University of Calabar 28th Convocation Ceremonies Programme

University of Calabar - The 28th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Calabar is hereby announced for the benefit of the general public and for graduands of this University. The ceremony which is for graduates up to and including the 2012/2013 session is as follows:

28TH CONVOCATION CEREMONIES PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT

Programme of Activities

Commemorative 40th Anniversary - Inter-denominational Church Service
Date: Wednesday, 11th March, 2015
Venue: Unical International Conference Centre
Time: 10.00a.m.

Press Briefing by the Vice Chancellor
Venue: Council Chambers
Date:Thursday, 12th March, 2015
Time: 10.00a.m.

Convocation Lecture by:

• His Eminence, Dr. Sunday Ola Makinde, CON
• Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria.

Theme: The Role of Religion in National Security
Venue: Unical International Conference Centre
Date: Friday, 13th March, 2015
Time: 11.00 a.m.

Alumni Event

• Inauguration of Distinguished Goodwill Ambassadors (DIGA).
• Briefing Overview by the Vice Chancellor.
• Endowment.
• Launching of Unical @ 40 Compendium.
• Festivities.

Venue: Unical Hotel & Conference Centre
Date: Friday, 13th March, 2015
Time: 2.00 p.m.

Convocation and Anniversary Cocktail/Command Performance

Dress Code: Unical Fabric
Venue: Unical Hotel and Conference Centre
Date: Friday, 13th March, 2015
Time: 5.00 p.m.
Title of Play: Pathway to Harmony Grammar Do Do

(A) Commissioning of:

• Central Laboratory
• Bassey Ewa
• Henshaw Center for Indigenous Languages
• UCMPCS Shopping Complex

Date: Saturday 14th March, 2015
Time: 9.30 am.
Venue: Respective Project Locations

(B) Convocation for the Award of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates

Date: Saturday 14th March, 2015
Venue: Abraham Ordia Stadium
Time: 10.00a.m.

(C) Convocation Luncheon and Anniversary Festivities

Date: Saturday 14th March, 2015
Venue: Unical Hotel & Conference Centre Grounds
Time: 1.30 p.m.

Information to Graduands

Academic Gowns:

• Gowns to be obtained from the Faculty Officer of relevant Faculties on the payment of a deposit of N3,000.00. A refund of N1,000.00 will be made on return of the gowns.
• Gowns not returned by March 21st 2015 will attract a fine of N1,000.00 per day.

For Graduate School Graduands, the following will apply:

Outright Purchase of Academic Gowns
(a) Ph.D:
New gowns = N25,000.00 each
Old gowns = N21,000.00 each

(b) Masters:
New gowns, only = N17,000.00 each

Hiring of Academic Gowns
Masters/PGDs:
Old gowns, only N10,000.00

Please note that all academic gowns hired from the Graduate School must be returned within seven (7) days from the date of the convocation. Defaulters will be sanctioned as appropriate.

Invitation Cards for Parents/Guardians

• Two invitations cards per graduand will be issued by the Faculty Officer. Each graduand is entitled to two guests.

Procession

• The Convocation Procession will adhere strictly to the Keffi Protocol for the conduct of Convocation.
• Graduands should robe and join the procession in their various Faculties.
• Graduands who do not robe will not be allowed into the convocation grounds.
• Photographers will not be allowed at the procession.
• All photographs will be after the convocation.

Prizes and Awards

• Prizes and Awards will be announced during the convocation.
• Recipients will collect their awards/prize value on presentation of a letter of award at the University Bursary.

Alumni Membership Registration

• Graduands will be expected to complete registration forms for alumni membership from their Faculty Officers and pay membership registration fee.

The University of Calabar administration looks forward to welcoming all her well wishers to the Convocation Ceremonies.

For more information, Visit: www.unical.edu.ng

Signed
Moses O. Abang, mnim, fcai
Registrar