128th Convocation, June 15 2006

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Convocation at CarletonUniversity 2
Thursday, June 15, 9:30 a.m.
Honorary Degree Recipient, Philip Lapp 6
Order of Proceedings 7
Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)
Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering)
Master ofApplied Science (Aerospace Engineering)
Master ofApplied Science (Mechanical Engineering)
Master ofApplied Science (Electrical Engineering)
Master of Engineering (Aerospace)
Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
Master of Engineering (Electrical)
Master of Engineering (Telecommunications Technology Management)
Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Medallists in the Graduating Class 18
Thursday, June 15, 2:00 p.m.
Convocation Speaker, Monique Aubry Frize 20
Order of Proceedings 21
Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering)
Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Engineering)
Master ofApplied Science (Civil Engineering)
Master ofApplied Science (Environmental Engineering)
Master of Engineering (Civil)
Master of Engineering (Environmental)
Master ofArchitecture
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Bachelor of Engineering (Communications)
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)
Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Physics)
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)
Bachelor of Engineering (Software)
Bachelor ofArchitectural Studies
Medallists in the Graduating Class 31
Convocation at Carleton University
History TheMace
Carleton University is unique within the Ontario university Themace is a staffsymbolizing authority.Inthe
system for several reasons. Itwas founded in 1942 through a days ofknighthood,itwas aweapon,butafterthe
community movement, initiated by theYMCA,to provide non- 16th centuryitbecame solely a symbol ofauthority
sectarian education forthe thousands ofmen andwomen carriedby a distinguishedmemberofan assembly.
who came to Ottawa in support ofthewareffort. Because of Itis used onceremonial occasions to signifythe
these roots, Carletonhas,throughout its history, attempted to rightofanindividual orinstitutiontoperforma
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meet the needs ofthe communitybymaking its programs and certainfunction inthe case ofuniversities,to grant
resources widely available through innovative technologies degrees.
and life-long learning opportunities.
At Convocation,themaceis carried ahead ofthe Chancelloras
Today, Carleton stands among the best comprehensive he enters and leaves each ceremony. Duringthe ceremonythe
universities in Canada. Itis a dynamic, research-intensive mace is displayed on a special stand as an embodimentofthe
university, committed to ensuring an outstanding learning authorityoftheUniversity.
experience for its more than 23,000 students.The University
offers 65 programs ofstudy in areas as diverse as public Carleton's macewas presentedto theUniversityin 1976 as
affairs,journalism, art and culture, engineering, high a giftfromthe Chairofthe Board ofGovernors atthattime,
technology, and international studies. Mr.Hyman Soloway.Itis a silver-plated staffapproximately
three feetlong.Attheupperendthere is abowl markedwith
Carleton awarded its first degrees in 1946, three in public theUniversity's coatofarms and theUniversitymotto inboth
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administration and three injournalism. Sixtyyears later, Latin andEnglish "Opera NobisAeterna"and"Ours theTask
theUniversityhas reached anothermilestone as we celebrate Eternal."Fromthe upperportion ofthebowl rises a phoenix.
our 100,000th graduate. Traditional oak leaves surround the lowerend ofthe staff.
Today's Convocation ceremony (the calling together ofthe TheDiploma
academic assembly) has its roots in university traditions of The diploma the graduates receive at Convocationis the
medieval Europe. certificate ofqualification which publishes thefactthatthe
studenthas fulfilled allthe requirements andcompleted
Coat ofArms theprescribed course ofstudyforthe degree.As the senior
The coat ofarms was presentedto the academic legislativebody oftheUniversity,it is the Senate
University byHis ExcellencyThe Right which has determinedwhetherthe requirements havebeen
Honourable Ramon JohnHnatyshyn,Governor met.The signatures ofboththe Chancellorand the President of
General ofCanada,on November 15, 1992, as theUniversity appearon the diploma: the Chancellorbecause
partofCarleton's 50th anniversary celebrations. ofhis role in conferringthe degree, andthe Presidentwho, as
It is described inheraldic terms as follows: ChairofSenate,certifies thatSenatehas enactedthe required
"Sable a maple leafGules irradiated and motion to awardthe degree.The Seal oftheUniversity is
chargedwith an openbookArgent;Andfor a affixed to the diploma as a markofauthentication.
Crest: on a wreathArgentSable and Gules a
Phoenix Gules quilled and beaked Orissuing AcademicDress
fromflames proper;Andfora Motto: Ours theTask Eternal; The academic dress ofCarletonUniversityresults from a
AndforSupporters: on a grassymount on eitherside a raven compromisebetweenthatfound in the ancientfoundations
Sablebeaked and membered orarmed Gules." ofBritain and Canada and theAmericanIntercollegiate Code.
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All threehoods bachelor's,master's, and doctor's are of
The openbookonthemaple leafsignifies that Carleton the simple orOxford shape.Thebachelor's hood is madeof
Universityis inthenation's capital andthatlearning is open black stuff; themaster's and doctor's aremade ofblack silk
to all whowish to partake ofit.The phoenix, the legendary and all are linedwith silversilkwith two chevrons,one ofred
eternalbird, symbolizes the renewing oflearning from older and one ofblack. Frombachelor's to doctor's,thehoods are
foundations,inrecognitionofHenry MarshallTory's rolein progressivelylonger and openedto showmore andmore ofthe
thefounding oftheUniversitywhenhewas 78years old."Ours lining.
theTask Eternal"is taken from aWaltWhitman poem entitled
"Pioneers"andties inwith the eternal qualityofthe phoenix. Thevelvetborderofthe hoods denotes the degrees granted
accordingto the following colourcombinations: applied
And so,the CarletonUniversitycoatofarms symbolizes sound science is orangewith a blackcord sewn slightly infrom the
learning,good citizenship, andthe highesthopes ofhumanity. lowerborder; architecture is cerise; architectural studies
is cerise with a black cord sewn slightly in from the lower
border; arts is white; commerce is camel brown; computer
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science is royal blue; engineering is orange; humanities is the late Dag Hammarskjold.The tradition ofawarding
whitewith a red cord sewn slightlyinfrom the lowerborder; honorary degrees to Secretaries General oftheUnited Nations
industrial design is dark cardinal; international business is has continued since thattime.
camelbrownwith a redcord sewn slightly infrom the lower
border;journalism is whitewith ablack cord sewn slightly The gown ofthe honorary DoctorofLaws,Literature,Music,
infrom the lowerborder; management studies andbusiness Science, Engineering,Architecture orFineArts is afull robe
administration is camel brownwith a blackcordsewn slightly with bell-shaped sleeves.It is made offine royal bluecloth
infrom thelowerborder; mathematics is huntergreen; music with facings and sleeves in lightblue silk.The hood is made
is Venetian pink; public administration is peacockblue; public ofthe same material as the gown,has the same lining as that
affairs andpolicymanagementis tealwith a gold cord sewn forthe degrees grantedby examination, and is borderedwith
slightlyinfrom the lowerborder; scienceis goldenyellow; darkmauve forthe degree ofDoctorofLaws; vibrant bluefor
socialworkis cream; and doctorofphilosophyis purple. the degree ofDoctorofLiterature; Venetianpinkforthe degree
ofDoctorofMusic; red forthe degree ofDoctorofScience;
Themaster's andbachelor's gowns,to bewornwiththe above orangeforthe degree ofDoctorofEngineering; cerise forthe
hoods, are offull length,made ofblack stuff,with a gathered degree ofDoctorofArchitecture; and dark cardinal forthe
yokebehind, and long open-fronted sleeves.The doctoral gown degree ofDoctorofFineArts.
is offull-style,made offine royal blue clothwith facings of
lightblue silk,with a full gatheredyokebehind, and closed AlumniPark
sleeveswith an opening atthe elbows. Weatherpermitting, today's Convocation reception will be
held outdoors inAlumni Park,whichwas dedicated in 1992 at
The two shades ofblue in the doctoral gown are those the initiative ofthe Carleton UniversityAlumniAssociation
oftheUnited Nations, and are meant to recognize the to commemorate the University's 50th anniversary.The
University's long-standing interest, from its earliestyears, picturesque fountain pool, lush flowergardens, tall trees,
in international affairs and issues.The colours were chosen and a spectacularview ofthe Rideau Rivermake this park a
when the University awarded its first honorary degree, in favourite meeting place for students,faculty, and staff, and
1954, to the second Secretary General ofthe United Nations, an excellent location to take commemorative photos.
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ThePresiding OfficerofConvocation is the Chancellorofthe Also assisting at Convocation:
University,Marc Garneau, C.C., CD.,B.Sc,Ph.D.,LL.D.,PEng.
Registrar's Office
Accompanying him on the podium are David Dunn,B.,Arch., Suzanne Blanchard,B.Comm.
representing the Board ofGovernors, and DavidW.Atkinson, University Registrar
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., President andVice-Chancellor.
Lindsay Ball
Assisting the Chancellorare: Allison Baldwin, B.Sc.
Elizabeth Carrier
Brian C. Mortimer,B.Sc,M.Sc,Ph.D., Jerrett Clark,B.A.
Associate ProfessorofMathematics, Louise DeCristoforo
Assistant Provost and Clerk ofSenate, Sue Dunsmore
and Marshal ofConvocation Dina Elatawi, B.A.
Nancy Gleeson
Donald Russell, B.Eng.,M.S., Ph.D., P.Eng., Dotty Nwakanma, B.A.
Associate Professor ofEngineering, Rebecca Hoskins, B.A.
andAssociate Marshal ofConvocation Carolyn Kibsey, B.A.
Patricia Kenny
Don Bailey,B.Eng., M.Eng., P.Eng., Kelly Lauzon, B.Hum.,M.A.
Instructorin Engineering, Valentina Leon, B.A.
and Beadle ofConvocation Leslie Main
Neil Macfadyen
Frederick Michel, B.Sc,M.Sc,Ph.D., Ryan MacKay, B.A.
Associate Professor ofEarth Sciences and Environmental Dean Mellway, B.A.,M.S.W.
Studies, Lisa Ralph
and Beadle ofConvocation Carolyn Richer, B.A.
Judy Sakell, B.Comm.
Kitty Krupop, B.P.E. Ashlea Sharpe, B.A.
Development Officer, Judith Srna, B.A.
and Beadle ofConvocation Monika St. Jean
Erika Strathearn
Patricia Patrick, B.A., Chandra Stratton, B.A.
Acting DegreeAudit Specialist, JanisTaylor
and Beadle ofConvocation LisaTsotroudis, B.A.
JeffreyWeiser
Cheryl Schramm, B.Eng., M.Eng., P.Eng.,
Instructorin Engineering, Registrar's Office, Faculty ofGraduate Studies and
and Beadle ofConvocation Research
Linda Backer
Brian Burns,B.Sc, M.A.,M.Phil., Assistant Dean/Registrar
Associate ProfessorofIndustrial Design
Ann Bold
Jason Etele,B.Eng., M.App.Sc, Ph.D., Judy Bowman
AssistantProfessor ofEngineering Carol Corkran
Maureen Fagan
Gil Hartley, B.A.,M.Eng., Ph.D., P.Eng., Christina Farago
ProfessorofEngineering Lee Hull B.A.
,
John Hayes, B.F.A., B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D., Office ofthe President
Assistant ProfessorofEngineering ColleenA. LaPlante, CM.P.
Wanda Jackson
Thomas Mical,B.Des.,M.Arch., M.S., Ph.D.,
Assistant ProfessorofArchitecture University Communications
DougWotherspoon
Banu Ormeci, B.S.,M.S., Ph.D., Director, Communications and Community Relations
Assistant ProfessorofEngineering
AnnAnderson, B.A.
TrevorPearce, B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D., Roz Crawford
Associate ProfessorofEngineering Nanci Jolicoeur
Rick Karayanis
Alan Steele, B.Sc,Ph.D., Lin Moody, B.J., M.A.
Associate ProfessorofEngineering Cindy Robinson, B.A., M.A.
Chris Strangemore
MargoThomas
UniversityAmbassadors
LauraAllen
Brandon Bignell
Julie Davis
Jonathan Dawe
Laura Dunbar
Shari Eisen
Melissa Extross
Morgan Faulkner
Benjie Garonce
Shawn Gervais
Chris Glazier
Alexander Gurnham
JenniferHallman
Alyx Holden
GregoryHum
Laurie Lim
Michelle Martin
KayleeMask
MarkMcHale
Vanessa Rook
JillThayer
Wewould also like to acknowledge the following on-campus
departments and ancillary operations fortheirvaluable
contribution to the success ofthe Spring 2006 Convocation:
Aramark
Alumni Services
Archives
Bookstore
CUSERT
Department ofRecreation andAthletics
Graphic Services
Instructional Media Services
Parking Services
Physical Plant
Senate Office
University Safety
Philip Lapp, O.C., B.A.Sc, S.M., Sc.D.,
Hon. LL.D., P.Eng., F.R.S.C.
Philip Lapp, an aeronautical engineer and physicist,will
be awarded the degree ofDoctor ofEngineering, honoris
causa, at the 9:30 a.m. ceremony onThursday,June 15,
"in recognition ofa distinguished careerin the Canadian
aerospace industry."
Philip Lapp's contributions to aeronautical, aerospace,
and communications science and technologyhave played
a very significantpart in Canada's aerospace industry.
Hejoined de HavillandAircraft ofCanada in the mid-
1950s and more than a decade laterco-founded Spar
Aerospace,which developed and builtthe Canadarm
used by the NASA Space Shuttle program. By the late
1960s, Mr. Lapp had established a successful consulting
engineering business which, over thenext 37 years, led
assignments in such areas as guidance and inertial
navigation, anti-aircraft missile defence, infrared
detection and optical surveillance, space technology,
remote sensing, surveying and mapping, engineering
education and human resourceplanning.
A formerpresident ofthe Canadian Council of
Professional Engineers, Mr. Lapp has helped forge
links between industry and the academic world and to
humanize the engineering profession by evaluating the
impact ofnew designs on society.
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Order ofProceedings
Thursday, June 15, 9:30 a.m.
Chancellor Marc Garneau, C.C., CD.,B.Sc, Ph.D., LL.D., P.Eng.,presiding.
(Theaudience is requested to stand when theAcademicProcession arrives,
to remain standing until O Canada'has been sung, and at the conclusion
ofthe ceremony to remain until theAcademicProcession hasleft.)
Processional Music
John Robert Coghill Jr., B.Mus. (bagpipes)
Garry Matthews (snare drum)
Craig Moffatt (bagpipes)
O Canada*
(the audience is invited to sing)
Welcome bythe Master ofCeremonies
Alan Harrison, B.A.,M.A., Ph.D.,
Provost andVice-President (Academic)
Conferring ofthe Degree ofDoctor ofEngineering, honoris causa,upon
Philip Lapp, O.C., B.A.Sc, S.M., Sc.D.,Hon.LL.D.,P.Eng.,F.R.S.C.
(presented by Jonathan Beddoes, B.Eng., M.Eng.,Ph.D., P.Eng., Professor ofEngineering
(Mechanical andAerospace))
ConvocationAddress
Philip Lapp
Conferring ofDegrees byExamination
Awarding ofMedals
Presentation ofthe HMToryAward to
Alex SmithWindsor
(presented by Shawn Menard, CUSA President, and
AnnTierney,AssociateVice-President, Student andAcademic Support Services)
Presentation ofthe Carleton University Students'Association HonourAward for Service to
Michael Karakolis
(presented by Shawn Menard, CUSA President, and
AnnTierney,AssociateVice-President, Student andAcademic Support Services)
Carleton UniversityAlumniAssociationWelcome
Judy Moschuk, Edmonton Branch President, B.A./93
Recessional Music
*see nextpagefor wording
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong andfree!
Fromfar and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guardfor thee.
God keep our land glorious andfree!
O Canada, we stand on guardfor thee.
O Canada, we stand on guardfor thee.
O Canada! Terre de nos aieux,
Tonfront est ceint defleurons glorieux.
Car ton bras sait porter I'epee,
II sait porter la croix.
Ton histoire est une epopee,
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, defoi trempee,
Protegera nosfoyers et nos droits.
Protegera nosfoyers et nos droits.