London 'Last Convocation': Brescia University graduates make final walk in school history Brescia University College Graduates walk from the school to Western University for convocation in London, Ont., on Monday, June 17, 2024. (Source: Brent Lale/CTV News London) Share Some tears were shed Monday afternoon as the final graduation class in the history of Brescia University College (BUC) walked from the school, to the convocation ceremony at Western University.
The only university-level women's college in Canada –which was founded in 1919- closed its doors in May as it integrated with Western. “It’s so special to be part of a Brescia graduating class, and the last graduating class,” says graduate Emma Morris. Brescia University College graduate Emma Morris shows off her graduation ring (Source: Brent Lale/CTV London) Lead by bagpipes, the students made the traditional walk from Brescia to Alumni Hall across the street.
“It’s very emotional for all of us,” says Dr. Lauretta Frederking, past president of BUC. “To march together, to walk together in solidarity and support for the future, the trust that in the uncertainty and mystery, great things will happen.
Brescia lives in our hearts and all the hearts of the employees, the faculty, staff and students”. Graduate Angelique Belanger felt grateful to be part of an historic day. “It meant the world, if I'm being completely honest,” says Belanger.
“I think that it was just heart filling, exciting and wonder.
