Eyes on the sky as Spring Convocation resumes

Eyes on the sky as Spring Convocation resumes

By Communications Staff

June 3, 2019

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Spring Convocation 2019 resumed on Monday, June 3, with two more ceremonies being held at Grant Hall.

In the day’s afternoon ceremony accomplished amateur astronomer and astrophotographer Terence Dickinson received an honorary degree. Having authored 15 books on astronomy, Dickinson has brought the night skies to Canadians through multiple platforms including radio, television, and SkyNews, Canada’s national astronomy magazine.

Queen’s is presenting a total of seven honorary degrees during convocation.

Three more ceremonies will be held Tuesday, June 4. Overall, a total of 18 ceremonies are being held for Spring Convocation, with the final one on Wednesday, June 12.

Live ceremony feeds will begin approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled start of each ceremony. The full schedule of the ceremonies is available online.

More information about Convocation at Queen's is available on the website of the Office of the University Registrar.

More photos can be viewed at the Queen’s University page on flickr.