Congratulations, Class of 2022!

We celebrated graduates from the Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Applied Arts, and Master of Social Work programs at our in-person Summer Convocation on July 8. Relive the day's events—and the achievements of our graduates—here.

The class composite of the Bachelor of Education class for 2022

Opening Remarks

Hear opening remarks from Dr. Kim Fenwick, an invocation from Alexa Navas, the traditional territorial welcome by the Hon. Graydon Nicholas, and a formal welcome from President and Vice-Chancellor Dawn Russell.

Address to the Graduates

The Hon. David Adams Richards—award-winning author, Canadian Senator, and STU alumnus—spoke to the graduates about the importance of compassion and empathy.

Congratulations to our first cohort of graduates from the Master of Social Work program!

Zoe Bourgeois, BA, BSW, MSW
Kaitlin Brogan, BA, BSW, MSW
Tessa Burns, BA, BSW, MSW
Luke Garagan, BA, BSW, MSW
Angela Keetch, BA, BSW, MSW
Hilary Loveless, BBA, BSW, MSW
Luke Rankin, BSW, MSW
Caroline Sanford, BA, BSW, MSW
Kealy Whittaker, BSW, MSW

Conferral of Degrees

Degrees in Bachelor of Applied Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, and Master of Social Work are conferred on graduates.

Valedictory Address

Darla Saunders, BEd '22, challenges graduates to face life's challenges with curiosity, kindness, and generosity in her valedictory address.

Grad photo of Darla Saunders, BEd Class of 2022

University Medal for Academic Excellence in Education

The University Medal for Academic Excellence in Education is awarded to the graduating student with the highest overall standing within the Bachelor of Education program. The 2022 medal was awarded to Darla Saunders.