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Congratulations to our newest grads!

Fall 2024 grads in their robes outside Convocation Hall

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  • 31 October 2024
  • BI, EDI, MI, MMSt, PhD

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The Faculty of Information celebrated its newest grads on October 30.

A total of 105 Master of Information students received their degrees alongside one Master of Museum Studies student and five PhD students.

Congratulations to all 112 of our Fall 2024 grads.

Photos from the ceremony and reception are now available to browse and download.

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