Ceremony Program - Vancouver Island University
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Ceremony Program - Vancouver Island University
ii Vancouver Island University CONVOCATION PROGRAM June 6 & 7 • 2 0 1 1 T h e C an d i date D eg r e e O ath T h e C h a n c e l lo r a d d r e s s e s t h e ca n d i dat e s : Will each of you accept the degree to which you are entitled, with its inherent rights and privileges and the responsibility and loyalty which it implies? E ac h ca n d i dat e r e p l i e s : I accept this degree, with its inherent rights and privileges and the responsibility and loyalty which it implies. 1 M e ssag e from th e C hance llor Congratulations Graduates, You have achieved an important milestone in your life and I am proud of each one of you. I encourage you to step out into the world with the knowledge and skill you have acquired at VIU and make it a better place. You represent the very best of what we do at Vancouver Island University. Education is the foundation that brings about personal development and growth within people and is the key to healthy economies and community sustainability. VIU is an organization that is focused on the success of students and communities. It is this strong sense of purpose that will continue to guide our decision making and shape the direction of VIU for many decades. To the learners and the communities that continue to support the efforts of Vancouver Island University, thank you. You are the truest measure of our success. We exist to serve and support you, and look forward to continuing to do so well into the future. I would like to congratulate Dr. Ralph Nilson and Board Chair Mike Brown for their vision and leadership. Together with the dynamic team of professionals working at VIU, our university is undertaking remarkable work in research, program development, economic and social development, Aboriginal engagement and cultural enrichment. I believe that these are the critical elements that will shape the coastal communities of Vancouver Island well into the future. Graduates once again, I am proud to offer each of you my sincerest congratulations. Sincerely, Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Chancellor 2 M e ssag e from th e P r e s i d e nt Congratulations VIU Graduates, Today marks the end of one journey and the beginning of the next. I hope your time at Vancouver Island University (VIU) has been full of challenge and discovery. You entered our doors with a goal in mind and today you are celebrating the achievement of that goal along with your fellow graduates. Take pride in the fact that your hard work and commitment has paid off and will now allow you to succeed and move forward with confidence. You will forever be a part of the Vancouver Island University family. I encourage you to stay connected to VIU and your peers through our alumni association. This global network of professionals will continue to support, encourage and inspire you throughout your career and in your future educational pursuits. The future holds many opportunities for our graduates. Embrace these opportunities knowing that you are armed with an excellent education that will support you as you make important contributions to your community and the world. I also urge you to apply the education and knowledge you have acquired at VIU to become an active and engaged global citizen. On behalf of the Board of Governors, the Senate, the Administration at VIU and our faculty, congratulations, we are all very proud of you. Sincerely, Dr. Ralph Nilson President and Vice-Chancellor 3 V ancouve r I s lan d U n ive r s ity C onvocation M on day , J u n e 6, 2011 2:30 pm A ca d e m i c P r oc e s s i o n S n u n e y m u x w W e lcom e O C a n a da Maste r of C e r e mo n i e s W e lcom e Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services Gr e eti ng s f r om V a n co u v e r I s l a n d U n i v e r s i t y P r e s i d e n t Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor P r e s e n tat i o n o f G ov e r n o r G e n e r a l A ca d e m i c G o l d M e da l – R o d n e y P e r r au lt , M a s t e r o f E d u cat i o n i n E d u cat i o n a l L e a d e r s h i p Dr. David Witty, Vice-President, Academic and Provost V a l e d i cto ry A d d r e s s Sarah Joy Wilson, Bachelor of Education C a n d i dat e D e g r e e O at h Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor Con fe r r i ng of V a n co u v e r I s l a n d U n i v e r s i t y D e g r e e s Bachelor of Education Master of Education in Educational Leadership Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Bachelor of Science in Nursing Rece ss ional Reception to follow at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Newcastle Lobby ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to pianist Sarah Wood, vocalist Katelin Bowes, and piper Wade Calder 4 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. V ancouve r I s lan d U n ive r s ity C onvocation T u e s day , J u n e 7, 2011 10:00 am A ca d e m i c P r oc e s s i o n S n u n e y m u x w W e lcom e O C a n a da Maste r of C e r e mo n i e s W e lcom e Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services Gr e eti ng s f r om V a n co u v e r I s l a n d U n i v e r s i t y P r e s i d e n t Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor Gr e eti ng s f r om Un ive r s ity of He rtfor d s h i r e Dr. Christopher Brown, Business School Knowledge Transfer Leader P r e s e n tat i o n of D i s t i n g u i s h e d A l u m n i A wa r d – C h e f B e r n a r d C a s ava n t Ken Harper, Instructor, Culinary Arts program C o n vocat i o n A d d r e s s Chef Bernard Casavant P r e s e n tat i o n o f G ov e r n o r G e n e r a l A ca d e m i c S i lv e r M e da l – L o r i -A n n S h i b i s h , B ac h e lo r o f T o u r i s m M a n ag e m e n t Dr. David Witty, Vice-President, Academic and Provost V a l e d i cto ry A d d r e s s Lori-Ann Shibish, Bachelor of Tourism Management C a n d i dat e D e g r e e O at h Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor Con fe r r i ng of V a n co u v e r I s l a n d U n i v e r s i t y D e g r e e s Bachelor of Tourism Management Bachelor of Hospitality Management Bachelor of Business Administration Master of Business Administration Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection Rece ss ional Reception to follow at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Newcastle Lobby ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to pianist Sarah Wood, vocalist Katelin Bowes, and piper Wade Calder This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 5 V ancouve r I s lan d U n ive r s ity C onvocation T u e s day , J u n e 7, 2011 2:30 pm A ca d e m i c P r oc e s s i o n S n u n e y m u x w W e lcom e O C a n a da Maste r of C e r e mo n i e s W e lcom e Fred Jacklin, Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services Gr e eti ng s f r om V a n co u v e r I s l a n d U n i v e r s i t y P r e s i d e n t Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor P r e s e n tat i o n of O u t s ta n d i n g S e r v i c e A wa r d – D r . M a r s h a l l S o u l e s Dr. Naava Smolash, Instructor, Simon Fraser University C o n vocat i o n A d d r e s s Dr. Marshall Soules V a l e d i cto ry A d d r e s s Ian Caplette, Bachelor of Arts C a n d i dat e D e g r e e O at h Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor Con fe r r i ng of V a n co u v e r I s l a n d U n i v e r s i t y D e g r e e s Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Interior Design Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Rece ss ional Reception to follow at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Newcastle Lobby ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to pianist Sarah Wood, vocalist Katelin Bowes, and piper Wade Calder 6 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. H onorary A war d s The awarding of honorary awards is intended to encourage a standard of excellence and innovation which is exemplary to students, faculty and staff. Award winners have exhibited a record of outstanding distinction and achievement in one of the following areas: ∙ ∙D istinguished A lumni A ward , recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of living Vancouver Island University alumni who have earned provincial or national prominence as a result of their exceptional professional achievements and/or service to society; ∙ ∙A lumni H orizon A ward , recognizes the outstanding achievements of Vancouver Island University alumni early in their careers (within 10 years of receiving a credential from VIU); and ∙ ∙V ancouver I sland U niversity O utstanding S ervice A ward , recognizes outstanding service to Vancouver Island University made over a number of years. Past and current employees of VIU and alumni are not excluded from being nominated for this award. 2011 D i s t i n g u i s h e d A l u m n i awa r d – E x e cutive C h e f B e r nar d C asavant Born and trained in BC, Chef Bernard’s cooking career began with encouragement from his grandmother. She instilled a strong work ethic in the young chef, along with the passion for respecting food and the people who produce it. Chef Bernard completed the Culinary Arts Program at Malaspina College in 1976, and at graduation was recognized as the most outstanding student in the program. He received his Certified chef de Cuisine certification in 1986, one of the inaugural chefs in Canada to complete the exam. Among his culinary achievements, Chef Bernard is a founding board member of Exclusively BC, and charter member of Farm Folk, City Folk, further demonstrating his commitment to eating locally grown food and working the area farmers and producers to present simple honest food. He is a former board member of the Provincial BC Restaurant and Food Association and now sits as Director of BC Culinary Tourism Society that promotes true dining experiences in the province. Prior to joining Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel and Villas as Executive Chef, he worked as Executive Sous Chef at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, Opening Executive Chef at the Chateau Whistler Resort, and with his wife Bonnie, owned and operated his self-titled Chef Bernard’s Café in Whistler, before arriving in the Okanagan as Executive Chef of the Sonora Room Restaurant at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery in 2007. Although Chef Bernard has cooked for prime ministers and movie stars, a prince and princess, celebrities and business tycoons, he feels strongly about mentoring young talent and inspiring young chefs to fulfill their dreams. He shares his love of fresh, locally rooted cuisine and takes great pride in seeing his protégées thrive under his leadership. He continues his commitment to the growth and flourishment of the next generation of great chefs as Judge for the BC Apprenticeship Trade Certification exams. 2011 O u t s ta n d i n g S e r v i c e A wa r d – Dr. Mar s hall Sou le s Dr. Marshall Soules joined the Malaspina community in 1987 as a member of the English department, and spent over two decades sharing his gifts as an educator with generations of students. Soules is known as a professor who inspires his students to stretch their imaginations and their critical faculties. Soules is often described as a true renaissance man. In addition to over 20 academic publications and countless public presentations, his art and photography have appeared on display and in publications across Canada and the U.S., and his music and writings about music are respected by jazz theorists and musicians across the country. This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 7 In 1994, Soules completed his Ph.D. at Rutgers on the theme of improvisation in the arts. After completing his Ph.D. work, Soules is best known for his role in founding VIU’s thriving Media Studies department, which now offers both a Minor degree in Media Studies and a BA major in Digital Media Studies. It’s an innovative blended degree that offers students a balance between media critique and media production skills. o H i s to r i ca l L i s t H o n o r a ry A wa r d s George deLure Outstanding Service Award, 2003 Dr. Bill Pennell Outstanding Service Award, 2004 In addition to chairing the Media Studies Department from 1998 to 2008, Marshall became director of the Media Research Lab in 2003, where he and research assistants supported faculty work in the digital humanities, produced conferences on filmmaking, art exhibits, and workshops at the University of Victoria. Edwin Johnston In 2007, Marshall was awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grant for the Canada-Cuba Image Dialogue project, which he continues to develop with colleagues in Cuba. Dr. Aaron R. Jex Soules retired from VIU in 2009 after 22 years of service. He is currently writing a book for Edinburgh University Press called Media, Persuasion, and Propaganda, working on photography projects, doing community development work in Ladysmith, and enjoying time spent with his wife Donna, daughter and granddaughter. of Distinguished Alumni Award, 2005 Dr. Chris Wipps Alumni Horizon Award, 2005 Linda Love Outstanding Service Award, 2005 Alison Keple Alumni Horizon Award, 2006 Patricia Johnston Outstanding Service Award, 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award, 2007 Robert Lane Outstanding Service Award, 2008 Terence Fitzgerald Distinguished Alumni Award, 2009 Dr. Tanya Griffiths Shirley Goldberg Alumni Horizon Award, 2009 Outstanding Service Award, 2009 Rebekah Shoop Alumni Horizon Award, 2010 Ross Somerville Distinguished Alumni Award, 2010 Warren Erhart Distinguished Alumni Award, 2011 V ale d ictor ian s Sarah Joy Wilson, Bachelor of Education 8 Lori-Ann Shibish, Bachelor of Tourism Management This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Ian Caplette, Bachelor of Arts V ancouve r I s lan d U n ive r s ity C onvocation S ymbols Regalia Like most universities in North America, the regalia worn by Vancouver Island University’s degree students is unique to the university and representative of their area of study. While the styles of the gowns worn by each degree credential are similar, the Bachelor’s gown has closed sleeves and the Master’s gown has open sleeves. The degree hood’s colour indicates the graduate’s program or area of study. The Bachelor’s degree hood is edged in white and the Master’s degree hood is lined in grey. The Master of Business Administration degree hood is similar to the one used by the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom, with whom VIU originally offered its first MBA programs. Vancouver Island University has selected the following colours for their degree hoods: Bachelor of Arts – red; Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care – purple; Bachelor of Business Administration – regal gold; Bachelor of Education – burgundy; Bachelor of Hospitality Management – Persian turquoise; Bachelor of Interior Design – steel grey; Bachelor of Music In Jazz Studies – admiralty blue; Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection – moss green; Bachelor of Science – Aztec gold; Bachelor of Science in Nursing – teal; Bachelor of Tourism Management – royal blue; Master of Business Administration – purple and grey; Master of Education in Educational Leadership – burgundy and grey. Pad d le The paddle that is on display during VIU’s convocation ceremonies was given to the university by Chief Shawn A-inchut Atleo when he was installed as Chancellor. 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 represents 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. A paddle was presented to each of the four regional campuses with the wish that it be used at special occasions, like 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. M ac e During the Middle Ages, the 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 is carried before ecclesiastical dignitaries 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 the convocation ceremonies, the mace is carried by a retiring member of academic faculty or administration to honour his or her contribution to Vancouver Island University. M ac e B e a r e r s 1994 John Charnetski 1995 Stan Fukawa 1996 Catherine Whiteley; Gordon Squire 1997 Ed Hong 1998 Gary Bauslaugh 1999 Carol Matthews; Ross Fraser 2000 Gwyneth Evans; Jim Slater; Les Dickason 2001 John Dennison; Sheila Colbert-Kerns 2002 Mike Matthews; Greg Link; Chuck and Geri Reamer 2003 Ray Peter; David Smith; Sue Benoit 2004 Bill Juby; Norm Duncan; Andra Thakur 2005 Joanne Whiting; Rob Jeacock; Anne Erickson 2006Ron Apland; Bill Pennell; Marianne van Toor; Robin Field 2007Allan Hawryzki; Jamie Brennan; Kathryn Barnwell; Wendy Kellet 2008 Roger Prior; Erika Blakeman; Ron Bonham; Patrick Ross 2009 Rick Monaghan; Neil Smith; Helen Brown 2010Nancy Randall; Marshall Soules; Mike Mann; Bill McMillan; John Neville 2011Pam Montgomery; Barbara McLeod; Malerie Meeker; Carolyn Bowles; Robert Pfister; Glenda Sharpe At the convocation ceremonies, the paddle is carried in and out of the theatre by the President. This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 9 V ancouve r I s lan d U n ive r s ity C oat of H i s to ry o f H e r a l d ry The heraldic tradition stretches back some eight centuries, to a time when nobles decorated the shields they used in jousting matches. Heraldry developed over the next several hundred years, and control over the granting and using of arms was assumed by monarchs, who appointed professionals – known as heralds – to administer this authority. Coats of Arms thus developed as grants of honour received from a sovereign, allowing the identification of individuals, communities and organizations. The heraldic devices, in which each separate element has meaning, provide powerful symbols of history, geography, character and aspirations. Canada’s First Nations peoples have employed crests and emblems for thousands of years. European heraldry began to play a role in Canada in the earliest days of the French and English explorers – the first arms, in fact, were granted to Nova Scotia in 1625 by the Lord Lyon of Scotland. In this century, immigrants from around the world have brought with them their own heraldic traditions. These varying traditions are all now expressed in Canadian heraldry, which has been under the control of the Governor General of Canada since June, 1988 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth transferred the exercise of her heraldic prerogative to her representative in Canada. The VIU Coat of Arms was granted to the University in 1995 by the Chief Herald of Canada and consists of five elements: the shield, crest, supporters, compartment and motto. The Coat of Arms does not replace the existing University logo; its use is restricted to official documents such as degree parchments. M otto The motto Discoveries in Education was adopted in 1969 when the institution was inaugurated. These words, together with a shield depicting a Spanish barque under sail, represented VIU’s first logo when the institution was known as Malaspina College. The use of the original motto and the Spanish vessel in the Coat of Arms provides a permanent link in the official grant to a symbol and logotype which served Malaspina well during a key period of its early development. The motto also provides a link with one of Captain Alejandro Malaspina’s ships – the Descubierta – which means Discovery. 10 Ar m s Sh i e ld The shield is divided in the upper third by a jagged line with the part below coloured gold and the part above coloured blue. In the lower portion is a representation of a late 18th century Spanish sailing vessel of the type used by Captain Alejandro Malaspina who sailed the waters off Vancouver Island in 1791. The ship is under full sail and rests on three wavy bars; these, and the ship are blue in the symbolic fashion of heraldry so that the element stands out most clearly against the gold. The vessel recalls the University’s namesake and honors the tradition of exploration. The upper jagged line symbolizes the mountains across the Strait of Georgia as seen from the main campus. On this blue field are four open books bound in gold. These represent the central mission of the University, using the ancient heraldic symbol for learning. The gold binding symbolizes the wealth of knowledge and understanding. The four books also represent the main campus and the three regional campuses of Vancouver Island University. Cr e st Above the shield is the wreath, the traditional foundation for a crest, in the blue and gold colours. This crest honours the First Nations peoples, and especially the Salish people who live in each of the regions now served by the University. The principal element is a First Nations canoe, in red, evoking the sea-based culture of the Salish. Out of it rises a gold demisun, emblem of enlightenment, life and the aspiration for learning. Su pporte r s The supporters are gold eagles with white heads, their wings are blue and raised up, signifying inspiration and striving. The eagles are resident in the Central Vancouver Island and Powell River regions. The eagles are a very important symbol for many of the First Nations peoples, representing power and wisdom. C om pa r tm e n t The compartment on which the shield rests and the supporters stand consists of three elements. The evergreens and mountains represent the unique landscape of Vancouver Island and the adjacent mainland. Beneath the evergreens are alternating white and blue wavy bars which symbolize the seaside and riverside locations of the four communities where the University is sited. This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. I nte r national F lag s on D i s play International students from the following countries have graduated with degrees from Vancouver Island University: Albania Argentina Aruba Barbados Bolivia Brazil Chile China Columbia Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador France Germany Ghana Hong Kong India Jordan Kazakhatan Kenya Indonesia Latvia Iran Malaysia Japan Mexico Mongolia Morocco Netherlands Nicaragua Nigeria Pakistan Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Russia Senegal South Korea Sweden Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emerites United Kingdom USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 11 V ancouve r I s lan d U n ive r s ity D eg r e e R eci pi e nts Please note that not all degree programs grant distinction status. The Degree of B ach e lor of A rts Shivaali Acharya Major in English Alexis Anderson Minors in Liberal Studies and Visual Arts Kylie Marie Anderson Major in Geography with Distinction Linda Kathleen Andrew Major in Liberal Studies with Distinction Sarah Kathleen Armstrong Major in Creative Writing and Minor in English Lindsay Shannon Askew Major in Psychology Elizabeth Anne Gerard Baltzer Major in History and Minor in English Christopher John Robert Beharrell Major in History and Minor in Political Science Lyndsey Colleen Bell Major in First Nations Studies with Distinction Suzanne Marie Blaney Major in First Nations Studies Jennifer Dawn Bodkin Majors in Philosophy and Psychology with Distinction Kyle Robert Bohn Major in Economics David Nabil Boschman Major in English and Minor in Creative Writing with Distinction Caitlin Janet Brice Major in History Joel Derek Bron Minors in Geography and Physical Education Stuart William Burke Major in Digital Media Studies and Minor in Creative Writing with Distinction Tessaly Cameron Major in Liberal Studies 12 Dana Campbell Major in First Nations Studies Ian Patrick Caplette Major in First Nations Studies and Minor in Political Science Kendra Lynn Carfantan Major in Criminology with Distinction Derek Mathew Csath Major in Global Studies and Minor in Political Science with Distinction Taylor Arthur Culpepper Major in Physical Education Andrew M Cybulski Major in Anthropology Estella Jean Charleson Major in First Nations Studies with Distinction Sarah Jean Davidson Major in Criminology with Distinction Ashley Elizabeth Chartrand Major in Physical Education Kelsey Leigh Deal Major in History and Minor in Creative Writing with Distinction Yu-Hsuan (Claire) Cheng Minors in Business and Media Studies James Adair Chisholm Major in Geography Lauren Brianne Church Major in Physical Education and Minor in History with Distinction Calvin Guy Claxton Major in First Nations Studies and Minor in Anthropology Elizabeth Alice Clements Major in Global Studies with Distinction Gwendolyn Jane Cole Major in Criminology Meghan Anne Corrin Major in Criminology with Distinction Victoria Sharon Corrin Major in Criminology Angel Joy Tweedie Cortez Major in First Nations Studies with Distinction Jessica Danielle Coultas Major in Psychology and Minor in Business with Distinction Robyn Lee Cross Major in Creative Writing and Minor in Theatre Courtenay Marie Crucil Major in Psychology and Minor in First Nations Studies with Distinction Stephanie Suzanne Dean Major in Physical Education and Minor in Psychology with Distinction Matthew Dearin Major in English and Minor in Liberal Studies Brittany Lynn Denton Major in Liberal Studies and Minor in Psychology Shaunda Leigh Devenport Major in Geography with Distinction David Neil Edward Dixon Major in Creative Writing and Minor in Media Studies Alanna Marie Dochtermann Major in Criminology Coralee Lynn Draginda Minors in Anthropology and Theatre Andrew John Easson Major in Physical Education and Minor in Mathematics Bertram Elliott Major in History and Minor in Geography Violet Louise Elliott Major in First Nations Studies Aundrea Corrine England Major in Anthropology Laura Nicole Feduk Minors in Languages and Culture andVisual Arts with Distinction This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Kelly Christine Fitzpatrick Minors in Geography and Physical Education Oliver Clarke Galloway Major in Physical Education Lise Suzanne Garden Major in Global Studies and Minor in Political Science with Distinction Carly-Ann Pamela Gilmour Major in Criminology with Distinction Kairis Ann Gingerysty Major in Anthropology with Distinction Toni Marie Gore Major in Anthropology and Minor in Global Studies with Distinction Marie-Josee Gravel Major in Psychology Jody Lynne Hagel Major in English and Minor in Psychology Sarah Elizabeth Hale Major in Physical Education Samantha Jade Halverson Major in Physical Education and Minor in Geography Gabriel Nicholas Hamilton Majors in Geography and Physical Education Danelle Lisa Hatton Major in Criminology and Minor in Psychology Tyler Henley Minors in Creative Writing and Visual Arts Vanessa Heather Hitchcock Major in Liberal Studies with Distinction Simon Mike Hoodikoff Major in Creative Writing and Minor in English Jeffery Kester Hoy Major in Geography and Minor in Physical Education with Distinction Lisa Rae Hutchcroft Major in History Heather MacKenzie Iverson Minors in Business and Physical Education Andrew Michael Kaban Major in Criminology with Distinction Jacob Lee Lussier Major in Physical Education with Distinction Helen Margaret Lutes Major in Criminology with Distinction Jolene Susan Marston Minors in Psychology and Visual Arts Wendy Yvone Alma Karpuik Minors in Theatre and Visual Arts with Distinction Rebecca Joy Martin Major in First Nations Studies with Distinction Jacqueline Lea Kirkham Major in History and Minor in Psychology with Distinction Shaylin Matterson Major in Criminology with Distinction Susan Lynne Knight Major in History and Minor in English with Distinction Melissa Louise Kruper Minors in Psychology and Sociology with Distinction Michelle Leah Kusz Major in Anthropology and Minor in Psychology with Distinction Elaine Sally Kwandibens Major in First Nations Studies John Andrew Lamb Major in Liberal Studies with Distinction Nicholas LaMothe Major in Philosophy and Minor in English with Distinction Lorraine Marie Leger Major in Criminology with Distinction Nicole Margaret Lewis Major in Global Studies with Distinction Simone Paula Losser Major in Criminology Leonard Michael Louie Major in First Nations Studies Yun-Pei Lu Major in Graphic Design and Minor in Digital Media Studies with Distinction Trevor Cameron McIntyre Minors in Geography and Physical Education Cathryn Jean McIvor Major in Economics Lora Denise Mercieca Major in Psychology with Distinction Morgan Marie Meredith Major in History and Minor in Sociology with Distinction Mistia Lee Merkley Major in First Nations Studies Alexis Verna Meservia Major in History and Minor in Languages and Culture with Distinction Katarina Mitrovic Major in Criminology with Distinction Kimberley Ann Moes Major in Liberal Studies and Minor in Creative Writing with Distinction Sara Jessica Marie Molcan Major in English and Minor in Visual Arts with Distinction Nicole Katherine Monks Minors in Biology and Physical Education Murphy Brad Morgan Major in First Nations Studies This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 13 Saemi Muo Major in Liberal Studies Dona Jean Naylor Minors in Creative Writing and Visual Arts with Distinction Stacey Lori Newman Major in First Nations Studies Angelica Dawn Nielsen Major in Geography and Minor in Visual Arts with Distinction Emma Jane Nielsen Major in Liberal Studies and Minor in English Ryan Michael Power Major in Creative Writing with Distinction Kristen Marie Prince Major in First Nations Studies and Minor in Creative Writing Alexander Francis Renke Major in Creative Writing with Distinction Ian James Robertson Major in English with Distinction Brandie Robinson Major in Philosophy Jessicca Lynn Nielsen Minors in History and Women's Studies Lana Marie Robinson Major in Global Studies and Minor in Psychology with Distinction Lisa Susanna Nissinen Major in Anthropology with Distinction Lindsay Fontaine Rose Minors in Anthropology and Languages and Culture Haillie Rose O'Brien Majors in Criminology and Psychology with Distinction Renee Rachelle Rust Major in Physical Education with Distinction Erin Alexandra O'Doherty Major in History Meaghan Anne Sanders Major in Psychology Warren Thomas Wilson Olmstead Major in Anthropology with Distinction Megan Laura Sandford Major in Geography Justine Elizabeth Pedersen Major in Physical Education with Distinction Kimberley Lynne Phillips Minors in English and Theatre with Distinction Alison Jessica Pitcher Major in English and Minor in Creative Writing with Distinction Karoline Frances Ploeger Major in Physical Education and Minor in English Kerstin Anne Poirier Major in Criminology and Minor in Psychology Anthem Postnikoff Major in Psychology with Distinction 14 Tanner John Schachtel Major in Criminology with Distinction Dustin Ray St Denis Major in Physical Education Chantal Lise Levasseur-Stefan Major in Sociology Robert Andrew Stover Major in Geography with Distinction Drew Joseph Swanson Minors in English and Physical Education Rieko Tada Major in Global Studies and Minor in Women's Studies Megan Elyse Tanner Major in English with Distinction Gerry W Thomasen Major in Liberal Studies Hamish Thomson Major in Philosophy Jeanette Ann Timmermans Major in Liberal Studies Morgan Richard Townsend Major in Creative Writing Laurent Tho Tran Major in Global Studies with Distinction Letitia Elizabeth Turlock Major in Physical Education and Minor in Psychology Carrera Lynne Schroeder Minors in History and Theatre Jay Edward Valeri Major in Geography with Distinction Jenelle Jean Schwazer Major in Anthropology Gabriella A Vallillee Major in Criminology Elisha Nicole Seabrook Major in Criminology Brianna Tegan van de Wijngaard Major in Global Studies and Minor in Geography with Distinction Andrea Austin Sheppard Major in Liberal Studies Robert James Sieben Major in Geography and Minor in History with Distinction Taylor William Slaght Major in Physical Education with Distinction Pietro Battista Antonio Solda Major in Criminology and Minor in Psychology Derek Frans VanMaanen Major in Geography with Distinction Julie Margaret Watson Major in English Zachary James Whyte Major in Liberal Studies with Distinction This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Kyla Wilhelmina Wiersma Major in Criminology with Distinction Sarah Kristen Tkaczuk Tamara Lynn Wikkerink Minors in English and Physical Education Cherie Lynn White Rachel Anne Wills Major in Criminology Courtney Brianne Wylie Trevor William Harry Woodland Major in History and Minor in Anthropology with Distinction The Degree of Elisa Brianne Volkman Child Protection Specialization Reina Marie Wilton Jessica Charmaine Woodrow Major in Philosophy and Minor in Psychology Rikkisha Corrin Wylie Major in Physical Education B ach e lor of A rts Y outh C ar e in C h i ld B ach e lor of B us i n e ss A d m i n i stration Kyle Verne Anderson Concentration in Finance Andrew James Dunbar Concentration in Finance Katherine K. Aniks Concentration in Finance with Distinction Brandy Colleen Ruby Dyer Concentrations in Human Resource Management and Management with Distinction Megan Nicole Banting Concentration in Management Michael Beaudin Concentration in Accounting The Degree of an d Jessica Judy Beck Concentration in Finance Kristie Anne Bingham Child Protection Specialization Zheming Bian Concentration in Accounting Colin John Brouwer Child Protection Specialization Aaron Alexander Bonnor Concentrations in Management and Marketing with Distinction Danielle Marianne Connelly William David Cooper Maleah Dawn Davies Dawna Marie Elliott Rebecca Fairweather Deborah Mary Good Wanda Lee Good Franya Elizabeth Jedwab Melissa Myo Soon Kong Cynthia Dianne Kopp Child Protection Specialization Andrea Faye Williamson Concentration in Accounting with Distinction Jessica Jean Broetz Concentrations in Management and Marketing with Distinction Raymond Kimanje Byansi Concentration in International Business Vicky Manhas Yu-Chi Chang Concentration in Accounting Jamie Rhonda Ongaro Child Protection Specialization Brandon Norman Charlesworth Concentration in Accounting Lori Pierreroy Sze Kwan Cheung Concentration in International Business Devon Douglas Schulz Alayne Grace Seefried Danielle Michelle Daem Concentration in Finance with Distinction Emily Elizabeth DiUbaldo Concentrations in Human Resource Management and Management with Distinction Adam Victor Atchison Concentration in Marketing Robin Michael Zemek Major in Creative Writing with Distinction Melanie Ann Cyr Concentrations in Human Resource Management and Management with Distinction Curtis Michael Gabinet Concentration in Accounting Jun Gao Concentration in Accounting Xue Gao Concentration in Finance Yazhi Gao Concentration in Management Farrell Gustaf Gilmour Concentration in Accounting with Distinction Chadd Mitchel Gregson Concentration in Accounting Adam James Hansen Concentration in Management Sean Alan Henderson Concentration in Marketing Courtney Lynn Hulme Concentration in Accounting with Distinction Alexandra Catherine Hunter Concentration in Marketing Corey Lynn Iverson Concentration in Accounting with Distinction Kurt Andrew Jankowski Concentration in Finance with Distinction Cassandra Marie Karras Concentration in Finance with Distinction This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 15 Ashley Michelle Kay Concentrations in International Business and Management with Distinction Brian Kenny Concentrations in Management and Marketing Courtney Dawn Knapp Concentration in Accounting Evan John Koutecky Concentration in Management Rose-Marie Lucy Mae Perrin Concentration in Marketing Brittany Paige Pickard Concentrations in Human Resource Management and International Business S. Cash Reumkens Concentration in International Business Benjamin John Van Dyke Concentration in Finance with Distinction Qing Wang Concentration in Finance Kevin Dennis White Concentration in Management Woon Por Wong Concentration in Finance Trevor Douglas Ryhorchuk Concentration in Accounting with Distinction Nicholas Alan Wood Concentration in Management with Distinction Trevor Edward Teuro Sakai Concentration in International Business Bryan Dwight Wyllie Concentration in Management with Distinction Satwinder Kaur Saroya Concentration in Marketing Wen Xu Concentration in Management Yanjing Li Concentration in International Business Terence Stanley Sayers Concentration in Finance with Distinction Feng Xue Concentration in Accounting Erica Elisabeth Lindblom Concentration in Accounting Megan Lindsay Scott Concentration in Accounting Weiwei (Vivian) Zhang Concentrations in Accounting and Finance Shuo Yi Liu Concentration in International Business Nicole Leigh Shewaga Concentration in Accounting Qian Zhao Concentration in Finance Yan Song Concentration in Finance Jian Ping Zhu Concentration in Finance Joshua John Howard Logan Concentration in Marketing Heather Jane Sponaugle Concentration in Marketing with Distinction Xiang Wei Zhuo Concentration in Finance Dai Ni Lu Qiu Concentration in Marketing Li Tao Concentration in Accounting The Degree of Cheng Lv Concentration in Accounting Ran Tao Concentration in Accounting Sheila Lorraine Andreychuk Tyson Gregory MacMillan Concentration in Ecomonics with Distinction Lisa Susan Thiesson Concentration in Accounting Anna Maria Krisinger Concentration in Management with Distinction Tarik Latreche Concentration in Human Resource Management Yan (Anna) Liu Concentration in Accounting Paul David McCallan Concentrations in Management and Marketing Cheryl Lynn McKenzie Concentration in Accounting with Distinction Frank Assu Alice Diana Tomanova Concentration in Human Resource Management Patrick A Beer Hilary Mae Mullan Concentration in Finance with Distinction Bradley James Tribbeck Concentration in Marketing with Distinction E d ucation Kursty Ashlie Ehsan Barirani Jason Larry John McKinnon Concentration in Marketing 16 of Megan Alyssa Thompson Concentration in Marketing Miriam Christina Tomczak Concentrations in Ecomonics and Finance with Distinction Cody James Murray Concentration in Accounting B ach e lor Moya Daniella Beedie Jeff Orland Bordal Monique Marie Bottineau Justine Lee Bowlby Tara Elizabeth Boyd Diana Kristin Bradley Brittney Patricia Brownsberger Michelle Victoria Buck Jacqueline Danielle Carrothers Stephanie Alexandra Chase This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Gordon John Clemens Annie Shum Cheryl Lynn Keck Kristy-Leigh Pauline Katherine Cradock Kamelia Stee Mari Kushino Andrea Leslie Denman Fang Sun Danielle Galarneau Lambert Lindsay Marie Devine Larissa Jane Tyson Breanna Lynn Myers Mara Fedrigo Chelsea Reanne Vickers Andrea Erin Woolsey Linda Marie Foster Danika Lee Vickers Bingyi Zhu Sophia Francescutti Lance H. Wagar Dianne Ellen Gorter Blair Robert Waters Casey Graw Travis Louis Webber Charles Rainer Hocker Nicole Ellen Wedholm Seanna Maureen Hyndman Tanya Nicol Whiting Kristina Lynn Johnson Brent Chad Wierenga Christopher Nicholas Joslin Chantalle Nicole Wilson Victoria Margaret Kidd Haellie Quinn Wilson B ach e lor of N atu ral R e sou rce P rotection Laura Audrey Kline Sarah Joy Wilson Charles MacGregor Anderson Dallas Renee Knight Shane Robert Wilson Loni Susan Arman Paula Leach Glen Gordon Levy of M us ic in J az z Ronald Howard Gaucher The Degree of Matthew Norman Corbett Cory Kropielinski Julia Ausra Kukta The Degree of B ach e lor S tu d i e s The Degree of B ach e lor of H os pitality M anag e m e nt Alexander Eric Goeppel with Distinction Nicholas Peter Thomas Hamilton Alicia Diane Barker Brett Thomas Isbister Heather Roxanne MacKay Thuc Man Dam with Distinction Anthony Joseph Charles Kennedy Kate MacPherson Maor Fridlander Chelsea Jean Marshall Richard Craig Funk Craig Mason Joanna Petronela Marker Adam John McClinton Anastasia Panova with Distinction Cheryl Marcelle Lowrence Roxanne Marie Miszkiel Paul Kenneth Mitchell Daniel Donald Mott Jessicca Lynn Nielsen Donna Gaye Nixon Patricia Anne Norman Patricia Danielle Paling Brooke Lindsay Phye Courtney Jane Marie Poulin Paul Richard Merriman Florence Jeanne Elise Raffaelli with Distinction Krystal Maria Reaume with Distinction Jo-Leen Deannette Sellars Alexis May Pritchard with Distinction Lisa Victoria Somers with Distinction Terry-Lynn Marie Robillard with Distinction Stephanie Jennifer Vickers Trina Yvonne Senger Man-Ying Wong B ach e lor The Degree of B ach e lor of The Degree of I nte r ior D e s ig n Breanne Laurel Quist Sabrina Soledad Arguello Tyrone Richard Reeder Chantal Lucille Brunelle Brandie Robinson Candice May Entius Benjamin Samuel Chapman Rogers Emily Jean Fisher Alisa Cheryl Russell Desiree Anne Houle of S ci e nce Martin Alexander Angelstad Major in Biology and Minor in Chemistry Keri Lynn Bowering Minors in Biology and Geography with Distinction Stewart Rowan Butler Minors in Chemistry and Earth Science Jamie Lee Sheets This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 17 William Paul Cope Major in Biology with Distinction Amie Nicole Oxler Major in Biology with Distinction Nathaniel Taurean Samuel Donald Minors in Chemistry and Earth Science Bailey Brett Rankine Minors in Biology and Earth Science Anisa June Mona Egeli Major in Computing Science with Distinction Jordan R. Sevenhuysen Minors in Chemistry and Mathematics Marcus Kyle English Major in Computing Science with Distinction Ronald Roy Gibson Major in Computing Science Jeremy Glen Kawahara Major in Computing Science with Distinction Alexander Delan Lane Major in Biology Sarah Ellen Chapman with Distinction Brandon Robert Sharratt Major in Computing Science Sait Sungurtekin Major in Computing Science Katie Helena Verkaik Major in Biology with Distinction Monica Louise Ciolfi with Distinction Daniel Lea Clark with Distinction Tammy Ann Claus with Distinction Lizabeth Jane Connor with Distinction Shannon May Cragg with Distinction Stefanie Christina Dauncey with Distinction Sean Christopher Fennell The Degree of B ach e lor of S ci e nce i n F i s h e r i e s an d A quacu ltu r e Krisandra Jean Gomez Jennifer Anne Groves with Distinction Yong Shuai Liu Major in Computing Science Matthew James Fuller Jeremy Thomas Luebke Major in Biology Elizabeth June Harris Deanne Trudy Hankins with Distinction Mika Morimoto Carrie Anne Hubber The Degree of Carly Koeppen with Distinction Haley Michelle Matkin Major in Biology with Distinction Ashleigh Marie Moody Major in Biology with Distinction Danielle Marie Morrison Major in Biology with Distinction Heather Marie Morrison Major in Biology with Distinction Phillip Robert Morrison Major in Biology with Distinction Katie Erin Nicol Major in Biology and Minor in Physical Education with Distinction Kelsey Lynne Keeson O'Gorman Major in Biology and Minor in Chemistry Ryan Joseph Osler Major in Computing Science with Distinction 18 B ach e lor of S ci e nce in N u r s i ng Lindsay Alexandra Aikman with Distinction Jamie Elizabeth Allison with Distinction Noel Angelia Apunen Washburn with Distinction Frances Lynn Avery with Distinction Dari Ann Bennett with Distinction Alana Rae Booth with Distinction Natasha Frances Box with Distinction April Dawn Brown with Distinction Jennifer Ann Brown with Distinction Meredith Molly Claire Brule with Distinction Sian Elizabeth Carter with Distinction Andre George Kolodinsky with Distinction Tenille Alynn Kopach with Distinction Alesha Jacquelyn Lobson with Distinction Karly Allie Halena Marsden with Distinction Tami Mathison with Distinction Elizabeth Ringrose with Distinction Carly Jenessa McDowell with Distinction Kristin Karla Melsted with Distinction Stephanie Ann Moore with Distinction Hayley Leone Morgan with Distinction Taryn Kayley Opel with Distinction This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Rebecca Elizabeth Ovens with Distinction Tara Mae Wiersma with Distinction Colette Nicole Vallee with Distinction Jill Paterson with Distinction Carly Michelle Willgress with Distinction Heather Catherine Vallee with Distinction Amber Susan Perron with Distinction Brianna Margaret Williams with Distinction Gwen Rosalie Vonarx with Distinction Kari Bryn Piper with Distinction Renee Elizabeth Williams Shawna Christine Wagner with Distinction Michelle Brandee Prince with Distinction Jennifer Anne Roe with Distinction Melissa Kristin Roshuk with Distinction Melissa Michelle Simnes with Distinction Kimberly Ann Schiebel with Distinction Lindsay Ann Sharp Jennifer Lauren Smith with Distinction Christine Sorgiovanni Rebecca J. Manuel with Distinction Delane Kari Stockman with Distinction Andrea Marie Strebel with Distinction Farace Ashley Wood with Distinction Veronica Aguilar Villacis Abdullah Younessi with Distinction The Degree of The Degree of M aste r of B us i n e ss A d m i n i stration B ach e lor of T ou r i s m M anag e m e nt Joshua Akerele Teresa Emily Allan Zeeshan Ali Belinda Mae Bourassa Imad Alouani Paul Patrick Bruneski Hicham Amri Trevor Kyle Chapman with Distinction Ravdeep Singh Arneja with Distinction Brendan David Fletcher Arong Steffanie Gretsinger Abdul-Lateef Olatunde Ayilara Taz Hartwick with Distinction Jordan Matthew Butler Naomi Leee Horbatch with Distinction Jinyi Chen Orkun Akman Hui Chen Pascale Sylvie Jallabert with Distinction Xiao Cheng Janice Johnson Ricardo Arif Dharmawan Karine Rhea Jolicoeur Supreet Dhillon Douglas Paul Long Ajay Dhiman Janelle Mary Thornhill with Distinction Reagan Michael Lovig Yogesh Garg Mark Allan Mawson Sandeep Gill Denise Thornton Amanda Heather McKichan Danika Hyacinta Gomes Raelene Sheila Thorpe with Distinction Brian Millis Xin Guan Tiffany Elizabeth Moore with Distinction Ferry Indra Gunawan Andrew Scott Ritchie Trevor Dollard Hickey with Distinction Moneca Raelene Carol Stuart with Distinction Sarah Anne Thomson with Distinction Alexis Jaymi van Ingen with Distinction Matthew Verbonac with Distinction Thi Ngoc Linh Vu with Distinction Mandy Kathleen Wakelam with Distinction Carmen Marie Wierenga with Distinction Lori-Ann Shibish with Distinction Anne Kathleen Suttie with Distinction Fran Thorburn with Distinction Mohita Chowdhary Jing Guo Oscar Arturo Hierro Jia Hu Allison Marie Hurley with Distinction Nariman Khassenov This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 19 Eric Robert Lafreniere with Distinction Wenhui Yang The Degree of Yujing Yang Ran Li with Distinction Zhi Xing Yi M aste r of E d ucation i n E d ucational L ead e r s h i p Nadezda Alexandrovna Lokot Anku Magotra with Distinction Amardeep Malhi Rico Kim Muliya Anne Wahu Ndung'u with Distinction Charity Oghenetega Oisamoje with Distinction Olawumi Chukukamlele Olaniyan Edward Yong Li Zhian Rehab Mohamed Zedan with Distinction Please note that this program does not grant distinction status. Caroline Anderson Jingyuan Zhang Brandi Raymond Kenneth Andrews Peng Zhang Mary Lynn Barnes Xiaohui Zhou Philip Arthur Cowley Dianna Lynn Dalton U n ive r s ity of H e rtfor d s h i r e Cindy Leah Haack Ryan David Hall Vicki Lynne Henderson Janet Lee Kawaguchi Narada Olaranont Catherine Georgina Oldham Ahmed Mohamed Omran with Distinction Robin Bernice Pawliuk An Pan Rodney Edwin Perrault Stephen Grant Roberts with Distinction Sean Edward Petersen Varun Sahni Nicholas Joseph Seredick Zunaira Saleem Deepak Sharma Shuwen Shen Nian Shi Rahul Singh with Distinction Xin Sui Qian Sun Richa Thapliyal Abhishek Tiwari Alice Tollkuehn with Distinction Ksenia Tsybina Aleksandar Mladenov Udev with Distinction Adam Beverly Reid The University of Hertfordshire is a prominent business university located near London, England. Vancouver Island University offers a dual degree with the University of Hertfordshire. Upon completion of the program, students receive a Master of Business Administration from Vancouver Island University and a Master of Science in International Business from the University of Hertfordshire. Shawn Vikram Shahi Randi Turner Erik John Waldriff Sophie Ward Seana Elizabeth Wright Ivan Umin Zheng Wang Yumeng Wu Jing Xia Lei Xie Shanni Xu Shunhang (Mike) Xu 20 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. S cholar s h i ps , A war d s an d B u r sar i e s Every year, our students benefit from the support of many generous individuals, groups and businesses who have created awards that encourage learning and reward effort. We are proud of our students and their achievements, and appreciate the material support that so many people provide. To find out how you can contribute to student success, please contact the Vancouver Island University Foundation at tel: (250) 740-6212; e-mail: [email protected], or visit our website: www.viu.ca/foundation. 1983 Men’s Soccer Alumni Scholarship A. Rod Glen Business Management Award ’A’ British Columbia Medial Studies Award Agathe and Kenneth Botting Education Award Al Fowler Memorial Scholarship Alexandro Malaspina Liberal Studies Award Allan and Edna Brown Bursary Annette De Roux Memorial Award Annie May Beck Education Award Anthropology Club Award Apollo Award Applied Business Technology Program Faculty Award Around The World Travel Services Award Art & Design Club Awards Art Club Honorarium Award Art Endowment Award Art & Design Faculty Award Art Mann Memorial Award Association of BC Forest Professionals Award Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC – Vancouver Island Branch Award Audrey Gordon Award Audrey Hansen International Study Abroad Award BakeMark Canada Award Bakers Association of BC Scholarship Barbara Meyer Memorial Scholarship Barbara Nielsen Memorial Scholarship Barry Broadfoot Award for Journalism and Creative Non-Fiction BC Council of Garden Clubs Bursary BC Dental Hygienists Award BC Hydro Endowment Award BC Hydro Scholarship BC Lions Society Advanced Education Fund Entrance Award BC Restaurant and Food Services Association Scholarship BC Shellfish Industry Award BCTF Maxwell A. Cameron Memorial Award Betty and Doug Jones Scholarship Beverley Revin International Study Abroad Bill Juby Award Biology 491 Research Award Biology Outstanding Student Award BMO Bank of Montreal Award for BC Aboriginal Students Bob and Dorothy Pulleybank Scholarship Bob and Karen Lane Bursary Bob Jones Silviculture Bursary Bob Wood Community Education Endowment Award Brian Saunders Computer Graphics Award Bruce Williams Entrance Award CAP Cowichan Award CEI Architecture Interior Design Scholarship CFUW – Cowichan Valley Award CFUW – Nanaimo Adult Basic Education Award CFUW – Nanaimo Bursary CFUW – Nanaimo Re-entry Award CFUW – Nanaimo Scholarship CFUW – Nanaimo Clemente Award C.S. Buzzard Scholarship Cairnpark Nursery Book Prize Caline Artists International Music Award Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors Award Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors Award and Graduation Award Canadian Groundfish Research and Conservation Society – Dan McMillan Memorial Award Canadian Hospitality Foundation – Culinary Excellence Award Canadian Hospitality Foundation – Hospitality Excellence Award Canadian Information Processing Society Award Canadian Institute of Forestry Scholarship Canadian Western Bank President’s Award Canterbury Food Service Award CanWest Global Communications Scholarship Captain Sydney and Thelma Mansbridge Memorial Scholarship Career and Academic Preparation (CAP) Award Carel Properties Award Carl Beaulieu Memorial Bursary Carol Matthews Community Service Award Carol Matthews Human Services Award Caspar Beuk Memorial Culinary Award Centennial Bursary Central Island CDA Society Team Player Award Central Island Legal Support Staff Association Bursary Central Vancouver Island Botanical Garden Society Book Award Certified Management Accountants of BC Award CGA Academic Excellence Scholarship CGA Continuing Education Scholarship Chancellor’s Aboriginal Excellence Scholarship Charlene and Ken X. Westfall Bursary Charlotte Ramsay Memorial Award Chief Viola Wyse Bursary Chilco Bursary Chuck Hee Wong Memorial Award CIBC Entrance Award CIBC Entrance Scholarship Cindy Hammond Elementary Education Award City of Iwatsuki (Japan) Bursary City of Parksville Bursary Cloverdale Paint Award Coast Realty Award Coastal Community Credit Union Award Coastal Community Credit Union Bursary Coastal Community Credit Union Scholarship Coastal Cruising Supervisors Task Force Scholarship Coastal Silviculture Committee Award Coastland Wood Industries Award Community Award Community Award – Curling Club Design Community Living Award Cowichan Campus Endowment Bursary Cowichan Dogwoods Chapter of IODE Award Cowichan Dogwoods Chapter of IODE Bursary Cowichan Foundation Award Cowichan High School 1952 Grad Class Bursary Credit Union Foundation of BC Award Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island at VIU Entrance Scholarship Cultured Crustacean Award Cummins Western Canada Dependability Award CUPE Local 1858 Bursary CUPE Local 1858 Scholarship CYC (Child and Youth Care) Award Cyril S. White and Family Scholarship Dale Francis Memorial Award Dana Spicer Bertrand Memorial Scholarship Danny Harris Memorial Scholarship David and Margaret Bradbury Award David and Maureen Thomas Culinary Arts Award David E. Jones Award David Lambert Memorial Purchase Prize David Paul Rice Memorial Award David Yates Award Dawne and Donald Grant Nursing Award Dean Lane Continuing Student Award Dean’s Academic Scholarship Debbie Shore Award December 6, 1989 Memorial Scholarship Delinea Design Consultants Award Dennis Alphonse Memorial Award This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 21 Dennis Silvestrone Award DFI Personnel Award for Excellence in Dentistry Diane Caillet Memorial Award Dianne Dale Award Don and Beth Hammond Memorial Scholarship Don Duncan Memorial Award Don Hubbard ABE Award – Cowichan Don Hubbard ABE Award – Nanaimo Don Hubbard ABE Award – Parksville/ Qualicum Don Hubbard ABE Award – Powell River Don Morton Memorial Award Donald and Karla Irvine Bursary Donald F. Alderdice Memorial Scholarship Donna Blackhall-Pearce Award for Professionalism Doreen Parken Memorial Award Doris Fineday Memorial Bursary Douglas A. Johnston Accounting Award Dr. Alan Hall Memorial Bursary Dr. Andrew Miller Bursary Dr. Carl Opgaard Scholarship Dr. Dane Wray Memorial Bursary Dr. David Thomas Undergraduate Project Award Dr. E. Margaret Fulton Bursary Dr. Grace Elliott Nielsen Bursary Dr. Jixin Xu Economics Award Dr. Larry Giovando Bursary Dr. Michael Rockwell Dental Health Award Dr. Prem Shanker Award Dr. Prem Shanker Bursary DRC Culinary Arts Award Drs. Ralph and Suzie Nilson Scholarship Fund DTZ Barnicke Business Award Duncan MacRae Award EJ Hughes Award in Painting & Drawing EJ Hughes Visual Arts Scholarship Early Childhood Educators of BC Scholarship EBA, A Tetra Tech Company, Award ECO Dynamic Solutions Achievement Award Edith Emerson Memorial Scholarship in Music Edith Lenhart and Norah Moffat Award Edna Lavina Bursary Edna Lucy Woodcock Nursing Bursary and Scholarship Edward Goodall Scholarship in Painting Effie Galena Kilpatrick Scholarship Elizabeth Newham Award Ellins Architect Award Emily Hammer International Study Award Erica M. Cooper Award Erica Murphy (née d’Alessandro) Athletic Bursary Erma Klassoff Memorial Bursary Essex and Kent – Stephen Salem Award 22 Essex and Kent Mortgage Corp Bursary Eunice Lam Award Fairwinds Golf Bursary Fan Seafoods Geoduck Endowment Scholarship Filberg Park Garden Show Award Finning/Caterpillar Award First Nations Scholarship Fund Frank and Grace Turley Memorial Bursary Frank Bernard Award in Fisheries Frank Ney Memorial Bursary Frank Ney Memorial Entrance Award Frank Roy Smith Memorial Bursary Frank Sarton Memorial Award Fred Clozza Bursary Fred Clozza Memorial Award Fred Jacklin International Study Abroad Award Fred John Brown Liberal Studies Award George and Bev deLure Attitude Award George and Daisy Fraser Award in Music George and Elizabeth Annand Bursary George Nielsen Award George Robbins Award Gerry Goodwin Memorial Scholarship Gerry Robbins Memorial Award Giani Chanan Singh Parmar Award Global Studies Faculty Award Godfrey & Marjorie Rice Award Governor General’s Academic Medal – Bronze Governor General’s Academic Medal – Silver Governor General’s Academic Medal – Gold Grace McDermid – Osolin Memorial Award Graphic Design Book Award Graphic Office Interiors / Steelcase Award Green Mountain Services Bursary Gregory Allan Tucker Memorial Music Award Gwladys Brewster Memorial Bursary H. Ray and Grace L. Ballard Accounting Scholarship H.C. Wilson Memorial Bursary Ham – Richter Bursary Hammond Bay Oceanside B&B Tourism Award Hayes Stewart Little Award Hazelwood Construction Services Award Health Care Assistant Program – Instructor’s Award Heath Law Lawyers Scholarship Heatherbrae Bursary Helen ”Nellie” Keigan Memorial Award Helen Chapman Memorial Award Helga Bonkowski Education Award Henry R. Nash Award Henry Wong Rotary Award Herold Engineering Award Herold Engineering Entrance Award HIB Enterprises Bursary Hoo Hoo Club Award Horosko Bursary Horosko Scholarship House of Knives Award HSBC Bank Canada Award Hub City Paving – Lafarge Canada Award Hub City Paving – Lafarge Canada Business Administration Scholarship Ina Roelants Memorial Award Inez Bowen Colbert Memorial Award InSight Development Carpentry Award InSight Developments Interior Design Award Interior Design Book Award International Student Development Endowment Fund Irene Shoop Memorial Award Island Professional Event Network Recognition Award Island Scallops – K’omoks First Nation Education Fund Island Scallops – Qualicum First Nation Education Fund Island Timberlands Bursary – Aboriginal Island Timberlands Bursary – Business Island Timberlands Bursary – Forest Resources J.A. Smith and Associates Scholarship JG Scholarship Jack and Kathleen Brodie Award Jack McReady Award Jane Kelly International Study Abroad Award Jane Kelly Jazz Scholarship Jane McKerricher Classical Music Award Jane Templeman Community Action Award Jason Mayes Memorial Award Jason Peskanovich Memorial Award Jean Campbell Memorial ABE Achievement Awards – Certificate Jean Campbell Memorial ABE Achievement Awards – Degree Jean Whittaker Memorial Award Jennie Hrushowy Award Jim and Vi Kenefick Memorial Award Jim Cox Memorial Award Jim Huard Jr. Memorial Award John and Gillian Moss Award John D. Dennison Physical Education Scholarship John MacKay Memorial Bursary John Rostron Award Jonathan Knight Award of Excellence Joy Cameron Horticulture Award Judith Arnold Award June Gillespie Memorial Award June Jefferies Liberal Studies Scholarship Karr History Scholarship Kathryn Barnwell Award Kathryn Caswell Memorial Bursary Kathryn Caswell Memorial Scholarship Kathy Rovere Bursary This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Keith Hodgson Memorial Bursary Ken Haley Memorial Fire Protection Award Ken Kitchen Memorial Bursary Kerm Culham Business Award Kevin Roberts Poetry Award Kinette Club of Nanaimo Bursary Kiwanis Sunrisers Special Needs Award Kla How Ya Social Club – A Rod Glen Memorial Award Koki Sato International Scholarship Kw Umut Le Lum Child and Family Services Scholarship L.C. Parkin Memorial Award Lady Rose Geography Prize Ladysmith Saltair Garden Club Award Ladysmith Women’s Business Network Award Lake Cowichan Combined Fire Organization Award Leanne Johnson Memorial Award Lentia Enterprises Scholarship Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal Lionel Hennessy Award Lionel Hennessy Memorial Award Lisa O’Donnell Memorial Award Little League BC Celebrity Golf Classic Bursary Lindsey Doolittle Memorial Award Lorne Ball Memorial Award Lt. Col. Norman Bunnin, MBE Award Lt. Sardar Jagat Singh Manhas and Family Award M.C. Sutherland Memorial Award MNP Nanaimo Founders Award – Bob McDougall and Barney Bestwick Macville Foundation Continuing Student Award Macville Foundation Entrance Award Maggie Kennedy International Study Abroad Award Margaret J. Brown Memorial Award Margaret Mitchell Scholarship Margaret Ormsby Essay Prize Marine Harvest Canada Scholarship Mariner’s Scholarships Marjorie Lewis Bunnin Award Mark Herringer International Study Abroad Award Mary Garland Coleman Prize in Lyric Poetry Mathematics Upper Level Scholarship Endowment Fund Mazzei Electric Award MBSA Legacy Award Endowment Fund Michael Walker and Janice Tissington Badminton Award Mid Island Castaways Fly Fishing Club Award Mid Island Co-op Award Mid Island Co-op Adult Basic Education Award Mid Island Co-op Early Childhood Education and Care Award Mid Island Co-op Forest Resources Award Mid Island Co-op Natural Resource Protection Award Mid Island Co-op Tourism and Recreation Award Mid Island Co-op Trades and Applied Technology Award Mike Coleman Citizenship Award Mike Merriman Memorial Award Mike Monych Memorial Award Milner Gardens and Woodland Landscape Award Minda Williams Memorial Bursary Minerva Foundation Award for BC Women MISTIC Science and Technology Scholarship Mona Bell Memorial Award Monk Furniture Award – Office Design Morris Donaldson Memorial Scholarship Morvah Award for International Development Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society Award Mount Klitsa Garden Club Horticultural Award Municipal Information Systems Association of BC (MISA) Technology Award Muriel Rhodes Memorial Award Myrtle Bergren Creative Writing Award Nanaimo and District Dental Society Award Nanaimo and Duncan District Labour Memorial Society Bursary Nanaimo Chapter International Association of Administrative Professionals Award Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary Scholarship Nanaimo Fish and Game Protective Association: Ernie Johnson Memorial Award Nanaimo Gladiolus & Dahlia Society Award Nanaimo Historical Society’s Ethel Barraclough Memorial History Award Nanaimo Home Support Association Award Nanaimo Horticultural Society Scholarship Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarships Nanaimo Rhododendron Society Award Nanaimo Safer City Award Nanaimo Women’s Business Network Award Nanaimo Women’s Business Network Business Award Nanaimo Youth Services Association – President and Board Bursary Neil Rutherford Memorial Award Newcastle Engineering Scholarship Nicholas Plecas Achievement Scholarships Nike Award Nora Fulton Gibson Memorial Bursary Nora Fulton Gibson Memorial Entrance Awards Nora Mitchell Bursary Nursing Bursary Oceanside Rotary Award Oceanview Golf Resorts and Spa Bursary Old Dutch Foods Culinary Arts Bursary Otilya and Thomas Ploos van Amstel Bursaries Pacific Rim Academy of Chefs Endowment Award Parksville ABE Award Parksville/Qualicum Campus Foundation Committee Award Parksville/Qualicum Mac User Group Scholarship Pat and Les Dickason Teacher Education Bursary Pat Bevan Scholarship in Creative Writing – Fiction Pat Bevan Scholarship in Creative Writing – Poetry Pat Bevan Scholarship in English Literature Pat Madill Memorial Scholarship Pat Wapple Award Pathfinder Award Patricia Hadaway Award Patricia Robinson Memorial Award Patrick Ross Award Patterson Dental Scholarship for Excellence in Chairside Assisting Pear Bureau Northwest Award Pepsi Bottling Group Culinary Arts Award Pepsi Graduation Awards Petricca Foundation for Periodontics and Implantology Award Philip W. Mar Memorial Award Phyllis Hargrave Memorial Bursary Physical Education Award Pieter de Reuver Music Bursaries Pieter de Reuver Music Scholarships Pisces Entrance Scholarship Powell River Campus ABE Award Powell River Campus Culinary Arts Academic Achievement Award Powell River Campus Student Services Award Powell River Women’s Network Bursary PRAqua Aquaculture Scholarship Project Hero Scholarship Program Prue Boyd Nursing Award R.R. Smith Bursary in Education Ralph Pomphrey Memorial Award Ralph Vernon Memorial Scholarship Ramsay Lampman Rhodes Award Ray Hindle Award Real Estate Foundation of BC Award Real Estate Foundation of BC Scholarship Recreation and Sport Management Award Recreation and Tourism Award Recreation & Tourism Undergraduate Award Red Letter Counsel Scholarship Remembrance Bursary Richard W. Johnston ABE Awards – Cowichan, Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum and Powell River This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 23 Rick Davidson Memorial Bursary Robert MacDonald Memorial Award Robert Ross Memorial Scholarship Robyn Muir Memorial Award Ross and Judy Fraser Award in Music Rotary Club of Lantzville Award Rotary Club of Nanaimo – Helmut Graf International Award Rotary Club of Nanaimo North Award Rotary Club of Nanaimo North – Frank Gregory Award Rotary Club of Nanaimo North – Humanitarian Award Rotary Club of Nanaimo North – Rich Johnston Award Rotary Club of Parksville/District 69 Benevolent Association Entrance Award Royal Bank Award – Parksville/Qualicum Royal Bank Award – Cowichan, Nanaimo and Powell River Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 Bursary Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice Hobbs Education Award Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice Hobbs Health and Human Services Award Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Alice Hobbs Trades Award Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 RMOT Award Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Scholarship Ruth Kroek International Study Abroad Award Ryan McDonald Memorial Bursary Salisbury/Knight RMOT Award Shakespeare Cup Award Sharon Althouse Notary Award Sharon Lynn Dow Dunnigan Memorial Bursary Shaun Copp Memorial Award Sidney R. and Gladys L. Sharman Excellence in Nursing Awards Sivertz Bursary Snuneymuxw First Nation Scholarship Spaceworks Design Award Squire Forestry Award Steady Eddy Award Steel Container Systems Award Stephanie Buckingham Conference Presentation Fund Subhadra Ghose Award SYSCO Food Services Scholarship Taste of BC Trout Culture Award TD Bank Financial Group Award Ted and Patti Miller Award Ted Strongitharm Award Ted Stroyan Memorial Scholarship Terry and Judy Napper Award The College of Dental Hygienists of BC Award The Griffel Family International Study Abroad Award 24 The Meadowlarks Award The New Canadian Scholarship TimberWest Award Tom and Josie Michael Memorial Award Tom Harris Scholarship Tommy Douglas Entrance Award Tribal Journeys Bursary Truck Loggers’ Association of BC Scholarships Trudy Krall Memorial Nursing Award Tyce Carle-Thiesson Scholarship Underwater Harvesters Association Research Society Award Vancouver Foundation Bursaries Vancouver Island Master Gardener Award Vancouver Island North Bursary Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – Business Scholarship Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – Nanaimo Scholarship Vernis Whisker Award in Classical Music Veronica Milner Memorial Award VI Raiders Football Club Award Victor Cowley Memorial Award VILGMA Robert Skene Memorial Award Virginia Southwell Music Award VIU Academic Excellence Award (Tracy Gillis) VIU Academic Excellence Award (Brian Dick) VIU Academic Excellence Award (Caran Carr) VIU Academic Excellence Award (Lemuel Mayona) VIU Academic Excellence Award (Annette and Roger Prior) VIU Academic Excellence Award (Susie and Terry Caswell) VIU Ambassadors Bursary VIU Bachelor of Arts Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Education Degree Entrance Scholarship (Yr 3) VIU Bachelor of Education Degree Entrance Scholarship (Yr 5) VIU Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Science Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Board Members Award VIU Bookstore Business Award VIU Business Recognition Award VIU Business Students Association Legacy Award VIU Centennial Bursary VIU Chancellors Entrance Scholarships for Aboriginal Students VIU / Chatwin Engineering - First Nations Education Fund VIU Co-Op Education Bursary VIU Employees Bursary VIU Endowment – Vancouver Foundation VIU Entrance Award for Students with Disabilities VIU Entrance Scholarships for Regional High School Students VIU Facilities Services and Campus Development Award VIU Faculty Association Degree Entrance Scholarship VIU Faculty Association Scholarship VIU Forest Award VIU Forest Biosolids Project Bursaries VIU Forest Biosolids Project Awards VIU Foundation Bursary VIU President’s Entrance Award for Scholar Athletes VIU President’s Entrance Scholarships for Vancouver Island High School Students VIU President’s Scholarships for Continuing Students VIU Recreation and Tourism Association Award VIU Scholarship for Academic Excellence VIU Scholarship for Students with Disabilities VIU Students’ Union Awards Walter O’Keeffe Literacy Award Walter Tickson Memorial Bursary Warner Hewer Newton Memorial Award Warsh Law Corp. Undergraduate Research Award Westhill Estates Bursary White Spot Bursaries William B. Somerville Memorial Award William Barraclough History Scholarship William E. Ricker Memorial Scholarship William Matthews Endowment Scholarship Windsor Plywood Business Management Award Windsor Plywood Human Services Award Windsor Plywood Practical Nursing Award Windward Culinary Arts Award Woodgrove Centre – Ivanhoe Cambridge Award Zonta Club of Nanaimo Bursary Zonta Club of Nanaimo Scholarship Zulak Financial Group Award This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Vancouve r Is lan d U n iv e r s i t y B oa r d G ov e r n o r s of Vancouve r Is lan d U n iv e r s i t y F o u n dat i o n B oa r d Vancouve r Is lan d U n iv e r s i t y S e n at e Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor Mike Brown, Chair Wahid Ali, Chair Dr. John Black Barbara Carle-Thiesson, Vice-Chair Bruce Williams, Vice-Chair Peter Briscoe Patrick Barbosa Joyce Smith, Treasurer Kyla Bruce Mike Walker, Secretary Doug Corrin Dave Boyd Dr. Greg Crawford David Coupland Bob Darling Catherine Dyck Dr. Eric Demers Dave Francis Milena Essig Ross Fraser Bernie Heise Dawne Grant Bob Foley Rob Grey Fred Jacklin George Hrabowych Dr. Harry Janzen Don Hubbard Piera Jung Karla Irvine Dr. Steve Lane Norm Jackson Dr. John Lepage Jeet Manhas Dr. Anne Leavitt Sean McCue Dr. Hope Leith Jason Nelson Dan Light Jim Olsen Stephen Littley John Phillips Virginia MacCarthy Carol Smith Fred MacDonald Kristine Chyplyk William (Bill) Cripps Jerry Doman Steven Earle Dawne Grant Katie Marocchi Dan McDonald John Phillips Ann Scott William (Bill) Yoachim Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Barbosa Jean Maltesen Chris Munro Suzy Nachtsheim John Phillips Dr. Graham Pike Anthem Postnikoff John Rogerson Stu Seifert Dr. Pam Shaw Tony Sorchy Dr. Carol Stuart Vancouve r I s l a n d U n iv e r s i t y A d m i n i s t r at i o n President and Vice-Chancellor: Dr. Ralph Nilson Vice-President, Administration: Patricia Eagar Vice-President, Academic and Provost: Dr. David Witty Executive Director, Communications and Public Relations: Toni O’Keeffe Executive Director, Student Services: Darrel Mansbridge Executive Director, Infrastructure/Ancillary Services/Facilities Services/ Campus Development: Ric Kelm University Secretary/Senior Policy Advisor: Diny van Beers Acting Dean, Adult and Continuing Education: Darrel Mansbridge Dean, Arts and Humanities: Dr. Steve Lane Dean, Education: Dr. Harry Janzen Dean, Health and Human Services: Dr. Carol Stuart Dean, International Programs: Dr. Graham Pike Dean, Management: Dr. David Twynam Dean, Science and Technology: Dr. Greg Crawford Dean, Social Sciences: Dr. Anne Leavitt Dean, Trades and Applied Technology: Fred MacDonald Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services: Fred Jacklin Campus Principal, Cowichan: Maria Lauridsen Campus Principal, Powell River: Arlette Raaen Barbara Thomas Jean Tonski Dr. David Twynam Shawna Wagner Dr. David Witty This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 25 V ancouve r I s lan d U n ive r s ity : meeting the needs of the communities it serves Through our four campuses, over 2,000 employees and thousands of graduates, Vancouver Island University is a major economic engine operating in the communities of Vancouver Island and BC’s Sunshine Coast. The graduates of VIU’s more than 200 degree, diploma and certificate programs are shaping our world in extraordinary ways. Our graduates are also providing the region with a talent pool of highly trained individuals who are ready to take on the demands of a new economy. In addition to providing an annual injection of over 120 million dollars into the local economy through operational spending, VIU is adding value to communities in the areas of cultural enrichment, economic development, environmental sustainability, research opportunities and social development. C u ltu ral E n r i ch m e nt : VIU is adding a rich and diverse layer of cultural access to the citizens of our communities through the many cultural events hosted on each of VIU’s four campuses. From poetry readings to film festivals, Aboriginal feasts, concerts and other cultural initiatives, VIU is supporting the development of arts and culture on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. In addition to hosting students from more than 60 countries, VIU is proud to have one of the highest Aboriginal postsecondary participation rates in BC. We value our relationships with our Aboriginal communities and will continue to engage in initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal advancement. which is working towards revitalizing the shellfish farming industry in coastal and First Nations communities. E nvi r on m e ntal S u stai nab i lity : VIU is committed to exploring new ways of teaching and operating that ensures the protection of our environment and our communities. VIU has hired a Manager of Environment and Sustainability to coordinate its environmental sustainability plan and ensure VIU meets its greenhouse gas reduction targets. R e s ear ch O pp ortu n iti e s : VIU averages four postgraduate scholarships for fourth year students per year. Worth approximately $19,000 each, these scholarships serve as a financial boost to help students pursuing Master’s degrees. As well, VIU’s increased focus on undergraduate research is being recognized by national funding agencies such as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). S ocial D eve lopm e nt : Through our programs and projects, VIU is helping to enhance the quality of life for people living on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast and engages in activity that brings educational opportunities to all members of the community. At VIU we believe education is a community asset. VIU is committed to strengthening our economy and positioning our region for prosperity. E con om i c D eve lopm e nt : As well as providing local economies with a skilled pool of workers, VIU invests thousands of dollars into the local marketplace through operational spending and the employment of over 2,000 employees. VIU is also involved in, or leading initiatives aimed at stimulating economic development, such as the Deep Bay Field Station, 26 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. Congratulations Grads! Visit the Bookstore table at convocation for degree frames and VIU crested mementos. BOOKSTORE Nanaimo Campus 900 Fifth Street Bldg 305, off 5th Street (entrance 5C) Tel: 250.740.6200 Mon-Fri 9 am - 4:30 pm viubookstore.ca Open doors to opportunity Help make today’s students tomorrow’s leaders. Your donations to Vancouver Island University will put leading edge teaching equipment in classrooms, labs and trade shops; provide awards and bursaries to students; and add to the endowment funds which support learning and program development. Your gift of $20 or more will be acknowledged with an official tax receipt. To find out how you can help students follow their dreams, contact the VIU Foundation at 250.740.6212. viu.ca/foundation FOUNDATION This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete. 27 We invite our graduates and guests to a reception following the Convocation ceremony. The reception will be held at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Newcastle Lobby. Graduates, stay connected The Vancouver Island University Alumni Relations Office represents all those who have graduated from the Vocational Training School in Nanaimo, 1936 – 1971; Malaspina College (all campuses), 1969 – 1989; Malaspina University-College (all campuses), 1989 – summer 2008; and now VIU, and helps create opportunities for past graduates to reconnect with their old friends and faculty. • Stay in touch with the Vancouver Island University Alumni Office. • 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. • Get on-campus discounts with your alumni privilege card. • Establish a legacy at Vancouver Island University by volunteering your time to help with programs and events. Visit our website at viu.ca/alumni and update your profile, or call 250.740.6215. viu.ca/alumni ALUMNI RELATIONS 28 This program was prepared a week before Convocation and therefore may not be complete.