You are the star of your convocation day. And admit it... you want to look good. All eyes are on you! Use the following blog as your source of dos and don’ts of convocation fashion.
Display your hard-earned degree proudly! Available exclusively to alumni, there are 7 different frame options, which all feature the U of C coat of arms and word mark.
Follow George Stroumboulopoulos as he accepts his honourary degree (a Doctorate of Laws) from the University of Calgary in November, 2007. At the time, the host of CBC's The Hour said: “I'm very excited to receive this degree, it’s such an honour for me, but I’ve got to tell you, I’m totally stoked to finally get a degree and not have to pay off a student loan.”
Convocation – or Commencement as it’s also known at some institutions – is a ritual that dates back to the middle ages and the very beginning of universities themselves.