38 CONVOCATION 2023 | GeorgianCollege.ca
Tuesday, June 20
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3 p.m.
Processional*
National anthem
The audience is invited to rise and join in
the singing of the national anthem
Indigenous land acknowledgment
Dr. Yael Katz, Vice President, Academic
Indigenous welcome
Marilyn George, Anishinaabe
Kwe**, Serpent River First Nation.
Women's traditional hand drummer and singer
Introduction of platform party
Dr. Yael Katz, Vice President, Academic
Investiture
Kevin Weaver, President and CEO
Dr. Yael Katz, Vice President, Academic
Arjun Batra, Mechanical Engineering Technology
– Automotive Manufacturing (class of 2007)
Presentation of credentials
Cindy Mutchler, Registrar
Pavla Kazda, Dean, Business and Management,
Automotive Business
Bryan Hunt, Dean, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
Proclamation
Richard C. Gauthier, Chair, Board of Governors
Convocation address
Arjun Batra, Mechanical Engineering Technology
– Automotive Manufacturing (class of 2007)
Address to graduates
Kevin Weaver, President and CEO
Farewell
Dr. Yael Katz, Vice President, Academic
Recession and closing of convocation
Alumni Association reception
Guests are invited to join graduates, faculty
and staff for refreshments on the ice pad
concourse level of the Sadlon Arena
Other participants in the ceremony:
Bagpiper: Fraser McCusker, Barrie Pipes and Drums
Orator: Mike Zacharko, Faculty, Engineering
and Environmental Technologies
Thank you for joining us this morning.
Ceremony proceedings will include:
CEREMONY FOUR PROCEEDINGS
* The audience is requested to rise for the processional and remain standing until the conclusion of the national anthem.
**Anishinaabe Kwe translates to Ojibwe woman
