U of S to confer 628 degrees at Fall Convocation

Posted October 18, 1999


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 18, 1999 99-10-07-OTHER

U of S to confer 628 degrees at Fall Convocation

The University of Saskatchewan will confer 628 degrees, diplomas and certificates on students at the annual Fall Convocation October 23, 1999. Chancellor Peggy McKercher will preside over the ceremony which will be held in the Centennial Auditorium, beginning at 9:30 a.m. A reception for graduates and their guests will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the atrium of the Geology Building at the U of S campus.

An honorary doctor of science degree will be conferred upon Dr. William Graham of the University of Alberta in recognition of his distinguished career and the outstanding contributions in the field of organometallic chemistry.

Gordon Wilson, a Saskatoon resident and U of S alumnus for over 50 years, will receive the Alumni Award of Achievement presented each fall to a graduate of the University in recognition of outstanding contributions to profession, community and/or the University.

The Master Teacher Award will be presented to Mechanical Engineering Professor, Colin Sargent. This award was established to emphasize the importance of good teaching at the University and to recognize and honour faculty members who excel in teaching.

Other award recipients include Dr. Bob Cram, Director of Extension Credit Services at the University, who will receive the President's Service Award in recognition of exceptional contributions by non-academic staff; and Professor Curt Wittlin of the Department of Languages and Linguistics, who will be presented with the Distinguished Researcher Award given to a U of S faculty member who has made a major contribution to knowledge or artistic creativity.

The Convocation Address will be presented by Dr. William A. G. Graham. Dr. Peter MacKinnon will deliver the President's Statement to the Graduands.


For more information, please contact:

Jacquie Fraser, Director of Registration, Exams and Convocation
Office of the Registar
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6728