(Photo courtesy the University of Lethbridge)

By Justin Goulet

U of L graduates celebrated during convocation week

Jun 12, 2021 | 7:45 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The University of Lethbridge is celebrating its 2021 Spring Convocation graduating class this week.

Convocation boxes have already been arriving at the homes of graduating students in preparation for the week-long activities, taking place from June 12 to 19. The week will feature video tributes, student features, medal winner profiles and more. This spring, a total of 1,475 students will graduate from the U of L.

President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon said that, “we’re so close to being back to normal and I can see a day when I’ll be able to personally congratulate each and every one of our graduates in person.”

“Until then, we will work to give them the absolute best convocation experience we can virtually, knowing we’ll all be able to gather again soon.”

Items included in convocation boxes (Photo courtesy the University of Lethbridge)

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Students who graduate this spring will again be invited to attend an in-person ceremony when they resume on campus. Until then, celebrations will occur at home with unique convocation boxes that include a cap and tassel, their diploma, a commemorative program, an alumni booklet, and Indigenous stole for Indigenous students and honour cords for those who are graduating with distinction or great distinction.

Students are being encouraged to share their box-opening experience, wear their caps and take photos or videos of themselves, along with friends and family, and post them online using #ulethgrad2021 and #ulethalumni.

The university has set up a special convocation web page, which can be access here. It will feature a celebration video, well wishes from the community and more.

Meanwhile, the Alumni Relations Office, in conjunction with the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association, will introduce its Alumni Welcome Squad through an Instagram campaign that will be asking graduates how they can make their graduation experience more memorable.

Below is a list of events taking place during the convocation week:

Saturday, June 12 (Official Convocation Day)

Convocation Celebration video

Sunday, June 13

Congratulations message — President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon

Congratulations message — Chancellor Charles Weaselhead

Congratulations message — University of Lethbridge Alumni Association President, Jason Elliot

Monday, June 14

Student stories

Honorary Degree message to graduates from Marlys Edwardh

Tuesday, June 15

Student stories

Honorary Degree message to graduates from Richard Haskayne

Wednesday, June 16

Academic medal winners announced

Student stories

Honorary Degree message to graduates from David Olson

Thursday, June 17

Student stories

Honorary Degree message to graduates from Paulette Senior

Friday, June 18

Student stories

Honorary Degree message to graduates from Janice Varzari

Saturday, June 19 (Conclusion)

Student stories

Chief Marshall changeover

Wind orchestra performance