Mount Convocation celebrates students, faculty, honorary degree recipients

On May 17 and 18, more than 650 students from 15 countries graduated from the Mount with a wide range of degrees in Arts, Science, Education and Professional and Graduate studies. The Mount also bestowed honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees on three distinguished leaders in the arts, philanthropy, and ethics: Dr. Jean Bethke Elshtain, Dr. Stephen A. Jarislowsky, and Dr. Budge Wilson.

Mount faculty member honoured with Teaching Innovation Award

On May 17, Dr. Peter Mombourquette, Chair of the Department of Business Administration and Tourism and Hospitality Management, was recognized as a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding teaching innovation, resulting in a significantly enhanced learning experience for students. It is only the second time this award has been presented since it was first established in 2007.  

Vanessa MacLellan leaves behind five years, three internships, and hundreds of volunteer hours as she takes her next step as a Registered Dietitian. While at the Mount, Vanessa’s kind approach and innate leadership abilities led her to accumulate an impressive co-curricular record and notable awards, including the 2010 Young Woman of Distinction Award.