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 […]
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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 […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations Monday – Douglas Bergeron and Peggy Baker
Toronto, June 7, 2013 – Technology entrepreneur Douglas Bergeron will receive an honorary degree from York University on Monday, June 10 and speak to graduating students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Dancer, choreographer and teacher Peggy Baker, who will also be awarded an honorary degree, will speak to students at the 3:30pm convocation. Douglas Bergeron, […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations Friday – Rick Hansen and Bengt Lindqvist
Toronto, June 6, 2013 – Man in Motion Rick Hansen will receive an honorary degree from York University on Friday, June 7, and speak to Faculty of Health students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Accessibility advocate Bengt Lindqvist, who will also be awarded an honorary degree, will speak to students at the 3:30pm Faculty of […]
