Spring 2007 Convocation
A humanitarian poet, a leader in international development and two pillars of the First Nation community were honoured at Royal Roads University’s spring convocation ceremonies June 15. Read more on the story of convocation.
Dr. Gary Geddes, one of Canada’s most influential political poets received an honorary doctorate of laws for his lifetime of human-rights work and for advancing literature in Canada.
Isabel Lloyd, a former deputy minister in British Columbia’s civil service who transitioned to international development work received an honorary doctorate of laws for her tireless efforts to strengthen democratic institutions in B.C. and Southeast Asia.
The Chancellor’s Community Recognition Award for community service was presented to Chief Andy Thomas of the Esquimalt First Nation and Chief Robert Sam of the Songhees First Nation.
Both chiefs were honoured for their lifetime of work to advance living standards in their respective communities, for preserving aboriginal heritage and traditions, and for their determined advocacy of aboriginal rights in British Columbia.
A total of 837 learners graduated at the spring ceremonies. The majority of degrees conferred were MBAs and Masters of Arts in Leadership and Training.
The spring convocation also marked the 1,000th MBA graduate from the Tak Ming Institute of Management, a Royal Roads University affiliate in Taiwan, Hong Kong and several cities in Mainland China.
Chancellor's Community Recognition Award Recipient
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Chancellor's Community Recognition Award Recipient
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Honorary Degree Recipient
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Honorary Degree Recipient
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