U of S Fall Convocation

Posted October 26, 2001


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 26, 2001 2001-10-16-OTHER
U of S to Confer 668 Degrees at Fall Convocation
and Install new Chancellor

The U of S expects to confer 668 degrees, diplomas and certificates on
students at its annual Fall Convocation ceremony on Saturday, October 27,
2001. In addition, Tom Molloy will be officially installed as the new U of S
Chancellor.

The ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. at the Centennial Auditorium.
Afterwards, a reception for graduates and their guests, sponsored by the
university, will be held in the Grand Circle lobby of the Auditorium.

Dr. Jack Hope will receive the Master Teacher Award for his work in the
Department of Curriculum Studies in the College of Education. The Master
Teacher Award recognizes faculty members who excel in teaching.

The Alumni Award of Achievement will be presented to Mr. Tom Molloy in
recognition of his contributions to his profession, the community and the
University. Molloy has made remarkable contributions to the political and
constitutional development of Canada.

Mrs. Merry Beazely, the Executive Assistant to the Dean of Pharmacy, will
receive the President's Service Award. The President's Service Award
honours exceptional contributions by non-academic staff members.

The Distinguished Researcher Award will be presented to Dr. John Courtney,
professor in the Department of Political Studies. Courtney is a
world-renowned expert on the fundamental institutions of electoral
democracy.

University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon will deliver the
President's Address.

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For more information please contact:

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