Class of 2022 receives special challenge to improve society

The ranks of St. Thomas More College alumni grew by more than 180 on Tuesday, June 7, as the members of the Spring 2022 convocation class celebrated their new degrees.

Dr. Carl Still, president of STM College, said the Arts and Sciences degrees earned by those graduates will be invaluable as they continue with their studies or enter the workforce.

“What is the best preparation for work in a constantly changing, and now disrupted society?” he asked. “The people who do the hiring tell us that to prepare for the good jobs of the future you need three things: creativity, emotional intelligence, and the capacity for value judgements.”

“A liberal arts education develops these skills as well, or better, than any other education you can pursue.”

Dr. Still said students who attend STM are challenged to think about justice and inequality as part of their education. He asked the 2022 graduates to commit to the work of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada – a task that requires justice, mercy and humility.

“That may sound like a huge task to ask of anyone, but our society desperately needs educated young people who care about justice and are willing to work for it.”

“If we hope to build a better world than the one we live in now, we need leaders with creativity, emotional intelligence and moral capacity. Simply put, we need you to step up and show our society the way from the present we have, to the future we want.”

Veronica Lucas welcomed the Class of 2022 into the ranks of the STM College alumni on behalf of the STM Newman Alumni Association.

“You have faced challenges that were unprecedented,” she said, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes it forced on the College and its students. “Be proud of your hard work.”

She invited the graduates to remain lifelong learners, and to use STM College as a safe haven to which they could always return and be welcomed.

During the ceremony Tuesday, four major STM College Awards were presented. As well, the STM graduates with the highest average in each subject were honoured:

Right Reverend Monsignor Myroslav Kolodey Memorial Academic Prize
Awarded annually to a graduating 3rd or 4th year St. Thomas More College Student with the highest overall cumulative average.        

Paige Daubenfeld leaves STM after earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science (Honours) with High Honours, Health Studies (Individual, Society & Health).

She has been accepted into University of British Columbia medical school where she will begin her studies in the fall.

“I have had the pleasure of taking many St. Thomas More classes,” said Paige. “I sought out STM classes that fit into my schedule because I enjoyed the smaller class sizes and dedicated professors that are willing to ensure you achieve your academic goals. I also spent majority of my free time studying at STM as it is a truly beautiful and quiet study location with several study rooms, libraries, and food options.”

Paige said the by self-declaring as a STM student, she opened the door to scholarships, networking opportunities with staff and faculty, and a small, welcoming community to make new friends.

“I have loved my time with STM and am thankful for all that that STM has offered me.”

 

 

Thomas Deis '38 Prize in Scholastic Philosophy in Honour of Dr. Basil Markle S.T.D.
Awarded annually to a distinguished graduating student of St. Thomas More College majoring in Philosophy.

Jessi Harms recently accepted a position at Nutrien, where she hopes to embark upon a successful career.

While at STM, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with High Honours in Philosophy, and a certificate in Ethics, Justice, & Law

She said the best part about her time at the College was the professors.

“In my experience, when professors are passionate about what they do, it makes learning easy and enjoyable — as it ought to be — and I was fortunate enough to have consistently great professors during my time at STM,” said Jessi.

 

Thomas Deis ‘38 WWII Memorial Prize
Awarded to a St. Thomas More College Student or Newman Centre member who has demonstrated an all-round excellence or leadership, and/or who has enriched notably the life of STM or Newman Centre.

Rachel Kay’s plans for the future involve working with Parks Canada, becoming a National Historic Site tour guide for the summer.

“However, once autumn comes, I plan on staying in Saskatoon to continue to build more connections within the city,” said Rachel. “I want to get involved with youth with mental health or substance abuse problems, and see to a better future for them. My goal is to one day get my Master’s and PhD in psychology, specifically in Music Therapy or Cognitive Psychology.”

Rachel earned a Bachelor of Science Honours, in Psychology during her studies. She takes with her many positive memories of her time at STM.

“I started in STM with the Newman Sounds Glee Club, and fell into the STM way of life. All the staff, professors, and students were always willing to answer any questions or lend a hand when asked. I started spending all my free time in STM, whether it be studying or hanging out with my friends in the lounge.”

Rachel did her honours thesis with one of the STM faculty and became a part of one of STM’s research teams, which then led her to become a teaching and research assistant in the Department of Psychology.

“I decided to join the STMSU in my final year because I really wanted to become even more involved with STM, and wanted to give other students the chances to have what I have experienced with STM,” said Rachel. “When I think about my time at the University of Saskatchewan, STM is one of the first things that come to my mind. STM has a something special about it and I cannot stress my positive experience with them enough.”

 

 

Fr. Henry Carr Award
Awarded to a student/students who has/have shown leadership in and/or contributed to the life of the St. Thomas More College.

Ana Cristina Camacho Alarcón graduates with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English.

“Throughout my time in university, I have become interested in community organizations and the non-profit sector,” said Ana Cristina. “In my future career, I hope to build on my experiences as a student journalist and editor, and use my communication skills to tell important stories and amplify voices in my community. This summer after graduation, I will continue working as a research assistant at USask, and as part of the Nuit Blanche contemporary arts festival Board of Directors.”

She credits St. Thomas More College with providing the most engaging courses, professors, and community activities of her time in university.

“I first became interested in the college in my first year, when I took an STM course that was part of the Community Service Learning initiative and benefited greatly from the experience.”

“In the years since, STM has been a place where I have been encouraged to learn through experiences in and outside the classroom, and to meaningfully engage with my community.”

“I have been part of several of STM's student groups, including Newman Sounds, in medias res, and the Student Leadership Council. My time as editor-in-chief at the in medias res literary magazine in particular will always stay with me as a highlight of my university experience.”

 

Fr. Henry Carr Award
Awarded to a student/students who has/have shown leadership in and/or contributed to the life of the St. Thomas More College.

Co-recipient Hannah Tran is likewise highly accomplished in communications, having achieved a Bachelor of Arts with Great Distinction in English, with a Minor in Women's and Gender Studies.

She was the non-fiction editor for in medias res in 2020-2021, and served as editor-in-chief in 2021-2022. While at STM, Hannah did Community Service Learning placements at Sherbrooke Community Centre, Global Gathering Place and with International Women of Saskatoon.

She will now attend York University, in Toronto, in the fall for an MA in social psychology.

 

 

STM graduates with the highest average in each subject

 

Sheldon Alderton, Applied & Professional Ethics (Certificate)

Sibtain Ali, Physiology and Pharmacology

Gavriel John Arganosa, Statistics

Faith Austin-Scott, Cellular, Physiological & Pharmacological Sciences

Favour Badaiki, International Studies

Katrina Blackburn-Dust, Drama

Saray Cahuas Zegarra, Religion and Culture

Jasper Caswell, Computer Science

Micaela Champagne, Archaeology

Jaiden Christopher, Geology

Andrew Conan, Environmental Earth Sciences

Dylan Cooper, Indigenous Governance Politics (Certificate)

Danielle Corriveau, English

Jay Cowsill, Archaeology and Anthropology

Paige Daubenfeld, Health Studies

Susan Fakande, Biomedical Foundations

Jessica Harms, Philosophy

Nicholas Hendry, History

Yao Hu, Business Economics

Chloe Hunchak, French

Nudba Ismaeel, Ethics, Justice and Law (Certificate)

Natalya Jones, Anthropology

Nicholas Kane, Sociology

Iliiza Karangwa, Regional and Urban Planning

Rachel Kay, Psychology (BSC)

Cindy Li, Biochemistry

Katelyn Lockinger, Psychology (BA)

Jessica McLeod-Mitchell, Biological Research (Certificate)

Muhammad Nasir, Biomedical Neuroscience

Meet Patel, Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology

Erika Rybinski, Jazz (Certificate)

Aaryan Singh, Economics

Briana Stone, Anatomy and Cell Biology

Kaitlyn Suru, Music Education

Jazzlin Walker, Indigenous Studies

Jennifer Ward, Linguistics

Kelsey Weston, Biology

Darian Yee, Global Studies (Certificate)

Darian Yee, Political Studies

Amanda Zimmerman, Computing (Certificate)

Amanda Zimmerman, Interactive Systems Design

 

 

Students in STM Unique Programs

Saray Cahuas Zegarra, Major in Religion and Culture

Robin Larocque, Major in Religion and Culture

Catherine Sanche, Major in Religion and Culture

Emily Engele, Certificate in Catholic Studies

Azaria Antosh, Minor in Ukrainian Studies

Natalya Shevchuk, Minor in Ukrainian Studies

Kia Mae Abian, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies

Kelsey Adair, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Adedamola Afe, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Economics

Oluwatemilorun Akinola, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology

Sheldon Alderton, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Philosophy, Certificate in Applied and ProfEthics, Applied and Prof Ethics, Certificate in Global Studies, Global Studies, Certificate in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law

Heather Alford, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology

Sibtain Ali, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Shannen Gayle Andaya, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Anthony Antaya, Bachelor of Science Honours, Biochemistry

Gavriel John Arganosa, Bachelor of Science Honours, Statistics

Mussab Assefa, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Computer Science

Faith Austin-Scott, Bachelor of Science Honours, Cell Physio Pharmacol Sciences

Favour Badaiki, Bachelor of Arts Honours, International Studies

Marie Christine Balderama, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies

Nadine Ballantyne, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology

Treighton Banyay, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Psychology, Bachelor of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies

Sage Barclay-Rosher, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Anatomy and Cell Biology

Aaron Bartlett, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Philosophy, Certificate in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law

Marie Bauluck, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology

Carter Berg, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology

Breanne Bevelander, Bachelor of Science Honours, Biology, Certificate in Biological Research, Biological Research

Julia Billingsley, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Logan Bitz, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Katrina Blackburn-Dust, Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours, Drama

Jaclyn Bossaer, Bachelor of Science Honours, Physiology and Pharmacology

Adam Bouthillette, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science

Hannah Bouvier, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) FourYr, Cell Physio Pharmacol Sciences

Mikaila Boyenko, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology

Trina Braid, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, History

Hannah Braun, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) Honours, Biochem, Micro and Immunology

Dakota Bula, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology

Saray Cahuas Zegarra, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Religion and Culture

Monika Calverley, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Sociology

Ana Camacho Alarcon, Bachelor of Arts Honours, English

Kyle Carriere, Bachelor of Science Honours, Physiology and Pharmacology

Amy Caspar, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Linguistics

Jasper Caswell, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science

Micaela Champagne, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Archaeology

Jaiden Christopher, Bachelor of Science Honours, Geology

Andrew Conan, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Environmental Earth Sciences

Dylan Cooper, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Indigenous Studies, Certificate in Indigenous Governance Politics

Micaella Lois Coronel, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Danielle Corriveau, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, English

Quinn Courtney, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Psychology

Jay Cowsill, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Archaeology and Anthropology

Kennedy Culbertson, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Sociology

Paige Daubenfeld, Bach of Arts Science Honours, Health Studies

Samantha Davis, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology

Mikayla Dechaine, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology

Marissa den Brok, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies

Veronica Dirk-Pothier, Cert in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law

Lauren Duncan, Bachelor of Science Honours, Anatomy and Cell Biology

Marielle Dyer, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology

Kealey Ellison-Radke, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Ogochukwu Eneze, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Susan Fakande, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Biomedical Foundations

Yuxuan Fang, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Economics

Calista Fendelet, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Sophie Fernandes, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Samantha Fowler, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies

Nicole Friedrick, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) FourYr, Cell Physio Pharmacol Sciences

Mira Friesen, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Anthropology

Jingxi Gao, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science

Amber Geiger, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Geology

Isabella Grajczyk, Certificate in Global Studies, Global Studies

Haydn Harach, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science

Jessica Harms, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Philosophy, Certificate in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law

Radiance Harris, Bachelor of Arts Honours, English

Madison Heaney, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Julian Hendrickson, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Nicholas Hendry, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, History

Meztli Henriquez, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Linguistics

Kenzy Horudko, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology, Certifcate in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law

Nyahok Hoth, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology

Yao Hu, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Business Economics

Chloe Hunchak, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, French

Bilawal Irfan, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Nudba Ismaeel, Cert in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law

Jayda Jessee, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Statistics

Luna Johnson, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Sociology

Natalya Jones, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Anthropology

Paul Jones, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science, Certificate in Computing, Computing

Joel Joseph, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Geology

Nicholas Kane, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Sociology

Iliiza Karangwa, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Regional and Urban Planning

Tavneet Kaur, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Biology

Rachel Kay, Bachelor of Science Honours, Psychology

Sarah Kehrig, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Cayley Keller, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Fahyad Khan, Bachelor of Science Honours, Psychology

Emily Klatt, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, English

Kendall Kleisinger, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Aaleah Klisowsky, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Kaitlin Kolbe, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Krishna Kolen, Bach of Arts Science Honours, Health Studies

Samantha LaRose, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology

Kayla Lavallee, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology

Kelsey Lepage, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Maksym Lepka, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies

Cindy Li, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biochemistry

Noah Little, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) FourYr, Biomedical Neuroscience

Katelyn Lockinger, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology

Claudia Lomba Viana, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Michael Lyons, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Ammara Makhdoom, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Olena Malko, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, International Studies

Brittany Marche-Shears, Bach of Arts Science Honours, Health Studies

Jessica McLeod-Mitchell, Bachelor of Science Honours, Biology, Certificate in Biological Research, Biological Research

Vincent Mellesmoen, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Linguistics

Madison Misfeldt, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Gift Modey, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Economics

Steffany Monreal, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Psychology

Amber Mousseau, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology

Alexei Mowat, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science, Certificate in Computing, Computing

Alberta Muembo, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, History, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, International Studies

Matthew Murphy, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology

Muhammad Nasir, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) FourYr, Biomedical Neuroscience

Iris Nazareth, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, International Studies, Certificate in Global Studies, Global Studies

Tashfia Nidhi, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Brooke Nistor, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology

Naiomi Olmstead, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Joshua Oputteh, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology, Bachelor of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies

Hailee Parsons, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Psychology

Meet Patel, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) Honours, Biochem, Micro and Immunology

Tanish Patel, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Janish Perolino, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Biomedical Foundations

Jordyn Petryk, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Anatomy and Cell Biology

Logan Poitras, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Sociology

Torrin Possberg, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Chevonnie Powell, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Benjamin Redekop, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science

Muhammad Rehan, Bachelor of Science Honours, Geology

Dawson Reid, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Psychology

Jacqueline Reynaud, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies

Hawi Roba, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) FourYr, Cell Physio Pharmacol Sciences

Carlene-Marie Roberts, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology

Joshua Roberts, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Rutvik Rutvik, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology

Erika Rybinski, Certificate in Jazz, Jazz

Mark Sabau, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Billie Sarcauga, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Political Studies

Haley Scheck, Bachelor of Science Honours, Psychology

Hannah Scheck, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Anatomy and Cell Biology

Taylor Schmidt, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Anthropology, Certificate in Global Studies, Global Studies

Shadman Sharar, Bachelor of Arts Honours, International Studies

Aaryan Singh, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Economics

Ganga Singh, Certificate in Computing, Computing

Het Sisodiya, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Tanner Skomar, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science

Brenan Smith, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology

Sahil Soota, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology

Briana Stone, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Anatomy and Cell Biology

Kaitlyn Suru, Bachelor of Music Honours, Music Education

Oluwadurotimi Tayo-ojo, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Logan Thienes, Bachelor of Arts Honours, English

Spencer Thiessen, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science

Leigh Thomas, Cert in Indigenous Gvn Politic, Indigenous Governance Politics

Katie Tolley, Bachelor of Science Honours, Anatomy and Cell Biology

Bryce Tomcala, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Political Studies

Nadine Toner, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Geology

Pinkpreet Toor, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Sociology

Jensen Tralnberg, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Khue Truong, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Jacqueline Valois, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology

Jenelle Varjassy, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies

Jordan Verones, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Statistics

Sydney Vibert, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biochem, Micro and Immunology

Jazzlin Walker, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Indigenous Studies, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Sociology

Jennifer Ward, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Linguistics

Lauren Weisgerber, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies

Kelsey Weston, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology

Rourke Whalen, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Cell Physio Pharmacol Sciences

Nathan Whitbread, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Kasia Wicijowski, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Larissa Willey, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Sociology

Jamen Willis, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, English

Thomas Wingate, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science

Michael Wong, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science

Darian Yee, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Political Studies, Certificate in Global Studies, Global Studies

Anthony Yourkowski, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) Honours, Biochem, Micro and Immunology

Ayesha Zahid, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Biology

Ishita Zaman, Bach of Arts Science Honours, Health Studies

Amanda Zimmerman, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Psychology, Certificate in Computing, Computing, Bachelor of Arts Science Four-Year, Interactive Systems Design

Joel Zimroz, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology

Heidi Zwack, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology