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INVOCATION We are gathered here in celebration of our graduates and of Mohawk College. May the graduates, their families and friends, our Mohawk Governors and our staff, collectively and individually, continue to seek the strength to put forward in our minds: All great and good thoughts, intended to unite us. All generous thoughts, intended to make us celebrate the achievement of others. All charitable thoughts, intended to make us sensitive to the needs and feelings of others. May we together invoke all caring, brave, and meaningful acts which are worthy of our true selves. May we think in truth and in love. May we act in honesty and in honour. May we seek out the best in everyone. And, in doing so, may we find fulfillment, peace, and joy.
THE CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES Graduates, today you are admitted into the fellowship of graduates of Ontario Colleges, an honour bestowed only upon those who have met high standards of conduct and learning. In the name of Mohawk College, therefore I hereby charge you: •
To safeguard the dignity and ethics of our fellowship;
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To cultivate the spirit of inquiry and innovation;
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To celebrate your role as a local and global citizen;
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To maintain, through study, the fresh viewpoint expected in an age of rapid advancement; and
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To contribute, in all these ways, to society, in order that the dignity of humankind, through you, may be constantly reaffirmed.
SCIENTIA OPUS OMNIUM. KNOWLEDGE, THE WORK OF ALL.
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CONVOCATION PROGRAM
Spirit Vision, Traditional Indigenous Drummers, and Dancers Land Acknowledgement National Anthem Opening of Ceremony and Introduction of Platform Party Welcome from the Alumni Association President’s Address Chief Executive Officer, triOS College, Address Career Services Address Introduction to Convocation and Presentation of Graduates Admission to Convocation and Bestowal of Liripipes Board of Governors Greeting and Charge to the Graduates Presentation of Awards Valedictorian Speech Bagpiper Closing Recession
CREDITS Video prepared by Mohawk Mississauga Campus Commentating by Mohawk Mississauga Campus Student Services Team: Priyanka Sahajpal and Cameron Arias
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Mohawk College Board of Governors Anna Filice, Chair Kathy Lerette, Vice Chair Karen Belaire Bill Chisholm Daniel Dass A.J. (Allan John) Falconer Brian Henry Hayley Hopkins Lisa Knap Yvonne Maidment Shaun Padulo Gabriela Soraggi Shantal Woolsey Ron J. McKerlie, President & CEO
Mohawk College Foundation Board Bob Savage, Chair Carmela Trombetta, Vice Chair Stephen Aikman Kat Clark Michael Farrell Jay Hayward Suzanne Mammel Lib Trombetta Pearl Veenema Ron J. McKerlie, President
triOS College Executive Group Frank Gerencser, CEO triOS College Business Technology Healthcare, Eastern College, Centre for Distance Education Stuart Bentley, President triOS College Business Technology Healthcare, Eastern College, Centre for Distance Education Craig Donaldson, Executive Vice President, International Jon Hunter, Vice President, Academic Cheryl Meaden, Regional Director of Operations Mariam Frederick, Campus Director
MOHAWK COLLEGE CONVOCATION FALL 2023 Convocation Program...................................................................................................................... 1 Message from the President .................................................................................................... 3-5 Alumni Welcome................................................................................................................................ 6
Friday, October 13, 2023, 1:30 pm Business .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems...................................................... 7 Computer Systems Technician - Software Support ..................................................... 7 Global Business Management .................................................................................................. 7 International Business Management ................................................................................... 7 Office Administration - Health Services ............................................................................. 7 Supply Chain Management........................................................................................................ 8 Scholarships – Award Recipients .......................................................................................... 8-10
Message from the President
CONGRATULATIONS FALL 2023 GRADUATES
On behalf of everyone at Mohawk College, congratulations to the graduating class of 2023. Like your families, we are proud of all that you have accomplished, and we are so happy to be able to celebrate this moment with you in person. Today, you join the ranks of more than 165,000 Mohawk College alumni who have been making their mark and making a difference since the college first opened its doors in 1967. No matter where you came from and what challenges you faced, you came to Mohawk College with a goal and a dream for the future. Today, you are a step closer to realizing that dream. What happens next is up to you. No matter where life takes you, we are confident you have what it takes to be successful. It has been a privilege to educate and serve you as a student and we cannot wait to see what you will accomplish next.
Regards,
Ron J. McKerlie, President & CEO Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
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Message from the triOS College Chief Executive Officer
CONGRATULATIONS FALL 2023 GRADUATES
Dear Graduates, It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest congratulations to each and every one of you on this momentous occasion of our Mohawk College in Partnership with triOS College Convocation 2023. Today marks the culmination of your hard work, dedication, and perseverance throughout your academic journey. As you embark on the next chapter of your life, armed with the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your time at school, I encourage you to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. Remember that your education is not just a means to an end, but a powerful tool that empowers you to make a positive impact in the world. Convocation is a time of celebration and reflection. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the incredible achievements you have accomplished and the personal growth you have undergone. Take a moment to appreciate the support of your family, friends, and mentors who have guided you along the way, and express your gratitude for their unwavering encouragement. As you step out into the professional world, remember that the journey does not end here. Keep learning, stay curious, and strive for excellence in everything you do. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and never lose sight of the values and principles that have guided you thus far. On behalf of the entire faculty, staff, and administration, I wish you success, happiness, and fulfillment in all your future endeavors. May you continue to shine brightly and make a positive difference in the lives of others. Congratulations, Class of 2023! Regards,
Frank Gerencser, Chief Executive Officer triOS College Business Technology Healthcare, Eastern College, Centre for Distance Education
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Message from the triOS College President
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Dear Graduates, I want to take the opportunity to thank each of you for choosing us and having the confidence in our ability to help you prepare for your new careers. Always know that you have the full support of the Mohawk-triOS family as you enter your new career journey. We are proud of our graduates and wish you great success in your new careers.
Regards,
Stuart Bentley, President triOS College Business Technology Healthcare, Eastern College, Centre for Distance Education
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Alumni Welcome
Congratulations Class of 2023! Welcome to the Mohawk College Alumni Association. As a graduate of Mohawk College, you are now a member of the Mohawk College Alumni Association — today, tomorrow and for life. Established in 1985 to support graduates and the college, the Alumni Association acts as your direct link to former classmates, instructors and a network of more than 165,000 future ready alumni. There are a number of great benefits available to you, including: Career supports: Access career counselling, job postings and interview preparation through Student and Graduate Employment Services. Perks: Exclusive for Mohawk Alumni members, use the Perks app to get discounts on insurance, accommodations, entertainment, shopping and more. Plus, enter monthly contests for your chance at many great prizes. Learn more about the Perks app at MohawkAlumniPerks.com. Stay connected: Keep in touch with your Mohawk community through alumni events and workshops, as well as volunteer and guest speaker opportunities. We invite you to keep up-to-date with college news and events by following us on social media @MohawkAlumni or by reading our monthly InTouch digital newsletter and bi-annual InTouch magazine. Every year we applaud our graduates for earning their credential, a feat that is by no means an easy one. We commend you for your determination and are honoured to celebrate your accomplishments with you. Again, we welcome you, congratulate you and look forward to helping you maintain your connection with Mohawk College. Mohawk College Alumni Association
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H = Honours
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023, 1:30 PM
BUSINESS Ontario College Diploma Gursimran Kaur Bains Daljeet Kaur Brar Harkavaljot Singh Cheema Husanpreet Kaur Kiranpreet Kaur Pawandeep Kaur Ramanjot Kaur Roobenjeet Kaur Pratap Singh Samra Abhilaksh Sharma Simranpreet Aparna Singh Damanpreet Singh Gurpreet Singh Harbakash Singh Jashandeep Singh Jashandeep Singh Karan Singh Lovedeep Singh Ranvir Singh Sukhdeep Singh Avinash Summan
COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN NETWORK SYSTEMS Ontario College Diploma Jasmine Banga Kirandeep Kaur Brar Akashdeep Singh Dhaliwal Kirandeep Kaur Shilpa Shyamal Maji Tejaswi Manekar Gaurav Nuri Kunal Sharma Yash Sharma Anmol Singh Ekampreet Singh Guramritjeet Singh Gurdeep Singh Gurvinder Singh Tejbir Singh
Honours
COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - SOFTWARE SUPPORT
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Ontario College Diploma
Vanshika Sameer Agarwal H Oyindamola Akinseye-Kolapo Anjali Komal Arora Jeet Ashok Ayar Sandeep Bains Saroj Bhattarai H Bhawna Rahulkumar Bhurabhai Chaudhari Jaya Dilip Kumar Chauhan H Harsh Kamlesh Dhruv H Sahil Hemal Doshi H Abhishek Goyal Shrishti Jain H Bhavika Kakkar Karishma Amandeep Kaur Gurleen Kaur Gurleen Kaur H Gurleen Kaur Maninder Kaur Manjot Kaur Virpal Kaur H Prabhjot Singh Khanuja Jayesh Killedar H Harsh Kumar Yatin Malhotra Ankit Malik Muskaan H Nitika Nanda Rahul Pal Dhaval Babulal Parmar Ketul Francis Parmar H Preksha Vishalkumar Parmar Chintan Ajay Patel Himaniben Bhikhabhai Patel Krishna Reddy Peddapally Nishank Rashminkumar Rawal H Ruby Sukrit Singh Sethi Manoj Kumar Sharma H Vibhor Sharma Parvati Sharma Kafle
Dishant Bhatia H Bhavin Harshadkumar Jobanputra Sumanprit Kaur Jay Kanjibhai Mayatra Joy Nareshbhai Patel Rahul Rohit Shrestha Sachin Shrestha H Saju Tamang
GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Ontario College Graduate Certificate Alisha H Rishabh Kirankumar Jinger Navdeep Kahlon H Amandeep Kaur Amanjot Kaur H Amritpal Kaur H Bhavanpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur H Jasveer Kaur H Mandeep Kaur H Manpreet Kaur Daniela Lopez Gonzalez Sirish Chandra Paruchuri Saloni Chintakkumar Patel Alfredo Pineda Moreno H Rupali H Karan Sharma Anmol Kaur Sidhu H Sunayna H
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Shobhita H Arpinder Singh Sidhu Divyesh Mahendrabhai Singal H Amanpreet Singh Avjot Singh H Gagandeep Singh Jagjot Singh Jaskaran Singh Navdeep Singh Pahulpreet Singh H Gaurav Rajesh Soni H Tarun Sood Divyaraj Thakor H Bijaya Thapa H
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION HEALTH SERVICES Ontario College Diploma Ashmita Babbar H Sukhpreet Kaur Bajwa Sahil Bhatti H Jaskaranpreet Kaur Cheema Jashanpreet Kaur Grewal Daksh Jain Anmoldeep Kaur H Armaandeep Kaur Avneesh Kaur Bawanjit Kaur Gurpreet Kaur H Gurpreet Kaur Harveen Kaur Harveer Kaur Husanpreet Kaur Jasandeep Kaur Jaskaranbeer Kaur H Jaskiran Kaur Jasleen Kaur H Jasmine Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Lovepreet Kaur Navdeep Kaur Ramandeep Kaur Supreet Kaur Snatasmita Chintankumar Nayak H Nupur Hitendrakumar Patel Rohit
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023, 1:30 PM Tania Sharma Gurmanpreet Singh Jashanpreet Singh Karanvir Singh Navdeep Singh Navjot Singh Robindeep Singh Sukhmanjot Singh Hemant Yadav
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Ontario College Graduate Certificate Aashish Aashvi Akanksha Hamza Ahmed Mohammad Al-Refai Yuvraj Bajaj Bipu Bhandari H
Paras Bhatia Manoj Chitra Khushpreet Singh Dandiwal Donalyn Deinla Shivam Dhull Nazia Ferdos Sachin Gahlot Kathan Mineshkumar Gandhi Bhargav Navnitbhai Gholap Gurnavjot Singh Gill Harjashanpreet Kaur Gill Diksha Goyal H Kanishq Gulati H Isha Sherin Mariyan Jacob Jasneet Kaur Josan Jacob Joseph Willibald Sahil Kalra Shubham Kataria Amanpreet Kaur Arashdeep Kaur Diljot Kaur Harneet Kaur Jasjinat Kaur
Manpreet Kaur Navpreet Kaur Parminder Kaur Ramandeep Kaur Shamanpreet Kaur Surinder Kaur Anuj Kumar Sagar Lamichhane Sudarshan Lamsal Amanda Nicole Mathew Neha Hemraj Oli Hajarat Naomi Olu-Alao H Abigail Owusuaa Prince Pal Deepak Pandey Jainam Jigneshkumar Patel Pooja Ashwinbhai Patel Prem Shaileshkumar Patel Ravi Prabhakar Priya Ranjit Puri Rajinder Raja Jasveer Rani
Perfect Attendance Ekampreet Singh Tejbir Singh Navdeep Kahlon Amanjot Kaur Mandeep Kaur Alfredo Pineda Moreno Rupali Pahulpreet Singh Harsh Jatashankarbhai Thanki
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Rahul Rawat Saurabh Saini Jagmohan Singh Sekhon Salai Deepadarshini Senthilmani Pramod Shah Karan Sharma Miljot Singh Sajanmeet Singh Satinder Singh Satnam Singh Taranjit Singh Tejpartap Singh Adul Soman Shruti Talwar Shriya Tamang Arth Shitalkumar Thakkar Harsh Jatashankarbhai Thanki Laith Mohammad Abdellatif Theeb Tintu Thomas Pratiik Verma Vishal Lalithya Yellapu
International
Student Awards International Bursary Akanksha Berry Dishant Bhatia Olaoluwa Olajumoke Mosobalaje
Jimil Pareshkumar Rami Ngoc Lien Thao Trinh
guard.me Post-Secondary Scholarship Ma. Reina Eleanor Asprec Remy Joshua Balinas Jennifer Catz Liset Cortes Velez Timur Efimov Derly Lopez Navarro
Vanessa Yen May Chua Chitralochana Kidiwela Appuhamillage Ancy Paul Shanice Richards Ngoc Thuy Linh Vu
guard.me Global Citizen Scholarship Rutvik Paras Solanki
Honours
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Celebration of Learning
Academic Excellence Award - Apprenticeship Kimbel Donayre Academic Excellence Award - Nursing Andrea Michelle Levy Academic Excellence Award - Chemical, Biotechnology & Aviation AND President’s Award of Student Excellence Miranda Martin-Kinsman Academic Excellence Award - Continuing Education Rana Al-Suffi Academic Excellence Award - Allied Health Alizain Zulfiqar Learning Support Centre Innovation Award Rahma Noushin
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About our partnership Last September, Mohawk College, in partnership with triOS College, officially opened a new, stateof-the-art campus in the heart of Mississauga. The new campus was a major milestone in a partnership that began in 2021.
College President and CEO Ron J. McKerlie. “We are looking forward to growing together with triOS College so that more and more people can attain a well-earned and well-respected Mohawk College credential.”
Easily accessible in the heart of Mississauga, the campus offers International students the opportunity to earn a Mohawk College credential in fields such as Business, Technology, Early Childhood Education and Supply Chain Management while remaining in the Greater Toronto Area. Graduates are also eligible for post-graduate work permits allowing them to remain in Canada following their studies.
“The opening of this campus in partnership with Mohawk College represents a great opportunity for international students studying in the heart of Mississauga”, said triOS College CEO Frank Gerencser. “Students are able to leverage the high-quality, hands-on education that triOS is known for and graduate job-ready for careers in Business, Technology, and Supply Chain Management.”
“The Mohawk College Mississauga Campus allows us to more quickly expand our programs and serve more students at a time when the community, and the province, has an acute need for a trained workforce,” said Mohawk
Mohawk’s partnership with triOS was established through a Binding Policy Directive from the Ontario government in December 2019, which allows for contractual arrangements between public colleges and private colleges.
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CONGRATULATIONS
2023 GRADUATES!
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Be Future Ready with a Graduate Certificate Get the hands-on experience you need to enter the job market with confidence. In one year or less, a Mohawk College Graduate Certificate could help you: • • • •
Gain workplace experience Make connections in your field Increase your employability Advance your career
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Earn a Micro-credential Explore Mohawk’s diverse selection of micro-credentials to enhance your career.
Gain the in-demand skills and knowledge employers are looking for. Accelerate your skills faster with employer-recognized learning in less time than a traditional postsecondary program. • Flexible learning experiences • Taught by industry-leading professionals • Delivered in 11 weeks or less
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Congratulations on your success. Now, get out there and have a great life. Our donors are proud to support your education with awards and bursaries, great facilities and equipment, and the best student support services. Honour your graduate.
mohawkcollege.ca/Foundation/Giving-Back
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CONTINUING
EDUCATION IN-CLASS OR ONLINE
Diplomas | Certificates | Micro-credentials | Courses | Workshops
Never stop learning. Flexible options geared to your success. Take a single course or workshop, earn a micro-credential or achieve a certificate or diploma part-time in a wide range of areas of study. Continuing Education can help you build on your strengths or learn something new to help you stand out from your competition. • Specialize your skills • Enhance your education • Build your resume • Engage in life-long learning
Future Ready. For Life.
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Ready to benefit.
Being a Mohawk grad has its Perks Use the Mohawk Alumni Perks app to receive exclusive savings on food, fashion, entertainment and more. Plus, enter to win a variety of great prizes through our monthly contests! MohawkAlumniPerks.com
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Ready to connect. Keep up to date with alumni events, stories, contests and more. Visit us at mohawkcollege.ca/Alumni
instagram.com/MohawkAlumni facebook.com/MohawkCollegeAlumni twitter.com/MohawkAlumni
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Proudly showcase your accomplishments Mohawk rings and frames are available for purchase online.
Frames
Rings
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THE CAMPUS STORE congratulates all graduates and their families. Your one stop shop for all graduation memorabilia, gifts, College clothing, & more! Visit the Campus Stores website at shop.mohawkcollege.ca
Honours
Liripipes available for purchase! Diploma, Certificate/ Apprenticeship and Post Diploma versions $40.00 each (HST incl.)
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School of Health and Community Services
Your future
starts now. Planning for your career? Become a job ready graduate!
• Career Services: Access job opportunities, workshops, events and the development of job ready tools through Devant—a triOS supported job search software platform. • Employment Services: Looking for career opportunities? The Career Services Team supports you with one-on-one job coaching, employer connections and on-going support after graduation. Book a one-on-one appointment with an Employment Specialist and receive career-related assistance with your resume, job search, upcoming interview and networking with employers by emailing: CareerServices@trios.com.
Learn more at trios.devant.ca
THE COLLEGE Mohawk College has grown to be one of Canada’s leading colleges. Mohawk’s history began in 1947 with the establishment of the Provincial Institute of Textiles which was transformed into the Hamilton Institute of Technology (HIT) in 1957. Ten years later, in 1967, the HIT was incorporated as the newly established Mohawk College, one of 24 Ontario colleges. Today, Mohawk College proudly delivers a quality education and college experience to over 30,000 full-time, part-time, continuing education and apprenticeship students. Mohawk is the region’s prime job creating engine, having transformed more than 165,000 graduates into highly skilled and future ready graduates who are driving tomorrow’s opportunities.
THE LIRIPIPE The liripipe is a European medieval symbol of academic achievement dating back to the 8th century. It marks the achievement of excellence according to each student’s chosen program and symbolizes their membership into the international community of scholars.
ACADEMIC DESIGNATION Upon receipt of the following credentials, graduates are entitled to use a designation, as described below, after their names: Ontario College Certificate, OCC Ontario College Diploma, OCD Ontario College Advanced Diploma, OCAD Ontario College Graduate Certificate, OCGC
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. Ô Canada! Terre de nos aïeux, Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux! Car ton bras sait porter l’épée, Il sait porter la croix! Ton histoire est une épopée Des plus brillants exploits. Et ta valeur, de foi trempée, Protégera nos foyers et nos droits. Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.