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Bishop’s University to Honour Four Influential Leaders, 494 students at Convocation

May 21, 2012

SHERBROOKE, QC— In addition to the 494 degrees that will be conferred to the class of 2012 graduates, Bishop’s University announced today the recipients of the honorary degrees that it will award at this week’s Convocation ceremonies.  Four remarkable leaders, who have made their mark as innovators, advocates for change, or as entrepreneurs will be recognized by Bishop’s University for their outstanding professional accomplishments in Quebec and beyond.

Leading journalist for Radio-Canada, Céline Galipeau, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Shawn A-in-chut-Atleo, business leader, philanthropist and Bishop’s graduate John Donald, and innovator, engineer, and executive who has long supported entrepreneurship in the Townships, Richard Royer, will be awarded honorary Doctor of Civil Law (DCL) degrees.

"The diverse achievements of these four highly-admired individuals are exemplary,” said Bishop’s University Principal Michael Goldbloom, "Bishop’s is proud to recognize their leadership and innovative contributions to the social and economic advancement of Quebecers and all Canadians."

The four honorands will join the 494 graduates of Bishop’s University’s class of 2012 at its Convocation ceremonies on Saturday, May 26. A morning Convocation ceremony will take place at 10:30 am for all graduates earning a Bachelor of Arts (Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences), Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree, with all other degree candidates graduating in an afternoon ceremony at 3:00 pm. A detailed schedule of events can be found at www.ubishops.ca. The public is welcome to attend the ceremonies which take place in the John H. Price Sports Centre.

Also to be recognized at Convocation is former Bishop’s Chancellor Alex Paterson, who will be named Chancellor Emeritus. Dr. Jessica Riddell of the English Department will receive the William and Nancy Turner Teaching Award for her excellence in teaching and unwavering dedication to student success. This annual award was founded by Chancellor Emeritus William M. Turner.

Three long-serving Bishop’s professors, now retired, will be named professors emeritus: Dr. Loretta Czernis, professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Dr. Marc Kaltenbach, professor of the Williams School of Business and Computer Science, and Professor Lissa McRae, professor of Human Resources. Megan Honey from Ottawa, ON, a graduating BBA (Human Resources) student, has been selected as valedictorian and will address the graduating class at both ceremonies.

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