2023 Convocation and Commencement

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CONVOCATION AND COMMENCEMENT

2023 JUNE 2023 OKANAGAN COLLEGE

OKANAGAN COLLEGE

Okanagan College respectfully acknowledges that our Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan People, our Salmon Arm campus is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc, and our Revelstoke centre is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Sinixt and Syilx Okanagan Peoples.

Okanagan College draws on a rich heritage of post-secondary education and training in the region that can be traced to the early 1960s when the B.C. Vocational School was established in Kelowna. Growth, changes and mergers led to the development of Okanagan College and by 1968, the first university and career transfer students were registered in a full complement of academic and vocational programs.

Okanagan College began to offer third- and fourth-year university courses in co-operation with the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria in 1989. By 1992 it had received its new mandate and was named Okanagan University College (OUC).

OUC offered joint degrees with UBC and UVic until 1995 when new legislation enabled university colleges to grant their own baccalaureate degrees. OUC conferred its first degrees on 123 grads at the Spring Convocation in 1998. At OUC’s last convocation ceremonies 900 degrees and diplomas were conferred.

On July 1, 2005, OUC evolved to become two new institutions, Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan. Okanagan College offers a broad array of diploma and certificate programs and two degree programs.

With campuses in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Salmon Arm (as well as regional education centres), Okanagan College is the largest college in the interior. It is an institution that serves the education and training needs of the region – stretching south to Osoyoos, west to Princeton, to Mica Creek in the north, and Revelstoke in the east.

Okanagan College has become a vital and integral component of the social and economic fabric of B.C.’s interior. It serves not only this region, but also the world through its programs, services, community activities and enterprises.

Okanagan College is dedicated to providing learning opportunities for people at every stage of life and educational experience. The College offers programs that lead to a full range of credentials, from basic literacy skills to bachelor’s degrees, and that cover a broad spectrum of subject matter, career opportunities and interests. Okanagan College transforms lives and communities.

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INDIGENOUS OKANAGAN COLLEGE

As part of the Indigenous OC initiative, Okanagan College is gifting Indigenous graduates with commemorative convocation stoles designed with pictographs from both the Syilx Okanagan and Secwépemc nations.

Indigenous Services collaborated with local Syilx Okanagan and Secwépemc Knowledge Keeper and Artist, Les Louis, to create beautiful Indigenous-designed stoles. With family lineage to both Lower Similkameen, and Bonaparte Indian Bands, Louis says “My creativity stems from many influences, but none so important as my culture, language, traditions, and mother nature.” Respectively, these stoles were created with local Syilx Okanagan and Secwépemc designs, including pictographs of a canoe family and three eagles.

Pictographs have been created by Syilx Okanagan and Secwépemc peoples for thousands of years and are found throughout the region. Each pictograph’s meaning is specifically relevant to the place that it is in. The depictions of pictographs range from being a representation of specific ceremonies and protocols, to practical maps as to where to find certain resources, to acknowledging social and societal structures as well as important sites. Many pictographs provide insight as to how and when to utilize certain resources and many traditional knowledge keepers are able to decipher and share this knowledge today. The pictographs chosen for the convocation stoles carry traditional meanings, however, have been slightly modified for our use and carry symbolic meaning to Okanagan College.

The three people in the canoe are symbolic of the three Okanagan College campuses that exist on the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan people. These three campuses, Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon are connected by Okanagan Lake. The canoe family illustrates the collaboration and connection of faculty, staff and students at all campuses, paddling together on an educational journey. The three eagles are a Secwépemc design, representative of the Salmon Arm Campus residing on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc nation. The three eagles carry a special significance as eagles, and their feathers, are honored and revered with the utmost respect. Eagles are also considered messengers, bridging a sacred and spiritual connection to the Creator.

For all Okanagan College convocation ceremonies, students and employees with Indigenous ancestry may choose to wear their traditional Indigenous regalia, in lieu of a gown and hood. Traditional regalia refers to the traditional and sacred clothing, accessories and pieces worn or carried by Indigenous peoples during various ceremonies, such as powwows, celebrations and pan-national gatherings. As regalia are personal and sacred outfits, it is appropriate to approach and inquire, however, please refrain from touching without consent.

To learn more about Indigenous convocation stoles and the meaning of the pictographs, please visit www.okanagan.bc.ca/indigenization.

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE EAGLE STAFF

In September 2018, at the 10th Annual Youth Exhibition Powwow, Okanagan College was presented with a ceremonial Eagle Staff, created by Elder Richard Jackson of the Lower Nicola Indian Band. Jackson, along with Noel Ferguson of the Canoe Creek Nation, gave the staff to Okanagan College as a symbol of respect recognizing the College’s efforts to embrace Indigenous culture and values in supporting Indigenous learners.

Many Indigenous peoples consider the eagle to be the most honoured and respected animal in the natural world. The eagle relays prayers to the creator and often represents the voice of the people. The use of eagle feathers on the staff establish it as a sacred item of reverence. The staff is also adorned with jingle bells. They symbolize the jingle dress and the healing potential of the dance of the same name. The medicine wheels and four directions on the staff represent the multitude of teachings in holism, interconnectedness, and living in balance.

This ceremonial Eagle Staff plays a prominent role in Okanagan College commencement and convocation ceremonies. Signifying the respectful assembly of all nations gathering in unity to celebrate, the Eagle Staff is carried at the front of the Platform Party in the graduation procession. The staff is drummed into the ceremony with an Honour Song. When the procession reaches the platform, the staff is placed in the flag stand alongside the nation and institution flags. The role of the bearer is an honour bestowed on someone who is recognized as living in a good way.

The Okanagan College Eagle Staff joins the traditions of pipers, gowns, speeches and formalities which are the hallmarks of commencement and convocation ceremonies at Okanagan College. The staff has taken its place as an integral part of an institutional culture which recognizes the value of inclusion, respect and an appreciation of diversity in ways of knowing.

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2023 HONORARY FELLOW AWARD

The award of an Honorary Fellow is recognition by Okanagan College of distinguished achievement or outstanding service. The criteria for the award are mentorship, excellence, eminence and accomplishment. The College welcomes nominations that reflect the values of the College and the diversity of Canadian society.

Nominees will be persons who have made significant contributions to the College, the Okanagan Valley, the province, the nation or on an international level.

Terrance Flannigan

As the Director of Development for Okanagan College (then OUC) from 1991 to 1995, Terrance Flannigan was a community builder who created the College’s Development department, laying the foundation for new programming, facilities, and student support in the decades that followed.

Flannigan’s leadership has extended beyond academia: he’s chaired numerous fundraising campaigns, including several United Way campaigns, the 2000 BC Seniors Games Society, and the 2007 Heart of Gold Gala in support of the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.

He’s received several awards for his contributions including, the Distinguished Service Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the Manulife Financial Outstanding Achievement Award, and The Dina and Mel Kotler Humanitarian Award.

Dr. Silvina Mema

Dr. Silvina Mema completed her MD at the University of Buenos Aires, in Argentina before moving to Canada to pursue a master’s degree in physiology. She has worked as a Medical Health Officer at Interior Health since 2016.

In addition to her extensive work in developing COVID-19 response models for Okanagan College and Interior Health, she has played a key role in developing initiatives to address the toxic drug crisis. One notable example is the launch of a website specifically created to be accessible for people who use drugs alone, providing essential information and support. She also spearheads drug checking and harm reduction initiatives for the Shambhala Music Festival.

Additionally, she collaborates with the City and BC Housing on local initiatives concerning homelessness, striving to ensure safe housing options for individuals in need.

Dr. Mema also generously volunteers her time as an assessor and mentor to international medical graduates and new physicians in Canada.

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2023 HONORARY FELLOW AWARD

Michael Tindall

As a retired broadcaster and journalist, Michael Tindall made many meaningful contributions in his career. Since he retired, he’s worked tirelessly to support the communities of Vernon and Terrace. He sits on numerous boards including, the Cerebral Palsy Association, Terrace and Vernon Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, Terrace Library Board, Vernon Women’s Transition House, and the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation.

For over thirty years, Tindall has generously volunteered his time and expertise to Okanagan College. From 2002 to 2007, he served as a Director on the Okanagan College Foundation Board of Directors. From 2017-2018, he took on the role of Chair of Okanagan College Foundation’s Vernon Trades Capital Campaign. Presently, he Chairs the Vernon Campus Sunflower Childcare Centre Campaign.

His unwavering dedication and remarkable contributions have been key in securing state-of-the-art environments for students to train in and will help to outfit and equip the new high-quality, affordable, Sunflower Childcare Centre on Okanagan College’s Vernon Campus.

Grant Stevens

Grant Stevens is an accomplished Operations, Media, and Human Resources Executive, who currently serves as the Chief Corporate Services Officer (CCSO) for KF Aerospace, a leading Canadian aerospace company with over 1100 staff. He’s played a crucial role in expanding and developing the workforce of KF Aerospace across the country and has been instrumental in developing Okanagan College’s aerospace programming.

He generously donates his time and expertise to numerous community service and philanthropic endeavours. He serves as a member of the Central Okanagan Human Resources Senior Leadership Group, acts as the President of the Ringette Hockey Association, and has been an active member on OC’s Okanagan School of Business’s Program Advisory Committee for the last seven years.

Stevens has been recognized for his outstanding contributions with numerous awards, including the Distinguished Fellow title from Mohawk College, being named in the Top Forty over Forty by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce in 2021, and being a finalist for HR Professional of the Year in 2015 by CPHR BC & Yukon.

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2023 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

This award is to honour and recognize former Okanagan College employees, who have given outstanding service to Okanagan College, who share and support the mission, vision and values of Okanagan College, and who are active within and outside the Okanagan College community.

This award will not be given as a matter of routine and is extended only to those who are most deserving.

Jim Hamilton’s career with Okanagan College dates back into the 1980s when he was an English professor at the Vernon campus for about 10 years. He was a member of the Okanagan University College Board from 1992 to 1998.

Hamilton became president of Okanagan College in 2004, as the institution transitioned from being a university college. While he was at the helm, OC was the only college in the province to meet or exceed student enrolment targets each year, all while the number of programs available were also rising.

He helped bring approximately $170 million in capital projects to the College’s sites across the region, including trades buildings in Penticton, Kelowna, Salmon Arm and Vernon, and new student housing for Kelowna, Vernon and Salmon Arm.

While at OC, Hamilton served as chair of both the B.C. Trades Training Consortium and the British Columbia Council for International Education, and was an engaged Board member for several organizations, including the Kelowna Innovation Society and the Irving K. Barber B.C. Scholarship Society.

In 2016, Hamilton received a Distinguished Service Award from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), where he served as a Board member for a term, recognizing his leadership in the sector nationally.

He retired as president from Okanagan College in 2021, after 17 years, and the impact Hamilton had as a leader at OC and throughout the region continues to resonate for students, staff and in the community.

Hamilton, still engaged locally, is the current co-chair of the British Columbia Council on Admission and Transfer, a member of the Thompson Rivers University Board of Governors, and a member of the Okanagan College Foundation’s Sunflower Fundraising Committee, in support of the childcare centre being built at the Vernon campus.

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PROCESSIONAL JUNE 10, 10:30 A.M. KELOWNA

WELCOME

Elders Grouse and Pamela Barnes Westbank First Nation

Krystal Lezard Independent Artist and Knowledge Keeper

Rhea Dupuis

Associate Director, Indigenization, Okanagan College

Andrea Alexander Westbank First Nation

O CANADA Ben Klick

OPENING REMARKS

Dr. Andrew Hay

Provost and Vice President Academic, Okanagan College

ADDRESS

Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College

Juliette Cunningham Chair, Okanagan College Board of Governors

PRESENTATION OF THE HONORARY FELLOW BY THE PRESIDENT upon Terrance Flannigan

ORATOR

Helen Jackman

Executive Director, Okanagan College Foundation

ADDRESS

Terrence Flannagan

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PROCESSIONAL JUNE 10, 10:30 A.M. KELOWNA

PRESENTATION OF THE HONORARY FELLOW BY THE PRESIDENT upon Dr. Silvina Mema

ORATOR

Jenn Goodwin

Associate Vice President, College Relations, Okanagan College

ADDRESS

Dr. Silvina Mema

STUDENT ADDRESS

Olivia Rourke

Certified Dental Assistant Certificate

AWARDS

Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation

Haven Johnson

Certified Dental Assistant

PRESENTATION OF GRADUANDS

Jillian Garrett, Chair, Education Council

Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College

CLOSING REMARKS

THE RECESSIONAL

Reception to follow in the Cafeteria

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PROCESSIONAL JUNE 10, 1:30 P.M. KELOWNA

WELCOME

Krystal Lezard Independent Artist and Knowledge Keeper

Rhea Dupuis

Associate Director, Indigenization, Okanagan College

Andrea Alexander Westbank First Nation

O CANADA

Ben Klick

OPENING REMARKS

Dr. Andrew Hay

Provost and Vice President Academic, Okanagan College

ADDRESS

Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College

Juliette Cunningham

Chair, Okanagan College Board of Governors

PRESENTATION OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD BY THE PRESIDENT upon Jim Hamilton

ORATOR

Andrew Hay

Provost and Vice President Academic, Okanagan College

ADDRESS Jim Hamilton

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PROCESSIONAL JUNE 10, 1:30 P.M. KELOWNA

PRESENTATION OF THE HONORARY FELLOW BY THE PRESIDENT upon Grant Stevens ORATOR

Laura Thurnheer

Associate Dean, Okanagan School of Business, Okanagan College

ADDRESS Grant Stevens

STUDENT ADDRESS

Anastaysia Voytovych Animation Diploma

MacKenna Lenarcic Bachelor of Business Administration

PRESENTATION OF GRADUANDS

Jillian Garrett, Chair, Education Council

Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College

CLOSING REMARKS

THE RECESSIONAL

Reception to follow in the Cafeteria

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WELCOME

Amber Cardenas

Rhea Dupuis

Associate Director, Indigenization, Okanagan College

Chief Byron Louis

Okanagan Indian Band

O CANADA

Heidi Hewitt

OPENING REMARKS

Dr. Andrew Hay

Provost and Vice President Academic, Okanagan College

ADDRESS

Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College

Juliette Cunningham Chair, Okanagan College Board of Governors

PRESENTATION OF THE HONORARY FELLOW BY THE PRESIDENT upon Michael Tindall ORATOR

Jane Lister

Regional Dean, North Okanagan, Okanagan College

ADDRESS

Michael Tindall

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P.M. VERNON
PROCESSIONAL JUNE 12, 4:30

PROCESSIONAL JUNE 12, 4:30 P.M. VERNON

STUDENT ADDRESS

Cody Henderson Human Service Work Diploma

Rebeka Beganova Associate of Arts Degree

PRESENTATION OF GRADUANDS

Jillian Garrett, Chair, Education Council

Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College

CLOSING REMARKS

THE RECESSIONAL

Reception to follow in the Foyer

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PROCESSIONAL JUNE 13, 4:30 P.M.

WELCOME

Louis Thomas

Knowledge Sharer

Neskonlith Indian Band

Tara Willard, Neskonlith Indian Band

Dodie Jones, Splatsin Indian Band

Angelina Wells, Mount Currie Indian Band

O CANADA

Heidi Hewitt

OPENING REMARKS

Dr. Andrew Hay

Provost and Vice President Academic, Okanagan College

ADDRESS

Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College

Juliette Cunningham

Chair, Okanagan College Board of Governors

STUDENT ADDRESS

Kayla Vannieuwenhuizen Education Assistant Certificate

AWARD CEREMONY

PRESENTATION OF GRADUANDS

Jillian Garrett, Chair, Education Council

Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College

CLOSING REMARKS

THE RECESSIONAL

Reception to follow in the Student Lounge

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SALMON ARM

WELCOME

Elder Grace GreyEyes, Penticton Indian Band

Lainie GreyEyes, Penticton Indian Band

Whitney Cardenas, Penticton Indian Band

Rhea Dupuis

Associate Director, Indigenization, Okanagan College

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and Joan Phillip Penticton Indian Band

O CANADA

Heidi Hewitt

OPENING REMARKS

Dr. Andrew Hay

Provost and Vice President Academic, Okanagan College

ADDRESS

Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College

Tina Lee

Member, Okanagan College Board of Governors

STUDENT ADDRESS

Claudia Hernandez

Sustainable Building Technology Diploma

PRESENTATION OF GRADUANDS

Jillian Garrett, Chair, Education Council

Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College

CLOSING REMARKS

THE RECESSIONAL

Reception to follow in the Community Hall

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Certificate in ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

Balson, Marysa

Coleman, Aimee

John, Kristina

Lucas, Christy Thomas, Judith Lynn

Certificate in AUDIO ENGINEERING AND MUSIC PRODUCTION

Bajaj, Himrose

Cooke, Elizabeth Marlene

Francescutti, Brynne

Green, Fisher Reese Hunter

Harper, Brock

Liebelt, Jr Rodney

Paynter, Mackenzie

Tavares, Jessy John Loura

Woychuk, Lucas

Certificate in BASIC ACCOUNTING

Kim, Chihye

Certificate in BOOKKEEPING

Szabo, Maria-Elisabeta

Certificate in DENTAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Edgson, Megan Lee

Kapeikis, Vanessa Marie

Vallee, Fiona

Certificate in EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Adams, Laura Mary

Anton, Misty

Arter, Danielle Evelynn

Berger, Kimberley

Bernacki, Sarah

Bester, Lore

Borg, Isabella

Bosk, Victoria Kristina Kathleen

Braaten, Elizabeth Jane

Blaskovits, Marilyn Francesca

Branchflower, Penny Lee

Callender, Isabelle Karen

Carls, Stephanie

Clements-Currier, Femke

Coulter, Jessica Rae

de Wet, Ruth

Dean, Madison Rebecca Joyce

Doole, Adina Ariana

Ellan, Jennifer Kathryn

Elliot, Andrea Rita

Fedoriuk, Heaven Monroe

Fitzell, Chelsea Lynn

Gamache, Rachelle

Gidda, Harpreet Kaur

Gilbert, Melissa Marie

Holmgren, Andrea June Kathleen

Hora, Melissa Julia

Hotte, Jaime Marie

Jacobi, Shelby

Jaster, Carmen

Kaushal, Munisha

King, Mikayla-Lynn

Kooner, Kamaljeet

Koppel, Kathy

La Boucan, Trina Lynn

Lachman, Helene

LeClerc, Annelise

Lim, Hyunju

Lubben, Julie Ann

MacConnell, Marissa

MacDonald, Amanda Dawn

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Certificate in EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Marsh, Tyffanee Jeanne

Matteau, Madelaine

McCrindle, Amanda Elaine

Michel, Jada Shae

Neville, Alicia

Newall, Ashley

Orlaw, Theressa

Pandher, Pawandeep Kaur

Patel, Saleha Abrar

Payne, Ian Richard

Penman, Katana

Power, Matea

Robertson, David Liam

Rowlands, Jamie Jill

Sagert, Christa

Sandana-Arn, Sophia Esme

Sarvari, Raine Alexandra Lore

Savage, Kara Yan Lin

Segura, Tashian

Siegler, Haylee Katherine

Smith, Brandi Tamara

Strother, Matthew George

Tomma, Sage

van der Hoeven, Jessica Merrie Rose

van der Meulen, Desiree

Vannieuwenhuizen, Kayla

Vrolyk, Sara

Weist, Chelsea Robina

Wiens, Catherine Anne

Wolsey, Jessica Rae

Wood, Melissa

Woodin, Leah Dawn

Zadvorny, Elisha May

Certificate in ESTHETICS AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY

Giroux-Belcourt, Kellie

Certificate in HOSPITALITY AND SERVICE TRAINING

Ferbey, Amanda

Certificate in INTERIOR DECORATING

Huang, Lili

Certificate in LPN ORTHOPAEDIC

Ashley, Madelene Eloise

Johal, Shannon Lee

Pearson, Alexandria Monique

Certificate in MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Guzman, Zarina

Hamilton, Kevin Allan

Lengert, Emily

Wells, Nicholas Jordan

Malinao, Katrina Arreglo

Certificate in NURSING UNIT ASSISTANT

Begemann, Madison Catherina

Caoile, Jeraldine Erto

Daly, Sarah

de Vos, Priscilla Jessica

Gill, Simranpreet Kaur

Gilmore, Ma Margarita

Iaccino, Annie

Kohar, Tejinder Kaur

Malinao, Katrina Arreglo

Pomeroy, Andrea Marilyn

Stauffer-Knodel, Natalie Brooklynn

van den Heuvel, Ima Gabrielle

Vorley, Krista Lynn

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Certificate in VITICULTURE

Lozada, Raymond

Nevdoff-Craig, Cassandra Merry

Micro-Credential in VINEYARD ESTABLISHMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

Lorch, Heidi Christine

Certificate in CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT

Barwick, Ella Shay

Binns, Emma Paige

Carter, Amber Rae

Cunningham, Lilia Berneicia

Dawick, Elysia Isabella

Day, Brienna Diane

Hayes, Krystal Dolores

Hill, Zoë

Isley-Franche, Jesse

Kaur, Sarvjot

Klatt, Krista Marlise

Lalonde, Alyse Aimee

Nickel, Cyan Caprice

Odell, Emily Rose

Paton, Carly Elizabeth

Pearson, Jaden Charles Calvin

Perez, Kelly Tamara

Reid, Autumn

Robins, Mackenzie Ashton

Rourke, Olivia Elida Patricia

Schultz, Lola Elsa

Serfas, Camerynn Daire

St.Hilaire, Sydney Lauren

Urdas, Desiree Faith Franco

Van Diemen, Abbygale

Wu-Xu, Angela

Zakreet, Abdelmawla Mohamed

Certificate in HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Alibin, Charles Eusebio

Aller, Everly Ann Sarcajuga

Baker, Rhodora Rosales

Bananola, Evelyn Dela Cruz

Banatao, Abegail Dalingay

Banawa, Neil Brian Auriada

Baquing, Airies Mungcal

Block, Tracy Dawn

Bowles, Shannon Loraine

Brown, Hannah Nicole

Burgess, Helena Catherine

Calomarde Dovedoff, Raenalyn

Campbell, Krislyn Nina Pearl

Chen, Yanmei

Cortez, Jil Yhanne Ramilo

Cuya, Lara Nichole Eugenio

Dawal, Charmaine Gayle

Dhaliwal, Satveer Kaur

Dizon, Archie Val

Engel, Michelle Kathryn

Estiva, John Edward Tagayuna

Frick, Sydney

Fryzuk, Hazzily

Garcia, Jennylynn

Gavelin, Lyndsey

Grant, Kerry Leigh

Gunderson, Tia Shirley Ann

Halcro, Sarah Michelle

Havel, Debra

Hoffman, Andrew Marty

Ignacio, Hazel

Juco, Kimberly

Kaur, Rajwant

Khandsia, Seema

Lang, Christina Marie

Laza, Ryan Patayan

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Certificate in HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Lazarov, Lea-Aline

Limbaga, Ailyn Alon

Macion, Rosemarie Villacora

Makaroff, DeserÉ Carl

Malonzo, Maricar Pamandanan

McDonald, Tianna

Mendelson, Samantha

Merlo, Kelly Lynn

Morrissette, Tarra Ashley

Nieves, Miranda

Oborne, Analyn

Palon, Rolando Garces

Pedraja, Alelie Mance

Perez, Siegfredo Jr.

Peter, Hailey Roberta

Peters, Katleen Marea

Pounder, Lindsey

Richardson, Kerry Lou

Salanguit, Joyce Ann Rodriguez

Santos, Aaron Benjamin Cabral

Sass-Perreault, Abbagail

Julianna Kimberly

Schulz, Angel Christa Renate

Sestito, Angela Michelle

Sharma, Richa

Stadnek, Lesa

Stevenson, Anasty Dawn Marija

Tran, Nguyen Dang

Tubrett, Hilary Suzanne

Ugalde, Marija

Weeks, Cheryl Lee

Wengenmayr, Curtis Michael

Certificate in PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Bayliss, Celine Malaika

Lynch, Brandy Leanna

Certificate in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Jablonski, Tess

Diploma in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Harmandeep Kaur

Alaric, Jewelle Lynn

Bentley, Latoya Nataliea

Bomford, Lauren Ann Irene

Bharti, Seerat

Bomford, Lauren Ann Irene

Brown, Shinel

Cochrane, Shalayne Rose

Foote, Abresia

Fujimoto, Himeka

Giguere, Kayla Isabelle

Guerrero, Raymund Greg Idos

Hartwig, Alanna

Harvey, Tia

Hu, Meiling

Kaur, Dilnaaz

Kornell, Madison Bailee

L’Heureux, Michelle Aimee

Longakit, Rhengil Louise Bacusmo

Martell, Zoe Marie

McCormick, Brynn

Milne, Shakira Karina Dorothy

Moster, Dynne Sulapas

Moster, Fe Sulapas

Oelke, Natasha Amy

Okanami, Aya

Oporto, Klaire Nambatac

Owen, Isabelle Joy

Powell, Sitara Alicia

Russill, Emma Noelle

Sandrelli, Kiara Eve

Toplis, Abigail Cathlyn

Yuminaga, Nozomi

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Diploma in HUMAN SERVICE WORK

Andrews, Julie Shan

Anglin, Karen Kristina

Barbier, Jazmine Louise

Bee, Michael Robert

Breadner, Jazlyn Jayden

Cabanig, Juliet Simblante

Campbell, Abigail Brooke

Carr, Jordann Mackenzie-Lee

Case, Joshua Peter

Clarke, Karlie Ann

Dugger, Willie

Gauthier, Hailley Rae

Gehmair, Scota

Gilbank, Amanda Julia

Graham, Kaitlyn Jeannette

Gregory, Kady-Ann Latoya

Hay, Dayle Jana Leigh

Henderson, Cody

Johnston, Robyn

Leboe, Serenity Lynn

MacLeod, Jane

Matemba, Blessing Farirayi

McInroy, Olivia

McMorran, Hannah Elizabeth

Montgomery, Courtanee-Ann Darling

Nyuli, Katelyn Grace Ann

Quigley, Katherine Jean

Scherbarth, Jayden Leigh

Shakespeare, Hannah Louise

Sharpe, Paul David

Williams, Lindsey Michelle

Wilson, Shelby Roberta

Zeolkowski, Angelique Maia

Diploma in KINESIOLOGY

Brar, Navjot Kaur

Buchanan, Matraya Kathleen Heathe

DeRosa, Calla Lynn

Hoyer, Mila Catherine

Lamond, Reese Daniel

Mann, Adam John

Morales Gomez, Paola

Diploma in PRACTICAL NURSING

Arkhipova, Inna

Baluyut, Ana Marie Dimaculangan

Beaumier-Fortin, Andreanne

Bocking, Kaileen Lynea

Boyle, Connelly

Brydon, Hillary May

Cabanada, Behn Philippe Fabro

Cabanada, Benn Pearl Fabro

Cain, Emily

Carter, Cedar Lee

Douglas, Shaylyn

Funk, Alaysha Rose

Kobryn, Katarzyna

Lewko, Samantha Lynne

Makeiv, Chelsea

McInnes, Sienna Lauren

Niessen, Sarah Roxy

Nolan, Cydney Joy

Northup, Nicole Dianna

Paterson, Briana Lynn

Rzazewski, Jessica

Stables, Lucy

Stern, Brooklyn Emme

Turner, Dominique Elena

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Diploma in THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Aebersold, Noelle

Andaya, Juan Carlos

Apalla, Laarne Pala

Bacor, Chelsea

Han, Nuel

Hopegood, Jacob Robert Gordon

Klotz, Danielle

Laveay, Tara Colleen

Minamide, Hayden Timothy

Peters, Kaden

Ristau, Paige

Ritter, Mateaka Kaylee

Tremblay, Megan Maureen

Certificate in BASIC SKILLS A

Gerbrandt, Brandon James

Johnston, Olivia

Kiester, Connor

Sali, Alyssa

Von Unruh, Kalen

Certificate in BASIC SKILLS B

Bohl, Tyson

Cooper, Jared Joseph

Gore, Geoffrey

Westberg, Mark

Wiesner, Angelina

Certificate in BUILDING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND TRAINING

Aujla, Ravneet

Beaudette, Justine

Bohl, Tyson

Bygrave, Austin

Cooper, Jared Joseph

Cresswell, Christopher

Francoeur, Aadyn

Gagnon, Ashley

Gravells, David DG

Kenoras, Danny

Krcmar, Zoe Elizabeth

Lukey-Schwartz, Teanna

Makasoff, Brian Troy

Merchant, David Jordan Grant

Richardson, Jennifer Sabrina

Smith, Riley David

Stammen, Abby

Sun, Ethan

Certificate in ADULT BASIC EDUCATION FUNDAMENTAL LEVEL

Griffin, Jennifer Ann

Kapeikis, Vanessa Marie

Certificate in ADVANCED SKILLS

Dannessa, Sabrina

Lukey-Schwartz, Teanna

Mullin, Jack Gordon

Diploma in BC ADULT GRADUATION

Curtis, Anastasia

Minamide, Hayden Timothy

O’Sullivan, Drew Patricia

Wingie, Alyssa Marie

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Certificate in ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL 2

Kumari, Heema

Neduk Karabaic, Nikolina

Diploma in GENERAL STUDIES

Deepika

Dipam

Kamalpreet Kaur

Navjot Kaur

Sukhjinder Singh

Dhillon, Gagandeep Singh

Dhillon, Sumandeep Kaur

Kamboj, Seerat

Kaur, Kirandeep

Marwaha, Harsharan Singh

Stenmark, Katrina Jane

Diploma in COMMUNICATIONS, CULTURE AND JOURNALISM STUDIES

Morgado Huerta, Mariana

Reeves, Christine Ann Cecele

Diploma in CRIMINAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Anast, Zoe Layne

Chang, Marika Alicia

Davison, Meara Bryn

Dyce, Crystal Edimay

Findlay, Jenna Danielle

Fletcher, Paris

Gonyer, Colten Edward

Heinen, Abby Marie

Jaffri, Anushah

Lefebvre, Jonathon David

Whelen, Emily

Zimmermann, Avery Elise

Diploma in ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Kamalpreet Kaur

Ravneet Environmental Science

Bustamante Vargas, Gustavo Adolfo Environmental Management

Dunford, Nathan Timothy

Gordon, Andrew Christopher

Porteous, Genoa Marguerite

Diploma in WRITING AND PUBLISHING

Alcantara, Michelle Ann Ramos

Benoit, Madison Michelle

Cameron, Iris Ruth

Harrison, Molly Marie

Heinloo, Caitlin Bjorg

Lowry, Stephen Thomas

Penner McDermott, Samantha

Teichroeb, Sydney Taylor

Associate Degree of ARTS

Sarneet Kaur

Aron, Stephanie

Barkley, Rebecca Evelyn

Beganova, Rebeka Magdalena

Sara Skye

Cosh, Stevi Jay

Daum, Emily

Durech, Adam Ivan

Eisner, Rachel

Heinen, Bailey

Johnson, Cody

Lauer, Bryce Floyd

Lucich, Amy Mabel

McKinney, Jennifer Grace Lenore

Miller, Olivia Lauren

Mueller, Mary Kyla Lorraine

Ouellette, Jennifer Julie

Wasylyshyn, Amanda Paige

Yamabe, Malia Makenna

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Certificate in AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - STRUCTURES

Lampi, Nathan Daniel

Ly, Vuong Thanh

Nelson, Bryan Jeffrey

Pepito, Matthew Laurence Herschhofer

Certificate in AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING

Jurgens, Skye

McLean, Dugald

Diploma in COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING

Bivek Veer Singh

Chahal, Kunwar Ranvir Singh

Macfarlane, Graeme Michael

Singh, Kamalpreet

Certificate in CULINARY ARTS

Espiritu, Sheena Eugenio

Certificate in ELECTRICIAN PRE-APPRENTICESHIP

Gravells, Michael John Hamlin

Sekhavatjou, Mohammad Sadegh

Diploma in ANIMATION

Craig, Muriel

Davis, Amy Linda

Fichtner, Laurien

Molloy, Austen

Poulin, Abigail Megan

Richard, Michelle

Voytovych, Anastasiya Ihoryvna

Diploma in CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Christensen, Conner Mathew

Cuadra, Dwight Kynneth

Livingston, Hayden

Radley, Garret Tyson

Thiessen, Cohen

Viznaugh, Kellen Wade

Diploma in ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Altamirano Salazar, Erick Alonso

Cheater, Lucas Emerson Pat

Gill, Harmeet Singh

Poznikoff, Kirk William

Diploma in INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY

Davies, Kyle Nathan

Dorner, Tyler James Lawrence

Hiob, Ryan Andrew

McClure, Bryson Lloyd

Moffat-Christy, Shane Albert

Moore, Scott Bryan

Quiban, Paul Daniel Llanes

Schoettle, Jordan

Sheppard, Slader Byron

Stewart, Daniel William

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Diploma in NETWORK AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Herd, Noah Matthew Wyatt

Howden, Craig Anthony

Mairs, Dylan William

Stewart, Daniel William

Vryenhoek-Frank, Ethan Jacob

Diploma in SUSTAINABLE BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Athayde Portella, Mario Augusto

Cornejo, Shirley Rosales

Dewett, Charu

Furrer, Thomas George

Green, Geoffrey

Guy, Jonathan Patrick

Hernandez Salgado, Claudia Ivonne

Hosaki, Ryan

Tamayo Romo, Omar Bernardo

Valle Meza, Maria Leticia

Diploma in SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY

Capellan, Jean Albor

Diploma in WATER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Dixon, Tenoi Samuel

Water and Wastewater Technology

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in MARKETING AND DATA ANALYTICS

Bhawanjot Kaur

Komal

Sukhpreet Kaur

Arroyo Trejo, Leonardo Ignacio

Dinh, Van Thien

Kaur, Gurleen

Lai, Chuong Bao Thy

Obianwu, Ifeoma Jessica

Orduna, Andrea

Rai, Dharampreet Singh

Subramaniam, Muhurthana

Talwar, Prabh Simran Kaur

Diploma in COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Adriazola Gonzalez, Angel

Ernesto de Jesus

Anderson, William Spiro

Andrew, Tyler

Chang, Donghoon

Derickson, Max Russel

Dhingra, Sonora

Fieseler, Jared Joseph

Garces Encalada, Cristobal Javier

Guimaraes Junior, Marcelo

Malheiros Rodrigues Alves, Fernanda

Marshall, Angela May

Padilla Pena, Daniel Jose

Pfefferle, Brandon Micheal

Reyes, Jean Zachary Escutin

Sengul, Utku

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Alcorn, Nicholas Wayne

Software Design and Development

Ball, Calvin Richard

Banfield, Freddie Charles

Software Design and Development

Bennie, Joseph Taylor

Software Design and Development

Campbell, Logan Benjamin Michael

Software Design and Development

Kabembo, Naghmeh Mitonga

Software Design and Development

McMechan, Brady Ronin

Software Design and Development

Noble, Evan Patrick

Software Design and Development

Pereira, Aslan Bruno

Strauch, Daniel

Software Design and Development

Tarasenko, Matthew

Software Design and Development

Thomas, Ally Kyle

Software Design and Development

Vivian, Mitchell

Software Design and Development

Withler, Michael Patrick

Software Design and Development

Associate Degree of SCIENCE

Gurjot Singh

Harpreet Kaur

Rhythm

Arbo, Elise Doreen

Boomer-Jones, Kieanna

Chingwena, Panashe Rodney

Greenwood, Natalia Flora Marie

Certificate in ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

Klassen, Jessica Sarah

Lai, Chia-Wei

Certificate in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Amos, Cassandra Sue

Branter, Emily Skyla

Brar, Rajdeep Kaur

Carter, Melissa Jolene

Dixon, Jada

Ignatyeva, Polina Artemivna

Oxbury, Kierah Lauryn

Reisler, Nancy

Shatzko, Samantha Dawn

Certificate in LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CORPORATE/CONVEYANCING

Hall, Shelly Deanne

Schell, Lisa

Certificate in OFFICE ASSISTANT

Loewen, Jordis Aurora

Certificate in VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

Alcock, Arlette Christine Aida

Litven, Shaylee Ann Marie

Rose, Carolyn

Spink, Robyn Michelle

Diploma in CULINARY MANAGEMENT

Chak, Wai Chun

Freh, Tallan David

McGregor, Garett Lorne

Nyce, Gabrielle

Rambold, Braden Myles Kirk

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Diploma in COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Burnett, Michael James Leonardes

Cowen, Matthew James

Garg, Harmeet Kumar

Judge, Manvir Singh

Diploma in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Abhishek

Gautmi Accounting

Gursimran Kaur

Jaisika General Studies

Karandeep Singh

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Mehak Accounting

Rennie Rai

Accounting

Aquino, Angelyne Sotelo

Marketing

Bali, Amrit Financial Services

Bansal, Tanya

Barrett, Natallie Ann

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Bartlett, Ellie Jane

Marketing

Bennett, Emily

Marketing

Blashill, Jordan Faith Charlene

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Bonifacio, Elaine Diorel Duenas

Management

Chen, Qiuhong

Management

Chi, Yuzhuo

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Cramer, Brad Cormack

Marketing

Dhaliwal, Randeep Kaur

Accounting

Dytrychova, Michaela Accounting

Forster, Justin Ryan Financial Services

Gill, Arshdeep Singh Management

Gotte, Benjamin Isaac Financial Services

Harker, Naomi Tomi Management

Hartwig, Bret Allan Accounting

Holloway, Colby Ashton Robert Marketing

Hu, Honglan

Humphries, Heather Marie Human Resources Management

Katyal, Tanish

Kaur, Harmandeep General Studies

Kaur, Satwinder

Kuno, Ene General Studies

Mafulu, Gisele Kisalu Accounting

Mcdonald, Bowen Rocky Human Resources Management

McIvor, Scott James Marketing

McKay, Natasha

Sandhu, Gurleen Kaur

Semedo, Melanie Neysa

Shaw, Caitlin Anne-Maree Accounting

Singh, Jaspreet Accounting

Svendsen, Darby Viriginia Marketing

Verma, Geetika Management

Vo, Thi Hai Yen Accounting

Wurz, Nazarena Darlene-Rose Human Resources Management

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Alfonso Guevara, Natasha

Hanson, Juditha Orion

Marquez, Maria Lourdes Tumulak

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in MARKETING

Rajwinder Kaur

Remulla, Alissa Joyce Molinar

Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Aitken, Andrea Cheryl-Lynn Accounting

Arsenas, Jose Lino Berzo Accounting

Avitan, Jordan

Barton, Zachary Robert Accounting

Bennett Whyte, Denise Ann Marie Tourism and Hospitality Management

Biffart, Lucas Taylor Marketing

Boyes, Teresa Irene Accounting

Broadland, Abbey Morgan Management

Brown, Erin Marguerite Marketing

Chapman, Brianna Nicole Tourism and Hospitality Management

Clancy, Ethan Joseph Management

Cleland, Charlotte Ann Finance

Cooper, Liam John Robert Management

Cronquist, Eli

Engel, Claire Susan Accounting

Ferguson, Jamie Lynn Accounting

Forbes, Baily Jean Human Resources Management

Fulford, Joshua Samuel

Gaetz, Jackson Riley Finance

Ganz, Ruggero Finance

Gill, Dilshan Singh Finance

Gupta, Nikhil Marketing

Hay, Colton Bradley Management

Innis, Andrea Michelle Finance

Johnston, Krista Michelle Finance

Kahlon, Jasmine

Kennedy, Robert

Khangura, Harshbir Singh Finance

Kont, Carolyn Suzanna Marketing

Langedyk, Tiana Angelique Marketing

Le, Vu Nhat Vy

Lenarcic, MacKenna Jae Marketing

Leong, Choi Hou Finance

Lin, Bang-Yen Louis Tourism and Hospitality Management

Macdonald, Stacey Brianne Human Resources Management

McIvor, Scott James Marketing

Meredith, Hannah Carol Human Resources Management

Mervyn, Matias Dereck Ricardo Accounting

Metlewsky, Nicole Dawn Finance

Michaud, Jessica Ann Accounting

Moxley, Trista Victoria Accounting

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GRADUATING STUDENTS

Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Mundi, Jachinder Singh Accounting

Mynzak, Austin Ethan Management

Nickiford, Josh Richard Management

O’Grady, Megan Accounting

Pink, Jordyn Mary Brenda Management

Rine, Maddison Athena Leda Accounting

Samaddar, Maya Ann Indu Human Resources Management

Sandhu, Jagdeep Singh

Skerlec, Jessica Human Resources Management

Smith, Evan Albert Accounting

Stevens, Alexander Dennis Accounting

Thede, Rebecca

Thomas, Matthew Ward

Thouli, Arjan Finance

Townsend, Melissa Ann Accounting

Trudel, Katelyn Marian Marketing

Turton, Christopher

Van Dam, Megan Grace Management

Ward, Michelle Nicole Marketing

Weir, Ella Jane Marketing

Wingie, Alyssa Marie Human Resources Management

Worman, Eric Marketing

Zajicek, Marcella Monica Marketing

Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH HONOURS

Berger, Maxwell Martin James Management

Singh, Gurjot Finance

Svendsen, Darby Viriginia Marketing

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PRESENTERS

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Andrew Hay, PhD, (Alberta)

READING DEANS

Danelle Greebe, M.Ed. (Calgary)

Judith Anderson, PhD (Alberta)

Sharon Josephson, MA (SFU)

Andrew Pulvermacher, MA (UBC)

Carly Hall, M.Ed. (Victoria)

Provost and Vice President Academic

Director, Continuing Studies and Corporate Training

Dean, Arts and Foundational Programs

Associate Dean, Arts and Foundational Programs

Associate Dean, Arts and Foundational Programs

Dean, Health and Social Development

Danny Marques, Red Seal Endorsement Trades and Apprenticeship

Rick Federley, PhD (Wayne State)

Kevin Douglas, PhD (Calgary)

Laura Thurnheer, MBA (UBC)

Dean, Science and Technology

Associate Dean, Science and Technology

Associate Dean, Okanagan School of Business

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PRESENTERS

PRESENTING FACULTY (KELOWNA)

Chaianne Ellis, AEMP (OC)

Jim Fishley, LPN (OUC)

Tammie Barry, PID, (VCC)

Nina Lesage, PID (VCC)

Kathryn Truant, M.Ed. (SFU)

Litia Wilson, CDA (OC)

Rebecca Ayotte, B.A.Sc.ECS (Guelph)

Barb Fay, M.Ed. (UBC)

Heather Ross, MA (John Bastyr)

Debra Jordan, B.H.Sc. (TRU)

Paula Kohlman, BSN (Victoria)

Susan Lovell, LPN (OC)

Jo-Dee Hecko, MSW (Calgary)

Kyla Ashman, PBDE (Manitoba)

Michael Montagnon, M.Ed. (VIU)

Kelsey Oudendag, RSE (Alberta ITA)

Shona Harrison, PhD (UBC)

Audio Engineering and Music Production

LPN Orthopaedic

Certified Dental Assistant

Certified Dental Assistant

Certified Dental Assistant

Certified Dental Assistant

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant

Human Service Work

Adult Special Education

Adult Special Education

Adult Special Education

General Studies

Communications, Culture and Journalism Studies

Criminal and Social Justice

Environmental Studies

Writing and Publishing

Howard Hisdal, MA (Carleton)

Tim Dorn, RSE

Associate of Arts

Trades and Apprenticeship

James Wood, Classical Animation (Sheridan ) Animation

Rob Scherer, PhD (UBC)

Randy Brown, B.A.Sc. (UBC)

Kevin Pang, PhD (Beijing)

Civil Engineering Technology

Electronic Engineering Technology

Infrastructure and Computing Technology

Network and Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Sarah Foss, M.Sc. (UBC)

Morgan Martin, PhD (UBC)

Brenda Ridgeley-Ketchell, MA (Royal Roads)

Carmen Burt, M.Ed. (Athabasca)

Paul Moxness, B.Soc.Sc. (NTNU)

David Knapp, BBA (OUC)

Laura Hetherington, BBA (OUC)

Computer Information Systems

Associate of Science

Office Administration

Virtual Assistant

Culinary Management

Commercial Aviation

Business Administration Diploma

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PRESENTERS

PRESENTING FACULTY (KELOWNA)

Roger Wheeler, MBA (Athabasca)

Stacey Fenwick, MBA (UBC)

Kyleen Myrah, EdD (UBC)

Devin Rubadeau, MBA (Walden)

Svan Lembke, PhD (Auckland)

PRESENTING FACULTY (VERNON)

Denice Evanishin, PID (VCC)

Michelle Erridge, ECE.RT (Mohawk)

Helen French, M.Ed. (UNBC)

Karmen Krahn, MA (AMBS)

Mark Nishihara, MSW (UBC)

David Knapp, BBA (OUC)

PRESENTING FACULTY (SALMON ARM)

Karmen Krahn, MA (AMBS)

Denice Evanishin, PID (VCC)

Wanda Radies, B.Ed. (Brandon)

PRESENTING FACULTY (PENTICTON)

Ronna Pearson, B.Ed. (UNBC)

Tania Rutt, MBA (Cornell)

Colleen Ingram, Viticulture (WSU)

Louise Blais, MA (Brock)

Colin Wallace, PhD (UBC)

Krista Borsheim, BSN (Calgary)

Amelia Chauvette, PhD (Alberta)

Christne Nickel, B.Sc.N. (UBCO)

Dana Susheski, MN (Queensland)

Aaron Spohr, BA (TRU)

Danielle Robinson, PhD (Guelph)

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Marketing

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours

Health Care Assistant

Early Childhood Education

Human Service Work

Human Service Work

Human Service Work

Business Administration

Education Assistant

Health Care Assistant

Adult Special Education

Education Assistant

Hospitality Service Training

Viticulture

Kinesiology

Kinesiology

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

Sustainable Construction

Management Technology

Sustainable Building Technology

Business Administration

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PRESENTERS PROCESSIONAL (non-presenting)

Richard Jackson Jr. Lower Nicola Indian Band

Inga Wheeler, EdD (UWO)

Curtis Morcom, BBA Hons (OUC)

Associate Registrar, Enrolment Services

Vice President Employee and Corporate Services

Meri Kim Oliver, MTS (Wilfren Laurier) Vice President Students

Jenn Goodwin, MEB (Waterloo)

Alison Gibson, MN (Calgary)

Jane Lister, MBA (UBC)

Joan Ragsdale, M.Ed.(UNBC)

Associate Vice President, College Relations

Regional Dean, South Okanagan Similkameen

Regional Dean, North Okanagan

Regional Dean, Shuswap Revelstoke

Gordon Shuster, Dip.B.Adm. (OC) Director, International Education

Katie Newman, BA (Bishop’s) Okanagan College Foundation

Sheri Hamilton, MBA (Royal Roads) Okanagan College Foundation

Andrea Alexander, BA (UBCO) Member, Okanagan College Board of Governors

Dustyn Baulkham, B.Mgt. (UBCO) Member, Okanagan College Board of Governors

JoAnn Fowler, BSW (Victoria) Member, Okanagan College Board of Governors

Choi Leong Member, Okanagan College Board of Governors

Dale Safinuk, B.Comm. (Saskatchewan) Member, Okanagan College Board of Governors

Kara KazimerA, BBA (OUC) President, Okanagan College Alumni Association

Gordon Ficke, DipELEN (OUC) Member, Okanagan College Alumni Association

Zach Webster, BBA (OC) Member, Okanagan College Alumni Association

MARSHALS

Michelle Lowry, OADM (OUC) Ceremonies Officer

Jenn Gorman, EdD (Western)

Gillian Henderson, M.Sc. (Heriot Watt)

MUSIC

Heidi Hewitt

Ben Klick

Parade Marshal

Parade Marshal

Pianist/Vocalist

Vocalist

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE EDUCATION COUNCIL

Jillian Garrett (Chair), Faculty, Arts

Bryan Penfound (Vice Chair), Faculty, Science/Technology

Brian Hall, Faculty, Health and Social Development

Amanda Krebs, Faculty, Foundational Programs

Svan Lembke, Faculty, Business

Morgan Martin, Faculty, Science/Technology

Leanne Mallory, Faculty, North Okanagan

Bryan Penfound, Faculty, Central Okanagan

Colin Wallace, Faculty, South Okanagan Similkameen

Tim Walters, Faculty, Shuswap Revelstoke

Siddharth Chhabra, Student, Central Okanagan

Doug Mehus, Staff, Support Staff

Michelle Somerville, Staff, Support Staff

Andrew Hay, Educational Administrator, Provost and Vice President, Academic

William Gillett, Educational Administrator, Dean, Okanagan School of Business

Joan Ragsdale, Educational Administrator, Regional Dean, Shuswap Revelstoke

Ross Tyner, Educational Administrator, Director, Library Services

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE BOARD

OF GOVERNORS

Juliette Cunningham, Chair

Dale Safinuk, Vice Chair

Andrea Alexander

Marcel Beerkens

Dustyn Baulkham

Neil Fassina

JoAnn Fowler

Jillian Garrett

Annika Kirk

Tina Lee

Choi Leong

Devin Rubadeau

Karley Scott

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Okanagan College Alumni Association (OCAA) celebrates alumni by creating connection and opportunities.

The Okanagan College Alumni Association has created many services, products and benefits to allow alumni and all those interested to get involved with the Association. The OCAA organizes events and creates programs to benefit graduates and friends of Okanagan College and its predecessor OUC. It provides opportunities to meet fellow grads and members of the community.

Okanagan College keeps in touch with its graduates via E-News, an electronic newsletter, the Alumni Association Facebook page, the Alumni Association LinkedIn page and the online community. Alumni are encouraged to stay in touch by notifying the Alumni Office of address and name changes, degrees from other universities and other important news that could be published in the newsletter.

Convocation marks the end of a student’s academic life at Okanagan College, but Okanagan College considers its graduates important throughout their lives as part of its history, and more importantly, as part of its future. Remember, you were students for a short time, but are now alumni for a lifetime!

To keep a connection with the Okanagan College Alumni Association contact us:

Okanagan College Alumni Association

1000 KLO Road

Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8

Telephone: 250-862-5630

Toll-Free: 1-888-650-6968

Fax: 250-862-5627

Email: alumni@okanagan.bc.ca

Visit our website at okanagan.bc.ca/alumni

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION

The Okanagan College Foundation raises money by engaging interested businesses, organizations and generous individuals who want to help create excellent teaching and learning facilities and help students studying at Okanagan College achieve their goals.

Students apply for bursaries and scholarships which help cover tuition costs, textbooks, tools, housing and living expenses, as well as other costs, such as child care.

Okanagan College Foundation awards range from $750 to several thousand dollars. Some are awarded based on financial need, some on academic achievement, and some on both. Students may apply for and receive more than one award.

Become an Okanagan College Foundation donor and help students achieve their goals on their way to becoming tomorrow’s contributing citizens and leaders.

For more information, please contact:

Okanagan College Foundation

okanagancollegefoundation.ca

Telephone: 250-762-5445, ext. 4775

Toll Free: 1-888-650-6968

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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.

Tel: 250-762-5445

Toll Free: 1-877-755-2266

okanagan.bc.ca

OKANAGAN COLLEGE
KLO Road
British Columbia, V1Y 4X8
1000
Kelowna,

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