Good, Master of Education

Mahsa Zaredehabadi, Master of Fine Arts

Presented by Jackie Rice, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies

Presented by Lisa Starr, 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

Keely Evanoff

Presented by Heather Davis-Fisch, 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. Dr. Aaron Taylor

Presented by Rick Casson, Interim Board Chair

Alumni Welcome

Cyndi Crane, President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association

Announcements

Sheila McManus, Platform Marshal

Dismissal

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Recession

Those assembled are asked to stand, if 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 Holly De Caigny

RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Linda Flade

Earth, Space, and Physical Science

Thesis: Boreal ecosystem changes due to permafrost thaw across the discontinuous to sporadic permafrost zone

Narasimha Reddy Gosala

Theoretical and Computational Science

Thesis: Interaction of gravitational waves with non-abelian gauge fields and quark-gluon plasma

Shou Jen Hsiang

Earth, Space, and Physical Science

Thesis: Metal-ligand cooperation in bis(phosphinimine) supported rhodium pincer complexes: from dehydrogenation to value-added products

Andres Guadalupe

Lopez Virgen

Biomolecular Science

Thesis: Multigenerational UV stress effects in arabidopsis Thaliana offspring

Megan Shirley Malach

Biomolecular Science

Thesis: Investigating the efficacy of cannabis as a novel therapeutic modality for aggressive pediatric brain and nervous system tumors

Abreham Molla Mekonnen

Population Studies in Health

Thesis: Predictors of Detoxification Services Use in Alberta: A Provincial Sociodemographic and Utilization Analysis

Megan Mae Marie Morman

Cultural, Social, and Political Thought

Thesis: Feeling time and change through the lenticular

Ogochukwu Kelechi Onyeso

Population Studies in Health

Thesis: Sociodemographic Determinants of Mobility

Limitation Among Older Adults in Canada and Nigeria

Arturo Tejeda Torres

Cultural, Social, and Political Thought

Thesis: Framing the feminist protests in Mexico: an analysis of the polarized discursive dynamics and gender power relations on social media