Saint Paul University celebrates its graduates on its own campus for the first time

Convocation 2017

Finissants sc humaines

Finissants 2e ceremonie

The entire University community and a number of invited guests gathered at Saint Paul University for the two 2017 Convocation ceremonies to celebrate the success of its 186 graduates in human sciences, canon law, philosophy and theology. For the first time in the University’s history, this celebration took place on its Main Street campus, which has just undergone major renovations.

During these ceremonies, the Governor General’s Gold Medal was awarded to Amy Pauley, Doctor of Philosophy (Theology), and the Governor General’s Silver Medal went to Brenda Caron-Torti, who holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations and Spirituality.

“Today, it is up to us to move above and beyond, to find our place and to leave our mark on society,” said graduate Sébastien Larocque, who is the outgoing president of the Saint Paul University Student Association.

“Our world greatly needs talented and ambitious people like you, who carry within them the promise of a better future, a society that is stronger, more inclusive and more human. We are very proud of your achievements and we are convinced that you will meet the next challenges you face with as much energy and imagination as you have put into your studies here,” said Dr. Chantal Beauvais, rector of Saint Paul University.

Congratulations to all the graduates!

Saint Paul University (1848) is the founding college of the University of Ottawa, with which it has been federated since 1965. Bilingual and on a human scale, it offers programs in social communication, counselling and psychotherapy, canon law, public ethics, conflict studies, social innovation, philosophy, human relations and theology.

To read Jeff Gourgon's remarks, click here. To read Sébastien Larocque's remarks, click here.

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