VIU 2023 Convocation Program

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J une 22 & 23, 2023 CONVOCATION

Ah si:m súlxwe:n, si:m si:yeyu si:m ‘imisnne'tun mustimuxw, si:em ˋ ti ˆ tumathut, si:em shsi'ém, si:em ˋ ti ˋ tu΄mels. Stle' shun nuwilum utl Snuneymuxw tumuxw u tunu kweyul. Ní cu wà qux huyé un sya:ys ulup i i ce:p uw tecul ce wi'ult Slh'xwimuthut si:em Shqwaluwuns u tu ti tumathut ct. Huy'ul ci:tálu si:em.

Ah, respected Elders, respected friends and relatives, respected visitors, respected students, respected dignitaries, respected teachers. Welcome into Snuneymuxw territory, today. You have left other work to be here today; you came to show honour and respect to our students today. With the utmost gratitude, we thank you respected ones.

Each graduate, after crossing the stage and meeting the Chancellor and President, is invited to touch the inside of the lid of the Ceremonial Parchment Bentcorner Box (Huupukwanum). The texture on the cover of the convocation program is a rendition of the texture on the inside of the lid. This VIU tradition symbolizes the impact and impression graduates leave on their university and weaves their stories together with those of graduates who came before them and all who will come after them.

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A detailed order of events for this convocation ceremony is available from the hosts.

Graduates!

Further information about the reception and how to get to the main cafeteria is available near the end of this program.

Convocation Ceremony

Order of Ceremony

Chancellor's Procession

Led by a distinguished macebearer, the chancellor and stage party will enter the gymnasium and make their way to the front of the assembly.

Territorial Acknowledgement

VIU Elder-in-Residence

C-tasi:a - Geraldine Manson

Traditional Prayer Song

VIU Elders-in-Residence

O Canada

Teighan Couch, Singer

Introductions

Fred Jacklin, Registrar

President's Greetings

Dr. Deborah Saucier, President and Vice-Chancellor

Chancellor's Remarks and Graduate Candidate Oath

Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers, Chancellor

Welcome to Alumni

Michael Ribicic, President, VIU Alumni Association

Valedictory Address

Presentation of Graduates

Dr. Michael Quinn, VIU Provost and Vice-President, Academic

Recession

Wade Calder, Piper

Reception to follow in the main cafeteria (Building 300)

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Congratulations
Your University is proud of you.

Message from The Honourable Selina Robinson

Welcome to everyone gathered for the Vancouver Island University class of 2023 convocation ceremonies.

On behalf of Premier David Eby and the Government of British Columbia, a big congratulations on your graduation. This is an incredible accomplishment, and you should be very proud of the work you have done to reach this moment. I wish I could be there in person to celebrate your achievement.

As graduates, you have equipped yourselves with the skills, knowledge and education to seek out employment in the field of your choosing and develop a career that meets your expectations. You are here today because of hard work and perseverance. Well done! VIU has a great reputation for quality education and your time at VIU has served you well.

This is an incredible time to enter the workforce with opportunities in a wide range of sectors. Over the next decade, we are expecting more than one million new job openings in BC and 80% of these jobs will require post-secondary education or skills training. You are in a great position to take advantage of the world of opportunities there are for people in British Columbia.

You are the next generation of leaders and innovators. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished. I wish you all the very best as you pursue your dreams and make big things happen. Congratulations again on your graduation.

Sincerely,

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Message from the Chancellor

Kudos to each and every one of the grads in the class of 2023. You have achieved a huge milestone in your life. Congratulations. You did it!

I am sure you all have an empowering feeling of accomplishment in achieving one of the dreams in your life. This is your time to celebrate your success and to be proud of yourself and all the hard work in overcoming many challenges to get to this point. Your hours of studying, writing, networking and collaborating have paid off.

Ensure you take the time to celebrate with your family and friends and other key people as they share in this moment of triumph with you. Thank them for the support and encouragement they gave you during your years at VIU.

Know that you have it in you to achieve your goals, if you only envision your future and reach for those stars and believe in yourself. Going forward, continue to dream about your future and what you want the world to look like. Be the person who can make positive changes and contribute to a future that will be better for all in your circle of influence.

Great minds are needed in the global world we live in today and you have spent years developing your abilities to think, reason and communicate. The world faces so many challenges and innovation is required to make the positive changes that are needed now and for future generations. You are the hope, the inspiration and the future and can be part of that innovation we so urgently need.

Graduates, you have now built the foundation from which you will build on. Use the networks you have built through your years at VIU, expand the knowledge and expertise you have developed to date and never stop learning. You can transform your world by doing this.

We at VIU will watch for your further successes and be proud to know you began your academic journey here. Wishing you impressive successes in the paths you chose to follow. The world is yours.

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Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers VIU Chancellor

Message from the President

Congratulations, Class of 2023. You are celebrating a major accomplishment today that will serve you, your family and your community for years to come.

During your studies at Vancouver Island University, you have gained knowledge, developed deep connections and cultivated fresh perspectives that you can now take into the world to be a force for transformation. Your energy and commitment to your discipline will help build stronger, healthier communities wherever you go.

As you leave campus today, remember to use your knowledge to build bridges and enhance understanding. Use your deep connections to continue to build relationships that solidify your commitment to the work you do. Continue to seek out new perspectives by bringing an openness of mind and curiosity of spirit to everything you do. Never stop learning and striving to improve. While your life as a university student may be ending, your journey as a learner is only just beginning.

Thank you to the family members, friends and supporters from our VIU community for walking with your learner on their journey and helping them reach their goals. This is a day of celebration for all of you as well.

Graduates, you now make the transition to our family of alumni. Please stay in touch and allow us to continue to celebrate alongside you as you reach career milestones and lead positive change. I am inspired by the many ways you are making an impact on our communities and look forward to hearing about your future successes.

Sincerely,

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Valedictorians

A valedictorian gives a farewell and congratulatory speech addressed to graduates, guests and the institution. VIU's valedictorians are selected by the graduating class through a nomination process and an online election.

As a first-generation university student, Teagan Howden felt lost when she started in VIU’s Digital Media Studies program in 2018. Fast forward to today and she is gearing up for the next step on her journey towards becoming a corporate lawyer – a master’s degree. Highlights of her VIU time include organizing student orientation events and making the dean’s list in her second, third and fourth years.

Being one of the first groups of students to go through the restructured Master of Business Administration program was a “great experience” for Prabhdeep Singh Sambi. As a community engagement ambassador, he created meaningful networking opportunities that brought together his peers with local businesses. Classmates may remember him for being constantly involved and for freely expressing his views.

Watching the sunrise and sunset while studying on campus is one of Ashley Sandhu’s favourite memories from her time at VIU. Aside from studying to become a nurse, she worked as a student wellness promoter with the Thrive team, encouraging other students to maintain a healthy school-work-life balance and organizing events to promote social connections amongst her peers.

Learning how to become a teacher helped Sherry Wessel overcome her shyness. She will never forget meeting her cohort in person for the first time after the class had been studying together online for a year due to the pandemic. She is forever grateful for her group of friends, with whom she created lesson plans, shared laughs and vented to.

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Ashley Sandhu Bachelor of Science in Nursing Prabhdeep Singh Sambi Master of Business Administration Sherry Wessel Bachelor of Education Teagan Howden Bachelor of Arts

Macebearers

The mace is carried by a retiring member of the VIU community in recognition of their contributions and service to Vancouver Island University.

For a complete list of past macebearers, please visit viu.ca/convocation/macebearers.asp.

The students Dr. John Morgan met and taught, as well as the great friendships he made with colleagues, were highlights of his time at VIU. He often referred to his program as the RMOT (Resource Management Officer Technology) family, as many grads keep in touch. His advice to graduates: Life after graduation can be a winding road, but it is an opportunity to make those dreams you started pursuing in university come true. Believe in yourself, and with the support of family and friends, you can make it happen!

Seeing VIU Elders-in-Residence get recognized for the knowledge they share with a special faculty designation is a highlight of Sylvia Scow’s time at VIU. She is also proud of the ‘su’luqw’a’ Community Cousins Indigenous student mentorship program, which she started in 2011. Scow retired in April as Manager of Indigenous Protocol. Her advice to graduates: Ask questions and don’t be afraid to fail because there’s learning in that. And speak up even when your voice shakes.

Dr. Marni Stanley loves the conversations – planned or unplanned, short or long, fun or problem-oriented – that she has with the people who work and study at VIU. Stanley joined VIU in 1994 and has taught in and chaired the English and Studies in Women and Gender departments. She is currently Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Her advice to graduates: Give your brain lots of exercise, and that means learning to enjoy the difficult and the challenging and the frustrating.

Dr. Carol Stuart worked for VIU for almost 12 years, finishing her term as Provost and Vice-President Academic in July 2022. Spending time with Elders and watching them patiently work to make space for students and share their culture is a highlight of Stuart’s time at VIU. She also loved participating in six Tribal Journeys with VIU community members. Her advice to graduates: Embrace the joy and inspiration that happens when you engage in learning and you see the world differently.

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Dr. Carol Stuart Provost’s Office Sylvia Scow Indigenous Education and Engagement Dr. John Morgan Science and Technology Dr. Marni Stanley Arts and Humanities

The awarding of the Academic Emeritus Designation is intended to recognize retired faculty members, university librarians and scholars for significant contributions, exceptional service and outstanding achievement in teaching or support of teaching during their association with Vancouver Island University. This recognition gives the University the opportunity to keep highly productive members of the academic community engaged and contributing to the university and to academia.

Academic Emeritus Designation

A professor at VIU since 1992, Dr. Steven Earle was instrumental in developing and teaching many geology courses. During his tenure, Earle was known as an engaging professor who always had time for students and was constantly developing new ways to engage learners. He is the author of two Earth Science textbooks and an award-winning book on the geology of climate change.

Dr. John Lepage’s 30-year career at VIU was spent as an English professor and as Dean of Arts and Humanities. His fondest memories include watching the progress of his students and participating in the evolution of the university. Lepage remains a staunch defender of intellectual freedom and academic integrity, and he is committed to assessing and articulating the place of humanism in the modern university.

Les Malbon has been inspiring and engaging students at VIU since 1979. He retired in 2021. Long before there was an emphasis on interdisciplinary engagement, Indigenous ways of being and knowing, community collaboration and student wellness on university campuses, Malbon was weaving those concepts and experiences into his professional and personal life. In 2020, he was recognized with a Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Design and Practice: Focus on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being.

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Dr. Steven Earle Science and Technology Dr. John Lepage Arts and Humanities Les Malbon Education

Dr. John Morgan has the dual honour of being a macebearer as well as receiving an academic emeritus designation at VIU’s 2023 convocation ceremonies. View his full bio on the Macebearer page.

A belief that business students learn more deeply through service learning in an interdisciplinary class context drove Management and Law Professor Dr. Robert (Bob) Willis to collaborate with sociology and criminology faculty to create the CommunityBased Applied Interdisciplinary Research program. Thanks to this program, students have worked with local organizations to conduct meaningful research in community since 2014. Willis worked at VIU for 15 years and is also known for his collegiality, attention to student learning and servant leadership.

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Dr. Robert Willis Management Dr. John Morgan Science and Technology

The awarding of honorary degrees is intended to encourage a standard of excellence and innovation which is exemplary to students, faculty and staff, and to society in general. Vancouver Island University awards honorary degrees to publicly acknowledge members of society who exhibit a record of outstanding distinction and achievement in an area related to Vancouver Island University's mission, such as, but not limited to, scholarship, research, teaching, the creative arts, business and industry, international affairs or public service.

Honorary Degrees

Masako Fukawa Honorary Doctor of Laws

Masako Fukawa believes that if we do not redress historic wrongs, the same racist attitudes and actions will be repeated against others. Born in Prince Rupert, Fukawa was forcibly relocated as a child to an internment camp in Greenwood, BC. After retirement, she dedicated considerable time to documenting these racist acts of government on Japanese Canadians through books and educational resources for museums as well as teachers and students.

Honorary Doctor of Laws is awarded for accomplishments and contributions in areas such as politics, justice and social activism.

She co-authored Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Japanese Canadian Internment in the Second World War with Pamela Hickman in 2012. Her book Spirit of the Nikkei Fleet: BC’s Japanese Canadian Fishermen, co-authored with her husband Stanley Fukawa, was awarded the Canada-Japan Literary Award by the Canada Council. She has developed numerous resources for the BC Ministry of Education and maintains a website, japanesecanadianhistory.net. Her lifelong commitment to justice and the telling of the truth continues. Currently she serves on the Education Advisory Board of the Japanese Canadian Legacies initiatives of the BC government to redress these injustices. This work stems from an apology by the Premier of BC along with a commitment to fund legacy initiatives. Fukawa was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 for community service.

Fukawa’s connection to VIU runs deep. Since 2016, the Masako and Stanley Fukawa Scholarship and the Fukawa Excellence Scholarship have been awarded to students in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Fukawa, a teacher and then principal in Nanaimo school district, came to VIU (then Malaspina University-College) in 1995 to serve as Development Director, Secondary School with the International Education department. In this role, she developed The High School at the Nanaimo campus - an international school that still exists on campus today –and served as Founding Principal until her retirement in 1999.

Fukawa believes education plays a critical role in building healthier communities. “Teaching is never a neutral act,” she says. “All education is a political act. With knowledge and empathy, you have the power to be an integral part of creating a society you want to live in.”

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Randle Jones

Honorary Doctor of Laws

As a business owner, volunteer and philanthropist, Randle Jones has been supporting Vancouver Island and BC communities for more than 50 years. Jones bought his first Windsor Plywood store in Surrey in 1965. Over the next several decades, he grew the business from a single store to a chain of 63 corporate and franchise locations across Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. All stores have a hands-on approach to management, emphasize a commitment to customer service and provide a large selection of specialty products that are selected to best serve their communities.

Jones and his wife, the late Fran Jones, worked hard to instill their philanthropic values and encourage each of the stores to get involved with their local community and give back in a variety of ways. In 2008, they created a fund at the Vancouver Foundation – the Windsor Plywood Foundation. Since its inception, more than $10 million has been granted to projects, charities and organizations in communities that Windsor Plywood stores serve. These grants range from large donations to health care and educational institutions to smaller grants to grassroots projects and charities. Jones is proud that many of the grant suggestions come from Windsor Plywood store owners and managers.

His impact on VIU includes supporting a variety of ongoing student awards, sponsoring the annual Milner Christmas Magic events at VIU’s Milner Gardens and Woodland, and supporting capital projects to help the University expand in key areas. Projects supported include the Centre for Health and Science and the Trades Discovery Centre, which bears the Windsor Plywood name. Both Randle and Fran were active volunteers at Milner Gardens (Randle is most proud of his role as the event parking attendant) and Fran was a founding member of the Milner Gardens and Woodland Society. Richard Johnston, former president of Malaspina University-College, describes Fran and Randle as “the hardest working and most credible and generous of any volunteers I have met throughout my 30-plus years at Malaspina.”

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VIU's graduation convocation ceremony begins with the chancellor's procession making its way to the stage seating area at the front of the gymnasium, accompanied by the drumming of our Elders-in-Residence. Led by the macebearer, the chancellor’s procession consists of the chancellor, president, board chair, board members, deans, senior administrators, registrar and distinguished guests.

Ceremonial Convocation Pieces

Convocation Suite

VIU's Ceremonial Convocation Suite was created by world-renowned artist Arthur Vickers, OBC, DFA, and given by Coast Capital Savings to the University in May 2015 to support the two institutions' common goal of inspiring and celebrating the generations of VIU students, graduates and alumni. The suite also reflects a shared value of Coast Capital Savings and VIU — the belief in the power of education to change people's lives and build strong, vibrant communities. There are three distinct pieces in the Ceremonial Convocation Suite: the Chancellor's Chair, The Keeper of Wisdom and Knowledge; the President and ViceChancellor's Chair, The Keeper of Knowledge; and the Ceremonial Parchment Bentcorner Box (Huupukwanum), where the parchments are held before being bestowed upon the University's graduates.

The suite is an integral part of the University's convocation ceremony. The chancellor and president and vice-chancellor sit in the two chairs during the ceremony. During the ceremony, each graduate, after meeting the chancellor and president, is invited to touch the lid of the Ceremonial Parchment Bentcorner Box, marking the end of their VIU education and the beginning of the next chapter of their lives. Through this tradition they leave their imprint on the wood, symbolizing the impact and impression they will leave on VIU and weaving their stories together with those of all the graduates who came before them and all who will come after them.

When the ceremonial convocation pieces are not in use at VIU's convocation ceremonies they are on public display at the University's Nanaimo campus in the Welcome Centre (Building 300).

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Paddle

The paddle that is carried in and out of the gymnasium by the President was given to the University by Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo when he was installed as VIU's first chancellor in 2008. During his installation celebrations, Chief Atleo presented a paddle to each of VIU's four campuses with the wish that they be used at special occasions, such as a graduation ceremony. The paddle given to the Nanaimo campus is a steering paddle, which helps guide us in our important journeys. It has

since become an important symbol and tradition in our convocation ceremonies. This paddle, made by Brian Bob, Qwuyutsapulth, of the Coast Salish/Ucluelet First Nation, is carved of yellow cedar and signifies teamwork, pulling together, like in a canoe. The salmon carved onto the blade represent journeys; salmon leave the place where they are hatched but return later in their lives, much in the same way that youth earn an education and then return home to bring their skills and knowledge back to their communities.

Coat of Arms

Granted in 1995, the coat of arms is used at VIU's convocation and on ceremonial documents such as parchments. It pays tribute to the University's West Coast location with eagles (representing wisdom), evergreens, mountains, sea and rivers. As well, it includes symbols that reflect the aspirations of higher learning – books outlined in gold symbolizing wealth, knowledge and understanding; and the sun, which symbolizes enlightenment and life. First Nations are honoured by the wreath and the red canoe, recognizing their sea-based culture.

Mace

During the Middle Ages, a metal-clad wooden mace was an effective weapon in battle. As newer and more powerful arms were developed, its military significance diminished, and it was transformed into a symbol of authority. Today, the ceremonial mace is used in many government assembly locations, such as the British and Canadian Houses of Parliament, and in university ceremonies such as this.

The mace used for VIU's convocation was designed and created by retired art instructor John A. Charnetski in 1994. The metre-long mace is made of stainless steel and gold-plated cast bronze. It features four guardian eagles and enameled medallions bearing VIU's coat of arms and arbutus emblems.

At convocation, the mace is carried in and out of the gymnasium by a retiring member of the VIU community.

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Chancellor and President Regalia

Ceremonial regalia for Chancellor Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers and President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Deborah Saucier to wear at convocation ceremonies was designed in 2021 by Coast Salish clothing and art company Ay Lelum - The Good House of Design. The regalia was designed and made by three generations in the Good family.

Aunalee Boyd-Good, co-owner of Ay Lelum, says the regalia “fuse the formality of traditional convocation ceremony robes with beautiful elements of Coast Salish art, culture, history and tradition.”

The president’s robe features sea serpents on the front – symbols of power and wisdom – and a supernatural eagle on the back, which symbolizes strength and wisdom. The chancellor’s robe also features sea serpents on the front and on the back is a supernatural killer whale – designed to honour Cloy-e-iis' Nuu-Chah-Nulth heritage – and a supernatural eagle, figures that bring strength, power and vision.

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Talking Stick

A Talking Stick was gifted by University of Victoria officials in spring 2022 to Chancellor Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers. Dr. Kevin Hall, UVic President and Vice-Chancellor, and Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Dr. Robina Thomas, UVic’s VicePresident, Indigenous, commissioned the creation of a Talking Stick and travelled to VIU in March 2022 to gift the stick to Cloy-e-iis. A Talking Stick was traditionally carved for a Chief to represent their position and prestige while they gave speeches at potlatches, in ceremonies, sacred events, as well as monumental and historical occasions.

The Talking Stick was carved by ts'usqinuxun’, William Good, a Hereditary Chief and Master Carver from Snuneymuxw First Nation. He carved the Talking Stick as a representation of Cloy-e-iis' lineage and customs while she is doing the work of chancellor. It is carved in the traditional Coast Salish style from Snuneymuxw to honour Cloy-e-iis and her position in Coast Salish communities.

Despite ts'usqinuxun’ being from the Eagle Clan and not of the Thunderbird Clan himself, he carved a thunderbird with lightning snakes for Cloy-e-iis’ Nuu-Chah-Nulth heritage, as would be customary to do as a carver with the teachings and understanding between Hereditary Chiefs. There is a grey whale to represent the significance of Nuu-Chah-Nulth whalers and a killer whale to represent Cloy-e-iis' journey as chancellor and to give her strength. The halibut and salmon were carved to represent the richness and great wealth of culture that she brings to VIU.

Regalia

Like most universities in North America, Vancouver Island University uses regalia that represents graduates’ credential level and area of study.

Diploma and certificate graduates wear a basic black cap and black bachelor’s gown.

Advanced diploma, post-degree diploma, graduate diploma and graduate certificate graduates wear a basic black cap and black bachelor’s gown as well as a stole in the colour of their faculty.

Bachelor degree graduates wear a basic black cap and black bachelor’s gown as well as a coloured hood edged in white draped over their shoulders. The hood colour indicates the graduate’s area of study.

Master’s degree graduates wear a basic black cap and black master’s gown as well as a coloured hood lined in grey draped over their shoulders. The hood colour indicates the graduate’s program or area of study.

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Please note that not all programs grant distinction status.

This program was prepared in advance and may not be complete. Some students have not fully met all graduation requirements, but all are on track to do so shortly.

VIU Graduating Students

June 22, 2023 – 10 am

Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation

Certificate in Aboriginal University Bridging Program

Nicholas Sheldon Charles Joe

Certificate in Cooperative Entrepreneur Training Program

Grace Beatrice Alouani

Andrea Elizabeth MacDonald

Alessandra Rosa Taddei

Certificate in Workplace

Essential Skills and Training

Santana Bellerose

Arianna Fatovic

Kieran Flood

Charlie Mulvogue

Hannah Elise Nicole Smith

Marlene Rose Smith

Kaya Sutherland

Faculty of Social Sciences

Master of Community Planning

Emma Melissa May Adams

Skye Bell with Distinction

Pooja Choudhary

Jack Stephen DeSante

Kathryn Elizabeth Duerksen

Sarah Kate Fenton with Distinction

Alisha Anne Christine Feser

Mark Thomas Gledhill

Andrew Nisha Gnanasingarajan

Lauren Monique Goodland with Distinction

Mailyn Sheryl Lai

Tove Eva Elisabeth Lundsten with Distinction

Alicia Lareina McLean with Distinction

Romolo Antonino Alexander Messina

Courtenay Miller

Jalissa Abbra Moody

Olivia Moores

Adam Reinhold Morton

Neha Ramachandran Nair

Bhupinder Sanghera

Matthew Alec Smith with Distinction

Prabhjot Singh Sran

Holly Jeng Ting Yee with Distinction

Master of Geographic Information Systems Applications

Mahender Kotha

Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems Applications

Manti Avila Burke

Taylor Charles Clark

Diploma in Criminology

Sarah Sabourin

Arshika Singh

Alexandra Tumac

Certificate in Addiction Studies

Kimberley Agnew-Jones

Delilah Evora Bandi

Brayden Boyd

Kristen Andrea Farley

Anissa Martine Jahromi

Selayna Lizeth Lopez

Tara Maguire

Elissa Miranda

Sierra Mackenzie Newlove

Jenna Michelle Pearce

Tara-Fay Alleyne Sedar

Amanda Mechele Tan

Sidni Ellen West

Certificate in Professional

Indigenous Lands Management

Molina Mae Cameron

Certificate in Legal Studies

Eric Scott Maslen

Sarah Sabourin

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Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design

Drew Marin McDonald Bastien

Savanah Campbell with Distinction

Jordyn Marie Crema

Hang Duy Thanh Do

Victoria Margaret Lekaria Johnson

Elena Marie Lethbridge

MacKenzie Cole Lindgren

Kayla Joy Lovely

Ewan James Richard Mackay

Cianna Kennedy Nicklin with Distinction

Kiyo Ian Oye

Sierra Suman Sujesh Raj

Natasha Rozmarniewich with Distinction

Yogi Kulveer Singh

Carson Brian Strang

Bachelor of Interior Design

Brynne Danielle Nadon Minor in Business with Distinction

Brooklyn Paige Burritt

Mhairi Carlyle with Distinction

Kimberley Maria D'Cruz

Julia Paige Fehr

Paige Gillian Mary Hilder

Heather Roberts with Distinction

Theresa Scully

Meara Neill Spiers with Distinction

Sydney Barrett Stannard

Dinh Quy Ta

Zerai Ebony Vaughan

Sydney Wilmot

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

Teighan Dale Couch

Benjamin David Alexander Darwin

Drake Michael Shoemaker

Associate Degree in Associate of Arts

Jacqueline Marie Alentejano Cunha

Zarin Tasnim Tonny

Diploma in Arts and Science

Rishabh Agrawal

Kevin Roy Hills

Diploma in Fine Arts (Visual Arts)

Imogen Elizabeth Aurelia Humphries

Katrina Leigh Mertz Martin

Khuong Duy Pham

Isabella Caitlin Rosendahl-Boothby

Diploma in Individually Selected Studies

Kevin Roy Hills

Diploma in Jazz Studies

Meeghan Eileen Shillington

Diploma in Technical Theatre

Kyla Van Ryk

Diploma in Theatre

Brandon Caul

Matthew Cormack McDermand

Julianna Emilija Rostas

Certificate in Arts One – First Nations

Paula Crotty

Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Faculty of Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts

Zoe Paine

Honours in Anthropology and Minor in Sociology

Danica Joy Goble

Honours in English and Minor in Creative Writing

Bethany Mary Samantha Freed

Honours in English and Minor in History with Distinction

Tara Kaitlyn Ward

Honours in English and Minor in Languages and Culture

Alexandra Elizabeth Mortensen

Honours in English and Minor in Sociology with Distinction

Sierra De Buysscher-Nailor

Honours in Geography and Minor in Languages and Culture

Anissa Martine Jahromi

Honours in Psychology and Minor in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies with Distinction

Kaila Mieko Wilkinson Honours in Philosophy

Brayden Boyd

Honours in Psychology with Distinction

Kristen Andrea Farley

Honours in Psychology

Taylor Jane Patenaude

Honours in Psychology with Distinction

Jenna Michelle Pearce

Honours in Psychology with Distinction

Brooklyn Anna-Louise Haight

Majors in Anthropology and Visual Arts

Madison Olivia Mason

Major in Anthropology

Jina You

Major in Anthropology

Kiara S Strijack

Major in Creative Writing and Minor in Psychology with Distinction

Kirsten Danielle Dayne

Major in Creative Writing

Erika Ann Parsons

Major in Creative Writing

Hannah Worthen

Major in Creative Writing

Shaun William Simpson

Major in Criminology and Minor in History

Kathryn Grace Senff Schertzer

Major in Criminology and Minor in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Evan Michael Rhode

Major in Criminology and Minor in Political Studies

Kimberley Agnew-Jones

Major in Criminology and Minor in Psychology

Delilah Evora Bandi

Major in Criminology and Minor in Psychology

Theo Scot Chapman

Major in Criminology and Minor in Sociology

Sienna Rose Barth

Major in Criminology

David Jacob Bennett

Major in Criminology

Aolani Yolanda Cant

Major in Criminology

Lauren Madison Coulter

Major in Criminology

Kaylie Lori Marie Curtis

Major in Criminology

Marcus Robert Daniels

Major in Criminology

Sarah Elizabeth Irene David

Major in Criminology

Kyle Wade Hubner

Major in Criminology

Kimberly Korpershoek

Major in Criminology with Distinction

Gabriela Iliana Lomas

Major in Criminology

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Eric Scott Maslen

Major in Criminology with Distinction

Elissa Miranda

Major in Criminology

Brooke G. Murray

Major in Criminology

Heather Lee Ann Nalezyty

Major in Criminology

Sierra Mackenzie Newlove

Major in Criminology

Kaitlyn Patricia Ridgewell

Major in Criminology

Cai Patrick Roberts

Major in Criminology

Sarah Sabourin

Major in Criminology

Jasleen Kaur Sandhu

Major in Criminology

Morgan Madelaine Shott

Major in Criminology

Miranda Joan Thomson

Major in Criminology

Courtney Leigh Tizya

Major in Criminology with Distinction

Shawn Austin Tourangeau

Major in Criminology

Taelyr Cheyenne McLeod

Major in Digital Media Studies and Minor in Criminology

Brandon Stephen Lawson

Major in Digital Media Studies and Minor in History

Althea Rasendriya

Major in Digital Media Studies and Minor in Languages and Culture

Teagan Laslett Howden

Major in Digital Media Studies and Minor in Marketing

Sarah Devon Dunlop

Major in Digital Media Studies and Minor in Sociology

Salem Abdullah

Major in Digital Media Studies

Jenna Cronshaw

Major in Digital Media Studies

Maya Grace Davidson Cudney

Major in Digital Media Studies

Katerina Dungog

Major in Digital Media Studies

Keyla Marie Ferris

Major in Digital Media Studies

Prabjit Kaur Samra

Major in Digital Media Studies

Robert Fontaine Thompson

Major in Digital Media Studies

Natasha Vaswaney

Major in Digital Media Studies

Christopher Larry Rowley

Major in Economics and Minor in Political Studies

Sean Joseph Desrochers

Major in English and Minor in Creative Writing

Phyllis Joyce Andrea Smith

Major in English and Minor in Creative Writing

Hope Corrin Regan

Major in English and Minor in History

Rhys Emmett Wong

Major in English and Minor in History

Sydney Krystina Fetterly

Major in English and Minor in Mathematics

Alyssa Marie Cunningham

Major in English

Patrick James Dunlop

Major in English

Remy Hagedorn

Major in English

Kylee Mae Paul

Major in English

Mason John Friman

Major in Geography and Minor in Biology

Graeme Henderson

Major in Geography and Minor in Earth Science

Emma Morrison-Turley

Major in Geography and Minor in English

Brandon Michael Reymerink

Major in Geography and Minor in Languages and Culture

Kennedy Barbosa

Major in Geography

Darnell Stephen Busch

Major in Geography

Sean Michael Casey

Major in Geography

Zane Patten

Major in Geography

Kevin James Picard

Major in Geography

Jonina Anne Tynjala

Major in Geography

Penelope Mary Elizabeth Cayla

Major in Global Studies and Minor in Languages and Culture

Jeremy William John Perkins

Major in Global Studies and Minor in Political Studies

Abbey Rose Michelau

Major in Global Studies

Wenjing Wang

Major in Global Studies

Alexander Darrell Arsenault Bouvier

Majors in History and Political Studies

Joseph Antonio Rosado Sparrow

Major in History and Minor in English

Nicole Jeanine Therrien

Major in History and Minor in Languages and Culture

Amy Brook

Major in History

Carol Anne Chisholm

Major in History

Craig Blaine Peter Diachuk

Major in History

Santiago Dominguez

Major in History

Paige Ronald

Major in History

Gurleen Turna

Major in History

Campbell Scott Walker

Major in History

Monique Michelle Joseph

Major in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies and Minor in Studies in Women and Gender

Kimberly Leanne Baines

Major in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies and Minor in Visual Arts

Ashley Kaila Helgason

Major in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Sherri Lee Little

Major in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Joshua Emmanuel Running Bear-Sylvester

Major in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Ann Elizabeth Woodward

Major in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies with Distinction

Alicia Marlene Vanin

Major in Liberal Studies and Minor in Sociology

Dylan Douglas Fox

Major in Political Studies

Emma Kate Hender

Major in Political Studies

Carolyn Sylvia Kirk

Major in Political Studies

Eric Scott Maslen

Major in Political Studies

Alexander David Anthony Scott

Major in Political Studies

Alana Marie Giesbrecht

Major in Psychology and Minor in Criminology

Katelyn Margaret Paige Hart

Major in Psychology and Minor in Criminology

Charlotte Ann Mills

Major in Psychology and Minor in Criminology

Grace Elizabeth Gruenhage

Major in Psychology and Minor in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Amanda Marie Goulard

Major in Psychology and Minor in Languages and Culture

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Selayna Lizeth Lopez

Major in Psychology and Minor in Languages and Culture

Gabriela Nunes Leite Alves

Major in Psychology and Minor in Philosophy

Haley Rejeanne Petersen

Major in Psychology and Minor in Philosophy

Lauren Nicole Davies

Major in Psychology and Minor in Sociology

Fatema Alhawaj

Major in Psychology

Capri Stark Bernath

Major in Psychology

Jarrell John de Borja

Major in Psychology

Mert Efe Hatay

Major in Psychology

Jacqueline Hunter

Major in Psychology

Geoffrey Payne Turgeon Ingram

Major in Psychology

Kaitlyne Zina Jantina Kostiuk

Major in Psychology

Cora Leschert

Major in Psychology

Tara Maguire

Major in Psychology

Melika Nazer

Major in Psychology

Ella Lusia Roger

Major in Psychology with Distinction

Tara-Fay Alleyne Sedar

Major in Psychology

Hannah Margaret Watson

Major in Psychology

Sidni Ellen West

Major in Psychology

Jared Cole Yataro Keim

Major in Sociology and Minor in Criminology

David Thomas Schneider

Major in Sociology and Minor in Political Studies

Jade Autumn Thomson

Major in Sociology and Minor in Political Studies

Tina Eva Fabbro

Major in Sociology with Distinction

TK Rafael Hannah

Major in Sociology with Distinction

Samantha Elsie Jones

Major in Sociology

Grace Havana Loueisa Edwards

Major in Visual Arts and Minor in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Christine Marie Battye

Major in Visual Arts

Victoria Joan Blouin

Major in Visual Arts with Distinction

Grace Aurora Comeau

Major in Visual Arts

Megan Rose Francis

Major in Visual Arts

Amy Georgina Frie

Major in Visual Arts

Chelsea Ann Gill

Major in Visual Arts

Tyrone Magnus Greene

Major in Visual Arts

Adrianne Rose Guimond

Major in Visual Arts

Kaili Elisabeth Hodacsek

Major in Visual Arts

Dana Lamos

Major in Visual Arts

Marian Teresa Lord

Major in Visual Arts

Tamara Lee Tracksell

Major in Visual Arts

Cassia G. Marie Vachon

Major in Visual Arts

Murdo Julian van der Voort Maarschalk

Major in Visual Arts with Distinction

Pamela Joan Jameson Vickars

Major in Visual Arts with Distinction

Janelle Marie Ryan

Minors in Anthropology and Creative Writing

Richard Noah Carroll Freedman Minors in Anthropology and Kinesiology

Shandra Helena Mayes

Minors in Anthropology and Kinesiology

Colton Austin Heatcoat

Minors in Biology and English

Hailey Maria Shigeoka

Minors in English and Languages and Culture

Ekdil-Rajan Singh Manhas

Minors in English and Political Studies

Morwenna Mary Margaret Owen

Minors in Global Studies and Psychology

Jessica Emily Joyce Harry

Minors in History and Psychology

Courtney Susan Lucille Marsh

Minors in History and Psychology with Distinction

Riley Graves

Minors in Psychology and Sociology

Ayaka Asako Boris

Minors in Psychology and Studies in Women and Gender

June 22, 2023 – 2:30 pm

Faculty of Education

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Jennifer Anne Anderson

Zoe Nicole Anderson

Megan Elizabeth Barritt-Flatt

Deborah Anne Sarojanee Bissoondatt

Elaine Marie Bolen

Stephanie Siobhan Burr

Jennifer Dawn Busby

Cheryl Melissa Cameron

Colin George Cameron

James Alexander Chan

Kimberley Lynne Chapman

Ye Chen

Cody Richard James Clements

Kimberly Gail Cobb

Angela Sarafina De Vita

Joanna Leigh Fairweather

Cailan Erin Ferguson

Jun Casanova Garcia

Paisley Kathryn Hendricks

Marylee Ursula Holmes

Garrett Davis Holt

Brianna Ainsley Maura Keane

Yiwei Kere

Andrea Darlene Kidder

Ivy Laura Kinvig

Courtney Danielle Leigh

Noel Lynne Leite

Xingbei Li

Ruth A. MacKenzie

Cynthia Lynn Mantel

Mary Clare Massicotte

Jodi Lynn Mastrodonato

Samantha Claire McGough

Jerrold Gido Mendoza

Jennifer Marie Merrett

Tammie Dale Murray

Zakary Owen Myers

Uchenna Joy Oraka

Nadia Pazhouhesh

Mary Eveline Peter

Megan Grace Rivest

Shabeena Mohammad Rehan

Brittany Jeanne Stainton

Davis Taylor Steele

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Janessa Chelsey Stuerle

Nargis Sultana

April May Tampus

Ana Cecilia Priscila Ver

Aileen Viernes Villaruel

Victoria Ann Wedgbury

Donna Louise Wicks

Kadie Jayne Wozniak

Yidan Zhang

Master of Education in Special Education

Danica Annelise Bevan

Margaux Jeunne Adap Cadenas

Amandeep Kaur Dadyal

Kendra Lauren Danielson

Rebecca Marie Eager

Lisa Aimee Evans

Heather Louise Finlay

Deji Mudiyil George

Tamara Diane Hansen

Jessica Hickey

Harpreet Kaur

Sumandeep Kaur

Kulwinder Kaur

Jennifer Jean McDonald

Danielle Lynn McKinney

Andrea Lynn McMorran

Thea Ann Miscavish

Robyn Marie Neuls

Sherri Lynne Osted

Leah-Rosa Maria Paziuk

Tove Nicole Mae Schilds

Shelly Anne Seifridt

Ankita Sharma

Rohini Singh

Shivangi Thakur

Lindy Ann Thompson

Tracy Jean Tompkins

Kurtis Alexandre Walsh

Jennifer Bayley White

Flora Megan Wood

Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Education (Special Education)

Tresa Marshall

Graduate Diploma in Online Learning and Teaching

Kimberley Lynne Chapman

Cailan Erin Ferguson

Cynthia Lynn Mantel

Mary Clare Massicotte

Samantha Claire McGough

Megan Grace Rivest

Janessa Chelsey Stuerle

Donna Louise Wicks

Graduate Diploma in Teacher Leadership

Bethany Anne Barry Wiens

Bachelor of Education

Justine Anne Devenport Minor in English

Jana Lynn Mottl Minor in History

Joshua Alan Robert Richardson Minor in History

Kira Annelise Brown

Minor in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Anna Helen Fortin Minor in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Sarah Day Howlett Minor in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Tamara Bree-Ann Jones Minor in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Matthew Hendricus William Aarsen

Keira Christensen Abbott

Jonathan Edward Amos

Abigail Joy Anderson

Helen Deborah Margaret Anderson

Ashley Lori Attig

Jessica Barill

Serena Barratt

Olivia Barrett

Ashley Hope Chantal Bauder Eldridge

Ryan Isaac Becker

Sean M.J. Becker

Matilda Marie Bertrand

Claire Frances Billings

Nicole Elisabeth Billwiller

Samuel Timothy Blackstaffe

Nicole Ann-Marie Blair

Courtney Madison Blow

Ashley Sara Boneham

Jack Douglas Bridges

Jordyn Kimberley Brown

Rachel Julianne Burkell

Mikaila Sophia Cardin

Cyrene Cardriver

Gordon Henry Carley

Julia Sara Catania

Cody Cook

Julianna Lynn Cross

Amanda Crystal Aimee Elves Davis

Sara Michelle Drew

Cara Alexandra Dunlop

Garrett Ainsworth Dunlop

Danielle Dorothy Lynn Duvauchelle

Benjamin John Fast

Fran Filko

Zachary John Froese

Jasmine Grace Gauthier

Lachlann William Glennie

Martina Ann Glover

Samuel David Glowicki

Chloe Cynthia Gruenhage

Skylar Dale Gruys

Madison Rose Guldager

Daniel Lucas Hall

Maiya Ann Margaret Hall

Amy Lynne Hamilton

Emily Catherine Rimmer Harris

Jessica Emily Joyce Harry

Mya Paige Kathleen Henson

Kourtney Diana Hill

Taya Eve Hill

Emily Elizabeth Homuth

Patricia Grace Horwood

Lewis Nichol Howells

Daniel Scott Howse

Jamie Raeburn Jean

Claire Campbell Johnston

Elise Keeping

Michelle Ann Kenny

Danielle Marie Latour

Cheyenne Mary Ruth Maguire

Mary Kathleen Maguire

Sidney Christina Mallory

Valonna Marrie Martin

Carly Ann Matkin

Sydney Mattu

Karli Jordan Maude

Andrea Clare McGrade

Meggan Bryn McKinnon

Quinne Alyssa Miller

Rebecca Shaelyn Miller

Jordyn Anne Almeida Mitchell

Emma Mae Pederson Mossie

Krista Mary Lee Mottl

Elsa Mary Navratil

Mariah Jayne Netzer

Tait Maree Overeem

Robyn Helen Page

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Darla Lynnette Parsons

Katelyn Marie Perry

Kristianna Maureen Petroski

Jessica Shirley Marie Post

Colin James Francis Prachnau

Theresa Mae Putz

Natalie Jane Reynolds

Abbigayle Eileen Richardson

Randi Irene Robertson

Hannah Jane Ross

Lukas Joseph Roy

Kindra Elaine Rypma

Jasleen Kaur Sahota

Miranda Victoria Satermo

Rebecca Mae Seargeant

Ethan Tyler Schulz

Sophia Caroline Scobie

Mariah Kassidy Smith

Samantha Isabella St. James

Leyla Rose Sumeli

Taylor Marie Sundberg-Groot

Kendra Lynn Swain

Dana Karyn Tang

Molly Kier Tanner

Brody Michael Taylor

Patrick Lewis Thompson

Amy Elizabeth Louise Thomson

Abigail Beth Todtman

Denise Evonne Tory

Alexandra Trippell Popil

Nadia Michelle Turanski-Gauthier

Liam R Upton

Andrea Rose Van Dyck

Emily Rose Vaughan

Drew Carson Venables

Lucas Cole Verburg

Jessica Rachel Wambua

Sherry Ann Wessel

Carissa Breanne Wiens

Belinda Lauraine Williams

James Williams

Michaela Juliet Witte

Bachelor of Kinesiology

Thomas Krist Leaf

Minor in History

Kendra Elizabeth Carr-Bourque

Minor in Psychology

Taylor Arbour

Quinten Gary Astorino

Alexander Martin Bailey with Distinction

Shea Elizabeth Battie

Christian Brandt

Courtney Joy Buckley

Jordan Keeler Butcher

Forrest William Croden

Elizabeth Margaret Debuysscher-Nailor

Joel Nicholas Demelo

Samantha Marie Dimter

Piper Michelle Doerkson

Ethan Michael Dyck

Braiden Rod Epp

Mark Kenneth Fisher

Kaylea Nicole Ganderton

Kayla Emily Gregory

Jeremy Wells Hooker

Eric Craig Labas

Lauren Madsen

Laura Beth Moore

Lexie Breanna Murgatroyd

Georgia Elizabeth Mae Nicholls

Keiann Kristine Nowicki with Distinction

Kennedy Pepin-Harmatiuk

Katherine Elizabeth Reynolds

Renee Mackenzie Richardson with Distinction

Emma Lauren Smedley

Amara Sharann Sparks

Jayden Dylan Villafane

Rachel Gail Williams

Sam Harrison Youdell

Jada Alexandra Zimmerman

Diploma in Individually Selected Studies

Sukhmanpreet Singh Gill

Diploma in Physical Education

Kajal Kajal

Lovely Verma

June 23, 2023 – 10 am

Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care

Sujata Mahara Child Protection Specialization

Cassandra Moffat Child Protection Specialization

Sara Rose Molly Irene Levinsky Minor in Visual Arts

Brianne Emily Broadhurst

Jade Felty

Haven Julene Jensen

Marissa Marchese

Robyn Brooke Phyllis Noel

Gloria Andreina Ober

Brittany Taylor Penner

Ashton Marie Potter

Olivia Grace Reid

Emma Catrin Salisbury

April Renella Shain

Anika Mykaila Webb

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Kim Angelli Uriarte Baird

Alaura Marie Bouvier

Aila Chantal Brame

Megan Rose Camp with Distinction

Madison Lynn Campbell

Amanda Elizabeth Cody

Stephanie Margaret Denny

Christine Elizabeth Dolomount with Distinction

Melanie Beth Elphinstone

Rileigh Frank

Tora Marie Fujikawa

Raven Eve Gagnon

April Angelique Tiapes Gargar

Shivani Goyal

Sara Lauren Winifred Gregory

Amy Denise Gwilt

Monika Hajsky with Distinction

Eliza Kay Hall

Cassandra Lee Hansen with Distinction

Sydney Eris Hill

Katrina Marie Hjort

Joshua Kenneth Holmes

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Karla Annie Karateew

Olivia Megan Kellinghusen

Allie Emma Langevin

Bay Clara Larson

Benton James Wylie Le Patourel with Distinction

Jie Li

Amanda Liu

Shon Marie Patricia Lumb

John Adrel Mantalaba

Hareem Masroor

Kate McGregor

Braden Andrew Mitchell Michalopoulos

Taylor Rae Ouellet

Herman Jiwan Parmar

Kaylee Pawloski

Ian Nicholas Payette with Distinction

Victoria Kristin Rosteski

Ryan Dharma Russell

Jenna Dawn Rutherford

Ashley Sandhu

Rachel Schueler with Distinction

Ashley Megan Sipos

Kameron Maria Smith

Kelsey Lynn St. John

Sydney Haley Steeg

Sara Daigle-Stevens

Tomoko Tamura

Renee Christin Trueggelmann with Distinction

Kyla Ursel

Raisa van Baaren with Distinction

Hannah Vandenberg with Distinction

Paige Sophia Wilson

Habin Yun

Bachelor of Social Work

Leticia Stephanie Sturdy Child Welfare Specialization

Kimberly Dawn Beale

Alyssa McKenzie Christensen

Jillian Eleanor Duggan

Tamara Marie Dunn

Nicole Pauline Eason

Shawnae Goddard

Kayla May Graydon

Devon Margaret Greaves

April Katherine Hofman with Distinction

Andrea Celeste Lisson with Distinction

Dana Shea Parsons MacFarlane with Distinction

Samantha Marie Makow

Vanessa Johanna Marshak

Michaela Jay Matters

Angela Jane McCallum

Joanne Bertha McCullough

Evan Peter Rogerson

Harveen Sanghera

Sharon Tomczyk

Deshera Ann Touzin

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Eilish Mary Anderson

Seone Anderson

Gina Bal

Lindsey Kathleen Bath

Kristen Nicole Bushell

Anna Rose Ciarniello

Erin Diana Darby

Olivia Anne Davis

Averi Michelle DeMaiffe-Elliott

Justine Karla Lorenzo Garcia

Bruna Hutchinson

Ashley Joan Johannes

Joo-Young Jung

Larissa Marchak

Jessica Dominique Scott

Mia Neve Laverdiere Scott

Christy Jessica Taylor

Tracey Ann Theriault

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Cassia Jocelyne Broomfield

Aurora Dawn Crossen

Tatym Johanna Evans

Maillen Pilar Garcia

Maho Koiso

Delaney Carli Rose Merrick

Rachel Michelle Nelson

Sandra Lorraine Weeks

Vania Zanetti

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Rosemarie Mones Baclig

Jenna Maria Batty

Sarah Angelique Claire Cairns

Florence Sally Ann Carganilla

Stephanie Chandler

Shawna Ashley Ravynn Renee Charleson

Emma Elaine Clifford

Rachel Ann Dehoop

Manvinder Kaur Dherdi

Heather Lynne Elliott

Julia Yvonne Ford

Melissa Leanne Foster

Isabelle Faith Friesen

Chloey Jean-Ann Grewal

Khang Vo Huynh

Makenzie Grace Isaac

Dylan Jacob Keller

Aleksandra Michalik

Fei Nelson

Andrea Eunice Paderog

Lorraine Sandra Pajutrao

Raven Aerie Truliefaire Robinson-Pike

Shidrokh Sadeghicholicheh

Rekik Haile Tessema

Diploma in Social Services

Anastasia Aleck

Ramandip Bilg

Saskia Rebecca Brumwell-Blessing

Matthew Riley Coupland

Ian Robert Gallagher Fenton

Alyssa Catherine Hamilton

Charlene Simran Kaur

Paige Pearl Hope Longacre

Caitlin Margaret McArdle

Kaitlyn Hailey Alicia McMahon-White

Kiera Chealine Jade Smith

Logan Hans Stoll

Tasa May Thorne

Alexis Van Houtte

Kelsie Wert

Certificate in Community Mental Health Worker

Steven Richard Bamford

Nicole Colleen Berry

Larissa Cabral

Julia Rae Chard

Rory William Cochrane

Alisa Brookes Culley

Sam McMasters

Maybelline (Tazzy) Jessica Mnguni

Keilidh Muise

Faith Catherine Helena Rompain

Stevie-Lee Seymour

Kristin Michelle Smith

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Ashley Ann Thompson

Remya Anie Varghese

Certificate in Dental Assistant

Heba Al Assad

Tessa Lynne Boellaard

Gwenyth Craig

Sierra Dale

Cyera Kori Gaughan

Makenna Lee Exton Girdlestone

Olivia Nicole Gojdova

Natalie Elisha Heyes

Bianca Noelle Hombrebueno

Larissa Joy Hubka

Julia Kathleen Hudson

Kodi Roslyn Hutchinson

Tegan Aline Jeffery

Raili Laura Ricci Koykka

Constance Janet Louie

Miranda Emelly Marsh

Candace Michelle Oldfield

Victoria Porcher

Emma Lynn Pullen

Chanta Emily Simister

Vikramjit Singh

Ashlee Alida Staub

Phoenix Electra Strom

Raquel Jorja Thompson

Madilyn Jayne Wheatley

Kiara Whitfield

Ashlee Yap

Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care

Destiny Dawn Butchart

Ethan Klepsch

Nikki Jill E. Parian

Certificate in Education Assistant and Community Support

Haley Rose Dragicevich

Kendra Enid Jones

Lilyan Jade-Rae McCoy

Sandra Marie Meyerhoff

Shaelynn Mary Rivard

Certificate in Health Care Assistant

Lyn-Me Ahmed

Lorelei Sherri Brown

Katelyn Darling Angel Dankoski

Brian Caina De Los Reyes

Margaret Rose Donald

Liam John Eccleston

Corey John Fielder

Laura Elizabeth Friesen

Mary Jane Guilbault

Lisa Kim Harrison

Erin Haverty

Lindsay Paige Hennen

Teri-Ann Marie Hines

Isabella Houston

Leah Irmen

Christine Pauline Jorgensen

Alisha Darlene Keck

Tanya Nadyne Linden

Amanda Marie Maillett

Maribel Castro Pakingan

Elisabeth Rosemarie Plimbley

Rodolfo Jr. Ramirez

Gabrielle Janee Robson

Michelle Seymour

Telina Sisco

Alexandria Johna Uzzell-Paulos

Nadine Alexandria Wakelyn

Cori-Anna Walker

Faculty of Science and Technology

Post-Degree Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Thanseeha Jabeen

Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection

Fredrick Stuart Wayne Bates

Benjamin Lee Beaupre-Walsh

Kira Paige Carroll-Izard

Hunter Sidney Michael Jarratt

Megan Marie Kollman

Wyatt M Richards

Luca Sekela

Bachelor of Science

Krystyn Forbes Honours in Biology

Kyle Morgan Whittemore Honours in Biology with Distinction

Carolyn Marie McAughren Honours in Computer Science with Distinction

Amanda Mechele Tan

Honours in Psychology with Distinction

Jenna Diane Neilson

Major in Biology and Minor in Aquaculture

Hannah Marie Pachet

Major in Biology and Minor in History

Simran Kaur Bassi

Major in Biology with Distinction

Mackenzie Rye Murgatroyd

Major in Biology with Distinction

Julie Niyitegeka

Major in Biology

Ian John Francis Pettit

Major in Biology

Hannah Natasha Damaris Sadler

Major in Biology

Erika Ruth Saefkow Seaman

Major in Biology

Julia Elyse Vandermeer

Major in Biology

Madison Elise Van Will

Major in Biology with Distinction

James Arnold Dennis-Orr

Major in Chemistry and Minor in Biology

Angelina Jaeger

Major in Chemistry

Joshua Kellen Jai

Major in Chemistry

Thi Bich Dung (Kiera) Nguyen

Major in Chemistry

Jasmine Banga

Major in Computer Science

Janina Heissel

Major in Computer Science

James Vincent Helm

Major in Computer Science

Rashad Khan

Major in Computer Science

Naman

Major in Computer Science

Gagandeep Singh

Major in Computer Science

Gage Riley Vanderlee

Major in Computer Science

Cameron Dallas James Smith

Major in Computer Science with Co-op Placement

Dylan Ahl

Major in Geoscience

Alexander Isaac Christensen

Major in Geoscience

Jake Alexander Philip Hussey

Major in Geoscience

Honglin Chen

Major in Mathematics

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Maija Lucy Dutton Major in Psychology

Diego Franco Major in Psychology

Kashika Goel Major in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture

William Robert Francis

Rebecca Morgan Timmons

Diploma in Computer Science

Jasper Jan Charlinski

Sebastien Van Den Bremt

Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology

Nicole Darlington

Anika Juergensen

Carter Styles Kowalski

Sarah McKellar

Robin Elizabeth Monette

Alexandra Prest

Haley Robbins

Louisa Maria Varco

Diploma in Integrated Engineering Technologist

Tarek Kayal

Diploma in Resource Management Officer Technology

Kiera Brittany Brown

Kyle Gregory Herle

Zoe Beth Mathias

Certificate in Engineering Transfer

Roderick Corbin Trueggelmann

June 23, 2023 – 2:30 pm

Faculty of Management

Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management

Xunnan Chen

Hannah Rose Dudney with Distinction

Nazila Najafig

Dylan Swaikoski

Master of Business Administration

Yash Vedprakash Agarwal

Mohammad Shakil Ahammed

Shaurya Ahuja

Ali Akbar

Maria Teddy Akwii

Mohammed Aslam

Takashi Baba

Hussain Riaz Bandukwala

Elmira Baradaran Sadat

Divya Kamlesh Bavdekar

Tanish Bekal

Ria Bhambhani

Songqi Bi

Marni Brown with Distinction

Hetul Budhiraja with Distinction

Siddharth Chanda

Lakshit Chauhan

Benjamin Charles Chief with Distinction

Gurjeet Singh Choudhary

Afif Sallauddin Dadan with Distinction

Anisha Das

Roopraj Singh Dhaliwal

Nimit Jatin Doshi

Aditya Edward Dsouza

Adrita Dutta with Distinction

Jesimiel Osawese Edokpolo

Kingsley Obinna Ejikeme

Kelly Therese Besong Eko

Eldoo Nene Genger

Lokeshwaran Gopinath

Sofie Apolonia Ade Basterrechea Gregory

Juanjuan Guo

Chandni Gupta

Haozhi He with Distinction

Ruofei He

Kehinde Rasaq Idowu

Samuel Ekong Imaha

Hardik Jadvani

Ishrat Jahan

Ishaan Jain

Aniket Ashok Kamble

Kanav Khanna

Kashish Khanna

Ying-Yu Lai

Rupali Lamba Gautam

Jiayi Li

Nadir Alfredo Ma Buais

Khondaker Fahad Bin Mahmud

Salman Mazumdar

Vruti Mulvantrai Mehta

Aishwarya Mendiratta

Malika Minotra

Rohan Samir Mody

Vinoodani Mohan

Telanie Moolman

Pegah Motamedi with Distinction

Aditya Anand Nair

Deepthi Nair

Vinita Nair

Nirbhay Narang

Oluwasanmi Adetoyese Ojo

Ifeoma Vera Okoye

Olufisayo Ojuolape Owolabi

Mohit Satish Payare with Distinction

Sharayu Avinash Pol

Ashwinkumar Gautam Popat

Debashree Ashwinkumar Popat

Akshay Prabhu

Noel Punnam

Mahima Rana

Abhinav Rathee

Manish Rawat with Distinction

Shoumik Roy

Yvan Adonis Ruyange

Shyam Ram Sakhrani

Prabhdeep Singh Sambi with Distinction

Akshit Sethi

Daivik Shailen Shah with Distinction

Kartike Manish Shah

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Farha Shirin

Abu Baker Shyddik

Archana Sanjay Singh

Dr Gurpreet Singh

Shailja Singh

Titiksha Singh with Distinction

Roshani Kirti Somaiya

Nihal Manish Soni

Oluwaferanmi Moyosore Soyege

Kavita Suvarna

Abhishek Avital Balraj Tekchandaney

Antony Prem Thevaraj

Arumuga Kumar Velayutham

Namrata Verma

Marmika Ramnik Vora

Lungten Wangmo

Chuting Wu

Rahul Yadav

Ziji Ye

Graduate Diploma in Project Management

Divya Monga

Meghali Sharma

Abhishek Singh

Janhavi Singh

Edward John Rafael Tumaneng

Post-Degree Diploma in Business Studies

Madhu Arora

Graduate Certificate in Business

Sulakshna Indoo

Navneet Kaur Manshahia

Rishita Trambak Mehta

Bachelor of Business Administration

Gregory Moynan

Majors in Accounting and Finance

Denise Roberta Miriam Harry

Majors in Accounting, Finance and Management

Parker James Anderson

Major in Accounting

Julia Henriette Buisman

Major in Accounting

Marcus Daniel Demelo

Major in Accounting

Georgia Cate-Marie Dunbar

Major in Accounting

Sophie Anne Gooch

Major in Accounting

Jaymes Allan Horspool

Major in Accounting with Distinction

Matthew Craig Morris

Major in Accounting

Megan Elisabeth Munro

Major in Accounting

Sean William Murray

Major in Accounting

Sophie Ellen Palmer

Major in Accounting

Darcy Piasentin

Major in Accounting

Randi Ward

Major in Accounting

Breanna Wikkerink

Major in Accounting with Distinction

Kyla Jennifer Williams

Major in Accounting with Distinction

Yanick Dallago Contant

Majors in Finance and Human Resources Management

Gavin Cole Rauser

Majors in Finance and Marketing with Distinction

Spencer Dale Antifave

Major in Finance and Minor in Psychology

Arielle April Assaf Major in Finance

Zachary Evan Cioban Major in Finance

Maxwell Alexander Creighton

Major in Finance

Tai Minh Doan

Major in Finance

Joshua Peter Joseph McKenzie

Major in Finance

Nhi Ngoc Hoang Nguyen

Major in Finance

Sabrina Tibbo

Major in Finance

Melissa Bond

Major in Human Resources Management with Distinction

Tegan Louise Bond

Major in Human Resources Management with Distinction

Jingxuan Chen

Major in Human Resources Management

Melva Marie White

Major in Human Resources Management

Charley Rose Winternitz

Major in Human Resources Management with Distinction

Olivia Alice Lois Wright

Major in Human Resources

Management and Minor in Marketing with Distinction

Alessandra Carolina Rafael Acuna

Major in International Business and Minor in Marketing

Wai Man Chan

Major in International Business

Talia Grace Corlazzoli

Majors in Management and Human Resources Management with Distinction

Danielle Cosgrove

Majors in Management and Human Resources Management

Paige Georgina Lum

Majors in Management and Human Resources Management with Distinction

Yevgeniya Lytvynenko

Majors in Management and Human Resources Management

Jody Ann Marshall

Majors in Management and Human Resources Management with Distinction

Thomas Anthony Wright

Majors in Management and Human Resources Management

Nicholas Edward John Hardy

Majors in Management and Marketing

Abbie Danielle Vomacka

Majors in Management and Marketing with Distinction

Brynna Abigail Courtenay Williams

Major in Management and Minor in Marketing

Samantha Katherine Allan

Major in Management

Jason Robert Billingsley

Major in Management

Quinlan Theodore William Moore

Major in Management

Rosalia Margarita Pinto Casco

Major in Management

Jordan Travis Sullivan

Major in Management

Ronnie Wilkie

Major in Management with Distinction

Michael Joseph Cristall

Major in Marketing

Mackenzie Moira Weir Cronkite

Major in Marketing with Distinction

Michael James Keahi Gossett

Major in Marketing

Levi Jacob Johnson

Major in Marketing

Sydney Lara Ku

Major in Marketing

Linden Gordon Lennox

Major in Marketing

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Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Vansh Gupta Minor in Marketing

Fatima Bala

Carter William Harold Bengert with Distinction

Thy Minh Lai

Jenayah Lynn Lefebvre

Tapiwa Shoko

Piper Mollie Walker

Zichun Wang

Renweijun (Mike) Xu

Bachelor of Tourism Management

Lisa Grace MacKenzie Major in Recreation and Minor in Marketing

Ronald Spencer Godlonton Major in Recreation

Nadia Danielle Linning Major in Recreation with Distinction

Lydia Yvonne Byram

Linqi He

Allison Danae Ostle with Distinction

Alexandru Mihai Stanciu

Haley Elizabeth Wirachowsky

Diploma in Business Administration

Secora Mae Grant

Dominic Michael Gurzinski

Branden Michael Howe

Sehaj Jot Kaur

Dylan Jarrett Langer

Nathaniel Thomas Richmond

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Qichen Sun

Diploma in Recreation and Sport Management

Aaron Joseph Silcoff

Diploma in Tourism Studies

Allison Danae Ostle

Certificate in Event Management

Charu Dhalla

Allison Danae Ostle

Alexandru Mihai Stanciu

Piper Mollie Walker

Certificate in Individually Selected Studies

Savannah Toni Goldsmith

Certificate in Wine Business

Piper Mollie Walker

Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology

Diploma in Culinary Management

Jaspreet Kaur

Lam Hoang Le

Shuang Qiu

Certificate in Culinary Arts

Bogdan Pyasta

Rebecca Snow

Darcie Wohlgemuth

Diploma in Information Technology and Applied Systems

Tanishq Verma

Diploma in Information Technology and Applied Systems - Systems

Administration and Networking

Duncan Taylor Edwards

Ethan Holmes

Casey Martin Kent

Bryan Victor Mercer

Rylan Brent Redberger

Adam James Sandberg

Sartaj Singh Sidhu

Amritpal Singh

Diploma in Information Technology and Applied Systems – Web and Mobile Development

Milad Fotoohnejad

Angelica Gabrielle Nissi Cortez Pilor

Jameson Stickle

Certificate in 4th Class Power

Engineering/Process Operator

Daegan Noel Delorme

Certificate in Automotive Service Technician

Trinity Doris Jessie LaRose

Jacob Andrew Lindholm

Sarah Joan Rivest

Ava-Beth Prouty Williams

Automotive Apprentice

Shae Taylor Fiddler-Siddals

Robert James Rampersaud

Certificate in Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation

Kadin Oliver Boyce

Certificate in Horticultural Technician

Chantel Simone Graffen

Lacey J Powell

Certificate in Office Administration

Emma Louise Frances Campbell

Administrative Assistant Specialty

Andrea Grove

Administrative Assistant Specialty

Megan Kimberly McNab

Administrative Assistant Specialty

Leora Sia Helen Middleton

Administrative Assistant Specialty

Andrea Michelle Adams

Legal Administrative Assistant Specialty

Seaira Aluja Arnet

Legal Administrative Assistant Specialty

Danica Jaylene Duggan

Legal Administrative Assistant Specialty

Rebecca Susan Marie Hill

Legal Administrative Assistant Specialty

Jesslyn Kathleen Lambert

Legal Administrative Assistant Specialty

Alexandra Marie Woodcox

Legal Administrative Assistant Specialty

Certificate in Welder Foundation

Joshua James Jewer

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#VIUGrad

Scan this QR code with your mobile device to access a map of a stair-free route to the cafeteria.

After the Ceremony

Join other alumni, faculty and staff members and guests for a reception in the main cafeteria – your first VIU alumni event! This is a great opportunity to celebrate with your classmates, instructors and guests. The reception is free for all graduating students and their guests.

A commemorative backdrop and photographer will be set up to take free pictures of you with your friends and family. These pictures will then be posted online at the VIU Alumni Association’s Facebook page (facebook.com/viuaa).

The Campus Store will also have commemorative parchment frames and other souvenirs for sale at the reception.

Gymnasium entrance

Best drop-off location for those with mobility challenges and on-campus shuttle drop off/pick up location

Best parking locations for those with mobility challenges

VIU Residence Hotel

Routes to gymnasium entrance from nearby parking lots

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Campus Store

Welcome Alumni

Congratulations and welcome to the Vancouver Island University Alumni Association – a growing community of more than 75,000 graduates making a difference around the world!

As a graduate you aren’t leaving VIU, you are joining the alumni family. And like any proud family, we want to celebrate your successes and brag about you to our friends! So please, keep in touch and let us know where your VIU education takes you.

The Alumni Association is happy to help you:

• Share your news and achievements with other alumni, current students and your instructors.

• Re-establish old friendships and start new ones.

• Make connections with other people currently in your field.

• Gain access to special group rates and exclusive products and services through the alumni benefit program. Download the Alumni Perks app at viu.alumni-perks.com to access these benefits.

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Visit the VIUAA website at viu.ca/alumni to update your profile. Email us at alumni@viu.ca or call 250.740.6214.

Under the University Act of British Columbia, Vancouver Island University has a bicameral governance structure. The role of the Board of Governors and the Senate is that of strategic oversight, setting overall vision and strategic direction.

The Board of Governors is responsible for overseeing the administrative and business affairs of the University, including finances and property.

The Senate has responsibility for the academic matters of the university and offers advice to the Board where academic matters interface with matters of business.

The Alumni Association provides an opportunity for all alumni to engage and connect with their alma mater to support the success of the University and students through mentoring, capital projects, scholarships and other activities.

The VIU Foundation's sole purpose is to support the growth and success of VIU. Because the Foundation is a separately registered charitable organization, all gifts made to the Foundation benefit VIU.

Board of Governors

Manley McLachlan, Chair

George Anderson, Vice-Chair

Nate Bello

Karen Bittner

Johnny Blakeborough

Kiera Brown

Dr. Brian Dick

Erin Egeland

Senate

Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers, Chancellor

Dr. Deborah Saucier, Chair

Heather Pastro, Vice-Chair

David Alexander

Johnny Blakeborough

Dr. Kathleen Bortolin

Dr. Elizabeth Brimacombe

Stephanie Crocker

Dr. Eric Demers

Eliza Gardiner

Jessica Gemella

Dr. Shahriar Hasan

Dr. David Hopwood

Fred Jacklin

Chris Jaeger

Hanna Kerr

Colin Gabelmann

Katy Hamedankhah

John Alan Jack

Emmy Manson

Dr. Deborah Saucier, President and Vice-Chancellor

Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers, Chancellor

Dr. Sylvie Lafrenière

Sarah Lyana

Dr. Jean Maltesen

Dr. Georgina Martin

Sherri McKinnon

Deanna McNaught

Dr. Patricia O'Hagan

Dr. David Paterson

Dr. Gara Pruesse

Cole Reinbold

Michael Ribicic

Joan Robin

Dr. Wendy Simms

Dr. Marni Stanley

Glynis Steen

Dr. Eve Stringham

Alumni Association

Alumni Association Board of Directors

Michael Ribicic, President (BA '19, BEd '21)

Vanessa Stratton, Vice-President (MBA '19)

Chelsea Carne (BA '15)

Governance Foundation

Alexis Gardner (BA '19)

Josh Knight (Carpentry '01)

Rosalyn Macauley (BBA '15)

Elise Morgan (BA '04)

Britta Peterson (MASLM '19)

Foundation Board of Directors

Richard Horbachewski, Executive Director

Darren Reid, Chair

Kelly Bissell, Vice-Chair

Lee Rowley, Secretary

Dr. Deborah Saucier, VIU President and Vice-Chancellor

Don Tamelin, Past Chair

Manley McLachlan, VIU Board of Governors representative

Emily Huner, VIU CFO and VP Administration

Dave Boyd

Ross Fraser

Vatslav (Slava) Govorov

Coralee Katzberg

Jeet Manhas

Jason Nelson

Michael Walker

Denise Wittkofski

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