ULethbridge Spring Convocation 2025 Program

SPRING

MAY 29 & 30, 2025

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 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

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

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Congratulations Balloon Arch | Located outdoors between the Centre for Sport and Wellness 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 CEREMONY ONE THURSDAY, MAY 29 | 9 A.M.

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CEREMONY TWO T H U R S D A Y , M A Y 2 9 | 2 : 3 0 P . M .

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CEREMONY THREE F R I D A Y , M A Y 3 0 | 9 A . M .

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CEREMONY FOUR FRIDAY, MAY 30 | 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 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

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!

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,

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

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

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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

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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 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.

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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 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.

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.

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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 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.

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).

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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.

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.

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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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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 (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 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

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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

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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

B A C H E L O R 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

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

C E R T I F I C A T E IN ARTS AND SCIENCE

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

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

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

Elayna Jackie Hambling

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

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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 12

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

Address to the Graduands Charles Weaselhead, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

Musical Prelude The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Holly De Caigny

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

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: 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 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 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 Charles Weaselhead, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa Introduced by Deserae Yellow Horn, Senate Member

Conferral of Degrees Terry Whitehead, Chancellor 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

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 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

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 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

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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

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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 15

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 16

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

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

Conducting the Ceremony Sheila McManus, Platform Marshal

Conferral of Degrees Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Musical Prelude The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Conducted by Holly De Caigny

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

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 Declaration Digvir Jayas, President and Vice-Chancellor National Anthem Led by Hope Wauters, Faculty of Fine Arts O Canada by Calixa Lavallee Reflection Tannis Broad 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 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 Kirk Muspratt, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa Introduced by Cyndi Crane, Senate Member Address to the Graduands Kirk Muspratt, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa

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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

Faculty of Education Bachelor of Education Candidates presented by Lisa Starr, 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 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

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 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

MASTER OF COUNSELLING Alissa Erin Amos Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Kaycee Ginae Bevans Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Tamara Constantine Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Patricia Carla Lewchuk Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Meghan Rose Loutit Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Maeve McLean Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Stephanie Elizabeth Montalvo-Paz Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Jodi Ann Neetz Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Amanda Chioma Okafor Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Darcie Lynn Pawlick Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Tennille Ashley Phipps Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Indra Prakash Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Danielle Louise Savage Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio

Michael Bailey Seguin Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Melissa Jacqueline Smith Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio Kelsey Marie Voysey Applied Psychology Project: Professional Portfolio

MASTER OF EDUCATION Willem Brent Aleman Counselling Psychology Capstone Kristopher Morgan Anderson Counselling Psychology Capstone Felicia Antoinette Bibeau Counselling Psychology Capstone Mckenna Rae Causey Counselling Psychology Project: Heart Lock-In: Self-inducing feelings of love and compassion to decrease perfectionistic thinking in elementary school aged children Laura Anne Church Capstone Victoria Denise Cobuz Counselling Psychology Thesis: Canadian psychologists’ and psychology graduate students’ perceptions of psychedelic therapy Payton Tia Crowshaw Counselling Psychology Capstone Lee Alexander Fraser Counselling Psychology Project: Making the cut... ethically: How barbers and hairdressers can safely respond to customer mental health crises Brandon John Good Thesis: Leading professional learning: Comparative perceptions of teachers and school leaders Landon James Gross Counselling Psychology Thesis: The life skills mental health connection in sport

Fiza Hussain Counselling Psychology Project: Family-centred care for parents providing care for involuntary adults with a mental health diagnosis: Implications for service providers Melanie Kathleen Morrow Thesis: Teaching and Learning Foundational Knowledge with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Sherry Lynn Pike Capstone Taylor Christie Reid Capstone Amanda Kathleen Sequeira Capstone Cassidy Rae Shostak Project: Towards better writing assessment in early years: Aligning purpose and practise Madison Twa Counselling Psychology Capstone Xena Ray-Anne Veltman Counselling Psychology Capstone Jiayi Yang Counselling Psychology Capstone

MASTER OF FINE ARTS Lidija Sijacic Thesis: FeelGrove: A Concept for a Discursive Smartphone Application for the Visualization of Affective States Positioned Against the Neoliberal Paradigm Mahsa Zaredehabadi Thesis: Encouraging Live Theatre Attendance: Innovating with the Application of Emerging Technologies to Attract Contemporary Audiences

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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Tricia Jean Anvik With Great Distinction Abby Noelle Bartsch With Great Distinction Kacie Jayne Bosch With Great Distinction Maya Kristina Brok With Great Distinction Shannon Kerri Bruce With Great Distinction Daniela Andrea Castillo With Great Distinction Tristan Garret Chase With Distinction Audrey Dany Chichery With Great Distinction Jason Martin Chudobiak With Great Distinction Hannah Angelina Couture With Great Distinction Sophia Helen Davaris With Great Distinction Isabel Ruth Degner With Great Distinction Emmitt George Driscoll With Great Distinction Griffin Shane Dyck With Great Distinction Samuel James Flegal Brandt Raymond James Flemming With Great Distinction Sarah Mackenzie Ford With Great Distinction Ryley Jenna Garden With Great Distinction Landen Tate Gau With Great Distinction Hillary Helene Graham With Great Distinction Keira Elizabeth Harman With Great Distinction Mackenzie Rayne Hearn With Great Distinction Logan Deloyd Heggie With Great Distinction Morgan Jayne Holloway With Great Distinction Quierra Grace Johnston With Great Distinction Kelli Lee Klein Adam James Kobza With Great Distinction Jillian Eve Laing With Great Distinction 20

Stephanie Joanna Laing With Great Distinction Tanner David LaPointe With Great Distinction Kristen Danielle Laurie With Great Distinction Shee Ling With Great Distinction Jordan Rejeanne Lovett Mackenzie Reece Martin With Great Distinction Alexia Taylor McCuaig With Great Distinction Antony Wayne Moore With Distinction Aleah Katherine D Murphy With Great Distinction Ian Hunter Mustard With Great Distinction Matthew Richard Rhys Nahirniak With Great Distinction Rachel Christina Nibogie With Great Distinction Job Numbi Banza With Great Distinction Kaylee Rose Oorthuis With Great Distinction Lynsey Dawn Own Chief With Great Distinction Connery John Pateman With Great Distinction Dryden Nickolas Pek With Great Distinction Taylor Aria Pomahac With Great Distinction Harlee Rae Reghenas With Great Distinction Dana Lynn Sciarra With Great Distinction Emily Scott With Great Distinction Nicole Shirlen Skanes With Great Distinction Albertus Kobus Stassen With Great Distinction Madeleine Blythe C Suggitt With Great Distinction Hunter Ann-Marie Trzaska With Great Distinction Reanne Janee Vanden Brink With Great Distinction Alexander Jeroen Van Der Stoel With Great Distinction Kristi Brianne Wojtowicz With Great Distinction

Bailey Robert Yanke With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Yosef Emad Mohamed Al-Afifi Abdalgawad BEd - With Great Distinction Levi Dean Amundson BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Margaret Ruth Anderson BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Ryley Michaela Anderson BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Cassidy Behm BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Makayla Bernier BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Karissa Valine Berry BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Isabel Antonia Born BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Cole Bouvier BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Del Duffy Broad Scalplock Tannis Rayell Broad Scalplock Toby George Brook BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Emily Grace Brouwer BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Emily Anne Camac BEd - With Distinction Tory Clements BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Distinction Jessica Susan Crawford BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Keely Ann Crow Eagle Bethany Ann Cullum Carissa Nicole de Leeuw BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction

Thomas Arthur Denness BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Johanna Marie Dixon BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Lena Bernice Dornan BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Emily Joy Eagles BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Colten Chase Gau BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Dante Gentile BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Talia Elizabeth Gibb Jaimie Lynn Everdell Gomery BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Jessie Isabelle Greer BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Jessa Lena Groenenboom Tahlia Carine Gromnisky BEd - With Distinction Melanie Lynn Guenther BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Jennifer Irene Harding BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Cassidy Rene Haun BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Miranda Sarah Holod BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Elisa Marie Ivancic BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Stephanie Patricia Jonzon BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Hannah Rose Maggie Kinvig BEd - With Great Distinction Emily Maddison Klein BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Anna Mary Hamilton Kosloski BEd - With Distinction Cameron Erin Kuzma BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Robin Helen Logan BEd - With Great Distinction

Kansas May Long BEd - With Great Distinction Emily Grace MacLean BEd - With Distinction Irvin Rouvic Magwali BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Distinction Debbie R Many Bears Tyler David McCallum BEd - With Distinction Megan Jean Marie McCullough BA - With Distinction Maria Lorena Montesinos BEd - With Great Distinction Hailee Devyn Parsons BEd - With Great Distinction Aysha Marie Partington Morgan Jay Paul Kevin Joseph Earl Petryshen BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Victoria Paige Philbert BEd - With Distinction Jenica Marie Gwyneth Power BEd - With Great Distinction Tierra Rene Roblin BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Jennifer Joyce Rumney Irelynd Sage Coid Rutley BEd - With Great Distinction Andres Sebastian Salazar Hernandez BEd - With Great Distinction Cassidy Joy Sawyer BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Chalissa Schulz BEd - With Distinction Chelsea Claire Schwartz BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Samuel Richard Scott BEd - With Great Distinction Sawyer Alana Sprague BEd - With Distinction Claire Elizabeth Stange BA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Cayla Cordelia Mae Steiger BEd - With Great Distinction Reann Elizabeth Vandenhoven BA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Maddison Ersilia Geor Volponi Ellen Kathryn Williams BA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

Codi Laura Wilson BEd - With Distinction Madelyn Wilson BEd - With Distinction

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Brittany Barbara Allen BSc - With Distinction Chancey Mari Andrews BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Joshua Oluwatomisin Awosoga BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Joel Thomas Hideo Barfuss Emily Jean Bright BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Marcus Christopher Brown Alezaundra Kathriann Coma BEd - With Distinction Emily Jenna Curtis BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Wes Jakob Curtis Sarah Elizabeth Anne Esau BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Brooke Evason BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Madison Jenna Imbery BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Luke Xavier Janson BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Troy Bradley Jensen BEd - With Great Distinction Naomi Ruth Jersch BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Emma Marie Josiasse BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Kennedy Marie Lanigan BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Josephine Katarina Law BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Adam Patrick Layton BEd - With Great Distinction Noah Shawn LeBleu

Thomas Jacob Linderman BEd - With Distinction Nathan Andrew Lockwood BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Brielle Amy MacKenzie BEd - With Great Distinction Liam David MacLean BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Tallia Michelle Mills BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Sarah Kathleen Mucha BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Emily Louise Page Rachele Fayth Preston BEd - With Great Distinction Elizabeth Marie Radke BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Chelsey Marie Sieger BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Justine Tracy Stang BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Distinction Briana Kelly Stuart BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Marc John Tardif BEd - With Great Distinction Nathaniel Scott Thornton BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Emily Elizabeth Torgrimson BEd - With Great Distinction Jenna Urasaki BEd - With Great Distinction Takeo Dortzie Uyesugi BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Landon Eric Veluw BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Morgan Faith Werkman BEd - With Great Distinction Zackry Harper West Mollie Rae Wheeler BSc - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Benjamin Wiebe BSc - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - ART AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Iryna Marja Sophia Halsey-Dam BFA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Distinction Lyonesse Joan King Crysta Lynn Rukin BEd - With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DRAMATIC ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Erica Ocean Andrews BFA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Taylor Jordyn Fornwald BFA - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Erik Alexander Hohmann BEd - With Great Distinction Ranelle Maria Huwald BFA - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Emily Nicole Laidlaw BFA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Carson Carl Rafuse BFA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Austin John Joseph Weems BEd - With Great Distinction Madalyn Patricia Zerbin BEd - With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS NEW MEDIA AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Matthew James Stilson BFA - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Joshua Robert Dokter BMus - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Devin Brian Law BMus - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DRAMATIC ARTS

Kennedy Grace Koshuta BMgt - With Great Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction Cassie Mai Louie Kyle Evan Steed BMgt - With Distinction BEd - With Distinction Kasha Meldrum Stoynich BMgt - With Distinction BEd - With Great Distinction

Autumn Elizabeth Adrian With Great Distinction Oakley Rex Baikie Caiden Robert Morgan Cline With Distinction Avry Ann Cook Logan Douglas Hockley Bridgitte Anne Hoger Cole D Howg Emily Jasmine Sharp

BACHELOR OF ARTS

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS MULTIDI SC I PL I N AR Y

Jacob Bennett Lavoie-Pierzchala Miranda Ann Morrison Jessica Lynne Porter Shawn David Roache-Bussey Sydney Marie Stene With Distinction

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - ART Samantha Ailsby With Distinction Jenson Conrad Levi Armstrong Mackenzie Bronk With Great Distinction Camille Madeleine Lou Eudes With Great Distinction Sidney Daniel Frenette-Ling With Great Distinction Kimberley Grace Frondall Julia Anne Hartigan With Great Distinction Vienna Elizabeth Lang Victoria Brianne Lasalle With Great Distinction 22

Kaitlyn Anne Marie Marynowski With Great Distinction Gabrielle Nicole Peters With Great Distinction Honours Thesis Bree Anne Potuzak With Distinction Honours Thesis Kate Lynn Munro Riddoch With Distinction Honours Thesis

Ezra Jane Saunders With Great Distinction William Jay Thomson Demi Nadine Zalesak With Distinction

B AC HELOR OF F I N E ARTS - NEW M E DI A Chimere Jason Ajoku With Distinction Hans Randolph Bachman With Great Distinction Kaden Benjamin Duncan-Matis Mykah Alexandra Duncan-Matis Michael Jacobs With Distinction John P.B. Llorin Sophia Mai With Great Distinction Madison Dominique Marcil With Distinction Melanie Jane Oslie Brock Steven Penner

Aliyah Grace Taylor With Distinction

BACHELOR OF MUSIC Madelyn Fay Appleton Adam Spencer Collins Keely Elizabeth Evanoff With Great Distinction Nakia Krystal Nelia Francis Joel Jastrau With Great Distinction Ryan Thomas Jensen With Great Distinction Christine Robino Jerwin With Distinction Brenna Caroline Le May With Great Distinction Duncan Metcalfe Taylor James Murphy With Distinction Paisley Wayde Perrett Tuomas Pettersson Elizabeth Fay Shifflett With Great Distinction Alex Wang Hope Elizabeth Wauters Jiping Zhou With Great Distinction

CEREMONY FOUR FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025 AT 2:30 P.M.

Conducting the Ceremony Ilsa Wong, 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: Wendy Osborn, Jenny Burke, Locke Spencer, Romany Craig, Don McIntyre & Olu Awosoga Declaration Digvir Jayas, President and Vice-Chancellor National Anthem Led by Hope Wauters, Faculty of Fine Arts O Canada by Calixa Lavallee Reflection Neema Ruambo, 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.

Billy Wadsworth & Delvin Keeswood Welcome and Report to Convocation The 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 Brent Butt, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa Introduced by Lynn Wyton, Senate Member Address to the Graduands Brent Butt, 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 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 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 Candidates presented by Michelle Helstein, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dhillon School of Business Gold Medal This medal is awarded to the most distinguished graduate for the academic year Ashley Pierson Presented by Kerry Godfrey, Dean of the Dhillon School of Business Graduate Mentorship Award This award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate excellence in graduate-level mentorship and who foster intellectual, professional and personal development of graduate students at the University of Lethbridge.

Dr. Stacey Wetmore Presented by Jackie Rice, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies 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

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RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

MASTER OF HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT Jorman Yesid Rivera

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MANAGEMENT) Ericka Lizeth Ahuett Lopez Zohreh Jamali Bradley McLeod Thesis: Incompleteness in Digital Public Services: A Case Study of Lethbridge’s Construction Permitting Process

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Suzanne Buchanan Winnie Chemutai Rebecca Lyne Cochrane Mary Janel Dhooma Boman Fahimi Tyra Brook Folkins Benjamin Robert Ford Kyra Anne Gare Angela Hughes Sarah Keirstead Roland Nguh Jillian Sandra Scott Kacie Colleen Stirrett Payton Alexandra Viney Fatuma Bashir Yusuf Milena Zdjelar

GRADUATE DIPLOMA Sarah Nicole Callin

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Ayat Abdul Hamid Princess Gaila Abergas Kaothar Ayomide Adejumo Vivian Amaraonye Adelola Kadin Jonah Allan 24

Marianne Bernadette Jabonillo Antolin With Great Distinction Michael Randy Arguelles Luis Gerard Arida Manik Arora Luke Durand Baker Gabriela Barredo Ham Sneha Bashyal With Distinction Quinlyn Hope Bell Taylor Lyssa Bellew Roberto Bello With Distinction Co-operative Education Micha Ela Bermas Co-operative Education Harveer Kaur Bhogal Sharon Rose Alvarez Biag Luka Lukas Brkic With Distinction Dayna Anne Bruner With Distinction Long Hoang Bui Sagan Stettler Burns Garrett Flayne Byam Parker Douglas Byam Robert Douglas Cameron Co-operative Education Kyle Shawn Castro Rhythm Chawla Yash Choudhary Michelle Hoi Yee Chow With Distinction Eduardo Eliseo Corleto With Great Distinction Nicolás Andrés Crespo Cedeño Brayden Hawk Day Chief Owen Matthew De Boer Carter Zane Desroches Simrat Dhillon With Distinction Disha Keiran John Douglas Taylor Nicole Doyle Geoffrey Drought Ibifuro Olufemi Dublin-Green With Great Distinction Tyler David Elder Mirachelyn Lacson Ello Kayla Enders With Distinction Co-operative Education

Philip Lumicao Estrada With Distinction Olufunto Honour Fasunwon With Distinction Co-operative Education Aly Fazal Linda Goertzen Feherty With Great Distinction Zachary Ryan Fisher Jonathan Patrick Fitzgerald Cassandra Rae Flickinger With Distinction Opal Audria Francis Joshua Caleb Fuller Amber Dawn Galts With Distinction Ashley Jennifer Garland Aideen Niamh Garnett Takreem Ghouri Leah Marie Gibbings With Great Distinction Paige Jenna Giese Jayden Isabella Gillespie Matthew Gregory Gillett Russell John Greenwood Damien Griffiths Aaron Anthony Grist Oxana Andriivna Gryshchenko Jean Aeolus Gueco Co-operative Education Althaf Hafees Emma Jolene Hall Nicholas Ty Heighington Cale Lance Henderson Von Murray Henderson Olivia Rachel Hengst Sheila Joy Hessdorfer Kyle James Hopkie Genevieve Marie Horn Billy James Leonel Hurtubise Saif Tamer Ezzeldin Dosoki Ismail With Distinction Istvan Jamrik With Great Distinction Jaiden Dianne Jensen Kristyn Brianne Juergensen With Great Distinction Mark Jonas Juergensen Michelle Kambeitz Jaspreet Kaur Kang With Distinction Eshwin Kaur

Harleen Kaur Harleen Kaur Harpreet Kaur Manjot Kaur Manpreet Kaur Navpreet Kaur Prabhjot Kaur With Great Distinction Laryette Marian Kellett With Distinction Daniel Kelly Cody Lee Kemp Rohan Jasbir Singh Khaira Arthur Khamzin Tejaswani Khurana Gloria Lynne Kildaw Alexandria Isabelle Kinniburgh Kaiden Frank Kobbert Alexandra Jo Kolasko With Great Distinction Co-operative Education Maria Katherine Kooistra Cindy Klazina Koster Viktoriia Kovalevska Dharmik Nilesh Lad Olivia Marie Lalonde Carter Bradley Lewis Lauren Audrey Lodders Kolby MacNaughton With Distinction Nguyen Bao Vy Mai With Great Distinction Zachary Tyler Mailman Manisha Jaxon Matthew May Keegan Terry McDowell Ashley Joelle McGill Ethan Gerald Keith McGinnis Calvin Randolph McLeod With Distinction Mohmadazim Mohmadarif Memon Eric Andres Merino With Distinction Munachi Udechukwu Mgbudomobi Simon Matei Mihai With Distinction Molly Grace Mitchell Princess Balabat Modequillo Cole John Mook Yeny Alexandra Mora

Jaden Morton With Great Distinction Ethan Jacob Motley Hussein Othman Mujli Ankit Mukherjee With Distinction Hiwot Tegegn Mulugeta Morgan Eve Myers With Distinction Darcy Allen Navratil Heath Gregory Nelson Darrick Nicol With Great Distinction Brent Kane Gerian Nordhagen Co-operative Education Diana Beth Gerian Nordhagen Yasmine Ntumba Logan Gavin Nunes Amarachukwu Esther Nwaobi Samuel William Nygaard Oluwaseyi Anuoluwapo Odewale Michael Riley O’Meara Chizoma Catherine OnyekaOkoh Modupeola Tawakalitu Oromidayo Brody Colton Orr With Distinction Nicolas John Grant Osmun With Distinction Amirat Oyinadekiitan Oyawoye With Distinction Makiko Page With Distinction Sirat Panesar Junyoung Park With Distinction Aidan Paul Peacock Donovan Lane Penner With Great Distinction Daniel Brett Peters Emmanuel Ademola Petinrin Braeden William Petro Spencer Phillips Prabha Pramath With Great Distinction Daylan Radtke Brittan Elizabeth Rasmussen With Great Distinction Hasan Raza Fernando F Reis Khianna Reva Ribbonleg Ayden Sumio Roche-Setoguchi With Distinction Co-operative Education

Cole Rosenlund With Distinction Neema Masudi Ruambo With Distinction Robert Andrew Rubenok Jessica Dawn Rudakoff Sukhvir Kaur Sangha Co-operative Education Yudith San Miguel Ramos Agape Jean Alegre Santillan Rylie Dwayne Seaman Kyle Glenn Secretan Co-operative Education Deeanna Shelley-Marie Seitz Co-operative Education McKay John Sera Wah Shee Sha Adnan Shamim Muskan Kumari Sharma Nikhil Sharma Lorenzo Josef Signorile Alexander Allen Dale Singer Abhijot Singh Ramandeep Singh Ranpreet Singh Mason Gray Smeby Ethan Thomas Smith Aayush Soni Curtis Rae Sperle With Distinction Nicolas Jude Sprovieri With Distinction Ethan Philip Blake StaffordMayer Spencer David Starosta With Distinction Zachary James Paul Stober With Great Distinction John Krishan Stocker Connor Harm Tams With Distinction Schyler Reghan Tams Humyra Tasneem Laarni Grace Aguila Thomson With Distinction Amanda Lee Toerper Craig Tanner Toews Brady Mark Tollestrup Shayla Marie Trainer Britney Two Guns Adepeju Catherine Udoh Gerrit David van Donkersgoed With Great Distinction Naman Verma Kelly Lynn Vielle Sedona Juniper Vigneault With Great Distinction Jennifer Anne Vos-Lehr

Bennett Chad Watson Ashlee Margaret Wattenbarger Jordan Weber Hunter Weger Colton James Weinberger With Distinction Jamie Jeremy Kelsey White Cow Alexa Marie Wilson Abram Wolf With Distinction Liam Gregory Wolsey Ran Ran Xiong With Distinction Co-operative Education Dayne Edward Zahariuk Ziqian Zhou

POST-BACHELOR CERTIFICATE Rishabh Devesh Dadheech Oritsematosan Folake Enabulele Inga Gliniak Owen Cornelius Guenter Jashanpreet Kaur Simran Suleman Lakhani Lan Kha Le Amit Arvindbhai Oza Meenakshi Panwar Oluwadamilola Oluwabunmi Sanni Harmanpreet Singh Lakhwinder Singh Maisie Valero

COMBINED POST-BACHELOR CERTIFICATES IN ACCOUNTING Maame Esi Ackuaku Phoebe Alexander Bright Boadi Refat Z Chowdhury Moirla Dawn Hillary Cagbabanua Conejos Camikaila M Dela Cruz Michelle Quiring del Rosario Himanshu Garg Gatima Mantesh Singh Gill Chinonye Vera Ihemefor Mary Aluba Ikwuagwu Ravneet Kaur Jhajj Kajal Juneja

Jasmeet Kaur Kawaljeet Kaur Mandeep Kaur Raghav Khurana Mahi Krishna Manisha Kukutla Lovish Gurkirat Singh Mangat Parv Mehta Sami Mhesh Ngwenyi Roseline Mofor Epse Achidi Dhruvil Vasantkumar Patel Nirali Sudhakar Patel Riddhi Manojbhai Patel Albin Paulachan Aneesha Kashyapbhai Prajapati Neelam Rani Prarthana Ashutosh Raval Kristine Joy Dela Cruz Resultan Amandeep Kaur Saini Josiephine Mejino Samonte Nivesh Sharma Prateek Sharma Ishwinder Singh Jasmeet Singh Claudio Javier Siu Siu Ting Keisha Spencer Ma Sheena Jane Macalibo Sy Anjaly Thankans Rahul Kiritkumar Upadhyay Alan Varghese Hema Verma Tolulope Oyakhilome Williams

MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Sarah Grace Becker Chandi Prasad Bhusal Lainey Nicole Blood Shubham Choudhary Lovepreet Singh

UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA Amrita Khushi Arora Ashish Angrish Bains Hargun Singh Baweja Krish Beri Simardeep Singh Bhatia Jaibeer Singh Cheema Nicholas William G Davis Jasdeep Kaur Gill 25

Amitoj Singh Grewal Manveer Kaur Grewal Khushbaj Singh Hehar Navreet Kaur Hehar Vishal Hareshkumar Jani Arsh Kanwar Gurpreet Kaur Jasleen Kaur Karanpreet Kaur Sharndeep Kaur Shubhreet Kaur Simarjot Kaur Simrandeep Kaur Simranpreet Kaur Taranpreet Kaur Moustafa Khamis Shubham Khosla Jasmeet Kaur Kular Jatin Mahendru Subhag Singh Manocha Megha Harkirat Singh Nagra Tanisha Amitbhai Pandya Kairvi Harshvardhan Patel Mensi Vishalkumar Patel Rakshit Rawat Ritika Aadi Kumar Sharma Sumedha Sharma Aditya Partap Singh Balkar Singh Dilarmaan Singh Gursharan Singh Harnoor Singh Ikjot Singh Jaskaran Singh Jaskaran Singh Joban Singh Khushpreet Singh Kuljinder Singh Pardeep Singh Sawerjit Singh Taljinder Singh Ka Hong So Manpreet Singh Sran Vaishnavi Thapliyal

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BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Haliyat Kunmilola Adesanya Ethan Dale Carroll Parker Alexander Giles BMgt - With Distinction Peter Hurd-Watler BMgt - With Distinction Justin James Pederson Claire Suntjens Marissa Valerie Tedesco BA - With Distinction BMgt - With Distinction Klea Patricia Emma Kathleen Zummack

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Joel Daniel Fortier BSc - With Distinction BMgt - With Distinction Emily Bridget Gardner-Everton BSc - With Distinction BMgt - With Great Distinction Taryn Janae Hiebert BSc - With Distinction BMgt - With Distinction Carli Faith Meerkerk BSc - With Great Distinction BMgt - With Great Distinction Abigail Moyinoluwa Ogunfuwa Boluwatife Williams

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS NEW MEDIA AND BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT Sofia Jesus Buzunis-Delagneau BFA - With Distinction Meghan Charlene Rennie BFA - With Great Distinction BMgt - With Great Distinction Nathan Robert Scarrow

SPRING 2025 CONVOCATION

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HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

DAVID A. ROBERTSON DOCTOR OF LAWS, honoris causa Robertson first garnered attention

soon saw the book returned to

in 2012 with his seminal four-part

library shelves.

graphic novel series, 7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga, an epic story that follows one Indigenous family over three centuries and seven generations. The works soon found their way into schools and libraries across the country, gaining appreciation from teachers and librarians alike as they inspired young readers and sparked meaningful conversations.

David A. Robertson has never been fearful of heavy subjects.

An Indigenous author, podcaster, public speaker and social advocate, Robertson often confronts difficult issues in his writing with an inherent honesty and openness that resonates with readers of all ages.

A member of Norway House Cree Nation, he currently lives and works out of Winnipeg. Robertson writes primarily for children and youth, opening minds to the strength of the written word and empowering new voices to be heard. Embracing Indigenous identity and culture, he presents important topics that contribute to understanding, healing, truth and reconciliation.

Robertson’s work are substantial.

He’s a two-time winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award — in 2017 for When We Were Alone and in 2021 for On the Trapline — and was nominated for a third in 2020 with The Barren Grounds.

In 2017, he earned the Beatrice Mosionier Aboriginal Writer of the Year Award, and in 2018, the first

Extremely respectful of his

book of Robertson’s Reckoner series

audience, he never wavers from

won the McNally Robinson Best

presenting the hardest truths

Book for Young People Award, the

while encouraging deeper levels

Manitoba Book Awards’ Michael

of understanding. Robertson

Van Rooy Award for Genre Fiction,

believes sincerely that children

and the Indigenous Writer of the

must always have access to books,

Year Award at the High Plains Book

even those that cover difficult and

Awards. In 2021, he won the Writers’

uncomfortable topics. Using a

Union of Canada Freedom to Read

scaffolding approach, he presents

Award and in 2023, was recognized

age-appropriate content that builds

with an Honorary Doctor of Letters

understanding as readers mature.

from the University of Manitoba for

His thoughtful and caring approach

outstanding contributions to the arts.

to broaching delicate subject matter

His continued commitment to

has not only made his writing a

creating space for emerging

favourite of young readers, but

Indigenous voices has earned

it has also garnered the respect

him an appointment as editorial

of educators and parents. When

director of a new children’s imprint,

one of his books was banned by

Swift Water Books, dedicated to

a misguided school division for

publishing Indigenous writers

containing “too much culture and

and illustrators, further advancing

ceremony,” the ensuing uproar from

understanding and reconciliation.

parents, teachers and fellow writers

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The honours and recognition for

HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

CHARLES WEASELHEAD TAATSIIKIIPOYII (TALKS IN THE MIDDLE) DOCTOR OF LAWS, honoris causa experience, falling back on youth

the Memorandum of Understanding

sports as an escape from the

on First Nations Education (2010).

conditions into which he was thrust.

He also recognized at a young age the value in education, a theme he would champion as he became older.

was named the University of Lethbridge’s 14th Chancellor on March 15, 2019, it marked the first time in the institution’s then 52-year history that an Indigenous person had been appointed to the Chancellor position. A significant moment that continued to advance the University’s path towards truth and reconciliation, Weaselhead’s tenure invoked lasting change and played an instrumental role in securing one of the largest contributions in institutional history.

Weaselhead was born on the Blood Indian Reserve and spent his formative years in the residential school system. He survived the

approach that galvanizes community participation and support. By exploring new and innovative

challenges facing his community,

partnerships, all while protecting

he sought solutions and became

and advancing the sovereignty of

interested in invoking change. In the

First Nations, he is able to tackle

early 1980s, Weaselhead turned his

dire issues of housing, poverty,

focus to health issues, advancing

community violence and other social

initiatives designed to improve

and health concerns.

Peoples. He took on important Middle) Charles Weaselhead

strengths is his collaborative

Having grown up confronted by the

health outcomes for Indigenous When Taatsiikiipoyii (Talks in the

One of Weaselhead’s greatest

administrative roles as director of treatment centres Napi Lodge and Poundmaker’s Lodge, director of the Blood Indian Hospital and chief executive officer for the Blood Tribe Department of Health.

Weaselhead’s appointment as ULethbridge Chancellor afforded the opportunity to build bridges between cultures and create even more pathways for Indigenous youth to access post-secondary education.

Taught by his grandfather to walk in both cultures to better understand

In 2004, Weaselhead was elected

perspectives, Weaselhead enacted

Chief of the Blood Tribe, a post he

positive change by incorporating

would hold for 12 years. During his

traditional Indigenous ceremonial

tenure, he was appointed Treaty 7

aspects and protocols to University

Grand Chief and held the Health

events, and integrating Indigenous

and Education portfolio for the

perspectives into all aspects of

Treaty 7 Chiefs. At the heart of

ULethbridge life. He was also at

advocating for his community was a

the forefront of helping secure the

belief in fostering relationships that

$15 million MasterCard Foundation

would support his goals to better

contribution to ULethbridge aimed

the lives of his people. He was a

at dismantling education barriers

signatory to the Alberta Protocol

and supporting employment

Agreement on Government-to-

opportunities for Blackfoot youth.

Government Relations (2008) and

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HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

KIRK MUSPRATT DOCTOR OF LETTERS, honoris causa Vienna Conservatory. Muspratt

perform at a Northwest Indiana

had a summer apprenticeship with

Symphony concert. High school

Leonard Bernstein at Tanglewood,

students get the chance to

the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s

perform with New Philharmonic

summer academy for advanced

musicians through the Side by Side

music study.

concerts. Muspratt implemented an

In his professional life as a music director and conductor with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, New Philharmonic

An internationally renowned conductor and music director, Maestro Kirk Muspratt came from humble beginnings. Music was part of his life from an early age; he had his first piano lesson with Mrs. Madeline Pinkney after his first day of school. He credits her with shaping what was to follow in his life. He was six years old when he participated in music festivals in the Crowsnest Pass and eight when he entered festivals in Lethbridge.

Muspratt joined the Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra at

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Indiana’s Valparaiso University, and his vision helped found the South Shore Music Festival.

and the Dupage Opera Theater,

His career has included serving as

Muspratt focuses on bringing

assistant conductor at the St. Louis

classical music to the masses

Symphony Orchestra, music director

without the stuffiness with which

of the St. Louis Symphony Youth

it’s typically associated. He’s

Orchestra, associate conductor

especially keen on thinking of ways

at the Utah Symphony Orchestra,

to introduce younger people to

resident conductor at the Pittsburgh

the genre and following up with

Symphony Orchestra and music

opportunities to expand their

director of the Alberta Ballet.

interest and encourage ongoing involvement. Muspratt developed a Just Ask Kirk program so audience members could ask him questions.

The Cookies with Kirk and Interactive Intermission initiatives allow patrons and musicians to meet, and the

Muspratt has earned many accolades for his work and has been a guest conductor with orchestras around the world. He possesses boundless enthusiasm and passion for music.

Kirkature cartoon supports his belief

He remains proud of his southern

that symphonic music can have

Alberta roots. Muspratt owns

broad appeal.

the house where he was born

age 11. After high school, he

Another popular program he

was accepted at the prestigious

developed is the Solo Competition

Juilliard School in New York City.

for Children, which results in a

He went on to study at Temple

different child being chosen to

University in Philadelphia and the

Orchestral Fellowship Program with

and spends as much time in the community as his schedule allows, adjudicating festivals in Lethbridge and Crowsnest Pass and mentoring young performing artists.

HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

BRENT BUTT DOCTOR OF LAWS, honoris causa his first stand-up performance at

platforms, boasting large fan bases

the age of 21, he was ready and his

in Germany, the United States,

meteoric rise in the comedy industry

Australia and beyond. A Canadian

was testament to his work ethic and

Armed Forces soldier once wrote

preparation. A year after his first

the show about his unit watching

appearance on an amateur night at

episodes of Corner Gas to take

a Saskatoon comedy club, Butt was

the edge off during particularly

touring Central and Eastern Canada.

dangerous deployments, reminding

Before long he was headlining

them of home and that laughter and

Toronto’s downtown Yuk Yuks

simpler times still existed.

Comedy Club and doors began to open for him internationally.

The success of Corner Gas garnered remarkable attention

Once established as a live

and in 2008, Butt was awarded the

entertainer, Butt began realizing

Peter Ustinov Award for outstanding

For Brent Butt, there really was no

the next phase of his career, and in

body of comedic work at the Banff

other career path than comedy,

2004 created, wrote and starred in

World Media Festival. He joined the

something he’d decided before

the hit television show Corner Gas.

likes of past recipients John Cleese,

his teenage years. While he briefly

Set in the fictional town of Dog River,

Bob Newhart, John Candy and

attended Ontario’s Sheridan College

Saskatchewan, the show reflected

Eugene Levy.

after graduating high school in his

Butt’s smalltown upbringing and

hometown of Tisdale, Saskatchewan,

shone a new light on rural Canada,

formal schooling quickly took a

one that resonated with small

back seat to his entrepreneurial

communities across the country and

tendencies. Leaving school, he

struck a chord with populations in

and a friend developed their own

larger urban centres.

publishing company, and they created two issues of their comic book, Existing Earth, in which Butt drew the illustrations.

Corner Gas ran for six seasons, averaging a remarkable 1.2 million viewers per episode and reaping numerous awards, including four

He approached comedy not on

Canadian Comedy Awards and

a whim, but rather as a vocation,

five Gemini Awards. The show has

studying the intricacies of the craft.

now aired in 60 countries and

By the time he took the stage for

continues to run on streaming

With a platform as a leader in the industry, Butt has used his profile to call attention to the work of other comedians and to mentor and promote the growth and health of the comedy community.

Eager to continue to expand his creative knowledge, Butt is an active screenwriter and now author, having released his first novel, Huge, a #1 national best seller and one of Indigo’s 2023 Best Books of the Year.

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SPEAKER RESEARCH MEDAL

DR. ROBERT MCDONALD memory processes and mapped them

to clinical and public health circles,

to neural circuits, McDonald helped

where his work has shaped thinking

establish a systems-based framework

on Alzheimer’s, aging and psychiatric

for understanding cognition. This

disorders.

approach, once considered outside the mainstream, has now become a central paradigm in the field.

Professor Dr. Robert McDonald is a world-renowned neuroscientist whose research has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of learning and memory. Since joining the University of Lethbridge in 2004, he has developed a program of research that advances scientific theory and contributes directly to clinical applications in

the heart of McDonald’s research and mentoring philosophy. Over his career,

Through more than three decades

he has trained nearly 200 students,

of continuous research funding —

many from underrepresented groups,

including prestigious grants from

and has created an inclusive lab

NSERC, CIHR and the Alzheimer

environment with flexible supports

Society of Canada — McDonald

tailored to individual needs. Numerous

has led a highly productive

trainees have gone on to successful

lab investigating the biological

careers in academia, medicine and

foundations of memory, the effects of

industry, including at institutions such

neurodevelopmental stressors, and

as McGill University, the University of

novel models of Alzheimer’s disease.

Calgary and Washington University in

His recent work includes translational

St. Louis.

research on the sporadic form of Alzheimer’s, exploring how circadian disruption, the gut microbiome and early cannabinoid exposure affect cognitive health.

McDonald is also an exceptional teacher and campus citizen. He regularly teaches foundational courses in behavioural neuroscience and has served on departmental and national

neurodegenerative diseases, mental

McDonald’s program is defined by

health and cognitive disorders.

committees, including CIHR and

its significant scientific impact and

NSERC grant panels. His contributions

integrative, collaborative nature. His

have brought significant distinction

lab has worked alongside experts

to the University of Lethbridge and

in biochemistry, imaging, genetics

have solidified its reputation as a

and computational neuroscience

leader in neuroscience research.

to test innovative hypotheses. He

His commitment to excellence,

has co-authored more than 150

mentorship and advancing human

publications — several in high-impact

knowledge makes him a most

journals — and has been invited to

deserving recipient of the Speaker

present at international conferences

Research Medal.

McDonald’s early work provided groundbreaking evidence that memory is not a unitary process but consists of multiple interacting systems. His seminal 1993 paper on triple dissociations in memory systems continues to be widely cited and has served as a cornerstone for subsequent research in behavioural neuroscience. By designing experiments that isolated specific

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Equity, diversity and inclusion are at

and contribute to leading academic journals. His influence also extends

VOLUNTEER AWARD

LADAN YOUSEF Calgary’s unhoused population.

secondary education as a privilege

She continues to freely give her

and is grateful for the opportunity,

time to organizing fundraisers,

knowing her parents risked their

creating educational materials and

lives for the rights and freedom she

attending meetings. Yousef has also

now enjoys.

served as the medical team lead at a biannual event called the Pop-Up Care Village. This one-day event provides basic services like health care, clothing, haircuts, food and case management. In addition, she volunteers with other community groups such as the Salvation Army, the Centre for Newcomers, the ULethbridge public health student An outstanding and hardworking

club and Diabetes Canada during

student, Ladan Yousef has

their children’s summer camp.

demonstrated how much she cares for her community by contributing more than 300 volunteer hours while pursuing a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Public Health and working full time.

These volunteer efforts make her an exemplar and allow her to give back while using her knowledge and skills to make a difference in people’s lives. She advocates for those who don’t have a voice to help

Based in Calgary, Yousef, a licensed

create awareness and health equity.

practical nurse, has volunteered

Ultimately, her goal is to dismantle

with BeTheChangeYYC for three

structural and systemic barriers so

years, starting as a street outreach

marginalized groups can access the

volunteer and rising to a paid team

care they need.

lead position. She and her team provided necessities like food, water and hygiene supplies, as well as harm reduction, wound care, referrals and emergency medical responses such as overdoses, to

For her final practicum placement, Yousef was with ARCHES, a not-forprofit organization in Lethbridge that works to reduce the harm associated with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and other chronic health conditions. As part of her practicum, Yousef organized a harm reduction booth as part of a film screening project looking at the impacts of drug poisoning on the Blackfoot Reserve.

Through all these experiences, Yousef has demonstrated a mature attitude in her studies, always seeking to learn more and expand her horizons. During the course of her studies, she’s also become increasingly interested in conducting research. She has shown dedication in reaching her career goals and plans to complete a master’s degree in public health and ultimately pursue a career in medicine.

Above and beyond her volunteer work, Yousef is employed full-time and attends school at night. Being part of a visible minority group, Yousef sees pursuing a post-

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS TEACHING CHAIR

DR. AARON TAYLOR pedagogy that distinguishes him as

and has identified a need to build

a standout professor and mentor.

resilience and executive function

He received a Teaching Fellowship

skills. In a post-secondary setting,

in 2017 and was recognized as a

resilience refers to the ability to

Tier 2 Board of Governors Research

adapt to and overcome academic

Chair in 2019, his teaching methods

and social setbacks.

focused on creating an environment of critical conversation, openness and dialogue.

Taking a nuanced approach to student growth and resiliency, Department of Drama Professor Dr. Aaron Taylor deeply understands the challenges faced by students and the need to support them beyond classroom learning. Through interdisciplinary collaboration

skills like time management, selfconfidence and communication

Lauded by students and peers for

in new and first-year university

his dynamic and engaging teaching

students, Taylor aims to

style, Taylor strives to facilitate

systematically cultivate resilience

learning through open environments

in first-year students to help them

and conversations where students

succeed and flourish. Inspired by the

feel comfortable sharing ideas and

StartSmart program at ULethbridge,

making thoughtful and well-reasoned

which identifies opportunities for

judgments in their work. Taylor

growth and institutional assistance

meticulously designs his courses to

in first-year students, Taylor hopes

encourage collaboration and move

to support students’ growth in

students from routine memorization

demanding learning environments.

to truly understanding and transforming what they learn.

Taylor proposes to explore multiple strategies during his Board of

and critically rigorous pedagogy,

With a long history of making

Taylor is ensuring students are

Governors Teaching Chair project

significant and meaningful

prepared to excel in post-secondary

— from creating an interdisciplinary

contributions to the culture of

environments and in their later

working group to identifying

teaching excellence, Taylor’s ability to

careers from the moment they step

core executive function skills to

appeal to a diverse range of students

foot on campus.

integrate into foundational courses,

creates safe, positive and enjoyable

to developing a post-secondary

learning experiences for many.

transition program that builds upon

Taylor is a cinema and media

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Recognizing a lack of essential

studies scholar who focuses on

Taylor often serves as students’

screen acting, cognitive film theory

first instructor in post-secondary

and transmedia relations between

education, frequently teaching large

film and comics. Since joining

introductory courses. Through this

the University of Lethbridge in

role, he has gained insight into

2007, Taylor has built a reputable

the challenges new students face

and synthesizes existing transitional programs at ULethbridge, such as the Indigenous Student Success Certificate, the Early Start Experience, StartSmart and the Global Citizenship Cohort.

GRADUATE MENTORSHIP AWARD

DR. STACEY WETMORE manuals developed in her lab. From

the Teaching Centre, research

there, she works to ensure their

institutes on campus, and at other

success by giving them carefully

universities. These experiences

crafted projects aligned with their

allow students to learn from other

interests, with distinct learning

experts in the field and to form

objectives for large projects broken

collaborations between ULethbridge

down into manageable pieces. Using

and other research universities.

these approaches, her students gain

Her students are also motivated to

project management skills, learn

volunteer with organizations like

to think critically, and hone their

the Graduate Students’ Association,

scientific and grant-writing skills. They

Let’s Talk Science and the student

also learn to develop hypotheses,

groups Wetmore established after

run calculations, analyze data, keep

the pandemic to enhance the

accurate records and write reports.

graduate student experience.

Wetmore meets with trainees both individually and in a group Dr. Stacey Wetmore has mentored

setting and hosts a journal club to

24 master’s and 13 doctoral

critique recent articles. Trainees

students. Her students have co-

receive extensive feedback on oral

authored over 125 publications

and written works and learn how

and delivered more than 325

to deliver effective presentations.

presentations at local, national

Senior graduate students get further

and international conferences.

training in cluster administration and

Under her guidance, her graduate

software installation.

students have won 41 conference awards and attracted more than $2.8 million in scholarships. They have gone on to secure positions in industry research, postdoctoral fellowships, and as university instructors and faculty members.

Her lab is an inclusive space.

Wetmore recruits diverse team members from her classes and outreach activities and provides flexible schedules to accommodate students’ commitments. She also includes her students in initiatives like Operation Minerva, a program that gives Grade 8 and 9 students from underrepresented groups the

At any given time, Wetmore will be

chance to shadow science mentors

mentoring undergraduate students,

for a day.

graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. This mixed composition gives graduate students the chance to be mentors, to be mentored and expand their research portfolio.

When they join her lab, Wetmore

Wetmore encourages them to

introduces graduate students to

attend research, teaching and

the field of computational chemistry

time management workshops by

using interactive workshops and

the School of Graduate Studies,

Under Wetmore’s guidance and mentorship, graduate students are well-positioned to help solve important challenges facing Canada and the rest of the world.

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Congratulations and welcome to the University of Lethbridge

Alumni Association!

Congratulations!

Convocation is one of life’s most meaningful milestones. It’s a moment to reflect on everything you’ve achieved as a student — and to celebrate alongside the family, friends, and members of the University community who supported you along the way.

Today also marks the beginning of a new chapter. As you leave, parchment in hand, you officially join the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA) — a global community of nearly 55,000 graduates who are using their

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knowledge and experiences to strengthen the places where they live, work, and play.

As president of the ULAA, I’m honoured to welcome you — the Class of 2025 — into this diverse network of engaged thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and passionate leaders. We are excited to see where your journey takes you.

And remember: this is just the beginning. Stay connected by updating your alumni profile,

following us on social media, and sharing your stories with us.

You are a shining example of the difference a ULethbridge education makes, and we look forward to celebrating your future successes.

Once again, congratulations.

Cyndi Crane (BMus ’95, MEd ’01) 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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