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New milestones and largest graduating class highlight UOIT Convocation

University to present 12,000th degree, four honorary degrees

June 2, 2015

Graduate procession at UOIT Convocation 2014.

OSHAWA, ONTARIO – The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) largest-ever graduating class will cross the stage at Convocation 2015 on June 4 and 5.

Highlights of this year’s convocation ceremonies will include the conferring of the university’s first PhD in Computer Science, and the first graduate diplomas in both Nuclear Technology, and Education and Digital Technologies.

In addition to the university conferring more than 2,000 bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees, UOIT will present honorary Doctor of Laws degrees to:

Mrs. Helen Vari for her remarkable contributions to education, health care, heritage preservation and the arts in Canada, and her ongoing leadership and commitment to international humanitarian causes.
Dr. Jean Moss for her pioneering work in the chiropractic profession, and her inspirational leadership and unwavering commitment to improving Canadians’ access to health care.
Mr. Desmond Newman for his entrepreneurial spirit and vision for innovation in the aerospace industry, and his exceptional record of civic leadership in Durham Region.
Mr. Grantley Morris for building a distinguished record of philanthropy, and for making outstanding contributions to community development in Durham Region.

“Congratulations to our 2015 graduates for their hard work and dedication, and to the honorary degree recipients for their outstanding contributions and commitment to their professions and communities,” said the Honourable Perrin Beatty, UOIT Chancellor. “Every UOIT graduate is linked by a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, and a proven ability to be adaptable and resourceful in the approach to solving problems.”

Following Convocation 2015, the university will have conferred more than 12,000 degrees in its short history.

Ceremonies can be viewed live online at uoit.ca/convocationwebcast (2015 webcast recordings will be posted later).

2015 Convocation schedule:

Thursday, June 4 – 9:30 a.m. ceremony

Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) to Mrs. Helen Vari

Thursday, June 4 – 2 p.m. ceremony

Faculty of Education
Faculty of Health Sciences
Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) to Dr. Jean Moss

Friday, June 5 – 9:30 a.m. ceremony

Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Faculty of Science
Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) to Mr. Desmond Newman

Friday, June 5 – 2 p.m. ceremony

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) to Mr. Grantley Morris

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

Media contact
Bryan Oliver
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.8668 ext 6709
289.928.3653
bryan.oliver@uoit.ca

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