Thousands of graduating students gathered at the Leon’s Centre last week to walk the convocation stage and receive their Queen’s farewell.
Queen’s class of 2023 was divided over six ceremonies taking place from June 20 to 23.
“This convocation is a very special one. You’re graduating from programs that have equipped you exceptionally well and in different ways to have a positive and direct impact in the world,” Principal Patrick Deane said to one convocation cohort.
Convocation addresses were delivered by recipients of Queen’s honourary degrees.
Jody Wilson-Raybould, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, received a Doctor of Laws on June 21. Raybould spoke to students about the importance of knowing oneself and reflecting on their place in community.
The following day, the commencement address was given by Gloria Epstein, judge and honourary degree recipient. Epstein told graduates about her experience presiding over M. v. H., a landmark case which paved the way for marriage equality in Canada.
Brent Stanley Belzberg, a businessman and philanthropist, addressed graduates after receiving his honourary degree. Also receiving honorary Doctor of Law degrees were David Bottrill, a three-time Grammy winning Canadian music producer, Eleanor Joanne Daley, an accomplished choral composer, Paul Finkelstein, a culinary arts teacher who turned teaching students healthy eating into a TV series, and Kimberly Prost, a judge on the International Criminal Court.
Caroline Hargrove was the sole recipient of an honourary Doctor of Science degree. Hargrove is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Ceres, overseeing the development of new green fuel technology.
“This day has come as the result of years of hard work and dedication, and you should be immensely proud of yourselves,” Rector Owen Crawford-Lem said.
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