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ubc v ir tua l gr a duat ion spr ing 20 21 j une 2
Dear Graduate, Today’s virtual ceremony celebrates your very real accomplishment. Your graduation began long before this day. It began when you made the choice to study that extra hour, dedicate yourself more deeply and strive to reach for the degree you had chosen to fully commit your life to pursuing. Many of the people that helped you arrive here today— family, friends, classmates—are watching this ceremony with you. While they may not be physically next to you, they stand with you in spirit, take pride in your achievement and share your joy. We are honoured to have given you a place to discover, inspire others and be challenged beyond what you thought was possible. Yours, UBC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Graduation Journey 2 Lists of Spring 2021 Graduating Students
Graduation Traditions 4
The Faculty of Graduate and
Chancellor’s Welcome 6 Postdoctoral Studies 21
President’s Welcome 8
The Faculty of Applied Science 30
Musqueam Welcome 10
The Faculty of Arts 36
The Board of Governors & Senate 12
The Faculty of Commerce
and Business Administration 47
Scholarships, Medals & Prizes 14
The Faculty of Dentistry 53
The Program of Ceremony 20
The Faculty of Education 54
The Faculty of Forestry 56
The Faculty of Land and Food Systems 58
The Peter A. Allard School of Law 60
The Faculty of Medicine 61
The Faculty of Pharmaceutical
Sciences 63
The Faculty of Science 64
Acknowledgements 70
O Canada 70
Alumni Welcome 71
1 S P R I NG GR A DUAT I O N 2021THE GRADUATION JOURNEY
The UBC graduation journey has been forged
by the spirit of the university’s motto, Tuum Est,
(meaning ‘it is yours’) since 1915. Today, you,
the graduating class of 2021, now shape UBC’s
history by making it your own.
1916 1920s 1940s
One of the first graduating classes was The twenties saw the student-led Great The forties were an era of tremendous
the Arts Class of 1916 pictured here at a Trek to UBC’s new Point Grey campus, change at the university as both students
party at the home of Mary Wilons. In establishing the university as a place of and faculty embraced the war effort.
UBC’s first year, there were only three mind for students the world over. The In 1943, new President Norman
faculties: Arts, Applied Science and AMS incorporated as a non-profit society MacKenzie began in earnest to expand
Agriculture with 379 registered students and the university began awarding its the university and new departments
and 34 faculty members. first graduate degrees to students. In the were formed along with new buildings
Ubyssey, published in September 23, 1925, to house them including Brock Hall,
students described the new campus with the first student union building. By the
a sense of wonder: “We are dazed with the 1950s, UBC had established itself
appearance of architectural cleanliness as a comprehensive university and top
and bewildered by our lineal freedom.” choice for students in BC and beyond.
2 SP R I NG GR A D UAT I O N 2 02 11960s 1980s 2021
Student numbers continued to escalate With over 34,000 students registered at This year, we celebrate the 75th
alongside the scholarly activities the beginning of the eighties, UBC began anniversary of the School of Kinesiology
that began to define UBC as a leader in attracting scholars from all over the world. and its history of improving societal health
research. The campus was alive with Engineering students were in the news through human movement and sport.
sixties counterculture and a sixth frequently for their pranks, which included
Overall, the year 2021 is notable for
president of UBC was elected by the the famous Ladner Clock Tower stunt in
extraordinary challenges. The global
name of Dr. Walter Gage. New student which students pulled off hoisting a white
COVID-19 outbreak dramatically altered
residences were created to respond Volkswagen Bug onto the top of the tower.
the socioeconomic landscape. From
to the expanding student body as well as Dr. Martha Piper was elected President in
students assisting frontline workers to
a new student union building. Students 1997 and ushered in an era of international
researchers developing potential
gain influence at the university and engagement that saw UBC step onto
treatments and vaccines, this year’s
are elected to the University Board of the world stage as an educator and global
graduates are making a difference by
Governors for the first time. centre for research excellence.
helping to combat the global pandemic.
Their determination and resilience is
helping them to achieve their goals and
shape a better future for all of us.
3 S P R I NG GR A DUAT I O N 2021GRADUATION TRADITIONS 4 SP R I NG GR A D UAT I O N 2 02 1
The University mace is a symbol of the authority of
the Chancellor. It is displayed on ceremonial occasions,
most notably during graduation ceremonies but also
during the installation of a president or chancellor.
THE UNIVERSITY MACE CEREMONIAL REGALIA The 2021 grad class tree is an American
Elm (Ulmus americana), located on
In the fall of 1957, the University The hoods, gowns and hats worn by those
the north side of University Boulevard
commissioned Haida carver Bill Reid to participating in the academic ceremonies
by Main Mall.
undertake the project. Owing to Reid’s are lined with colours to indicate the
heavy workload, he suggested that George degree they have been conferred, a The gift to the University serves as a
Norris be asked to help design and carve tradition dating back to the Middle Ages memorial to the outgoing class, a token of
the mace. The planning of the mace when the first universities were founded. appreciation to the school and a reflection
took some time and a final design was on time spent as students at UBC.
In 2019, UBC approached the
not approved until 1959.
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Syilx This year’s class finished their time
Norris carved the mace from a block of Okanagan Nation to collaborate on studying at UBC physically separated due
yew and it included a stylized thunderbird a project that would add Indigenous to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite
on the thick upper portion. The mace symbols of host nations of each respective this challenge, students persisted and
also featured the use of copper that was campus to the academic regalia of thrived. As a reflection of these unusual
prominent in Northwest Coast native art. senior administration. circumstances, the AMS is presenting
This copper trimming was designed and a gift of an outdoor pavilion for use by all
Chrystal Sparrow, a third-generation
prepared by Bill Reid. Norris completed future students as a place of gathering,
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm artist and carver from the
the mace in 1959 and it was first used at communal learning and inclusion.
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Indian Band, was selected
the fall graduation ceremony where the
by a committee with representatives The class has enlisted members of
Director of Ceremonies, Malcolm
from each campus and host nation, the School of Architecture to assist in the
McGregor, carried it for the first time.
and she designed the new regalia for the design and construction of the pavilion.
Chancellor, members of the Board of It will be built sustainably using novel
Governors and the President and materials and methods and will address
Vice-Chancellor. These new regalia were comfort and energy efficiency through
introduced to the UBC community state-of-the-art heating and cooling
and worn for the first time at UBC's fall techniques. The structure will be erected
2020 academic ceremonies. on the Point Grey campus, providing
shelter, seating and a place for outdoor
GRAD CLASS LEGACY student gatherings for generations
to come.
UBC students have a rich legacy of giving
gifts and donations to the UBC Vancouver
campus. Since 1919, there has been
a tradition of gifting and/or dedicating a
tree in honour of the graduating class.
5 S P R I NG GR A DUAT I O N 2021CHANCELLOR’S WELCOME
On behalf of more than 370,000 UBC alumni
from around the world, it is my pleasure to bring
greetings and congratulations to members of
the graduating class.
At the same time, the occasion is My challenge to you as UBC graduates is
admittedly bittersweet, for nothing would to continue to be truth seekers on the
have been more enjoyable than to be journey ahead, and to continue to refine
to be together with friends and families your research skills as you navigate what
to celebrate your achievements. may at times seem to be a turbulent
world. You may pleasantly discover that
Indeed, the completion of degree
these modern challenges can have a
requirements exemplifies intelligence,
unique way of fostering greater measures
discipline and resourcefulness. But beyond
of much-needed prudence and gracious-
these traits, my greatest hope is that
ness. But only if we are relentless in
your university experience has taught you
the pursuit of truth, and of corresponding
new ways of thinking, and specifically
actions that serve the greater good of
a greater understanding of the importance
humankind. Only then can our spirit and
of reliable evidence in the pursuit of truth
our character truly prevail.
and informed opinion.
I also encourage you to regard your UBC
Irrespective of what program or degree
graduation not as the end of a journey but
you have completed, you have invariably
as the beginning of a new one, as alumni
been asked to examine divergent theories
of one of the world’s most renowned
and then present your own conclusions
centres of learning and research. We hope
along with evidence to support them.
that you remain engaged with your
Indeed, the ability to find and present
university and your fellow alumni, and
reliable evidence is the most important
that you will work together with them to
outcome of a university education.
create a more just, compassionate and
sustainable world.
Again, warmest congratulations and best
wishes to all.
— the honourable steven point
(xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl), o.b.c., ll.b.’85,
ll.d.’13
Chancellor
6 SP R I NG GR A D UAT I O N 2 02 17 S P R I NG GR A DUAT I O N 2021
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Congratulations! Graduation is a momentous day in your
life. It is a time to look back at all you’ve accomplished and
a time to look ahead to what’s next.
I hope that when you do look back on your As you begin a new stage in your life and In his address to UBC’s initial graduating
time at UBC, you will do so with fondness, experience, you can be confident that you class in 1916, UBC’s first President Frank
and that when you look ahead, you will can and will make a difference, because Wesbrook encouraged students to make
see UBC as a part of your future. You will like the UBC graduates who have gone our world a better place in which to live.
always be welcome here, and we look before you, you possess the knowledge Today, over a century later, I echo his
forward to hearing about your personal and skills that are conferred by an remarks. I believe each of you has the
and professional achievements as you excellent education. capacity and skill to succeed and make
build on the foundation provided by your our world a better place.
At every level and in every course you’ve
UBC degree.
taken here, you have been exposed to the As you celebrate this transformational
As new graduates, you are joining rigours of critical thinking, to the complex- day with your family and friends, take
a large group of remarkable people who ities of problem-solving, and to the need a minute to reflect and think forward to
have preceded you through this ceremony. for risk-taking and imagination in the the many ways you might help shape
Today, the graduates of UBC excel in creation of new ideas. You have developed the world in the years ahead.
practically every field of human endeav- strong communication skills in a variety of
And one more thing. Graduation
our. Three graduates have served as media, and learned the value of teamwork
should never mean goodbye. As Professor
Prime Minister of Canada—including the and collaboration. You have encountered
Wesbrook also said at that time, Tuum
incumbent Justin Trudeau. Seventy-one people and ideas from a wide variety
Est—it’s your university—today and
graduates have been awarded the Rhodes of backgrounds, in the process acquiring
always.
Scholarship and 65 graduates have won a new understanding of cultures and
an Olympic medal. Our alumni include traditions that differ from your own. Best wishes,
scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs,
As you embark on the next stage of — santa j. ono
educators, activists, artists, writers and
your life’s journey, do not be afraid to take President and Vice-Chancellor
humanitarians. Wherever they may be,
up the challenges that await you. You
our talented graduates are contributing to
will have many opportunities to turn your
the wellbeing of their fellow citizens
hard-earned expertise and knowledge
and solving some of the grand challenges
to good use, to become involved in your
that face humanity.
society, and to offer your ideas and
solutions with the confidence that they
will be heard and respected.
8 SP R I NG GR A D UAT I O N 2 02 19 S P R I NG GR A DUAT I O N 2021
MUSQUEAM WELCOME
kʷθə sqʷels tə xʷməθkʷəy̓əm ʔə kʷθə ʔi ʔəm̓i
ʔa: si:y̓ém̓ tə siyéy̓eʔ ct, θət tə xʷməθkʷəy̓əm məsteyəxʷ, ʔəm̓i ce:p
ʔewəɬ tə ɬwələp ʔəy̓ məsteyəxʷ ʔi ʔə tə n̓a spring 2021 virtual graduation
ʔə tə University of British Columbia.
On behalf of the Musqueam Indian Band, the Musqueam Band
Council welcomes the new graduates, their families and friends to the
spring 2021 virtual graduation at the University of British Columbia.
ʔəy̓ tə šxʷqʷeləwən ct k̓ʷ s səy̓em̓stəxʷs ƛ̓a tə n̓a UBC ʔam̓ət ʔi ʔə tə n̓a niʔ ct kʷə ʔəw mək̓ʷ wet tə ɬniməɬ
kʷθə niʔ ʔəsep̓ k̓ʷs tatəl̕naməts. niʔ m̓ə šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaʔɬ təməxʷ tə šxʷʔam̓əts xʷməθkʷəy̓əm xʷtəlqən k̓ʷ s niʔs ʔəw
ʔəw ʔəy̓ kʷθə ʔəθ ya:ys tə ɬwələp mək̓ʷ tə sʔan:ɬ syəθ. sθəθiy̓ kʷθə c̓ɬyəyay̓əstəl̕ ʔiʔ
wet. tə nəc̓awməxʷ. Education, ƛ̓a šxʷm̓i
UBC is situated within the heart
q̓pəθət ct. c̓iyətalə k̓ʷəθ niʔ xəy̓ləs.
We are pleased to honour the graduates of Musqueam’s traditional territory.
and extend our congratulations to each These lands have always been a We are pleased that our lands continue
and every one of you. place for learning. to be a place for learning and sharing. We
are supportive of UBC’s many programs
sc̓ec̓ən̓ ct ʔəw hilək̓ʷmət tə ʔəw̓k̓ʷə́lməxʷ niʔ wəɬ k̓ʷin kʷ s nec̓əw̓əcs meqeʔ šxʷniʔs
and initiatives to form partnerships with
k̓ʷ s m̓is ʔi ʔə tə n̓a sʔa:nɬ təməxʷ k̓ʷ s nəweyɬəm kʷθə smən̓e:ms kʷθə
the Musqueam and other First Nations
tatəl̕wí:ls ʔə tə UBC. xʷməθkʷəy̓em ʔi ʔə šxʷʔi ct. wə θəʔit wə
communities. Education brings us
cweʔ ct tə sʔa:nɬ šxʷəlməxʷaʔɬ snəweyəɬ.
We are especially pleased to extend all together, and each of the students
ƛ̓a šxʷtəʔes wə yaθ k̓ʷ s ʔiw̓əsənəqs kʷθə
our welcome and congratulations to the congregating today is an inspiration
m̓i:s yəʔe:y̓eqt kʷθə syəw̓en̓ ʔiʔ xʷən stəʔe.
increasing number of First Nations to us all.
students who visit UBC, and our In previous centuries, what is now the
niʔ ce:p ɬə ʔal̕ xʷəyəlew̓ ʔəθ graduation
traditional lands, for their education. UBC campus was a centre for learning for
yeɬ ʔəθ nem̓ c̓ewəɬtən kʷθə ʔi ʔə tə n̓a
Musqueam youth, who were instructed
ƛ̓a tə sya:yss tə ɬwələp si:y̓ém̓ k̓ʷ s UBC ʔiʔ ƛ̓əw mək̓ʷ ʔəncə səsəw xʷəʔaʔɬət
in culture, history, and tradition, and who
yəθey̓təm̓ tə ʔəθ weʔələp kʷθə sʔəy̓ xeɬ k̓ʷ c̓ɬwet ʔal̕.
in turn shared their knowledge with a
ʔiʔ kʷθə ʔəθ ʔəy̓eq.
new generation. Belief, knowledge, ritual, It is our hope that after graduation
The accomplishments and contributions and technological practices, were all you will continue contributing to UBC, to
of each student build the foundation handed down here from generation to our communities and to the well being
for their future as well as the future of generation—just as they are today to of society and in doing so you will bring
UBC and the larger community. students from diverse communities and about positive change.
backgrounds.
niʔ ce:p nem̓ yəʔe:y̓ k̓ʷəθ yəya:y̓əs, ʔəy̓ tə ʔəθ ya:ys tə ɬwələp 2021 graduates
xʷənsteʔə ʔiʔ wəɬ xʷq̓iləsəm ce:p ʔiʔ xʷən hay ce:p q̓ə ʔə tə UBC ʔiʔ President Ono təliʔ ʔə tə University of British Columbia.
nəc̓nac̓təl̕ θəɬ. hilək̓ʷ yəxʷ ce:p k̓ʷə ʔəθ k̓ʷ s xʷən heʔk̓ʷnəss tə ɬniməɬ niʔ ce:p ɬə ʔal̕ wə ʔiyəs ce:p ceʔ
niʔ xəy̓ləs. nem̓ ʔewəɬ xʷəne:y̓ ʔə kʷθən̓ xʷməθkʷəy̓əm məsteyəxʷ ʔiʔ xʷən
Congratulations to all University of
ʔəy̓ ya:ys. c̓ɬyəyay̓əstəl̕.
British Columbia 2021 graduates. We wish
These individual accomplishments reflect Musqueam thanks UBC and President Ono you further success for your future.
the talent and diversity among you. Today, for continuing to recognize these lands
the feeling of pride and accomplishment and the tradition of learning associated
that accompanies the completion of your with them as an integral part of the
course of study will add to each student’s history and well being of the Musqueam
confidence in moving on to their next community. We also thank UBC for
endeavour. continuing to seek a partnership with
Musqueam as co-host for special
initiatives and ceremonies.
10 SP R I NG GR A D UAT I O N 2 02 111 S P R I NG GR A DUAT I O N 2021
UBC BOARD OF GOVERNORS SENATE – UBC VANCOUVER
UBC’s 21-member Board of Governors comprises the Chancellor, the President, Ex-Officio
eleven persons appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, three faculty members The Chancellor
elected by faculty, three full-time students elected by students and two people The Honourable Steven Point
elected by and from the full-time employees of the university who are not faculty (xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl), O.B.C.,
members. L.L.B. (Br.Col.), L.L.D. (Br.Col.)
By legislation, the board is responsible for the management, administration and The President, Chair
control of the property, revenue, business and affairs of the university including Santa J. Ono, B.A., Ph.D., Dr. h.c.
the appointment of senior officials and faculty on the recommendation of the
Provost and Vice-President, Academic
president. The governors represent diverse backgrounds, which provide valuable
Andrew J. Szeri, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
input during board deliberations.
Secretary, Associate Vice-President,
Enrolment Services and Registrar
Ex-Officio Elected by Students
Kate Ross, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
The Chancellor Shola Fashanu
The Honourable Steven Point
Max Holmes The Deans
(xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl), O.B.C.,
Dean of Applied Science,
L.L.B. (Br.Col.), L.L.D. (Br.Col.) Georgia Yee
J. Olson, B.A.Sc., Ph.D. (Br.Col.), P.Eng.
The President and Vice-Chancellor
Dean of Arts, G. Averill, B.A., Ph.D.
Santa J. Ono, B.A., Ph.D., Dr. h.c. Elected by Faculty
Dean of Commerce and Business
Anna Kindler, M.A., Ph.D.
Administration, R. Helsley, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Appointed by the Lieutenant Governor
John Klironomos, B.Sc., Ph.D.
in Council Dean of Dentistry, M. MacDougall, B.A.,
Mark MacLean, Ph.D. Ph.D.
Alison Brewin, J.D.
Dean of Education, B. Frank, B.A., B.Ed.,
Sandra Cawley (Vice-Chair),
Elected by and from full-time M.Ed., Ph.D.
B.Com. (Br.Col.)
employees of the University who
Dean of Forestry,
Natalie Chan, B.Sc. (hons), are not members of the Faculty
J. Innes, B.A. (Hons.), M.A., Ph.D.
M.H.S. (Br.Col.), M.D.
Kavie Toor, B.A. (Br.Col.), B.Ed. (Br.Col.),
Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies,
Jessie Dusangh, B.Com. (Br.Col.), M.H.K. (Br.Col.)
S. Porter, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Br.Col.)
C.P.A., CFP
Nicole Udzenija, B.A.
Dean of Land and Food Systems,
Chaslynn Gillanders, J.D. (Br.Col.),
R. Yada, B.Sc. (Br.Col.), M.Sc. (Br.Col.),
B.A., Criminology
Ph.D. (Br.Col.)
Raghwa Gopal
Dean of Medicine,
Azim Lalani (B.Com. (Br.Col.), D. Kelleher, M.D., FRCP, FRCPI, FMedSci
C.P.A., C.B.V.
Dean of Peter A. Allard School of Law,
Nancy McKenzie (Chair), B.B.A., CPA, CA Pro Tem., J. Benedet, LL.B., LL.M., S.J.D.
Anthonia Ogundele, B.S.Sc., M.E.S Dean of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
M. Coughtrie, B.Sc., Ph.D.
Joel Solomon, B.A., Political Science
Dean of Science,
Bill Sundhu, B.A., LL.B., M.St.
M. Aronson, A.B., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Chief Librarian
S. Parker, B.A., M.A., M.L.S.
Director of Continuing Education
S. Bates, M.A., Ph.D.
12 SP R I NG GR A D UAT I O N 2 02 1Elected by the Faculties Elected by the Joint Faculties Student Representatives
Applied Science P. Choi, B.Sc. (Br.Col.), M.D. (Br.Col.), A. Gonzales, Applied Science
S. Gopalakrishnan, M.Sc., Ph.D. FRCPC, M.Sc. J. Zheng, Arts
M. MacPhee, Ph.D., R.N. P. Englezos, B.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D. D. Agosti-Moro, Commerce and
S. Forwell, B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D. Business Administration
Arts
J. Fox, Ph.D. D. Nguyen, Dentistry
M. K. Kuus, B.A., M.Sc., Ph.D.
A. Greig, Ph.D. M. Lorenz, Education
C.W. Marshall, B.A., Ph.D.
A. Ivanov, B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D., P.Eng. C. Moonias, Forestry
Commerce and Business Administration C. Jaeger, B.Sc., M.A.Sc. (Br.Col.) A. Alemzadeh Mehrizi, Graduate and
A. Fisher, B.A., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. C. Menzies, B.A., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Postdoctoral Studies
K. Lo, B.Com., M.S., Ph.D., C.A. S. Singh, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. T. Benbow, Graduate and Postdoctoral
L. Stothers, M.D. (Br.Col.), FRCSC Studies
Dentistry
S. Thorne, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N. (Br.Col.), A. Sandhu, Land and Food Systems
N. Ford, B.Sc., Ph.D.
Ph.D. T. Yan, Medicine
HC. von Bergmann, M.Sc., Ph.D.
P. Wolf, B.A, M.Ed., B.A.Sc., P.Eng. N. Rygnestad-Stahl, Peter A. Allard
Education School of Law
R. Boushel, B.A., M.A., D.Sc. Convocation Members of Senate N. Pang, Pharmaceutical Sciences
G. Faulkner, B.Ed., M.Sc., Ph.D. F. Andrew, Ph.D. D. Liu, Science
L. Burr, B.A.(Br.Col.), M.Sc.(Br.Col.),
Forestry
M.D. (Br.Col.), FRCS(C) Student Members at-Large
J. Bulkan, Ph.D.
A. Dulay, B.A. (Br.Col.), B.Ed. (Br.Col.), E. Bhangu, Arts
H. Zerriff, Ph.D.
M.Ed. (Br.Col.), Ed.D. J. Burnham, Arts
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies B. Fischer, B.Sc. (Br.Col.) , B.Sc.N. (Br.Col.), C. Evans, Arts
J. Dierkes, Ph.D. J.D. (Br.Col.) C. Hakim, Arts
S. Pelech, B.Sc., Ph.D. J. H. V. Gilbert, C.M., Ph.D., FCAHS J. M. Holmes, Arts
P.G. Harrison, B.Sc. (Hons.), Ph.D. N. Pang, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Land and Food Systems
H. Leong, B.A. (Hons.) (Br.Col.),
S. Grayston, B.Sc., Ph.D
B.Ed. (Br.Col.), M.A. (Br.Col.) Clerk to the Senate and Associate
A. Singh, Ph.D.
R. Spencer, Ph.D. Registrar for Academic Governance
Medicine M. C. Stewart, J.D. (Br.Col.) C. Eaton, B.A. (Br.Col.), M.A.
C. Krebs, M.A., Ph.D. (Br.Col.), D.Sc., FRSC M. Tan
A. Scott, Ph.D. A. Uzama, B.Ed., Ph.D.
A. Zhao, B.Com.
Peter A. Allard School of Law
S. Matsui, LL.B., LL.M., J.S.D., LL.D.
Elected Representative of
J. Stewart, J.S.D.
the Professional Librarians
Pharmaceutical Sciences G. Tsiakos, B.A. (Br.Col.) L.L.B. (Br.Col.),
A. Collier, B.Sc., Ph.D. L.L.M. (Br.Col.), M.L.I.S. (Br.Col.)
I. Price, Ph.D.
Representatives of Affiliated Colleges
Science
C. Godwin, B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ph.D.,
K. Smith, B.Sc., M.A.
Carey Theological College
J. Stewart, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
M. Higgins, Ph.D., St. Mark’s College
J. Greenman, B.A., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D.,
Regent College
R. Topping, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
Vancouver School of Theology
13 S P R I NG GR A DUAT I O N 2021SCHOLARSHIPS, MEDALS & PRIZES
Recipients of medals are notified in peer-reviewed articles. Nevena has been friendliness of all her professors and fellow
writing by the Student Financial Services widely recognized for their outstanding students, and credits UBC with helping
office concerning procedures for receipt contributions to their graduate program her develop the courage and motivation to
of medals. and to UBC. continue her academic career. The Faculty of
Science offers sincere congratulations to this
GOVERNOR GENERAL’S MEDAL Governor General’s Silver Medal in Arts
exemplary young scientist as she embarks
(Bachelor Level): Niklas Groschinski
The Governor General’s medal is awarded on a Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering
to the student graduating with the highest Niklas is a passionate scholar and has at Stanford University in the fall.
academic average in their field of study. successfully completed his Bachelor of
Governor General’s Silver Medal
Arts in Honours Art History with a Minor
Governor General’s Gold Medal in Applied Science (Bachelor Level):
in Italian Studies. He plans to pursue an
(Doctoral Programs): Madeleine Ransom Lauren Puumala
MA and a PhD at the Warburg Institute
Dissertation title: Perceptual Learning for after his undergraduate studies at UBC. Lauren Puumala is graduating from the
Expertise Niklas has interdisciplinary interests in UBC Integrated Engineering program as
philosophy, the visual arts, and literature, the highest-ranking student in its 20-
One gold medal is awarded to the student
particularly in regard to the Italian year history. Throughout her time at
who has achieved the most outstanding
Renaissance and German Romanticism. UBC Lauren has demonstrated strength
academic record as a doctoral student.
He is concerned with counteracting the after strength in every area of academics,
This year’s recipient is Dr. Madeleine
crisis of meaning and identity faced by research, professional communication and
Ransom from the Philosophy program.
the globalised, modern world. For that open-ended project work. She has actively
Under the supervision of Dr. Dominic
purpose, he has done extensive research searched out opportunities to expand her
Lopes and Dr. Murat Aydede, Dr. Ransom’s
on European esoteric thought and myth, knowledge and experience in different
research focused on how the perceptual
together with Dr. Daniela Boccassini, areas of science and engineering, which has
experience of novices changes as they
and has also shown great interest in included spending time on areas as diverse
acquire expertise. Her research has made
non-European cultures and wisdom as ultrasonic therapy for the treatment of
ground-breaking contributions to the field
traditions. His thesis, supervised by Dr. serious infections, sustainable recovery and
of perceptual learning. Dr. Ransom has
Catherine M. Soussloff, offers a novel reuse of the wasted byproducts of paper
distinguished herself as an expert and
interpretation of an enigmatic painting, production, and using MRI technology to
leader in her field with her cutting-edge
based on an in-depth analysis of its better understand the biomechanics of
research.
historical context. He has won the Trek the body. Lauren has also made time to
Governor General’s Gold Medal Excellence Scholarship and C.A. Stuart contribute to the UBC community and her
(Master Programs): Nevena Rebić DeVitt Memorial Scholarship, as well as local community through the university’s
the Andrew MacIntosh Memorial Book Scholars Community to help students
Thesis title: What are Womxn Thinking?
Prize for his paper written in a graduate art transition to university, and through youth
Understanding Perinatal Management of
history course. outreach opportunities to promote diversity
Rheumatoid Arthritis Using a Feminist
in engineering. We wish Lauren the very
Epidemiological Framework Governor General’s Silver Medal in
best as she begins her graduate studies here
Science (Bachelor Level):
One gold medal is awarded to the in UBC Applied Science working in the field
Fangzhao Zhang
graduate student who has achieved of biosensors and biomarkers targeted for
the most outstanding academic record Fangzhao has impressed both her neurological indications of brain injury.
as a Master’s student completing a instructors and fellow students with her
thesis. This year’s recipient is Nevena extraordinary academic achievements
Rebić from the Pharmaceutical Sciences while pursuing a demanding Combined
program. Under the supervision of Honours degree in Computer Science and
Dr. Mary De Vera, Nevena used an Mathematics. With 13 perfect grades of
intersectional feminist framework to 100% and an average of 98.49% in her
investigate how female patients with top 60 credits, her professors comment
rheumatoid arthritis make reproductive that she is an extraordinarily sharp student
and medication decisions. During their with a strong work ethic who quickly
Master’s studies, Nevena excelled as an absorbs new concepts and poses insightful
academic and as a researcher, including questions. A professor notes that she
authoring 11 published and 3 submitted is very appreciative of the patience and
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S MEDAL HEADS OF GRADUATING CLASS FORESTRY
Awarded to the most academically H R MacMillan Prize in Forestry (head of
APPLIED SCIENCE
outstanding student who contributes graduating class in the Faculty of Forestry):
to the community in areas of inclusion, Dean’s Prize for Academic Excellence in Jinyi Tan
democracy and/or reconciliation. Engineering (head of the graduating class
H R MacMillan Prize in Forest Harvesting
in Bachelor of Applied Science):
Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for (head of the graduating class in Bachelor
Alun Bain
Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation: of Science—Forest Operations):
Xi Yuan Pang Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Kyle Dickenson
Student Medal (head of the graduating
Graduating with an honors degree in Charles Larre Memorial Graduating Prize
class in Master of Architecture):
Political Science and given her tireless (head of the graduating class in Bachelor
Thomas Foster
efforts in civic engagement, Xi Yuan of Science—Wood Products Processing):
(Cecilia) Pang is truly deserving of this Haiwen Zhang
ARTS
award. She is driven by a curiosity and
passion for how she and others can University of BC Medal (in Fine Arts) KINESIOLOGY
contribute sustainably and meaningfully (head of the graduating class in Bachelor
Robert W Schutz Faculty Prize in
to the world through collective action. of Fine Arts):
Kinesiology (head of the graduating
Her interests have stemmed not only Erinne Huston
class in Bachelor of Kinesiology):
from her research as a political science
Hal Straight Gold Medal & Prize in Joanne Chi
student, but through activism and
Journalism (head of the graduating class
entrepreneurship in her community and
in Master of Journalism): LAND AND FOOD SYSTEMS
from her accomplished background
J. Ockenden
in the arts. Over the span of the past University of British Columbia Medal in
eight years, she has had the privilege University of BC Medal (in Music) Food, Nutrition and Health (head of the
of creating empowering spaces for (head of the graduating class in Bachelor graduating class in Bachelor of Science
youth civic engagement. From founding of Music): — Food, Nutrition and Health):
initiatives such as ajourney2success.com Connor Page Charlotte Yu
and Art2Heart Foundation to co-chairing
Marjorie Ellis Topping Memorial Medal George Kennedy Prize in Global Resource
YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Youth Advisory
(head of the graduating class in Bachelor Systems (head of the graduating class in
Council, she has been able to connect
of Social Work): Bachelor of Science—Global Resource):
thousands of youths locally and globally
Indigo Smart Fernanda Diaz Osorio
and given youth opportunities to feel
confident in their community involvement University of British Columbia Medal in
DENTISTRY
via authentic self-expression in arts and Applied Biology (head of the graduating
writing. College of Dental Surgeons of British class in Bachelor of Applied Biology):
Columbia Gold Medal (head of the Kaitlyn Dvorack
Growing up, Cecilia acknowledges the
graduating class in Doctor of Dental
challenges her parents faced in starting
Medicine): ALLARD SCHOOL OF LAW
a new life in Canada. Their hard work has
Eric Xu
provided her an opportunity to pursue her Law Society Gold Medal and Prize (head
passions, and it is this gained privilege College of Dental Hygienists of BC Gold of the graduating class in Juris Doctor
that she intends to share with the hopes Medal (head of the graduating class in degree):
that it will empower and inspire others. the Bachelor of Dental Science (Dental Scott Garoupa
Her work and success will no doubt leave Hygiene) Program):
a lasting and positive impression on both Hailey Woo
the university and our community for
years to come.
15 S P R I NG GR A DUAT I O N 2021SCHOLARSHIPS, MEDALS & PRIZES
MEDICINE GRADUATING AWARDS AND PRIZES Eldridge Memorial Prize (student
with high academic marks in Mining
Hamber Medal (head of the graduating
APPLIED SCIENCE and Mineral Process Engineering):
class in Doctor of Medicine):
Liam Arbuckle
Alec Yu Dean’s Achievement Award in
Engineering (outstanding student showing Jake Turnbull Memorial Prize (best
The Midwifery Award of Excellence
great promise in their engineering graduating thesis in MMPE 493 course):
(head of the graduating class in Bachelor
discipline): Laurel Acacia
of Midwifery):
Laurel Acacia, David Berard,
Meghan Radebe Ernest Peters Prize (outstanding student
Gabrielle Booth, Betty Cai, Shaylin Cattell,
in Metals and Materials Engineering):
Professor C F A Culling—Bachelor of Breno Chan, Andrew Funk, Sean Haley,
ZiXuan Ru
Medical Laboratory Science Prize (head Janelle Lawson, Simeng Li, Robert Lupoiu,
of the graduating class in Bachelor of Laura Nalos, Lauren Puumala
ARTS
Medical Laboratory Science):
Faculty of Applied Science Prize for
Vina Fan Konarak Prize in South Asian Studies
Academic Excellence (outstanding
(outstanding student in South Asian
Dr Brock Fahrni Prize in Physiotherapy student with academic excellence in
studies):
(head of the graduating class in Master of Faculty of Applied Science):
Laura Jones
Physical Therapy): Betty Cai
Yasmin Bains Peter Harnetty Prize in Asian Studies
Abraham Rogatnick Book Prize (most
(graduating with highest marks in a
creative and promising graduation
NURSING major in Asian Studies):
project):
Richard Chi Lok Cheung
Helen L Balfour Prize (head of the Shirley Duong
graduating class in Bachelor of Science Joseph A Crumb Prize (best graduating
Alpha Rho Chi Medal (outstanding
in Nursing): essay in Honours Program in Economics):
student in Architecture program):
Boram Kim Javier Cortes Orihuela
Zahra Asghari
Pauline Capelle Memorial Prize in Nursing English Honours Medal (outstanding
American Institute of Architects
(head of the graduating class in Master of graduate of the year in English Honours):
Henry Adams Medal and Certificates
Science in Nursing): Connor Page
(outstanding student in Architecture
Miriah Hodgins
program): Lee Johnson English Honours Graduating
Lee Patola Essay Prize (best graduating essay in
SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
English Language or English Literature
Architectural Institute of British
Dan Muzyka Head of the Class Award in program):
Columbia Prize (graduating student who
Commerce (head of the graduating class Connor Page, Natalie Vandenberg
demonstrated excellence in academic
in the Bachelor of Commerce degree):
work as well as in design and holds David E Highnam Memorial Prize
Helen Liu
promise of making a contribution in the (outstanding student in the French major):
profession of Architecture): Gahyang Lee
Amanda Nalli
Joan Livesey Prize in French-Canadian
Edward G. Auld Prize in Engineering Literature (outstanding work in French-
Physics (best project in Senior Canadian Literature):
Engineering Physics Projects course): Natalie Warkentin
Tom Ginsberg, Calum Macdonald,
J H Stewart Reid Medal and Prize in
Ro-ee Tal, John van der Kuur
Honours History (most outstanding in
Letson Prize (best student in each Bachelor of Arts, Honours in History):
option of the undergraduate Mechanical Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon
Engineering program):
Katherine and Hugh Keenleyside Prize in
Jun Tao Guan, Yizhe Jiang,
History (outstanding student specilalizing
Janelle Lawson, Connor Schellenberg
in Canadian History):
Sara Finnegan
16 SP R I NG GR A D UAT I O N 2 02 1SCHOLARSHIPS, MEDALS & PRIZES
Gerald N Savory Prize in International British Columbia Society of Pediatric Sunstar G.U.M Award for Clinical
Relations (outstanding student in Dentists Prize (excellence in Pediatric Proficiency in Advancing the Oral
International Relations Program): Dentistry): Systemic Link (DMD student with
Timmy L F Chang Spencer Belot highest degree of clinical proficiency
when educating patients about oral
Rafe Mair Prize in Journalism (best British Columbia Society of
systemic link):
published work of public service journalism Prosthodontists Prize (excellence in
Chad Freeman
during study of Master of Journalism): Prosthodontics):
Zoe Yunker Steven Huang W. Jo Gardner Memorial Award in Dental
Hygiene (top graduating student in the
Catherine Cooke Topping Memorial Canadian Dental Association Student
Dental Hygiene Entry-to-Practice option):
Medal (excellence in musical creativity Leadership Award (outstanding leadership
Tasnia Kamal
and presentation): and character in professional dentistry):
Nina Weber HyoKeun Cho Marilyn Dionne Teed Memorial Award
(dental hygiene student with outstanding
David Bolocan Memorial Prize (most Darlene J. Thomas Memorial Award
qualities):
outstanding student in Bachelor of Arts, in Dental Hygiene (dental hygiene
Isabelle Kuo
Major in Philosophy): student with high academic and merit
Andrew Doppenberg achievements): Ted T. Aoki Prize (outstanding doctoral
Rou Pei Chen student with best dissertation):
Political Science Gold Medal (most
Sandra Delgado Betancourth, Blake Smith
outstanding student in the graduating Madaisky & Company Business Lawyers
class in the Political Science Major, Dentistry Award (excellent contribution to
FORESTRY
Bachelor of Arts): the Dentistry student community):
Jack Magnus Loren Earmme Association of BC Forest Professionals
Graduating Prize in Forestry (best
Family Studies Graduating Prize (high Max Nacht Memorial Prize in Dentistry
graduating thesis or essay in Faculty of
academic standing in Family Studies (excellence in paediatric dentistry):
Forestry):
minor, Bachelor of Arts): Shaun Monty
Karlee Orvis, Lucas Peng
Melinda Trinh
Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre
Canadian Institute of Forestry Medal
Freda Springate Graduating Prize for Achievement Award (outstanding
and Prize (best all-around record in
Excellence in Film (outstanding student DMD student with interest in pediatric
professional forestry throughout university
in Film Production Program): dentistry):
career):
Sean Patterson Jingkai Pang
Katrina Bernaus
Yvonne Firkins Prize (best record of Patterson Dental Prize (excellence in
achievement in theatre direction and academic and merit, DMD): LAND AND FOOD SYSTEMS
staging): HyoKeun Cho
A F Barss Prize in Horticulture (high
Omar Munoz Rodriguez
Prince George and District Dental Society academic standing in Plant Science major,
Award in Dentistry (outstanding DMD specializing in Horticulture):
DENTISTRY
student who will practise in Prince George Noah Zimberoff
Beavers Dental Bill Scott Prize (excellence region after graduation):
British Columbia Food Technologists Prize
in operative dentistry and profesionalism): Michelyn Rutledge
(outstanding graduating student in Food
Amandeep Kullar
Ram Swarup Goel Memorial Prize Science):
BITES Institute Prize in Dentistry in Dentistry (excellence in study of Shayna Choong
(outstanding DMD student in field of dentistry): Pavandeep Kooner
D G Laird Prize in Soil Science (high
implantology):
Roy Sofield Memorial Prize in Dentistry academic standing in Soil Science):
Rosalie Gu
(excellence in preventive dentistry): Saige Patti
British Columbia Dental Association Chuo Kai Sun
Dean Blythe Eagles Medal (best
Award (outstanding student with qualities
Sinclair Dental Community Service Award graduating student with combined
of leadership and community service):
(outstanding DMD student with leadership academic standing and contribution in
Chuo Kai Sun
and passion in community involvement): student or community affairs):
Cynthia Dawson Mary Allison Gacad
17 S P R I NG GR A DUAT I O N 2021SCHOLARSHIPS, MEDALS & PRIZES
Dietitians of Canada Prize in Dietetics Carole T. Corcoran Memorial Award in BJ Twaites Prize (highest academic
(high academic standing in a dietetics Law (high academic standing in the Allard standing in Pathology 408 course):
major): School of Law with Canadian Indigenous Justin Chhuor
Shannon Chau status):
Donald M McLean Prize in Medical
Heather Sorenson
E A Lloyd Prize in Poultry Science Microbiology (highest academic standing
(high academic standing in Poultry Harper Grey LLP Prize in Environmental in Pathology 327 course):
Science major): Law (demonstrated a strong commitment Vina Fan
Emily Yau to and excellence in the field of
Eugenie Phyllis and Philip Edward Reid
environmental law):
F E Buck Prize in Ornamental Horticulture Memorial Prize in Morphological Science
Julia Roe
(high academic standing in Plant Science (student in B.M.L.Sc. program with the
major, specilaizing in Ornamental Raymond G Herbert Award in Law (ranked highest overall academic standing in
Horticulture): in the top half in the two preceding morphological sciences courses):
Lauren Boxold winter sessions demonstrating academic Vina Fan
achievement, athletic involvement, moral
F.M. Clement Prize in Food Market William J. Godolphin Prize (excellence
force of character, and ability to serve,
Analysis (high academic standing in in critial thinking, B.M.L.Sc.):
work with and lead others):
Food Market Analysis major): Wen Liao
Connie Do
Yuhan Zhao
Esther R Anderson Memorial Prize (most
G G Moe Prize in Agronomy (high MEDICINE outstanding in graduating class in Honours
academic standing in Plant and Soil Pharmacology):
Edgar C Black Memorial Prize in Honours
science area of study): Sophie Jansen
Physiology (outstanding student in
Cara LeGault
Honours CAPS): Prakash Gill Memorial Prize in
H M King Prize in Animal Science (high Kira Tosefsky Pharmacology and Therapeutics
academic standing in Animal Science (outstanding student in Pharmacology
Kurt Henze Memorial Prize (outstanding
area of study): Lexis Ly and Therapeutics):
student in laboratory courses in Honours
Yan Kuan Chen, Michael Gong
Jacob Biely and Blythe A Eagles Prize Cellular, Anatomical and Physiologyical
in Nutrition (best essay or thesis in Sciences): Evert Boxtart Memorial Award in
nutrition): Zhong Yi Sun Physical Therapy (outstanding student
Tony Yang with distinction in clinical education and
Physiology Prize (best graduating oral
community involvement):
P A Boving Prize in Agriculture (high and written presentation):
Eric Bennett
academic standing in Sustainable Harvir Bhattal
Agriculture area of study): Dr. Graham Clay Presidential Prize
Dean M M Weaver Medal and Prize
Kiana Stark (outstanding student in surgical studies):
(most outstanding academic record in
Zach Sagorin
Wilfrid Sadler Prize in Dairying (high Doctor of Medicine):
academic standing in Food Science major): Kenneth Holmes
NURSING
Charlotte Yu
Hamber Scholarship in Medicine (top
Dell and Del Johnson Memorial Prize in
ranking student in the graduating class
ALLARD SCHOOL OF LAW Nursing (highest academic standing in
in the Faculty of Medicine):
Bachelor of Science in Nursing):
Alexander J Cohen Memorial Award Imogen Sirluck-Schroeder
Christine Gee
in Law (graduating J.D. student who
Max and Susie Dodek Medical Prize
best exemplifies UBC’s commitment to Meg Hickling Prize in Sexual Health
(outstanding student in Doctor of
advancing knowledge through critical Education and Development (high
Medicine):
inquiry): academic standing in courses in
Chu Ming Yu
Nazanin Panah community health and education):
BC Association of Laboratory Physicians Maia Joseph, Vida Jovanovic
Prize in Pathology (excellence in Pathology
studies):
Reed Huber
18 SP R I NG GR A D UAT I O N 2 02 1SCHOLARSHIPS, MEDALS & PRIZES
Undergraduate Nursing Society Chartered Professional Accountants APEG Prize in Geoscience (highest
Leadership Award (demonstrate Education Foundation Scholarship academic standing in courses leading to
dedication and volunteerism to the nursing (outstanding student with community registration as a professional geoscientist):
profession): involvement): Kevin Bosse
Golzar Doroudi, Ali Hicks, Connie Ku Kaleb Butt, Gurkirat Chana, Derek Moo
Captain Thomas S Byrne Prize
Colin C Gourlay Medal and Prize (standing (outstanding doctoral thesis in
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
second in the graduating class of Bachelor oceanography):
Dean E L Woods Memorial Prize of Commerce): Tianyi Chang
(best record in the Doctor of Pharmacy Beverley Fung
Jared Stanley Memorial Prize (Master of
program):
Ralph Loffmark Medal (standing third Science students in Geography who have
Nicholas Sosulski
in the graduating class of Bachelor of demonstrated excellence in their final year
Dr M Pernarowski Memorial Prize Commerce): of study):
(recipient of the Honorary Activities Cup): Vaibhav Aggarwal, Gurkirat Chana Lauren Smith
Brittany Buffone
Stanley Hamilton Award (student has Dr R D James Medal in Mathematics
Dr. Wendy Ko Scholarship in made significant contribution to the (outstanding student in Mathematics):
Pharmaceutical Sciences (high academic Sauder School of Business): Zachary Pellegrin
standing and merit): Kaitlyn Ho
Lorraine Schwartz Prize in Statistics and
Navjit Moore
Probability (outstanding student in fields
SCIENCE
Gibb G Henderson Memorial Prize of statistics and probability):
in Pharmaceutical Sciences (highest Society of Chemical Industry Merit Prize Huanqing Wang
academic standing in pharmacology (highest academic standing in Chemistry,
Rudi Haering Medal in Physics (most
courses): Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry):
outstanding graduating student in
Sarah Al Sous Bokang Hou, Rahnuma Sara
Physics):
H C LePatourel Scholarship in Hospital Violet and Blythe Eagles Undergraduate Bokang Hou
Pharmacy (outstanding student going Prize in Biochemistry (best graduating
R E McDermit Memorial Prize (best paper
onto a one-year residency in hospital essay on topic of biochemistry):
examining current issues in the planning,
pharmacy): Randy Yoo
management or administration of health
Sharon Oceguera
Lefevre Medal and Prize in Honours service programs):
Marcel St. Jean Award in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (highest standing in general Emily Wale
Sciences (high academic standing and proficiency and research ability in Honours
Stanley W Nash Medal in Statistics (most
professionalism): Chemistry program):
outstanding student in B.Sc. Program in
Laura Atiyeh, Hayley Bessette Siyuan Xie
Statistics):
Broadridge Financial Solutions Award for Yu Zhang
SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Women in Computer Science (excellence
Dorothy Anne Dilworth Memorial Prize in academic and merit, Bachelor of
and Shield (most outstanding female Computer Science):
student in the graduating class of Bachelor Joice Tang
of Commerce):
Martin Frauendorf Memorial Prize
Harleen Sohi
in Computer Science (demonstrated
Matthew H Henderson Memorial Prize leadership and contribution to student
and Shield (most outstanding male activities, Department of Computer
student in the graduating class of Bachelor Science):
of Commerce): Meng Hsun Liu
Benson Yang
Aho-Davis Undergraduate Prize in
Geological Sciences (outstanding student
with field experience and focus on mineral
exploration or geochemistry):
Kevin Bosse
19 S P R I NG GR A DUAT I O N 2021THE PROGRAM OF CEREMONY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021
10:00 AM
University Marshal Musqueam Welcome
Nancy Hermiston, O.C., B.Mus., Op. Dip. Elder Larry Grant
Professor, School of Music xʷməθkʷəy̓əm
Member of the Musqueam
Host
Santa J. Ono, B.A., Ph.D., Dr. h.c. O Canada
President and Vice-Chancellor
Moment of Reflection
The President and Vice-Chancellor
Greetings
Her Honour,
The Honourable Janet Austin, O.B.C., B.A.
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
The Honourable Joyce Murray
Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra,
Minister of Digital Government
The Honourable Anne Kang,
B.Mus. (Br.Col.), B.Ed. (Elem) (Br.Col.),
Dip. (Ed) (Br.Col.), M.Ed. (Br.Col.)
B.C. Minister of Advanced Education
and Skills Training
Remarks
The President and Vice-Chancellor
Shane Koyzcan
Keynote Speaker
Laura Yvonne Bulk, Ph.D. (Br.Col.)
Member, Graduating Class
Delon Chan, B.Kin. (Br.Col.)
Member, Graduating Class
Acknowledging the Conferring
of Degrees in Course
Steven Point (xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl), O.B.C.,
L.L.B. (Br.Col.), L.L.D. (Br.Col.)
Chancellor
Conferral Address
The Chancellor
Closing Remarks
The President and Vice-Chancellor
UBC Celebrates Together
presented by alumni UBC
20 SP R I NG GR A D UAT I O N 2 02 1LIST OF GRADUATING STUDENTS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021
10:00 AM
THE FACULTY OF Canals Hernaez, Diana, B.Sc., Madrid, Guntly, Erin, B.A., M.A., Oregon, Louie, Dennis, B.Sc., M.Sc.P.T.,
Spain, in Medical Genetics United States, in Linguistics Vancouver, BC, in Rehabilitation Sciences
GRADUATE AND
Chen, Cheng, B.Sc., Hangzhou, China, in Guo, Li, Vancouver, BC, in Political Science Lu, Yi-Chin, B.Sc., White Rock, BC, in
POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES Materials Engineering Gutierrez Cubillos, Pablo, B.Sc., M.Sc, Experimental Medicine
Cherom Kheirabadi, Ali, B.Eng., M.A.Sc., Vancouver, BC, in Economics Maclean, Adrian, B. Sc., Ottawa, ON, in
Halifax, NS, in Mechanical Engineering Harbeson, Daniel, B.Sc., Seattle, Chemistry
THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR Chhina, Harpreet, M.Sc., Vancouver, BC, United States, in Experimental Medicine Mahmoodi, Maryam, B.Sc., M.Sc.,
OF EDUCATION in Experimental Medicine Hay, Stephen Peter, B.A.Hns., in History Vancouver, BC, in Civil Engineering
Child, Elliott, B.A.(Hns), M.Env., Australia, Heikkinen, Juuso Jalmari, B.Sc.(Tech.), Malette, Nicole, B.A., M.A., Belleville, ON,
Dean Susan Porter in Geography M.Sc.(Tech.), Siilinjärvi, Finland, in in Sociology
Choi, Jean Kyung, M.A., Vancouver, BC, in Mechanical Engineering Marchant, James Lee, M.Sc,
Allen, Lisa, B.G.S., M.Ed., M.E.T., Art History and Theory Hemingway, Alexander, B.A., M.Sc., M.Sc., Vancouver, BC, in Zoology
Surrey, BC, in Educational Leadership & Choudhary, Neha, M.Sc, Rajasthan, India, Prince George, BC, in Political Science Mathur, Varsha, B.Sc., New Delhi, India,
Policy in Chemistry in Botany
Hoffarth, Elesha, B.Sc., Vancouver, BC, in
Chu, Tony, M.Sc., Vancouver, BC, in Chemistry Matthey-Doret, Remi, B.Sc., M.Sc.,
THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR Experimental Medicine Horianopoulos, Linda, B.Sc.(Hns), Lausanne, Switzerland, in Zoology
Chun, Hye-Jung, B.Sc., M.Sc., Kitimat, BC, in Microbiology and McClure, Robyn, B.Sc., M.Ed., M.A.,
OF MUSICAL ARTS North Vancouver, BC, in Bioinformatics Immunology Greenwich, NS, in School and Applied
Clarke, Tayler, B.Sc., M.Sc., San Jose, Huang, Kaichi, B.Sc., China, in Botany Child Psychology
Dean Porter Costa Rica, in Zoology McDiarmid, Troy, B.Sc., Carleton Place,
Huang, Ziao, B.Sc., M.Sc., Zhengzhou,
Cole, Lindsay, B.Sc., M.A., xwesam/ China, in Chemistry ON, in Neuroscience
Hopkins, Benjamin, B.M., M.M., Rochester,
United States, in Piano Roberts Creek, BC, in Interdisciplinary Huus, Kelsey, B.Sc., Ottawa, ON, in McKay, Alina, B.A., M.A., Squamish, BC, in
Studies Microbiology and Immunology Population and Public Health
Contasti, Adrienne, B.Sc., M.Sc., Hyde, Zachary, B.A., M.A., Toronto, ON, McMahen, Kathleen, B.Sc.(GRS), Williams
THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR Burlington, ON, in Zoology in Sociology Lake, BC, in Forestry
OF PHILOSOPHY Coulombe, Patrick, B.Sc., Varennes, QC, Ibrahim, Shewkar, B.Sc., M.Sc., in Civil Melnykova, Kateryna, in Mathematics
in Experimental Medicine Engineering Melton, Joslyn, B.Sc., Bellingham,
Dean Porter Currie, Janet, B.A., M.S.W., in Izadi-Najafabadi, Sara, M.Sc., United States, in Curriculum Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies Vancouver, BC, in Rehabilitation Sciences Mendler, Alexander, B.Sc., M.Sc.,
Abbasi, Usama, BMLSc., Delta, BC, in D’Costa, Ninadh, M.Sc., Dhaka, Bad Groenenbach, Germany, in Civil
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Jansen, Judy, B.A., LL.B., M.A.,
Bangladesh, in Experimental Medicine Vancouver, BC, in Art History and Theory Engineering
Abdi, Amir, B.Sc., D.D.S., M.Sc., in Dang, Silvain, in Psychology Menghwani, Vikas, B.Tech., M.Tech.,
Electrical & Computer Engineering Janzen, Katelyn, B.Sc, Vancouver, BC, in
De Graaf, Stefanie, B.Sc., M.Sc., in Microbiology and Immunology Chhatarpur, India, in Resource
Abel, Shawna, M.Sc., Delta, BC, in Mechanical Engineering Management and Environmental Studies
Experimental Medicine Kabernik, Oleg, B.Sc., Haifa, Israel, in
Delgado Betancourth, Sandra, M.Sc., Physics Merchant, Peter, Francois Lake, BC, in
Acheson, Emily, B.Sc.(Hns), M.Sc, Ottawa, Bogotá, Colombia, in Curriculum Studies Anthropology
ON, in Geography Kabiri Far, Bardia, M.Sc., Vancouver, BC, in
Deng, Meiling, B.Sc, M.Sc, in Physics Civil Engineering Mesquita L. Madureira, Augusto, in
Adams, Arlo, B.Sc, Vancouver, BC, in Cell Applied Animal Biology
and Developmental Biology DiPucchio, Rebecca, H.B.Sc., Toronto, ON, Kapos, Paul, B.Sc.(Hns), Vancouver, BC,
in Chemistry in Botany Michalowski, Victoria, B.A., M.A., in
Adams, Jonathan, B.A., in Psychology
Ethnomusicology Diaz Lopez, Carlos, M.Sc., Bogota, Kheirkhah, Pooyan, B.Sc., M.A.Sc.,
Colombia, in Chemistry Vancouver, BC, in Mechanical Engineering Mills, Katelyn, B.Sc.(APBI), Pitt
Adhikari, Binay, B.Arch., M.C.R.P., in Meadows, BC, in Applied Animal Biology
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