Convocation

In recognition of his career as a scientific world leader in the study of human genomics, Dr. Stephen Scherer, GlaxoSmithKline-Canadian Institutes of Health Research Chair in Genetics and Genomics at The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc) at the Thursday afternoon session of Western’s 311th Convocation.

In recognition of his career as a physician, scientist, teacher, administrator and fundraiser, John Kelton, Executive Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Initiative for Innovation in Healthcare at McMaster University, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc) at the Thursday morning session of Western’s 311th Convocation.

In recognition of his work in DNA sequencing, Paul Hebert, Canada Research Chair in Molecular Biodiversity, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc) at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 311th Convocation.

In recognition of their success in entrepreneurship and community building, Helen and Andy Spriet were awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Tuesday afternoon session of Western’s 311th Convocation.

Donald Triggs, co-founder of Jackson-Triggs, the most powerful wine brand in Canada, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Tuesday morning session of Western’s 311th Convocation.

What most separates humankind from the animal kingdom is an arrogance destroying our planet, famed primatologist and anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall told attendees at a special convocation ceremony.

From a famed anthropologist and Hockey Hall of Famer to world-changing entrepreneurs and scientists, several distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees this spring as Western celebrates its 311th Convocation.