Lakehead University will recognize six exceptional people at this year’s main convocation ceremony.
It’s being held virtually starting at 10 this morning.
Lyn McLeod, Chief Perry Bellegarde, and Karl Subban will receive honorary degrees for their distinguished achievements within the communities and people they have dedicated their lives to improving.
“Lakehead University’s 57th Convocation is about celebrating and acknowledging the exceptional achievements and potential of our graduates,” said Dr. Moira McPherson, Lakehead University’s President and Vice-Chancellor. “The most recent years of our graduating class’s studies are likely the most challenging any Lakehead graduate has had to face and overcome leading up to this moment, and we couldn’t be prouder of each of them.”
Lakehead University will also honour former Lakehead Board of Governors Chair Cameron Clark by naming him Fellow of the University. Fellows are named for their unique contribution to the growth, development, welfare, and well-being of Lakehead University.
Clark served as Chair and Vice-Chair of Lakehead’s Board of Governors from 2010-2014.
“Cam’s personal and professional contributions to Lakehead University are only matched by his love of our institution and his passion for the communities we serve,” said Angie Maltese, Chair of Lakehead’s Board of Governors. “We are very pleased to recognize his years of dedication to Lakehead and our Board.”
Robert and Qennefer Browne (posthumously) will be presented with the 2022 Civitas Award for their significant contributions to the University community.
“In both Thunder Bay and Orillia, Bob and his late wife Qennefer were enthusiastic participants in the Lakehead University community,” said Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans, Principal of the Orillia campus. “As mature students and enthusiastic participants, they were pioneer members of the charter class of Lakehead Orillia, helping to build a community inside and outside the walls of our campus.”
Lakehead’s virtual main Convocation Ceremony will also include the formal installation of Lakehead’s 10th chancellor, Dr. Rita Shelton Deverell. Dr. Deverell was named Lakehead’s Chancellor in October 2021.
Congratulations, Class of 2022! Today we celebrate your profound accomplishment and the beginning of your next adventure.
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