Catch Trent’s 2009 Convocation Ceremonies Live Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Live streaming of 42nd Convocation Ceremonies
available for viewers worldwide

Tuesday, June 2, 2009, Peterborough

Trent University’s 42nd Convocation Ceremonies, to be held June 3 – 5, 2009, will be available to viewers around the globe through live streaming online this year at www.trentu.ca/convocation .

The initiative of Trent’s Information Technology Department will allow family and friends who are unable to attend the ceremonies to watch their graduate receive a degree. Also available through the webcast will be all speeches, awards presentations and the conferring of honorary degrees.

The agenda for convocation ceremonies on each of the three days is as follows:

Wednesday, June 3 – 10 a.m.
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, Canadian Studies, Cultural Studies, English Literature, Greek & Latin Language & Literature, History, Diploma in Canadian Studies
Honorary Degree - Ms. Maude Barlow
Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching - Professor Molly Blyth
Professors Emeriti - Professors Sean Kane, Orm Mitchell
University Archivist Emeritus - Dr. Bernadine Dodge
Graduates and guests are invited to a reception following the ceremony. The receptions are divided by Departments or Programs.
Lady Eaton College: Canadian Studies, Canadian Studies Diplomas. Champlain College Great Hall: Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, Cultural Studies, English Literature, History.

Wednesday, June 3 – 3 p.m.
Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Computing & Information Systems, Computing Systems & Physics, Environmental Chemistry, Forensic Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
Honorary Degree - Ms. Sarah Polley
Eminent Service Award - Ms. Jalynn Bennett
Professor Emeritus - Professor Michael Berrill
Graduates and guests are invited to a reception following the ceremony. The receptions are divided by Departments or Programs.
Lady Eaton College: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Environmental Chemistry, Forensic Science. Champlain College Great Hall: Computer Science/Studies, Computing & Information Systems, Computing Systems & Physics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.

Thursday, June 4 – 10 a.m.
Anthropology, Economics, Environmental and Resource Science/Studies, Geography, Globalization: Communities and Identities, Global Studies, Indigenous/Native Studies, International Development Studies, International Political Economy, Modern Languages & Literature: French, German & Hispanic Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology and Women’s Studies. Diplomas in Indigenous Environmental Studies, Indigenous Management & Economic Development, Foundations of Indigenous Learning, Kanyen’Keha (Mohawk) Language.
Honorary Degree - The Honourable Iona Campagnolo
Professor Emeritus - Professors Christopher Huxley, Bernard Hodgson (posthumously)
Graduates and guests are invited to a reception following the ceremony. The receptions are divided by Departments or Programs.
Lady Eaton College: Anthrolpology, International development Studies, Modern Languages & Literature:  French, German & Hispanic Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Women's Studies. Champlain College Great Hall: Economics, Environmental & Resource Science/Studies, Geography, Global Studies, Globalization: Communities & Identities, Idigenous/Native Studies, International Political Economy, Politics, Indigenous Studies Diplomas.

Thursday, June 4 – 3 p.m.
Doctoral degrees, Masters degrees, Business Administration, all Trent University in Oshawa programs.
Honorary Degree - Mr. Tom Porter
Eminent Service Award - Ms. Joyce Sutton
Distinguished Research Award - Professor Stephen Katz
Librarian Emeritus - Mr. Murray Genoe
Graduates and guests are invited to a reception following the ceremony. The receptions are divided by Departments or Programs.
Lady Eaton College: Trent University in Oshawa. Champlain College Great Hall: Doctoral degrees, Masters degrees, Business Administration.

 Friday, June 5 – 10 a.m.
Education and Nursing
Honorary Degree - Ms. Mary Pratt
Eminent Service Award - Ms. Shirley Rolufs
Graduates and guests are invited to a reception in the Champlain College Great Hall following the ceremony.

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For more information, please contact Marilyn Burns, director, Marketing & Communications (705) 748-1011 ext. 6184.