From June 6 to June 10, 9,635 students will gather with their loved ones, professors, thesis supervisors and mentors to celebrate their graduation with 1,170 joining online from around the world. The Convocation ceremonies will take place at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa.
The University will award honorary doctorates to nine recipients for their substantial contributions to their profession, to science and/or to society at large:
- Dr. Vera Etches
- Edith Cloutier
- The Honourable Michèle Audette
- Jerome Bickenbach
- The Honourable A. Anne McLellan
- Molly Shoichet
- Mamokgethi Phakeng
- Julia Elvidge
- Paul C. Genest
The University will also award posthumous degrees to the families of Alma Oladi, who perished aboard Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, and student-athlete (football) Francis Perron, who died unexpectedly in September.
Masks will be mandatory at Convocation ceremonies.
WHAT: uOttawa Spring Convocation
WHEN: From June 6 to June 10, 2022
WHO:
- Honorary doctorate recipients
- Jacques Frémont, president and vice-chancellor
- Deans from 9 faculties
- 10,805 graduating students from the 2022, 2021 and 2020 cohorts
WHERE: Shaw Centre and online. There will be a ceremony live stream for family and friends who wish to watch remotely.
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