W. R. (Bill) Van Wyck to be recognized with Honorary Degree at Owen Sound Campus convocation.

On Thursday, June 16, approximately 178 students are eligible to graduate from more than 18 programs at the Owen Sound Campus. Friends and family members will also attend as guests, making this one of the most meaningful times of the Georgian College academic year.

Owen Sound-area entrepreneur and community champion W. R. (Bill) Van Wyck, who served for six years as a governor and one year as Chair of the Georgian College Board of Governors, will be presented with a Board of Governors' Honorary Bachelor of Applied Studies degree during the 11 a.m. ceremony.

The Owen Sound Campus Convocation ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 at the Owen Sound Campus, 1450 8th St. E., Owen Sound.

Those unable to attend in person can view most Georgian College convocations through live streaming on the internet. For more information about convocation ceremonies visit www.GeorgianCollege.ca/graduation

source: media release, Georgian College