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Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture celebrated its annual Convocation Friday, May 8^th, 2015 with 193 graduates.

Celebrations began Thursday, May 7^th with a Baccalaureate Service in the Rock Garden followed by the Graduation Banquet at 6:00 pm in Jenkins Hall.  The banquet is a highlight of graduation celebrations and provides an opportunity for members of the graduating class to be recognized with Distinguished Graduate Awards.         

This year, a Distinguished Graduate Award was presented to Jenay Armstrong of Middleton, NS

The Distinguished Graduate Award is designed to express the Faculty’s acknowledgment and appreciation to graduating students, who have, through their time, energy, talent and leadership enriched the campus community during their studies without neglecting academic pursuits. Recipients are recognized for contributions made through their involvement over time in multiple activities, including, but not limited to, student government, campus activities, community service, sport and recreation, internationalization, or other campus programs.

The Noel Enman Memorial Award, instituted in 1984, is presented annually to a technician or technology graduate whose personality and fellowship has contributed to student life and activities thereby gaining the respect of students and faculty. This award will be presented to Owen Johnstone Fall River, NS.

“I extend my best wishes to all of our graduates. As they move on to become leaders in agriculture and other industries, I know they received an excellent foundation here at the Faculty of Agriculture and they will make us proud,” said Assistant Dean Students, Keltie Jones.

The Class of 2015 will present the traditional Class Composite to the Faculty during the banquet and a barley themed bench for placement on the patio behind Jenkins Hall.