Spring Convocation to be held May 25 - 27, 1999

Posted May 18, 1999


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 17,1999
99-05-06-OTHER

Spring Convocation to be held May 25-27,
1999

The University of Saskatchewan expects to confer over 2,700
degrees, diplomas and certificates on students at its annual Spring
Convocation May 25-27, 1999.

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 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the atrium of the Geology
Building.

Honourary Doctor of Science degrees will be conferred on Dr. W.G.E.
Caldwell (May 25) and Dr. Raymond O. Heimbecker (May 26). An
earned Doctor of Letters will be conferred upon Dr. Andrew Schmitz
(May 27). University President Dr. George Ivany will deliver the
statement to the graduands, with Chancellor Peggy McKercher
presiding.

For more information, contact:

Shelley Van Buskirk
Office of the Registrar
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6744