June 03 to June 07, 2008
10:00 to 14:30
Spring convocation
June 3 – 7, 2008
Nine ceremonies
Laurentian University will celebrate about 2,300 new graduates during the 2008 spring convocation ceremonies. Due to the large number of graduates, nine ceremonies will be held again this year in the Fraser auditorium, from Tuesday, June 3, to Saturday, June 7, 2008.
All nine spring convocation ceremonies held on the Laurentian University campus will be webcast at www.laurentian.ca, enabling relatives, friends and others unable to attend in person to view the ceremonies, wherever they find themselves in the world.
On Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
for the conferring of Arts and Science degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Psychology; Honours Diplomas in Psychology; and degrees in Computer Science.
Webcast
On Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 10 a.m.
for the conferring of Arts degrees in Anthropology, Earth Science, Geography, Labour Studies, and Sociology; Honours Diplomas in Geography; Science degrees in Anthropology, Behavioural Neuroscience, Environmental Earth Science, Forensic Science, Geology, Physics, and Radiation Therapy; degrees in Liberal Science; and Masters degrees in Geology, Human Development, Physics, and Sociology.
Webcast
On Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
for the conferring of Arts degrees in Economics, History, Law and Justice, Political Science, and Public Administration; Honours Diplomas in Law and Justice; Masters degrees in History;
and a Doctorate of Laws (honoris causa) upon
Roméo Dallaire
Webcast
On Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 10 a.m.
for the conferring of degrees in Engineering, Human Kinetics (including Kinesiology and Sport Psychology), and Midwifery; and Masters degrees in Applied Science and Engineering.
Webcast
On Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
for the conferring of Arts degrees in Classics, Folklore, Native Studies, Philosophy, Women's Studies and Theatre Arts; degrees in Fine Arts, Nursing, Social Work, and Social Work (Native Human Services); Masters degrees in Nursing and Social Work; and a Doctorate of Letters (honoris causa) upon
Leland Bell
Webcast
On Friday, June 6, 2008 at 10 a.m.
for the conferring of degrees in Commerce, E-Business and Sports Administration; Masters degrees in Business Administration; and a Doctorate of Sports Administration (honoris causa) upon
Ken Derrett
Webcast
On Friday, June 6, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
for the conferring of degrees in Education (French Program);
and a Doctorate of Letters (honoris causa) upon
Robert Paquette
Webcast
On Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 10 a.m.
for the conferring of Arts degrees in Communication Studies, Communication publique, Education (BA Educ), English, Français, French, Gerontology, Modern Languages, Music, and Religious Studies; degrees in Arts d’expression; Masters degrees in Humanities; and a Doctorate of Letters (honoris causa) upon
Herménégilde Chiasson
Webcast
On Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
for the conferring of Science degrees in Biochemistry, Biology and Chemistry; degrees in Education (English Program); Masters degrees in Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Sciences; Doctorate in Biomolecular Sciences; and a Doctorate of Letters (honoris causa) upon
Lisa Balfour-Bowen
Webcast
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