Page 9 - Royal Roads University Thirty First Convocation

ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
June 14, 2012, 1:30 p.m.
Musical Prelude Introductory Remarks
Mr. Paul Corns, Associate Vice-President, Community Relations and Advancement
The Audience will please rise as the Procession enters and remain standing until after the Coast Salish Traditional Welcome.
The Academic Platform Party
Dr. J. Peter Meekison, OC, Chancellor and Chair of the Board of Governors
Dr. Allan Cahoon, President and Vice-Chancellor
Dr. Myer Horowitz, Honorary Degree Candidate
Ms. Linda Hughes, Chancellor’s Community Recognition
Award Recipient
Members of the Board of Governors
Dr. Steve Grundy, Vice-President Academic and Provost Mr. Dan Tulip, Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Ms. Cyndi McLeod, Vice-President Marketing,
Recruitment and Business Development
Dr. Mary Bernard, Associate Vice-President Research and
Faculty Affairs
Mr. Peter Dueck, Director of Admissions and Registrar Dr. Matthew Heinz, Dean, Faculty of Social and Applied
Sciences
Members of the University’s Faculty
The National Anthem (please refer to page 28)
Coast Salish Traditional Welcome
Mr. Greg Sam, Aboriginal Relations Coordinator
The Audience will be seated following the Coast Salish Traditional Welcome
RRU OPEN HOUSE
June 14, 2012 - 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Convocation Opening and Welcome
Dr. J. Peter Meekison, OC, Chancellor and Chair of the Board of Governors
President’s Address
Dr. Allan Cahoon, President and Vice-Chancellor
Greetings from the Government of British Columbia Presentation of Chancellor’s Community Recognition Award
Ms. Linda Hughes, CEO, United Way of Greater Victoria, Recipient
Dr. J. Peter Meekison, OC, Chancellor and Chair of the Board of Governors
Conferring of the Degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa)
Dr. Myer Horowitz, Recipient Dr. J. Peter Meekison, Presenter
Convocation Address
Dr. Myer Horowitz
Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
Dr. Matthew Heinz, Dean, Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences
Closing Remarks
Dr. Allan Cahoon, President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. J. Peter Meekison, OC, Chancellor and Chair
of the Board of Governors
Academic Recessional
The Audience and Graduands please rise for the Recessional.
Graduands and their guests are invited to attend the RRU Open House held on the grounds of Royal Roads University in Hatley Castle. We hope you will join us for a chance to reconnect and share your experience with friends and family. Enjoy light refreshments, complimentary tours of Hatley Castle and the opportunity to visit our affinity partners featuring class rings, custom frames, and a portrait studio.
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