University of Waterloo holds 107th convocation
Humanitarian Stephen Lewis is among the honourees at the University of Waterloo’s 107th convocation, where more than 2,300 students will receive degrees this week
Humanitarian Stephen Lewis is among the honourees at the University of Waterloo’s 107th convocation, where more than 2,300 students will receive degrees this week
By Media RelationsHumanitarian Stephen Lewis is among the honourees at the University of Waterloo’s 107th convocation, where more than 2,300 students will receive degrees this week.
More than 1,300 undergraduate degrees and 1,000 graduate degrees will be handed at ceremonies taking place this Friday and Saturday.
Lewis will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws on Friday at 10 a.m., and address convocation about the contributions university graduates make to the world. He is founder of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa. Among his other accomplishments, Lewis was UN special envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, deputy executive director of UNICEF, and Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. He is also a Companion of the Order of Canada, the country's highest honour for lifetime achievement.
Other highlights of the convocation ceremonies include:
Friday, October 25, 10 a.m.
Friday, October 25, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2:30 p.m.
For more information on Waterloo's 107th convocation, please visit https://uwaterloo.ca/registrar/convocation.
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