In-person convocation scheduled for University of Calgary grads
Thousands of new graduates from the University of Calgary will be able to receive their degrees at an in-person ceremony, the first time the event has been held since 2019.
Officials call the development a "return to normal" for approximately 1,400 graduate and 4,700 undergraduate students at the institution after years of COVID-19 restrictions.
The first of eight ceremonies will be held on May 30 at 2 p.m. at the Jack Simpson Gymnasium, the school said. The remainder will be held over a five-day period.
While the restriction on in-person gatherings is lifted, officials still advise guests to take proper precautions while in attendance, including wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer.
The convocation ceremony will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend.
A full schedule is available online.
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