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Convocation Program Spring 2025

CONVOCATION PAVILION, SOBEYS STADIUM, YORK UNIVERSITY
June 12 – 20, 2025

YORK MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of York University is the pursuit, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge. We promise excellence in research and teaching in pure, applied and professional fields. We test the boundaries and structures of knowledge. We cultivate the critical intellect.

York University is part of Toronto: we are dynamic, metropolitan and multi-cultural. York University is  part of Canada: we encourage bilingual study, we value diversity. York University is open to the world: we explore global concerns.

A community of faculty, students, staff, alumni and volunteers committed to academic freedom, social justice, accessible education, and collegial self-governance, York University makes innovation its tradition.

Tentanda Via: The way must be tried.


LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We recognize that many Indigenous Nations have longstanding relationships with the territories upon which York University campuses are located that precede the establishment of York University. York University acknowledges its presence on the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations. The area known as Tkaronto has been care taken by the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Huron-Wendat. It is now home to many First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities. We acknowledge the current treaty holders, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. This territory is subject of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement to peaceably share and care for the Great Lakes region.


O CANADA

O Canada! omaa wenjibaayang 
True patriot love in all of us command 
With glowing hearts we see thee rise 
Giiwedinong zaagitoodaa 
Ton histoire est une épopée

Des plus brillants exploits. 

Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,  

Protégera nos foyers et nos droits. 
Naaniibawidaa miigwechiwendandaa 


Kathleen Taylor is an experienced international business leader and corporate director in the public and private sectors. Based in Toronto, Canada, she is well recognized for her leadership and governance skills, and for her multifaceted business expertise across various industries and geographies. 

Most recently serving as the Chair of the Board of the Royal Bank of Canada, she was appointed as a director from 2001 and as Chair from 2014 to 2023, helping to oversee a period of significant growth and international expansion for the bank. Prior to this role, Ms. Taylor was the President and CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, where she was instrumental in building Four Seasons’ global portfolio and international brand over almost 24 years with the company.    

Today, Ms. Taylor is Chair of Altas Partners, a fast growing private equity investment firm, with approximately $10 billion of capital under management and invested with numerous companies across North America. She is also the Vice-Chair of The Adecco Group (Zurich), the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company, and serves as a director of Air Canada (Montreal), Canada’s largest air carrier, and Mattamy Asset Management (Toronto). In addition, she is the Chair of the Advisory Board of the Cabot Collection, a developer and operator of golf resorts and residential properties.   

A champion of women and children, Ms. Taylor is Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Hospital for Sick Children and the Immediate Past Chair and a member of the Board of Directors of the SickKids Foundation. She is also a Founding Visionary and Co-Chair of the Advocacy Committee of The Prosperity Project, a national not-for-profit devoted to the advancement of women in leadership and the economy. 

Ms. Taylor is a member of the C.D. Howe Institute’s National Council, Co-Chair of their Human Capital Policy Council and a member of the Task Force on the Digital Economy. She is also the Chancellor of York University and serves on the Dean’s Global Advisory Council of the Schulich School of Business.  

Among Ms. Taylor’s many accolades for business achievement are: Member of the Order of Canada; inductee into the Canadian Marketing Hall of Legends; member of WXN’s Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame; recipient of the Schulich School of Business Award for Outstanding Executive Leadership; recipient of the inaugural Medal for Career Achievement from the Hennick Centre for Business and Law; and recipient of the Governance Professionals of Canada Peter Dey Governance Achievement Award. 

Ms. Taylor holds an M.B.A. from the Schulich School of Business, a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Toronto. She has also received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Toronto, McGill University, York University and Trent University; an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Mount Saint Vincent University; and an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Huron University College.  

ORDERS OF CONVOCATION

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Glendon College

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as able as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Conferring of the Degree Honoris Causa 

The Orator will present to the Chancellor the candidate for the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa: 

FRANÇOIS BOILEAU

Convocation Address 

François Boileau will address convocation. 

Principal’s Remarks 

Marco Fiola Principal, Glendon College will address convocation.  

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Bachelor of Arts 
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours and Bachelor of Science 
  • International Bachelor of Arts with Honours 
  • International Bachelor of Science with Honours 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Arts 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Conference Interpreting  
  • Master/Magisteriate of Public and International Affairs 
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy 

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Mélissa Lisanti, BA '2008 will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change and Faculty of Science I

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Conferring of the Degree Honoris Causa 

The Orator will present to the Chancellor the candidate for the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa: 

KELLY LAROCCA 

Convocation Address 

Kelly LaRocca will address convocation. 

Dean’s Remarks 

Alice Hovorka, Dean, Environmental and Urban Change will address convocation.  

Celebrating Awards  

University Professorship Award – Paula Wilson 

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Bachelor of Arts  
  • Bachelor in Environmental Studies with Honours and Bachelor in Environmental Studies 
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours and Bachelor of Science  
  • Bachelor of Science (Technology) 
  • International Bachelor of Science with Honours 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Arts  
  • Master/Magisteriate of Biotechnology Management 
  • Master/Magisteriate in Environmental Studies 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Science  
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy  

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Jocelyn Cadieux, MES '2020 will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony. 

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Schulich School of Business I

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Dean’s Remarks 

Detlev Zwick, Dean, Schulich School of Business will address convocation.  

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours 
  • International Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours 

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

TBC will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony.

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Schulich School of Business II

Faculty of Education

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Dean’s Remarks 

Detlev Zwick, Dean, Schulich School of Business will address convocation.    

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Master of Accounting 
  • Master of Business Administration 
  • Master of Business Administration in Technology Leadership 
  • International Master of Business Administration 
  • Master of Business Analytics 
  • Master of Finance 
  • Master of Health Industry Administration 
  • Master of Management 
  • Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence 
  • Master of Marketing 
  • Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure 
  • Master of Supply Chain Management 
  • Post-MBA Diploma in Advanced Management 
  • Doctor of Philosophy  

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

TBC will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Sarah Willey-Thomas, University Secretary 

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony.

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Lassonde School of Engineering

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

Chancellor’s Remarks 

Chancellor Kathleen Taylor will address convocation. 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Dean’s Remarks 

Jane Goodyer, Dean, Lassonde School of Engineering will address convocation.  

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours and Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours and Bachelor of Science
  • International Bachelor of Arts with Honours
  • International Bachelor of Science with Honours
  • Master/Magisteriate of Applied Science
  • Master/Magisteriate of Science
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Aniket Prabhudesai, BEng '2019, MASc '2022 will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony. 

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Faculty of Education

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate   

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate  

Chancellor’s Remarks 

Chancellor Kathleen Taylor will address convocation. 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Dean’s Remarks 

Robert Savage, Dean, Faculty of Education will address convocation.   

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Education
  • Diploma in the Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
  • Master/Magisteriate of Education
  • Master/Magisteriate of Leadership and Community Engagement
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Jason Singh, BEd 2011 will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony. 

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Faculty of Health I

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

Chancellor’s Remarks 

Chancellor Kathleen Taylor will address convocation. 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Dean’s Remarks 

David Peters, Dean, Faculty of Health will address convocation.   

Celebrating Awards  

President's University Wide Teaching Award - Jodi Martin

Distinguished Research Professor Award – Shayna Rosenbaum

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Bachelor of Arts 
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours and Bachelor of Science  
  • Master/Magisteriate of Arts  
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy  

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Umar Azmi, BSc 2021 will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony. 

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Faculty of Health II

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate

Chancellor’s Remarks 

Chancellor Kathleen Taylor will address convocation. 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Dean’s Remarks 

David Peters, Dean, Faculty of Health will address convocation.   

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Honours 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Science in Nursing 
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy 

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Dionne Sinclair, MScN '2008 will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate  

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony. 

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Faculty of Health III & Faculty of Science II

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate

Chancellor’s Remarks 

Chancellor Kathleen Taylor will address convocation. 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Conferring of the Degree Honoris Causa 

The Orator will present to the Chancellor the candidate for the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa: 

MALCOLM KING 

Convocation Address 

Malcolm King will address convocation.

Dean’s Remarks 

Rui Wang, Dean, Faculty of Science will address convocation.   

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Bachelor of Arts 
  • Bachelor of Health Studies with Honours and Bachelor of Health Studies 
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours and Bachelor of Science  
  • Master/Magisteriate of Arts  
  • Kinesiology and Health Science 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Fitness Science 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Science  
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy 

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Arthika Patmanathan, BA '2019 will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate  

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony.

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies I

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate  

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

Chancellor’s Remarks 

Chancellor Kathleen Taylor will address convocation. 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Dean’s Remarks 

JJ McMurtry, Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies will address convocation.  

Celebrating Awards  

President University Wide Teaching Award – Keith O'Regan

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Bachelor of Arts  
  • Bachelor of Commerce  
  • International Bachelor of Arts with Honours  
  • Master/Magisteriate of Arts  
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy  

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Eunice K. Yeboah, BA '2017 will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony. 

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies II

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate  

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

Chancellor’s Remarks 

Chancellor Kathleen Taylor will address convocation. 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Dean’s Remarks 

JJ McMurtry, Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies will address convocation.  

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Commerce with Honours and Bachelor of Commerce  
  • Bachelor of Disaster and Emergency Management with Honours and Bachelor of Disaster and Emergency Management 
  • Bachelor of Human Resources Management with Honours and Bachelor of Human Resources Management Master/Magisteriate of Disaster and Emergency Management 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Financial Accountability 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Human Resources Management 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Science  
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy 

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Sarah Blomme, BHRM '2019, MHRM '2021 will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony. 

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies III

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate  

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

Chancellor’s Remarks 

Chancellor Kathleen Taylor will address convocation. 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. Celebrating Awards   

Celebrating Awards   

President University Wide Teaching Award – Sarah Vanderveer

Conferring of the Degree Honoris Causa 

The Orator will present to the Chancellor the candidate for the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa: 

WAYNE ISAACS 

Convocation Address 

Wayne Isaacs will address convocation. 

Celebrating Awards   

President University Wide Teaching Award – Fatameh Gharibi & Sarah Vanderveer

Dean’s Remarks 

JJ McMurtry, Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies will address convocation.  

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Bachelor of Arts  
  • Bachelor of Public Administration with Honours 
  • Bachelor of Social Work with Honours 
  • International Bachelor of Arts with Honours  
  • Master/Magisteriate of Arts  
  • Master/Magisteriate of Public Policy, Administration and Law 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Social Work 
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy 

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Victoria Canale, BSW '2020, MSW '2021, BEd '2024 will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate 

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony. 

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design and Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies IV

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate    

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate   

Chancellor’s Remarks 

Chancellor Kathleen Taylor will address convocation. 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Conferring of the Degree Honoris Causa   

The Orator will present to the Chancellor the candidate for the degree of Doctor of Letters honoris causa:   

NICK NURSE 

Convocation Address   

Nick Nurse will address convocation.   

Dean’s Remarks 

JJ McMurtry, Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies will address convocation.   

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Bachelor of Arts  
  • Bachelor of Design with Honours 
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours  
  • International Bachelor of Arts with Honours  
  • Master/Magisteriate of Arts  
  • Master/Magisteriate of Design 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Fine Arts 
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy   

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Shant Joshi, BFA 2017 will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate    

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony. 

ORDER OF CONVOCATION

Osgoode Hall Law School

Academic Procession 

The Academic Procession will enter juniores priores. The audience will rise as the Procession enters and will remain standing until the Chancellor is seated. 

Land Acknowledgement and Opening Greeting 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate   

National Anthem 

Call to Order 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate   

Chancellor’s Remarks 

Chancellor Kathleen Taylor will address convocation. 

President’s Remarks 

Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor will address convocation. 

Conferring of the Degree Honoris Causa  

The Orator will present to the Chancellor the candidate for the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa:  

ANGELA SWAN 

Convocation Address  

Angela Swan will address convocation.  

Dean’s Remarks 

Trevor Farrow, Dean, Osgoode Hall Law School will address convocation.   

Conferring of the Degrees in Course 

The Presentation of the Candidates 

Candidates will be presented to the Chancellor in the following order: 

  • Juris Doctor 
  • Master/Magisteriate of Laws 
  • Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law 
  • Doctor/Doctorate of Philosophy 

The Chancellor will confer all degrees with the words 

Admitto vos ad gradum. 

Presentation of Candidates 

Alumni Greeter’s Remarks 

Justice Mavin Wong will now address convocation 

Closing & Dismissal 

Lauren Sergio, Chair of Senate  

Withdrawal of the Procession 

The Platform and Faculty Procession will withdraw seniores priores. The audience will rise when the Chancellor rises and will remain standing until the Academic Procession has withdrawn. 

All participants and guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony. 

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