U of S Spring Convocation to be held May 26 and 27

Posted May 17, 2004


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, May 17, 2004           2004-05-30-OTHER

U of S Spring Convocation to be held May 26 and 27

The University of Saskatchewan will honour its graduates and confer 2,910 degrees, diplomas and certificates at the annual Spring Convocation, May 26 and 27 at the Centennial Auditorium in Saskatoon. 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 each ceremony.

The Convocation ceremonies are as follows:

Wednesday, May 26, 9:00 a.m.
College of Arts and Science
College of Law
Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree to Dr. Dafydd (Dave) Rhys Williams
Convocation Address by Dr. Williams

Wednesday, May 26, 2:00 p.m.
College of Agriculture
College of Commerce
College of Engineering
President's Address by U of S President, Peter MacKinnon

Thursday, May 27, 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
Honorary Doctor of Science Degree to Dr. Marcel (Marc) Baltzan
Convocation address by Dr. Baltzan

Thursday, May 27, 2:00 p.m.
College of Education
College of Graduate Studies and Research
Earned Doctor of Science Degree to Dr. Rajendra Sharma
Awards Presentations to the following:
Master Teacher Award - John Thompson
President's Service Award - Howie Salisbury
J.W. George Ivany Internationalization Award - Gerri Dickson
Distinguished Researcher Award - Bill Waiser
Distinction in Extension and Public Service Award - Brian Rossnagel

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

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

For student information related to Convocation, please visit:
students.usask.ca/academic/convocation/.

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For full biographical citations and/or photos of Honorary Degree recipients or award winners please contact:

Erin Taman
Communications Officer
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6919
Cell: (306) 261-5852 (May 26 and 27 only)
Email: erin.taman@usask.ca