Processional*
National anthem
The audience is invited to rise and join in
the singing of the national anthem
Land acknowledgment
Sheila West, Vice President, Academic
Honour Song
Wayne Monague, Traditional Hand
Drum Song Carrier, Loon Clan
Introduction of platform party
Sheila West, Vice President, Academic
Conferral of the Honorary Degree
Bev Goodman, Honorary Bachelor of Business
Administration (Automotive Management)
Opening remarks
Kevin Weaver, President and CEO
Investiture
Kevin Weaver, President and CEO
Sheila West, Vice President, Academic
Jack Sills (class of 2023)
Presentation of credentials
Cindy Mutchler, Registrar and Executive Director
Jason Dale, Executive Director, Automotive
Bryan Hunt, Dean, Business and Management, Automotive
Business, and Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
Proclamation
Carolyn McGoey Garvey, Chair, Board of Governors
Valedictory address
Neven Freyberg
Address to graduates
Tim Reuss, President and CEO,
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association
Farewell
Sheila West, Vice President, Academic
Recession and closing of convocation
Celebratory reception presented by PBS Systems
Guests are invited to join graduates, faculty and staff
for light refreshments on the first floor of the Peter B.
Moore Advanced Technology Centre (N building)
Other participants in the ceremony
Bagpiper: Nathan Plante, Aviation Management (class of 2024)
Orator: Mike Zacharko, retired faculty, Engineering
and Environmental Technologies
* The audience is requested to rise for the processional and remain standing until the conclusion of the national anthem.
Thursday, Oct. 8
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2 p.m.
Thank you for joining us this afternoon.
Ceremony proceedings will include:
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