Encaenia 2008

Along with cooperative weather, a jam-packed week of activities, and a breathtaking grad gift, Encaenia 2008 found its success in a series of insightful and inspiring addresses from both students and alumni alike.

Read on for a taste of these speeches, from alumnus John Hamm’s motivational words to the graduates during the President’s Dinner, to the touching yet hilarious valedictorian speeches. Also take a peek at the pictorial highlights from the week in the galleries below, peruse the rundown of graduation activities, with post-mortem comments from our 2008 Grad Class Committee, and check out this year's stunning graduation gift.

The Graduation Events

 

Grad Gift 2008

 Encaenia Galleries

Alumni Annual Dinner

The President's Dinner

Graduation Day

Grad Week Events

Encaenia Addresses

John Hamm at the President's Dinner

Dr. George Cooper's Convocation Address

Mitchell Cushman's Valedictory Address

Claire Guyer's Valedictory Address

The King's Alumni Association is thrilled to welcome the Class of 2008 to the fold, and hopes to see many new faces at upcoming alumni events across the globe. Please keep us in the loop with all your news: email us at alumni@ukcalumni.com.

Thanks to Kerry DeLorey (BA '76, BJ '80) from Calnen Photography for providing the Graduation photos.

 

Encaenia DVDs

The recording of the 2011 Encaenia ceremony can be purchased at

http://www.bigaro.ca/University-of-Kings-College-Halifax.html