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Yukon Graduate Day Celebrates the first Graduating Class of Yukon University

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 14:04

220 graduates from 32 certificate, diploma and degree programs make up the first graduating class of Yukon University, Canada's first university north of 60°.

Starting today, June 10, proclaimed as Yukon Graduate Day by Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard, graduates can add a YukonU Grad 2020 Facebook frame to their profile picture. Family and friends can also use a frame to highlight and congratulate their graduate
The YukonU class of 2020 includes 55 students graduating with honours, and the first graduates from the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance, Community Education and Employment Support, Climate Change Policy, and Yukon First Nations Arts programs. Twenty-two students are graduating from the Practical Nurse and Health Care Assistant programs.


Karen Barnes, Yukon University president and vice chancellor said in a statement, "We are immensely proud of each of our graduates and want to be sure they feel celebrated for the momentous milestone they have achieved in reaching graduation."


Given the challenges of celebrating in person this year, Yukon University is inviting graduates, their families, friends and the wider community to join a digital celebration to recognize and applaud the hard work, commitment and accomplishments of the class of 2020. Full details can be found at YukonU.ca/grad2020.

The class of 2020 is also invited to join 2021 Convocation celebrations set for next May.

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