Acadia University Convocation events are under way with nearly 800 students set to receive their degrees in the faculties of Theology, Arts, Pure and Applied Science, and Professional Studies. On May 11 and 12 the University will honour its graduands and award honorary degrees to five individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their communities and beyond.

A Baccalaureate Service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 11 in Convocation Hall. Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Peter L. Reid (‘95), Executive Minister of the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches.

Acadia Chancellor Libby Burnham (’60) will preside over her fourth Convocation during three ceremonies schedule for Sunday, May 11 and Monday, May 12.

Each of the Convocation ceremonies will be live-streamed on Acadia’s Alumni Affairs Web site.

Following Convocation, participants and their guests are invited to join the Acadia community in the Sheldon L. Fountain Learning Commons for a reception.

Conferring of Honorary Degrees:

Faculty of Theology and Faculty of Arts

Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 3 p.m.

Robert Bateman, Doctor of Letters

Rev. John F. Keith, PhD, Doctor of Divinity

 

Faculty of Pure and Applied Science

Monday, May 12, 2014 - 10 a.m.

Fred S. Fountain, CM, Doctor of Humanities

 

Faculty of Professional Studies

Monday, May 12, 2014 - 2:30 p.m.

Geraldine Marjorie Browning, Doctor of Humanities

Donald J. Savoie, Doctor of Civil Laws

 

For information about all Convocation activities visit our Convocation Web site.

Photos on Flickr for download. 

About Acadia University
Acadia University, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, has long been recognized as one of Canada's premier post-secondary institutions. With its nationally and internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate research initiatives, small classes, and technology-rich teaching and learning environment, Acadia offers students an experience that includes academic achievement combined with personal growth and development. Acadia also offers distance learning, certificate programs, language training and other university extension programs through Open Acadia. For more information about Acadia University, visit our website at http://www2.acadiau.ca/. This year, Acadia marks the 175^th anniversary of its founding. Learn more at http://175.acadiau.ca

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