First graduation ceremony held at Founders Theatre 2 March 1967. L-R. John Allan, Principal of Hamilton Teachers College: Ellie Boyd, Liaison Officer: Dr Llewellyn, Vice-Chancellor (in front): Jeanette King, University Librarian. Speaker: Sir Bernard Fergusson (later Lord Ballantrae), Governor-General who received an honorary doctorate - the first degree conferred by the University. Governor-Generals Aide: Professor Ritchie: Professor Baker: Dr Denis Rogers, Chancellor (forward): Professor Salmon: Bishop Holland: Hon. A.E. Kinsella, Minister of Education (partially obscured)