LAHORE The Beaconhouse National University (BNU) will award 18 gold medals to its graduating students at its 5th convocation to be held on Wednesday (today) at the New Campus, off Raiwind road Lahore, in recognition of the academic excellence achieved by them in their specific fields. According to a press release, it was decided in the meeting of steering committee on Tuesday that assigned to make preparations for the convocation. Vice Chancellor Mr Sartaj Aziz chaired the meeting. Another distinguishing feature of this years convocation, which will be presided over by Dr Javaid Laghari HEC, is that out of 280 students, who will be receiving their degrees, more than 50 per cent will be receiving Masters and MS degrees with the rest receiving Bachelors degrees.