Convocation

The institution of a moment of reflection to replace prayer during University of Windsor Convocation ceremonies will create a more inclusive atmosphere, says Kaye Johnson, director of the Office of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility.

“We operate to make things as inclusive as possible—widening the circle,” she says. “A moment of silent reflection will allow people to use this time as they need to, not as someone else decides.”

Cable community television channel, TVCogeco, will air recordings this week made by the Centre for Teaching and Learning of the University’s 97th convocation ceremonies.

Cogeco will show them for cable customers on its channel 11 service in the following timeslots:

The University of Windsor minted more than 3,200 new alumni, and the staff of the Centre for Teaching and Learning was on hand to record the occasion.

View a photo album on the University’s Facebook page with more than 150 images of celebrants, honourees, family and guests at the University’s 2012 Spring Convocation.

View videos of each of the six sessions. The videos will also be aired over TVCogeco’s community channel 11.

The University of Windsor's 97th Convocation ceremonies commenced Wednesday and continue with sessions at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Among the 3,291 graduands who will receive their degrees are winners of the Board of Governors Medals, awarded to the graduating student with the highest academic standing in each program: