Convocation Ambassadors
Join Us in Celebrating Academic Achievements!
Convocation is a monumental celebration 尤物视频 graduands, their loved ones, and the entire university community. Be part of the behind-the-scenes team that plays a crucial role in making convocation truly memorable. With shifts ranging from 1 to 3 hours, you'll play a vital role in creating lasting memories for our graduands. As a thank-you for your contributions, Convocation Ambassadors will be invited to a special celebration this fall, hosted by President Joy Johnson.
Benefits of Being a Convocation Ambassador:
- Make a Difference: It takes hundreds of staff, faculty, and students to bring this large celebration to life!
- Build Connections: Meet and work with a diverse group of people from the SFU community.
- Celebrate Achievement: Share in the joy and pride of graduands as they reach this pivotal milestone. After all, this is why we鈥檙e here!
How Do I Become a Convocation Ambassador?
Explore the diverse role descriptions below and find the perfect match for your interests and skills. Whether you're passionate about helping graduands, guest relations, or behind-the-scenes logistics, there's a role for you. Plus, why limit yourself to just one? Feel free to sign up for multiple roles to experience the multifaceted nature of this grand celebration!
If you have any accessibility requirements, please email convo@sfu.ca with the role in which you are interested and the details of your requirements.
Available Ambassador Roles:
Duties may include:
- Support graduands as they are lined up in order of degree prior to the procession to Convocation Mall, ensuring graduands are in the correct spot in line
- Support the procession from the AQ to Convocation Mall, where the graduands are "loaded in", or seated in their respective rows in Convocation Mall
- Guide graduands from their seats to the Convocation Mall stage, where they will have their graduation photo taken prior to walking across the stage, then guide them back to their seats
- Assist with seating late graduand arrivals
- Assist head ushers with keeping aisles clear and safe during and following the ceremony
- Assist with organizing any special instructions for graduands who require accommodations
- Identify and organize medal winners before processing to cross the stage
- Assist with seating the student speaker and soloists, following their speech or singing the national anthem
- Liaise closely with Head Usher, student ushers and Convocation Student Marshal regarding on-site issues and modifications to ceremony as needed
- Be familiar with emergency procedures
- Facilitate exit of graduands out of Convocation Mall as directed by Ceremonies & Events
- Must be able to attend a training session prior to convocation
Mornng shift - 8:45am-12:00pm
Afternoon shift - 1:30-4:30pm
End times are variable and can shift a little depending on when the ceremony actually ends.
- Assist with pinning degree hoods to students' gowns
- May include assisting with cap distribution
- May include assisting with degree hood distribution
Morning shift - 7:45-9:15am
Afternoon shift - 12:30-2:15pm
- Collect regalia from students after the ceremony
- Remove pins and prepare gowns and hoods for shipping
Morning shift - 11:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon shift - 4:00-5:30pm
- Help guests navigate to the lineup/entrance of convocation mall
- Inform individuals in the lineup of the necessary requirements
- Answer guest questions
- Must be able to stand for the entire shift
Morning shift - 8:00-11:00am
Afternoon shift - 12:30-3:30pm
- Stamp each guest's hand as they check in with their ticket
- Greet guests
- Must be able to stand for entire shift
Morning shift - 8:00-11:00am
Afternoon shift - 12:30-3:30pm
- Greet faculty and dignitaries kindly and with professionalism
- Assist faculty and dignitaries with their regalia, including their gown, hood, and hat where applicable
- Provide general support and assistance for the participants
Morning shift - 8:30-9:30am
Afternoon shift - 1:15-2:15pm
- Collect regalia from faculty and dignitaries after the ceremony
- Remove pins from gowns and return to racks
Morning shift - 11:30am-12:15pm
Afternoon shift - 4:15-5:00pm
These times are variable and can shift a little depending on when the ceremony actually ends.
Be part of something special - sign up to be a Convocation Ambassador today!
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~D. Barroso, People, Equity and Inclusion