1,050 students are graduating from Nipissing University next week.
Convocation ceremonies take place from June 13-15.
The University is also presenting honourary degrees to five people.
They include author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice, philanthropists John and Adrienne Peacock, filmmaker and activist Alanis Obomsawin, and former sports broadcaster and North Bay city councillor, Peter Handley.
“Each recipient has made significant and meaningful contributions to their professions and communities, making them exceedingly deserving of recognition” said Dr. Kevin Wamsley, President & Vice-Chancellor, Nipissing University. “We look forward to formally welcoming them to the Nipissing University community and to hearing their advice to our newest graduates as they prepare to make their own mark on the world.”
Rice and the Peacocks will each receive a Doctor or Letters while Obomsawin and Handley will each receive a Doctor of Education.
A livestream of the ceremonies will also be available at http://live.nipissingu.ca/convocation.html.
