Spring Convocation to be held May 19 - 21, 1998

Posted May 14, 1998


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 13, 1998
98-05-08-OTHER


Spring Convocation to be held
May 19 - 21, 1998

The University of Saskatchewan expects to confer over 2,400
degrees, diplomas and certificates on students at its annual Spring
Convocation May 19 - 21, 1998.

The convocation ceremonies will be held in the Centennial
Auditorium, beginning at 9:30 a.m. each of the three days. A
reception for graduates and their guests, sponsored by the University,
will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the atrium of the Geology
Building.

Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees will be conferred on Sharon
Capeling-Alakija (May 19), William Shurniak (May 20); and an
Earned Doctor of Letters on Che Kan Leong (May 21). University
President Dr. George Ivany will deliver the statement to the
graduands, with Chancellor Peggy McKercher presiding.

For more information contact:

Annetta Gellner
Office of the Registrar
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6728