University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 2022 Spring Convocation

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

143rd ANNUAL CONVOCATION 2022

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143th ANNUAL CONVOCATION 2022 RADY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES MAX RADY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE DR. GERALD NIZNICK COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY SCHOOL OF DENTAL HYGIENE

Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

CONVOCATION RECEPTION A reception will be held after the recessional following each session of Convocation in the J.A. Hildes Court and Joe Doupe Concourse, Level 2, Basic Medical Sciences Building. The University extends a cordial invitation to all present at Convocation to attend the reception.

NOTES Organist: Lottie Enns-Braun B.Mus.Hist.(Man.); M.A.(Musicology)(W.Ont.) Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music Candidates for degrees are presented to the Chancellor by Mel Braun, B.Mus., M.Mus.(Tor.) Associate Professor, Vocal Area Co-ordinator Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music It is requested that, wherever possible, the audience remain in their places throughout the Convocation ceremony and until the academic procession has retired. During the ceremony, guests may take photographs from their seats.

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PROCEDURE FOR SELECTING HONORARY GRADUANDS Nominations of distinguished persons for honorary degrees are accepted from both the University community and the general public. The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees assesses the nominations using specific criteria which include distinguished achievement in scholarship, the arts, or public service. Only those nominations which, in the opinion of the committee, meet the criteria for an honorary degree are forwarded to Senate, accompanied by comments of the committee, background information, and letters of support.

In order for Senate to recommend the conferring of an honorary degree, at least two-thirds of the votes must be in the affirmative.

Not all of the candidates that have been approved by Senate are immediately the recipients of an honorary degree. Because of the limited number of ceremonies and the fact that in some cases persons are unable to attend a particular ceremony, a small list is maintained of approved candidates who will be invited to receive honorary degrees at subsequent University Convocations.

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THE UNIVERSITY BANNER The focal point of the stage decorations at Convocation ceremonies of the University of Manitoba has traditionally been a banner 8 feet wide and 13 feet long which incorporates the University crest.

The crest of the University is described in heraldic terms as: A quartered oval within bordure or inscribed “Universitas Manitobensis 1877” sable, ensigned with the Imperial Crown.

Quarterings Dexter Chief: Parted per fess: upperargent, cross gules surmounted by crown or, lined with the first: lower vert buffalo stantant proper (being the arms of the Province of Manitoba).

Dexter Base: Argent, Saint John sejant, mantled sanguine, halo or, vested of the first, with eagle rising proper: chief, sky azure with light ray or, base vert (being the arms of St. John’s College, a charter affiliate).

Sinister Chief: Parted per fess: upper gules, book or pages argent, lower argent, two fleurs-de-lys or above a branch slipped of three maple leaves vert, stemmed proper (being the arms of St. Boniface College, a charter affiliate).

Sinister Base: Argent, a branch slipped of three grape leaves vert, stemmed proper, fructed purpure, surmounted by a barrulet or bearing motto Floreat of the first, edged sable (being the arms of Manitoba College, a charter affiliate).

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GLOSSARY OF HERALDIC TERMS argent: azure: barrulet: base: bordure: chief:

dexter:

fructed: gules: or: parted per: fees: proper: purpure: quarterings: sable: sanguine: sejant: sinister:

statant: vert:

silver coloured blue small bar or band lower part of the field of the coat of arms or shield a border surrounding the shield area one-third of the width of the shield occupying the upper section of the field right side of the shield from the perspective of an individual holding it; left side of the shield from the perspective of the viewer depicted bearing fruit bright red gold coloured partitioned by means of a horizontal line across the field true or natural colour purple coats of arms combined on a shield black mulberry or dark red sitting left side of the shield from the perspective of an individual holding it; right side of the shield from the perspective of the viewer standing on four feet, facing left emerald green

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OFFICERS Chancellor Anne Mahon, B.H.Ecol.

Chair of the Board of Governors Laurel Hyde, B.S.A. Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors Lynette Magnus, B.Comm (Hons.), CPA, CA SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS President and Vice-Chancellor Michael Benarroch, Ph.D. Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Ph.D. Vice-President (Administration) Naomi Andrew B.A.(Advanced), LL.B. Vice-President (Research and International) Digvir Jayas, O.C., Ph.D., P.Eng., P. Ag., FRSC Interim Vice-President (External) Vanessa Koldingnes, M.B.A. Vice-President (Indigenous) Catherine L. Cook, M.D., M.Sc., CCFP, FCFP University Secretary Jeffrey M. Leclerc, B.Ed., M.Ed., C. Dir. Vice-Provosts Greg Smith, Ph.D. Lisa O’Hara, B.A., M.L.I.S. Tracey Peter, Ph.D. Brian Postl, C.M., O.C., O.M., M.D., FRCPC Laurie Schnarr, M.A. Mark Torchia, M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Vice-Presidents Christine Cyr, B.A. Cary Miller, Ph.D. Raman Dhaliwal, B. Comm. (Hons.)

John (Jay) Doering, Ph.D., P.Eng. Annemieke Farenhorst, Ph.D. Paul M. Lacap, B.Comm (Hons.), CM, PMP Stephanie Levene, M.B.A. Darlene Smith, B.Comm., CHRP, CCP Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer Mike Emslie, B.Comm (Hons.), CA, CPA, CIA, CISA Chief Information Officer Mario Lebar, B.A., LL.B., MBA University Librarian Lisa O’Hara, B.A., M.L.I.S. 7

ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

PROCESSIONAL Entrance of members of the Academic Procession, including senior academic administrators of the university, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and the Max Rady College of Medicine, the Honorary Graduand, the President and the Chancellor.

Entrance of the graduating students.

TRADITIONAL HONOUR SONG Dean Smith O CANADA Monica Cenkowski, Class of 2022 Accompanied by Katrina Leong, Class of 2022 OPENING OF CONVOCATION Michael Benarroch, Ph.D. President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manitoba REMARKS FROM THE DEAN Brian Postl, O.C., M.D.(Man.); F.R.C.P.C. Vice-Provost (Health Sciences), Dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and Dean, Max Rady College of Medicine PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT The President Citation read for Elder Margaret Lavallee

by Catherine Cook, M.D., M.Sc.(Man.), Vice-President (Indigenous)

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CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE Anne Mahon, B.H.Ecol.(Man.) Chancellor of the University of Manitoba upon Elder Margaret Lavallee, the degree of Doctor of Laws CONVOCATION ADDRESS Elder Margaret Lavallee THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Citation read by Vanessa Koldingnes, B.A.(Winn.), M.B.A.(Man.), Interim Vice-President (External) presented to June Marion James, B.Sc, B.Sc.(Med.), M.D.(Man.) PRESENTATION OF THE AWARD OF PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS Ira Ripstein, M.D.(Man.) Associate Dean (Undergraduate Medical Education), Max Rady College of Medicine TRANSFER OF THE SENIOR STICK and the HONORARY SENIOR STICK Associate Dean (Undergraduate Medical Education), Max Rady College of Medicine Transfer of the Senior Stick presented to the incoming President of the Manitoba Medical Students’ Association to Anthony Wightman presented by Chris Moskal Transfer of the Honorary Senior Stick presented to the incoming faculty advisor to the Manitoba Medical Students’ Association To Dr. Anthony Battad by Dr. Faisal Siddiqui

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CHANCELLOR’S ADDRESS TO THE GRADUANDS CONFERRING OF DEGREES The Chancellor PHYSICIAN’S PLEDGE The Dean VALEDICTORY ADDRESS Rachel Rudney GREETINGS FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Tracy Bowman, B.A.(Man.), M.B.A.(York) Director, Alumni Relations RECESSION OF CONVOCATION The President RECESSIONAL

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CONVOCATION ADDRESS Elder Margaret Lavalee For more than 50 years, Margaret Lavallee, a Traditional Ojibway woman, has been committed to sharing Indigenous culture and knowledge, improving health services for Indigenous communities and mentoring young people.

She is the respected Elder in Residence in the education division of Ongomiizwin, the Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing in the University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. The word “Ongomiizwin” means “to be very careful of one’s own life and for others for the future generations”. Elder Margaret, who led the naming process for Ongomiizwin, has devoted her life to clearing a path by passing on traditional teachings and advocating for equitable health care.

Elder Margaret was born and raised at Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba.

She is a Survivor of the residential school system. At the age of 14 she went to work as a nurse’s aide at the Federal Indian Hospital in Pine Falls. This inspired her dream to improve the health of her people. While raising her six children, she worked at the Mount Carmel Clinic in Winnipeg. At the age of 33 she enrolled at Brandon University, where she rediscovered her Anishinaabe culture.

As the first program director of Aboriginal Health Services at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, she provided resources and interpreter services to Indigenous patients and their families for 18 years. She went on to serve as an Aboriginal awareness facilitator for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.

Elder Margaret is the co-founder of Red Willow Lodge, a teaching and healing centre. She is a sun dancer, sacred pipe carrier and sweat lodge leader who demonstrates strength, resilience and integrity.

Since joining the UM community in 2005, Elder Margaret has provided cultural teaching and support to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff. She is determined to ensure that Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students graduate as health professionals who provide culturally safe care.

She has influenced many lives as a wise and generous mentor. She also leads ceremonies and provides grounding in Indigenous principles for academic operations, research projects and clinical teaching. She has played a key role in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ approach to addressing racism and working in support of Reconciliation.

Elder Margaret considers her most sacred and important role to be that of Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She is a member of the Grandmother Elders Council of Winnipeg.

The University of Manitoba is proud to award a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, to Margaret Lavallee in recognition of her life-changing impact as a university Elder and her tireless dedication to improving the health of Indigenous Peoples in Manitoba.

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD June Marion James Throughout her career, Dr. June Marion James was a pioneer, creating a path for others to follow her confident lead.

Dr. James was the first woman of colour to be admitted to the then University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Medicine. After graduating in 1967, Dr. James became an innovator in the areas of asthma and allergy. Within the Max Rady College of Medicine, Dr. James distinguished herself as a demonstrator, clinical instructor and professor.

A major achievement was her work to establish Manitoba’s first Family Asthma Program, which helped reduce the number of hospital admissions for children with asthma and increase the number of asthmatic children playing sports. She was also a founding member of the Manitoba Allergy Society.

In 2003, Dr. James broke new ground when she took on the role of President of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, becoming the first Black president of a Provincial Medical college in Canada.

Dr. James also made a positive impact outside of academia and the clinic.

She provided leadership in many community organizations, including as President of the Manitoba Museum Foundation and as a board member of The Winnipeg Foundation. She also served as the director of the University of Manitoba’s Alumni Board and is a board member of St. John’s College.

June considers her role in the in the development of the Harambee Housing Co-Operative, a 54-unit affordable housing complex, one of her greatest achievements.

As a human rights advocate and defender, Dr. James developed and presented briefs before various provincial bodies on a number of issues, including affirmative action, racism in schools and gender equality.

For her contributions, Dr. James has received many honours, including the Queen Elizabeth II 50th Jubilee Medal, the Order of Manitoba, Doctors Manitoba’s Physician of the Year, and an Honorary Diploma from Red River College.

The University of Manitoba is proud to bestow the Board of Governors’ highest honour, the Distinguished Service Award, upon Dr. June Marion James.

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DEGREES IN COURSE Doctor of Medicine / Bachelor of Science in Medicine

Sadler, Luke Ryan Richard Sajtos, Adara Janette Saleh, Ryan Sekundiak, Melissa Catherine Shahhat, Shaheer Shady Shawky Sin, Derek Cheuk Fung Slight-Simcoe, Eva Elizabeth Sandra Soliman, Youstina Stecy, Matthew Taras (St. Paul’s College) Thisdelle, Jordan Elyse Wang, Sara Gen Weber, Ann Mingzi Ding (St. John’s College) Wei, Yi Hui (St. John’s College) Zhou, Olivia

Beaudoin, Alisha Marie Bi, Jayce JunYu Bristow, Lindsay Anne (St. John’s College) Cadogan, Kianna Ryce (St. John’s College) Advisor:Sirker, Jesko Michael Rudolf Cherepuschak, Cody James Cowap, Michael Conor Craig, Diana Rose (St. John’s College) Diaz, Francis Austin Sicio (University College) Ducas-Mowchun, Kaleigh Sarah Eastman, Skyler Eldon (St. Paul’s College) Eichorn, Frances-Claire El Tobgy, Nada Ahmed Kamel Elgazzar, Omar Reda (St. John’s College) Hildebrand, Hailey Victoria Hong, Jung Min Hong, Kelvin Hu, Qiming (St. John’s College) Imam, Malaz (University College) Janes, Alvin Tailoi Kothari, Asha Lau, Angus Meng, Bitian Park, Seungkyu Patterson, Ryan John Peters, Eagan Joseph Plant, Brittany Ellen Ragheb, Sandra Maged Khair Reda, Steven Rossong, Heather Elizabeth Sackett, Mykola Taras

Doctor of Medicine Ahmed, Syed Bilal Al-Hadidi, Samer Alder, Rachel Naomi Anderson-Gregoire, Emilie Helen Antoniuk, Marissa Tiana Szumik (St. Paul’s College) Barnes, Corli Evette Barrett, Liam Nelson Bedi, Deepinder Pal Singh Berry, Michael (St. Paul’s College) Boyko, Thomas Brownstone, Rheann Julia (St. John’s College) Castro Parga, Luis Angel Cenkowski, Monica Chiu, Meredith Czegledi, Lydia Daniel, Mathew Mebratu Dhaliwal, Rajin Singh Dlugos, Nathan John Dmytryszyn, Gabriel Jeremiah 13

Doctor of Medicine (continued)

Smith, Nathan Sommer, Micah Cahlom Soriano, Andrea Michelle Sud, Arnav Takatch, Katie Alexandra Tarantola, Fabrizio Justin Villaseñor, Fernando Alberto Vosoughi, Amir Reza Weirathmueller, Jakob Josef White, Avery Wilson, Gabrielle Woodbury, Angela Bailey Yuen, Janet Jade

Donner, Jacqueline Sydney Dutka, Christopher William Fast, Andrew Arthur Frankel, Jed Sean Girard, Ian Joseph Hallock, Dara Michal Heinrichs, Wade Evan Hiebert, Zachery Gareth Kaur, Navjot Kettler, Kirsten Paula Telford Kim, Dongwook (St. John’s College) Kim, Woo Jin King, Steffany Doris Kusno, Alby Kevin Labrie, Jennifer Ann Lee, Amy Oye-Man Legatto, Taylor Marie Leong, Katrina Nicole Lisanti, Nicholas John Liu, Yiran Lockman, Sandhini (St. John’s College) Advisor:Rastegar, Mojgan Mathwig, Amanda Nicole Meier, Thomas Willem Memon, Shiza Farid Mohadeb, Juan Moskal, Christopher (St. John’s College) Nadurak, Stewart William Dyck Nashed, Andrew Baher Neumann, Kayla Nurse, Robin Paul Penwarden, Robin Sunita Peña, Daniel Mark Christian (St. Paul’s College) Ripstein, Talia Rose Robertson-Stovel, Quinn Xavier Rott, Denae Morgan Paige Rudney, Rachel Judith Selseleh, Parisa 14

THE PHYSICIAN’S PLEDGE AS A MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION: I SOLEMNLY PLEDGE to dedicate my life to the service of humanity; THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF MY PATIENT will be my first consideration; I WILL RESPECT the autonomy and dignity of my patient; I WILL MAINTAIN the utmost respect for human life; I WILL NOT PERMIT considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing, or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient; I WILL RESPECT the secrets that are confided in me, even after the patient has died; I WILL PRACTISE my profession with conscience and dignity and in accordance with good medical practice; I WILL FOSTER the honour and noble traditions of the medical profession; I WILL GIVE to my teachers, colleagues, and students the respect and gratitude that is their due; I WILL SHARE my medical knowledge for the benefit of the patient and the advancement of healthcare; I WILL ATTEND TO my own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard; I WILL NOT USE my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat; I MAKE THESE PROMISES solemnly, freely, and upon my honour.

Adopted by the 2nd General Assembly of the World Medical Association, Geneva, Switzerland, September 1948 and amended by the 22nd World Medical Assembly, Sydney, Australia, August 1968 and the 35th World Medical Assembly, Venice, Italy, October 1983 and the 46th WMA General Assembly, Stockholm, Sweden, September 1994 and editorially revised by the 170th WMA Council Session, Divonne-les-Bains, France, May 2005 and the 173rd WMA Council Session, Divonne-les-Bains, France, May 2006 and amended by the 68th WMA General Assembly, Chicago, United States, October 2017 ©2017 World Medical Association Inc. All Rights Reserved. All intellectual property rights in the Declaration of Geneva are vested in the World Medical Association.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA - SPRING 2022 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AWARD OF PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS Fairgrieve McBane Award awarded to a member of the graduating class having demonstrated the most genuine compassion and profound interest in caring for those in need of medical assistance.

Ducas-Mowchun, Kaleigh Katherine Klassen Memorial Award awarded to a graduating student who is recognized by peers and instructors as having demonstrated a high level of compassion, humanism, and as having modeled a patient-centred approach to care.

Weber, Ann Doctors Manitoba Student Leadership Prize awarded to a graduating student who best demonstrates student leadership by having a positive impact on student life. Promotes initiatives that enhance medical student health and wellness.

Moskal, Christopher Manitoba Medical College Foundation - Jack Hildes Memorial Convocation Prize awarded to a member of the graduating class who most exemplifies those qualities of humanity, personal discipline, keen curiosity, scientific inquiry, social responsibility, and good citizenship, which enhance a career in medicine and advance health in the community.

Stecy, Matthew Manitoba Medical College Foundation – Robin Krause Human Values Convocation Prize awarded to a graduating student who best exhibits the traits inherent in the mission statement and goals of the Human Values Program Woodbury, Angela

OTHER AWARDS AND PRIZES Dr. Harold Popham Scholarship - to a graduating student with good academic standing in Pediatrics who has been accepted to postgraduate studies in Pediatrics for the next academic sessionSlight- Simcoe, Eva 16

OTHER AWARDS AND PRIZES (continued) Dr. Tet Pin Yong Award in Undergraduate Surgery - to a graduating student recommended by the Head of the Department of Surgery and the fourth year Clinical Coordinator.

Fast, Andrew Dr. Charlotte W. Ross Memorial Award - to a graduating student who has received the highest ranking in the selection process for admissions to the postgraduate program in Obstetrics and Gynecology and who enrolls full-time in the next academic session in the Postgraduate Medical Education Program in the Faculty of Medicine, in Obstetrics and Gynecology Ripstein, Talia Community Health Sciences Prize – Population Health Leadership – to a graduating student/s who has demonstrated a commitment to engagement and promotion of public and population health through their course work, student engagement, volunteer activities, and/or career plans.

Moskal, Christopher Wilson, Gabrielle Community Health Sciences Prize – Advocacy – Best project in the Advocacy Physician Development Curriculum series.

Antoniuk, Marissa Donner, Jacqueline Hallock, Dara Mohadeb, Juan Ripstein, Talia Dr. Patricia Anne Wightman Award for Excellence in Psychiatry – to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellent core knowledge in psychiatry subject areas with a high level of compassion and professionalism in interactions with patients.

Kettler, Kirsten William Webster Award - to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellent core knowledge of anesthesia, outstanding basic anesthesia skills, a high level of professionalism in all interactions with patients and health care team members, and extraordinary potential as a future physician Mathwig, Amanda 17

OTHER AWARDS AND PRIZES (continued) Lukasz Czarnecki Memorial Award - to a graduating student ranked highly in the Internal Medicine selection process, who has shown a commitment to the service of others through compassion, integrity and understanding towards their needs and who enrolls full-time in the next academic session in the Postgraduate Medical Education Program in the Faculty of Medicine, in Internal Medicine Selseleh, Parisa James Walker Wood, M.D. Convocation Prize in Family Medicine to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in his or her performance during the Family Medicine rotation and has been accepted to post-graduate resident training.

Castro Parga, Luis Nadurak, Stewart Leong, Katrina Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Award to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in Emergency Medicine.

Craig, Diana Dr. John M. Embil Publication Prize for BSc. Med Program – Successful research project publication Elgazzar, Omar Hildebrand, Hailey Dr. J.R.W. Nicholson Prize – Project with Greatest Scientific Merit Cowap, Michael BSc. Med. Program Award - Best Clinical Research Project Peters, Eagan Ade & Company Inc. Award for Excellence in Basic Sciences with potential for Commercial Application Hong, Jung Min (Julie) Ade & Company Inc. Award for Excellence in Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Stecy, Matthew 18

OTHER AWARDS AND PRIZES (continued) A. Allyn Rossen Award for Proficiency in Research - Best Project in Cardiovascular Research Elgazzar, Omar Dr. F. W. Du Val Memorial Award - Best Project in Surgery or a Related Field Hong, Kelvin Dr. Jack C. Wilt Memorial Award – Best Project in Infectious Diseases Plant, Brittany Dr. Lyonel Israels Memorial Award - Best Basic Science Project Related to Cancer Bi, Jayce Dr. Philip F. Hall Women’s Health Research Award – Best B.Sc. (Med.) Project related to Women’s Health Cherepuschak, Cody Dr. William D. Bowman Award – Best Pediatric or Best Other Project Hildebrand, Hailey Philip Yaffe Memorial Prize - Best Clinical Research Project Related to Cancer Wang, Sara Thisdelle, Jordan Polly & George Sheps Prize - Best Project in Community Health Sciences Sekundiak, Melissa Oxford University Press Neurosciences Book Prize Wang, Sara Reda, Steven

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OTHER AWARDS AND PRIZES (continued) Manitoba Medical College Foundation Awards MMCF - Paul Nehra Convocation Prize in Family Medicine presented in recognition of a student who has demonstrated excellence in his or her performance during the Family Medicine/ Public Health Clerkship rotation, and who has been accepted to postgraduate studies in Family Medicine for the next academic session.

Robertson-Stovel, Quinn Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Convocation Prize - to a graduating student with the highest academic standing in the class who has been accepted to post-graduate studies in Obstetrics and Gynecology for the next academic session at the University of Manitoba.

Ripstein, Talia

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ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.

PROCESSIONAL Entrance of members of the Academic Procession, including senior academic administrators of the university, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, the President and the Chancellor.

Entrance of the graduating students.

TRADITIONAL HONOUR SONG Vanessa Lillie, B.A.(Hons.) (Man.) Director of Cultural Integration, Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) O CANADA Camryn Dewar, Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music Accompanied by Anson Chan, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Class of 2023 RESUMPTION OF CONVOCATION Michael Benarroch, Ph.D. President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manitoba REMARKS FROM THE DEAN Brian Postl, M.D.(Man.); F.R.C.P.C. Vice-Provost (Health Sciences), Dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT The President Citation read for Mary Jane McCallum

by Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis, Dean, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry B.A.(Winn.), D.M.D., Dip.Perio.(Man.), F.R.C.D.,

CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE Anne Mahon, B.H.Ecol.(Man.) Chancellor of the University of Manitoba upon Mary Jane McCallum, the degree of Doctor of Laws CONVOCATION ADDRESS Mary Jane McCallum, D.M.D.(Man.) PRESENTATION OF THE AWARD OF PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS CHANCELLOR’S ADDRESS TO THE GRADUANDS CONFERRING OF DEGREES The Chancellor GREETINGS FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Tracy Bowman, B.A.(Man.), M.B.A.(York) Director, Alumni Relations RECESSION OF CONVOCATION The President RECESSIONAL 22

CONVOCATION ADDRESS Mary Jane McCallum Dr. Mary Jane McCallum, a First Nations woman of Cree heritage, has made an extraordinary impact as a champion for health care in northern and Indigenous communities, a social justice advocate and an Indigenous leader.

Dr. McCallum is believed to be the first Indigenous woman in Canada to become a dentist. In 2017 she was appointed to the Canadian Senate, where she continues to represent Manitoba. In 2021 she became the first Indigenous chancellor, and the first woman chancellor, of Brandon University.

A citizen of the Barren Lands First Nation in Brochet, Manitoba, Dr. McCallum attended residential school in Guy Hill for 11 years. After earning diplomas in dental nursing and dental therapy, she graduated from the University of Manitoba with her dentistry degree in 1990.

During three decades of distinguished service and leadership as a dentist, her roles included leading the UM dental clinic in Churchill and working for the federal First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, delivering care across northern Manitoba. She also served as a dental officer for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, led the Aboriginal Dental Health Program at UM, and for a number of years practised on the Opaskwayak Cree Nation reserve near The Pas. While working for more than a decade in her home community of Brochet, she provided dental care and managed community health services, such as a diabetes program and a prenatal program. She was a tireless advocate for better housing and education, ensuring that the community consulted with Elders about local issues.

Dr. McCallum has been praised as a peacebuilder who works in a spirit of hope and optimism. In 2021, when Canadian Mennonite University honoured her with its PAX Award, she was described as “a person of profound insight, grace and courage.”

She has used her voice to draw attention to the social determinants of health - such as inequitable access to care–for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

Improvement will come, she has said, through decolonizing the health care system, reclaiming traditional teachings, and supporting patients’ mental, emotional and spiritual healing in addition to their physical care.

Dr. McCallum retired from dentistry in 2021. As a senator and university chancellor, she is committed to seeking conciliation between Indigenous Peoples and Canada. She gives presentations about her experience as a former student of residential school in order to raise awareness and build understanding.

The University of Manitoba is proud to award a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, to Dr. Mary Jane McCallum for her groundbreaking leadership in Indigenous health care and her exemplary work in support of Reconciliation and conciliation.

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DEGREES IN COURSE Doctor of Dental Medicine / Bachelor of Science in Dentistry

Taha, May Abdelhamid Wang, Shirley Wu, Michael Zoleta, Patricia Anne C.

Abas, Bassam Austin Dhawan, Aarushi Gonzales, Jessica Grauer, Joseph Arthur (St. John’s College) Grover, Ramneek Singh Lee, Christine Hannah Quach, Aaron Jiahui Sarzynski, Isabella Joanna Wong, Keaton Alexander

Diploma in Dental Hygiene Albuquerque, Bárbara Nascimento Barrion, Vanessa Rose Birch, Kylie Rhea Carlos, Sharmaine Chartier, Myriamme Patricia Marie Gou, Zhen Hall, Miranda Lynn Joseph, Pamela Klassen, Andrea Rebecca Klump, Mackenzie Taylor Kolaski, Kayla Ryann Lim, Chelsea Emmanuelle Linsangan, Andrea Arago McDonald, Amber Ryan Brooke Nava, Nikolai Nguyen, John Nlewedim, Eberechukwu Blessed Patel, Vidhi Peters, Kelsey Dawn Rai, Riya Rieger, Rachel Erin Simbulan, Patricia Soriano, Llyan Karen Abalos Tiel, Leah Trpkoska, Emili Vo, Michelle

Doctor of Dental Medicine Lam, Edward ..................University Gold Medal Abarra, Jake Biluan, Synjyn Vance (St. John’s College) Bueti, Domenica Elena Kerissa (St. John’s College) Chahal, Sandeep kaur Chugh, Vikram Daley, Paige Alexandra Deng, Dolly Ghazvini, Mahtab Han, Sangwon Jackson, Brodie Mark Karimzadeh Somarin, Kian Loewen, Sydney Kristen Malhi, Simrat Moon, Jung-soo (St. John’s College) Murgas, Milena Maria Patel, Dhavalkumar Patterson, Brayden Jonathon Pucci da Silva, Rita de Cassia Raychaudhuri, Arunava Salinas, Jan Royce Song, David Chang Hyun 24

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DENTISTRY DECLARATION In light of all I hold sacred, in the presence of my family, friends and colleagues, I herewith solemnly declare that: I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity.

My first consideration will be the health and well-being of my patient.

I will abide by the practice standards and Code of Ethics of the profession.

I will strive towards improving my knowledge and skills to the benefit of my patients.

I will respect the confidence of my patients and will not improperly divulge them.

I will strive to be a worthy member of the oral health professions.

I will uphold the name of my university and promote its welfare.

DENTAL HYGIENE DECLARATION In light of all I hold sacred, in the presence of my family, friends and colleagues, I herewith solemnly declare that: I will serve the public both individually and collectively in oral disease prevention, oral health and health promotion.

I will honour and respect their privacy and well-being.

I will abide by the practice standards and Code of Ethics of the profession.

I will uphold the competency and strive towards the pursuit of knowledge.

I will strive to enhance the art and science of the oral health profession I will encourage unity and collaboration among my oral health colleagues I will uphold the name of my university and promote its welfare.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA - 2022 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AWARD OF MEDALS, PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS MEDALS Governor General’s Bronze Medal (awarded for highest standing in a Diploma program of at least two years other than Diploma Agriculture) Carlos, Sharmaine UNIVERSITY GOLD MEDALS Awarded for highest standing in an undergraduate faculty, school or college.

RADY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Lam, Edward

DENTISTRY UNIVERSITY PROGRAM MEDALS

Awarded for highest standing in a faculty, school or college.

RADY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Carlos, Sharmaine

DENTAL HYGIENE OTHER MEDALS

Dr. John W. Clay Medal and Prize (for highest overall average in the four year Dental program) Lam, Edward The MacLachlan-Hart Medal (for proficiency in Complete Denture Prosthesis in the four years of the Dental course) Taha, May Abdelhamid Manitoba Dental Association Gold Medal (for highest standing in the final two years of the Dental Hygiene Course) Carlos, Sharmaine 26

OTHER MEDALS (continued) Dr. Biruta Anna Osins Medal and Award in Endodontics (for a graduating student in Dentistry with excellent academic achievement who demonstrated the highest involvement in the field of Endodontics or has achieved the highest academic standing in the Endodontic Seminars course) Song, David Chang Hyun PRIZES Dr. John Earl Abra Scholarship in Orthodontics (for highest standing in Orthodontics in fourth year Dentistry) Grover, Ramneek Singh Academy of General Dentistry Award (for the student who shows the most promise of being an outstanding general Dentist) Patterson, Brayden Jonathon Alpha Omega Fraternity Award (for highest academic average over the four years of the Dental course in the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry) Lam, Edward American Academy of Operative Dentistry Award (for highest standing in Operative Dentistry) Gonzales, Jessica American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Award (for highest average standing in Pathology and Microbiology l and ll) Lam, Edward American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award (for excellence in Oral Diagnosis and Radiology) Grauer, Joseph Arthur American Academy of Oral Medicine (for outstanding achievement in Oral Diagnosis and Radiology) Grover, Ramneek Singh American Academy of Periodontology Award (for highest standing in Periodontology) Sarzynski, Isabella Joanna 27

PRIZES (continued) American Association of Endodontists Award (for highest standing in Endodontics) Song, David Chang Hyun American Association of Orthodontics Award (for exceptional interest in the development of the Oro-Facial Complex) Bueti, Domenica Elena Kerissa American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award (for special interest and achievement in Community Dentistry Externship and Dental Public Health) Chugh, Vikram Canadian Academy of Periodontology Award of Excellence (for a graduating student with high standing who has demonstrated a high level of patient care, time and dedication to the discipline of Periodontology in the fourth year clinical course General Practice Dentistry) Grauer, Joseph Arthur Canadian Dental Association Student Leadership Award (for a student graduating from the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry who has shown the most outstanding qualities of leadership and character) Patterson, Brayden Jonathon Certificate of Merit AAPD Predoctoral Student Award (for an outstanding student in the field of Dentistry for Children) Wu, Michael Class of ’99 Dr. Lawrence Stockton Memorial Prize (for a student in the International Dental Degree Program who demonstrated the most improvement in the field of restorative dentistry, excellent communication skills and qualities of a positive role model) Pucci da Silva, Rita de Cassia The College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba Leadership Prize (for a graduating student in Dental Hygiene who has demonstrated commitment to their peers and community, exemplified leadership qualities, and shown dedication to the profession) Rai, Riya 28

PRIZES (continued) Dental Faculty Women’s Association Prize (for high achievement in Clinical Dental Hygiene, School of Dental Hygiene) Carlos, Sharmaine Mary Jane Ego Scholarship (for highest standing in Oral Surgery, fourth year Dentistry) Wang, Shirley Dr. Reda Elgazzar Oral Surgery Prize (for high academic achievement, high standing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2 and demonstrated a high standard of professionalism, fourth year Dentistry) Grover, Ramneek Singh Endowment Fund Award in Dental Hygiene (for high academic achievement and leadership ability in the graduating year of the Dental Hygiene course) Rieger, Rachel Erin Endowment Fund Award in Dentistry (for high academic achievement and leadership ability in fourth year Dentistry) Pucci da Silva, Rita de Cassia Dr. M.H. Garvin Prize in Periodontology (for high achievement in Periodontology, conscientious concern for patients and professional promise) Wang, Shirley Golden Scaler Award (for a graduating student who has achieved high standing in the fourth year Clinical Periodontics course by demonstrating overall clinical excellence, efficiency in completing clinical requirements and an outstanding clinical performance) Lam, Edward Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton Scholarship (for highest standing in Operative Dentistry in fourth year) Raychaudhuri, Arunava

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PRIZES (continued) Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award (for a graduating student in Dental Hygiene who has demonstrated a high level of development in instrumentation skills) Linsangan, Andrea Arago Sophie Kanee Memorial Prize in Dental Jurisprudence (for highest standing in Dental Jurisprudence, fourth year Dentistry) Wang, Shirley Manitoba Dental Association Prize (for highest overall average in the graduating year of the Dental Hygiene course) Carlos, Sharmaine Dr. Frances Matiowsky Memorial Award (for a senior student in Dental Hygiene who has demonstrated concern for patients, fellow students and the faculty in general) Rai, Riya Maria Araceli Pacheco Memorial Award (for high standing in Pathology, Pharmacology and Dental Hygiene subjects along with demonstrated professional promise and concern for patients) Rieger, Rachel Erin Portnoy Award (for a graduating student who has initiated and completed a challenging comprehensive restorative treatment in the General Practice Clinic and/or in Interdisciplinary Case Studies) Lee, Christine Hannah Dr. H.H. Saunderson Award in Dentistry (for professional performance and attitudes in Clinical Dentistry) Salinas, Jan Royce Dr. Alvin Shinoff Award (for a graduating student in Dentistry who has developed outstanding treatment plans in the General Practice Clinic and/or in Interdisciplinary Case Studies) Grover, Ramneek Singh Dr. W. Walker Shortill Practice Management Memorial Prize (for high standing in the Practice Management course in fourth year Dentistry) Wang, Shirley 30

PRIZES (continued) Daniel Tai Humanitarian Award in Dentistry (for a graduating student of the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry who has been selected by the graduating class as the most compassionate and unselfish practitioner among the class and has demonstrated the willingness to help others) Lam, Edward 3M ESPE Canada Student Clinical Award (for demonstrated excellence in the use of composite restorative materials in the third and fourth years of the Clinical Undergraduate Program in Dentistry) Lee, Christine Hannah Dr. Isadore Wolch Prize in Endodontics (for a graduating student who has achieved high standing in Endodontic Literature Review Seminars and has demonstrated high skill and aptitude in Endodontic treatments in General Practice Clinic) Sarzynski, Isabella Joanna

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