56 CONVOCATION 2023 | GeorgianCollege.ca
Wednesday, June 21
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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
Amanda Baysarowich, Developmental
Services Worker, and Addictions: Treatment
and Prevention (class of 2006 and 2008)
Presentation of credentials
Cindy Mutchler, Registrar
Dr. Bill Angelakos, Dean, Design and
Visual Arts, Computer Studies
Dr. Rebecca Sabourin, Dean, Engineering and
Environmental Technologies, Skilled Trades
Proclamation
Stephen Lowe, Vice Chair, Board of Governors
Convocation address
Amanda Baysarowich, Developmental Services Worker, and
Addictions: Treatment and Prevention (class of 2006 and 2008)
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 and
concourse level of the Sadlon Arena
Other participants in the ceremony:
Bagpiper: Pat Reid, Barrie Pipes and Drums
Orator: Mike Zacharko, Faculty, Engineering
and Environmental Technologies
Thank you for joining us this afternoon.
Ceremony proceedings will include:
CEREMONY SIX 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
