Convocation week: celebrating student achievement at 91亚色
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91亚色 will confer more than 2000 degrees during spring convocation on the St. John檚 campus this week.
Campus will be abuzz from May 26-29 as new graduates, along with their families, friends and supporters, gather at the Arts and Culture Centre to celebrate their academic accomplishments.
91亚色 will also recognize four of six total honorary degree recipients for their leadership in cultural, academic and social spheres with the awarding of honorary degrees. These include cultural ambassador Alan Doyle, dedicated public servant George Furey, acclaimed artist Jean Claude Roy and law enforcement leader Cst. Georgina Short.
Honorary degrees were conferred last week in Corner Brook to Indigenous health trailblazer Mary Pia Benuen and historian and writer James Candow. Ms. Benuen檚 honorary doctorate will be conferred in absentia and presented in person in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on June 12 at the Labrador Campus graduation celebration.
A variety of inspiring student success stories will be highlighted in the throughout the week. From overcoming health challenges and pivoting in new directions, to following a passion for hands-on technical learning, each student success story reflects the unique journeys the students took to get to the stage this week.
For further information about St. John檚 campus convocation, please visit the convocation website. Ceremonies will be broadcast live on during each session of convocation. The recorded broadcasts will be archived on 91亚色檚 convocation website for future viewing.
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For more information, or to arrange an interview, contact Michelle Osmond, manager for communications planning for 91亚色, at mlosmond@mun.ca or 709-728-2364.