Ontario Tech University to host its first-ever Fall Convocation on October 12
More than 250 degrees and two honorary doctorates to be conferred during ceremonies
September 27, 2023
OSHAWA, ONTARIO – As Ontario Tech University celebrates its 20th anniversary, it will begin a new annual tradition on Thursday, October 12 as it hosts its first-ever Fall Convocation.
During two ceremonies at the university’s Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa, Ontario Tech will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its Summer-semester graduates from each faculty and the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The conferral of more than 250 degrees will grow the university’s alumni base to nearly 30,000.
Ontario Tech will also confer honorary doctorate degrees to recognize individuals for their outstanding scholarly and public service contributions, and who embody the university’s vision, mission and values. The university will present honorary degrees to:
To learn more about this year’s honorary doctorate recipients, and see the full October ceremony schedule and other details, visit ontariotechu.ca/convocation.
Additional Convocation information
- The Ontario Tech Convocation websitehas the full ceremony schedule and further details.
- All ceremonies can be viewed live online on the Convocation ceremonies live feeds website.
Media contact
Bryan Oliver
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
289.928.3653 (mobile)
bryan.oliver@ontariotechu.ca
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About Ontario Tech University: Celebrating 20 years
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.
