UNews - Tim Caulfield /unews/person/tim-caulfield en Graduates ready to walk the stage at Spring 2023 Convocation /unews/article/graduates-ready-walk-stage-spring-2023-convocation <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p><span><span><span>This week, the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge will celebrate the achievements of 1,358 students as they cross the stage at Spring 2023 Convocation. In addition, members of the 2020 and 2021 graduating classes who did not have the opportunity to participate at an in-person event due to pandemic restrictions, are welcomed back to campus to cross the stage.</span></span></span><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:500px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/ConvoAdvisory-2023.jpg" alt=""></div></p><p><span><span><span>This spring&rsquo;s graduating class is exceptional, representing a new generation of talented, critical thinkers prepared to contribute to communities near and far. The class showcases more and more students who have participated in work-integrated-learning opportunities throughout their educational journey, while students continue to utilize applied study, co-op and research opportunities and take advantage of career coaching to get a head start on their post-academic careers.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>&ldquo;Our talented alumni, which will soon number more than 55,000, makes its mark throughout the world every day,&rdquo; says Dr. Mike Mahon, ULethbridge president and vice-chancellor. &ldquo;Our graduates, many of whom have already significantly contributed to society through their academic pursuits, are ready to showcase their talents and we are eager to see what the future holds for them.&rdquo;</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>This week&rsquo;s convocation marks the final ceremonies of Mahon&rsquo;s 13-year tenure at ULethbridge. As well, alumnus Terry Whitehead (BA &rsquo;94) will officially be installed as the 免费福利资源在线看片&rsquo;s 15th chancellor during Thursday&rsquo;s first ceremony.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Ceremonies take place Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2 at the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>All four ceremonies are free of charge and open to the public and media. Following is the convocation schedule for the week.</span></span></span></p><p><strong><span><span><span>Thursday, June 1</span></span></span></strong></p><p><span><span><span><strong>Ceremony I &ndash; 9:30 a.m.</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; School of Graduate Studies (PhD and MSc); Faculty of Arts &amp; Science (BASC, BSc); Installation of Chancellor Terry Whitehead; Speaker Research Award: Dr. Trushar Patel; Honorary Degree: Timothy Caulfield</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong>Ceremony II &ndash; 2:30 p.m.</strong> &ndash; School of Graduate Studies (MA and MN); Faculty of Arts &amp; Science (BA); Faculty of Health Sciences (BHSc, BN and BTR); 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Volunteer Award: Dr. Marta Gerasymchuk (PhD &rsquo;22); Honorary Degree: Dr. Esther Tailfeathers</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><strong><a href="/governance/chancellors-dinner" rel="nofollow">Chancellor&rsquo;s Dinner</a></strong><span><strong> &ndash; 6 p.m., Science Commons Atrium</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; A dinner to honour all award recipients</span></span></span></p><p><strong><span><span><span>Friday, June 2</span></span></span></strong></p><p><span><span><span><strong>Ceremony III &ndash; 9:30 a.m.</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; School of Graduate Studies (MC, MEd, MFA, MMus); Faculty of Education (BEd); Combined Degrees with Education; Faculty of Fine Arts (all programs); Board of Governors Teaching Chair: Dr. Christopher Mattatall; Excellence in Teaching Award: Dr. Devon Smither</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong>Ceremony IV &ndash; 2:30 p.m.</strong> &ndash; School of Graduate Studies (MHSM and MSc (Mgt)); Dhillon School of Business (all programs); Combined Degrees with Management; Honorary Degree: Fred Bradley</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Graduands and platform guests will be assembling in 免费福利资源在线看片 Hall, Level 6, prior to each procession. Processions begin at 9:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>For complete Spring 2023 Convocation information, as well as profile stories on a number of shining graduates, please visit:&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.uleth.ca/convocation" title="http://www.uleth.ca/convocation" rel="nofollow">www.uleth.ca/convocation</a><span>.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-op-related-nref field-type-node-reference field-label-above block-title-body"> <h2><span>Related Content</span></h2> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><article about="/unews/article/fred-bradley-community-builder-and-steward-natural-resources-be-granted-honorary-degree" typeof="rNews:Article schema:NewsArticle" class="node node-openpublish-article node-published node-not-promoted node-not-sticky author-trevorkenney odd clearfix" id="node-openpublish-article-12053"> <div class="content clearfix"> <div class="field 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typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Fred Bradley</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/chris-mattatall" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Chris Mattatall</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/esther-tailfeathers" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Esther Tailfeathers</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/tim-caulfield" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Tim Caulfield</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/trushar-patel" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Trushar Patel</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/devon-smither" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Devon Smither</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/marta-gerasymchuk" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Marta Gerasymchuk</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Graduates ready to walk the stage at Spring 2023 Convocation " class="rdf-meta"></span> Wed, 31 May 2023 16:38:40 +0000 trevor.kenney 12120 at /unews Accomplished researcher, engaging science communicator Tim Caulfield to receive honorary degree /unews/article/accomplished-researcher-engaging-science-communicator-tim-caulfield-receive-honorary-degree <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p><span><span><span>Professor Timothy Allen Caulfield is one of a rare breed of scientist who is equally as adept as an accomplished researcher as he is interpreting his work to engage and inform the public. A key figure at the forefront of communicating relevant, engaging, evidence-based and practical information that has helped protect society and enhance health and well-being, the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge will present Caulfield with an honorary degree at Spring 2023 Convocation.</span></span></span><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:500px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/Tim-Caulfield.jpg" title="Tim Caulfield鈥檚 voice has been particularly relevant in stemming the spread of misinformation." alt=""><div class="image-caption">Tim Caulfield鈥檚 voice has been particularly relevant in stemming the spread of misinformation.</div></div></p><p><span><span><span>Science misinformation, while always prevalent in society, has taken on new momentum since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amplified through social media, misinformation and misrepresentations of science have endangered the public and shone a bright light on scientific discovery and communication. Caulfield&rsquo;s voice has been particularly relevant in stemming the spread of misinformation.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>&ldquo;The pandemic made it hard for everyone to try and make sense of who to trust and what information was the right information. Tim Caulfield has been a source of engaging, relevant, evidence-based information for years and to have him step forward and take on the responsibility of countering the false claims and informing the public was absolutely essential,&rdquo; says Charles Weaselhead, ULethbridge chancellor. &ldquo;The 免费福利资源在线看片 is proud to present professor Caulfield with an honorary degree in respect of the valuable role he played throughout the pandemic and continues today.&rdquo;</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Caulfield will be presented with an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa, at Spring 2023 Convocation, Ceremony I, on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium.</span></span></span></p><p><strong><span><span><span>Timothy Allen Caulfield</span></span></span></strong></p><p><span><span><span>A Canada Research Chair in Public Health Law Policy and Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Alberta, Timothy Allen Caulfield&rsquo;s research spans disciplinary boundaries such as stem cells, research ethics, the representation of science in the general media, and public health policy. He has authored over 350 academic publications.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Caulfield has also made a concerted effort to reach the public through his work and lead the conversation about public health policy. His outreach efforts have included two national bestselling books that address health misinformation: The Cure for Everything: Untangling the Twisted Messages about Health, Fitness and Happiness and Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash. He also hosted and co-produced the popular television program A User&rsquo;s Guide to Cheating Death, which has been shown in over 60 countries and streamed on Netflix. </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Caulfield&rsquo;s voice has been particularly relevant in the wake of the global pandemic and his expertise has been featured extensively on significant national media platforms discussing issues behind vaccine hesitancy and communicating the science behind the COVID-19 virus. He has taken the lead on two significant initiatives as a result, serving as Chair for the Royal Society of Canada task force on evidence-informed perspectives on major societal challenges in response to and recovery from COVID-19, as well as taking a leadership role in Science Up First, a national collective of scientists, researchers, health-care experts and science communicators who share the best available science in creative ways to stem the spread of misinformation.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Caulfield&rsquo;s books and articles have greatly helped to blunt the damage of false claims and fallacies and was ranked No. 6 on Maclean&rsquo;s Magazine&rsquo;s 2023 Power List of Top 10 Health Care Innovators. As well, he is a Member of the Order of Canada and a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. He also earned the Distinguished Academic Award from the Confederation of Alberta Faculty Associations and the Fleming Medal for Excellence in Science Communication.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/convocation" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">convocation</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/tim-caulfield" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Tim Caulfield</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/charles-weaselhead" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Charles Weaselhead</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Accomplished researcher, engaging science communicator Tim Caulfield to receive honorary degree" class="rdf-meta"></span> Mon, 01 May 2023 17:20:36 +0000 trevor.kenney 12050 at /unews