2020 Virtual Convocation
Convocation Program Governor's General Award Valedictorian Convocation Ceremony
Convocation is an annual celebration for students and their families, as well as faculty, staff, and community members. We felt it's important to mark this achievement and celebrate your hard work. While we could not celebrate our 54th Convocation Ceremony in person due to COVID-19, a virtual ceremony was held to celebrate more than 500 graduates who completed their studies in certificate, diploma, and baccalaureate programs.
On this page you will find the official convocation program, along with congratulatory video messages from dignitaries, College Executive, Valedictorian, deans, and instructors.
Convocation Program
The official Convocation program has messages of greetings from dignitaries, College Executive, and the Valedictorian. Included is also the names of our more than 500 graduates. To keep a copy of this program download the PDF.
Governor General's Academic Medal
Rachel Sheppard
Business Administration Accounting Diploma
The Governor General’s Medal, established in 1873, is one of the most prestigious awards that can be received by a student in a Canadian educational institution for exceptional academic achievement.
On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honorable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, we were pleased to present the academic medal to Ms. Rachel Sheppard.
Valedictorian
Travis Walters
Business Administration Accounting Diploma
"I want to start by saying congratulations to everyone that has persevered and accomplished something special this year, take this moment, you have earned it. I wish I could be standing in front of you all for this speech, to be able to celebrate our accomplishments in this moment together. The last few months have been stressful, challenging, and scary. We have and still are facing a global pandemic unlike anything we have seen in our lifetimes".
See the online convocation program for the full speech.
Convocation Ceremony
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Special Graduation Welcome
School of University Studies, Career Program & Academic Upgrading
Graduates of the School of University Studies, Career Programs & Academic Upgrading have completed a certificate, diploma or degree in Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Academic Foundations, Art and Design, Business Administration - Accounting, Business Administration - Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Office Administration, Human Resources Management, General High School Equivalency, University Studies, and Visual Art and Design.
School of Trades & Heavy Industrial
Graduates of the School of Trades & Heavy Industrial program have completed an apprenticeship, certificate, diploma or degree in Carpentry, Welding, Power Engineering, Process Operations, Heavy Equipment Technician, and Millwright.
School of Health & Human Services
Graduate of the School of Health & Human Services have completed a certificate, diploma or degree in Nursing, Early Learning and Child Care, Educational Assistant, Health Care Aide, Primary Care Paramedic, Social Work, and Practical Nurse.
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