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Shelagh Rogers
Shelagh Rogers is one of Canada’s preeminent broadcasters. Over the past 30 years, she has captivated and entertained millions of Canadians with her work on CBC Radio programs such as Morningside, Basic Black, This Morning, and Sounds Like Canada. Currently, Rogers is the host of The Next Chapter, a weekly news show devoted to Canadian writers and songwriters. -
Dr. Dennis Mock
Dr. Dennis Mock is the fourth President and Vice-Chancellor of Nipissing University, serving in that role from 2003-2009, following a one-year term as Interim President. -
Grand Chief Stan Louttit
Grand Chief Stan Louttit is presently in the second year of a three-year term as Grand Chief of Mushkegowuk Council. Grand Chief Louttit is a Cree from the Albany Band who resides in Moose Factory, and was raised in Attawapiskat. -
Roxanne Joyal
Roxanne Joyal is Co-CEO of Me to We, an innovative social enterprise that provides people with better choices for a better world, and a founding member of Free the Children. -
The Honourable William G. Davis
The Honourable William G. Davis is the 18th Premier of Ontario, a position he held for 14 years, from 1971 – 1985. His support of and role in Canada’s constitutional negotiations was pivotal in achieving the 1982 Constitution. -
The Right Honourable Paul Martin
The Right Honourable Paul Martin is Canada’s 21st Prime Minister. His many achievements include a $41 billion healthcare improvement initiative; a landmark agreement for a national early learning and childcare program; and building a consensus to ensure the provision of equal opportunity for Canada’s Aboriginal population. -
Suzanne Brooks
Suzanne Brooks received the honorary degree, Doctor of Letters on Thursday, June 9, 2011 and delivered the convocation address to graduates of Nipissing’s Faculty of Arts and Science and Master of Arts and Master of Science degree programs. -
Dr. Mark Tremblay
Dr. Mark Tremblay received the honorary degree, Doctor of Letters on Friday, June 10, 2011 and delivered the convocation address to graduates from the Faculty of Arts and Science and Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies. -
Grand Chief Stan Beardy
Grand Chief Stan Beardy received the honorary degree, Doctor of Education on Wednesday, June 8 and delivered the convocation address to the graduates of Nipissing’s Schulich School of Education, Intermediate/Senior division and Master of Education program. -
John Ralston Saul
Nipissing University honoured John Ralston Saul and celebrated its graduates and scholarship-winning students at its fall convocation, Friday, November 4, 2011. Saul was conferred an honorary doctor of letters and delivered the convocation address to the graduates.
