ENGAGING EVENTS: CELEBRATING NEW GRADS & CONNECTING ALUMNI While the pandemic continued to slow the hosting of in-person events over the past year, the Alumni Association supported several opportunities to bring our alumni together, both virtually and in person. In 2021/22, the Association disbursed nearly $20,000 towards seven events and programs hosted by our community partners and welcomed thousands of our newest alum at our convocation celebration. Learn more about alumni events: bcit.ca/alumni/connect/events 2021 BCIT CONVOCATION CELEBRATION The BCIT Alumni Association proudly welcomed the Institute’s newest graduates at the 2021 Convocation Ceremony, which was held virtually and included a celebration video, complimentary celebration boxes for graduates, and a digital program. Hosted by emcee and BCIT alumnus Kevin Lim, 104.9 KiSS RADiO Vancouver Morning Show Host, the celebration video featured appearances by BCIT President Kathy Kinloch, BCIT Alumni Association President
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Emil Bosnjak, BCIT Honorary Doctorate of Technology recipient Dr. Clive Beddoe, class valedictorians, BCIT leaders, and more. It garnered more than 1,390 views and was watched by viewers from around the world. Nearly 1,900 celebration boxes welcomed our newest graduates with a grad cap, a congratulatory card, a pair of BCIT Alumni socks, a BCIT Alumni pin, and an alumni window decal. The Alumni Association promoted the celebration through contests and our social media channels.
