May 15, 2001 For Immediate Release

The University of Northern British Columbia's 2001 Convocation Ceremony will be Friday, May 25th. A detailed schedule of events is available on the UNBC web site.

10:45am Class Photo in the Agora Courtyard (weather permitting)

1:30pm Procession and start of the Convocation ceremony at the Multiplex

This year, approximately 550 students will be graduating with UNBC degrees. In addition, philanthropist Jennifer Simons and author Denise Chong will receive honorary degrees. Political Science professor Alex Michalos will be named a Professor Emeritus.

The evening before Convocation, the Alumni Association will be holding its annual reception for current and new graduates of UNBC. The event will start at 7pm, on Thursday, May 24th, in the Cafeteria.