OKANAGAN COLLEGE
2021
CONVOCATION WINTER
JANUARY 23, 2021 – 10:30 a.m.
OKANAGAN COLLEGE 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 several 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.
PROCESSIONAL TRADITIONAL WELCOME TO THE TERRITORY Mrs. Pamela Barnes Mr. Wilfred “Grouse” Barnes syilx Knowledge Keepers
HONOUR SONG Ms. Amber Cardenas Penticton Indian Band
PRESENTATION OF THE EAGLE STAFF Mr. Richard Jackson Jr. Lower Nicola Indian Band
O CANADA Mr. Ben Klick OKANAGAN SONG Ms. Amber Cardenas Penticton Indian Band
OPENING REMARKS Dr. Andrew Hay Provost and Vice President Academic, Okanagan College ADDRESS Mr. Jim Hamilton President, Okanagan College Ms. Gloria Morgan Chair, Okanagan College Board of Governors
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PROCESSIONAL PRESENTATION OF THE HONORARY FELLOWS AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD BY THE PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC upon Mrs. Pamela Barnes Mr. Wilfred “Grouse” Barnes Mr. Robert Foord Mr. Louis Thomas Mr. Don Turri Dr. Jayne Brooks REMARKS FROM THE HONORARY FELLOWS AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT STUDENT ADDRESS Mr. Braeden Rahn Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours June 2020 Graduate Ms. Hannah Worthington Practical Nursing January 2021 Graduate PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Mr. Jim Hamilton President, Okanagan College PRESENTATION OF GRADUANDS Dr. Chris Newitt Chair, Education Council CONFERRING OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES Mr. Jim Hamilton President, Okanagan College CLOSING REMARKS
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TO OUR GRADUANDS Congratulations on your graduation. All students feel satisfaction when they successfully complete a post-secondary program, but members of this graduating class should rightfully feel a special sense of achievement for their accomplishment. A remarkable amount of change swept through the world as everyone grappled with the global pandemic. No one could have anticipated what was in store at the start of 2020. Every single member of the Okanagan College community found themselves uniquely challenged with a collective problem: how can we stay safe, support one another and continue learning? You heeded the call by adapting to new modes of educational delivery. You kept your instructors and peers safe by staying home, staying apart, wearing masks and following health and safety guidelines. You successfully navigated an astonishing amount of change. This resiliency and fortitude will serve you well in the years to come. While we all wish we could be together to celebrate your accomplishments, we hope you take a moment to celebrate with our virtual convocation ceremony, and display your parchment with pride. As a new member of our growing ranks of alumni, you’re among the many people who bring to life Okanagan College’s mission of transforming lives and communities. Congratulations and we hope to see you in person soon. Last, but certainly not least, we would ask that you thank and extend our thanks to all those who have supported you as you’ve worked to achieve your goals. Gloria Morgan, Chair Board of Governors
Chris Newitt, Chair Education Council
Jim Hamilton, President Okanagan College
Kara Kazimer, President Okanagan College Alumni Association
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Certificate in ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES Alseid, Jehad Amirsardari, Alireza Hakobyan, Sofi Isaak, Tanja Savelieva, Natalia Yeom, Johee Diploma in BRITISH COLUMBIA ADULT GRADUATION Doroshchuk, Anna Alexandrivna Ellis, Michael Christopher Mercier, Anthony Lawrence Miskovic, Adriana Dawn Schmidt, Kiyoko Westlake, Cassandra Brianne Diploma in GENERAL STUDIES Amarpreet Kaur Arpandeep Kaur Avneet Singh Harmanjot Kaur Inderjit Singh Jagvir Singh Jashanpreet Singh Jaskaran Singh Jaspreet Singh Jyoti Kamalpreet Kaur Lalita Rani Mohpreet Kaur Monika Navjot Kaur Navjot Kaur Prabhjot Kaur Sahil
Sandeep Kaur Simran Kaur Simranjit Kaur Varun Kumar Veerpal Kaur Anandwal, Sukhpreet Singh Bagla, Nikhil Bansal, Karandeep Bhangu, Gurkirat Singh Bhullar, Ramanpreet Kaur Brar, Amarit Brar, Beant Kaur Cheema, Gurjant Singh Dhillon, Gurpreet Singh Gill, Gill Preet Singh Gill, Navneet Kaur Gill, Pardeep Singh Johal, Onkar Singh Josan, Harkirat Singh Joshi, Krishan Kaur, Jaspreet Kochhar, Paras *Lodge, Rory Michelle Marquardt, Ryan Wyatt Mudhli, Simrandeep Singh Sharma, Chahat Sidhu, Rubalpreet Singh, Dalbir Singh, Harpreet Singh, Harshdeep Singh, Jeevanjot Singh, Manpreet Sivia, Jaideep Singh Steinbach, Kaylee Taylor Advanced Certificate in COMMUNICATION Troll Trujillo, Juliana
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Diploma in COMMUNICATIONS, CULTURE AND JOURNALISM STUDIES Lawrence, Nicquet Conelia Linder, Jaimee Blima VanderDeen, Sierra Diploma in CRIMINAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Cerda Milla, Magna Veronica *Chamberlain, Samuel Ray *Douglas, Shaneka Shevon Thompson Gardner, Zeven Bradley Goudelis, Artemis Kwak, Gyowon *Pinnock-Emanuel, Terrecia Isheba Magdalene Simpson, Katelin Emma Agnes Vaughn Johnson, Vallisha Antonette Diploma in ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Gandharv, Rutu Mukeshkumar Environmental Management Kennedy, ReAnne Environmental Management MacLennan-Jensen, Shakita Lynne Environmental Management St. Amour, Alyssa Fallon Environmental Management Thames, Kevaughn Tevin Environmental Management Diploma in INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Barbosa Saraiva, Nicole Management Geering, Samara Lynn Governance Maier, Mistee Management Nykilchuk, Justin Lee Governance Villegas Diaz, Perla Gabriela Governance
Associate Degree of ARTS Amandeep Kaur Amandeep Singh Amanpreet Kaur Arshdeep Kaur Babneet Singh Damanjeet Singh Gagandeep Kaur Economics Gurinder Kaur Gurstinder Singh Harjeet Singh Harkarn Singh Harmanpreet Singh Jasmeet Kaur Jaspreet Singh Kamanpreet Singh Kiranjeet Kaur Komalpreet Kaur Lakshmi Lovepreet Kaur Economics Mandeep Kaur Manjot Singh Mehakpreet Kaur Palakpreet Kaur Prabhjot Kaur Sociology Rahul Ramandeep Kaur Ripandeep Singh Sandeep Singh Simrandeep Kaur Sumanpreet Kaur Vanpreet Singh History Veerpal Kaur Arora, Gitash Psychology
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Associate Degree of ARTS *Arsenault, Valerie Bauer, Christine Bennett, Sarah Mae Chahal, Paramveer Singh Chen, Yixian *Cote, Isabelle Antoinette Philosophy Goryniuk, Tanis Ann Heer, Paramdeep *Henne, Victoria Anne *Janzen, Alexandra Hailey Chanel Karhail, Hemal Kaur, Kirandeep Khattra, Gurjass Singh Kutschker, Sachi Emma Margaret Luthra, Nayya MacLennan, Jenna Kaitlin Dawn Psychology *Markewich, Tyson Psychology *Metz, Megan Hope Katherine Modi, Twinkle Sandhu, Navjot Kaur Schwarz, Dayna Marie Psychology Shergill, Amardeep Singh Economics Snow, Liam Garnett Economics Summerfelt, Skyler Webber, Amanda Marion
Certificate in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Dominick, Alicia Elizabeth *Newcombe, Nicole Ouillette, Mary Teresa Purdaby, Priscilla Dee Riddick, Vanessa Claire Sampson, Tanita Wells, Josephine Emelia Kathleen William, Tina Dorreen Certificate in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INFANT TODDLER Dominick, Alicia Elizabeth Echeverria, Allison Dorothy *Johnny, Doris Newcombe, Nicole Purser, Yvonne Sampson, Tanita Seymour, Erica Adelina Wells, Josephine Emelia Kathleen William, Tina Dorreen Diploma in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Echeverria, Allison Dorothy Johnny, Doris Seymour, Erica Adelina Certificate in CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT Basisty, Grace Violet Earl, Kiley Gaab, Juana Makokis, Jarrah Lee
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Certificate in HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (KELOWNA) Armstrong, Kelsey Lynn *Beaudry, Stacey Lynn Binkowski, Jacob Robin Bocking, Kaileen Lynea Dane, Frederick Cecil Norman De Montreuil, Shannon Dawn Domanio, Lotes Catao Dyck, Kalista Hofmann, Asa Ahren Kaur, Harjit Landry, Sylvia Rose *McGarry, Nicola Jane Mistry, Yesha Antriksh *Pearce, Kathryn Lauren Schoenknecht, Kristyn Ashley Thom, Jacqueline Laura Zhang, Xiu Certificate in HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (SALMON ARM) Abayomi, Bolarinwa Tola *Brownell, Jodi Lee Dallas, Rachel Elizabeth Davyduke, Kirstyn Jolene Elliott, Dennis Gollan, Emma April Marie Hall, Jenna Leigh Ann Hamilton-Ylisto, Jordanne Taylor *Hill, Ashley Marie Jagt, Denise Louise Marshall, Brianna Liza Olsson, Breanne Sandy, Autumn Sage Trouton, Jalena Rose
Diploma in HUMAN KINETICS Chopra, Parul O’Brien, Daniel Jacob Diploma in HUMAN SERVICE WORK Yaworski, Chanel Kezia Diploma in PRACTICAL NURSING (KELOWNA) Andrews, Kylie Michelle Barber, Jennessa Cassidy Bozak, Alicia Lee Dahl, Amy Rebecca *Dougan, Leslie Anne *Edwards, Heather Grace Ingram, Sierra Dawn Kang, Seung-Eun Kopp, Jenny Elyse Kryski, Felicia Mae Lumalang, Mary Christine Natal Mcgee, Megan Elizabeth *Mock, Terrina Bridget Olive, Abbey Rachelle Perrier, Annie-Dora Teresa Phelan, Emily Paige Roth, Hanna Schile, Natasha Dominique Spiridonova, Anna Nikolaevna Wentland, Tabea Sophie Wild, Amanda Leigh Worthington, Hannah May
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GRADUATING STUDENTS *Rana, Yogesh Co-operative Education Schafer, James Edward Co-operative Education Selimovic, Haris Co-operative Education Wapple, Jordan Kyle Co-operative Education *Wass-Little, Owen Irving Co-operative Education Woit, Brendon Karl Co-operative Education
Diploma in PRACTICAL NURSING (SALMON ARM) *Auck, Monica Nicole *Halvorson, Justine Howe, Megan Rebecca Ann Karwasra, Gurjashan Kaur Kaur, Ramandeep Mattey, Jackelyn Susanne McCoach, Emma McGhee, Karissa Marie Michaud, Josee Danielle Patterson, Chelan Joanne Singh, Sarbjit Snydmiller, Toni Winkler, Miriam Wong, William
Diploma in ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Anthony, Alex Ekow Kot, Ravi Chirag
Diploma in CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Anderson, Simon Darcy Barker, Kyle Alexander Co-operative Education Biermann, Charity Mae Biggs, Lauren Darlene Co-operative Education Brock, Simon Arthur Alexander Chen, Haoxi Deo, Damian David Fortes, Leila Kramer, Brandon Daniel Co-operative Education Leclair, Nadia Leitch, Carson Reeves Co-operative Education Lindsay, Leah Hope Co-operative Education Morrison, Donald Charles Co-operative Education *Olfert, Shawn Randall *Perez Aular, Leonel Eduardo Co-operative Education Pollock, Marley Samuel
Diploma in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Biernacki, Mark Maria Derksen, Myles Jones, Joshua Adam Korchynski, Jesse Rae *McFarland, Randall James Co-operative Education Richards, Aquila Noranne Co-operative Education Seale, Chase Alexander Simmons, Tristan Henry Irvine Co-operative Education Smith, Charley Wesley *Stevens, Madeleine Stewart, George Edward Harold Strandebo, Erik Wayne Diploma in NETWORK AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY McCarten, Andrew James (Postumous)
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Diploma in WATER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Brown, Tyson Mitchell Water and Wastewater Technology Co-operative Education *Dean, Jonathan Robert James Water and Wastewater Technology Co-operative Education Diopita, Jonah Alex Environmental Monitoring Do, Seonghoon Water and Wastewater Technology Fung, Jonas Liyan Environmental Monitoring Co-operative Education Han, Woong Water and Wastewater Technology Heater, Carlee Pauline Environmental Monitoring Co-operative Education Hradecki, Lorne Michael Environmental Monitoring Co-operative Education Hudska, Monika Water and Wastewater Technology Co-operative Education Jung, Min Kwon Water and Wastewater Technology Kishineff-cooper, Story David Water and Wastewater Technology Kubbenga, Ruben Environmental Monitoring Co-operative Education Moser, Carlie Mary Water and Wastewater Technology O’Leary, Andrew Mark Water and Wastewater Technology *Stangroom, Sherine Beverley-Anne Environmental Monitoring *Wilkie, Tyler Anthony Water and Wastewater Technology Co-operative Education *Wilson, Peter Francis Water and Wastewater Technology Co-operative Education Yoo, David Whan-Woong Environmental Monitoring
Diploma in COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Capacio, Jared Jamolague Powell, Laron Lamanie Richards, Shanique Natalie Co-operative Education Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Gale, Clay Arthur Jack General Studies Taj, Faraz Mohammad General Studies Associate Degree of SCIENCE Amanjot Singh Harjit Singh Isha Khushpreet Kaur Lovepreet Kaur Maninder Kaur Navjot Kaur Nitasha Rajvir Kaur Ravneet Kaur Atwal, Lovedeep Singh *Billing, Parneet Kaur Gill, Abhijeetsingh Gurumukhsingh Guleria, Simran Khera, Yashdil *Kumari, Sonali Manfredi, Stefano Ogunsakin, Oluwamuyiwa Benedict Biolgoy *Percival, Alexis Biolgoy Saini, Jatin Saini, Mavinder *Sharma, Neha Singh, Muskan Sran, Manjot Kaur Page 12
GRADUATING STUDENTS Certificate in CULINARY ARTS Barta, Piper Maria Clouthier, Logan Randy Dawe, Dylan Cameron Dunham, Rachel Ruth Halun, Trent Peter Remus Jenkinson, Adam Cody Mana, Micah Paloma Marchinko, Jesse Tyler Ocsovai, Harrison *Rodenbach, Isabelle Caroline Watson, Katherine Emily White, Paiten Coral Winter-Buist, Matao Macgregor Woodruff, Tanner James Certificate in PASTRY ARTS *Acott, Janelle Britch, Rebecca Marjory Irene *Bull, Teagan *Ellis, Kennedy Dianne *Higgs, Jessica Joyce *Lindeboom, Naya Koto Mahoney, Megan Irene Mantua, Ariana Elise Lefebvre Menard, Jordan Nicholas Peard, Jacob Smith, Allison Sullivan, Ciarra Ann Diploma in CULINARY MANAGEMENT McDonald, Kira Michelle Mitchell, Kerry-Ann Marie Palapus, Ellen May Tolentino Raina, Roslyn Elizabeth
Certificate in ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Neilson, Lindsay Marie Certificate in ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING Agecoutay, Daneen Noelle Arnold, Keeley Dawn Isabel Birkitt, Gary Boule-Paquette, Nahome Chalmers, Sara Marie Chapman, Kirsten Craft, Kristina Anna de Beyer, Cindy Jolene Gyani, Barbara Keating, Robyn Keck, Cheryl Lynas, Tracy Lysek, Tamara Dawn Mojstrovich, Shane Dylan Olmstead, Dale Ann Robertson, Shannon Stephenson, Stacy Robyn Certificate in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Bodnaruk, Deanna Lynn Ecker, Krista Jones, Nyama Alberta Redfern, Christie Romanchuk, Kaitlyn Mae Certificate in LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CORPORATE/CONVEYANCING Abukhadra, Heba Black, Margaret Fayers, Nicole Marie McGillis, Nicole Elizabeth
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Certificate in LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT LITIGATION Henault, Lindsey Christen-Lee McGillis, Nicole Elizabeth Morrison, Jessica Nadeane Certificate in MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Barron, Cassidy Chapman, Cassandra Marie Helgason, Katie Sue Kowalchuk, Rochelle Lisa Losier, Monique Rita Lynn Mick, Kayla Parrill, Sophia Pollock, Sydney Jean Certificate in OFFICE ASSISTANT Jones, Julie-Ann Caitlyn Lanoue, Alicia Heather MacKay, Sydney Marissa Moore, Sara Patricia Oakley, Nikala Elise Mae Ockelton, Karen Ann Readman, Ashley Schmidt, Amber Ann Siv, Cheang Skrinnikoff, Alexandra Artemis Stalker, Mercedes Windmill, Celeste Lydia Certificate in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Allen, Megan Deborah Cardenas, Deavyne Grace Enzie, Jean Susan Gerrard, Payton Elizabeth Machiwa, Pamela Phelan, Amber Marie Stepkowski, Savanha Manvinderpal Singh
Certificate in BUSINESS STUDIES Brunton, Alexander David Management Cooke, Tanya Accounting Grab, Olga Accounting Haigh, Beryl Sommer, Natasha Maree Human Resources Management Timmer, Taylor Helena Accounting Weir, Jordynn Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Post-Diploma Certificate in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Izquierdo Bonilla, Sofia Valeria Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in ACCOUNTING *Bellavance, Leslie Patricia Benedict, Kaitlin Elizabeth Dunnill, Steven Stuart Co-operative Education Kim, Been Varghese, Abylity Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in HUMN RESOURCES Frias, Pauline Ann Kayla Eduarte Nicholson, Sherine Keleen Valiyakunnel Paulose, Kezia
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in MARKETING Jasleen Kaur Manjot Singh Prinka Rani Bailey, Ianita Cassandra *Barrantes, Joel Santos Duncan, Bjorn Anthony Ferreira Varella, Felipe Handa, Vaishali *Herrero, Mary Zielbeth Hace Angeles Kaur, Jasbeer Kumar, Ankit Mohan, Nikhil Rojas Flores, Tania Paulina Sanguri, Riddhi Tanaka, Mayu Tom, Jeffin Webley-Smith, Melzina Cameka Diploma in COMMERCIAL AVIATION Altankhuyag, Bilguun Dowle, Andrew Connor Ji-Nam Lee, Hyoin Ratgers, Michael Christopher Diploma in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Amandeep Kaur Accounting Ekdeep Singh Marketing Gagandeep Singh Management Hitakshi Accounting Jaskart Singh Management Jasmeet Singh Marketing Jaspreet Kaur Marketing Jasvir Singh General Studies
Kamaljeet Singh General Studies Karampreet Singh General Studies Karanveer Singh Marketing Komalpreet Kaur General Studies Mandeep Singh General Studies Manish Marketing Manmeen Kaur Accounting Navjeet Kaur General Studies Nitin Management Parshant Marketing Prabhjot Kaur General Studies Prabhjot Kaur Management Rajan Kumar General Studies Ramanjot Kaur General Studies Sandeep Singh General Studies Sandeep Singh Marketing Sanjay General Studies Sukhwinder Singh Management Tajinder Singh General Studies Taranjit Kaur Management Varun General Studies Ahmad, Ali Accounting Aujla, Sarfraz Management Bansal, Amanpreet Singh General Studies
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Diploma in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bedi, Nitin Financial Services Bing, Deyu Accounting Bishuty, Lucy Anne Accounting Brar, DilpreetSingh General Studies Camejo Gonzalez, Angel Rafael Management *Campbell, Connor Ryan Marketing Carvalho Lopes, Heyde Management Cheeran Simon, Abner General Studies Chen, Wei Hong Management *Choy, Hoi Ho Management Cisneros Iniguez, Agustin Marketing Co-operative Education Clouston, Connor General Studies *Coates, Jackson Douglas General Studies *Collins, Jenna Human Resources Management Crema, Dillan John Management Crockett, Aidan John Management *Dacones, Angelina Juanani Accounting de Luna Freire, Antonio Guilherme Management Dennisur, Latoya Chris-Ann Tourism and Hospitality Management Co-operative Education Deol, Preetveer Singh General Studies Dhillon, Sandeep Singh Marketing
Dixon, Mark Antony Management Co-operative Education Doroshchuk, Anna Alexandrivna Accounting Drewcock, Makayla Rae General Studies Dua, Chirag Accounting *Ell, Roberta Agnes Human Resources Management *Engelsjord, Alyson Lynn General Studies Fernandez, Kenneth Joseph Financial Services Gagneja, Yuvraj Marketing Garg, Megha Management Geen, Theodore Kevin Maximilion General Studies George, Chanchel Management *Gill, Gurleen Kaur Accounting *Goodheart, Brandon Management Gourvenec, Cristine Josee Accounting *Graham, Cornelia Nia Management Graham, Ryan Matthew Marketing Grewal, Darshpal General Studies Grewal, Mohneet Kaur Management Grewal, Sanveer Singh *Grey, Kadian Management Gurney, Piper Elaine General Studies *Haskell, Shyla Dawn Melina Accounting Hundal, Amrinder Singh Marketing
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Diploma in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION *Jobke, Colton Dane Human Resources Management Kamboj, Harpreet Singh General Studies Khaira, Tajanpreet Kaur General Studies Kim, Hyunseo Accounting Kipp, Cameron Daniel Management Kruchen, Nicole General Studies Kumar, Lalit Tourism and Hospitality Management Lambert, Braeden Christopher Management Lanigan, Justin James Human Resources Management Lau, Fung Sheng General Studies Le, Dinh Thi Tourism and Hospitality Management Lewis, Bryian Granville General Studies Lightfoot, Aidan Robert Accounting *Lindal, Julia Grace Financial Services Lodge, Jaskiran Kaur Human Resources Management *MacDonald, Kristi Nicole Management Mankoo, Jasnaaz Kaur General Studies Marsden, Jeffrey Thomas Management Martinez, Renato Andres Management Mendoza, Josef Edward Wesley Cooper Management Mohamed, Abdul Aziz Peer Human Resources Management Nayyar, Akshit Marketing
Nelson, Michelle Marie Financial Services Nelson, Shana-Kay Samantha Accounting Ouellette, Brooke Sheona General Studies *Pahwa, Sanjay Accounting Perez Abreu Cervera, Maria Jimena Marketing Poddar, Sonu Kumar Management Pownall, Kathleen Deann Human Resources Management Rana, Sahil Accounting Raoufi, Ghazal Accounting Rieger-Steed, Colton Jacob Human Resources Management Riske, Vanessa Dawn Human Resources Management Rosas Cortijo, Sebastian Alberto General Studies Sachdeva, Manpreet Singh Accounting Sadiora, Gursewak Singh General Studies Salvador, Gigie Guzman General Studies Santan, Akhil General Studies *Sastre, Grace Management Scaletta, Elizabeth Margaret General Studies Schneider, Anna Accounting Sethi, Karan General Studies Shakeel, Maryam Accounting Sharma, Vanshika Human Resources Management Sidhu, Gurparteek Singh General Studies
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Diploma in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Singh, Dilkarn General Studies Singh, Harpreet Financial Services Singh, Jashanpreet Human Resources Management Singh, Rajdeep General Studies Singh, Sukhpreet Management Sondhi, Razia Management Stella, Justice Albert Human Resources Management Sullivan, Sophie Lillia Marketing Co-operative Education Taniguchi, Mami Management Taylor, Thea Telesia Tourism and Hospitality Management Co-operative Education Toner, Quinn Brian General Studies Wakutz, Melanie Accounting Waraich, Simran Management *Ward, Michelle Nicole Marketing Ward, Monika Phyllis Human Resources Management *Weatherill, Elaine Margaret General Studies Wilson, Mitchell Clark General Studies Wingie, Alyssa Marie Human Resources Management Yessenbayev, Daniyel Maratovich Marketing
Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Admussen-Blair, Megan Marie Marketing Alentejano, Austin Raymond Management Anjo, Brody Finance Bass, Blambe Accounting *Bhandher, Jagpreet Kaur Accounting Co-operative Education *Blystone, Jacob Daniel Finance *Bradshaw, Takiya Jane Accounting Co-operative Education Brar, Anoop Kaur Bray, Stephanie Dakota Management Campbell, Kaitlyn Lee Human Resources Management Chirkoff, Kaitlyn Accounting Christensen, Jonathen Kyle Accounting Co-operative Education Cross, Rachel Catherine Marketing Davidson, Adrienne Chloe Human Resources Management Delcourt, Hannah Marie Dianna Finance *Denby, Nelson Raymond Finance *Derksen, Mikaela Marian Marketing Co-operative Education Dirksen, Nico Jaddeus Gerald Finance Co-operative Education Dong, Jie Management Dumontet, Carolynne Theresa
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Dunkley, Shane Daryl Accounting Co-operative Education *Edgecombe, Josee Linn Management Fiechter, Hannah Management *Franko, Amy Lynn Human Resources Management Friesen, Madison Human Resources Management Fuhrmann, Marcus Joseph Marketing Gesaputri, Brigitta Tio Human Resources Management Gill, Baltej Singh Marketing Gini, Michael Mario Management Gregory, Jake Daniel Marketing Grewal, Paneet Kaur Marketing Hammer, Nathaniel Lee Marketing Haskins, Alana Marie Accounting Higgins, Thomas Jon Management Huen, Tsz Wai Johal, Dilrachan Singh Management Jones, Hope Samantha Finance Ketler, Julia Marie Ann Accounting Kittson, Geoffrey Robert Management Lee, Jun Ho Marketing Manuel, Austen Wyatt William Everett Marshall, Michael Rowat Allan Management *Martin, Debbie Lynn
Maurer, Kathryn Rochelle Marketing May, Harley Richard Wells Management McArthur-Pereira, Katie Maria Human Resources Management Co-operative Education McCulloch, Cole Robert Marketing McDonald, Trudy-Ann Management McLean, Caleb Gideon Melia, Shannon Leigh Human Resources Management Co-operative Education Menzies, Leah Danielle Management Metcalfe, Dustin David Finance Mitchell, Matthew Jason Management Mundh, Bobby Davinder Accounting Nelson, Adrienne Joy Marketing Nguyen, Jimmy Huu Tai Finance *Park, Zina Accounting *Pasko, Svetlana Human Resources Management Pastora Vanegas, Ariana Estephania Finance Paterson, Colin Gordon Management Pollard, Cody Allen Marketing Randhawa, Rajvir Kaur Marketing Reay, Darrin Malcolm Finance Rice, Ralph Mason Management Ritchie, Eden Human Resources Management Sandhu, Chanpreet Kaur Human Resources Management
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GRADUATING STUDENTS Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Sawka, Madison Paige Marketing Schauble, Caroline Alise Marketing Spence, Kirsten Michelle Accounting Co-operative Education Sung, Jehyun Finance *Terry, Alexandra Helen Accounting Co-operative Education Tran, Lisa Marketing Trask, Krystle Hayley Accounting *Varon, Timothy James Management Walker, Michelle Angelique Human Resources Management *Williams, Kevin Scott Accounting Yamagishi, Daishi Zumbo, Antonio Francesco
*denotes with distinction The “with distinction� is awarded for academic excellence. It is awarded to students within the top 15 per cent of the program who have achieved a minimum graduating grade average of 80 per cent.
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OKANAGAN COLLEGE EDUCATION COUNCIL
Christopher Newitt (Chair), Faculty, Arts Danny Marques (Vice Chair), Faculty, Trades Catherine Farrow, Faculty, Health and Social Development Youry Khmelevsky, Faculty, Science/Technology Amanda Krebs, Faculty, Foundational Programs Svan Lembke, Faculty, Business Glen Coulthard, Faculty, North Okanagan Nicole Davis, Faculty, South Okanagan Similkameen Vladimir Neykov, Faculty, Central Okanagan Tim Walters, Faculty, Shuswap Revelstoke Simran Bajwa, Student, North Okanagan Choi Leong, Student, South Okanagan Similkameen Matthew Rice, Student, Central Okanagan Michelle Somerville, Staff, Support Staff Bobbie Wyatt, Staff, Support Staff Andrew Hay, Educational Administrator, Provost and Vice President Academic William Gillett, Educational Administrator, Dean, Business Administration Joan Ragsdale, Educational Administrator, Regional Dean, Shuswap Revelstoke Ross Tyner, Educational Administrator, Director, Library Services
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OKANAGAN COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Gloria Morgan, Chair Juliette Cunningham, Vice Chair Andrea Alexander Marcel Beerkens Sanya Choudhary Shelley Cook JoAnn Fowler Jim Hamilton Tina Lee Christopher Newitt Devin Rubadeau Dale Safinuk Karley Scott Nicolette Thiel
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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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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 Aboriginal culture and values in supporting Aboriginal 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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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.
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