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UNBC to recognize second-largest graduating class; PG Convocations set for Friday

There will be no shortage of names called during UNBC 30th Convocation ceremonies.

UNBC will celebrate its second-largest graduating class, granting 843 credentials during graduation events held in five different communities across Northern BC.

In 2009, 895 credentials were granted.

The Convocation Ceremonies begin Friday with a couple of events in Prince George.

The first celebration will take place from the Bentley Centre to the Charles Jago Northern Sports Centre from 9:00-11:30 AM.

From there, the ceremony for the second procession runs from 2:00 to 4:30 pm at the same location.

“This year’s Convocation is exciting and uplifting on so many levels – we’re celebrating one of the largest graduating classes in the history of our University and I want to congratulate the graduates on their incredible individual achievements,” said UNBC President Dr. Geoff Payne in a news release.

“It also signifies a collective triumph for our University and our community partners as we celebrate the graduates from three unique programs born out of imperative needs across northern B.C. Together, we have tapped into the potential of training and retaining engineers, nurses, and teachers to meet the pressing demands for their skills.”

This year also marks the first cohort of students to complete their Engineering degree (all four years) at UNBC’s PG campus.

Other ceremonies are scheduled for Terrace (May 29th), Quesnel (June 1st), Fort St. John (June 2nd), and Gitwinsihkw (May 30th).

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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