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June 2024 Convocation
CELEBRATING FASS GRADUANDS
To all FASS graduands, congratulations on your upcoming graduation! You did it! We are so excited to celebrate with you - first at your convocation ceremony, and then at your reception celebration!
Celebrate your achievements and graduation at one of three FASS convocation ceremonies and corresponding receptions. All events are held at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby campus on June 11 and 12, 2024.
In-person Ceremonies
SFU Convocation ceremonies happen in Convocation Mall, a beautiful, open air space in the centre of Burnaby campus, where SFU students have been graduating since the 1960s.
Graduating students will receive emails that direct them to collect their robes and gather together for the procession to Convocation Mall. Guests will gather and choose seating to await the ceremonies.
Ceremony A
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 9:45am-11:45am
Graduating classes: Cognitive Science, Economics, English, Linguistics, Philosophy, Public Policy, Urban Studies, World Languages and Literatures.
Ceremony B
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Graduating classes: Applied Legal Studies, Criminology, Psychology.
Ceremony C
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 9:45am-11:45am
Graduating classes: Anthropology, French, General Studies, Gerontology, Global Asia, Global Humanities, GSWS, Graduate Liberal Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, International Studies, Labour Studies, Political Science, and Sociology.
Reception Celebrations for all FASS grads, family, and friends
Immediately following your ceremony, please join us for an in-person reception celebration! For each of the Ceremonies (A, B, and C) we will be hosting a post-ceremony reception for you, your family, and your friends. It's a free & fun event that's lightly catered and an amazing opportunity to take photos with our departmental photo props!
Reception for Ceremony A
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 11:45am-1:15pm
For graduands & guests of: Cognitive Science, Economics*, English*, Linguistics*, Philosophy, Public Policy, Urban Studies*, World Languages and Literatures*.
Reception for Ceremony B
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 4:30pm-6:00pm
For graduands & guests of: Applied Legal Studies, Criminology, Psychology.
Reception for Ceremony C
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 11:45am-1:15pm
For graduands & guests of: Anthropology, French, General Studies, Gerontology, Global Asia, Global Humanities, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies*, Graduate Liberal Studies, History*, Indigenous Studies, International Studies, Labour Studies, Political Science*, and Sociology.
Receptions happen outdoors at SFU's iconic AQ - the huge square frame building with the beautiful reflecting pond in the centre. Join us in the south west corner - the area of the AQ that is closest to the Student Union Building.
Departments indicated with an asterisk (*) are hosting individual receptions. Details below.
Departmental Receptions
While all FASS graduands are invited to the reception celebrations, if you are graduating from one of the following departments, you are also invited to their department-specific receptions.
Economics
June 11, 2024: 12:00pm - 2:00pm in the Atrium of West Mall Centre (Third Floor)
Economics graduates and their guests are invited to join us for a reception following the Convocation ceremony. Please stop by to check out our photo booth, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and mingle with your econ peers and faculty members, students and staff. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Please RSVP here by June 10.
English
June 11, 2024: 12:00pm - 2:00pm at Halpern Centre Room 126
SFU English invites you to a reception for our new graduates, as well as a departmental awards ceremony on June 11th (12 PM) in Halpern 126. Food and refreshments will be available for all guests, and there will be a cash bar for those interested in purchasing alcoholic beverages.
RSVP details to come!
French Cohort Program
June 12, 2024: 12:00pm - 2:00pm at OFFA Student Lounge (Cornerstone Building)
The Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA) would be delighted to welcome you, your family and your friends to celebrate this important milestone together! A light lunch and refreshments will be served.
Keep an eye on your email for your invitation and how to RSVP.
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
June 12, 2024: 11:30am - 1:30pm at the GSWS lounge (AQ 5101)
Please join the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies as we celebrate the convocation of our students! We will be holding an informal reception with light refreshments for graduands and their guests.
Please RSVP to Roberta Neilson at gswsmgr@sfu.ca by June 5.
History
June 12, 2024: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Details to come!
Linguistics
June 11, 2024: 12:00pm at RCB 7402
The Department of Linguistics invites all of our graduating students and their guests to join our convocation reception. We want to celebrate your incredible achievement with friends, family and fellow graduates! Enjoy nibbles and a beverage on the patio as you capture your special day at our photo station. RSVP with the number of guests. See you there!
Keep an eye on your email for your invitation and how to RSVP.
Political Science
June 12, 2024: 12:30pm - 3:00pm at AQ 6106
Bring your loved ones and celebrate your achievements! Open to all Political Science grads and undergrads. Light refreshments will be served along with a small prize distribution ceremony.
Urban Studies
June 12, 2024: 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre (G2225)
Join us for a convocation celebration on June 12th (5-8 PM) at the Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre (G2225). Light refreshments served.
Keep an eye on your email for your invitation and how to RSVP.
World Languages and Literatures
June 11, 2024: 12:00pm - 2:00pm at WLL Lounge (AQ 5118)
All WLL graduands and their guests are invited to attend our department celebration before the convocation ceremony. Refreshments will be served. We will also be hosting a small awards ceremony to celebrate the successes of our students.
Keep an eye on your email for your invitation and how to RSVP.
