This is to inform the 2014/2015 Graduands of the University that the 31st Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the awards of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, and Presentation of Prizes, will commence with a Jumat Service on Friday, 16th October 2015 and ends on Sunday, 26th October, 2015 with a Special Thanksgiving Service on the Main Campus of the University. Details of the activities are as follows: 1. 1. Friday, 16th October, 2015 a. Event: Jumat Service (Special Jumat Service for the commencement of the Convocation and 40th Anniversary Ceremonies) Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque Time: 1:00pm 1. 2. Sunday, 18th October, 2015 a. Event: Special Church Service (Thanksgiving Service for the commencement of the Convocation and 40th Anniversary Ceremonies) Venue: Chapel of Light, Unilorin Time: 10:00am 1. 3. Monday, 19th October, 2015 a. Event: Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing Venue: University Auditorium (Basement) Time: 10.00 a.m. b. Exhibition Opening Ceremony Venue: University Auditorium Basement Time: Immediately after the VC’s Press Briefing 1. Event: Convocation Play Title: “Tornadoes Full of Dreams’’(A Drama) written by Bode Sowaande Venue: Performing Arts Theatre Time: Two shows at 4.00pm and 6.00 pm 1. 4. Tuesday, 20th October, 2015 a. Film Show Title: Alaaru (Carrier) by Tayo Afolayan (An Alumnus of Unilorin) Venue: University Auditorium Time: 10:00am prompt b. Performance by The National Troupe of Nigeria Title: IBA (A Dance Drama) Venue: Multipurpose Hall, University of Ilorin Time: 4:00pm 1. 5. Wednesday, 21st October, 2015 a. Re-Union Luncheon Venue: Multipurpose Hall, University of Ilorin Time: 11:00am b. Performance by National Theatre of Ghana Title: Firestorm Venue: Multipurpose Hall, University of Ilorin Time: 5:00pm 1. Thursday 22nd October 2015 1. a. Convocation Ceremony Day 1 Investiture of the Chancellor Convocation Lecture Lecturer: Professor Jacob Kehinde Olupona, (Harvard University, U.S.A) Topic: Educational Reform and Nation Building in Nigeria Award Of Prizes, First Degrees and Diplomas for Faculties of Arts, Education, Law, Management Sciences & Social Sciences Venue: University Auditorium Time: 10.00 a.m. prompt 1. b. Chancellor’s Cocktail in honor of the Convocation Lecturer Venue: Multipurpose Hall, University of Ilorin Time: 2:00pm 1. c. Alumni Get-Together Venue: Multipurpose Hall, University of Ilorin Time: 6:00pm 7. Friday, 23rd October, 2015 a. Convocation Day 2 Anniversary Lecture Lecturer: His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, (President of Ghana) Topic: Africa’s Agenda 2063: Ending Poverty & Ensuring Prosperity in Africa. Venue: University Auditorium Time: 10.00 a.m. prompt Award of Prizes, First Degrees, for the Faculties of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Communication & information sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas. b. Unveiling of the Book: University of Ilorin @ 40 :The Soaring Eagle Venue: University Auditorium Time: 10.00 a.m. prompt c. Special Jumat Service (Thanksgiving Service for the successful Convocation Ceremony and 40th Anniversary) Time: 1:00pm d. Commissioning of Projects by the Visitor Time: 3.00 p.m. e. Convocation Luncheon and Merit Awards Venue: Multipurpose Hall, University of Ilorin Time: 4:00pm 1. Sunday, 25th October, 2015 Special Church Service (Thanksgiving Service for the successful Convocation and 40th Anniversary Ceremonies) Venue: Chapel of Light, Unilorin Time: 10:00am
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