The University of Ottawa has cancelled its convocation ceremony scheduled for this spring due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic but says it’s looking into ways to hold “an alternate convocation experience” for graduating students later.
In a statement Thursday evening, the university said its in-person spring convocation ceremonies won’t take place “due to the need to respect public health guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of safeguarding the health and welfare of our community members.” “This announcement will undoubtedly disappoint the thousands of members of the class of 2020 who have been looking forward to convocation day since their arrival on campus.