Carleton University presented seven honorary degrees on June 15 and June 17, 2021 leading up to virtual celebrations for more than 6,000 graduating students next week.
Videos and full bios of the honorary degree recipients delivering their graduation addresses are available on the Graduation Celebration 2021 web page.
“We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of all our graduating students and I know they will appreciate the words of wisdom offered by our honorary doctorate recipients,’’ said President Benoit-Antoine Bacon.
Special celebratory videos for graduating students will be available on the website starting the morning of June 21, 2021. Carleton will highlight a different faculty each day during the week, through June 25. On the morning of each day, graduates in the designated faculty will receive an email with a link to a personalized online experience they can share with family and friends.
This year’s honorary degree recipients are:
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The Honourable Wanda Thomas Bernard Senator Bernard was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa in recognition of her outstanding contributions to racial and cultural equality, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of Canadian society. |
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Harriet Burdett-Moulton Burdett-Moulton was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa in recognition of her distinguished career in architecture, especially centred on Indigenous peoples and the Canadian Arctic. |
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Chantal Hébert Hébert was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa in recognition of her distinguished career in journalism and political commentary. |
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Stephen A. Jarislowsky Jarislowsky was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the philanthropic sector and outstanding leadership in good business education and ethical finance. |
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Monique F. Leroux Leroux was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa in recognition of her accomplished leadership in the world of business and her service as an inspiring role model and mentor to subsequent generations. |
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The Honourable Sheilah L. Martin Justice Martin was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa in recognition of her distinguished career in Canadian law, championing legal and judicial education, women’s rights, diversity, equality and Indigenous rights. |
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June B. Pimm Pimm was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa in recognition of her distinguished career in Developmental Psychology, devoted to child advocacy, with a particular focus on helping children on the autism spectrum, as well as their parents and educators. |
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