Governor General to Receive an Honorary Degree from Concordia University
His Excellency received a Doctor of Laws honoris causa from Concordia University.
Tue, 06/07/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0246-022
The Governor General met with members of the University of Concordia's Board of directors prior to the convocation.
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Hundreds of students from the Faculty of Arts and Science gathered at Places des Arts to receive their diplomas.
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The convocation started with the singing of the national anthem led by Colleen Bartley.
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"I should also say that I’m truly happy to be here with you graduates — my peers in the class of 2016. You’re ready to take on anything the future has to offer and indeed to shape that future for the better. Thank you for making me a part of such a signal moment in your lives."
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His Excellency also presented the Governor General’s Academic Medal (Gold) to Ms. Anne Almey, from the Department of Psychology.
Tue, 06/07/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0246-028