Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:00am
Academic and Graduate Procession
The audience is requested to stand when the procession enters and to remain standing during the Mi’kmaq Welcome and O Canada. At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests are asked to remain seated until the procession has exited the Kehoe Forum.
Order of Proceedings
Distinguished Guests
His Honour the Honourable Mike Savage, ONS, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
Chancellor Designate: Jack Graham
President & Vice-Chancellor: David C. Dingwall
Chair of the Board of Governors: Denise Allen
Vice President, Academic: Dr. Rod Nicholls
Master of Ceremonies: University Registrar, Bilynda Whiting
Mace Bearer/Valedictorian: Madison Power, Bachelor of Science
Mi’kmaq Welcome: Recorded message presented by Laurianne Sylvester, Dean, Unama’ki College
O Canada: Performed by Margaret MacPherson, CBU Alumna
Installation of the Chancellor
Citation for the Chancellor Designate: David C. Dingwall, President & Vice‑Chancellor
Administration of the Oath of Office: Denise Allen, Chair, Board of Governors
Declaration of Installation
Robing of the Chancellor: Vice President, Academic: Dr. Rod Nicholls and Bilynda Whiting, University Registrar
Presentation of the Mace
Installation Address: Jack Graham, Chancellor of Cape Breton University
President’s Convocation Address: David C. Dingwall, President & Vice-Chancellor
Valedictory Address: Madison Power, Bachelor of Science
Conferral of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates: Jack Graham, Chancellor
School of Education and Health: Dean Dr. Ellyn Lyle
Orators: Dr. Lynn Levatte and Melissa MacDonald
School of Nursing: Dean Dr. Karen Kennedy
Orator: Dr. Audrey Walsh
School of Science and Technology: Associate Dean Dr. Vielka Salazar
Orator: Bill Robinson
Ceremony Closing
Rise Again: Performed by Margaret MacPherson, CBU Alumna
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 2:00pm
Academic and Graduate Procession
The audience is requested to stand when the procession enters and to remain standing during the Mi’kmaq Welcome and O Canada. At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests are asked to remain seated until the procession has exited the Kehoe Forum.
Order of Proceedings
Chancellor: Jack Graham
President & Vice-Chancellor: David C. Dingwall
Vice President, Academic: Dr. Rod Nicholls
Master of Ceremonies: University Registrar, Bilynda Whiting
Mace Bearer/Valedictorian: Millicent Amaka Mmekwe, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Care Management
Mi’kmaq Welcome: Recorded message presented by Laurianne Sylvester, Dean, Unama’ki College
O Canada: Recorded by Breagh Kelly
President’s Address: David C. Dingwall, President & Vice-Chancellor
Valedictory Address: Millicent Amaka Mmekwe, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Care Management
Conferral of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates: Jack Graham, Chancellor
Shannon School of Business: Dean Dr. John Nadeau
Orators: Dr. Efren Munoz-Miranda and Dr. Tasquia Mizan
Ceremony Closing
Rise Again: Recorded by the Men of the Deeps
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10:00am
Academic and Graduate Procession
The audience is requested to stand when the procession enters and to remain standing during the Mi’kmaq Welcome and O Canada. At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests are asked to remain seated until the procession has exited the Kehoe Forum.
Order of Proceedings
Chancellor: Jack Graham
President & Vice-Chancellor: David C. Dingwall
Vice President, Academic: Dr. Rod Nicholls
Master of Ceremonies: University Registrar, Bilynda Whiting
Mace Bearer/Valedictorian: Sarah M. Doody, Bachelor of Business Administration
Mi’kmaq Welcome: Recorded message presented by Laurianne Sylvester, Dean, Unama’ki College
O Canada: Recorded by Breagh Kelly
President’s Address: David C. Dingwall, President & Vice-Chancellor
Presentation of Honorary Doctorate Degree
Doctor of Letters (honoris causa)
Honorary Doctorate Degree Recipient: Father Norman James MacPhee
Citation Presenter: Sara Salter Burke, Vice President, Development
Address by the Honorary Doctorate Degree Recipient: Dr. Norman James MacPhee
Valedictory Address: Sarah M. Doody, Bachelor of Business Administration
Conferral of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates: Jack Graham, Chancellor
School of Arts and Social Sciences: Dean Dr. Chris MacDonald
Orator: Michael MacDonald
Shannon School of Business: Dean Dr. John Nadeau
Orators: Dr. Maya Giorbelidze and Jennifer Currie
Ceremony Closing
Rise Again: Recorded by the Men of the Deeps
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 2:00pm
Academic and Graduate Procession
The audience is requested to stand when the procession enters and to remain standing during the Mi’kmaq Welcome and O Canada. At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests are asked to remain seated until the procession has exited the Kehoe Forum.
Order of Proceedings
Chancellor: Jack Graham
President & Vice-Chancellor: David C. Dingwall
Vice President, Academic: Dr. Rod Nicholls
Master of Ceremonies: University Registrar, Bilynda Whiting
Mace Bearer/Valedictorian: Lida James, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Management
Mi’kmaq Welcome: Recorded message presented by Laurianne Sylvester, Dean, Unama’ki College
O Canada: Recorded by Breagh Kelly
President’s Address: David C. Dingwall, President & Vice-Chancellor
Valedictory Address: Lida James, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Management
Conferral of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates Jack Graham, Chancellor
Shannon School of Business: Dean Dr. John Nadeau
Orator: Dr. Samiul Islam
Ceremony Closing
Rise Again: Recorded by the Men of the Deeps