President and Vice-Chancellor Elizabeth Cannon addresses graduands at a convocation ceremony.
Riley Brandt, Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ
March 10, 2017
Honorary Degree and Order of the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà recipients announced
Honourees will be conferred at the spring 2017 convocation ceremonies in June
A Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà convocation ceremony begins. Photos by Riley Brandt, Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ
On behalf of Chancellor Robert Thirsk and President and Vice-Chancellor Elizabeth Cannon, we are pleased to announce the Honorary Degree recipients and Order of the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà inductees for the spring 2017 convocation ceremonies:Ìý
Monday, June 5, 2 p.m.Ìý
- Honorary Degree Recipient:ÌýMurray Sinclair.ÌýChief Commissioner of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Sinclair is a member of the Senate of Canada and one of Canada’s first aboriginal judges.Ìý
- Order of the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Recipient:ÌýJo-Ann Munn Gafuik.ÌýAs senior specialist – policy and FOIP at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Legal Services, Munn Gafuik has devoted 30 years of service to upholding the highest policy standards at UCalgary.Ìý
Tuesday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.Ìý
- Honorary Degree Recipient:ÌýAndrew Brash.ÌýUCalgary alumnus, passionate mountain climber, explorer and high school teacher, Brash is credited with saving the life of Australian climber Lincoln Hall during an expedition on Mount Everest.Ìý
- Order of the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Recipient:ÌýLynn Taylor.ÌýTaylor is the inaugural vice-provost (teaching and learning), and a vocal champion of innovative and engaging teaching methods that spark passion in students.Ìý
Tuesday, June 6, 2 p.m.Ìý
- Honorary Degree Recipient:ÌýJay Ingram.ÌýA Canadian bestselling author, broadcaster and science advocate, Ingram is also co-founder of the Beakerhead arts, science and engineering movement.Ìý
- Order of the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Recipient:ÌýGordon Moore.ÌýMoore is a professor of chemical and petroleum engineering at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Schulich School of Engineering, and a renowned teacher and leader in thermal oil recovery processes.Ìý
Wednesday, June 7, 9:30 a.m.Ìý
- Honorary Degree Recipient:ÌýPeter Mansbridge.ÌýMansbridge is an award-winning Canadian news anchor, investigative journalist and cultural icon, and was recently inducted to the Canadian News Hall of Fame.Ìý
Wednesday, June 7, 2 p.m.Ìý
- Honorary Degree Recipient:ÌýMary Simon.ÌýSpecial representative to the minister of Indigenous and Northern affairs on Arctic issues, Simon is an Indigenous rights activist, former president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and co-creator of the Arctic Council.Ìý
Thursday, June 8, 9:30 a.m.Ìý
- Honorary Degree Recipient:ÌýGeorge Cooper.ÌýPresident Emeritus of the University of King’s College, Cooper is a former member of parliament, a renowned lawyer and managing trustee of the Killam Trusts.Ìý
Her Honour, the Honourable Lois Mitchell, second from left, being conferred with an honorary degree.
Riley Brandt, Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ
Thursday, June 8, 2 p.m.Ìý
- Honorary Degree Recipient:ÌýWilliam Pulleyblank.ÌýUCalgary alumnus and former faculty member, Pulleyblank is an award-winning academic, researcher and former vice-president of IBM.Ìý
- Order of the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Recipient:ÌýBonnie MacRae-Kilb.ÌýMacRae-Kilb is a noted alumna and UCalgary Senator, former member of the Canadian Women’s Volleyball team, Dinos Hall of Fame inductee, visual artist, philanthropist and a champion of the arts.Ìý
Friday, June 9, 9:30 a.m.Ìý
- Honorary Degree Recipient:ÌýDavid Robson.ÌýA trailblazer in geophysical information systems and 3D imaging of oil reservoirs, Robson is also an award-winning entrepreneur and philanthropist.Ìý