Convocation 2006
May 24, 2006
Approximately 700 students will be graduating from the University of
Northern British Columbia later this week during the annual Convocation
ceremony. Some highlights:
• Honorary degrees will be presented to Prince George author Barry McKinnon and nationally renowned scientist Thomas Brzustowski (pronounced Brew-STOFF-ski). In addition, Physics professor Ahmed Hussein will be named a professor emeritus in recognition of his distinguished 30-year career.
• Governor-General awards for top academic achievement will be presented to Amy Hayduk of the Nass Valley (north of Terrace) and Glen Goodvin of Prince George. Amy will be receiving a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Glen will graduate with a Master of Science majoring in Physics.
• For the first time, this Convocation ceremony will include students graduating with Master of Business Administration degrees. 17 students have completed the program, which began in 2004. In addition, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Quesnel is producing its first 15 graduates.
Schedule – May 26
10:45am Class photo on ceremonial stairs (weather permitting)
1:30pm Start of ceremony – CN Centre
4:30pm “Alumni to the Nth Degree” post-Convocation barbecue on campus
Regional Grad Celebrations
• Honorary degrees will be presented to Prince George author Barry McKinnon and nationally renowned scientist Thomas Brzustowski (pronounced Brew-STOFF-ski). In addition, Physics professor Ahmed Hussein will be named a professor emeritus in recognition of his distinguished 30-year career.
• Governor-General awards for top academic achievement will be presented to Amy Hayduk of the Nass Valley (north of Terrace) and Glen Goodvin of Prince George. Amy will be receiving a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Glen will graduate with a Master of Science majoring in Physics.
• For the first time, this Convocation ceremony will include students graduating with Master of Business Administration degrees. 17 students have completed the program, which began in 2004. In addition, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Quesnel is producing its first 15 graduates.
Schedule – May 26
10:45am Class photo on ceremonial stairs (weather permitting)
1:30pm Start of ceremony – CN Centre
4:30pm “Alumni to the Nth Degree” post-Convocation barbecue on campus
Regional Grad Celebrations
Terrace – Sunday, May 28, 7pm, Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club
Gitwinksihlkw (Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a) – Monday, May 29, 2pm
Hazelton (Gitksan language program) – Tuesday, May 30, 11am
Quesnel – Wednesday, May 31, 6:30pm, North Cariboo Community Campus
Fort St. John – Thursday, June 1, 7pm, Northern Grand Quality Inn
*Note, photos of all regional grad celebrations will be available from the Office of Communications. Video footage can be provided upon request.
Contact:
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC - 250.960.5622
