Just before convocation, vice-rector, resources Carole Workman posed for a picture backstage with members of her team. From left to right: Janick Rainville, Carole Workman, Madeleine Boisvert, Sylvie Perras and Marcia Martel.
University chancellor, Huguette Labelle, applauds graduates.
Prof. Nicolas Georganas congratulates his son, Nikita, who received his MBA degree during convocation.
Distinguished visitor: Ontario Premier, Dalton McGuinty attended the convocation ceremony during which his daughter, Carleen, received her bachelor's degree with specialization in history. They are pictured here with University chancellor Huguette Labelle and rector Gilles Patry.
Vice-rector, academic, Robert Major with Quebec author, Marie-Claire Blais. Major later read the citation for Blais who then was awarded an honorary doctorate.
The chair of the Board of Governors, Marc Jolicœur, left, chats with Robert Giroux, former president and CEO of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Giroux received an honorary doctorate from the University.
Vice-rector, resources, Carole Workman, was warmly applauded by the audience at convocation, including by her colleague David Mitchell, vice-rector, university relations. In his convocation addresses, rector Gilles Patry paid tribute to Workman for her accomplishments in the position that she is leaving after a 12-year tenure.
