More than 900 students receive degrees, diplomas, and certificates at the University of Regina’s Fall 2022 Convocation
Today’s Convocation ceremonies saw 923 students receive 957 degrees, diplomas and certificates and join the U of R’s family of more than 85,000 alumni.
“The University community joins family and friends in recognizing and applauding the achievements of students receiving their credentials at this Fall’s Convocation,” said University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jeff Keshen. “These graduates have worked diligently to reach this momentous occasion and have proven their innovative and resilient spirit by doing so in the midst of a pandemic, which included an unprecedented disruption to in-person instruction during the past two years.”
“To the Fall 2022 graduating students I send my well-wishes and hopes for your continued success,” said University of Regina Chancellor Pam Klein. “I know the time you have spent at the University of Regina, the knowledge and experiences you have gained, and the lifelong friendships you have made, will be invaluable in all your future endeavours.”
The University is also recognizing Rachel Mielke with a Doctor of Laws honoris causa (LLD) in recognition of her exceptional service to the community. Mielke, a U of R alum and successful entrepreneur who founded the jewellery company, Hillberg & Berk, has recently overcome a cancer diagnosis. Mielke is also a well-known advocate and mentor for women and women’s issues.
Graduates being recognized for their outstanding academic achievement, volunteerism and community building, include:
Andriaherimanana Sarobidy Razafimahatratra, Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, is the recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Student Award, which is awarded at Fall Convocation to the most distinguished student at the Master’s or Doctoral level who has defended theses, or completed final exhibitions or performances, and is graduating at either the spring or fall Convocation ceremony.
Dr. Razafimahatratra graduated with a grade point average of 94.5 per cent. His Doctoral thesis, The Erdős-Ko-Rado Theorem for Transitive Permutation Groups, started with the problem of proving that a version of the famous Erdős-Ko-Rado (EKR) theorem holds for a type of permutation group.
He has consistently received very high grades and has been above the class average in all of his classes. He has authored or co-authored 12 research papers in three and a half years, seven of which have already been published in research journals.
Maria Umme Masoom Azam, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Great Distinction and minor in Creative Technologies, is the recipient of University of Regina President’s Medal, which is awarded at each Convocation to a student receiving a first undergraduate degree who best combines academic excellence, significant leadership, and commitment to extra-curricular activities.
Maria completed the requirements of her program with a cumulative grade point average of 93.6 per cent and has received numerous awards in recognition of her academic achievements. She is also active in several community and volunteer organizations in and around Regina.
Maria is also the recipient of the Faculty of Science Dean’s Medal, which is awarded each year to the student that the Faculty of Science nominates for the President’s Medal, and the University Prize in Science, which is awarded to the most distinguished student graduating with a first degree from the Faculty of Science.
Other graduates being recognized for their achievements include:
Alfred Adenuga - Faculty of Arts Dean's Medal
Amy McGugan - University Prize in Arts
Joy Brailean - University Prize in Business Administration
Hannah Tait - Faculty of Business Administration Dean's Medal
Jillian Durham - Bachelor of Education After Degree Convocation Prize
Dawson Dressler - Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Dean's Medal, and University Prize in Engineering
Cody Ellingson - Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies Dean's Medal, and University Prize in Kinesiology and Health Studies
Emily Pippin - Faculty of Nursing and School of Nursing Dean's Medal, and Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association Gold Medal For Excellence in Clinical Practice
Zachary Azure - Faculty of Social Work Dean's Medal, and University Prize in Social Work
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