Nov 17, 2000
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THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA Nov 17, 2000 |
 Betty Carman of the ceremonies office polishes up the university mace in preparation for convocation and the presidential installation on Nov. 25. The mace, made from native fir and silver over copper, symbolizes the authority of the chancellor to confer degrees and assumes pride of place in the academic procession. Only after the mace is placed in its cradle in front of the chancellor can she declare convocation duly assembled and ready to begin. |