DURHAM COLLEGE CLASS OF 2019 SPRING CONVOCATION JUNE 10, 11 AND 12 CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2019 2018-2019 Durham College Board of Governors Paul Macklin, chair Ivan DeJong, vice-chair Elizabeth Cowie Suzanne Beale Kevin Griffin Michele James Gail Johnson Morris Navleen Kaur Robert Lanc Bart Lucyk Debbie McKee Demczyk Heather Quantrill Gary Rose Steve Stewart Jim Wilson Don Lovisa, president (ex-officio) CONVOCATION 2019 Message from the president Dear graduate, It’s finally here – convocation. The day when your hard work and successes, both inside and outside the classroom, are formally recognized in front of your families, friends, mentors and supporters, the day when you will receive your Durham College (DC) credential and the day that marks both an end and a beginning. While your time as a DC student is drawing to a close, the next part of your journey is still to come. Whether continuing with your studies or entering into the world of work, do so with confidence, knowing you’ve learned the skills you need to succeed; skills that have been honed in DC’s classes and labs, during participation in applied research and through field and co-op placements. Thanks to those experiential learning opportunities and your own determination and drive, you are graduating with a competitive advantage. I encourage you to make the most of it. Continue seeking guidance from experts in their fields, be open to the power of mentorship and know that the entire DC community is cheering you on. Please enjoy today’s ceremony. Take a moment to reflect on all you have accomplished to bring you to this point and then look to the future with hope, resolve and excitement. Congratulations to the class of 2019. Don Lovisa President, Durham College CONVOCATION 2019 Message from the board chair On behalf of the Durham College (DC) Board of Governors, I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to the class of 2019. Much of the work we do as a board is conducted during meetings as we gather to discuss DC’s mission and vision, as well as its strategies and overall governance. We are committed to managing the college so it can provide the services you need to be successful in your post-secondary career. Being able to step out of the boardroom to witness students receiving their credentials brings our efforts sharply into focus. We are able to see the results of those meetings and decisions represented in each graduate that proudly crosses the convocation stage. It’s an honour to have played a role in your educational journey and we wish you all the best in the days, months and years ahead. We hope you will remember your time at DC with fondness and you will take all that you have learned to create the life you’ve always dreamed of. If you continue to tackle the future with the same determination and effort that you put into earning your diploma or certificate, the entire board has every confidence you will succeed. Again, congratulations and best of luck in your future endeavours. Paul Macklin Chair, Durham College Board of Governors CONVOCATION 2019 INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Durham College is situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas and the territory that is covered by the Williams Treaty. We are thankful for the opportunity to teach and learn on the lands of the Peoples of Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. TOBACCO TIE CEREMONY DC’s Indigenous Education Advisory Circle (DCIEAC) helps the college meet the needs of its First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. To recognize and honour members of the DCIEAC, a tobacco tie is being offered during convocation as a sign of respect and gratitude. The first of the four Anishinaabe sacred medicines, tobacco is commonly used to open the lines of communication. When asking a Traditional Knowledge Keeper to share their knowledge or attend an event, the tobacco tie is exchanged between the two parties. As such, the Traditional Knowledge Keeper agrees to what is being asked of them and the person offering the tobacco tie is to respect Indigenous teachings and those who share them. CONVOCATION 2019 Order of ceremonies MONDAY, JUNE 10 Procession Welcome Scott Blakey, chief administrative officer National anthem Indigenous land acknowledgement and tobacco tie offering Don Lovisa, president and Melanie Martin, chair of the Durham College Indigenous Education Advisory Circle Board remarks Paul Macklin, chair, Board of Governors President’s remarks Don Lovisa Alumni Association remarks Representative from the Durham College Alumni Association Guest speaker Adam Hare - Multimedia and Design (now Interactive Media Design), 2006 Conferring of credentials Elaine Popp, vice-president, Academic School of Continuing Education, Debbie Johnston, dean School of Science & Engineering Technology, Michelle Hutt, executive dean Adjournment of convocation Scott Blakey, chief administrative officer Recession A special thank you to our readers, Tom Lynch, director, Campus Safety and Cosette Kazarian, intranet specialist. CONVOCATION 2019 Order of ceremonies TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Procession Welcome Scott Blakey, chief administrative officer National anthem Indigenous land acknowledgement and tobacco tie offering Morning and afternoon: Don Lovisa, president and Mary Watson, member of the Durham College Indigenous Education Advisory Circle Evening: Don Lovisa, president and Clair Kearns, member of the Durham College Indigenous Education Advisory Circle and member of the Oshawa and Durham Métis Council Board remarks Paul Macklin, chair, Board of Governors President’s remarks Don Lovisa Alumni Association remarks Representative from the Durham College Alumni Association Alumni of Distinction awards Morning: Brandon Bird, Level 3 Plumber Apprentice Certificate, 2012 Afternoon: Cailey Jones, Early Childhood Education, 2010 and Bev Woods, Dental Assisting, 1984 and Dental Hygiene, 1986 Guest speaker Morning: Adam Hare, Multimedia and Design (now Interactive Media Design), 2006 Afternoon and evening: Melissa Farrow, Social Service Worker, 2009, Child and Youth Worker program (now Child and Youth Care), 2011 Conferring of credentials Elaine Popp, vice-president, Academic Morning: School of Media, Art & Design, Greg Murphy, executive dean School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology, Rebecca Milburn, executive dean and principal, Whitby campus Afternoon: School of Health & Community Services, Judeline Innocent, executive dean Evening: School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Stephanie Ball, executive dean School of Justice & Emergency Services, Stephanie Ball, executive dean Adjournment of convocation Scott Blakey, chief administrative officer Recession A special thank you to our readers. Morning: Tom Lynch, director, Campus Safety and Anna De Grauwe, co-operative education co-ordinator. Afternoon: Tom Lynch and Cosette Kazarian. Evening: Tom Lynch and Cosette Kazarian. CONVOCATION 2019 Order of ceremonies WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Procession Welcome Scott Blakey, chief administrative officer National anthem Indigenous land acknowledgement and tobacco tie offering Morning: Don Lovisa, president and Michelle Evans, member of the Durham College Indigenous Education Advisory Circle Afternoon: Don Lovisa, president and Cecile Wagar, member of the Durham College Indigenous Education Advisory Circle and Senator of the Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council Board remarks Paul Macklin, chair, Board of Governors President’s remarks Don Lovisa Alumni Association remarks Representative from the Durham College Alumni Association Guest speaker Brandon Bird, Level 3 Plumber Apprentice Certificate, 2012 Conferring of credentials Elaine Popp, vice-president, Academic Morning: Centre for Food, Rebecca Milburn, executive dean and principal, Whitby campus School of Business, IT & Management, Kevin Baker, executive dean Afternoon: School of Business, IT & Management, Kevin Baker, executive dean Adjournment of convocation Scott Blakey, chief administrative officer Recession A special thank you to our readers, Tom Lynch, director, Campus Safety and Cosette Kazarian, intranet specialist. CONVOCATION 2019 Guest speakers MONDAY, JUNE 10 AND TUESDAY, JUNE 11 (MORNING) Adam Hare Multimedia and Design program (now known as Interactive Media Design), 2006 For over a decade, Adam Hare has devoted his life to being a passionate, creative leader who will constantly think outside of the box. After graduating from Durham College’s (DC) Multimedia and Design program (now known as Interactive Media Design) in 2006, he embarked on a career that has taken him from a young entrepreneur, developing his own clothing line, to managing a creative team at Universal Music Canada. More recently, Adam has made waves in the insurance industry. As president of Petley-Hare Limited Insurance Brokers he is transforming a 100 year-old, traditional business model, into a fast-paced, technology driven organization, that’s soon to distribute its products all across Canada. In 2013, Adam had the pleasure of coming back to Durham College, but this time to teach within the multimedia and design program part-time. In 2016, he was awarded the Young Broker of the Year in Ontario. His latest venture has been co-founding a full-service, digital marketing/consulting agency that works with big name brands and small businesses all across Canada. While maintaining a busy work life, he actively involves himself and gives back to his community. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Insurance Brokers Association of Durham Region, is an Executive Advisor for Lakeridge Health’s