TORONTO, June 17, 2015 – Politician, academic leader and human rights advocate Lloyd Norman Axworthy will receive an honorary degree from York University on Wednesday, June 17. He will talk to graduating students at their 3:30pm convocation ceremony. Axworthy has had a distinguished career as a member of parliament, a cabinet minister and, most recently, […]
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Service dog and student to cross convocation stage in matching cap and gown
TORONTO, June 15 – York University student Devon MacPherson won’t be alone when she crosses the convocation stage tomorrow morning to receive her diploma. Barkley, her mental health service dog, will share the limelight in his own gown and cap. MacPherson is an excellent example of student success and York U’s commitment to mental health. […]
Honorary degree at York University Convocation Saturday – Jean-Michel Lacroix
Toronto, June 14, 2013 – Canadian studies pioneer, scholar and educational leader Jean-Michel Lacroix will receive an honorary degree from York University, Glendon campus, on Saturday June 15, and speak to graduating students at their 2:30pm convocation ceremony. Lacroix is an internationally respected scholar and a notable academic leader. Currently Professeur de civilisation nord-américaine at […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations Friday – Mary Anne Chambers and Craig Kielburger
Toronto, June 13, 2013 – Former Ontario Cabinet member Mary Anne Chambers will receive an honorary degree from York University on Friday, June 14, 2013 and speak to graduating students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Child rights advocate Craig Kielburger, who will also receive an honorary doctorate degree, will address students at the 3:30pm convocation. […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations Thursday – Serge Godin and Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Toronto, June 12, 2013 – Business leader Serge Godin will receive an honorary degree from York University on Thursday, June 13 and speak to graduating students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Lawyer and human rights advocate Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who will also receive an honorary doctorate degree, will address students at the 3:30pm convocation. Serge […]
Honorary degree at York University Convocation Wednesday – Nasrin Sotoudeh
Toronto, June 10, 2013 – Imprisoned human rights lawyer, women’s rights activist and writer Nasrin Sotoudeh will receive an honorary degree from York University on Wednesday, June 12, at the 10:30am convocation ceremony. Her longtime colleague and friend Karim Lahidji, Iranian lawyer and human rights activist who was recently elected President of the International Federation […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations Tuesday – Bromley Armstrong and the Hon. Gregory Sorbara
Toronto, June 10, 2013 – Social justice and human rights activist Bromley Armstrong will receive an honorary degree from York University on Tuesday, June 11 and speak to graduating students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Former Ontario Cabinet Minister and philanthropist the Honorable Gregory Sorbara, who will also be awarded an honorary degree, will speak […]
