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UOIT to celebrate historic graduating class at convocation ceremonies on Friday, June 1

May 28, 2007

Ontario's first new university in 40 years to confer Bachelor's and Master's degrees upon almost 700 next-generation professionals

OSHAWA, ON. - The next generation of scientists, engineers, IT security specialists, health-care professionals, criminal justice experts, teachers and business leaders will be taking centre stage this week as the province's first new university in 40 years, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), holds convocation ceremonies to celebrate the historic graduation of its first-ever class of four-year undergraduate and graduate students.

UOIT faculty and staff will join graduates' families and friends and members of the community as the university confers Bachelor's and Master's degrees on close to 700 students, as well as honorary doctorates upon hockey great and philanthropist Bob Baun, business and community leader James O'Donnell, and international hydrogen expert and author, Dr. David Scott.

Since beginning classes in September 2003, UOIT has quickly developed a national reputation for its high-tech learning environment that includes a laptop with industry-specific software for every student, a commitment to research excellence that has resulted in millions of dollars in grants and bursaries, and a globally experienced faculty that collectively speak more than 20 languages. All of this means UOIT's class of 2007 is comprised of graduates with the unique and innovative skills required to meet the demands of an increasingly knowledge-driven global economy - each ready to take his or her place as a leader of tomorrow.

Who and when:
Friday, June 1, 2007
10 a.m. - The following degrees will be conferred: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering and Management; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Science; Dr. David Scott will be presented with an Honorary Doctor of Science; and
2:30 p.m. - The following degrees will be conferred: Master of Information Technology Security; Bachelor of Commerce; Bachelor of Education; Bob Baun and James O'Donnell will each be presented with an Honorary Doctor of Laws.

Where:
General Motors Centre
99 Athol Street East
Oshawa, Ontario

About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.

Media contact
Tony Doyle
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.8668 ext. 2209
tony.doyle@uoit.ca

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