Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond

Five distinguished Canadians will receive honorary degrees from Brock at this year’s Spring Convocation, which takes place during seven ceremonies over four days in June.

This year, Brock will award degrees to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, British Columbia’s Legislative Representative for Children and Youth; Wilma Morrison, local historian, curator, advocate and educator of black history in Niagara; Val Fleming, one of Niagara’s most distinguished and well-known citizens; James Stewart, author, musician and professor emeritus of mathematics; and Brigadier-General Hilary Jaeger, OMM, MSM, CD.

Val Fleming

Wilma Morrison

“Brock is delighted to recognize these exceptional individuals for their leadership, innovation and distinguished contributions to society,” says President Jack Lightstone. “Their outstanding achievements locally, nationally and internationally mirror the values and vision of our university — to enhance the lives of the communities around us and to contribute to the betterment of society.”

James Stewart

The ceremonies will be from Wednesday, June 9 to Saturday, June 12 in the Ian D. Beddis gymnasium. Tickets are not required and all guests are welcome.

Brigadier-General Hilary Jaeger

The five honorary degree presentations will proceed as follows:

Thursday, June 10, 10 a.m. — Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Thursday, June 10, 2 p.m. — Wilma Morrison
Friday, June 11, 10 a.m. — Val Fleming
Friday, June 11, 10 a.m. — James Stewart
Friday, June 11, 2 p.m. — Brigadier-General Hilary Jaeger

For the full bios of the honorary degree recipients, see Brock honours five distinguished Canadians at Convocation.