2021 Virtual Convocation Ceremony

ABOUT EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY:Emily Carr University of Art + Design, established in 1925, is a world leader in education and research. Encouraging experimentation at the intersection of art, design, media and technology, our learning community merges research, critical theory and studio practice in an interdisciplinary environment. Alumni and faculty are internationally recognized as award-winning creators and thought leaders who have enormous impact on both the cultural sector and economy. We engage students, industry, and society to continuously explore and think differently about creativity and how it shapes our world. Emily Carr has opened the doors to their new state-of-the art campus for 21st century learning at Great Northern Way. The University is at the centre of a new social, cultural, educational, and economic engine for British Columbia.

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We're thrilled to honour the Class of 2021 with a virtual celebration. Graduates, along with friends and family, are invited to join us!

As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, our annual convocation ceremony will take place virtually this year.Graduates, along with friends and family, are invited to watch online. The ceremony will be publicly available to view anytime after the initial broadcast.We look forward to celebrating with you!<h2>The Ceremony</h2><ul><li>Our ceremony will be hosted by Chancellor Geoff Plant and President Gillian Siddall, and will include:</li><li>A drum procession and welcome from artist and alumnus Xwalacktun</li><li>A celebratory greeting from the Honourable Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training</li><li>Remarks by undergraduate student speaker Morgan Martino (BDes 2021) and graduate student speaker Melina Bishop (MFA 2021)</li><li>The presentation of honorary doctorates to filmmaker Nettie Wild and scholar Eve Tuck</li><li>The presentation of the Emily Award to alumna Laiwan</li><li>Recognition of each graduand with a personalized slide featuring their artwork</li></ul><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wey6EdxlZkE" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to watch the ceremony live at 2:00 PM PDT on Friday, May 14!</a>

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