Carleton University is honouring more than 5,600 graduates with virtual celebrations on the Graduation Celebration website throughout the week of June 21 to 25, 2021.
The graduation hub will feature congratulatory videos, a social media wall using the #CarletonGrads2021 hashtag, a departmental events calendar, profiles of great grads and remarks from this year’s seven honorary degree recipients.
President Benoit-Antoine Bacon
“Please join us in celebration of the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates, who have persevered in the face of an extremely challenging year,” said President Benoit-Antoine Bacon.
“This is a very special milestone for them and for us.”
“Together we have overcome a great deal. The day where in-person celebrations will again be possible is not that far away, and we will make sure that all students in the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 have an opportunity to cross the stage to the cheers of their loved ones.”
The website will feature an Indigenous blessing led by Algonquin Elder Barbara Dumont-Hill, as well as a traditional honour song from Theland Kicknosway. There will also be congratulatory video messages from the President, Chancellor Yaprak Baltacioglu (MAPA ’89), Board Chair Dan Fortin, Provost Jerry Tomberlin and the faculty deans.
During the celebration week, a different faculty will be highlighted each day. On that morning, graduates in the designated faculty will receive an email with a link to a personalized online experience they can share with family and friends.
