Spring Convocation welcomes 3,565 more USask alumni
SASKATOON – Spring convocation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) takes place the week of June 5-9.
This spring, 3,565 students will receive 3,740 degrees, certificates and diplomas from USask. These graduates join a century-old community of more than 170,000 alumni worldwide whose contributions are helping to shape our world. All eight ceremonies will be streamed live.
Media information:
- Before arriving, please contact Meghan Sired (see below).
- Parking is available for free in front of Merlis Belsher Place for media. Pylons will block the available spaces.
Story ideas:
- A number of awards will be presented, including the Distinguished Researcher Award, Governor General Awards, as well as five honorary degrees.
- Indigenous graduates are invited for a picnic lunch with their loved ones at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre after their respective convocation ceremonies.
- USask Kanawayihetaytan Askiy graduate balances career and educational pursuits
- Law grad hopes to bridge legal language gap for Chinese community
- USask food science graduate investigates healthier pet food
- Graduating USask engineering student leader wins 3M fellowship
- USask nursing graduate looks forward to making a difference
- Northern community honours the graduates of USask Cree Teacher Education Program
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For media inquiries, contact:
Meghan Sired
Acting Manager, Service Team
Teaching, Learning and Student Experience
University of Saskatchewan
306-381-7992
meghan.sired@usask.ca