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.
Peter E. Caines
Doctor of Mathematics, honoris causa
Faculty of Mathematics
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 p.m.
Karen Nelson
Doctor of Science, honoris causa
Faculty of Science
Friday, June 19, 2:30 p.m.
Mr. Paul & Mrs. Hélène Desmarais
Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Faculty of Engineering
Saturday, June 20, 2:30 p.m.
Ronald F. Williamson
Doctor Letters, honoris causa
Faculty of Arts
Thursday, June 18, 10:00 a.m.
Allan Cain
Doctor of Engineering, honoris causa
Faculty of Engineering
Friday, June 19, 6:30 p.m.
Roger Lloyd Martin
Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Faculty of Engineering
Saturday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.
Gerard Meijer
Doctor of Science, honoris causa
Faculty of Science
Friday, June 19, 10:00 a.m.
Michael Stork
Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
Faculty of Engineering
Saturday, June 20, 10:00 a.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.
Cameron L. Stewart
Faculty of Mathematics
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 p.m.