Convocation
Congratulations Class of 2025! ECU’s annual Convocation ceremony was held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Ceremony One
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 10:00am
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
For students graduating with a:
Bachelor of Design
Bachelor of Media Arts
The ceremony included:
- A processional led by drummers Jay Percival and Carla George and Mace Bearer Kajola Morewood
- A celebratory greeting from the Honourable Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training
- The presentation of an Honorary Degree to Canadian film icon and documentarian Alanis Obomsawin
- The presentation of the Emily Award to Michelle Fu and Brian McBay, co-founders of 221A, a Vancouver-based cultural space and artistic research organization
- Remarks by undergraduate student speaker Parnian Anaa
Ceremony Two
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 2:30pm
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
For students graduating with a:
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Media Arts
The ceremony included:
- A processional led by drummers Aan’yas (Austin Harry) and Sheryl Rivers and Mace Bearer Kajola Morewood
- A celebratory greeting from the Honourable Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training
- The presentation of Honorary Degrees to cultural leader and President & CEO of Arts Umbrella Paul Larocque, and textile artist and weaver Chepximiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George
- Remarks by graduate student speaker Asad Aftab and undergraduate student speaker Yan Lau