A record number of almost 7,000 students will be receiving their diplomas at Spring Convocation on June 4, 5, 6 and 7. Joining them are 11 distinguished individuals to whom the University will confer honorary doctorates. These eminent figures have made their marks in law, business, community organizations, education, literature, science and journalism.
Sally Armstrong is an award-winning author, filmmaker and human rights activist. Her unapologetic advocacy and courageous unflinching accounts of the atrocities experienced by women from Bosnia to Bangladesh have mobilized readers to become involved in helping vulnerable people around the world. |
Andrew Benedek is an internationally respected authority on water-related issues. After coordinating the Wastewater Research Group, Dr. Andrew Benedek founded the firm ZENON Environmental. Under the leadership of Dr. Benedek, the firm pioneered the use of advanced membrane technologies to solve water quality problems around the world. |
J. Richard Bertrand is vice-president of government affairs at Pratt & Witney Canada. Along his whirlwind journey to the pinnacle of corporate success as a business executive, he has donated countless hours to the health-service and university sectors, including the University of Ottawa, where he chaired the Board of Governors from 1996 to 2003. |
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Mariette Carrier-Fraser has devoted the majority of her career to educating youth, from humble teacher all the way to superintendent. Today, although retired, Carrier-Fraser is still committed to the growth of the French language which she has always so admirably defended. She is chair of the Assemblée de la francophonie ontarienne.
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David A. Dodge is the Governor of the Bank of Canada. In this capacity, Dodge has been widely praised for his forthright style and his steady leadership, which have helped foster economic growth in Canada. Prior to his appointment as Governor, David Dodge served in a number of senior positions within the federal government. |
Louis Garneau, O.C., C.Q., is a former cycling champion and Olympian who founded his own sportswear and sporting goods company and made it into one of the leading firms in its field. He has lent his considerable reputation and time to amateur sport and to several charitable and not-for-profit organizations. |
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Lorraine Greaves has played a pioneering role in addressing neglected and emerging women’s health issues in a collaborative and multidisciplinary way. Her leadership in bridging biomedical and social sciences, and integrating sex and gender analysis into Canadian health research, is recognized internationally. . |
Max Keeping, C.M., is Vice-President of News and Public Affairs at CTV Ottawa. In addition to his successful career as a broadcaster, Keeping is also a dedicated community builder. He is credited with helping to raise more than $100 million for good causes in the course of the last 35 years. |
Nicole Le Douarin began her career as a high-school teacher, moving to research — specifically to embryology. In this field she made incredible discoveries that opened new horizons in many scientific disciplines. Today, Le Douarin is the first woman to hold the position of perpetual secretary of the Académie des sciences from the Collège de France. |
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 Antonine Maillet, C.P., C.C., O.Q., is a novelist, playwright and translator who has published more than 50 works. Her character La Sagouine, established her reputation among Canadian francophones until she won the prix Goncourt in 1979 for Pélagie-la-Charrette. She then became a celebrity throughout the international francophonie. |
Gabriel T. Tsampalieros is a highly successful lawyer, entrepreneur, business leader and philanthropist. He enjoyed a thriving legal career before committing himself to his restaurant businesses full-time. He later added to his professional responsibilities by becoming Chairman of The Second Cup Ltd. Tsampalieros’ commitment to giving back to his community is as diverse as it is inspiring. |
