Canadian University Press Releases/Newswire

Source: University of Saskatchewan
http://announcements.usask.ca/news/archive/2006/10/u_of_s_fall_con_1.html

U of S Fall Convocation - October 28, 2006

October 25, 2006

The University of Saskatchewan will honour its graduates and confer approximately 780 degrees, diplomas and certificates at the annual Fall Convocation, October 28, 2006 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. Chancellor Tom Molloy will confer the degrees and preside over the ceremonies. Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan and past University Secretary, The Honourable Dr. Gordon Barnhart will be present at the afternoon ceremony.

Please note this fall there will be a morning and an afternoon ceremony. The procession of graduates begins 15 minutes prior to each ceremony.

Saturday, October 28, at 9:00 a.m.

Undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded to students in:

Agriculture and Bioresources
Commerce
Education
Engineering
Kinesiology
Law
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy and Nutrition
Physical Therapy
Veterinary Medicine

Honorary Doctor of Science Degree - Dr. Menard Gertler
Convocation Address - Dr. Menard Gertler
Earned Doctor of Science Degree - Dr. Randall Gillies
Presentation of Awards to Faculty and Staff
Distinguished Researcher Award - Dr. Wendy Duggleby
J. W. George Ivany Internationalization Award - Engineers Without Borders - Represented by student Bnyam Embaye
Master Teacher Award - Dr. Dan Pennock
President's Service Award - Brad Steeves

Saturday, October 28, at 2 p.m.

Undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded to students in:

Arts and Science

President's Address - Peter MacKinnon
Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree - Martha Blum

Convocation Address - Martha Blum

Presentation of Awards to Faculty and Staff
Alumni Award of Achievement - Dr. Glen Baker
Distinguished Graduate Supervisor Award - Dr. Dale Ward
Outreach and Public Service Award - Dr. Chilakamarri (Chary) Rangacharyulu

Receptions will take place following each ceremony at TCU Place.

For more details on the Convocation ceremony, visit: http://students.usask.ca/academic/convocation/

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For more information, please contact:

Tina Merrifield
Senior Communications Officer
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6607
http://awards.usask.ca