Convocation is a time to celebrate the graduation of students from a range of programs from certificates to master’s degrees.
Celebrate the accomplishments of about 250 graduates at this year’s Fall Convocation on Oct. 10, 2014.
Grads will represent a range of programs and credentials from an Adult Basic Education high school credential to a master’s degree in Education or Business Administration.
The ceremony procession starts at 2pm Pacific Standard Time with the official proceedings starting a few minutes later. Unable to attend? Watch Convocation live online.
Convocation by the numbers
250
About how many graduates have registered to cross the stage. This number doesn’t represent those choosing not to attend or are unable to attend.
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Honorary degree will go to renowned adventurer Pat Morrow. See below for his biography.
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People will be bestowed with Professor Emerita distinction. Dr. Zena Seldon and Dr. Cheryl Zawaduk will receive the distinction.
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People will be bestowed with Professor Emeritus distinction. Dr. Robert Androkovich and Dr. Jack Miller will receive the distinction.
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Educator Emerita will be bestowed upon Jeanette Murray.
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School of Business graduates receiving a credential ranging from a certificate to a Master of Business Administration.
24
Master of Business Administration graduates registered to cross the stage.
38
Bachelor of Business graduates registered to cross the stage.
8
Master of Education graduates registered to cross the stage.
32
Graduates from the School of Nursing to receive a credential ranging from a certificate to a Return to Registered Nurse Practice.
25
Health Care Assistant certificate graduates registered to cross the stage.
22
Graduates from Faculty of Science receiving a credential ranging from a certificate to a bachelor degree.
21
Graduates from School of Trades and Technology receiving a credential ranging from a certificate to a Bachelor of Technology, Technology Management.
35
Graduates from the Faculty of Social, Human and Educational Development receiving a credential ranging from a Adult Basic Education high school credential to a Master of Education.
22
Graduates from the Faculty of Arts to receive a credential ranging from a diploma to a bachelor degree.
5
Graduates from Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism to receive a credential ranging from an Adventure Sports certificate to a diploma.
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Pat Morrow biography
Morrow is a renowned adventure photographer, filmmaker and climber whose passion for mountain environments have taken him to the top of the word’s highness peaks and has driven him to advocate for mountain ecosystems and communities at home and abroad. He grew up in BC’s East Kootenays, where he helped others create the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy.
After studying journalism a the South Alberta Institute of Technology he combined photography and mountaineering to travel the globe. In 1986 he became the first climber to summit the highest mountain on seven continents, and shared his experiences in the best-selling book Beyond Everest: Quest for the Seven Summits. An award-winning filmmaker, he also works with environmental group Wildsight on conservation in the Kootenays.
Morrow demonstrates the heights passion and determination can take you to, and shows how these environments and communities are deeply interconnected to us all.
