Main Convocation Ceremony (Virtual)

All Lakehead University graduates, families and special guests are invited to join Lakehead University for our Main Convocation Ceremony being held virtually on Thursday June 2, 2022 at 10 a.m. EST.

Our Main Convocation Ceremony will recognize Lakehead's exceptional graduates along with special honourees. This is our main ceremony that will include all the Lakehead customs and traditions associated with Convocation. 

The program will include:

  • Processional
  • Land Acknowledgement 
  • O Canada
  • Honour Song
  • Invocation
  • Greetings from First Nations – Fort William First Nation and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation
  • Chancellor's Installation
  • President's Address
  • Greetings from Georgian College
  • Conferral of Diplomas, Degrees, & Medals 
  • Musical Interlude with List of Graduate Names
  • Presentation of Professor Emeritus
  • Conferral of Honorary Degrees & Addresses
  • Conferral of the Title Fellow of the University
  • Presentation of the Civitas Award
  • Message from the Lakehead University Alumni Association
  • Recessional

Lakehead University Main Convocation Ceremony - 10:00am, EDT, 02 June 2022