Convocation is here

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Convocation is the highlight of the academic year as students celebrate their achievements with peers, family and friends before embarking on the next chapter of their lives and their ongoing quest for learning. Convocation is sure to be fabulous, with three days of inspiring speeches, great memories and celebrated accomplishments, and some amazing honorary degree recipients.

Each convocation ceremony, including honorary degree speeches, will be streamed live at: www.nipissingu.ca/convocation

Here’s the schedule of events:

Schulich School of Education

Wednesday, June 11, at 9:30 a.m.

  • Master of Education
  • Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior Division
  • Aboriginal Teacher Certification Program
  • Native Classroom Assistant Diploma Program

The Honourable Frances Lankin will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Education

Dr. John Allison will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. John Long will receive the Professor Emeritus Designation
Valedictorian: Dawn Russell-Smith

Wednesday, June 11, at 2 p.m.

  • Advanced Degree in Education
  • Advanced Degree in Educational Leadership
  • Bachelor of Education, Intermediate/Senior Division
  • Bachelor of Physical Health and Education

Muriel Sawyer will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Education

Jennifer Buell will receive the Staff Award for Exceptional Performance and Service
Valedictorian: Ashley Dean

Thursday, June 12, at 9:30 a.m.

  • Concurrent Education, Primary/Junior and Junior/Intermediate (History, Geography, Psychology, Child and Family Studies, Math and English)
  • Bachelor of Education Junior/Intermediate Division

Giles Blunt will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Education

Sandra Minor will receive the Staff Award for Exceptional Performance and Service
Valedictorian: Michael Mansell

Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies

Thursday, June 12, at 2 p.m.

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Commerce

Rush will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Music Recorded Ceremony and Convocation Addresses

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Faculty of Arts and Science and Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies

Friday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m.

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Dr. Mary Ferguson-Paré will receive an Honorary Doctor of Letters
Dr. Sal Renshaw will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Faculty of Arts and Science

Friday, June 13, at 2 p.m.

  • Master of Arts in History
  • Master of Science in Math
  • Master of Environmental Science
  • Master of Environmental Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science

Dr. Donald Weaver will receive an Honorary Doctor of Letters
Dr. David Hemsworth will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research

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