Spring Convocation welcomes 3,565 more USask alumni

This spring, 3,565 students will receive 3,740 degrees, certificates and diplomas from USask. These graduates join a century-old community of more than 170,000 alumni worldwide whose contributions are helping to shape our world. All eight ceremonies will be streamed live.

Media information:

• Before arriving, please contact Meghan Sired (see below).
• Parking is available for free in front of Merlis Belsher Place for media. Pylons will block the available spaces.

Story ideas:

• A number of awards will be presented, including the Distinguished Researcher Award, Governor General Awards, as well as five honorary degrees.
• Indigenous graduates are invited for a picnic lunch with their loved ones at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre after their respective convocation ceremonies.
• USask Kanawayihetaytan Askiy graduate balances career and educational pursuits
• Law grad hopes to bridge legal language gap for Chinese community
• USask food science graduate investigates healthier pet food
• Graduating USask engineering student leader wins 3M fellowship
• USask nursing graduate looks forward to making a difference
• Northern community honours the graduates of USask Cree Teacher Education Program

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For media inquiries, contact:

Meghan Sired
Acting Manager, Service Team
Teaching, Learning and Student Experience
University of Saskatchewan
306-381-7992
meghan.sired@usask.ca