Fall 2015 Convocation

This fall’s convocation ceremonies recognize the achievements of more than 690 Royal Roads students.

Hats off to more than 690 new Royal Roads alumni!

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

The Fall 2015 Convocation Ceremonies recognized the achievements of more than 690 students who have earned degrees, certificates or diplomas in the Faculty of Management and the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences.

Hereditary Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and health care leader retired Major-General Lise Mathieu received honorary degrees and former Pacific Opera Victoria President David Flaherty received the Chancellor’s Community Recognition Award. Wasan Saladdin Jema received the Governor General’s Gold Medal for the most outstanding thesis or graduate project.

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Award Recipients

Lise Mathieu, CMM

Major-General (Retired) Lise Mathieu, CMM

Honorary Degree Recipient
Retired Major-General Lise Mathieu led the transformation of the Canadian Force Health Services.
Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo

Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo

Honorary Degree Recipient
A-in-chut has been a tireless advocate for First Nations in every region of the country.
David Flaherty

Dr. David Harris Flaherty

Chancellor's Community Recognition Award Recipient
David Flaherty is a committed supporter of the arts, a philanthropist and a dedicated volunteer.
Governor General's Gold Medal recipient Wasan Saladdin Jema

Wasan Saladdin Jema

Governor General’s Gold Medal Recipient
Ecologial devastation of her homeland was gold medal recipient's motivation for thesis.