Today at convocation

The University of Saskatchewan invites media to day one of spring convocation to celebrate our graduates from the colleges of engineering and education.

Monday, June 4, 2018

TCU Place, 35 22nd Street East, Saskatoon

 

Hockey coach Dave King and musician Joni Mitchell will receive honorary degrees todays. In Mitchell’s absence, the U of S president will accept Mitchell’s degree on her behalf and Canadian singer/song writer Kathleen Edwards will sing a musical tribute in honour of Mitchell.
 
To arrange interviews and before arriving, please contact Jennifer Thoma (contact information below).
 

DETAILED CEREMONY INFORMATION 

CEREMONY 1: Monday, June 4, 9 am—Interviews at noon
The academic procession begins at 8:45 am, speeches at 9 am and graduates start walking across the stage at 10 am. Media interviews with Dave King begin at noon behind the stage. 
Graduating: Engineering
Honorary Doctor of Laws:Dave King is alegendary coach in Canadian hockey circles and a U of S graduate. King has compiled a remarkable track record of success that spans five decades in the game nationally and internationally
University Staff Excellence Award: Dale Claude has provided world-class lab experience to students in the College of Engineering for almost 40 years. 

CEREMONY 2: Monday June 4, 2 pm—Interviews at 5 pm 
The academic procession begins at 1:45 pm, speeches are at 2 pm, and graduates start walking across the stage at 3 pm. Media interviews with U of S President Peter Stoicheff begin at 5 pm behind the stage.
Graduating: Education
Honorary Doctor of Letters: Joni Mitchell is a generational talent, hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as “one of the greatest songwriters ever”. She will not be present at the ceremony. U of S President and Vice-Chancellor Peter Stoicheff will receive the honorary degree on Mitchell’s behalf. Canadian singer/song writer Kathleen Edwards will sing a musical tribute in honour of Mitchell. 
 

For more information, contact:

Jennifer Thoma
Media Relations Specialist
University of Saskatchewan
306-966-1851
c.306-270-4513
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