Trisha Casey-Purvis presents Ian Cass with the Douglas D. Purvis Prize in Economics which is awarded to the graduating student
who has written the best fourth-year seminar paper in Economics. Ian's paper is entitled
"Structured Finance in the Crisis of 2007-2008: A False Sense of Securitization".

Dr. Lorne Carmichael, Undergraduate Studies Chair, presenting the Chancellor C.A. Dunning Prize in Economics
to Alex Lederman for the best BAH thesis. Alex's thesis is entitled
"Why Trade? Modeling the Bid-Ask Spread During a Liquidity Crisis".

Dr. Lorne Carmichael, Undergraduate Studies Chair, presenting award to Medalist winner, Erin Kelley
for the Chancellor C.A. Dunning Prize in Economics.

Dr. Lorne Carmichael, Undergraduate Studies Chair, presenting the Prince of Wales Prize
to this year's recipient, Larissa Droll.

Dr. Roger Ware presenting Stuart Woody with the James Bocking Prize which is awarded to the student
with the highest standing in Industrial Organization and Public Policy.

Below Dr. James MacKinnon, Head, congratulates Nicholas Chesterley and Robin McNamara
for receiving the Department's Honorable Mention for their outstanding achievements.


Nicholas Chesterley




Robin McNamara




We were very delighted to have a special guest at this year's reception, Don Drummond, who was
one of the Honorary Degree Recipients this year. Mr. Drummond received his
M.A. degree in 1977 from the Department of Economics and is currently
Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist with TD Bank in Toronto.

Just some fun shots..........