Convocation Celebrates New Graduates & Alumni
Inspirational alumni recognized as part of 150th anniversary of association
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is set to award nearly 850 degrees during Spring Convocation May 16 and 17 at University Hall in Wolfville. Students will graduate from the faculties of Arts, Pure and Applied Science, Professional Studies, and Theology.
During the ceremonies, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï will also grant honorary degrees to six individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society. On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï's alumni association, each of the recipients is an ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï graduate.
"Convocation is a special time of year as we gather to celebrate the academic accomplishments of our students," said Ray Ivany, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï's president and vice-chancellor. "Our distinguished honorary degree recipients demonstrate the heights one can achieve when you begin your life's story at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. We're proud to be sharing this convocation with each of them."
For the first time in its history, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï will also be providing co-curricular transcripts to participating graduates. This official university transcript document a student's involvement in four areas - professional and educational development, leadership, participation, and awards- both on and off campus during their career at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Theology
Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 3 p.m.
Sylvia D. Hamilton Rev. João Samuel Matwawana
Doctor of Letters Doctor of Divinity
Creative force Sylvia D. Hamilton ('72) is a writer, poet, film-maker, social activist, historian, and educator who has made a difference and inspired hope among all she has touched. She will provide the Convocation address on Sunday, May 16. She will receive a Doctor of Letters. Also on May 16, Rev. João Samuel Mawawana ('80), who has served as a pastor, missionary, and peace activist, will receive a Doctor of Divinity.
Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
Morning Convocation
Monday, May 17, 2010 - 10 a.m.
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon Clara Jefferson
Doctor of Science Doctor of Civil Laws
At the morning ceremony on Monday, May 17, Dr. Elizabeth Cannon ('82) will be awarded the Doctor of Science and deliver the Convocation address. Dr. Cannon has recently been appointed president of University of Calgary following a stellar career as an innovator in the area of satellite navigation and a promoter of the sciences for girls. During the same ceremony, longtime ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï supporter, home economics instructor, and community and political advocate Mrs. Clara Jefferson ('48) will receive a Doctor of Civil Laws.
Faculty of Professional Studies
Afternoon Convocation
Monday, May 17, 2010 - 2:30 p.m. -
Dr. Joni Guptill John T. Clark
Doctor of Civil Laws Doctor of Civil Laws
During the afternoon ceremony on Monday, May 17, Dr. Joni Guptill ('77) will present the Convocation address. Dr. Guptill serves as president of the Board of Directors of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders, a post she took after years of work in developing countries. She will be awarded a Doctor of Civil Laws. At the same ceremony, New Brunswick-based community leader and entrepreneur John T. Clark ('52) will be presented with a Doctor of Civil Laws.
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ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, has long been recognized as one of Canada's premier post-secondary institutions. With its nationally and internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate research initiatives, small classes and technology-rich teaching and learning environment, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï offers students an experience that includes academic achievement combined with personal growth and development. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï also offers distance learning, certificate programs, language training and other university extension programs through Open ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. For more information about ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, visit our website at .
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