Fall Convocation to welcome 944 more USask alumni

SASKATOON – Fall Convocation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) takes place on Wednesday, November 13.

This fall, 944 students will receive 973 degrees, certificates and diplomas from USask. These graduates join a century-old community of more than 175,000 alumni worldwide whose contributions are helping to shape our world. Both 9 am and 2 pm ceremonies will be streamed live.

Media information:

  • Before arriving, please contact John Shelling.
  • Parking is available directly in front of Merlis Belsher Place for the media. Pylons will block the available spaces. 

Story ideas:

  • A number of awards will be presented, including the Distinguished Researcher Award and the Distinguished Teacher Award, President’s Medal, as well as two honorary degrees.
  • As we celebrate the class of 2024, we also celebrate the class of 1974. It is our tradition to honour graduates from 50 years ago, known as Golden Grads. Visit the USask Alumni websiteto see how we celebrate this milestone.

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For media inquiries, contact:
John Shelling
USask Communications Co-ordinator
john.shelling@usask
306-914-1221