The University of Waterloo celebrated Fall Convocation 2013 on Friday, October 25 and Saturday October 26. 2,352 degrees were conferred upon the university's newest alumni.
On Friday, humanitarian Stephen Lewis received an honorary Doctor of Laws and addressed convocation as guest speaker. Professor Leslie Valiant of Harvard University received an honorary Doctor of Mathematics degree and addressed convocation's second day, on Saturday.
For a full listing of awards and honours granted, read the Friday, October 25 edition of the Daily Bulletin.
As president and vice-chancellor, Feridun Hamdullahpur addressed convocation on both Friday and Saturday, urging Waterloo's graduands to fulfil the high expectations associated with the attainment of a University of Waterloo degree, and to make their connection to their alma mater a part of their lives.