President Meric Gertler has presided over the graduation of thousands of University of Toronto students at hundreds of convocation ceremonies - but the 2:30 p.m. ceremony on June 20 held special significance.
It was his last as the university's most senior administrator, a role he has held since 2013.
U of T President Meric Gertler, wearing his blue-and-white presidential robes, receives a standing ovation during his final convocation ceremony on June 20 (photo by Johnny Guatto)
Wearing his blue-and-white presidential robes, he entered Convocation Hall as part of the chancellor's procession, led by the Eagle Feather Bearer and a bedel carrying U of T's ceremonial mace, and delivered his customary opening address - this time to graduates of the Rotman Commerce program.
"To the graduating class, let me say: Thank you,'" he said. "Thank you for your many contributions to the university while you were students and thank you for what you will do as members of Canada's largest and, I believe, most distinguished alumni community."
