ULethbridge Spring Convocation 2026 Program by University of Lethbridge

SPRING | MAY 28 & 29, 2026

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026 on this momentous occasion.

Convocation Services

In our lobby, you will find the following:

• GradRoll | Professional portrait photography

• Bookstore | ULethbridge memorabilia and graduation rings

• Graduation Flowers | Fresh flowers to congratulate your grad

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

• Family Room (PE264) | Live video of the ceremony

Regalia Return

Hoods and gowns can be returned to the Bookstore in the Students’ Union Building prior to 6 p.m. on the day of the ceremony.

Photo Locations

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

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

• OKI sign

Located on the East Patio off University Hall

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

• “2026” Gold Balloons

Located in the Co-op Centre for Sport and Wellness Atrium next to Burrito Loco

• 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 in the Co-op Centre for Sport and Wellness

• Congratulations Balloon Arch

Located outdoors between the Co-op Centre for Sport and Wellness and Turcotte Hall

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

• The Bronze Pronghorn

Located inside the University Library building, next to the bus loop

• Fiat Lux

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

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

Dr. Digvir Jayas (Ikkayiinnii), President and Vice-Chancellor

On behalf of the Senate, congratulations on this important life accomplishment. You have demonstrated adaptability, determination and resilience to be here today. Celebrate your success and enjoy this moment. Acknowledge and thank the people in your life who supported you along the way. As you reflect on your time on campus, recall the people and experiences that made your liberal education meaningful and special. Wherever you land in the future, always know you have a home at the University of Lethbridge.

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

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

JT and the staff at the Campus Coffee Company

I am honoured to offer my sincerest congratulations on the completion of your credential at the University of Lethbridge. 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 challenges you have faced. 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.

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!

Karen Reid (BMgt ’86), Chair of the 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 2026. Today marks more than just the completion of your undergraduate academic journey, it represents years of perseverance, late nights, phenomenal work 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

On behalf of the University of Lethbridge Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), I — along with the incoming 2026/2027 council — extend our most sincere congratulations to you on reaching this pivotal moment. While your life will include a handful of keystone moments, few will hold quite the same significance as this one. While there may have been many amazing people who helped you make your way to this stage, YOU have made this happen. You showed up. You put in the hard work. You stumbled — and came back stronger. YOU did this. You made it. In lieu of this momentous occasion, I encourage you to reflect on the incredible contributions you’ve already made and consider what legacy you would like to create as you move forward. The GSA wishes you continued success in all that lies ahead. Once again, congratulations on your remarkable achievements!

Jade Oldfield (BEd ’18, MSc ’25), Graduate Students’ Association President

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

Faculty of Education

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.

You, the University of Lethbridge’s newest alumni, have contributed so much to the intellectual and social vibrancy of the University during your educational journey here. You have also benefited from an enriching ULethbridge student experience developed and nurtured by many caring people across our two campuses. When we welcomed you at New Student Orientation, we committed to standing with you throughout your studies and research, providing support to you to help you achieve your goals. You have counted on us. Today, we salute you at graduation! 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)

On behalf of Iikaisskini Indigenous Services, we wish to extend our congratulations to the newest alumni of the University of Lethbridge! Whether we connected regularly or were 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. On behalf of all of us at Iikaisskini, we wish you luck and congratulate you.

Jodie Flamand-Tailfeathers (Ikkinaipommowa) (BA ’14)

Royal Adkin (Iksisstowaapi Kanakkaatsi) (BMgt ’18)

Santanita Oka (Siipoimoststa) (BHSc ’16)

Chataya Holy Singer (Niitsiitaakii) (BFA –Indigenous Art ’23)

Iikaisskini Indigenous Services

History of Convocation

In the Middle Ages, the church was responsible for higher education. Monasteries were the centres of learning and monks were the scholars of society. By the 12th Century, secular scholars began forming communities to pursue knowledge and truth, which eventually developed into independent universities in the prominent cathedral cities of Europe, precursors of today’s universities.

As universities grew, scholars wanted to honour students who successfully completed their education as well as welcome them into the select and exclusive group of scholars. The word convocation originally referred to gatherings of the clergy of Canterbury and York, but in 1577 Oxford University used it to describe the assembly of its graduates. Ever since, students around the world have been admitted to the order of scholars in a convocation ceremony.

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

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

The Ceremonial Marks

The University of Lethbridge Shield

The University of Lethbridge shield reflects the spirit and identity of the institution. Designed in the University’s colours of blue and gold, the shield features a radiant gold sun on a blue background, symbolizing the bright skies and open landscape of southern Alberta. Beneath the shield, the University’s motto, Fiat Lux — Latin for “Let there be light” — appears on a gold and silver band, underscoring the University’s commitment to knowledge, discovery and illumination through education. Together, the colours, imagery and motto represent the University’s enduring dedication to fostering growth, innovation and opportunity for its students and community.

The University of Lethbridge Coat of Arms

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

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

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.

Doctor of Philosophy graduands wear a royal blue gown with blue velvet facings and chevrons outlined in bright gold piping, and a blue beefeater with a gold tassel. The hoods are royal blue, lined with sapphire blue satin and a bright gold chevron. The blue velvet trim is outlined in gold piping.

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

Cords of Distinction

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

Chancellor, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Board of Governors Chair Regalia

The regalia of the chancellor, president, board of governors’ chair and honorary degree recipients also feature blue and gold elements.

Taatsiikiipoyii (Talks in the Middle) Dr. Charles Weaselhead served as chancellor of the University of Lethbridge from 2018 to 2022. He was the first Indigenous chancellor at ULethbridge and also in Alberta. In recognition of Chancellor Emeritus Weaselhead’s service and ongoing dedication to education, community and building relationships, three stoles were introduced and incorporated as part of the chancellor, president and vicechancellor and board chair regalia at the Fall 2022 Convocation ceremony. The stoles were designed by a past alumna of the year, Jamie Medicine Crane (BEd ’05). Designed like a Blackfoot tipi with the cosmos on the top, animal beings in the centre and the earth beings at the bottom, it includes the mountains and puff balls, and the lines representing the water and sky.

Indigenous Stole

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

Designed by Iikaisskini Indigenous Services, the stoles are royal blue with white embroidery, featuring four important symbols alongside the University of Lethbridge shield:

• The Buffalo acknowledges Blackfoot Territory and the importance of this animal to the Blackfoot people and to the great plains.

• The Eagle Feather represents our First Nations graduates.

• The Infinity Sign represents our Métis graduates.

• The Kuliq represents our Inuit graduates.

Podium Design

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

Seven golden eagle feathers have been arranged in a circle to represent a shield. The number is significant and refers to the seven stars. The golden eagle is known for its majestic qualities, soaring high above and seeing far and wide with keen eyesight.

Chancellor Charles Weaselhead’s Headdress

We are honoured to receive a gifted headdress from Chancellor Emeritus Dr. 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. Designed by alumna Sarah Hilliard (BA ‘10), the tartan 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).

Co-operative Education

Co-operative Education is a nationally recognized form of work-integrated 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.

Inclusion Alberta

Inclusion Alberta has been partnering with postsecondary 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.

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

To our

students, we make a promise:

A promise to do our best, so they can be their best.

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

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

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

Aissksinima’tsawa, kitsiiksisttowatoh’ pinnaan:

Nitakayika’kimaahpinnaan, kitaahkanistsi’ta’pohkookaksoyayi.

Kitakanistsiistapakkiokakihpowayi, nita’ka’paisski’pinnaan.

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

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

Convocation Ceremony I

FOR THE CONFERRAL OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026 AT 9 A.M.

Presiding Over the Ceremony

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Conducting the Ceremony

Wayne Lippa, Platform Marshal

Musical Prelude

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

The Procession

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

Led by Richelle Marynowski, Chief Marshal

Piper: Tom Wilson

Marshals: Craig Coburn, Rumi Graham, Wendy Osborn, Romany Craig, Don McIntyre & Susan Findlay

Processional Music

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

Declaration

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

National Anthem

Led by Lydia Gangur-Powell, Faculty of Fine Arts

O Canada by Calixa Lavallée

Reflection

Eaman Berteotti, Faculty of Arts & Science

Honour Song

Composed and gifted to the University of Lethbridge by Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Leroy Little Bear, in honour of its Blackfoot name, ‘Iniskim’. The name ‘Iniskim’ was gifted to the University by Kainai Elder, Bruce Wolf Child.

Troy Delaney and 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.

Dr. Digvir Jayas, President & Vice-Chancellor

Conferral of Honorary Degree

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

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Faye HeavyShield, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa

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

Address to the Graduands

Faye HeavyShield, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa

Musical Selection

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

Selections from Concerto for Piano in A Minor, Op. 16, mvmt 1

Edvard Grieg

Guest Soloist: 2025 Concerto Competition Winner, Augustus Connery Boyer, Piano

Conferral of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates

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

School of Graduate Studies Medals of Merit

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

Mark Lea, Master of Science

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

Medals of the Governor General of Canada of Academic Excellence

These medals are awarded to the graduating students with the highest academic standing, gold at the graduate level and silver at the undergraduate level.

Benjamin Sharp, Silver

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

Faculty of Arts and Science Gold Medal (Science)

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

Brannon Sumner

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

Speaker Research Award

Dr. Borries Demeler

Alumni Welcome

Brendan Cummins (BA ’16, MA ’18), Council member of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association.

Announcements

Wayne Lippa, 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 Dr. Holly De Caigny

Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates

Master of Science

Sara Asadi

Thesis: Temporal decoding in naturalistic fMRI with computationally efficient deep neural networks

Erin Nicole Cantwell

Thesis: Impacts of maternal prenatal enrichment on offspring brain morphology and behaviour in the Long-Evans rat

Sara Castro Garcia

Thesis: Genetic population structure of the least flycatcher (Empidonax minimus): implications for evaluating migratory connectivity

Yulin Chen

Thesis: Factors Predicting Internet Gaming Disorder: The Role of Congruent Communication

Lena Dabbas

Thesis: Investigating the pre-mortem diagnostic potential of neurofilament light chain in bovine spongiform encephalopathy

Aysha Kinjo Demeler

Thesis: Investigation of dengue virus RNA terminal region interactions with human host proteins

Jenessa Marie Doctor

Thesis: The Factors Associated with Suicidality Among Canadian Youth: A Cross-Sectional Secondary Analysis

Atabak Ebrahimi Rikan

Thesis: Comparative analysis of amyloid beta deposition in two different Alzheimer's disease mouse models using whole-brain twophoton microscopy

Weerahannedige Dananjala

Pokurumalie Fernando

Thesis: Advanced quadratic optimization-based smoothing framework for curved path planning in sustainable agricultural operations

Angela Ivy Frederickson

Thesis: Investigating the catalytic mechanisms of DNA repair enzymes using classical and quantum mechanical computational techniques

Renee Marianne Huvenaars

Thesis: Targeted irrigation scheduling for hybrid canola seed production under water deficit

Benjamin Arthur Sean Livingstone

Thesis: Prefrontal regulation of exploratory behaviour: complementary functions of medial prefrontal and orbitofrontal cortices in a competitive choice task

Carisa Mey McGale

Thesis: Testing the ability of distribution models to map rare plant communities in Waterton Lakes National Park

Kristin Calla Ray McKenzie

Thesis: Cardiotoxicity and interspecies sensitivity of early life stage fish to polycyclic aromatic compounds

Rayen Ale Morales Urrutia

Thesis: Reproductive status of fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) exposed to a combined municipal and agro-industrial effluent

Anisha Neupane

Thesis: Unravelling population genetic structure of black oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) in North America

Olanrewaju Ebun Oladokun

Thesis: Improving software security via the use of pre-trained code large language models in vulnerabilities detection

Juhyoung Park

Thesis: Classifying musical instruments through neural approaches: an empirical study

Saeid Parsian

Thesis: Quantifying vegetation structure and fire fuels in montane pine forests impacted by mountain pine beetle using remotely piloted aircraft system multi-spectral, photogrammetric and lidar technologies

Abbe Danielle Pawluk

Thesis: Biological studies of parasitoid hymenopterans (subclade Parasitoida) in southern Alberta agricultural systems

Brianna Angelica Rogers

Thesis: A "Burden," A Blessing, and Worthy of Belonging: Discussions of Disability and Sexual Expression in Alberta Continuing Care Homes

Devin Cory Schafthuizen

Thesis: Detecting 2D and 3D clusters through feature extractions in deep convolutional neural networks

Melissa Ann Shouting

Thesis: Understanding Indigenous Data Governance when Collaborating with Post-Secondary Institutions

Larissa Shalane B Smith

Thesis: Investigation of prairie plants with Blackfoot (Niitsitapi) traditional knowledge: study of the biological activities of eight Niitsitapi traditional medicinal plants on human cell lines

Joseph Andre St Louis

Thesis: Testing foliar applications of glycine betaine and algae extract to reduce potato crop losses due to adverse weather events

Md. Asif Talukdar

Thesis: Efficient heuristics for the consecutive zeros problem in sparse Jacobian matrix determination

Kenning Vic Tran

Thesis: Molecular epidemiology of tick Rhabdoviruses and molecular identification of tick species in Canada

Jessica Faith Van Gaalen

Thesis: Influences of terrain drivers on ecosystem dynamics in a postfire mountainous environment: a case study in Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada

John Benson Walkey

Thesis: Rat ultrasonic vocalizations in associative learning tasks

Samantha Tina Marie Walstra

Thesis: Digital Resources Aiming to Address or Alleviate PostSecondary Food Insecurity: A Scoping Review

Carter Jay Witbeck

Thesis: Virtual reality based cognitive-motor training and metabolomics: A potential protocol for rehabilitation and enhancement

Fabliha Zahin

Thesis: High-performance exact and metaheuristic methods for agricultural path planning

Volodymyr Kosti Zaitsev

Thesis: Unbiased and skew-regular Hadamard matrices

Bachelor of Arts and Science

Montana Grace Brown

Kaitlyn Colby

Alexandria Mary Elliott

Tanner Petersen With Distinction

Cameron Ellis Rose With Distinction Co-operative Education

Hiranya Dewdini Vitharana

Jude Raven James Wilkinson With Distinction

Certificate in Arts and Science

Estelle Marie Bergeron

Sai Srivastav Kovur

Bachelor of Science

Oluchukwu Victor Agbaleke

Toluwani Agbeyomi With Distinction Honours Thesis

Temiloluwa Enibukun Agunlejika

Rouaa Ahmed Suliman Mohamed Ali With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Ameet Kaur Ahuja

Anjolaoluwa Ajala With Distinction

Kashif Akinbobayo Akintoye With Great Distinction

Brooke Joanna Akune

Amber Dawn Alder Co-operative Education

Saron Alemar

Elisabeth Udochi Aloysius

Chimezie Josemaria Amulu

Echezona Charles Amulu

Chukwuebuka Michael Anajemba

Tamara Marnie Anghel

Evan Anvik With Distinction Honours Thesis

Ricci Jayne Marano Asis

Aiden John Atkinson

Veerpal Kaur Atwal

Rachel Nidhi Avileli

Kerolos Ragai E Aziz

Ayden Kimberley Cruz Bach

Seoungho Back

Daylynn Rose Bahniuk With Distinction

Dallin Boyd Baker With Great Distinction

Olabola Habeeb Balogun With Distinction

Honours Thesis

Jasmine Rio Sugue Baltazar

Leon Barretto Co-operative Education

Bethany Margaret Suzanne Barthel With Great Distinction

Emily Marie Bay With Distinction

Mirza Becic

Davyda Madelyne Bedard

Grayson Wayne Benoit With Distinction Honours Thesis

Eamon Riley Berteotti With Great Distinction Co-operative Education

Junaide Tariq Bhatti

Dylan Nicholas Bilyk

Hannah Birrell With Distinction

Patryk Blach With Great Distinction

Alexander Philip Blower

Madison Blundon

Kyle Bradley Boehme With Great Distinction

Tyler Anne Bolokoski

Colby Bowie With Great Distinction

Nicole Brink With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Wyatt Edwin James Bristow Co-operative Education

Madison Nicole Bronk With Great Distinction Co-operative Education

Linsey Marie Brower

Kaylan Alan Brum

Matthew Butler

Wilson Cano

Gabriela Allegra Carino

Emily Jessica Carver With Great Distinction

Renzo Lucas Cattoni

Nathaniel Dean Cattran With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Kate-Lyn Helen Charko

Roubeen Ahmed Chaudhry

Aselin Grace Chiasson

Logan Paris Chin With Distinction

Cedric Yvan Choudja Koumtouzoua

Desmond Jeffrey Clarke

Nora Umiko Clayton With Distinction

Leslie Selase Coffie

Merek Reed Coltman With Great Distinction

Miguel Angel Cortes Munoz

Jada Cotnam

Tyler Paul Coulouras Honours Thesis

Frederick Clayton Coulthard With Great Distinction

Christina Dawn June Craig

Faythe Gracie Crawford

Luis Daniel Cruz Leon

Raiden Giovanni Cuellar With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Thalia Corynn Curtis-Sindwani

Carl John Day With Great Distinction

Brydget Anne Dearling

Ethan William H De Beaudrap With Distinction

Claire Angelina Deis

Karm Dushyantkumar Desai With Great Distinction

Natasha Dhiman With Distinction

Jayden Lee Dixon With Distinction

Adrian Christopher Dookie With Distinction

Brook-Lee Dawn Dunbar

Brody John Marshal Durand

Sloan Austin Dykema

Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates

Kimoya Edwards With Great Distinction Co-operative Education Honours Thesis

Destiny Osadiakemwen Eguagie

Daniel Ebubechi Ekweronu

Brittnee Lee Ellingson With Great Distinction

Caelum Douglas Ewing With Great Distinction

Natasha Eyeoyibo

Mahmoud Farawan

Faith Angelita Felgueiras With Distinction

Lucas Ferrari do Amaral With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Nash Joseph Fischer

Wyatt James Fleming With Distinction

Nolan Cameron Steve Fomradas With Great Distinction

Jamison Lois Foster

Jesse Friesen With Great Distinction Co-operative Education

Alex Michael Frost

Brodin Craig Fryzuk With Distinction Honours Thesis

Anja Gassner With Distinction Honours Thesis

Alexander Nolan Gavey With Distinction

Khadijat Adenike Gbadamosi

Abdelmomen Ghedeir-Ahmed Honours Thesis

Tarlan Goharian

Camryn Lauren Goldhawk With Great Distinction

Hisamu Gomi

Eric Joseph Govier With Distinction

Malorey Kellen Grant With Great Distinction

Abbygail Marie Graves With Great Distinction

Logan Walter John Gray With Great Distinction

Wyatt Daniel Gray

Elora Christine Green With Great Distinction

Sasha Gordon Greene With Distinction

Mary-Lou Gregoire With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Jaden Joseph Griffiths

Andrew Forbes Gryba With Great Distinction

Ryan Allan Gukert With Distinction

Deanne Joy Reyes Gutierrez

Arham Haider

Mackenzie Gabrielle Hanelt With Great Distinction

Jasmin Ludmila Zibolenova Hans

Kallee Mai Hausauer

Jamie Leanne Hazell

Hanna Marlene Heidel With Distinction

Caelan Asia Hepton

Jacob Gary Alec Hill

Evan Hirsche With Distinction

Christine Jane Hodgeman

Israel Jean Korday Honig With Distinction

Alexa Marley Hornford With Great Distinction

Brook Howden With Distinction Honours Thesis

Tait Spencer Hoyem

Sarah Winnie Huang

Katie Shyan Hudson

Emilio Hurtado With Distinction Honours Thesis

Mackenzie Jane Hutten With Distinction

Ibukunoluwa Oluwafifunmi Idowu

Haven Kathleen Impey

Sydney Faith Ivanics

Aaron Douglas Jabs With Great Distinction

Denelson Cosmas Jada Tombe

Diya Jaiswal

Sydney Jensen

Ji Won Jeon With Great Distinction

Jace Lawrence Jessen

Peisen Jiang

Jessica Lynn Jorgensen

Svenoor Singh Josan With Distinction

Namitha Joshi

Mwaba Kabangwe

Idelle Kahyeba

Maya Anine Kanashiro With Distinction Honours Thesis

Harjot Kaur

Manvir Kaur

Dawson James Kennedy

Daniel Keith Kenney

Ryan Douglas Kettlewell

Javaria Hussain Khan With Great Distinction

Rabia Khan

Shawaf Ullah Khan

Tanishq Khatri

Dara Anne Kiez

Tyler Christopher Kleckner

Dominik Patrick Klyncypar

Shunsuke Kobayashi With Great Distinction

Charlize Sarah Koopman

Alexandra Korin Honours Thesis

Daylon Jeffrey Kortt

Monica Nyiriak Kuch

Matthew Kulcher With Great Distinction

Ronan Lloyd Kunkel

Ivy Gail Barberan Ladines

Abigail Elaine Lamoureux

Dylan Thomas Lang With Great Distinction

Cyler Jacob Larocque With Great Distinction

Sinead Laviolette

Eunsuk Lee With Great Distinction

Kevin Le Huu

Spencer Elliott Levesque

Gabrielle Ryanne Little

Brian Lopez

Brendon Michael Lyons

Matthew Henry MacMaster With Distinction

Matthew Bryn Marches

Alan Mathew

Kennedy Rae McClung With Distinction Honours Thesis

Ayden James McCue With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Pyper Jade McGregor With Great Distinction

Morgan Rebecca McKenzie

Struan McNair

Yohannes Dessie Mekuria

Jayeus Charl De Guzman Mendoza

Venus Kidane Mengstab

Colson Patrick Mersereau

Jenna Lorraine Michaud

Amy Teegan Miller

Raheem Younas Mir With Great Distinction

Co-operative Education

Salihat Ibironke Mohammad

Brielle Emilie Michelle Morin With Great Distinction

Ashkan Mosabeb-Omran With Distinction Honours Thesis

Mckenzie Mosby

Marion Nekesa Mtasi

Rebecca Rutendo Mubaya With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Ngalula Dorcas Mukendi

Camryn Michelle Munchrath With Great Distinction

Mehzad Muqadas

Nolan Hans Musch

Jessica Singh Nanda

Ria Narayanan

Gaborekwe Vezi Ndlovu

Jess Sidney G Neilson

Anthony Binh Nguyen

Ellen Louise Nickell

Jenna Britney Nilsson With Great Distinction

Ian Noble

Kaniel Chukwudi Jed Nzurum

Manave Kumar Oad

Iyinoluwa Obafemi

Kennedi Joan O'Brien With Distinction

Kamryn Oddan

Shedrach Oluwasore Ogunfuwa

Ebunoluwa Damilola Ojo

Ogochukwu Onyebuchi Okechukwu With Great Distinction

Excellent Oseremen Okoruwa

Mary Olubukunmi Olapade

Ayomikun Kelechi Olasupo

Austin Richard Olson

Jesudamiloju Isaac Omotoye

Patrick Steve Orihuela Mamani

Brooklyn Tamara Grace Osmond

Patrick Stanislaw Pajda

Armando Giovanni Palombi

Sianna Zainul Panchan

Manraj Singh Pannu With Distinction

Pedro Juan Ramon Pardo

Nicolas Parra

Aayush Piyushkumar Patel

Dhwani Patel

Nachiket Manojkumar Patel

Nirali Urvik Patel

Priyanshi Brijesh Patel With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Vraj Rajendrakumar Patel Co-operative Education

Jakob Robin Pearn

Brayden Peter Penner

Madeline Anna Penner

Gorakanage Maria Aloka Peris

Isabelle Mari-Rose Petry

Holden Ryan Piekema

Natalja Polzin With Great Distinction

Reid Ryan Pozzi

Dianna Grace Prawdzik With Distinction

Zahra Noor Qazi

Shtegtar Qelaj

Tyler William Quinn With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

William Karson Quinton

Qusai Quresh

Mantasha Rahman

Kushagra Rajdev With Great Distinction

Aliasgar Shabbir Rajgara Co-operative Education

Alysa Marie Remillard

Ava Rose Ricciardi

Arlen Rissling With Great Distinction

Kayla Ann Robertson With Distinction

Jodine Annelle Robin

Jeramie Stephen Roesler

Parsa Rohani Shahraki

Simon Rolfson With Great Distinction

Jared Ryan Rollingson With Distinction Honours Thesis

Felix Pierre Rondeau

Davita Marcia Roseboom With Great Distinction

Braelynn Marie Rosgen

Iyiola Olamiji Rufai With Distinction

Omid Sadeghi Abedini With Great Distinction

Khizar Mohmedafjalsha Saiyad

Emma Sande With Great Distinction

Saraya Sangha With Distinction

Lauriz Bea Ilao Santa Cruz

Renee Julie Saulnier With Great Distinction Co-operative Education

Evan James Saunders

Navdeep Sepla With Great Distinction

Khushi Jaykumar Shah

Aditya Sharma

Devanshi Sharma With Great Distinction

Gargi Sharma

Jahnavi Sharma

Benjamin Mathew G Sharp With Great Distinction

Marni Roberta Shenton With Great Distinction

Yan En Shi With Great Distinction

Mahad Igal Simon

Sarah Melissa Sinclair

Co-operative Education

Devjot Singh With Distinction Co-operative Education

Gurpreet Singh With Distinction

Kelly Situ With Distinction

Brody Thaine Smith

Mackenzie Kim Sokolowski With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Brock Alexander Solberg With Great Distinction

Jared Sparkes

Jaskaran Singh Sran

Brennan James Steele

Aidan Jacob Steinfeld

Madeline Joy Stenzel

Alexander McClain Stephen With Distinction

Andrik Denali Strom With Distinction

Brannon Lewis Sumner With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Chandra Shekar Suryadevara With Great Distinction Co-operative Education

Steven Antoni E. Sztraube

Cameron Takeda

Sydney Midori Takeda

Chelsey Melissa Taylor

Dylan Ericson Tays

Muhammad Tayyab With Distinction

Hannah Sue Farley Temple

Seleiye Praise Tiemo With Distinction

Natasha Faith Tilstra With Great Distinction

Malcolm Anthony C Todd

Dennis Toporkov With Distinction Honours Thesis

Ryan Cole Torgrimson With Distinction

Sam David Urquhart

Zachary Gordon Vandal

Hannah Faith Vandenborn With Distinction

Tiara Lily van Zandbergen

Ryley Theodore Veldhuis

Blaire Maureen Verkerk

Cella Ragavi Vijayaraja

Teagan Viney

Anh Le Quynh Vo

Vidhisha Wagle

SarahAnn Cecilia Walker With Great Distinction

Co-operative Education Honours Thesis

Brynn Marjorie Waloshin

Co-operative Education

Ella Watson

Makenna Lynn Mitchell Watson

Jaden Michael Weiss Honours Thesis

Tori Alexandra Westgard With Distinction Honours Thesis

Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates

Rylee Mae Nevaeh Wevers With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Jennifer May Michelle White Honours Thesis

Tazz Sherman Williams

Eric Douglas Wilson

Justin Andrew Wolfenden

Brant Michael Wolsey

Calista Shih-Yun Wong With Distinction

Bret Myles Wright With Great Distinction

Montana Kennedy Wright With Great Distinction

Rohan Yadav

Co-operative Education

Long Ching Yip

Sigang Yu With Distinction Honours Thesis

Ardit Zejnullahu

Amy Runqi Zhang With Distinction Honours Thesis

Luke Andrew Zosiuk

Andriy Zynyuk

Convocation Ceremony II

FOR THE CONFERRAL OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026 AT 2:30 P.M.

Presiding Over the Ceremony

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Conducting the Ceremony

Susan Findlay, Platform Marshal

Musical Prelude

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

The Procession

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

Led by Richelle Marynowski, Chief Marshal

Piper: Tom Wilson

Marshals: Oluwagobohunmi Awosoga, Don McIntyre, Locke Spencer, Tabitha Spagnolo, Jenny Burke & Sheila McManus

Processional Music

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

Declaration

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

National Anthem

Led by Lydia Gangur-Powell, Faculty of Fine Arts

O Canada by Calixa Lavallée

Reflection

Rhyannon Suggit, Faculty of Health Sciences

Honour Song

Troy Delaney and 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.

Dr. Digvir Jayas, President & Vice-Chancellor

Conferral of Honorary Degree

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Robert Dawe, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

Introduced by Brad Tucker, Senate Member

Address to the Graduands

Robert Dawe, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

Musical Selection

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

Selections from Concerto for Piano in A Minor, Op. 16, mvmt 1

Edvard Grieg

Guest Soloist: 2025 Concerto Competition Winner, Augustus Connery Boyer, Piano

Conferral of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates

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

Certificate of Achievement

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

Faculty of Arts and Science Gold Medal (Art)

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

Sydney Whiting

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

Faculty of Health Sciences Gold Medal

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

Elizabeth Orel

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

Excellence in Teaching Award

Rebekah Eckert

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

Alumni Welcome

Lisa Neufeld (BA’16), Vice-President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association

Announcements

Susan Findlay, Platform Marshal

Dismissal

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Recession

Those assembled are asked to stand, as they are able, for the recession until the chief marshal bearing the mace, followed by the platform party and the graduates, have departed.

Recessional Music

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates

Master of Arts

Matthew Kevin Braisher

Thesis: Somewhere in France:

Creating a research-based card game about morale in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War (1914-1918)

Angela Brooks

Thesis: Indigenous Music Instruction with Youth

Erica Gonzalez

Thesis: An examination of the impact of settler colonialism on Blackfoot food security and sovereignty: a landscape and policy approach

Tochukwu Emmanuel Ideba

Thesis: The effects of economic globalization on greenhouse gas emissions: an empirical analysis

Efetobore Onookome-Okome

Thesis: Black women in Canadian sport: the implications of equity, diversity, and inclusion policies in usport

Qudrat E Razzaque

Thesis: Impact of interest rates and private wealth on labor supply: a study on G7 countries

Aimee Kaitlin Wilson

Thesis: Lived experience of new teachers implementing First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives into their teaching practices

Hannah Karin Wilson

Thesis: Materiality of migration: examining the impacts of CanadaUS border policies in Plattsburgh, New York

Master of Nursing

Edith Eruoga Braimoh

Project: Non-Pharmacological Intervention to Reduce Responsive Behaviours in Seniors with Dementia at an Assisted Living Facility in Calgary, Alberta

Nicolle Carr

Lana Jolen Healy

Eronmonse Louis Ikoghode

Madeline Margaret Kearns

Susan Joanne Lussier

Tracey Robins

Crystal Vuong

Bachelor of Arts

Mavis Acheampong

Jacqueline Ahenkorah With Great Distinction Co-operative Education

Leila Abjoa Amanfo With Distinction

Mason William Anderson

Deanna Grace Andreschefski With Great Distinction

Joel Andrew Azariah

Hailey Erin Babb Co-operative Education

Simran Baggan

Kennedy Jordan Bagshaw

Supreet Bal With Great Distinction

Aidan Bernardo

Colton Layne Bertamini

James Kipkorir Bett

Sahijdeep Bhinder

Miranda Lee Big Bull

Emily Alice Blake

Karl Gene Boehme With Great Distinction

Brianna Maelynn Bright

Chelsea Raeanne Carson With Great Distinction

Miriam Linnea Sundari ChattertonTaylor With Great Distinction

Cole Jonathan Childrey

Taylor Lynn Clark

Tyler Jeffrey Clark

Emily Catherine Connellan

Elspeth Iris Cooper

Levi Paul Gibson Cooper

Caileigh Rae Coupal

Emma Michelle Crichton

Kevin Michael Davies

Selena Kathleen Day Chief

Leonard Dayon With Distinction

Kamryn Mary de Klerk With Distinction

Siobhon Madonna Rose Dent

Julia Marina Despotopoulos

Makayla Dickinson

Jade Rose Dignard

Evan Ditty

Megan Louise Dodd

Kylee Marie Evens

Kendrick Anthony Fox

Jackson Quinn Giles With Distinction

Marla Joelle Vida Gormley

Alexis Claire Gorsline

Emma Faye Gould-Hawke

James Andrew Gould-Hawke

Brett Adam Joseph Gray

Nadia Greaves

Costain Hagen

Alex Hamman Honours Thesis

Allison Brooke Hanlin

Josepha Grace Hanna With Distinction

Mika Amarantha Jae Hanna

Brenna Harasym With Distinction

Kaiden Logan Harding

Jonah Christopher Heater-Zaccaria

Grace Joan Paradee Horlings With Distinction

Bethlehem Soleil Huck

Oluwadara Pelumi Idowu

Cameron Jaymes D Jackle With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Daniel William Jacobs With Distinction

Jasper Mars Jesson With Great Distinction

Carter Henry Kehler

Linda Ione Kelly

Lavender Cherop Kosgei With Great Distinction

Taryn Lauren Lachman With Distinction Honours Thesis

Taylor John Laviolette

Tirzah Faith Leclerc

Brady Lehman

Zachary Jacob Lekic With Distinction

Martin Levin

Victoria Patricia Lopez With Distinction

Elizabeth Queenie Yu Lugo

Tess Ann Luther

Alexander Malley

Levi Bradley Mason With Distinction Honours Thesis

Ainsley Maxwell

Jocelyn Lily McKnight With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Jade Anne Alyssa Mclean

Michelle Lynn McMahon With Distinction

Ana Carolina Medina Cortez

Abbey Danielle Mitchell With Distinction

Kiera Helen Morrow

Jahan Morrow-Rogers

Olivia Murdoch

Patrick James Neave

Jessi Eliza May Nephin

Teagan Denise Neufeld

Hannah Gerri Newbury With Great Distinction

Nikhat

Yumeka Ogita With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Kai Hoyt Oguchi

Elda Maria Osorio With Great Distinction

Sarah Osahenrumwen Ouwehand With Distinction

Zachary Marcus Palardy

Juhi Dharmesh Patel

Ian Jakob Petkau

Ishita Phul

Lisa Birgid Popp

Rowan Danielle Prud'homme

Reese Brooklyn Quam

Kaitlyn Sheila Rice

Ayla Mae Rose

Renette Santillan

Mason James Schafer

Cameron James Schmold

Camila Victoria Schreiber

Yosuke Shimizu With Distinction

Gurnit Singh

Ravneet Singh

Nicole Elizabeth Slomp Honours Thesis

Cody Angeline Small Legs

Mathilde Euphrasie Sossou

Samantha Louise Steynen

Carson Stickel With Great Distinction

Silas Clifford Strom With Distinction

Lok Yin Signori Tang With Distinction

Asia Medina Taylor With Great Distinction

Faith Tembo

Francesca Paige Teskey

Erin Marie Thibault

Adam Jeffrey Turner

Ayesha Lorin Valla Ugsimar With Great Distinction

Maria Elena Valda Knelsen

Samuel Vickers

Rianna Ashley Vornbrock With Distinction

Victoria Walle

Yundi Wang

Janelle Mary Anne Waugh With Great Distinction

Dayna Mary Wayrynen

Loni Maria Dawn Wells

Sydney Alexandra Whiting With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Lily Martha Mae Wilson With Great Distinction Honours Thesis

Jared Thomas Winsor

Kaleigh Lee Wojcichowsky

Undergraduate Certificate

Justine Pamela Heavy Head

Arianna Halle Prairie Chicken

Brent Provost

Certificate of Achievement

David Anthony Aragon

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Alla Abbas

Alia Louise Jane Across The Mountain

Titilayo Mary Adenson

Gold Chigoziri Adiele With Distinction

Divine Adom-Frempah

Christabel Chukwunonyelum Afamefuna

Ehiozuwa Esther Aigbe With Distinction

Elizabeth Imoniren Aigbokhai

Abimbola Esther Aje

Samar Mahamed Ali

Quinn Peter Nicholas Andrews

Vivian Uchenna Asilonu With Distinction

Niosha Attarifard

Britney Lee Blackwater

Jocelyn Dawn Bleakney

Aliyah Joelle Block

Susanne Christine Bouwman

Saren Rae Bowie With Distinction

Navjeet Brar With Distinction

Elie Cileu Kabambi

Katie Elizabeth Cole

Emilee Grace Costa-Kulbaba With Great Distinction

Judith Harris Yeboah Cutting

Michelle Margaret Dutrisac With Great Distinction

Mispah Sedinam Mana Adzo Dzamefe

Jamie Rochelle Eagle Bear

Madison Mackinley Fazzio

Katherine Ubaldo Fernandez With Great Distinction

Grier Mairey K Gidosh

Tiana Hamilton

Eliana Maryn Hovdestad Haugen

Jacob Matthew Henriksen

Ella Mae Hofer

Oshiolene Violet Iyalomhe

Emilee Morgan Konynenbelt With Distinction

Chelsey Lynne Kramer With Distinction

Juanita Lamptey With Distinction

Kelly Suzanne Machielse With Distinction

Breanna Grayce Maley With Distinction

Sandra Marewo With Distinction

Ekene Obianuju Mesigo

Capri Lynne Mitchell With Distinction

Michelle Lin Mix With Distinction

Anissah Mohammed

Mackenzie Leona Murray With Distinction

Nida Nadeem

Camryn Rose Neufeld

Angel Nnolum

Anita Maureen Nwokolo With Distinction

Jennifer Ogunbor With Great Distinction

Sarah O'Handley

Ibukunoluwa Boluwatife Olaojo With Great Distinction

Felyn Bih Onari

Anchal Rana

Victoria Catherine Redekop

Karey Ann Rieder With Great Distinction

Kamryn Evelyn Ann Sawa

Hetvi Priteshkumar Shah

Rochelle Tabitha Shouting

Jaycee Lee James Steinkey

Tysun Jerrod Tallman

Armaan Thawer

Alvina Amanda C Thompson-Clarke With Distinction

Michael Orrin Tollestrup With Great Distinction

Juan Carlo Cadiz Torneros

Stacy Marie Turnbull With Distinction

Pascal Madut Ujouk

Hudson Walker With Distinction

Jillian Jay Wood With Distinction

Bachelor of Nursing

Margaret Ugochukwu Adah With Great Distinction

Arshia Ahuja

Kaitlyn Anderson With Great Distinction

Nicole Alicia Anton

Savreen Kaur Arora With Distinction

Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates

Brianna Roman Bagalay With Distinction

Melissa Marie Bevans

Allison Adelle Bignell

Madison Rose Billard With Distinction

Jeremy William Bizon With Distinction

Alana Leslie Bonneau With Distinction

Abbey Layne Bordian With Great Distinction

Sidney Jo Bradley With Distinction

Emily May Bradshaw With Great Distinction

Amandeep Kaur Brar With Distinction

Emma Elizabeth Carleton

Bronwyn Nicole Crawford With Distinction

Carly Devin Crone With Distinction

Parker Ryan Daub

Marin Day With Great Distinction

Kateryna Elizabeth de Klerk With Distinction

Elaiza Veronica Cao De La Cruz With Distinction

Korilyn Willona de Leeuw With Great Distinction

Emilie Sara Dhami With Distinction

Mary Ann Catli Duran With Great Distinction

Abigayle Edwards

Kenzie Rose Ellerman

Anthony Chukwuka Ezenweani With Distinction

Alexandra Anne Fedun With Distinction

Rachel Catherine Fraser With Great Distinction

Shannah Emily Gordon With Great Distinction

Georgia Melanie Heisler

Mikayla Rochelle Herter

Kourtney Alex Holberton With Great Distinction

Brynn Abigail Iwaasa

Joichiro Iwashita With Great Distinction

Fathia Gbonjubola Jimoh With Distinction

Elizabeth Marie Jones

Lindsay Renae Jonker

Amara Lynn Klassen With Great Distinction

Faith Kozak With Great Distinction

Kylie Rae Law

Shyan Antwanett Lewis

Melissa Janet Maret With Great Distinction

Paige Loren Martens With Great Distinction

Danika Marie Miller

Megan Anne Morrison With Great Distinction

Storm Myren

Jandy Marie Neufeld

Damilola Nifemi Oloyede

Anna Jadi O'Neill With Great Distinction

Cara Jill Parsons With Distinction

Jaliana Reinne Jose Pascual With Distinction

Victoria Amelia Kimik Peter With Great Distinction

Rachel Marie Peters With Great Distinction

Kostiantyn Pokhylko

Morgan Ellice Doyle Porter

Aba Foriwa Prah With Distinction

Araba Serwa Prah

Trinity Ley Rocacorba Ramos With Great Distinction

Shae Lynn Rasmussen

Desiree Jayann Yray Ruales

Althea Callanta Rueda

Jorja Anne Salmon

Abby Brooklyn Sauder With Distinction

Taylor Rae-Anne Schell With Great Distinction

Taylor Anne Schmidt With Great Distinction

Deborah Oluwadolapo Shodeinde With Great Distinction

Madison Nicole Sigler With Distinction

Taylor Anne Smith

Taya Victoria Smyth With Distinction

Reagan Tyler Speer With Distinction

Christopher L Spotted Bull

Christynne Galang Tandog

Azariah Brooke Taylor With Great Distinction

Raya Viola Terrill With Great Distinction

Erica Thibault

Lauren Thielen With Great Distinction

Noella Joy Thomson

Dilna Tomy

Tomas Truba

Majesty C.E Ugochukwu With Great Distinction

Rochelle Yvonne Vanden Brink With Great Distinction

Taylor Emily Van Langen

Katherine Anna Vienneau

Timothy Corne Vis With Great Distinction

Taylor Thomas Wapple With Distinction

Taedum Whitehead With Great Distinction

Eva Wiebe With Distinction

Addison Paige Marie Wong With Distinction

Nicolas Michael Yagos With Great Distinction

Megan Olivia Yakiwchuk With Great Distinction

Yuan Zhuang With Distinction

Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation

Megan Armstrong With Great Distinction

Caitlyn Elise Bailes With Distinction

Rebecca Dawn Barrington With Great Distinction

Madison Jenae Becker

Trina Anne Bell

Taryn Alyssa Belmore

Bailey Christine Bergstrom With Great Distinction

Maeve Megan-Anne Bezaire With Great Distinction

Victoria Isabella Chitruszko

Julie Ann Chomlak With Distinction

Akansha Chopra

Rachel Ashley Chorzempa With Distinction

Marybeth Connolly

Rhea Antonio Constantino With Distinction

Shalise Renae Cowie With Great Distinction

Erin Elizabeth Coyne With Great Distinction

Anna Pearl Davidowitz With Great Distinction

Tracy Charlene Eng With Great Distinction

Leanne Fisher With Great Distinction

Pauline Louise Gebbie With Distinction

Claire Joan Godin With Great Distinction

Kaylin Nicole Kienzle With Distinction

Colby Glen Knight With Great Distinction

Aimee Knodel With Distinction

Aleksandra Marie Innes Kuz

Jade Dawn Lakusta

Anthony Weng Seng Loke With Distinction

Kimberly Dawn Lyle

Emily Rebecca Mathieson With Great Distinction

Molly K C McChesney With Great Distinction

Megan Elizabeth McGowan With Distinction

Erin Christy Mostowich With Distinction

Taylor Kendall Myshak With Great Distinction

James Robert Nelder

Lindsay Dawn O'Brien With Great Distinction

Spencer Ann Park

Dhwani Patel

Barry David Penton With Distinction

Sierra Damen Raugust With Distinction

Amanda Marie Rush With Great Distinction

Rebecca Elizabeth Ryan

Dakota Beverley Schaffer With Great Distinction

Elena Michelle Seely With Great Distinction

Kenzie Seif El Nasr With Distinction

Tyler Joseph Seward

Sierra Paige Siever

Mackenzie Jane Sommerfeldt With Great Distinction

Cathy Lenora Spicer

Anita Florence Starko

Rhyannon Sage Suggitt With Distinction

Camryn Elizabeth Suntjens With Great Distinction

Jeremey Switzer With Distinction

Meghan Josephine Tarcon With Distinction

Amy Megan Lucinda Veis With Great Distinction

Leanne Lynn Woolf With Distinction

Emma Fay Zwart With Great Distinction

Convocation Ceremony III

FOR THE CONFERRAL OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026 AT 9 A.M.

Presiding Over the Ceremony

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Conducting the Ceremony

Locke Spencer, Platform Marshal

Musical Prelude

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

The Procession

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

Led by Richelle Marynowski, Chief Marshal

Piper: Tom Wilson

Marshals: Oluwagobohunmi Awosoga, Kevin Wood, Sandy Witdouck, Doug Checkley, Jenny Burke & Sheila McManus

Processional Music

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

Declaration

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

National Anthem

Led by Lydia Gangur-Powell, Faculty of Fine Arts

O Canada by Calixa Lavallée

Reflection

Trey Twigg, Faculty of Education

Honour Song

Troy Delaney and 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.

Dr. Digvir Jayas, President & Vice-Chancellor

Conferral of Honorary Degree

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Knud Petersen, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

Introduced by Shannon Collier, Senate Member

Address to the Graduands

Knud Petersen, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

Musical Selection

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

Selections from Concerto for Piano in A Minor, Op. 16, mvmt 1

Edvard Grieg

Guest Soloist: 2025 Concerto Competition Winner, Augustus Connery Boyer, Piano

Conferral of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

School of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Counselling

Master of Education

Master of Fine Arts

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

Faculty of Education

Bachelor of Education

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

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 Fine Arts - New Media and Bachelor of Science

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

Certificate of Achievement

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

Medals of the Governor General of Canada

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.

Jackson Robert Ham, 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.

Jackson Robert Ham, Doctor of Philosophy

Henna Hans, Master of Education

Lucy Du, Master of Fine Arts

Bakhora Merzaeva, Master of Music

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.

Bree Bos

Presented by Lisa Starr, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science

William Aberhart Gold Medal

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

Ashwak Ahmad

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.

Kiara Pike

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

Graduate Mentorship Award

Suzanne Lenon

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

Alumni Welcome

Cyndi Crane (BMus ’95, MEd ’01), President of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association

Announcements

Locke Spencer, Platform Marshal

Dismissal

Terry Whitehead, Chancellor

Recession

Those assembled are asked to stand, as they are able, for the recession until the chief marshal bearing the mace, followed by the platform party and the graduates, have departed.

Recessional Music

The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Holly De Caigny

Recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates

Doctor of Philosophy

Deen Mohammad Abdullah

Theoretical and Computational Science

Thesis: Investigating the impact of programming styles to improve code quality using machine learning and sociolinguistic features

Henrietha Chibuzor Adandom

Population Studies in Health

Thesis: Personality, Falls, and Psychological Concerns in Aging: A Multi-Method Study of Risk, Behavior, and Coping Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Valerie Leila Armstrong

Evolution and Behaviour

Thesis: Backyard Wilderness: an interdisciplinary investigation of the urban ecology of Lethbridge

Colyn Price Cleland

Biomolecular Science

Thesis: Understanding PTPLP specificity: from atomic resolution to rational mutagenesis

Travis Frederick Haight

Biomolecular Science

Thesis: Regulatory dynamics of B2

SINE RNAs in cellular stress and neurodegenerative contexts

Allonna Faye Harker

Neuroscience

Thesis: Sins of the father: preconception paternal alcohol exposure, abstinence, and intergenerational neurodevelopment in a rodent model

Nathan Daniel Dixon Hill

Earth, Space, and Physical Science

Thesis: Sulphur diimides and their tin(IV) complexes, and contributions to improved models for x-ray crystal structures

Jannatul Maowa

Theoretical and Computational Science

Thesis: Sink location problems on dynamic flow networks

Devan M.J. McNeill

Population Studies in Health

Thesis: The Provision of PersonCentred Care in Mental Health Care Settings Through Recreation Therapy Professionals

Ato Moses

Population Studies in Health

Thesis: Exploring How Migration

Trajectory Conditions Intersect to Influence the Health and Wellbeing of African Immigrants with Precarious Immigration Status in Southern Alberta

Emma Rose Neigel

Biosystems and Biodiversity

Thesis: Informing rare plant conservation with experimental translocations and common garden trials

Kailyn Dawn Nelson

Earth, Space, and Physical Science

Thesis: Resiliency and vulnerability of boreal peatlands to wildland fire: identifying patterns through depth of burn, carbon loss, and environmental controls

Dylan James Nikkel

Theoretical and Computational Science

Thesis: Investigating the mechanisms of action of glycosylases and nucleases using classical and quantum mechanical computational techniques

Farzaneh Norouzkhani

Biomolecular Science

Thesis: Protective roles of psilocybin and eugenol in mitigating the effects of high-glucose and high-lipid treatment of human skin fibroblasts (BJ-5ta)

Sijan Pandit

Biomolecular Science

Thesis: Discovering disease resistance responses of field pea to major root rot pathogens using RNA-seq and comparative genomics

Edris Rezaei

Neuroscience

Thesis: GABAergic inhibition as a dynamic organizer of cortical activity

Yvonne Nicole Tiger

Cultural, Social, and Political Thought

Thesis: As we hold space, together: Cherokee pottery and our enduring presence

Jeffrey Piers Westwood Tingley

Biomolecular Science

Thesis: Bovine rumen and faecal microbiome adaptation to seaweeds and exotic forages