Spring Convocation welcomes 3,998 more USask alumni

SASKATOON – Spring convocation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) takes place between June 2 and June 6.

This spring, 3,998 students will receive 3,765 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. 

All eight ceremonies will be streamed live on the convocation webpage.

Convocation ceremonies:

June 2, 2pm: Education
June 3, 9am: Arts and Science, Office of the Provost and School of Public Health
June 3, 2pm: Arts and Science, School of Environment and Sustainability and Johnson Shoyama School of Public Policy
June 4, 9am: Edwards School of Business and Law
June 4, 2pm: Agriculture and Bioresources and Veterinary Medicine
June 5, 9am: Kinesiology, Medicine, Pharmacy and Nutrition
June 5, 2pm: Dentistry and Nursing
June 6, 9am: Engineering

Media information:

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

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  • A number of awards will be presented, including the Distinguished Researcher Award and the Distinguished Teacher Award, as well as four honorary degrees.
    • Honorary Degree recipients include:
      • Jim Cuddy, Honorary Doctor of Letters, June 3 (afternoon ceremony)
      • Greg and Olivia Yuel, Honorary Doctor of Laws, June 4 (morning ceremony)
      • Vera Pezer, Honorary Doctor of Laws, June 5 (morning ceremony)
  • This will be the final convocation with Grit McCreath as University Chancellor. McCreath is the 16thChancellor in the USask’s history.

Photos are available upon request. Please email contact below.

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For media inquiries, contact:

John Shelling
USask Communications Co-ordinator
john.shelling@usask.ca
306-914-1221