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November 9, 2018

Fall Convocation: Marine Biology Student Wins Governor General’s Award

Although he was awarded both the Governor General’s Medal and the University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work at the Doctoral Level, Robert Lennox doesn’t feel he deserves all the credit. “I certainly attribute most of... More

November 9, 2018

Fall Convocation: Hala Assal’s Journey to a PhD in Computer Science

Graduation may have been the destination, but when asked to reflect on her doctoral studies at Carleton, Hala Assal says she’s most proud of the journey. “Acquiring a PhD is not a trivial task, especially... More

November 9, 2018

Fall Convocation: Psychology Student Awarded President’s Medal

Between starting medical school and completing her second undergraduate degree, Psychology graduate Cassandra Coville is having an eventful autumn. In recognition of her stellar academic endeavours, she has been awarded Carleton University’s President’s Medal. The... More

November 8, 2018

Fall Convocation: Social Work Graduate Establishes Community Veterinary Outreach

While serving Christmas dinner to Toronto’s homeless at a downtown church, veterinarian Michelle Lem had a canine encounter that would eventually lead her to found Community Veterinary Outreach, an Ottawa-based NGO that provides veterinary services... More

November 8, 2018

Fall Convocation: First Students Graduate from Northern Studies Program

Michelle Olejarz, Michael Scarizzi and Sigogini Sivarajah are among the first group of students who have successfully completed the Northern Studies graduate program at Carleton University. The interdisciplinary graduate program started in September 2017, emphasizing... More

November 8, 2018

Fall Convocation: Carleton’s First Indigenous Doctoral Graduate in Geography

For Miguel Sioui, the first Indigenous PhD graduate of Carleton University’s geography program, academic firsts are part of his heritage. Miguel’s father Georges is the first First Nations history PhD graduate in Canada, and his... More

November 7, 2018

Refugee Siblings Triumph with Biochemistry Degrees

It’s rare for an older sister to walk across the stage to accept her undergraduate degree alongside her brother. And study the same subject and get the same degree. Then get the same full-time job... More

November 6, 2018

Fall Convocation: He Shoots, He Scores a Degree

Even as he travelled the world as a professional hockey player for 13 years, François-Pierre Guénette planned for what would come next. “I’m pretty happy with what I did to prepare and the way things... More

November 5, 2018

Fall Convocation: Biology Graduate Helps Others through Mentorship

One day in September 2014, third-year undergrad Jared Browning walked into the Science Students Success Centre (SSSC), ready to start volunteering in the peer mentoring program. Four years on, he’s a mainstay of the centre,... More

November 2, 2018

Fall Convocation: Retiree Philosophy Student Awarded Chancellor’s Medal

Anne McKay is modest about her achievements, but there is no hiding the Philosophy student’s most recent win. McKay, who is graduating on Nov. 10, has been awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Medal presented to a... More

June 15, 2018

Spring Convocation 2018: Chancellor’s Medal Winner Hopes to Shift Narrative Around Mental Illness

Traleena Rouleau is this year’s winner of the Chancellor’s Medal, awarded annually to a graduating student of outstanding academic achievement. “It’s definitely bittersweet graduating but it’s really meaningful that the university has something to remember... More

June 15, 2018

Spring Convocation 2018: President’s Medal Winner Turned to Carleton to Push Career Forward

The journey to Carleton University for psychology graduate Cory Giordani, winner of this year’s President’s Medal, was slightly unconventional. Giordani had completed two diplomas, one in business and the other in geomatics. He also spent... More