Photo from the 2022 Spring Convocation at Lethbridge College. Both the college and University of Lethbridge hold their Fall Convocation ceremonies on October 14, 2023. (Photo: Lethbridge College, Rob Olson Photography)

By Justin Goulet

2023 Fall Convocation

Local post-secondaries to celebrate graduates this weekend

Oct 11, 2023 | 6:26 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Two post-secondaries in Lethbridge will cheer on graduating students this month.

Both Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge (U of L) will hold their Fall Convocation ceremonies on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE

More than 500 students are set to receive their degrees, diplomas, certificates, and apprenticeship credentials from Lethbridge College this month.

About 180 of those learners are expected to cross the stage on October 14.

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Marko Hilgersom, Registrar said in a news release, “Convocation is the time we get to recognize the accomplishments of our graduates and acknowledge the hard work of our faculty and staff.”

“It is an honour to read out the name of each student and to see them have their moment in the spotlight, celebrated by their friends and family.”

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Val Matteotti Gymnasium. For those who cannot attend the ceremony, it will be livestreamed at the Lethbridge College website.

The new traditional Buffalo Winter Count Robe will be on display during the event, and valedictorian Rachel Gelowitz will speak at the ceremony and lead the procession of graduates.

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UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE

Meanwhile, the U of L will host its Fall Convocation ceremony at 10 a.m. in the 1^st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium on October 14. Like Lethbridge College, the U of L event will be livestreamed.

The post-secondary noted that a total of 267 students will graduate on Saturday, with over 170 expected to cross the stage.

The ceremony will include graduates from the School of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts & Science, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Health Sciences and Dhillon School of Business.

Additionally, Elder Christina Fox will receive an honorary degree. The U of L will also posthumously award Dr. Gülden Özcan with the first Graduate Student Mentorship Award, and celebrate Dr. Rita L. Irwin as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.

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More details about the Fall Convocation are available at the U of L website.

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