A message from Glendon Interim Principal, Ian Roberge
Dear graduates,
Convocation is one of the most significant events of the academic year. It is an unforgettable moment for our graduating students, as well as for the institution as a whole. I was truly hoping I could give these remarks to you in person, as we’ve done for the many Glendon graduates before you. The pandemic, however, has forced us to be creative and think outside the box this year.
These last few months have not been easy. As students, you have faced unique challenges. Through it all, I am proud of the strength and resilience you have shown since this began. What you were able to accomplish in these very unusual times was no small feat and should be recognized.
Savour and embrace those feelings of joy, happiness, and fulfillment. You’re the Class of 2020 after all! We may not be celebrating graduation the way we were expecting to, but we found creative ways to celebrate your graduation nevertheless. The pride and delight you feel at having completed this phase of your lives reminds us of our purpose and recognizes the efforts made to provide that distinctive Glendon experience.
Glendon was founded over 50 years ago. The mission of the time remains relevant today: to prepare the leaders of tomorrow in the public, private and social spheres. As a bilingual institution providing education in the liberal arts, our goal is to develop responsible citizens who are able to work in both of the country’s official languages – citizens who are ready and willing to make a difference in their communities.
As citizens, we need to listen to each other, to learn from one another, to think, to respect each one – we need civil stewardship. To put it simply, we need a world that is ever-more human. We’ve seen many examples of that these last few months as our communities have banded together to flatten the curve. The liberal arts, I believe, are essential for an engaged citizenry.
As a Glendon graduate myself, I believe this is an institution and a community that allows for creative and curious minds to be challenged and to grow. It has indeed been an honour and a privilege to have served as Interim Principal this past year.
This graduation celebration honours our Glendon graduates. There are almost 300 students receiving degrees this spring, at the undergraduate, Master’s and PhD levels.
Many student leaders, top scholars and other outstanding performances are outlined below.
We mark this pivotal milestone with all Glendon graduates. We recognize the years of tenacity, hard work and dedication it took to find yourselves here. The countless hours of studying, research, peer mentorship, and helpful guidance from faculty and staff, have culminated in this very moment. It is your success, and we are so happy to have played a small part in helping you reach this day.
Many of you have overcome barriers to be able to graduate. You have done so with the support and help of family members, friends and partners. I wish to thank them for their contributions.
When you continue your journey onwards, whether locally or globally, you will each choose your own unique path. As you carve out many more incredible successes, remember to value what you are doing, be passionate in what you do, and be that person who inspires others.
You are also entering a new phase in your relationship with Glendon today. Welcome to the family of over 17,000 campus alumni who have made their mark in every profession imaginable. As graduates, you are part of our heritage, and you are Glendon ambassadors; your successes reflect our capacity as an academic institution! Graduation introduces you to the Glendon “lifetime” community. I therefore invite you to come back often, to join our multiple networks of graduates, and to participate in our events. You will always be here at home.
Félicitations ! Congratulations!
Ian Roberge, Interim Principal
Awards Recipients
Glendon Campus has created over 25 awards to celebrate students graduating from undergraduate studies each year. These awards offer the opportunity to recognize and celebrate students for the impact they’ve made within and outside of Glendon’s community.
Thank you, Glendon grads:
- For your outstanding engagement, contributions made and leadership shown in your communities;
- For the resilience you’ve continued to build in your time here;
- For the commitment you’ve shown to your continued development, in your academic pursuits and in other areas of campus life at Glendon
A special note of congratulations to Megan Schwegel and James Addis who have each received a Governor General’s Silver Medal this year!
Glendon Convocation Prize of Distinction
Megan Schwegel
Arjan Heir
Escott Reid Bilingual Excellence Scholarship
James Addis
The Jean Burnet Scholarship
Camille Boucher
Convocation Award of Excellence for Student Leadership
Anais Dagrou
Carli Gardner
Delphine Guet-Mccreight
Brazier Family Prize
Chelsea Coyle
Provided to top students in their program of study in recognition of their demonstrated excellence and academic achievement.
Biology Book Prize, Glendon
Megan Schwegel
Business Economics Department Book Prize – Glendon
Erogu Otasowie
Scott Cawfield Prize in Business Economics
Erogu Otasowie
Canadian Studies Departmental Prize, Glendon
Grace Dietrich
Communications Book Prize, Glendon
Mohamed Tiene
Drama Studies Book Prize, Glendon
Vincenzo Sansone
Economics Departmental Prize, Glendon
James Addis
Joy Maiyo
The Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute Scholarship (Bachelor of Education)
Maryam Ahmed Nadeem
English Department Prize, Glendon
Natalie Somerset
Professor Ian Martin Discipline of Teaching English as an International Language Book Prize
Arreniya Anandakumar
French Department Prize, Glendon
Marine Sibileau
Ania Staniszewski
Gabriella Giordan
Edgar McInnis Book Prize in North American History
Andrea Gonzalez Polanco
John Bruckmann Prize in European History
Katarina Lupert
International Studies Departmental Prize, Glendon
Vincenzo Sansone
Linguistics and Languages Studies Departmental Prize, Glendon
Zach Langstroth
Jason Harper
Hannah Yaghmaei
Department of Mathematics Prize, Glendon
Kalysta Mejia-Torres
Philosophy Department Prize, Glendon
Amanda Sears
Psychology Department Prize, Glendon
Arjan Heir
Natalie Pilla
Ana Felisa Villegas
Sociology Departmental Prize, Glendon
Sabina Nyeck
Translation Departmental Prize, Glendon
Tess Foster