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Spring Convocation 2006 to feature nearly 1,900 grads

June 7, 2006

KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops will recognize almost 1,900 graduates from degree, diploma and certificate programs during four separate Convocation ceremonies to be held on campus over the next two days. For the second year in a row, the ceremonies will be held in a spectacular setting outside the Campus Activity Centre.

Ceremonies at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on both Thursday and Friday will also include the awarding of four honorary degrees, and the presentation of 10 degree program medal winners. A complete listing of the programs included in each of the four ceremonies is available on the TRU web site.

Thursday, 10:00 AM
Honorary Doctorate
Dr. Fraser Mustard Honorary Doctor of Laws
Valedictorian
M J Paluck Child and Youth Care Diploma graduate
Medal Winners
Barbara Campbell, Bachelor of Education, Governor-General’s Silver Medal(Top student graduating from a degree program)
Leanne Neighbour, Bachelor of Education Medal
Nicole Hagan, Bachelor of Social Work Medal
Andrew Krenz, Bachelor of Tourism Medal

Thursday, 2:00 PM
Honorary Doctorate
John Ciriani Honorary Doctor of Letters
Valedictorian
Nicole Befurt, B.A. (Honors), Psychology
Medal Winners
Devon Stonehocler, Bachelor of Arts Medal
Wendy-Anne Skjerpen, Bachelor of Fine Arts Medal
Marcel Tetrault, Bachelor of Journalism Medal

Friday, 10:00 AM
Honorary Doctorate
Dr. Suzanne Fortier, Honorary Doctor of Letters
Valedictorian
Laura Beyer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Medal Winners
Lyra Lemery, Animal Health Technology Diploma, Governor-General’s Bronze Medal (Top student graduating from a Diploma program)
Tiera Machell, Bachelor of Natural Resource Science Medal
Daniel Graves, Bachelor of Science Medal
Jenna Ziegler, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Medal

Friday, 2:00 PM
Honorary Doctorate
Manny Jules, Honorary Doctor of Laws
ValedictorianSamara Quinton, BBA, Major in Accounting
Medal WinnersSamara Quinton, Bachelor of Business Administration Medal

Graduates of the Open Learning programs will be recognized next week at the Celebration of Learning Ceremony on the TRU Campus in Burnaby. The event will be held on Thursday, June 15 starting at 7:00 pm, and will include the awarding of an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree to Nathan Mathew.

Josh Keller – Director
Marketing & Communications
Thompson Rivers University

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