Degree Ceremonies 2005 

Sword Sharpening Display

 

   
Honorary Doctor Sari Baldauf sharpens her sword with the assistance of Eero Haahto turning the grindstone. The Sword Sharpening Display was organised in Mercatori at the Turku School of Economics.

Conferment Ceremony

   
The Conferment Ceremony was held at Turku Concert Hall. Conferrer of the degrees Paavo Okko confers on an ultimus doctorate, D.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.)Timo Lainema.
   
An impressive ceremonial procession moved from the Concert Hall to Turku Cathedral led by mounted police officers and Docent Pirjo Vuokko, the leader of the festivities. The honorary doctors pose for a photo together with Tapio Reponen (centre), Rector of the Turku School of Economics and Paavo Okko (right), conferrer of degrees.

Conferment Banquet and Ball

   
The Conferment Banquet and Ball was held in Turku Castle. Pictured receiving guests are Rector Tapio Reponen with his wife and conferrer Paavo Okko with his wife. The Banquet Room ath the castle full of guests taking part in the festivities.
   
Dancing at the ball to the sound of Sohon Torwet. After the banquet, the programme included some old-fashioned dances.
  These dances included the Polonaise, Mignon and Pas d'Epagne.
   

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