Convocation Program
Today we celebrate our students—their success at Ontario Tech, as well as the accomplishments they will achieve in the future.
We can all take great pride in this moment.
After all, each of us—family and friends, professors, academic advisors, members of the board—have helped to ensure the academic success of our students. We’re proud of our students and we know they’re well equipped to meet the challenges of today and the future.
Following the ceremony, please join us for a reception located outside of Regent Theatre, on Victoria Street.
Ceremony notes
As a courtesy, audience members are asked to remain in their seat throughout the convocation ceremony and until the Academic Procession has left the ceremony. The audience should rise, if they are able, for the Processional, the Honour Song, the National Anthem and the Recessional. Please silence electronic devices for the duration of the ceremony. Guests wishing to take photos during the ceremony are asked to do so from their seat. A professional photographer will photograph each graduate and provide a complimentary proof following the ceremony.
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
Processional
Indigenous Honour Song
National Anthem
Opening of Convocation
Dr. Lori A. Livingston,
Provost and Vice-President, Academic
Chancellor’s Address
Mr. Mitch Frazer, Chancellor
President’s Address
Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor
Conferral of the Honorary Degree
Mr. Mitch Frazer, Chancellor
Honorary Doctorate Address
Mr. Edmond and Ms. Sylvia Vanhaverbeke (Morning Ceremony)
Dr. Alan Shepard (Afternoon Ceremony)
Conferral of Degrees
Mr. Mitch Frazer, Chancellor
Closing of Convocation
Dr. Lori A. Livingston,
Provost and Vice-President, Academic
Recessional
Reception
Our Motto
COGITANDO ET AGENDO DUCEMUS
By thinking and doing, we shall lead.