We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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UOIT’s 10th Convocation to confer first Science PhDs

June 4, 2013

OSHAWA, ONTARIO – The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) 2013 Convocation Ceremonies promises to be a historic occasion, with the first Faculty of Science PhD graduates crossing the stage at the General Motors Centre. Over two days the university will confer just over 1,650 undergraduate and graduate degrees, making this UOIT’s largest-ever graduating class.

UOIT faculty and staff will be joined by graduates' families and friends, and community members for the ceremonies.

Honorary doctorate degrees will be presented to the following individuals:

Dr. Clement Bowman for his visionary leadership within the energy sector and his commitment to a national strategy for a low carbon footprint in Canada.
Mr. Garry Cubitt for his outstanding leadership, benevolence and unflagging commitment to ensuring the success of UOIT and the Region of Durham.
Ms. Elizabeth Dowdeswell for her inspirational leadership, dedication to environmental advocacy, and the impact her efforts have had on public policy.
Mr. Peter MacKinnon for his unwavering commitment to academia and the Canadian legal system.
Mr. André Picard for his advocacy and tireless efforts to improve the Canadian health-care system.
Mr. Robert Strickert for his remarkable success in the nuclear industry, and commitment to the creation of UOIT.
Mr. Lorne Trottier for forging new paths toward and financially supporting the development of safe, clean and reliable energy in Canada.

“Congratulations to the class of 2013 for their hard work and dedication, and to the honorary degree recipients for their outstanding contributions, and commitment to their professions and communities,” said The Honourable Perrin Beatty, UOIT Chancellor. “Our graduates are highly engaged citizen leaders who are prepared not only to excel in the modern workplace, but also ready to lead others.”

Ceremony 1: Thursday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Doctor of Science (honoris causa) to Dr. Clement Bowman
Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) to Mr. Robert Strickert

Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science

Master of Applied Science
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Applied Science
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

Ceremony 2: Thursday, June 6, 2 p.m.

Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) to Mr. Peter MacKinnon
Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) to Mr. André Picard

Faculty of Education

Master of Education
Bachelor of Education

Faculty of Health Sciences

Master of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (Honours)
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)

Ceremony 3: Friday, June 7, 9:30 a.m.

Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) to Mr. Garry Cubitt
Doctor of Science (honoris causa) to Ms. Elizabeth Dowdeswell

Faculty of Science

Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Co-operative Education
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Master of Arts
Bachelor of Arts

Ceremony 4: Friday, June 7, 2 p.m.

Doctor of Science (honoris causa) to Mr. Lorne Trottier

Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Master of Business Administration
Master of Information Technology Security
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Where:
General Motors Centre
99 Athol Street East
Oshawa, Ontario

Media contact:

Melissa Levy
Communications and Marketing
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
905.721.8668 ext. 2513
289.928.0268 (cell)
melissa.levy@uoit.ca

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