Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 honoured in 40 ceremonies from June 13–24
Carleton University will host its largest convocation ever — the first in-person convocation since the onset of the pandemic — and seven honorary degrees will be awarded as part of the celebrations.
“Convocation is always a highlight, but this year will be particularly emotional and exciting,” said Carleton’s President and Vice-Chancellor Benoit-Antoine Bacon. “I am so pleased that all graduates from the outstanding classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 will have the opportunity to cross the stage and that we will all be together to celebrate their remarkable success.
“These graduates have demonstrated tremendous flexibility and grit, and what they have learned along the way, about life and about themselves, will help them overcome any further challenges they will face in the future.”
Convocation ceremonies for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 will be held June 13–17. Convocation ceremonies for the Class of 2022 will be held June 20–24, 2022. Full schedules available at https://convocation.carleton.ca/
Media are invited to attend. The ceremonies will be broadcast online via live streaming at https://convocation.carleton.ca/live/.
2022 List of Honorary Doctorate Recipients (view full bios)
Roger Greenberg, Executive Chairman, Board of The Minto Group and Minto Apartment REIT, Executive Chairman and Managing Partner, Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group will be awarded an honorary doctorate at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 20 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the philanthropic sector and for spearheading fundraising campaigns for numerous organizations in the health and education sectors.
John ApSimon, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, Carleton University will be awarded an honorary doctorate at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, June 20 in recognition of his outstanding contributions both to the field of organic chemistry and to the functioning and development of Carleton University.
Helen Branswell, Senior writer, STAT, a news outlet focused on health and medicine, formerly medical reporter with The Canadian Press (CP), will be awarded an honorary doctorate at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21 in recognition of an outstanding career in health science, infectious disease and global health journalism exemplified by her stellar coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, Canada’s 20th prime minister and member of the Liberal Party of Canada, will be awarded an honorary doctorate at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21 in recognition of his distinguished leadership in Canadian government.
Claudette McGowan, Global Executive Officer, Protect Fusion and Cyber Experience, TD Bank Group will be awarded an honorary doctorate at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 23 in recognition of a distinguished career as a global information technology leader.
Bill Namagoose, Executive Director, Cree Nation Government, Chair, First Nations Bank of Canada will be awarded an honorary doctorate at 11:45 a.m. on Friday, June 24 in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee over a period spanning nearly 40 years.
Janice McDonald, Chief Executive Officer and founder, The Beacon Agency, will be awarded an honorary degree at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, June 24 in recognition of an outstanding contribution as a tireless advocate and global champion for women, with a particular focus on women’s economic empowerment, leadership and entrepreneurship.
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in News Releases
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