FCT Convocation - June 2023

Inaugural Convocation

THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023

About Fleming College Toronto

Fleming College Toronto is a partnership between Sir Sandford Fleming College and Trebas Institute Ontario. The partnership allows students from all over the world to attend and graduate from a selection of programs at the Midtown Toronto campus.

In September 2022, the college welcomed over 550 students from 15 countries for its first intake. Since then, the college has continued to grow and evolve. Currently, more than 2400 students from 37 countries are attending programs at Fleming College Toronto.

Fleming College is an Ontario College of Arts and Technology. The first Fleming College opened in 1967 as the Sir Sandford Fleming-Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology in Peterborough. The school has other campuses around Ontario, including Lindsay and Haliburton.

Established in 1979, Trebas Institute Ontario is dedicated to training the talent of tomorrow. Trebas offers a focused educational portfolio in the areas of music, film, business and technology, as well as management programs.

Fleming College Toronto provides innovative education and hands-on skills with the help of staff and faculty dedicated to maximizing student experience.

Your Fleming. Your Future.

Learn more about Fleming College Toronto at flemingcollegetoronto.ca.

2022-2023 Board of Governors

FRED CLIFFORD (COBOURG)

Board Chair; & Chair, Executive Committee

DON GILLESPIE (LAKEFIELD)

Board Vice-Chair; & Chair, Governance Committee

PAUL DOWNS (MISSISSAUGA)

Chair, Finance and Audit Committee (SeptemberMarch 2023)

KERRI DAVIES (ENNISMORE)

Governor

SUDHA DATTA (TORONTO)

Governor; & Chair, Finance and Audit Committee (March 2023-)

TIM KENNALEY (PETERBOROUGH)

Governor (Lieutenant Governor in Council Appointed)

CYNTHIA CHAN REYNOLDS (PETERBOROUGH)

Governor (Lieutenant Governor in Council Appointed)

MICHAEL NASELLO (PETERBOROUGH)

Governor

BEN CURRELLY (PORT HOPE)

Governor (Lieutenant Governor in Council Appointed)

LISA REED (PORT HOPE)

Governor

KAREN JENSEN (FENELON FALLS)

Governor

DORIS STAMML (HALLIBURTON)

Governor (March 2023-)

MARC PATENAUDE Administrative Governor

JOANNA HODGE Academic Governor

LAURA COLES Support Staff Governor

KIERSTEN SINGH Student Governor

MAUREEN ADAMSON

College President

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the land that Fleming College Toronto is on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

Fleming College Toronto has settled on this land and recognizes the importance of respecting the voices and history of all Indigenous communities. This territory is within the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe and allied nations to share and care for the regions around the Great Lakes. We are grateful to work on this land.

Indigenous Learners

Fleming College has a long history of supporting Indigenous learners and has relied on its Indigenous Education Council (an advisory committee made up of local Indigenous leaders) for more than two decades. Simultaneously, both Fleming’s Indigenous Academics and support services have continued to grow. In December of 2015, Fleming College formally committed to Indigenous education by signing the Colleges and Institutes Canada Indigenous Education Protocol.

Honour Song and the Drum: A Gift to Fleming College Toronto Graduates

To recognize this heritage and close relationship, the Fleming College Toronto community would like to honour and provide a gift to our students with a tribute of an Honour Song conducted by the Drum.

It is a privilege to include Indigenous Peoples as an important part of the Convocation celebrations at Fleming College Toronto.

Honour Song

The sharing of the honour song honours all the hard work and accomplishments of our students graduating today. Our students are led on their new journey and through the following stages of their lives by the honour song. We respectfully request that you stand through the entirety of the honour song.

Chi-Miigwech!

The Drum

Gchi-Dewegan (Big Heartbeat

O’dewegan – “Drum” represents all life.

Sound Maker)

The O’dewegan “Drum” is used in ceremonies, festivals, celebrations, and funerals.

There are different styles of drums that are used for different ceremonies. Every nation across Turtle Island (the name of North America given by Indigenous peoples) has their own teachings of the drum.

The drum plays the first sound you hear as a living being. Before you are born, the first sound you hear is your mother’s heartbeat. The drum represents the heartbeat of the earth, the mother of all.

Let the Deed Shaw – The Fleming Crest Moto

In today's language, the motto on the Fleming crest means "Let the deed show" or “Let actions speak for themselves.” This motto inscribed on the Fleming family crest remains as true as ever.

Our College namesake, Sandford Fleming, arrived in Peterborough in 1845 at age 18. By applying his talents and knowledge, he helped shape this country and the world. His accomplishments include designing the first map of Peterborough and Canada’s first postage stamp. A surveyor and planner of Canada’s first railway, he also introduced Standard Time to the world. As the institution bearing his name, we strive to bring the same innovative spirit to applied education, believing that it’s not just what you know, but how you put it to use.

O Canada

O Canada!

Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all of us command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Message from Maureen Adamson

Graduation is a time to honour your accomplishments and look to your future with excitement and optimism.

We know how hard you have worked to get here, and for that, we congratulate you. Your hard work will set you apart and open doors to unique and interesting careers that will make a difference in our community and beyond.

By completing your studies, you have provided yourself with important and necessary tools that will unlock potential throughout your journey. Remember that whatever challenges you face on that journey, you have the knowledge to accomplish anything.

I am proud of you, your faculty and staff are proud of you, and your fellow graduates are proud of you. We are here to support you as you take the next step into your future and will be rooting for you every step of the way.

Thank you for pursuing your postsecondary journey with us. Fleming College Toronto is lucky to have you.

Congratulations and best of luck in your future endeavours.

MAUREEN ADAMSON President Fleming College

Message from Ehsan Safdari

On behalf of all our staff and faculty, I would like to congratulate the class of 2022-2023! You have indeed made a remarkable achievement in earning your Fleming College credential.

As the first graduation ceremony of Fleming College Toronto, this convocation marks a historic day, a day to celebrate the passion and perseverance that you all showed during your studies, a day to imagine what the future will bring when you step out into the world and make use of your new skills and knowledge.

Each of you is forging your own unique path. Some of you will pursue further education, expanding your knowledge and opening your mind to additional possibilities. Others will enter a vibrant and diverse workforce. Some of you may take the entrepreneurial route.

Regardless of the path you choose, the opportunities that await you are endless, and with your courage and commitment, there is no limit to what you can achieve. I am certain that you will continue to grow and excel in the coming years, and we wish you the utmost success in all your future endeavours.

Congratulations once again on this milestone. We are so proud of you!

EHSAN SAFDARI President GUS Canada, Colleges Division

Order of Proceedings

Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 - 12:00pm

Drums

Ryerson Whetung

Drew Van Parys

Sergeant-at-Arms

(Executive Vice President, Corporate Services, Fleming College)

Procession

The audience will rise as the platform party enters and remain standing until after they are seated.

Official Welcome of Ceremony

Indigenous Opening

Fred Clifford

(Chair, Fleming College Board of Governors)

Liz Stone

(Vice President, Indigenous Knowledge & Relations)

Rizwan Gitay

Master of Ceremonies

(Associate Director of Retention and Records, Fleming College Toronto)

Fred Clifford

Board of Governors

(Chair, Fleming College Board of Governors)

Maureen Adamson

President’s Remarks

(President, Fleming College)

Managing Director’s Remarks

Ehsan Safdari

(President, GUS Canada, Colleges Division)

Yash Wadhwa

Alumni Welcome

(Alumni, Fleming College, Class of 2019)

Valedictorian Introduction

Valedictorian’s Remarks

Henry Gomez (Academic Director, Fleming College Toronto)

Narinder Pal Singh

(Valedictorian, Class of 2023, Supply Chain Management - Global Logistics)

Conferring of Credentials

Maureen Adamson (President, Fleming College)

Fernanda Trincado (Registrar, Fleming College Toronto)

Presentation of Diplomas

Maureen Adamson (President, Fleming College)

Ehsan Safdari

(President, GUS Canada, Colleges Division)

Closing Remarks

Maureen Adamson (President, Fleming College)

National Anthem ‘O Canada’

Eden Frenkel (Alumni, Trebas Institute)

Bagpiper

Dan MacDonald

The audience will rise as the procession exits and remain standing until the procession has left the auditorium.

Reception to follow in the main lobby

Valedictorian

Narinder Pal Singh

Today, I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude and a profound sense of accomplishment. The wise words of APJ Abdul Kalam, the great scientist and former President of India, resonate deeply within me: “A dream is not that which you see while sleeping; it is something that does not let you sleep.” And indeed, I am living proof that dreams can be realized at any stage of life.

My journey began in India, where I dedicated 19 years of my life to building a successful career in finance. Through unwavering determination and a thirst for knowledge, I pursued higher education, earning a Ph.D. in Finance, an M.Phil. in Finance, and a PGDBM in Finance. Alongside my academic pursuits, I actively engaged in teaching, research, and publication, immersing myself in statistics and operations research. With passion and dedication, I published more than 30 research papers in journals of international repute and even co-authored two books.

Despite my accomplishments, a longing for new horizons and a desire for personal growth tugged at my heart. In 2021, I boldly decided to embark on a new chapter in Canada, where I began my journey with FCT. FCT provided me with a comprehensive curriculum that equipped me with a deep understanding of the complexities businesses face in today’s interconnected world.

I want to emphasize that success is not confined by age or background. It transcends borders and boundaries. The key lies in seizing opportunities, embracing challenges, and never relinquishing your dreams. It has been a privilege for me to join the FCT community as a part-time instructor, where I have had the opportunity to impart my knowledge and contribute to the education of future professionals in the field.

So, my fellow graduate students, I implore you to dream big, work diligently, and never lose sight of your potential. Believe in yourself, trust your abilities, and let your passion guide you toward greatness. Stay committed to your goals, even when the road gets tough. Let us strive for sustainability, fairness, and inclusivity in all our endeavours.

Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone in your academic journey. May the future bring boundless opportunities, personal growth, and the fulfilment of your dreams.

Thank you,

NARINDER PAL SINGH Supply Chain Management – Global Logistics

President’s Award Winners

Tarlochan Singh

A few years ago, I was in the same position as many of you now: ambitious and motivated but unsure of the future. But I want you to know that success is not only for a few people; it is attainable by anybody with unyielding dedication, grit, and passion for their chosen field.

I faced several difficulties throughout my graduate studies, from time-consuming research assignments to internal struggles that tried my willpower. I surmounted each obstacle, emerging more assertive and more determined than ever, thanks to persistence and the unfailing support of my mentors, friends, and family.

The ability to balance my professional and personal life was one of the fundamental things that helped me advance. Relaxing, engaging in hobbies, and spending time with loved ones is essential. It is crucial for longterm success to balance self-care and academic endeavours to maintain mental clarity and enthusiasm.

Remember that success is not exclusively based on academic performance or grades. It is found in the effects we have and the progress we make. As graduates, we have a unique chance to influence the future. Therefore, I encourage you to hold on to your goals, view obstacles as chances for learning, and develop resilience in the face of difficulty. Believe in yourself because you are capable of greatness.

Best Wishes for further success.

SINGH Supply Chain Management – Global Logistics

Derrick Boye-Amasah

Thank you for the incredible honour of receiving this prestigious President's Award. I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation to God and to my family, faculty members and friends for their unwavering support and belief in my potential. I am deeply humbled to be recognized for my academic achievements in the Project Management Graduate Certificate program at Fleming College Toronto. This remarkable journey has been filled with challenges, growth, and countless opportunities.

I took a bold leap of faith to step into the unknown. Coming from my home country Ghana, my journey at Fleming College Toronto began in September 2022 with an eagerness to learn and make a difference. Due to my enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge, I embraced every obstacle as an opportunity for growth. The path was not always smooth, and there were moments of doubt and uncertainty. However, every dreamer knows that success lies not in avoiding challenges, but in facing them head-on.

My progress was not only a result of my own efforts. The incredible network of peers, instructors, and mentors at Fleming College Toronto provided me with motivation and support. We encouraged one another during difficult times and shared in each other's achievements because we understood that true excellence can only be attained through collaboration.

This is the beginning of another chapter. To my fellow graduates, I offer heartfelt congratulations. I feel incredibly honoured to have gone on this journey with you all. Let us keep the Fleming College Toronto spirit of togetherness and the lessons learnt in our hearts as we disperse on diverse paths.

With deepest gratitude and warmest regards,

DERRICK

BOYE-AMASAH Project Management

TARLOCHAN

Supply Chain Management – Global Logistics Graduates

Sarvesh Aeron

Adrian Almeida

Amritpal Amritpal

Ritika Angurala

*Anmol Arora

*Venkata Madhu Sudhan Attili

Ebrahim Mohamed Ayoob

Abhishek Singh Baghel

Nikhil Kumar Reddy Bandi

Alisha Baweja

Gaurav Bhatia

Bhavya Bissa

Amandeep Singh Brar

Gurwinder Singh Brar

Gurpreet Singh Chana

Ankit Chhabadiya

Prabhjot Singh Dherdi

Mandeep Kaur Dhillon

Sandeep Singh Dhillon

*Deepika Dhiman

Mohammed Sayeed Mujahed

Durwesh

Shivam Ramshiromani Dwivedi

*Nihal Eyyakandy

Chintalapally Gangareddy

Pawanpreet Kaur Gill

Syed Hamdan Hasan

Manpreet Kaur Jagdeo

Shoban Jaisooriya

Himank Joshi

Saiteja Kasanavesi

Amandeep Kaur

Amandeep Kaur

Damanpreet Kaur

Gagandeep Kaur

Gagandeep Kaur

*Gaganjot Kaur

Gurpreet Kaur

Gurpreet Kaur

*Harpreet Kaur

Harpreet Kaur

Harpreet Kaur

Harpreet Kaur

Jaspreet Kaur

Jasveer Kaur

Kiran Kaur

Kiranjeet Kaur

Kiranveer Kaur

Lovepreet Kaur

Mandeep Kaur

Manpreet Kaur

Navneet Kaur

Navreet Kaur

Pawanpreet Kaur

Prabhjot Kaur

Rajdeep Kaur

Rajwinder Kaur

Rajwinder Kaur

Ramandeep Kaur

*Ranvir Kaur

Sandeep Kaur

Sarabjit Kaur

Veerpal Kaur

*Dhiraj Keshwani

Dismas Kibungei

*Priya Klair

Abhishek Kumar

Nishant Kumar

Pardeep Kumar

Sydelle Lobo

Hitesh Malhotra

Vishal Malhotra

Sadaf Nauras Malik

Sumit Malik

*Kunal Manchanda

Varinder Pal Singh Mann

Vandana Mehbobani

*Vivek Ashokkumar Mevada

*Bharti Mittal

Hardik Mittal

Abdul Samee Shareef Mohammed

Aakash Navneet More

Prudhvi Mutyala

Nancy Nancy

*Rajpreet Kaur Panag

*Pankaj Pankaj

Shaik Parvez

Asutosh Kirankumar Patel

Harshkumar Bhogilal Patel

*Jaykumar Vishnubhai Patel

Soham Jitendrakumar Patel

Alejandra Patio Mora

*Priya Priya

Shivam Puri

Rajat Rajat

Dipanshu Rana

Muskaan Rathour

Vikash Saini

Arwinder Kaur Sandhu

Gagandeep Singh Sandhu

Navjot Singh Sandhu

Abdul Azeez Shaik

Ayazuddin Shaik

Anas Aiyubbhai Shaikh

Mafia Bibi Shaikh

Sunidhi Sharda

Satyam Sharma

*Arshdeep Singh Sidhu

Winnerjot Singh Sidhu

Amandeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh

Baldev Singh

Balvir Singh

Bhavjot Singh

Gurdeep Singh

Gurjit Singh

Gurmeet Singh

Gurpreet Singh

Gurwinder Singh

Harkamalpreet Singh

Harmanjot Singh

Harpreet Singh

Ishupreet Singh

*Jashandeep Singh

*Lovepreet Singh

Lovepreet Singh

Mandeep Singh

Manpreet Singh

*Mansarovar Singh

*Narinder Pal Singh

Parminder Preet Singh

*Parneet Singh

Princedeep Singh

Rajvinder Singh

Satnam Singh

*Tarlochan Singh

Tejveer Singh

Varinder Singh

Vikramjeet Singh

Yodhbir Singh

Akhil Sunny

*Anish Thampi

*Keshab Thapa

*Karthik Theddu

Mohammed Raheem Uddin

Vaishali Vaishali

*Mitulkumar Vaishnav

Geet Verma

Dixit Kanjibhai Viradiya

Virender Virender

Project Management Graduates

Nddr Abdel Muttaleb Mahmoud

Ababneh

*Nikhil Reddy Aleti

Anjali Anjali

*Maneet Antil

*Silpa Asokan

*Yunus Aydin

Pavan Teja Balasani

*Rumitkumar Bhanderi

*Derrick Nikoi Boye-Amasah

*Amandeep Kaur Brar

*Pawandeep Kaur Brar

Harshit Kumar Bubna

*Japinder Singh Chahal

*Lokesh Chandru

Bhargav Dhirubhai Chaudhari

*Manjinder Singh Cheema

Chetna Chetna

*Vikas Choudhary

*Divya David

*Abhinav Dhingra

*Natalia Maria Ducard

*Chukwuebuka Uzochukwu Eluchie

Vitria Edna Fernandes Felix

Flavis Francis

Baal Gandharv

*Rahul Sun Gattu

*Jeevanjit Singh Gill

Mehakdeep Gill

*Pallavi Godara

*Sami Goyal

Vedant Gulati

Harman Harman

Ankush Indoria

Jaiprakash Jaiprakash

*Anmol Jaj

Mayank Jakhar

Teena Johnbosco

*Payal Prashant Joshi

*Pujan Joshi

Jyoti Jyoti

*Rhythm Kad

*Rambabu Kallagunta

Sumit Kamboj

Nayan Sanjay Kandarkar

*Karan Kathuria

*Amandeep Kaur

*Amandeep Kaur

*Amandeep Kaur

*Amanjot Kaur

Anmolpreet Kaur

Daljit Kaur

*Dilpreet Kaur

*Gaganpreet Kaur

*Hardeep Kaur

*Hardeep Kaur

Harpreet Kaur

*Harshdeep Kaur

Jasmeen Kaur

*Jasmeet Kaur

*Jaspreet Kaur

Kamaljit Kaur

*Kamalpreet Kaur

*Kawalpreet Kaur

Kiranjot Kaur

*Manpreet Kaur

*Navneet Kaur

*Navreet Kaur

Paramvir Kaur

*Parwinder Kaur

*Prabhjot Kaur

Prabhjot Kaur

Pushpinder Kaur

Rajdeep Kaur

*Ramandeep Kaur

*Ramandeep Kaur

Ramandeep Kaur

Ravdeep Kaur

Satwinder Kaur

*Simranpreet Kaur

*Simranpreet Kaur

Smile Preet Kaur

Tumanjot Kaur

Vipin Kaushal

*Mohammed Shahbaaz

Mohammed Asg Khan

*Gopi Krishna Reddy Kolvi

Abhey Kumar

*Akash Kumar

*Bunty Kumar

*Rohit Kumar

*Sanjeev Kumar

Kumkum Kumkum

Gaurav Shambhudatt Lohra

*Pranay Reddy Loka

*Inderjeet Singh Ajmer Singh Lote

Santa Singh Maan

*Hamza Malik

Anil Mandadi

Amanpreet Kaur Mann

Abhishek Mehra

*Maria Paulina Mendez Garcia

*Irfan Ullah Mohammed

Uzaif Mohammed

Venkatesh Molleti

Mridu Mridu

*Ashish Nagra

Namrata Namrata

Sarthak Maheshkumar Panchal

Abhishek Santoshkumar Pandey

Swapnil Pandya

Damanjeet Singh Panesar

*Piyush Panghaal

Amit Panwar

*Hardikkumar Vinodkumar Patel

Jeeni Harshad Patel

Neel Mukeshkumar Patel

Payal Ashokbhai Patel

Sharath Podichety

Hardik Mukeshbhai Prajapati

*Dinesh Punia

Jaspreet Kaur Rai

*Aman Abdul Malik Rajani

James Raju

Savita Rani

Ritish Ritish

Ritu Ritu

Sahil Sahil

Kalidasan Nair Santhoshkumar

*Vamshi Krishna Santolla

Tanviben Piyushkumar Shah

*Azhar Shaik

*Rohit Sharma

Lovejeet Singh Sidhu

Akaljot Singh

Akashdeep Singh

*Amanbir Singh

*Arshdeep Singh

*Baljinder Singh

*Baljinder Singh

Charanjit Singh

Dilmohit Singh

*Gagandeep Singh

Gurleen Singh

*Gurpreet Singh

Kamaljeet Singh

*Karanbir Singh

*Manpreet Singh

Navdeep Singh

Navjot Singh

Pargat Singh

*Prabhjot Singh

*Ravinder Singh

*Ravneet Singh

Shubham Singh

*Simranjeet Singh

Simranpreet Singh

Surajpal Singh

Tanveer Singh

Tarsem Singh

Upinder Singh

*Anshula Snehi

Krishna Prasheel Tadi

Likhitha Tavarekere

Ramalingaiah

*Harman Thind

*Mounish Naidu Thirumalasetti

Dilpreet Singh Tiwana

*Emmanuel Okechukwu

Uzoma

Pavan Karthik Kumar Reddy

Vonteru

*Aarzoo Wadhwa

*Khushboo Yadav

*Yashica Yashica

Yogesh Yogesh

Zakariya Ibrahim Yousuf

Message to Alumni From Your Advancement and Alumni Relations Office

It is a great pleasure to extend our sincere congratulations to you, our Fleming College Toronto Class of 2022-2023 graduates. We welcome you to a diverse professional network of more than 85,000 Fleming alumni who are accomplishing great things around the world.

Once you accept your diploma or certificate, you will receive an alumni pin in honour of becoming a Fleming College graduate. This pin signifies your membership in the Fleming College Alumni community and celebrates your academic achievements.

The benefits for Fleming graduates are very rewarding. You now have exclusive access to career support, professional development, mentorship opportunities, home and auto insurance group rates, and retail discounts. You will also receive an online subscription to Fleming Ties magazine and our quarterly e-newsletter. To ensure you stay informed about events, reunions, and alumni member benefits, we encourage you to keep your alumni record up-to-date on our website and join our social media networks on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. You can learn about the various benefits available to you as an alumnus by visiting www.flemingcollege.ca/alumni.

Convocation marks an important achievement. Regardless of the path you choose from here, we hope you take with you many good memories, endearing relationships, and empowering ideas. We know that you will do great things and we are grateful to have you as new alumni ambassadors. You are true models of how Fleming College education makes a difference.

Congratulations and cheers to your success!