U of S Spring Convocation to be held May 28 and 29

Posted May 22, 2003


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 22, 2003 2003-05-29-OTHER

U of S Spring Convocation to be held May 28 and 29

The University of Saskatchewan will honour its graduates and confer 3,017
degrees, diplomas, and certificates at the annual Spring Convocation, May 28
and 29 at the Centennial Auditorium. Chancellor Tom Molloy will confer the
degrees and preside over the ceremonies. Please note that the procession of
graduates begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony (at either
8:45 a.m. or 1:45 p.m.)

The Convocation Ceremonies are as follows:

Wednesday, May 28, 9:00 a.m.

College of Arts and Science
College of Law
Distinguished Researcher Award presented to David Smith
Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree presented to Buffy Sainte-Marie
Convocation Address by Buffy Sainte-Marie

Wednesday, May 28, 2:00 p.m.

College of Agriculture
College of Commerce
College of Engineering
Distinction in Public Service and Extension Award presented to James Dosman
Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree presented to Bernard Michel
Convocation Address by Bernard Michel

Thursday, May 29, 9:00 a.m.

College of Dentistry
College of Kinesiology
College of Medicine (including Physical Therapy)
College of Nursing
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Master Teacher awarded to Sheila Rutledge Harding
Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree presented to Douglas Baldwin
Convocation Address by Douglas Baldwin

Thursday, May 29, 2:00 p.m.

College of Education
College of Graduate Studies and Research
President's Service Award presented to Eileen Herteis
President's Address

Receptions will be held after each ceremony within the Centennial
Auditorium.

For more information about award winners, please visit:
www.usask.ca/communications/awards/index.shtml

For more information about the Convocation Ceremony, please visit:
www.usask.ca/university_secretary/convocation.shtml

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For more information, please contact:

Erin Taman
Communications Officer
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6919
E-mail: erin.taman@usask.ca
Website: www.usask.ca