Honorary Doctorates
An honorary degree (honoris causa) is the highest honour conferred by the University. Through the conferring of honorary degrees, the University of Waterloo seeks to recognize outstanding achievement, whether academic or through service to society.
John English
Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Faculty of Arts
Thursday, June 12, 2:30 p.m.
Armughan Ahmad
Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Faculty of Engineering
Friday, June 13, 6:30 p.m.
Tim Jackson
Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Faculty of Arts
Thursday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.
Neil Cawse
Doctor of Engineering, honoris causa
Faculty of Engineering
Saturday, June 14, 10:00 a.m.
Paul Corkum
Doctor of Science, honoris causa
Faculty of Science
Friday, June 13, 2:30 p.m.
Gina Cody
Doctor of Engineering, honoris causa
Faculty of Engineering
Saturday, June 14, 2:30 p.m.
Distinguished Professor Emeriti
The Distinguished Professor Emeritus designation is made to faculty members who have had a distinguished record of service in teaching and research in the University. The honorary award is granted upon, or shortly after, retirement.
Bryan Smale
Faculty of Health
Tuesday, June 10, 2:30 p.m.
Gordon Willmot
Faculty of Mathematics
Wednesday, June 11, 10:00 a.m.
Peter Huck
Faculty of Engineering
Saturday, June 14, 6:30 p.m.
Paul Stolee
Faculty of Health
Tuesday, June 10, 2:30 p.m.
John Ravenhill
Faculty of Arts
Thursday, June 12, 10:00 a.m.
Mary Hardy
Faculty of Mathematics
Wednesday, June 11, 10:00 a.m.
Ranjini Jha
Faculty of Arts
Thursday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.