The University of Regina will present 1,694 students with degrees, diplomas and certificates at its annual spring convocation June 5-7 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. The ceremonies begin at 2 p.m. each day.

On Monday, June 5, Lieutenant-Governor Lynda Haverstock will be presented with an honorary doctor of laws degree. Degrees, diplomas and certificates will be conferred on students from the faculties of Graduate Studies and Research, Business Administration, Engineering, and Kinesiology and Health Studies. The Alumni Award for Excellence in Research will be presented, as will the Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal, the President’s Medal and the University Medal.

On Tuesday, June 6, Saskatchewan’s Chief Justice Edward Bayda will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree. Degrees, diplomas and certificates will be conferred on students from the faculties of Arts, Fine Arts and Science. The University of Regina Board of Governors Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Jack Boan, professor emeritus of economics. As well, the Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, and the Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal will be presented.

On Wednesday, June 7, the University will confer its first honorary doctor of fine arts degree on Regina Symphony Orchestra’s Maestro Victor Sawa. Degrees, diplomas and certificates will be conferred on students from the faculties of Education and Social Work and from the Centre for Continuing Education. The Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Public Service will be presented.

In all, degrees, diplomas and certificates will be awarded to 630 males and 1,064 females, from Canada and 15 other countries including: Eritrea (2), Ghana (1), Hong Kong (2), India (2), Japan (7), Kenya (1), Libya (1), Mexico (1), People’s Republic of China (68), Portugal (1), South Korea (4), Sudan (1), Taiwan (1), Thailand (6), and the United States (2).

Degrees, diplomas and certificates will be presented by the faculties as follows:

Faculty of Arts
Advanced Certificate in Police Studies – 1
Bachelor of Arts – 223
Bachelor of Arts Honours – 44
Bachelor of Art Honours Certificate – 2
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism – 17
Bachelor of Arts in Police Studies – 3
Bachelor of Human Justice – 27
Bachelor of Journalism – 6
Certificate in Economics – 38

Faculty of Business Administration
Bachelor of Administration – 10
Bachelor of Business Administration – 196
Diploma of Associate in Administration – 8
Diploma of Business Administration – 25

Centre for Continuing Education
Adult Continuing Education and Training Certificate – 4
Certificate of Extended Studies in Inclusive Education – 5
Certificate in Administration – 53
Certificate in Community Development – 1
Certificate in Human Resource Development – 2
Certificate in Local Government Authority – 33
Certificate in Public Relations – 10
Certificate in Continuing Education – 22
Certificate in Pastoral Studies – 3
Diploma in First Nations Interdisciplinary Studies – 1
First Nations Language Instructors Certificate – 1

Faculty of Education
Baccalaureat en Education – 19
Bachelor of Adult Education and Training – 4
Bachelor of Human Resource Development – 2
Bachelor of Education – 225
Bachelor of Vocational and Technical Education – 3
Bachelor of Education in Elementary Indian Education – 9
Bachelor of Education in Secondary Indian Education – 6

Faculty of Engineering
Bachelor of Applied Science – 108

Faculty of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts – 9
Bachelor of Arts (Three Year) – 2
Bachelor of Arts Honours – 2
Bachelor of Arts (Ordinary) – 1
Bachelor of Fine Arts – 37
Bachelor of Music – 2
Bachelor of Music Education – 10

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Doctor of Philosophy – 13
Master of Human Resource Development – 7
Master of Adult Education – 3
Master of Applied Science – 17
Master of Arts – 21
Master of Business Administration – 5
Master of Education – 37
Master of Engineering – 11
Master of Fine Arts – 2
Master of Human Resource Management – 6
Master of Music – 1
Master of Public Administration – 13
Master of Science – 9
Master of Social Work – 6
Master of Vocational Technical Education – 1

Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies
Bachelor of Physical Activities Studies – 5
Bachelor of Kinesiology – 45

Faculty of Science
Bachelor of Science – 112
Bachelor of Science Honours – 18
Certificate in Computer Science – 7

Faculty of Social Work
Bachelor of Indian Social Work – 18
Bachelor of Social Work – 152
Certificate of Indian Social Work – 9
Certificate of Social Work – 2