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U N I V E R S I T Y
147th CONVOCATION
Saturday, November 14
2015
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2015 FALL CONVOCATION
Convocation at Carleton
Officiating Officers ......................................................................................................................................5
Assisting the Chancellor ...........................................................................................................................6
Medallists in the Graduating Class .......................................................................................................7
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Morning Ceremony – Saturday, November 14, 9:30 a.m.
Honorary Degree Recipient, The Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair ....................................10
Order of Proceedings ........................................................................................................................................11
Doctor of Philosophy from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; Doctor of Philosophy
from the Sprott School of Business; Doctor of Philosophy from the Faculty of Science;
Master of Arts; Master of Business Administration; Master of Cognitive Science; Master of
Computer Science; Master of Science; Graduate Diploma in Health: Science, Technology
and Policy; Bachelor of Arts (Honours); Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Cognitive Science
(Honours); Bachelor of Cognitive Science; Bachelor of Humanities; Bachelor of Music;
Bachelor of Commerce; Bachelor of International Business; Bachelor of Computer Science;
Bachelor of Computer Science Major; Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours); Bachelor of
Mathematics; Bachelor of Science (Honours); Bachelor of Science (Major); Bachelor of
Science; Certificate in the Teaching English as a Second Language
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Afternoon Ceremony – Saturday, November 14, 2:00 p.m.
Honorary Degree Recipient, Ben Heppner ..........................................................................................36
Order of Proceedings .....................................................................................................................................37
Doctor of Philosophy from the Faculty of Public Affairs; Doctor of Philosophy from the
Faculty of Engineering and Design; Master of Arts; Master of Applied Science; Master of
Engineering; Master of Architecture; Master of Design; Master of Infrastructure Protection
and International Security; Master of Journalism; Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit
Leadership; Master of Political Management; Master of Social Work; Graduate Certificate
in Conflict Resolution; Graduate Diploma in Conflict Resolution; Graduate Diploma in
Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership; Bachelor of Architectural Studies; Bachelor of
Arts (Honours); Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Industrial Design;
Bachelor of Information Technology; Bachelor of Journalism; Bachelor of Public Affairs
and Policy Management; Bachelor of Social Work
O CANADA
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada! Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fl eurons glorieux!
Car ton bras sait porter l’épée,
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
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CONVOCATION AT CARLETON UNIVERSITY
HISTORY foundations, in recognition of Henry Marshall
Tory’s role in the founding of the University
Carleton University is unique within the Ontario
when he was 78 years old. Ours the Task Eternal
university system for several reasons. It was
is taken from a Walt Whitman poem entitled
founded in 1942, not by state or church, but
Pioneers and ties in with the eternal quality of the
through a community movement initiated by the
phoenix.
YMCA to provide non-sectarian education for
the thousands of men and women who came to The Carleton University coat of arms therefore
Ottawa in support of the war effort. Because of symbolizes sound learning, good citizenship, and
these roots, Carleton has, throughout its history, the highest hopes of humanity.
attempted to meet the needs of the community
by making its programs and resources widely
THE MACE
available through innovative technologies and
lifelong learning opportunities. The mace is a staff
symbolizing authority. In the
Today, Carleton stands among the best
days of knighthood, it was a
comprehensive universities in Canada. It is
weapon, but after the 16th
a dynamic, research-intensive university,
century, it became solely a
committed to providing an outstanding learning
symbol of authority carried
experience for its more than 25,000 students.
by a distinguished member
The University offers more than 100 majors,
of an assembly. It is used
specializations and concentrations in areas as
on ceremonial occasions
diverse as public affairs, journalism, art and
to signify the right of an
culture, engineering, high technology, and
individual or institution to
international studies. Today’s Convocation
perform a certain function —
ceremony (the calling together of the academic
in the case of universities, to
assembly) has its roots in university traditions of
grant degrees.
medieval Europe.
At Convocation, the mace
is carried by the Marshal of Convocation. During
COAT OF ARMS
the ceremony, the mace is displayed as an
The coat of arms embodiment of the authority of the University.
was presented to Carleton’s mace was presented to the University
the University by His in 1976 as a gift from the Chair of the Board of
Excellency The Right Governors at that time, Mr. Hyman Soloway. It
Honourable Ramon John is a silver-plated staff about one metre long. At
Hnatyshyn, Governor the upper end there is a bowl marked with the
General of Canada, on University’s coat of arms and the University motto
November 15, 1992, as in Latin and English — Opera Nobis Aeterna and
part of Carleton’s 50th Ours the Task Eternal. From the upper portion of
anniversary celebrations. the bowl rises a phoenix. Traditional oak leaves
It is described in heraldic surround the lower end of the staff.
terms as follows: Sable a
maple leaf Gules irradiated
and charged with an open THE DIPLOMA
book Argent; And for a Crest: On a wreath Argent
The diploma the graduates receive at
Sable and Gules a Phoenix Gules quilled and
Convocation is the certificate of qualification
beaked Or issuing from flames proper; And for a
which publishes the fact that the student has
Motto: Ours the Task Eternal; And for Supporters:
fulfilled all the requirements and completed
on a grassy mount on either side a raven Sable
the prescribed course of study for the degree.
beaked and membered or armed Gules.
As the senior academic legislative body of the
The open book on the maple leaf signifies that University, it is the Senate which has determined
Carleton University is in the nation’s capital and whether the requirements have been met. The
that learning is open to all who wish to partake signatures of the Chancellor and the President
of it. The phoenix, the legendary eternal bird, of the University appear on the diploma: the
symbolizes the renewing of learning from older Chancellor because of his role in conferring
the degree, and the President who, as Chair of
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Senate, certifies that Senate has enacted the The colours were chosen when the University
required motion to award the degree. The Seal awarded its first honorary degree in 1954 to the
of the University is affixed to the diploma as a second secretary general of the United Nations,
mark of authentication. Dag Hammarskjöld. The tradition of awarding
honorary degrees to secretaries general of the
United Nations has continued since that time.
ACADEMIC DRESS
The gown of the honorary Doctor of Laws,
The academic dress of Carleton University results Literature, Music, Science, Engineering,
from a compromise between that found in the Architecture or Fine Arts is a full robe with
ancient foundations of Britain and Canada and bell-shaped sleeves. It is made of fine royal
the American Intercollegiate Code. All three blue cloth with facings and sleeves in light blue
hoods — bachelor’s, master’s, and doctor’s — are silk. The hood is made of the same material as
of the simple or Oxford shape. The bachelor’s the gown, has the same lining as that for the
hood is made of black stuff. The master’s and degrees granted by examination, and is bordered
doctor’s are made of black silk. All are lined with with royal purple for the degree of Doctor of
silver silk, with two chevrons, one of red and one Laws; vibrant blue for the degree of Doctor of
of black. From bachelor’s to doctor’s, the hoods Literature; pink for the degree of Doctor of Music;
are progressively longer and opened to show red for the degree of Doctor of Science; orange
more of the lining. for the degree of Doctor of Engineering; hot pink
The velvet border of the hoods denotes the for the degree of Doctor of Architecture; and dark
degrees granted according to the following cardinal for the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts.
colour combinations. In some cases a
distinguishing cord is sewn slightly in from the
ALUMNI HALL
lower border: accounting is lemon; applied
science is orange with a black cord; architectural The Alumni Hall and Sports Centre opened in
studies is hot pink with a black cord; arts is white; 2005, and serves more than 750,000 visitors
cognitive science is sky blue with a gold cord; every year. The new centre has tripled the usage
commerce is camel brown; computer science for athletic and other activities and has doubled
is royal blue; engineering is orange; global and the size of the cardio facilities at the University.
international studies is lilac; health sciences is The Alumni Hall and Sports Centre, which also
firebird red; humanities is white with a red cord; houses the Ravens’ Nest, the home of men’s and
industrial design is toreador red; information women’s varsity basketball teams, welcomes
technology is maize including a green chevron graduands and their families twice a year during
to denote the joint degree and applied diploma Spring and Fall Convocation ceremonies. The
from Carleton University and Algonquin College Carleton University Alumni Association donated
respectively; infrastructure protection and $2.5 million towards the construction of this
information security is sky blue with a red cord; exceptional facility.
international business is camel brown with a
red cord; journalism is white with a black cord;
management studies and business administration
are camel brown with a black cord; mathematics
is hunter green; music is pink; philanthropy and
non-profit leadership is toreador red with black
cord; political management is sky blue with black
cord; public affairs and policy management is teal
with a gold cord; science is yellow; social work is
crimson; and doctor of philosophy is royal purple.
The master’s and bachelor’s gowns, to be worn
with the above hoods, are of full length, made
of black stuff, with a gathered yoke behind, and
long open-fronted sleeves. The doctoral gown
is of full-style, made of fine royal blue cloth with
facings of light blue silk, with a full gathered yoke
behind, and closed sleeves with an opening at the
elbows.
The two shades of blue in the doctoral gown
are those of the United Nations, and recognize
the University’s long-standing interest, from its
earliest years, in international affairs and issues.
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OFFICIATING OFFICERS
Chancellor of the University
Charles Chi, B.Eng.
Charles Chi was named the 11th Chancellor of Carleton University in
November 2011. An entrepreneur, innovator and venture investor,
he is the university’s first chancellor who is an alumnus. He brings to
Carleton a diverse background in marketing, sales, engineering and
executive leadership. He was a former General Partner at the venture
capital firm Greylock Partners, the vice-president of marketing at
Ciena, co-founder at Lightera networks, and held operating roles in
Cisco, StrataCom, Unitel and Bell Canada. He is “actively retired” but
has never been busier with a diversity of projects from technology
startups to real estate development and even boutique farming.
The President and Vice-Chancellor
Roseann O’Reilly Runte, C.M., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Dr. Roseann O'Reilly Runte was named President and Vice-Chancellor
of Carleton University on July 1, 2008. She is the author of numerous
scholarly and creative works and has served and volunteered on
numerous boards in areas ranging from international development
and finance to medicine. Dr. O’Reilly Runte is a Member of the Order
of Canada, the French Order of Merit, the Royal Society of Canada,
and both the European and the World Academy of Sciences and Arts.
Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors
Christopher Carruthers, B.Sc., M.D., M.B.A., I.C.D.
Chris Carruthers is Vice-Chair of the Board and the Board’s representative
on Carleton’s Senate. A proud alumnus of Carleton, where he earned a
Bachelor of Science, he is an orthopaedic surgeon and most recently
served as chief of staff at the Ottawa Hospital. He has served on many
boards, including the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, the Ontario
Hospital Association and Ashbury College. He was re-elected to the
Carleton Board for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2017.
The Presiding Officer of Convocation is the Chancellor of the University,
Charles Chi, B.Eng.
Accompanying him on the podium for today’s ceremonies are
Roseann O’Reilly Runte, C.M., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., President and Vice-
Chancellor, and Chris Carruthers, B.Sc., M.D., M.B.A., Vice-Chair of the
Board of Governors.
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ASSISTING THE CHANCELLOR
Marshal of Convocation Also assisting at Convocation:
Katharine Kelly, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Department of University Communications
Director, Pauline Jewett Institute of Women's and Office of the President
Gender Studies Registrar’s Office, Faculty of Graduate and
Associate Professor Postdoctoral Affairs
Senate Office
Associate Marshals of Convocation
University Registarial Services (with special
Adele Forth, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. thanks to Michelle Audet, Michelle Baulch, Diane
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology Berezowski, Amanda Bettencourt, Gorana Botic,
Heng-Aik Khoo, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng. Vicki Bowman, Jackie Carberry, Robin Dunbar, Lana
Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Design Keon, Leslie Main, Marie-Eve Noel, Dayna Payette,
(Student Affairs) Janet Perras, Michelle Santoianni, Tracy Saxton,
Associate Professor Samantha Shortt, Anshul Singh, Joan Thompson
and Joycelyn Van Wynsberghe)
Beadles of Convocation
Diane Berezowski
Shaundel M. Dottin-Agim Assistant Coordinator Circulation, School of Studies
Undergraduate Recruitment Office in Art & Culture
Martha Attridge Bufton, B.B.A., M.A. Amanda Bettencourt
Carleton University Library Learning Support Coordinator, Paul Menton Centre
Sandra Cloutier, B.A. Vicki Boman
Sprott School of Business Case Manager, Office of the Director of Students
Karla Creech, B.A. Affairs
University Registrar's Office Robin Dunbar
Jessica DeVries, B.A. Undergraduate Administrator, Criminology &
Office of Quality Assurance (Academic Programs) Criminal Justice
Ryan Flannagan, B.A., M.A. Geri Johnston
Student Affairs Executive Assistant, Office of Vice President
(Students & Enrolment)
Beth Hughes, B.A., M.A.
Centre of Initiatives in Education Samantha Shortt
Coordinator, WTS, Student Academic Success
Cassandra Larose, B.A.
Centre
Office of Quality Assurance (Academic Programs)
We would also like to acknowledge the following
Scott Mitchell, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
on-campus departments and ancillary operations
Geography and Environmental Studies
for their valuable contribution to the success of the
Fall 2015 Convocation:
Alumni Services
Aramark
Carleton University Bookstore
Carleton University Emergency Response Team
Department of Recreation and Athletics
Facilities Management and Planning
Graphic Services
Instructional Media Services
Musicians: Clayton Connell, Brady Leafloor, Timo
Miller, Terry Wright
Parking Services
Student Experience Office
University Archives
University Safety
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MEDALLISTS IN THE GRADUATING CLASS
GOVERNOR GENERAL’S MEDAL UNIVERSITY MEDAL
Awarded annually to a student standing at the Awarded annually, when merited, to the
head of the graduating class at the graduate graduating students standing highest in
level architectural studies, arts, cognitive science,
Donor: His Excellency the Governor General of com merce, computer science, engineering,
Canada humanities, industrial design, information
technology, interfaculty studies, international
Leslie Maaike Helmus
business, journalism, mathematics, music,
public affairs and policy management,
CHANCELLOR’S MEDAL
science, and social work
Awarded annually in the name of the
Chancellor of the University to a graduating Arts
student of outstanding academic
Kathryn Esther Nicholson
achievement
Robyn Pelletier
Sofia Maria Rani Jain-Schlaepfer
Commerce
PRESIDENT’S MEDAL Meghan Anne Hearn
Awarded annually in the name of the Computer Science
President of the University to the student
Nigel Mason
with the highest standing in a general degree
program of studies Engineering
Kasey Douglas Barbara Dimitrova
Humanities
UNIVERSITY MEDAL FOR
Christopher James Love
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE
Music
WORK—Doctoral Level
Awarded, when merited, for outstanding Ronald Deschamps
graduate work at the doctoral level Science
Robyn McQuaid Natalie Annette Woerlen
UNIVERSITY MEDAL FOR
SENATE MEDALS FOR
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC
WORK—Master’s Level
ACHIEVEMENT — Graduate
Awarded, when merited, for outstanding
Awarded, when merited, to graduating
graduate work at the master’s level
students of outstanding academic
Eve-Marie Blouin-Hudon achievement
Doctoral Level
Kobana Abdulai Abukari
Mohammadreza Ataei Naeini
Jason Crann
Caleb Lloyd
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Master's Level RECOGNITION OF HIGH
Zahide Alaca ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Brittany Blaskovits The designation of with Distinction and with
High Distinction recognizes outstanding
Ryan Scott Killick
academic achievement by undergraduate
Daniella Niyonkuru
students.
Marcus Sibley
In order to have the designation awarded, the
following criteria must be met:
SENATE MEDALS FOR
(cid:127) Students must have completed at least
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC 10.0 credits at Carleton University toward
ACHIEVEMENT — Undergraduate the degree;
Awarded, when merited, to graduating (cid:127) For the designation High Distinction, an
students of outstanding academic overall cumulative grade point average
achievement equal to or greater than 10.40 (on a
12-point scale);
Trevor James Anzai
Katrina Bekkers (cid:127) For the designation Distinction, an overall
cumulative grade point average equal to or
Daniel Bettencourt
greater than 9.80 (on a 12-point scale)
Emily Barbara-Mary Carley
Natalie Marie Cryderman
Brittany Vanessa Cuthill
Dirie Mohamed Dahir
Chealsea Alexandra De Moor
Alina Katharine-Bortolussi Dixon
Jennifer Ferraro
Jessica Gallant
Stephanie Jennifer Mah
Melissa Ann Marie Nesrallah
Masoumeh Noei
Renee Claire Pelletier
Bronwen Perley-Robertson
Paul Rassi
Sage B. Sezlik
David Smith
Renée Elizabeth Taylor
Mariana Toledo
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MORNING CEREMONY
Saturday, November 14, 9:30 a.m.
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