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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 1/19 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 2/19 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 3/19 8. Dean Steve Harvey will say brief words of welcome: DEAN’S WELCOME TO GO HERE. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 4/19 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 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 5/19 12. President Alan Shepard will proceed to the podium microphone to present his remarks. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS TO GO HERE. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. President Alan Shepard will return to his seat and be seated. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 6/19 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 7/19 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 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. Dr. Michael Sabia upon completion of his address, will return to his seat and be seated. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 8/19 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 9/19 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 10/19 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 11/19 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 12/19 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 13/19 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 14/19 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 15/19 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 16/19 25. Dr. Isar Kiani will proceed to the podium microphone to deliver the valedictory address. VALEDICTORY ADDRESS TO GO HERE. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 17/19 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 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 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. Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 18/19 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. /PG Script-JMSB-Fall14.docx As at 21 October 2014, 19:02 19/19
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