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A Look Back at Spring Convocation 2024

By Elizabeth Kane
Photo Credit: Brenna Mackay and Terence Ho

Last week, the Carleton University campus came alive as spring convocation commenced.

From June 17 to 21, the university celebrated the graduation of more than 5,200 students across 15 convocation ceremonies and bestowed five honorary degrees.

A group of friends celebrating at Spring Convocation 2024

Every Carleton experience is unique, and convocation provides a gathering place for the campus community to honour the academic journeys of each student.

Friends and family assembled in the Fieldhouse to cheer on their class of 2024 graduates as they walked across the stage and received well-earned degrees. Those who could not be present in-person were able to join the festivities virtually, via a live stream broadcast.

Take a look at some of the key moments of Spring Convocation 2024.

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