BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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1 c o n v o c a t i o n BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Friday, June 20 9:00 a.m.

2 Convocation 2008 Manufacturing, Electronics and Industrial Processes Transportation Willingdon Conference Centre 4812 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC Friday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.

3 PROGRAM Master of Ceremonies Kelly Angelo Media Relations Coordinator, BCIT Marketing and Communications The audience will rise as the Processions enter the Hall of Convocation, and will remain standing until after the National Anthem. Candidates Procession Academic Procession Platform Party Procession O Canada Aaron Morris Opening Don Wright President, BCIT Greetings from the Board Maureen Enser Chair, BCIT Board of Governors Presentation of Honorary Doctor of Technology Mr. Allan Trice Senior Designer, International Submarine Engineering Ltd. Presentation of Special Graduating Awards Presentation of Bachelor Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates of Technology, Technical Studies and Trades Training and Part-time Studies Diplomas and Certificates Valedictory Address Camille Toole Mechanical Engineering Technology The audience will remain standing until the processions have left the hall. Reception to follow. Piper Vern Kennedy Order for conferring Bachelor Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates of Technology, Technical Studies and Trades Training and Part-time Studies Diplomas and Certificates SCHOOL OF MANUFACTURING, ELECTRONICS AND INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES Trevor Williams, Dean MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY Paul Morrison, Associate Dean Bachelor of Technology Manufacturing Diploma Technology Teacher Education Diplomas of Technology CAD Programming Chemical Sciences Technology Design (Computing) Mechanical Design Mechanical Manufacturing Mechanical Systems Plastics Engineering Technology Robotics and Automation INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL TRADE Guy Ellis, Associate Dean Diploma of Technical Studies Power and Process Engineering Diploma of Trades Training Machinist /CNC Tool and Die Technician Heating, Ventilation and Refrigeration

4 Certificate of Technical Studies Power Engineering Technical Certificate of Trades Training Power Engineering General Machinist Core Millwright ELTT Refrigeration Mechanics ELTT ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Craig Cowan, Associate Dean Bachelor of Technology Electronics Diplomas of Technology Automation and Instrumentation Computer Control Electrical Power and Industrial Control Telecommunications and Networks Option ELECTRICAL TRADES AND TECHNICAL STUDIES Terry Knudson, Associate Dean Certificate of Technical Studies Electronics Technician Common Core Computer Systems and Network Fundamentals Part-Time Studies Certificates SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION Lane Trotter, Dean Bachelor of Technology Technology Management MOTIVE POWER PROGRAMS Rob MacGregor, Associate Dean Diploma of Trades Training Auto Collision Refinishing Technician Auto Collision Repair Technician Automotive Service Technician Automotive Service Technician Dorset Automotive Service Technician Ford Asset Certificate of Trade Training Automotive Technician Automotive Mechanics ELTT Toyota Automotive Mechanics ELTT - Volkswagen Commercial Transport ELTT Diesel Mechanic ELTT Heavy Duty Mechanics ELTT Inboard/Outboard Marine Technician Motorcycle Technician BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Railway Conductor

5 Honorary Doctor of Technology Mr. Allan Trice Senior Designer, International Submarine Engineering Ltd. The Honorary Doctor of Technology is awarded to individuals who are widely recognized for outstanding and sustained achievements in their areas of expertise. Allan (Al) Trice is Senior Designer with International Submarine Engineering and well established in the high technology subsea industry in Canada. For the past 45 years he has been continuously involved in developing the practice of marine engineering. Al was given his first boat an 8 foot kayak at the age of 8 and at the age of 12 his dad helped him build a 12 foot sail boat which he in turn learned to sail. At 15 they built a 15 foot boat which allowed him to roam the coastal waters of BC. At 18, he built a 22 foot Star sailboat the largest one-design class yacht in the world and raced the boat for the next seven years. He also had a love for planes and won his first model airplane contest at the age of 8 and at that time his dream was to become an aeronautical engineer and design airplanes. By the age of 17 he and some of his friends built a full sized Boeing primary glider. They flew this from Sardis, using a car to tow it and teaching each other how to fly. Shortly after graduating from Vancouver s McGee Secondary School in 1947, he started a one-man company building and selling hand-made dinghies in a space rented from a woodworking shop. In 1951 he started a Shipwright Apprenticeship with the Star Shipyard in Queensborough. It was here that his interests changed from working on water to underwater. The next 11 years involved diving contracts in Western Canada while working on the development of prototype submersibles. Al was hooked on diving and he formed a diving company Carter Brothers Diving Ltd. with friend Keith Carter where they dived to recover bodies, cargoes, sunken boats and assisted the police in uncovering insurance scams with sunken cars. In search of a better way to dive in the late 50 s, he started another company, Hyco - which built manned submersibles which brought high technology together with the subsea industry and put Vancouver on the map as one of the world s centers of excellence in subsea technology. Hyco and Al s legacy is a $300 million dollar BC industry, directly and indirectly involving 100 companies in the province. Wanting to add his photography interests to the underwater scene his first effort was to modify a Han Hass housing to accommodate a wide angle lens on a Leica F1 camera body. He could not find a machine shop willing to do this so he bought a lathe and did it himself. This proved successful and was the start of a financially rewarding side venture. Al is a designer at heart and his list of innovative designs include the Pisces submersible, a modular ship which could be shipped by rail for manned submersible support in Hudson s Bay. He also developed a novel launch and recovery system for underwater vehicles and was involved with the development of the NASA space shuttle booster rocket de-watering system. In the 80 s he became involved with the design and operation of the Remote Operated Vehicles and more advanced Autonomous in the 80 s and 90 s. This required that he make the jump from paper to electronic drawing a step which he achieved at the age of 69. Al s stamp can be seen on many of the vehicle designs and in the several hundred vehicles which have been delivered worldwide. Al is a quiet but strong individual who has made a fundamental contribution to subsea engineering in BC. He has partnered with BC educational institutes to teach young people the basics of underwater technology. He has contributed significantly to numerous high school students on Work Experience Programs, is a long-time supporter of University Co-op programs, both within Canada and internationally. Al s success in life has been due to his unique talent for engineering design and innovative thinking, his dedication to students, his work ethic and the love of what he does. He is highly respected by all who have had the opportunity to work with him. He has been from sky to sea and sea to sky on the highway of life.

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