Nipissing University is celebrating six individuals with an honorary degree, the university’s highest distinction, during convocation 2018, June 5 in Brantford and June 7 and 8 in North Bay.
Nipissing is proud to bestow honorary degrees upon:
- The Right Honorable David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, Tuesday, June 5 at 2:30pm in Brantford
- Major Brenda Tinsley, Thursday, June 7 at 9:30am in North Bay
- Mr. George Couchie, Thursday, June 7 at 2:00pm in North Bay
- Mr. Paul Kennedy, Friday, June 8, at 9:30am in North Bay
- Senator Yvonne Boyer, Friday, June 8, at 2:00pm in North Bay
“Convocation is a special moment that represents a very important accomplishment for our graduates and their families and we are honoured that these exceptional individuals will help us celebrate by accepting an honorary degree,” says Dr. Mike DeGagné, president and vice-chancellor of Nipissing University. “Their acceptance of our highest distinction, an honorary degree, demonstrates their support of Nipissing University and marks a new and important connection with our institution. We look forward to celebrating with our honorary degree recipients for many years to come.”
All North Bay convocation ceremonies will be held at the Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre at Nipissing University. The ceremony in Brantford takes place at the Sanderson Centre.
