Sealed with a kiss: A McMaster alumna crosses the Convocation stage at a ceremony for Faculty of Humanities and Arts & Science graduates (Photo by Colin Czerneda/McMaster University)
June 14, 2024
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Spring 2024 graduates, you did it!
Congratulations on your resilience and hard-earned achievements. It was a pleasure to celebrate with you and your loved ones during this Convocation season that saw graduates cross the stage at 11 Faculty ceremonies and three graduation celebration events.
Marauders, we can’t wait to see what you do next.
Smiles all around: School of Nursing graduates celebrate moments after crossing the Convocation stageMcMaster University Chancellor Santee Smith presides over a Convocation ceremonyFaculty ceremonies were held at the First Ontario Centre in the heart of downtown HamiltonLet’s shake on it: A School of Nursing graduate shakes hands with David Farrar, president of McMasterFaculty of Engineering grads making us #MacEngProudThis Convocation season’s honorary doctorates, which consisted of philanthropists, scholars, innovators and trailblazers, shared insights from their lives and areas of expertise. Here, Senator Tony Dean, shares word of wisdom with Faculty of Social Sciences graduates.A graduate receives a Kente stole at this year’s Black Excellence Graduation Celebration.Say it loud and proud: A graduate shares their name and degree with the crowd gathered for the Black Excellence Graduation Celebration. The third annual event was held at First Ontario Concert Hall this year to accommodate the quickly growing celebration.Get yourself faculty that look at you with this much pride!The sounds of drumming, laughter and joy filled the LR Wilson Concert Hall for this year’s Indigenous Graduation Celebration, which saw the hard work and accomplishments of over 20 graduates recognized.A stole and a really big hug: Elder Kathy Knott embraces a grad as they cross the stage at the Indigenous Graduation Celebration.Faculty members were on hand to celebrate the graduates, and also to remind them that while their degree may be complete, the relationships they began here will endure and grow stronger with time.Making history: Graduates and award winners were celebrated at the inaugural Latin American/LatinX Graduation and Celebration Ceremony, believed to be the first of its kind in Canada.Loved ones and supporters packed the Phoenix to cheer on students, staff and faculty who have various ties to Latin America and its diasporas, as well as graduates of the the Interdisciplinary Minor in Latin American and Latinx Studies.Let’s hear it for all the loved ones that supported our graduates along the way.A smile of accomplishment: A Faculty of Humanities grad gets their big moment.Parting words from the Chancellor — a McMaster graduate herself!A time honoured tradition: A photo by the Edwards ArchGraduates, those degrees look so good on youAre you truly a McMaster Engineering grad if you don’t have a picture of yourself by the Iron Ring?Capturing an amazing moment with friendsMarauders, we can’t wait to see what you do nextWelcome to the McMaster Alumni community, McMaster graduates!
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