Over a thousand Carleton students received their degrees at the 139th convocation Nov. 12, according to a Carleton press release.
In addition to their diplomas, several outstanding students received awards and medals at Carleton’s fall convocation.
Carleton president Roseann Runte addressed students, faculty members, and families during the closing speech.
“The world may not be a place we like to be, but we can go out to make a difference,” she said.
Dominique Roy, Meaghan Amanda Lynn Landry, Jason Levesque, May Chazan, and Stefan Radacina Rusu received awards for their graduate work or academic achievement.
Roy, who graduated with a master’s thesis in mathematics, won the prestigious Governor General’s Academic Medal, as well as a medal for outstanding graduate work at the master’s level.
The Governor General’s Medal is awarded annually in the fall to a graduate student and in the spring to two undergraduate students.
Landry was awarded the President’s Medal for having the highest standing in a general or major degree program of study. She graduated with a bachelor of arts in criminology and criminal justice, with a concentration in psychology.
Levesque, on the other hand, graduated with an honours BA in psychology, and was recognized with the Chancellor’s Medal.
Chazan and Rusu were awarded the university medal for outstanding graduate work at the doctoral and master’s levels, respectively.
Runte wished Carleton’s graduates well as they pursue their careers.
“We wish our graduates well and we wish them courage,” Runte said. “We know they will use their talent and wisdom to go forth, prosper and make the world better.”
Honorary degrees were also awarded to Ontario’s Lt.-Gov. David Onley and nuclear chemist Donald Wiles.