Order of Proceedings — Fall 2014 Convocation Ceremony
John Molson School of Business
Place des Arts, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Tuesday, 28 October 2014 — 3:00 p.m.
1.
The following members of the platform party should arrive by 1:30
p.m. for a brief run-through of the conferral of the honorary
doctorate. They should use the Artist’s Entrance of Place des Arts,
260 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West.
Dr. Anne-Marie Croteau
Dean Steve Harvey
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
Mr. Michael Sabia
Associate Vice-President Bradley Tucker
At 2:00 p.m. a run-through of the conferral of the honorary doctorate
will commence backstage led by Associate Vice-President Bradley
Tucker.
2.
All other members of the platform party should arrive by 2:00 p.m.
using the Artist’s Entrance of Place des Arts, 260 De Maisonneuve
Blvd. West. Those with roles in the ceremony who would like a run
through should so indicate at the reception table.
3.
A reception table will be set up in the corridor leading to the dressing
rooms. All members are asked to check in at the table for their
dressing room assignments and to be directed to the appropriate areas
for gowning.
4.
At approximately 2:30 p.m., Associate Vice-President Tucker will
welcome the friends and family of the graduates and explain how the
ceremony unfolds as well as ceremony etiquette.
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5.
At approximately 2:40 p.m., the graduating students will be led into
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. The procession will be led by the piper.
6.
At approximately 2:40 p.m., the academic procession will start lining
up backstage.
Professor Mahesh Sharma
will lead the Academic Procession carrying the mace.
Associate Registrar Isabelle Lacelle
will follow him and guide faculty and staff to their seats on stage.
Professor Mahesh Sharma, Mace Bearer
upon ascending the stage, will carry the mace to the mace stand,
stage right. He will remain beside the stand holding the mace until
all faculty, staff, and the main platform party are at their seats.
Everyone will remain standing.
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7.
At approximately 2:50 p.m., the main platform party will be marshaled
in the Green Room. Seats for the main platform party will be
assigned.
Associate Vice-President Bradley Tucker
will lead the main platform party procession to their seats on stage.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will remain at the bottom of the steps until he is escorted to his
seat on stage by Associate Vice-President Tucker.
Associate Vice-President Bradley Tucker
will escort Chancellor Ménard to his seat, tipping his hat to him
when he is at his seat.
Professor Mahesh Sharma, Mace Bearer
will place the mace on the stand, proceed to his seat and remain
standing.
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8.
Dean Steve Harvey
will say brief words of welcome:
DEAN’S WELCOME TO GO HERE. THIS SPACE
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Dean Steve Harvey
will end his welcome by stating:
Would everyone please join Ms. Danielle Pullen
soprano, in the singing of “O Canada.”
Dean Steve Harvey
will return to his seat and remain standing.
9.
Ms. Danielle Pullen
will proceed to the podium microphone and lead the singing of
“O Canada.”
Once completed, she will walk backstage.
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10. Rev. Ellie Hummel
will proceed to the podium microphone for the moment of
reflection. The moment of reflection will end with:
Will everyone please be seated.
Veuillez vous asseoir.
Rev. Ellie Hummel
will return to her seat and be seated.
11. Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will proceed to the podium microphone and deliver his opening
remarks.
CHANCELLOR’S REMARKS TO GO HERE. THIS SPACE
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At the end of his speech, he will introduce President Alan Shepard for
his remarks.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will return to his seat and be seated.
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12. President Alan Shepard
will proceed to the podium microphone to present his remarks.
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President Alan Shepard
will return to his seat and be seated.
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13. Dean Steve Harvey
will proceed to the podium microphone to read the citation for
Michael Sabia.
Dean Steve Harvey
will tip his cap to the Chancellor when he commences his citation
with “Mr. Chancellor”.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will rise and tip his cap in response. He will remain standing.
Mr. Michael Sabia
will rise when his name is first mentioned by the citation reader,
turn towards the Chancellor and walks to him so they are face to
face.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
Mr. Michael Sabia
will face each other until the citation reaches the point where they
are formally introduced at which point the Chancellor will
congratulate Mr. Sabia.
Dr. Anne-Marie Croteau
will proceed to the degree table (stage right) while the citation is
being read, collect the hood, and move behind Mr. Sabia. At the
words “honoris causa,” and while the Chancellor and Mr. Sabia
are facing each other, she will hood Mr. Sabia. She will then return
to her seat and be seated.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
Dr. Michael Sabia
will walk to the signing table and Chancellor Ménard will invite
Dr. Sabia to sign the Roll Book and present him with his degree.
A photographer will be positioned at floor level in front of the
stage to take photographs.
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14. Dr. Michael Sabia
will walk to the podium microphone to deliver his convocation
address.
Dean Steve Harvey
will return to his seat and be seated.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will proceed to the centre microphone and introduce Dr. Sabia for
his convocation address.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will return to his seat and be seated.
CONVOCATION ADDRESS TO GO HERE. THIS SPACE
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Dr. Michael Sabia
upon completion of his address, will return to his seat and be
seated.
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15. Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will proceed to the centre microphone to thank Dr. Sabia for his
remarks.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
still at the centre microphone, will call upon the Provost for the
conferring of the degrees
Provost Benoît-Antoine Bacon
will rise and proceed to the podium microphone and state the
following:
Mr. Chancellor, on behalf of Senate, I present to you
the candidates for the Doctoral and Doctorate
degrees, for the Master and Magisteriate degrees, and
for the Graduate Diplomas and Certificates in the
John Molson School of Business. I certify that these
candidates have fulfilled the requirements for these
degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Monsieur le chancelier, au nom du sénat, je vous
présente les candidats au doctorat et à la maîtrise,
ainsi qu’au diplôme et au certificat de 2e cycle de
l’École de gestion John-Molson. J’atteste qu’ils
satisfont aux exigences de ces grades, diplômes et
certificats.
(to candidates): Will the Doctoral and Doctorate, Master and
Magisteriate, Diploma and Certificate
candidates please stand.
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Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
By the authority of the Corporation and the Board of
Governors of the University, I admit each of you to
the appropriate degree, diploma or certificate as
approved by Senate and certified by the Provost.
À titre de Chancelier et en vertu de l’autorité de la
corporation et du Conseil des gouverneurs de
l’Université, je vous confère les grades que vous
postulez, sur l’attestation du Senat, et je vous octroie
tous les titres, honneurs, devoirs, droits et privilèges
afférents à ces grades, diplômes ou certificats.
(to candidates): Please be seated.
Provost Benoît-Antoine Bacon
Mr. Chancellor, on behalf of Senate, I present to you
the candidates for the Bachelor and Baccalaureate
degrees in the John Molson School of Business. I
certify that these candidates have fulfilled the
requirements for these degrees.
Monsieur le chancelier, au nom du sénat, je vous
présente les candidats au baccalauréat de l’École de
gestion John-Molson. J’atteste qu’ils satisfont aux
exigences de ce grade.
(to candidates): Will the Bachelor and Baccalaureate candidates
please stand.
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Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
By the authority of the Corporation and the Board of
Governors of the University, I admit each of you to
the Bachelor or Baccalaureate degrees as approved
by Senate and certified by the Provost.
À titre de Chancelier et en vertu de l’autorité de la
corporation et du Conseil des gouverneurs de
l’Université, je vous confère les grades que vous
postulez, sur l’attestation du Senat, et je vous octroie
tous les titres, honneurs, devoirs, droits et privilèges
afférents à ce grade.
(to candidates): Please be seated. While our graduates prepare
to cross the stage, I invite you to enjoy the
music of The Encore Brass Quintet.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
Provost Benoît-Antoine Bacon
will return to their respective seats and be seated.
16. The Encore Brass Quintet
will be back in their seats on stage and will start to play.
The graduates will be marshaled to receive their degrees.
The Quintet will play until it receives a signal from a
representative of the Office of the Registrar that all is ready for
the diploma conferral to commence.
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS
17. Dr. Sandra Betton
will rise and proceed to the podium microphone as soon as the
musicians have finished playing.
Dean Steve Harvey
will walk to the degree table (located stage right, at marker on
floor).
Associate Dean Vivek Venkatesh
will position himself at the hood table (at marker on floor).
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will position himself midway between Associate Dean Venkatesh
and Dean Harvey (at marker on floor).
A photographer will be positioned at floor level in front of the
stage to take photographs of the students as they shake hands
with the Chancellor.
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18. Dr. Sandra Betton
will read the following statement, or make a personal statement
that captures the gist of convocation etiquette:
Today marks an auspicious event for each of our
graduates and we encourage you to cheer and
applaud the accomplishments of your own. This is,
however, a solemn occasion, and we ask that you
refrain from using horns, drums or any other noise
makers. Applaud your graduate heartily, but as she
or he reaches centre stage, please allow a pause for
the focus to shift to our next graduate.
She will then commence calling the names of the doctoral, master,
diploma and certificate candidates.
Associate Dean Vivek Venkatesh
will hood the doctoral candidates and will shake hands with the
masters, diploma and certificate candidates unless by not
extending his or her hand, the student indicates a cultural
preference not to.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will congratulate all of the candidates. He will also shake hands
with them, unless by not extending his or her hand, the student
indicates a cultural preference not to.
Dean Steve Harvey
will present the degrees, diplomas or certificates to the students.
Associate Vice-President Bradley Tucker
will escort each of the doctoral graduates to a seat on stage
amongst the Faculty.
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19. Dr. Sandra Betton
will return to her seat once she has completed the list of graduate
students and be seated.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
Associate Dean Vivek Venkatesh
will return to their respective seats and be seated.
Dean Steve Harvey
will remain at the degree table.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
20.
President Alan Shepard
will rise and stand at the marker on the stage will congratulate the
undergraduate candidates. He will also shake hands with them,
unless by not extending his or her hand, the student indicates a
cultural preference not to.
Chairman Norman Hébert Jr.
will share this duty with him.
A photographer will be positioned at floor level in front of the
stage to take photographs of the students as they are being
congratulated.
21.
The candidates will proceed to the person who will congratulate
them. They will then proceed to the degree table where they will
receive their degree.
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22.
Associate Dean George Kanaan
will walk to the podium microphone and commence calling the
undergraduate students in the John Molson School of Business.
President Alan Shepard / Chairman Norman Hébert Jr.
will congratulate the candidates. He will also shake hands with
them, unless by not extending his or her hand, the student
indicates a cultural preference not to.
Dean Steve Harvey
will present the degrees to the students.
Associate Dean George Kanaan
will return to his seat and be seated once he has completed his list
of names.
23.
Dr. Abraham Brodt
will proceed to the podium microphone to continue calling the
undergraduate students.
Dr. Abraham Brodt
will return to his seat and be seated once he has completed his list
of names.
President Alan Shepard / Chairman Norman Hébert Jr.
Dean Steve Harvey
will return to their respective seats.
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24.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will proceed to the centre microphone to introduce the
valedictorian.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
Dr. Isar Kiani defended her Ph.D. dissertation
Mavenism, Its Antecedents and Market Helping
Behaviour in July 2014, under the supervision of Dr.
Michel Laroche from the Department of Marketing.
Dr. Kiani’s research analyzes the influence of
‘market mavens,’ or individuals with great
knowledge and industry connections in the diffusion
of market information, especially in the contexts of
online marketing and social media communications.
Dr. Kiani is currently an Assistant Professor of
Marketing at Lawrence Technological University in
Southfield, Michigan.
I would now like to ask Dr. Isar Kiani to give the
valedictory address.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will return to his seat and be seated.
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25.
Dr. Isar Kiani
will proceed to the podium microphone to deliver the valedictory
address.
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Dr. Isar Kiani
upon completion of her address, will cross the stage and shake
hands with the front row of the platform party before returning to
her seat on stage.
26.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will proceed to the centre microphone to thank Dr. Kiani for her
remarks.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will then ask Provost Bacon for his closing remarks.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
will return to his seat and be seated.
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27.
Provost Benoît-Antoine Bacon
will proceed to the podium microphone to present his closing
remarks which will include the invitation to attend the vin d’honneur
in the lobby after the ceremony.
CLOSING REMARKS TO GO HERE. THIS SPACE
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Provost Benoît-Antoine Bacon
will return to his seat, turn to the rest of the platform party and
signal to them to stand.
28.
The Encore Brass Quintet
will be back in their seats on stage and will start to play.
Professor Mahesh Sharma, Mace Bearer
will retrieve the mace as soon as soon as Provost Bacon has
returned to stand in front of his seat. Professor Sharma will then
lead the academic procession off stage by going down the stage
steps into the audience.
Chancellor L. Jacques Ménard
Dr. Michael Sabia
Chairman Norman Hébert Jr.
President Alan Shepard
Associate Vice-President Bradley Tucker
will follow Professor Sharma.
The remaining members of the platform party will follow.
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29.
All members of the main platform party should proceed to their
dressing rooms to remove their gowns and then join the graduates
and their guests for the vin d’honneur.
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