Jun 12, 2024BoardMeeting
BoardKwantlen Polytechnic University Convocation
The convocation ceremony included the formal declaration of the session, the introduction of university leadership and faculty, and a student address reflecting on academic determination. A major component of the event was the awarding of an honorary doctorate of laws to Stephanie Cadieux, Canada's Chief Accessibility Officer. Her address focused on the necessity of removing barriers to accessibility, the importance of inclusivity in design, and the collective responsibility to participate in democracy and community building.