Posted on Nov. 8: Students convoke today at Hamilton Place

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/fall_02_convocation.jpg” caption=”Fall Convocation”]Today, 789 individuals will leave Hamilton Place with a very significant piece of paper.

McMaster confers undergraduate and graduate degrees at two Fall Convocation ceremonies Friday, Nov. 8, while also recognizing four outstanding leaders in public service, medical science and urban design.

Legendary hockey dad Walter Gretzky, media executive Israel Asper, esteemed Japanese physician Shigeaki Hinohara and award-winning architect Raymond Moriyama, each receive honorary degrees.

Pictured top, Isreal Asper reviews a convocation program prior to giving his address at this morning's ceremony. Pictured bottom, Walter Gretzky poses for a photo with McMaster President Peter George.

Photo credit: Chantall Van Raay