University of Calgary
Citizenship Ceremony
November 19, 2009U of C hosts citizenship ceremonyThe University of Calgary Senate hosted a Canadian citizenship ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 19.Dozens of new Canadians took their Oath of Citizenship, the last step in the citizenship process. Standing with their hands raised, the assemblage recited: I swear (or affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen. The ceremony ended with the issuance of a citizenship certificate to each new citizen. Following the official ceremony, they were welcomed by U of C Chancellor Joanne Cuthbertson and Calgary MLA Wayne Cao. "It is significant to me to hold this ceremony on our university campus as it reinforces the importance of education to our society and its ability to make our country strong locally, nationally and internationally," said Chancellor Cuthbertson. "As you embark on your lives as new Canadian citizens, I thank you for your commitment to this great country and wish you much personal fulfilment for you and your family."
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Tarek Zaghloni, Shogoon Saeed and their children Omar and Jenna attended the ceremony. / Photos: Ken Bendiktsen
Chancellor Joanne Cuthbertson |
