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Development Authority. A past-president of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, she has received numerous awards. The Women’s Executive Network named her one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. With a resumé like that, it’s little wonder that Ms. Sturgess is also a member of the Order of Canada. Upon accepting her honorary degree, Ms. Sturgess implored graduates to live where their hearts are happy, to follow their passion, to honour their profession, and to recognize and encourage their children’s interest in sci- ence, engineering, technology, and math. “You’ve been trained and you’re ready. This is your time. Good luck.”
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY CONVOCATION HONOURS STELLAR APEGA MEMBERS The University of Calgary’s June convocation left smiles on the faces of many: among them, a number of fac- ulty, staff, alumni, and volunteers recognized for their service, contributions, and achievements. Two APEGA members with strong APEGA service records were among those honoured. Kim Sturgess, CM, P.Eng. , received an Honorary Doctor of Laws, the highest academic distinction the
ENGINEERING LEADERS EARN MAJOR KUDOS Kim Sturgess, CM, P.Eng., (photo left) and Chan Wirasinghe, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.), PhD, do their professions proud.
Chan Wirasinghe, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.), PhD , a professor at the university since 1976, received an Order of the University of Calgary for his contributions to the school. He was the Dean of Engineering for 12 years, playing a key part in building the school’s international reputation. He helped double student enrolment at Schulich, expanded the internship program, championed the Women in Engineering Initiative, and received accolades for his mentoring. Dr. Wirasinghe, a former APEGA Councillor and Vice-President, has an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka. He’s also received a Medal of Excellence in Engineering Education from the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, and he was named Calgary’s Citizen of the Year in 2005.
university offers. The honorary degree recognizes her outstanding community service and numerous achieve- ments as a CEO, an entrepreneur, and an environmental advocate. Ms. Sturgess, a former APEGA Councillor, founded Alberta WaterSMART to develop better water manage- ment strategies in Alberta. She is also Executive Direc- tor of the Alberta WaterPortal Society, working with other organizations to build an increased understanding of water issues, among them management, conserva- tion, and protection. She has extensive experience with startups and technology management, as well as in the oil and gas industries. Her directorships have added to the success of several groups, including the Alberta Water Council, the Calgary Airport Authority, and the Alberta Economic
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