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.
Frank Baylis
Doctor of Engineering, honoris causa
Faculty of Engineering
Saturday, October 24, 2:30 p.m.
Douglas Stenton
Doctor of Letters, honoris causa
Faculty of Arts
Saturday, October 24, 10:00 a.m.
Nigel Hitchin
Doctor of Mathematics, honoris causa
Faculty of Mathematics
Friday, October 23, 6:30 p.m.
Kris Shah
Doctor of Engineering, honoris causa
Faculty of Engineering
Saturday, October 24, 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.
Melanie C.W. Campbell
Faculty of Science
Friday, October 23, 10:00 a.m.
Robert Mann
Faculty of Science
Friday, October 23, 10:00 a.m.