Students, faculty and staff will gather to acknowledge and honour the hard work, dedication and perseverance of graduating students at University events planned throughout northern B.C. from May 31 to June 7.

The breadth and depth of experiences that came with pursing a Bachelor of Arts degree at UNBC ignited a passion in Will Hanlon that he plans to carry forward into law school in September. Hanlon will reflect on drawing strength and resiliency from community in his valedictory address to classmates during Ceremony 2 of UNBC’s 2024 Convocation.

Drawn to UNBC by the opportunity for a well-rounded education in Health Sciences, Behrouz Danesh’s future goals include improving healthcare access and quality in the region as an occupational therapist. In delivering the Valedictory address to classmates during Ceremony 1 of UNBC’s 2024 Convocation, Danesh will speak to the power of community to create meaningful change.

The retiring faculty members were celebrated at a special event acknowledging their outstanding contributions as educators, researchers and experts in their fields of study.

Thanks to funding through Mitacs, three UNBC students will be travelling internationally to work on research projects with expert faculty.

From his roots in Anahim Lake to the heights of hockey fame with the Montreal Canadiens and Team Canada, goaltender Carey Price has captivated fans around the world. He is also a difference maker off the ice, sharing his story and support to inspire and uplift Indigenous youth across the country.

John Buchan’s Poetry in Song, the latest album from English Professor Dr. Kevin Hutchings, fuses academic work with artistic flair and creates new opportunities for students to engage with literature.

Dr. Taru Manyanga with the UBC Master of Physical Therapy – North program at UNBC is bringing together youth and other key partners to develop interventions for youth physical activity engagement across northern B.C.