>> Steven Franklin: Thank you Dr. Tapscott for those inspiring remarks to begin this morning's ceremony. Good morning, I am Dr. Steven Franklin. I am the President and Vice Chancellor of Trent University and it is my honour and my pleasure to welcome you here today, to convocation 2014. Welcome to our graduands, parents, family, spouses, partners, and friends. I know some of you have come from close by and others from across Canada and indeed around the world. I hope you will enjoy the deep sense of community that is so much a part of who we are here at Trent. A warm welcome to our special guests, in particular we have distinguished guests from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Dr. Tim McTiernan President and Vice Chancellor of UOIT and Dr. Deb Saucier Vice President Academic at UOIT. This is Trent University's 48th convocation and convocation is our largest and most important event at the University. It is a time that we profoundly feel our inter-connectedness and we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates, the essential contributions of their family and friends and the supported role played by faculty and staff in guiding them to this moment. For the past 50 years Trent has been Canada's champion of collaborative learning, that is personal, purposeful, and transformative. Our graduands today can attest to the distinct educational experience that is ranked number 1 in our category in Ontario and exceeds the provincial for all five measures of student satisfaction that is measured by the province. As you graduate today I know Trent has challenged the way you think about our environment, the world, and the role you will choose to play in it. It is Trent's uniquely collaborative approach to teaching, research, and learning that has made your experience here so exceptional and makes the degree you have earned here widely recognized and very valuable. Trent University recently ranked 12th of 55 in a recent research survey showing that we have one of the best publication records and highest impact of our research of any similar sized University in the country. Trent University research makes our classroom experience second to none and not only is Trent a research intensive University but Trent professors are committed to teaching excellence. They combine the latest technologies with small classes. Trent faculty cares deeply about student success, the University is dedicated to analyzing complex issues, thinking critically and creatively, considering ethical consequences and making meaningful and lasting connections. These are the skills and values that can take you anywhere. The world needs Trent graduates now more than ever, here at Trent we are and will continue to be your biggest fans as you carry the hallmarks of the distinctive education you have received, today you have our respect and affection, and we will always welcome you back home to celebrate your life successes, thank you and congratulations.