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Some 1,400 students are preparing to celebrate the completion of their degrees during fall convocation ceremonies at SFU on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Friday, Oct. 3

Two ceremonies are held each day beginning at 9:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thursday morning’s ceremony recognizes students in the faculty of arts, while the afternoon event focuses on students earning degrees in general studies as well as education and science.

On Friday morning, students graduating with degrees in applied sciences and business will receive their degrees. For the first time, the Friday afternoon ceremony is devoted to an additional 1,400 students who’ve earned certificates and diplomas in one of the five faculties. (Attendance is typically lower as many are employed).

During Thursday’s ceremonies honorary degrees will be conferred on Vancouver Sun arts and culture commentator Max Wyman (morning) and Viennese neurologist Lüder Deecke (afternoon).


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