Get involved in convocation

We need your support

Convocation is a significant milestone in our students’ experience and an exciting way to celebrate their achievements with family and friends. We rely deeply on the support of those across the university community to make convocation a success.

A number of staff opportunities are available for our upcoming convocation ceremonies on May 29 to June 2, 2023. The time commitment required for these roles varies. 

To sign up, complete our online form.  

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Monday, May 29, 2023
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Friday, June 2, 2023

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List of faculties and ceremony dates

  1. 2 p.m.  | Afternoon ceremony

    Commencement Speaker: Charles Osuji 
    Order of the University of Calgary recipient: Dr. Paul Kubes 

    • Faculty of Graduate Studies 
    • Cumming School of Medicine 
    • Faculty of Law 
    • Faculty of Nursing 
    • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 

  1. 9:30 a.m. | Morning ceremony

    Commencement Speaker: Milton Carrasco 

    • Faculty of Graduate Studies 
    • Schulich School of Engineering 

  2. 2 p.m. | Afternoon ceremony

    Commencement Speaker: Lourdes Juan 

    • Faculty of Graduate Studies 
    • Schulich School of Engineering 

  1. 9:30 a.m.  | Morning ceremony

    Commencement Speaker: Dr. Suzette Mayr 

    • Faculty of Graduate Studies 
    • Faculty of Arts 

  2. 2 p.m. | Afternoon ceremony

    Commencement Speaker: Sam Effah 

    • Faculty of Graduate Studies 
    • Faculty of Arts 
    • Faculty of Social Work 

  1. 9:30 a.m. | Morning ceremony

    Honorary Degree recipient: Jodi Kovitz 

    • Faculty of Graduate Studies 
    • Faculty of Science 

  2. 2 p.m. | Afternoon ceremony

    Commencement Speaker: Jesse Cockney 

    • Faculty of Graduate Studies 
    • Faculty of Kinesiology 
    • Faculty of Science 

  1. 9:30 a.m. | Morning ceremony

    Commencement Speaker: Dr. Jim Dewald 

    • Faculty of Graduate Studies 
    • Haskayne School of Business 

  2. 2 p.m. | Afternoon ceremony

    Honorary Degree recipient: Fania (Fanny) Wedro 
    Order of the University of Calgary recipient: Dr. John Andrews 

    • Faculty of Graduate Studies 
    • School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape 
    • Werklund School of Education 

 Email convolog@ucalgary.ca with any questions.