Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its newest alumni at Fall Convocation on Thursday, October 17.
During two ceremonies at the university’s Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa, the university will present degrees to its Spring and Summer-semester graduates from across all faculties, including the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The conferral of more than 330 degrees will expand the university’s alumni network to more than 31,000 members.
Ontario Tech will also confer honorary doctorate degrees to recognize individuals for their outstanding scholarly and public service contributions, and who embody the university’s vision, mission and values. The university will proudly present honorary degrees to:
- Mr. Edmond Vanhaverbeke and Ms. Sylvia Lisk Vanhaverbeke (morning ceremony)
- Dr. Alan Shepard (afternoon ceremony)
The full Convocation ceremony schedule and other details are available on the Ontario Tech Convocation website.
- All ceremonies can be viewed live online on the Convocation ceremonies live feeds website.
Media contact
Bryan Oliver
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
289.928.3653 (mobile)
bryan.oliver@ontariotechu.ca
About Ontario Tech University: Celebrating 20 years
A modern, forward-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.
