Celebrating our graduates. LANGARA COLLEGE CLASS OF 2021 On behalf of Musqueam, congratulations to the 2021 and the regalia worn by Langara’s President, who was graduates, their families, and friends of snəeyəɬ lelə gifted the name Takaya, meaning “wolf,” incorporates Langara College. traditional Musqueam blanket patterns, as designed by renowned Musqueam artist Debra Sparrow. The river grass Our lands have long been places of learning, and Langara is at the base of the College’s coat of arms, printed on every situated on our unceded, ancestral, and traditional territory diploma and certificate, refers to Musqueam,xʷməθkʷəy̓əm , on what was once a Musqueam village. We have honoured which means “people of the river grass.” We value our that connection by gifting the College a name in our language, continued partnership with snəeyəɬ lelə and the snəeyəɬ lelə, which means “house of teachings.” The word opportunity to share a small part of our culture with you. snəeyəɬ references the advice given to a child to build their character and to guide them into adulthood. We trust Congratulations to all the graduates, including our growing that your time at snəeyəɬ lelə has helped to do just that, number of Indigenous students who will have their and prepared you all for successful futures. degree conferred. Your accomplishment reflects your hard work and talent, and we hope that you continue to contribute Our connection with snəeyəɬ lelə is also reflected to snəeyəɬ lelə, your communities, and society after in the Convocation ceremonies in a number of ways. you graduate. We wish you every success for your future. Coastal Wolf Pack, Tsatsu Stalqayu, opens Convocation Gail Sparrow Special Advisor to the President snəeyəɬ lelə Langara College Welcome to Langara College’s 55th Annual Convocation Ceremonies. Convocation is the ceremony where we confer credentials, recognize outstanding achievements, and honour the pursuit of higher learning. This year is filled with hope for a bright future, as we reach this transformative milestone when graduands become graduates. We wish all of our graduates, also affectionately known as "Langarans" every success in their alumni journey, and we thank them for their contributions to the College. Table of Contents 2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 3 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR 4 MESSAGE FROM LANGARA COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT 5 MESSAGE FROM LANGARA FACULTY ASSOCIATION 6 EMERITUM AWARDS 8 GRADUATION AWARDS 10 GRADUATION WITH DISTINCTION 15 CREDENTIALS CONFERRED JUNE 2021 36 WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Celebrating excellence. A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Congratulations to the class of 2021. Our Langara faculty, advisors, and mentors are immensely proud of your growth and transformation during your This year has continued to be extraordinary, but you time with us. We hope that you will harness what you have persevered with determination and grace. Now is learned at Langara to think big, be innovative, and the time for you to celebrate your academic achievements, consider how you will contribute to make our world reflect on your experience, and be proud of your a better place. accomplishments and your resilience. Whatever your future holds, be confident that you have gained the skills Take the time to look back on your journey to see how far you need to meet challenges head on, understand that you’ve come, then turn towards your future with pride you are a global citizen and that your decisions and and confidence. actions have far reaching impact. Know that you will always be a valued member of the Langara community. Good luck to you, and I wish you all the best, Lane Trotter, Ed.D. President and CEO 2 LANGARA COLLEGE | CLASS OF 2021 Congratulations to all of you. A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR The Langara Board of Governors would like to extend We encourage you to use what you have learned to inspire their congratulations to each member of the class of 2021. others and make positive contributions to local and We recognize the commitment you have made to higher global communities. learning and celebrate your success. Remember that everything you have achieved to this point is the result As a valued member of the Langara family, your of your energy and efforts. continued growth is important to us. We invite you to stay connected, let us know of your accomplishments, We strive to provide each student with the best possible visit, and stay involved. educational experience, the most relevant knowledge, and the strongest foundation for their future. Wishing you every success, Ian Mass Chair, Langara Board of Governors LANGARA BOARD OF GOVERNORS Mary Lynn Baum, Darren Bernaerdt, Krisha Dhaliwal (Second Vice-Chair), Andy Dhillon, Janelle Dwyer, Dana Hunter, Michal Jaworski (First Vice-Chair), Ian Mass (Chair), Raza Mirani, Scott Michael Murray, Rose Palozzi, Alex Parappilly, Cole Rheaume, Melissa Roberts, and Dr. Lane Trotter (President & CEO) LANGARA.CA 3 Warm wishes. A MESSAGE FROM LANGARA COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT Congratulations, graduates. We are so proud of your accomplishments, your tenacity, and your spirit. This year you've joined a very special group of people who have also passed through the halls of Langara. Now that I encourage you to explore what Langara has to offer you have completed your studies with us, you are now, you as a graduate. Stay connected through our Alumni and will forever be, a Langaran! channels and discover the rich opportunities that are in place for you as a Langaran. A Langaran is part of a community of active citizens. Just as you participated as a student in our community, Please treasure your memories, friendships, and as you go onto your next goals, you become one of us – relationships from the time that you spent at Langara. those who continue to care about, and participate in our While your studies may be over, we are always here for you. greater communities. As you continue to grow and gain more real-world experience, your passion and confidence Once a student, always a Langaran. Best wishes to you all. will lead you to take on your future. As a Langaran, you have joined a global network of Moira Gookstetter over 106,000 strong who also got their start here at Director, College Advancement & the College. Langarans now live, work, and thrive Executive Director, around the world. Whether your next step is to further Langara College Foundation your education at another post-secondary institution, or enter the workforce to begin your career, know that we are honoured to have been a part of your story. 4 LANGARA COLLEGE | CLASS OF 2021 We are honoured. A MESSAGE FROM THE LANGARA FACULTY ASSOCIATION I am honoured to have this opportunity to acknowledge As faculty, we have had the opportunity to make contribution your achievements and accomplishments, and the journey and impact on students lives, families, and society at large. you have been on that has resulted in one of the best days I know that faculty recognize and understand the vital role of your lives. they perform in the delivery and enhancement of quality teaching and learning, and strive to do their best to support It is my privilege, on behalf of the Langara Faculty you in your journey to educational success. We are proud of Association, to acknowledge and praise the spirit, our students’ achievements and recognize the determination determination, and strength you have each shown to and hard work involved in your time at Langara. get to this point. Without a doubt, your journey has been successful because of your hard work and resilience. So, with your resilience tool kit, we are confident that you have the strength to take on whatever new challenges you This has been a trying year for you and for your families, move on to from here, and the necessary skills to support and the faculty recognize how hard you have worked to and guide you on your path to success. accomplish your achievements. With transition comes change and with change comes the opportunity to rise Thank you for choosing snəeyəɬ lelə Langara College, above obstacles, to test our capacity, and assess our congratulations and we wish you all the best! determination on our way to achieving success. It is by embracing resilience that we can achieve success and all of you have demonstrated that you have the capacity to take Pauline Greave Aylward on challenge and adversity – to take the steps necessary President, Langara Faculty to develop and grow. That resilience is as valuable and Association will stand you in as good stead as the degrees that we are celebrating here. LANGARA.CA 5 Emeritum Awards CELEBRATING DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Emeritum is an honourary title conferred to retiring or retired faculty or staff to recognize their distinguished service to an organization. Langara is proud to announce the conferral of the 2021 Emeritum Awards to Wendy Lannard, Gordon McFarlane, Dr. Rachel Mines, Dr. John Russell, and Dr. Jeffrey Webster for their outstanding contribution to teaching, research, service, or leadership. WENDY LANNARD – DIRECTOR EMERITA, FACILITIES Beginning her career at the College in 1977, Wendy accelerated through many leadership opportunities within the Facilities Department, until she became the Director in 2012. During her illustrious 40-year career at the College, Wendy was instrumental in helping Langara grow into the remarkable institution that it is today. Wendy championed many projects related to all aspects of the Langara community. She played an invaluable role in leading the construction and opening of the LSU and C Building in 2010 and the Science and Technology Building in 2016, both of which were awarded LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Canada Gold Status. In 2011, Wendy received the Langara Service Excellence Award recognizing her exceptional support and service to the College.